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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1949
Page
6
Partly cloudy and mild tonight and Sunday with scattered showers in the extreme north. Hourly temperatures show a high near 70 and a low around 54. Sunrise at 5 57, sunset at 5 43.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley issued letters of administration to Bertha L. Hefty for John S. Hefty of New Glarus who died June 21. Appraisers named are J. S. Urben, Hen Kundert and Joshua Hoesly. Theodore Schneider of Verona named administrator for Anna Schneider who died June 13.
Case records show a defendant Brodhead found guilty with fines of five dollars and costs. Another matter lists Gertrude at 19th Avenue cited under state code 85.08 7 for drivers permits with a five dollar penalty.
Marriage licenses recorded for LaVena ae Tronnes of Evansville and Walter Orrin Clark of Hrodend. The filing lists two individuals seeking marriage, with dates and local registration details.
Mr and Mrs Bernard AlJuda announce a son born October 1. Mrs Virgil Tertin of 1th Avenue welcomes a son born October 1. Mr and Mrs Wilhelm Rugh of Gratiot greet a daughter born September 30.
Dismissals from St Clare Hospital include Henry Teich and wife Mrs Clayton Nick and family Lucille Auror Henry Heider and Mrs Robert Stuckey with son Elmer Wedige and daughter Hugh McGuire and Mrs Bernard Olson with daughter Neil Swig gum and Mrs Paul Sardeson with son Nettie Murphy Oscar Johnson among others. Names listed cover multiple patients and accompanying relatives.
News wires report the Boston Red Sox leading the New York Yankees 4-2 after four innings as Philadelphia hosts the Brooklyn Dodgers holding a 2-1 edge over the Phillies in the fifth. In Chicago, St. Louis trails the Cubs 3-1 in the third inning.
The nation faces a coal strike two weeks old but coal stocks are higher than the same period last year. The Bureau of Mines reports a 48 day supply on hand, with 46 days in reserve, suggesting coal could last about 48 days. Meanwhile the steel industry is shut by its own strike, reducing fuel demand.
Juda Times reports Paul Retzlaff of North Central College Naperville Illinois has been appointed lifeguard for the college pool and will also serve as a part time swimming instructor.
A semi trailer left Highway 29 and overturned in Chippewa Falls yesterday. The driver Anson L. Loway Barron sustained arm and leg injuries while calves on board were killed.
Madison lawmaker Ruth B of Wisconsin asks Gov. Rennebohm to transfer custody of the old executive mansion to the state historical society for preservation and public access.
All day corn program at E. J. Eaderly farm six miles southwest of Brodhead covers growing harvesting practices. Nic Calabresa opens at 10 a m with a terrace demo. Eleven hybrid corn varieties shown at 11 a m with a new stalk cutter at 11 30. Lunch stand on grounds. At 1 p m the combine exhibit followed by a corn borer talk by E H Fisher University of Wisconsin. Plowing contest at 2 p m limited to 10 contestants under Orrin Berge. Plowing adjustments and equipment shown at 3 p m. Committees listed include C S Pierce Virgil Brunkow Stanley Ight Robert Keen Russell Carter and M E Jeglum.
Prof O R Zeasman soil specialist from the University of Wisconsin will conduct an all day session. Several farms in the Monticello vicinity will be visited to observe practices conserving the county's soil. Interest in soil conservation includes homemakers as well as farmers with young folks studying conservation in school.
A man killed by a car near Evansville in midweek was identified as Arthur Wuethick, about 50, Tennessee, with relatives sought in Green County. Mrs. Philip Rowley of Magnolia said Wuethick had worked for her off and on for three years. Neighbors corroborated the identification. Wuethick had left Magnolia farm last May and was believed to be returning when struck by a car driven by Joseph Wilkes of Madison, a dental supply salesman active in Green County. Checks were under way due to possible spelling variants Wuetrich and Wuthrich.
Kehrli's tavern in New Glarus reported an unusually large crop this year and began Sunes Gat over sania, marking a notable local beat development.
