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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1950

Page

8

Fair and warm up across northwest tonight into Friday

Ahan Y Daily Record notes fair weather in the northwest tonight with a slight warming trend Friday. Low temperatures 50 to 55, high 80 to 85. From yesterday 1 pm, high 75, low 54. Record highs and lows include 93 and 71 a year ago. Barometer readings 29.50 at 1 am and 29.62 at 1 pm. Warmest spot yesterday Yuma Arizona 107, coldest Milwaukee 30. Sunrise 4:28, sunset 7:40.

U. S Yuma Ariz Milwaukee Wis

Nybroten Transfer in York and Adams Townships

Dorothea Nybroten enters a property transfer to Victor Nybroten covering parts of section 34 in York and section 3 in Adams townships. The notice identifies the described parcels and involved parties.

Dorothea Nybroten Victor Nybroten Town of York Adams

Administrations and guardians in local estates

Letters of administration issued to Gladys Benkert for Louis J. Benkert estate. Randal Elmer named guardian ad litem for minor Harveda. Appraisers: R. W. Prien, Herbert T. Summeris, Harry Co. Real estate and personal property of Albert Zimmerman Jr. valued at 26987 with heirs Anna Zimmerman and ten children. Letters testamentary to First National Bank of Monroe for E. A. Bear estate. Heirs include Harold E. Bear, Hazel Luchsing er, Ruth Amstutz, two grandsons and four granddaughters. Immanuel church named in her will.

Gladys Benkert Louis J. Benkert Randal Elmer R. W. Prien Herbert T. Summeris Harry Co. Young Albert Zimmerman Jr Monticello Anna Zimmerman First National Bank of Monroe E. A. Bear F. F. Hartwig Herman D. Fritz F. L. Buchschacher Harold E. Bear Hazel Luchsinger Ruth Amstutz Immanuel Church

Marriage Notices for Bligard Hefty Steffen Schoon Couples

Erling Jacob Bligard of New Haven Connecticut and Inez Verena Hefty of New Glarus are joined with John Andrew Steffen of Elroy Wisconsin and Jean Louise Schoon of Monroe in marriage.

Erling Jacob Bligard New Haven Conn Inez Verena Hefty New Glarus John Andrew Steffen Elroy Wis Jean Louise Schoonover Monroe

Births for Beloit and area announced in local notes

Craig L. Mott, 3, Beloit. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Koen, route 3, a son, July 5. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Connors Jr., 1810 Ith Street, a daughter, July 6. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Rufe nacht, 1115 Ith Street, a son.

Elwood Koen Lth Street Robert J. Rufenacht

St Clare Hospital Surgical and Dismissals List

St Clare Hospital records show surgical patients Arno G Salmi Eugene A Roe Mrs Vere A Ackerman Jacqueline Lawrence Charles Bingham Darry T Camron J B Olson Mrs Harry Larson Minnie Douglas Sandra Legler and dismissals including Ernest Kaempffer Mrs Wheeler Searles Casper Yaun Mrs Robert Kleckner Mrs Willis Kohlhagen Mabel Beail Richard Coplien Oscar Kammerud Jacqueline Lawrence.

Arno G. Salmi Rockford Eugene A. Roe South Wayne Vere A. Ackerman Beloit Jacqueline Lawrence Charles Bingham Janesville Darry T. Camron Ben J. Olson Woodford Harry Larson Riochett Ill Minnie Douglas Brodhead Sandra Legler Ernest Kaempffer Wheeler Searles Casper Yaun Robert Kleckner Willis Kohlhagen Mabel Beail Richard Coplien Oscar Kammerud

Connors Name Daughter Marcia Louise at St. Clare

Mr and Mrs P J Connors Jr announce the birth of their daughter Marcia Louise this morning at St Clare hospital The couple reside at 1810 11th street in the city.

