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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1949

Page

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Dr Spore to Speak at Tri County YMCA Banquet

Beloit College religion professor Dr David W Soper will keynote the annual Tri County YMCA dinner at the Methodist church Tuesday at 6 30 pm He lectured in Europe this summer and spoke recently at the Kiwanis club in town The program includes solos Irish folk dance and short talks with table decorations by local clubs and students Tickets are handled by O N Johnson and Mrs T F Ransdell

David W. Soper Department of Religion Beloit College Tri-County YMCA Methodist Church Soper Europe Paris Kiwanis Club E. O. Evans Andereck Margaret Angliker Carol Schind Lois Burgy Roger Wuetrich Jane Addams Evelyn Hartwig Little Women’s Clubs East South Mines Alvin Kubly Forrest Kubly Robert Beach Glenn Hoff Peter Johnson Ntom Lake Brodhead Janet Arnsmeier Juda Tri-Hi-Y Hartwig Helene Joy O. N. Johnson T. F. Ransdell

Giant Food Chain Fined $175,000 by Federal Authorities

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co and co defendants face a $175,000 federal fine on convictions for restraint and monopolistic practices. Judge Walter C. Lindley presided, with a testimony period spanning 22 weeks dating from the 1946 original suit.

Giant Food Chain Danville Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Walter C. Lindley

Charles Walcott_title Bout Set For June 22 at Comiskey Park

The Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott fight for the Louis vacant world heavyweight title will take place at Comiskey Park on June 22. On that same date at the same venue, Louis won the title from Jim Braddock twelve years ago.

Chicago Ezzard Charles-Jersey Joe Walcott Joe Louis Comiskey Park Louis Jim Braddock

Fay Jones Withdraws Nomination For Village President

Fay Jones announces withdrawal from the village president race after being nominated at the village caucus to oppose incumbent A H Partridge. The move ends his bid in Albany area.

Albany Fay Jones Village A. H. Partridge

Eisenhower Illness Shrinks Joint Chiefs to Three

The joint chiefs of staff lose two members as General Dwight D. Eisenhower, acting chairman, is sick with acute gastro-enteritis and Admiral William D. Leahy retires after hospitalization and recuperation. The group now has three active representatives.

Washington Joint Chiefs of Staff Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower White House William D. Leahy Joint Chiefs Organization Leahy Naval Base Key West Fla

County Highways Posted for Limits in Green County

Green county trunks are posted for 7000 and 8000 pound limits with state routes 39 59 and 104 pending. Three drivers have been arrested for overload. the only unposted mile is MM near Lafayette county line due to school service. Frost damage prompted early road deterioration and a past overloaded trip caused 12000 dollars in damages.

Green County N. C. Jensen Herby Henrikson Albany Robert von Arx Bancroft Dairy Madison Lafayette Secord High Screen County Navals Belleville Jensen

Defendant Sentenced In Battery Sale Case

William M. Strothman was sentenced to 60 days in the Green county jail on a larceny charge by Judge Harold J. Lamboley in county court yesterday afternoon. Strothman borrowed and sold a battery to James Holcomb on January 21. He had just been released from the Lafayette county jail in Darlington, where he was serving a sentence on a similar charge.

William M. Strothman Green County Harold J. Lamboley Strothman James Holcomb 115Th Street Lafayette Darlington

Clinic Relocates Offices To First Floor In Monroe Clinic Remodel

Major redeployment of Monroe Clinic departments is underway with moves to the first floor by next Friday. Records transfer, new registration desk, and relocated business offices are described, including a nurse staff, obstetrical suite, pediatric expansion, and a new heating system.

Monroe Clinic 16Th Avenue Harold B. Scherer Robert Miller James R. Weir

Legion Contracts For Circus Showing

Zilmer Riley American Legion post will present the Mills Bros circus and horse show on Tuesday June 21. Wesley Dodge commander says Dean Peterson is circus chair man in charge of the advance ticket campaign. The Legion takes the largest share of proceeds for its benefit fund and aims to offer a free matinee to underprivileged children who otherwise could not attend a major three ring circus.

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Post Mills Bros Wesley Dodge Dean Peterson The Legion Dodge

Evjue Speaks Tuesday At Juda PTO Gathering

William Evjue editor of the Capital Times Madison will speak at Juda high school auditorium for the PTA gathering Tuesday. H C Wegner assistant director of the state lunch program Madison will be the second speaker. Juda businessmen sponsor the program with the high school chorus providing music.

Juda Times William Evjue Capital Times Madison PTA Juda High School H. C. Wegner

Johnny Mills Barbecue King Dies at 80 in Memphis

Johnny Mills known as the Barbecue King on Beale Street, died last night at age 80. He was a familiar figure alongside zoot suits, yellow dresses, and juke box music on Beale Street.

Johnny Mills Memphis Beale Street

15 Month Rent Act Extension Favored

Senate house conferees agreed on a flat 15 month extension of federal rent controls with a home rule provision allowing localities to end curbs if the state governor approves. The deal aligns the house plan for 15 months through June 30 1950 and the senate 12 to 15 month option. Maybank said the next step could drop rent increase provisions or keep them. A AP survey found no rush to end controls. Boise Mayor Howard favored ending them there due to housing sufficiency.

Washington Senate House House Senate Sparkman Dala Maybank S-Sc Associated Press Boise Idaho Potter P. Howard

Prowler Reported Near 15th Street and 17th Avenue

Complaints of a prowler near the corner of 15th street and 17th avenue were filed with the police department today late last evening.

15Th Street 17Th Avenue

Canadian visitors seized at peace conference in New York

Two Canadians were taken into custody and later allowed to depart after immigration questioned them about Communist activities at Carnegie Hall where the three day peace conference opened. A third Canadian remained as a visiting professor at Columbia.

