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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1949
Page
6
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with strong northwest winds. Occasional snow flurries near Lake Superior Sunday. Lows tonight 30 to 35 north and 34 to 38 south. Highs Sunday 42 to 46 north and near 50 south.
From yesterday afternoon to today p m record highs and lows detail a 65 degree high and 44 degree low. Year ago today highs reached 63 and lows 47. Barometer read 29.60 at 1 am and 29.50 at 1 pm. Warmest spot was Yuma Arizona at 90 degrees and coldest Bismarck North Dakota at 28. Sunrise and sunset times noted as 6:29 and 4:58.
Judge Harold J Lamboley issues letters of administration to Dan W Stauffacher for Daniel Stauffacher who died Oct 24. Bonds set at 40000 with appraisers F F Hartwig R W Prien and Harry Young. Heirs include R D of Chicago Dan W of Monroe and Helen S Mace of De Kalb. In Clarence Yaun estate Herman Yaun named administrator with appraisers Nic H Kubly Ivan Elmer and J S Urben.
L A Koenig and Emil W Dallman Jr both faced charges for operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Dallman pleaded guilty with a 60 dollar fine plus costs. Paul Gehrke of Milwaukee was charged with drunk and disorderly conduct and a jury trial was requested. a date of November 2 at 2 p m was set.
Betty Ruth Krupke of Orangeville and Delbert Franklin Soddy of Cadiz town file for marriage license in a local civil records report. The notice records both individuals and their towns of residence.
Mr and Mrs Loren Elmer of 13th Street announce a daughter born in October. Mr and Mrs Orlin Paske of 720 19th Street report a son born October 29. Mr and Mrs Myro Gilbert of Argyle report a son born October 29. Mr and Mrs John Linder of Cedarville welcome twin sons born October 28. Mr and Mrs Alfred Keller of Monticello report a daughter born in October.
Surgical cases include Mrs Domenic Bon giorno Albany and Mrs Clifton Ritz man Winslow. Others listed are Kenneth Simp son Beaver Dam Wayne Jackson Brodhead and Mrs Frederick Sarles 826 11th street. Dismissals include Charles Smith Frank Matzke Frank Stabler George Stasson Martin Hanson Ronald Larson Mrs Floyd Davis Mrs Carl Schultz Mrs Myrtle Williams Mrs Margaret Delaney Sam Meinert Jr.
Dr C W Bennett, near his 84th birthday, travels to the American Bankers Association meeting in San Francisco then tours the West Coast. He naps through the Chicago arrival after the night flight from Juda, as associates arrange rail connections. A local note recalls an unusually long lawn season this fall.
The 1948 estimate places total accident costs at seven and a half billion dollars, reflecting substantial economic impact across multiple sectors and communities nationwide.
County Judge Harold J. Lamboley denied Leon Kirkpatrick a $5,000 claim plus attorney fees against the estate of Miss Nettie Milks who died Aug 15 1948. The denial cited lack of proof of undue influence and improper relation between the decedent and the claimant.
Emil W. Dallman Jr., 17, of Edgerton, was fined 60 dollars and costs for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated by Justice of the Peace L A Koenig after a collision near St Victor's school playground. Three companions sustained minor injuries. Dallman posted 100 dollar bond. Separate crash damages two cars at 14th avenue and 15th street.
The Assembly of God tabernacle congregation asked the city zoning board for permission to push the church entrance 12th street toward the street. The board denied the front extension citing a 20 foot street setback rule and advised revised plans with a side entrance and a proper building permit.
Girl Scout troops plan a Halloween party at the Knights of Columbus hall this evening with square dancing. Kay Wuetrich was elected troop president last week, assisted by Kathryn McGuire as vice president, Patricia Whalen as secretary, and Ruth Denny as treasurer. Brownie troop 19, led by Uno Miller and Harold E. Scherer, posted perfect attendance among 15 members in their second meeting, as the unit awaits official recognition from Girl Scout headquarters.
