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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1947
Page
6
Cooler tonight near Lake Michigan with a low of 67 degrees and a high of 74 seen a year ago. The forecast notes cooler conditions tonight and a cooler Sunday expected after today at 2 p.m.
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Readable fragments list names and addresses including Mrs Be Perkins and Mrs Anton Larson with a 14th Avenue location. Other individuals Browntown Durand Gary Lee and Blackbourn appear in the partial text, suggesting a local notice or medical facility advertisement.
The text discusses increasing police forces to handle more traffic, press publicity, and safety work by school boards. It mentions painting stripes with engineers on the job and giving officers more time for tolls as car use grows. Wisconsin is projected to reach about a million people by 1960.
Chief Armstrong warns drivers to use headlights or reflectors and drive with extra caution. He predicts record traffic and potential accidents, with constant patrols planned and emphasis on safe driving despite heavy summer travel. He notes Green County had no major incidents during the Fourth of July holiday.
Ethan Allen organized the Green Mountain Boys to repel land grabbers, enforcing frontier claims and defending colonial lands against encroachment.
Herbert Bondele 32 of Warren near Gratiot drowns in the Pecatonica River believed to be from cramps while swimming. Survived by wife three daughters Sharon Joan Patricia and four brothers Walter Lester Orville Melvin and mother. Funeral services set for Monday at Ayers funeral home and West Wieta church with burial in church cemetery.
The article lists selections for the new defense establishment with Forrestal to announce the appointments. Sidney W Souers retired rear admiral becomes executive secretary of the National Security Council. Roscoe Hillenkoetter becomes director of the Central Intelligence Agency. A Platte Center Nebr. native heads the joint staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The White House says the Joint Chiefs of Staff and president made the picks.
Soviet commander in Germany Vassily Sokolovsky accuses the United States and Britain of dismembering Germany and rupturing the Potsdam agreement by raising western German industry. General Katikov denounces anti democratic actions and stalled socialization of Berlin industries as US Britain and France resist economic unification.
Washington reports former Wisconsin governor Phillip LaFollette will depart for Germany on September 2 for consultations with General Lucius Clay in the American zone on various military government matters. No further details were released.
London reports tailors vow to favor short hems in the ongoing battle between long and short skirts. T R Hewitt secretary of the national federation of merchant tailors challenges Paris and New York stylemakers with a bold statement.
A group of 44 American Baptists touring Europe say President Truman's letters with Pope XII tie the U S government to clerical totalitarianism. They call the Vatican diplomacy a crusade against communism and a violation of church state separation.
Four members of a House agriculture subcommittee will depart Washington by Army plane Tuesday for a fact gathering tour of western European farm production. Reps. Clevenger Hill Poage and Gathings will join the trip with Reps. Andresen Cooley likely in Germany to assess European agricultural recovery and potential impact on U S farm surpluses.
Funeral services for Fred C. Karlen Sr. 66 lifelong Green County resident will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev. A R Achtemeier officiating and Hyland cemetery burial. His son Fred C. Karlen Jr. on vacation in northern Wisconsin is expected to return for the funeral. Survivors include a sister Miss Louise Karlen of Monticello and a great grandchild. Pallbearers are Henry C Klassy William E Klassy Herbert F Klassy Robert Holcomb Sr Walter J Marty and Herman G Marty.
A broad scientific estimate places about 5000 dinosaur species known to have inhabited the age of reptiles. Scholars note diversity across periods and regions, with evidence spanning fossils and geological sites.
Kenneth L. Mayer of 821% 22nd Avenue has been employed by the city as a parking meter maintenance worker and assistant to City Engineer Zenno A. Gorder. Mayer previously worked for Durfee Roofing Co.
New Glarus special report says William Klassy longtime Pet Milk assistant manager and employee of about 30 years is named manager of the companys new tin shop at Brian Ohio. He and Mrs Klassy plan to move to Ohio after the new year.
A joint session of the fire and police departments with Police Chief J H Schwaiger and the safety committee will meet at 8 o clock next Wednesday. The discussion will cover general traffic safety in Monroe and parking meters.
The Juda school board announces that registration for students will be Monday with classes starting Tuesday. Bus service will operate as usual. New term faculty includes William H. Clements principal and math social science athletics C. E. Kane agriculture science Mrs. Arthur J. Keen English Mrs. Jacob Jones home economics Miss Gladys Mohns commercial.
