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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
2
A Wisconsin Senate postpones tax hikes as one senator derails the surtax on incomes while preserving a cigarette tax increase aimed at funding welfare, state buildings, and school aid. Lawmakers rush to finish amid a weathered deadline, risking hasty, poorly considered laws and misallocation.
The farming community and state experience a stretch of heavy rainfall and windstorms after a dry spell. Oats and corn suffered damage but growers hope losses remain manageable as they anticipate a subsiding, steadier summer. The piece notes a cyclical view of seasons and a cautious outlook for 1949.
Lake Wales Florida reports a fourth infant death tied to a bluish illness. Miss Bree Kelly, hospital superintendent, says doctors suspect poisoning from a laundry dye used to mark diapers. Autopsy results awaited. The illness began June 21 after a batch of diapers marked with analine oil dye was used. The AMA journal had urged precautions against such acids.
A Nauman was re elected clerk of the Union Free High School district at the annual meeting Monday evening. A budget of 17 500 was approved by more than 40 attendees. The board reports all teaching positions filled except band and English. under contract for next year are John H Geach principal Joe Butts and Miss Wanderscheid.
Ten years ago Ray Olson, alleged killer of two deputy sheriffs on June 29, 1939 in northern Wisconsin, was shot by trassemen at Cable. Mrs. E. J. Forbes, once a judge in Los Angeles, is noted amid local recollections as the case unfolds. Remains of Mrs. Mariet were moved from Davenport for burial here.
Pallbearers from Monticello Albany and East Troy led the funeral procession for S/Sgt Melvin Marty. Chaplain Jack Hoskins and firing squad commander A G Hill supervised the service with color guards and escorts from Milwaukee and nearby towns. Out‑of‑town relatives and friends gathered from Forreston Vernon Madison Brodhead and Browntown for reburial ceremonies.
Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Eimer, Roy Hare, Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ladel, Stoughton, W. Theo Jenny, Hollywood Calif., Carl Stauffer, East Troy, Herbert Schenk, Brooklyn.
Madison reports Wisconsin Power and Light Co veteran Michael Selinski awarded the president's medal by the National Safety Council for saving Arthur Raffin after Raffin was shocked on a pole in Waupaca county. Voyta Wrabetz presented the medal.
Green County Highway Police Chief George W Armstrong warns that the July Fourth weekend brings the risk of traffic deaths and drownings. He urges motorists to allow extra travel time, avoid speed and alcohol, and follow traffic laws and signs to protect life and prevent accidents.
The Monroe and Jordan township farm bureau groups schedule an annual jog at picnic on July 10 at Recreation Park. Mrs. Sam Waelti reported the plan today.
Francis Thorpe son of Mr and Mrs P Frank Thorpe of 713 21st Avenue attended Badger Boys State last week and was elected to the state senate and named a supervisor from the 4th district. He received a certificate of achievement for peace officers school and was sponsored by the local American Legion post.
Kaukauna reports 12 year old Carol Jean Tolley of Madison died after being struck by a car while riding a bicycle on highway 96 last night.
Bruni Miller Construction Co at 1707 12th street announces expansion of retail operations and a name change to Bruni-Miller Co. It remains a partnership of John H. Bruni and Una H. Miller with Robert C. Dunn joining as head of the new retail division. Current offices will be remodeled to add retail space.
Bruni started the firm in 1935 and in 1947 Miller joined ashinick, 53, Milwaukee, faced a federal forgery charge in obtaining a loan from Bank of Sheboygan. Federal Court Commissioner Floyd E. Jenkins conducted a hearing and he waived presentation to a grand jury.
Milwaukee authorities set a $10,000 bond for Harry Pet in a forgery case. The charged man faces allegations tied to the incident, with the court scheduled for subsequent hearings.
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