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Fair and hot tonight with some cloudiness and not quite so warm Sunday. Scattered local showers are possible in the north portion during the after noon period.
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1947
Page
6
Weather data snapshot and extremes from yesterday
The report shows yesterday's highs and lows from 2 PM with a high of 96 and low of 77. A year ago the range was 78 to 57. Barometer readings at 2 AM and 2 PM were 29.68 and 29.65 inches. The warmest U S location was Bismarck North Dakota at 105 and the coldest Seattle Washington at 50. Sunrise was 5 14 and sunset 6 51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Bismarck
N. C
Seattle
Wash
County Court Judge Lam Oversees Zanoni Del Molino Case
Augustin Zanoni del Molino of Mexico faces a county court action for failure to pay board bill within 20 days. Judge Harold J. Lam presides over the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustin
Justice cases in Darlington and Monroe courtroom
Edward Finley of Darlington pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident on August 11 and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Rex Stewart of Monroe pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Justice L A Koenig presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Finley
Darlington
Justice L. A. Koenig
Rex Stewart
Monroe
Marriage Licenses Lois Haessel Cross Plains and Robert Endres New Glarus
Lois Haessel of Cross Plains and Robert Endres of New Glarus obtained marriage licenses marking the formal steps toward a wedding. The couple presented required documents for license issuance and vows are planned for a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Haessel
Cross Plains
Robert Endres
New Glarus
Deaths Mrs Elizabeth Phillips 83 Savannah Ill
Mrs Elizabeth Phillips aged 83 died in Savannah Illinois. She was a longtime resident and is mourned by her family and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Savannah funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Phillips
Savanna, Ill
Birth of a daughter for Mr and Mrs Gilbert J Disch Monticello
Mr and Mrs Gilbert J Disch of Monticello welcomed a daughter on August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert J. Disch
Monticello, Daughter
St Clare Hospital Surgical and Medical Docket
Names of patients and dismissals listed for St Clare Hospital including Mrs Clyde Berryman Brodhead Clarence Yaun Belleville Georgia Vannie Beloit Oscar Wamstad Blanchardville Mrs Oscar Wethall Beloit Edward Mulligan 1116 18th avenue Mrs Delbert McCrillis Beloit Duane Furrer Mrs Donald Burmeister and son Mrs Christ Klarer Mrs Robert L Thompson and son Mrs Harold Berry Wayne Richards Cec Hatfield Mrs Ernest Gemp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C. Berryman
Brodhead
Clarence Yaun
Belleville
Georgia Vannie
Beloit
Oscar Wamstad
Blanchardville
Oscar Wethall
Edward D. Mulligan
18Th Avenue
Delbert McCrillis
Duane Furrer
Donald Burmeister
Christ Klarer
Robert L. Thompson
Harold Berry
Wayne Richards
Cec
Orangeville Weekend Visits Across Town and Province
Orangeville residents traveled for weekend visits with Miss Carrie Musser, Mrs Minnie Leitzell, and others en route to Gateway Lodge in Grand Marais Minnesota. Local families and friends gathered for funerals and birthday observances, with notable travels by Gilbert Abraham taking F F A members to Milwaukee fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Baby Sue
Alexandria
Carrie Musser
Minnie Leitzell
Gateway Lodge
Grand Marais
Minn
M. Colanteno
Kenneth Randall
Providence
R. 1
Randall
Minnie Randall
Mary Reeser
Delbert Stabenow
Henry Stabenow
LaVerne Stabenow
Warrenburg
Anna Smobersteg
Arnold
Wesley Bowen
Arnold Smobersteg
Deer Park
Mary Evars
Bowen
Bernard Harless
Terry Lee
Stanley Hulbert
Percy Hurless
Armin Hurless
Gilbert Abraham
Milwaukee
Saturn
Two Die After Separate Dane County Crashes
Edward Ramsfield, 78, was struck by a motorcycle while walking on a Blooming Grove highway and Rose McCord, 55, died after a car collision near Black Earth. Both events occurred yesterday in Dane County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane Madison
Edward Ramsfield
Rose McCord
Dane
Ramsfield
Blooming Grove
McCord
Black Earth
Poplarville Mourns Bilbo as Mississippians Pay Last Respects
In Poplarville Mississippi crowds including many political figures and everyday voters gathered to honor Senator Theo G Bilbo. The service reflected Bilbos long political career and his broad appeal across Mississippi farmers and merchants who backed his elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplarville
Miss
Theo G. Bilbo
VFW District Meets Set for Tomorrow at Turner Hall
