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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1945
Page
6
Partly cloudy and not too cool with a 3 PM high of 69 and a low of 45. Year ago today 88 and 69, 3 PM precipitation and today’s barometer at 29.30. Almanac notes sunrise 5:23 and sunset 8:25. Jacksonville Florida reported 98 while Sault Ste. Marie Michigan was noted.
The notice outlines validity for Red Stamps Book 4 Blue Stamps Book 4 Sugar stamps and Fuel Oil coupons. It specifies issuance categories Y through U and Q through U with expiration dates from May to September and several July and August deadlines. It notes red meat fat allowances and blue canteen stamps, plus sugar coupon periods and basic A rations.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Forest Smith 51 Albany Otto F Mayes 56 Miss Rose B Eastman 79 South Wayne and Louis Hahn former Brodhead resident now in Escondido California.
Mr and Mrs Edwin J Haldi of Monroe route 4 welcomed a daughter on June 2. Mr and Mrs Marvin H Wild of Juda welcomed a daughter on June 2. Pvt and Mrs August Martini of 537 21st avenue welcomed a son on June 2. Mrs Martini is the former Eileen Elmer.
A catalog style list includes names and addresses such as Mrs Emma Meyers 603 20th avenue and Nancy Lou Smith with many regional ties like Winslow Albany Beloit Janesville and Orfordville. Dismissals note includes Mrs Glen Strom with further names including Norman Nelson and Mrs Cal Broughton indicating a hospital or clinic registry.
Items brought back from the south Pacific by Lt. David D. Ruehlman are shown in a Wisconsin Power and Light window. The display features a Japanese rifle a Philippine sandals a large guerrilla bolo knife a Japanese pistol said to exceed a German luger in danger a Japanese soldier's compass and an officer's sword. A decorative Philippine shopping bag adds local handiwork to the scene.
Burt Williams a long active figure in Wisconsin politics and publishing died after a lingering illness at 73. He was promotional director for Consolidated Water Power and Paper and had run for US Senate in 1910 and governor in 1916. He served as mayor of Ashland from 1901 to 1909 and published the Ashland Daily News from 1895 to 1914 and led the Wisconsin League of Municipalities in 1905.
General Nathan F. Twining head of the 15th air force spoke at Truax field after arriving with Gen Clark party. He said the 15th is breaking up and redeploying as planes bring troops back to the United States. Twining recalled seven years since visiting Monroe and enjoyed Wisconsin cheese. He attended a luncheon with Brig. Gen. Vincent J. Meloy and Brig. Gen. Ralph M. Immell.
Forest Smith, 51, died at 9 30 p m last night at his in law’s home in Albany of heart trouble after months of illness. Born Oct 5 1893 in Albany, he married Gladys Bowman Dec 5 1923 and had worked with the Bowman dairy in Madison before returning to Albany. Survivors include his wife, mother, three brothers and a sister. He was a World War I veteran who served in the 89th division and Argonne and St Mihiel. Funeral 2 pm Monday at Sharer funeral home Albany with Rev Richard C Werner and burial in Hillcrest cemetery.
Louis J. Felder now serves as first lieutenant at Ft. McClellan Alabama after training at Camp Roberts California City College New York and Camp Breckinridge Kentucky. He was commissioned at Fort Benning Georgia on October 28 1944 and later posted to Ft. McClellan.
A collage of short notices lists residents and visitors by name and town. Mae Hood moves to the Ludlow hotel. Harley Schiedegger from Brodhead stops in on business. Lorraine Schu Benton Harbor visits for summer. several families travel to Milwaukee Madison Three Lakes for visits and vacations. others plan extended trips or host relatives at local homes.
After days of shelling the French Syrian clash left the parliament building gutted and the town scarred. Senegalese troops sacked interiors while streets saw looting and damaged lines. British and Syrian patrols kept order as casualties remained unknown.
Southern senators threaten a Senate filibuster to block funds for the FEPC created by Roosevelt to curb employment discrimination. The House appropriations committee denied FEPC funds in the war agencies bill for FY 1946, and friends of the agency face slim chances to reinstate funding in the House due to rules restricting amendments.
Glendale Calif. Tre Mayne and variations of Tremaine Truman are linked as second cousins to Dr Archibald W Truman medical director of Glendale sanitarium. A genealogical study by Rolland Truman traces the Norman origin and an English coat of arms featuring three hands. Joseph Truman, the first American immigrant, settled in New London Conn in 1666. Dr Truman, Kansas born, says his grandfather and the President's were brothers. Dr Truman headed Washington sanitarium for 12 years.
Classified ads offer practical quick fixes by sourcing services, tools, or trades from local agencies. They provide budget friendly options, targeted solutions, and direct contact with providers for tasks like repairs, rentals, or professional services.
Arthur E. Hewitt of Madison seeks a license to operate as a contract motor carrier for building and highway construction materials with Green county. Gerald W. Carey of Carey Trucking, Mineral Point, applies to haul butter cheese and eggs for a dairy company in intrastate commerce.
