Weather Review for January 14 1946
Much colder tonight and Tuesday with snow flurries tonight and partly cloudy Tuesday. Last week high 43 and low 3B. Barometer readings 29.65 at 3 am and 29.52 at 3 pm. Year ago today highs and lows were 27 and 25.
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1946
Page
6
Chicken coop fire reported north of water works
A Sunday 3:38 p.m. blaze damaged a chicken coop north of the water works area. Fire department arrived and extinguished the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Baker
Marriage Licenses for Frederick Gobeli and Esther Balsiger
Frederick William Gobeli and Esther Christine Balsiger filed marriage licenses in Adams town. Donna Mae Paulson of Beaches township is listed as a related party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick William Gobeli
Esther Christine Balsiger
Ernus Peterson
Adams Town
Donna Mae Paulson
On Beaches
Real Estate Transfers Involving Several Parcels Across Town
Estate of A L Alen transfers to Wood stockster company part it 4 bik 100 in Brodhead. Mathilda B Schnitzler and Laura Gross deed to Hazel B Cornelius parts It 17 and 18 in Lybrand donation Monroe. Hazel B Cornelius transfers to Al Stoldt parts Ms 68 and 69 in Lybrand donation Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Alen
Woodstockster Company
Brodhead
Mathilda B. Schnitzler
Laura Gross
Hazel B. Cornelius
Lybrand Donation
Monroe
al Stoldt
Twin birth at St. Clare Hospital in Brooklyn and others
Mr and Mrs Gerald Cooper Brooklyn announce a twin son and daughter born January 12 at St. Clare Hospital. Mr and Mrs Stewart Locke Blanchardville announce a daughter born January 12. Elsworth Roshi sen of Monroe Route 1 also listed with a son born January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clare Hospital
Gerald Cooper
Brooklyn
Elsworth Roshisen
Monroe
Stewart Locke
Blanchardville
Local Names in Obscure Medical Notices
A list of individuals including Gustave Hefty and James Giagliano with multiple addresses and associations appears in a fragmented medical notices section. Names span towns such as Mon ticello, Blanchardville, and Argyle with mentions of relatives and spouses in household groupings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Hefty
Monticello
Marshall B. Devine
Beloit
George Walters
16Th Avenue
James Giagliano
Rockford
Grant Combs
Brodhead
Herman Spani
Blanchardville
Emma Menehan
Argyle
Eben Muller
Robert Bahler
Glen Soper
Yle
Willis Isely
Fred Boesiger
Fred Haldiman
P Biazier
Frank Brown
Perle G. Guess
William Land
Virginia Bear
Russell Penticoff
Clara Fischer
State Taxpayers to Save 126 Millions in 1946 Levies
Federal levies for 1946 will reduce state taxpayers by 126 million dollars with substantial savings from auto and boat taxes totaling about 4.3 million dollars.
Wisconsin Phone Service Restored After Strike
Telephone service returned to normal across Wisconsin and the nation after a partial paralysis ended earlier. Wisconsin moved ahead of the U S in ceasing the strike amid inter union disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Associated Press
Tractor Growth Signals Boost For American Farming
American farmers own about 2 million tractors reflecting a 40 percent increase since 1940, underscoring expanding mechanization and rising productivity in agriculture.
