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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1950

Page

6

Weather summary for state with scattered showers

Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with widely scattered showers in the west portion tonight and most of the state Sunday. Cooler south portion tonight, warmer west portion Sunday. Low tonight northwest to 48, high Sunday mid 50s northeast to 60s-70s southwest. Precipitation since yesterday 29.38 inches as of 1 p.m. yesterday. Sunrise 4 41, sunset 7 12. Warmest place yesterday Yuma 96, coldest Duluth 33.

U. S Yuma Ariz Duluth Minn

Real Estate Transfers In Monticello And Brodhead Areas

Real estate transfers include L. Clark to William Spring for land along Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church and cemetery in Monticello. Swann Gehr Post 197 American Legion to Melvin W. Stuessy in Brodhead, lot 5 block 87. Stuessy to Swann Gehr Post 197 American Legion, land in lots 9 and 7 block 87 in Brodhead.

L. Clark William Spring Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church Monticello Swann-Gehr American Legion Melvin W. Stuessy City of Brodhead Swann- Gehr

Mineral Point man bound over on theft by deception charge

Lucene L A Koenig and James Albert Sampson, both named, are charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. Sampson, 30, of Mineral Point, was bound over to county court on the matter.

Sucene L.A. Koenig James Albert Sampson Mineral Point

Marriage in two states ties Virginia Hageman to Hennelly

Virginia Irene Hageman of Monroeville and Collis Martin Hennelly of Chicago wed in a ceremony symbolic of a cross state union. The notice lists spouse names and addresses, with a brief marriage announcement tone.

Virginia Irene Hageman Monroe Collis Martin Hennelly Chicago

Accident and medical dismissals list names and places

An OCR excerpt inventories individuals by categories Accident Surgical Medical and Dismissals with names and towns such as Leif Erickson Hol landale Sandra McNull Janesville Leslie Fay Janes ville Shirley M. Green Afton Calvin Phelps Beloit Mrs Fred Karlen Freeport Veronica Quigley Janesville Mrs Peter Rupp Belleville Paul Dom mersnaes Gays Mill and a series of dismissal entries including Mrs Ruth Mc Nair Mrs Walter Swanson Mrs Mary Fitzsimons Mrs James Weir and daughter Mrs Edward Loeffel and daughter Mrs Merrill Jacobs Mrs Fred Schollmeyer Catherine Alexander.

Leif Erickson Hollandale Sandra McNull Janesville Leslie Fay Shirley M. Green Afton Calvin Phelps Beloit Fred Karlen 7Th Street Joseph Mévers Freeport Veronica Quigley Peter. Rupp Belleville Paul Dommersnaes Gays Mill Ruth McNair Walter Swanson Mary Fitzsimons James Weir Edward Loeffel Merrill Jacobs Fred Schollmeyer Catherine Alexander

Rooms Named For Donors At Local Memorial Hospital

Warrington special reports donors of 1000 dollars to Lara County Memorial Hospital will have rooms named in their honor or in honor of someone they choose. N W Bower, first to give 1000, makes a second donation. Mr and Mrs Charles Barlow, H H Lane also contribute 1000 each. Existing names include Bates O'Brien Post American Legion Edward Beil Congregational Church Co-Workers Ernest Gossner Lafayette County Co operative Creamery Association Lafayette County Highway Employees Dr E D McConnell Ernest Nielson Hattie Penniston Ernest Ramsier Peter Steger Jr Joseph Wiebel. Additional rooms will be dedicated as contributions continue.

Warrington Lara County Memorial Hospital N. W. Bower Charles Barlow H. H. Lane Bates-O'Brien Post American Legion Edward Beil Congregational Church Co-Workers Ernest Gossner Lafayette County Co-operative’ Creamery _assoiation Lafayette County E. D. McConnell Ernest Nielson Hattie Penniston Ernest Ramsier Peter Steger Jr Joseph Wiebel

No Junior Practice Announced by Monroe Junior Legion Coach

Coach Robert Hardell said there will be no Junior practice tomorrow afternoon for the Monroe Junior Legion. A Cardinal game starring Don Rehfeldt with the Madison Fauerbachs will be shown on the field.

Robert Hardell Monroe Junior Legion Cardinal Don Rehfeldt Madison Fauerbachs

Tuberculin Tests May Be Deferred in Cattle Pastures

Dr H J O Connell says pasture owners with cattle subject to tuberculin testing can sign pasture release forms and defer testing on that unit until next fall. Farmers pay testing costs themselves. Dr F A McCartney, retired federal veterinarian, assists in Clarno and Jefferson townships.

