Polio Epidemic At New Heights Across Regions
The Associated Press reports polio reaching epidemic proportions in scattered areas including Minneapolis and Pulaski County Arkansas. Ohio and Middle Atlantic states see lighter impact. Minnesota records 706 cases and 58 deaths this year with 344 cases and 31 deaths in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Wisconsin 78 cases 6 deaths. South Dakota 50 cases 8 deaths. Ohio 162 cases. Health officials urge precautions and crowd avoidance.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Pulaski County
Ark
Jones, Forrest
Lowndes
Mississippi
Ohio
Middle Atlantic
Louisiana
Middlewest
Minnesota
South Dakota
Polio Precautions Highlighted By Medical Society
The state medical society urges polio precautions noting about half of victims recover fully and 20 percent suffer serious disability. Guidance includes hand washing, pasteurized milk, clean water, avoiding crowds during outbreaks, and keeping children away from contaminated water and flies. Financial aid may help those unable to afford care.
Dollar Day Shoppers Hit Monroe for Low Prices
Shoppers crowded Monroe stores for Dollar Day bargains with many items at new low prices for years. Mothers outfitted children for school as summer merchandise attracted late season buyers and some items will suit next year.
Church and School Repaint at St. Victor's
Exterior of St. Victor's church is being repainted while school rooms undergo redecorating. Fall term progress likely affected by ongoing maintenance and care.
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St. Victor’s Church
Peace conference rules panel backs Yugoslav proposal
The AP bulletin reports the rules committee resumed sessions in Paris after a marathon wrangle over voting and unanimously approved a Yugoslav proposal to allow neighboring states of former axis powers to pose questions directly to the foreign ministers council. Beeston-John F. Noxon Jr. is commuted from death row to life imprisonment after two years awaiting electrocution for murdering his son.
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Paris
Foreign Ministers Council
Beeston
John F. Noxon Jr
State
Body Search For Iona Alme In Lake Kegonsa
Madison Dane County sheriff officers and Stoughton police joined in a search for the body of Iona Alme a 21 year old from Stoughton who apparently drowned in Lake Kegonsa today.
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Madison
Dane County
Stoughton
Iona Alme
Lake Kegonsa
City Council Approves Chlorinator and Sludge Pump Purchase
The city council last night authorized buying a chlorine control system for 1,781.35 and a sludge pump for 715 to upgrade the sewage plant. The chlorinator may be used at Recreation park pool later if desired. Also reported were fines totals, license applications, milk dealer licenses, a Kraft Foods fuel tank permit, and various claims approved.
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William Beckman
Zenno Gorder
Recreation Park
Park Board
Beckman
Haroland Lamboley
Justice of the Peace L. A
School of Instruction
Illinois
Wisconsin
Ted Schmedlin
W. D. Albert
John W. Beach
Philip Carroll
Cecil Jones
John Wyss
Ed Thomas Moore
Leo Richard Keegan
Charles L. Hyland
Edwin Ray Booth
Sphriam Burtness
Edward M. Share
Jack Regossie
T. P. Sullivan
William J. Timmons
Theron Ridge
Ozora Thorp
Kraft Foods Co
First National Bank Reaches 10 Million Dollar Milestone
The First National Bank now surpasses 10 million dollars in total resources with a July 31 statement showing 10,168,873.84. Deposits hit a record with 9,789,358.99 and have risen since January 1 by about 1 million dollars.
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First National Bank
Fox bounty payments issued in Green County
Fox bounties totaling eight dollars were paid today at two dollars per fox by Green County clerk Clarence W. Lengacher. Claimants were Oscar Agen Sr. Blanchardville, Clifford Prien Monroe route 2, Oliver Hustad New Glarus, and Richard Smith Monroe route 4.
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Green County
Clarence W. Lengacher
Oscar Agen_ Sr
Blanchardville
Clifford Prien
Monroe
Oliver Hustad
New Glarus
Richard Smith
First Beef From Big Packer Since November Aug. 20 Looms Over Meat Supplies
L. E. Bothel of Green County Frozen Locker Co reports the first beef from a big packing company since last November. A large cargo arrived today with more promised, boosting lockers and retailers as Aug. 20 looms for possible decontrol. Prices may rise if subsidies are left out of calculations. Experts warn autumn and winter shortages as fewer light-weight animals are sold to beat controls. Consumers enjoy improved quantity and quality in butcher shops.
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L. E. Bothel
Green County Frozen Locker Co
Bethel
Bothel Firm
Death of Mrs Henry F Schumacher at 62
Mrs. Henry F. Schumacher age 62 died at 6 15 a m at her home 2009 16th Street after years of illness. Last rites will be held at Cedarburg First Evangelical Lutheran church at 2 p m Friday with Rev Toepel and Rev Bleke officiating. Interment in Zur Ruehe cemetery. Survived by son Clarence E St Louis three daughters Mrs J E Coleman Mrs Karl Eggert and Miss Loraine Schumacher a Monroe High School girls P E director two sisters two brothers four grandchildren and other relatives.
