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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1948
Page
6
Fair tonight cooler east portion partly cloudy tomorrow warmer except little change near Lake Michigan. Last week highs 92 lows 56. Since Saturday 1 PM highest 91 lowest 67. Year ago today high 79 low 55. Precipitation since Saturday. Warmest place yesterday Phoenix Arizona 108, coldest Boise Idaho 51. Sunrise 429 sunset 740.
Charles Kammer transfers land see 7 in Mt Pleasant township to Robert R Reed. John Van Houten transfers outlet 19 in the village of Monticello to Ernest V Thorne.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley zv assesses penalties for Claudie J. Ostrander 2321 16th avenue with driving while intoxicated license revoked and occupational granted. Frank Marcus Brodhead faces DWI with license revoked and occupational granted. Dan Kernan Hollandale cited for drunkenness in a public place with a $20 fine and costs.
Ramona L. Hunt of Orangeville and Wilmer A. Palmer of Monroe obtained marriage licenses. The records document their intent to wed in the local civil or county clerk procedures.
The list includes John Stalcup 90 of 1045 17th street and the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Van Houten in veterans housing Apt 13. Other obituaries note Christian Kneubuehl 75 New Glarus Mrs Anna Bohren 70 New Arol Berge 33 New Amelia E Kammerer 83 Juda Mrs Edwin M Kundert 39 Orangeville Thomas Guy 80 Warren Clarinda Andrews 75 South Wayne and Rev Adolph Ruehlman 78 Plymouth.
Mr and Mrs William Grinnell 3014 15th avenue welcomed a son on July 5. Mr and Mrs Edwin Roelli Shullsburg welcomed a son on July 3. Mr and Mrs Roger Voelkli on 13th avenue welcomed a daughter on July. Mr and Mrs John Schuetz Jr Blanchardville welcomed a son on July 3. Mr and Mrs Bernard Gibbons 1811 13th avenue welcomed a son on July 3.
St Clare Hospital lists patients including Mrs James Gordon Mineral Point Mrs Leroy Hexom Darlington Mrs Benjamin Meich try 1211 13th street Accident Mrs Ralph Karlen Monticello Theodore Theiler route 5 Monroe Tonsillectomy Rodney Higgen botham Monticello Mrs Jack Ross Darlington Paul R Good 1310 11th street John E West Beloit William Johnson Darlington Medical Gloria Francis Albany Louis Wolleson 1802 14th avenue Adolph Gobeli 527 21st street Suzzanne Waller Durand Chester Mohns Juda Mrs
Mrs Edwin M Kundert 39 died at St Clare hospital from a blood clot after five days illness. She was born March 26 1909 in Clarno township and married Oct 11 1933 to Edwin M Kundert. Survived by husband five sons two daughters three weeks old her parents and a brother. Funeral Thursday at Shriner Neushwander funeral home with Rev P C Kehle officiating. Burial Greenwood cemetery.
Mrs Anna Bohren 70 of New Glarus died at her home on July 4 after six months of illness. Born January 29, 1878 in York township she was married to John Bohren in 1899. Surviving daughters Anna Duerst and Mrs John Blum two brothers two sisters eight grandchildren five great grandchildren and a host of relatives. Funeral services conducted by Rev W J Stuckey at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church tomorrow at 1 30 p m burial in church cemetery body at Zentner funeral home.
Seven Monroe high school students attend the annual summer music clinic for band members at the University of Wisconsin run jointly by the university and the Wisconsin School Music Association. The three week session features concerts and at least one radio broadcast, with a second three week session for orchestra and chorus afterward. Attendees include Kathryn Janet Krauss oboe Jean Babler bassoon Virginia Krauss saxophone John Stauffer sousaphone Margaret Angliker Harveth Benkert and Mildred Krauss clarinet.
A long list names Charles Beversdorf Beloit John McDonald South Wayne Alfred Keller Jr 1106% 16th avenue Gary Lee Hartwig route 3 Mrs Raymond Howard Janesville and a large slate of dismissals including Mrs Augusta Mauerman Mrs Wallace Poe Fred Fogle Mrs Delbert Share Mrs Philip Gaarder and son Audrey Bendickson Mrs Free man Nichols and som Robert Brown Lawrence McGlauchlin Frank Shriner Daniel Maher Harold Noreen Mrs Robert Wuetrich James Hanson Bruce Helland Mrs Ralph Plantikow and daughter Mrs Paul Franke Milton Wendler Francis Ross Gloria Jean Cavallino Mrs Har old Hole Mrs Simon Lynch Mrs Donald Campbell and son Mrs Alfred Mathys and son Alphonse Naumann Mrs How ard Olson.
A parade of residents from Juda, Albany, Madison, Freeport, and Milwaukee are listed visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling. Notables include Mrs. William Norder, Miss Viola Brunkow, Otto W. Lund en route to Dubuque, and Dr. J. W. Lewis guests in Milwaukee.
Pfc. George Culles of Brodhead to be laid to rest in Hillcrest cemetery Albany after arriving by noon train for interment. He died February 23 1945 on Luzon from enemy artillery fragments. awarded Asiatic Pacific ribbon with three stars Philippines liberation ribbon good conduct medal American defense ribbon and Purple Heart. He served with Co C 20th Infantry 6th Division and is survived by his parents three sisters and a brother. Funeral Friday at 2 pm Everon funeral home with Veterans of Foreign Wars military rites and Rev Robert Sachtsen officiating. Burial beside his wife.
County Agent Myron E. Jeglum notes the Green County corn crop is spotty this Fourth of July. In places it is knee high or better, while other fields are nearly nothing. Some areas like the Russell Wolf farm in Cadiz township show waist high growth and good color.
