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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1948
Page
6
Fair and mild tonight with generally fair and continued warmth tomorrow. Since yesterday 1 pm highs reach 85 and a low of 63. Year ago today high 63 low 44. Barometer 29.80 both 1 am and 1 pm. Warmest U S yesterday Phoenix 97, coldest Cleveland 31. Sunrise 4:00.
William E Blum to Herman G Karien outlet 63 Mon ticello city parcels. Robert Condon to G H Condon land Sec 36 Decatur township. Edwin J Pernot to Arthur W King land in Andrews subdivision Brooklyn. Nellie M Lyons to Kenneth Shrier lot 4 block 7 Brodhead. Josephine Lawyer to Clarence Leslie Zimmerman lots 5 and 7 with parcel cut in Brodhead. Marie Pagel to Elmer Eugene Cory lots 1 2 6 7 block 3 Hurlbut add Monroe. L S Wagner to Sophia Rutsch lot 2 block 11 Tallman add Monroe. Raymond J Suer to George Salter land lot 14 Sullivan add Browntown. Kenneth J Skyrud to James R Weir north 135 ft lot 1 block 1 Lakeside Heights add Monroe.
Florence M. Logan of Brodhead appointed administrator of Edwin A. Loss’s estate who died May 24. Appraisers: G. N. Cwartz E. M. Lyons William Hahn. Lizzie M. Bryan of Brooklyn named administratrix of Job Miles’s estate who died May 14. Heirs include widow Sarah with life use then to daughter. Will dated Sept. 18 1934. Appraisers: William J. Borst N. C. Jensen Sheldon Yarwood.
Edwin Stettler and McConnell TL of Monticello were fined $30 and costs after a reckless driving charge in County Court. Judge Harold J. Lamboley presided.
Lawrence L. Folgate of Freeport charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian. Court judge L. A. Koenig ordered a $7 fine plus costs.
Ardellis Lawrene Aiken and Erwin Paul Rufener of unknown origin apply for a marriage license as recorded in a local civic notice. Both parties are listed by name with no additional identifying details provided.
Fred E. Brawand aged 56 of 1316 10th Street. Minnie Patterson aged 65 of Milwaukee. August Bahr aged 93 of Oshkosh. Lina Steffen aged 81 of Green Bay. Anna Bear aged 92 of Los Angeles.
Mr and Mrs Orville Popanz of Albany announce a twin son and daughter born June 2. Mr and Mrs Bernard Hartwig of South Wayne report a daughter born June 1. Mr and Mrs Fred Lienhardt of New Glarus report a daughter born June 1.
List of patients and dismissals includes Albert Varley of Waukesha and several women tied to Beloit Monticello Blanchardville and South Wayne with others named Ruth Donny and Teal 1411 15th avenue. Medical entries note Mrs Louise Elmer Monticello and others in Beloit and Route addresses. Dismissals name Raymond Haren Emil Stauffacher George Frehner Mrs Jay Chagnon and Walter Simons.
Minnie Helen Patterson 65 widow of Dick Patterson and former Monroe and Argyle resident died Sunday in Milwaukee. Funeral services were held there today with Edgar Patterson and Mr and Mrs Robert Patterson of Monroe attending. Born near Argyle she lived in Monroe until about 30 years ago. Her husband died May 10 1937 and son Homer died a year ago. Surviving daughter is Mrs George Manz of Milwaukee.
Monroe endured a quiet Memorial Day weekend but reported three freak traffic incidents yesterday afternoon. An 89 year old man narrowly escaped injury as his 1935 Ford struck a school building and elm tree, bruising his daughter. A tractor crash damaged two parked cars while another rear end collision damaged a car driven by George Gerber in Monroe.
The council approved a blanket resolution to pay a second assistant fire chief $50 annually until the first assistant chief can receive it while Mayor Buehler remains unable to collect the payment. Alderman Norton reported continued discussion on ridding the city of bird pests. The body also passed an ordinance banning aircraft below 1,000 feet over the city, granted a class A malt beverage license to Earl Barnett, and approved purchasing red and reel sewer cleaning equipment to replace gear damaged in a May 20 auto collision at 20th Avenue and 11th Street.
Mrs August Bahr aged 93 dies at her Oshkosh home at 9 PM after years bedridden from old age complications. She was born in Germany and married there before emigrating. Survived by three sons Richard, Otto, George and three daughters. two daughters in Oshkosh and one in Alberta. Funeral Friday at 2 PM in Oshkosh with Richard H. Bahr of Monroe among six grandsons as pallbearers.
Funeral services were held for Benjamin E. Benfer 70 at Stuessy funeral home after his death on Monday. A religious service followed at Staver church conducted by Rev. Charles E. Bender and Rev. Homer Retz- Jeff. Burial took place at Rock Lily cemetery in Winslow. Pallbearers named from Lena Madison Waukeean and Rock Island included Clifton Riteman Leo Ritman Wright Benfer Frank Gage William Fritsch and Willard Diestelmeier.
Burial services were held at Hillcrest Cemetery for Mrs Carrie Wilson 85 Caledonia Illinois who died Thursday. She was the widow of Edward Purt of Albany and later married a Mr Wilson who died years ago. The only immediate survivor is a grandson Daniel who lived with her. Her son W D Burt Beloit died several years ago.
A classified notice touts the value of small ads offering work for hire, claiming extensive tasks can be managed by buyers despite modest prices. It highlights efficiency and reach of Want Ad placements for job seekers and vendors alike.
