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Waukesha Daily Freeman

Location

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1948

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Madison Painter Slain in New York

Charles J. Hines a 48 year old Madison Wisconsin man was found murdered in a hotel room in New York City. The body showed a severe head wound bound with a sheet and restrained by rope or tape. Watered details describe a room with bloodstains and a wrapped neck. Police pursued hotel staff and guests for leads while noting no immediate sign of robbery.

Washington Charles J. Hines Madison Wis Robert S&s. Bryant Amiebassadar Hines Mont Maries Pelice Pele

Madison man identified in Washington murder probe

Police say the deceased in a Washington hotel is likely Charles J. Hines of Madison. Lina Hines, wife, knows nothing of his death and says he left Madison a week ago to visit their son George, a Marine instructor at Camp Lejeune, with plans to meet another Marine in Milwaukee.

Madison Wis Charles J. Hines Washington George Camp Lejeune N. C Wayne Hoker Xhe Aald Mra Hines Milwaukee

Cold Weather Forecast With Snow Likely

The Waukesha area records a chilly spell with lows dropping to 4 above early Friday and possible 10 to 16 tonight. Snow flurries are forecast for the northern part of the state, while clouds cover most regions and colder conditions persist. A separate report notes Alvin H. Adolf, 90, injured when his car hit poles after an apparent loss of visibility from oncoming headlights during a Monday night crash near Highway M6. Irene Haabner of Waukesha reports involved in the other vehicle.

Waukesha Mercury Duati Acre Murrien Hwar Alvin H. Adolf Grand View Bird Adolf Irene Haabner Waukesha Route 5

Weather Forecast Fragment with Unreadable OCR

Weather data shows minimums around 18 degrees with a high near 36. The text references dates and almanac information and lists moonset and prominent planets including Jupiter and Saturn with uncertain timing.

Officials Hit by Cars in Kenosha Driving Incident

In Kenosha officials face crashes within 24 hours. Assistant Fire Chief A G Schranker’s official car collided with another vehicle en route to a fire. Police Chief Stanley Hrunkdahl crashed into a truck while driving his daughter to school. FBI Agent John Baura damaged his car in a collision.

Kenosha Ayen Waffla Jena Ubinga A. G. Schranker Stanley Hrukndahl FBI John Baura

County School Parley to Draw About 300 Attendees

About 300 members from across the county are expected for the annual school board convention at the high school auditorium tomorrow. Winston Brown, county superintendent, announced the schedule with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions led by Victor Kimball and Milas Maybell Bush.

Winston Brown Victor Kimball Atete Milas Maybell Bush Kimball Miss Bush

Art Shires Arrested in Umpire Murder Case

Retired baseball figure Art Shires, 42, known as "The Great," was arrested on a murder charge related to an Oct. brawl at a St. Louis bar where umpire Erwin died. The charge followed preliminary statements from seven witnesses. Shires was freed on bond while awaiting grand jury action.

Dalbas Tax Art Shires Rintie W. HB Hif Erwin Tempi Csiired Wisconsin Milewakes Brewers American Association Erin Erewin Shirea Chidtko White Sox Washington Senators St. Louis Cardinals Benson Beaver Erwin PA. Rogers Errwin Iona

Worthington Receives Top Scout Honor at Potawatomi Banquet

J E Worthington principal of Waukesha high school won the Silver Beaver for service to youth at the Potawatomi area Hoy Scout banquet held at Hartland Community Hall. Frank Braden of New York City spoke as guest. Harold Hornbury re elected council president. several members named to vice presidencies. awards given to Frederick Bohulae Clyde Finder Maraden Eliott and Fred Achule Jr. The Potawatomi area covers Waukesha County and parts of Walworth and Jefferson counties. Russell F Lewis appointed to White House conference on children in 199? Governor Rennebohm named him to the 11 member Wisconsin committee.

J. E. Worthington Waukesha High School Potawatoni The Hoy Scouta Harthland Commun Frank Braden New York City Wns Harold Hornbury Hartland Frederick Bohulae Waukesha Clyde Finder Menomones Fails Maraden Eliott Nashotah Fred Achule Dighert Sovernor Lewis Russell F. Lewis Selectman White House Waatington Oscar Rennebohm

Repeater Faces Vagrancy Charge in Municipal Court

Peter F. Paxhoth, 47, of Waukesha Route 2, appeared on vagrancy and common drunkard charges. His case was continued to tomorrow with a $106 bond set by Judge Scott Lowry. This marks his fourth appearance this year and sixth since 1947. The prior Aug 18 arrest yielded a guilty note but six month sentence was withheld. he was ordered to leave the county and could face sentencing if brought back.

Peter F. Paxhoth Waukesha Pasholk Ball Scott Lowry Thin Pashoik

Fire Charred Bedroom in Prefab Home on Upper Nemahbin Lake

Delafield firefighters battled a blaze at John Kenny’s single story prefab home on the lake shore. The bedroom closet fire caused about 1000 dollars in damage. no injuries reported. Water supply from the lake was unavailable, and neighbors alerted crews around 3:10 p.m. The origin and cause remained undetermined as crews concluded the fight after roughly an hour. Kenny family members were away furniture shopping at the time.

