Swiss Evangelical Church in New Glarus Plans Centennial
Swiss Evangelical and Re formed church of New Glarus marks 100 years since 1850 founding with centennial services featuring Rev. Richard Rettig from Pittsburgh and other pastors. The 1901 stone church cost 15067 dollars and has hosted a series of pastors and community events through the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Wisconsin
Richard Rettig
Pittsburgh
John B. Wild
Cornell
Paul C. Kehle
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church of
Monroe
A. R. Achtemeier
Zwingli Church
Monticello
Harley Streiff
Rettig
New Glarus Maennerchor
Ing
Ruth Stuckey
Russell Reuter
Arnold Kehrli Jr
W. J. Stuckey
LaCrosse
Wilhelm Streissguth
Evangelical Church Commission of Switzerland
Africa
Streissguth
John Zimmerman
Switzerland
John T. Etter
Tennessee
Etters
Anton Roth
Gottfried D. Elliker
Zwingli
Stuckey
Corn Borer Session Demonstrates Control in Clarno Township
A corn borer demonstration was held at Arleigh Frautschu farm in Clarno township. UW students, working for the federal government, led the session. They warned that one infested stalk can cut 3 to 5 percent in yield, with bad fields showing 20 to 30 borers per stalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arleigh Frautschu
Clarno Township
University of Wisconsin
Frautschy
Corn
Court House
Wisconsin
Lake Winnebago
Wiley Criticizes Probers Over Focus on Mice
Senator Wiley, a committee member, denounces the crime investigation panel for chasing mice rather than exposing links between politics and crime. He questions Prison Director James V. Bennett on crime control as senators probe the Kansas City murders and ballot box thefts in Missouri.
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Washington
Wiley
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
U. S
James V. Bennett
Kansas City
Missouri
Illinois Bank Quits Amid Government Competition
The 62 year old Peoples Bank of Atlanta Illinois will close due to excessive taxes government restriction and government competition. Judge Frank S Bevan who is bank president announced the decision saying the bank lacks farm mortgage loans because of agencies competition yet remains in a healthy liquid position. The directors believe they are at an age to exit without harming the community of 1300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Peoples Bank of
Frank S. Bevan
Illinois
Atlanta National Bank
Bevan
Johnson Elected Area YMCA Head
Oscar N. Johnson of 1402 9th Street was elected president of the Tri County YMCA at a Janesville meeting of the board and advisory board. He succeeds Conrad S. Midtbon of Edgerton and has served as recording secretary and vice president. Other officers named include George W. Grossman Janesville and Edgar G. Buzzell Delavan as vice presidents, William M. Bewick Evansville as recording secretary, Seymour Hatch Lake Geneva as assistant recording secretary, L. A. Markham Janesville as treasurer with Harry Hartman Brodhead and Leonard C. Church Walworth assisting. Family camp at Phantoms set Sept 2–4. Green County attendees included E. O. Evans N. Johnson Evelyn Hartwig Monroe Elmer Asmus Russell Carter Juda Harry Hartman C. T. Pfisterer Brodhead Floyd Smith Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar N. Johnson
9Th Street
Tri-County
YMCA
Janesville
Conrad S. Midtbon
Edgerton
Johnson
George W. Grossman
Edgar G. Buzzell
Delavan
Leon Stennerson
Clinton
William M. Bewick
Evansville
Seymour Hatch
Lake Geneva
L. A. Markham
Harry Hartman
Brodhead
Leonard C. Church
Walworth
Phantom
Green County
E. O. Evans
O. N. Johnson
Evelyn Hartwig
Monroe
Elmer Asmus
Rural Telephone Firm To Transfer Operation
The state public service commission will rule without hearing on Monroe Washington Telephone Co. request to discontinue service to 35 subscribers northwest of Monroe. United Telephone Co., Monroe, said it would assume service responsibilities for the small rural area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Public Service Commission
Monroe - Washington Telephone Co
Monroe
United Telephone Co
Senate Battle Over Modern Weapons Aid to Allies
Washington fights over a 1.22 billion foreign arms program to supply Western Europe with non atomic modern weapons. Key disputes include presidential leeway to arm vital allies, selling on credit, and using European recovery funds for military purposes. Committees urge rapid provision of mass produced arms and advanced tech to deter Soviet aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Administration
