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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1945
Page
6
Clear and continued cool to Tuesday with increasing cloudiness and a little warmer. Last week highs reached 83 and 55 as of 3 p.m. precipitation since Saturday stood at 0.02 inches. Barometer registered 29.75 inches at 3 a.m. and 29.82 inches at 3 p.m.
The notice outlines expiration dates for Red Stamps Book 4 and Blue Stamps Book 4 including E through U rows valid through late summer and early fall, and Blue Stamps N through G with dates through June 30 August 31 and Sept 30. It also covers Shoes Book 3 stamps validity and fuel oil coupon periods for the heating season.
Ella Meyer transfers lot 3 block 20 Tallman's Addition to Monroe to Casper Schild. Property details appear in the Monroe real estate records.
Justice court scheduled for Verdell Virgil McGrath 19 of Argyle route 3 with bond $25 in a reckless driving case. Roy G. Ott 22 of Monroe route 1 also due in F Earl Lamboley court with bond $20. John Vogel of Monroe paid $1 fine and costs for failing to stop at a stop sign.
Probate notices list Gustaves Block estate valued around 5000 feet First No estate of Claude A Rod erick widow Agnes E Roderick appointed administratrix. In the joint will of Joachim Klassy (died 1943) and Katherina Klassy (died April 21 1945) both of New Glarus J S Urban and Henry T Kundert named appraisers. Estate valued at 9000.
Robert Leland Judd posted a $1 fine at police headquarters after being cited for violating a stop sign regulation.
Kenneth Alvin Priewe of Clarno and Mavis Jeanette Hovde of Argyle have been issued marriage licenses in the latest public notices. The filing confirms both parties plan to wed.
The notices report Warren R. Keister 2/c age 32 killed in action. Gail G. re age 37 of 660 State Street. Madison Raymond H. Blackbourn age 56 of 1117 13th Avenue. Mrs Earl S. Summeril age 71 of 2103 14th Avenue.
At St. Clare Hospital a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Baumgartner of 1800 15th Avenue on June 2. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ruebin Jack Becher of 1102 11th Street on June 3.
The document lists several individuals with addresses including Daniel Teehan 2121 22nd Avenue Nancy Lou Wagner 1804 10th Street Ellen Reigel Brodhead Marlene Garde Orfordville Paul Sardeson Argyle Mrs William E Huebner Beloit Norma Nelson Brodhead Joseph R Laws Beloit and Mrs Anna Ryan with no clear context or outcomes due to damaged text.
The region saw subnormal readings in Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan with lows near 34.7 in Chicago and as low as 20 in Cranberry Bogs Wisconsin. Michigan river flooding forced evacuations and guard presence while statewide temps near record lows marked a harsh weekend.
The Barb escaped into open water after a night raid where two ships blew up and tracer fire filled the sky. Pillars of smoke rose as debris and 6 to 12 inch projectiles scattered, while anchored junks slowed pursuers and rocks hindered a chase until a Japanese plane forced a submerge. The navy gave no date or location for the attack.
Green county reports 39 4 H club members and sponsors returned after a three day district camp at Prairie du Chien over the weekend. They enjoyed a stunt night party Friday. Farm safety public speaking entrants did not win first or second in district competition.
Six Fortresses in formation flew high over the city at 11 30 today heading for Madison officials reported the pass with a brief aerial appearance by the aircraft.
Rev. Fr. Joseph Emmenegger visits his mother Mrs Josephine Emmenegger before his summer assignment. He has been studying in Washington D C and will await his next post in the coming months.
Funeral services were held in Janesville for Oscar Freeman who died at his home after 25 years farming in Rock county Born in Brodhead he is survived by his wife six sons two daughters his mother one brother and five sisters Burial was in Brodhead and several family members served in the military during World War II
Ed Wolloch, about 55, died after being hit by a car while walking along highway 51 east of Stevens Point. He sustained fatal injuries at the scene.
Freeport and Wiota residents listed with names and addresses followed by medical contacts. A long dismissal list includes many individuals with spouses and children, noting specific names such as Mrs. Glen U'Ren and Mrs. Ida Schweizer among others in local communities.
Local notes record numerous visits and weekend stays by residents and relatives from Rockford Madison Chicago Albany Brodhead Janesville Whitewater Kenosha and other places. Mentions include Miss Genevieve Metcalf Mr and Mrs Reeve Boke meier Lt Truman Erickson and Lt Col Matthew Legler among many others visiting relatives or traveling for events and family errands.
