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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1950
Page
6
Generally fair and warmer tonight with Saturday partly cloudy skies. Scattered afternoon or evening thundershowers likely in west and north portions. warmer in east and south. Low tonight around 50 to 56. High Saturday near 75 to 85 depending on location.
Yesterday daytime high reached 76 and low 54 degrees with a year ago peak 89 and low 64. Barometer stood at 29.58 inches at 1 am and 29.51 inches at 1 pm. Warmest spot was Yuma Arizona at 113 degrees and coldest International Falls Minnesota at 41. Sunrise occurred at 4 34 and sunset at 7 37.
Charles E. Krueger and wife transfer TM% of W 34 of S %4 Section 9 in Monroe township to Carl W. Wyss.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley and Lester H. Tackett of McConnell Illinois convicted of operating an automobile under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Sentenced to $65 fines plus court costs.
The will of Mrs. Nettie Copeland who died July 2 is filed for probate. It revises terms of the joint will of her husband E. C. Copeland who died in 1937. Bequests include the house at 602 16th Avenue to Harry and Charlotte Young, Lot 2 Block 17 Tajlman addition to Dan Young, $100 to the Universalist Aid Society, Lake Ke gon sa property to Charlotte Young, and personal effects to multiple nieces and nephews including Kathryn Young Zweifel and Donald Young. Executors listed are Harry C. Young and Ray A. Young.
The Circuit Court in Green County grants a venue change from Beloit Municipal Court to address the case of Gwen Dolyne McCrillis of South Beloit versus William D Davenport of Rock County.
Justice L A Koenig finds Wayne A Shelton of Judo guilty of unnecessary horn blowing and assesses $5 fine plus costs. Clarence Thomann of Argyle pleads nolo contendere for operating an unregistered vehicle and owes $15 plus costs.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hewett of Rockford announce the birth of a daughter on July 13.
St. Clare Hospital records note surgical cases for Lamont Paulson from Rewey and John Pengra of Brod, with Mrs Maurice Kirchberg of Freeport, and medical case for Rose Wartenweiler of 1316 23rd Avenue Por ter Nay New Glarus. Dismissals include Mrs Robert Behar Benedict De Clark Mrs Jacob Hendren Fred Heinmann Mrs Walter Lavasseur and son Clarence Berg Mrs P 3 Connors and daughter Alfred Keller Fred J Zweifel.
The Federal Reserve Board reports 1949 home purchases at 1.6 million, below the 2 million plus level seen in prior postwar years, despite a record in new home construction starts. This indicates a cooling market after the wartime boom.
A study shows lettuce released from ice suffers a 22 percent drop in vitamin content within eight hours. Researchers warn on storage time affecting nutritional value and urge rapid chilling and minimal thawing.
St Johns advances building work with the move of Rev and Mrs Kehle to 1725 15th street clearing the way for a new parsonage of three bedrooms and a large study in modified Gothic design. A two story school unit 31 by 50 feet joins the southeast corner of the church with a flat roof and separate trades contracts. Occupancy for the parsonage targets early 1951 while the school unit is hoped ready by December.
Employees of the Chocolate Shop held an annual picnic yesterday afternoon at Recreation Park with eighteen in attendance. Mr and Mrs Alvin H Babler supervised the event.
Miss Pauline Schwarzenberger will leave Monday for Tacoma to visit cousin Edward Schwarzenberger. She will attend the Pacific Saengerfest July 21 to 23 featuring Swiss singing groups of the west coast. She also plans visits in Seattle and Portland and expects to return in two weeks.
William Tennesen and wife Jane Turner of Plymouth welcome their son William Jeffrey born July 12. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Turner of Madison, formerly Monroe residents. The Tennesens also have a daughter named Penelope.
Miss Marie Gapin and Deal and Jesse Campbell returned to California after two week visits to Browntown Brodhead Monroe and other relatives including Mrs Homer Anderson Mrs Lloyd Ten Eyck and Mrs Arthur Schroeder.
A new water storage tower east of the hospital has been completed. Black lettering spelling the city’s name is displayed against a aluminum background and is visible from Monticello road and from the air.
The Green County Shrine Club Knights of Columbus benefit game committee will meet tonight at First National Bank to lay further plans for the August 13 event at Recreation Park.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence James welcomed a daughter at St Clare hospital on Thursday correcting an yesterday report naming Florence. The baby’s name is not yet chosen and the family lives in Argyle.
An Illinois driver was fined 65 dollars and court costs for driving while intoxicated after a sideswipe collision at the south city limits at 1 a.m. The crash on highway 69 near the Felder cabins involved the Tackett car and a Crase car from Mineral Point. Thomas Vincent and Mrs. Crase were passengers. No injuries were reported and extensive damage occurred to both vehicles.
A parade of visitors and locals move through Monroe and surrounding towns. Linda Starr Lena, Mrs Wesley Grenzow Juda, Jack Hurley Pecatonica UL, Mr and Mrs Floyd Chambers Twin Grove, Mr and Mrs Willis Vietmeyer Freeport, James and Joan Moldenhaver from Whitewater state teacher college, Mrs Glen King Freeport, Mr and Mrs Edward A Nineman and Mr and Mrs Herman Fritz Mercer weekend guests, Burton Olson Lafayette County agent and Miss Evelyn Scherwitz Lafayette, Mrs Willis Etter and children from Washington DC visiting July August, Patricia Robertson Madison state institute attendance, Burton Lynch and Hester Lynch two week northern Wisconsin vacation plans, Mrs John Heimann and daughter visiting Evanston Chicago, Kenneth Wood summer stay.