The first district VFW and auxiliaries will hold quarterly meetings tomorrow afternoon at Turner hall with thirteen posts expected. Cecil Jones post opens with a local meeting, Laura Travers of Janesville presides, Madison’s Lucille Schoonmaker visits, and a plate luncheon chaired by Mrs. Julius Hofer concludes the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
First District
Turner Hall
Cecil Jones
Laura Travers
Janesville
Lucille Schoonmaker
Madison
Julius Hofer
Burkhard Heads to Legion Convention in New York
John J. Burkhard American Legion delegate left for the convention in New York City. He will not ride the special Milwaukee train with 225 Wisconsin delegates. Other trains depart from Beaver Dam Oconomowoc Racine and South Milwaukee. He expects to return on Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Burkhard
American Legion
New York City
East Coast
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Beaver Dam
Oconomowoc
Racine
Brown Swiss Sale Noted In Wisconsin Breeder Circle
Paul Marsh of Brodhead buys the registered Elm Valley Admiral Brown Swiss bull from Arbor Marsh. Fred S. Idise secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association Beloit announces the transaction and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Marsh
Brodhead
Elm Valley Admiral
Arbor Marsh
Fred S. Idise
Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association
Beloit
Girls all state band performers at Madison all star game
Miss Joan Davis joined the girls all state band for the Madison all-star high school football game. Earlier selections from Monroe include Donna Lois Olson Virginia Krauss and Patricia Knaack. John Stauffacher played in the state all-boys band at the same event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Davis
Madison
Monroe
Donna Lois Olson
Virginia Krauss
Patricia Knaack
John Stauffacher
Principal Otto Lund Joins Monroe Normal School
Otto Lund of Viroqua arrives in Monroe for several days before the Labor Day opening of Green County Normal School. This marks his first year as principal at Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Lund
Viroqua
Green County Normal School
Monroe
Mr. Lund
Runaway Car Recovered After Theft Report
Charles Reeves of Rockford reported a car stolen from a 16th avenue parking space. Police soon located the vehicle after it rolled away and was corralled by Kenneth Mayer who parked it and notified authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reeves
Rockford
16Th Avenue
Kenneth Mayer
Mrs Iverson to Fly From Norway This Summer
Local high school teacher Anna Iverson plans to return from Norway before the new school term in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Anna Iverson
Argyle Rod and Gun club moves trap to Carey hill
At a special meeting the Argyle Rod and Gun club voted to relocate the trap from village park to the Carey hill on the George Albert farm. Two new trap houses will be built and a second trap installed to double capacity for upcoming shoots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle Rod and Gun Club
Village Park
Carey Hill
George Albert Farm
Belleville Pet Milk Co Produces Powdered Milk
An official states the Belleville Pet Milk Co is concentrating on making powdered milk and no fluid milk is being sent to the Chicago market despite rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Belleville Pet Milk Co
Chicago
M J Sullivan to retire after 49 years at Borden Co
Orfordville resident M J Sullivan longtime manager and field man at the Orfordville plant will retire on October 1 after 49 years and three months of service with the Borden company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Sullivan
Orfordville
Borden Co
Mr. Sullivan
Picnic Next Sunday at Lincoln Park
Rev. Lyndon C. Viel of Immanuel Evangelical church announces Albright Brotherhood and Ideal Workers Sunday school class picnic at Lincoln Park on Sunday August 31 at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon C. Viel
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Albright Brotherhood
Ideal Workers
Lincoln Park
Board grants payroll, sidewalk permits and tree work
At the weekly meeting of the board of public works last evening a payroll of 579 dollars was allowed and seven permits for sidewalk construction and tree removal were granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Hospital Patient Ed Mulligan Taken to St. Clare
Ed Mulligan of 1116 18th Avenue was rushed to St. Clare hospital by Stuessy ambulance shortly after 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He is listed as a medical patient.
Scientists link Canel coal to giant fern spores
Scientists believe the famous English Canel coal formed from millions of spores released by giant ferns in Carboniferous forests, suggesting a plant-rich origin for the fuel.
