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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
8
Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms in south and west central areas tonight and in south and east areas tomorrow. Local heavy rain possible in the south. Lows 50 in the northwest to 60 to 65 in the southeast. Highs tomorrow mid teens. Since yesterday afternoon, high 86, low 62. Year ago today, high 68, low 50. Precipitation since yesterday, barometer 29.43 at 1 am and 29.38 at 1 pm. Sunrise 4:22, sunset 7:40.
Fred C. Kuenzie and wife transfer a 70 by 70 foot parcel from Russell's donation to Leo Foley and wife in Monroe city. The deed references block 19 and the city’s records.
L. A. Koenig and Joseph G. Schwarzenberger found guilty of speeding in Monroe, fined $15 plus costs. Frank M. Walsh of Madison bound over to county court on a charge of passing worthless checks with bail set at $600.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley and Frank M. Walsh convict with sentences for worthless checks. Kenneth Hanson receives a one year withheld sentence under state welfare supervision. James B. Pridgeon jailed 90 days on a single count. Audrey Jean Kolden and Daniel Morgan Parkinson of York township referenced in案. Obituaries list Oscar Ross Lowery 66 Stockton Til Mrs Ernest Montefeldt 75 Davis IL Russell A Brooker 32 Beloit. Birth notices in Monticello and New Glarus for sons born June 18 to Roth and Wille families.
List of names and addresses for patients and staff at St Clare Hospital including two tonsillectomies and several surgical cases. Dismissals include multiple women with their spouses and children, plus additional patient names across Madison Gratiot Janesville and surrounding areas.
Rep. Lawrence H. Smith of Wisconsin's First District returning from a 10 day Western Europe tour with 16 colleagues said military aid could be reduced and further economic assistance unnecessary. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee he noted European nations should provide more self help.
Children aged eight to twelve will meet at Recreation Park at 11 a.m. Friday for a trail blazer hike. They should bring lunch. Miss Carol Schindler playground director will lead. Younger children go morning, older children afternoon. Registration for summer playground activities noted.
Members of the Eastwood family from Wiota staged a strong year at the University of Wisconsin In 194? Ruth earned a bachelor of science in home economics and biology while teaching clothing at Lincoln Junior High Beloit John earned a doctor of philosophy in entomology and previously earned bachelor and master degrees Elton earned a bachelor of science with honors and is nearing medical school Mary will receive a bachelor of science in August majoring in history and education.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee discussed merchandising programs and requested city council and police cooperation for Dollar Days on Aug 10 and 11. The group reviewed credit rating plans and noted city fireworks arriving, with two firm representatives to fire the displays. The project costs about $1,000.
Jack Marvin son of Mr and Mrs Charles B Marvin was elected mayor of Up ham city by Badger Boys State citizens casting ballots in the annual experiment with practical democracy. Other area students were elected to offices: Stanley Buol Belleville assessor Washburn Garry Nielson Brooklyn municipal judge MacArthur and Darrell Nelson Darlington municipal judge Lewis County officers slated to be elected today and state officers Thursday.
Carl Holverson sixty six Woodford died in St Clare hospital yesterday. Services tomorrow at 1 p m Ayers funeral home Gratiot and 1 45 p m East Viota church officiated by Revs M A Sorenson Sr and Jr Burial in West Viota cemetery pallbearers are nephews Orville Gille Clarence Knudson Melvin Holverson from Gratiot Lewis Seffrood Shulls burg Cyrus Seffrood Apple River Illinois and John Holverson Dakota NL
A list of residents and visitors in Monroe including Oliver Chapin from Evansville, S M Jacobs from Winnebago, Mr and Mrs Mons Hausvick from Durand, and many others. It notes shoppers, callers, and travelers from Beaver Dam Lena Ill Mandan N D Milwaukee Shanesville O Dakota Milton College Otterbein College and various towns. Several couples and families are highlighted with trips to Milwaukee Waukesha and Niagara Falls and a Woman of the Moose meeting scheduled for June 20.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Swig gum Browntown depart for a ten day tour to Niagara Falls and West Bend Mich. Cpl Franklyn E Butts travels via Chanute and Lowry AFBs. Colp Mrs T J Olson Donna Lois and Robert return from ten day Boulder Colo visit with son and daughter in law and a drive to Lincoln Neb.
Mrs William Smith marks her 90th birthday at home born June 19 1861 in Cadiz township and christened Viola Her life included farming in Cadiz then Monroe since 1916 Her husband William Smith died in 1949 Their daughter Mrs Farmer Bast resides on the Browntown farm Glenn died in childhood She recalls witnessing the 1936 Citizens Bank robbery with a grandstand seat.
Mrs Hiram Cole Houghton president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs sent a telegram to President Truman urging a federal death penalty law for narcotics traffickers. She called the narcotics surge a national emergency and compared it to the Lindbergh kidnapping law. Federal and local officials said tougher measures are needed to curb rising drug addiction.
A federal market report states Wisconsin American cheese prices remain steady with improved trading. demand remains fair. Selling figures show state assembly points and prices such as daisies 42 43, longhorns 42 43 percent, square prints 42 42 4, midgets 43 42-45.
Sunday dedication ceremonies will honor the new Sunday school addition and parsonage at St. John’s church. Morning service inaugurates the school wing with Rev. Albert Gonser of Milwaukee as guest minister, afternoon sermon by Rev. Arthur Achtemeier of Monticello, with greetings by Rev. Howard O. Orians. Builders are L. S. Wagner and Son, cost about 65000 dollars.
Two boys who escaped from Manitowoc County Jail on Sunday were recaptured yesterday while hitchhiking near Larrabee. The escape and capture involved local law enforcement and occurred in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
New York stocks swung from an earlier decline to a mixed range with leaders moving about $2 up and $1 down. There was little trading pressure and the day was among the slowest of the year with an estimated 050,000 shares traded, unchanged from yesterday.
President Truman signed the new draft law in a White House ceremony at 10 15 a m. The measure lowers the draft age and extends the selective service system four years, laying the groundwork for universal military training. It runs until July 1 1955 and allows induction of 18 year olds if older eligible men are exhausted. The maximum draft age remains 25. Under the new law service is 24 months instead of 21.
Charles R. Prosser, 77, banker and civic figure, died today after a lengthy illness. A prominent Masonic member, Prosser had been affiliated with the Seymour State Bank and contributed to local civic life.
The figure known for a half century of service also held the role of president for 25 years, shaping the organization and guiding its operations through two and a half decades of work.
Officers elected at the Benkert family reunion held Sunday at Recreation Park include Sheldon Sly of New Glarus as president, William Hartwig as vice president, Mrs. Arthur P. Benkert as secretary, and Mrs. Robert Blumer as treasurer.
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