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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1946
Page
6
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with light snow likely. Temperature readings show highs of 38 last week and 33 this Saturday afternoon, with lows of 7. Barometer notes 29.58 at 3 am and 29.80 at 3 pm. Almanac data include January date details, sunrise at 7 19 and sunset at 5 08.
Real estate transfers include James M and Mollie B Davis to Alma Stark et al Its 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 bik 10 village of Martin town Cadiz township D and Louisa J Stauffer to J L Babler part Its 4 5 bik 14 Ludlow add Monroe Ivan C Coplien to J B and Roy J Heeren part Its 125 126 Ly brand donation Monroe
Death notices report Julius H. Elmer 62 of New Glarus Peter S. Bauer 69 of Brodhead Clinton L. French 33 of Rockton Til and Mrs Louise Amelia Gerks 85 of 2105 10th street.
Mrs. Ercil Skaife of Blanchardville reports the birth of a daughter in January. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fiene of Brodhead welcome a daughter born January 27.
Accident reports list Walter Baker of Monroe route 1 and a surgical note for Mrs. Jacob Seltzer of Beloit along with Ernest Robert of New Glarus and others. Dismissals include Mrs. Howard Fitch Vilas Veron and several others with family members.
Mrs Louise Amelia Gerks dies at 85 at her daughter’s home in Monroe after a cerebral hemorrhage in September. Born March 26 1860 in Berlin she lived in Baraboo and Chicago before settling in Monroe and later died Sunday morning. She leaves a son a daughter and several step relatives with funeral services planned at Shriner Neushwander Funeral Home. Burial in Clean Cemetery.
Mme Marie Claude Vaillant Couturier, a 33 year old French Communist, testified about her two and a half years in Nazi camps. She described awakenings to screams and gas chamber executions, noting thousands sent to Oswiecim and daily death tolls of 250 to 350.
German General Georg Thomas told American authorities he believes the 1939 Munich beer cellar explosion was staged by Reinhard Heydrich to disrupt a peace initiative among senior German officers. Thomas said Heydrich, killed in the Nazi crackdown, masterminded the attack moments after Hitler departed the hall on November 8, 1939.
Clinton L. French of Rockton Illinois died at 5 Sunday morning in St. Clare hospital after a 10 day stay for a brain abscess. Born July 3 1912 in Ironton Wisconsin he was the son of Charles and Elva Earls French. He operated a Rockton garage and is survived by his mother two sisters Mrs Melvin Barret and Mrs Lyle Furniss both of Monroe and two brothers Floyd with the south Pacific forces and Leonard of Monroe. He belonged to United Brethren church Monroe and American Legion Rockton. Funeral at 2 Thursday in United Brethren church Rockton with Rev G W Bechtolt officiating burial in Rockton cemetery. The body to lie in Shriner-Neushwander funeral home until Thursday noon.
Julius H Elmer 62 of New Glarus died at Wisconsin General Hospital Madison at 5 2 m Sunday after a year’s illness. He was born June 16 1883 and married Cora Jordi in 1902. Surviving: wife Emma, three sons Herbert Dayton Arthur Julian all of New Glarus, daughter Kathryn at home, sister Mrs Jacob Hefty Belleville, three grandchildren. Burial at Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church.
Local social notes list numerous residents and visitors across Wisconsin towns. Names include Carl Abbuehl Freeport Basil Wilson Beloit Ed Miller Jordan Arthur Schultz Monticello Mrs Casper B Schindler Freeport and many others visiting Madison Monroe and nearby communities over the weekend and in days prior.
Mrs. Stuart Chambers of South Ses ie visited Monroe over the weekend to see Harris E. Keel, a student at Whitewater Teachers College, at his home.
Captain Ellis M. Zacharias testified before the Pearl Harbor committee that in March 1941 he predicted any Japanese attack would target the fleet on a Sunday morning and depart by carrier task forces. He said the conversation with Admiral Kimmel and Captain W. W. Smith occurred at Pearl Harbor between March 26 and 31, 1941, with Smith recalling details. The witness noted Kimmel’s busy schedule and framed the attack pattern, while Roberts and Zacharias attended the hearing.
