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Waukesha Daily Freeman

Location

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1948

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Farmers Obtain Opinions From Top Candidates

Wisconsin rural leaders interviewed leading Republican hopefuls Dewey Stassen and MacArthur about federal policy and farm issues. McKerrow described Dewey's direct answers on farm programs butter versus margarine and cooperative development. Stassen was praised for a strong record though dairy concerns centered on butter and price stability. MacArthur urged price stabilization, soil conservation, and access to credit with a broad farm-support program.

Thomeas Dowy Efareled Stassen Dan Dougas MacArthur Wisconsin Agricult Gavin Mekhareew Pewaukee McKerrrow Ture Tars Dewey Big New York Farm Kerrow New York McRherrow Pewiukteenn Cowan Jivillant Stassen Minnesota McKerrow Wisconsin Strassen Get MacArthur Courlis MacArthur MacArthur Mekherrov Colden Guarnguy Cooperative A. de Babland Good of Likes Cooperative William J. Groves Vireo Mill Products Cooperative

Church Votes for Merger of Denominations Local Wisconsin vote favors Evangelical and Reformed church merger

Members of the Birst Congregation in Hientl church voted overwhelmingly to merge with a national Evangelical and Reformed body. The secret ballot occurred after sermons by Meg, John Cove, John Lockafellow and others. About 125 attended the Lenten supper and birth meeting as tabulations were not disclosed.

Meg John Cove John Lockafellow Cotperation Peter Ralph Logs Wisconsin

Explosion Kills Dozens of Italian Miners in Coal Mine Tragedy

A Belgrade report says 60 miners died and as many as 800 may be buried after a blast at the Ruska authencite coal mines near Trieste. The Vasoslav government offers 50 000 dinars to families of the dead and 3 000 more for each child.

Reese Ruska

Wisconsin Forecast Calls for Clouds and Patchy Showers

Mostly cloudy skies with a warmer trend tonight and Friday. Scattered showers expected with mild temperatures. yesterday’s high around 30s. Local hourly data shows fluctuating temps from mid 30s to low 40s through afternoon.

Wisconsin Toa Uae

Spring glimpses as warm day breaks Wisconsin cold spell

The article notes a 63 degree high in Waukesha marking the warmest day since November as spring nears. It contrasts with a cold November and long winter in Wisconsin with lingering northern snow and forecasts predicting only gradual warmth statewide.

Waukesha Wisconsin

Train Crashes Car Leaving Driver Badly Hurt

Clement J. Kemp 32 of 1308 Grand Ave was seriously injured when his car was struck by a Soo Line freight train bound for Chicago at the Grand Avenue crossing. The impact carried the car 360 feet down the track and bent a signal pole. Kemp, a spa employee, and his wife, who recently gave birth to a daughter, were aided by police and hospital staff. This was the second crossing accident in three days in Waukesha amid icy road conditions.

Clement J. Kemp Grand Ave Soo Line Kemp Hesi Grand Avenue Klemp Father Kemp Behren’s Spa Waukesha Waukesha Memorial Hospital Kemp Milwaukee Sally Ann J. F. Friess Fond du Lac J. A. Hill Fond du Ine Plymouth Motor Transport Ca Center St North Western Railroad Gordon G. Stark Oakland Highway 59 North Prairie Stark Joe James W Carmody Lawrence E. Sargent Lake Mills Highway 30 Mil LaValley Naghatah LaValley

Midwest Youths Open Center Conference in Waukesha

Sixty youths from four states arrive in Waukesha for the opening of a Midwest Center conference organized by the YMCA boys' work secretary. Events begin at 6 pm with registration at the Methodist church and a banquet.

Waukesha Ymca Boys’ Work Marvin Lote Lean Contoy Methodist Church Midwest TH. F. Lewis O. L. Merritt Lewis Harold O. Williams Sheboygan Carl ‘Oyler Waukesha State Bank Howard H. Kutstermann North Central Area Ymca Bart Jaggaard Milwaukee Rams Carroll College Carroll

It Looks Like Glass But Is a $1,000 Ring

Milwaukee Mrs Bi anca Le Veille recovered a $1,000 diamond ring found last March 20 after Patricia Werner 25 returned it to police and asked if it was a diamond. Werner had found the ring near Le Veille's apartment and received a $75 reward for returning it.

