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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1946

Page

5

Iowa Takes Over Big 10 Lead With Defeat of Gophers

Iowa slips past Minnesota 63 61 in overtime to seize a share of the Big 10 lead as Ohio State and Purdue win their games. Noble Jorgenson and Herb Wilkinson hit key baskets in OT for Iowa while Paul Hoffmann scored 25 for Purdue.

Iowa Gophers Chicago Minnesota Hawkeyes Indiana Noble Jorgenson Herb Wilkinson Ed Kernan Ohio State Buckeyes Northwestern Bucks Purdue Boilermakers Wisconsin Paul Hofffman

Bowling Minor No 3 Honor Roll Scores and Totals

Bowling standings list top and supporting players by team with scores ranging from 324 to 553. Totals show several entries with additional handicap adjustments, yielding final team scores between 2 159 and 2 628 across multiple squads.

Eddie Pickett Jake Regossi Bill Rees Beckers—Becker Francis Albright Miller Darling Sandard Oil Carter Kundert Lehr Lochner Rees Buehlers—Speich Buehler Wagner Woodford—Youngblood Gilbertson Pickett Shager E. Pickett

Local Hoop Scores Highlight Fort Atkinson Narrow Victory

In a tight night of play Slick Shop Fort Atkinson edged Jefferson 47 to 45 while Ripon beat Omro 38 to 36 in overtime. Earlham defeated Ball State 60 to 56 and Valparaiso beat Central Normal 51 to 49. Washington University topped Camp Atterbury 51 to 48 as Millikin fell to Camp Campbell 44 to 56. Cadmium appears as a by product of zinc smelting.

Slick Shop Fort Atkinson Jefferson Ripon Omro Ohio State Northwestern Earlham Ball State Valparaiso Central Normal Concordia Washington University Camp Atterbury Millikin Ft. Sheridan Camp Campbell

Dickey Returns as Yankees Eye Regular Catcher Berth

Bill Dickey, nicknamed the mitt master, reappears in civilian clothes after naval duty hoping to regain the Yankees catching job. Manager MacPhail calls him the No 1 catcher, while six contenders Ken Sears Mike Garbark Rollie Hemsley Aaron Robinson Bill Drescher Ken Silvestri vie for the post.

New York New York Yankees Bill Dickey Little Rock Navy Bill Yankee MacPhail Dickey Yankees Bronx Bombers Newark Ken Sears Mike Garbark Rollie Hemsley Aaron Robinson Bill Drescher Ken Silvestri

Milwaukee Eyes Major League Franchise Promise

Oscar Salenger, owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, told Elks attendees that a municipal stadium would guarantee a big league franchise for Milwaukee. He argued private minor league ownership cannot fund stadiums, pledged to keep the Brewers, and claimed Milwaukee can attract major league status with public backing.

Milwaukee Oscar Salenger Milwaukee Brewers Chicago Elks Sport Bill Veeck Brews Brewers

Vet Bailey Survives War Thrills Then Narrow Homecoming

Sgt. Samuel L. Bailey, a Silver Star recipient for gallantry on May 4, 1945, and T/5 William Ruegsegger, among 26 veterans clearing discharges in the county service office, share a long voyage home from Europe with 13 Monro residents among them. The list also includes several towns and a report of a Japanese survivor accusing poison water tactics at Iwo Jima.

Samuel L. Bailey County Service Office Austria France Athos I Azores le Havre Bailey William Ruegsegger Monroe Grace Thorpe County Register of Deeds Monro George W. Legler 22Nd Avenue Emmet P. McKenna 9Th Street Norris J. Weeks 16Th Avenue Michael F. Bregenzer 21St Street Leland Surrer Wilmer L. Wells William T. Wedesky Bernard F. Gibbons 16Th Street Lester E. Bacon Mervyn J. Babler Frank C. Buhlman 21St Avenue 12Th Street James K. Zuercher 17Th Avenue Brodhead Frank D. Wraight Victor L. Zimmerman Henry C. Pinnow Roger H. Brobst Robert G. Condon Iwo Tokyo Kyodo Today Iwo Jima U. S

Agreement on Bermuda airfields pact reached

United States and Britain announce a new commercial aviation pact with principles referred to London and Washington for study and approval. Delegates say details will follow after press briefing by Sir Henry Self and George Baker. Final drafting awaits home government approval before signing.

Hamilton Bermuda United States Great Britain London Washington Henry Self George Baker

Decrease in Wisconsin Liquor Beer Cigaret and Gas Taxes

Wisconsin tax collections fell by 466 314 in December from November as gas taxes led the decline. Gas taxes dropped from 2 122 633 to 1 822 097, liquor taxes from 392 727 to 269 067, and beer from 225 375 to 215 254 while cigarette tax stood at 391 106 versus 423 103. At year end the treasury held 19 104 132 with 9 617 037 in the general fund and 10 million in general fund bonds plus 30 million in highway funds.