Automotive field employs one sixth of U S workers
About one sixth of all U S workers are in the automotive field highlighting its large role in manufacturing and employment. The statistic underscores the sector’s impact on jobs and industry growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Personal Notices From Argyle and Surrounding Areas
Local society notes list residents and visitors traveling for business, vacations, and family visits across towns including Beloit Monroe Janesville Madison Whitewater Brillion Milwaukee Rockford and Omaha. Persons named include Bernard Shea Andrew Munson Marguerite Hinds Raymond Moen and many others with multiple weekend gatherings and trips to state fairs all dated around recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Bernard Shea
Beloit
Andrew Munson
Argyle
Nancy Merens
Nancy Pilz
Janesville
Preston Reed
Twin Grove
Madison
Marguerite Hinds
Whitewater
Times Office
Albert Moen
Raymond
Monroe
Myrel Pierce
Beverly
Allan F. Barnard
Brillion
Milwaukee
Billy Biffle
Kenosha
George Thom
Clarence Elmer
James Pontell
Louise Stuckey
Janet
Nebraska
David Teuscher
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
Violet Hoffman
Blaine Bredeson
Blanchardville
Rockford
Alma Sellow
Medford
Herman Neeck
Darlyne Boeck
Dorothy Swanton
Dave
David Foesch
John Foesch
John Wagner
John Ladd
Bernard Bear
Greg
Bill Foesch
Glen Krupke
South Wayne
Frank Kantro
Shelbyville
N1l
M. J. Gonstead
Diane Snyder
Chicago
George Sundstrom
Kenneth Hendrickson
Jerry
Larry
Olga Hendrickson
Fred Becker
Hollywood
Calif
Edward
Henry
Brodhead
R. H. Schoonover
June
Jean
Richard Schoonover
Edward Gerber
Nick Gerber
Kansas City
Daniel Poff
John Mindermann
Robert T. Mindermann
Patrick London
Mary Schmitt
Muskegon
Vonda Lee Schmitt
Davenport
Dale Hudnall
Ruth Maurer
Rosemary
Garsa
Kathryn Janet
Mildred Krauss
Mary Brennan
Harveda Benkert
Virginia Knaack
Francis Fox
Emerson Wells
Otto
Marshalltown
T. R. Holyoke
Monroe visitors and extended travel noted
A long list notes Mr and Mrs Olaf Jensen and others visiting Monroe from De loit Freeport and more. Several trips are logged to Chicago Philadelphia Milwaukee Madison and Green Bay with family groups and wedding attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Jensen
Deloit
Monroe
Fred Keith
Freeport
George Share
Ruth Walden
Chicago
Otto Rystad
Argyle
Elizabeth
Jeanette Christopher
Shullsburg
Laura Danielson
Brodhead
Lena
Oscar Drye
Browntown
Wisconsin
Lily Gunderson
Blanchardville
Amy Rundhawg
Hollandale
William Rieder
Robert
Kenneth
Eagle River
Ellyn Jane Wenger
Philadelphia
Sleighton Camp
Elizabeth Black
Columbus
Wis
Milwaukee Downer College
Ralph Wenger
Wallace Alberts
David
Linden
Highland
Ind
Theodore Alberts
Local Social Notes From Blanchardville And Area
Mrs. Monica Wahl and Mary along with the Wahl and Gruenfelder families enjoyed a picnic in Stewart Park Mt Horeb. Hagar and Jerry leased their Adams farm to E M Gilbertson and bought the Gilbertson home in Argyle. Erickson and Erb families planned a Yellow stoneNational Park trip with relatives Roger and Lou Ann staying with grandparents. Tommy Rice visited the Severson home while parents vacationed in Rhinelander. Albertson of Douglas North Dakota visited Carl Albertson and others Tuesday through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monica Wahl
Mary
Maurice Wahl
Michael
Merin
Henry Gruenfelder Jr
Marilyn
Marie Wahl
William Rieder
Stewart Park
Mt. Horeb
Guy Hagar
Jerry
Adams
E. M. Gilbertson
Argyle
Earl Erickson
Jack Erb
Yellowstone National Park
Roger
Lou Ann
Erick Erickson
Tommy Rice
Fred Rice
Madison
Orville Severson
Rhinelander
Albert Albertson
Douglas
N. D
Carl
Post nuptial shower honors Schiesss at Monroe home
Mrs Harlon Rinehardt and Miss Marie Monte co hosted a post nuptial shower for Mr and Mrs Carl Schiess Jr Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Herman Monte. Bingo and musical entertainment were provided. A midnight luncheon featured two nuptial decorated cakes. Attendees included numerous Monroe and surrounding area residents from Woodford Monticello New Glarus Orangeville and Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlon Rinehardt
Marie Monte
Carl Schiess Jr
Herman Monte
Rose Adair
Dennis Rinehardt
Oscar Hanselman
Fred Stricker
Leilonni
Henry Rinehardt
Gregory
Amos Monte
Carl Schiess Sr
Albert Schmid
Ruby Kundert
John Koehner
Walter Bregenzer
Herman Plantikow
Dennis Stuessy
Royal Ziltner
New Glarus