Marcia Louise P. J. Connors Jr 11Th Street St. Clare Hospital

County 4 H Leaders Attend Lake Geneva Camp Training

County 4 H leaders from Green County attend a July 5 8 training camp at Lake Geneva. Myron C Jeglum Miss Tillema Lester Van Loon and Fred Williams accompany the group with Tillema and Van Loon staying at the camp. Participants include Helen Stettler Mildred Cotherman Albert Buri Patricia Davern Patricia Elmer Mrs Julius Elmer Rowan Hollis Janet Williams Joan Hazel tine Violet Duerst Ruth Hartwig Marjorie Niffenegger Marilyn Milbrandt Anita Figi Frances Ludwig Paul Jeglum Delores Roth. Davern winner of the county conservation speaking contest was to compete for state honors today.

Green County Lake Geneva Myron C. Jeglum Mamie Tillema Lester van Loon Fred Williams Tillema van Loon Helen Stettler Oakley Mildred Cotherman Green County Center Albert Buri Argus Patricia Davern York

Supreme Court Backs Richards Case Decision

State supreme court upholds nearly $5,000 damages awarded to Harold Richards of Monroe by Circuit Judge Harry S. Fox. The case, Richards against PickardsMathers Coal Co and Elwin Priewe, involves a blizzard accident on January 20, 1947, when coal firm cars collided with Priewe Lumber Co. vehicles in Monroe.

State Supreme Court Harold Richards Monroe Harry S. Fox Richards Pickards- Mathers Coal Co Elwin Priewe Fox Priewe Green County Prieve Lumber Co

Evansville Legion Pays Gambling Fine

Evansville American Legion post was fined $100 plus costs by Municipal Judge Ralph Gunn for operating a gambling device a dice wheel at a Fourth of July celebration. A. T. Fadness of the state beverage tax division filed the complaint and B. T. Greene entered the guilty plea for the post.

Janesville Ralph Gunn American Legion Evansville A. T. Fadness State Beverage Tax Division B. T. Greene

Funeral Rites for Mrs. E. C. Copeland Held

Last rites conducted at 3 15 p m for Mrs. E C Copeland 86 who died Monday at her home 602 16th avenue after a long illness Rev John C MacMartin Universalist Church officiated Cremation at Rockford ashes to be returned for burial in the Copeland plot Greenwood Cemetery

E. C., Copeland Shriner-Neushwander E. C. Copeland 16Th Avenue John C. Mac-Martin Universalist Church Rockford Copeland Greenwood Cemetery

Services for Mrs John Schnei der Held Monday Died at Home

Funeral services for Mrs John Schnei der, 75, were held today at 1:30 p m at Shriner Neushwan der funeral home. Rev Paul G Kehle officiated. burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews including Leslie and Math Mohns of Rockford Arthur Linneman Robert Lowles and George Lowles of Janesville and Dwain Mohns of Delavan.

John Schneider Iith Avenue Shriner-Neushwander Paul G Kehle Greenwood Cemetery Leslie and Math Mohns Rockford Arthur Linneman Robert George Lowles Janesville Dwain Mohns Delavan

Schmidt Rites Attended by Out-of-Town Guests

Funeral services for Dr. John P Schmidt and Arthur E Schmidt drew visitors from across the region. Attendees included John Alleman of Portland Oregon, Mr and Mrs Peter Alleman and son of Clinton Iowa, Mrs Charles Goetz and daughter of Red Oak Illinois, Mr and Mrs George Debroux and family of Denmark Wisconsin, Rudolph Datt of Freeport, Mrs Christine Osterholt of Freeport, Mrs William Ewing of Freeport, Mr and Mrs Chester Schmidt of Detroit, Mr and Mrs Simon Reemy of Madison, and Mr and Mrs Orville Hanson of Waukeen.

John P.schmidt Arthur E. Schmidt John Alleman Portland Ore Peter Alleman Clinton Charles Goetz Red Oak Til George Debroux Denmark Wis Rudolph Datt Freeport Christine Osterholt William Ewing Chester Schmidt Detroit Simon Reemy Madison Orville Hanson Waukegan

Monroe area social notes list numerous visitors and reunions

Personal mentions and visits are recorded from Monroe and surrounding towns including Caldwell Brod Juda Juda families Hanselman Hanselman MacMartin families and many travelers. Notable items include a Hanson Gordee reunion planned for Sunday July 9 at Recreation Park and a Washington trip by Ekum Schmid Byrnes.

