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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1949

Page

2

Pen Type Barns In Wisconsin Farm Scene Highlight

Edward Hanawall on Newark Avon road erects one of the first pen type barns in southern Wisconsin to house a growing herd. Cows rest in the outdoor bunkers while silage is fed twice daily with grain inside. Robert Wild, polio survivor, assists on 165 acre Winslow area farm and projects with Holstein cow Wild Vale Fobes Inka. 1948 milk and butterfat yield noted. Mrs. Lowell Albrecht hones miniature farmyard machinery on dining table at Stockton, crafting full yard with cardboard models and movable parts since 1941.

Edward Hanawall Newark-Avon Road Brodhead Rock County Wisconsin Hanawall Robert Wild Harold Wild Winslow Winslow High School Wild Vale Fobes Inka Robert Tobias Wild Green County Harry Wild Harold Lowell Albrecht Betty Hubb Lena Stockton

Monroe Considers Bright Lighting for Square Proposal

Monroe aldermen weigh a power company proposal to install a new lighting system delivering twelve times the old illumination. The plan would raise monthly bills by 130 dollars, sparking debate between supporters who see business and safety benefits and opponents who question the cost and necessity.

Monroe Neak House Square

Haack Retires After Six Decades in Green County Ministry

Rev John L Haack ends a long clerical career after six decades of service in Browntown and Green County The community recalls his steady dedication and ten years of parish leadership since 1939 with gratitude and best wishes for retirement a time of reflection and relaxation.

John L. Haack Browntown Green County Haack

Real estate lobby undercutting housing bill claimed by president

The president attacked a so called real estate lobby opposing the housing bill. Congress members doubt any lobby pressure exists and question who opposes social progress. Rep Martin of the 80th congress says the only lobbying seen was by backers seeking passage. A ten billion program could channel cash and create jobs for political supporters.

White House Congress Capitol Building Rep. Martin

Fire destroys mill in Manitowoc area blaze lasts six hours

Fire of undetermined origin engulfed the frame sawmill and brick mill owned by Joseph Holly at Shoto. Fire departments from Francis Creek, Rockwood and Mishicot fought the flames for six hours.

Manitowoc Joseph Holly Shoto Francis Creek Rockwood Mishicot

Educators Married in Middlebury Honeymoon Ongoing

Dr. John M. Thomas, 79, former president of Pennsylvania State College, wed Miss Eleanor S. Ross, 75, former dean of Middlebury College. The couple married in Middlebury on Saturday and were honeymooning today.

Middlebury Pennsylvania State College Middlebury College John M. Thomas Eleanor S. Ross

Knights of Pythias degrees in Madison noted

Twenty five years ago Arthur Stauffacher S R Bailie Dr H B June 20 1924 Caradine John Becker Robert W Blumer Del Bert Cook and M F Mayer earned grand lodge degrees in Madison City council plans new uniform drink license regulation Miss Bertha Johnson Argyle wed to Burr A Strang Monticello and Edward J Gmur New Glarus exchanged vows.

Arthur Stauffacher S. R. Bailie Dr. H. B Caradine John Becker Robert W. Blumer Delbert Cook M. F. Mayer Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Madison Bertha Johnson Argyle Burr A. Strang Janesville Alma Voegels Monticello Edward J. Gmur New Glarus

Europe’s Postwar Rebound Impresses Returning Reporter

Hal Boyle notes reduced fear in Europe after two weeks across five countries. Optimism grows as living conditions improve, prices drop, and storefronts reopen while Germans accept small luxuries and France recovers its famed cuisine. He contrasts U S fears with European steadiness.

Hal Boyle New York Europe American Overseas Airlines United States London Isigny France Gay Paree Normandy - Belgium Luxembourg Germany Rhine Elbe England

Dr Bongiorno Purchases Paulson Estate Farm

Dr F J Bongiorno bought the Julia Paulson estate farm at auction Saturday for 15500 dollars. The 240 acre property includes two houses and full outbuildings and lies three miles northwest of Albany in the Norwegian Settlement.

Albany F. J. Bongiorno Julia Paulson Alny

Former deputy weds in Ogdensburg ceremony

Mrs Ella Sucs, 80, of Ogdensburg, wed A C Hageman, 82, Phoenix, Ariz, on Saturday. Hageman served as a deputy sheriff of Milwaukee county for 38 years.

Ogdensburg Ella Sucs A. C. Hageman Phoenix Ariz Hageman Milwaukee County

Seabee Veterans Plan Housing Co-ops to Ease Shortage

National commander Howard Potter urges formation of housing cooperatives and construction companies to address veterans' housing shortage in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee The Seabee Veterans of American Howard Potter

Slain Barker Gang Members Identified After Lincoln Shootout

Albert C. Gladson aged 48 and Elton Crapo 47, long known Barker gang members, were identified by fingerprints as the two men killed in a Lincoln gun duel with Nebraska officers after a $75,000 jewel robbery. Elton L. Goldberg, a Lincoln jewelry salesman, had reported the diamonds. The Barker gang era ended in the 1930s after Ma Barker and Freddie Barker were slain. other kin faced harsher fates in prison or death.