Employees of Lees store entertained Miss Patricia Riffle at a Thursday evening shower held at Mrs. P. J. Connors Jr. summer cottage at Riverview near Brodhead. A dinner was served, gifts given, with attendees including Miss Emma Bleiler and Mrs. H. L. Jacobs, Kittie Pillmore, Paul L. Frenzel, Gerald Krupke and Leo Von Moos Jr.
Girl Scout troop 8 met at Evelyn Ruff's home on 2115 14th Street to arrange a trip to Chicago the third weekend in October. They also discussed plans for the coming year.
Gilbert Strickler son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Strickler participates in 90 day maneuvers around the Hawaiian Islands in operation Miki. He serves in the officers reserve corps with the rank of colonel and may join the regular army after maneuvers.
Juda Special Phyllis Andrews demonstrated and spoke on a project at the Juda Jolly Juniors 4-H gathering in the high school. Ja net Arnsmeier led singing and roll call. Nancy Audrey Seidel presented a short skit about summer trips.
Extension agents from the agricultural office hosted beer judges at the Argyle school fair. Miss Mamie Tillema, the county home agent, judged home economics events yesterday. Today Myron E. Jeglum and Lester Van Loon served as agricultural judges.
Local notes list numerous residents and guests from Albany Argyle Browntown Madison Beloit Danville Monticello Stoughton Pomona and Browntown visiting Monroe or traveling to nearby towns. Names include D J Pryce J B Munson Miss Alice Minder Mr and Mrs P J Purcell Mrs Orfelena Drevdahl Mrs Ford Wells Mrs Lydia R West Miss Laura Stauffacher Miss Norma Waelti Miss Marleah Prien Mr and Mrs Howard Snyder and family Mrs Paul Kehle Mrs M Kasbohm Mr and Mrs Ray Webb Frank Christopher Gus Monte Werner Buholzer and others.
Mr and Mrs Burton Lynch Miss Hester Lynch and Mrs L A Koenig depart for a vacation and fishing trip in the Ozarks. They plan to visit relatives during their weeks away. A Lynch Koenig family reunion will bring together siblings from Houston Colorado Springs and Kansas City.
Mr and Mrs Milton George and their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Myron George all of Coplay Pa are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Fritsch Mr George is a cousin of Mrs Fritsch the son Myron is a retired navy radio operator.
Mr and Mrs Robert Rosa departed for Montreal Canada to join the Florists Telegraph Delivery association international convention and design school. They will be away two weeks accompanied by Mr and Mrs Forrest Lund of Belle Plaine Iowa.
Miss Helen Sturzenegger of New York City visits her nephew Werner Sturzenegger at 1403 14th Avenue for the weekend. She is superintendent of the Swiss Town House for Girls, a residence for working girls, and this is her second Monroe visit after a first trip twenty years ago.
Mrs Mary Nevery of Boston, with organist Mrs Rhodes Caplan, sang at the Eastern Star installation for Mrs Bruce M Blum at Milwaukee auditorium on Thursday and again at the banquet at the Astor Hotel.
The CIO United Auto Workers at Allis-Chalmers Milwaukee will vote Sunday on whether to file a 60 day strike notice with the National Labor Relations Board. The vote is a step to decide notice, not a strike, with union official Charles Schultz saying the company has refused to sincerely negotiate the 15 basic issues in dispute since April 1, 1949.
Application for 14 marriage licenses was made during September at the Green County clerk’s office. The record notes the count of licenses applied for in the period.
Mrs H O Mohns of Spring Grove reports two dahlia varieties including a pink Bruce and a Satans Disciple seedling. Maynard Kittleson builds a 20 by 24 foot double garage in Albany while George Kittleson erects a 20 by 60 foot shed with wind resistant lock shingles. Joe DeGroot’s Jacksonville cow births quadruplets three males and one female according to veterinarians. Son of Satan is over six feet tall and tied to a cherry tree in the report.
District Attorney John S. Coleman said Arnold A. Larson, a former LaCrosse resident, was arrested in Minneapolis on a first degree murder charge in the slaying of Dr. James McCloone. Extradition to LaCrosse is under way as Larson faces a Minneapolis hearing.