Army's Anti Flu Shots Prove Effective in War Time
The army reports anti flu shots from a wartime developed vaccine are reducing influenza among servicemen. Public health data show civilian cases fell for the third straight week, with totals dropping from a peak of 148,688 to 47,273 in the week ending January 5. An official notes both incidence and mortality appear to be in decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington—i
U. S. Public Health Service
U. S
Christopher Vickers Dies After Stroke at Home
Blanchardville resident Christopher Vickers aged 70 died at 7 15 a m Saturday following a two month illness. A mail carrier and drug line operator, he spent most of his life in Blanchardville. He is survived by his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher A. Vickers
Blanchardville
Truman proposes $5 billion contract and appropriation cuts
President Truman asked Congress to trim $5,021,887,483 in appropriations and contract authorizations. The proposal would add to $50,345,409,169 already cut by Congress, with $1.1496 billion remaining to liquidate existing contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Personal Mention in Monroe Area Notices
Local society notes list residents and visitors including William Rupnow in Chicago and Mrs W Walshaw visiting Monroe from Chicago. Several others travel or visit relatives in Madison Monroe Beloit Juda and Freeport with details of gatherings, church events, and a parish hall card party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
William Rupnow
Chicago
M. A. Scopp
Waukesha
Monroe
W. Walshaw
T. L. Newman
Juda
Ernest Gritzmaker
Brodhead
Oscar Nybroten
Browntown
Madison
Lewis Reichard
Beloit
St. Clare Hospital
Toy
Rosa Roth
Anna
Elizabeth Eells
Mary Walters
Freeport
Mary Palmer
Mary
Clinton
St. Omar
Worthy
Kathryn Klarer
Christ Klarer
Max Steinberg
St. Paul
Johnge Jr
Maynard Myers
Wild Rose
Fred Simpson
St. Victor’s Parish Hall
Frederick Wirth
Great Lakes
Monticello
Chester Johnson
Michigan
Carl Herang
Milwaukee
Peewaukee
Emma Becker
St. Petersburg
Fla
Spectacular Blasts In Manila Harbor
Spectacular blasts rocked Manila Harbor at 9 45 p m. No crewmen were injured in the incident and authorities began a sweep for possible causes. Local officials tightened security and nautical workers reported minor damage to dock facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Jobs or Veterans Mad service rise in state offices
The state reported increased activity in all 26 local USES offices. The state office said 45.6 percent of replacements in 1945 occurred after V-J Day.
City police and sheriff align through remote broadcast station
The city police station moved their transmitter and receiver setup to a house on route 4 after static interference. The change duplicates the local police system at the sheriff’s office, allowing the remote control station to broadcast downtown while the north city transmitter remains active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Route 4
Sheriff's Office
Corporal Ralph Brandt Returns Home From Service
Corporal Ralph Brandt of the medical corps in the Eighth Army has been discharged at Camp McCoy after over two years of service. Inducted May 1943, he served 18 months in New Guinea and six months in the Philippines before arriving in Japan. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W F Brandt of 608 14th Avenue. His wife, who worked in a Peoria war plant, has joined him here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Brandt
Medical Corps
Eighth Army
Japan
Camp McCoy
Corporal Brandt
New Guinea
Philippines
W. F. Brandt
14Th Avenue
Peoria
Redman Receives Military Discharge at Ft Sheridan
Warren H. Redman son of Mr and Mrs G L Redman arrived home this weekend with his discharge after nearly three years service. He was discharged last week at Ft Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren H. Redman
G. L. Redman
Sergeant Redman
Ft. Sheridan
Quality Milk Group Luncheon Dinner Meeting
A luncheon of the quality milk improvement association is set for tomorrow at noon at the Monroe venue. Members and guests will discuss dairy quality programs and plan upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quality Milk Group
The
Quality Milk Improvement Association
Monroe
Infant Kathryn Alice Locke Born at St. Clare Hospital
The daughter born Saturday at St. Clare hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Locke of Blanchardville has been named Kathryn Alice. Mrs. Locke is the former Esther Johnson of Blanchardville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clare Hospital
Stewart Locke
Blanchardville
Kathryn Alice
Pensacola and Gulfport Attend Dental Technology School
Local note indicates residents from Pensacola and Gulfport pursue dental technology studies, highlighting regional interest in medical trades and continuing education opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Gulfport
Miss
Wigan
Dental Technology Schoo
Rufenacht Discharged After 38 Months Army Service
Harold A. Rufenacht is home after 38 months in the army with 32 months in the south Pacific. His wife and son greeted him after discharge at Camp McCoy. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Rufenacht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufenacht
Harold A. Rufenacht
Army
South Pacific
Camp McCoy
Sergeant Rufenacht
Paul F. Rufenacht
Jackson to Return to Supreme Court After War Crimes Case
Justice Robert H. Jackson, chief U S prosecutor at Nurnberg, said he expects to leave the case and rejoin the Supreme Court during the latter part of the opening sessions.
