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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1950

Page

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Teachers Listed For 1950 51 Year In City Schools

A long list of new and returning teachers for the 1950 51 school year includes Miss Velma Gordaner from Whitewater teaching junior high English, Miss Betty Elmer from Madison teaching sewing, and Miss Phyllis Longhorn for elementary grades. Several contracts are signed with staff covering English, science, history, music, librarian duties and more, while five positions remain open including senior high English and grade school vocal music.

E. 0. Evans Velma Gordaner Whitewater Betty J. Elmer Madison Phyllis Longhorn Gordaner Cornell College Elmer Belleville Patricia Tobin Patricia O'Brien Longhorn Platteville State Teachers College Jen Christiansen Antigo Olga Ruth Wauwatosa Lillian Gernets T. R. Holyoke LaVon Jones U. S Franklin B. Luebchow Donald F. McGibbon Lee Mitchell Nat G. Preston Dorothy Roehl Mildred Sackett Fred R. Simpson Lois Mielke R. W. Witt Lincoln Building Ann Marty Kindersten Lincoln South Clara ZumBrunnen Edna L. Mackey Hannah Bindschaedler Mildred’ Schneider

Mrs Edna Drake Dies After Illness at 6:25

Mrs Edna Drake nee Lamont dies at St Clare hospital after a decade long illness. Born January 19 1885 in Monroe to Benjamin and Elizabeth Lamont she married Arthur Drake December 4 1904. Survived by husband three children a niece two grandchildren and a brother. services Friday at 2 pm Stuessy funeral home with Rev. Ralph Kofoed officiating.

Edna Drake 10Th Street St. Clare Hospital Edna Lamont Monroe Benjamin and Elizabeth Clark Lamont Monroe High School Arthur Drake E. C. Dixon Methodist Church Wscs and Gleaners Society Women's Relief Corps Pythian Sisters Evelyn Zelma Madison Bradford Chicago Laroy Dodge Merton Lamont Stuessy Funeral Rome Ralph K. Kofoed Greenwood Cemetery

Supervisors Name Heir to Green County Treasurer Post

County board in special session selects Mrs. Louis B. Stauffacher to fill the unexpired term after the death of Emanuel G. Stauffacher. She received 26 votes with Charles Bolender on two ballots. Stauffacher served as deputy treasurer and vows to handle the duties with experience and dedication.

United States Mr. Stauffacher Clarence W. Loveland Emanuel G. Stauffacher Green County Verial Stauffacher Loveland Louis B. Stauffacher Charles Bolender Monroe

School Board Clears Routine Business and Rentals

School board acts on routine matters at last night's session. Herbert T. Johnson and Rodney O. Kittelsen will arrange rent for East school kindergarten classes in St. Andrew's church quarters on 10th street from Mrs. J. H. Schwaiger. Homer W. Mulligan, entering service in July 1942, received a diploma under the armed forces school program. Green County Homemakers granted use of the high school auditorium on May 18 afternoon.

Seacner Board of Education Herbert T. Johnson Rodney O. Kittelsen St. Andrew's Church 10Th Street J. H. Schwaiger Homer W. Mulligan Servis Armed Forces Green County Homemakers

Dr Sander ousted by Hillsboro County Medical Society

Dr Hermann N Sander, 41, was dropped from membership by the Hillsboro county medical society last night. He had been acquitted last March 9 of murder in the death of his cancer- doomed patient Mrs Abbie C Barreto, 59, of Manchester.

Alilford N. H Hermann N. Sander Hillsboro County Medical Society Abbie C. Barreto Manchester

Boy Scout Workers Launch $2000 Drive In Monroe

The U S Grant Council proceeds with a annual fund drive after a Union Presbyterian gathering where workers received materials and were briefed on financing scouting. Wendell L Stribling notes Monroe's budget of 2000 is needed as more boys join with age requirements lowering. A large cab pack led by Dr John A Schindler will meet in two groups.

John A. Schindler H. J. Fenton Kenneth Stuart Michael R. Hyland Vernon C. Peterson L. A. Koenig Robert J. Tracy Harold F. Pickett Richard E. Jaegger

J H Bainbridge Dies at Benton Illinois

John Henry Bainbridge 79 of Blanchardville died yesterday at his sister Mrs Bessie Wiseman home in Benton Illinois from pneumonia and complications after a three month illness. Born September 25 1871 in Benton he farmed locally before retiring. Surviving: sisters Miss Etta Bainbridge Evanston Ill and Mrs Emily Johns Monroé. brothers Wilfred Scotland S D and Archie Beloit plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at 2 pm Blanchardville Methodist Church Rev George Crow officiating with burial in Grace land cemetery. Pallbearers named Albert Johns Howard Bainbridge George Bainbridge Palmer L Larson Everett Soper and William Dobson. Body at Saether funeral home until noon Friday.

