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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1949

Page

6

Weather recap from The Daily Record October 8 1949

Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain tonight and Sunday forenoon in the east and extreme north. Much cooler Sunday, especially in the northwest and extreme west tonight. High near 81, low 64. year-to-date high 50. Barometer 29.45 this morning, 29.48 this afternoon. Yuma Arizona warmest at 97, Williston North Carolina coldest at 27. Sunrise 6:05, sunset 5:31.

U. S Yuma Ariz Williston N. C

Real Estate Transfers to Hilgers by Hoesly and Barton

J. H. Hoesly and wife and Harland Barton and wife convey parcel in outlet 87 in the village of New Glarus to Leo Hilgers and wife. Assessor notes Village of New Glarus.

J. H. Hoesly Harland Barton Leo Hilgers New Glarus

Letters of special administration in Ga pen estate issued

County Court Judge Harold J. Lamboley grants letters of special administration in the estate of Ben L. Gapen to his sister Mildred Gapen Montgomery of Jefferson. Wilhe V. Pitkanen of Ogema is found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, fined $60 plus costs.

Harold J. Lamboley Ben L. Gapen Mildred Gapen Montgomery Jefferson Wilhe

Deaths Mrs. Otto Huebner, 66, Hampton, Ia

Mrs. Otto Huebner aged 66 died in Hampton Iowa. Survived by husband Otto Huebner. Funeral arrangements pending at local Hampton funeral home.

Otto Huebner Hampton, Ia

St Clare Hospital Surgical and Dismissal Notices

St Clare Hospital lists Mrs Roger Sch webke of Beloit and Russell Trumpy in surgical cases. Also named are Mrs Lyle Dailey Woodford Mrs John Home Jr Beloit and Mrs S J Pittenger Lancaster with Mrs Willis Stokes Judo. Dismissals include Albert Zimmer man Harold Pippin Barbara Anderson Bernadine Richards Mrs Andrew Schafer and daughter Mrs Arnold Kebreli Mrs Henry Gessler and Mrs Lee Mitchell.

Roger Schwebke Beloit Russell Trumpy 9Th Street Lyle Dailey Woodford John Home Jr S. J. Pittenger Lancaster Willis Stokes Albert Zimmerman Harold Pippin Barbara Anderson Bernadine Richards Andrew Schafer Arnold Kebreli Henry Gessler Lee Mitchell

Mrs Elsa Rattin Plans Western Trip With Scheideggers

Mrs Elsa Rattin will accompany her nephew Charles Scheidegger to Smithfield Utah to visit her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Scheidegger and family. She will also visit her brother Fred Wieland in Ogden Utah.

Elsa Rattin Charles Scheidegger Smithfield Arthur Scheidegger Fred Wieland Ogden

Antelope kills by four hunters and a ride-along

Harold E Mueller and partners Russell Wolff Rollie Rohde Henry Schadewald and Leland Jordan hunted near Douglas Wyoming and brought down an antelope apiece. Jordan joined as a ride along after missing a license and returned yesterday afternoon from the trip.

Harold E Mueller Monroe Russell Wolff Rollie Rohde Browntown Henry Schadewald Dakota Douglas Wyo Leland Jordan

Seaman Arthur Yates Visits Parents on Furlough

Seaman Arthur Yates, on a 10 day furlough, arrived to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Jack Yates Jr. Yates, manager of the Eugene hotel, has been transferred from the amphibious base at Little Creek Virginia to the Washington naval intelligence department.

Arthur Yates Jack Yates Jr Yates Eugene Seaman Yates Little Creek Washington Naval Intelligence Department

Outstanding Newspaper Carrier Award Given to Kneubuel

Sylvan Kneubuel son of Mr and Mrs Kneubuel of 2102 14th Street receives the Inland Daily Press Association Outstanding Newspaper Carrier certificate for 1949. The award honors his three year record as a Madison newspaper carrier boy among 317 Midwestern papers.

Sylvan Kneubuel 14Th Street Inland Daily Press Association Madison

Vacationing at Okee With H B Darling and wife

Mr and Mrs H B Darling of Green County Hospital are spending a few weeks at a lake cottage in Okee. Darling suffers a skin condition in his arms and hands and is ordered to rest as part of his treatment. Doctors suspect exposure to a poisonous plant or shrub caused the ailment.

Okee H. B. Darling Green County Hospital

Cattle Show Attendants Visit Waterloo Leaders in Argyle

Burnell and Maynard Moon of route 1 Argyle attend the Cattle Congress in Waterloo Indiana this weekend visiting their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs James Preston at their home.

