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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1948
Page
2
The annual Poppy day sale in Monroe was led by the Zilmer- Riley American Legion post auxiliary. Proceeds will aid families of veterans whose wars never ended, as communities show support on the eve of the holiday.
State Senator Panzer urged Kiwanis to resist pressure for increased public services funded by state funds. He warned new tax measures, especially sales taxes, tend to linger beyond their intended purpose. He urged citizens to mark Wisconsin’s centennial with a holiday from new taxes and further demands.
The final link in the regional police radio network is installed at Darlington for Lafayette County. Tests will finish in 10 days and the system promises improved law enforcement across the district with instant intercounty communication for accidents and disasters.
Madison veterans and physicians denounce VA policies that limit free choice of doctors and hospitals. T. J. Doran of the Wisconsin Veterans Medical Service Agency urges reevaluation, noting VA rules require first using VA clinics before family or local hospitals.
Ten years ago Cassius Woodie and Mrs Stella May announced marriage on May 22 1938 and Janet Martin wed Donald T Peterson in Milwaukee. Also Kenneth Schiess 12 hurt in a crow hunting fall and Fred Leiser sr died in Orangeville. Thirty five homes placarded for measles. Five years ago Bertha Kuebli wed Eugene Klassy on May 22 1923. Monroe band debates funding as city council blocks summer concerts. Last rites in Albany for William Bubb who had eye injury compensation but died.
The 1948 feature recounts Doc Waddell later known as William Andres, ordained Methodist minister and circus chaplain for Mills Brothers. He runs a daily circus Sunday school with perfect attendance, baptizes performers on Big Burma, and officiates last rites in the sawdust cathedral. He toured with press agents, once met Geronimo, and formed a lifelong bond with circus life.
Oklahoma City report says two 11 and 12 year olds stole a plane at an airpark, flew 120 miles to a wheatfield landing, then rode eight miles to Cheyenne before sheriff pickup. The youths testified and hearings were postponed to allow parents to respond. Deputy and owner describe the safe landing and buckled undercarriage after a second take-off.
Athens reports Gen. George Tsalakoglou, Greece's first premier under Nazi occupation, died today in a military hospital. After liberation he faced execution but his leukemia illness spared him from the sentence, and the disease caused his death.
Clarence W. Loveland, chairman of Green county board of supervisors, will represent the county at Statehood Day ceremonies in Madison. He will be joined by two Grant county new voters, just turned 21, to be chosen by the county citizenship committee and the county superintendent of schools. The two new citizens have not yet been designated.
Three major NLRB rulings outline pension bargaining duties anti union speech changes and union shop issues under Taft Hartley. Pensions are treated as wages and retirement conditions. employers may present anti union speeches on company time. NLRB oversees union vote processes and employer conduct safeguards.
The NLRB supervises union shop votes and bargaining when workers vote for or against a union in a shop. Some states ban union shops and the NLRB says state law takes precedence, avoiding NLRB elections there. The matter may reach the U.S. Supreme Court for a final ruling.
Miss L Jmy Gwalter C S B editor of Christian Science publications is elected director of the Mother church First Church of Christ Scientist Boston succeeding the late Mrs Nelvin Ritchie. She is nominated for the trusteeship and has resigned as associate editor of the Christian Science Journal Sentinel and Herald editions.
Mrs. George Stoltz of Milford Nebraska, a former Green county resident, died at 4 oclock Thursday afternoon. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon in Milford. Relatives from Clarno including Mrs Emma Frautschy and others travel today for the funeral.
Friends learn that William McGill, formerly of South Wayne, died in Tonasket Washington. His sister Mrs Elsa Maddrell, now living there, notified the family of his death on May 6. Funeral services and burial occurred at Tonasket on May 10.
Mrs. Christ Paulson born Bertie Marie Larson Oct 30 1860 in Ringcake Norway died at her home at midnight Thursday. Survived by five sons Perry Emil Paul of Monroe Claus and Martin Brodhead and Paul of Brodhead one daughter Hilda Nelson 15 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren. Private services 9 p m Sunday at home. funeral 2 p m Monday East Luther Valley church Rev Marcus Lewis officiating. Interment in church cemetery.
Priscilla Strom and Mary Hein from Brodhead high school represented the city at the University of Wisconsin campus state music tournament. Priscilla won a starred first place for a mezzo soprano solo in class B at Evansville festival, and Mary earned a starred first for a piano solo in class C.
John J. Burkhard the postmaster has received an invitation from Postmaster General J. M. Donaldson to attend the first day sale of the Wisconsin Statehood stamp. The ceremony is set for next Saturday at 3 p m at the King Street entrance of the Capitol building in Madison.
University of Wisconsin announces a three day break from May 29 to May 31. Classes are canceled Saturday May 29 Statehood Day and Monday May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.
The court house flag flew at half staff as Pfc Olin H Paulson of York township World War II was brought home from France to Monroe Wisconsin The Blanchardville American Legion post greeted the Milwaukee road train and escorted the casket to the Paulson home A state service will lie in state at York Lutheran church before a 1 30 military funeral rites conducted by Rev Torg ney Kleven Burial follows in the church cemetery
A Wisconsin Power and Light Co. crew of eight shifted lines to a new transformer without interrupting service on the north side of the square. The move supports a 2,300 volt primary line feeding Johnson Bros. Implement Co. and local civic services, with a new 55 foot pole enabling driveway access. Foreman Roy Speich leads the crew, who will finish the work this weekend.
The Monticello school band and choruses perform Wednesday evening at Karlen hall under directors Mr. and Mrs. O W Weller. The concert is part of a series to raise funds for new band uniforms.
Glenn Marsh 27, a farmer, faces murder charges for fatally shooting Vernon Anderson and Gouna Muhrlein amid a love affair dispute. State's Attorney offers to drop death penalty for a guilty plea. Marsh already acquitted in Anderson case. The shootings occurred November 27 at a Rockford residence.
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