Peter S. Bouer died at his Brodhead home yesterday at 9 30 am after a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 69, born March 22 1876 in Jefferson township, married Elizabeth Kline in 1896, and lived mainly around Brodhead. He worked 15 years at the Brodhead light company and is survived by his wife, a daughter and son, siblings, and other relatives. Funeral is set for 2 pm Wednesday at Everson funeral home with burial in Greenwood. Friends may call Tuesday 7 to 9 pm.
An old advertisement touts ALPEN KRAUTER as a stomachic tonic with 15 medicinal herbs. It claims to ease constipation and restore appetite, urging purchase through local agencies and cautions use as directed.
Members of Co. F state guard formed a firing squad at the funeral of Arlo O. Booker World War II veteran Saturday. The color guards included Adolph Wandfluh William Niederberger Ernest Dettweiler Alvin Camron Joe Riedweg Oliver Siedschlag and Leslie Schwitz. George Armstrong led with other officers present.
Mr and Mrs LaVerne E Deal and Mr and Mrs Archie S Myers travel to Texas to visit Deal's brother Ralph in Brownsville and plan a three week vacation in the region.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rufer and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Rupnow are on an automobile vacation trip to Florida, departing from Twin Grove.
J B Pierce a Brodhead merchant is a patient at St. Clare Hospital for several days of medical checkup.
Mrs E Copeland of 602 16th avenue is under treatment for pneumonia at St Clare hospital. Her condition is improved and satisfactory.
Lt Col Cloyd W. Pickett of Co K infantry, stationed at 824% 17th Avenue, has been notified by the War Department that he has been promoted from major to lieutenant colonel as of January 10. He will be placed on inactive duty tomorrow after completing terminal leave.
Howard F. Schulz, TM 2/c, has arrived home after discharge at Great Lakes from the U. S. naval reserve. He entered service in December 1942 and spent 23 months in the Pacific. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard O. Schulz.
First Lt. Roger M. Voelkli son of Mr and Mrs Max H Voelkli has arrived home on terminal leave from Patterson Field O until April 10 He entered service August 6 1942 was commissioned in February 1943 served in Italy fourteen months and returned to the United States last May prior to this leave he was stationed at Homestead Field Middletown Pa He and his wife plan to reside in Monroe
Mrs. Johnson, formerly of Monroe, is recovering satisfactorily after serious surgery on January 16 at Franklin Hospital in San Francisco. At her bedside were her husband and three of their four soldier sons. Ernest Mickey Johnson returned to his job as a shoe store manager, Robert was discharged and works at Steel Construction, Virgil Sue came back from duty near China the night before the operation, and Rodney remains in Frankfurt, Germany.
Oscar R. Ewing told Wisconsin Democrats the party has a chance to become the liberal voice in the state, pledging funds for districts with potential gains. Milwaukee was chosen as the state convention site for May 10 11 with delegates by vote basis and ward rules in Milwaukee County. State Sen. Robert Tehan authorized to form a convention committee, while Daniel W. Hoan teased another gubernatorial bid if party strengthens county groups.
A source quotes a Democratic official saying if Senator LaFollette joins the Democratic party and wins the nomination the party would give him wholehearted backing. The official notes the DNC will support anyone who wins the Democratic nomination.
The Wisconsin County School Superintendents Association southeast section advocates fairer state aid for schools especially in districts with full high school programs. The resolution notes poorer districts receive no higher aid than wealthier ones. Michael S. Kies becomes section president and Ira Cravillion secretary treasurer.
The state board of personnel approved salary hikes today affecting about 1,600 employees across 79 of 674 state classifications. Increases total $100 monthly for most positions in medical hospital and educational services, with physicians’ pay rising within a broader range.
Ralph J. Kundert and Moldenhauer met on the streets of Manila in the Philippines. Moldenhauer has served eight months since arriving in Manila November first and now works in the finance department of the air corps. Kundert began service a year ago this month and arrived in Manila last fall.
Miss Harriet Corson resigns from the treasurer post of the church ladies aid after years of service. Mrs. John A. Becker is appointed to fill the vacancy.
A warning stresses that no driver can operate a car without insurance protection and urges readers to learn the facts about coverage and protection. The message emphasizes caution and responsible driving as part of safe vehicle use.
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