Mrs. Frank Gasser of Freeport and mother of Mrs. Herman Lanz of Monroe has had a stroke at her residence. She is a former Monroe resident.
The Monroe column lists many visitors and students from Madison Albany and surrounding towns spend weekends or travel for homecoming and family weekends. Notables include Rolland Karlen from Madison visiting Monroe and Mary Jacobs Marilyn Ott Lois Lundy and many other students from Wisconsin and Beloit colleges visiting relatives in Monroe.
Dr. John A. Schindler will headline the Wisconsin State Nurses association meeting in Milwaukee on Tuesday. He is also slated to join University of Chicago professor Robert W. Havighurst on a radio round table discussion the following Sunday, November 6.
Frankfurt Murray D Van Wagoner who recently resigned as state land commissioner of Bavaria returned to the United States departing by air from Frankfurt.
Wisconsin conservation staff report waterfowl movement with puddle ducks leaving and diving ducks arriving. An aerial survey in the La Crosse Prairieville Mississippi River area counted over 4 035 ducks including 2 561 mallards and 484 pintails, plus coot and Canadian geese. A southeastern Wisconsin study logged 52 000 ducks 29 000 coots 3 000 geese and 50 swans amid difficult identifications due to glare and wind.
The hay remains ablaze in the ruins of the Albert Zimmermann barn west of Monticello after a Wednesday fire. Harold Zimmermann, who runs the farm, said no rebuilding plans exist yet. His nephew Miles Zimmermann and Amos Zimmermann were in the mow when the blaze started.
Harold F. Dooley of Manawa Wisconsin claims the season’s largest pheasant in Green county. A bird he shot on October 27 near the area boasted a tail feather measuring 23 and three quarters inches long. The Dooleys are staying a week at the Michael A Merens home on 1409 17th Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fairman of Brodhead and Mrs. Gottlieb Oberholzer with daughter Mary Ann of Albany accompanied Mr. Oberholzer to Chicago today. He then flew from Chicago airport this afternoon for a visit in Switzerland.
A special Py thian Sisters meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening for inspection. At the regular KP hall meeting Tuesday evening luncheon was served by Mmes. Allen Davis, Arthur Bear, Eva Galusha and Alfred Henning.
The display sign for the Sears, Roebuck Co. catalog store has been erected and workmen have applied a first coat of paint to the building’s north side on the square.
Inside the Kroger plant workers install new wood panels and wiring for a three unit display room and offices. The facility will be opened for business November 12.
Jacob Hoffmann proprietor of the Eugene hotel is in the city finalizing plans for a redecorating and remodernization program now underway at the hotel.
Reverend John Osborne of Chicago will officiate at the service tomorrow at the Universalist church. Church school is set for 9 30 a m with worship at 10 45 a m.
Mr and Mrs Harry Wilde move into the house at 1717 16th street formerly occupied by the Arthur F Roethe family. They had previously lived at 2321% 16th avenue.
Mrs John Discher of 1753 14th street now resides with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred E Meythaler at 1702 16th street. She suffered a hip fracture last year but has made a remarkable recovery.
Mrs. F J Sarles of 826 11th street remains a medical patient at St. Clare hospital following a prior attack of virus pneumonia. She is married to the WRJK radio technician in the local police radio station.
Miss Patricia McGinley a senior at Whitewater State Teachers college has been ill at her home 505 16th avenue the past week with influenza.
The finance committee holds a final meeting at the courthouse to prepare the county budget. The recommended budget will be presented to the county board of supervisors at the November meeting.
Dr Wayne G Fencil and his wife depart for Philadelphia to attend the International Medical Assembly from October 30 to November 4.
Mr and Mrs Harold E Scherer of the Monroe Clinic will spend the coming week in Colorado Springs where Mr Scherer will participate in the National Clinic Managers association meeting.
