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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1948

Page

6

Green County 4-H Officers Train At Annual School

Seventy five 4 H club members leaders and parents from 17 of Green counties 23 active clubs attended the annual Green county 4 H officers training school at Green County Normal school last night. Enrollment stands at 462 with aim to reach 500 before reports to the state club office. Membership last year was 488. A safety health meeting for leaders will be in Monroe May 10 with talks on safety and dental program. The safety speaking contest is set for May 19. A leadership camp is planned May 31 to June 3 at Prairie du Chien. Multiple training sessions followed, with officers guided by county and state agents and leaders.

Green County Green County Normal School Kenneth D. Slocum Tomorow Monroe Randall Swanson Wisconsin College of Agriculture David Bennett Slocum Prairie du Chien Myron Jeglum V. V. Varney Wilma’ Johnson York Missie Tillema Dorothy Keen Juda

Daily Record Weather Note for May 1 1948

Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with occasional rain or drizzle in the west central portion. Little temperature change expected. Area high around 68 to 75 with a barometer 29.38 at 1 a.m. Precipitation since yesterday recorded for the day.

West Central Aerena

Real Estate Transfers In Brooklyn and York Townships

Axtell C. Nelson transfers 80 acres more or less in Brooklyn township to Jesse Q. Wheeler by government survey. E J Hoesly transfers 220 acres more or less in York township to Harold J Hoesly, see sections 11 and 12.

Axtell C. Nelson Jesse Q. Wheeler Brooklyn E. J. Hoesly Harold J. Hoesly York Township

Estates Probate Details for Haegele Heirs in New Glarus

Henry Haegele is named as heir in the estate of his father J Henry Haegele of New Glarus who died recently. Also named is Mollie, a daughter, in the estate of Wilhelmina Elmer of New Glarus who died December 22. Assets are certificates of deposit with four surviving sons Conrad Jr Monticello Albert Herman J Julius New Glarus and three daughters Elizabeth Luchsinger Madison Katharina Legler Belleville Mathilda Kubly New Glarus.

Henry Haegele J. Henry Haegele New Glarus Ward John Mollie Wilhelmina Elmer Conrad Jr Monticello Albert Herman J Julius New Glus Elizabeth Luchsinger Madison Katharina Legler Belleville Mathilda Kubly

Marriage Licenses Reported for Wells and Huffman Couple

Arlene Mae Wells of Jordan and Robert Huffman of Sylvester obtained a marriage license. The notice also records deaths for Edgar Nathaniel Simmons, 77, and Nora TL, with births noting Mr and Mrs Wilbert P. Bernet of Argyle welcoming a daughter on April 30.

Arlene Mae Wells Jordan Robert Huffman Sylvester Edgar Nathaniel Simmons Nora Wilbert P. Bernet Argyle

St Clare Hospital Tonsillectomy Dismissals List

Mrs Arthur R Collentine Madison Milton E Steele Gratiot Medical Fred H Nesbit Brooklyn Lynne G Yeazel Beloit Leona Legler 1924 8th street Leonard Carlson Beloit Mrs Archie H Schneider 1534 23rd avenue Dismissals Mrs Rudolph Reg er and daughter Roland L Haase Francis W Cook Mrs Donald Cecil Robert J Campbell

Arthur R. Collentine Madison Milton E. Steele Gratiot Medical Fred H. Nesbit Brooklyn Lynne G. Yeazel Beloit Leona Legler 8Th Street Leonard Carlson Archie H. Schneider 23Rd Avenue Rudolph Reger Roland L. Haase Francis W. Cook Donald Cecil Robert J. Camp

Missing Plane Found But No Trace of Pilot

A coast guard cutter found the plane linked to Lewis Sherman III of Milwaukee who is believed dead after a Lake Michigan crash near Winnetka and north of Grosse Point lighthouse. His body was not recovered. his wallet and papers surfaced near Navy Pier in Chicago.

Navy Pier Chicago Lake of Wilmette

Freeport Band Players Injured in Truck Crash Near Canton

Twenty seven Freeport high school band members were bruised and shaken when their bus collided with a loaded transport truck near Canton Illinois. The bus owned by Rockford Peoria Bus Co. and the truck owned by Gateway Milling Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin were part of a convoy returning to Quincy.

