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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
6
Fragmented weather notice reports partly cloudy conditions for south ports with intermittent notes on times from Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. Sunrise listed as 4 24 and sunset as 7 23, though many entries are garbled and unclear.
A York 4-H Club demonstration event showcased member projects and public speaking. Real estate transfers list Francis A. Wagner to Victor N. Schiller, land in section 35, Monroe city.
Twenty eight Justice Cases attended the York 4 H club meeting at Postville school with all 15 members present. Demonstrations on fire safety and health were given and group singing led by Valberg Kolden. Mrs Glenn Nybroten was piano accompanist. The next meeting is July 8 at 8 p m. Ralph Myers cited a reckless driving fine of 20 dollars and costs. Death notices report Mrs Frederick Lentz aged 86 in Spring Valley township and births at SS Clare Hospital including Arthur Olson daughter born June 5 Argyle and William Grossen son born June 5.
St Clare Hospital lists several patients and dismissals including George Marske and Jenee ville. Martha Neeseman of Warren. Mrs Harold Freeman of Beloi. Tonsillectomy patients Elaine Elmer of New Glarus and Patricia. Earl and Dorothy Goodger of Juda. and discharges of Sherry Coats, Mrs Clayton Rice, Mrs John Schlappi and daughter Joan Smith, Mrs John Hauser, and Marie and Marga- of unclear last names.
President Truman accused Senator Taft of advocating dangerous methods in foreign economic policy at a news conference. He announced Dwight T. Griswold as head of the U.S. mission to Greece under the 400 million dollar Greek Turkish aid program and Richard F. Allan to run the 250 million dollar relief plan for other European nations.
German grudges reach neighbors through mail as U S censorships uncover a denouncement method. A letter signed with a phony name claims “we were in the SS together” to trigger police attention via Reichspost routing. Col. Ray Burgess notes officials must pursue every clue, even dubious ones.
Funeral services are held for Mathias Marty, Jefferson township farmer, with Rev. Paul C. Kehle officiating at St. John's Evangelical church after 1:15 rites at the Marty home and 2:00 services in church. Burial at Greenwood cemetery. casket bearers named. Flora Stephenson dies at St. Clare hospital Monroe, funeral 2:00 Friday at Sharer funeral home with Rev. W. C. Snow officiating. burial in Cap church cemetery southwest of Albany.
Emergency crews fought to restore gas and water facilities in a flood battered Green Mountain city of 18,000. Power was restored via auxiliary lines after a 9-foot wall of water caused widespread disruption. Authorities expect two to three weeks for gas, while water connections aim to begin today. Drinking water is being supplied by tank trucks from Bellows Falls. Food and milk shortages eased with aid as damage totals reach around $2,000,000. four missing residents were accounted for, including a 13-year-old boy found safe yesterday.
A pageant at the Methodist church honors Youth Sunday directed by Mrs. Richard Wagner and Mrs. Lyle Rodger. It features Lois Elaine Burgy at piano, Dr. Charles A. Briggs in prayer, child and nursery performances, dramas by Nancy Wagner and others, and a talk on the Methodist student loan fund by Mrs. Effie Wenger.
Mrs. Frederick Lentz 86 of Spring Valley township died at her farm home after a long illness. A German native born Feb 9 1861 she married Frederick Lentz in 1887 in Germany. They farmed in Center township later for 35 years. Survived by two sons Otto and Frank a daughter Mrs Julius Wendlandt four grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral 1 30 Saturday at the cemetery with public calling Friday evening.
Personal mentions list Miss Rose Cotherman guest of Miss Lillian Polick in Ashland and numerous callers in the city. Several families travel, visit, or attend events in Madison and surrounding towns, with trips to Three Lakes, Denver, Berlin, and Mayo Clinic noted, plus local shopping and a shower in Hollandale.
Centennial festivities unfold as Lawrence College in Appleton hosts events and visits by local families and guests. Dr. Briggs plans return to Wisconsin for Sunday services at First Power and Light Co. church activities. Community members, including meter readers and testers, greet arrivals and farewells across multiple towns.
Madison report says the assembly approved a bill allowing soda water bottlers to use up to one twentieth of one percent benzoic acid. The measure, debated as a potential food preservative reform, passed 48 to 42 after a rocky path from May 22, then May 27, amid opposition fearing erosion of pure food laws.
A voice vote failed to kill the measure 48 to 43 though the assembly killed it. The bill by Assemblyman Simmons would block sale of barbiturates and sulfonamides without a doctor's prescription. The tally was 69 to 28 in another related discussion. Key participants included Mrs. Harold Wagner and Mrs. Lee with Mrs. Earl Weckerly and Mrs. Sadie Haman. A vocal duet by Mrs. Edwin Miller and Mrs. Hervey Stauffacher was featured at the luncheon.
A meeting of the Eva Spreng W S W S group at Immanuel United Brethren church last evening discussed Mission Work in the Philippines. Mrs LaVerne Gallitz was among those present.
Miss Janice Wintermater and Gordon Bender wed at Prairie du Sac with groom’s parents Rev. and Mrs. Charles Bender. Rev. Bender, a former Monroe resident, known for his sermons, attended with Mrs. Bender and local notables Aliend Wedding party and guests from area farms were present.
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