Burnell Maynard Moon Argyle Waterloo James Preston

New Sign Installed At Eugene Building

The Eugene hotel's new corner sign was erected today by a Beloit firm. The sign towers nearly three floors and uses the previous frame rebuilt for a new lighting type with the coffee shop sign installed beneath the main unit.

Eugene Hotel Beloit

Wisconsin State Cash Balance Reported at 16.4 Million

State Treasurer Warren R. Smith announced a cash balance of 16,438,424 dollars as of October 1. The total state cash in hand and in accounts reached 304,633,416 dollars across all state funds.

Madison Wisconsin Warren R. Smith

League Claims Parking Solved

Monroe Merchants Courtesy League reports a parking survey showing ample metered and unmetered space around the square from Sept 19 to Oct 1. The letter cites 164 vacant stalls daily between 10 am and 2 pm and urges aldermen to consider a traffic engineer instead of adding meters, except on Saturdays if needed.

Committee of Monroe Merchants Courtesy League Court House Square League Monroe Monroe Evening Times

Fraud schemes tapped state funds via forged indemnity payments

Investigation shows funds were fraudulently obtained by processing unapproved indemnity claims filed by farmers. Checks were cashed by Crawford and Eunice Farr Sumnicht using forged endorsements and the payee’s name. Amount involved: 3201 dollars from 1946 to 1948. partial cash fund shortfall of 375.20 dollars. Jacqueline Peterson admitted $10 and altered check dates. Patricia Fenney linked to $100 missing. No other individuals implicated.

Crawford Eunice Farr Eunice Sumnicht Keliher Jacqueline Peterson Patricia Fenney Kelcher

Dodgers Hold Off Yankees in Low-Scoring Contest

In a pitcher duel, Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine and Yankees starter Vic Lopat matched zeroes through six. The Dodgers scratched single runs when Hodges and Olmo delivered timely hits, Reese scored on Robinson’s single, and Campanella scored Hodges. The game ended 1-0 with four seven hits and two left.

Yankees Carl Erskine Dodgers Hodges Lopat Rizzuto Olmo Henrich Berra Robinson Reese DiMaggio Billy Cox Miksis Cox Snider Allie Reynolds Yankee Campanella Hermanski Timo Reynolds Johnny Jorgensen Erskine Paul Minner Banta Dodger Jorgensen

Denver gridlock complaint leads to new traffic role

Joe Denver, a retired businessman, told city hall about traffic problems in his area and was referred to Traffic Engineer Henry W. Barnes. He offered a fix and was appointed as a field investigator for the department.

Joe Denver I. W. Bond City Hall Henry W. Barnes

Bonnie Baker Granted Divorce From Frank Taylor in Chicago

Bonnie Baker, who popularized the song O Johnny, has been granted a divorce in superior court from Frank Taylor, a Chicago theatrical booking agent. The ruling confirms the separation and finalizes the divorce proceedings in Illinois court.

Chicago Bonnie Baker Johnny Superior Frank Taylor

Indiana Woman Dies After Highway Crash

Bloomington reports Mrs. Bertha Vandenberg 30 from Williamsport died today from injuries sustained in a highway crash last night. Local authorities released the name of the deceased. The incident is under investigation by the state police.

Bloomington Indiana Bertha Vandenberg Williamsport

Community Notes and Visiting Announcements

Kathryn Krauss visiting Monroe for eight weekends while at Milton college. Florence Wartenweiler attends rural school women meeting in Madison. George and Mrs Thom of Kenosha visit H W Biffle family. John A Becker attends Clayton Ward funeral in Madison. J W Howe and family return from Columbus to Monroe. James Disch and Babler families plan weekend visits. St Omar chapter 90 OES holds regular meeting Monday October 10 with initiation. Tickets for October 15 and auditorium program noted.

Kathryn Krauss Milton College Monroe the Times Mee Florence Wartenweiler Madison Town George Thom Kenosha H. W. Biffle Times Office Edward Blumer Milwaukee Robert Blumer Albany John A. Becker Monroe Water Board Clayton Ward Madison J. W. Howe 16Th Avenue Columbus Raymond C. Howe James Disch Frank Hare 20Th Street Alvin Babler Monticello St. Omar Adv

Mrs. Otto Huebner Succumbs in Iowa

Winslow special report says Mrs. Otto Huebner former resident of Winslow died Tuesday at her Hampton Iowa home. Born in Cedarville she was daughter of Phillip and mother of Mrs. Herman Abbas and sons Carl and Walter all of Hampton. She leaves her mother and brothers Ephriam and Maj Donald R. Smith. husband and son predeceased her. Funeral services were held yesterday at Hampton.

