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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1949
Page
6
Mostly fair with pleasant temperatures tonight and Sunday. Since yesterday at 1 p m the high reached 83 and the low 64. A year ago today the high was 80 and the low 63. Sunrise at 5 03 and sunset at 5 05.
Real estate transfers listed include parcel 46 by 21 feet in east half of lot 48 in Lybrand's donation, Monroe. Anna Kracht sells outlots 85 and 86 in New Glarus to Fred J. Marty. James J. Quinn sells lot 1 of block 4 in Waelti Quinn addition, Monroe, to Russel C. Larson. Knud Guelson Charles Guelson and Carrie Jensen transfer lots 6 and 8 in block 128, Brodhead, to Agnes Schultz.
Judge Harold J. Lambotey sentences Tody Sullivan of Galena to 90 days in jail unless a $300 non support payment is made. The money was paid and the defendant released. Walter Schmidt of Milwaukee found guilty of contempt for failing to pay a $470 burial fee and ordered to pay $15 monthly.
Mrs Lizzie Selnow of Albany is heir to the estate of her husband Frank Selinow by a will probated by County Judge Harold J Lambo ley. The will dated March 7 1949 three months before his death names two sons Roy and Ralph Albany executors A joint will of husband and wife signed in the presence of Max I Armstrong and Evelyn Parker No valuation of the estate was submitted.
Betty Ann Ruehlew and John Richard Pinnow filed for marriage in Brodhead. Mrs. Caroline Huntington, 83, Darlington, is listed among deaths. Obituaries include Mrs. John Wampfler, 60, of 1409 Sth Street. Mr. and Mrs. W. Ray Laughridge of Albany announce a daughter born Aug. 13. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Norder, Woodford, report a son born Aug. 13. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hendersonson of Juda report a daughter born Aug. 13.
A hospital notice lists patients under Surgical and Medical sections at St. Clare Hospital, including John H. Hanson of Janesville and Mrs. Duane Clumpner of Beloit among surgical cases and Mrs. Edward C. Kohn of Bel Doyle and Clinton L. Nall of Argyle in medical. It also names numerous dismissals such as Warren Talmadge and Emma Stubbe, along with other patients and relatives connected to the Beloit Freeport area.
Burglars robbed Peck and Peck woman’s clothing shop on South Michigan avenue, taking all fall coats and dresses. A special note reports Brodhead approving a purchase order for a school bus to transport students from Decatur Spring Grove Magnolia townships and Avon.
Tody P Sullivan of Galena Ill faced a 90 day jail term for failing to pay 300 dollars to support his wife Julia and son Donald Monroe. Lamboley overruled a plea and imposed the sentence with option to reimpose if payments of 100 dollars monthly are not kept. Sullivan, once a bartender, said 22 taverns hunt for business in a city of 3800 as he offered his tavern for sale with no buyers. His sentence had been withheld since February. He and his wife are separated but not divorced.
Mrs. John Wampfler aged 60 died yesterday at her son Victor Wampfler’s home four miles southwest of South Wayne after a coronary occlusion. Born Clara Baumberger in Bern Switzerland on Aug 12 1899 she immigrated to Green County in 1908 and married John Wampfler in Monroe. Survived by son Victor two brothers Emil and Fred a sister group and two grandchildren burial at Blaisdell cemetery with services at Stuessy funeral home conducted by a Jeho vah's Witness reader.
Mrs. Caroline Huntington 83 lifelong Darlington resident died after long illness at home yesterday. Wife of Wilburn Huntington married Feb 18 1889. he died Sept 18 1936. Survived by two daughters Mrs V C Paschal and Mrs Perle Huntington both of Darlington, two sisters Mrs Harriet Scheft and Mrs Charlotte Pease of Milwaukee, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services 2 pm at Methodist church with burial in Union cemetery Darlington.
Dr. N E Bear and family return Monday from Tomahawk after a two week vacation. Also vacationing at Tomahawk are the Minor A Andersons who plan to return home next week.
Out-of-town relatives attended Emil Elmer’s funeral at Zwingli church with many surnames listed as attendees. Also noted are funeral services for Fred C. Ingold, longtime cheese maker, and Mrs Charles L Chambers with survivors and pallbearers named. Memorials mention Greenwood cemetery interments and visiting relatives from Wisconsin and Nebraska.