John Henry Bainbridge Blanchardville Bessie Wiseman Benton Matthew Hannah Bainbridge Wiseman Etta Bainbridge Evanston Ill Emily Johns Monroe Wilfred Scotland S. D Archie Beloit Methodist Church Blanchardville Methodist Church George Crow Graceland Cemetery Albert Johns Howard Bainbridge George _ Bainbridge Palmer L. Larson Everett Soper William Dobson Saether Funeral Home

Plans for Memorial Day Observance in Community

Memorial Day activities are set for May 30 with grave decoration at 8:00 a.m. A parade will start from Recreation Park at 9:00 a.m. followed by a band concert at 9:30 and a program at 10:00. H. C. Schulz leads the grave-decorating squads with a listed crew. other Legionnaires gather at Recreation Park at 8:45 to join the parade.

Zilmer-Riley Post American Legion Recreation Park H. C Schulz Robert Alder Dan Ault Harry Buholzer PB. J. Connors Jr Wesley L. Dodge Sherman Dearth Robert Hahn Alfred Henning Elmer Hawke Frederick F. Lanz Nat G. Preston J. W. Robillette Kenneth Tait Doran A. Zwygart

Tug Rescued After Gear-Run in Green Bay

A steel-hulled fishing tug ran aground on rocks in Green Bay about 35 miles north of Menominee Michigan and was pulled off by coast guardsmen. No injuries reported and the vessel will be towed to harbor for examination and repair.

Menominee, Mich Green Bay Here

Officers Renamed At Church Session In Wisconsin Synod Conference

Monticello Times Special reports the 12th annual Southern Wisconsin Synod Evangelical and Reformed church conference opening at Zwingli church. Officers reelected include President Rev. William Schwemmer and vice president Rev. H A Crusius. New special committees span Christian education social action kingdom service evangelism and missions with pastors from Darlington Lancaster Hartford Milwaukee and other towns. Dr. Ben Herbster attended as general council member.

Monticello Southern Wisconsin Synod Evangelical and Reformed Church Zwingli Church William Schwemmer Kewaskum H. A. Crusius Menomonee Falls Ralph P. Ley Waukesha William Helz Milwaukee Christian Education F. W. Siemers Darlington John Gerber Lancaster Werner Siebert Hartford A. R. Achtemeier Kingdom Harry Baumer West Bend Adolph Friz H. A Bergenz Melvin Schroer Random Lake Harvey Norenberg Belleville Walter Claussing Verona Ray Ley Walter C. Waeckerle Browntown Siemers P. C. Kehle Monroe Achtemeier Ben Herbster Norwood Church General Council

Mrs Dunbar 72 Dies in Chicago Heart Ailment

Mrs Walter A Dunbar 72 native of Brodhead died yesterday at 3 30 p m at her home 7242 Vernon avenue Chicago from a heart ailment. Born Feb 20 1879 daughter of Nathan and Julia Brace she lived in Brodhead Waterloo Aurora before moving to Chicago She leaves her husband one daughter Mrs Joseph Houlihan of Chicago two grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Ray E Ward Kalispell Mont and Mrs Etta Hamilton Brodhead Services Friday at 1 p m Everson funeral home with Rev J C Robertson officiating burial Greenwood cemetery Friends may call tomorrow evening.

Walter A. Dunbar Chicago Vernon Avenue Brodhead Minnie Brace Nathan Julia Conat Brace Walter A Dunbar Waterloo Aurora Joseph Houlihan Ray E. Ward Kalispel Mont Etta Hamilton Everson Funeral Home J. C. Robertson Congregational Church Greenwood Cemetery

Floods Hit Nebraska Minnesota North Dakota Area

Seventeen dead or missing as the Mississippi area endures the worst floods in 50 years. North Dakota Minnesota and Nebraska face massive evacuations with thousands homeless and postal highways and bridges damaged. Red Cross aids displaced families as aerial cattle feeding is ordered.

Associated Press Midwest North Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Manitoba Burlington Nebraska City Lincoln Unadpa Auburn Red River Minesota Red Cross

Madison Pledge of No Politics Talk by President

President Truman will not raise politics in his Sunday speech at 2 p m in the University of Wisconsin field house. He will attend dedication ceremonies for the Credit Union National Association’s new international headquarters building.

Truman University of Wisconsin International Credit Union National Association

Named Weinberg Top Atom Scientist Denies Ex-Red Claim

Dr J Robert Oppenheimer flatly denies a former communist claim that he hosted a secret meeting of communists at his Berkeley home in July 1941. Mrs Paul Crouch testified two attendees identified were Joseph Weinberg and J Robert Oppenheimer, while Weinberg and Oppenheimer both deny any such gathering or accusations.