Senator McMahon of Connecticut announced that land based work will begin at Arco Idaho next month on an atomic powered submarine engine. He predicted a tremendous improvement in submarine performance. Admiral Sherman told the house committee the navy hopes for an atomic submarine in 1952.
The first session of the new North Atlantic council of deputies opens July 25 in London. Talks are expected to focus on organization with the Korea war and fighting likely to figure in discussions. Secretary of State Acheson announced the date.
Governor Renne Bohm resumes duties after a week of rest and a three day hospital stay in Madison. He reports feeling fine but will take it easy while physicians order a thorough examination.
The pinon pine in the western regions is praised for its pleasant aroma and its ability to hold upright, making it a preferred Christmas tree choice.
Washington reports Senator Taft Republican Ohio chairs the Senate Republican policy committee rejects granting the president standby authority to impose controls. He would back a Congress approved bill if needed, stressing Congress must approve any measures in light of the current situation. President Truman says no emergency powers are requested now but all mobilization options are under review. He notes possible use of National Guard, reserves, or specialists could be considered. Lawmakers welcome his remark that no food shortages or rationing are anticipated.
Kohler Foundation Inc purchases the 102 year old Wade House in Greenbush to restore it as a museum and turns it over to the Wisconsin Historical Society as a memorial to Marie Christine Kohler. Built 1848 to 1851, the Wade House served as a plank road stagecoach stop with Gen. Ulysses S. Grant signing the register.
Henry Ducharme a 31 year old carnival performer from Plymouth Wisconsin was shot from a mechanical cannon during a display in Adrian Michigan. He failed to clear the net landing beyond the edge suffering a fractured skull and other injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition.
Walter F. Baumgartner of 1019 11th Street had his car badly damaged yesterday afternoon when Mrs. Robert Hubner’s parked vehicle rolled from the curb at the northwest corner of the 17th Avenue and 10th Street intersection and struck the Baumgartner car.
Work to open a second access exit at North School continued today. The south side opening expands a new 25 by 30 foot ground floor kindergarten room to ease congestion. A second room is planned later for general use, both previously storage spaces.
The agriculture department set a 1951 wheat production target of 1.15 billion bushels, 193 million more than the current crop and 119 million above the 1939-48 average. Officials said increased output would ensure a safe food margin for domestic needs, exports, and livestock feed amid broader Korean war concerns.
Marines of the Fifth regiment, battle veterans from World War II, prepared to sail for the Korean war zone. They boarded the transport Henrico after loading, with two more transports ready. At the naval air station the escort carrier Badoeng Strait finished loading planes of the First Marine Air Wing from El Toro, California.
President Truman met with evangelist Billy Graham and three associates in the White House for a half hour of prayer. Graham proposed a nationwide day of prayer and humiliation to guide the nation and its leader.
Gen Evangeline Booth aged 84 former head of the Salvation Army is reported critically ill at her Hartsdale New York home today.
The All-Stars boast a .350 team batting mark aiming to overwhelm Chicago pitcher John Markham while Giants Manager John Walter plans a restrained pep exhibition. Ed Young leads the visitors. John Pinnow assists as sideline counselor. Umpires are Herman A. Becker Urho G Hill and Erwin Kissling Jr. John Hoskins chairs the program with Paul Voegeli R W Karlen Carl Freitag Thomas Brusveen John Zimmerman Conrad Stauffacher C M Stauffer Clarence Wittenwyler William Elliott Norman Rosen M E Lynn concessions Howard Steinmann John Streiff and others coordinating events fireworks Sunday night.
Officials note Britain fights communists in Malaya and guards Hong Kong while France maintains about ten divisions in Indochina. Both nations already contribute naval forces under MacArthur as plans to broaden international aid to Korea unfold.
Officials say field forces outweigh naval and air tasks and urge broad UN participation in Korea as a UN undertaking. The United States accelerates build up of ground forces, asserting the primary burden falls on American GI’s regardless of allies' actions.
Eleven girls vie for queen of the frolic to be held Saturday and Sunday, July 22 23, in Albany. Proceeds go toward purchasing a resuscitator. Candidates include Joan Peterson Gloria Schneider Helen Krause Lois Nipple Mary ZanonI Kathryn Kauk Georgeanne Hlavachek Janet Olson Lucille Nipple Marjory Hefty and Karen Kittelsen. The two day program features a children's parade amateur contests and band music.
A complaint charges the Green Bay post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars with running a gambling wheel and names Post Commander Ed Neveu as agent. Investigator A. T. Fadness and officers seized a number wheel at a VFW picnic Sunday.
Seven new polio cases this week raise the 1950 total to 42 as Marathon County adds three cases and statewide figures compare with 36 cases at the same time last year, per the state board of health.
Two blasts rocked the Gosport ammunition center near Portsmouth tonight. A fire followed as the first reports described a lighter from the Bedenham depot being struck. The blasts were felt twelve miles away and the fire spread to the depot.
The University of Wisconsin announces the first annual market hog and carcass show to be held in West Allis March 30 31 1951. Sponsors include swine breeders marketing and slaughter industries state department of agriculture and the university college of agriculture with open and junior classes for live hogs and a dressed carcass class.
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