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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1946
Page
4
Attorney General Tom Clark ordered an inquiry into an Athens election battle after a gunfight left six men seriously wounded. The clash erupted during political tensions in Tennessee with investigators tracing motives and parties involved.
In McMinn County Athens Tennessee a six hour gun battle ends when 40 deputies surrender a two story jail after explosions rock the building. GIs and opposition leaders claim victory and Washington orders investigation by Attorney General Tom Clark into possible federal law violations.
Mrs. Glen E. Bolender and family plan a several week vacation at Lake Kabatogama Minnesota with Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Ritzman and daughter Nancy. A string of local visits and gatherings followed a birthday dinner for Erwin Gruber hosted by Glen Larson and others including Fern Ellis Juda Paul Busch Norman Smith John Kruber Rosella Edith Wirsing Carl Wirsing Bonnie Bolender Elwyn Zettle and family.
Senator Wheeler of Montana says he will not seek reelection as an independent. He does not back Erickson or Republican nominee Wates E. Ecton. President Truman had previously offered support through a letter. Wheeler cited thousands of appeals but remains noncommittal on endorsing either candidate. The Senate campaign committee continues to explore campaign phases.
M J Olson announces sale of his 34 year old implement and supply business including building to W A Snyder of Rhinelander. Snyder, an 18 year International Harvester employee, will take possession Aug 15. Olson moved to South Wayne in 1909 and previously worked in Blanchardville and at W L Heindel's store before buying Reck’s business in 1912.
Mrs. Harry T Maddrell reports a home gathering at Frank and family to honor Mr. Frank Jones for his 81st birthday. Guests include O B Peterson Avery Stites and families plus relatives from Rockford Clinton Nashville and Milwaukee. Several reseed events and a hospital update accompany the note of community social life.
By unanimous vote the French constituent assembly approved acceptance of a 1 billion dollar United States loan to France. Ratification followed after President Georges Bidault urged approval during a late session.
Livestock sales show 4 000 salable hogs and 8 500 total with moderate activity and steady prices from Thursday averages. Cattle and calves total 2 000 and 500 respectively with limited weekend offerings of fed cattle, steers, and yearlings at 20.50 to 25.00, with weaker beef cows and vealers around 18.50 and 11.25 to 14.00. Poultry and eggs see hens steady and eggs firm, grain market mixed as corn weakens on moisture forecasts and oats steady with strong cash demand.
New York markets showed scattered gains with several leaders slipping into slight losses. Profit taking trimmed week's top climbers while dividends and earnings again boosted buying. Allied Chemical, Du Pont, Johns Manville and others led ahead as several others fell back including Pennsylvania at a new 1946 low.
A Chinese press dispatch reports that Chinese communists will not hand over Harbin in Manchuria to government troops. Li Li-san, acting for Gen Lin Piao, reportedly said it is impossible when questioned by Gen Tu Li ming, the Manchurian commander.
Blanchardville residents Mrs. W F McGuigan and Mrs Henry Watrud with Audrey return from a two week trip visiting Spooner Rice Lake and Spring Brook where Susan Donna was baptized. The baptism dress was made from the father’s parachute. Others visiting Madison Monroe Greenwood and Milwaukee areas include Lena Jorenby Ruth Jorenby John Thorson A S Homer Robinson and more. Ann Merideth wins Tiny Tots prize at Darlington fair after five months in Miami Lenore Johnson returns home from Miami and many friends travel for visits and hospital updates.
Monroe church calendar lists Dr. Charles A. Briggs as minister with services at 9 30 a m church school 10 45 worship and sermon and 4 p m youth fellowship On Wednesday 7 p m an official board meeting and 7 30 p m Weslayan Service Guild event hosted by Mrs Bernard Stoltz 1428 23rd Avenue A Browntown service schedule includes 9 a m church school and adult worship and a 2 p m Friday W S C S meeting
Immanuel Evangelical Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 50 a m with the minister preaching. The junior choir will sing Hear Us Our Father and Praise Be Thine. No evening service. Eva Spreng Missionary Society meets Tuesday evening with Mrs Hollis Elmer in charge of program and Mrs Roy Feldt social committee. W M S meets Wednesday at 2 led by Mrs Fred Hartwig and Mrs Frank Trumpy. No choir rehearsals next week.
Warren W. Sutton, minister at United Brethren, notes Sunday school at 9 45 a m church service at 10 45 a m board session 11 45 a m no evening services annual conference begins in this church at 8 p m Wednesday Bishop Fred L Dennis will preach conference closes at noon Sunday Aug 11
New Apostolic church announces a morning service at 10 a m with no evening service. Regular midweek service is set for 8 p m on Wednesday led by Pastor R H Scharnweber.
The notice lists Christian Science morning worship at 10 45 with subject Love and Sunday school at 9 45. A Wednesday evening meeting at 7 45 and all are welcome. St Johns Evangelical and Reformed holds the Seventh Sunday after Trinity with church school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45. A German service is at 2 pm and the Women’s Union meets Tuesday at 7 45. Pastor Paul C Kehle.
Rev. Elder A. Toepel, pastor, led no divine service. The Mt. Olive Lutheran congregation in the Wisconsin Synod notes absence of worship activity.
St Andrews 2019 on 10th street offers daily chapel access and prayer spaces. Grace Lutheran lists Sunday service at 10 45 a m Sunday school 9 30 a m Luther league 7 p m and Women’s Missionary Society at 7 30 p m. Rev L B Hastings leads worship. Canberra envoy news notes Australia appoints Norman Makin as ambassador to the United States effective Aug 15 for a five year term.
Mrs. C. H. Lichtenwalner and Mrs. Floyd Stauffacher are co hosts with Mrs. Walter Stauffer reading the topic "Problems of a Rural World" at the church. Choir rehearsal is set for 7 30 p m Friday. Children of the church meet tomorrow at 2 at the church. Newell Mendenhall is the pastor.
Rev. George E. Kelsey serves South Wayne parish with services in Woodford Lamont Gratiot. Woodford Divine worship 9 30 with Sunday school 10 30. South Wayne Sunday school 10 Divine worship 11. Lamont Sunday school 10 Divine worship 8. Gratiot Sunday school 9 30.
Browntown Evangelical Church led by Pastor J. L. Haack holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a special service with adult confirmation and Communion at 10 30 a m The sermon theme is Faithfulness and its Glorious Reward.
Clarno Staver communities hold worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Staver church offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 05 a.m. Homer Retzlaff serves as pastor.
Monticello and nearby churches list morning worship and Sunday school times. Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed led by Rev. A R Achtemeier hold church school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 40 with the sermon How a Group Worships. Washington Reformed meets at 9 morning service and 9 45 Sunday school. Grace Evangelical with Rev W J Abe offers Sunday school at 9 45 and worship at 10 45 on The Great Preserver. Postville Memorial reports Sunday school at 9 30 with classes for all under superintendent Herman Feenie.
Complete but unofficial returns show Rep. John Sparkman missing a majority by a few votes in the Alabama Democratic primary. Simpson trails Sparkman with 84,682 to 46,296, with Frank Boykin at 36,476 and minor candidates. a runoff would be held August 27 if required.
Monticello residents joined trips to Lake Geneva for visits with families in Chicago and Kenosha. Others spent Sundays visiting Madison, Monroe, Red Wing, and Monroe, with notes on guests at homes of Wallam Klassy and Babler.
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