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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1946
Page
6
Fair tonight and Wednesday with slight cooling in the north. Highs near 80 and a low around 54. Almanac notes August 20 1946 with sunrise at 5 11 and sunset at 6 55. Barometer 29.70 at 3 am and 29.71 at 3 pm. Yesterday warmed to the warmest place in the U S.
In the estate of Arthur A. Blei of Monroe who died July 2 1946 Mamie Bleiler sister named administratrix Russel Prien and William C Haren appointed as appraisers
Harley E. Scheidegger of Juda and Caroline A. Sterbenz of Monroe wed. George W. Walters and Mary Bratley, both of Monroe, also listed. Robert J. Tracy and Patricia J. Ransdell, Monroe. Clifford Stanley Whitehead of Brodhead and Bernice Ruth Dammen of Janesville listed.
Mr and Mrs Royce ZumBrun announce a son born August at St. Clare Hospital located at 1107 14th Avenue. Mr and Mrs Glen Dearth report a daughter born in August.
Medical names include Leota May Higgins route 3 and Joseph Legler 1924 8th street along with Mrs. Sophia Alder 2514 10th street Mrs. Ida Outing 2243 6th street Mrs. Frank Klemm 1329 18th street John Monahan Shullsburg Mrs. Lee Kubly route 5. Surgical entries list Daniel Wyss route 4 Walter Allen Beloit Ralph Howell South Beloit DL Fred Wieland Orangeville. Demissale Mrs. Godfred Friedli Thomas Beal Mrs. Fred Gerber Mrs. Elmer Ninneman and daughter Mrs. Chester Prien.
Roger D. Kobs, 18, of Jefferson, was arrested on burglary and armed assault with intent to rob after allegedly breaking into his aunt Helen Kobs’s Milwaukee home. Police say he struck her with a chair and stove poker, leaving her in critical condition at a hospital. He was taken into custody at a girlfriend’s home as authorities pursued charges.
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Schenkel of Freeport, formerly longtime Monroe area resident, were held at 2 this afternoon at the Shriner Neushwander funeral home. Rev. Grahl of Zion Reformed Church officiated. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Ben Jenny Ralph Jenny Rudy Jenny John Brunner Albert Arn and Paul Berger.
Ralph F. Amoth of Madison filed amended campaign expense reports for governor showing total personal and committee costs of 4010.07, $20.07 over the limit. The revision lowers prior reported expenditures to 1960.83 with 119.24 debts. his committee lists 1758.32 in expenditures and 181.68 in debts. Other candidates and committees listed include Perry Stearns, Otto Werkmeister, Reid Murray, Daniel Hoan, and local GOP groups with varying receipts and obligations.
Miss Mary Marean, engaged to Harold R. Green, was feted at a Friday shower hosted by Mrs. Frank Brunkow with cohosts Mrs. Leland Jordan and Mrs. Walter Ludwig. A luncheon was served and the bride-to-be received many gifts.
Robert F. Seefeldt, 36, of two miles north of Freeport, was seriously hurt by a bull while watering a barnyard tank. He suffered several broken ribs, a possible skull fracture, and other injuries, then was moved to a Freeport hospital for treatment and is expected to recover. His wife brought him to a local physician before he was hospitalized.
Six Wausau residents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tesch Mr. and Mrs. Martin Tesch and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kroep lin became lost in a blueberry marsh in western Lincoln county on Sunday. They followed abandoned railway tracks to a searching party arriving late yesterday. The group waded in hip deep water, built fires to dry clothing, and located the railroad tracks.
Eight cars of a Northwestern road freight train derailed near Milwaukee last night at about 50 mph, tearing up track and knocking down power poles. No injuries were reported and Sheriff George Hanley said the cause was not immediately known.
A series of brief notes records residents and guests visiting nearby towns and states. Names include Pimmbine Niles Ph 252 and Willis Ronald in Rockford, Grace Howards in Argyle, Eva Carter and Dolores Elmi in Beloit, Sam Ashman in Monroe, Jack Schlichting in Galena, Virgil Potter in Beloit, Edward Georgeff in Michigan visiting Paul Ganshert, and Clifford Gilbert discharged at Fort Sheridan. Also listed are attendees at Milwaukee state fair and Belvidere visitors, with several weekend trips to Minocqua and Three Lakes and family visits across Monroe, Janesville, and Shullsburg.
Mrs Emma Ruehle spent the day in Madison with her daughter and family. The Burgy and Lynch families traveled or returned from trips, with relatives staying on. Swiss Maennerchor members Hoeffleur Zehr Beckel from Chicago sang in New Glarus and plan to tour Switzerland. Meeting in Kenosha connected county federation leaders with Mrs Myles Pember and Mrs George Irish.
Henry Engelke of Platteville died at 6 50 last evening at St Clare hospital where he had been a surgical patient. The body was taken to Platteville for burial. Attend Wedding at Janesville Duane Youngblood of Brodhead wed Miss Guinevere Sco bie of Janesville Saturday evening with Mr Roy Zweifel and Lawrence Courtney attending as aunt and uncle of the bridegroom. Also present from this area were Mr and Mrs Fred Youngblood Mrs Belle Harlow Mary Ann Christoph Brodhead and Miss Norma Jones South Wayne.
At Phantom Lake Nine Monroe girls attend a camp period at Phantom Y M C A camp. The group includes Maureen K Bruni Glenda Martin Sandra Haworth Billie Ann Wenger Barbara R Mauerman and Dora Ann Schindler. George Hartman of the Tri county Y M C A staff is a former Brodhead resident.
Steve Wood 90 died yesterday at his home in Clear Lake Iowa friends reported He left Monroe fifty years ago to live in Iowa His wife died at 91 last July 11 in Iowa He is survived by two daughters and a son
Rev and Mrs D Andrew Howey have returned from an eastern trip including a three week study period at Columbia University New York City He will again occupy the Universalist church pulpit Sunday Plan Purchasing The purchasing committee of the county board of supervisors met today in the court house to consider several departmental purchases The committee is made up of Chairman Clarence W Love land Washington Leo M Ties Brodhead and County Clerk Clarence W Lengacher
Former Monrocites Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smart, along with 34 years, are deemed eligible for appointment. The brief indicates a eligibility determination and next steps.
Rockford residents mourn two children Laura Jean seven and Jan Richard twenty one months who drowned with a woman and another child Sunday in Lake Koshkonong. Bodies of all four victims were recovered yesterday while Mr and Mrs Smart were among five rescued when their boat overturned.
Two Lafayette county entrants received blue ribbons in judging contests at the junior state fair. Clayton Martin of Argyle placed first among 29 in livestock judging. Joyce Wilson of Darlington and three others earned blue ribbons in clothing judging among 46 competitors.
The confirmation class from Yellowstone Lutheran Church near Argyle visited Monroe today for a group portrait. Pastor Rev. George C. Strum led the event.
Elmer L. Thompson, recruiter in charge of the army recruiting detachment at Janesville, will be at the Monroe post office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday to accept enlistments in the regular army. Persons between 17 and 35 are eligible to apply.
Notices indicate that inquiries about recruiting information may be submitted at the local post office, with details varying by time and location. The fragment suggests an official channel for obtaining recruitment data and directing interested parties to the post office for further guidance.
Miss Elaine Maurer registered nurse and daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Maurer has begun duties at St. Clare hospital after completing training on August 1 at Milwaukee County Hospital.
Nine year old Richard Johne drowned in the Sheboygan river yesterday as he and sister Betty 11 tried to swim to shore from a drifting boat where they played. Betty reached shore safely. Try Times Want Ads.
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