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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1945
Page
6
Partly cloudy in the south and mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms to the north and central tonight and Thursday. Northwest winds begin this afternoon with little temperature change expected.
Reported temperatures show today high 78 and low 58 with year ago values of 85 and 66. Barometer stood at 29.50 inches both 3am and 3pm. Yuma Arizona was warmest at 98 while Sault Ste Marie Michigan was coldest at 38. Almanac notes sunrise at 5 20 and sunset at 8 31.
Ration details outline validity periods for Red Stamps Book 4 oils fats and cash, Blue Stamps for canned foods, Shoes Airplane stamps, Sugar Stamp 36, Gasoline coupons, and fuel oil coupons. Ration boards accept applications for increased B rations.
Justice court Tuesday fined John Youssi of Darlington five dollars plus costs after a plea. Alvin Schwartzlow of Brodhead paid five dollars and costs for op motor vehicle without a driver license. Ben Knouse of Wiota faced three dollars and costs for drunkenness on Tuesday. Charlies J. Erickson of South Wayne paid three dollars and costs yesterday on a drunkenness charge.
Olin E. Flisram transfers lots 5 and 7 in block 146 Brodhead to E L Ketsey. Guardian Josephine Klassey Wood sells to Werner Zimmerman a parcel of land in section 35 town 4 range 9 town of Brooklyn.
Police charged Jake Bruny and Charles Ericksom with drunken driving after their car allegedly struck another vehicle. The duo were found with the vehicle parked in Spring Square at the Junction House north of the city.
Mrs. Jacob Elmer Jr aged 72 died in New Glarus after a period of illness. Surviving relatives include a son and daughter in nearby communities. Funeral arrangements are pending at the family home.
The St. Clare Hospital notices list surgical patients Ruth Krueger Pauline Krueger Charlene Krueger bany Walter Roy Douglas Brod head Charles G Roger 2925 10th Street Mrs Fred Jensen Argyle and medical Roger W Fenrich Evansville Mrs Charles Pokey Monroe Route 5 Mrs Mae Graves Albany plus dismissals Paul Eggert Kenneth H Martin Mrs Dora Knight Mrs Petra Johnson Joan Zurfluh Mrs Gottfried Althus Mrs Henry E Stonebeck Robert G Nenneman Edward F Blum James Anderson Mrs G Irving Bliss Lester Burtness.
Spain informs Britain it is prepared to negotiate restoring Tangier to international status. Madrid says the Moroccan port zone, occupied since June 1940 after France fell, would be returned under an agreed neutral regime with British awareness. The London commentary notes U S involvement as a party to preliminary changes.
President Truman spoke on the Polish situation noting arrests in Russia and planned talks at the Moscow big three meeting. He defended press access to conference developments and urged Congress to restore OWI funding while backing FEPC legislation. He criticized a WE pricing amendment and announced William H. Wills to the FCC, with no change to the State Department leadership.
Orville Zimmerman was injured Saturday when the truck hauling lime-rock for the Marvin Sied schlag farm toppled into an old silo pit as its covering failed. A garage wrecker and several men spent nearly two hours lifting the truck from the pit. He received medical care for severe facial bruising and swelling and is resting at home.
William G. Tollefson has been promoted to lieutenant colonel at his base in the Philippines. The Madison, Wisconsin native entered service from Madison in 1942, advanced from staff sergeant at Ft. Sheridan to second lieutenant at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, and earned rapid promotions through Camp Shelby and the South Pacific campaigns before his latest elevation. His mother, Mrs. Mollie B. Tollefson of 1312 16th Avenue, has been kept informed.
Personal mentions include Mr and Mrs James F Bray returning from Detroit. Frank and Glen Roderick from Clarno visited. Louis Zurfluh and Albany were Monroe visitors. Mrs Harold Carlson and daughter from Rockford were in town on business. Mrs Emma Surfass of Freeport spent the day with Mrs Emery A Odell. William Erb Jr visiting at Robert Isely farm for two weeks. Union church supper Thursday at 5 pm with barbecue sandwiches and sides. Odd Fellows Rebekahs picnic at I C O F hall Friday June 15 bring dish to pass. Joint memorial services announced.
Four youths died and a fifth was seriously hurt when their car collided with a Michigan Central freight train at the Lincoln highway crossing in suburban Chicago Heights. Victims were Jeanette Moore and Elsie Lockman both 14 and 15 from Glenwood, Raymond Collins 15 of Chicago Heights, Walter Craig 15 of Steger. Bernard Delehay 17 of Steger was injured. The car struck the 20th freight car and was dragged 1700 feet. rescue workers freed the boy with acetylene torches after 45 minutes.
Mrs Anna Gemperli 79 died Monday evening while mowing her lawn at home in Monticello. Funeral services set for 2 p m Thursday at the Evangelical and Reformed church Monticello with Rev A R Achtemeier. Body at Voegeli funeral home until noon tomorrow then at church to lie in state. Burial in Highland cemetery.