Inside scenes of the Jefferson Center Co op cheese factory in Twin Grove Green County are shown in the Wisconsin Agriculturist and Farmer centennial edition. The article notes Swiss colonists' cheese making since 1855, contrasts pioneer equipment with modern large presses, and highlights ongoing improvements in Wisconsin cheese production.
At least four Green county cheesemakers entered the state fair including Gotlieb Oberholzer of Maple Leaf near Albany who won top honors at the Green county fair Walter Schild of Health Valley near Juda Fred Krebs of Franklin near Monroe and Walter Minnig of the Silver Lech east of Monticello Minnig exhibited limburger while the others displayed Swiss. Forty students from the University of Wisconsin College of Education toured the Town Hall cheese factory southwest of New Glarus and enjoyed a Swiss dinner at the New Glarus hotel. American cheese buyers reported a barely steady market with a four cent spread between cheddars and small styles and rising state and C grade prices. Production for the week of Aug 4 was about 20,350,000 pounds. Swiss prices gained with firm trading and higher f o b prices at Wisconsin assembling points.
Gettysburg Pennsylvania veteran leader Lyall T. Beggs, national Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, called the VFW the natural heir to the Grand Army of the Republic during ceremonies marking the VFWs 50th anniversary. He forecast the GAR would hold its last convention in Indianapolis this fall, leaving the VFW as the oldest major veterans organization.
Wheels stolen from two cars last night in the 500 block of 18th avenue and from Herman Krauss at 910 18th avenue. Spare tires removed from trunks. Suspected theft impacts Robert Elmer of Juda route 1 and Krauss residents. Local police investigating.
The Brooks Stock Co presents a summer tour at Monroe for the 38th season. Jack Brooks no longer performs on stage but his troupe of 10 actors, led by Billy Kent, keeps the family show lively with varied acts. Featured players include Barbara Brooks and John D. Morris, with Marionette specialists C. C. Eagle and wife from Boise.
Doctors at McLaughlin Hospital in Milwaukee used an artificial kidney to save 22 month old Darryl Mace after he swallowed six ounces of home permanent wave fluid. Two tubes drained wastes into the abdomen while his natural kidneys recovered. he is expected to be up in two to three weeks.
Monroe Cadet shares in amphibious training with 880 cadets and midshipmen at the Navy amphibious base Little Creek Virginia. The Camid TV operation runs through August 22 with shore phase ending August 17 and afloat periods aboard Atlantic fleet ships. Cadets will observe a marine battalion’s practice landing and beachhead setup and participate in a final landing exercise at Camp Pendleton Virginia followed by assault demonstrations by 82nd airborne troops.
About 3000 to 4000 Shriners gathered in Oshkosh for a summer ceremonial honoring George Fisher potentate of Milwaukee Tripoli shrine. Participants included roughly 1000 from Chicago Medi Nah shrine.
State agents arrested four persons in raids on two Hurley taverns last night. Investigators report confiscating gambling equipment including dice and blackjack tables at both locations.
Washington reports a government price support provision for hogs aims to reward farmers who market spring hogs early. A Sept market would guarantee $18 to $18.50 per 100 pounds, while December sells at $14.75 to $15. The plan seeks to shift breeding toward late winter and summer to smooth annual hog supply and stabilize prices for both farmers and consumers.
In Strasbourg the assembly overwhelmingly rejected Ireland's move to have the body discuss its bid to unite Northern Ireland with the 26-county republic. Ireland had sought the assembly’s influence on its long-standing union proposals, but British delegates and others opposed the measure. Since 1921 Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom alongside England Scotland and Wales. The Irish initiative reflected a broader push by assembly members for greater debate freedom.
Three judges were named to hear the CIO challenge to the federal government's right to recognize the new state rent control law. F Ryan Duffy, Robert E Tehan, and William H Holley will preside. The case, moved to 2 pm Tuesday, aims to restrain Ray Rose from handing rent office records to the county clerk.
The article notes that small clay tiles used for bathroom floors today originated in northern France around the 12th century, marking an early development in tile production.
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