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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1950

Page

6

Daily Record weather log for July 27 1950

General forecast warm and fair with warm day and cooler night. Temperatures ranged from a nightly low of 58 to 63 and a daytime high around 85 to 90. Hourly highs reached 84 with 65 as a late afternoon low, barometer around 29.48 to 29.50 inches. Most notable extremes were Yuma Arizona at 110 and International Falls Minnesota at 49. Sunrise and sunset times listed.

U. S Yuma Ariz International Falls Minn

County Court Fines Charged Purchaser in Liquor Case

County Court Judge Harold J Lambeley fines Arthur McGoningal of Brown town $15 and costs for a 1948 charge of buying intoxicating liquor for persons on a blacklist.

Harold J. Lambeley Arthur McGoningal Browntown

Births Reported for Lange and Dohmeyer Daughters

Mr and Mrs John G Lange Route 3 Evansville welcome a daughter born July 27. Mr and Mrs William Dohmeyer Route 1 Brooklyn welcome a daughter born July 27.

John G. Lange Evansville William Dohmeyer Brooklyn

St Clare Hospital Surgical and Dismissals List

List of surgical patients includes Mrs William Rich ter at 719 19th Avenue Ross F Crist Darlington and Mrs Norman F Schaller Madison. Accidents: Robert Penniston Argyle. Discharges: Porter Nay Haef fle infant son Mrs Loren Ma son Marilyn Miller Chester Menehan Mrs Herman Pfund Mrs Cleyance Hoesly and son Mrs Millard Tschudy Mary Gregory Mrs Blanche Brown Ruth Campbell Mrs Milton Spink and Mrs Fred Beer.

William Richter 19Th Avenue Ross F. Crist Darlington Norman F. Schaller Madison Robert Penniston Argyle Porter Nay Haeffle Loren Mason Marilyn Miller Chester Menehan Herman Pfund Cleyance Hoesly Millard Tschudy Mary Gregory Blanche Brown Ruth Campbell Milton Spink Fred Beer

Visitors Identify City Hall and Waldburger Inquiries

Two visiting women at the square’s southwest corner query about the tower clock city hall. The Wald burgers, former Washington township farmers, are being traced at the Swiss consulate in Chicago. Mrs Emil Ritschards reports their address and asks about their whereabouts. Mrs Roscoe Smith reports sweet corn harvest.

City Hall Monroe Emil Ritschards 11Th Avenue Grace M. Thorpe Hans Jakob Waldburger Ritschards Waldburgers Herman Skaneateles N. Y.Y Waldburger Washington Township Switzerland Chicago

Van Wagenens Move and Local Residency Updates

Mr and Mrs Lewis R Van Wagenen reside at 905 15th avenue after moving from 1523 13th avenue. Nellie W Kohli formerly at the Van Wagenen address has moved to 802 14th avenue. Herman Gempeler of Albany has entered St Clare hospital for major surgery. Merrill Waelti of Juda is to undergo lung surgery soon at Wisconsin General hospital after prior Mayo Brothers treatment.

van Wagenens Lewis R. van Wagenen 15Th Avenue 13Th Avenue Francis A. Amans Nellie W. Kohli van Wagenen 14Th Avenue Herman Gempeler Albany St. Clare Hospital Merrill Waelti Juda Wisconsin General Hospital Madison Mayo Brothers Clinic Rochester Minn Waelti John F. Waelti Terry

Racing Pigeon Found Near 1014 17th Street In Monroe

A banded racing pigeon, likely part of the Cincinnati flyway frequent in Monroe, was found near Mrs. Homer F. Burringtons trailer at 1014 17th Street. Norman L. Hicks, a conservation warden, reported the sighting.

Monroe Cincinnati Homer F. Burrington 17Th Street Norman L. Hicks

Search expands for survivors of Sagami gulf C-47 crash

An air and sea search near Sagami gulf 80 miles south of Tokyo continued for survivors from a C-47 transport that carried 26 people. One survivor was spotted by search aircraft amid efforts to reach any others.

Tokyo Sagami_ gulf

Saturday Race Placings Drawn For Multiple Harness Divisions

Placing lists released for Saturday harness races include 2 Year-Old Pace with 15 entries such as Dusty Sunbeam and Victory Pride. 2:17 Trot featuring Sonny M and Bill Keating. 2:21 Trot with Delightful Day leading entries. and additional horses in 2-Year-Old Pace and other heats listed with owners and locations across Wisconsin and Illinois. The draws name numerous farms and individual owners including Knoll Bros, Blue Heather Farm, A. Wentworth, and J. Kane among others.