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Henry F. Schumacher
16Th Street
Schumacher
Cedarburg First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Elder Toepel
Monroe Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
Bleke
Cedarburg
Zur Ruehe
Stuessy Funeral
Adele Steffen
Julius and
Augusta Krause Steffen
Wis
Milwaukee
Monroe
Clarence E
St. Louis
J. E. Coleman
Karl Eggert
Loraine Schumacher
Postoffice Revamp Alters Stations and Mail Rules
Washington reports a broad update by the Post Office Department detailing station closings and new address changes while tightening international mailing rules. The guide notes Peru restrictions on cigars and airguns to China, and announces several new post offices opening alongside renamed or rebranded facilities across multiple states.
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China
Adams Diggings
N. H
Pie Town
Post Office Department
Peru
Direccion General de Hacienda
Dryhead
Mont
Canebrake
Grindstone
S. D
Maine
Moosehorn
Moosehead
Gnadenhutten
County 4-H Team Advances to State Fair in Wisconsin
Green county secured no blue ribbons in district demonstrations but one merit based team was selected for state fair. Red ribbon recipients include Betty Stabler and Betty Lehnherr Spring Grove. Marianne Elmer Mt. Pleasant. Marian Buspahn Clarno. Blue ribbons went to Jeanne Tonkin Iowa county Beatrice Richards Rock county Merle Hascheider Sauk county Richard Saunders and Lawrence McCain Dane county. James Demuth and Ray Putz Iowa county earned red ribbon for Rope Splicing but not chosen for state. 27 entries from Grant Iowa Richland Sauk Lafayette Dane Rock Green counties judged by T. L. Bewick and Helen Pearson.
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Green County
Madison
Wisconsin
Betty Stabler
Betty Lehnherr
Spring Grove
Marianne Elmer
Mt. Pleasant
Marian Buspahn
Clarno
Iowa County
Beatrice Richards
Rock County
Merle Hascheider
Sauk County
Richard Saunders
Lawrence McCain
Dane County
Phyllis Sedimour
Jamet Bailie
Grant County
James Demuth
Ray Putz
Grant
Iowa
Richland
Sauk
Lafayette
Dane
Rock
Green
T. L. Bewick
Helen Pearson
Airline Safety NYC 1945 Awards Honor No Fatalities
Eighteen airlines reported zero fatal accidents in 1945, led by United Airlines for flying over 125 million passenger miles. Transcontinental & Western Air Braniff Airways and Northwest Airlines also posted flawless year records, with Delta Air Lines winning the 30 to 125 million mile group for its perfect 1945 tally.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
United Airlines, Inc
United
Transcontinental & Western Air, Inc
Transworld Aiirlines
Braniff Airways, Inc
Northwest Airlines, Inc
Delta Airlines
Every Facility Offered to Primary Voters and Absentees
Monroe voters can vote ahead of Tuesday's primary with doorstep canvassing for those unable to reach Turner hall. Absentee ballots may be cast by mail or in person with secrecy. servicemen ballots arrive within 30 days of election. Eligible but unregistered voters can sign an affidavit at Turner hall with two freeholders as witnesses.
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Monroe
Soseman
Turner Hall
Chinery
Washington
Wilson Wyatt
Wyatt
Light Campaign Expenses Across Green County Primaries
Primary election finance reports filed with Green county Clerk reveal minimal spending in most Republican nomination contests. Incumbents and candidates report no contributions or modest expenses in offices including assembly member, clerk of court, treasurer, district attorney, sheriff, and register of deeds with a few notable expenditures.
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Clarence W. Lenglacher
Assembly
Green County
Harry A. Keegan
Ray H. Schoonover
Jessie H. Holcomb
Wilbur E. Deininger
Donald Sisson
Green County Republican Committee
Jessie M. Holcomb
Cecil Galloway
Democratic Party Committee
Ralph F. Ross
Clarence W. Lengacher
Emmanuel G. Stauffacher
Rudolph P. Regez
Max I. Armstrong
Evan C. Chambers
Paul J. Davis
Register of Deeds
Grace M. Thorpe
Roy St. John
Herman A. Stuessy
Madison Governor Goodland reports campaign spending totals
Governor Goodland filed with the secretary of state detailing personal campaign expenditures of 987 dollars up to July 1 with 224 dollars given to the Goodland personal campaign committee. Other figures include Zimmerran 301 spent, Rennebohm 345 spent, Runge 487 spent, Immell 2802 spent, McCarthy 909 spent, and the non-partisan fur farmers committee 116 spent for Senator La Follette.
