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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1950
Page
6
Fair and unseasonably cool tonight with low temperatures 40 to 49. Friday will be fair and warmer with highs 70 to 77. Yesterday's high 90 and low 56. Precip yesterday 0.90. Barometer 29.49 at 1 am and 29.50 at 1 pm. Warmest city Yuma Arizona 108. coldest Columbus Ohio 61. Sunrise 4:33, sunset 7:37.
Justice L A Koenig Merle Sargent of South Wayne driver for Cardinal Bus Lines charged with speeding did not appear bail to be forfeited if he fails to appear at a new date set in written notice. Robert L Hauser Monroe fined 20 dollars plus costs. Herman Huber route 3 fined 20 dollars plus costs.
Sylvia Hanson of Evansville was granted an absolute divorce from Carl L. Hanson of Stoughton by County Judge Harold J. Lamboley for cruel and inhuman treatment. Custody of a minor child awarded to Mrs. Hanson. The couple wed in Evansville Sept. 25, 1940. The action started in Green County when both resided in Brooklyn.
Mr and Mrs Florence James of Argyle welcome a daughter born July 13. Mr and Mrs Willis Foulker of Browntown announce a son born July 12.
A hospital report lists accident cases including Miss Nona Babber 43 Monticello Donald Sporle 34 Mineral Point and surgical cases for John Gobeli Phoebe Abraham Anthony Peschl George Homan and John Deane with others. Dismissals include Ed Walter several titled spouses and two children with multiple surnames listed.
Members of the New Apostolic church at 1511 13th avenue volunteer to build a new frame porch steps and concrete sidewalk. In a few days the exterior will be repainted white by a paint contractor.
Ralph Huffman on route 5 narrowly confronted a 35 pound snapping turtle that lunged at him after he stopped his car to avoid a collision near Clark's Bridge six miles south of the city last night.
The board resumes discussions on taxpayers problems at city hall today after adjourning since the year's first meeting on Monday.
Green County school committee will meet Monday night to continue its study of county school problems concerning re grouping of educational areas.
Sister Blandine, third floor supervisor at St. Clare hospital, has returned to duty after illness.
The New York stock market cooled in the afternoon after a morning temper. Losses around $2 a share dominated early declines, but most drops stayed under $1 as trading continued at a sedate pace. Total turnover reached about 2.5 million shares.
A puff of wind toppled a hay wagon on Fred Babler’s farm four miles southeast of Monticello, pitching 43 year old Miss Nona Babler to the ground and breaking both bones in her right leg. Driver Fred Babler, who was guiding the tractor, was uninjured and aided her at the scene before she was taken to St. Clare hospital by car.
President Truman asked Congress to appropriate 89 million dollars to finance a global campaign of truth aimed at combating communism. He described the program as a worldwide effort to promote democratic ideals and counter Soviet influence.
Rev. Howard L. Orians announced that Sunday school and brotherhood members of Immanuel Church will hold their annual picnic at Lincoln Park at noon following worship services.
An hour long lake area search for Burrice W. Simmons ends when the youngster is found in Dr. James R. Weir's garage near his mother's warning. Neighbors helped Mrs. Simmons comb the area as the child waited to face the consequences of disobeying her instruction.
Wisconsin domestic Swiss cheese market remained steady with light trade and fair demand. Selling prices at state assembly points ranged from 36 to 41 cents for various grades and brands, while Wisconsin American cheese showed similar light trade and fair demand with assorted prices for single daisies, longhorns, square prints and midgets.
Monroe's banks issue corrected figures for loan reserves. First National Bank shows loans of 1 832 and 18.81 with a reserve of 94 000. Commercial and Savings Bank reports loans of 2 117 642 and a reserve of 8 206.28.
Tugs and launches ferried 780 passengers from the 24 600 ton liner Franconia after it struck a shallow reef one mile off Quebec during the night. The vessel grounded on the St Lawrence River and required evacuation.
Personal mentions include Richard Schultz Beloit Herman L Sch insurance agent Harland Barton Monticello and many others visiting Monroe. Socials note ice cream social at Juda Baptist church July 14 and several families traveling or returning from visits to St Louis Memphis Ruleville Turnerlake Minocqua and Madison.
