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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1950
Page
6
The Daily Record reports frost tonight with freezing temperatures in the northeast and north central areas. Low temps range from 27 to 32 in the northeast and 32 to 35 in the south and extreme west. Sunday highs expected from 58 to 62 in the north and 62 to 66 in the south.
Reported high temperatures reached 68 in several locations with a low of 48. Barometer readings at 1 am and 1 pm showed 29 28 and 29 41 respectively. San Antonio Texas logged the warmest day at 92 while Helena Montana was the coldest at 38. Sunrise was at 5 47 with sunset at 5 57.
Judge Harold J Lamboley issues letters of administration to Martha Helmen for the estate of her husband Albert J who died July 21 in Adams township. Heirs include the widow and daughter Ruth Everson of Blanchardville route 1.
Birth notices report Mr and Mrs Lester M Grinnell at 2345 15th Avenue welcomed a daughter on September 23. Dr and Mrs Thomas W Reilly of 13th Street welcomed a daughter in September.
St. Clare Hospital Medical notes admissions include Mrs. George Fry of South Beloit and Mrs. Jay Eaton, with addresses 641 11th street. Dismissals listed include Burton Isley and several families such as Mrs. William Muksinich and Mrs. Kenneth Potter with son, and Mrs. Robert C. Olson with daughter.
Rags the golden Cocker Spaniel, pet of Mr and Mrs Ben Rosa, of Marengo Iowa, was killed when struck by a truck. The dog known as Cheese day was popular with the family and many friends.
Sept 20 hospital notes misidentified Mrs. Joseph Aebly as from Parnell instead of Clarno. The record should read Mrs. Joseph Aebly, Clarno.
Judge Harry S. Fox of Green County circuit court will receive his 33rd degree in the Masonic lodge in Philadelphia next week. He and Mrs. Fox left Janesville Thursday for the east.
Police Chief J. H. Schwaiger will depart for Oshkosh tomorrow to attend the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police association convention.
Cars driven by Conrad Bosshart and Gerald Walter, both from route 2 Brodhead, collided head on on a narrow bridge one quarter mile west of Brodhead on county trunk F at 1 20 p m yesterday. Heavy damage reported though no injuries. Mrs Bosshart rode with her husband. Walter was alone in his car.
Mrs Nora Flannery of Argyle collided with Walter Ekum at the southwest corner of Court House Square as Flannery failed to wait for Ekums left turn from 16th Avenue. Ekums car suffered rear end damage while Flannerys vehicle sustained front bumper headlight and fender damage.
Payl Doyle of L A Waldsmith Oregon reported to the city police yesterday and paid the remaining 24.50 dollars of the fine against Michael Doyle of Philadelphia for assault and battery. Doyle was sentenced to 10 days in jail in addition to the fine.
Yvon ne Kay Foss nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar C Foss Dakota is a new polio patient at St Francis hospital. This marks the 28th case admitted to the hospital this year and the 26th in Stephenson county.
Harold Horton of London England will speak each evening at 8 p.m. next week at the Assembly of God church except on September 26.
A Monroe City cub scout reorganization and membership drive began and runs for several days. There are 96 scouts in 14 dens with den chiefs, den mothers, and den dads. Boys aged eight to eleven may join by submitting applications at the Monroe Clinic or Markwardt’s Upholstery Shop. Dr John A Schindler is cub master and Herbert D Goecks is special assistant. A meeting is set for 7 15 p m September 28 at the Knights of Pythias hall.
The report notes a sunny and crisp forecast for December with yesterday described as pleasant and November expected to be nice. The first of three Ember days occurred on Wednesday, seen as a predictor for October weather trends.
South Wayne residents and guests hosted and visited nearby towns including Beloit Milwaukee Malta Westerly R L and Gratiot. Boy scouts led by Robert Homb went on an overnight camping trip in Hough woods three miles south of the village.
The Chicago Tribune reports Secretary of State Acheson told Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky that Gov. Dewey's remarks at a UN dinner were most regrettable. Dewey accused the USSR of enslaving millions. Vishinsky and aides left the room in silence.
Morris Lieberman from Milwaukee and U S immigration examiner yesterday interviewed three petitioners for final citizenship papers at the clerk of courts office. Final hearings are set for November 10 before Lieberman and Judge Harry S. Fox in Green County circuit court.
