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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1947
Page
6
Considerable cloudiness with occasional showers tonight and Sunday morning then partly cloudy in central and south portions Sunday afternoon. Temperatures steadier with a high near 83 and a low around 62. Extremes listed include Albuquerque at 98 and Duluth at 44 with sunrise at 4 23 and sunset at 7 35.
Paul LeRoy Thompson of Lamont and Irene Mable Paulson of Argyle receive a marriage license in Darlington. James C. Cullen Jr. of Darlington and Georgina Olson of Wivta are also licensed to wed.
Death notices include Marie Blum and Dr. Luther Riley Robinson with ages 58 and 72 respectively in Blanchardville and Somerset Kentucky. Property transfers list Marie Blum to Fred W Blum for 244 acres in sections 7 and 8 Washington two and Robert Pryce Atkinson to John F Briggs for land in section 21 Albany two. John K Johnson, age 58, of Blanchardville is also noted.
St. Clare Hospital lists births: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leopold, Davis Jr., daughter born June 7, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leuzinger Jr., Route 4, son born June 6.
Surgical: Marian Riley Beloit Richard Schmidt Beloit Mrs Minnie Wahlberg Beloit Mrs Sam Thurow Beloit. Medical: Mrs Helen Stauffacher 922 10th street Julian Gilbertson Blanchardville Mrs Clara Bell South Wayne Mrs George Schnneider 2218 15th street Mrs Frank Bratzke Janesville. Tonsillectomy: Rosemary Waefler Evansville Nancy Rupnow Lena I Donald and Beverly Austin Verona. Dismissals: Mrs Leon Gempler and son Patricia Dorothy Earl and Donald Goodger Elaine Elmer and Jerry Ronspiez.
The UAW CIO sets Monday as a strike deadline for 20,000 Briggs Manufacturing workers after talks stalled over contract provisions. Wages are not in dispute. If unresolved by 10 a.m. Monday, workers will strike, risking supply disruptions to Chrysler and Packard plants. Emil Mazey leads Briggs talks for the union. Company officials could not comment.
Emma Bowers of Swan area waved a wet apron to stop a Burlington passenger train during a rainstorm. The 22 passengers on board were halted before entering a track washout, and railroad officials credited her with averting a wreck. Conductor B F Martz praised her brave act.
A light plane struck a restaurant and tavern near La Crosse killing the pilot Gordon Spultz, 21, of La Crosse. An unidentified man burned, possibly the owner O H Schultz, was hospitalized. The one story 60 by 20 foot building was consumed by fire.
Taft argues the president should veto the tax bill to avoid deficits while noting a 1946 shortfall of 20 billion dollars. The measure would cut taxes by about 4 billion, and Truman plans a Kansas City speech to push back against GOP domestic policy. He may address veteran supporters from the 35th Division.
London reports a British cup shortage as 80 percent of retailers lack drinking vessels and 86 percent have no saucers. China and pottery makers struggle to meet a 300 to 400 percent rise in demand amid export backlogs and fuel shortages.
Two Chicago mechanics Paul Agnichek and John H Kruste were released after rescuing Charlene Konig, a seven year old girl wedged in a park tree limb. They were charged with destroying park property for cutting the hanging branch but the municipal judge discharged them praising their civic duty.
A Wisconsin order requires nine banks to transfer 29,967.23 dollars from dormant accounts to the state treasurer. Circuit Judge Alvin C. Reis signed the order after the attorney general filed suit under a state law that directs funds in accounts dormant over 20 years to be paid to the state.
Girl Scout Troop 7 toured the lace factory at New Glarus and shared a picnic in New Glarus woods. A farewell gift was given to Cary Teasdale who is moving to Darlington.
The caution advises draining potatoes immediately after boiling with jackets on to prevent them from soaking up water and becoming soggy.
A long list of personal visits and weekend greetings features residents and visitors to Monroe and nearby towns including Madi son Rockford Beloit Janesville Madison Monticello Beaver Dam and Des Moines. People attend meetings shop at The Times office and trip to libraries.
Use corn syrup or honey to glaze and tenderize sweet potatoes for a glossy, savory yet sweet dish. The method yields moist centers with caramelized edges, enhancing natural starches and aroma.
Thirty Green county 4-H club bers and leaders Miss Mamie Tillema E O Baker and Kenneth D Slocum arrived back from the 4-H camp at Prairie du Chien. The Board of Public Works approved a weekly payroll of 423 dollars and sent recommendations to the council on various petitions. Mrs H F Cunningham left for Greensboro North Carolina to attend a national meeting of conference and jurisdiction treasurers of the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
Leave taking by Mr and Mrs Fred Coplien of Monroe and Mr and Mrs Golden Otterstein of Milwaukee as they depart Monroe this afternoon for a Colorado vacation of ten days.
Miss Rose Ammon and Ernest Ammon performed on a Swiss program broadcast from WHA Madison this afternoon. Route 5 Monroe is listed as their residence.
William Schilt and Arthur Durgin will attend the Beloit College summer session beginning June 23.
