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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
8
Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with continued cold. Lows zero to 10 below. highs tomorrow 12 to 24. Temperature readings throughout the day show a warmest in Miami at 67 and coldest at Grantsburg 10. Barometer 29.63 at 1 am and 29.79 at 1 pm with sunrise 7 25 and sunset 4 28.
Joseph Nogradi aged 72 from Albany and William T Severson aged 59 from Blanchardville are identified in the latest police report.
Mr and Mrs Walter Zimmer man New Glarus announce a daughter born December 18. Mr and Mrs Forrest Ott New Glarus announce a son born December 17.
Medical entries list Michael Penniston South Wayne. Mrs Donald Howe 1902 9th Street. James Retzlaff Clarno. Mrs Addie Glindinning Gratiot. Mrs Jesse Holman South Wayne. Harlan Bredeson Darling ton. Mrs Lee Mitchell 2415 7th Street. Tonsillectomy entries name Gary Studer 1703 5th Street and Patricia Hummer South Wayne. An accident involves Frank Fritsch 1758 15th Street with thumb injury. Surgical cases include Francis Lancaster Darlington William Rupnow New Glarus and Mrs Leslie Walhord Janesville. Dismissals yesterday list Linda Lou Schneider plus many others including Mrs Kermit Fijelstad and daughter Mrs Donald Thomp son and son Philip Stoklosa Julian Clark Ned Burkhalter Larry Trickel Mrs Chris Van Seggern Mrs Arwyn Buerossa Mrs Ced ric Nordli Mrs Flora Gavey and Mrs Wilbert Wild.
Two local grocers announced affiliations with supplier groups to obtain staple items at reduced costs. Gerald E. Purcell of Purcell's Grocery joined Cardinal Food Stores, Inc. and will retain the Richlieu brand. Fred W. Wittwer of Wittwer's Grocery joined Roundy's, Inc. to access lower purchase prices.
Funeral services for 80 year old Mrs Marie Linden of Fond du Lac were held in Fond du Lac with burial at Butternut. She died at St Clare hospital after a day as a patient. she had broken an arm and then a hip. Born January 21 1872 in Duck Creek Wisconsin she had lived with her son Jesse in Fond du Lac and with her daughter in New Glarus. She is survived by two children.
Ben O. Reasa of Albany and Elmer L. Dixon of Brodhead escaped serious injury in a head on collision at the Turner residence curve on Albany’s south edge. Both cars sustained medium damage according to a sheriff department report.
Mrs Doral Erickson of Argyle visits Monroe today while Mrs Harold Ott of Monticello shops there. Herman L Schindier Insurance Adv. Mr and Mrs Claude Eley travel to Milwaukee to spend the holidays with relatives. Gerhard Steensrud and Daniel Courtney officiate at Montford Highland game. William Greub and Franklin Pickett return from a week in New Orleans and other points. Hugh Strickland Knox College student visits aunt Mrs Jack Erb. Navy fireman John C Staffon visits parents. will depart Dec 27. Gerald Thompson and daughter Vicki visit from Jackson Miss with Staffons and Earl Thompson. Lawrence Ruehlew and family leave for California to visit Livermore and stay past Jan 1.
Homemakers from Monroe gathered at Mrs. Carl Brennecke’s home Monday for their Christmas party with co hosts Mrs. Alfred Voege ls and Mrs. Roscoe Smith. Carols were sung, Mrs. Leo Share read poems, and Santa Claus distributed gifts to 15 members after games. A luncheon followed.
Mrs Will McGrath hosted the Jordan Center homemakers club Christmas gathering with a verse roll call and carols. Mrs Fred Schultz reported on the county home project as members exchanged gifts and secret pals, followed by a pot luck lunch. visitors Mrs William Hassenfeldt and Mrs Leo McGrath attended.
The United States faces new difficulty in aligning anti-Soviet European states as Marshal Tito's split from the Vatican strains Yugoslavia Italy relations over Trieste. U.S. policy seeks close Western cooperation but face obstacles from Tito's actions and Italian politics.