Funeral services for John A Maurer killed in an airplane crash near Johnson Creek will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Schwartz Funeral Home Freeport with Rev. Paul C Kehle reading the service. Burial follows at Monroe Greenwood Cemetery at 3 p.m. Friday. Maurer recently passed his physical and awaited a service call. The second sentence notes war bonds mature in ten years after the Seventh War Loan.
Honor roll painting in the Lanz Hardware company window honors three Lanz sons. Cpl. Frederick in the Philippines Lt. Robert in Germany and James QM 3/c in the south Pacific are named along with former employees and service members. The artwork by Ray A. Young features colored figures with armed forces in Signas background.
Lawmakers report that a bill to permit natural gas introduction into Wisconsin was refused engrossment. Nuss and Genzmer called for reconsideration to amend for a referendum, while Thomson opposed the move. The assembly concurred in a senate bill to stagger vehicle registrations and in civil service shield rulings for sheriffs. Also approved were terms for Me nominee lands sales with federal funds, amid disputed attorney fees. Beauty parlor rules were revised to tighten ownership and qualification requirements, permit new sterilization agents, and clarify service practices.
Roy Reinmann of Clarno has applied for a contract motor carrier license to haul livestock in Green county and to Madison.
Francis Eckerman and twin Pvt. Clifford Eckerman visited relatives in Warren NL and Mineral Point from their military stays. Seaman Eckerman returns from a sinking of his craft near Okinawa on 30 day leave while Pvt. Eckerman takes a five day furlough from Camp Gruber Oklahoma.
Mr. and Mrs. Gottlob Krauss and their daughters and Mrs. Harold Pilz attended the funeral of Mrs. Krauss cousin Walter S. Fair in Freeport yesterday. Burial took place in Lena Illinois.
In Chicago a phony front page claims Monroe tavern keeper Peter J. Babler will buy a Chicago subway. The item appears as a race track special and features a bold double black letter streamer.
William Hogan was awarded a Kraft Cheese Company safety pin today for nine years of accident-free driving. The presentation was made by plant superintendent William E. Wenger. Hogan resides at 1610 17th Street.
Washington reports a major truncation of civilian travel from August to March 1946 to free Pullman cars and railroad coaches for military use. About half of current passenger cars and 10 to 12 percent of coaches will be withdrawn, with troop movements averaging 308000 men daily as Pacific redeployment accelerates. Public cooperation urged to cut unnecessary travel.
The Senate judiciary committee today unanimously recommended confirmation of Tom C Clark of Texas as attorney general. Clark is set to succeed Francis Biddle on July 1.
The sentence notes that Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley shared adjacent rooms across the hall while attending West Point, highlighting a notable early proximity between two future U.S. generals.
The excerpt outlines Poland’s disappearance from map in 1795, Napoleon’s 1807 reorganization, Vienna 1815 dissolution, 1918 rebirth, Pilsudski’s leadership, Curzon line proposals, Kiev capture, wars with Russia, and the 1939 German Soviet division. It notes Riga treaty shifts, 1939 invasion, Yalta outcomes reducing Polish lands, and postwar Western Allied efforts amid Soviet pressure.
A navy transport plane carrying 19 personnel made a forced landing on a farm near South Milwaukee this morning after running out of fuel while the pilot sought Billy Mitchells field. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
The assembly backed by three party floorleaders invites Col. Philip F. La Follette, former Wisconsin governor on leave from Gen. MacArthur's staff, to address the lower house tomorrow morning. Want Ads are big producers.
Capital Times staffers George Stephenson Aldric Revell and James Roy Miller were assaulted as Miller photographed lobbyist W D Kimmel and Assemblyman Clyde Follawsbee at a Madison area club. The camera was smashed as they were escorted out after being told to leave. Kimmel says he was hosting a private party and consent was not given for a photo.
In Metter Georgia the town of 2 500 celebrates a long awaited rainfall. Citizens pause work for a day of prayer then hear the skies open returning life to wilted tobacco and corn crops. Stores close so all may share in the relief and gratitude.
The article notes Japanese forces retaking Ishan, west of Liuchow, amid fierce clashes 400 miles northwest. Hoyun fell on June 3 as Chinese troops advanced 19 miles north, with the operation aimed to shield Canton and Hongkong approaches for a potential coast invasion.
U S forces report Mindanao action as Marine dive bombers disrupt Japanese defenses east of the Davao River and clear path for Mandog town by the 24th Infantry Division. Marines flew 150 sorties in the operation under General MacArthur’s command.
James L. Read, 23, a 32nd Division veteran who took part in five major campaigns, was killed when his car overturned on a town road near Baraboo. He was discharged from the army several weeks ago, and is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James E. Read.
Donald Crinklaw, 62, depot agent for Milwaukee Road for 27 years, died this morning after a heart attack. He previously served as agent at Waureka and Monroe before 1918 when he was assigned to Richland Center.
Advice style ad promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills to improve digestion by increasing bile flow. Claims relief from headachy upset stomach and tiredness within about 30 minutes. Available at drugstores for 25 cents.
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