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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1949

Page

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Lewis Demands 30 35 Cents More in Coal Wages

White Sulphur Springs report shows John L. Lewis stating coal contract demands would raise costs 30 to 35 cents per ton though Industry could absorb from profits. He accused powerful interests of delaying settlements and urged fair treatment if government intervention occurs.

John L. Lewis Lewis UMW Southern Coal Producers Association Charleston W. Va CIO Philip Murray

Chairmen Selected For 50 Cheese Day

Willard R. Schuetze was named parade chairman and John J. Burkhard heads the program committee for the 1950 Cheese Day. The meeting outlined funding options but did not finalize plans. The event aims to spotlight Green County’s cheese industry with displays exhibits and cheese themed floats. Attendees included Dwight A. Crandall Russell W. Prien Clinton S. Pierce Brodhead Fred Glauser Conrad Stauffer Monticello and Fred Feutz Jr.

Willard R. Schuetze John J. Burkhard Green County Dwight A. Crandall Russell W. Prien Clinton S. Pierce Brodhead Fred Glauser Monroe Conrad Stauffacher Monticello Fred Feutz Jr

Immunization Centers Finish County Program

Immunization centers of Green county finish their programs tomorrow with clinics at Albany and Brodhead. Monroe's program concluded yesterday with Juda and Brodhead today. Earlier centers this week were at Purcell School, Washington township, New Glarus, then Browntown and Monticello. Diphtheria and tetanus vaccines given with second injections and smallpox shots planned for the week of November 7.

Green County Albany Brodhead Monroe Purcell School Washington Township New Glarus Browntown Monticello

Ohio Couple Hopes Tommy ONeil Is Missing Son Ronald

Mrs. Arthur Thompson of Dayton says blue-eyed six year old Tommy ONeil may be her son Ronald abducted from their Dayton home in 1944. Blood tests and footprint checks are awaited as investigators compare Tommy to Ronald. Tommy’s backstory links to an unmarried Toledo birth mother and a Mexican family.

Hastings Mich Ohio Arthur Thompson Dayton William Tommy” O'Neil Michigan Tommy Ronald Thompson Dayton Daily News Mary Wilkey Toledo Institute

John Hauri 56 Dies at New Glarus After Illness

John Hauri aged 56 of New Glarus died at his home after a lingering illness. Born in Thierachern Switzerland on April 13 1893 he came to the United States in 1909 and served in World War I. He worked at the Pet Milk plant until August and was active in local sports and community groups. Surviving are his wife Tilma Arn two sons John and Eugene a daughter Miriam his mother in Switzerland three brothers and four more siblings in Switzerland. Military rites will be held at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church with burial at the church cemetery.

New Glarus John Hauri Mr. Hauri Thierachern Canton Bern Switzerland John Marianna Hanni Hauri Monticello Black Earth United States Tilma Arn Freeport Swiss Evangelical and Reformed Church The American Legion New Glarus Athletic Club Madison Eugene Miriam Werner Brodhead Robert Janesville Walter W. J. Stuckey

Shirley Temple and John Agar Separate in Draft Divorce

Shirley Temple and John Agar have separated as attorney George Stahlman drafts divorce papers. Grounds not yet determined, with a friend hinting mental cruelty as a possible basis. The actor, 21, faces no reported career trouble.

Hollywood Shirley Temple John Agar George Stahlman

Acheson Attacks Soviet for Terror in East Germany

Secretary of State Acheson denounces the Soviet backed East German regime as autocratic and subservient to Moscow. He criticizes communist protests in Eastern Europe and warns that peace terms and troop withdrawal are meaningless while Soviet influence persists in the region.

Washington Acheson Germany U. S Russia Truman Czechoslovakia Europe White House Moscow United States Britain France West German Republic

Brodhead Farm Residence Burns

Fire destroyed the Archie Smith farm residence two miles north of Brodhead on the county line road yesterday afternoon. The Brodhead department was called at 3 p.m. due to rapid spread and lack of water. the kitchen fire and attic blaze killed control efforts. No definite cause could be found as the house had been unoccupied since 11 a.m. and only a small amount of canned fruit and furniture could be salvaged.

Brodhead Archie Smith County Line

Fuel Leader Dies at 77 in Kenosha

O A McNeil founder and longtime president of McNeil Fuel Co died today in Kenosha at age 77. He led the firm until retiring three years ago.

Kenosha O. A. McNeil The McNeil Fuel Co

Admirals Warn Nation To Brace For Stronger Foe

Navy leaders testifying before the House armed services committee warned that the United States must assume greater war readiness against a probable opponent, widely interpreted as Russia. Admiral Nimitz urged not treating the atomic bomb as the main weapon and cautioned that war may not be won quickly. Admiral Spruance argued mass bombing could harm those the U S aims to liberate.

Washington Chester W. Nimitz Congress America Russia Nimitz House Armed Services Committee R. A. Spruance Naval War College Soviets Spruance United States Navy Louis E. Denfeld Defense Department Marine Corps Air Force

Wisconsin cheese market mixed on large and small styles

The Federal State market news service reports Wisconsin American cheese prices steady for large styles and barely steady for small styles with fair demand. Selling points show daisies 34 to 36 cents, longhorns 35 to 36, square prints 35 to 36 and midgets 36 to 38 cents per pound.

Wisconsin I. c. Ll

U S Bomber Crashes in England Killing All 12 Crew

A U S air force B 50 bomber on a Helgoland practice mission crashed into a wheat field at Isleham England killing all twelve crew members. The aircraft from the 43rd bombardment group originated at Sculthorpe Norfolk after leaving Lakenheath. Witnesses describe the craft bursting into flames before the crash and wreckage scattered over a wide area.

