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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1946
Page
8
Daily Record notes clearing and cooler conditions tonight with Friday generally fair. Temperatures peak around 88 and dip to 69 after sunny daytime. Reference values compare to last year with highs near 74 and lows about 53. Precipitation since yesterday minimal. barometer at 2 a.m. reports Almadack. sunrise 4 58 and sunset 7 12.
George M. Drye transfers land in Cadiz township to Leonard C. Droye. Peter J. Kiassy transfers parcel outlet 127 Assessor plat Monroe to Clarence F. Cleeremans. Bertha Loveland transfers land in Washing ship to Francis E. Netux. James Carroll transfers lot 5 block 5 Andr iks add to Monroe New Mexico to Ralph C. Walker.
Harold R. Green of Spring Grove and Mary E. Marean of Jefferson obtained a marriage license as recorded in the official registry.
Brief obituary style item listing Mary Louise Sager aged 23 months of 1317 17th Street in East Parkin. E Parkin aged 75. Fred Grunert aged 91 of Sierra Madre California. The records provide ages and addresses with no further details.
Mr and Mrs Ben Bosshardt of Brodhead welcome a son born August 8. Mr and Mrs Ole Dokken of Planchardville welcome a son born August 7.
Medical notices list George Green and Bobby Ritschard with connections to Brodhead and Monticello, plus Mrs Robert Weiss on Monroe route 2. An accident entry cites Nathan Wyss of 2214 6th Street. Surgical note mentions Mrs Requarette Hahn of Brodhead and Mrs Ole Nelson of Blanchardville. Dismissals include Mrs Walter Schmid, Mrs George Walters, Mrs Perry Phillipson, Nellie Broughton, Mrs Albin Haag, Bennie Hanson and Anton Christensen.
U S army agents said they expected to announce soon the cracking of one of the biggest cases of black marketing and illicit trading with the enemy. Lt Col A E Link a Philadelphia military government officer committed suicide yesterday after being questioned by Army CID in the case. Army investigators said two proceeds of black market operations violated the trading with the enemy act.
Officials disclosed widespread violations of General MacArthur's directive to abolish state Shintoism in Japan. W. K. Bunce of the religious division said conversations at a higher level are underway between headquarters and the Japanese government to halt the violations. The national government is not involved, though neighborhood associations with government ties support local shrines.
A World War I veteran nicknamed Trinke turns over 171 recovered diamonds to army authorities after a misquoted price added tension. He insists on not revealing total paid, cites multiple past jobs, and fears further attempts to steal the jewels. He lists himself as a civil engineer from New York City with a Racine, Wisconsin background.
Obituary notes the death of Mr. Grunert at 91, detailing his impact on the dairy trade after a major market loss in Green County history. He built a lasting reputation among regional cheese men, remained active in business, and traveled between California, Chicago, and Monroe to visit relatives. He married Emma in 1882 and survived by two sons Arthur and Clarence.
Melbourne can makers warned that a U. S. tinplate shortage could delay canning of most Australian jam and meat this season. Quarterly tinplate allotments fell from 55,000 to 27,000 tons, threatening a food processing crisis as Australia resumes government control of tinplate.
Mrs. Jack Cox and sons Jack Jr and Gary Dean of Stevens Point return home after visiting Mrs. William Cox. Oscar A. Moldenhauser and Howard P. Olsen are expected home today from Chicago on two days of business. Mrs. Ray Sweetwood and son Robert of Chicago return after visiting her mother Mrs. J Eaton. Mrs. Hubert Hahn returns home to Norwood Ohio after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Erickson and daughter Gareda Jean Hahn.
Miss Helen Keel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Keel, has returned from three years of civil service work in Hawaii and plans to enter college in San Francisco after a late August departure. En route, Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Briggs head to Proctor Minnesota for a short vacation, with Dr. Briggs visiting Tomah and the West Wisconsin conference district superintendents in a pension board session. they expect to return in about ten days.
Seag to New York Don Seag, Urbana Illinois, left for New York to establish a home with his family. His mother-in-law Mrs J G Bleiler joined him to Norwalk Ohio, visiting relatives before returning to Chicago to see her daughter in law and granddaughters as they head to Los Angeles. Trail Ride Sunday Green County Boots and Saddle club plans a New Glarus ride starting at the Robert Arn farm with woods scenes, luncheon and prize contests. Otto Rupnow family heads to Memphis for a Smoky Mountains trip to visit Roger Rupnow and other cities. Times Lounge softball team prepares for an exhibition with Monroe Major League stars in Monroe.
Ad page promoting THEOL at drag stores. Claims quick five minute test and penetrating formula for foot comfort. Promotes availability at C. FP. KRempfert's with focus on Pell strength and renewed foot comfort through the product.
The campaign financial report for Ralph F Ross, candidate for county clerk, arrives with no contributions and no expenditures for the August 13 primary. The report was the last to reach County Clerk Clarence W Lengacher after a mail delay.
Fluorescent lighting fixtures were installed in most offices last night replacing the old electric lighting in Green County courthouse. The upgrade modernizes the facility and improves illumination for court operations.
The Kiwanis club at the Monroe hotel heard main speaker Jeffery Frautschy discuss Sonar and mapping the ocean floor. Frautschy, son of Arthur C. Frautschy, notes his wartime work in underwater acoustics during his service years.
Miss Patricia Knaack daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Knaack will travel to Milwaukee Saturday to take part in the state baton twirlers contest.
Bats adapt to cold months by hibernating or migrating when severe winters cut off food, ensuring survival through resource scarcity. The behavior helps explain bat populations in regions with harsh climates and limited insect availability.
The United Nations membership committee shifted from Albania and Outer Mongolia to other bids. Afghanistan leads the new list, with two daily meetings ahead of an August 20 report to the Security Council. Veto power remains a barrier in the council. Miss Fola Hanson visited Madison.
William Heirens 17 faces murder charges including Mrs Josephine Ross. Court orders psychiatric exam after arraignment as two alienists named. Heirens offered no plea to Ross charge and previously to Degnan and Brown murders. Chief Justice Ward appoints Dr William Haines and Dr Harry Hoffman to assess the alleged dual personality.
Mrs Joseph Conners is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Earleywine in Brodhead.
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