James Olson Caldonia Monroe Oscar Drevdahl Brodhead Herman L. Schinauer Insurance Roy Ridenour Mt. Morris George Haman Juda Hanson Gordee Recreation Park Alfred Hendrickson Darlington Marion Sheen Chicago Associated Press Evening Times W. D. Clayton J. W. Fox Milford Rundle Maynard Lynn Beloit Hayward John F. Oswald Kay Yankton S. C Jack Kane Ben Due Phillip Olson Minneapolis Hjelmer Olson Argyle Robert Rundle Messrs Mmes Maurice Winger Glenn Winger Judy John Roethlisberger Browntown Milo Rundle Alfred Rundle Woodford Walter Ekum Edna Schmid Highway 81 Washington D. C Mas Robert Byrnes Byrnes Ekum Schmid Thomas J. Lynn Dan Shook Rockford Cumberland Alvin Hanson Hanson Lynn Shook Marian Patricia Mac Martin University of Washington Seattle John E. MacMartin MacMartins Frank Eugene Porter Gene Alan

Capone Syndicate Still In Business Declares Expert

A Chicago crime expert told senators that the Capone syndicate remains active with underworld links across the United States. Virgil Peterson of the Chicago crime commission testified that alliances with leaders and the Frank Costello gang in New York exist as the crime panel probes big-time gambling and crime.

Washington Chicago al Capone United States Virgil Peterson Chicago Crime Commission Frank Costello New York Peterson Senate Crime Investigating Committee New York City

Cattle Sale Case Opens in Monroe Court

Opening arguments in a breach of warranty suit involve William A. Brown Monroe suing John Erb New Glarus over 15 head of Holstein cattle sold to Brown as Bangs free. The case before County Judge Harold J. Lamboley and a jury features attorneys Peterson and Kittelsen Monroe and Steve Franken New Glarus.

William A. Brown Monroe John Erb New Glarus Brown Erb Harold J. Lamboley Peterson and Kittelsen, Monroe and Steve Franken Harry Carroll Route 2 Albany M. J. Gonstead Colonel Dixon Fred Theiler Browntown Jacob Trumpy Jacob Hoesly Herbert Heath Brooklyn Township Arthur Hanson Robert Zimmerman A. S. Keen Jefferson Township Evert Green Spring Grove Township John D. Foley

Correction on 1020 17th Avenue purchase and Shriner address

Yesterday's report stated Charles W. Schafer bought the building at 1020 17th Avenue and that the Shriner Bros. funeral home occupied it. The Shriner firm had occupied the adjacent building immediately to the north for 42 years.

17Th Avenue Charles W. Schafer Shriner Bros. Funeral Home Shriner

Beloit Couple Welcomes Daughter Suellen Louise

Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Pearson of Beloit announce the birth of their daughter Suellen Louise on June 28 Mrs Pearson is the former Miss Madge Grinnell daughter of Mr and Mrs O H Grinnell of 927 9th Street

Kenneth W. Pearson Beloit Suellen Louise Pearson Madge Grinnell O. H. Grinnell 9Th Street

Power Line Repaired After Storm Damage

A crew from Janesville joined Monroe Wisconsin Power and Light Co. to replace broken poles and crossarms and clear trouble spots on the transmission line between Juta and Monroe after spring storms. Power service to farms on the old Juda road and Twin Grove lines was shut off for over two hours during repairs.

Janesville Monroe Wisconsin Power and Light Co Juta Juda Road Twin Grove

County Agricultural Office Adds Ruth Hartwig As Secretary

Miss Ruth E. Hartwig joins the county agricultural office staff as office secretary. She previously worked at the Old Fashioned ice cream shop. The staff was reduced by one with Edna Olson resigning to teach in the city school system this fall.