Freeport High Canton Ill Freeport High School Quincy Rockford-Peoria Bus Co Charles Wagner Trivoli Iml Gateway Milling Co la Crosse Wis

Musicians From Dalton To Compete At Bosco bel Festival

More than 200 musicians from Dalton schools will take part in a two day music festival at Bosco bel next Friday and Saturday. The event brings together student ensembles for a series of performances across multiple venues.

Boscobel Darlington Dalton

Mary Joy to Join New Agency in Washington D C

Mary Joy leaves for Washington D C today after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Dave Joy. She will start work in the personnel department of the ECA European relief agency.

Mary Joy Washington, D.C Dave Joy Washington ECA European Relief Agency

Weekend visits and local notices fill Monroe columns

A stream of social notes lists residents and visitors across Monroe and nearby towns. Mrs Edward Lindsay travels to Belleville, and relatives in Shullsburg, Evansville, Madison, Janesville, Monticello, and Argyle host weekend stays and meetings. The city payroll is approved and a single minor permit granted as local officials report community happenings. New York reports no treasure found in Schwab mansion cornerstone. Racine opens chief applications through May 20 for a civil service exam based appointment.

Edward Lindsay Belleville Agnes Olson Robert Hardaker Chicago Frank Kantro Delores Risser Blanchardville Walter Gould Frances Fenn Roy Fenn Evansville Lina Engestad Janesville Harris Henning Ben Lyne Shullsburg Beloit Harry Peterson Lillian Gempeler LaVonter Madison Dorothy Benkert Stu Whitewater Teachers | College Clarence Benkett Min Christ John von Arx G. C. Wyssman Los Angeles Calif Grand Canyon Salt Lake City Denver Richard Schoonover Albert Duffield Milwaukee June Jean Schoonover University of Wisconsin R. H. Schoon Marilyn Roger Astoria Mr. Plate William Plate New York Charles M. Schwab Riverside Drive

Truman to speak before 800 health delegates tonight

President Truman will address about 800 national health assembly delegates in Washington to help draft a ten year national health program. Also in New Zealand two volcanoes Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu erupted simultaneously in the central North Island, marking a first on record.

Truman Washington National Health Assembly Auckland N. Z Mounts Ngauruhoe Ruapehu New Zealand North Island

Haddinger Brothers Win 32nd Degree At Madison Consistory

Three Green County brothers of Mr and Mrs W J Haddinger were made 32nd degree Masons at a Madison reunion. Harry and Ray Haddinger of Albany and Walter Haddinger of Monticello received the Scottish Rite degree. Fred Hadinger of Ft Atkinson, formerly Albany and Monroe, is potentate of Zor Shrine Madison. Other county locals in the class included Ben Feldt Monroe Frederick J Voegels Monticello Clarence Loveland Washington township and John Altman New Glarus township.

Green County W. J. Haddinger 16Th Street Madison Harry H Ray Haddinger Albany Walter Haddinger Monticello Fred Hadinger Ft. Atkinson Monroe Zor Shrine Ben Feldt Frederick J. J. Voegels Clarence Loveland Washington Township John Altman New Glarus Township

Weed Meetings Set For All Green County Townships

Green county weed meetings to discuss control methods for this year are planned for all townships. Two sessions in Exeter and York drew good attendance with county weed commissioner Maurice Joy and agricultural agent Myron E. Jeglum leading talks. Jordan township meeting is next Thursday with Henry Aebly Jr. in charge and Joy and Jeglum as speakers.

Green County Maurice Joy Exeter York Townships Joy Myron E. Jeglum Ray Grady Lawrence H. Ames York Jordan Township Henry Aebly Jr Jeglum

Monroe Man Dies at Nora Illinois in 77th Year

Edgar Nathaniel Simmons 77 a former Winslow area resident and father of Mrs. Har old A Pilz Monroe died Thursday at his Nora Illinois home Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow at Nora Community church Rev Roy Berg officiating Body at Bartell funeral home Warren until 1 pm tomorrow Survived by three sons Dale Simmons Freeport Paul Brookings S D and Robert in Japan three daughters Mrs Pilz Monroe Mrs Juanita Kouseman Cincinnati and Miss Sarah Simmons Central Iowa Born Oct 30 1870 in Maqueto Ia

Winslow Vicinity Harold A. Pilz Monroe Edgar Nathaniel Simmons Nora Nora Community Church Roy Berg Bartell Funeral Home Warren Mr. Simmons Maquetzko Dale Simmons Freeport Paul Brookling S.D Robert U. S. Army Japan Pilz Juanita Kouseman Cincinnati Sarah Simmons Central

Hearing on Wisconsin Rail Rate Increase Set for Madison

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission announced a May 27 hearing in Madison on a request by state railroads to raise intrastate freight rates. The proposed temporary hike mirrors an interstate increase, aiming for about 30 percent in the south and southeast and 25 percent elsewhere, pending final ICC and PSC orders.

