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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1947

Page

4

Mrs Ehrhard Mourns 50 Years of Marriage as Monroe Pharmacist Dies

Mrs Ehrhard, a former North School teacher, marked 50 years since her marriage to Louis Ehrhard, a longtime Monroe pharmacist with his own drug store in Menomonie. Their son is born to Mr and Mrs Albert Babler of Monticello at Denzenment hospital Freeport.

Arene George Sykes Ehrhard North School Louis Ehrhard Monroe Menomonie Albert Babler Monticello Densenent Hospital Freeport

Death Call Spurs Trip to Bedford Indiana

Mrs Harold Dittmar of 1018 25th Avenue and her guests Mr and Mrs Phillip Wilmore of Decatur Illinois were summoned to Bedford Indiana by the death of their nephew Jack Stalets aged 18. The report notes the family ties and the surprise summons following the tragedy.

Indiana Harold Dittmar 25Th Avenue Phillip Wilmore Decatur Ill Bedford Ind Jack Stalets

Mrs Otto Anderegg Arrives in Switzerland for Rest Home Stay

Basco, daughter of Mrs. Emil Baumgartner, 1522 14th Avenue, has arrived in Switzerland and entered a rest home for several months. She traveled by airplane.

Otto Anderegg Basco Emil Baumgartner 14Th Avenue Switzerland

Peterson Named to Group District Membership Work

Brocktyn State Bank and L. K. Peterson of Farmers Savings Bank Mineral Point are noted in the report. Peterson also was named to a group district membership work.

Brocktyn State Bank L. K. Peterson The Farmers Savings Bank of Mineral Point Peterson

Cousins of Van Matre Hold Reunion Near Jonesdale

Descendants of John J. Van Matre who bought a 700 acre farm north of Darlington in La county in 1836 plan a reunion at Jonesdale Iowa county tomorrow and Thursday. The farm was purchased from the government for 50 cents an acre and has been in Van Matre hands for 112 years across five generations. The old homestead is now run by Clarence and Leland Van Matre, the grandson and great grandson, continuing a 20 year tradition of annual gatherings.

John J. van Matre Darlington Lacounty Jonesdale Iowa County van Matre Clarence Leland van Matre

Green County trail ride draws 656 from Monroe area

Oldest rider Murl Sweet and youngest Richard Arn featured at the Green County Boots and Laddie club event at the Sweet farm north of Monroe. Lucille Randoll received a special award. eight mile ride attracted 656 participants from Monroe and nearby clubs. Leland Boyer showcased a palomino in a dress act. William Grinnell’s horse also performed. A noon pot luck followed with afternoon games and prizes.

Murl Sweet Green County Boots Laddie Club Sweet Farm Monroe Richard Arn Lucille Randall Leland Boyer Brodhead William Grinnell

Lake Geneva rites end with Picnic Dinner

Following the services a picnic dinner was enjoyed at Lake Geneva with families of G I Keen Hartwig Feldt Hartwig Norder and Keen present among others continuing the event.

Lake Geneva Colebe G. I A. S. Keen Ed Hartwig Earl Feldt Lawrence Hartwig Henry Norder Ervin Matzke William Norder Clarence Brunkow Rolland Keen

Veterans of Foreign Wars District Meeting Set for Monroe

Commander Nathan Burgy announced at Cecil Jones post No. 2312 that the first Wisconsin district VFW will hold a quarterly meeting in Monroe on August 24. Seventeen posts in the district will be invited to attend.

Beer Ein Oh First Wisconsin Veterans of Foreign Wars Monroe Nathan Burgy Cecil Jones

Two Jeeps Delivered to Wisconsin National Guard Company

Capt. Wilbur E Deininger announced that Co K 128th infantry received two new jeeps at Camp Douglas yesterday. 1st Sgt George Wenger and civilian Leslie Schwitz assisted as the vehicles were delivered for guard duty at the Green County fair this year replacing deactivated Co F.

Co. K 128Th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin National Guard Wilbur E. Deininger Deininger George Wenger Leslie Schwitz Camp Douglas Co. E Co. F State Guard Green County Fair

Monroe to Implement City Employee Pension Plan

City Clerk G. S. Soseman announced formal applications with the Wisconsin municipal retirement fund to put the city workers pension plan into operation. The ordinance passed earlier this year will take effect January 1, 1948.

