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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1946
Page
8
A brief daily weather note reports fair and very cold conditions with increasing cloudiness and occasional light snow. The warmest U S location yesterday was Miami Florida at 82 degrees and the coldest Duluth Minnesota at 20. Sunrise is 7 25 and sunset 4 36.
Andrew Nybroten transfers 10.75 acres in section 23 York two to Mavis Vinje in a real estate transfer recorded in the county.
In the estate of Henrietta Thomas of Monroe who died Dec 20 in Monroe, Elsie L. Mohns was named administratrix with no appraisers listed.
Deaths reported for Maniey Douglas Woodward aged 54 of Spring Grove Anton Lien aged 78 of Blanchardville and Mrs Ida Trumpy aged 63 of Janesville.
Mr and Mrs Edward Doyle of 1626 13th Avenue announce the birth of a son at St Clare Hospital on December 30.
A formatted record lists individuals under categories including Tensillectomy, Medical, Surgical and Dismissals. Names such as Judith Simons, Beverly Ann Mason, Maxine Ross, James Graves, Mrs. William Smith, and Mrs. Mary Jenny appear with associated city or street addresses.
Anton Lien aged 78, Green County native, died after a five month illness at his Blanchardville home. The body lies in state at Saether funeral home. services are at 2 pm in Blanchardville Lutheran Church with Rev. T Kleven officiating. Burial in Graceland cemetery. He was born April 17, 1868, in Adams, Green County, married Dec. 15, 1898, farmed, and worked for Blanchard Hardware Co before moving to a farm south of town, then returning to Blanchardville ten years ago. He is survived by four sisters.
A gunman leaped into the rear seat of a car and robbed a young woman and her fiancé of $115 before ordering them out and driving off in their auto. Authorities noted the quick thinking of the couple amid the crime.
Rev. L. B. Hastings leaves Thursday for Orlando Florida and will return to Monroe for St. Andrew's services on the second Sunday in March. Rev. Bowers of Platteville will lead Sunday services here at 8 each week.
The article argues that the navy must revamp its promotion system to elevate younger, innovative leaders and specialists. It notes dangers of old seniority rules, outlines proposed rapid advancement and retirement, and links leadership to future weapons like guided missiles, radar, and atomic energy.
A dense roving list records residents and visitors across Wisconsin towns. Names include Arvin Johnson Beloit Lan caster Madison Brodhead Freeport Argyle Monticello Juda Janesville Albany Albany N Y Mil waukee Darlington and more with New Year travels and hospital stops noted. People visit relatives attend dances and move homes, reflecting a bustling community record.
A roundup of local people visiting Monroe and nearby towns for shopping visits, weekend stays, and holiday gatherings. Names include Miss Geraldine Staver Beloit. Mrs Wayne Maddis Brodhead. Mrs Dan O Rourke Darlington. Delos Mulligan Benton. Henry Gerlach Darrington. Miss Cora Reed Dat ing ton. J B Pierce and Charles Smith Brodhead. Mrs Julia Skogan Tillman Orfordville. Miss Wilma Schlittler Beloit. Misses Jessie Lucy Roush Chicago. Miss Virginia Fenn Evansville. Simon Saucerman Beloit. Dor othy Rothenbuehler Jordan. Oscar Deitzsch Brooklyn. Eugene Schwend Horeb. Miss Dorothy Haur Ar gy le. Miss Bernice Herren Anamosa IA. James Moldenhauer Alexandria MN. Mr Mrs Joseph Chamberlang Madison. Misses Ida Mary Wells Milwaukee. Miss Ruth Coldren Hollandale. Miss Erma Coilden. Hubert H Huber Gareta Jean Norwood OH. Clarence Erickson Orlando. Jaimie Fals-Borce Colombia SA to visit Morna Grace Byers.
Ralph Carlson, 52, of Spooner Wisconsin, a freight locomotive engineer, died after being trapped in the cab when his train collided with another at a track intersection in Ashland Junction. Other crew members escaped unharmed.
A historical note records a talent of silver valued at 538 dollars and 30 cents and a talent of gold valued at 13 thousand 809 dollars, illustrating ancient commodity pricing.
Sheriff Evan C. Chambers announced upgrades at Green County Jail including stainless steel trays and new mattress covers for inmates. A recent shipment of excess navy equipment added 20 sets of trays bowls and silverware to the facility inventory.
History teacher Charles W. Robbe of Orangeville High School attends the 61st annual American Historical Association meeting in New York City. Last week he joined the 42nd annual American Political Science Association gathering in Cleveland.
Mr and Mrs John W Ruff route 5 return from a 3 day trip to Minneapolis St Paul and Hopkins Minnesota with their herd sire Frank Ship Montzie Royal recently brought back from Toronto where he won first prize for 2 year old bulls at the royal winter show He remained undefeated in major 1946 events including Waterloo dairy congress and the Wisconsin state fair.
