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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1949
Page
8
Partly cloudy and mild conditions forecast through tonight and Saturday. Data notes include yesterday afternoon readings, high 42 and low 33, barometer 29.55 at 1 am and 29.32 at 1 pm, with Miami at 78 degrees being notable for the day. other city readings listed.
Real estate transfer records show the George T. Peckham estate conveyed the farm to the He brothers in Albany township with references to parcels 26 27 and 35. The move includes property interests and rights associated with those plots under local conveyance rules.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley names co executors Myrtie and Lorraine Figi of J Henry Figi who died January 11 in Brooklyn Township under a December 10 1942 will the widow to receive life use and remainder to daughter Letters of administration issued to A H Partridge for Clara Goodwin estate Albany Appraisers Bert Ketter and M L Barton named for estate evaluation
Monroe man Ralph Duchow faces two charges for overload on bridge limitation and overload on license, each carrying $10 fine plus costs.
Dismissals listed include Mrs Selmar Schmidt Mrs Harry Arneson Foster Whitehead Mrs Orrie Krause and son Andrew W Nelson Mrs Silas Thorson Mrs Harold Thomas Zenas Hodge. Surgical notes mention Mrs Edward Schlit tler Monticello and Mrs Sylvester Klein Rockford plus Mrs Fred Stettler 708 12th Avenue plus Mrs Alvin Burgger route 2 Monroe.
Values fall 1 to 2 percent as Plymouth dairy buyers report varied cheddar activity. Sales include 3 cars at 29 cents, 18 cars at 30 to 31 cents, and multiple single-daisy and square print lots with bids ranging from 31 to 32 cents.
Milwaukee placed third among large cities in January traffic safety behind San Francisco and Buffalo. The city recorded 3.2 deaths per 10 000 registered vehicles for the month, while Rockford tied with Pasadena and Stockton for the 50 000 to 100 000 population range, with no January fatalities.
Green Bay reports the death of Jennie Dunn a longtime public schools teacher and principal who had resided in the city since 1886 and retired in 1940 after more than fifty years in education.
Monroe Kiwanis backs the Zanders Lake project between Monroe and Brown Town as a state public hunting and fishing ground and endorses the Hoover Commission report. Rudolph Reger to draft letters to President Truman and Wisconsin congressmen. 1200 rod and gun club members await action. Scout troop 101 showcased first aid skits under Rev. Newell Mendenhall.
The census bureau reports 3,200,000 Americans were unemployed in February, up 550,000 from January. Weather and non seasonal layoffs are blamed for the rise, marking 1,250,000 jobless so far in 1949.
The Central News Agency reports a Russian mission has arrived in Tihwa Sinkiang to negotiate a Sino Soviet air pact for the western Chinese province. The current air transport agreements expire next September.
Services for Mrs. Dan Howder, 86, who died Tuesday at Green County Home, were conducted this afternoon at 1:30 at Shriner-Neushwander Funeral Home with Rev. J. E. Siebert of McConnell United Brethren Church officiating. Burial followed in Cadiz Cemetery with pallbearers Ernest Stoehr, John Coryell, Louis Tree, Frank Stubbe, Leonard Drye, and Sever Whitehead named.
Washington Senator Wiley and Wisconsin Senator McCarthy are among 38 senators who said they will likely vote against a ruling to cut off a southern Democratic filibuster in the Senate.
Mrs Esther Larson of Juda was in town on business. Miss Ardelle Monte visited her parents in Browntown today. Mrs Norman Schmeltzer and her guest Mrs Edith Hughes of Chicago spent the day in Freeport. Miss Lois Davis of Milwaukee is spending the weekend with her parents in town. Mrs Lillian Belleville of Chicago visited her mother in law at St Clare hospital. Mrs William Walters and daughter Beverly and Mrs Gertrude Cecil and son Donald were Madison callers today. Mrs Lewis Pfund and son Gary and Mrs Norman Poff visited Beloit to see Mr and Mrs Edward Tyler. Mr and Mrs John Schindler and daughter of Belvidere were in Monroe Thursday visiting her parents. Mrs Scott Hammond of Cedar Rapids was en route to a funeral in New Glarus. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Zweifel of Duluth and their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Arnold Enger of Hibbing and Mrs Rose Bongey of Madison called yesterday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Arnes of York township are on a western trip visiting Edith Hoesly in New Glarus and Reta Arnes in Phoenix. The Arnes plan to move from their farm to Blanchardville in April.
Harold Hilton, 48, a patient at Mendota state hospital, was found dead beside railroad tracks about a half mile from the institution. Dane county coroner Dr. David Atwood said Hilton was apparently struck by a mail train passing through the area. Hilton formerly worked as a newspaper man in Janesville, Milwaukee, and Beloit and had recent Beloit College ties. he had worked in Minot, Mason City, and Sturgis.
Wisconsin General Hospital officials said there is no change in condition for State Sen Edward F Hilker a Republican from Racine who entered the hospital last month for treatment of a diabetic condition. The former Racine mayor was hospitalized for management of his illness.
Martin Smits, 63, was killed last night when an automobile struck him as he stepped onto a road seven miles south of Green Bay, authorities said.