A local social column lists visits and travels of residents and guests. Names include R W Witt Madison, Mrs Frank Hare Monticello, Miss Jessie Peckham Albany, Mrs Lester Smith Clarno, Mrs Jacob Rhyner Brodhead, Steve Murphy South Wayne, Mrs Gertrude Keller Brodhead, E O Baker Prairie du Chien, Mrs Willis Zwicker New Glarus Monroe, Lucille Knight Chicago, Mrs Arthur Edwards Milwaukee, Mrs Harry Burington Janesville, and many more. The notes cover trips to Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, and other towns with weekends, holidays, or brief visits noted.
Miss Anna Bear 92 a native of Orangeville area died in Los Angeles where funeral services were held. She suffered a Christmas time heart attack and had been in poor health since. Born Oct 3 1855 she worked as a seamstress in Orangeville and on the coast. Surviving are her brother Irvin Orangeville and sister Mrs George Fritz Elgin Illinois.
Theodore Hartman, Monroe architect, perplexed friends by showing a ripe tomato on an eight inch plant. He grew and ripened the tomato in a flower pot at home then transplanted the vine to the garden.
The United States and Britain France Belgium the Netherlands Luxembourg reached a provisional pact on future development of western Germany. German participation in the European recovery program is included. Secret provisions await formal transmission from London for final approval by six governments.
President Truman urged Democratic leaders to pass housing reciprocal trade and education bills during a White House conference. Senate workers stretched hours to move three GOP labeled must bills toward a June 19 adjournment. Rayburn, McGrath, Lucas, and McCormack accompanied him as hearings continued on reciprocity and education legislation.
About 140 children attended the first story hour at Ludlow Memorial Library this morning. Mrs. Rose Johnson led with tales including The Little Wild Duck as Wednesday sessions continue at 9 30 with Bible school and local youngsters in attendance.
Joseph Neubauer of Des Moines now living in Monroe is the night manager of a Waffle shop owned by his brother Paul.
Sixteen couples filed applications for marriage licenses in May, announced today by the county clerk’s office.
Burkhalter's Music Center accordion teacher Miss Yvonne Metz will be on a week’s vacation. She plans to return to lessons after the break.
Postmaster John J. Burkhard joins about 500 postmasters for the Wisconsin chapter annual convention at Lake Geneva from June 7 to 9. Joseph J. Lawler, third assistant postmaster general, will address the banquet as speaker.
Rev. James Saunders transfers from Fenimore Methodist to the local church. Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes announced the appointment at Green Bay after the annual conference.
Alvin A. Zuhlke son of Mrs. Amelia Zuhlke of 1123 11th street meets admission requirements for Phi Eta Sigma freshman scholastic honor society at the University of Wisconsin where he is a student. Zuhlke is a 1941 Monroe High School graduate.
Mr and Mrs Ray Bender of Appleton Wisconsin became parents of a son named Ray on Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock Mrs Bender is formerly Florence Miller daughter of H Bert Miller
Monroe residents attended the Reformed church dinner in Orangeville on Monday night including Albert Neushwander Otto Walter Walter Johnson and William members of the local community were listed among the attendees in the report from the church gathering.
Local store promotes a special sale attracting customers with reduced prices and limited-time discounts. Shoppers report early lines and steady traffic as merchants tout value and selection.
Miller and daughter Doris William Matzke Thomas B Schindler and daughter Dorothy Robert Davenport and sons Bernard Stoltz Mrs Phoebe Chadwick Mis Arthur Stauffacher Mrs Lillis Fitzgibbons Fred Simpson Mrs Edna Campbell Ben Ault and Vernon Lichtenwalner observed in a social or notices section listing multiple individuals and relations.
Mr and Mrs James Jurella of Quonset Point RI welcomed a daughter born yesterday. Mrs Jurella is Marie Klarer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Christ Klarer of Monroe.
Fred Buck of Monroe recorded the veiling exercises of Green county's honor roll Sunday evening. Additional recordings will be made from this transcription as a permanent record for several patriotic organizations.
Final plans for the Monroe Archery Club picnic set for June 8 at 6 30 p m at Recreation Park were discussed. George Stauffacher Lowell Markwardt and Clifton Ault will handle target arrangements.
Dealers and their employees from Beloit Mt Horeb Evansville Oregon Brodhead Monticello and New Glarus gathered at Monroe Sales Co last evening to view films on the new Ford models. James O'Donnell district representative of Ford Motor Co from Milwaukee led the meeting.
S/Sgt Charlotte Young spends a three week furlough here before leaving for Presidio San Francisco. She visits her brother Harry Young and aunt Mrs E C Copeland.
Mrs. Ray A. Young, house guest of her sister out law, recently graduated from a recruiting school in the south last Wednesday.
A twin son and daughter were born this morning at St. Clare hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Popanz of Albany.
Grace Lutheran church council met last evening to finish routine business matters and adjourn until the August meetings.
Miss Mary Catherine Share daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo H Share completes her freshman year at Mount Mary College Milwaukee and plans a summer with her family.
A 11 year old Freeport girl who fled her home last night was apprehended by city police this morning near Union bus station.
A woman was released to her family in Freeport after an unspecified incident earlier this morning. She is being cared for at home as authorities close the case.
A. S. Peterson travelled to Orfordville this afternoon to attend the funeral of Olaf Ons gard 74 a former Orfordville resident who died Sunday at Portage
Jacob Abraham Stachel, a 49 year old communist party educational director, was released on 3500 dollars bail at Ellis Island to await deportation proceedings after an arrest made yesterday.
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