John Ingold Est. of Monroe reports Brown Swiss cow May Inkwyl 78963 has a 305 day production of 11,102.1 pounds milk and 524.40 pounds fat milking twice daily. Record verified by Fred S Idtse secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association Beloit.
Peter Stauffacher of Chicago came to visit his mother Mrs. Arthur P. Stauffacher at 1922 10th street. She had entered St. Clare hospital for rest and was much improved today.
The Green County Normal school holds its annual alumni picnic at noon tomorrow on campus. An officers election will be followed by a social hour and informal gathering.
Republican National Committee Chairman Carroll Reece told Young Republican National Federation that the party must clean up more than 14 years of mis management and extravagance. He warned that failing to do so could end free government and the American economic system, citing communist party rules and moral damage during the Democratic era.
A tornado near Chester Oklahoma damaged a farm home and hurt nearby houses at Excelsior Springs Missouri while Des Moines river flooding forced evacuations for thousands in southeastern Iowa. Ottumwa faced power loss and water shortages as floodwaters rose over the business district. Canton Missouri and northern Missouri communities saw rising river levels. Coast Guard boats aided rescue efforts as rail lines and fields faced high water and storm delays across the corn belt.
The Allies' treaty with Hungary faces scrutiny over German assets in Austria. Russia, along with France, Britain and the United States, extended recognition to the Austrian government led by President Karl Renner and Chancellor Leopold Figl, fueling opposition to Yugoslav claims on Styria and Carinthia. Deputies seek a draft treaty in London next November as Moscow fails to agree on asset definitions. In Sofia, Dimitrov Petkov claims his arrest is a continuation of Hungary’s events. he faces charges of conspiracy with the regime backed by Russia.
The Orangeville Methodist church W S C S met with Mrs. Harry Askey Freeport. Mrs. Irving Elliott, president, opened the meeting and discussed prayers. Anna Taft led worship, Vera Heck led missionary talk on India, and district convention reports were shared. Plans announced for next month’s annual picnic. Luncheon served by hostesses.
Primrose Lutheran church in New Glarus hosted a Thursday aid society gathering with attendees including Mmes John Kundert Nic Zweifel Albert Legler Melvin Streiff Mike Hoesly Darlene Grace Slotten John Disch Agatha Schiesser Tillie Urben Amelia Hoesly Anna Tschudy Cora Elmer John Erb Mons Ness Jacob Hoesly Harland Barton Thomas Duerst and Miss Jean Ness Mrs Amos Austin Mrs Adolph Hanna and Mrs Mons Ness served as hostesses.
Memorial services for deceased members were held jointly last evening by the L.O.O.F. and Rebekah lodges with the Rebekahs in charge. Grace Schroeder conducted the rites assisted by Mrs. Ernest Deininger, Mrs. Charles Schutt, Mrs. Ernest Wenger, Mrs. Harry Swartz and Miss Katie Bowell. Mrs. Frank Deininger sang a solo. Refreshments were served to 30 persons by committee members Mrs. Fred Discher, Mrs. George Selck and Mrs. Ben Holsapple.
Mrs. Alice Fuller Goodhue of Buffalo announces the engagement of her daughter Barbara Elizabeth to John L Legler son of Mrs. Anna G Legler of Monroe. Barbara is in radio work and studied at Elmwood in Buffalo and Buffalo Seminary. John Legler is a Monroe High School and University of Wisconsin graduate with a master’s in chemistry.
Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Beverly Leiser daughter of Mrs Louise Leiser 3021 10th street and Wilbur Burri son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Burri South Wayne. The ceremony is set for 8 oclock Sunday evening June 22 at St John’s Evangelical church with Rev Paul C Kehle officiating.
Mr and Mrs Robert Haur announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Helen Joyce to Merlin L Sagen son of Mr and Mrs Carl J Sagen both of Brodhead and Janesville in route addresses.
Berlin police expose a new scheme to steal rationed fats. Imposters posing as municipal food department controllers demanded butter and margarine samples for inspection and then took the samples for alleged laboratory tests.
Washington reports the USDA will end sugar ration banking to cut costs and prevent overdrafts. From June 9 to 11 retailers and institutional users must transfer coupon balances to suppliers. After June 11, institutions receive official checks. wholesalers close accounts after June 14. overall rationing to expire by October.
U S army headquarters reports more than five million gift parcels reached German civilians. In the American zone 2,984,000 parcels arrived, 1,669,340 to the French zone, and 8,000 to the Russian zone which recently began accepting parcels.
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson told the House Banking Committee that household sugar rationing could end soon. He cited forthcoming Cuba and other sources' supplies and noted possible use of another stamp if needed. He favored prioritizing home canning and allocating any surplus beyond 35 pounds per person to canning rather than across the board.
Rains and floods in midwestern agriculture areas spurred price advances in corn and oats on the board of trade. Wheat weakened under hedging pressure as oats contracts hit new seasonal highs and July and September corn rose to highs not seen since 1920. Late profit taking trimmed gains and the July wheat contract fell five cents on hedging.
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