A Job Well Done By Monticello Area Fire Units
Editorial lauds the unified response to a major blaze. Monroe fire department mapped a swift plan and confined the flames to the old structure. Water department supplied reserves, emergency pumps kept up with demand, and neighboring towns aided. Public utilities cut dangerous lines, and volunteers moved stock to safety while traffic hampered efforts.
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Monroe
Monticello
Brodhead
Freeport
Winslow
Charles Evans Hughes: A Life of Service and Influence
A portrait of Charles Evans Hughes, noted American figure, judge, and possible presidential candidate. The piece highlights his long career from New York insurance reform observer to associate justice and chief justice, his 1916 campaign, and his impact on the Supreme Court and public life.
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Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Hughes
Supreme Court
Wilson
California
Sureme Court
Illiam Howard Taft
Roosevelt
City Solves Site for Water Supply Additions
City council and the water commission acted swiftly to select a site for proposed water supply facilities. The well and tower will be placed to avoid neighboring properties, and obtaining land options was completed as a businesslike step. A Saturday fire raised public demand for action, but pumping equipment performed well and can’t rely on such luck next time.
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Water Commission
Monroe
Children Register in Tokyo Occupation Area Hanger Aid
In Tokyo more than 7000 American children of school hangers are registered today as occupation areas report aid efforts.
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Tokyo
Hangeraid Penes Sede
Transcontinental record set by de Seversky in 1938
Ten years ago Maj. Alexander P. de Seversky streaked across the continent from New York on August 30 1938 at nearly five miles per minute to set a new transcontinental record. Other notes include marriages and deaths: Miss Evelyn Schlittler wed Walter Eickef Miss Inez Schultz and Willis E Mitchell married and Frank Chenoweth of Monroe dies in Chicago. Green County dartballers and horseshoe pitchers place second at the state fair.
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Alexander P. de Seversky
New York
Evelyn. Schlittler
Walter Eickef
Frank Chenoweth
Monroe
Chicago
Inez Schultz
Willis E. Mitchell
Green County
Charles W Murphy Dies at West Allis
Charles W Murphy 87 long associated with Brodhead business died Saturday noon at his son Wilbur’s home in West Allis after years of failing health. Funeral held 2 PM at Newcomer funeral home with Rev. Robert Sachtsen officiating and Greenwood cemetery burial. Pallbearers Olaf Anderson Homer Wheeler Rex Hahn Carl Pfisterer Jerry Stair James Rindy. Survived by son Wilbur West Allis daughter Mrs Thomas Pfisterer Freeport two grandchildren. wife Elsie Stair died 1936.
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Brodhead
Charles W. Murphy
Wilbur
West Allis
Robert Sachtsen
Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Olaf Anderson
Homer Wheeler
Rex Hahn
Carl Pfisterer
Youth of Roosevelt Grandson Hospitalized with Polio
Eugene Tyler, former Monroe school teacher and now dean at Northwestern Military academy near Lake Geneva, watches papers for news on Curtis Buzzie Boettiger, 18, Roosevelt's grandson hospitalized in Los Angeles. Buzzie and a companion were guests of Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt at Hyde Park, after visiting Washington. Tyler just back from Quebec and Montreal, spending summer with his parents in Winslow. Earlier vacation included a month in Mexico.
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Eugene Tyler
Monroe
Curtis (Buzzie) Boettiger
President Roosevelt
Los Angeles
Buzzie
Northwestern Military Academy
Lake Geneva
Tyler
Eleanor Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Washington
Quebec
Montreal
Frank Tyler
Winslow
Mexico
Bus Plunge Injures 14 in San Diego Mountain Grade Crash
A Greyhound bus from San Diego to El Centro plunged down Mountain Springs grade into the Imperial Valley injuring 14 passengers. State Patrolman George Dowdy said air brakes failed on descent. four victims were seriously hurt.