Coroner W. Stuessy announced a six man jury will hear the inquest into the death of 14 month old Larry Cummings, son of Sgt. and Mrs. C. W. Cummings. Rites were held at 2:30 p.m. today at Stuessy Funeral Home with Rev. E. C. McCollow officiating. burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.
Ward's estimates total US car and truck production at 143,817 units for the week, including 124,457 cars and 19,360 trucks. This compares with the prior week's 129,666 cars and 21,149 trucks and last year's 88,960 cars and 26,509 trucks. September output is forecast at 619,000 vehicles, third highest month ever.
Mrs. C L Crago hosts visitors including Mr. and Mrs Ervin Soddy and daughter Vivian from Lamont, while Milwaukee and Chicago guests stay with W E Keller. Other callers include Nybroten family, LeRoy Crago, Tuescher family, and Sweeney party en route to Argyle for Mrs Atter’s daughter’s 93rd birthday.
Jack Lauteman, a 52 year old former Illinois convict, killed Esther Clubb during a dispute over farm feed costs at a Shiocton area home. He reportedly struck her with a gun butt and fired a shotgun blast after she rose to help. He surrendered after deputies arrested him at an Appleton used car lot.
Wisconsin Telephone Co applied to the state public service commission for authority to raise annual rates by 6 million dollars, 2.09 million of which would be immediate to cover prior wage increases. The plan would raise residential bills by 10 to 25 cents and business rates by 25 to 50 cents monthly, with additional toll rate boosts to follow.
In Huntington West Virginia a 44 year old postal worker Claude S Hatton hurled his five year old son David from the top floor of a 14 story building then leapt after him. They landed near a busy downtown corner as shoppers and workers crowded the sidewalk. Hatton had been absent from work due to illness, a post office supervisor reported.
Chicago chemist Dr. Percy L. Julian says a hormone from soybeans, named compound S, mirrors cortisone and could treat crippling arthritis. The work aims to provide a cheaper, more available alternative to cortisone, which is rare and demanding large oxen-derived quantities.
The Senate approved two bills boosting pay for about 1.4 million workers and sent them to a conference committee with the House. The measures would raise civil service salaries and postal worker pay by significant annual amounts, with differing ceilings and averages between the two chambers. The conference aims to iron out differences before final passage.
Washington reports the agriculture department surveys steel supply for corn bin storage as a large order for steel bins may be disrupted by a steel strike. Early checks show most fabricators have ample sheet steel though plants have closed. a follow up will report by midweek.
An advertisement promotes a Spencer product claiming fatigue relief with a bold slogan. The listing includes the address 2117 16th Street and a phone number, suggesting a local sales point. The ad references a model or item coded i328.
Chicago livestock receipts showed reduced volume with hogs and cattle mixed as week totals estimated. hogs 200 lb and lighter higher, 180-190 lb mostly 18.50-19.50, top 20.60 for 20.60. Slaughter cattle higher on common grades. feeders down. Grains eased on the board of trade with buying weak. soybeans and wheat dipped, lard up on army demand. Major steels and autos traded lower on the NYSE as market activity remained light.
New York stocks opened with a sharp pullback led by steel and auto shares. Declines were largely fractional to about a point, with U S Steel Corp singled out as a weak spot while overall demand remained near non existent and the market drifted at a lower level.
Secretary of Agriculture Brannan denied attempting to sell any specific farm plan to the nation. He endorsed his Brannan plan in Chicago urging support for a market based price system with government production payments to farmers.
Del Webb co owner of the New York Yankees arranged tickets for Margaret Truman and her party of eight to the Yankee Boston Red Sox game after she sought help. Webb shared the box with Dan Topping and faced a cost for part of his private box at Yankee Stadium.
Pravda reports a peak in Russia has been named in honor of the Negro singer Paul Robeson. The ceremony and exact location were not specified in the brief dispatch.
Mrs J F Rheingans of Wauwatosa was elected yesterday to the executive board of the women's missionary society of the United Lutheran Church in America in Grand Rapids.
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