H. J. O'Connell Madison F. A. McCartney Campbellsport Clarno Township Jefferson Monroe

McNeel’s 4-H Forestry Legacy and Ranger Mac Impact

The Wisconsin educator led 4-H forestry work distributing over 1,000,000 trees to members and vocational students. He created Ranger Mac radio program winning a 1943 Peabody for best educational radio. Upham Woods youth camp grew under his leadership as he retires, praising local 4-H leaders and youth activists who sustained conservation efforts.

4H Club Voca Honal Agriculture Ranger Mac Wisconsin McNeel Tomaho Ft. Atkinson Marathon County Whitewater WHA Upham Woods Wisconsin River E. B. Fred University of Wisconsin

Jonas Staley Rites Held at Belleville

Funeral services for Jonas Staley a 76 year old Madison resident were held today in Belleville. Staley died of a heart attack Thursday at the Nine Springs sewage disposal plant where he worked for J. S. Lunder Construction Co. He collapsed after alighting from a car. Survived by his widow Martha T one sister Della Disch Monticello and one brother Eugene Belleville.

Wselleville Opecuu Jonas Staley Jenifer Street Madison Mr. Staley Nine Springs J. S. Lunder Construction Co Martha T Della Disch Monticello Eugene Belleville

Personal notices from Albany and nearby towns

A scanned local page lists numerous short visits and hometown movements. Residents from Argyle, Brodhead, Shullsburg, Darlington, Monroe, Albany, Rockford, Janesville, Milwaukee, Mineral Point, Freeport, Belle Plaine, Dayton, and Jefferson travel to family and friends, attend events, and spend weekends. Occasional notes mention Swiss cheese history booklets and a Green County Republican Women’s club dinner invitation.

Henry Melland Argyle Kathleen Sheehan Madison John’ Denning Brodhead May Mullen Shullsburg Forrest Bishop Darlington Monroe J.R. Schesser Warren Albany Harlow Ballard Rockford Max I. Armstrong Janesville Arthur Miller Richard Egan Green County Times Office Theodore Altmann John Kopp Jr George King Rodney Kittelsen Green Bay Burlington Gayle F. J. Roub Northwestern University J. A. Rouch F. J Green County Republican Women's Club Turner Hall R. W Blaha O. A. Moldenhauer Leslie H. Andrews South Wayne Werner |Blum 1Th Avenue

Swiss Guest To Show Pictures Here May 20

Swiss guest Magg from Basel will present a two hour program at Turner hall next Saturday May 20 at 8 p.m. The show features two all color films and scenic pictures including the origin of the Swiss railroad system a century ago to today. Magg, a coat of arms designer and member of the Institute of Swiss Heraldry, tours the United States.

von A Mag Bie Swizerland Switzerland Turner Hall Magg Institute of Swiss Heraldry

Iowa Convict Foiled After Planting 'Mike' In Parole Board Room

Pete Hellyer, 47, of Waterloo, Iowa, secretly installed a microphone and built a radio transmitter in the Anamosa State Reformatory to eavesdrop on closed parole board sessions. He smuggled some recordings out via an intermediary in Chicago after the setup was uncovered. Hellyer, convicted 19 years ago for a sex crime, allegedly received help from other inmates in the scheme.

Weaar Napias Iowa State Board of Parole Anamosa Jim Bormann WMT Cedar Rapids Bormann Chicago Pete Hellyer Waterloo Hellyer Parole Board

Mrs George Flint of Argyle Dies at 99

Mrs Elizabeth Rundel Flint of Argyle dies at St. Clare hospital at 1 30 pm aged 99 after long illness. Survived by son Wilbur of Argyle. preceded by son Melvin two infant daughters and husband in August 1940. Born Elizabeth Rundel married George Flint June 24 1889.

George Hunt Argyle St. Clare Erickson Funeral Home Wilbur Melvin Elizabeth Rundel George Flint George H. Joslin

LaSalle Session Keeps Dr Bear Busy In Chicago

Dr N E Bear returns tonight from an Ambulatory Fracture association meeting at the LaSalle hotel in Chicago where he serves on the board of regents. Russell Miller of Juda hired as salesman at Richardson Electric Co Monroe. Miller and family moved from Walworth to Juda living with Retzlaffs until quarters found here. 30FTBALL POSTPONED Local recreation director L L Kitchen says city softball start delayed a week with new schedule dates to follow. Incinerator praised University of Iowa professor Morgan reports local plant best he and colleagues have seen and recommends it for small cities. Home from Navy Wallace W Wieser storekeeper third class discharged after 34 months, returning from USS Salem duty in Boston. parents Mr and Mrs Walter W Wieser of 1810 15th Avenue. Runs for Congress LaCrosse State Sen Rudolph Schlabach announces candidacy for third district. Sauk City Mrs Roy Fingerhuth 50 route one Spring Green killed in car crash near here.

