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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
2
The piece argues for a coordinated merchandising program to boost demand for Swiss and other natural cheeses. It criticizes producers for focusing on output over consumer use, urges advertising, promotions, and retailer education, and notes Cheese Day in Green County as only a partial step toward a sustained market.
The obituary notes actress Jane Cowl died yesterday leaving a void in American drama. She starred in Juliet on Broadway setting a record of 856 performances and earned praise for transforming the heroine into a warm believable character.
Genevive Potman a 38 year old nurse was held for questioning after admitting she was mother of two infants whose mummified bodies were found in her car trunk by a garageman. Police Chief Wilbur Hansen said no charges were yet filed. She claimed both infants were stillborn and hid them in hospital quarters and later in her car.
Clarence Spilski of Menasha was killed when the automobile he rode in jumped the curb and struck a tree after hitting a highway sign. Driver Gene Kronforst, 34, of Kaukauna, sustained a dislocated left hip, brain concussion and possible internal injuries.
A historical note states France loses defenses and coastline under armistice terms with Germany and Italy leaving a landlocked fraction of its former land. Other items recall local obituaries, weddings, and historic events from Monroe daily notes and anniversaries.
A summer clinic at Dr. M W Stuessys offers complete physicals for all children entering school this September including four year olds from morning kindergarten. Dates are June 29 at 1 30 pm July 7 at 7 pm and July 13 at 1 30 pm. A $1 fee per child benefits the PTA. Committee members listed include Mrs Robert Engle chairwoman and Mrs Gilbert Swartz co chair.
The Green county delegation returns from the Wisconsin 4 H leadership camp at the University of Wisconsin. Junior and adult leaders from the state gather to discuss problems with attendees including Lester Van Loon Shirley Rosheisen Hollis Baebler and Wilma Johnson.
London reports saboteurs damaged the Tally-Ho submarine during its refit at Devonport dockyard. The 1900-ton patrol type vessel is undergoing repairs and investigators seek those responsible for the sabotage while the fleet remains on alert.
A linen and coin shower is planned Sunday at Footville for the family of Neil Scott who died saving his family in a Magnolia Corners fire. Hostess Mrs. Jacob Elet will open her Footville home at 2 p m and the public is invited. Donations of linen and money aid furnishing a new home after the fire destroyed all belongings.
Mrs. Floyd Mc Granahan was appointed dean of women at Beloit College. A Beloit faculty member since 1943, she succeeds Elizabeth B. Stanton who resigned to become dean of the American college for girls in Istanbul Turkey. Mc Granahan has served as an assistant professor of English since 1945.
A U S army court in Tokyo sentenced four Japanese to two years in prison each for distributing a communist inspired letter to General MacArthur that criticized the occupation.
Oliver A. Voss a retired Milwaukee tavern keeper was killed when his car struck a telephone pole near Fox Lake last night. The accident occurred on the roadway outside the town with authorities reporting no other injuries. Voss was known in Milwaukee for his years running the Harbor Inn and later retired from the trade. Local officials are investigating the crash and no immediate charges were announced.
Monticello officials outline July 15 and 16 events with a parade led by Dr R A Woodruff, two bands, tug of war, a Saturday dance at Karlen's hall, and a Sunday all star league baseball game. Free entertainment features magician Ben Berger and acts including Petie and George, Tony's Pets, the Lancasters, and more. Jack Hoskins chairs the event with committees for concessions, grounds, lunch stands, and dances.
Green county school committee orders a special 8 p.m. meeting next Wednesday to consider consolidating the Legler and New Glarus joint school districts. If voters approve, the committee will issue an order to make the consolidation effective. The Legler district lies southwest of New Glarus and sends pupils to village schools.
The Milwaukee Road paid the first installment of a 1950 state tax bill totaling 1,405,716.90 dollars. Local agent L. W. DeLorimer reports the railroad employed 9,249 people in the state last year with a payroll of 35,155,309 dollars and made substantial materials and supplies purchases in the state.
Fairfield Evangelical United Brethren holds worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m led by Pastor E Kimmel. Immanuel Conroe schedules mission band Saturday 2 p m and worship at 10 50 a m with Youth Fellowship 7 15 p m. Clarno celebrates worship 10 a m and Sunday school 11 a m with junior league Thursday 2 p m. Slavers hosts 10 a m Sunday school and 11 05 a m worship led by Homer Retzlaff.
