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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1947
Page
6
Partly cloudy tonight with storms to the north and warmer conditions in the west. Sunday becomes fair and warmer with local thunder showers northwest late Sunday afternoon or night. Yesterday at 2 pm high 87, low 67. Today high 88, barometer 29.69 at 2 am and 29.65 at 2 pm. Warmest city yesterday Phoenix Arizona 104, sunrise 4 59, sunset 7 12.
Carl August Schiess Jr and Ida Luella Striker of Monroe and Roger Edward Klassy with Anna Marie Schweizer of Monroe township and Monticello respectively. The notice records marriage licenses issued to these couples.
Mr and Mrs Otto Becker of route 2 Brodhead welcome a son born August 9.
St. Clare Hospital patients and staff are listed including surgical cases for Elizabeth Ginstrom of Rockford Mrs Alvin Ringhand of Monticello and Dolores Meyer of 1309 115th avenue Medical staff F William Donavan Beloit Paul Dorneden Gratiot Dismissals include Mrs. Robert Von Arx Mrs Burnell Dammen and son Mrs Albert Boss and son
Ernest White age 76 of Decatur died Thursday morning after a stroke at a Decatur hospital. Born in Monroe he taught there, later worked as a conductor on the Wabash line between Chicago and St. Louis and belonged to the Brotherhood of Conductors. Funeral this evening at Dawson-Wickhoff Decatur with graveside services Sunday at Greenwood Cemetery Monroe. Surviving: daughter Ernestine Fender of St Petersburg Florida, son James of Santa Fe New Mexico, brothers Arthur of Boston and William of Maine, four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Green county 4-H club members won two places and an alternate in a district demonstration contest at Dodgeville. Lois Jean Miller and Kathryn Chambers of Juda won in home economics with fruit demonstrations. Laura Stauffacher of Monroe and Ruth Foulker of Browntown compete in state safety with wiring projects. Eugene Arn of New Glarus is district alternate with a knots demonstration. Attendees from the area include Mrs. Harvey Andrews of Juda, Miss Madge Dahms, Miss Mamie Tillema, and Kenneth D. Siocum of Monroe.
Peter J. Klassy a 45 year old resident of New Glarus died Friday morning after a two day illness at St. Clare hospital. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 pm at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church in New Glarus with Rev. W J Stucky officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Calling hours at Zentner funeral home until the service. Survived by widow Rose two children Rose mary Barbara and Janor Jack at home two brothers Samuel W of Whitewater and Andrew of Monroe three sisters Mrs Jacob Ott of Blanchardville Mrs Christ Mueller of New Glarus and Mrs Wilbert Steuffer of New Glarus. Preceded in death by parents Peter H and Barbara Hoesly Klassy.
John Glanzman a retired cheesemaker had his last rites at 2 30 this afternoon at Stuessy funeral home with Rev P C Kehle of St John Evangelical church officiating Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with casket bearers Paul Gerber Fred Detwiler Andrew Sulzer Robert Emmenegger Ernest Thalmaym and Alex Abplanalp listed among those serving as pallbearers
Madison announces a new liquor and wine tax doubling the assessment. Dealers must pay by August 12 to avoid 15 percent penalties and confiscation of unstamped merchandise. State agents will check outlets August 13 and require proof of payment on site. Receipts exceed $1,000,000 from about 10,000 of 13,245 retailers.
The Republican Senate must approve new labor nominees in January. GOP leaders may decide to oppose any appointees. Morse, 40, a New York City lawyer and former NLRB general counsel, has served as assistant secretary of labor for a year. Schwellenbach signals he plans to stay as labor secretary.
In testimony Ferguson pressed Hughes on defense plant reports critical of Hughes. Hughes said some engineers billed to the cargo plane contract worked on other projects and that about 150000 dollars were legitimate expenses, with no entertainment charges. He claimed the 200 ton flying boat would cost less per pound and need less time than other large experimental aircraft.
President Truman disapproved a metals subsidy bill that would have mandated continued premium payments by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to support copper, lead, and zinc production and create new manganese subsidies. The proposal totaled about 70 million dollars for two years with up to 35 million in fiscal 1948, and he cited careful consideration of industry impact and public interests.
