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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1949
Page
2
The piece argues two major strikes in steel and coal threaten broad employer employee relations and inflation driven economy. It warns against sweeping government power, cites Britain's socialist shift, and urges settlement without sacrificing individual freedom to avert a nationwide production collapse.
The article reflects on a vivid October display of foliage as rain and wind arrive. It compares city and countryside scenes, notes autumn’s beauty easing summer’s end, and laments leaves littering lawns while hinting at preparing for storm windows and winter chores.
The federal farm program will be a major topic at the annual farmers’ meeting in Madison on November 1-2. The Wisconsin council of agriculture cooperative reports the Brannan farm plan Hope-Aikena and proposals by U S Anderson will also be discussed.
Superior police report Charles Chamberlain 34 escaped a blaze 12 miles south with his dog Fido rousing him. The dog ran back into the flames and perished, leaving Chamberlain unharmed.
Twenty five years ago the church launched a jubilee celebration on October 4 1924 as Monroe Country Club members held a waffle supper in the clubhouse. Other local happenings included high school losses to Beloit 28 to 0 a barn fire saving a large hay crop and dairy honors at Milwaukee.
Harry A. Walters received his commission as Monticello postmaster and will be sworn in at 2 p.m. Thursday by a postal inspector from Madison. He succeeds acting postmistress Yolanda Richards, widow of Roswell Richards who died three years ago. Walters, longtime utility official, served as village utility superintendent since 1920 and worked for Wisconsin Power and Light Co. since 1948. He is a World War I veteran with five years Navy service. His wife Lottie Allen is a local piano teacher, with two children Carlton Walters, a veterinarian in Brillion, and Mrs. Henry Wilson of Marion, S.C.
Federal judge sentences actor Rex Ingram, 54, to 18 months in prison for transporting 15 year old Jeanette Hughes from Salina Kansas to New York City for immoral purposes. Ingram pleaded guilty last May to the Mann Act charge.
James E. Taussig longtime Wa bash railroad president from 1920 to 1931 died yesterday at age 84. His career spanned nearly every phase of the industry before assuming the presidency.
Audie Murphy and Wanda Hendrix announce a separation after finishing their film roles as a couple. The pair played a loving husband and wife before deciding to live apart while remaining publicly supportive.
French bandleader and former French army conductor Mr De Camp and family visit the Josef J Benkert household in Vermilion Ohio after meeting during WWI service. He leads a La Mans ensemble and guest conducts the high school band rehearsal hosted by Allan F Barnard.
Milwaukee flier Eugenia Heise won two powder puff derby trophies after a Cleveland to New York flight. She captured the Airlyne trophy for best elapsed time and the Cessna 170 trophy as part of the Ninety-Nines, the women pilots club at their national convention.
University of Wisconsin faculty consider 1.0 Bill of Rights after Dean Paul L. Trump submits three reports from his group. The reports cover anti discrimination efforts, housing and employment safeguards, and a student board perspective. President E B Fred calls for an internal IQ style bill of rights in his annual address.
The Green county agricultural committee held a three hour and 15 minute budget session last evening at the courthouse for the coming year. Attendees included George Baumeister, J. B. Scherer, Sam Ludwig, Everett Green, Florence Wartenweiler, Clarence W. Loveland, Mamie Til lem a, Myron Jeglum, and Lester Van Loon from the extension office.
Sam Hauser will transfer to the East School as senior janitor effective December 16 after five years as custodian at the North School and city library. His move was approved by the school board following his request for a less active position. Edwin M. Abbott and wife of New Glarus will assume custodianship of the North School and library in December.
M. G. Toepel resumes duties in the University of Wisconsin extension division after serving as assistant research director in Governor Rennebohm’s office and as secretary of the governor’s education commission. He had taken leave in 1947 to lead the Green Bay region as division director and was reassigned to the research post.
A group of Orangeville friends attended Miss Mary Gundersons funeral at Davis Thursday including Mr. and Mrs. C Priewe Mr. and Mrs G Cahoon and numerous Mmes Emil Rhetark Adam Zweifel J M Bostian Fern Holloway Harley Zimmerman C B Bridge I O Shaffer Clarence Barker Dan Taylor Clara Lenz Earl Schulz Lena Welz and Mrs Etta Bender Want Ads are noted as big producers.
Learn an economical way to improve your ceiling beauty using Celotex 16x16 ceiling tiles. This simple project promises a refreshed room appearance while saving money on renovation costs.