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Betty Duerst in New Glarus
Miss Betty Jane Duerst was honored at a bridal shower at her parents home hosted by Mrs. Christina Langlie. Refreshments were served and gifts were presented. many relatives and friends attended, including Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Ayen, James Thompson family, Lloyd Butts family, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Johnson
Willard Johnson
Greenwood
John Emberson
Douglas
Sweetgrass
Mont
Ernest Albertson
Fred Holcomb
Monroe
O. R. Olson
Clem Stacy
Morton Grove
Ill
E. O. Leonard
Stacy
Leonard
Eloise Marshall
Margot Martin
Frank Lindl
Milwaukee
St. Clare’s Catholic Church
Thomas Cleary
Hugh Cleary
Joe Coffey
Joe Kessler
Agnes Daly
Mary Colleen Moran
William Moran
Madison
Sam Falci
Mike Falci
St. Raphaels Cathedral
Hanson-Hendrickson
Lloyd Hoy
Montivideo
Minn
Norman Katz
Robert G. Hanson
Curtis Ingwell
Mary O'Connor
Kathleen McGuire
Doris Skadel
Lois Osmunson
Helen Hanson
Lee LeBoeuf
Virginia Smith
Harris Germann
Rudy O. Reger
Guy Hendrickson
Bob
George Bredeson
Roy Bredeson
Darlington
M. J. Olson
Arthur Olson
Ethel Olson
Mabel Chambers
South Wayne
A. R. Burgdorff
H. S. Glaeden
New Glarus
Betty Jane Duerst
Thomas Duerst
Christina Langlie
Horeb
Miss Duerst
Messrs
Mmes
T. R. Ayen
Vivian
James Thompson
Lloyd Butts
Host to Bridge Club at Country Club Social
Miss Maud E. Wenger hosted the Thursday bridge club meeting at the Country club. Dessert bridge honors went to Mines. Winners included J. H. Schwaiger C. E. Baumle Ralph H. Wenger and W. B. Gnagi. Guest T/Sgt Charlotte Young of the Wacs received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud E. Wenger
J. H. Schwaiger
C. E. Baumle
Ralph H. Wenger
W. B. Gnagi
Charlotte Young
Wacs
Bridal show honors Miss Kathryn Itten at host Mrs Zentner
Mrs Delmar Zentner hosted a bridal show honoring Miss Kathryn Itten Friday evening. Attendees listed include Monticello residents and relatives while gifts delighted the honoree and the couple Miss Itten and Kenneth Hanson.
Entertain Vacationists Browntown Kin Gather for Turkey Dinner
Mr and Mrs Robert Cook hosted relatives from California and Iowa for a family reunion week. Guests included Gerald Cook of Los Angeles Mable Mowell of Whittier Walter Cook of Dexter Leonard Cook Bernard Cook Earthan Frank Klarer and daughter Nancy Francis Cook and Marlyn Cook of Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browntown
Times Special Service
Robert Cook
California
Iowa
Gerald Cook
Los Angeles
Mable Mowell
Whittier
Calif
Walter Cook
Dexter
Leonard Cook
Bernard Cook
Earthan
Frank Klarer
Nancy
Francis Cook
Marlyn Cook
Monroe
Browntown News and Family Visits in Nebraska
Mrs C L Crago and Mr and Mrs Russell Ware visit in Red Cloud Nebraska to see Crago siblings. A family dinner plans in Cadiz for Ware’s old home with relatives returning to Nebraska. Marilyn Cook visits a Chicago friend. Local extended family attend a Thursday Monroe baseball game and several moves and visits are noted among area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ware
Red Cloud
Neb
C. L. Crago
Lee Whitehead
Sherman
Freeport
Mrs. Ware
Cadiz
Neice
Oscar Nybroten
Ware
Monroe
Nebraska
Marilyn Cook
Robert van der Mark
Chicago
B. Jamie Rugh
Joseph Dale
LeRoy Crago
Eric Halverson
Methodist Conference
Edward McGuire
McGuires
Ervin Soddy
Halverson
Fred Thieler
Ronnie
George Knouse
Ridge Wood
N. Y
Lloyd Prien
Robert Duerst
Monticello
Werner Haessig
Belleville
Wilbur Wells
William Thieler
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A. Tm
M. Cmeatovercol
Joel Samsnee
St. Clare Hospital
Orangeville
Glen E. Bolender
Bilbo
VFW
Harvey S. Stauffacher
Chiropractor
White Block
Evening Times
Carlton Chandler
Lake Wisconsin
Lodi
Neenah
Reginald Waldo
W. F. McGuigan
Thorp Finance Corp
Mary Trickel
Virginia
Rae
The
Alvin F. Rote Co
14Th Avenue
Andrew Berg
Robert A. Ellis
Lisa Schewe
Times
Delmar Zentner
Kathryn Itten
Miss Itten
Thomas Brusveen
Keygneth Klassy
Roy Hanson
William Frye
Ruth Minning
Norma Itten
Wayne Showers
Margaret Mueller
Harold Ingwell
Clayton Streiff
Abner Anderson
Nic Kubly
Robert Dibble
Jacob H. Zweifel
Reginald Duerst
Jacob Schmoker
Karl Mueller
Paul Eichelkraut
Merlyn Duerst
Gilbert Duerst
Eldon Thacker
Peter J. Klassy
Marshall Ingwell
Albert Pfund
Roy Bentley
Palmer Duerst
Ralph Luchsinger
Mrs. C. L. Crago
Spencer
Clara Stixrood
Philco
Louis E. Buri Electric Co
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