Feud Flare at City Water Office Over Depot Service
Aldermen clash with A P Rica manager Kuranz over water supply to the city owned union bus depot at the TM station. Board of Public Works demands larger pipe, while Kuranz offers a 100 gallon pressure tank. Health department and internal letters influence the debate as council presses for improvements.
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Baumann Named Weed Commissioner by Common Council
The common council approved the appointment of Willava Baumann as weed commissioner last night. The action formalizes Baumann's role and duties in city weed management and enforcement.
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Bids Approved for City Concrete Sidewalk and Sewer Work
The common council approved a 20,485 dollar bid for concrete sidewalk and a 325,380 dollar bid for sanitary sewer work at its meeting last night.
Head-on Crash at Cooney Kills Man
Two Oconomowoc residents died in a head-on collision on Highway 36 near Cooney. Raymond Parpart 22 from Waterford died at the scene. his car struck head on with another vehicle driven by Henri Retz Jr and Jerome Mulhaus both from Oconomowoc. Parpart’s body and head were described as hitting the pavement. Funeral services for Parpart will be held Saturday at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waterford with interment at St Joseph’s cemetery. The accident occurred around 6 28 p m and police noted both drivers swerved trying to avoid the crash. The funeral home will host friends after 2 p m Friday.
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Henri Retz
Reitz
City Delays Flusher Purchase After Budget Battle
The city council defers buying a new sewer flusher and truck chassis after a budget dispute. The board of public works previously approved funds, but a change in administration led to delaying the flusher purchase. Only two aldermen opposed the delay with 60 day deferment requested and referral to health department and BPW.
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C. C.smith
Wailerck
Smith
Heaith Department
E.C. Bergwail
Lawrence Werner
Ald. Lemmer
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Davis seeks reelection in Wisconsin's second district
Waukesha congressman Glenn R. Davis announces candidacy for a third term on the Republican ballot. He has represented the second district since 1937 after filling a vacancy left by the death of Rep. Robert K. Henry and has won two reelections. Davis serves on the House Appropriations Committee with three subcommittees and is ranking minority member of one, positioning him for a future chairmanship if Republicans win in November.
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Waukesha
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Robert K. Henry
Jefferson
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Dodge
Jefferso
Waukkesha
House
Disagreement Over Prisoner Armistice Blockage Sparks Council Debate
The council reviewed the selection of Leo Martin as assessor's aide amid questions on legality and budget. Aldermen pressed for cost details, travel statements, and actual work days, with Mayor Smith defending the arrangement as cost effective and capable of delivering two solid assessments.
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Leo Martin
Gostz
Frank Roberts Gierenih
Harry Lemsner
Ninth Ward
Igax
UN and Reds push toward armistice as talks stall
In Panmunjom Korea the United Nations and Communist negotiators exchange offers on prisoner repatriation and cease fire terms. Both sides show willingness to concessions while edging toward a possible resumption of talks, but key issues remain unresolved and secrecy continues to hamper progress.
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Ixonia Woman Dies After Long Illness at 68
Ixonia Mrs Margaret Eleanor Lewis Pritchard died after a long illness in Ixonia. Born there she lived most of her life in the village. She was 68, widow of Robert Pritchard, married in 1906, and survived by a son, a granddaughter, and brother Richard Dace Lewis of Ixonia. Funeral at 2 pm Friday at Lyke funeral home Oconomowoc with burial at Bethel Cemetery Ixonia. viewing after Thursday noon.
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Richard Dace Lewis
Lyke Funeral Home
Oconomowoc
Zac Davies
Surial
Bethel Cemetery
Plan Agreed for Stockfield High School and Elementary Consolidation
Seven elementary district boards in Stockfield town agreed to a plan to form a new high school under a union free system and to consolidate the seven graded districts into a single elementary district governed by one board. The county school committee planned to act this afternoon after a public hearing with over 400 residents.
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Cottage
Brookfield
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Hold Rites Friday For Ernest Pagel
Funeral services are set for Ernest Pagel 66 who died yesterday after residing at the Como hotel. He is survived by three daughters Mrs Earl Wolfe Mrs William Waschow and Miss Marie Pagel a son Nicholas of Wisconsin Rapids and nine grandchildren Burial will be in Holy Apostles cemetery New Berlin A parish vigil is planned tomorrow at 8 pm at Weber funeral home where the body lies in state after 7 pm today.
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Earl Wolfe
William Waschow
Marie Pagel
Nicholas
Wisconsin Rapids
Holy Apostles Cemetery
New Berlin
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Milwau kee Teacher Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack
Mrs Gladys Grinols a Pleasant Hill Goerkes Corners teacher died suddenly of a heart attack in Milwaukee Sunday. She taught at the mural school for two years which was to close in three weeks. Survived by sons Jay N Norman Neil and David A. Grinols and daughter in law Norma Heiderich of Waukesha. Funeral tomorrow at 3 p m at Feerick funeral home Milwaukee. Body in state today.
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Milwaukee
Pleasant Hill
Goerkes Corners
Mural School
Florida to Russell Taft Wins in Ohio
Taft wins the Ohio Republican primary easily denying Harold Stassen as Kefauver leads in Florida. Taft captures all 59 Ohio delegates, signaling a strong GOP showing while Kefauver holds steady in Florida and Russell gains Democratic delegate votes. Eisenhower appears on Ohio ballots amid party activity.
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Union Pickets Strike In Dispute Over Work Contract
Union drivers and pickets clashed as Spring City Trucking faced union pressure after Claude Hey, president of Local 695, accused picketers of following trucks into Milwaukee. Hey says he employs nonunion drivers and never signed a contract, while union officials could not be reached for comment.
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Regulation Tightens Credit on Consumer Goods
Board announces immediate regulation tightening credit restrictions on consumer goods including furniture radios and household appliances. The move reflects broader economic conditions and market impacts. Also notes new and used automobiles with one third down payment and balance due in 18 months.
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