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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
3
Out-of-town guests Miss Clayton from Montclair New Jersey and Mrs V Hodges attended as prizes were won by Mrs Ray A Young Mrs Robert Lee Mrs Will E Wenger and Mrs Ray. The event highlighted local social activity with several guests from nearby towns.
Ludlow card party hosted yesterday at Mrs. Willis Ludlow’s home The Elms with ten card tables in play Semper Fidelis class of Universalist church attended. Club Mrs Fred L Kohli entertained the Thursday Evening club at 2204 8th street Honors in two contract tables went to Mrs W J Hammer Mrs Frank P Thorpe and Miss Maud E Wenger.
New Glarus announces the engagement of Doris to Robert Maurer son of Mrs. Ida Fees. No wedding date set.
Mrs. M. Earl Clark entertained the Thursday Afternoon Bridge group with about two tables of contract. Honors went to Mrs. Arthur J.
Mrs Stuart and Mrs Kenneth W Stuart hosted a bridge party with two tables of contract. Prizes went to Mrs Fred Freutz Mrs Wesley L Dodge and Mrs Harold C Heimann. Refreshments were served.
The Elmer family reunion will be held at Saunite State Park starting at noon. A business session and social afternoon follow the noon gathering.
Scarcity hits the city as a strike by handicraft bakers continues into its third day. About six shops report closures or reduced hours, disrupting daily bread supply and local markets.
The Richland Center Legion Juniors win a one hit mound duel to advance. Dartleton and another team also reach the finals. Niles pitched four innings as locals pushed four runs, while Monroe collected 13 hits with two doubles in a strong team effort led by Dick Markham with three hits and two doubles.
Beloit 51 year old Russell V. Mason former cashier of the Second National bank waived preliminary examination before U S Court Commissioner J J McManamy and was ordered held to the federal grand jury under bond of 5000. Mason has been in Wisconsin General hospital for observation while in Milwaukee. The case centers on alleged false entries in bank books.
Milwaukee gears up for a month long Centurama celebration marking its 100th birthday. Aerial bombs representing each year will light the sky tomorrow. Rosemary Crawford, 17, is chosen to cut the ribbon at the Lincoln Memorial Bridge entrance as the crowd of about 3 million moves into the festival grounds. George Washington vetoed only two bills during his presidency.
Mrs. Gilbert M. Hoesly, 32, died at Mendota state hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at 2 pm in Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church New Glarus with Rev. Walter J. Stuckey officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. She left a husband two children David age 3 and Ruth Ann 4 months and is survived by her father Fred A. Schindler of New Glarus, two brothers Fred of Belleville and Walter of New Glarus, and two sisters Mrs. Melvin Werndli of Belleville and Mrs. Marion Rose of Beloit.
Mrs. Mary Jane Schlosser visits relatives in Darlington while C. T. Schlosser visits Madison relatives. Bot relatives travel to Minnesota Wisconsin and Canada. Pallbearers listed for Charles Edwards and Otto Leopold. Various visits and church event notes including WSCS meeting and July picnic plans. Multiple residents and relatives travel and socialize in Wisconsin and nearby states.
The Queen Esther class met for devotions and business, with lunch served by the hostess. Attendees included Mmes. John Doyle, Chester Peterson, Norman Olson, Harry Hanson, Jule Nelson, Melvin Olson, Clifford Stixrood, Leon Andrews, Freeman Glen Krupke, Will Hexum, Nick Lille, William Mau, Norman Voss, Clarence Miller, Frances Sefford, and Earl Sefford. Miss Tilda Homt is seriously ill at home. Mr and Mrs Frank Mau and Mr and Mrs Frank Larson plan a 10 day vacation in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Colorado.
A meeting to discuss school problems will be held on July 19 at 8 p m in the community hall. The town chairman, school board members, and anyone else interested are urged to be present. A large crowd attended the wedding dance and shower of Mr and Mrs Harold Pickett at Bluffview park. Mr and Mrs Emmet Shaw and family were visitors from the south.
The CIO Philadelphia industrial union council urges 175000 members to buy only absolute necessities and backs a national buyer strike until OPA ceilings return. Pickets marched in front of Reading terminal market amid rising meat butter and egg prices.
Kenneth Schmid of Monroe has become manager of Jim my Lobs Midway lunch room succeeding Warren Murphy who left the partnership in January. Murphy visits Crosby Minnesota with no definite plans. Local residents and relatives visit Monroe and Milwaukee with family travel and calls noted throughout the Monticello area.
Mrs Henry Pauli and Herman Elmer returned home after two weeks on the west coast. Patricia Freitag and Lillian Leuenberger visited New Glarus. Carol Arn assists at Monroe Triple A office. Hobart Freitag drove Mrs John Larsen to Madison to meet John Larsen returned from service. Several residents visited Milwaukee. Darlene Ott became Englers office assistant. Florence Grob visits her parents. Dr and Mrs H Zingg vacationing in northern Wisconsin. New Glarus Homemakers held a potluck with many attendees at New Glerys State park. Senior Girl Scouts coached by Mr and Mrs Ziltner swam at Blanchardville pool. Diana Barth in charge.
Royal Zilmner manages the Roger store at Mt. Horeb during a vacation period while Hoesly Barton office staff are away. A Girl Scouts breakfast hike was held Tuesday with leader Mrs. Sylvan Frick. Dr E D McQuillin and daughter Marian visit the west. Music clinic attendees on the University of Wisconsin campus include Barbara Meythaler Dorothy Engler and Haric Streiff.
Mid July survey shows dairy farmers counting on Nature for rain while waiting on Washington. The cheese industry worries over possible OPA actions and regulatory shifts, as April and May droughts ease into uncertain June showers. Pastures improve yet policy lingeres.
The passage discusses possible repeal or retroactive continuation of the OPA dairy controls. It notes black market activity, price ranges for Swiss, and industry reactions as Senate and House debates may affect policy. President Truman’s stance looms, with potential vetoes and a looming decision that could end the OPA era. The cheese industry, long in limbo, hopes for clarity amid a volatile production period.
Rudolph H. Weyerhaeuser 78 a pioneer lumber magnate of St Paul Minnesota died at his home after several weeks with a heart ailment. He led major lumber operations and shaped regional industry.
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