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San Diego
Calif
Greyhound
George Dowdy
el Centro
Mountain Springs
Imperial Valley
No Complaint Against Heat After Snowslide
Arthur F. Stockman a 31 year old milk driver survived a snowslide in an ice room despite being buried. He did not complain about the heat after the incident and was rescued by coworkers who found him unconscious. His wife noted he never complained that day.
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Kansas City
Arthur F. Stockman
Stockman
Don Wenger Promoted To Major At Augusta Hospital
Capt Don S Wenger a Monroe native was promoted to major in the medical corps at Oliver General Hospital Augusta Georgia The new major is a Monroe High School graduate and son of Mrs Effie L Wenger He studied at Milton College University of Wisconsin and Marquette University Medical School class of 1936 His army career began as a first lieutenant in 1940 He served as transport surgeon on the Leonard Wood and performed surgery at Walter Reed Hospital with the 82nd Airborne during major campaigns in Europe He later led surgery as chief of the 90th General Hospital in Munich Germany
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Don S. Wenger
Monroe
Oliver General Hospital
Augusta
Maj. Wenger
Monroe High School
Effie L. Wenger
10Th Street
Milton College
University of Wisconsin
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Army
U. S
Walter Reed Hospital
82Nd Airborne Infantry Division
Ruhr
90Th General Hospital
Munich
Germany
Darlington Man Dies at 68. Funeral Held
Funeral services for Daniel Strickland, 68, who died Friday night, were held at 2 p.m. yesterday at Nelson-Sharer funeral home. Rev. C. E. O Beirne of First Baptist officiated with burial in Union Grove cemetery. Strickland was born in Darlington and farmed nearby for many years. no immediate survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Daniel Strickland
Nelson-Sharer
C. E. O’beirne
First Baptist Church
Union Grove
Mr. Strickland
Easter Lily Blooms In August At Yeazel Home
An Easter lily blooms in August at the George Yeazel residence. The plant, once tied to Easter time, is now outdoors with two blossoms visible on the移 plant.
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Yeazels
George Yeazel
Holiday Warning Urges Safe Travel
Green County highway police Chief George Armstrong warns of busy roads during Labor Day weekend. He cites three local highway fatalities this year and urges careful driving, vehicle checks, and adherence to safe speeds to protect motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
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Green County
George W. Armstrong
Wisconsin
Armstrong
Roman Robatzky
Albany
Rudolph Kaderly
Juda
Wallace J. Mani
Winslow
Nation's stockpile of materials grows
The munitions board reports growth in the national stockpile of critical war materials but notes uranium and 17 other items face storage problems. About one fourth of the $3.403 billion goal is on hand, with hints the target may rise as costs increase. National security demands accelerated stockpiling.
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Washington
Munitions Board
Waitresses Talk Fire Averted at Chocolate Shop
A fire at the Chocolate Shop was prevented when two waitresses, Marie Monte and Marie Waelchli, talked for two hours after closing time. While in a booth, a boom sounded as an electric wire burned in two and sparks sprayed paper and inflammables. They acted quickly to stop the blaze.
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Marie Monte
Marie Waelchli
Shaw Writes Again Urges Shared Definitions in War Discourse
George Bernard Shaw writes to the Times urging Russia and the west to agree on definitions of common words to avoid confusion. He suggests a new dictionary of everyday terms to clarify language used in discussions about the conflict.
Miss Margie Wuethrich Weds Hollis Schilt in Beloit Nuptials
Miss Margie Anna Wuethrich daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wuethrich route 1 Momioe became the bride of Hollis R Schilt son of Mr and Mrs R J Schilt 509 16th Avenue yesterday at St John Evangelical and Reformed The service led by Rev P C Kehle. The couple exchanged rings and the bride wore a white taffeta gown with bouffant skirt and long lace sleeves. A fingertip veil and net headpiece completed the ensemble. The groom’s three strand pearl necklace wedding gift was worn. Lenwood Monte sang I Love You Truly and the Lord’s Prayer. The bride’s sister Hollean Schilt was maid of honor in a yellow gown with peplum. LeRoy Wuethrich was best man with brothers Robert Wuethrich and Roger Ganshert among the ushers. A reception followed in church parlors with guests and a guest book attendant. The couple leave for a northern Wisconsin trip and will reside in Beloit. The bride is a Monroe High School graduate and former stenographer at the First National Bank. the groom is a Beloit College senior and Sigma Chi member who attended Madison College and served in the armed forces.
