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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1946
Page
6
A partly cloudy and mild pattern is noted tonight and Saturday. Since yesterday at 2 p.m. the high reached 48, the low 28. Today’s high 41 with a 29.77 in the 2 a.m. barometer and 29.66 at 2 p.m. The warmest U S location yesterday was Yuma Arizona at 80 while the coldest was Bismarck North Dakota at 22. Sunrise is 7 14 with sunset 4 28.
Real estate transfer records show Sam Kubly conveying property to William E Geigel at Lt 9 bik 4 Andrick ad Monroe.
Johan S. Peterson of Brooklyn and Kathleen E. Peterson of Madison received a marriage license in Dane County. The couple plans to wed in the near future.
Mrs. Raymond Sherman of Blanchardville reports a son born on December 5 at St. Clare Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Olson of 18th Avenue announce a daughter born on December date.
Medical names include J. W. Furniss and Isaac Miller with listed addresses in town. Dismissals show multiple individuals and families led by Max Schneider and Mrs Lavern Daly, with children noted, plus Fred Thacker and Mrs Herbert Soddy and others, including Dorothy Hendrickson, Diana Norder, and Dewey Scott, and others such as Mrs Lawrence Prien and Mrs Lyle Marsh.
Admiral Towers announced a modernization plan for the Navy’s promotion system detailing approved changes already sanctioned by Admiral Nimitz and top commanders. He said a bill to revise laws would go before the next Congress and stressed moving younger officers to key commands amid wartime needs.
Six year old Mary Ellen Van Voast daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Van Voast was discharged to return home from St Clare hospital after gains in her battle with spinal meningitis She remains in serious condition and visitors are restricted for now.
A Baltimore case notes that a man cannot be molested for snoring even if neighbors are annoyed, underscoring a unique tolerance limit in urban noise disputes and highlighting local legal interpretation on personal disturbance.
Old stories frame the Yule log with mystery and superstition. Cleanness and fit persons guard the flame, and a failed fire may portend bad luck for the new year. Youngest child pours wine and offers prayers for warmth, food, rest, and heavenly peace.
Wisconsin State Grange proposed a dairy quality program at its 75th annual convention. The plan calls for uniform health regulations, practical milk house standards, and standardized inspections. It urges cooperation among the state college of agriculture dairy division farmers plant representatives and public health authorities.
At the 47th International Livestock Exposition the Hereford junior champion steer owned by Phyllis Bonnater of Keswick Iowa sold for 4.50 a pound to First National Bank of Chicago for cafeteria service. Other results include a royal Jupiter grand champion lamb at 10.50 a pound and a Wyoming Challenger reserve price, a 1 a pound lamb carcass sold at Harry's Cafe in Minneapolis, and Noel & Loyal Stockman’s 200 pound swine carcass at 5 a pound. Lane R Potter of Sydney Montana won world champion sheep shearer in 1 minute 49 seconds with runner ups Hugh Dooley and Melvin Walker.
Royal Neighbor lodge planned a Christmas party with a potluck supper on December 11 led by Mrs. Ralph Frey. Evangelical Missionary society meets December 11 with Mrs. Peter Retzlaff. Busy Bee class holds its annual meeting Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. William Meinert. Rural Mail Carriers group plans a party December 11 or 12 at home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fries. Baptist Missionary aid party December 12 at Mrs. Edith Roderick’s home with gift exchanges. Local residents, including Mrs. Elmer Matzke and families, attended visits and deer hunting trips in Monroe and nearby areas.
Mercer Republican Representative Alvin E. O K onski was given four weeks to file a brief appealing a state income tax levy after a nine hour hearing. Harry Slater, who led the state tax board hearing, set the deadline for O K onski to file within four weeks and for the state to answer within the same period. O K onski submitted his brief.
Local residents and visitors noted today include Eldon Rabe Winslow Peter Retzlaff Juda Miss Fannie Elmer New Glarus Miss Pat Anderson Madison Mrs John Waelti Juda Monroe business trips Henry Kramer Beloit Grace Zimmerman Brodhead Madison visitors Miss Donna Betse Madison Ed Gustafson Madison Rev Witsmer Beto Lena Mr and Mrs Roy Burmeister Madison Mr and Mrs Albert Buri Monticello Mr and Mrs Harrison Matzke Clarno Mrs John Brennan Mary Mr and Mrs Kermit Goodman Darlington Mr and Mrs Chester Stuessy New Glarus Mrs Lenore Thomm Chicago trip Carl Coplien John T Bloom La Crosse Ind Mrs Harold Stuhr Beloit William Ludwig Juda Mrs John Cormany Beloit Mrs John Holman Freeport Mrs Ilona Hatcher Watsonville Calif Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bordner Long Beach Calif Mrs Fred Meier South Wayne Grace Lutheran bazaar Dec 7 Gas office Adv Mrs Clara Stixrood Rockford Mrs Irma Alston Lake Geneva Monroe visit Urban Johnson Madison Mrs Henry Monroe Freeport Shullsburg hospital visit Attending Milwaukee concert Misses Altman Burkhard Holsapple Norder Mrs Agnes Roderick Suzanne Kingston weekend in Chicago Albert Stoldt Harry Kinsman Philip Counselman Jacob Wiltfang Louis Oostdik Janesville Wisconsin Clinic Managers meeting Milwaukee end of week.
Ashes of Mrs. Wilbur E. James and her sister Mrs. Joshua Zweifel, both died in California, will be interred on the James lot in Greenwood Cemetery in spring. The sisters Elizabeth and Nora Roderick married in Monroe in 1898. James died July 27, 1900, Zweifel a Dayton photographer. Relatives notified of the double burial plan.