Lasalle N. E. Bear LaSalle Hotel Chicago Board of Regents Russell Miller Juda Richardson Electric Co Monroe Miler David Walworth Peter Retzlaff NAVY Wallace W. Wieser Boston Salem Walter W. Wieser 15Th Avenue

United States orders mass expulsion of Czech diplomats

The United States orders 22 of 33 Czech diplomatic staff in the U S to leave in retaliatory move after about 40 Americans are expelled from communist Czechoslovakia. Prague must close consulates in Cleveland and Pittsburgh, while Washington and New York posts continue with reduced staffs. The note was delivered as a formal request and diplomats were told to depart within a reasonable time.

United States Czechoslovakia Cleveland Pittsburgh Washington New York Prague State Department

Wisconsin cheese leaders share standards at Madison meeting

Helen E Steari of the Wisconsin Swiss and Lim burger Cheese Producers association attended a Wisconsin Dairy Federation committee gathering in Madison on suggested minimum standards for dairy plants. Robert E Hardell will judge cheese at the Ohio State fair August 25. David Manwaring and John Ferris of Utah cheese interests left for Detroit after attending the National Cheese Institute in Chicago and visiting Monroe plants. Manwaring, vice president of Nelson-Rick Co, based in Salt Lake City, and Ferris, who heads Utah cheese operations, are linked to former Monroe official Charles A Buck with the Utah concern.

Helen E. Steari Fred Galli Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers Association Madison Wisconsin Dairy Federation Committee Robert E. Hardell The Cheese Laboratory, Inc David Manwaring John Ferris Utah Detroit National Cheese Institute Chicago Monroe Manwaring Nelson-Rick Co Salt Lake City Ferris Charles A. Buck

Wandering Bear Shot In Downtown Superior

A one pound bear wandered into Superior and was shot by police after five officers pursued it. A 5 am call reported the bear near the Great Northern railroad roundhouse. The animal was wounded and killed one block from the main business district.

Superior Great Northern Railroad

Rampaging Red River Up Again at Winnipeg

Floodwaters advance as Red River resumes rise above Winnipeg after a six hour lull. US expert says peak still at least 65 miles away. River system已 drenched over 540 square miles of southern Manitoba, threatening further inundation.

Red River Winnipeg Ury U. S Manitoba

Crandall Oil Tanks Bring Storage Capacity to Albany Rail Spur

The Crandall Oil Co has leased land from Chester Ferguson and installed six bulk gasoline and fuel oil tanks along the railroad tracks north of the depot. First use of the tanks was planned today. Three tanks hold 12 000 gallons and three hold 7000 gallons.

Crandall Oil Co Chester Ferguson

Wind damage claims filed after big blow in Iowa townships

A New Glarus insurance agent processed 70 wind damage claims last Saturday, estimating total damage near 9000 dollars. Barn additions are underway for Ralph and Abe Kubley and Ray Talmadge in Mt Pleasant township, by Henry C Klassy of Monticello. New roofing being installed on the Mrs Emma Rechsteiner barn in Sylvester township.

Glarus Ralph and Abe Kubley Mt. Pleasant Township Ray Talmadge Henry C. Klassy Monticello Emma —Rechsteiner Sylvester Township

Sanders Coolidge Ride Taken at 68

Washington Everett Sanders, 68, former Republican National Committee chair and Calvin Coolidge secretary, collapsed and died in his law offices after suffering a heart ailment. He served four terms as U.S. representative from Indiana and helped arrange 1928 Swiss cheese presentation for the president in Superior Wisconsin. Emery A. Odell recalled Sanders arranging photos with the Green County delegation.

Washington Everett Sanders Republican National Committee Calvin Coolidge U.S Indiana Mr. Sanders Coolidge Superior Wis Emery A. Odell the Times Green ‘County

Window Washer Dies In Milwaukee Plunge

George Dykstra, 40, fell three stories after a rain pipe gave way while cleaning a building in Milwaukee. His fellow worker Lester Seefeld and bystanders attempted rescue as spectators watched. Fire department arrived swiftly but a life net could not be set in time. In a separate note, Will B. Lyon, 82, former Sheboygan county board chairman, died at his Plymouth home after long retirement.