Ruth Foulker Pintar formerly of Monroe now in New York City public relations was among 60 students and alumni honored at Marquette University's President's Convocation. A 1952 College of Journalism graduate she held the highest average in her four year class.
Mr and Mrs O N Johnson announce the birth of their eighth grandson John Thomas to Mr and Mrs James Trumbo of Greeley Colorado The Trumbos former Miss Jean Ann Johnson reside in Wausau and have an older son.
Members of the Third Tuesday homemakers met at Mrs. Anna Whitcomb’s home for the annual Christmas gathering. A white Christmas collection supported charitable institutions as the club discussed its year round Cheer program for Green County farms. Next meeting is set for January 20 at Carl Wyss home with project leaders Mrs. Gladys Benkett and Mrs. Vincent Thomm.
Madison market reports American cheese trade steady with light demand and ample supply. Selling prices show ranges for varieties such as daisies, long horns, square prints, and midgets with limited firmness in quotes.
Times Special reports Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Lahr left Tuesday to spend the winter in Florida, signaling a seasonal departure from their home.
Mr and Mrs Alvin H Babler 2208 16th street welcome Cynthia Jane born yesterday at St Clare hospital They have two other children David and Susan Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Babler Jr and Mrs E A Janke.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Marty of Madison announce the birth of a son Tuesday at St Marys hospital. Mrs Marty is Lois Hammerly daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hammerly of Albany, former Monticello vicinity residents.
Police Chief J. H. Schwaiger and Officer Ervin L. Goecks attended a police officer school in Janesville today to enhance professional training.
Ensign and Mrs. Urben Miller of San Diego announce the birth of a son Jeffry Eugene born Tuesday. Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gerber of Juda have scheduled Dec 24 travel by American Airlines to visit the Miller family for Christmas. Mrs. Miller is the former Gertrude Gerber. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller of Juda.
Ernest Reymond, appointed Monticello village marshal, visited town today to implement a police radio system enhancing communications among officers. The move aims to speed response and coordination across the village.
Word was received of the birth Sunday of a son to Marine Corporal and Mrs. Merle Rosheisen at Wilmington North Carolina. Mrs. Rosheisen is Lois Jean Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Miller. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Rosheisen.
Mrs Verona Sommer of LaGrand Oregon expected tomorrow to visit sister Mrs Harold A Blumer and family. Miss Ann Knobel Beloit teacher joins for recess. Blumers daughter Sybil arrives tonight from Madison. Marilyn and Janet Lanz reserve on a Rose Bowl excursion train.
Ransom Holmes is ill at his residence located at 1324 16th Avenue, prompting family concern and a request for privacy.
Frank Fritsch of 1758 15th street was hospitalized at St. Clare after injuring his right thumb at the Armour Creameries. The laceration was treated and he was dismissed this afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Dale Geil and four daughters Jacqueline Diane Mary and Betty left this morning for San Diego to make their home Mr Geil a meat cutter accompanied his family to the West Coast returning here briefly for the move
Charles Babler of 1002 17th Street and Richard T Harris of Route 2 collided yesterday afternoon in the 1400 block of 13th Avenue. Babler said he stopped to pick up a passenger when Harris rear ended his vehicle.
Dr. Ora Mcc Murray known as the flying doctor of Eagle River began duties as assistant superintendent of Wisconsin General Hospital in Madison. A World War I ace, he practiced in Eagle River from 1928 to 1943 and in West Allis from 1945 to 1950, having served as a civilian Army doctor in Japan in recent years.
Pierce's Furniture Mart will open tomorrow on Highway 11 on the southwest edge of Brodhead. The new building is owned by Dwight and Jack Pierce and the grand opening will occur after the new year.
A smash between vehicles driven by Mrs. Virginia Schultz and Charles Vogel on West 2nd Avenue near 15th Street caused property damage but no injuries were reported.
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