Mrs Allie Holtshopple and Mrs Doran R Zwygart hosted a Sunday birthday gathering at 2415 8th Street for Diane Zwygart turning one and Allan Holtshopple turning five on June 11. Guests enjoyed games and a luncheon with two decorated cakes and spring floral centerpieces while gifts and favors were exchanged.
Miss Marian Hawthorne was honored at a surprise party for her 12th anniversary on Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Hawthorne. Games were played and refreshments served. Attending were Sharon Patterson Dorothy Webster Jacqueline Evans Jovece Stauffacher Burleigh Bartlett Donald Timm Virgil Bowman Marian and Anita Hawthorne.
The confirmation class of Wayne Evangelical and Reformed Church will meet at 9 a.m. Friday at the church. The Browntown Church of Peace confirmation class will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday.
The Ladies' Guild of Union Church will hold a picnic supper Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Floyd Davis at 1620 20th Avenue.
Jordan Evangelical and Reformed Women's Guild will gather Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Ed Butts for a meeting and social time.
Mrs. Earl Summeril 71, longtime Monroe resident, died at 2103 14th avenue at 6 15 a m after suffering a stroke. Born Lena Wenger in Switzerland on May 15 1874 she came to the United States in 1880 settling in Lima Ohio. She married Earl S Summeril in 1898 and moved to Monroe. Surviving are three sons Herbert T Monroe Franklin San Leandro Calif and Cpl Glen Philippines a daughter Mrs Willard D Sheeler Monticello who teaches there four grandchildren and several siblings and deceased parents in Lima. Funeral arrangements are pending word from California.
Tokyo broadcasts claim Americans are "weary of war" as Okinawa fighting intensifies. Reports note life in Tokyo returning to normal and cite the resignation of Isaneo Matsandaira over the imperial palace fire. Kakinohana landing described amid advancing U.S. forces on the Chinen peninsula.
Gandhi in his 76th year remains frail yet hopeful to witness India’s self rule. In Bombay he speaks with reporters at Birla House, stressing patience and nonviolence while predicting freedom will inspire oppressed nations and urging peace with Germany and Japan.
The largest St. Victor's Parochial School class, 21 graduates, received diplomas at a commencement in St. Victor's Church. Rev. Fr. E. C. McCollow delivered the address, presenting diplomas to Marianne Bruss through Ernest Vogler. A pre graduation dinner at the James Green residence followed the ceremony.
A Saturday fire destroyed a home near here, killing 50 year old Arthur Brendt who lived alone. Investigators presume accidental cause. no other injuries reported.
The body of Adolph Kent, 60, was found yesterday in the Oconomowoc river by a Milwaukee fisherman.
Two 21 year old Ironwood residents died when the car they rode in struck a steel guard rail on a bridge over the Montreal River five miles west of Hurley Wisconsin. The victims were Mrs. Louis M. Haas and Elizabeth Ruditys.
Mrs Adele Keister of Freeport received word from the Navy that her husband Warren R Keister S 2/c is officially reported killed in action in the south Pacific aboard the USS Pringle when a Japanese plane sank a gun position off Okinawa He participated in the Iwo Jima invasion after enlisting in March 1944 and training at Great Lakes.
Milwaukee observers bid farewell to Mrs. Mallard and her five ducklings as they relocate from a bridge piling in downtown Milwaukee to the Juneau Park lagoon. After 29 days of national attention with gifts and a layette for the brood, Mother Mallard is to raise her family in the wild.
George Burton Helmbolt age, longtime Star Idaho resident, died at home on May 20. He was born to pioneering Orfordville families and grew to manhood in that community. He is survived by his family.
Tom Hartwig is visiting relatives at Woodford, staying with family and plans to return soon. Local residents note the quiet trip as he makes a brief personal visit.
Monroe American Legion Juniors were rained out and the Recreation park diamond was waterlogged with near freezing temperatures. The league resumes next Sunday with Monroe hosting Evansville at 2 o clock on the home field.
In Bangor Wales Sir Michael Duff formerly Sir Charles Michael Robert Vivian Duff-Assheton-Smith aged 37 a Welsh landowner says he wants to be known simply as Sir Michael Duff. He argues that with lower incomes and smaller houses society should adopt shorter names.
Miss E A Chandler, bachelor of science from London, named rat destruction officer on the Isle of Man, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
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