New York Carnegie Hall Russia United States Truman Joseph Stalin State Department Parley Waldorf - Astoria John Goss Margaret Fairley Canada Goss Vancouver B. C Fairly Saturday Review of Literature

British visitors enjoy Monroe granddaughters visit

Mr and Mrs James Haslan from London visit their daughter Mrs Elwin Priewe and 14 month twin granddaughters Brenda and Glenda in Monroe. They arrived aboard the Queen Elizabeth in New York and plan six months or longer with visas extendable. They tour sights, shop windows, and note how rationing differs from England.

Monroe London England James Haslan Elwin Priewe Brenda Glenda Haslans New York Haslan Chicago Mr. Haslan Winston Churchill Harold Laski

Sister's Husband Charged in Murder

Milton Babich 19 faces a murder charge in the Patricia Birmingham case after a writ of habeas corpus sought his release. A detective said Babich claimed to have seen Patricia but offered no talk. The hearing included influence charges involving Patricia's sister Kathleen 17 and an intended elopement.

Milwaukee Milton Babich Patricia Birmingham William MaeCauley Roland J. Steinle MoeCauley Babich Barry Patricia Pospa Murer Adolph Kraemer Steinle John Poleyn Kraemer Edward T. Berkanovic

Crawford pleads innocent in malfeasance case

Madison man Harold F. Crawford a 44 year old state department of agriculture employee from Stoughton pleaded innocent in superior court today to a charge of malfeasance. Hearing was set for April 1. He is accused of falsification of cattle records.

Madison Harold F. Crawford Stoughton State Department of Agriculture Crawford

Albany Legion post renamed to honor two war dead

The American Legion post in Albany changed its name from McDermott post to the McDermott Steindorf unit. Post No. 144 now honors Thomas McDermott and C Gordon Steindorf, Albany’s World War I and II fallen.

Albany American Legion McDermott McDermott-Steindorf Thomas McDermott C. Gordon Steindorf

Weizmann Plans April U.S. Trip

President Chaim Weizmann is expected to fly to the United States in the second week of April. The announcement comes as Israel and the United States prepare for discussions on shared interests and ongoing diplomatic relations.

Tel Aviv Chaim Weizmann United States

France to carve 52 miles of frontier from western Germany

Paris announces provisional border realignment transferring 52 square miles to France and neighboring states. Thirty-one localities with about 13,500 people are affected. peace treaty status will determine final action. Germans condemn move as violation of Atlantic Charter and international law.

France Germany Paris Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Bulgaria Romania Yugoslavia Italy Finland Austria Japan North Rhine-Westphalia Frankfurt

Kathryn Mulvihill Succumbs to Illness

Kathryn Mulvihill 89, a Monroe resident for 30 years, died at 2 a.m. in Green County Home after a six year illness. Born Sept 21 1859 to John and unknown mother in Janesville, she leaves John as a brother and Will Durner plus Kathryn Lewis Leona Ten Eyck as nieces. Services Monday at 8 a.m. at St Rose Church Brodhead. burial in St Patrick's Albany. Funeral home Everson Brodhead in charge.

Kathryn Mulvihill Monroe Green County John Mulvihill Janesville Mulvihill John. Footvile Will Durner Brodhead Kathryn Lewis Bro

Wisconsin Weather Ahead for North as Rain and Wind Rise

Warmer rains and wind were on the forecast for northern Wisconsin tonight with alternating fair and cloudy skies. Little change in temperature is expected across the state Sunday. A readings showed about 4 above since midnight after Friday's 51 high.

Wisconsin

Collision damages sedan of Donovan O. Otteson at intersection

A minor crash at the intersection of 6th street and 16th avenue at 11 12 a m damaged the front of Donovan O Ottesons sedan after it collided with a truck driven by John Brennan. The Otteson vehicle was traveling south on 6th avenue while the Brennan truck moved east on 16th street.

Donovan O. Otteson 21St Avenue John Brennan 25Th Avenue 6Th Street 16Th Avenue Otteson 6Th Avenue 16Th Street

Engineers Propose Immediate Bid Action For Courthouse Square

The city and county boards discussed expediting the courthouse square repaving with an estimated total near 95 000 including water line work. Engineers urged a 90 day completion with penalties, bid on all four sides, and simultaneous trench work to reduce costs. Blueprints were shown and a ruling on who orders bids was promised by early next week.

Court House Square City Board of Public Works County Board C. A. Ward John Brand Arthur C. Benkett Water Department Frank A. Buehler Lester G. Forcade E. J. Norton Henry Tschudy William F. Beckman H. H. Goecks Zenno A. Gorder Glenn S. Soseman John Erb Clarence W. Loveland Ray T. Silver J. B. Scherer Everett Green

Car Fender Damaged In Hit and Run Incident

A hit and run damaged the left rear fender of Robert H. Rieder's two door sedan at 714 18th avenue around 9 15 a m in the 1000 block of 16th avenue. A second report lists a minor parking collision at 2 06 p m on 16th avenue 1200 block involving Lucius F. Smith who backed into a truck driven by Ben J. Deininger route 1 Brodhead.

Robert H. Rieder 18Th Avenue 16Th Avenue Lucius F. Smith 8Th Street Ben J. Deininger Route 1 Brodhead

Princess Fawzia to wed Ismail Sh'rine Bey in Cairo

Princess Fawzia sister of former ruler Farouk will marry Ismail Sh'rine Bey in Cairo in simple ceremonies. The announcement notes her former role as Iran’s empress and links to the royal family while outlining the upcoming Monday wedding in Egypt.

Cairo Fawzia

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