Chief of Police Je rome H Schweiger of Monroe leaves New Year morning for a two week vacation on the west coast with Mrs. Schwaiger and their son Corporal Jerome William Schweiger who reports to Camp Stoneman California.
To California Mr and Mrs William Bahler and Mr and Mrs Ed Beer depart Thursday for Oakland to visit Mr and Mrs Fred Steinmann in a family trip arrangement.
The AAA local office announced that all members must submit 1946 receipts for lime fertilizer and sodium chlorate if used, and for harvested hay seed. Applications for payments from the federal government are now being accepted at the office.
Mrs Kra mer of Mercedes Texas is seriously ill prompting her daughters Mrs Burton H Lynch and Mrs Louis A Koenig to travel to care for her. Mrs Lynch departed last night while Mr and Mrs Claude Eley of Maple Grove Inn near Monroe are referenced in the notice.
Gebhard Hauser purchases property with possession set for tomorrow. The Hauser family will stay in California indefinitely beginning mid January. They moved household furnishings from 1201 17th Avenue to Maple Grove.
Eugene Segner will serve as patrol superintendent of Green county roads starting January 1. announced by highway commissioner Herman W. Kohn. J. H. Elmer, who has led the department for six years, will return to patrol work.
Robert Feller Jr., 12, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Feller of Monticello, received a head injury while ice skating on Christmas Day. He was brought to St. Clare hospital Sunday afternoon for treatment.
J C Transfer F A Fitzpatrick, assistant trainmaster, will be moved from Freeport to Fulton Kentucky effective January 1. No replacement appointment was announced to fill the vacancy.
A 21 year old farmer died instantly when a light plane owned by University of Wisconsin students crashed into trees on Sylvester Spangler farm, 14 miles northwest of Richland Center. Francis Spangler suffered minor cuts. victim Victor H. Simpson Jr. from Cazenovia was killed. widow to host baby shower in Richland Center.
The annual Christmas party for the Green County Service Co employees and guests was held Saturday evening in K. P. hall. The event featured a cards exchange, a potluck supper, and a special gift for manager Paul Franke. Attendees included James Cleveeley Wendell Wohlford Vinal Jorgenson Marvin Schwerin Newman Schrader E G Zimmerman Francis Stearns Leroy Scott Ralph Yeazel James Holcomb Retta Skief and Ted Abel.
Miss Elaine Maurer entertained at a seven o clock dinner party Saturday evening at her parents home. Guests included Miss Louise Vincent, Miss Phyllis Johnson, Miss Joyce Stauffacher, Mrs. Francis Oliver, Miss Marianne Schulz, Miss Jean Zuercher, and Mrs. Frank Butterfield. Christmas decorations highlighted the table.
Mr and Mrs Homer Miller Sr of Monticello entertained at a dinner in their home for Mr and Mrs Ernest Busjahn and children of Winslow Mr and Mrs Nick Mayne and sons of Browntown Mr and Mrs Walter Eichstadt and children and Mr and Mrs Addie Dietmeier of Monroe Also present were Mr and Mrs Homer Miller Sr and children of Monticello.
The United Brethren missionary society has postponed its January meeting to join Immanuel Evangelical mission society for a joint session on January 8.
Mr and Mrs Leo V Koehler entertain guests at a New Year party this evening. The event features a relaxed social gathering with friends and neighbors enjoying refreshments and conversation to ring in the new year.
The Col. Benjamin Harrison chapter D A R will meet Wednesday evening with Mrs. E N Churchill and Mrs. R B Clark assisting. Out of town guests Mr. and Mrs. Merton Beck and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hess of Freeport attend a midnight luncheon. Mrs. Perle G Guess reviews Pavilion of Women by Pearl Buck.
Mrs Bruce M Blum hosted an afternoon party for her piano pupils from kindergarten through sixth grade at her home. The event gathered a group of young students for a recital and social time.
Wallace Homemakers held its December meeting at the Herman Baumgartner home with co host Mrs. Herbert Duerst. The club voted five dollars to the Christmas seal fund and exchanged gifts. Plans were made for the January meeting at Mrs. Fred Myers home.
Miss Edna Jean Walters daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Walters of Louisville Cole and Pfc Paul Parmer son of Mr and Mrs Dan Parmer of Clinton Iowa formerly of Monroe were married December 23 in Aztec Mexico. They will visit here while the groom is on furlough from Lowry Field Denver serving in the Army Air Forces.
Very good tender peas lose smoothness when dried as smaller peas wrinkle and do not rehydrate to their original texture. larger peas perform better in dehydration and rehydration tests.
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