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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1949

Page

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William Rust Joins Editorial Staff At The Evening Times

William C. Rust, news editor of the Delavan Enterprise, joins The Evening Times editorial department and will assist in directing the news staff. The graduate of journalism covers general assignments as the Rust family adjusts with Patricia and Larry remaining with Mrs. Rust until school ends.

William C. Rust Delavan Enterprise Evening Times Rust Bb.c University of of Journalism Rusts Patricia Larry Mabe

Robbers Kidnap Couple at Crystal Lake Moose Lodge

Crystal Lake police report three robbers abducted Martin Schartmen and a female companion. Schartmen, a 34 year old lodge steward, forced to open the lodge safe containing between $500 and $1,000. He was driving Miss Mary Corbett home when seized.

Crystal Lake, Tl Martin Schartmen Crystal Lake Moose Lodge Rehe Schartmen Mary Corbett

Ruling Suggests Army Court Pleas in Habeas Case

A writ of habeas corpus challenges custody tied to wartime actions involving whisky sales to a Japanese national. The case notes Bush, a bombardier-navigator in the 20th force, and cites army employment in Tokyo during World War II. The court also denied a hearing to an employer claiming union violence under the national labor act.

Bush Tokyo

Two Blazes Leave Wisconsin Mills Damaged

Two early morning fires in Wisconsin caused about 250000 dollars in damage. In Madison the Nelson Peiss Mfg Co plant 90 by 300 feet was leveled and losses estimated 150000 to 175000. In Lake Geneva a fire in a business block damaged a lumber firm and two trucks with total destruction pegged at 90000. Firemen from nearby towns fought the flames lasting hours. The cause was defective wiring in one building.

Associated Press Wisconsin Madison Dane County Nelson-Peiss Mfg. Co Russell Nelson Lake Geneva Claude Foster Lyons Elkhorn

First DP Family Arrives at Timm Farm Clarno

The Nekraszewycz family and three children arrive at the H J Timm farm Clarno township as the first displaced people to reach Green county. They stay with the Timms temporarily and plan to move into the tenant house soon. George Skowronski is at Edward Oliver's farm in Albany as the first DP arrival in the area.

Dp’s Timm Farm Clarno Green County H. J. Timm Ivan Nekraszewycz Milwaukee Depot Timm Timms George Skowronski Edward Oliver Albany

Benjamin Meichtry Dies After Illness at 66

Benjamin Meichtry 66 of 1211 13th street died yesterday noon at St. Clare hospital. Heart disease listed as cause. Born in Feschel Switzerland Aug 23 1882 he lived in Green and Monroe before working at Fairbanks and Morse Beloit. Survived by wife five daughters a son two brothers and a sister. Rosary tonight at 8:30 Stuessey funeral home services Wednesday at 9 in the funeral home and at 9:30 in St. Victor's church. Burial Calvary cemetery.

Benjamin Meichtry 13Th Street St. Clare Hospital Feschel Canton Wallace Switzerland Moritz Maria Zurber Meichtry Walburga Michlig America Green County Monroe Fairbanks and Morse Beloit The Moose Lodge John Ruef Julius Heyn Juda Josef J. Benkett Delbert Blum Theresa Meichtry Theodore Freeport Franz Zurich California Josephine Meichtry

Winslow Candidates Named for New Board

Winslow special report lists 14 candidates for a seven member Winslow Lena school district board next Saturday. From Winslow are Joseph Cardascio Wilson Ferguson Sybil Karlen Bruce Babler and Ira Wire. Lena vicinity contenders include Louis Robinson Harold Kuhlmeyer Jasper Berkenke Emmerson Lobbell Allen Davis Joseph Staub Dean Claire Francis Holmes and Malvin Hayes.

Winslow Winslow-Lena Joseph Cardascio Wilson Ferguson Sybil Karlen Bruce Babler Ira Wire Lena Louis Robinson Harold Kuhlmeyer Jasper Berkenke Emmerson Lobbell Allen Davis Joseph Staub Dean Claire Francis Holmes Malvin Hayes

Slater Resigns as Head of Tax Appeals Group

Madison chairman Harry Slater resigns from the state board of tax appeals to join Milwaukee as assistant city attorney. Slater, 44, has led the board since 1943 and will duty start Thursday focusing on utility cases. his term would have expired in 1953.

Madison Harry Slater State Board of Tax Appeals Rennebohm Slater Milwaukee

Truman Calls for Early Action For Government Revision Bill

Chinese Red Army drives on Shanghai with a two pronged offensive along a 230 mile front from Hangchow to Lake Poyang. Red forces threaten within 35 miles of Shanghai while Kaiting lies seven miles north on the Shanghai Nanking highway. Nationalist garrison orders 950 trucks and 300 jeeps for military use, drawing foreign firm interference. US Navy reports evacuations from Tsingtao and no remaining American shore stations.

Shanghai Kaiting Hangchow Lake Poyang Yangtze Shanghai-Nanking

Nicholas Tierney Albany Native Dies at 72

Funeral services for Nicholas Tierney 72 lifelong farmer were held at St Patrick s Catholic church with burial in Calvary Cemetery Crooke Settlement. Born here he married Marie Fitzgerald in 1904 who died in 1946. Survivors include three sons one daughter two sisters and two grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death.