Madison State Public Service Commission Wisconsin Interstate Commerce Commission ICC PSC

Highway 23 Job Near Darlington Approved Madison

Governor Renne bohm approved contracts totaling about 482315 for highway improvements. Lafayette county grading draining and base work on 9.684 miles of state highway 23 near Darlington awarded to Dixon Construction Co Albany for 17998. Northwest ern Steel and Wire Co denied CIO wage increase while announcing price cuts effective today.

Darlington Madison Rennebohm Lafayette County Dixon Construction Co Albany Northwestern Steel and Wire Co CIO United Steelworkers

Britain seeks compensation for Berlin air collision victims

London says Britain has delivered a claim to Moscow for compensation for the lives of 11 persons killed in the collision of a British transport and a Soviet fighter over Berlin. The claim also covers the transport, its baggage and freight, the foreign office said today.

Britain London Moscow Berlin Foreign Office

Taft Calls for U.N. Armed Force and Charter Reform

Taft, amid his Ohio campaign against Stassen, writes Cleveland World Federalists advocating amending the U.N. Charter to remove all vetoes. He says the charter rests on Security Council politics, urges creation of a U.N. armed force to enforce tribunal decisions, and argues action against aggressors must be backed by world law and public opinion.

Cleveland Sen Stobjert A. Taft Ohio Harol E. Stassen Taft United World Federalists j_ Taft U. N Vere

Dewey Starts 10 Day Oregon Campaign Tour

New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey arrives in Oregon for a intensive 10 day campaign to win 12 Republican delegates crucial for his bid. He plans to address the junior chamber of commerce and tour Portland and other towns, while rival Harold Stassen prepares to join the contest in the state before the May 21 primary.

Toruana Thomas E. Dewey New York Bing Harold E Oregon Dewey Vs. Stassen Dewey Stassen Wisconsin Nebraska Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce Portland

Monticello Albany Music Festival Wraps Pre Program

The Monticello and Albany high schools staged a 100 voice chorus and a 75 piece band in a pre festival program. Otto Weller led both schools with praise from judges W Dennis and Miss Schubert for instruments and voice. Raymond Schenk, Eileen Hammerly, Charles Fergu son, Ruth Gempeler and the Elmer sisters were highlighted in solos and a duet by Marian and Virginia Elmer.

Albany Monticello Otto Weller Evansville W. Dennis Platteville State Teachers’ College Schubert Platteville Raymond Schenk Eileen Hammerly Charles Ferguson Ruth Gempeler Marian Virginia Elmer

Navy to promote enlisted men to new officer ratings

The Navy will promote enlisted sailors to limited duty officer grades up to commander under a law approved last year. Specialists move from the enlisted ranks without competing with Annapolis trained regular officers.

NAVY Washington Annapolis

May Basket Night Doorbells Ring Tonight

Children plan to leave May baskets at friends doors tonight while rings of mystery echo. The tradition features tiny tame poems and spring flowers tucked at doorsteps, with playful risk of being seen or kissed if caught.

GOP Plans To Stop Stassen Stampede

Washington officials report Republicans aim to block an early Stassen surge at the Philadelphia nominating convention this summer. Delegates from seven states may keep 300 votes behind favorite sons to test other contenders and slow a switch to Harold Stassen on early ballots. Stassen supporters claim he could win by the sixth ballot if he gains a majority of delegates and defeats Taft in Ohio and Dewey in Oregon.

Washington Stassen Philadelphia Stalling Harold E. Stall Jen Wendell Wilde Robert Taft Ohio Thomas E. Dewey New York Oregon Minnesota

Mrs. Stansbury Arrives in Yokohama to Join Husband in Japan

Mrs. Fred Stansbury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Rote, arrived in Yokohama, Japan, to join Lt. Fred Stansbury of the 118th Station Hospital. They will reside in Fukuoka, Kyushu, for about two years as he serves in Japan. She sailed from Seattle April 21 on the General W. G. Slahn, bidding farewell to her mother who accompanied her.