Milwaukee Bianca le Veille

One Man Crime Wave Sweeps County Probe Extended

A statewide probe centers on confession of seven armed robberies and related crimes by four convicts at a state prison. Francis Dustin Venne of Milwaukee implicated Roman Martin Franken in 21 Milwaukee burglaries. Venne, with a 19 year crime career, has prior vagrancy and assault theft records in Waukesha County. He referenced a troubled family history and admitted crimes across multiple states.

Waukesha Pewaukee L. F. Rockteacher Francis Dustin Venne Milwaukee Vene Roman Martin Franken Venne Waukesha County Fred Gillette Allen E. Williams New Berlin Joe Doe Joe Verner Rhinelander Montana California Texas Florida Arkansas Michigan South Dakota Minnecoota Louisiana New York Addiion Wle Consin

Truman Speech Triggers Global Reactions Across Nations

Moscow accused Truman of courting a crisis for party ends while Catholic Cardinal Tisserant denounced communism in Rome. Western Europe hailed the address as a Monroe Doctrine expansion to back the European recovery program. Reactions ranged from cautious to supportive across Paris Rome Copenhagen Stockholm Athens.

London Moscow Truman Rome Mr. Truman Congress Henry A. Wallace Sen. Glen H. Taylor Ida Europe Eugene Cardinal Tisserant Paris United States Copenhagen Denmark U. S Scandinavia Stockholm Dagens Nyheter Athens

Coal Embargo and Rail Cuts Amid Miner Strike

The Hoover administration ordered a near embargo on bituminous coal exports and a 25 percent cut in coal burning passenger trains. Secretary Harriman and the Office of Defense Transportation acted as Cyrus Ching sought a settlement basis for the pension dispute between soft coal operators and the United Mine Workers. Actions take effect Sunday with 12 percent overall passenger service reduction.

Washington U.P Secretary of Commerce W. Averel Harriman Office of Defense Transportation John L. Lewis Cyrus Ching Lewis United Mine Workers UMW Harriman ODT Inter-Agency Coal-Operating Committee U. S Canada

Waukesha Women Host Quiz Night for Major Candidates

Members of the Waukesha League of Women Voters plan a candidate meeting at the Waukesha Women's Club tomorrow afternoon. Five candidates for mayor and treasurer will present platforms and answer city government questions. Mayor Edwin H. Honeyager and contenders Robert F. Smart and George W. Coutts assured of appearances.

Waukesha League of Women Voters Waukesha Women’s Club Edwin H. Honeyager Robert F. Smart George W. Coutts

Youth Rising in Waukesha Dairy Show Crowns New Champions

Oldtimers concede to a new generation as 14 year old Wicanor Gramling wins junior championship in senior Holstein, while Blaine Fryda and his brother Robert push Fryda entries to top placements in Jersey and Guernsey classes. Renowned judge Prof Salisbury names Curtiss Candy Drummer II Levily as grand champion Guernsey bull. Jenkins dominates in heifer divisions with Spring Ridge entries joining Frydas in a sweep potential.

Waukesha, County Wicanor Gramling Dousman Blaine Robert I Fryda Ernest A. Fryda Sussex Finn Jersey 8S. M. Salisbury Ohio State University Waukesha County Maule Curtiss Candy Drummer IlLevily Salisbury Charles Maute Hubert Kipp North Prairie Curtiss Candy Benny Fox's Dairy Waukesha Meadow Lodge Climax Sargeant E. A. Swendigon Lake Beulah Fox Daily Charles Fox Benny Birth Report Chesterluck Levity Chum Jenkins Spring Ridge Archie D. Jenkins Spring Ridge Vanity Fox Ellen Waukesha Dairy Guernsey Grove William H. Basse Fryda Jersey Dreaming Pilgrim Fontaine Dreaming Sandy Blaine Fryda Ernest Robert Carl Hasslinger Hartland Harold Howell

Candidates File for City Offices Grows Interest

Fourteen candidates for city offices filed nomination papers with City Clerk Nonie E. Cornley as the final five days to obtain signatures begin. Incumbents seek re election to city posts while a three way alderman race forms in ward one and several candidates contest county and school board seats. The mayoral race looms as a high profile contest for the new six thousand dollar a year job.

