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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1950
Page
2
Green county and Monroe plan a paint up and clean up drive for the September weekend influx of guests. Emphasis on sprucing up businesses homes and yards, and adding attractively lettered signs for cheese factories and schools to aid first time visitors and showcase the county.
This letter criticizes President Truman for a barnstorming tour seen as political. It rebukes the use of party rhetoric and calls for a unifying, respectful White House persona. The writer questions staff influence and urges wiser counsel to avoid perpetual political appeals.
James A. Nuckles 53 of Avon Township died Sunday at his home. Funeral from Durand area funeral home with burial in North Burritt Cemetery. Born June 6 1896 in Indiana, he married Alice Cox Sept 17 1921. Widow. daughters Mrs. Margaret Johnson and Mrs. Marlene Helms of Rockford. sons Lawrence of Rockford and Le land and Leonard at home. four grandchildren. seven sisters and one brother. Friends may call 7 to 9 this evening at the funeral home.
Wisconsin's motor vehicle department reported 4,862 licenses revoked or suspended in the past four months, with 4,039 denials during the same period in 1949. The figures show a surge in actions against drivers as enforcement tightens.
Seventeen years ago Switzerland proclaims precautionary state of war on May 10 1940 as World War II looms. Hitler’s forces push toward England via blitzkrieg in the Low Countries. Churchill becomes British prime minister succeeding Chamberlain. American Red Cross plans a 10 million dollar war relief drive. Green County WPA roll reduced from 106 to 79, halting Brodhead street project.
Mrs Bridget Delia Dixon 82 Rockford a former resident of South Wayne died at 6:05 pm yesterday at her daughter Mrs Mary Chessel Rockford Funeral arrangements are at Long Klontz Rockford Born Feb 1 1868 in Shullsburg daughter of Michael and Mary Dunn Married Edward Francis Dixon July 18 1898 he died 1929 Surviving two sons James M Rockford and Pfc Thomas F Dixon in Germany daughter and Mrs Chessel a brother Edward Dunn Darlington three sisters Mrs William Bronson Decatur Nellie Dunn Darlington and Sister Mary Edith Antigo
Youthful 19 year old Gander, long employed as a hand compositor and machine operator for Crawford County Independent, will assume control of the Hollandale Review next month. The paper, founded as a weekly in 1898, changes hands from Mr and Mrs Albert Kirchoff of Watertown.
Atlanta labor leader W A Calvin of the AFL Southern organizer said Republicans offered 500000 to defeat U S Senator Claude Pepper in a Savannah speech. The claim was ridiculed by campaign leaders for Rep George Smathers who won the nomination.
William R. McCarville, a Willow Springs township farmer, was notified Tuesday he will become acting postmaster here May 16 after Postmaster Norman M. DeMuth requested a rural route transfer. DeMuth takes over Clarke Jenks’s rural carrier post, retiring June 30. McCarville farms five miles southwest of Darlington.
The nominating committee has proposed Frank W. Heinzelman as commander of the Zilmer Riley post of the American Legion. Doran A. Zwygart moves to vice commander. Other nominees include Howard P. Olsen second vice commander Arthur C. Benkert adjutant Howard Schulz service officer Frederick F. Lanz historian Louis A. Koenig chaplain William J. Wartenweiler finance officer and others with several positions to be officially reported May 18. Nominations may be filed in writing or from the floor, with the annual election on the third Thursday of June.
Ray L. Crane of route 1 Monticello drove into a telephone pole one mile south of Monticello on highway 69 at 12 45 am Monday. Crane told Green County highway police the steering arm failed. The car front end was badly damaged. Crane was not injured.
President Truman named Earl Dallum Johnson of New York as assistant secretary of the army to replace Archibald S. Alexander who has become undersecretary. Johnson is presented as investment counselor in New York.
Madison firms Rein and Schultz bid $44,846 to surface a 3.116 mile section of state highway 11 in Green county west of Browntown. Alexand er Construction Co of Minneapolis bid $79,714 for 5.22 miles of state highways 80, 23 and 11 linking Cuba City Darlington and Shullsburg East Dubuque roads.
The Darlington city council approved buying four acres of the Glen Martin property for a city parking lot at a total cost of 10000 dollars, to be paid in annual 2000-dollar installments plus 3 percent interest. Walter W. Martens, park board member and high school coach, was authorized to hire a recreational director for two and a half months this summer, with a suggestion to hire a college student in physical education. The fire department was permitted to sell beer in paper containers at five stock car races to be held this summer at the fairgrounds, the first race held Sunday.
Granville former town chairman Philip J Hohlweck was named in a four count indictment by a Milwaukee county grand jury. He is charged with accepting a bribe offering a bribe advising another to accept a bribe and ordering changes in town records on a tavern license. One count says he took 1000 dollars from a liquor license applicant in 1948. Another accuses him of offering 500 dollars to another town official. The grand jury began its Granville probe in March. Previously indicted were former Milwaukee Alderman Albert J Krause and auto dealer Welter Sawyer.
Raymond H. Swartz of Footville is appointed village marshal in Orfordville. He previously served as a part time traffic officer in Orfordville and as Footville marshal and is a former Albany resident.
The Fairview School mothers club in Mt. Pleasant township held its last spring meeting at the school house Thursday with Mrs John Zurfluh as hostess. Attending were Mmes Joe Blumer Burnett Blumer Kenneth Blumer Walter Preuti Clarence Fiedler William Briggs Oliver Welton Harvey Milbrandt Charles Briggs Louis Zurfluh and Miss Margaret Blum the teacher.
Marvin H Podeweitz longtime Stevens Point Daily Journal news staff member is appointed director of public relations for the Pure Milk Products cooperative. He previously served as a news writer and editor. The move places Podeweitz in a key communications role amid dairy sector activity in Fond du Lac.
Random Lake honors Dr. Thomas E. Malloy 86 who died Tuesday in St. Nicholas hospital after 54 years as a local physician. Ill since October first, he retired two years ago and was celebrated in 1939 on the 45th anniversary of his practice in Random Lake. Appleton group names La Van Maesch Wisconsin Music Teachers Association president.
Vacation prep at BECKER'S LEADER highlights Paddle and Saddle durable denim outfits in gray tones including skirts halters pedal pushers slacks and shorts. Jiffy Midriff suits suit mother daughter and baby sister with elastic waists. Santorized stitching and features like side pockets anchor the line. ETTER'S adds Belle Sharmeer and Munsing hose in varied weights with easy gift wrapping and durable wear suggestions.
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