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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1946
Page
6
The record notes very cold conditions continuing tonight with a low between 15 and 20 below. Sunday expected partly cloudy and not as cold. From 3 pm yesterday the high was 30 and the low 9. Barometer readings were 29.12 at 3 am and 29.90 at 3 pm.
Dr. L. E. Creasy and Dr. William B. Gnagi transfer property to the city of Monroe. The parcels include lots 7 and parts 2 and 4 in block 5 and an unplatted Lybrand donation strip in Monroe.
Emma Zentner of New Glarus was granted a divorce from Henry Iner of Monroe. The decree cites cruelty and inhuman treatment as the grounds for the separation.
John Wills, 72, of New Glarus, and Mrs. W A Durst, 75, of Minneapolis, are listed in this brief obituary notice. The item records two deaths with ages and home towns, reflecting a local remembrance column.
Mr and Mrs North Cheney Brodhead welcomed a son January 25 at St Clarus hospital. Mr and Mrs Reuben Erickson Gratiot welcomed a daughter January 26 at Monroe hospital.
The St. Clare Hospital release list includes Julius Wentland Be loit Mrs Faye Jones Albany Edwin W Schuetze 818 10th street Monroe Benedict J Konkel Milwaukee Mrs Nettie Copeland 602 16th avenue Monroe and dismissals of Bruce B Helland Gottfried Scherer Frank Myers Mrs Fred Kolb and infant daughter Jean Stamm.
John Willi 72 of New Glarus died this morning in St. Clare hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p m at Zentner funeral home with the Rev W J Stuckey officiating. Willi a native of Switzerland had worked on farms in New Glarus.
Services for Arlo O Booher 31 World War II veteran were conducted this afternoon by Rev Alvin C Rabehl at Shriner Neushwander funeral home. Burial in Greenwood cemetery included Masonic services and a squad from the cemetery post attended.
Milwaukee porter John S Wins, 57, was crushed to death in an elevator accident yesterday. Police and building officials investigate, with witnesses reporting the incident occurred during routine service.
Washington advises that labor strikes aim for higher wages, not all companies seek higher prices. Truman policy allows wage increases without price hikes, with a six month waiting rule and exceptions for cost of living, inequities, and reconversion manpower. Higher product prices may erase gains if general inflation follows.
A Kent State University instructor tells students Americans are capitalists at heart yet many endure temporary embarrassment. He notes this brief discomfort can last a lifetime.
Local brief listing residents and visitors including Mrs Robert F Marty traveling to Madison Jimmy Williams in Monroe Miss Jewel Jordan visiting Orangeville Will Broege from South Wayne Mrs Norman Wallin weekend in Rockford Miss Margaret Pengra weekend in Freeport Theodore Stubbe Winslow in city Miss Doris Ethridge weekend in Compton Illinois Numerous social visits note weekend travel and family stays with multiple names and towns.
Washington reports retail and wholesale yards must absorb a 4 per cent increase in mill ceiling prices for hardwood lumber from Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota. Beginning Jan 30 yard ceilings freeze at Dec 1 1945 levels using FOB mill ceilings as base. OPA says absorption is fair and practicable at distribution level.
Patrick Ryan, 83 and a retired police sergeant, fought two robbers on the way to church services. One shooter fired twice but fled. Later he found a chest wound with the bullet deflected to the abdomen but not critical. he was hospitalized.
Clara West Durst long time Monroe native born September 5 1870 died in Minneapolis from heart trouble. She married W A Durst in Monroe in 1893 and had son Burdette in Minneapolis where he became a banker. Survived by one son and several deceased siblings.
The highest point in the San Juan mountains is Uncompahgre Peak rising to 14 306 feet above sea level, standing as the region’s loftiest summit.
Cattle hogs and sheep were steady with receipts about 3 000 hogs 500 cattle 500 sheep. Hog sales mostly 14.75 to 14.85. Cattle and sheep saw uneven demand with fed steers 15.50 18.00 and finished heifers up to 18.00 while cows and bulls moved irregularly. Grain futures rose with May rye at 2.04 5 and May wheat near ceiling levels.
Snow rollers formed in a 150 square mile arc around Saratoga Springs as high winds and light snow created thousands of balls from golf to washtub size. James J. Cassidy of the Albany weather station called the phenomenon almost unheard of after 28 years observing weather.
Preliminary grain receipts here today show wheat 24 carloads, corn 295, oats 51, rye 3, barley 34, and soybeans 5. The notes imply a slight price uptick with May futures at 1.22 percent.