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Margie Anna’ Wuethrich
John Ich
Momioe
Hollis R. Schilt
R. J. Schilt
16Th Avenue
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
P. C. Kehle
Lenwood Monte
Hollean’ Schilt
LeRoy Wuethrich
Robert Wuethrich
Roger Ganshert
Beloit College
Madison College
Armed Service
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Paul Retzlaff Marries Julia Krummen At Naperville Church
Rev. Peter Retzlaff officiated at the Naperville Congregational church ceremony uniting Paul A. Retzlaff and Julia A. Krummen in a double ring service. 400 guests attended a church parlors reception with bridal party including matron of honor Mrs. James Lange and bridesmaids Miss Mary Krummen Mildred Krummen. Ross Campbell as ring bearer.
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Paul Retzlaff
Naperville Church
Mrs Marty Hostess Dinner Guests from Whitewater and Relatives
Mrs. Marty hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schilt of Whitewater and John Wyler visiting his cousin Mrs. Marty and aunt Mrs. Schulthess. Wyler traveled from Switzerland and plans to visit Belleville Mt. Horeb after Whitewater. Afternoon callers included Mrs. Fred Hammerly Jr. and children from Albany and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marty of Monroe. Wyler left for Whitewater with the Schilts for several days.
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Marty
Matt Marty
Rosetta
Carl Schilt
Whitewater
John Wyler
John Schulthess
Mr. Wyler
States
Switzerland
Henry Marty
Monroe
Schilts
Belleville
Mt. Horeb
Kubly and Lehr Families Named in Monroe Notice
Mr and Mrs Herbert Kubly Mr and Mrs Alfred Kubly Mrs Joseph Lehr and Florence Goecks of Monroe are identified in a local notice listing residents connected to a community event or matter.
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Kubly
Herbert Kubly
Alfred Kubly
Joseph Lehr
Florence Goecks
Monroe
Seven couples surprise Goetz at new home housewarming
Seven couples surprised Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goetz at 2410 th avenue with a housewarming Saturday evening. Guests brought a picnic lunch and presented the couple with a gift. Attending were William Plate Carl Maurer Gif ford Solem Benjamin West Othe Schneider William Rosen thal and Howard Counselman.
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Thomas Goetz
Lth
Birthday Picnic Honors Kubly Family in Monroe
A picnic dinner at Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kubly's Monroe home celebrated birthdays for Alfred Kubly Mrs. John Kubly Mrs. Fred Wallbaum John Kubly and Jacob Senn Jr. A noon cafeteria meal accompanied decorated cakes and gifts for the honorees. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wallbaum of Woodford Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Senn Jr. and children Jerry Janet and Joann Mr. and Mrs. Casper Walters Mr. and Mrs. Herman ...
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John J. Kubly
Monroe
Alfred Kubly
John Kubly
Fred Wallbaum
Jacob Senn Jr
Woodford
Jerry
Janet
Joann
Casper Walters
Herman
Mrs Abbott Elected President At Feldt Reunion
Mrs. Fred Abbott of Monticello was elected president of the Feldt reunion held at Recreation Park. Miss Florence Frederick became secretary and Mrs. Charles Haman of Juda was named treasurer. The next reunion is set for the last Sunday in August 1949 at Recreation Park.
