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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1945
Page
6
The Daily Record notes very cold conditions continuing into Sunday with lows 10 to 15 below in the west and 0 to 5 below in the east. Skies will be mostly clear and winds light. The weather column provides barometer readings and a weather snapshot for December 15, 1945 with references to extreme cold across regions.
Marie E Attenhofer transfers to Walter A Johnson a south eighty feet by eight, block eleven, Monroe. John Henry Thorp and wife transfer to Donald S Thorp and wife parcels in lots eighty five and eighty six in Lybrandt’s donation, Monroe. Waldo Hansen and wife sell eighty acres in section one town of Brooklyn to Henry Hogans and wife. Edward T Kundert and wife convey to C Ernest Thalman parcel in lot twelve block seventeen Tallman’s addition Monroe.
Walter G. Meier of Albany was fined 60 and costs on drunken driving charges by Justice F Earl Lamboley after a collision involving his portable feed mill and a 1934 Chevrolet driven by Leslie Steiner of Belleville. Steiner's car sustained about 100 of damage while Meier's vehicle incurred roughly 35 in damage.
John Ivan Christopher of Albany and Flora Emelie Duerst of Montivinal Wilbur Jorgenson of Monroe with Inga Eva Furrer of Monroe receive marriage licenses in local records.
Mrs Ida Griege Love aged about 75 dies in Chatworth California. Funeral plans are not yet listed, and no other family details are provided in the sparse notice.
The St Clare Hospital team claimed the title in a regional event. Officials reported strong performances from a lineup featuring standout players and a decisive final score.
Veteran aide O'Connor enters payroll role with the White Sox under owner Landis. Tin remains Bolivia's key metal, underscoring commodity relevance in global markets.
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs governing board approves a formal policy guiding advice, assistance, loans, and grants to veterans. The plan emphasizes expeditious, liberal action in favor of claimants and limits supplemental aid to rehabilitation and welfare, with December figures showing $35,587.87 loaned and a year total of $78,554.50. The director reported 658 cases reviewed in November.
Harry F. Guentner, CPA, returns to Monroe to reopen his accounting and tax consulting office in the Ruf Building on Monday. He previously ran a Milwaukee office since 1925 and once operated a Monroe office in 1943 before personnel shortages forced its closure.
A brief notice lists the Churches Assembly of God located at 1208 12th Street with further details incomplete including the name Jack A. An.
Norman Thom As, a perennial Socialist candidate for president, declared in an address last night that the nation is drifting inevitably toward a planned economy.
Local residents and families travel between Freeport Madison Beloit and Hanover for weekend visits shopping and social gatherings. Names include Mrs Gus Portman Mrs Edna Leiser Maj Harris E Keel Mrs Henry Gempeler Evelyn Misses Schoonover Hinds Thomm Howe Briggs and many others visiting relatives and friends.
Bowing teams list individual scores for each bowler with handicaps and team totals. Notable per team totals include 2,294 for Bowing Sportsman's League, 2,379 for Reddy Kilowatts, and 2,173 for Golden Glow. Several entries note handicapped adjustments and partial lines.
Mrs. Ida Gloege Love, about 75, of Chatworth California, died December 6 after a brief illness. Surviving relatives and burial arrangements were announced to friends in the community.
A turkey vulture or buzzard shows a six foot wing span in the observed flight, illustrating its large size and soaring capability. The report notes the bird’s broad wings and high ascent during the sighting.
Lane T five Frederick E Lane arrived in the States and heads to Camp McCoy for discharge under the point system. His wife stays with her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd O Pyle. Morton Gift Morton husband of Mrs Bertha Morton is among USS Shamrock Bay passengers returning home with veterans. Schulz Howard F Schulz TM 2/c on 30 day leave after three years service including 23 months in the Pacific.
Fred A. Stricker son of Mrs. Ida Monte 1809 10th Street is on his way home aboard the USS Marine Adder after service abroad.
Col. Roy F. Zinser and Mrs. Zinser announce the birth of a son last evening at Fort Benning Georgia where the colonel is stationed. Zinser is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Zinser of Monroe and Norma Larson Zinser is from Monroe. The couple already has a daughter, Sharon, who is six.
A suspect known as Putveir Hunt was apprehended in Minneapolis on December 11 for cashing money orders. Orders issued against Monroe merchants regarding him have been lifted.
William Grunder of Monroe has purchased the A. H. Keller farm in Jefferson township and will take possession January 1.
Clarno Mrs. Guy Taft and companions visit the Lawrence Taft home. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tertin and Mrs. Walter Tertin of Monroe are guests of the Lawrence Taft household. Mr. and Mrs. William Grandson visit Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reinmann, while Mrs. Lawrence Taft and Mrs. Sim Wuetrich call on Freeport. The Herricks, Herbert and Lichtenwa ther families travel to Brodhead with Mrs. Willard Matrice visiting Ruth Eppenberger, then moving to New Glarus.
The December gathering of the missionary society met in the church parlors for a musical program. Alice Freitag opened with a piano prelude and the Christmas program was dedicated to the memory of Mrs. W. W. Stauffacher. The Girls Guild presented the scriptural story, under Miss Dorothy Stuckey, and Rev. Walter J. Stucky directed officer installations for the Women’s Guild Ladies Aid and Girls Guild. Five new members—Mrs. Dale Doering, Mrs. Durward McVey, Mrs. Orville Jorenby, Mrs. John Pauli, and Mrs. Margaret Shaver—were welcomed. Refreshments were arranged by a committee including Mrs. Ray Meythaler and Mrs. N. K. Zweifel.
Miss Dorothy Eileen Parmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Parmer 1706 9th avenue married Arles Dewayne Shoemake U S Army in a Friday ceremony read by Judge Harold Lamboley Witnesses were the bride's mother and Walter Klossner The Shoemakes will leave Sunday for Lewiston Idaho where his present Army station is located.
Miss Margaret Anne Rote daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Rote has been initiated into Theta Sigma Phi national journalism sorority at Northwestern University where she will graduate with a journalism degree next week She is a member of Delta Gamma sorority
At a Royal Arch Masons meeting N. G. Preston was elected high priest with John L. Smith as king and Meil Sargent as scribe. Officers installation and degree work are planned for December 26.
Mrs. Frautschy hosted a Wednesday club gathering with a 7 p.m. dinner and Christmas party at her home. An exchange of gifts occurred and two tables of contract were played with honors awarded to Mrs. W. C. Maske and Mrs. A. S. Myears.
A brief note announces the Wearmen's Christmas party hosted by Vecentar with plans for seasonal gatherings and community camaraderie.
Monticello residents honor John Dick on his 80th birthday and 51st wedding anniversary, noting his long service at People's Supply and leadership in Zwingli church. The Thursday Bridge Club met at Mrs. Hilda Karlen’s for a Christmas party with gifts, bridge honors, and social visits from local residents.
The Grace Evangelical ladies' aid held a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Myrtle Griffy with 11 members and three guests. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served as Betty Dane Karlen visited from Madison. Attendees included Mrs. Herman Feenie Mrs. Stauffer and Mrs. Arthur Staedtler among others.
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