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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1949
Page
10
Births Reported For Families Across Wisconsin
Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Baumgartner Albany on March 19 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Oswald Hirs March and a daughter to Mrs Wesley Moe Blanchardville on March. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Richard Lund Gratiot on March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Baumgartner
Albany
Oswald Hirs- March
Darlington
Wesley Moe
Blanchardville
Richard Lund
Gratiot
St Clare Hospital Dockets Various Names and Dismissals
A list from St. Clare Hospital includes surgical personnel Betty Ginstrom Rockford and Ivan Smith Argyle, medical staff J Franklin Eells Winslow IL and Winfield Mac Donald with address 10044 17th Avenue, Mrs. Lillian Ault Route 3 Mer-Brenun Gratior My, Bruce Helland Juda. Dismissals name Warren Misner and many spouses and relatives including Mrs Steve Casey and Mrs Warren Prisk plus children and other patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ginstrom
Rockford
Ivan Smith
Argyle
J. Franklin Eells
Winslow
Ill
Winfield MacDonald
17Th Avenue
Lillian Ault
Route 3
Mer— Brenun
Bruce Helland
Juda
Warren Misner
Steve Casey
Warren Prisk
Maynard Lasey
Nicholas Luchsinger
Raymond Fennenberg
Ray Grundahl
Pact to form Western defense alliance nears signing
Schuman lauds pact as shield against aggression while Warren Austin says it aligns with the U N charter. Negotiated by the United States Canada Britain France the Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Norway joins late and others invited. Italy votes to sign after filibuster as senate debates. ratification required by two-thirds of the Senate for effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuman
New York
Warren Austin
United States
United Nations
Canada
Britain
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Norway
Iceland
Denmark
Italy
Portugal
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Connally
D-Tex
Foreign Relations Committee
Completes Course William Leopold Graduates Farm Short Course
William Leopold 18 son of Mr and Mrs William Leopold route 3 Madison completes a 15 week farm short course from the University of Wisconsin agriculture department. He previously attended Monroe High School graduating last May and earned a Future Farmers of America record with seven beef cattle entries and three high school speaking contest wins. He studied on a scholarship from the Assoc Farm Bureau Women Inst ail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Leopold
University of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
Madison
Leopold
Monroe High
Mattingly Retains Beverage Tax Chief Investigator Title
State bureau of personnel rules Mattingly may keep the title and $340 monthly chief investigator pay retroactive to February 15. Warren R. Smith erred by demoting him from chief investigator to investigator in the beverage tax division. The civil service board says only it may survey and reclassify employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Warren R. Smith
Fred J. Mattingly
Beverage Tax Division
State Bureau of Personnel
Mattingly
Smith
Law and Personnel Board
Federal tax receipts exceed last year after March deadline
A treasury report shows income tax receipts at 748 557 272 dollars the day after the March 15 deadline, higher than last year’s 625 779 269. It is unclear if the rise reflects more late payments or quicker counting as two weeks remain to finish tallying near-deadline returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Enatsch to Lead Green County Center 4 H Club
Twenty six members of Green County Center 4 H elected William Kenatsch Jr president at a Dutch Hollow School meeting. Paul Witt was chosen vice president with Mildred Cotherman as secretary treasurer. Carla Cotherman was reporter Anne Smith song leader Keith Holloway Eugene Speich musicians Shirley Geigel recreation leader. Eleven leaders and three visitors attended. Next meeting set for Monday April 18 at Simmons School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County Center
4-H Club
William Kenatsch Jr
Dutch Hollow School
Paul Witt
Mildred Cotherman
Carla Cotherman
Joanne Smith
Keith Holloway
Eugene Speich
Shirley Geigel
Simmons School
Jordan Stays In Post As Wisconsin Aeronautics Chief
Deputy director T J Jordan will act as director of the Wisconsin Aeronautics Commission until a new head is named. The commission announced the interim arrangement as it seeks a successor to Colonel Ay2 who had led Michigan's aeronautics director position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Madison
T. J. Jordan
Wisconsin Aeronautics Commission
Commission
Col. 1
Ay 2
Michigan
Pension Bill Fees To Offer Substitute
Washington reports congressional fees drive to sidetrack the Rankin pension bill with a cheaper substitute. Rep Rankin and Rep Huber plan amendments to limit benefits to World War I veterans, add financial need as eligibility, require honorable discharge, and extend benefits to disabled veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rankin
Rep
D-Miss
House
Huber
Ohio
Tardy Farmers Warned To Submit 1949 Plans
Many Green county farmers have not signed their 1949 farm plans. Fred H. Hahlen, chairman of the agricultural conservation association, warned today. The deadline is April 1. Plans list tentative amounts of lime, fertilizer, application of 2-40 and other practices including weed cutting. If a landlord or tenant acquires interest after March 1, 30 days are allowed to sign the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
Fred H. Hahlen
The
Agricultural Conservation Association
Flu and Cold Cases Rise In Monroe Week Doctors report uptick in flu and cold illnesses this week.