Wisconsin Municipal Retirement Fund Monroe G. S. Soseman

2000 Boys Disappear From Russian Zone

The Rt. Rev. Monsignor James H. Griffiths of New York said clergy visiting Europe were reliably informed that more than 5000 young boys have disappeared off the streets of Berlin in the Russian zone. He was among 13 clerics returning from a 35 day European visit at the invitation of the War Department and spoke at a mass news conference before reporting to Secretary of War Royall.

Washington James H. Griffiths New York Europe Berlin Griffiths War Department Royall

Livestock Market Slow with Lower Hog and Cattle Prices

Chicago salable hogs totaled 12 500 with prices generally 25 to 50 cents lower. top hogs 28 50 and outliers to 29 00. Cattle and calves remain steady to lower with fed steers 26 50 to 32 00 and top 32 50, cows 10 00 to 17 00, calves 19 00 to 21 50. Produce reports show butter firm and eggs unchanged. live poultry steady with roasters 29 to 32 per lb. Grain futures fell, wheat down up to 5 cents on the board amid lower Kansas City prices and harvest optimism.

Chicago USDA Board of Trade Kansas City

Grain futures slip as markets set September positions

In preparation for September trade, grains gave back modest gains. Wheat eased to about $2.27 a bushel, corn hovered near $2.04, and oats traded around $0.89. Price shifts occurred around midsession as buyers reevaluated supply and demand signals.

Wall Street Trading Sags as Heavy Selling Dictates Losing Day

Late heavy selling orders pushed rails and industrials down 1 to 3 points with a broad market slide. The tape lagged, final hour offerings pressed steels motors and pivotals, while scattered recoveries appeared near close. Transfers totaled about 1.5 million shares as U S Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel and others fell to new lows. inflation fears and a looming correction weighed on sentiment while dividends and earnings failed to lift stocks.

New York U. S&s. Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel Crucible Steel Youngstown Sheet General Motors Chrysler Studebaker Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Caterpillar Tractor Texas Co Schenley London

Eggs at Room Temperature Reduce Shells Breaking in Hot Water

A study suggests eggs are less prone to cracking when brought to room temperature before boiling. The finding counters the common practice of using cold eggs directly from the fridge for cooking.

Grain yield may be lower this year in Green county

Green county farmers report hay first crop bumper while grain yield may lag behind. Crops look good but expected output not as large as recent years. Detasselers may start, corn growth two weeks behind, and many farmers emphasize weed control.

Green County

Albany Firemen's Frolic set for August 30

Albany prepares for the third annual Firemen's Frolic to be held Saturday, Aug. 30. Committees are arranging for the event with plans and activities underway.

Albany

Festival parade and contests enliven the marae day

Several bands provide music for the marae at 10 a m and the afternoon concert. A queen of the frolic will be chosen by popular vote before the festival and crowned at a public dance in the preschool gymnasium that evening.

Truman Urges Peace At Baptist World Congress

President Truman called for spiritual political and economic cooperation to build a peaceful world community during the opening session of the Baptist world congress in Copenhagen Denmark.

Copenhagen Denmark Truman Baptist World Congress

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Lenwood Monte Marie Monte Ludlow Hotel Seoul Korea Baplain Evangelical United Brethren Church Walworth Richard Lee Leroy Peterson Arthur Keen Juda Ninneman Coal and Wall Street Chiropractic Clinic M. J. Gonstead Tyler Harder Freez THOR Westinghouse Radios 16Th Avenue Phillips and Smith Appliance EyLnee Blatz Milwaukee Ream Oor TA Milwaukees Blatz Brewing Company Milwaukee, Wis Ean E. O. Baker Baker Thorp Finance Corp Century Century Service Co John Holtshopple, Jr 10Th Street Century Engineering Corporation Cedar Rapids Iowa City Hotel Our Reo Floral Hall Jacob REO Garage Alsent Graham Western Riders Fraunfelder Hollywood Rudy Burkhalter W.C.L.O Janesville
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