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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1948
Page
6
Generally fair and cooler with diminishing winds tonight Sun and pleasant tomorrow HOVIETY TEMPERATURE ON TIVES THERVOWETER Since yesterday 1 pm High est 90 lowest 65 Year ago today Highest 93 lowest 71 Precipitation since yesterday 1 am 29 21 1 pm 29.42 Warmest place Yuma Ariz 198 coldest Salt Lake City Utah 45 Sunrise 4 49 sunset 7 23
Lena Cleveland transfers land on Mecrhoric Street in the village of Albany to Ben Cleve. The deed covers a parcel described as a single property in the Albany area.
Robert Mohns of Juda was fined 75 dollars plus 10 dollars and costs for excess of authority and no tax. Judge Harold J. Lamboley presided.
Dwight I Pierce of Brodhead appointed administrator with will annexed for the estate of his father J B Pierce the Brodhead merchant who died June 18 The heirs are daughter Mrs Gladys Moon Milwaukee son Dwight T Pierce and grandchildren J Burton and Patricia Pierce all of Brodhead Appraisers are H W Hartman D L Amerpohl Otto Kundert and Leo Ties.
Karen Allegra Kramer and Clyde Moore, both of Brodhead, obtained marriage licenses. The couple planning to wed in the local area was recorded by the county clerk.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rufener Jr. announce a daughter born July 30 at 794 26th Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Curry of Fortville announce a daughter born July 30. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil D. Klasso of New Glarus announce a daughter born July 30. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Pooley of route 1 announce a daughter born July 30.
A hospital list records multiple surgical and medical cases with patient names and towns including Mrs Edward Lacey Beloit and Robert H Figs South Wayne. Dismissals include Mrs William Spanton Louis Foy and Mrs Oscar Meinert among others from Beloit Darlington Janesville and Evansville.
The Gem City Shows donated 50 to reward the fastest harness heat during the three day meet. Tomorrow afternoon features harness racing with home economics and agricultural demonstrations in the junior fair tent. The sixth annual Horse Show opens at 7 30 with free dancing at the pavilion and tickets remain in the amphitheater except Sunday afternoon.
Last rites for Mrs. Mary Gothompson were conducted at Sharer funeral home in Albany yesterday at 2 p m. Rev. Alfred Nimz of Lancaster officiated with a vocal trio and organ accompaniment. Pallbearers included Emily and Frank Steindorf Frank Hilliard N Roy Bowman D J Pryce and Arnold Vanderloo. Relatives attended from Evansville Janesville Washington D C and Owatonna.
Madison delegates from 120 colleges and universities register for the first annual National Student Association congress at the University of Wisconsin from August 23 to 28.
World War II veteran Robert Gempeler of Brodhead dies at the Wood Veterans hospital Milwaukee after a period of illness. He served as a sergeant from 1942 to 1946 and leaves a wife Caryl Walker, a father, sister, step-daughter, and grandparents. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2:30 at the newcomer funeral home with American Legion rites. Burial in Greenwood cemetery.
The discussion centers on deflation risks, housing bills, and wartime price controls. Eccles warns of a coming bust and urges Fed support withdrawal from the securities market, while McCabe opposes. Republicans push measures on displaced Europeans, UN HQ funding, and housing costs for veterans, amid Civil Rights filibuster.
Rhinelander Wisconsin Mrs Margaret Turcotte 31 was cleared of any link to a deadly blaze after a lie detector test in Madison Undersheriff Melford Kreuze said The boy s father Lloyd 42 will take a similar test and sentencing for the Turcottes is deferred until next Tuesday pending the test results and a court decision
A compiled list of residents and relatives visiting Monroe or traveling to nearby towns. Names include Mrs. E O Evans, Mrs Fred Doering, Mrs Earl Barnett, Miss Lillian Knudson, Mrs Louise Hanson, Mrs Emory Price, Mrs Gladys Ludwig, Genevive Ryan, Mrs John Reder, J L Babler, James Doherty, Edward Smith, Mrs James Field, Mrs Minnie Hanson, Mr and Mrs Harold Moe, Thomas, Hulda Schmidt, Mrs Ivan Boyer, Claude A Roderick, Robert Roderick, Collins Roderick, Susan, George Maddrell, Wil liam Hein, Gean, Larry Jones, Will Zimmerli, Jack Blumer, Harry Jacobson, Wilbur Deh mer, Earl Smith, Marvin, Villa Park, Ill, Mrs Smith, Robert and Earl, Jack Ronald, Gebhard Hauser, Fred Karl en Jr, Mark Riley, Marlene, Mrs Charles Krueger, Bruce and John.
Bogota officials said a statement may be issued soon on a report that the United States proposed a new interoceanic canal through Colombia. Foreign Minister Eduardo Zuleta Angel refused to confirm or deny the report pending a meeting with a parliamentary committee.
Senator Wiley of Wisconsin said he will not consider any other post while serving in the Senate. As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee he dismissed a report that he might seek a vacant federal judgeship.