Nanking officials informed the Chinese government no feasibility exists to grant a 200 million dollar silver loan. Informing sources said today.
A series of three 4 H club leadership meetings are planned this month to launch a soil conservation project. I O Hembre will lead the first meeting at Juda High School Monday at 8 p m. Myron E Jeglum will run meetings in Monroe and New Glarus on Tuesday at 8 p m. Miss Mamie Tillema will speak at all sessions on health’s role in soil conservation and homemaker duties.
Five Charleston firemen died and nine were hospitalized after a 50 000 blaze swept two downtown stores Woolworth and Kresge in the business district. Fire crews battled the flames from early morning as one building collapsed and the other was damaged.
Wisconsin county officers associations urged four year terms for state and county officials at an assembly hearing. They argued the plan would save money and streamline government. The Wisconsin Sheriffs Association supported a provision allowing more than one four year term for sheriffs.
A 50 year old woman, Mrs Albert Wagner, suffocated yesterday when buried under a straw stack collapse at their dairy farm near the city limits. She operated the farm with her son Melvin.
A hand grenade exploded at a Saigon bus stop killing two people and injuring 35 others. Police launched an investigation into the attack and the motive remains unclear as authorities seek suspects.
Miss Betty Kneubuehl of New Glarus and Rudy Burkhalter with his accordion band will entertain at Madison next Tuesday evening when the UW basketball squad visits the Madison Gyro club at the Park hotel. Several Green county boys and girls are expected to play.
Mary Ann Moen of South Wayne high school is selected as DAR outstanding citizen. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Nels Moen of Warren.
Mr and Mrs William B Antes on a trip from Los Angeles to New York visited Mr and Mrs Edward Rosenthal at 1624 14th street. Mr Antes oversees radio publicity for the Ringling brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus and Mrs Antes works as admission tax collector.
Lloyd A. Grinnell reported to city police that a house owned by Albert J. Grinnell was entered Tuesday night while occupants were away. Property damage included curtains and other items, but nothing appeared missing.
The annual firemen banquet will be held Tuesday evening March 22 in the grade school gymnasium. Wilbur K. Dehmer will preside as master of ceremonies. The committee in charge includes William Hein Clarence Bly Dehmer and Oren Burt.
Gaylord Thomas, ex sheriff of Lafayette county whose term ended January 1, begins duties as guard at the state prison in Waupun. Deputy Chris Huck will take a similar position.
Darlington special report names Charlotte Peterson as the recipient of the annual DAR award at Darlington High School. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Leroy Peterson of Wiola and serves as class president while participating in the Pep club band and chorus.
Police investigate a New Orleans case as Louis Hoover says he used truth serum and killed millionaire James Mahoney. Investigators examine angles including missing watch and wallet and Hoover’s nonconfession claims after his discharge from a veterans hospital.
Mrs. Millard Tschudy and Roger Hefty of Madison visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hefty, over the weekend. Miss Elizabeth Schmoder of Milwaukee visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schmoker, this weekend. Casper Thorn and family of Belleville were Saturday visitors. Kenneth Hoesly of Cincinnati visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Moesly, over the weekend. Ted Zurbuchen and son of Monticello were callers Saturday afternoon. Glen Dahler and daughter of Madison were weekend visitors. Fred Severson and family of Hollandale visited Saturday afternoon. Jacob L. Streiff and family of Madison and Fred P. Streiff and family were here as well.
Mrs. Fred B Streiff and Miss Anna Streiff hosted Sunday dinner at the Peter H Streiff home. Miss Darlene Ott of Madison visited her parents Mr and Mrs Anton Ott for the weekend. Donald Doherty of Blanchardville called Friday. Mr and Mrs Fred Tschudy were Sunday guests at the Clarence Oliver home in Madison. Miss Pauline Knoebel of Madison visited her parents Mr and Mrs Tobias Knoebel over the weekend. Audrey Streiff of Madison visited her parents this week. Margie Luchsinger and her mother Mrs Mary Luchsinger were weekend visitors. Martha Jenny of Madison visited her sister Mrs Harvey Ott and family over the weekend.
Madison figure Thomas R. Amlie filed nomination papers with the secretary of state to run for justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Captain John G. Gerl of Milwaukee was among six American soldiers ousted yesterday from the American graves registration units in the Russian zone of Germany.
Ernest Evans testified that his wife demeaned him and sat on him during their marriage, claiming cruelty. He described her as weighing 224 pounds. The court granted the divorce despite his claims.
The Bulgarian communist prosecutor sought the death penalty for four Protestant church leaders charged with spying and treason. Dimiter Georgiev, a Moscow-trained official, said the defendants aimed to stir revolt and invite U.S. and British intervention, naming Vassil Georgiev Ziavkov Yanko Nikolov Ivanov Nikols Mihailov Naumov and Georgi Nikolov Chernov as the four.
The article notes buyers invest substantial effort for modest compensation when selecting a Waptaa, highlighting the imbalance between workload and pay. It discusses worker conditions, market pricing, and potential protests as workers seek fairer wages.
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