Monroe physicians note an increasing number of influenza and cold cases this week, marking a higher activity level than typical for this time of year. The report highlights a mild seasonal uptick in illnesses observed by local clinics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Move to Warren South Wayne family joins Collicutt business
Mr and Mrs Charles Collicutt and daughter relocate to Warren Illinois where he partners with his father in the implement business. Prof E J Hill and family will move into the Collicutt residence from the C A Wood home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren South
Wayne
Charles Collicutt
Warren, Ill
Harry Collicutt
E. J. Hill
Collicutt
C. A. Wood
Speaker at Argyle PTA on Good School Unit
Oshkosh schools superintendent Miss Eva Monson will speak at the Argyle PTA meeting at 8 p m Wednesday on Characteristics of a Good School Unit. Her talk will address changes needed for an optimal system from educational and financial angles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle
Eva Monson
Oshkosh
Argyle Pta
Koller Family Moves Into New Home
The Werner Koller family moves into the Frank Siedschlag house recently vacated by the Roy Trickels. Mr. Koller is employed by Marvin Siedschlag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koller
Werner Koller
Frank Siedschlag
Roy Trickels
Mr. Koller
Marvin Siedschlag
Personal Notices From Albany Madison Monroe And More
A series of social notes lists residents visiting cities including Albany Madison Monroe and Fond du Lac with names such as Stanton P Stears Mrs Fred Marty Mrs Manda Elmer and Suzanne Kingston. The piece mentions shoppers visitors and guests in Beloit Madison Monroe and Monticello along with a Knights of Pythias banquet notice and a Grand Chancellor official visit scheduled for March 21 with reservations via phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton P. Stears
Albany
Fred Marty
Madison
Manda Elmer
Brodhead
Times Office
Ivan Boyer
Juda
Monroe
D. H. Partridge
Suzanne Kingston
Jane Ruf
Shirley
Ben Stubbe Jr
Amelia Dahms
Clara Maurer
Milwaukee
W. R. Wyss
Carol
Beloit
Casper Meyer
Artie Reese
Lois Block
Vera Swanton
Alvin Bennet
Monticello
Dell Ludlow
Adell Storck
Mary
Peter
Sherman Hermanson
Blanchardville
Leo Lang
Fond du Lac
Burton H. Lynch
Grace Zimmerman
Judy Folgate
Orangeville
Robert Thorpe
Rex Eyler
Washington
Robert ZumBrennen
Mary Louise
Spooner
Gotfried Erb
Herbert Spaeni
Rice Lake
Knights of Pythias
Leo Lange
Adv
President Truman Returns to Washington from Key West
President Truman ends his two week rest in Key West and flies back to Washington aboard the Independence at 10 a.m. He will attend the White House Photographers association dinner and meet congressional leaders Monday. He said the Atlantic pact will strengthen and support the United Nations and the treaty would be in harmony with the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Truman
Chica Air Field
Independence
Washington
White House
Acheson
Octogenarian Helps On Cedarville Church
Henry Frank an eighty-year-old active in constructing the Emanuel Evangelical Congregational church was elected a five year trustee. Miss Hester Frank named church treasurer for one year. Congregation votes to complete the building with plastering flooring and lighting to be finished. A campaign will raise 500 dollars for plastering before final work. The present structure was funded by insurance, other church gifts, and voluntary contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarville
Henry Frank
Emmanuel Evangelical Congregational Church
Hester Frank
Housewives Roll Their Own Pie Crust In 1948 Survey
A 1948 survey found that 51 percent of American housewives still preferred making pie crusts from scratch rather than using store bought shells. The finding highlights ongoing traditional cooking habits amid postwar domestic life.
Young Train Robber Sues Railroad Over Drinks
George L. Ashton 20, who says he is a minor, sues the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 50000 claiming a railroad employee provoked a quarrel by serving him alcohol on the March 9 limited, leading to the spur-of-the-moment robbery. Luman Ramsdell 22, shot during arrest, remains hospitalized near Washington as the two allegedly took about 1000 dollars from passengers and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
George L. Ashton
Railroad
Luman Ramsdell
Ashton
White House
Limited
West Virginia
Reds adopt constitution for East Germany
The 400 member Soviet controlled peoples council in eastern Germany rubber stamped a basic law for 20 million Germans under Soviet rule. The unanimous vote established a communist framework for the Russian zone and the Berlin sector as a reply to Bonn's western German government. Professor Hermann Kastner called it decisive in German history, marking near completion of Germany's partition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Peoples Council
Germany
Bonn
Hermann Kastner
Pickups Along The News Beats
A Milwaukee trucker praised the town's prosperity while seeking two helpers to unload his cargo. He noted every parking stall was full as he arrived to make a delivery in a bustling scene.