The park hosts a Friday morning Fun Day on the square at 10 30 with a costume parade. It marks the official windup of summer classes at the grounds though activities continue informally through summer. Ribbons and certificates will be awarded during the program.
During cold weather tests in Alaska the Army noted ice forming on inner tubes in sub zero temperatures creating flat spots in tires and rough rides. Engineers then inflated tires with air from which moisture had been removed to prevent icing and improve comfort.
A long list of relatives friends and travelers passes through Monroe with visits to Beloit Freeport Madison Darlington Juda Brodhead and other Wisconsin spots. Local households host guests from Monroes own area and from Illinois and California. Several families plan vacations to Los Angeles Eagle River and Canada while others return home after brief sojourns.
A car driven by Melvin Olson of 1803 16th Avenue struck a parked car owned by Donald Bloom at the corner of 19th Street and 13th Avenue at 8:50 last night. Olson said he was briefly blinded by another car and did not see Bloom’s car. Bloom’s vehicle sustained damage to its right front fender and headlight.
J. J. Quinn will join a New York Life Insurance educational session at Banff Springs hotel Canada from September 2 to 6. He ranks among the first 200 producers and has long earned this honor. Mrs. Quinn and their children accompany him. Arthur S. Peterson and Royal A. Liddicoat receive invitations to a Grand hotel Mackinac Island Michigan session from September 11 to 14 based on past year’s production.
Mr and Mrs Albert R Neushwander and Mr and Mrs Arthur P Benkert travel from Milwaukee by special train to Rhinelander for a mid summer ceremony of the Tripoli temple. They join a full day program with local men in the Tripoli band as Neushwander plays clarinet and Benkert cornet. The group expects to return tomorrow.
Three Green county women showcase original handicraft items at the Illinois state fair modern homemaking exhibit. Their work, chosen from hundreds, carries the theme homemade gifts for every occasion and will travel to Wisconsin and Indiana fairs. Mrs. Ralph Bridge of Juta, Mrs. Paul Zee of Albany, and Mrs. Emil Preisig of Clarno display pieces.
In a weekly meeting the board of public works approved several sewer connection and tree cutting permits and adopted a city budget of 527.60 dollars.
Delegates to the national convention in Chicago and to the Farm Bureau women’s short course at Madison were selected at a meeting of the Associated Women of the Green County Farm Bureau.
Mrs. Arleigh Frautschi Clarno and Mrs. Marvin Malkow Brod head were selected for the Sept. 16 18 short course. Mrs. Henry E. Babler Monroe and Mrs. Clarence Itten Washington township were named delegates to the December national convention. The group noted larger county fair food stand crowds but higher costs reduce proceeds. A complete financial report was not available.
E. G. Baker county agricultural agent judged junior agricultural exhibits in Stoughton today during a local festival.
Miss Janet Arnsmeier and Miss Joyce Arnsmeier hosted the Youth Fellowship circle on Wednesday evening. Lois Jean Miller and Helen Heyn reported on the youth convention in Lomba. A social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostesses.
Robert Pittsley nephew of Mrs. C. M. Wainwright will enter the University of Illinois this fall to study for priesthood, announced by Rev. L. B. Hastings. Pittsley, a former Marine, has aided Hastings at St. Andrew's Episcopal mission for five months. William Krane of Milwaukee an ex serviceman will enter Seabury Western Theological Seminary in Evanston this fall.
A twoday Omaha meeting September 15 16 will bring Republican state chairmen and vice chairmen from 19 Midwest states including Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North and South Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Colorado Idaho Montana Utah New Mexico and Wyoming.
President Soekarno urged the American people to support Indonesia in demanding a withdrawal of Dutch troops. In written replies to interview questions he said Dutch forces are armed by the United Nations to combat Japan, not Indonesians in a colonial war.
The article notes coal as the leading mineral resource for Japan, shaping the nation's industrial and energy sectors with its abundant deposits and strategic importance in the home islands.