Mrs Clara Thompson was elected president and Mrs Paul E Baltzger secretary treasurer at the past chiefs club fall dinner meeting in the Blue room Eugene hotel. Retiring officers were Mrs Alvin Kubly and Mrs Alton Kiel. Sunshine committee includes Mrs George Stauffacher and Mrs Charles H Buehler Jr. Card honors went to Mrs Stauffacher and others.
Odell Monte presides as Jane Addams Tri-Hi-Y appoints a finance committee at Angle meeting. Members Sonja Trickel Charmaine Ninneman Nancy Thorpe Joyce Broge Jacqueline Treloar Lois Burgy. Volunteers for Little Women's clubs named with school assignments. Next meeting Oct 17 to initiate officers and award Y pins. Also a church rally report for Indiana Central College attended by 75 from Janesville Beloit Monroe.
Miss Helen Altman presented color slides of summer 1949 to 20 Alpha Zeta sorority members in the library Green Room. Miss Helen Burkhard became social chairman after Mrs. Gilbert T. Baltzer resigned. Refreshments followed at the Chocolate Shop. rushees tea set for Sunday 3 to 5 p.m. at Mrs. Fred Blumer Jr.’s home.
A family gathering was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wells in Monroe to honor the 21st birthday of their daughter Arlene Mae Huffman. Attending were Leo Meythaler and family of Brodhead, Walter Herrli and family of Chicago, Ernest Herrli and children of Durand, Shirley Wells of Monroe, Robert Lavern Wells of Warren, and Mrs. Minnie Wells.
Rodney O. Kittelsen awarded special party prizes to Mrs. Amanda Rabehl Mrs Bernadette G Green Miss Doris Kueng W C Bender and Nic Calabresa at the Monroe school board dinner for board and faculty members and their families at the Monroe Country club dining room Herbert T Johnson gave the welcome and response to teachers introduced by superintendent E O Evans Werner W Blum spoke on behalf of the teachers his thanks concluded the event
After the dinner program, honors in the card games went to Mines. Names listed include W. C. Bender Viva Stauffacher T. R. Holyoke E. O. Evans Guy Steensrud Nic Calabresa Miss LaVon Jones Kathleen Sheehan Lillian Gernets Messrs. T. A. Anderson J. C. Calder Allan F. Barnard William Amstutz Franklin B. Luebchow and Robert E. Davenport.
Israel Folgate family descendants held a Sunday reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Messinger in Orangeville with about 50 attendees. Present were Norman Kraft and family Red Oak Ernest Folgate Sciota Mills Ransom Folgate James Crawford Theodore Rodebaugh John Lamb A E Denton William Engels all of Freeport Robert Messinger Ray Askey Ralph Harnish George Obert Otto Folgate Victor Folgate and children.
Mrs James Foat was surprised Friday evening when friends and neighbors gathered to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Freeman Larsen Orvil le Bondele Charles Bonjour Jimmy Jay Larse Norman Olson Harold Larse and their spouses children Joe Larson Richard Charles DeNure Dorothy Wallace Schaber Peter Larson Bert Schliem James Foat and Darrell.
The Oakley 4H club will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the school for the last meeting of the season. Achievement day will be discussed and plans made for a parents night in the near future.
The Hughes family reunion took place Sunday at the Davis Illinois residence of Jacob Tschabold. Attendees included Mrs. John Hughes Jr and many relatives with names such as Fred Fritz Gerald Rinehardt Disch and Monticello residents listed among participants.
A public notice lists individuals including Eva Towell and Donald Towell along with family members Gilbert Messenger Ronald Tschabold Bonnie Jenny Jacob Tschabold Emmett Waller Patricia Marilyn Susan Durand James Hughes Jr and his son James and daughter Darlene in Freeport.
The DAR will meet at Mrs. Clarence Barlow's Monticello home at 2 p m tomorrow with Mrs. May L Luchsinger as co host. Mrs E N Church ill program chairman will read Shrine on the Potomac by Henry and Katherine Pringle.
The Jordan Evangelical Reformed Women’s Guild will convene Thursday at the Woodford residence of Mrs Roy Ableman for a regular meeting.
St. Andrew's Episcopal church auxiliary gathered last evening at the home of Mrs. Harry J. Bellahan, 2242 16th Street, for a group meeting and discussions.
Mr and Mrs Albert Marty hosted a Sunday dinner in Monticello in honor of their granddaughter Marilyn Marty who turned six. Guests included Mrs Walter Laeser and daughter Patty Mrs W E Blum Miss Emma Marty and Wilbert Marty who spent the weekend with his parents.
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