Cedarville parents welcomed twin sons born last evening at St. Clare hospital. The first child arrived at 8:25 p.m. and the second at 8:28 p.m.
S/Sgt Howard Wolfe Mrs Wolfe and daughter visit relatives in Fairbanks Alaska after two years at Ladd Air Base. They stay with uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Albert Wolfe and other relatives. In two weeks Wolfe to begin duties at Chanute Field Rantoul Illinois.
Chicago markets show hogs totaling about 5000 with barrows and gilts down 25 to 50 cents and sows mostly 25 lower. Cattle trade eratic with beef steers and heifers mixed, top prices near 41.50 for prime fed steers and corn and soy futures modest gains as export restrictions ease. Grain values mostly higher on the board with large corn receipts and cash purchases around 175,000 bushels on a to arrive basis.
New York trading shows Chrysler Corp common stock rising sharply after news of higher dividends and strong earnings. The market advances early on, then eases as cautious tone and looming coal and steel strike concerns restrain activity. Several companies including General Motors Studebaker Bethlehem Steel United Aircraft Consolidated Edison International Paper Baltimore and Ohio Texas Co United Air Lines Celotex saw higher prices. Corporate bonds advance narrowly.
A deputy sheriff Ed McGlothlin was wounded in the back as two liquor store holdup suspects exchanged fire with officers in Boissevain Virginia. One man was killed and the other wounded as the pursuit unfolded on the street side.
Cairo report says the Arab League political committee approves the general terms of a proposed collective security pact for Arab nations.
Funeral services for Charles L. Eastman who died here on Wednesday were conducted at 1 30 p m in the Shriner Neushwander funeral home. Rev Dallas D Landrum officiated and burial followed in Eastman cemetery south of South Wayne. Pallbearers were Ned Brennan Edward Lacey Gerald Sowdey Roy Babler and Russell Albright.
Special obituary notice for Irving Eugene Richardson who died Thursday at his home. Funeral services are at 2 p m Monday at Blanchardville Lutheran church with Rev Torgney Kleven officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland cemetery with pallbearers Vivian Johnson Walter Peterson John Metzger Casper Emerson Lloyd Martin and Harry Disrud listed.
A Wisconsin slate of more than 50 natives serves in the state department abroad during postwar years from ambassador to vice consul. Notables include Robert D. Murphy born Milwaukee 1894 now ambassador to Belgium and former North Africa adviser. George Frost Kennan, Beloit born 1904, directs planning for the state department. Others listed include Orsen N. Nielsen Beloit consul general at Sydney and Richard B. Andrews South Wayne vice consul at Tunis.
The saying that oysters may be eaten only when months have an r in their name traces to medieval beliefs about oyster safety. It suggests seasons and health guidance rather than a strict culinary rule.
Three Badertscher children from route 3 Beloit receive polio care. David seven and Noreen nine are in Beloit Hospital while Gordon ten undergo regular special treatment. They are great grandchildren of the late E E Brewer of Albany.
The New Glarus Maennerchor stages its second fall concert play and dance at Wilhelm Tell hall next Friday evening following Thursday’s opener. Ernest Lufi conducts selections including Heim waerts Abschied vom Walde Bundslied and Buhet Gott Mys Schwyzerland with Dorothea Ingwell and Anna Gempeler on yodel and accordion. The two act comedy Unghuerig features Albert Wirz Mrs. August Fiez Ernest Wieland Marie E Matzinger Mrs. Henry J Stuessy Oswald Schneider and Mrs. Karl Mueller directed by Ernest Thierstein.
Arthur Walker of the Walker school music service Milwaukee addressed the Music Mothers of Brodhead during the October meeting. November program will include Lloyd Schultz state music supervisor and Mrs. Edwin C. Thompson national historian of the National Federation of Music Clubs.
Thomas A. Edison lit the world’s first electric light on a Sunday afternoon in October 1879. He watched it burn until Tuesday noon and then deliberately burned it out by increasing the current.
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