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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
6
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with Saturday cloudier and cooler. High around 84, low 57. Year ago today high 57 low 44. Barometer 29.60 at 1 am, 29.50 at 1 pm. Warmest spot Yur a Arizona 94, coldest Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. Sunrise 4 41, sunset 7 13.
Clarence Jeglum of Blanchardville as defendant in an automobile case charged with operating without a valid license. Court imposes fines of $10 plus $5.20 costs.
Mr and Mrs Donald Thomp Evansville announce a daughter born in May Mrs and Mrs Eugene C Mei er route 5 Monroe announce a son born May 13 Mr and Mrs Alvin Kundert route 1 Monroe announce a son born May 12
St. Clare Hospital lists dismissals for Mrs. Lawrence Wilder Mrs. Mattie Westpahl Mrs. Howard Olson and daugh ter Roy Wikel Mrs. Werner Saxer and daughter Mrs. Henry Van Meter and son Mrs. Barton Pickett and daughter Mrs. Conrad Steverton and daughter Marvin Rosenstiel. Also mentions Carolyn Lar South Wayne William Smith 1907 13th avenue and a Tonsillectomy for Astrid Moni gold Warren oye John Reimer.
New Glarus chapter of Future Farmers and Future Homemakers of America elected officers Monday after a joint banquet for members and parents. A Times Special report notes the event followed the banquet and outlined the new leadership.
John Leidel served 51 years with Pet Milk Co. as shop superintendent. He began can making in 1897, worked through the old Highland plant, then moved in 1902 03 and 1904 to Delta Ohio. New Glarus plant supplies cans for all Pet Milk plants in Wisconsin.
A school art shop conducted by a supply company representative held all day classes in paper cutting finger painting and crayon work. Nipe rural school teachers attended the afternoon session while the morning meeting featured a normal school guidance program.
Mrs Mary Johnson and a male companion were arrested in DeWitt Indiana and held in county jail on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Authorities traced the incident to a Monroe radio tip from WRJK and linked her to requests for Red Cross aid claiming eviction and army man status.
Fourteen or more entries are expected across Monroe and New Glarus safety speaking contests set for May 19 in Monroe at 8 p.m. in the Normal school and in New Glarus. Sixteen club members have signed for Monroe and eight for New Glarus. Monroe judges include Paul Severson R W Witt Robert Davenport LaVon Jones Mrs John H Bruni and Miss Evelyn Scherwitz the Lafayette county home agent.
New Glarus students will participate in the state music contest at the University of Wisconsin tomorrow. Participants include Judy Anderson Virginia Finke and others in vocal duets solos and ensembles with accompanying pianists and instrumentalists listed. Names include Karen Frick Donna Rue ter Doris Stuessy Lila Schneider La Vonne Walden Rodney Wittwer and Marlea Duerst.
Dr John A Schindler of Monroe spoke at a dinner meeting of Wisconsin Nurses Association second district last evening. He outlined eight points to calm and control emotional feelings of patients with nervous exhaustion and prevent psychomatic ailments. The Eugene hotel hosted 59 attendees. The next association meeting is set for June 9 at Beloit Country Club.
Mrs James Bray has been named chairman of the Poppy day sale conducted by the American Legion auxiliary on Saturday May 28. The local auxiliary plans to dispose of 10 000 poppies with displays set in a store on both sides of the square.
Eau Claire reports the Eagles club has filed notice of an appeal to the state supreme court from its loss of a beer and liquor license. The license was revoked by Circuit Judge Clarence Rhinehard on May 6 after police raided the premises and found slot machines.
A safe stolen from the Peerless cleaners plant on April 25 was recovered today in the Rock River at the Afton bridge seven miles south of Janesville, opened and empty. Local authorities reported no injuries.
Personal mentions include Audrey Holtshopple in Madison on business and Mrs. Robert Kubly with children visiting New Glarus. Visits span St. Victor's bake sale at Wisconsin Power and Light on May 14, and missionary Rev. William Miller visiting Rev. Landrum. Mother's Day gatherings, funerals, and travels among residents of Brodhead, Geneseo, Spillville, Garnaville, Carthage, and surrounding communities.
The House Armed Services Committee unanimously approves a bill to boost armed forces pay. The proposal costs about 406 million dollars annually and aims for raises across ranks, with noted savings from ending certain sea duty pay and family allowances for enlisted personnel.
Allan F. Barnard, high school band director, with 15 students, will provide transport for 50 musicians and their instruments to the state music festival in Madison tomorrow. Borrowed-family cars include Harveda Benkert, Carol Schindler, Rudolf Maurer, Sonja Trickel, Marilyn Zuercher, Shirley Ninneman, Jeanette Black, Nanci Mildenhauer, John V. Stauffacher, Mary Ann Huber, Jane Stauffacher, Mildred Stauffer, Patricia Green, Donna Lois Olson and Richard Kundert.
