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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1950
Page
2
The Swiss Church in Green County marks a centennial, tracing its roots to a 150 member Swiss colony aided by a church from Switzerland. Rev. John T. Etter stood out among six ministers in the lineage, as the community recalls its log church of 1858 replaced by a stone structure.
Farm officials warn that few farmers attend field demonstrations on corn borer control. Of 160 invited in the test area only eight appeared, despite the crop’s financial importance. Weed-control compliance shows modest gains, especially in Monroe township, but full cooperation remains elusive.
The piece argues heavy American funding for European arms. It claims new weapons offer better defense against invasion than outdated arms. It dismisses fears of secrets leaking and notes public skepticism about U S secrecy.
South Wayne Red Cross chapter sponsors weekly trips to Shullsburg for swimming lessons and practice every Tuesday and Thursday. Chapter members alternate accompanying the children on each trip.
Ten years ago reports from Europe describe Britain and France under German Italian influence while Nazi air raids widen to Wales. In Philadelphia the Republican convention opens with Gov. Stassen delivering the keynote. Mrs. William Heitz dies near Winslow and Fern Violet Marty wed Alvin Zweifel at New Glarus.
The reminiscence recalls Judge Thomas F. Fennell known as Tom or Tommy a Cornell football track and crew star of the late 1890s and his chance act in New York when he helped a troubled man avoid self harm. The writer suggests a divine coincidence and credits Fennell with giving life and hope to a stranger.
Alfred Godfrey of Elkhorn named president elect of the Wisconsin Bar at its 71st annual convention. He will take office next year. Bailey Ramsdell of Eau Claire installed as president, succeeding Gerald P. Hayes of Milwaukee. New officers include Gilson Glasier of Madison secretary, C. G. Mathy of Madison treasurer, Circuit Judge Arthur Kopp Platteville, Frank P. Boesel Milwaukee, and Wade G. Boardman Madison on the supreme court committee on rules of practice pleadings and procedure.
The U S civil service commission will hold an open competitive exam for a substitute clerk at Browntown post office. Pay is 1.06 dollars per hour with no residence restrictions. Applications must be filed with the director of the seventh U S civil service region in Chicago before July 26. blanks via Otto Rupnow at Monroe post office.
Red Cross water safety program starts Monday at McKellar Memorial Park. Swimmers report at 1 p.m. non-swimmers at 2 p.m. Jerry Cowley returns from Towanda Illinois aquatic school with Red Cross training.
Defense Secretary Louis Johnson said America’s security rests on its position in the Far East. Speaking at planeside, he and General Omar Bradley outlined evaluating facts to base U S policy toward Japan. No official statement will be issued until armed forces chiefs review the conclusions.
Monroe township appoints William Grunder as second weed commissioner by chairman J. B. Scherer and town board approval. He assists elected weed commissioner David Indergand as Monroe township advances weed control, spraying every roadway last year with two thirds finished this year. Spray equipment and materials are offered to farmers at half wholesale cost with the township paying the other half.
Matt Durfek of Manitowoc was elected president of the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Eagles. Other officers include Harold Sprester of LaCrosse as first vice president and William Wuerzberger of Racine as chaplain. Trustees elected were Judge Robert Annon of Milwaukee Mervyn Steinhoff of Platteville Norbert Martin of Oshkosh and William Trottier of Rhinelander. Georgia Walker of Milwaukee was auxiliary president with Mary Bertasso Hurley Anita Bell Marshfield Augusta Heggestad Madison and Helen Tomashak Beaver Dam named in roles.
Oshkosh delegates at the state convention refused to oppose socialized medicine and sent a resolution against compulsory health insurance back to committee. A new committee will study the recommendation. Manitowoc was chosen for the 1951 encampment.
Albany youths organize Albany's first soap box derby meeting at the village hall Tuesday evening. Plans for the event set during Firemen's frolic July 22 23. The race routes along depot hill toward the business section and the bridge.
Rev and Mrs W H Thompson arrive in Albany next Wednesday to occupy the newly decorated Methodist parsonage. Thompson is assigned here from Blue River.
A printed list from June 25 to July 1 names birthdays and routes for residents including Fritsch, Schlittler, Thomann, Qualley, Baehler, Maske, Indergand, Kohl, Kissling, Rutsch, Jacobson, Schindler, Walters, Plantikow, Fritz, Dooley, Zurfluh, Bear, Mueller, Bidlingmaier, Tieman, and others. A narrative follows Joey dreaming of a pony, asking his father for one, and attempting to earn money to buy it, then building a creek dam while pondering the cost and future effort. The tale ends abruptly with a sound.
New members include Bobby Thomas Schuepbach of Monticello with a date of Oct 12 1947 and Linda Kaye Schuepbach of Monticello with Oct 23 1948. Roger Lee Zimmerman from Albany route with July 18 1949. Sarees Ann Jacobson of 1203 21st street with June 28 1949. James Bartett on route 5 with June 18 1945. Ronald Myron Hanson of 1203 19th street with Dec 31 1949.
A representative of the state democratic organizing committee visited Green county to contact prospective candidates for the DOC ticket and promote a Monday Brooklyn meeting. Jack Harvey the Racine Democrat for Congress in the first district will speak at Brooklyn per county chairman Fred Leinhardt. Announced candidates and those planning announcements will be present at the Brooklyn meeting.
The bi annual convention approved a new two year budget of 4 200 000, four hundred thousand more than the 1949 50 allotment, with delegates voting last night.
The Hillcrest Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 p m Monday at the Barton Insurance Agency office. An election of officers and a business session are planned.
All boys and girls up to 12 years old are invited to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls Club. Fill out this coupon and mail to Evening Times Club, Monroe Evening Times, Monroe, Wis. Include name street or R F D postoffice date of birth age last birthday.
Joey pursues a giant frog through hummocks and mud near a dam. The frog eludes capture, leaps away, and Joey finally bags the creature by a leg after the dam breaks. He returns home muddy and triumphant as the frog croaks a single note.
Manitowoc county man John Cohen aged 29 was fatally injured when a road grading machine struck him during a road project 17 miles north of Manitowoc. He apparently fell or jumped from the grader as it made a sharp turn.
The Missouri Synod Lutheran church moved to create a four year senior college with a projected outlay of 2.7 million dollars and to coordinate policy making. It reaffirmed in its 4th triennial convention a 1944 policy allowing congregations to determine attitudes toward Boy Scout activities. The convention noted a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran synod query and cited assurances that no Boy Scout authority supersedes local pastors and congregations in spiritual matters.
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