Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-31
WISCONSIN
STATE NEWS

among the 1904 students now enrolled
at the University of Wisconsin. ac-
eording to the new student directory
INST issued They are closely riralled
by 56 Smiths The family of 80 Ander-
sons lead the Jones who have only 35
representatives this year. The Millers
Bumber 80, the Schmidts include %
and the Browns and Brownies together
total 80. Some of the most difficult
tongue twisters in the directory this
year are Ylvisaker, Tschudy. Won
szeliski, Rebuschatis, Mariatequi, Hru-
besky and Hussisian. The shortest
name in the directory is Pi which is
half letter shorter than Lu of last
year. Among the famous politicians
who are attending the university, ac-
cording to thier names, are Harding,
Hughes, Taft, La Toilette, Wilson, Cox.
Bryan, House. Hoover and Daniels.
Madison-Wisconsin farmers sowed
$4,000 acres less of grain this fall than
last, the December crop report pre-
pared by Joseph A. Becker crop re-
porter, shows. The total acreage in
fall grain was 521, ,0O0 compared to
577 900 in 1918. Dry weather in the
early fall making it difficult to plow
and fit the soil for planting was given
as the reason for the decrease in many
sections or the state. Dryness made
early planting risky but with ample
rain and mild weather, it was said
that all grains made good growth
and entered the winter in fine condi-
ton.
Madison-The American Red Cross
Is seeking a number of medical men
desirous of enlisting for service among
the children of eastern Europe. An
appeal is made to Wisconsin practi-
toners to enter this field. The serv-
ice is particularly suitable for recent
graduates of hospitals. The remuner-
alton will be sufficient to represent an
adequate salary and living expenses,
and all transportation will be fur
nished. DR.. Charles w. Berry, Ameri-
can Red Cross, A East Twenty-third-
st, New York city, is receiving appli-
cations.
Hrrley-G George Jurasini was fined
$500 and costs and sentenced to three
months in the county Jail, and John
Bogus was fined $500 and costs, with
four months in Jail, when the pair
pleaded guilty to manufacturing moon
shine liquor on the Jurasini farm, a
half mile from Hurley. Tom Jurasini
brother of George, was fined 5000 and
costs, but was given no jail sentence
so that he could return to the farm to
care for the cattle and horses.
Madison-In both the state and
county institutions there has been an
Increase in the insane population of
the state under public care. These
Facts became known when the state
board of control submitted report
showing an increase of 81 in insane
population Of the state institutions and
an increase of 54 in the county hos
|pital for the insane. At the present
time there are 1,424 people in the state
hospitals for the insane and 6,794 in
The county hospitals for the insane.
Green Bay-Advising an attitude OF
'strictest economy, the members of the
vocational school board turned down
q plea for salary increases for the
steachers which was presented by Prin-
.cipal Fl, G. Stewart. The members OF
'he board decided to turn down the
proposed higher wage scale despite the
warning of Principal Stewart that
rejection would result in a number of
ne teachers resigning and going to
sother cities. Other budget proposals
were cut to the bone.
Ladysmith-Fred Arndt. who has
'oeen acting postmaster since the resig-
patton of W. S. Manning few months
Ego has been appointed postmaster of
Iadysmith. The choice was based on
h competitive civil service examina-
uon. Mr.. Arndt has been connected
8"ith the local postofficc for several
years, having served a Part of this
1'ine as assistant postmaster.
Merrill-The Merrill Presbyterian
Songregation appointed committee to
NSe 100000 more for the cohGrega-
.'on new church structure The cD1
sregation has already $4,000 towards
ne structure, SIS. 900 of which was
.,onated by A. H. STANCE. Mrs. A. E.
5,4hge win contribute pipe organ
men the new structure is completed.
Of1vitz-Frank Duquesne, hero Of
II World war, has received his com
Il'lssion as postmaster of Crivitz. Mari
e1e county. He lost a leg while
lfing overseas. He succeeds his fa-
-sF N. Duquesne, as postmaster.
'aaesville-Dan Cupid is all smiles
lar as the county ccurt house is
.Agerned So are the offlCials Of the
oeA county clerks Office. The total