Madison Wisconsin John Smith Treasury General Fund

Honor for Monroe 1945 football squad at dinner

Monroe business men and 30 player members honored at Eugene hotel dinner. Ray Young led plaque signing as coaches and players praised town support. Co captains Wainwright and Behring introduced squad. Supt Evans urged 1946 prospects and continued winning.

Monroe Eugene Ray Spot) Young Alvin C. Rabehl Richard Wainwright Kenneth Behring Weyl Howard Sharp Fred Simpson Supt. E. O. Evans T. F. Ransdell Myles F. Pember the Times Ransdell E. B. Lux Earl Johnson Clarence Wainwright Robert Wurtzell Freeport

Local Residents and Veterans Visit and Returnees Listed

Notable visitors join residents across towns, including Cor Rev and Mrs Donald L Collins, Mr and Mrs George Zimmerman, and the Wraights in Chicago. Corporal J B Searles returns from Great Lakes after three years in the Asiatic Pacific. Philip Stewart discharged from Navy and plans Los Angeles employment. extended guest lists and hostess duties noted for local clubs and social events.

Community Notes From Decatur Area Events

McCoy served 42 months including 22 in France. Decatur Third Thursday Homemakers met with Mrs. Fred Hahlen. 28 members and guests attended. Lessons on washing presented by Mrs. Ernest Babler and Mrs. John Lederman. Hostesses were Mrs. E. D. Porterfield and Mrs. Andrew Schwartzlow. Daryl Zimmer and Roy F. Smith households hosted at four tables. visits from Juda resident Judd Earleywine. Gerald Reigle hosted in honor of twin boys Jerry and Berry. Fannie Gombar improving after illness. Foster Parker of Chicago visited his mother and brother in town. Carl Van Skike of Madison visited due to his brother Robert’s illness and death. Rev. J. C. Robertson in Monroe visiting St. Clare hospital patients. Mrs. L. O. Sveom of Rochester, Minn., visiting family. Senior Chaminade club to meet Jan. 31 at Congregational church. program includes The Jew in Music and Drama and other works with local performers. E. A. Taylor to California. Frederick Stoll to operate store in their absence. Sgt. Victor Zimmerman returned home after discharge at Camp McCoy. spent two years in service on Okinawa.

Newell Holcomb Beloit Herman Marius Christensen Nelson Christensen Mabel Bork Marion Christensen Edward Fleming Oliver Christensen Evansville Marion Roderick Rochester Minn Roderick Mayo Clinic Clifford Larsen Wauwatosa E. B. Stair Stair Lesetta TenEyck Delavan Walter TenEyck Decatur Farm Bureau Fred Hahlen Harvey Mauerman Clifford Jones Judith Ann Shelby Jean Mauerman LaVerne Krause A. M. Ten Eyck Thespian Club Brodhead High School Sparkin E. O. Baker Clifford Ames Ella Ten Eyck Ames Ed Ames Brodhead Pacific Army Sgt. Ames Joe Scheidegger Louis Anderson Camp Grant Chip Manila States 535Th Vancouver Barracks Vancouver Wash Bend Ore Camp Haan Calif New Guinea Luzon W. W. Sawyer Lola Engelhardt Kenneth Yost van Marsh Mineral Point L. D. Beckwith Stockton Mark F Wade C England France Belgium Beckwith G. E. Dixon S. W. Doolittle Madison F. W. Maas Hebron Lil Florida Harold Eichenperger Navy Carl] Eichenberger Belle Fleming Freeport Cpl Roger Brobst H. E. Brobst Judd Earleywine Juda Gerald Reigle Jerry Berry Fannie Gombar Foster Parker Chicago Lydia Parker Frank Carl van Skike Robert J. C. Robertson Monroe St. Clare Hospital L. O. Sveom Helen Freeman Emma Sveom Chaminade Club Congregational Church Marybelie Habeger Chaminade Ida Strommen May Kleckner Meyerbar Mildred Shrier Helen Gerber Gloria Lunde Laura Garde Ada Jackson Margaret Tenryck Behtya Zuerbher E. A. Taylor California

Local Social Notes From Browntown and Nearby

The Jordan Lutheran Aid will meet at the church on Thursday. Several residents including Mrs. Ray Rockow visiting Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. Clark Keller with Mrs. Tena Plantikow visiting Rockford. Mr. and Mrs. Fernand Mayer marked their 59th wedding anniversary. he is 84 and she 85. Families of Crago Klemn Potter Williams and related neighbors visited in Winslow Monroe Adams Cadiz and Jasper.

Jordan Lutheran Aid Ray Rockow Freeport Erick Halverson Oscar Nybroten Christ Nybroten Adams Bud” Hanson Martintown Frank Potter Clark Keller Tena Plantikow Rockford August Plantikow Elmer Bast

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