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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
8
Mostly for Jeha and Fri day, somewhat colder. Since at 2 p.m. High 53, low 38. Year ago today high 38 low 19. Barometer 29.66 at 2 a.m., 29.75 at 2 p.m. Warmest U S yesterday Yuma Arizona 80, coldest Duluth Minnesota 10. Sunrise 7:13, sunset 4:28.
Walter A. Meyer transfers to A. Y. Haugin parts It 2 and 4 and parcel It 6, bik 135 in Brodhead. Haugin transfers to Orin M. Wirth It 2 and 4 and parcel It 6, bik 135 in Brodhead. Anna M. Kundert transfers parcel It 1, bik 2, Leglerad in New Glarus to Wilbert L. Zweifel.
Floyd D. Blizard of South Beloit and Winifred H. Holmes of Brodhead were issued a marriage license. The filing confirms two residents obtaining the license in the period covered by the notice.
A list includes Mrs. Otto Friedrich of Brodhead Mrs. Kenneth Hall of 733 15th Avenue Beulah Poole of Darlington Richard Babler of Albany and Sureical Mrs. Minnie Raymer of 1001% 16th Avenue. Dismissals mention Roger Teuscher Mrs. Ervin Matzke and son Maisie Mason Mrs. Delbert Olmstead and Francis Larson.
Mr and Mrs. Paul Doering, married June 19 in England, welcomed a bride who had returned to England after his army service. The couple discussed crossing cultures as she worked as an assistant leader of Red Cross cadets in Knutsford. She praised Gratiot's friendliness and American life.
The Republican National Committee discussed 18 months ahead housing shortages and voted to consider sites for the 1948 nominating convention. Suggestions included Pacific coast venues, Atlantic City, and southern California if housing worsens.
In Belfast weekly mourners lay flowers at graves of American servicemen. 18 year old Winifred Burrowes from Loopland Park places chrysanthemums on a grave bearing Philip J. Jordan T5 74th Gen ace April 2, 1943. Her mother and she now exchange letters with the serviceman’s family.
Dr H F Wisconsin Interscholastic Association notes Neverman, who entered the hospital on November 4, is improving slightly after a bout with double pneumonia.
The article notes the looming extinction of hand tools like pitch forks and scoop shovels as mechanization rises. It cites wartime production surges, rising farm wages, and the spread of hydraulic loaders and self-propelled combines reducing demand for manual shoveling.
A digest of personal visits and arrivals notes from Argyle Juda and nearby communities. Names include Albert Flint, Miss Wilma Zunker, Mrs. C. B. Schindler, Mrs. Lee Shattum, John Flanagan, Mrs. Nell Trotter, Henry Slick, Mrs. Caspar Berger, Mrs. Agnes Roderick, Mrs. Carl Holsinger, Mrs. Macey Olson, Mrs. Everett A. Janke, Marvin Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hanson, Mrs. Leo Swain, Miss Patricia Maurer, and others. Social items mention hospital stays, Chicago and Milwaukee trips, theater in Madison, and local bazaars.
Rosslare Harbour Ireland recruiting for the new Irish navy expands as the defense department buys three British corvettes for about 1 million dollars. The vessels Borage Oxlip and Bellwort are being reconditioned at Devonport and to be renamed Macha Maeve and Cliona with the prefix L E Irish Ship. LeRoy Laubaugh Darlington is mentioned.
Mrs. William H. Ball of Rutherford New Jersey is spending the winter here with Mrs. Jessie W. Thorpe.
Browntown Telephone company officers and legal representative L A Koenig attended a public service commission hearing in Madison today focusing on the extension of telephone lines.
The Browntown silica plant rushes shipments to Illinois Indiana and Michigan to meet embargo impacted orders. Fourteen workers will stay on for maintenance work despite potential layoffs.
Miss Kennetha Edwards from Brod head among 40 finalists in southern Wisconsin to win a vocal audition by the Wisconsin Federation of Music Clubs at Janesville. Ten scholarship awards will be granted to further winners at the end of a series of broadcasts.
