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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1948
Page
6
The report lists yesterday by 1 p m highs of 88 and lows of 63. Today records show a high of 83 and a barometer at 29.54 inches at 1 a m and 1 p m. Phoenix, Arizona was the warmest at 104 and South Ste Marie Michigan the coldest at 45. Sunrise is 4 23 and sunset 7 42.
Beulah Broughton Lyle Fulton Donald E Fisher and Robert W Fisher sell 200 acres in Mt Pleasant and Albany townships to Otto Schenk. Ray Severson sells it 39 Grandview Add Monroe. Emma Stubbe transfers entire 125 acres in Cadiz township to Frank Stubbe. Arthur Stubbe transfers W70 ft of SW part Kramer W70 feet to Frank Stubbe in Monroe.
John Krebs of Browntown faces costs after unlawful bait use on a set lime frog trap case. Justice L A Koenig presided and issued the ruling.
Mr and Mrs Max Armstrong announce the birth of a son on June 26. The family notes the new arrival as a joyful addition to the household.
The St Clare Hospital lists patients undergoing procedures such as surgery and tonsillectomy including Kenneth Rhyner of Albany and Maurice Quinn, with associated addresses in Beloit and Beloit area names. Also recorded are accident cases, a medical listing, and a sequence of dismissals including Gary Atter, Marianne Henderson, and others.
Clarno 4-H Club hosted its annual ice cream social and varied program at West Clarno school. Mrs. James Stearns directed. Kathleen Blumer won first prize in junior safety speaking. Andrew Hartwig performed two cornet selections with Evelyn Hartwig on piano.
Brownie Troop No. 2 held an investiture ceremony at the home of leader Mrs. Edward Lee. Twelve girls received pins and numerals as Mrs. Edward Ensch presented the awards. The recipients include Diane Fritz Judith Cleeremans Donna Lee Ensch Judith Lee Virginia Lee Barbara Kesler Alice Tyler Carol Koenig and Carolyn Kopp. Jen Albright and Natal ie Gorder were unable to attend. Mothers were entertained with songs and musical numbers, and Luncheon was served by Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Ensch.
Nanci Moldenhauer daughter of Mr and Mrs O A Moldenhauer attending Badger Girls State was elected district attorney of Heard County at the state and county officers election. Girls from the area Kathryn Davis of Dodgeville to the senate Betty Kuensmbly Helen Wong of Beloit chosen governor of Badger Girls State.
Musicians from Monroe and nearby towns rehearse for a centennial Wisconsin music program at the annual Old Timers concert in Recreation Park at 7 30 p m next Tuesday. Five guest conductors join Allan F Barnard with Lenwood Monie Edwin Andereck and John Maurer as soloists in select numbers and a Monroe senior twirling squad performs between band pieces. Weather postponement possible.
Monroe resident Harry Keegan handed out cheese to visitors at the GOP headquarters where Mrs. Samuel A. Cousley, former Edna Leuenberger of New York City and editor’s wife, recalled family ties. Sam Pehl of Woodford sold two Holstein heifers after advertising in The Evening Times, drawing rapid responses and ongoing inquiries. The episode underscores a live market for Holstein heifers and the reach of Times classifieds.
Wallace accused President Truman of hedging on civil rights and Palestine while speaking in Washington. He said Truman failed to press for civil rights passage and noted Truman avoided Palestine in his remarks, suggesting advisory influence shaped his position.
Local residents record travel and visits with relatives and classmates. Glenn Langston and B H Lynch traveled on business to Madison and Elgin. Beulah Cain of Sioux Falls is visiting Wes Engies and family for several weeks. James Moldenhauer visits Ft. Atkinson with a college friend George Whitmore. Clara Anderson returns to Norrie after visiting sister J F Kline. Several members attend St Omar Chapter No 90 O E S meeting for memorial service and altar cloth dedication. Multiple families plan summer trips to Colorado, Yellowstone, and Glacier. others depart for short visits in Browntown Milwaukee and Brodhead. Teachers Edna Griepp and colleagues depart after Bible school instruction. Mary Elder to Olds Canada to join teaching staff.
The mission band of Evangelical United Brethren church will conduct the morning services tomorrow, guiding worship and presenting special music as part of the church program.
Juday Times reports the Jolly Juniors 4-H club will host a parents night Tuesday at the high school. Twenty new members are to be inducted into the club.
In a routine session the board of public works approved the weekly city payroll of 42.36 and granted several minor permits. The group also discussed the new city incinerator, now nearing completion.
Sheriff and Mrs Evan Chambers will travel to Eau Claire on Tuesday to attend the Wisconsin Sheriffs state convention.
Nathan F Burgy and Paul Humbel are among State traffic police at Camp Williams for the annual training school. Burgy serves as traffic officer for Green and Lafayette counties. Humbel, formerly with Green county highway police, has a state assignment in Dodge and Washington counties.
