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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1946
Page
6
Cloudy with occasional rain and continued cool temperatures. Today at 3 p m the high was 61 and the low 33 with a 2 pm reading of 60. Barometer fell from 29.50 to 29.40 inches. Warmest spot in the nation yesterday was Yuma Arizona at 95 while Almanar recorded the coldest. Sunrise was 4 53 and sunset 7 01.
Real estate transfer records show Weston R. Elmer selling parcels 70 and 71 in Monroe to Conrad Ey Fick as a Ly brand donation.
John W. Elmer of New Glarus faced charges for operating a vehicle while having a $10 fine and court costs due. He must resolve payment obligations as part of the case.
Mr. and Mrs Ray Chrisbaum of Argonne Wisconsin welcomed a son on May 2 marking a birth in the community.
St Clare Hospital surgical staff and various names including Fred No Hobbs Beloit Marvin KR Marty Albany Megical Albert Skogan Brod heed Claude F Comian Warren Densiliectams Maureen Pinna Monticello James Roswelle Harold Casmer Route 1 Browntown and dismissals of Mrs Henry Nygard Robert Zuhike Mrs Herbert L Oldenberg Mrs August Lehr and infant son Gus W Brolin.
President must use wartime powers as Lucas speaks amid coal strike. Railway Express embargo mirrors rail order cutting freight and passenger service by 50 percent. ODT restrictions follow fuel and food embargo halting shipments. Steel output drops 6 percent, hitting Buffalo Cleveland Pittsburgh Birmingham. City declares emergency as power plant coal dwindles.
The executive committee set a convention slate led by State Sen. Warren Knowles of New Richmond as chairman. Lillian Crandall of Superior was named convention secretary with four assistant secretaries. Lawrence R. Larsen of Racine is parliamentarian and Norris J. Kellman of Galesville sergeant-at-arms.
Small numbers of cattle and hogs were unloaded at the stockyards with steady prices. Hogs topped near 14.85, salable hogs around 300 and cattle about 300, both figures estimated. Market showed mixed shifts across grades. some weights and classes steady, others down slightly as demand narrowed and receipts remained light. Sheep arrivals were absent and lambs activity rose ahead of subsidy deadline May 1 with varied feeding and woolled stock priced across weight classes.
May rye jumped five cents to a record high as shorts covered to finish up at 2.77 percent. Open interest dipped to 4,693,000 bushels from 5,457,000 a week earlier while oats firmed late and other grains held steady at ceilings. Preliminary grain estimates list wheat 6, corn 213, oats 13, rye 1, barley 6, and soybeans 8.
Trading in New York saw declines as coal sector troubles and rail labor tensions dampened demand. Leading stocks including motors and rubber issues fell more than two points while good earnings offered little lift.
State Sen. Robert E. Tehan said he asked the Democratic state central committee to consider his resignation as chairman at a meeting next Friday at the start of the state convention.
Classified note invites readers to place want ads for selling items. Provides brief nontargeted prompt urging readers to contact the paper or agent for listing details.
Personal mentions list numerous Monroe shoppers and visitors from Monticello, Beloit, Verona, Darlington, Gratiot, and other towns. People attend music tournaments, weddings, and family events. many plan trips to Chicago, Milwaukee, Freeport, and Peoria while relatives visit in Monroe and nearby communities.
Burmeillet Monroe named senior sister for the 1946 47 year at Steph campus North hall on the Columbia college campus in 1946 47 recognition honors the student leadership role at the campus.
A coupe driven by Anthony Coyne of Evansville and a sedan driven by Earle Waddington of Argyle collided yesterday afternoon on 14th Ave near 14th St. Both vehicles sustained damage according to Monroe police.
Ann Marty a Beloit College sophomore and daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred W Marty Monroe was named as a contender for sophomore class representative in the typical coed contest. William R Rieder Jr SC 1/c was discharged from the navy at Shoemaker California according to navy release. He entered service January 1943 and after cooking and baking school was stationed at the Shoemaker base.
Mrs Clifford C Lardinois of Madison and Monroe high school alumna was installed president of the University of Wisconsin Dames club at a dinner in the Wooden Bowl Madison. The national university wives group has about 300 Madison members.
Monroe society circles report the engagement of Katherine Thorpe to Lt. (j.g.) Willard R. Tschanz during a spring party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. P. Frank Thorpe. A violets and lilies corsage signified the engagement as guests enjoyed luncheon and bridge honors. Tschanz, a University of Wisconsin chemistry graduate on leave from Green Cove Springs Florida, will return to his station next week.
Miss Ruth Eppenberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Eppenberger Postville married Walter Jacob Rhyner son of Mrs Esther Rhyner Monroe in Immanuel Evangelical church double ring ceremony. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will reside in Monroe route 1.
