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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1946

Page

7

Daily Record Weather Snapshot 1946 Almanac Data

Cloudy tonight and Saturday with scattered showers. warmer Saturday. Daytime highs and lows noted, barometer readings 29.69 at 2 am and 29.62 at 2 pm. Yesterday’s records show highest 87, lowest 65, precipitation 0.24 inch. Yuma Arizona was the warmest at 114 while Traverse City Michigan was coldest. Sunrise 4:52, sunset 7:20.

U. S Yuma Ariz Traverse City Mich Acguet

Real Estate Transfer Otto Anderegg to Alfred Lien Jr

Otto Anderegg transfers parcel outlet 153 Assessor plat New Glarus to Alfred Lien Jr continuing property ownership change and local land record update at the Assessor plat listing.

Otto Anderegg Alfred Lienhard Jr New Glarus

Lawrence Loucks Faces Drunk and Disorderly Charge in Milwaukee

Lawrence Loucks of Milwaukee is charged as drunk and disorderly with $10 fines plus costs imposed.

Lawrence Loucks Milwaukee

Mr and Mrs Raymond Fey announce birth on Aug 1

St Clare announces the birth of a daughter to Mr Raymond Fey and Mrs Fey of Monroe route 5 on August 1.

St. Clare Raymond Fey Monroe

St Clare Hospital Medical Dismissals and Names

St Clare Hospital lists Eleanor Hauser Chicago Miss Eleviyn Aeschlimann Albany Mrs Glen Uren Argyle Mrs Emil Stephens Beloit Ernest Ann Winslow and accident note Gurnie Condon Brodhead Dismissals include Mrs John Morris Mrs Elmer Braun and daughter William DuCharme Mrs Jacob Rupp Sr

Eleanor Hauser Chicago Eleviyn Aeschlimann Albany Glen Uren Argyle Emil Stephens Beloit Ernest Ann Winslow Gurnie Condon Brodhead John Morris Elmer Braun William DuCharme Jacob Rupp Sr

Frederick Voegeli Named Youth Conclave Envoy

Frederick Voegeli of Monticello will represent Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church at the national Youth Conclave in Lakeside Ohio. The postwar conference brings 900 under thirty leaders and 100 denomination heads, with delegates from many foreign countries.

Monticello Frederick Voegeli F. W. Voegeli Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church Lakeside Oat Voegels Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America International Council of Religious Education National Council of Young Men's Christian Association

Col Naylor Finishes Course At Fort Leavenworth

Col Naylor completes a regular year's work in five months at Fort Leavenworth. He and Mrs Naylor with children Bobby and Valerie arrived from Kansas to visit her parents Mr and Mrs F H Steinman. He plans to report to Japan in September to continue his tour of duty.

Monticello Times Special Service R. H. Naylor

Politician Warns Against Boss Rule in Wisconsin

A public address contrasts personal independence with boss-driven politics. The speaker claims no obligation to any boss and urges voters to back a clean government, warning that victory for corruption would bind the state with higher taxes and diminished integrity.

Wisconsin

Dobbs Williams Engagement Set for Soon Wedding

Mr and Mrs W L Dobbs announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Dorothy to Robert F Williams son of Mr and Mrs Jay Williams Madison.

Dobbs-Williams W. L. Dobbs Dorothy Robert F. Williams Jay Williams Madison

Battlefront Veterans Aid Senate On Defective 4.2 Shells

Veterans recalling casualties from faulty 4.2 inch mortar rounds urged the senate war investigations committee to trace munition makers. They offered lot numbers from the 100th Chemical Mortar Battalion in Italy and noted a Ft. Bragg test where a shell exploded at the muzzle.

Washington Senate War Investigating Committee Italy Chemical Warfare Service Ft. Bragg N. C 65Th Chemical Company Belgium

Runge Attacks Martin Lax in AG Race Claim

Madison candidate Runge labeled John E. Martin lax in AG duties during a here address. He credited subordinates for office work and urged recognition of their services in the reelection context.