Senate
America
Europe
Connally
Texas
Truman
United States
U. S
Senator Lodge
R-Mass
Marshall Plantations
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees
Western
Soviet Union
Wet Season Hits County Hay Crop
Hundreds of acres of Green county hay lay down in a wet spell with poor prospects for haying for days. J B Scherer, county agricultural committee chair, notes many requests to silo down hay already cut. advise cutting and wilting before siloing, avoid rain for proper moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
Ealing
J. B. Scherer
County Agricultural Committee
New Wilhelm Tell Hotel Manager Named at New Glarus
L. M. McKay of Madison becomes manager of the Wilhelm Tell hotel effective today as his family arrives. Former managers Jacob and Mrs Schmoker buy Idle Hour tavern from Eugene and Mrs Creegan with possession set for July 1. The Schmokers relocate above Idle Hour. Creegans move to Madison. Mr Creegan stays on as Milwaukee railroad conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
L. M. McKay
Madison
Wilhelm Tell
Jacob Schmoker
Eugene Creegan
Schmokers
Creegans
Creegan
Milwaukee Railroad
Cheddar Prices Hold Steady at Plymouth Market
Trading tone remained steady to firm as cheddar values held on the Wisconsin cheese exchange. Reports show sales including one car junior grade cheddars 28.5 cents and Wisconsin state brand 30 days single daisies 32.5 cents.
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Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
Wisconsin
Brief Draft Stay Goes to President
Washington briefs report the 15 day extension of the 1948 selective service act while the senate favors a three year draft extension. The president is expected to sign a stopgap measure as Congress negotiates remaining differences between house and senate versions on who orders inductions.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Senate
House
Armed Services
Senate Armed Services Committee
Taft
Ohio
Wherry
Nebraska
Saltonstall
R-Mass
GOP
Armed Services Committee
City Holds $1 000 For Forgotten Bonds
The City of Monroe reports a fund of about $1 000 in a local bank, with no owner found. Officials suspect the money were set aside to cover two overdue $500 city improvement bonds from about 20 years ago, never presented for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
G. S. Soseman
New Glarus Girl Reaches Alice in Dairyland Finals
Clara Waefler of New Glarus among 18 finalists in the Alice in Dairyland contest. She and Jean Schuett entered via photos, finalists chosen from 218 entries. Judging June 29 at Milwaukee to select state fair representative for Aug 19 to 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
Clara Waefler
John Waefler
Alice In Dairyland
Fair Park
Milwaukee
Waefler
Jean Schuett
Arthur Schuett
Herbert V. Kohler
Kohler
Paul Madt
Margaret McGuire
Highland
LaVonne Herman
Mt. Horeb
Alice
Miss Waefler
Miss Schuett
New Glarus High School
Fourth of July Family Day Planned by Monroe Groups
Monroe chamber of commerce American Legion and city park officials map a July 4 family celebration at Recreation Park with two baseball games a band concert swimming picnicking and fireworks. The Legion schedules a 2 pm doubleheader at the park Fauerbach Brewers of Madison vs Monroe Cardinals and a night game after the fireworks. The Monroe Park band plays at 7 pm and the event ends with potential square dancing. Park staff lifeguards and playground workers will be on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
City
Recreation Park
Monroe Park
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe Country Club
Fauerbach Brewers
Madison
Monroe Cardinals
State Line
L. L. Kitchen
Republicans Eye Phony Tax Bill and Relief Fraud
Washington reports House Republicans discuss what they call a phony tax bill aimed at reducing excises on luxuries while shifting costs to necessities. The measure would cut excises by billions and raise taxes on large corporations, with smaller firms gaining some relief. Critics, including Rep. Kean, warn higher prices for food and essentials follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Martin
Massachusetts
Rep
Kean
R-Nj
Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
D-Nc
New Jersey
Ammon Group Buys Evansville Review