The Smiley 4-H Club met at Marjorie Hefty's home with more than attendees present. Betty Hoesly and Margaret Oberholzer were elected as delegates to the Prairie du Chien camp. Hoesly will deliver the safety talk A Safe Day Is a Pay Day. A candlelight service admitted new members. The next meeting is set for May 24 at the Jacob Hoesly home.
A dinner marking the 10th anniversary of home demonstration work in Green County will be held Monday May 20 at Turner Hall. The evening includes a guest speaker music and entertainment hosted by the executive committee of the home demonstration council.
Abbott and Mr Pleasant serve as president while Mrs Harry Ammann Clarno is vice president. Sylvester is secretary treasurer with Mrs Harvey E Elmer and Mrs Frank Bloom Jordan among officers. Mrs Harry Albright Monroe and Mrs Fred Kueng Juda named center chairman.
The Clarno 4-H meeting at West Clarno school featured a Farm Safety Talk by Joan Schroeder. Roy Vetterlie was elected kit tenball captain. Delegates were named for Prairie du Chien camp June 5-8 and a June social committee was formed. Seven new members were initiated. Next meeting set for June 10.
Mrs H M Place will lead a review of Home to India by Santha Rama Rau at 2 30 Monday afternoon in the home of Mrs Henry Kundert for the Lida Ludlow Reading club.
At the American Legion auxiliary meeting members voted to donate 25 to an organ fund at Wood veterans hospital and send candy cigars to Mendota and cards to Wood hospital. Mina Williams read Poppy day and Frances Schroeder sang Mother’s day themes. District conference planned for May 8 with hostesses Adolph Ambrose James Durgin and Hugh Durgin.
Entertains at a May dancing party from 7:30 to 10:30 last night at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Whitehead. Decor theme was blue and white. Refreshments were prepared by a list of attendees including Rebecca Mace Kenneth Robert Marty Jack Andereck Donald Fritz Pat Kubly James Van Wagenen Joanne Hammer Heidi Praeffli Barbara Reese Clare Goodrich Wilma Ruch Jane Anderson and Evelyn Rufi.
Friends and family met at the home of his son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Fred Roehl in Orangeville to celebrate his 89th birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ralph Aebly and families Mr and Mrs Clarence Aebly and families Mr and Mrs Ray Askey and families Mr and Mrs Melvin Moore and families Betsy Hoot and others. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs John H DeNure Mrs Ed Miller and her sons William and John.
Jordan Sewing club met Thursday with Mrs. Henry Kubly. Officers were elected after sewing and embroidery work. President Mrs. Chester Tollackson Vice President Mrs. Albert Rothenbuehler Secretary and treasurer Mrs. George Hartwig Reporter Mrs. Patsy Flannery Sunshine fund Mrs. Ralph Yeazel and Mrs. Louis Félder Jr. Next meeting set for June 6 at Mrs. Ralph Yeazel’s home.
A mother daughter tea is set for 3 30 p m Sunday at Grace Lutheran church Recitations will be given by Nancy Peterson Karen Towers and Audrey Peterson.
Orvilla Norder and four other soloists join Helen and Mildred Stauffer for a duet with Barbara Boyd assisting. A quartet including Marian Dieckhoff Jane Trumpy Patricia Shager and Joyce Due will perform.
Mrs. David D. Ruehlman hosted a dessert bridge party last night at her home. Awards were given at three tables with honors to Mrs. Robert G. Rote for high, Mrs. Stewart F. Kingston for second, Mrs. Fred Feutz for slam, and Mrs. Kenneth W. Stuart for a special prize.
Pfc Reed Dalton son of Mr and Mrs Sherman Dalton of Monticello is home on furlough before a two year overseas tour. He entered service on February 11 and is currently stationed in Alabama.
The Rebekah lodge met with 40 members present last night. An auction sale raised $35. Refreshments were served.
Marchers were well managed with bands spaced to avoid clashing rhythms. A variety of uniforms and flags showed distinct styles including Scotch kilts and red white blue motifs. Verona formed a clear V while baton twirlers wore white skirts and red boots.
Monroe leads a parade ending at the high school lawn with blue gray uniforms soon to be replaced. A long procession follows, led by Twirlers and Boy Scouts as they showcase their school. Complete results list Class D Albany Belleville Argyle South Wayne. Class C Monticello Gratiot Evansville. Class A Monroe.
Wisconsin cheese industry representatives will meet in Fond du Lac on May 15 to consider setting a ceiling price for cheddar. Spokesmen doubt current price will attract the 120 million pounds of cheese the government plans to buy under the four month setaside, noting milk is shifted to more profitable products.
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