Mr and Mrs Dan O Rourke of Argyle have purchased the local dairy depot from Gene. The transfer completes a local business deal and marks a new chapter for the operation under the O Rourkes management.
Bernard Pearson of Warren applies to operate as a contract motor carrier for transporting seed corn and agricultural commodities from Monroe and Platteville to Wisconsin points for De Kalb Agricultural Association Hearing before Wisconsin Public Service Commission on September 5 at 2 30 p m The case lists Warren Monroe Platteville De Kalb Agricultural Association and specified commodities and routes
In a brief session the board of public works approved the weekly city payroll of 543 dollars and heard a report by Zenno A. Gorder, director of public works, on sewer assessments.
Ralph Stauffacher and Ronald Spease of Monroe and Dorsey Segner of South Wayne inspected a proven Holstein sire and his daughters at Mirsberger farm Appleton. Classified as excellent with very good butterfat index the sire will aid Wisconsin scientific breeding as chosen by Green County and regional breeding cooperatives.
The text indicates that his services will be available probably in about two months, suggesting a planned start window and a projected timeline for offering support or provision.
The city has erected four quiet zone signs at approaches to St. Clare hospital after council authorization months ago. An ambulance entrance sign has been received and will be installed soon, said Emmett J. Norton, chairman of the police and safety committee. Weekend in Milwaukee.
Funeral services for Mrs Leon ard Finn Evansville held yesterday afternoon relatives and friends from Monroe attended. Mrs Finn died after a long illness she was sister in law of Mrs W N Preston Monroe. Among mourners were Mr and Mrs W N Preston Mr and Mrs Arthur Preston Monroe Mr and Mrs Robert Preston Mr and Mrs Duane Helland Mrs Abbie Newman Robert Newman Mrs W S Newman Miss Esther Newman and Miss Leah Maske of Juda
A stove overflow caused thick smoke at the J. L. Field residence 1714 15th street Monroe yesterday at 3 20 PM. A neighbor rushed in before the Monroe volunteer fire department and covered the blaze with a rug. No damage reported.
Progress on the new city incinerator shows the basement has been poured and sewer and water facilities installed near the city waterworks. The building is being erected by Prancka A. Wagner, Montee con xe tenet.
Three New Glarus high school graduates from the class of 1947 receive University of Wisconsin scholarships. Barbara Meythaler earns a Knapp scholarship of 250 dollars per year for four years with high marks. Dorothy Engler wins a tuition free freshman scholarship for valedictorians. John Hauri encouraged to study pharmacy at the university.
Edwin Barlow a traveler and noted dramatics director from New Glarus will take part in the upcoming community meeting. His attendance is expected to draw broad local attention and emphasize the event's cultural focus.
Albany special reports the third annual Firemen's Frolic scheduled for Saturday September 27 after a postponement. Planned events include a parade horse pulling contests water fights and an evening dance with bands.
Monticello business news notes Mr and Mrs Herman Hartlieb have sold the Casino Cafe after two years of operation to Mr and Mrs Julius Studer of Darlington with possession set for Sept 1 Studer is described as a former cheese maker and the Hartliebs plan to buy a restaurant and bar near Waubome in the lake region
A barn and silo on the John Barth farm two miles west of Darlington were destroyed by fire of unknown origin. A large quantity of baled hay a tractor a silo filler and a milking machine were lost in the blaze.
Mr and Mrs Julius Hartwig Sr announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Kilzer Jr of Chicago on August 17. Mrs Kilzer Jr is the former Caroline Hartwig.
Plans for the annual Green County Holstein Breeders association picnic at the fairgrounds on Sunday September 7. A cattle judging class will be held with attendees participating. Ed Kaderly is grounds and refreshments chairman Otto Elmer handles entertainment Herman J Schmitz is master of ceremonies John Ruff and Walter Timm manage cattle and judging.
A special public meeting is set for Tuesday evening at the village hall to discuss promoting an annual event in Monticello. Community leaders seek ideas and support to organize a lasting local occasion.
Andrew Musser traveled to Argyle on a business visit today. The trip focused on meetings with local partners and potential investments in the area.
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