John Kenny Upper Nemahbin Lake Delafield Fire Department Delafield Thomas McNulty McNulty McMulty Mewes Yale Kenny Bls Burlington Upper Nemahbin MeNnty

Aldermen Act on TM Survey and City Finances

Wake aha common council took three steps at its regular meeting last night. It scheduled Monday budget discussions, voted funds for the Milwaukee Waukesha rapid transit study, and transferred over 260000 from the general fund for capital expenditures. Also approved about 400 for the engineering study with local cost sharing. total project cost expected above 10000.

Wakeaha Common Council Milwaukee-Waukeaha Edwin H. Honeyager TM Stiuty Comet Richard S. Hippenmeyer Wi Wenha Muwaukee Hippenmeyer New York Coverdale and Colpitt Metropolitan Transport Committee Anat City Atty Wiliam Callow Ita Charles Mughes Wisse Hughen Council General Fund Waukesha Memorial Hospital Hospital Moreland Avenue W. Malin Co.nent Fund

Motor Company Plans Stock Issue and Rights Offering

The Waukesha Motor Co to issue 200000 shares of added common stock via rights to about 2300 stockholders after SEC filing. Offering, not underwritten, to be managed with Robert W. Baird & Co, expanding working capital for future growth. Company, founded 1906, employs 1900, with plants in Tulsa Los Angeles and Edgewater. Directors include DeLong Fisher Ross Swain Bilak Bach Harkrider Bugbee.

Waukesha Motorco Securities and Exchange Saiing Ania BEC Inaue Robert, W. Baird & Co, Inc Alerk Raines Sharen the Motor Co Wisconsin Tulsa Okla Los Angeles Calif Edgewater N. J J. E. DeLong J. B. Fisher P Ross J. G. Swain

Aide Questioned in Secret on Theft by Reds

Washington theft inquiry centers on a high official’s aide amid secret questioning of Loy and other state department figures. The probe ties to secret documents allegedly supplied by former officials linked to Soviet espionage and the Hiss case.

Washington Turner Wikstite Department Withews A. Lanna Saproe Jose F Ain American Ivete Seon Yoo Hoose Aussian Alger Hiss Odin Chaubers Sayre Offien Ren Chambers Hisemreem New York Come Munis Searlon Ie Attoreney George Morris Fay Alex M. Campbell Maths Department Criminal Chambers Kay B. Mundi Justice Department Offix Efila Hina Mundt Came State Department Robert A. Levett Mandant Brat Francis Lovett Ausoericy Misa Paris

Local Shopping Shows Mixed Fortunes in December Trade

A local survey finds department and appliance stores facing uneven conditions as December sales begin. One manager notes strong early demand in staples but gradual rebound overall, while others report slow to average growth with refrigerators and large appliances down. A third retailer touts booming television sales and hopes for a new peak in overall volume.

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Man Held for Looking at Ten Dollar Bill

In Chicago the defendant Martin Ochs known as The Ox was fined ten dollars after a judge ruled his close vicinity to a money stack during a license window transaction showed charferly conduct. Police noted the repeated appearance on blotters but the ruling centered on proximity to cash.

Chicago Martin the Ox Ochs

Lawyers Elect R Hippenmeyer Waukesha County Bar Leader

Richard Hippenmeyer was elected president of the Waukesha County Bar Association at a monthly luncheon in the Avalon hotel. Hilbert Dahme Vincent Collins Wanchoxen and E B Stillman were named first vice president second vice president and secretary treasurer respectively. Stillman has served as secretary treasurer for twenty years and the officers will take office January 1, 1849 and serve until next year’s election. Gerald P Hayes Wisconsin State Bar president elect spoke on Trialn at the luncheon.

Richard

PSC Schedules Hearing on 200 000 Well Here

The state public service commission will hold a hearing January 7 on the city’s application to install a 200000 well unit. An audit of the water utility’s records will be conducted prior to a decision, with the hearing at Madison in the state office building. The application was filed November 23, 1868.

State Public Service Comension Madison Public Service Commisal

Sees Slim Chance to Escape War

Dr Bernard Mdings Bell warned a Cureroll College audience that a world government by Soviet Russia and the United States would not prevent war. He argued unity is impossible and warned of a coming World War third inning while lamenting public apathy toward atomic threats. He urged focus on humane values and warned about misled optimism. A Typhoon alert followed in Luzon as warnings spread.

Bernard Mdings Bell Cure Roll College Chapel Soviet Russia United States Bell Russia Russa Pessimiar Clowe Br. Bell Bell Saya

Grand Jury Questions Brother of Alger Hiss

Donald Hiss, brother of Alger Hiss, testified before a grand jury probing a Washington spy network. The unearthed background notes his career in the State Department, wartime service in North Africa, and later role as deputy director of the Office of Economic Affairs before joining a Washington law firm.

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