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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1949

Page

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State GOP Urged To Push Campaign

Wisconsin Republicans urged door to door organization and welcomed back progressives who join as Republicans. Harvey Higley said a bottom up effort is needed for 1950 and 1952 victory, with leaders like Gordon Bubolz reviewing the 1949 GOP record in labor, schools, welfare, agriculture and conservation. Yvonne Town encouraged women to help without political jobs promises. Plans outlined to organize counties into precincts and blocks for a coordinated campaign.

Arthur Bystrom Wausau Wisconsin Harvey Higley Marinette Welcomes Higley GOP Democratic Party Thomas E. Coleman Madison Yvonne Town Waukesha National Republican

Corn Demonstration Rescheduled After Heavy Rains

Myron E. Jeglum county agent reminds residents of Brodhead that the corn demonstration on the E J Eaderly farm has been reset to Monday after rain delays. The event features 11 varieties of hybrid corn a new combine a plowing contest and other demonstrations and contests. The plowing contest time was moved from 2 p m Thursday to Monday.

E. J. Eaderly Brodhead Myron E. Jeglum

Dr Tormey Elected President of Wisconsin W Club

Dr Albert R Tormey of Madison was elected president of the University of Wisconsin national W club last night Ed Vinson of Milwaukee was chosen vice president and John Jamieson of Madison secretary treasurer A board of directors includes Pat O Dea San Francisco Charles Fenske and Wally Mehl Madison Chris Steinmetz See seins James Peter-

Madison Albert R. Tormey University of Wisconsin Ed Vinson Milwau John Jamieson Pat O'Dea San Francisco Charles Fenske Wally Mehl Chris Steinmetz Seeeseins James Peter

Sewer Rent Bills Explained For City Statements

The sewer rent is based on the first quarter water bill not the second quarter charge. It equals 60 percent of the first quarter bill, with a minimum of two dollars if the first quarter uses the $3 minimum water rate. Rates are recalculated annually from the first quarter water bill.

Mrs. Cora Austin Dies at Monticello

Mrs. Cora V. Austin 79 died at 4 30 p m Friday in the home of Henry Milbrandt where she served as housekeeper for 24 years She had been ill seven weeks and three years in failing health Born Cora Hayes May 13 1870 in Oregon she studied music in New York City before marrying James Austin The couple lived in South Dakota and Alberta Canada After his death she moved to Monticello 24 years ago She taught piano here and was active in Madison and Oregon music circles Surviving nephew S Hayes Cincinnati with a brother Truman deceased Funeral services will be 2 pm Monday at the Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev L A Brown officiating Burial in an Oregon cemetery Body to be moved to the church from the Voegeli funeral home at noon Monday

Monticello Cora V. Austin Henry Milbrandt Cora Hayes J. T. Hayes Oregon New York City James Austin South Dakota Alberta Canada Madison L. A. Brown Voegeli Funeral

Wary Eyes View Too Bright Skies

Monroe watches weekend weather as clouds drift and sun returns. Temperatures near 78 at noon and 64 overnight hint at a warm spell. Across the nation heavy snow bands and floods press Montana Wyoming and Idaho while northwest states face freezing conditions.

Monroe Wisconsin Rock Springs Wyo Wyoming Montana Idaho

Yankees Blast Newcombe Sink Brooklyn 6 to 4

The New York Yankees built a 6-0 lead after four innings and held on as they defeated Brooklyn 6 to 4 at Ebbets Field. Big Don Newcombe lasted into the fourth before being knocked out. Ailie Reynolds and Ed Lopat combined to preserve the win for the Yankees in the fourth World Series game.

Carl Furillo Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbets Field Johnny Mize Ed Hurley Yankees Bulletin Brooklyn New York Yankees Don Newcombe Newcombe Phil Rizzuto Tommy Henrich Yanks Yogi Berra Eddie Miksis Rizzuto Roy Campanella Jackie Robinson Henrich Reese Joe Hatten Dodger Berra Miksis DiMaggio Brown Woodling Snider Dodgers Lopat Robin Mapes Coleman Campanella Olivio Hatten

Traffic Officer Sues Over Remarks on Sign

Green Bay report says Patrolman Ray Petrosky filed a criminal libel complaint against motorist C. H. Cook after a parking ticket. The officer alleged Cook made remarks about the sign and ticket outside the main thoroughfare area yesterday.

Green Bay Ray Petrosky C. H. Cook Petrosky

Everett Keel elected president of Green County Rod and Gun club

Everett Keel of Monroe was elected president at the club’s annual meeting held at Karlen’s hall in Monticello, succeeding Myron Stair. New directors named include Robert L. Kubly, Ervin Broge, Stanley Knight and Parker Patterson. Dr. H. F. Zing was re elected vice president and Ralph J. Kundert secretary treasurer. George A. Hadlund spoke on soil erosion and forest fires. About 300 members attended the county wide gathering.