Ruth E. Hartwig 19Th Avenue Edna Olson

Miss Doris Mae Colden Weds Orville Plantikow in Blanchardville

Miss Doris Mae Colden and Orville Lawrence Plantikow married Tuesday at the Lutheran parsonage in Blanchardville by Rev. C. S. Benson. They reside with his parents at 1920 16th Avenue. Attendants include his brother Ralph Plantikow and his wife. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Colden of Hollandale. The groom works as a mechanic at Badger Motors in Monroe.

Doris Mae Colden Orville Lawrence Plantikow Blanchardville C. S. Benson Herman Plantikow 16Th Avenue Ralph Monroe Plantikow Alvin Colden Hollandale Badger Motors Floyd Coplien

Eichorsts Honored on Eighth Anniversary Picnic

Mr and Mrs Irving Eichorst were honored on their eighth wedding anniversary at a picnic supper at Recreation Park Monroe hosted by Jack Hoskins Willis Elmer Lawrence Karlen Karl Freitag George Grenzow Roy Bissig and Thomas Brusveen in Monticello Times Special.

Eichorsts Monticello Irving .Sichorst Recreation Park Monroe Messrs Mmes Jack Hoskins Willis Elmer Lawrence Karlen Karl Freitag George Grenzow Roy Bissig Thomas Brusveen

Plan Church Picnic at Monroe Recreation Park

Browntown Special Peace church and Sunday school plan the annual picnic at Monroe Recreation Park with a family noon dinner. Games and contests suit all ages from preschool to oldsters and no worship service or Sunday school will be held this Sunday.

Browntown Peace Church Monroe Recreation Park

Pecatonica Members Win Awards at Show

Pecatonica Bit and Spur club members won ribbons at the Green County Boots and Saddle club trail ride and horse show. Mrs Ralph Schild took first in palomino, Jeanine Olson third, Clarence Mayer second in trick. Harold Larse placed second in balloon race riding Norman Olson’s horse, Richard Hale second in musical sack race on Larse’s horse, Norman Olson fifth in spotted horse class. Attending locals included S J Johnson, Norman Olson and family, Harold Larse and family, Jay Larse and family, Cecil Edwards, Melvin Kent, James Foat, Clarence Mayer, Tillie Johnson, Judith and Joan McConnell, Mrs Ralph Miller and son, Fred Larson.

South Wayne Pecatonica Green County Boots and Saddle Club Ralph Schild Jeanine Olson Clarence Mayer Harold Larse Norman Olson Richard Hale Messrs Mmes S. J. Johnson Jay Larse Cecil Edwards Melvin Kent James Foat Tillie Johnson Judith Joan McConnell Ralph Miller Fred Larson

Chicago Markets Report Shows Mixed Livestock and Grain Prices

Livestock salable hogs and cattle eased or held mixed values with top hogs at 23.50 and most beef and pork cuts fluctuating. Produce prices held steady with butter firm and eggs up a touch. live poultry and soybeans showed marginal moves. Cash wheat and corn posted small changes as futures closed mixed amid broad market activity. Capons noted as specially treated roosters.

Chicago USDA

Senator Olson Files Papers for Re election

Melvin J. Olson of South Wayne filed nomination papers today to seek re election as state senator from the 17th district covering Green and Lafayette counties in Iowa. The action was reported by the secretary of state’s office in Madison.

Melvin J. Olson South Wayne Green Iowa Lafayette Secretary of State Madison

Milwaukee Forgery Sentence Cut Denied for 98-Year-Old Ex-Contractor

Federal Judge Robert Tehan denied a motion to reduce the five year forgery sentence of Harry Petashnick a 98 year old former Sheboygan roofing and siding contractor now living in Milwaukee. Petashnick was sentenced May 23 after admitting he forged notes on the Bank of Sheboygan totaling about 200000 for fictitious roofing contracts.

Milwaukee Harry Petashnick Sheboygan Robert Tehan Petashnick Tehan Bank of Sheboygan

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Ahan Daily Record M. Eocarcen Treenstene Craig L. Mott Supreme Court Evansvill’s Legion Bourjois Richard Hudnut Sutton Ford Hopkins Capone Syndicate Orville Plantikow F.o.b Senator Olson Chiropractic Dorothy Gray
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