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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1950
Page
6
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with cooler conditions in the central and western areas. Frost or near freezing temperatures expected central and extreme north away from Lake Michigan. Lows 35-40 north 40-45 south 46-52 near Lake Michigan. Highs 50-55 north 55-60 south.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley issues letters of administration to First National Bank of Monroe for Vyanna White also known as Vyanna Wyss of Monticello who died July 9. Charles R. Kohli named appraiser. five sisters are heirs. The bank named executor of Barbara Norder estate in Jefferson township who died Aug. 6 with a 1926 will listing Ada M. Han ey Ella Vance Frederick Norder and Dorothy Eliason as heirs.
Amos Monte transfers 141 and 142 Railroad's add No 2 Monroe to Willis T Van Horn. Frank Doe Jr and others transfer undivided two thirds interest in parcel and part of out 119 see 35 Monroe town snp. Merle Doe estate transfers undivided one third interest in lot 119 see 35 Monroe town ship to Herman Schutt.
Mary Lane Lysser 24 yesterday granted a divorce from bed and board from William Lysser 28 on cruelty charges. Custody of two minor children with support awarded to the plaintiff. They married June 11 1946 and separated Sept 1 1950.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Potter of Orfordville welcomed a son on Sept. 15. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jelle of Blanchardville welcomed a son on Sept. 16. Mr. and Mrs. Roger T. Doug of Brodhead welcomed a daughter on Sept. .
Herbert Clayte Myers 59 of Brodhead and Margaret McCann 73 of Rock City are reported dead. Services and details are listed in the local obituary notices.
A compiled list from St. Clare Hospital includes patient and staff names across several towns. The record names Hugh Parrish, Burnett Robertson, Eric Erickson, Mrs Edward Chapman, Donna Jean Anderson, Mrs John Pederson, Mrs Ralph Smithson, Mrs Peter J Peter, Mrs Francis Reichling, Mrs Bernard Weier, and multiple dismissals such as Mrs Herbert A Gaston, Mrs Alfred Meuler, Mary Walters, Mrs Ervin Goecks, Wrenie M Riese, John Smith, and David Joy.
Mrs Margaret Qualley aged 77 died Thursday afternoon after months of illness at her daughter's home in the Ludlow area. Funeral services were held at Stuessy funeral home and St Victor's church with Rev E C McCollow officiating. Burial will be in Lake Andes South Dakota after a train transfer in Freeport. Pallbearers named William Kane William Haren William Bender George Stauffer Herman Schmitz and Leo Keegan.
The Dough boy Industries, Inc. plastic toy plant in New Richmond was destroyed by a blaze discovered around 4 a.m. Company officials estimate losses near half a million dollars. The site housed a large Christmas stock. Hudson fire crews aided the effort but could not save the plant.
Four Jordan township farmers charged with violating the noxious weed law pleaded not guilty in county court yesterday. Trial postponed to the second Monday in November before Judge Harold J. Lamboley. Defendants Ray Wells Irving Frank Guttmer bonded after waiving preliminary examination. Attorney Harold J. Beardsley represents the defendants. Weed Commissioner Fred M. Williams filed the complaint. The defense threatens to file complaints on about 110 others with similar weed conditions. The defendants toured their vicinity and listed violators from the highway.
Charles P. Greene attacks Carl W. Thompson as a boss who cannot defeat Kohler while Thompson accuses the Republicans of mismanaging license plates costing about $85,000 a year. Thomas Fairchild condemns Wiley for missed roll calls and voting against public interests urging union members to vote in the Tuesday primary.
The piece lists Democratic contenders Robert C. Lauterman Monroe and Walter E. Gould Blanchardville and Republican contenders Merton P. Peavy Darlington Glenn H. James Montfort and Melvin J. Olson in the 17th district. It notes Olson seeking a second four year term and details his prior public service. Registration tallies show slight declines this fall due to purges and moves with ward totals and overall registration and turnout data.
Governor Rennebohm rejected a federal offer to expand facilities of privately owned technical training for veterans in Wisconsin. He acted on advice from the state advisory education committee and told the veterans administration current procedures and facilities are adequate.
Local column records numerous visitors and trips including Stanton P. Steurs from Albany Nels Christianson Beloit and others stopping in Monroe from Chicago Detroit Rockford Milwaukee and Valparaiso The piece also mentions Cheese day booklets available at The Times office and a western vacation planned by J A Rouch with family and friends visiting from Boston and Woodford Indiana.
Robert N. Denham resigned as general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board effective at closing time next Monday after letters made public by the White House reveal deep disagreements over Taft-Hartley act administration. Denham said the board’s actions show futility yet he will not abandon governing principles.
City League bowling officials convened for their annual meeting last night. Bill Rees was elected president succeeding Kenneth Koepnick who transferred to Janesville. Ernest Spring was named secretary and Arnold Mueller became executive committee member.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley state deputy of the Wisconsin Knights of Columbus will preside at the third of four regional KC meetings. Turner hall hosts 26 councils and 150 officers with state officers and chairs of committees in attendance. Planned talks cover the coming season’s activities and aims. the KC auxiliary will serve the noon meal.