Democratic bills to publicize campaign spending and print voters guides drew republican opposition in a Madison assembly committee hearing. Proposals would tighten expense filing limits and fund booklets with candidate sketches for state and national offices, with Doyle Lucey urging broader disclosure and cheaper campaigns.
Pickets at Bendix Aviation plant in South Bend halted Packard Motor Co. from removing seven brake dies and a million parts. Sheriff Hipsak and deputies protected the circuit court order as trucks rolled in and were stopped by furious pickets who warned they would wreck the trucks.
Funeral services for Miss Maud Campbell were held at 1 30 p m today at Bethel Evangelical United Brethren church. The Rev Mayte Richardson and Rev Sara Moyer, former co ministers of the church, officiated with burial in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Clarence Drake George Beach Chester Falk Glenn Gilmore Harold Shaffer and Dean Rinehart.
Albany officials announce a meeting of the Albany Community Club for 8 p m Tuesday in the village hall with residents invited to attend.
Weslyn C. Blackbourn son of Mrs Olive Blackbourn 117 13th avenue serves with the military government team in Gifu Honshu Japan. He entered the army in October 1946 and after basic infantry training at Ft Bragg N C was sent to Japan.
Miss Marilyn Haman and Miss Ruth Ellen Stuckey of Juda depart Sunday by train for a month's trip through the western states. They will visit Mr and Mrs Howard Haman in Oakland California and friends in San Francisco and Los Angeles before returning home through Mexico City. Miss Haman works at the bus depot and Miss Stuckey at the Green County Service Co.
Four Monroe businessmen attended the Brodhead chamber of commerce annual Farmers Night program last night. The attendees were Earl R. Johnson Oscar N. Johnson Louis H. Kohli and Walter L. Day.
Miss Pauline Schwarzenberg leaves Chicago next Thursday for Europe and will be accompanied to Freeport by her sister Mrs Henry Vetterli Clario. Her itinerary lists a first stop in London followed by a journey to Zurich, Switzerland.
Miss Ruth Haldiman and her sister depart South Wayne for a three week vacation in California. The Haldiman family is listed as Mrs Walter F Haldiman and Mr Walter F Haldiman.
Mr and Mrs Bernard P Reutten of Eau Claire announce the birth of a son named Jay Bernard on April 24. Mrs Reutten is the former Kay Wagoner daughter of Mrs Ellen Wagoner a former teacher at the Shanghai school.
Miss Mollie Wohlwend, retired Green County rural school teacher, travels from San Pedro California for a short visit with relatives. She arrived by plane and will return this weekend. The Wohlwend family home is at the corner of 12th Street and 23rd Avenue.
Mr and Mrs Carl A Holsinger have purchased the Charles E Miller residence at 1402 17th avenue and begun remodeling the property into two apartments. The move marks a change of ownership and a new rental plan for the long standing local home.
The house was bought from Lloyd M. Schindler of Appleton, stepson of the late Mr. Miller. It was originally built by the late W. B. Hawthorn, a prominent stock raiser near Monroe.
Former Illinois Governor Dwight Green rejects reports that editors were hired as state employees to push his politics. He says editors earned their pay performing designated duties with salaries from $200 to $250 monthly, and criticizes coverage by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Chicago Daily News claiming $300,000 in funds. He applauds Arnold Benson for agriculture director work.
London reports show labor groups winning 77 seats but losing 524 across 381 boroughs, a net loss of 437. Conservatives gained 552 seats with a 24 loss, signaling a tough forecast for the 1950 general election.
The article notes a surge in farm employment with a peak level not seen since 1940, highlighting shifts in labor on agricultural lands. It mentions rising hiring on U S farms and implications for rural economies and farm output.
J. T. Etter and three others were finishing a round when a golf ball struck Etter above the left eye. Spectators and players watched as the ball reached the green and a pop was heard before Etter collapsed. Dr. Kundert tended to him as play resumed.
Senator Langer of North Dakota withdraws his opposition to Robert Tehan for a federal district judgeship in eastern Wisconsin. The Senate Judiciary subcommittee approves Tehan’s nomination. the full committee and Senate weigh final approval after Langer said he sought fuller tax information. Early reports questioned Wisconsin tax payments from 1936 to 1944, though 1945 state records reportedly show a clean bill of health.
Storm clouds hang over the House as lawmakers debate a measure to provide each member 500 dollars annually for communications expenses and an additional nine hundred fifty dollars for clerical hire. Objections from a handful of members could have blocked passage, but the vote proceeded.
In New Glarus Mrs Palmer leads a teen group to organize Poppy Day activities with local auxiliaries backing the effort. The goal is to raise funds for veteran support and honor those who served.
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