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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1949

Page

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Dodgers Beat Yankees 1 0 to Tie World Series at One Game Each

Preacher Roe limited the Yankees to six hits as Brooklyn shut out New York 1 to 0 at Yankee Stadium to even the 46th World Series. Jackie Robinson drove in the lone run with a second inning double and Gil Hodges added an RBI single. The series resumes with the Dodgers holding a split 1-1 tie.

Yankee Stadium Preacher Roe Arkansas New York Yankees Brooklyn Jackie Robinson Gil Hodges Vic Raschi Robinson Jackie Jerry Coleman Gene Hermanski Hodges Johnny Lindell Dodgers Reese Lindell Jorgensen Henrich Snider Rizzuto Yankees Tommy Henrich Hermanski Bauer DiMaggio Coleman Rackley Campanella Roe Johnson Silvera Raschi Bauver Shotton Luis Olmo Jack Banta DiMaggio Ao Snider New York

Cooler Owners Can Save on Bill

A city committee urges 15 to 20 cooling and refrigeration firms to divert wastewater from sanitary to storm sewers. They may receive a 50 percent reduction in third and fourth quarter sewer rentals if they switch, with full charges applied if they fail to do so.

G. S. Soseman Howev Jaaiel Soseman

Milwaukee Pact Ends Gas Strike After Marathon Nets

Milwaukee gas workers halted a 25 hour strike after a late night mediation by the mayor and a federal judge. The CIO gas coke and chemical workers halted service to 210000 subscribers in Milwaukee area. 700 strikers ordered back to work. Restoring service could take days as plans for a wage increase are noted.

Milwaukee CIO Gas Coke and Chemical Workers B. T. Franck Milwaukee Gas Light Co Max Raskin

Corn Event Date Reset After Rain Near Brodhead

The corn growing and harvesting demonstration near Brodhead was cancelled due to heavy rains and rescheduled for Monday at 10 a.m. at the E. J. Kaderly farm six miles southwest of Brodhead. The program includes terrace work, eleven hybrid corn varieties, a stalk cutter demo, and a combine, with a plowing contest at 2 p.m. led by Prof. Orrin Berge. A county rain total reached 1.10 inches by early afternoon amid drizzle.

Brodhead Myron E. Jeglum E. J. Kaderly Orrin Berge University of Wisconsin Bayou

Wisconsin cheese market steady in quiet trade

Federal market news reports Wisconsin dairy prices steady as demand remains quiet. Prices show single daisies 35 to 44 cents, longhorns around 35 to 36, square prints 35 to 36, and midgets 37 to 38 cents per pound.

Madison Wisconsin I.c.l

France faces cabinet crisis as Queuille resigns

President Vincent Auriol accepted Premier Henri Queuille's resignation after a deadlocked cabinet over wages. Extremists on both right and left push to return to power as communists and socialist allies had clashed over wage boosts amid franc devaluation.

Paris Vincent Auriol Henri Queuille Queuille Auriol Charles de Guulle France

Hearing Held on Drainage Plans in Green County

Representatives of the Green County Farm Drainage Association appeared before County Judge Harold J Lamboley to present recommendations for district two and report on state findings about the Little Sugar River drainage project from New Glarus to Monticello. About 25 farmers attended as the board weighed district formation and a $50 000 plan to deepen widen and straighten 33450 feet of river to drain 1650 acres of wet land. The cost would cover dam purchase at Monticello woolen mill railroad bridge work and district organization.

Green County Farm Drainage Association Harold J. Lamboley Little Sugar River New Glarus Monticello County Drainage Committee Drainage Board G. i Schwartz Harry H. Pinnow E. D. Porterfield Brodhead S. W. Franken Madison M. W. Meienburg A. C. Benkett Guardian Howard D. Kennedy Monticello Woolen Mills Illinois Central Railroad Co

Six Pupils Die as Bus and Ice Truck Crash in Middlesex

A school bus carrying about 70 pupils collided with an ice truck on a narrow wooden bridge near Ferrells grammar school in Middlesex North Carolina. At least five pupils were killed and 15 injured, two of whom were not expected to live.

Middlesex N. C D. H. Bunn Jr Ferrells Grammar School Raleigh

Truman Signs $1.31 Billion Arms Aid For Allied Nations

President Truman signed a 1.314 billion arms aid bill authorizing U S weapons for 14 nations in Western Europe the Middle East and the Far Pacific. He called it a notable contribution to collective security and urged international arms control through the United Nations. A Pentagon meeting created a three man standing group of top strategists led by General Omar N Bradley and a military production and supply board to coordinate defense efforts with Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Washington Truman Europe Middle East Far Pacific White House U. N. Plan United Nations Russia Pentagon Omar N. Bradley U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Bradley London Norway Denmark Italy Britain France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg

Flexible Farm Bill Returns to Senate Panel Approval

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved a flexible farm bill 9 to 3. Senator Lucas of Illinois said the measure will be brought to the Senate tomorrow. The bill follows lines of the long range farm measure first introduced by Senator Anderson.

Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Lucas Illinois Senate Anderson

Kaiser-Frazer Receives 34 Million RFC Loan

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation granted Kaiser-Frazer Corp a 34.4 million dollar loan to tool up for 1951 models. The loan supports production expansion for the Washington based motor firm.

Kaiser-Frazer Washington Reconstruction Finance Corporation Kaiser-Frazer Corp

Hannegan Aide and Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan Dies

Robert E. Hannegan, 46, former postmaster general and ex-owner of the St. Louis Cardinals, died at his home of a heart attack. He had retired in 1947 to lead a syndicate buying the Cardinals and had served as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. His public appearances included a Kansas City tribute dinner attended by President Truman.