Guerrillas Wound UN Aides in Java Ambush
Dutch army lieutenant Voorst Tot Voorst and two United Nations observers Maj John Albert Simmons of Bangor Maine and Lt Col H D Chaplin Briton were wounded in an Indonesian guerrilla attack on a jeep near a hairpin turn in northern Sumatra between Brastagi and Medan. Chaplin's six bullet wounds were serious but not critical while Simmons sustained a non serious injury. The observers were unarmed per UN East Indies policy and their white marked jeep was hit as it rounded the turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
United Nations
Sumatra
Brastagi
Medan
Voorst Tot Voorst
John Albert Simmons
H. D. Chaplin
Chaplin
Simmons
Bangor
Montclair
N. J
U. N
East Indies
Funeral services for Mrs. James E. Farmer
Funeral services for Mrs. James E. Farmer were held today with rites at the Stuessy funeral home and St. Victor's church. Rev. E C McCollow officiated and burial followed at Calvary cemetery in Blanchardville. Pallbearers included Otto Steinman Julius Hofer James Quinn Edward Lacey Jesse Morton from Monroe and Sam Meyer of Waukesha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Farmer
Stuessy Funeral Home
St. Victor’s Church
Rev
E. C. McCollow
Calvary Cemetery
Blanchardville
Otto Steinman
Julius Hofer
James Quinn
Edward Lacey
Jesse Morton
Monroe
Sam Meyer
Waukesha
Wisconsin Swiss cheese market and local production updates
Milwaukee Cheese Co of Milwaukee expanded to make Milwaukee Beer Kaese at its Monroe plant after acquiring the Monroe Center facility from Kraft Foods. Demand remains strong as prices for Wisconsin Swiss cheese hold firm. a separate Waunakee plant supports increased production. A water pollution bill hearing is set in the state capitol, with cheese makers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Cheese Co
Milwaukee
Monroe Center
Monroe
Kraft Foods
Wisconsin
Senate Agricultural Committee
State Capitol
Georgius Agricola Discovers Zinc While Ore Treatment
In the 16th century the German alchemist Georgius Agricola accidentally found zinc while treating ores for lead and copper, a serendipitous result of his metallurgical experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgius Agricola
Dominican mob battles police over American sailors
A Dominican crowd in Ciudad Trujillo fought police and U S shore patrols to seize three American sailors after one was accused of molesting a Dominican girl. Patrols arrested them and clashes continued at the port where U S ships were berthed. Local police chief urged keeping American sailors off streets to prevent further disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciudad Trujillo
Dominican Republic
U. S
Luis Arzeno Colon
Mt. Olympus
Havana
Blanchardville Post Hosts Five Lafayette County Posts
The Blanchardville American Legion post hosted a Lafayette county meeting Tuesday with five posts in attendance. County commander W. H. Dobson presided while Jack Lewis of Milwaukee spoke on forming a 40 et 8 organization in the county. Leo McLaskey, chef de gar of the 40 et 8 in Madison, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchardville
Dobson-Johnson American Legion
Lafayette County
W. H. Dobson
Jack Lewis
Milwaukee
Leo McLaskey
Madison
Loveland Rural Students Tour Madison Sites
Six Loveland Washington township students and teacher Mrs. Gottlieb ZumBrunnen visited the state legislature, a Madison museum and broadcasting studio, and an embroidery plant at New Glarus. Students Florenc Arn Walter Graber Margaret Graber Vila Hefty Patsy Lewis Joan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland School
Washington Township
Gottlieb Zum Brunnen
Madison
New Glarus
Florenc Arn
Walter
Margaret Graber
Vila Hefty
Patsy Lewis
Joan
Three Die in Fire in Columbus Living Room
A sofa a cigarette caused a living room fire that killed three people in Columbus Ohio. Victims were David W Short 49 and children Richard White 3 Ruth Ann White 2. Authorities investigate cause and origin of blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
David W. Short
Richard White
Ruth Ann White
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Caroline Hanson
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C. A. Dwyer
Houston
Tex
Glenn McCarthy
Shamrock Hotel
Reds
East Germany
Virginia
Rensa
Java
U.N
Helen E. Steari
Franklin Cheese Co-op
Clarno Township
Fred Krebs
Carl Boehm
Fred Kummer
Alois Milz
Immanuel Fuchs
Kendall Digman
Otmar Kellar
Ray Dye
Charles Smith
Newman Cheese Co
Spring Grove Township
Roland Keen
William Newman
Fred Ochsner
Ernest Ochsner
R. Barth
Pioneer
Hales & Hunter Co
Monroe Feed and Seed Co
12Th Street
John Galvin
Hoosick Falls
N. Y
Congress
Blanchardville Post
PPR Rural Schools
Zenthern School
Mt. Pleasant Township
Florence Loveland
East Dayton
Exeter Township
Wanda Lou Sorenson
Callas - 596
Space Maker Refrigerator
Bauman
Ace
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