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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1946
Page
6
Cloudy tonight with Thursday mostly cloudy and occasional light rain. Cooler Thursday with highs near 74 and lows around 47. Almanac notes sunrise at 4 57 and sunset at 6 58 with temperature extremes yesterday and today across the nation.
Real estate transfers include A Miller conveying to E E Wolf parcels in Monroe involving It 2 3 6 7 10 and bik 5 plus And Rick's add. Monroe. Charles Bender transfers to Henry Brun Row it 5 bik 1 Beller's add Monroe.
The estate of Henry S. Stauffacher of Monroe, who died April 24, appoints his sons Herbert and Arthur Stauffacher as executors. Appraisers named include H. E. Sanz Barry C. Young and F. F. Hartwig.
Mr and Mrs Nels Burns of Hollandale announce a son born May 1 at St. Clare Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clarence Zuber Warren of Illinois announce a son born in April. Mr and Mrs Sever Benson of Ville announce a son born April 30.
A compilation of surgical and medical case mentions lists individuals by name and town including Henry Eldred Beloit Fred Studer Monticello Roanes H Elmer Rosenthal Beloit and others. Dismissals include Mrs Charles Easton Mrs Herbert Kubly and several others with varied first names and surnames across Janesville South Wayne and Blanchardville.
The advisory board of the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion urged extending OPA life for up to one year. Secretary Anderson and Senator Banking Committee members support delaying termination only if necessary to prevent a price spike before normal economic forces resume. A second measure calls for an expediting committee within OPA to speed decisions delayed beyond 30 days.
Event listings show Monticello glee clubs and accompanists with performances from 1:15 to 2:15, plus New Glarus and Albany choruses directed by Rosemary Rolph and Mrs. Weller. Baton twirlers from Evansville Monroe Brodhead and South Wayne perform on the senior High lawn after the parade. Class A entries are limited to Brodhead head glee club and Monroe chorus with Evansville and South Wayne girls in Class B.
Hideki Tojo, in a written interview from prison, claims Japan fought a war of self defense. He says he will present his full opinion in the international war crimes tribunal and avoids condemning American leaders. He asserts 1941 options and Japan's alliance in Asia, signaling his defense will rely on righteousness of Japan's war.
Japanese labor groups mobilize in Tokyo with a May Day threat of a general strike to press for a leftist government. Police and American forces hunt the fanatic accused of planning to assassinate General MacArthur amid a huge crowd outside the imperial palace.
The state department of public welfare reports that the state parole board will hear parole applications this month from 340 inmates in Wisconsin penal and corrective institutions. Of these, 116 come from men sentenced to the state prison at Waupun.
Local notes list visits and errands across towns including Niles Madison visitors Mrs Oscar Hanson Mrs Frank Schieretz Mrs Joe Kurth and others. Concerts at St John s church are scheduled with a silver offering. Stretches of travel errands mention Freeport Monroe and Brodhead with many shoppers callers and guests. New Glarus stamps offered at The Times office. White elephant sale planned May 3 at St Paul s Wayne.
The record lists numerous residents visiting Monroe from nearby towns including Browntown Clarno Juda South Wayne and Madison. Names appear with returning trips and social calls plus a church fundraiser barbecue hosted by the Union Presbyterian Ladies Guild on Friday May 3.
In border regions around Decin and Podmokly, Communist candidates received about 16 000 votes across 38 communities while Social Democrats drew 6 000 and National Nazis 4 000, with Catholics also present.
Pvt. James Moldenhauer of the air corps in Manila reports he sang with the chaplains corps chorus at two Easter Sunday programs. The chorus, chosen from all servicemen in Manila, is directed by Lt. Lewis S. Bullock and includes men of many nationalities.
Pupils from grades 5 through 8 of Round Grove school and teacher Mrs. Edwin Goecks toured Monroe yesterday visiting the First National Bank Brown Swiss Dairy Arabat Ludlow library courthouse and the Monroe Evening Times. Students on the trip included Robert Sutter Sammy Nafzger Robert Albert Edward Buol Roscoe Heimann Ruth Ann Dettwiler and Lela Heimann.
Pvt Hollis D DeVoe son of Mr and Mrs Charles DeVoe Monroe route 1 graduates Saturday from the air traffic control school at Sheppard field Tex with a class of 30 servicemen Private DeVoe enlisted in the army air corps Dec 5 1945 Prior to this he attended the University of Wisconsin.
Signalman 3/c Werner Herrli telephoned his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Herrli of Brodhead to announce his transfer to Seattle from the navy armory in Chicago. He had just completed a 21 day leave at home before the move.
Louis A. Koenig today became justice of the peace in Monroe succeeding F Earl Lamboley who, though reelected on a write in vote, refused to serve. Koenig took his oath and began serving today after acting as city attorney during Arthur C Benketts Army service year.
William Miller of Berkeley California visits the Morgan Erickson family for several days. The former corporal, discharged after three years in service including nineteen in the Pacific and China, discovers by chance he and Tom Moore Monroe were stationed near each other in Lsingtao China. Knights of Columbus held a dance and social evening at their club rooms last night.
Mrs. Leo V. Koehler and her father A. L. Gilbert attended the funeral of her uncle Emil in Freeport this afternoon.
A brief prompt inviting readers to place a want ad selling items or services. A casual line suggests advertising opportunities and easy entry for local sales postings.
Mellinick, who died after an extended illness, is remembered by family and...
Petty Officer 1/e William Rieder has been discharged from the navy at Shoemaker California and is visiting relatives and friends in California before returning to the home of his parents Mr and Mrs William C Rieder in this city.
Mrs. Richard P. Knowlton has returned from Italy and visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Badertscher. She was discharged from the army nurse corps as captain April 29 at Ft. Sheridan after overseas service of three years. She married Capt. Richard P. Knowlton on July 30 of last year.
Relatives report Oscar Erick son at 1806 10th Street is in critical condition and confined to his home. Medical status remains unresolved as family awaits further word.
Five U S correspondents detained in Changchun under armed guard since the city fell April 16. They protest confinement as protective house arrest and have only once been allowed a guarded walk. Two cameras were seized. they are housed, can buy food, and seek official steps for their release and safe return to Mukden.
New York garment makers halted 75 to 80 percent of suit deliveries, citing conflicting Office of Price Administration rules that would risk heavy penalties for shipping most of their output. Industry spokesmen said the curb is necessary to avoid violations.
Washington senators seek to close a loophole allowing foreign powers to obtain non secret parts and training here then assemble secret weapons abroad. Chairman Eastman outlines the risk as a gap in law and urges a central agency to review contracts and tighten statutes.
Sugar sold for $1 a pound at a sale of the late Dr. George Walter's household effects. Six pounds in two jars brought 34, about 15 times the market price. Auctioneer N B Allen said OPA price ceilings may not apply to disposals of personal belongings under certain conditions.
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