Madison Herman C. Runge John E. Martin Runge

Case Rejects Negotiation Invitation in Labor Dispute

The J. I. Case Co. rejected yesterday an invitation from Secretary Schwel lenbach and Secretary Anderson to attend a conference with CIO leaders in Washington. The aim was to end the one month old strike at the Racine and Rockford plants.

Case J. J. Case Co Schwellenbach Anderson CIO Washington Rockford

Personal Mention Plumbing Niles

Local social notes list numerous visitors and callers in Monroe and surrounding towns. Names include John Brennan Gratiot Mrs Walter Gray Beloit Amanda Elmer Brodhead and many others visiting for business, shopping, or family visits.

Niles John Brennan Gratiot Walter Gray Beloit Monroe Amanda Elmer Brodhead Mavis Hefty New Glarus William O'Neill Darlington Sheila Mason Clifford Crone Orangeville Eddie McGue Oscar Pinnow Elizabeth Huber Argyle Peter Meudt Edwin Gustafson Freeport Danny Mary Jane Notter Woodford Clarence B. Johnson South Wayne Harry Nichols Chicago H. M. Thompson Casper Hefty Robert Conrad Zellweger Waupaca William van Landuyt Mundelein Henry Gerber Council Bluffs Nick Gerber Mary Kelly Thomas Kelly J. B. Conners Fred Lengacher Louise Stocker Sarah Krupp Sam Magal Margot Badgley Lorretta Dillon Gloria Leiser Dorothy Olson Madison S. M. Olson Woodard Frank May Fred Burkhalter Sam Schumacher Linda Lou Roger Browntown Frank DeVoe Patricia Carol Joan Drafahl Monticello Jessie Drafahl Rockford Buelah Drafahl Geneseo Paul Neubauer Milwaukee Wisconsin Restaurant Association John D. Germann Jr McKeesport J. D. Germann Darlene Huber Donnagale Hemnbaugh Edward Huber Gladys Jenny Doris Grossen Art Widmer Rodney Zimmerman Ralph Zimmerman Albany Denley I. Priest Margot Ann Grand Rapids Mich Max G. Booth Arthur Ruehle Leroy Charles Emma Ruehle Carrie Ruehle Jack Schindler Belvidere John Schindler Janet Oak Park S. P. Lynch Harold Kading Ernest Kessler Dayton Harold Kading Jr Philadelphia Arthur Camp Lejeue Frank Boyle Boyle

Redecorate U B ChurchPreparing For Conclave Here

In advance of the annual church conference the United Brethren church completes remodeling led by Rev W W Sutton. Painting covers vestibule ceilings walls and lobby tones jonquil peach and pink with kitchen refit and new storage built by Fred Ritschards. Exterior brick repairs completed.

W. W. Sutton United Brethren Church Rev. Sutton Fred Ritschards

Aberhard sells Monticello meat market stake to Huber

Alfred Aberhard, longtime partner of Carl Tanner in a 13 year meat market venture, sold his interest to Jacob Huber of Janesville who took possession yesterday. Aberhard will devote time to expanding his mink ranch and Huber plans to move his family to Monticello soon.

Alfred Aberhard Monticello Huber Times Special Service Carl Tanner Jacob Huber Janesville Aberhard

Funeral notices for Kenneth Blum and Mrs Bloom

Funeral services for Kenneth W. Blum 14 of Monroe route 3 will be at St Johns Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include his parents two sisters and grandparents. Last rites for Mrs John T Bloom were held at St Johns Evangelical and Reformed with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Kenneth W. Blum St. John’s Church Fred W. Blum Monroe Paul Do. Kehle Greenwood Cemetery Shirley Marie Lulu Margaret John Blum Mary Weiss John T. Blum St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church John T. Bloom Paul C. Kehle Glen Benkert Alvin Kubly Ray E. Kundert Floyd Asmus Robert Isley Rudy Kundert

Figi to Direct WAUK Broadcasting at Waukesha

Meldger Figi, longtime Monroe resident and former First Credit Co. manager, is named manager of WAUK Broadcasting Co. in Waukesha. He starts September 1, directing programs and handling announcing duties. Figi, Carroll College graduate class of 1939, is married to Dorothy Eichstadt and has one child.