Lima reports virtual martial law as Brig. Gen. Frederico Hurtado orders the Juliaca garrison to surrender. The army remains loyal to the government after the weekend revolt in the southeast.
Detroit announces price increases for Kaiser and Frazer automobiles ranging from 23 to 169 dollars. The hike affects multiple trims and reflects rising costs in the auto market.
Rev. Paul C. Kehte officiated at last rites for Robert Rufi at 1:30 yesterday afternoon in Shriner Neushwander funeral home. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery with casket bearers Roy Rufi Jr. Robert Rutsch Edwin Rutsch Kenneth Koepnick Franklin Cameron and Clarence Borgeson all of Monroe and Oconomowoc resident Clarence Borgeson.
Mrs. T. A. Hoesly died Saturday morning. Funeral services were conducted at 3 15 yesterday afternoon at Shriner Neushwander funeral home by Rev. Paul C. Kehle of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church. Burial followed in New Glarus cemetery with pallbearers from New Glarus including John W. Elmer John S. Rhyner Adolph Strahm Russell W. Prien Sam Kubly and O. N. Johnson.
Mrs Amelia E Kammerer 83 of Juda died at her daughter’s Brodhead home at 6 a m after a three week illness She was born July 22 1865 in Germany and married Louis Kammerer Feb 25 1886 The survivors include four daughters two sons twenty seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Funeral services Thursday at 2 p m at Everson funeral home with two pastors officiating Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery
Wisconsin swelters with 90s statewide as Monroe reaches 90 amid a heat wave. Blair hits 97 alongside Ellsworth, Green Bay 94, Hillsboro 96, Park Falls 95, Plymouth 92, Superior 93. A Sunday shower in Monroe totals .07 inches, sparing few activities while forecasts call for more heat and partly cloudy skies tomorrow.
Glarus resident Christian Kneubuehl died at St. Clare hospital Sunday evening after weeks of illness. Born August 10, 1872 in Reichenbach Switzerland, he married Crescencia Haegele in 1899 and lived as a cheesemaker and farmer before returning to New Glarus. He leaves a widow two sons two grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Zentner funeral home with Rev. W J Stuckey officiating and burial in the church cemetery.
Full military rites for S Sgt Carlyle Wise killed in the South Pacific will be held at 2 PM Thursday at the Methodist Church by Gold Star post 676 American Legion. Rev Richard Wedel will officiate. burial will be in Durand cemetery. Wise is the son of Mr and Mrs C J Wise and one of four brothers in World War II Duane Robert and Gerald.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Van Houten dies at St Clare hospital at 11 05 am. The child was born July 2 at the hospital in the same year.
A second story burglar kicked in a Roosevelt Hardware Co safe door, escaped Sunday night with 700 dollars after sealing a billboard and entering from a second floor. Detective Lt. Arthur J. Riley reported the incident today.
Sam touts a broad range of doors with exterior models in single light or divided glass and interior models in two, four, or six panel colonial styles. He emphasizes sizes and urges customers to visit to meet requirements. He also injects a political line about removing Reds from the country.
Promote TILETONE wall board for a modern kitchen and bath upgrade. Highlights include moisture resistance and cleanable surface ideal for high humidity rooms. Ideal for renovators seeking durable, easy to maintain wall panels in contemporary designs.
Hope Sieber age 1 died when struck by a farm pickup driven by her father on the Stephenson street road at the Sieber family farm four miles west of Freeport. Authorities described the incident as a tragic accident and continued inquiries were expected.
The county court room in the courthouse is undergoing redecorating work as part of a local improvement effort. Work continues through the month with minimal disruption to public access.
Mrs. Arthur P. Benkert and Mr and Mrs Arthur C. Benkert with daughters Carolyn and Ruth visited Mrs. J W Watson in Madison Sunday. A family picnic was held at the Watson home. Present were Mrs Watson's son Dr Robert Watson and his wife and daughter Carol Jane formerly of Manchester Conn. Dr Watson's family plans to move to Los Angeles.
Louis R. Wolleson president of the Green County Fair Association is hospitalized at St. Clare as a medical patient for treatment of an infection.
Miss Hester Lynch and Miss Ellen Lynch arrived from San Francisco to make their home in Monroe after a 25 year absence. They visited their niece and nephew, Mr and Mrs Burton H Lynch, and are sisters of S P Lynch. They will move into the Gonstead apartments in three weeks when their goods arrive from California.
William H. Hogan of 1610 17th Street was named district deputy at a Knights of Columbus officers meeting in Wisconsin Dells. Monroe is in the 16th district. Dr L. E. Fitzgerald of Darlington was named district deputy of the 19th district.
Theodore Theiler age five of route five Monroe fractured an ankle when a load of hay upset yesterday. He was taken to St. Clare hospital for medical attention.
Mrs Ralph Karlen of Monticello was treated at St Clare hospital for a cut on her foot after stepping on glass at the fairgrounds.
The Ludlow Memorial Library hosts a children's story hour tomorrow at 9 30 AM featuring the continued tale of a girl in a tenement house and two additional stories for young readers.
The passage identifies Mrs Rose Johnson as the assistant librarian at the library and describes her role as the story-teller. It presents a concise view of her position and activity within the library setting.
Gov Rennebohm appointed Phillip T Drotning 28 of Madison as press secretary He is a former reporter for the Wisconsin State Journal and Milwaukee Journal and has handled publicity for a governor candidate and a presidential primary campaign His salary is six thousand dollars a year
New York donor Freedom House announced that Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, will be honored for leading the united American people in the service of a free world.
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