Winslow Hampton Otto Huebner Huebner Cedarville Phillip Smith Martintown Herman Abbas Carl Walter Ephriam Maj Donald R. Smith Mr. Huebner

Wisconsin closes 853000 acres to deer hunting in 19 counties

The Wisconsin conservation commission approved closing 853,740 acres in 19 counties for the five day antlerless deer season. Closed areas include 324,000 acres in Iowa County 66,560 in Waupaca and 550,000 in Columbia County. The Argonne refuge will be open this year. Rifle season runs November 19 to 23.

Madison Conservation Department Wisconsin The Conservation Commission Iowa County Waupaca Columbia County Argonne Refuge Forest County W. F. Grimmer

Spring Grove News Notes From Mrs Herbert Molins

The page lists local social happenings including funeral attendance for August Braun in Fairbank Iowa. Visitors attend a silver wedding anniversary in Sioux Falls South Dakota and several families host relatives and travel to meet friends. Additional items cover new infant Ronald Erick, visits in Monroe and Brodhead, and trips to California.

Sam Wendler Gilbert Wendler Melvin Wendler Fairbank August Braun Russell Rosheisen Melvin Swain Maurice Gilbert John Rosheisen Shirley Sioux Falls S. D A. J. Krohn Jake Rodenbaugh New Orleans Luther Rodenbaugh Robert Deal Ronald Erick Perry Deal Monroe Gilbert Wendlers Annie Pinnow Brodhead H. C. Stahlecker Durand Herbert Mohns State Line Aid Society Raymond Arnsmeier Glen Hauser California Kenneth Shoemaker

Lehr Leads with 453 as Bowling Scores Highlight Night

Helen Lehr posted 194 134 125 for a 453 series to top the Progressive league. Esther Kubly led VFW Auxiliary lanes with 491 while Helen Burkhard 471 and Valeria Durgin 469 followed. multiple teams and bowlers posted solid scores across the event.

Helen Lehr VFW Esther Kubly Helen Burkhard Valeria Durgin Progressive Hunt’s Produce Anderson Body Shop Corner Cafe Clinic Fritz Cleaners Quintets Martin’s Sporting Goods Charm Center Clarno Goldenrods Johnson’s Ida Casanova Vi Larson Sa- 4 Haman Erma Buehler Clara Rutsch Mae Davidson Jo Felder Norma Ebert Borden’s Wenger Kramer Huber Beer Monroe Hotel Beckman’s R. Kramer Speich E. Booth C. Krakenbuehl

U S to Continue Purchase of Eggs

The government will remain in the nation's egg market for two more months to assure producers a national average price of 35 cents per dozen. It has bought dried eggs equal to about three percent of annual production, and purchases will continue from processors who pay the 35 cent support price. Surplus stocks present a market problem with no ready domestic market at required prices.

Washington

CROP Sets Goal of 3500 Carloads for Overseas Aid

Dayton report says the Christian rural overseas program aims to ship 3500 rail carloads of American farm products to fill friendship trains for overseas needy. The drive targets 33 top agricultural states during harvest, peaking in late October to early November with a Thanksgiving season focus.

Dayton Christian Rural Overseas Program Today America Cooperative Church Relief

Record of 1948 US steel wire production per person

In 1948 the United States produced more than 85 pounds of steel wire for every resident. This reflects strong industrial output and high per capita wire production during the postwar era.

United States

Funeral services for Ben L. Gapen

Ben L. Gapen, 73, died Thursday in St. Clare hospital. Services were held at 2 p m in Shriner-Neushwan der funeral home with Rev. Dallas Landrum officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Alfred Dein inger, John Bieri, Sam Rubi, William Brennan, Timothy Brennan and J. J. Stauffacher.

Ben L. Gapen St. Clare Hospital Shriner-Neushwander Dallas Landrum Greenwood Cemetery Alfred Deininger John Bieri Sam Rubi William Brennan Timothy Brennan J. J. Stauffacher

Services for Glen L. Ripley Held at Stuessy

Funeral services for Glen L. Ripley were conducted at 1 30 p m yesterday at the Stuessy funeral home with Rev E C McCollow presiding. Burial followed in Calvary cemetery. Out-of-town mourners included his mother Mrs Cinda Ripley four brothers Edward and Walter of Cashton Mr and Mrs Paul Ripley Landish Mont Spencer Sparta two sisters Mrs Henry Janschowski and Mrs Ernest Snell Hayward pallbearers were William Fell Ernest Willborn Madison Joseph Legler Monticello Jesse Anderson Argyle Lloyd Isely and Harold Ruf Monroe.