Figi Meldger Figi Monroe Wauk Broadcasting Co Waukesha First Credit Co John Figi Carroll College Dorothy Eichstadt Fig

Cow Completes Long Dairy Production Record

A registered Holstein-Friesian cow in the Argyle herd owned by William J. Figs has completed a 278 day production record in the advanced registry test with 473 pounds of butterfat and 11 886 pounds of milk.

William J. Figs Argyle

West Family Heads West for Two-Week Vacation

Leave for West Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hall son Denny and Miss Margaret Ann Share left today for a two week vacation at Grand Canyon and other spots of interest in the West Jill Ann Hall will spend the next two weeks at the John Share residence.

West Kenneth Hall Denny Margaret Ann Share Grand Cranyon Jill Ann Hall John Share

Pine Lumber Theft Reported Near 17th Street Stock Pile

Arthur W. Bennema reported to city police that about 500 board feet of 1 by 12 inch common pine lumber was stolen from his stock pile at the east end of 17th street near the Floyd Davis home. The theft likely occurred Tuesday night.

17Th Street Floyd Davis Arthur W. Bennema

Danish guest observes American cheese methods in Monroe visit

Jepe Boel from Denmark tours Green County cheese factories during a stay at the E. A. Janke home. He hails from a family that makes blue cheese and a Roque fort substitute and he praises American efficiency and methods.

Denmark E. A. Janke Jepe Boel Monroe Green County

Estate Grunder Schroeder Sells Home in Winslow

Grunder Schroeder sold his home at the corner of 13th avenue and 16th street to Fred Zweifel of Winslow. Possession will be granted March 1, 1947. Sale conducted through the Monroe Land Co.

Grunder Schroeder 13Th Avenue 16Th Street Fred Zweifel Winslow Monroe Land Co

Highway Patrol Investigates Minor Auto Front-End Damage

Green county highway police reported slight damage to the front end of a vehicle after an incident. Investigators provided few additional details.

Green County

Pool closes after city pumping station breakdown

Recreation park swimming pool shut this afternoon due to a breakdown at the city pumping station. Officials say it will not reopen until Sunday.

Recreation Park

Turn and Schwing Picnic Set for Aug 11

The Monroe Turn and Schwing club will hold its annual mid summer picnic Sunday August 11 at Lehr's grove west of the city.

Monroe Lehr’s Grove

Beef show highlights and top prizes at Monroe event

The results list multiple classes with winners and places. Andrew Hartwig of Monroe took first in Daily showmanship, with Marjorie Schmid also from Monroe first and William Pfisterer of New Glarus second. Calvin Christen of Belleville won Champion baby beef with Alvin Schuetze as Reserve.

Andrew Hartwig Monroe Marjorie Schmid William Pfisterer New Glarus Donald Timm Carlton Zentner Gilbert Disch Jr Monticello Calvin Christen Belleville Joyce Zwickey William Leopold Jr Alvin Schuetze Nathan Bechtolt Dean Streiff

Swine Show Results in Junior Division and Honors

Complete results for the swine junior division list winners by breed: Poland China gilt Fred Mueller of Belleville first. Poland China boar Fred Mueller. Duroc Jersey gilt John K Blumer Browntown first with Dean Streiff New Glarus second and Leroy Spring Monticello third. Chester White gilt Martin Elmer Brooklyn first with Paul Elmer Jr Brooklyn second and Clifford Elmer Brooklyn third. Chester White boar. Berkshire gilt Burnette Burk Halter Browntown first. Berkshire boar Burnette Burk. Grand champion boar John K Blumer Browntown. Grand champion gilt Burnette Burkhalter Browntown. Yearling sow any breed John K Blumer Browntown. Pen of barrows Burnette Burk Halter Browntown first, Clifford Elmer Brooklyn second, Martin Elmer Brooklyn third. Best barrow Burnette Burk Halter Browntown first, Kermit Marty Monticello second, Clifford Elmer Brooklyn third. Blue ribbon litter Marbin Elmer Brooklyn first, Burnette

