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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1947
Page
6
Daily Record notes latest high and low temperatures since yesterday 2 PM. It lists year to date highs and lows, daily high of 86 and low of 62, with Helena Montana noted for coldest and warmest readings. Sunrise and sunset times are provided as 5 9 0 5 and 7 0 3 respectively.
Mrs Merle Krebs widow of Robert Krebs was named executrix and sole heir under his will. Named heirs include W C Bender C Lengacher and Ole Sandley.
Lois Jubie and Howard Eggen Olson, both of Brodhead, received marriage licenses signaling the upcoming union.
Deaths include Mrs. Fred Sickinger 74 of 1716 17th avenue infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert M Lee of Brodhead Mrs Mary Helm 65 of Darlington and Mrs Elma Gould Kramer 83 of Hebron Illinois.
Mr and Mrs Leon Schneider of Brodhead welcomed a daughter on August 14.
The St. Clare Hospital lists patients under surgical and medical categories including Mrs Harold Pinnow of Brodhead and Albert Minder of Albany. Medical entries name Eugene Ebweter of Brodhead, Lynwood Dowdy of Beloit, Edward Burman of Beloit, and Earl W. Doyle of Gratiot. Dismissals include Theodlumy Voge, Mrs Amelia Jones, Mrs Robert Hawes, and Gerald Rolli among others.
President Truman said he expects an official estimate on savings within about two weeks after a news conference. He disputed Republican claims of economies above four billion dollars and ordered an investigation to show the true picture beyond shifts and changes in the 37.5 billion dollar budget for operations beginning July 1.
A former Brodhead resident dies and service held at Andrews funeral home with burial in the Mebron cemetery. Survived by grandson Marshall Pronty of Greenwood.
Dr Hamilton born in Richland Center Wisconsin began as a school principal in Milton Wisconsin. He later served as superintendent of city schools in Milton Jefferson and Hudson Wisconsin.
Glenn Lester Des Bouillons 24, who fled the Mauston county courthouse Wednesday night, was recaptured in Madison and faced Judge Roland J. Steinle. He received multiple prison terms totaling decades, with sentences for auto theft burglary larceny kidnapping and escape, to run consecutive after his current term.
Prices for nylons show uniformity with scattered declines in five cities and increases in two since June 1946. A housing price survey of thirteen cities compares present values to June 1946 for a 1939 7500 dollar house, with ranges from 10050 in San Francisco to 20000 in Denver. Dallas Seattle New York unchanged. increases noted in Minneapolis Philadelphia Kansas City Chicago Atlanta Boston St. Louis. Some cities report 13000 plus values in Philadelphia Kansas City Chicago Minneapolis Atlanta. San Francisco at 10500. Columbus at 12000. declines include San Francisco 2000 and Columbus 3000.
President Truman said he will soon appoint the unified armed services leaders under the act. He expects Forrestal to sworn as the first defense secretary and then names for navy war and air secretaries, possibly at the next news conference.
Backers of universal military training reveal plans to persuade the 48 governors. A national group will mail letters to state leaders urging support. Governors adopted a resolution in July at Salt Lake City to advocate universal training.
A historical note explains hippopotamus skin can be nearly two inches thick in places. The description highlights the animal's tough protective layer and its potential uses.
Local social notes list visitors and trips across Wisconsin and nearby states. Names include Mrs. Walter Nipple Brodhead. Mrs. Ed Thompson Darlington. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hansen Woodford. Miss Charleen McGinness Darlington. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Tschudy Madison. Miss Ruth Baumgartner Sheyboygan. Miss Eva Pickett Freeport. Ringling brothers circus trips. Miss Frieda Sutter Carolyn Vogel Milwaukee. families from Alameda to Madison and Freeport. plus Warrant Officer Rex Bledsoe in Furth Germany visiting relatives and awaiting assignment.
Miss Colleen Ross and Emil Asmus visit from Brodhead and Albany while others travel to Madison Chicago Milwaukee and Ironwood. Families host guests from Brodhead Oshkosh Fond du Lac and Germantown as trips and weekend stays are noted along with a plane trip to Geneva Switzerland and a 12 day Eagle River vacation.
The United States rejects a Soviet demand to leave Japan peace treaty drafting to the four powers and insists on an 11 nation conference. The note to Russian envoy Semen Tsarapkin was delivered by Charles Bohlen and states the U S position will continue regardless of Russia’s attendance.
The political committee of the United Nations atomic energy commission voted 10 to none that the Soviet union plan for an international control commission is not adequate as it stands. The decision leaves room for further talks and discussion.
Louis R. Wolleson and Hugo Voelkli delivered supplies and donations to Co. K soldiers at Camp Williams after spending the day gathering support from Monroe businessmen and residents.
A delegation of Dixon city officials and citizens visited Recreation Park swimming pool yesterday to observe supervised activities and the summer program there.
State board of health approved sanitation improvement plans for 111 communities including Monroe sewer extensions. Associated Press reports the action today, outlining broader measures to upgrade municipal wastewater systems.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Lee of Brodhead born August 13 died yesterday morning at 8:30 at St. Clare hospital.
Mr and Mrs Paul E Baltzer Jr are the parents of a daughter born yesterday at Waukesha Memorial hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Baltzer Sr of Monroe.
A group of 4-H club members will leave Monroe at 5 this afternoon for the fairgrounds at West Allis to attend the state fair opening tomorrow. They are accompanied by Miss Mahie Tillema county home agent E O Baker county agricultural agent and Kenneth D Slocum deputy club agent. The 4-H livestock exhibit will also leave by truck this evening.
Mrs O D Curtis returns to duties at St Clare hospital Monroe after a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs E W Marty. George Pusch Juneau weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Clifford Riese. Mrs Anna Schnetzler Madison weekend at Jacob Voegels home returning with Mr and Mrs Charles Schnetzler to Madison. Mr and Mrs Robert Wild New Glarus Saturday callers. Mr and Mrs Melvin Agen returned from Black Hills and later left for Cumberland with their family Maria Nancy Nelson and Michael visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry C Elmer. Mr and Mrs Nic Kubly Mrs Robert Dibble and Mr and Mrs J N Freitag New Glarus attended Zwingli church mission festival Sunday. Edward Theiler Beloit Saturday visitor. Paulus Roth Milwaukee spent weekend with Mrs Roth.
A lengthy social page lists visits among Monroe Madison Rockford Browntown and Milwaukee residents. Notable names include Rev. Harold Wilke and Rev. A. R. Achtemeier visiting for a mission festival, Mary Babler and family, and many extended family gatherings with dinners and weekends across Wisconsin and Illinois communities.
Blanchardville native Mrs. Mary Kemprood Helm age 65 dies at her Darlington residence after a brief illness. Survived by four daughters, one son, three sisters, two brothers, 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral set for 2 pm Saturday at Nelson Sharer funeral home with Rev. E J Jeffrey officiating. Interment in Union Grove cemetery.
Miss Emma Fitch 86 former Monroe woman died at Brodhead Tuesday night. Services held 2 PM at Shriner-Neush wander funeral home with Rev. D An drew Howey officiating. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers: John Donmeyer Ernest Deininger John Koehner Frank Clark Adam C Mayenschien Robert Norton.
The article notes that between 15 and 20 distinct birch species exist in the United States. It discusses variation among species and implications for ecology and forestry.
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