Dusty Sunbeam Knoll Bros Beaver Dam H. S. Lillie Rochester Minn Victory Pride Fred Streich Oshkosh Chief Wingay Orlando Thid Plymouth H. A. Meyer Phea Donna Dr. Waufle Lillian Nanchez Kroening Blue Grass Express Blue Heather Farm LaCrosse Andy Brown A. I. Wentworth Edgerton Wentworth Sonny M John I. Kane Monroe Bill Keating Ed Vogel Solon Mills Til Braizie C. C. Woody Madison

Madison Man Named Head of Penney Store in Monroe

Glen P. Ude associate manager of Madison J C Penney travels to Monroe to take over the store duties August 1 after 16 years with the firm. Earl R Johnson and his son Roland G will run A B White and Co in Humboldt Indiana after selling the Monroe unit earlier this month. Johnson received a farewell gift at a Penney store picnic for 30 employees and families at Recreation Park.

Glen P. Ude Madison J. C Monroe Earl R. Johnson 16Th Street Johnson Roland G A. B. White and Co Humboldt Ude Penny Firm Mich Portsmouth Youngstown Seabees Ade Penney Store Recreation Park

Cheddar Values Rise for Junior and Small Styles

Wisconsin cheese exchange reports higher prices for junior and small style cheddars with gains of a quarter and four cents respectively. Trading zone steady on state brand cheddars and firm on small and junior styles. Numerous bid and sale figures listed for various cars and grades.

Plymouth Wisconsin Cheese Exchange

Brussels riots erupt as anti king protests continue

Mobs in Brussels clashed with streetcars and taxis amid a general strike opposing the return of the king. It marked a second straight day of violence in the capital as demonstrators pressed their anti Leopold stance.

Brussels

Lost Car Keys Found On Square

Notice of a lost item where car keys were left on a public square. Finder is asked to call the number 1836 to return them to the owner.

Local visitors and townsfolk stop by the city scene

Personal mentions include Margaret and Judith McGinnis from Darlington and many others visiting or calling in the city such as Clifford Newcomer Mr Norriss and Rose Kirwan. Officials from Canton and public works director Z A Gorder attend events while Emma Moritz tours Madison and plans Sturgeon Bay weekend.

Margaret Judith McGinnis Darlington Clifford Newcomer Norris F. S. Cleveland Seward Ill Monroe Rose Edward Kirwan Gutfried Zum- Brunnen H. R. Winsor Canton Daily Ledger Evening Times Z. A. Gorder City Public Works Fond du Lac Emma Moritz Madison Sturgeon Bay F. J. Roub Evanston J. A. Roub Bess Eichelberger Margaret Randall Sue Cedar Rapids Flora Bengelsdorff ESA Dairy Monroe Business Girls Adv Kenneth Chinnock River Falls Robert W. Chinnock 28Th Avenue Roy L. Zum Brunnen Lusk Wyo G. J. ZumBrunnen Clara ZumBrunnen Lena Rote Ed Zum Brunnen Huron S. D

Funeral for Gerald Collins Held in Juda

Last rites were conducted for Gerald Collins 53 at 3 15 p m in Shriner Neushwan der funeral home with Rev Lawrence A Brown officiating and burial in Mt Vernon cemetery Juda American Legion graveside services followed by Rev John E MacMartin acting chaplain Pallbearers were Everett Keel Arthur R Keel Harold A Blumer C D Edward Kay Chesebro and Dale Taft Honorary pallbearers included Earl L Dockhorn Robert N Kingdon Earl L Morton Charles H Buehler Jr and William C Maske.

Gerald Collins Shriner-Neushwander Lawrence A. Brown Mt. Vernon Cemetery Juda American Legion John E. MacMartin Everett Keel Arthur R. Keel Harold A. Blumer C. D. Edward Freeport Kay Chesebro Dale Taft Earl L. Dockhorn Robert N. Kingdon Earl L. Morton Charles H. Buehler Jr William C. Maske

Funeral services for Miss Rose Wartenweiler

Services were held today at 1 30 p m in St John s church for Rose Wartenweiler 78 who died Tuesday. Arrangements were by Shriner Neushhwander funeral home Rev Paul C Kehle officiated after an eastern trip burial in Greenwood cemetery Pallbearers were Otto Schneider George Schneider N H Durst Louis E Buri Andrew Tschudy Walter S Freitag

St. John’s Church Rose Wartenweiler Shriner-Neushhwander Funeral Home Paul C. Kehle Greenwood Cemetery Otto Schneider George Schneider N. H. Durst Louis E. Buri Andrew Tschudy Walter S. Freitag

Senate OKs 13.3 Billion Defense Act Without Emergency Funds

The Senate tentatively approved a 13.294 billion dollar national defense appropriation for the year starting July 1. It excludes the 10.5 billion dollars in emergency military funds requested by President Truman last Monday.

