Weather Outlook With Light Showers
Partly cloudy north and cloudy south tonight into Friday. Occasional light showers southwest and extreme south portions and Friday morning. Little change in temperature.
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
6
Partly cloudy north and cloudy south tonight into Friday. Occasional light showers southwest and extreme south portions and Friday morning. Little change in temperature.
Barometer readings show 29.80 inches at 3 a m and 29.70 at 3 p m. Highest U S temperature yesterday was 98 in San Antonio, lowest 45 unknown location. Sunrise 5:21. Precipitation since yesterday noted but details incomplete.
The notice lists expiration dates and applicability for Red Stamps Book 4 Blue Stamps Book 4 Shoes Airplane Stamps Sugar and Gasoline Fuel Oil coupons. It notes good through dates for multiple subtypes including June 30 July 31 Aug 31 and Sept 30 and specifies quantities for fats, meats, and fuel allowances.
Frederick Kolb of Monticello and Ruth Elaine Torkelson of Argyie were issued marriage licenses. The filing lists the couple together, signaling upcoming nuptials.
Brodhead Alumni named Mrs. Margaret Wraight president at a high school gym gathering. Frank Dedrick named treasurer, with Laura Schrader secretary and Marjorie Hamilton assistant secretary. Nominating committee includes Aur elia Bauman Helen Stencil and K R Stephens.
Mrs Hastings questions peacetime conscription arguing many in service could be mobilized quickly for future war. Msgr Carroll urges delay, saying veterans should voice views and military needs can be met by extending the selective service act. Church groups and educators weigh in amid mixed civilian and veteran opinions.
The Wisconsin senate after a two hour debate approved an assembly measure requiring weekly lobbyist expenditure reports starting in 1947. The upper house had rejected a tougher substitute amendment from Senator Gettelman.
Mrs. Charles Schnetzler of Monticello reports her husband Pfc. Charles Schnetzler was wounded by shrapnel in the leg and arm on Mindanao May 16 while in service since 1943. He left for the south Pacific February 25, 1944 and has seen several battles with meritorious mentions.
Local society notes list numerous residents visiting relatives and conducting errands in nearby towns. Names include Vivian Mayer Freeport, Mrs. John Becker Madison, Cora Leck Clarno, Rose DeVoe Monroe, Leroy Schultz Monticello, Clarence Mayer Browntown, Henry Dierst New Glarus, Julia Burri South Wayne, Henry Hefty Owen, Kenneth Goodman Cadiz and Mrs. Jesse Goodman Monroe. Also mentions Fidelity Juvies club meeting June 9 at Moose hall and moves by Mr. Otto J Steinmann family.
Thomas H. Robinson Jr. the kidnapper of Louisville socialite Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll in 1934, is to serve life imprisonment at Alcatraz after President Truman commuted his death sentence to life. The White House acted on Attorney General Biddle's recommendation with help from Senator Chandler. The commutation followed a federal court sentence and later Supreme Court affirmation.
Disorder of kidney function allows poisonous matter to remain in the blood causing backache pains swelling headaches and disturbed sleep. Frequent urination and burning indicate kidney or bladder issues. Don’t wait ask your druggist for Doan’s Pills used for over 40 years to help flush poison from the blood.
Chinese authorities announce the capture of Mengshan a highway river junction 200 miles northwest of Canton and 80 miles east of Liuchow as part of a west southwest and south drive from Kweilin. Reports say Liuchow may be in Chinese hands. forces move toward Futing near Foochow with Amoy as the remaining Japanese pocket in Fukien.
Philippine front reports Maj. Gen. William C. Chase’s 38th division pushing the enemy from Marikina hill mass east of Manila with over 3,000 Japanese killed and large booty taken. Mindanao operations by Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger seal Davao gulf after two landings aided by ships and air power at Cape San Augustin and Balut.
Monroe's American Legion Juniors travel to Beloit for a potentially rain delayed game. The teams met May 27 with the Beloit game halted in the second inning due to rain. coaches Otto A. Lisser and Clarence W. Wainwright accompany the players.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Miller of Madison name their infant son John Allen born May 28 at Wisconsin General hospital. Mrs. Miller, formerly Evelyn Clark of Virginia Minnesota, announces the birth. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Place plan a two week visit with relatives in Chetek and Baron to fish in regional lakes.
Mrs Anna Stauffer who suffered a heart attack at her son Walter Stauffer's home Tuesday was taken to St Clare hospital yesterday. Her condition is listed as fair.
Forty four Kiwanis members and guests saw films from New Guinea dispatched to Lester J. Michael by his son John. Attending were Lt. D. D. Ruehlman Sgt. Russell W. Prien Willis Dieckhoff S 1/c Pfe Eddie Loeffel and several other servicemen.
Officers and directors of the Chamber of Commerce are summoned to a 7 30 p m meeting tomorrow in the Wisconsin Power and Light company club rooms by President Laroy Dodge.
Fluorescent lighting was installed in the Monroe Badger paint store within the wallpaper department. The fixtures are positioned to illuminate the display wall and guide customers through the paper selection area.
Mrs. Nellie W Kohli will serve as regent of the Colonel Benjamin Harrison chapter D A R after an election of officers at May L Luchsinger’s Idle Hour farm gathering. Elected officers include E N Churchill vice regent H B Miller treasurer Grace Byers secretary Harriet Carson chaplain and others including Red Cross chairman Paul J Weirich flower chairwoman Fred L Kohli program committee members Kathryn John and W D Clayton publicity.
Sterile bulbs are being installed in the making room of the Old Fashioned ice cream store. The devices target airborne bacteria to reduce germs in the air.
Mrs Clarence F Kempfert was honored at a surprise house warming in her new home at 2114 12th street by members of the Wednesday evening bridge club. A 6 o'clock supper was served and guests played cards. Honors went to Mrs John R O'Donnell Mrs Nell Cunningham and Mrs Arnold R Flink. The honoree received a gift.
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