Everett Grant 63 of route 3 Brodhead suffered a severe head laceration and shock after a two car crash on Rock County trunk highway A one mile west of Magnolia. He was pinned 25 minutes and taken to Mercy hospital Janesville in fair condition. Three Evansville high school players Philip O'Brien John O'Brien and Eugene Martin Jr were lightly bruised and cut when their car sideswiped Grant's, overturning in a ditch as they headed to a game in Oregon.
Hog offering totals around 2 500 with barrows and gilts 2.00 2.25 lower and sows down 25 75. Week top 23.75 with close at 22.00. Cattle trade mixed beef steers up to 50, vealers up 50 to 1.00, cows steady, bulls down 25 75, prime beeves at 33.75 with lots of 1100 1465 lb steers at 33.00 33.50. Grain edges lower with wheat up about one cent and corn near yesterday’s close.
The sun returns with midday temps around 69 and a 56 degree low after 3 30 a m. No clouds hint at higher readings today then tonight. Forecast calls for a low 40 to 45 and tomorrow’s high of 55 to 60 with partial cloud cover.
Worthwhile Homemakers discussed an October fun night and outlined plans for the new year at a Wednesday meeting in the Ernest Soddy home Browntown. Mrs. Elmer Foulker, president, will host the next gathering.
A drive to raise 1600 for the Tri county YMCA opened at the Monroe YMCA kickoff dinner at the Eugene hotel. E. O. Evans led as toastmaster while tri county secretaries Mrs. Evelyn Hartwig Chester C. Welch and Lew Westfall explained fund use. Monroes O N Johnson is tri county president.
Mrs Rob bert Goetz suggested option three which Kittelsen said had drawbacks for use of the church room. The board adjourned after adding votes and promising further study while a secret mail ballot would let parents express wishes. Attending members and parents are listed.
A Chicago sales crew headed by Michael W. Doyle, jailed in Monroe for assault, was ordered to leave by city police after a nighttime intra crew fight and resident complaints. Doyle, from Philadelphia, led a six member team. most members withdrew, but the jailed leader remained. the chamber of commerce and police acted to remove the rest.
Pfc. Charles T. Zimmerman, 20, Malone Wisconsin, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by Maj. Gen. John R. Church for single handedly eliminating three snipers and destroying two machine gun nests that blocked his unit’s withdrawal from Taejon during the Korean War action with the U S 24th Division.
A Green County teachers institute session featured panel talks on health and safety for six to twelve year olds led by county nurse Ruth Chase. Winston Brown urged unfinished work as the national outlook, while William C. Kahl urged curriculum organization and Gretchen Phair spoke on speech for every child.
Rock City resident Mrs. Margaret McCann died at 9 p m in Masshardt convalescent home after an illness beginning in January. Born September 27 1876 in Mt Pleasant township she married Daniel McCann in Brodhead May 16 1897. She leaves a daughter Mrs Albert Tobler Monticello brothers John and Henry Dooley Monticello four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set at St Nessy funeral home with Rev E C McCollow officiating burial at St Patrick's cemetery Albany.
The Federal Milk Market Administration announces a uniform blend price of 3.46 dollars per hundredweight for August milk in the Chicago market with 3.5 percent test. Class I price 3.707, Class II 3.707, Class III 2.869, Class IV 2.847. September Class I and II are 3.769 and 3.369 respectively.
Sgt. Walter M Helgesen announces office hours at Monroe post office room 3 from 8 to 10 am and 4 to 5 pm daily Monday through Saturday. On Tuesday he visits Juda Brodhead and Albany. Wednesday he is in Monticello and New Glarus. he can be contacted at home at 1115 15th Avenue outside hours.
Burnett Robertson son of Mr and Mrs Orson Robertson of 1035 6th avenue is listed as a medical patient at St Clare hospital and is reported to be getting along well today.
Monroe public schools will begin Christmas vacation Friday December 22 and continue until Monday January 8. Easter recess was adjusted, with classes ending Wednesday March 21 and resuming Wednesday March 28. Graduation is set for May 31 with final exams and the school year ending June 1. The board paid tribute to Miss Margaret Schiesser, a longtime teacher and librarian, and Ludlow Memorial Library will receive books in her honor.
Bright skies framed the annual high school fair in New Glarus. Judging began in the morning, with a dress review in the auditorium and outdoor events, including tug of war and other activities. A livestock parade scheduled for 3:30 p.m. closes the day, with school and civic groups cooperating.
The Green Lafayette county turnout filled Turner Hall for the party rally. Harold Nuerta(n) urged support for Jack Harvey for the U S House first district. Pauli Mc Gettigan spoke for state treasurer and Fred Leinhardt presided. Also listed were Robert C. Saucerman Dewey Moe Harry McCulley and Fred Williams seeking county and state offices.
Rites were held for Mrs. Margaret E. Qualley with guests from Davenport Rock Island Cedar Rapids Milwaukee and other towns in attendance. Names include Agnes Doyle Darrel Doyle John Cosgrove James Callagher Donald Doyle Madonna Doyle Sister Mary Carmella Sister Mary de Lourdes George Gill and others from across Iowa and Illinois.
Ben Schie felbein 43 of Berlin died when his car left highway 21 two miles east of here and overturned. He was the father of seven children.
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