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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1949
Page
1
May Day pageantry hid a stark reality as Soviet jet planes and massed artillery signaled a forceful display. Foreign observers noted the disciplined parade led by Russia's armed forces minister amid martial music and a push toward a more aggressive political stance.
Polls open at 9 a m and run to 5 30 p m for the runoff election highlighting polling hours and voting window for voters.
Land led the field in a 12 candidate race on April 5 with Supt George E Watson from Wauwatosa and Quincy V Doudna dean at Central State Teachers College Stevens Point among four names on the runoff ticket authorized by the legislature in place of a primary. A small minority turnout was expected tomorrow. Gehl led with 128996 votes and Goodland had 98569. Peterson Monroe attorney appeared in final tabulation as the state supreme court ruled on two points clearing the way for the election. The court upheld the voting statute and addressed the secretary of state's filing statements.
Authorities investigate an apparent sabotage attempt on a Burlington mail train. A fire started in the diesel engine after fuel tanks were punctured by flying steel fragments. Several cars were pierced by the fragments and the train struck a rail blade left on the track.
Testing of seventh and eighth grade rural and state graded students started today under county superintendent Miss Florence Wartenweiler and supervising teacher Miss Ruth Schlicher. Tests will run through next Tuesday with schools grouped at 14 points in the county.
Russell Martin, 21, of Dover attempted to bomb the Zurfley home in Mineral City killing himself and his estranged wife. The couple's son Gary was cut about the head. others injured include Richard Zurfley 21, Peggy Zurfley 18, and Gertrude Beers 38. Martin had filed for divorce last month citing neglect and dereliction of duties.
Reports say traffic suspended on the last railway escape line from Shanghai toward South China as chaos hits the city’s money market and silver dollar trading is outlawed. Red broadcasts claim major army losses while government sources dispute the extent of the victory and rail service remains disrupted toward a seaport resort area southwest of Shanghai.
A street lighting system with 20 glare free lamps has been installed at crossroads on Juda four main streets. Voted for in April elections last year residents say they can leave flashlights behind when visiting in the evening.
Monroe milk buyers will save one cent per quart as price reductions take effect. One dairy lowered prices on April 20 and others follow by May 1. Homogenized milk now 18 cents a quart and pasteurized standard milk 17 cents.
Stanley Tala, 84, died when his Kenosha residence burned Saturday night. Firefighters found three cans of kerosene among the ruins, suggesting a possible ignition source.
At a Lincoln Gym court of awards yesterday Monroe, two senior scouts Constance Smith and Marion Walker received the Curved Bar the Girl Scout highest honor. About 135 guests witnessed the presentation by Mrs. W Howard Smith who explained eligibility requires 16 proficiency badges and first class scout rating.
P A Reynolds an accountant with the George K Hood firm at Madison nears completion of a cost analysis of the city sewer department and sewage disposal operations tied to plans for a sewer rental fee. He was in Stevens Point today and will return soon to audit city books and records.
Indianapolis Gen Hoyt S Vandenberg told 500 American Legion members that a 48 group air force risks only preventing early defeat and offers slim hope of victory. He cited President Truman’s 1950 budget cutting strength from 59 to 48 groups by July 1 and warned the cheapest defense may still be costly in lives and treasure. He noted the air force aims to replace the B 36 bombers and pursues future planning.
A date for lifting the Russian blockade of Berlin may be set this week as negotiations accelerate in New York. The climactic session could yield agreement to end the blockade and set a date for a big four foreign ministers meeting on Germany. Both sides keep progress secret as talks proceed.
Delbert John Wyss aged 29 owner of Headquarters tavern is reported in serious condition at Beloit Municipal hospital after a car left a curve in Newark township and rolled over in a ditch on highway 81 at 3 45 am. Francis Amans aged 37 of 1113 16th avenue sustained a temple cut and injuries to the shoulder and chest though considered less serious.
A two day series of tornadoes lashed the south and southwest killing nine and injuring almost 100. Mississippi and Louisiana were hit as tornadic winds swept Saturday and Sunday injuring many and damaging homes and barns across Oklahoma Texas Kansas and other areas.
Forecast calls for clearing skies and light frost in the northern sections after Sundays rainfall. Monroe recorded 0.30 inch, state average rainfall around 0.25 inch aiding farmers. Reedsburg 0.64 inch and Darlington over 0.50 inch. Noon temperature 60, Saturday high not expected above 76.
A fire at the Alfred Pascoe farm two miles southwest of Dayton destroyed the farm house at about 10 30 p m Saturday. Hundreds of motorists gathered as the blaze lit the night sky while Belleville firemen and highway police directed traffic from Morton cell o and New Glarus area locations.
William Tschanz announced the discontinuance of Monroe Bottling Works after more than six decades of operation founded by Edward Einbeck. Distribution will continue in Green and Lafayette counties via the John Graf Co. Bottling in Milwaukee will ship to Monroe. equipment is being sold.
Qzora Thorp, 50, of Monroe County, Wisconsin, a dairy farmer and former Stark County scholastic basketball and football standout, died at 11:20 A.M. at St. Clare hospital after a two month illness. Born July 17, 1888, he married Letha Howe on May 22, 1919, in Freeport. They farmed near South Wayne and later on Route 3, Thorp helped operate a dairy business and was a member of the Universalist church of Men. He was predeceased by a likely family member, with brother Donald Wayne noted.
An inspection engineer was hired by President Ward and Strand for a preliminary grade survey for the court. He will start work soon.
Prices on February keep Swiss cheese at January levels with an 18 cent spread between state brand and grinders. State brand 0. grade B 46. grade B 40 grinders 32 cents above the cheddar market. The first of the March product now reaching warehouses after seven weeks holding oath production picking up over February.
A South Wayne student earns second honors as the school reports academic awards. The announcement highlights diligent study and steady grades across core subjects for the current term.
Police stated a small fire was extinguished on the corts side of 2th street late Saturday evening. No injuries or details on suspect provided.
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