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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1947
Page
2
Lydia and Wade face a strained plan as Kirby and Lydia navigate a secret marriage and a shared future. The group awaits a car exchange, while Lydia weighs beauty, love, and moral choices in a shifting wartime setting. Theo leads to a new twist as the chapter ends.
Monroe police urge public aid in enforcing traffic rules citing recent complaints from residents about warnings and fines. Officials note understaffing during wartime slowed checks, now resuming normal enforcement to curb stop sign violations improper parking and windshield obstructions. Community groups back measures as safer streets depend on public cooperation.
Monticello High lists 22 graduates for the final six weeks with top senior averages led by Nancy Becker 3.0, Gladys Bircher 3.0, William Buehl 2.63, Edward Benkert 2.62, Elmer Duerst 2.43, Dorothy Zimmerman 2.34, and Mary Lou Danke 2.12. Students named include Rose mary Babler Robert Benoy Barbara Karlen Gordon Schultz Elsbeth Becker Norma Christen Kathleen Feldt Clara Frehner Don Dewis Buddy Marty Willis Marty Roy Schweizer Marianne Elmer Joyce Pease Dorothy Zimmerman Doris Schultz Elmer Duerst Mary Lou Danke Gladys Bircher Nancy Becker.
Immediately after the meeting a reception was held in the high school library with tea served by Patricia Scheweyck Della Larkin Mary Ann Shrier and Lois Gill Mae Curtis pouring. Mrs. Donald Edwards sang several numbers.
The Evening Times notes June 4 1937 graduates Alvin Babler Mer in Meythaler with straight A s. Jeffrey Frautschy receives aid. Five class members honored at alumni dance. Also listed are Mrs Eugene B Thorp Dr W B Gnagi Sr Miss Hannah Gill and Mrs Hattie E Thorp. A 1922 note mentions Arnold Brugger laid to rest with 42 children surviving. Conrad Pilz Browntown dairyman seeks seat. George Hatch s harp orchestra played for alumni dance. officers elected Chester Hoesly president Ottilie Durst-Reger vice president Mae Ryan Knight secretary Joseph B O Meara treasurer.
Funeral services were held in Madison yesterday for Judge George Thompson 72 a native of York township Green County who died Friday in a St Paul Minnesota hospital He graduated from the University of Wisconsin law school began practice at Ellsworth and served as district attorney for Pierce County He was appointed to the eighth circuit bench in 1914 serving until his death Surviving are his widow the former Hilda Grinde Madison a son George Jr a grandchild three sisters and one brother Mrs Thompson presided over the Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs
Attendance at the South Wayne eighth grade graduation in Darlington included Norman Olson Stuart Chambers Frank Crotty Verna Kelley Lillian Adelman Erma Eastman Fred Meier Wesley Chapman A H Mabikuch Edna Johnson Tom Peterson Dorsey Segner Alfred Peterson John Stauffer Elizabeth Schliem Sara Jane Stuart Edward Butts Henry Youngblood Joyce Eastman Lois Jeanni Olson LaVone Youngblood Philip Foley Freida Kempfer Arthur Peterson Billy Chambers Dale Seffrood.
In a Wednesday assembly, Lee B. Meyer a Chicago baritone and his sister Susan Keppler of Los Angeles were honored guests. Meyer and Keppler had previously donated art and music books to Brodhead friends. C T Pfisterer dedicated two volumes of American history to them on behalf of the board and student body as James H. Larken presided. Meyer presented a music program with the high school glee club featured.
William Kane was elected grand knight of the Knights of Columbus at their regular meeting in the KC hall. New officers include William Bender deputy grand knight, John J. Share chancellor, Glenn Brecklin warden, William Rieder Jr recording secretary, Bernard Lee treasurer, L. A. Koenig advocat, Leo H. Share trustee, John Disch inside guard, and Raphael Dailey outside guard. Mr Share reported on the state convention at Wausau. a luncheon was served.
In New York Patrolman Andrew Steifwater watched a 17 year old boy enter and leave an office building for two days. He found the youth had tickets for 25 programs mostly quiz shows and had been visiting radio studios. Parking troubles in Seattle are noted but cut off in text.
Kenneth Ray McClain, son of Jess McClain, was nearly struck when he darted into a highway and was knocked about 20 feet by a car, suffering only minor skin loss. The car’s fender was dented. Detectives Griffin Richmond and Jorgensen, plus Traffic Officer Wilson, arrested three robbery suspects outside a hotel after an overparked jet was impounded. Headquarters was contacted for a replacement.`
A Holstein Friesian cow from W J Figi of Argyle is named to the 1946 honor list, ranking among the nation's top producers in the 10 month division. Spring Valley Katurah Daily produced 14 163 pounds of milk and 627 pounds of butterfat, fifth highest among full aged cows, with double daily milking.
Ruth Dybevik, a former Brodhead public school teacher and Orfordville High School and Whitewater State Teachers College alumna, leaves for Tegucigalpa Honduras to begin teaching. She recently attended the University of Wisconsin majoring in child development and will fly from New Orleans via Pan American Airways. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Dybevik of Orfordville.
A shoppers feature urges gift ideas for Father’s Day with items from Baker’s Book Store, Wagner’s Health Baths, Le e’s luggage, and the Leader Department Store. It showcases decks, host glasses, luggage sets, summer wear, drapery fabrics, and health baths as appealing options for dads and graduates.
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