Isleham Eng North Sea Helgoland U. S. Third Air Division London Lakenheath Norfolk County U. S RAF 43Rd Bombardment Group Tucson Ariz Sculthorpe U. S. Air Force

Widow Wooer Free on Bond But Court Orders Bodyguard

Chicago reports Sigmund Engel known for bilking wealthy widows was freed on a total bond of 37 600 but faces a court-ordered 24 hour private bodyguard watch at his expense. Attorney J Edward Jones pressed for enduring safeguards to ensure Engel’s Oct 24 court appearance on state confidence game charges.

Chicago Sigmund Sam) Engel Engel J. Edward Jones Jones

The Evening Times Marks Fifty-Second Year

The Evening Times observes the start of its fifty second year with congratulations for founder Emery A Odell and floral tributes. The staff shares coffee and doughnuts while The Associated Press dispatches a note of congratulations. Odell founded the paper on Oct 13 1898 and purchased the Journal in 1927.

Evening Times Emery A. Odell Odell Page One the Times T. L. J. Klapp Chicago Klapp Long Associated Press

Hunter survives bear attack after 200 stitches in Alaska

Dan Luddington, roadhouse owner near Fairbanks, fought a grizzly near Summit Lake. He received 200 stitches for injuries to head, scalp, arm and leg after the bear mauled and dragged him. He crawled a mile to a road and was picked up by an Alaska Freight Lines truck.

Fairbanks Dan Luddington Luddington Summit Lake Alaska Freight Lines Here

Emil Klingbeil Dies at 64 in Brodhead Wisconsin

Emil P Klingbeil 64 former Monroe resident died at 9 45 am yesterday in St Clare hospital after a period of illness He retired from his Brodhead shoe repair business three years ago Funeral services will be at 2 pm Saturday at Newcomer Brodhead with Christian Science rites Burial will be in Greenwood Monroe He was born September 10 1885 in Germany moved to America at age three lived in Fond du Lac and Monroe before settling in Brodhead Married Edith Matzke in 1911 she died in 1919 He wed Helen J Blackford on March 11 1937 in Brodhead she died May 16 1945 Surviving are three daughters in law and five siblings including Mrs Ray Whittlinger River Grove Ill Mrs Harold Dahl Madison and Mrs Vernon Larson Brodhead plus brothers Arthur Brodhead Frank Chandler Ariz Otto Hoquiam Wash and William Erwin Postville Ia and sisters Mrs Elsie Taylor Monroe Mrs Wilbur Hixson Monroe Mrs Emma Holtshopple Monroe and Mrs Frieda Schwartzlow Cross Plains The father died February 21 1912 and the mother Mrs Augusta Klingbeil Mauermann died August 25 1948

Emil P. Klingbeil Brodhead Monroe St. Clare Hospital Newcomer Funeral Home Christian Science Greenwood Cemetery Mr. Klingbeil Germany Harold Dahl Madison Vernon Larson Arthur Frank Chandler Ariz Otto Hoquim Wash William Erwin Postville Elsie Taylor Wilbur Hixson Emma Holtshopple Frieda Schwartzlow Cross Plains

Car Leaves Highway After Grading Gravel Spill

Vaughn V. Lewis of Albany drove off Highway 6 half a mile south of Monroe at 10:45 p m on Wednesday after hitting loose gravel. His car skidded across the road and struck an embankment. The vehicle was towed to a Monroe garage. Lewis was unhurt.

Vaughn V. Lewis Albany Highway 6 Monroe Lewis

Swiss cheese prices rise for August string of gains

The August make shows a three cent rise, with state brand at 43 cents, B grade 37, C grade 34, and grinders 31. July make stood at 40, 35, 32, and 29 respectively. Supplies for some grades are plugged, but top grades move well and milking remains higher than last year. Cheesemakers face adjusting operations as feeding differs with the pasture season decline.

Darlington Soldier Killed on Guadalcanal in Pacific

Pvt. Lloyd H. Schwartz 19 son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schwartz died on Guadalcanal from second degree burns after a fire or explosion. His brothers Pvt. Allen J. Schwartz in Japan and W/O George Schwartz at Fort Warren, plus five older brothers and parents, survive. Myrtle and local veterans arrange funeral and burial in Darlington.

Darlington Lloyd H. Schwartz John Schwartz Guadalcanal War Department Veterans Hospital Wood Pvt. Schwartz Ben DeMuth Lafayette County Red Cross Allen J. Schwartz Army Japan Roseleip American Legion George Schwartz Fort Warren Wyo Darlington High School Fort Knox South Pacific Robert Monroe William Roy Lyle Jesse

Quadruplets Born in Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie reports quadruplets born to Mrs. Evelyn Hargreaves all girls and described as exceptionally well. Weights are not disclosed.

Sault Ste. Marie Evelyn Hargreaves

Communist Troops Close In On Canton As Nationalists Leave City

Reports from Canton say nationalist forces abandoned the South China city or prepared to flee north as communist troops advance within 30 miles. Hong Kong reports no nationalist resistance yet while 80,000 Canton region troops face encirclement and scarce shipping.

Hong Kong Canton South China Associated Press Kongtsuen Kowloon China Kwangtung Hainan Island Formosa Red Grim Dingy Chungking Yen Shi-shan Pakang Swatow Amoy Chen Cheng Tsungfa

Madison Man Dies After Illness Here

James J. Konklin aged 70 of Lake Mendota drive Shorewood Hills Madison died after an illness at Monroe hotel and heart attack. He worked as a field man for Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co. of Des Moines and is survived by son Vere Konklin of Madison. Funeral arrangements are pending at Schroeder funeral home.

James J. Konklin Lake Mendota Drive Shorewood Hills Madison Monroe Hotel St. Clare Hospital Konklin Iowa Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co Des Moines Vere Konklin Schroeder Funeral Home

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