Mrs Ella Olson and Vincent Olson have purchased the Brodhead Coffee shop and related equipment from Jasper Reedy Beloit. The new owners plan remodeling and continue operation in the past year established site.
The senior choir of the Brodhead Evangelical Church will present the annual Christmas cantata Come Let Us Adore Him in the church on December 15.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Madden of Milwaukee announce the birth of their son David Michael on November 29. The Madden family notes that Mr Madden formerly resided in Monroe.
Floyd Flick, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Flick, suffered a painful gash near the ear after slipping against a locker in the boys dressing room and needed one stitch. He was treated by a local physician. Kiwanis program on Government Valley financed projects was given by William Johnson of Madison at the Monroe hotel. Club officers for the year were named: Marshall L. Peterson president, Herbert M. Ainsworth vice president, Paul E. Baltzer, Herbert E. Lanz, Clarence M.
Henry Wainwright, Vic tor Corson, Henry Kundert and O G Kimball are listed as directors in the company roster alongside Henry Kundert.
A collision at an intersection one mile south of Joda involving a truck driven by Otto Schild and a car driven by Fred E Coldren caused an estimated 75 dollars in damage to the truck. No injuries were reported and Coldren’s car sustained no damage.
The United Nations pushes toward worldwide arms restraint as a 20 nation drafting subcommittee unanimously accepts the US plan as a discussion basis. Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov backs an inspection system free of veto, and Sen Tom Connally and Molotov nominate Paul-Henri Spaak for chairman, a proposal the group also supported.
Pallbearers were six grandsons Arthur Ervin Emil William Goecks Raymond and Wesley Jordan. Services began at 1 30 at the Jordan home Juda and 2 30 at Juda Evangelical church conducted by Rev Peter Retzlaff. Burial followed in Mt Vernon cemetery.
Hearing before the state board of tax appeals began here today on Rep Alvin E OKonski Mercer Republican appeal from a state department of taxation additional income tax levy for the years 1942 1943 and 1944.
An advertising copy urges people with loose dentures to spray FASTEETH on plates for added comfort and security. The powder is described as pleasant tasting, non acidic, and offers a firm hold without a gummy texture. It promotes purchase at any drug store.
A Monroe council backs a FPHA veterans housing plan after months of stalled talks. Fourteen units in seven two family barracks are readied with city costs limited to water and sewer lines and a site walk. FPHA pays $300 yearly in lieu of taxes and $210 for site use. city water and garbage fees apply.
Applications for emergency housing are being accepted by Theodore J. Burgy Green County service officer. About 20 informal applications have been received and more are expected final selection rests with a committee including Burgy Wesley L. Dodge and Mayor Buehler. Rent for the apartments will be 26 dollars per month under the FPHA contract.
Washington officials say the 3 percent million dollar fine against the United Mine Workers could become the largest ever paid by a corporation if collected. They note a 1907 Standard Oil case and explain that further penalties are possible as long as the strike lasts.
Francis J. Lamb executive counsel to Governor Goodland said an order for a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rep. Robert K. Henry would be issued some time this week.
The Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association urged the Public Service Commission to apply joint line rates to all business types during a test period next week. The group plans an appeal in January for a flat 25 percent rise in all rates.
Justice Department seeks to send the Lewis-UMW appeal directly to the Supreme Court bypassing the appeals court as Judge Goldsborough weighs a contempt sentence. He fined UM $244 million and Lewis $10,000 personally. Lewis shows defiant courtroom stance, miners urged to stand their ground.
The Immanuel Evangelical church mission society met last night and elected Mrs Arnold Albright president, Mrs Robert Potts first vice president, Mrs Roy J Heeren second vice president, Mrs Walter Kuebli secretary, and Mrs Russell Matzke treasurer. The gathering included Christmas carols, a girls sextet performance, talks on medical education in India, and a summary of a missionary relative’s life. A new member joined, gifts were exchanged, and gifts were sent to missions. Luncheon followed.
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