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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1945
Page
6
Fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Hourly readings on Times thermometer show last week high 84 and low 51 since Saturday 3 p.m. The year to date high 89 and barometer 29.62 at 3 a.m. and 39.70 at 3 p.m.
The notice details validity dates for U and V to Z series ration stamps, Blue Stamps Book 4, Shoes Airplane stamps, Sugar Stamp 36, Gasoline coupons, and oil coupon periods. It notes extended validity through late summer and into the upcoming heating season, with boards accepting applications for increased B rations.
Richard Wiilborn of Juda faces traffic charges after a $1 bond posted for a parking violation on a sidewalk here.
Alice E. Andrews, 71, of South Wayne, and Mrs. Fred K. Voegeli, 50, of New Iberia, are listed in the community notices with brief age and residence details.
Mr and Mrs Leo Bartelt Monroe route 5 welcomed a son on June 18. Mr and Mrs Dale in Atkinson Albany welcomed a son on June 1. Mr and Mrs Willie K Bittner Browntown welcomed a daughter on June 17. Mr and Mrs Duane Block Monroe route 4 welcomed a son on June 18. Mr and Mrs Donald T Moore 2028 17th Avenue welcomed a daughter.
Names listed under hospital surgical and dismissal sections include Leroy Monroe route 5 Ralph Brunner Monroe Clinton Zettle Orange Medical August Koepp Evansville Glen L Sweeney Argyle Stanley L Potter Durand Henry Hasler Beloit Frank Bishop McConnell 111 Surgical Fred Frisco Summ erdale Ala Mrs Laura Kirk patrick Beloit Mrs Myron Stair 2110 9th street Dismissals Robert Olson Herbert Blumer Mrs Erling Anderson Judy Jenson Elaine Hanson Grace Lien Mrs Donald Mundt and daughter Mrs Theo Albert and daughter Mrs Prosper Whitler Gale Manners and James Gagliano
The Rio discoteca, run by the city’s cultural department, lets Cariocas borrow and listen to records any hour. Since its 1941 opening, patronage has grown with about 15 000 users last year who listened to over 60 000 records. Men outnumber women, and favorites include Beethoven and Chopin.
The city has purchased $1,000 in bonds while Green County holds $80,000 and Montgomery Ward $50,000 in bonds to be allocated by division quotas. The city surpasses expectations and the county approaches its target, but further work remains before citizens are fully satisfied with the progress.
A large crowd at the Virginia air field greeted General Dwight D. Eisenhower and his returning forces. The reception included his wife Mamie, son John Sheldon Eisenhower, General Marshall, and an 86 member army band as Eisenhower wore ribbons from campaigns across North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany.
Rev W W Sutton and his son Paul travel to Camp Witwen near Sauk City to work with conference pastors on enlarging a camp building. The project supports the United Brethren conference education camp from June 25 to July 2 for better camper accommodations.
Elisa Glauser arrived in New Jersey to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Glau ser before heading to Elkhart Lake to work at the Hotel Bruins for the summer. Her sister Mrs Edwin N Thomason works in a New York bank while her husband studies medicine at Columbus University after naval service.
L Indicateur Industriel reports Austria has surpassed Hungary and Romania to rank third among European oil producers, with 1944 output at 1.5 million tons and potential to reach 2 million. Polish production remains second and Romania leads with 5 million tons. Swiss visitors say Vienna refinieries could resume within six months after wartime damage.
Local social column lists residents and visitors: Loretta Howe Beloit visit, Lois Frenzel on a two week vacation, Don West Freeport in Monroe, Jake Schultz Monticello calling on business, Henry Spring Monticello in Monroe, Mrs. James Hyland Milwaukee weekend here, Helen Kummer Madison visiting, Mrs. Oscar Erickson ill at home, farewell and birthday party for June 19 at Felder’s tavern. Other entries note Albert Schroeder Freeport, Roy Raymer Rockford weekenders, Doris Grossen with Ralph Kundert at Lake Kegonsa, Johnsons return from Balsam Lake, Elmer family vacation to Lake Kengonsa, Arden Voegels' Madison return, Alyce Affolter Freeport visit, Sgt Albert Tschudy Truax Madison weekend with mother, Dorothy Vogel Chicago weekend guest, Grace Willborn back to work from Blanchardville, Doris Hoesly home from New Glarus, Ketchel Rinehart returns to Miami after furlough, Helmes sisters visiting Oshkosh, Brawand sisters from Rockford visitors, Gary Hoesly spending week with Hoesly family near New Glarus, several other local visits and family news.
Lt. Gov. Oscar Rennebohn delivered an informal farewell to the Senate in which he charged newspapers with trying to crucify him and refusing to say a decent word about him. He praised the Senate as a great body and thanked members for cooperation while attacking press coverage.
The University of Maryland agricultural experiment station announces a new early white potato variety. It yields more than Maryland's existing varieties and allows two crops per year without using stored seed. Spring seed can plant the late crop.