Rreatanspury Robert L. Rote Yokohama Japan Fred Stansbury Fukuoka I ‘Sland Kyushu Stansbury 118Th Ation Hospital Stansburys

Jorgenson Home Hosts Surprise Birthday Party

Monroe and Monticello guests surprised Mr and Mrs Jorgenson at their Monticello home with a housewarming and birthday observance. Guests shared lunch from baskets, with honors awarded to Herman Krauss Mrs Jorgenson Mrs Herman Krauss and Ralph Yeazel. Attendees included Ruf enacht Evans Schmidt and families.

Messrs Mmes Warner Rufenacht Jerry Orville Evans Fred Schmidt Ralph Yeazel Herman Krauss Ralph and Mardell Furrer Monroe James Dooleys Monticello

CAKE PART IN REUNION AT Platteville State Teachers College

Mrs Iris Dahms and Miss Rosella McGuire local students at Platteville State Teachers college will participate in the Atheneum society reunion on May 3 at the college. Mrs Dahms will deliver L Envoi and the seniors farewell. Graduates in formals will feature with the oak leaf in the program before the banquet. Miss McGuire is banquet committee chair. Mrs Dahms will also serve on the committee.

Iris Dahms Rosella McGuire Platteville State Teachers College Athenaeum Society Dahms Miss McLuire Ables

FHA Loans Ended When Congress Failed To Act

Government insured home loans suspended as Congress failed to act causing a temporary halt. Senate debates over renewal continue with both parties signaling a revival likely next week. Local notices note Mrs Lola Broege elected resident of Helpful Homemakers Circle and an auction sale held Wednesday afternoon.

Congress Lola Broege Mildred Boyer Washington Eslans Ther Newman Senate Federal Housing Administration

Lodge meeting boosts $5 to cancer fund

Royal Neighbor lodge met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Vilas Thompson home with Mrs. Earl Coplein as co host. Members voted five dollars to the cancer fund.

Royal Neighbor Lodge Vilas Thompson Earl Coplein

Turners Practice Twice Weekly For Turnfest Milwaukee

Turners and Schwing club members train for the national Turnfest in Milwaukee on July 3 and 5. Both men and women hold practice sessions twice weekly, with Tuesday and Friday evenings, planning a Sunday afternoon add-on. Sebastian Laeser Jr. leads the women's group and LeRoy Wuethrich heads the men's unit.

Schwing Club Milwaukee Sebastian Laeser Jr Astructor LeRoy Wuethrich

West Coast Lawyer and Herald Tribune Editor Buy PM

A San Francisco lawyer Bartley C Crum and New York Herald Tribune foreign editor Joseph Barnes purchase a controlling stake in PM, the eight year old New York City newspaper. Publisher Marshall Field II to keep a minority interest.

Seld PM New York Manhattan New York City Bartley C. Crum San Francisco Joseph Barnes New York Herald ‘Tribune Marshall Field Field

Col Turners Widow Dies at Vets Home

Col Turner era commander 1920 to 1932. Gertrude Kesser Turner 80 died at Grand Army home for veterans yesterday. She came from Madison to be with daughter Louise Turner. Funeral and burial set for Mauston Sunday afternoon.

Col. Turner Vets’ Home King Gertrude Kesser Turner John Turner Grand Army Home For

Mrs Cash Hostess Ri alto Club Gathered Honors

Jonquils were used for accord ations at the home of Mrs Wade Cash as she entertained the Ri alto club last evening. Honors went to Mmes Walter Day John Figi Fred Musselman and G L Redman.

Mrs. Cash Wade Cash Rialto Club Mmes Walter Day John Figi Fred Musselman G. L. Redman

Hostess Hosts G. U. G. G. Drill Team Evening

Mrs. John Klessinger entertained the G. U. G. G. drill team at her home playing three tables of 500. Prizes went to Mrs. John slugger, Mrs. Clarence Mene han, and Mrs. Marie Vogel for traveling prize on Thursday night.

John Klessinger John Slugger Clarence Menehan Marie Vogel

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