Local residents and visitors list stop in Monroe with multiple cross-town trips. Names include Mrs Minnie Kattell, Mrs R A Chynoweth, Miss Kathleen Sheehan, Mr and Mrs Larry Kopp, Mr and Mrs Alvin Cooksey, Mrs T J Lowles, Mr and Mrs Harold Davidson, Mr and Mrs Nels Christopherson, Mr and Mrs H P Huddlestone, Mrs Albert Zimmerli, Mrs Harry Edwards, Mr and Mrs M G Kern, Miss Beatrice Brohm, Mr and Mrs J F Zinser, Mrs Glenn Heffron, Edwin Andereck, Miss Verlene Patterson, and others. Also notes booklets on Swiss cheese history and several trips to Wisconsin sites.
Deputy Edward Prejean in Paradis Louisiana says the so called phantom Whistler is nearly identified. He notes the terror campaign against Jacqueline Cadow and her fiancé State Trooper Herbert Belsom, including nightly dirges and death threats, will end with the suspect’s exposure on the wedding eve.
Paul G. Hoffman will resign as economic cooperation administrator next week and William C. Foster, his deputy, will succeed him. The White House promised an announcement on Monday. White House press secretary Charles G. Ross did not confirm Hoffman's future plans but did not deny a Washington Post report.
Paul Witt led a soil conservation demonstration at the Dutch Hollow 4-H club meeting on Tuesday. A weiner roast followed the meeting and the club quartet performed. Joseph Dunlavey and Roger Blumer led pledges with Paul and Donald Witt.
At Green Lake rural health conference 250 physicians and health leaders heard Dr. Charles Dunham of the AEC warn rural areas would be taxed to their utmost to aid in an atomic attack on cities. Dr. W S Middleton urged subsidized county doctors and hospitals. Vincent Otis called for more and better equipped hospitals. Dr. Spencer D Beebe of Sparta received a citation as Wisconsin country practitioner of 1950.
Senator Jenner of Indiana blasted columnist Drew Pearson accusing him of an upcoming harsh column. Jenner quoted Pearson saying he was placed in the Senate by the former Indiana Klan treasurer Bob Lyons, calling the cry an achievement and noting Pearson typically targets presidents.
Artie Karp, 35, alleged payoff man in a $20 million Brooklyn gambling ring, told a grand jury police names in the police-bookie graft case. He surrendered to the district attorney, bail set at $5,000, and kept under 24 hour guard. District Attorney Miles F. McDonald and Judge Leibowitz's court were involved as the probe expands.
J Lee Greer a longtime Texas and Arizona newspaperman died after a long illness. He owned and published the Denison Herald for 35 years in Denison, Texas, later selling it and retiring a decade ago. He had been in a Temple hospital since July 21.
A lightning strike during a Wednesday night storm damaged the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Matzke as sparks ignited the window drapes after the telephone was hit. The couple extinguished the fire without needing outside help.
Menasha Wisconsin motorists may face issuing only one license plate per car due to a steel shortage. Motor Vehicle Commissioner Ben Marcus said delays in replacing worn-out plates stem from the steel shortage, not department inefficiency, and if only one plate is issued it will be the rear plate.
Mrs. J. T. Olsen heard a noise and found a snarling bobcat inside a cupboard. The animal was one of two which had clawed out of a neighboring pen after being captured in the mountains. Humane officers were called to seize the cats.
Mrs. Elvira DeVriendt of Ghent Belgium, visiting Monroe five months with her daughter Mrs. Charles Booth, praises the town and its social life. She sails Friday from Hoboken to Rotterdam arriving October 7, hoping to reunite with family. She recalls World War I exile in England and notes Americans’ vast spaces and opportunities for her grandson John Vandamme.
Madison tax official David Prichard questions IRS figures listing 29 Wisconsin establishments paying federal taxes on coin operated gaming devices. He notes earlier knowledge of only four slots and cites a raid in Minocqua to support his stance.
The UN General Assembly overrode Soviet opposition to approve a credentials committee report. Nationalist China remains seated while a special study committee weighs claims of nationalist and communist China to the seat.
A US Air Force B-50 with 16 aboard disappeared while en route from Labrador to Davis Monthan base. Canadian and American search aircraft scoured half a continent, with B-29s from Walker AFB and planes from Selfridge field aiding a flight path toward Sioux City.
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