St. Louis Robert E. Hannegan St. Louis Cardinals Hannegan Hnnegan Cardinals St. Louis Baseball Club National Democratic Committee Internal Revenue Truman St. Gregory Pius XII Kansas City William B. Boyle Jr Democratic National Committee

Roy E. Barmore Dies in Orangeville at 5:15 PM

Roy E. Barmore is reported dead at his Orangeville home after a year long illness. He was a retired farmer from a small farm near the village. Survived by wife, brother Glen of Orangeville, sisters Mrs. Homer Fry of Freeport and Miss Zella Barmore of Orangeville, with Donald Barmore of Monroe as a nephew. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Burlington funeral home.

Orangeville Roy E. Barmore Barmore Frank G Ella Yarger Barmore Glen Homer Fry Freeport Zella Barmore Mr. Barmore Donald Barmore Monroe Burington Funeral Home

Veedum Store Robbery Trio Trapped by Alert Citizens

Wisconsin Rapids deputies and private citizens trapped three men within two hours after a general store robbery at Veedum. Arthur Wilson Ted Hoekstra and Rufus Antone face armed robbery charges. bonds set at 10000 each. Hoekstra waived preliminary hearing. others set for Oct 20.

Wisconsin Rapids Veedum Arthur Wilson Ted Hoekstra Rufus Antone Oneida Justice Court Hoekstra Wood County Arthur E. Berg Antone Berg William Braun

Crommelin Suspended Over Navy Morale Letters

Capt. John G. Crommelin, 46, suspended from duty and confined to home after admitting he leaked three confidential Admirals letters about navy morale. Secretary Matthews and President Truman push for accountability as Denfeld orders inquiry and possible court martial.

Washington Navy Today John G. Crommelin Congress Crommelin Navy Matthews House Armed Services Committee Truman New York Times Louis Denfeld Naval Operations

Class Milk Prices Up for September in Chicago Area

The Federal Marketing Administrator announced September class prices for Chicago area milk deliveries. Class one at 3.948 per hundredweight, class two at 3.548, and class three and four at 3.089. Prices rise from August by 8.3 cents for classes one and two and 4.1 cents for classes three and four.

Chicago

Browntown Phone Firm Granted Rate Increase

The Wisconsin public service commission approved a general rate increase for the Browntown Telephone Co. to raise annual revenue by $2,830 after hearings on deficits.

Browntown Phone Firm Wisconsin Public Service Commission Browntown Telephone Co

Parked Car Damages Mueller Vehicle in Front of Home

A parked car in front of Paul Mueller's residence at 1301 15 Avenue was damaged last evening after an apparent collision with another vehicle while stationary.

Paul Mueller 15 Avenue Mueller

Two Navy Veterans Set New Endurance Mark at Yuma

In Yuma Arizona two Navy veterans pilots Bob Woodhouse and Woody Jongeward extended the endurance flight record to exceed 1,008 hours aboard The City of Yuma after six weeks in the air since August 24. The city celebrated with lights out for a minute followed by sirens horns and cheers at the Yuma county airport.

Yuma Ariz Arizona Dick Riedel Bill Barris Bob Woodhouse Woody Jongeward

Ben L Gapen 73 dies after illness at St. Clare Hospital

Ben L. Gapen 73 of Clarno township near Monroe died at 5 a m in St. Clare hospital after weeks of illness. Born December 13, 1875 in Adams township he worked as a meat cutter and later ran farms and a rural grocery. Survived by sisters Miss Rose Gapen Monroe and Mrs Leslie Montgomery a brother Jesse Grand Marias Minn and two nephews Donald Nippigon Ontario and Robert Maxwell Field Ala. Services 2 p m Saturday Shriner Neushwander funeral home with Rev Dallas D Landrum officiating burial Greenwood cemetery.

Ben L. Gapen Clarno Township Monroe Highway St. Clare Hospital Mr. Gapen Adams Township William R Nettie Milliken Gapen Monroe High School Ala Shriner-Neushwander Funeral Dallas D. Landrum Greenwood Cemetery

Norder Case Heard By State Industrial Examiner

A hearing was held before a state industrial commission examiner in Janesville on Ralph C. Norder’s petition for workmen’s compensation for eye injuries sustained while employed by Wisconsin Power and Light Co in January 1948. Norder was represented by Rodney O. Xittelsen. the utility by Robert Sutherland. A further hearing will be held later.

State Industrial Commission Janesville Ralph C. Norder 8Th Street Wisconsin Power and Light Co Norder Rodney O. Xittelsen Monroe Robert Sutherland Madison

Park Board Advances Recreation Lighting Project

The park board prepared to accept a new recreation park lighting system with underground cables nearly complete and temporary overhead lines set for removal before the Oct 14 football game. Final light adjustments will be made by General Electric as needed. The board seeks city council support to fund 1948 costs from the general fund and to merge 1947-48 budgets for payment. Total project cost is 13 493.60 dollars, excluding temporary wiring funded by softball receipts. Major 1941 budget items include a new boiler for the pool bathhouse and additional toilet facilities.

The Park Board Recreation Park General Electric Supply Co City General Fund Richardson Electric Co O. T. Havey Electrical Contracting Co Madison City Council

Wreck injures six near St Paul Union Station

The Great Northern Empire Builder derailed in a two car wreck near St Paul Union Station injuring six. None sustained serious injuries.

St. Paul Station St. Paul Great Northern _ railway Empire Builder Seattle St. Paul Union Station

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