Wisconsin Sees Over Billion Cigarettes Sold Since 1939
Madison reports state residents have smoked more than one billion packages of cigarettes since 1939 and consumed 46 million gallons of liquor since 1934 and 27 million barrels of beer since 1933. Beverages raised $46 million in liquor taxes and $24.9 million from cigarette taxes, with costs of collection falling to 2.5 cents per dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Roach
United States
Navy Cuts Corner In Demobilization
Washington reports the navy allows early discharge up to 45 days for personnel lacking sufficient points if suitable work cannot be found. Vice Admiral Louis E. Denfeld said the move should address complaints that servicemen’s time is not being used to advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Adm
Louis E. Denfeld
Bureau of Told Reporters
Dr Grant Keller Dies in Madison Area
Dr Grant Keller 78 of Madison died after a switch engine incident. He was survived by his wife Katherine and his son-in-law and daughter Dr and Mrs L Raul Ralph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Av. Grant Keller
Madison
Sign of the times wedding rings flood pawnbroker buys
Pawnbroker William Keller reports a surge in ring purchases with five to six sets of wedding and engagement rings arriving daily, up from a prewar pace of a couple per week. The remark reflects broader wartime material demand and shifting consumer behavior in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Sign of the Times
William Keller
Soldiers Greet Patterson in China Demanding Clear Policy
Soldiers in Shanghai met U S Secretary of War Patterson as he stepped from his plane and pressed for a definite army discharge policy. Pfc. David M. Miller from Gulfport Mississippi with 28 discharge points presented the GI petition. An open meeting was requested for further discussion with Patterson after a greeting by Lt Gen Wedemeyer and other senior officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
U. S
Patterson
David M. Miller
Gulfport
Miss
Albert Wedemeyer
China
George E. Stratemeyer
Charlies M. Cooke, Jr
Seventh Fleet
Chien Taut
Hear Testimony in Natural Gas Case Across Midwest
Federal commission heard power testimony on emergency natural gas service in Rockford Waukegan and areas north of Chicago to the Wisconsin Illinois boundary. Testimony will cover projects costing 17 347 946 dollars to expand gas deliveries in Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin by the Natural Pipeline Company of Se a eee oe wet oo Gas company and Chicago District Pipeline company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federal Commission
Gency Rockford
Waukegan North Shore
Midwest
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Natural Pipeline Company
Sea Eee Oe Wet Oo Gas Company
Chicane District Pipeline Company
Capitol fights over wartime policies and postwar plans
The congress debates higher payments for Truman supporters, FEPC and fair employment, and state control of employment offices. Senate and House panels clash on universal military training and army navy merger. Draft law and selective service face demobilization questions as May 15 expiry nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
Senate
House
Senate House
FEPC
Army
Navy
House Committee
Potatoes May Limelight at Any Ae Pensions
A fragmented clipping hints at a debate over farmers crops and pensions. Names, places, or dates are unreadable, but the reference to potatoes and pensions suggests coverage of agricultural policy and retirement concerns.
Funeral Services for Hazen A. Isely in Cadiz
Funeral services were held Saturday at St. John's Church for Hazen A. Isely 33 of Cadiz. Pallbearers were fellow Masons Robert Stites John and Frederick Hast. Mrs Winnie Kueblin and Mrs Ema Deininger sang Have Thine Own Way and Beautiful Isle. Rev Paul C. Kehle officiated and burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isely
St. John’s Church
Hazen A. Isely
Cadiz
Robert Stites
John
Frederick Hast
Winnie Kueblin
Ema Deininger
Isle
Paul C. Kehle
Greenwood Cemetery
Funeral for Ulrich Nufer Set at 1:30 This Afternoon
Pallbearers for Ulrich Nufer include Gottfried Waelti Gottfried Wuetrich Emil Boesch Fred Schiesser John Marty Monroe and Fred Kraus of New Glarus. Rev Paul C Kehle officiated at Shriner Neushhwander Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulrich Nufer
Shriner-Neushhwander
Gottfried Waelti
Gottfried Wuetrich
Emil Boesch
Fred Schiesser
John Marty
Monroe
Fred Kraus
New Glarus
Paul C. Kehle
Greenwood Cemetery
Last rites for Henry Lutz held at Shriner-Neushwan
Henry Lutz died at St. Clare hospital and was given funeral rites at 3 p.m. today at Shriner-Neushwan der funeral home. Passbearers were Ernest Waeffier Fred Faeser George Burgy Hugh Durgin Norbert Durgin and H N Darling. Rev. Paul C Kehie officiated and interment was in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lutz
Shriner-Neushwander
St. Clare Hospital
Ernest Waeffier
Fred Faeser
George Burgy
Hugh
Norbert Durgin
H. N. Darling
Paul C. Kehie
Greenwood Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Record
A. Ms
Messidscain
M. Senday
Bilanchardville
Christopher Vickers
Troublous Times
Soldier Committee
Wedemeyer
Miller
Burkhard
America
W. R. Schuetze
Hecht
Gerdis
N. Wilson Dr
Wis
Edgewood
Just
Schmidt's Shoe _Store
Norton & Schneider
Home and Auto Supply
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