The Interim committee on veterans' legislation will hold public hearings at 10 a.m. Tuesday Dec 10 in the senate parlors at the state capitol. Veterans organizations and World War II veterans are urged to attend and share ideas on state actions for veterans and soldiers. Prowlers attack four Albany homes this week breaking a screen door lock and entering one house at 7 a.m. waking a child before fleeing unseen.
Mrs. Joe Ginner and grandson Rodney Losberger arrived in San Francisco for the holidays. Rodney plans to enter San Francisco college and live with his mother Mrs. Jack Johnson and her family, including brothers Robert and Virgil who are home from overseas service. It will be the first Christmas in six years that the four brothers including Mickey are together at home.
Bernard Wild was elected treasurer of the New Glarus fire department succeeding Robert Wittner J J Figi was reelected secretary and Gilbert Ott continues as trustee in the special service report from New Glarus.
Harold V. Rufer arrived Wednesday to spend a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Will Rufer, flying from Portland Oregon.
At Winslow last evening E O Baker Green county agricultural agent and Ronald L Spease secretary of the Green County Breeders association co operative addressed 16 World War II veterans in on the farm training at Winslow high school Baker spoke on merits and demerits of artificial breeding Spease discussed keeping records in an artificial breeding program
The Green county auditing bonding and claims committee meets today to audit paid and unpaid county bills and set bond amounts for county elective officers and department heads. County Clerk Clarence W. Lengacher spoke, with members Percy Lichtenwalner Clarno Lawrence H. Ames York and William Hahn Brodhead.
Relatives attending the funeral services yesterday for Mrs Beatrice Enright of Warren included Mr and Mrs Harry Lacey Mr and Mrs Maurice Lacey Detroit John Lacey Fremont Ohio Sister M Monica and other relatives.
Washington DC. Mr and Mrs Thomas Lacey of South Wayne Mr and Mrs James Quinn and Mr and Mrs E A Lacey of Monroe attended services at St Anne’s church with burial in St Anne’s cemetery The rural art exhibit at Green County Normal school opens Monday and Tuesday under principal Howard Teasdale Many visitors have viewed the display Entries may be called for Thursday Dec 12 from 8 am to 5 pm
Miss Joanne Root of Monticello started her position at First National Bank yesterday. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Root.
Mrs Alice Willison 31 of Brooklyn was placed on 1 to 2 years probation by Judge Proctor in Madison Superior Court after pleading guilty to obtaining merchandise under false pretenses. She opened accounts under Mrs Russell Clemans to receive $660.81 in Madison stores to cover payments to her first husband who threatened to expose her marriage as bigamous.
Alvin Peterson, Attica farmer, reported to Green county sheriff that one or more dogs attacked his farm during the night, killing five sheep and injuring nine.
Freeport residents learn that all but 20000 of the John W. Henney estate will be placed in trust over years for two sisters Mrs Mary K. Smithe and Mrs Ina E. White and nephew John H. Smithe of Chicago. The estate is valued at more than 4 million with 10000 gifts to cousins John W Wright and Bethel Wright Wise. The will dated October 6 1946 was filed for probate in county court.
Eight state department heads urged Governor Goodland to add about 150000 to the 1945-47 funding for 1947-49. They seek cost of living raises for civil service staff and extra hires for increased workload. Total requests exceed 169 million while revenues may fall 78 million under the governor's review. The largest rise came from the bureau of purchases which had about 205000 appropriated in 1945-47.
Four of Green County's outstanding 4-H members will leave Janesville by chartered bus at 7 tomorrow morning with peers from other counties for a one day all expense trip to Chicago. Accompanied by E O Baker the selected youths are Betty Timm Monroe Clarno Classy Clubbers Charlotte King Albany 4 H Andrew Hartwig Monroe Clarno club and Wendel Grenzow Juda Jolly Juniors. Last year's winners were Marjorie Schmid and Norman Gruenewald both Monroe Agricultural club.
IC reports that coal shipments still arrive in Monroe while no weight limits yet on railway express. Extra staff added for holiday season as cheese and other shipments rise. New express rates take effect Dec 13 after Interstate Commerce Commission decision, raising first class 20 cents per 100 pounds and second class 15 cents.
The article notes prices for fruits and truck crops likely rise modestly after the holidays and into fall, with apples and pears increasing seasonally while citrus prices fall due to growing supplies. Truck crop prices show seasonal rise this fall but stay below last year’s levels.
The article notes growing tension in labor talks with President Truman testing responses to a national coal strike crisis. Officials consider timing around his Sunday radio address, while the UMW deposits bonds and pursues appeals. Green proposes a potential peace feeler to restore mining after court actions.
The report notes no mention of miners returning to work while wage talks proceed. Negotiations continue between union representatives and company officials as tensions persist.
District Attorney Bruce F. Beilfuss reports Harold B. Berg a 27 year old parolee from Waupun state prison confessed to robbing the State Bank of Withee taking 1090 dollars, 945 of which was recovered in an Owen hotel room Berg to be arraigned in Owen today and police recovered the rest of the money. Natalie Scherf teller was alone in the bank when the hold up occurred yesterday afternoon. The Edgar bank robbery last Friday marked a second central Wisconsin heist in a week.
Hazel Jeannette Martin 27 of New Providence Iowa died after a fall while climbing Navajo Peak in Isobel glacier. Companions DeForest W Meehlieb 20 of Peoria Illinois and David Waddington 22 of Westcliffe Colorado sustained serious injuries, both transported by dog sled jeep and ambulance.
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