Browntown man George Fischer was committed to Pinehurst sanatorium in Janesville by Green county officials after a theft charge for a boat. He wandered from the facility a day later, was recaptured, and again committed to the institution.
Willis G Marty yesterday collected a $2 county bounty for a red fox cub he brought to the county clerk s office. Marty said the fox had been raiding his family s ducks.
The Monroe city board of public works met last night for routine business including approving the city payroll.
Wyss, living on the L Ranch owned by Walter Wyss, has purchased the Alvin C. Schmid dairy farm on Monroe route 4. Possession will be granted March 1, 1946. The 181 acre property sits near the city on Highway 11 along Monroe route 4.
Notification arrived in Monroe stating Frank Andrews, believed working locally, must contact his draft board immediately. A letter from Eva Smith Brown of Houston to Mrs. Alice West in Monroe says Andrews must reply within 10 days of May 10.
Paris circles doubted reports that Pierre Laval had died by his own hand. London’s Exchange Telegraph quoted Luxembourg radio but provided no confirmation. Observers noted Laval, last heard in Spain, had not surrendered and was unlikely to surrender easily.
Nazi officer Siegfried Fehmer, blamed for torture of patriots, was caught after his dog Shock was linked to a friend of his girl friend. Oslo authorities traced a telephone call from the friend’s home to a disarming area where Fehmer was posing as a Luftwaffe member. The dog saga helped expose his location.
Rome reports only a handful of repatriations to the United States since January 17 as the Allied commission reviews four more cases. Head of family status often includes spouses and children while many Italian origin claimants lack verifiable American citizenship. Applicants must prove wartime necessity or provide compelling reasons to return, with many denied by the consulate for not being Americans.
Rose B. Eastman of South Wayne, a former school teacher, died Friday at St. Clare hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage after six years of illness. Born February 7, 1866 in Wayne township, she taught school and later cared for family. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at the Eastman home with Rev. W. C. Snow. burial in South Wayne cemetery.
At the United Nations conference Russia refuses any relaxation of veto power and may resist Security Council action without unanimous big power agreement. Ambassador Gromyko delivered a note to Stettinius and other delegates as Britain seeks flexibility while plans advance to speed talks and meet daily to break the logjam.
Brodhead Wisconsin special report Otto F Maves 56 ailing two years died at Wisconsin General hospital Madison Funeral services set 1 pm Sunday Newcomer funeral home 1 30 pm Brodhead Methodist church burial Fassett cemetery Edgerton He was born January 17 1889 in Germany came to America as a youth had two marriages first to Margaret Stricker died 1931 then to Ruth Conklin Mulford in 1935 He lived in Janesville and Beloit earlier survived by widow two sons Sgt Clyde E Mayes serving in Germany and Harry Mayes Berea Ohio a daughter Mrs Florence Norden Spring Valley township a granddaughter a step daughter Mrs Frank Wraight Jr Brodhead and a half brother Robert Edgerton two brothers and a sister preceded in death
Ft. Sheridan Illinois Colonel George H Cushman announced a raise in daily calories for German prisoners of war in northern Michigan from 3400 to 3700. Medical officers found 3400 calories insufficient for heavy work such as cutting wood and fence making. He noted American soldiers receive about 4500 calories daily.
Louis Hahn, former Brodhead resident and longtime tailor of 26 years in Escandido California, died at his home. His wife died before him. Survived by three sons Allen R. Hahn of Freeport, Lt. Col. Stanley W. Hahn on Tinian, and Col. Corman L. Hahn in Italy, plus brothers Ernest A. of Alameda and William Hahn of Brodhead.
The White House announced that President Truman was not happy about the Argentina situation. It also said he told Latin American journalists he was in complete and unqualified agreement with Roosevelt’s good neighbor policy.
Roses and bridal wreath adorned St. Marys church Lomira for the marriage of Eleanor Martin and Valentine Zibung with Rev George Goes officiating. The ceremony featured organ music, vows, and attendants in pink, yellow, and blue gowns. A reception for relatives followed at the Martins home.
The Daily Express reports Hitler offered the equivalent of $225,000 and the Reich’s highest honors to any U-boat crew that could sink either of Britain’s largest liners, the Queen Mary or Queen Elizabeth.
Miss Alice Faeser leads Dancing Party for Girl Scouts of troop 3 at Lincoln gymnasium last evening from 8 to 11 with decorations by Mrs. Lundy and Mrs. Bruss. Chaperons Mr. and Mrs. Kingston and Harvey Holland. Scouts invited guests. roster includes Carol Gempeler through Gene Buck.
The auxiliary of Monroe Country Club will start its season with an initial meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Funeral services for Mrs Barbara Zumkehr were conducted at Hanson funeral home South Wayne with Rev G M Gunderson officiating Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery Monroe Vocal numbers were provided by Mrs O B Peterson and Mrs M J Olson Pallbearers included Harold Paulson Lt (jg) Earl Hager William Hanson Joe Shaneyfelt Clarence Barge and Carl Paulson Out of town attendees listed include Mrs Rosa Duerst and many relatives from New Glarus Milwaukee Stoughton Darlington and other communities
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