Ammon Group led by Ralph E. Ammon along with Will Sumner Jr and Prof. W A Sumner and Gordon Crump completed the purchase of the Antes Press, publisher of the Evansville Review. Sumner will assume management July 1. the sale comes from the R M Antes estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ralph E. Ammon
Dairyland News
WKOW
R. M. Antes
Rockford and Evansville
Joe McCarthy Resigns as Red Sox Manager
Traveling secretary Tom Dowd announced Joe McCarthy has resigned as manager of the Boston Red Sox and that Steve O Neill will succeed him. The announcement came in St Louis today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Tom Dowd
Boston Red Sox
Joe McCarthy
Steve O’neill
Soap pioneer Samuel S. Fels dies at 90
Samuel S. Fels, 90, philanthropist and head of the soap company bearing his name, died today at Temple hospital in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Samuel S. Fels
Temple Hospital
Nelson Faces Contempt Charge By House Probers
The House Un American Activities Committee voted to cite Steve Nelson for contempt after he refused to answer most questions about Russian atomic espionage. Nelson, a communist organizer in western Pennsylvania, testified June 8 1949 on alleged communist infiltration at the University of California radiation lab and wartime atom bomb project details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House un-American Activities Committee
Steve Nelson
Nelson
University of California
Western Pennsylvania
Rep
Harrison
D-Va
Communist Party
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Guy Pierce Named Badger Boys State Circuit Court Judge
Guy Pierce of Brodhead, son of Mr and Mrs D I Pierce, was chosen circuit court judge at Badger Boys State in Ripon. The high school senior represented Brodhead Legion post at the annual governmental experience camp, where boys caucused federalists and nationalists and campaigned for posts. Mary Ann Huber of Monroe seeks lieutenant governor at Girls State in Madison, with Delores Hoesly of New Glarus named an alderwoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Pierce
Brodhead
D. I. Pierce
Badger Boys State
Ripon
Brodhead Legion Post
Madison
Legion and Auxiliary
Mary Ann Huber
Monroe
Delores Hoesly
New Glarus
Unseasonably Warm Humidity Hits Wisconsin. Thundershowers Predicted
Unseasonably warm, humid weather blanketed Wisconsin with a .09 inch shower and lightning near Milwaukee early today. ATE&T line near Milwaukee cut tele type service to The Times but was restored by 7. Lightning struck Juda transformers causing power reports. Thunderstorm chances remain, with Saturday highs in the 80s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Milwaukee
Times
Juda
McCarthy Says FBI Testified Service Gave Jaffe Secrets
Senate investigators deferred cross examination of John S. Service on whether he gave military secrets to Philip Jaffe after FBI records and hidden microphone evidence were requested. Service denied knowingly sharing secrets while McCarthy claimed FBI testimony showed otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
John S. Service
Philip Jaffe
Amerasia Magazine
Tydings
D-Md
FBI
McCarthy
Service
Jaffe
Senator McCarthy
R-Wis
Senate Foreign Relations
State Department
Senate Inquiry Committee
Statler
Committee
Robert Morris
China
Morris
Senator Tydings
Wickersham Hurt In Fall From Barn
Merlin Wickersham age 38 on route 3 was seriously injured when he fell from a barn roof at a farm owned by Fred Blumer eight miles from Monroe. He suffered a broken left arm and right leg and was taken to St. Clare hospital by Stuessy ambulance. Alfred Goepfert and witnesses Goepfert and Blumer observed the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Wickersham
Fred Blumer
19Th Avenue
Twin Grove
St. Clare Hospital
Stuessy Ambulance
Wickersham
Blumer
Monroe
Alfred Goepfert
Mr. Goepfert
Mr. Blumer
Wisconsin Power and Light okayed Platteville merger
The Wisconsin Power and Light Co. is authorized by the power commission to acquire the Platteville division of Interstate Light and Power Co. The merger covers electric facilities in Grant and Lafayette counties with a price of 560,500 dollars subject to adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wisconsin Power and Light Co
The
Power Commission
Wisconsin
Platteville
Interstate Light and Power Co
Grant
Lafayette
Wisconsin Power
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Plymouth
Edwin T. Murphy
Tucson
Patricia
Glarus
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Sen
Joseph McCarthy
Ammon Group Buys
Evansville Review
Red
McCarthy Claims
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