Everett Keel Monroe Green County Rod and Gun Club Karlen’s Hall Monticello Keel Myron Stair Robert L. Kubly Ervin Broge Stanley Knight Brodhead Parker Patterson Brooklyn H. F. Zing New Glarus Ralph J. Kundert George A. Hadlund Madison State Conservation Department

Monroe Troops Plan Honor Court At Albany Campout

Three Monroe Boy Scout troops 115 114 and 101 join scouts from Brodhead New Glarus and Albany for an overnight outing at Albany troop home camp Decatur Lake tonight and tomorrow. Scoutmasters Herbert Booth and Raphael Daly lead the groups in outdoor camping scouting demonstrations and a court of honor where about 10 scouts will receive recently earned badges during the presentations.

Monroe Brodhead New Glarus Albany Decatur Lake Herbert Booth Raphael Daly

Prosecutions Ordered in Wisconsin State Fund Case

Governor Rennebohm called for prosecutions of four former Agriculture Department employees over alleged fraudulent use of state funds in the livestock sanitation division. Auditor Kelcher reported a $3,576 shortage tied to indemnity claims for condemned cattle for Bang’s disease and bovine tuberculosis, with four indicted individuals admitted to improper endorsement of checks and cash handling. Warrants expected next week. names include Harold Crawford and Eunice Farr Sumnicht.

Madison Rennebohm Agriculture Department J. Jay Kelcher Kelcher William Platt Thomas Fairchild Robert Arthur Dane County Harold Crawford South America Eunice Farr Sumnicht Jacqueline Peterson Patricia Feeney Attorney General's Office Milton T. Button

Lewis and soft coal operators set talks for next Wednesday

John L. Lewis and soft coal operators agreed to resume contract negotiations Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Charleston and White Sulphur Springs W Va with Cyrus S Ching Conciliation Director present. Talks aim to avert crisis as coal supplies shrink and White House watches closely.

Washington John L. Lewis Charleston White Sulphur Springs W. Va Lewis Southern Coal Producers Association Bluefield Cyrus S. Ching Northern and Western Steel Company Ching United Mine Workers White House

Desperate Defenses as Canton Fails Northward Advance

Chinese flee Canton as northern fronts crack under red army pressure. Diplomatic chatter points to a move of the nationalist capital to Chungking with Hengyang and Kuangs officials abandoned. The U S denounces Mao regime while Britain and others weigh recognition.

Associated Press Canton Chungking China Kukong Hengyang Pai Chung-hsi Kewilin Kwangsi London Britain Peiping India Russia Peoples Republic Mao Tze-tung

Cranberry Festival Train-Halting Event Shocks Wisconsin Rapids

At Wisconsin Rapids festival a band of high school girls halted a Milwaukee Road train to gift cranberry pies to the crew. Harvest Princess Marilyn Kolstad presented the locomotive crew with pies as other students handed out wedges. The event precedes today’s parade and cranberry ball with a planned 10,000 cranberry pies.

Wisconsin Rapids Milwaukee Road Harvest Marilyn Kolstad

Dutch Liner Nieuw Amsterdam Reaches British Port Damaged

The Dutch liner Nieuw Amsterdam limped into Southampton after a 24 hour storm driven crossing. Rep Abraham Ribicoff suffered a cut to the head and three stitches as passengers reported 20 to 100 injuries. Ribicoff and Thurmond Chatham plan to assess unity prospects in western Europe for the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Southampton Eng Nieuw Amsterdam Abraham A. Ribbott D-Conn Ribicoff Thurmond Chatham Europe House Foreign Affairs Committee

Juda Community Plans Historic Homecoming

Juda residents travel six miles next Saturday for the village's first homecoming and home football game at Jefferson park Twin Grove against Oostburg Wis. A parade queen dance follows the 2 p m kickoff with Coach Don Zuehlke reporting hard work and lineup changes including Jim Newman at end and Werner Gerber returning at quarterback.

Juda Juda High School Jefferson Ball Park Twin Grove Oostburg Wis Don Zuehlke Jim Newman Dale Davis John Larson Werner Gerber

Jobless Aid Declines and Dairy Prices Forecast

Officials tracked the economy with unemployment claims dropping to 1,806,073 for the week ending October 1, the lowest since last winter, a decline of 96,505. The Agriculture Department forecasts lower dairy prices for consumers next year due to continued high milk production.

Washington Bureau of Employment Security Department of Agriculture

Navy Air Cuts Spark Senate Hearing On Defense Plans

Secretary Matthews testified that Pentagon defense cuts would impair national security and hit naval aviation hardest. Congressman Vinson pressed that Navy and Marine aviation could be halved, while Johnson seeks savings of 800 million. Navy officials deny discrimination, say cuts follow Johnson orders and study.

Washington Matthews Navy Pentagon House Armed Services Committee Defense Department Vinson D-Ga Navy Air Arm Congress Johnson Herbert G. Hopwood Wilfred McNeil Air Force Army McNeil Special Economy Board Johson

Idaho Senator Miller Dies at Capital

U S Senator Bert Henry Miller of Idaho died of a heart attack at his home at 7 a m He was a former Idaho supreme court justice and won election to the Senate last November His death likely narrows the Democratic Senate margin and prompts a GOP appointed successor in Idaho creating a 52 to 44 split Alaska not involved.

Washington U. S Bert Henry Miller Idaho Miller Idaho Supreme Court Senate Henry C. Dworshak Wagner DNY John Foster Dulles C. A. Robins

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