Dr Elmer P Rohde will participate in a special course on infantile paralysis treatment at Madison next week. The event aims to advance medical approaches and clinical practices for handling polio cases.
Frank Klarer of 1806 10th Street traveled to Fond du Lac to participate in a state meeting of the company.
David Belke two year old son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Belke Monticello injured his arm this morning after falling from a tricycle at home. He was taken to St Clare hospital for treatment and released shortly afterward.
Pvt. William J. Schneider son of Mr and Mrs Edward A Schneider and Pvt. Eugene Babler son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Babler both enlisted weeks ago and are stationed at Ft. Knox Kentucky with the Third Armored Division.
The Burmese government reports Wan, about 100 miles from Rangoon on the road to Mandalay, was recaptured from Communist insurgents after they seized it Wednesday. The bulletin gave no casualty details.
Sophia Stoll aged 92 at 1717 14th avenue Thursday observed her birthday anniversary. Despite impaired eyesight her health remains good. Companion O H Kubly of New Glarus away with relatives call greetings. German born Sophia Albert married Carl Stoll who moved to America after eight children began.
The body of Pvt. Roy A. Mikkelsen 19 who died in the Philippines will be laid to rest at Rock Island National Cemetery Rock Island Ill No date set awaiting body arrival from the Pacific theater He entered service Oct 1 1944 trained at Camp Wolters Texas and served in northern Luzon Before service he worked for the Milwaukee railroad Born April 14 1926 in Chicago he attended Chicago and Davis schools Memorial services were held in July 1945 at Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church of Davis.
Washington report says White House efforts to settle the railroad wage dispute continue as John R. Steelman, presidential assistant, meets with spokesmen of the federally seized carriers. Ross says Steelman seeks a basis for agreement but shows no hint of a settlement. Brotherhood officials under injunction against a strike remain in town and stand by.
An advertisement from Ady at The Times Office for large scratch pads sold by Big Fat Scratch Pads Inc. Appears as a classified note highlighting promotional offer and contact details.
The Red Cross production room in the Monroe post office basement closes after six years of war and post war efforts. During the war the group sewed clothing and supplies for service members and since then produced garments for needy children overseas and veterans. Gifts on hand including two sewing machines will be stored for possible future use.
Private funeral services will be held tomorrow for Merlin Leon Thompson infant son of Mr and Mrs Merlin Thompson of New Glarus. He died yesterday at St Clare hospital. Services at Erickson funeral home Argyle at 9 burial in Adams Lutheran cemetery with Rev A P Anderson officiating. Survived by Ronyn and little brother Richard.
John Miller 67, former Monroe resident, died at St. Claire hospital. Services were held at Rosman-Uehling-Kinzer chapel Beloit with burial in East Lawn Cemetery. Survivor list includes wife Helen Lorenz, three children, a sister Alice Tuttle, six stepchildren, and several named relatives.
Dr. Harold Youngreen of Monticello completes internal medicine training at the University of Wisconsin and will join Dr. Stanley Edwards in Los Angeles. A 1933 Monticello High School graduate and 1941 UW Medical School alumnus, he interned in New Orleans, served 42 months in the U.S. Army with three years in the Pacific, and returned to study in November 1945.
Ashland veteran Thomas E. Anderson was named commander of the Wisconsin Veterans of Foreign Wars at the 1948 encampment in Wausau. Dan Allen of Milwaukee became senior vice commander and Assemblyman Richard F. Steffens of Menasha won junior vice commander in a contested race.
The CIO united auto workers union was certified by the national labor relations board today as the bargaining agent for production workers at the West Allis plant of the Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Co. The board acted on the basis of an election July 17 1947.
Green county Christian Rural Overseas Program adopts a county drive to raise gifts of money and products for famine relief in Europe. Myron E. Jeglum will supervise with an executive committee including Rev. Kehle and others. If not finished by July 12 a separate carload will be dispatched from the county.
Chinese forces reported to attack a north China port and the railway connecting it with Tientsin and Peiping as Communist troops advance from Manchuria.
The agriculture department announced support prices for late summer crop potatoes. Prices range from 2.75 dollars per 100 pounds for U S No 1 L grade in six states to 2.15 in Minnesota and North Dakota. lower grades receive 50 percent less. Government support guarantees and loans back these prices.
Gerald P. Hayes of Milwaukee was named president of the Wisconsin State Bar Association at the annual convention. He will assume office next June as the term of John P. McGalloway ends. Gilson G. Glasier of Madison was re elected secretary treasurer.
The ninth annual Black Hawk picnic returns to Woodford on July 10 and 11 with events planned by Ward Halloran and the organizing committee. Sponsored by the Woodford community it takes place on the site of the 1832 Black Hawk battle and features baseball games circus acts Rocky Rangers radio Stars and more. Skeleton remains identified as prehistoric men dated to 50 000 years ago were noted from Mt Carmel Biblically famous Palestine peak.
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