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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
8
Cloudy and cooler tonight with clearing and a touch of warmth tomorrow. Saturday should be fair and pleasant. Since yesterday at 1 pm highs reached 91 and lows 70. The warmest place yesterday was Yuma Arizona at 102 and the coldest Sault Ste Marie Michigan at 47. Sunrise 4:42 and sunset 7:31.
Real estate transfer records show Wesley M. Farnsworth conveying property to an entity or individual named Mel. Transaction details, including property description and date, appear in the public transfer ledger.
Clifford Pehl of Davis Illinois receives thirty days in jail for ay larceny with actual confinement imposed by Judge Harold J Lamboley in county court proceedings.
Mr and Mrs John A Steinmann Route 3 announce the birth of a daughter on July 21. Mr and Mrs Harry Kinsman of Beloit report the birth of a son on July 21.
A hospital notice from St. Clare lists surgical cases under Duane Ruef Albany and names Mrs. William Litts Warren Mrs. G Lee Collins Whitewater and medical case Mrs. Oscar Meinert Davis. Dismissals include William Goke Mrs Emil Dubach and several families led by Mrs Rod filey Zimmerman and daughter Mrs William Baumgartner Mrs Arthur Ethridge and daughter and Mrs Clarence Moore and son and Wayne Kennison.
Provincetown reports the 64 foot ketch Gundel carrying 29 Baltic born passengers from Dover England after a 43 day crossing. Captain Rosenberg says they hope to land in Boston to meet U S immigration officials who will review their plea for homes in the United States. If denied they will pursue Canada.
The New York Times reports the U S entertainment industry endured its worst postwar downturn. A national survey shows box office down seven to 12 percent, records and sheet music slumping, nightclubs closing, payroll cuts on movie lots, and rising living costs squeezing discretionary spending.
Green County fair will host a professional horse meet and Boots and Saddle club classes. Races include half mile, five-eighth, three-quarter, and mile dashes with a five-eighth mile consolation for horses not placing top two previously. Club events include boys and girls under 18 and open races, musical chair, and a boat race with trophies for top three in each amateur class. Conrad Bosshart of Brodhead leads the event.
Eyewitnesses testified at a coroner’s inquest about the Green County crash that killed Shirl Hilliard and involved cars driven by Kaderly and Matzke. Witnesses described spotting Hilliard’s car near 9:15 p.m. with possible alcohol influence, no skid marks observed, and police collecting blood for analysis.
A flat car carrying elephants from the Cole Bros circus derailed at Five Points near Janesville yesterday morning. The incident delayed arrival for Delavan's state circus centennial program but caused no injuries. cars were righted and moved to Delavan without further incident.
Representatives Lawrence H. Smith and Glenn Davis filed nomination papers in Madison for reelection. Other filings show opposition to Smith. Ben Marvin of Racine filed for the First District Republican nomination.
Pisa citizens pursue livelihoods by modeling tiny replicas of the Leaning Tower of Pisa for sale. A myth persists that whisky can treat venomous snake bites, though medical guides refute this belief.
A montage of brief notices lists residents and visitors in Madison and surrounding areas. People travel, visit relatives, or attend business and social engagements in Freeport, Juda, Argyle, Brodhead, Beloit, Rockford, Seattle, Orlando, and other places.
Mrs. Armin Loeffel of Mon ticello and Joseph Berger from South Wayne were seen shopping and on business today. Several pairs, including Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Tottman of Belleville and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Behring with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wolf, plan a month long western trip visiting Salt Lake City Salem Oregon and Yellowstone Black Hills and Salem Oregon.
The capitals of Canada and the United States share notable geography with central government buildings on raised ground and nearby rivers. Both cities host a river and two tributaries shaping their layouts and access points.
Hans Mueller, member of the Swiss lower house and UN labor conference delegate, visited Monroe with his wife and daughter. They met Carl Marty Jr., stayed overnight at the Eugene hotel with friends from Chicago, and then traveled to New Glarus before returning to Chicago.
Mrs Nell Fitzgibbons died Monday night at St Clare hospital. Last rites were held this morning at 9 in the Stnessy funeral home and 9 30 at St Victor's church. Rev E C McCollow officiated. Burial in Calvary cemetery. Pallbearers were Randall Elmer Frank Haren William Haren Edward Lacey Maurice Connors of Monroe and Fred J Karlen of Winslow.
A brief notice touts the value of placing a Want Ad, suggesting sellers gain substantial task demand and exposure for minimal cost. The item frames advertising as a bargain for busy readers seeking quick results.
Ad seeks patients for M. J. Gonstead chiropractic clinic offering X ray and neurocalometer diagnostics. Includes phone 373 and residence 101 Monroe.
Reports from Washington and Moscow show efforts for four power talks on Germany with proposals for Ruhr control and a provisional government. Soviet press claims deliverance from blockade pressure while German prisoners note war weariness. Berlin food distribution aims for Aug. 1 in western sectors.
Clarence W. Lengacher county clerk remains hospitalized at St. Clare after more than a week with improved condition and signs of recovery.
Clark Dooley Jr. of Mt. Pleasant township has enlisted in the Navy and is undergoing boat training at Great Lakes. He is a Monticello High School graduate, with May graduation noted.
Decatur school holds annual picnic Sunday at school grounds with former teachers and pupils attending.
Mrs. Frank A. Buehler of 1308 9th Street is recovering after bruises to her legs from a fall down five stairs at the Wenger and Kramer store last week.
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran church schedules an annual picnic two miles north of Brodhead in Gillette's grove after Sunday services. Games and contests are set, including a ball game between married and single men.
Routine business will be conducted this evening at a meeting of the Jefferson Center Cooperative at Twin Grove. No definite opening date for the new plant has been set as work progresses slowly. Ground for the 16-kettle factory was broken in May 1947.
Nearly 200 youngsters displayed their swimming abilities for parents and friends at the Recreation Park pool. City Recreation Director Larry Kitchen provided running commentary as beginners overcome water fear and advanced through instruction stages ending with a comedy act by guards Gene Davis Dan Courtney and Leo Hilfiker.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek flew to Taiyuan as communist forces reportedly surrounding the Shansi provincial capital mount a large assault. The northern city has endured about a week of fighting with estimates placing attacking troops around 150000 and its southern airport already captured.
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