Elizabeth Jane Wenger daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Wenger 1721 15th street wed Arthur Richard Collentine son of Prof and Mrs A O Collentine Vilas avenue Madison in a 4 pm ceremony at St Victor’s church officiated by Rev Richard Collentine. The reception followed at Monroe Country Club with music by Edwin Schuetze and Charles B Bolder at the organ.
Milton L Baumgartner son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Baumgartner of Brooklyn will marry Miss Janice E Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Parker Patterson of Brooklyn this evening at 8 30. Rev W T Brandt will officiate at the Evangelical United Brethren church with a reception at the Brooklyn Community building.
Mr and Mrs Harry Zentner of Milwaukee announce the betrothal of their daughter Miss Helen to Eugene Rechsteiner of the area west of Albany. The families formerly resided in Albany.
Mr and Mrs George A Bowman Jr on their wedding trip to Canada will live at 3009 North Maryland avenue Milwaukee on return. They were married at St Victor s parsonage with a candlelight ceremony. Bride Rose Mary Thorpe is daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Thorpe of 703 21st avenue. Bowman Jr is assistant district attorney in Milwaukee. Out of town guests from Beloit Brodhead Green Bay Hinckley and Decatur attended.
Miss Gloria Hanson daughter of Mr and Mrs H V Hanson was honored at a miscellaneous shower at the Howard Hendrickson home. The couple to be James Hendrickson and Gloria Hendrickson are set to wed August 17. A social evening featured lovely gifts and a list of attendees from Blanchardville and nearby families.
Dorothy Marshall was elected president of the auxiliary. Mae Schiesser is first vice president Selma Dearth second vice president and Mary Dobson treasurer. Remaining officers will be appointed by the president. Installation of officers will occur at the September meeting.
Mrs E N Fuhrmann and Miss Maryan Fuhrmann hosted a bridal shower at Mrs E F Kaeser home on Tuesday evening. Miss Tollefson's marriage to Leonard Bigler is planned soon. Lovely gifts and refreshments were served. Attending were Mrs George Gibbons Mrs Mary Luchsinger Mr John Seidel Mr Ray Marty Mr Henry Stauffer Mr Ralph Keppler Mr Harry Schuett Mrs Margaret Mueller Mr Wilbert Zwei fel Mr Jack Pauli Mr Everett Erickson Mr Harlan Wernli and Mr Walter Taplick.
Jack Haur, Fred Bigler, Gilbert Ott, C. H. Bartle, Harvey Ott, Henry Glaeden, Charles Tollef son, Walter Wenger, E. F. Kaeser and Misses Inez Schuett, Arlene Syse, Betty Duerst, Fay Zentner and Charlotte Tollefson.
Mrs Verley Denney of Centralia Illinois visits at the home of Mr Denney's mother Mrs Iva Denney who is recovering from surgery and pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Paul Dannerbeck hosted dinner at Monroe Country Club and Mrs Dannerbeck hosted luncheon and golf. Earlier Mr and Mrs Paul Kubly hosted a seven person 7 oclock party with a 3 course dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer A. Hanson Blanchardville announce the marriage of their daughter June to Alfred Beck son of Mr. and Mrs Jens Beck Withee. The couple married Friday July 25 in Neillsville and honeymooned in northern Wisconsin. Mrs Beck formerly worked at Robert's restaurant New Glarus and Mr Beck taught at New Glarus High School. They plan to reside in Wausau where Beck is employed as a printer.
Miss Mary Lu Helman of Rockford will marry Burdette Johnson of Holcomb on September 5 at 8 pm in the First Baptist Church Rockford with a reception in the church parlors to follow.
Green County veterans received 402 dollars in WVMSA funded medical care through Wisconsin Veterans Medical Service Agency programs. statewide total exceeded 200000 dollars. WVMSA created by State Medical Society on Nov 1 1946 to aid veteran home town medical care admin. 9 month period shows government paid care averaged under 25 cents per Green County veteran. County lists 1712 veterans.
Mack Barnes Olen Alvey and Robert Massingill all of Dallas were charged with stealing more than $1 000 in narcotics from the Madison Drug Co after holding up Emil Hayden firm manager. They are to have a hearing before Federal Judge Patrick Stone in U S district court after returning from Texas.
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