Glen L. Ripley Stuessy E. C. McCollow Calvary Cemetery Cinda Ripley Edward Walter Cashton Paul Ripley Landish Mont Spencer Sparta Henry Janschowski Ernest Snell Hayward William Fell Ernest Willborn Madison Joseph Legler Monticello Jesse Anderson Argyle Lloyd Isely Harold Ruf Monroe

Veterans Board Tightens Housing Loan Policy

The state board of veterans affairs announced strict control on housing loan grants and approved a policy to extend aid for individual loans. Gordon Huseby said loan applications would be sent to county service officers within two weeks as funds allow only a small percentage of the 350 000 veterans receive aid.

Madison State Board of Veterans’ Affairs Gordon Huseby Veterans’ Affairs Department

Waupun Sentence for Aumock on Indecent Liberty Charge

David Aumock, 23, Monroe, was sentenced by County Judge Harold J. Lamboley to Waupun state prison for 18 to 26 months after pleading guilty to indecent liberties with a minor. Defense counsel Rudolph P. Reger, Aumock’s prior Illinois sentence noted, and a repeater statute applied. His younger brother William, 18, was sent to the Wisconsin School for Boys at Waukesha until 21.

David Aumock Monroe Waupun State Harold J. Lamboley Aumock Rudolph P. Reger Illinois William Wisconsin Waukesha Lamboley

Chicago Markets Slaughter Hogton and Cattle Prices Report

USDA market report shows salable hogs about 300 total weekly, with butchers down 1.00 to 1.75 for heavier weights and lighter weights 1.00 to 1.50 lower. Sows 1.25 to 1.75 lower. top hog price 20.00 Monday, closing 18.50. Cattle demand weaker in some grades, bulls steady, stockers up about 0.50, top steer 35.50, four loads 1105-1291 lb fed steers paid. Grain futures mixed with wheat down 4 to 5 percent, corn off 5 to 34 at December 1.18, soybeans up 1 to 3 cents, lard futures down 2 to 3 cents.

Chicago

Wall Street Trading Dips Amid Profit Taking on Saturday

Demand for low priced shares helped prop today’s market in New York. Most changes were fractional with gains and losses overall. Automobile stocks reached 1949 highs yesterday but faced profit taking while others held steady as market activity slowed at times.

New York

Steel and auto shares falter and rally in mixed session

Turnover neared 600000 shares as Central Iron and Steel Corp announced a price rise drawing interest. Graham Paige gained ground while General Motors and Chrysler slipped. U S Steel Bethlehem Steel Willys-Overland Hudson Goodyear and Montgomery Ward held steadier positions.

Central Iron and Steel Corp Graham Paige General Motors Chrysler U. S. Steel Bethlehem Steel Willys-Overland Hudson Motors Goodyear Montgomery Ward

Suspect Held on Murder Charge in LaCrosse Case

Arnold Larson, 35, a former La Crosse resident, is charged with first degree murder in the 1947 slaying of Dr. James McLoone. He waived extradition from Minneapolis and was arraigned in La Crosse after arriving yesterday. body found on a highway near the city limits. Dr. McLoone had previously attended Larson’s late son, with letters found suggesting a past connection.

James McLoone Arnold Larson Minneapolis Roy V. Ahlstrom Larson Phillip Arneson Verne H. Lamp McLoone LaCrosse Herman Rick

Plans Penicillin Plant in Bombay for Drug Manufacture

New Delhi reports the government of India will establish a factory in Bombay to produce penicillin sulpha and anti malaria drugs. Capacity includes 1,200 billion units of penicillin 100000 lbs of anti malaria drug 60000 lbs sulphamerazine 20000 lbs sulphathiazole and 20000 lbs sulphanilamide.

New Delhi Idia Bombay

AFL Plans To Woo CIO Union Rebels

AFL officials predict a CIO civil war at the Cleveland convention and expect to pick up large CIO membership blocks. They aim to add about one million members in 1950 to boost political leverage in the next elections.

St. Paul AFL CIO American Federation of Labor Cleveland Philip Murray

Miller Installed as Northwestern President in 12th Term

Dr. James Roscoe Miller was formally installed as the 12th president of Northwestern University in Evanston. The 44 year old Salt Lake City native succeeds Dr. Franklyn Bliss Snyder who retired last July. Miller, Northwestern medical school alumnus, served as assistant dean and dean before becoming administrative head in 1941.

Evanston James Roscoe Miller Northwestern University Miller Northwestern Franklyn Bliss Snyder Salt Lake City Utah

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