Demand for specialties propped up today's stock market while leaders mostly held or slipped modestly. Inflation hedge buying remained a bulwark as talk of Chrysler wage changes and government seizures of meat plants kept sentiment cautious. Transfers neared 900000 shares as bonds steadied and grain futures firmed.
Pvt Merlyn Rufer, inducted Jan 9, informed his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Rufer of Monti cello route 2 that he has been assigned to Ft. Knox Kentucky.
The annual Wisconsin reunion and picnic is planned for Saturday February 9 at Sycamore Grove Park Los Angeles. County registers and Wisconsin badges will be available. Many former Green County residents attend these reunions.
Darry Shain, son of Mr and Mrs Archie Shain Freeport, returned home after discharge at Great Lakes. He left for service in March 1943 and spent 26 months in the South Pacific, stationed on Iwo Jima and in Japan with the Marine Corps.
Robert M. Tschudy has arrived home from New York City where he received his discharge from the U S naval reserve. A midshipman in the merchant marine, he had just returned from a South American voyage before release and plans Beloit college enrollment starting February 4.
Paul J. Dubach staff sergeant with the Thunderbird division is discharged at Camp McCoy and returns home after 16 months of service. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge and ETO ribbon with two battle stars before redeployment to the Pacific and received separation orders at Camp Swift Texas. Dubach, son of Mr and Mrs Emil Dubach, will help at the Advance cheese factory.
Nathan Stuessy, a 30 month naval veteran, is home on 20 day leave and will report February 9 at Great Lakes for honorable discharge. He earned American theater Philippine theater and South Pacific ribbons with seven battle stars and Luzon green citation for aiding troops on the beachhead and fetching wounded to a hospital ship. Seaman Stuessy came from Tokyo on his final trip home.
Pfc. Frederick W. Erickson has been discharged at Camp McCoy and returned to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Erickson of 1205 16th Street. He served three years and four months with 26 months overseas in the East.
Superintendent Werner Blum resigned from St Johns Evangelical and Reformed church Sunday school after nine years. He was replaced by vice president Mrs Edna Lisser at a routine monthly session of the Sunday school teachers.
Wilbur Field arrives on Thursday for a 90 day furlough after 26 months in the Army in the south Pacific including the Hawaiian Islands Philippines and Leyte. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James Field.
Henry Solomon formerly of Monroe underwent an eye operation in Milwaukee this morning to remove a cataract. Both eyes showed impaired vision but the surgeon reported a successful result. Mr Solomon is the father of Peter Solomon of this city.
Nick Carter proprietor of the Carter machine shop is reported in very serious condition under Dr. J J Schindler care. He suffered a coronary occlusion on Tuesday and has since had a stroke. Dr Schindler deems him a very sick man.
Miss Arlene Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Merrill Smith of Browntown married Rudolph Bittner son of Mr and Mrs J F Bittner of Wisconsin Rapids in a double ring ceremony at the Emmanuel Evangelical parsonage. The bride wore a white satin bodice with chiffon skirt and lace trimmed neckline, with a seed pearl tiara and pink rose bouquet. Maid of honor Miss Lillian Stettler wore aqua chiffon. best man was Robert Cline. পরিবার
Paola Madison, husband of a Monroe resident and well known figure, completed two years in the European theater. Reports say he was missing in action in 1944, later escaped a German prison camp, and rejoined Allied forces in Italy. He is now connected with National Cash Register in Milwaukee.
The Washington Homemakers met with 21 members and 3 visitors. Mrs. Emil Sutter and Mrs. Adolph Brunner led hosting duties. Mrs. Fred Gempeler and Mrs. Fred Grimm presented washing made easier. Plans for an advanced Red Cross course were discussed. Mrs. Ray Bast offered help. Mrs. Anna Wittenwyler entertained. luncheon served. Next meeting with Mrs. Lester Schultz.
About thirty people attended the United Brethren Torchbearers class gathering last night at the Fred Selcke home on route 1 in Monroe. After a business session and games, refreshments were served. The February meeting will be held in the church.
At the home of Mr and Mrs Alvin Priewe a farewell party was given for Mr and Mrs Clarence Foss with about 50 guests. Refreshments, games, and cards were enjoyed.
A Johannesburg native was fined 40 dollars for profiteering on his daughter. He admitted receiving 20 cattle from her suitor when he was entitled to only 10, as part of a bribery style settlement.
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