Lincoln Nebraska Albert C. Gladson Alton Crapo Crapo Alcatraz Harold Smith Gladson Barker Ma’’ Barker Freddie Barker FBI Florida Arthur Lloyd Leavenworth Denver Herman

Monro_e City Council Hears Lighting Options For Public Square

The Monroe Wisconsin Common Council met in special session on June 17 1949 informal Mayor F A Buehler presiding. Attendees included Aldermen Forcade Norton Matzke Schindler Leaser Beckman and Hare. The council heard Wisconsin Power and Light Co representatives on mercury vapor lighting and directed the water and lights committee to visit Beloit and Fort Atkinson to study installations and gather data. Adjournment followed with no further business.

F. A. Buehler Forcade Norton Matzke Schindler Leaser Beckman Hare Buehler Wisconsin Power and Light Co Committee On Water and Lights Beloit Fort Atkinson G. S. Soseman

Astronomer Confirms 30th Moon Discovery

A University of Chicago astronomer Dr. Gerald P. Kuiper confirmed the solar system's 30th moon near Neptune. The satellite is very faint about 200 miles across and 250000 times dimmer than the faintest star. A stray line notes early bread from acorns and beech nuts.

Chicago Solar System University of Chicago Gerald P. Kuiper Neptune

Elgin Race Driver Roger Frank Dies In Crash

Elgin 20 year old hot rod racer Roger Frank was killed during a race at Prather's field yesterday when his car lost control and crashed. Police note Frank had competed in hot rod events in Elgin Rockford Chicago and other Illinois cities.

de Kalb Ill Roger Frank Elgin Hotrod Prather’s Field Frank Rockford Chicago Illinois

Markets Report Chicago Livestock Prices and Poultry

Livestock salable: hogs 7,000, up 25-50c for butchers and sows. top 21.50, most good 170-240 lb 20.75-21.25, 250-280 lb 19.75-20.50, heavier weights scarce. Cattle and calves: 8,500 cattle, 500 calves. steady on slaughter classes, top 28.00 for two loads of heavy steers. good and choice fed steers 25.00-27.50. heifers 22.00-26.00. cows 12.50-19.00. Stockers slow. live poultry: fowl weak, prices up to a cent higher for some items. butter steady. eggs mostly steady to slightly lower.

Chicago USDA U. S

Wall Street Rallies on Rail and Air Stocks

New York trading with railway and airline shares leading gains around two points. Overall market shows rising tendencies with mostly fractional advances. Interest in rails and air stocks grows late, but turnover remains about 700,000 shares for the day. Corporate bonds moved narrowly.

Wall Street New York

Illnesses Reported In Albany Area

Mrs George Peckham remains ill at her home. Frank Sellow continues ill. Edward Luedy, who suffered a basal skull fracture June 8 in a barn accident, is slowly improving but will remain in bed for a month.

Albany George Peckham Frank Sellow Edward Luedy

Errant Cow Invades Monroe Golf Course On No 8 Green

Golfers at Monroe Country club faced disrupted play as Hetwig the errant cow from John Ham merli farm wandered onto the No 8 green. Eddie Goecks and club staff chased the cow across the hole while Ches ter Becker Wallace Miller and James Forbes aided in corralling her back to the pasture fence line.

Monroe Country Club Hetwig John Hammerli Eddie Goecks Eddie James Forbes Chester Becker Wallace Miller Miller Hedwig

West Allis Veteran Named by State DAV

Herbert P. Welser of West Allis elected department commander of the Disabled American Veterans. Nellie Qualls of West Allis named commander of the women's auxiliary. Racine chosen as the 1950 convention city. A state rehabilitation hospital board is created to coordinate DAV service work. General Jonathan Wainwright warns Hoover commission would destroy the VA hospital program.

Green Bay Herbert P. Welser West Allis Racine Nellie Qualls Women’s Auxiliary Hoover Commission Veterans Administration Jonathan Wainwright Disabled American Veterans Bataan Commission

Hymn Writer Augustus Nelson Dies at 85

Rev. Augustus Nelson, 85, a prominent Lutheran hymn writer and translator, died Saturday in Mankato Minnesota. His work touched church music circles and he was known for contributions to hymnody and religious translation.

Mankato Minn Augustus Nelson

Stone-age grain cakes found in Swiss lake dwellings

Remains of coarse grain cakes were unearthed in Swiss lake dwelling sites, indicating early baking practices. The discovery highlights ancient food preparation and dietary habits in prehistoric settlements near the lakes.

Native of Argyle Dies in Milwaukee

Thaddeus Michaelson 57, Argyle native, died at St Josephs Hospital Milwaukee from a heart attack. He lived in Milwaukee the past decade at 1835 N 25th St. Born Sept 8 1891 in Argyle to Samuel and Arminta Michaelson. Survived by widow Laura, daughter Evelyn Reindl, son Robert, brother Mervin, sister Blanche Sterling, and two grandchildren. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Services at Erickson Funeral Home and St Josephs Catholic Church.

Argyle Thaddeus Michaelson St. Joseph’s Hospital Milwaukee N. 25Th Street Samuel and Arminta Jacobs Michaelson Laura McIntyre Evelyn Reindl Robert Mervin Blanche Sterling Erickson Funeral Home St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Joseph Willitzer Calvary Cemetery

Robeson Praises Soviet People at Harlem Rally

Paul Robeson told 3,500 Harlem listeners he loves the Soviet people more than any other nation and praised Russia for suffering alongside Black Americans. He spoke after attending his son's wedding to a white woman and expressed affection for Russians and their cause.

New York Paul Robeson Harlem

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