Poland China Fred Mueller Belleville Duroc Jersey John K. Blumer Browntown Dean Streiff New Glarus Leroy Spring Monticello Chester White Martin Elmer Brooklyn Paul Elmer Jr Clifford Elmer Burnette Burkhalter Kermit Marty Marbin Elmer Burnette

Pig showmanship winners named Burkhalter Frautschy and Elmer

Burnette Burkhalter from Browntown earned second place, Mrs. Arlie Frautschy of Monroe took second, and Marbin Elmer of Brooklyn placed third in the pig showmanship event.

Colts and horses headline at Monticello show

John J. Burgy of Monticello wins first place in colt Percheron filly colt and the Percheron champion title. Virgil Pick of Monroe earns yearling grade mare honors and third place in colt showmanship at the same event.

John J. Burgy Monticello Virgil Pick Monroe

Corn and grain division junior winners announced

First place in Best 10 ears of any hybrid went to Silvan F. Disch of Monroe. Best four stalks of hybrid corn earned Duane Davis of Juda top honors. Vieland oats one peck went to Robert Senn of Monticello, any other oats one peck to Sil Wheat, and one peck to Silvan P. Disch of Monroe. Oats sheaf samples awarded to Kermit Marty of Monticello and barley and wheat sheaf samples to Silvan F. Wheat and Raymond Blumer of Monroe.

Silvan F. Disch Monroe Duane Davis Juda Robert Senn Monticello Silvan P. Disch Kermit Marty Silvan F

Garden winners named in junior and senior divisions

In the garden division group judging, first place juniors include Marjorie Hefty Albany Roger Blanc Monroe Mildred Cotherman Monroe Nancy Miller Monroe and DeWayne Browntown. Senior winners ages fourteen to twenty one include Ruth Geigel Monroe Virgil Pick Monroe and Silvan F Disch.

Marjorie Hefty Albany Roger Blanc Monroe Mildred Cotherman Nancy Miller DeWayne Browntown Ruth Geigel Virgil Pick Silvan F. Disch

Potatoes first place winners listed in Monroe contest

Winners in the potato division junior department are named including Chippewa De Wayne Brown town early Ohio Nathan Kulhn ke Clarno red Warba Iris Lud wig Juda Sebago Willis New com er Juda Irish cobblers Kenneth Hartwig Monroe and Queenie Mae Thompson Brooklyn among the entries.

Chippewa de Wayne Browntown Ohio Nathan Kulhnke Clarno Red Warba Iris Ludwig Juda Sebago Willis Newcomer Kenneth Hartwig Monroe Queenie Mae Thompson Brooklyn

First Place Egg Winners in Poultry Junior Dept

Ruth Streiff of New Glarus wins top honors in poultry junior division with best dozen brown eggs and best dozen white eggs.

Ruth Streiff New Glarus

First Place Winners in Rab Bits Division Junior Department

In the Monticello show Harvey Elmer Jr. dominates the junior buck junior doe and junior categories. Woodrow Marty takes top honors as champion male while Harvey Elmer Jr. earns champion female and best sitter goes to Barbara Karlen.

Buck Harvey Elmer Jr Monticello Woodrow Marty Doe Barbara Karlen

Cars for Legless GIs Adopted by Congress Gift Plan

Congress considers final passage of a bill to provide specially fitted automobiles to about 20,000 veterans who lost their legs in the war. The measure allocates 30 million dollars to purchase the cars as a federal gift from Uncle Sam.

Washington Uncle Sam Congress

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