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Madison
Goodland
Secretary of State
J. B. Coulter
Bealf
Fred R. Zimmerman
Oscar Rennebohm
Herman C. Runge
Sheboygan
Ralph M. Immell
Joseph R. McCarthy
U. S
Fur Farmers Committee
H. F. Jessen
Eagle River
la Follette
Repairing Water Break on 21st Avenue South of 10th Street
A break in an 8-inch water main on 21st avenue just south of 10th street released a large water flow. City workers began bringing the leak under control this afternoon after discovering the cause at 5 a.m. today, which remains unknown.
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21St Avenue
10Th Street
Wisconsin Governor Rails Against Bombast On Record
Milwaukee Governor Goodland declared last night that his administration's record stands firm on highway development welfare improvements veterans aid and natural resources. He argued state finances remain strong with a 3 million cash balance and 35 million earmarked for specific needs while noting 23 million has funded new buildings and modernization since 1945.
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Milwaukee
Goodland
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Teachers Colleges
Stout Institute
State Department of Public Instruction
Two year old Mary Sager badly burned in stove fire
Mary L. Sager two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sager is in serious condition at St Clare hospital after her dress caught fire near a stove. Doctors report major burns on most of her body legs one arm and both hands. she walked near the stove with water heating when unattended.
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Mary L. Sager
John Sager
St. Clare Hospital
Jap Leader Says Reds Did Not Relay Surrender Pleas to Russia
Admiral Keisuke Okada asserts Soviet officials knew six months before Russia entered the Pacific war of Japan's plan to surrender but did not indicate transmitting Japan's peace pleadings to Russia's allies.
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Tokyo
Keisuke Okada
Russia
Japan
Drought Hits Wisconsin Crops As Rain Shortfall Persists
Wisconsin faces drought after July rainfall far below normal with 2.24 inches in the north and 1.60 inches in central areas. Forecasters predict sparse showers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, reducing prospects for a bumper crop despite ongoing threshing and pasture deterioration.
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Wisconsin
Howard J. Thompson
Milwaukee
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Weather Bureau
Illinois
Lake Superior
Green County
E. O. Baker
Monroe
Baker
Truman Protege Triumph in Missouri Democratic Primary
Enos A. Axtell defeated the incumbent Missouri nominee by 2301 votes in the fifth district to face Republican Albert L. Reeves Jr. in November. President Truman backed Axtell against Rep. Roger C. Slaughter who was defeated. Also renewing seats were three Democratic senators Harry Byrd Frank Briggs and Harley Kilgore and New Hampshire governor Charles Dale won renomination over Sherman Adams.
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Associated Press
Truman
Roger C. Slaughter
Missouri Congress
Missouri
Enos A. Axtell
Tormer
Jerome Walsh
OPA
Axtell
Albert L. Reeves Jr
The
Army Engineers
Slaughter
Virginia
West Virginia
Kansas
New Hampshire
Arkansas
Cio-Pac
Pendergast
Kansas City
Unemployed Veterans Receive Federal Readjustment Aid
Wisconsin reports July payments to 21 500 unemployed veterans totaling 1 973 900 dollars down from 2 104 000 in June. Civilian unemployment aid dropped to 6 500 recipients with 504 800 dollars paid versus 626 700 dollars the prior month.
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Madison
Wisconsin
State Industrial Commission
Commission
Wisconsin United Brethren Conference Opens in Monroe
The 89th Wisconsin conference of the United Brethren churches meets in Monroe with committees and boards set, morning sessions including a bishop's address and election of a conference superintendent. Afternoon program features Home Missions Begin a New Era by Dr. Hovermale and reports by W L Young and others. Evening service on brotherhood and rural life with Dr. Harris and Mr. Matthes concludes the day.
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Wisconsin
W. L. Young
Women’s Missionary Association
Wisconsin Conference
Home Missions
A. P. Hovermale
Department of Home Missions and
Roy Bosserman
L. L. McCormick
American Bible Society
Bonebrake Seminary
W. N. Roberts
D. T. Gregory
Fred G. Matthes
Conference Brotherhood
G. H. Kintz
World Brotherhood
E. E. Harris
Theft of 243 Sugar Coupons From Monroe Restaurant
Mrs. Forest Odegaard of the Maid-Rite shop reported to city police the theft of 243 sugar stamps in 10 pound denominations from her restaurant at 1612 11th street. Also taken were 3 pounds of bacon and 10 pounds of hamburger from a refrigerator. Loss probable late Tuesday night or early this morning.
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Forest Odegaard
Maid-Rite
1Lth Street
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