Washington Senate Truman

FBI Chief Urges Help on Saboteurs

Washington dispatch reports J Edgar Hoover urged nationwide help to curb saboteurs during the military emergency. He outlined seven steps emphasizing quick reporting of facts, avoiding rumors, and letting the FBI pursue leads rather than private investigations. He urged loyal workers as key defenders and noted the importance of actionable information.

Washington J. Edgar Hoover FBI Hoover

Federal grand juries kept ready for internal security cases

Attorney General McGrath ordered one or more federal grand juries to be kept ready here at all times to handle cases of subversive activity. The justice department assigns top priority to criminal matters in the internal security and defense fields.

Washington McGrath Justice Department

Watch Plant Strike Impacts Elgin National Co

Production at the Elgin National Watch Co halted as about 200 machinists walk out over pay and vacation disputes, marking the firm’s first strike in 86 years.

Elgin Elgin National Watch Co

Second Racket Ready for Atlantic Flight at Cocoa

Long Range Proving Grounds in Cocoa Florida prepare for another two stage rocket launch over the Atlantic. A repeat of Monday's firing is planned with the test set for tomorrow.

Proving Grounds Cocoa Fla Atlantic

Douglas Presses Budget Cuts Amid Setbacks

Senator Douglas D Ill says he is discouraged but will continue his drive to trim non-defense spending. The Senate rejected his bid to cut river harbor and flood control appropriations within a $34.69 billion package. After a long debate, lawmakers left the $731.55 million river harbor and flood control budget intact despite opposition from southern, midwestern and western members.

Washington Douglas Ill Senate

Milwaukee Girl Admits Drowning Half Brother

A distraught mother and police say an eight year old girl admitted drowning her ten month old half brother twenty two months earlier. The child also claimed attempts to kill an 11 month old half brother and a three year old cousin citing jealousy and excessive maternal attention. Names cannot be disclosed due to juvenile law.

Milwaukee Charles Nowakowski

Medal For Youngsters to Honor Heroic Youth under Eighteen

President Truman considers a bill to create a medal of honor for youths under 18. Representative Chelf of Kentucky says four annual awards will be given for bravery in saving life and public service, two for each category.

Washington Truman Rep. Chelf D-Ky

Woman killed at Gary railroad crossing in chase panic

Four persons escaped a stalled car on a South Shore crossing in Gary Indiana. A 59 year old Chicago woman Mrs. Fannie Zussin ran onto the tracks in fear and was struck and killed by an oncoming train.

Gary Ind South Shore Fannie Zussin Chicago

Korea Story Letter From Hal Boyle On Frontline Realities

Hal Boyle writes a frontline letter to GIs describing the Korea front in 1950s terms. He notes the need for more troops and better weapons, recounts a first day trip to the front with Times and Newsweek reporters, and recalls seeing wounded soldiers and an ambush near Yongdong.

Hal Boyle Korea G.I Joe Bill Lawrence New York Times Hal Levine Newsweek Magazine Yongdong

Look of Gratitude From a Wounded Buddy Aid Station

A wartime vignette notes a freckled boy’s grateful expression when offered transport to the nearest aid station for his wounded friend. The narrator reflects that war remains harsh yet imparts a gentler patience and willingness to aid others.

Joe

Enlistee extendments and family allowances in postwar move

President Truman signed an executive order extending all military enlistments for 12 months affecting nearly 300,000 with 44,000 in the Pacific. The army also extended foreign service tours by six months to Aug 31, while Congress moved to restore family allowances for service members and dependents.

Stary Force Truman Armed Services Pacific Theater Army Far East Command Congress Navy Marines Air Force Coast Guard House Senate Armed Services Committees Defense Department

General Motors Gain Sparks Stock Trading

GM common stock rose on a June quarter report that showed the company posted the largest profits in American corporate history. The stock climbed to 84.25 a share, trading about 2 million shares as the market moved higher before easing.

New York General Motors

Submarine off Newfoundland Identified as British Astute

Ottawa reports the British Admiralty confirmed the submarine seen off Newfoundland on July 10 is the British Astute. Canadian sources had speculated the vessel could be Russian.

Ottawa Newfoundland Astute

Truman abandons plan to vote in Missouri primary

President Truman said he no longer plans to return home to cast a vote in the Missouri Democratic primary and has mailed an absentee ballot.

Washington Truman Missouri

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