Bee Pepe Cros Ife George Dykstra Dykstra Lester Seefeld Plymouth Will B. Lyon Sheboygan Lyon Plymouth Lumber and Fuel Co

Boy wins contest on why his mother is best

Lloyd Williams, 12, a newspaper carrier in St. Petersburg, wins a contest with the line I think my mother is the best because she stays on speaking terms with God and spanking terms with me.

St. Petersburg Fla Lloyd Williams

Big Three Meet to Press Southeast Asia Policy

Foreign ministers from three nations vow support for governments opposing communist expansion in Southeast Asia. They form a specialist committee to study European migration from overcrowded states, notably Italy and Germany, and pursue clearer German policy to be released publicly. A New York meeting is planned before the next UN session.

Konuu Vey Southeast Asia Foriign Spe Chal Europe Italy Germany Africa New York United Na

Villa Louis Seizure by City Mayor Seizes Historic Villa

Mayor William D. Carroll seized the Villa Louis from the state historical society claiming the city held title and could not transfer ownership. City representatives took over society accounts, ordered Florence Bittner to hand over sightseer funds, and refused to sign deeds despite legal approvals from the attorney general's office and Prairie du Chien city attorney.

Rrairie Au Attorney” General's Office Prairie du Chien

Mrs Dreyfuss Dies In Pittsburgh At 78

Florence Wolf Dreyfuss, former owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates, died after a three week illness in Montefiore Hospital. She was 78 and inherited the club from her husband Barney Dreyfuss in 1932.

Keefe Rally Set for May 22 in Oshkosh

A testimonial dinner for Rep. Frank B. Keefe will be held May 22 at the Atheran hotel in Oshkosh hosted by supporters aiming to draft the Republican congressman for re election in Wisconsin's sixth district.

Keefe Fond du Lac Frank B. Keefe Wis Congress Atheran Oshkosh

Strauss Widow Pauline Strauss Dies at 87 in Germany

Garmisch Partenkirchen widow of Richard Strauss, Pauline Strauss, died at her home today. Officials report she was 87 and that her husband, the composer, died last September.

Pickups Along The News Beats Incident at Rummage Sale

A Monroe business representative set down his briefcase to help with rummage articles at the IOOF hall rummage sale. On returning, his case had been sold and the buyers removed the papers before leaving. The sale organizer cannot recall who bought the item.

Monroe IOOF

Five to Receive UW Degree Awards at Edison

The University of Wisconsin will award five honorary degrees at its June 16 commencement. John Callahan longtime Wisconsin state superintendent of public instruction receives Doctor of Laws. Lily Ross Taylor Bryn Mawr dean of the graduate school gets Doctor of Letters. George W. Mead president of Consolidated Water Power and Paper Co. Wisconsin Rapids receives Doctor of Laws. Philip D. Reed chairman of General Electric Co. is honored with Doctor of Laws. Frank B. Morrison Cornell animal husbandry professor earns Doctor of Science.

Edison University of Wisconsin Board of ‘Regents John Callahan Wisconsin Lily Ross Taylor Bryn Mawr College George W. Mead Consolidated Water Power and Paper Co Wisconsin Rapids Philip D. Reed

Michigan Posse Hunts Ohio Prison Fugitives

Sault Ste. Marie Mich One hundred armed men patrolled a bush area in a land sea and air search for two escapees from an Ohio prison farm Lloyd Russell 29 and Paul 24 believed to be in the Barbeau area south of the city They are also wanted for questioning in a 4400 bank robbery at Nottawa Mich Crommelin Retires

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Ohio Barbeau Here Lloyd Russell Paul London Nottawa

Green County Historical Society Elects May 25

The Green County Historical Society will elect directors and adopt bylaws at its annual meeting on May 25 at 8 p.m. in the Green room of the Ludlow Memorial Library. President Marshall L. Peterson announced the event. The agenda includes amendment of the articles of incorporation to conform to State Historical Society recommendations.

Green County Historical Society Ludlow Memorial Library Marshall L. Peterson State Historical Society

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Gottfried Erb Rice Lake Harold Whitehead Ivan Hartch Harold O. Gilbertson O'Connell Pat Mike L. L. Kitchen Philip F. Morgan University of Iowa Marcus Powell Z. A. Gorder Congress LaCrosse Rudolph Schlabach LaCrosse Sauk City Roy Fingerhuth Route One Spring Green Wandering Bear Milwaukee Flying Scout Bauman Connors Big Three Bucks Anti Red Nations Villa Louis Harvey S. Stauffacher White Block Michigan Crommelin John G. Crommelin Defense Department U. S Senate Alabama Bauman & Denney Burn Zeuilf MISS Marie Historical Society Huber Swiss Colony Cheese Store Sins Sp Mts Hubert
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