Albany Nicholas Tierney St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Andrew’ Breines Calvary Cemetery Crooke Settlement Evansville Tierney Marie Fitzgerald St. Patrick’s Church Holy Name Society Catholic Knights of Wisconsin Gerald Raymond Ivan James Quinn Delavan Patrick Meeley Janesville George McGuire Footville Edward

Madison Banker Gill Surrenders to FBI in Bank Irregularities Case

John K. Gill formerly assistant cashier of the Bank of Madison faces a $25,000 bond after surrendering to federal agents. The 10 year bank employee, father of four, had been missing seven weeks. He told agents he fled to “think things over” before returning. A federal warrant was issued March 24. Last week his wife filed for divorce citing habitual drunkenness.

Madison John K. Gill U. S Gill Bank of Madison J. J. McManamy Dane County FBI Federal Richard Hosteng Milwaukee Wisconsin FDIC U. S. District Court Norman T. Gill

Pilot Nurse Rescued After Six Days Missing

Vancouver pilot Bill Grant and nurse Sheila Cure survived six days stranded on Mount Hozomeen after their Canuck aircraft crashed in a snowstorm. They endured freezing cold and minimal food, using matches and an old newspaper to start fires. Rescuers located them Friday, then a helicopter delivered radio, rations, and guidance to safety.

Vancouver AP - Canadian Bill Grant Sheila Cure Mount Hozomeen Grant Cranbrook B. C Coquihalla Pass Miss Cure RCAF

Frost Forecast North Tonight With No Rain Hint

North areas are expected to frost again tonight with no rain forecast. Monroe recorded a weekend high of 73 after a 47 low, while last week’s high reached 91, 44 degrees above last year’s 47. Cherry bloom in Door county was delayed. blossoms may surge around the 14th with best apple bloom following a week later. Oklahoma Texas panhandle saw heavy hail amid strong weekend winds.

Green County Monroe Door County Oklahoma-Texas Panhandle

Viney Named Guard Lieutenant in Wisconsin Army

Joseph D. Viney of Fitzgibbons Elmer and Viney law firm accepts a commission as first lieutenant in the Wisconsin National Guard and is assigned to Co. K. A Freeport High School graduate, he attended the University of Wisconsin, enlisted Jan. 13, 1941, rose to master sergeant, and attended officers' candidate school in Australia. He served in New Guinea, the Netherlands East Indies, and the Papuan campaigns, earning the Asiatic-Pacific ribbon with three bronze stars and the combat infantryman badge. His wife, Lorna Louise Pease of Monticello, works at the First National Bank in Monroe where the couple has resided since 1948.

Joseph D. Viney Fitzgibbons, Elmer and Viney Wisconsin National Guard Co. K Viney Freeport High School University of Wisconsin 135Th Medical Regiment Australia 41St Infantry Division New Guinea Netherlands East Indies Lorna Louise Pease Monticello Monroe First National Bank

Benton’s Mrs McNeal Drives Wisconsin Lead District

Mrs Hubbard McNeal is the only woman miner in the Wisconsin lead and zinc district. She has mined 15 years and operates the Galena Level with her husband for eight years. She handles steel, operates a jack hammer and windlass, and at 58 still works hard in the mines.

Benton Hubbard McNeal Wisconsin Galena

Ford Firm Rejects Mediation Offers in Coast to Coast Strike

Ford Motor Co rejected mediation proposals as a five day walkout by about 65,000 workers spread nationwide. The union pressed for outside mediation while Ford insisted on an expert arbitrator chosen by both sides. Mass demonstrations by UAW members occurred in Detroit and Dearborn with Mayor Hubbard offering a mediation option. plant shutdowns were announced for several sites and the Rouge complex faced major disruption in Dearborn as 3,000 daily meals funded by local soup kitchens underscored hardship.

Ford Rouge Detroit Uaw-Cio Ford Motor Co CIO Auto Workers UAW Walter Ruether Orville Hubbard Dearborn Hubbard George Edwards Thomas Thompson Hudson Motor Car Co Bendix Aviation Corp Briggs Mfg. Co

President seeks authority to reorganize executive branches

President Truman urged Congress to act quickly on a bill granting him power to reorganize the executive branches. The bill requires a 60 day waiting period before any submitted plan becomes effective if not disapproved by either house. The House has passed the measure and the Senate action remains.

Washington Truman Congress House Senate Lucas White House

Kiwanis Cabin Site Groundbreaking Near Monroe

Ground was broken at Luchsinger's grove northwest of Monroe for a Kiwanis club overnight cabin serving local boys and girls. Committee members include Herman Fritz F L Huffman Wesley Dodge and W C Bender. ground was leased by Mrs May L Luchsinger for express purpose.

Luchsinger

Durocher Accuser Held on Theft Charge in New York

Fred Boysen was arrested in a Manhattan courtroom on a handbag theft charge after withdrawing a summons accusing Manager Leo Durocher of simple assault. Miss Mary Ryan, a registered nurse, identified Boysen as one of two men who assaulted her and stole her purse on March 27 near 124th Street and Morningside Avenue. Boysen denied the theft charge and was held for hearing.

New York Fred Boysen Manhattan Leo Durocher New York Giants Mary Ryan Boysen Brooklyn Durocher Dodger Miss Ryan 124Th Street Morningside Avenue

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William Rust Times Frederick O DeLand Fla West Palm Beach Andrea Luckenbach West Beach Red Army U. S. Pacific Tsingtao Russell S. Berkey Far East China Madison Banker J.D. Viney Minneapolis - St. Paul St. Louis Metuchen N. J Los Angeles Iron Mountain Mich Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Patterson Connally Kiwanis
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