Nonie E. Cornley Edwin Honeyager George Coutts Robert Smart Richard §. Hippenmeyer Leo Martin Miss Crowley Alex Gowans Jefferson Ave Pat DeQuardo the Strand Kenneth Merryfield Brookfield Ave Merryfield Roy P. Kragenbrink Frank Roberts Frank L. Roberts W. CoNegeave Roberts Waukesha Herman Poetsch Linden Sr Ralph L. Lawrence Parker N. Greenfield Ave Nigbor Gaylord Luke

Five Parishes Reach Charity Drive Quota

Five Waukesha county parishes have reached their quota in the Milwaukee Catholic archdiocese drive for charitable institutions. Arthur P. Kuranz, chairman, lists St. James Lain non, St. Paul Genesee Depot, St. Mary Pesa kee, Elm Grove, and St. Mary Menomonee Falls among first to complete their goals. St Joseph Waukesha remains short of its 4600 goal as the drive closes this week.

Waukesha County Milwaukee Arthur P. Kuranz St. James Church Lainnon Francis Finney Harry Scullin St. Paul's Church Genesee Depot Conrad Altenbach J. W. Herrmann St. Mary's Church Pewaskee

T E Ryan Quits as AC Secretary

T E Ryan resigns as secretary of the Waukesha Association of Commerce after four years of service effective May 1. Five new directors are elected for three-year terms. Principal speaker at the March 29 annual meeting will be Harald E Stassen, with a dinner at Carroll College gymnasium expected to attract 500 attendees.

T. E. Ryan Waukesha Association of Commerce Ryan Association Turner Chicago Chipman Sgnitting Mills New York Middlewest Association of Commerce Phoenix Hosiery Milwaukee Marshall Fields General Hosiery Co Fort Wayne Ind Jess Turner A. C Harald E. Stassen Carroll College

Deputy Hotheaded Husband Divorce Granted to Wife

Mrs Elizabeth M Duckett 27 of Motor Hit terrace won a divorce yesterday from county deputy described as hot tempered and disagreeable Judge Allen DBD Young awarded custody to the mother and set temporary alimony and support at 28 a week The couple married in Dubuque on July 9 1389 and had two children.

Elizabeth M. Duckett Allen Dbd Dubuque Ducketts Young

Draft Machinery Could Start Inducting Youths in 60 Days

Washington officials said a new draft law could enable induction within 45 to 60 days, with 18 to 25 year olds forming the likely eligible pool of about 3.6 million. Induction speed depends on Congress approval and a broader universal military training plan.

Washington U.P Selective Service Congress Lewis B. Hershey Office of Selective Service Records Truman Daniela. Omer Hershey Omer Selective Service Office Armed Services

In Case of War U S Force Inadequate Says Forrestal

Defense Secretary James Forrestal told Congress that the U S armed forces would be inadequate in a war with Russia and should be boosted above the 1 700 000 man ceiling. He urged revived draft universal military training and noted Army needs about 900 000 authorized strength.

Washington Defense James Forrestal Congress Russia Forrestal Army Kenneth C. Reyalt Senate Armed Forces Committee Royalld Truman U.S Wayne Morse Ore Morse Soviet Union Joint Chiefs of Staff

Teacher In Trouble Over Picket Demands At Matthews High

Matthews Indiana students picketed Matthews high school demanding reinstatement of mathematics instructor Robert Black, described as popular. Trustee John Watters said Black was dismissed for frequently giving students the hot foot to wake them up.

Matthews, Ind W.P Matthews High School Robert Black John Watters Black

Fire at Farmhouse Claims Five Lives

Five persons were burned to death and five others injured when a farmhouse eight miles east of Albany Oregon caught fire early today. Four victims were trapped in their beds. The dead include Mrs Anna Dunks 42 Vernon Dunks 4 Charles Dunks 11 and visitor Richard Dirting 11 of Tacoma Washington.

Albany Ore Here Anna Dunks Vernon Dunks Charles Dunks Richard Dirting Towshei

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