A big military plane crashed and exploded in the Galuro mountains of southern Arizona near Tucson. Six hours later a search plane found wreckage and three survivors while parachutes were spread on a ridge. Davis-Monthan base said the aircraft type was not yet established.
In Baltimore a 17-year-old boy, Charles W. Johnson, looted a Calvert Bank payroll bag of $32,239 before a swift chase ended when Emmitt Pleasant, working nearby, alerted police. Manager Samuel I. Kempt confronted the robber with a pistol shot that went awry.
A fragmented listing names numerous individuals connected to milk production in France. Included are Ernestine Bejames director of research in microbiology and various directors, managers, and farmers tied to ministries, unions, and dairy companies across Paris, Seine et Oise, Loiret, and other regions.
A French delegation led by Rene Albert Uhlen from the National School of Dairying and Bas-Rhin county office, with interpreters Jean de Vial and others, will tour U S cities including Minneapolis Chicago and Washington before returning August 13. They will observe Bastille Day celebrations in Waukesha tomorrow.
General MacArthur announced Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker, veteran World War II armor commander, as commander of ground forces in Korea. An advanced U.S. command post was set up, and the eighth army assumed control of U.S. forces in Korea. At Chochiwon retreat, Americans reported an orderly withdrawal despite communist attempts to disrupt.
Wisconsin Civil Air Patrol will speed up its air search and rescue program to ease U S Air Force load during the international emergency. Col John H Batten announced the plan after a conference at Selfridge Field Michigan with Air Force officers and CAP leaders from nine states. General Harry A Johnson said the emergency adds responsibilities to CAP operations.
A special Soo line train carrying eastern vacationers bound for Banff Canada collided with a freight train in Paynesville Minnesota. At least 40 people were injured in the early morning crash with no facilities available for treatment on site.
A New York deli counter man swaps Russian dressing for MacArthur sauce on a roast beef and Swiss cheese sandwich. The customer is told that in this delicatessen Russian dressing is now MacArthur sauce.
Ruth Elder, famed for her 1927 trans-Atlantic attempt, was hospitalized in San Diego early today. Mrs Susan Thackeray identified as the woman involved. illness details were not released.
Miss Phoebe Abraham daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben L Abraham of 1500 23rd Avenue underwent an appendectomy at 11 30 a m today at St Clare hospital.
Mrs. Gerald Disch reviewed the book Peabody Sisters of Salem at a library meeting in New Glarus. Madison visitors Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kundert stayed with Frank and Ehinger family. Numerous local and regional relatives visited or traveled, with several Obituary and funeral pallbearers named for Edwin C. Funseth.
A 10 month old infant, Benard Hodge son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hodge of rural Berlin, died in a three car collision one mile north of Fond du Lac on highway 45 yesterday.
Rep Gardner Withrow of LaCrosse Republican filed nomination papers today for re election to the third district in Madison. He seeks another term and submitted the required forms to the secretary of state’s office.
A two story building housing a tavern a wholesale liquor store and two apartments burned last night. Owners estimate losses between 40000 and 50000 dollars.
The House Un American Activities Committee denounces a widely signed peace petition, claiming communists have launched a nationwide drive for signatures at public venues. They warn the petition list could be used for blackmail against innocent signers.
Senator George Sees No Prospect of Federal Tax Increase During the current session despite a worsening Korean situation. Chairman George of the senate finance committee says there will be time to act in January if needed. He announced indefinite suspension of work on the house passed 1 excise tax slashing bill.
Promoted Navy officer Harold G. Bradbury, a Necedah Wisconsin native, to permanent rear admiral in the Coast Guard after Senate Commerce Committee approval.
Antigo reports 28 year old Leroy Torger son of Pearson died at Langlade County Hospital from injuries after being struck on the head by a hay fork while loading a truck on his farm.
Paris Premier Rene Pleven wins approval for his middle of the road cabinet by a 335 to 226 vote. Opposition centers on communists and De Gaullists as the vote passage is announced.
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