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Abbott
Fred Abbott
Monticello
Recreation Park
Florence Frederick
Charles Haman
Juda
Arthur Keen
Fred Haman
Fred Hartwig
Mmes
Otto Albright
John Kubly
Spring Grove Homemakers host YHC club at Recreation Park
The Spring Grove Homemakers entertained the YHC club at Recreation Park on Thursday afternoon with games and a luncheon. Attendees included numerous members and their children such as Mary Ann, Dick, Robert, Russell, Judy, Beverly, Larry, Pauline, Karen, Holly, Karlie, and others.
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Spring Grove
YHC
Recreation Park
Arbur Marsh
Harry Newcomer
George Pinnow
August Lehnherr
Chester Garde
Morris. Gilbert
John Rosheisen
Everett Green
Fred Wise
Marvin-Olin
Mary Ann
Robert and
Russell
Daryl Zimmerman
Edward Kaderly
Clem Manshiem
Patty
Raymond Malkow
Raymond Kandert
Judy
Beverly
Larry
Pauline
Robert Green
Karl Brandenburg
Karen
Holly
Karlie
James Brace
Lewis Severson
Baltzer Observes 77th Birthday With Family Visit
Mrs. M. E. Baltzer celebrated her 77th birthday Thursday with family at home. Daughters Mrs. Paul Schoen of Milwaukee and Mrs. Harry Carver of Ann Arbor visited, though Mrs. Schoen fell ill Saturday and was hospitalized at St. Clare. The Carver family members were present.
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M. E. Baltzer
Paul Schoen
Milwaukee
Harry Carver
Ann Arbor
Mich
Carver Family Trip Involving Daughters
Barbara and Anne Carver visited here. Carver returned to Ann Arbor with one daughter and Mrs. Carver rode back with the other in the same car.
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Barbara
Anne
Carver
Ann Arbor
Mrs. Carver
Kundert Winc hester wedding at Methodist church
Miss Lois Jean Kundert daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward A Kundert 714 19th Avenue and George Winchester Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Winchester Norwalk Conn married yesterday at 2 pm in the Methodist church Rev Ralph K Kofoed officiated Both are students of Carroll College Waukesha
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Kundert-Winchester
Lois Jean Kundert
Edward A. Kundert
19Th Avenue
George Winchester Jr
George Winchester
Norwalk
Conn
Ralph K. Kofoed
Carroll College
Waukesha
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Monroe Evening Times CO
Emery A. Odell
Monroe Daily Journal
The
Associated Press
Inland Daily Press Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
City of
Stephenson County
Editorial
Charles E. Hughes
Evening Times
Monroe Country Club
Monroe Golf Club
Carl Steiner
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Monroe Business Men’s Association
George H. Wyman
A. A. Hahn
Grace Lutheran Church
John Ammon
Hulda Rolli
Cooper
T. S. Nolan
Janesville
Balket
Babcock and Broughton
John Jenny
Mt. Pleasant Township
Rudolph Freitag
Herman Fritz
Monroe Ice Co
Don Wenger
Green County Livestock
Ward A. Stackpole
John W. Schild
Harry Schrader
Dakota, Ill
Guernsey
Chester
Chevrolet
McCormick-Deering
Alberi 5
Alvin van Loh
B. Elbeck
Margie Anna Wuethrich
St. John’s
Peter Retzlaff
Paul A
Julia A. Krummen
Albert Krummen
Naperville
Ill
James Lange
Mary Krummen
Russell Miller
Walworth
Mildred Krummen
Miss Campbell
Ross Campbell
Wesley Retzlaff
James Retzlaff
Harvey S. Stauffacher Chiropractor
White Block
Michigan
Frank Prieve
Wesley Price
Lena
Blacktop
Warren
NORA
Glenn Endress
Circuit Court
Thos. H. Hicks
Ernest Sprague
Philip L. Keister
Second National
Vaso
Ball Brothers CO
Muncie, Indiana
Hall
Reddy
Reddy Kilowatt
Wisconsin Power and Light Company
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