The Supreme Court ruled against deporting Harry Bridges, CIO leader on the West Coast, in a 5-3 decision led by Justice Douglas. The ruling nullified Attorney General Biddle’s order based on alleged Communist party affiliation and a contested hearing.
More than 350 Monroe residents, mainly youths, swam at the Municipal pool in City Recreation Park on opening day. The water was cold but participants enjoyed the first swim of the year. Friday afternoons are free all season. Swimming classes start next week under Miss Loraine Schumaker, who urges early registration. There are openings for boys to play baseball at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Archery and tennis classes began today.
Miss Alice E. Andrews 71 died at her South Wayne home Saturday at 9 20 p m Funeral services are set for 2 p m tomorrow at Union Memorial church in South Wayne with Rev G M Gunderson officiating Burial will follow in Eastman cemetery Her body lies in Hanson funeral home until noon Tuesday then at the church until funeral time She was born December 26 1873 in Wayne township daughter of Philo E and Sarah Jane Andrews She never married and lived in South Wayne all her life Surviving siblings are a brother Arthur L Andrews and a sister Mrs Amy Jackson Parents and another brother John B Andrews are deceased She belonged to Free Baptist church Woman s Club and WCTU.
Frances Marie Laeser and Kenneth Paul Segner wed in a 2 PM ceremony at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. Miss Marian Laeser and Miss Gwendolyn Barney served as attendants. a reception for 100 followed in the church parlor. The couple will live on a farm near South Wayne after a wedding trip.
In Columbia South Carolina the health department used a high pressure hose to expel a large number of rats from beneath a sidewalk after undermining caused the pavement to cave in. The work employed a fire hose and nozzle to wash the area clean.
The article notes buttons were used decoratively as early as the 14th century, indicating their role beyond simple fastening. It cites historical context and suggests evolving fashion and textile practices contributing to button adoption in ornamentation.
Leland Miller was elected president of the Benkert family reunion at Recreation park on Sunday. Glen Benkert named vice president while Mrs. Gottlieb Klossner is secretary and Mrs. Louis Benkert treasurer. Kenneth Benkert and Mrs. Herbert Stauffacher chosen co chairs of entertainment. Alvin Kubly and Mrs. H Norman Lueck accompanied songs as Mildred and Billy Hartwig performed selections. Twenty eight families attended the noon picnic dinner and games were played.
Gleaners class of the Methodist church will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the home of Mrs. R. E. Erickson at 1212 11th Street. Miss Minnie McCamont and Mrs. E. R. Johnson will lead the session.
To East Coast Mrs. Arthur C Benkert and daughters Ruth and Carolyn left Saturday for Poughkeepsie New Jersey to spend the summer with Mrs Benkert s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs George Schaler. Mr and Mrs E B Lux and Lt and Mrs J T Etter accompanied them as far as Chicago.
Albert J Bal siger returns from visits before reporting to Seattle for orders in the U S maritime service. Lester G Forcade receives honorable discharge after three years service and Ft Sheridan posting. Marsh MM 2/e takes 13 day leave from three years in European theater. Dwight Rabe transfers from Ninth Army in Germany to the Third Army in Pilsen after about 18 months overseas.
Walter s son Srg Fay F Walters has been relocated from Germany to Trinidad according to word received by his parents Mr and Mrs William H Walters.
Col. John Slezak reports that since V-E Day the Chicago ordnance district has canceled and reduced contracts totaling about 450 million dollars. The district covers Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota North and South Dakota and Iowa. May contract activity remained strong with 145 million in new work, though 169 million less than April. Production in May reached 146.7 million in fighting equipment, down 7.9 million from April. Major cutbacks will reveal their full effects later this summer.
London reports a new light airplane called the Miles Messenger described as almost fool proof by its maker. The three to four seater low wing monoplane has a 140 horsepower engine, can take off in 60 yards, clears a 50 foot obstacle 138 feet from takeoff, reaches 120 mph, and stalls at 28 mph. It offers an all round view for the pilot.
Boatswain Crow of Walnut Ridge Arkansas will speak at the Green County Shrine club gathering Tuesday at 7 pm in the Hotel Eugene. He served in the navy since 1934 and saw action in World War II aboard the U S S Henderson and U S S Peary during its sinking at Darwin in 1942. He is stationed at Madison with a navy training school division awaiting sea duty and belongs to the Madison Consistory Zor Shrine and Shriner Veteran patrol.
Mrs Fred Voegeli 50 native of New Glarus died at her home Sunday morning after a short illness and years of asthma. Survived by husband Fred K Voegeli daughter Mrs Arol Berge son Earl Voegeli brother Jacob Krieg sisters Mrs Mary Schmoker Mrs Alfred O Wendli Mrs Joseph Truttman and two grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev W J Stuckey officiating. Pallbearers include nephews Sylvan and Ervin Truttman Melvin Wendli Pvt Jacob Schmoker Delmar Stuessey. Private Schmoker due from Ft Knox.
Last March the 230th Quartermaster Salvage Collecting Company in Italy delivered 38,143 pounds of locally produced soap to ration dumps. The product was manufactured from meat fats and grease drippings as part of wartime salvage efforts.
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