Lutheran churches in Monroe Mt Olive Richland Salem Monroe Grace and Jordan share service times and classes. Barbara Underwood Leon Elmer Victor Bittorf confirmed at Mt Olive. New members to be received July 2. Nachusa children’s home Dixon homecoming July 9. Newell Mendenhall and G M Gunderson are pastors.
Martintown Community holds worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 10 45 a m led by Roy Berg.
Bible classes at 10 a m followed by Lord's supper and worship at 11 a m led by pastor Howard Cowan at Twin Grove church Proceedings reflect a Sunday service outline and pastoral leadership.
Christian Science services are listed with Sunday worship at 10 45 a m Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a Wednesday testimony meeting at 7 45 p m for the reader and congregation.
The note lists worship times and Sunday school hours for Methodist churches in South Wayne Lamont and Woodford Monroe First with WSCS meetings and an installation of WSCS officers. Charles J. Swanson is named as pastor.
Sunday activities announced with a 2:30 p.m. meeting time at the church for transportation. The day includes a 9 a.m. worship service and 10 a.m. Sunday school led by Pastor Ralph K. Kefoed.
The Eucharist is held at 10 a.m. led by vicar L. B. Hastings at St Andrew's Episcopal Church.
The church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m., and an evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Christ's Ambassadors meet Tuesday evening, with Bible study and prayer Wednesday evening led by Pastor L. E. Curtis.
The New Apostolic church schedules Sunday worship at 10 a m led by Rev E C Hiley of Chicago with the sermon I am the way the truth and the life No Sunday school or evening service Midweek service Wednesday at 8 p m
The Universalist Church schedules a 9:30 a.m. school and 10:45 a.m. worship with the sermon From henceforth, ye shall catch men. Albert W. Geigel is guest organist with guest vocalist Miss Nancy Moldenhauer. No meetings next week. John E. MacMartin is pastor.
Union Presbyterian Church announces services at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. A Gideon Society representative will speak. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. is a young people's round table meeting. Women’s society picnic at Recreation Park Wednesday 6 p.m. Choir practice Thursday 7 p.m. Dallas D. Landrum, pastor.
Browntown Peace church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m with music and youth fellowship led by Stanley Brueggerle at 7 45 p m A special women guild meeting is set for Monday at 8 p m Walter H Waerkle is pastor Wayne St Pauls conducts 9 15 a m worship and 10 15 a m Sunday school with youth fellowship at Peace Browntown At St Johns Monroe third Sunday after Trinity features 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 45 a m worship with a 3 30 p m youth hike A Swiss church anniversary in New Glarus is noted
In Monticello the Zwingli church adjusts its schedule with Sunday school at 9 am and no morning worship. Centennial service moves to 10:30 am at New Glarus with Dr. Richard Rettig delivering the message. Senior choir meets Thursday, children and junior choirs on Saturday. Washington Reformed shows no Sunday services. Postville holds Sunday school and Bible class at 9:45 am.
Albany firemen outline plans for a July 22 and 23 frolic with a large parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, a 9 a.m. children's parade, horse pulling contests, a water fight, a soap box derby down depot hill, and a nightly dance. A Tuesday fencing session at the ball park, booster trip on the 13th from Albany at 12 30 p.m. includes stops in Orfordville Brodhead Juda Monroe Monticello New Glarus Belleville Brooklyn Evansville with a pep band.
In Omaha a ten year old girl and her newborn son are reported in excellent condition at a local hospital. The baby weighed six pounds eight ounces at delivery and arrived Tuesday without special measures. The girl had been in the hospital for weeks and received blood transfusions to regain strength.
Preliminary 1950 figures show St. Croix county up 1,048 residents to 24,842, while Buffalo county declines by 1,392, shrinking from 16,090 in 1940 to 14,698. The report highlights differing population trends between neighboring counties.
Edwin Klassy and Miss Margaret Shaver both teachers in New Glarus attend a state vocational teachers meeting in Madison this week to share insights on agricultural and home economics education.
Antigo high school football coach Mark Haight, who has led the program for three years, re signs today to become head coach of all sports at Iolani School in Honolulu Hawaii.
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