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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
2
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Monroe plans to invite the Swiss American Gymnastic Association to return in 1951 for the national Turnfest. The city hosted a reception in 1937 and hopes Monroe becomes the permanent site. The community, especially Green County, backs the move and all citizens plan to welcome a favorable response.
Enthusiastic music lovers braved threats of rain for Monroe and Green County’s 10th annual Old Timers band concert in Recreation Park. Despite limited facilities and weather, the turnout honored the musicians and reflected strong local support for outdoor music events. Some audience members tapped feet and recalled past playing days as questions about a proper band shell and better accommodations linger for future outdoor concerts.
The Methodist Lutheran congregation votes to proceed with a new chapel reflecting community growth and self reliance. Plans echo earlier pioneer efforts when churches were built by collective enterprise, fostering lasting values.
A large out of town gathering attended the funeral of Mrs. Lena Engstad on Monday. Present were Irene Meyers, John Mapes, Andrew and Doris Duass and families, William Dobson and family, Wallace Heming and family from Janesville, Gladys Topper, Percy Dunlap, Horeb, Eugene and Herman Schiner, Gunder Nygard, Gordon Olson and Charles Olson of Hollandale, Howard Evans and daughter, George Day and daughters, Retta Leathy, Burnell Nygrad, Henry Nygrad of Beloit, Henry Casey of Mineral Point, plus others from Monro.
Leslie D. Jones was elected president of the South Wayne Schoolmates at their annual picnic in the park. Mrs. Everett Montgomery was named vice president and Mrs. Greta Eastman secretary-treasurer for two years. A 1949 picnic is planned for July 4 in South Wayne park with attendees from Chicago and several Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa towns.
Proprietor Clifford Fritz reports a new cement block addition to the Fritz Cleaners building at 1308 12th Avenue. The 30 by 38 foot addition will include a finishing room and new cleaning equipment and is expected to be completed soon.
Ten years ago on July 1 1938 Slayton Sowl aged 17 died from injuries after an auto crash near Mineral Point. June rainfall reached 7.585 inches versus 4.21 normal. Dr John W Swartz wed Frances Johnson in Morris Illinois. Edmund Erickson died near Argie as Monroe Lions Club hosted International night with Lawrence Courtney as toastmaster.
Mrs. John Morgan, 91, longtime Albany resident, died Saturday in Aurora Illinois where she had lived with a brother. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Big Rock, Illinois. She had suffered a stroke in March. In Albany she and her husband ran a hardware store before moving to Big Rock. She is survived by her brother Myron J. Davis.
Col and Mrs Paul B Bell of Ft Sill Okla and their son and daughter flew from Chicago to South Wayne to visit Mrs Clara Bell who has been ill. The family attended daughter Marys Maywood wedding to Dr Robert Munch at Second Congregational church. Dr and Mrs Munch work at Hines Veterans Hospital and will reside in Maywood.
Miss Lulu Heggestad 45 of Milwaukee former Blanchardville resident died at 1 15 pm Tuesday in a Madison hospital after a period of hospitalization. Funeral services set for 1 pm tomorrow at Schroeder funeral home Madison with 2 30 pm graveside at York Lutheran Church near Blanchardville. Survivors include two sisters Mrs William Hook Boston and Mrs Kenneth Swenson Arena and two brothers Ernest Milwaukee and Roy Madison.
Seventy one promotions were announced at a regular drill of the medical detachment last evening in the armory. Pfc James Moulder promoted to T/3, Pvt Donald Boss to T/5 and Privates Paul Alston James Joy Richard Kundert and Malcolm Marti elevated in rank. T/Sgt Samuel Humbel and payroll procedures discussed for the summer encampment at McCoy July 10 through 24.
Sixteen year old Gordon Fisher Jr. stood stoic as prosecutors outlined a plan to kill his mother and father in a farm murder. He admitted shooting his mother with a .22 rifle and attempting to shoot his father, then fled before being found by a deputy sheriff. The youth faces first degree murder charges and his arraignment was adjourned for counsel.
Four youths from South Wayne and one from Woodford attend the junior high camp at Pine Lake this week. Names include Joan Meier Betsy Jo Smith Arthur Kelsey Harry Krebs Wayne Martin. Rev G E Kelsey accompanied the local group and returned Tuesday.
Army recruiting continues to accept volunteers before induction. Sgt. Rodney C. Johnson, based in the post office building, notes enlistments are open daily 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Draft notices preclude enlistment, and terms of service offered range from two to six years for qualified high school graduates.
The text states that enlistees in the army or air force must commit to service for three years. Air force recruits specifically must sign up for at least three years, outlining minimum commitment requirements for both services.
Mr and Mrs Amrose Mayer and family will attend the funeral services tomorrow for Vic Mayers aunt Mrs Wally Mayer 80 of Magnolia township near Evansville who died Tuesday afternoon Services will be held tomorrow at 11 am in the Catholic church at Evansville Burial will be in Magnolia cemetery
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