Oakland Calif Robert Oppesheimer Berkeley Paul Crouch State Senate Oppenheimer University of California Washington Institute For Advanced Studies Princeton N. J Communist Party Crouch House An American Activities Committee Weinberg

Truman Reports Atomic Progress And Peace Goals

President Truman said atomic research is yielding real progress in medicine and may improve crops and livestock. He signed the National Science Foundation Act and warned the cold war with Russia will endure. He defended the bomb decision as saving lives and urged patience for a long struggle toward freedom. The Laramie speech promised ultimate victory for free nations against tyranny. He noted noncommunist nations hold two thirds of people and three fourths of productive power.

Pocatello Idaho Truman National Science Foundation United States Russia Sai Laramie Wyo Free Nations

Earlier Decision On Budget Sought

Monroe official requests early county board budget review at November meeting to give treasurers more time to issue tax notices before Jan 1. Mayor Buehler cites prior year shortfall due to low city levy estimates and notes county tax requirements released late November. Chairman Love land promises full consideration.

Slager Frank A. Buenlet Monroe Buehler Clarence W. Loveland

Rescuers Reach Man Trapped 24 Hours in Brooklyn Well Shaft

Rescuers reached Dominick Atteo at the bottom of a 20 foot Brooklyn shaft at 12 10 p m today and he was alive. A physician lowered at 9 30 a m gave stimulants as Atteo buried up to his waist for nearly 24 hours. One leg pinioned by a boulder, the well digger was in a semi stuporous state with weak pulse and shallow breathing. A secondary shaft was dug and the dirt wall knocked out to free him. His wife Maria collapsed but recovered by morning after an all night vigil.

Ury Joyce Dominick Attec Brooklyn Harold Berson Atteo Maria

Rev Snow to retire in June from Brooklyn Community Church

Brooklyn Special Rev Walter C Snow pastor of Brooklyn Community church will retire from the ministry in June and move with his wife Marion to Albany where they will buy a house. Born August 18 1882 in Boscobel he has long served in the West Wisconsin conference since 1907 with charges across multiple towns including Cassville Soldiers Grove Mt Horeb Albany and Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Walter C. Snow Brooklyn Community Church Snow Albany Mt. Horeb South Wayne West Boscobel Mt Horeb Poynette Marion L. Haskell Tomah Ivan Kittleson Henry H. Lange

University Agronomist Speaks on Weeds Here

George A Briggs University of Wisconsin extension agronomist outlined the use of chemicals in weed control at a meeting of 60 persons last evening in the circuit court room of the courthouse. Edward Ensch high school veteran trainer Robert E Davenport vocational agriculture instructor J B Scherer Monroe township chairman Nick Calabresa county conservationist and M E Jeglum county agent addressed the group on weed control problems.

Eorge Ai. Briggs University of Wisconsin Extension Agronomist Court House Edward Ensch Robert E. Davenport J. B. Scherer Monroe Township Nick Calabresa M. E. Jeglum

Mediators Fail In Eleventh Hour Settlement Effort

Chicago Locomotive engineers and enginemen strike across four key systems. Federal mediators quit after more than 24 hours of talks. Major lines affected include New York Central, Pennsylvania, Southern, and Santa Fe. First nationwide walkout since May 1946.

Chicago Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Jearriers New York Central Pennsylvania Southern Railway Santa Fe Middle West Pacific Coast Brotherhood

No Trouble for Harry on Truman Train Amid Strike

President Truman's trip, via presidential train, is unlikely to be interrupted by a railroad firemen and enginemen strike. David B. Robertson, head of the firemen and enginemen brotherhood, said special instructions urged members to move the train safely and expeditiously.

Harry Truman David B. Robertson The Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen

Deadlock in rail strike over second fireman demand

Rail unions strike threatens service as crews are recalled or cancelled. Locomotives may run with road foremen if crews report, while engineers ward off picket lines. Francis A. O Neill of the mediation board inhibits talks, stating new sessions depend on both sides.

Alvanley Johnston Francis A. O'Neill National (Railway) Mediation Board Chicago Washington O’neill

Goetz Beloit Theater Settlement Reported

Goetz and the C J Goetz family sued T M Ellis Jr of Beloit over Beloit theater property in a partnership dispute. Trial postponed in Rock County Circuit Court Janesville. Settlement expected Friday with stipulation dismissing the suit and reinstating the partnership as of July 16 1947. Purchaser L F Gran Milwaukee to take over control of State Rex and Majestic theaters. Beloit Theaters Co headed by Gran already operating units.

C.J. Goetz T. M. Ellis Jr Beloit Rock County Janesville L. F. Gran Milwaukee State Rex Majestic Theaters Beloit Theaters Co Gran

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