Washington chairman Ferguson of Michigan convened the senate investigating subcommittee to begin public hearings on alleged communist infiltration into government agencies.
Walter Wagner, 51, of Milwaukee, died at County Emergency Hospital after a tire blew up while he was inflating it. He suffered a skull fracture when the tire rim struck him.
Alfred E. Kundert 72 of Madison died Wednesday after several weeks illness in a Madison hospital. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. in the Madison Masonic temple with relatives including Fremont S. Collins, Otto H. Kundert, Edward E. Kundert, L. A. Moore and others attending. He was chief chemist at Rav-O-Vac for 23 years, UW chemistry graduate, former university faculty member and state chemist, active in Freemasonry and Sigma Xi, founder of Alpha Chi Sigma. Burial followed at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Attorney General Grover Broadfoot announced a civil suit in Milwaukee county against 10 Milwaukee dairies for alleged anti trust violations. The charges allege the firms conspired to fix prices for fluid milk leading to 18 cent quart retail and 15.5 cent wholesale increases on November 1 of 1947 and 19 cent retail and 16.5 cent wholesale on January 1 this year. The suit seeks charter cancellations, fines up to 5000 dollars, and injunctions to prevent future price fixing. Named defendants include Borden Co and Luick Dairy Co.
Economic Cooperation Administrator Paul G. Hoffman announced a new plan for European currency clearance described as a milestone in real cooperation for economic recovery. The system aims to free intraregional trade by easing the currency jam and has been approved in principle by the United States and Marshall Plan countries, Hoffman said. It is slated to take effect October 1.
Tokyo reports leftist government unions with up to one million members declare opposition to General MacArthur's ban on strikes by government employees.
Washington CIO president Philip Murray urged a special session of Congress to ensure life’s basics are available to everyone at affordable prices. He pressed Congress to act on prices and access amid ongoing debate.
The Green County homemakers announce the nationality cookbook is ready. Miss Mamie Tillema county home agent made the release. The booklet features a leatherette water resistant cover with green and orange lettering and a plastic binding that lies flat. It groups favorite recipes by English Swiss Norwegian German and Pennsylvania Dutch with illustrations and verses by Frances Riemer Burt of Albany.
In Ludwigshafen Germany workers continued a night ascent into the I G Farben plant wreckage for bodies after a massive explosion. The casualty tally stood at 138 dead and 200 to 250 missing or possibly dead with over 2300 injured. American troops aided rescue before withdrawing as French forces resumed control. German officials credited the Americans with saving about 1000 lives.
Gilbert Green district chairman of the communist party in Chicago surrendered today to the U S marshal. He was among 12 party leaders indicted July 20 on charges of advocating the overthrow of the United States government.
Dayton officials informed Gov. Herbert that disorders at the Univis Co. plant had subsided and no immediate troop deployment was required. Earlier, Mayor Lohrey had asked for troops after street fighting between pickets and workers as they sought to return to work.
Alabama’s 11 electoral votes were pledged today to the states rights ticket of Governor J Strom Thurmond of South Carolina and Governor Fielding L Wright of Mississippi.
The estate of Brodhead businessman J. B. Pierce, killed with Carrie Pierce in a June 18 car train crash near Haugen, was admitted to probate. Estimated value is 85 000 with Mrs. Pierce surviving for life use and three children and two grandchildren as heirs. Dwight I. Pierce named administrator.
Gordon Fisher Jr a 16 year old farm boy from Neenah was sent to Waupun state prison on the first day of a life term for killing the mother he loved He pleaded guilty to first degree murder before Municipal Judge S J Luchsinger at Oshkosh and was taken to prison hours later.
Tokyo reports that American Australian and New Zealand airmen will gather at Iwakuni for joint fleet air and ground exercises during a British training operation on Shikoku island this weekend.
Henry A. Wallace condemns both parties for rhetoric on housing poll taxes lynch law and inflation while accusing them of inaction. He argues leaders promise reforms but fail to act.
Marshfield reports 71 year old John Madler killed instantly when struck by a North Western freight train at a city crossing last night.
The Commerce Department notes American farmers spent about 1 billion dollars on new houses repairs and remodeling last year. Census data show farm housing improving yet lagging urban housing in running water baths and overcrowding. Rural electrification boosted lighting from 31 percent in 1940 to 59 percent in 1947. The Midwest trails the West in running water access with 33.5 percent of farm houses equipped.
World War II draft board in Green County reports only Conrad Stauffacher Monti Cello has agreed to serve again. W J Knight former chairman died in 1947. D L Amerpohl W S Newman George Michael declined. Amerpohl served over five years Newman four. Michael six months. Frances Kleinmaier, clerk since 1944, now employed in a government position at Stockton.
In Birmingham area, a Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Co. mine blast at Edgewater coal mine nine miles west of the city killed two miners and injured at least thirteen. The incident occurred in the Edgewater coal mine operations.
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