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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1949

Page

6

Daily Record May 4 1949 Hourly Temperature Note

A brief weather bulletin from the Daily Record lists hourly temperatures on the Times thermometer near Chicago at 1 p m with a high forecast.

Real Estate Transfers for Kenneth G. Smith in Cadiz area

Kenneth G. Smith transfers parcels in Cadiz area to Brook lyn Implement Co Inc and to K G Smith Lumber Co. The described parcels include West Side additions in the village areas and land lots in section 21.

Kenneth G. Smith Brooklyn Implement Co., Inc Westside Add K. G. Smith Lumber Co West Side Add Meyers Land Cadiz

Marriage Licenses Granted In Sylvester Township

Shirley Mae R and Raymond Burdette obtain a marriage license in Sylvester Township noting the couple’s intent to wed.

Shirley Mae R Raymond Burdette Stract Sylvester Township

Rimmers Cited For Speeding In Pecatonica

Dale E. Rimmers of Pecatonica was cited for speeding with fines totaling $12 plus $5 court costs.

Dale E. Rimmers Pecatonica

Unclear Wedding Notices List Parents and Dates

Fragmentary notice lists Mr and Mrs Homer Alien on Lith Street with a daughter born May 4 and Mr and Mrs LaVerne Holcomb with a daughter born May 2.

Homer Alien LaVerne Holcomb

St Clare Hospital Surgical and Dismissals Report

Read like a hospital notice listing patients under care and dismissals. Names include Maud Brobst Beloit Harlow Andrews Beloit Eva Winegar Beloit Henry Hahn Clinton Chris tina Peterson Beloit Gloria Erickson Hollandale and others with addresses and physicians. Includes a Tonsillectomy at South Wayne and Bachlor names such as Larry Krebs and Edward Becker.

Maud Brobst Brodhead William Burn Beloit Harlow Andrews Clark A. Kieckner 13Th Avenue Eva Winegar Henry Hahn Clinton Larry Krebs South Wayne Gloria Erickson Hollandale Edward J. Becker 17Th Street Christina Peterson 15Th Avenue Herbert Oldenburg Ferdinand Mayer Mary Bechtolt Edn Charles Shaw Robert Lee LaVerne Smith Fred Rosa Duerst Wenger Phil Zagona William Smith Robert Silverthorn Albert Mielke

Iowa College Group To Visit Farms Friday

A college group arrives by chartered bus at 3 p.m. Friday and will visit several prairie farms near Monroe before departing Saturday for Ames Iowa. A professor will accompany the delegation.

Iowa College Lope Lake College Monroe Ames

Council Studies License Renewals

City council last night reviewed renewal applications for tavern beer wholesaler and pharmacists permits for 1949 50 and referred them to the license committee. Listings include many local street addresses and names.

License Committee For Action Monroe Country Club 21St Street Turner Hall Club 17Th Avenue American Legion Argyle Road Sears and Lillyan Freeman 11Th Street Krebs and Bregenzer Beer and Steffen 12Th Street Mahley and Morton 17Th Street Louis J Virginia Goethals 9Th Street Walter E. Wyss 10Th Street Harvey W. Mason Ernest A. Zumbach 7Th Avenue Arthur R. Spoerry 15Th Avenue Louis J. Felder 16Th Avenue John Grossen Michael R. Hyland 117Th Avenue Charles W. Scharer Lester G. Forcade Norman B. Schmeltzer Edward J. Becker Thomas J. McArdle Walter F. Baumariner Louis Wolleson Forest H. Riese Robert E. Wenger Wilmer A. Palmer Edward H. Scharer Loyal Order of the Moose George L. Redman Wilson Distributing Co Kenneth W. Hansen 18Th Avenue Ralph W. Haberman Earl Barnett Monroe Bottling Works Mucks and Tait 18Th Street Olga M. Voelkhi A. W. Schwake Clarence F. Kempfert Otto P. Boelter

Prisoner Loses Huber Privileges for Car Theft Visit

Marvin Hein of Albany had his Huber privileges revoked and six months of actual confinement ordered by Judge Harold J. Lamboley in county court. Hein, sentenced February 26 for a worthless check, borrowed a fellow prisoner’s car to visit relatives instead of working, then left the jail and headed toward Albany.

Marvin Hein Albany Harold J. Lamboley Hein

Negotiators Fight Time To Avert Ford Walkout

Negotiators raced to stop a 60,000 strong Ford strike at the River Rouge plant, with a noon walkout scheduled for tomorrow.

Detroit Ford River Rouge

Personal Notices From Monroe Area Visitors and Travel

Mrs. Mary Kelley of Gratiot and A. J. Schaub of Madison were in Monroe on business. Various residents including Mr. and Mrs. William Krueger from Albany, Mrs. Alma Selmow visiting Brodhead, and others from Madison Wiota Mattoon and Black River Falls spent time in Monroe or traveled for work or family gatherings. Road crew work began for Vernon Hanson from Black River Falls. Dr. J. A. Roub and Mrs. Nellie Hodges plan Sunday Evanston visit with Roubs’ sons F. J. and Gail.

Mary Kelley Gratiot Monroe A. J. Schaub Madison William Krueger Albany Tuesay Alma Selmow Merlin Witt Brodhead Clarence Gilbertson William Rosenthal Gilbert Albright Mattoon Ill N. H. Durst May Skinrood William Johnson Sam Hanson Wiota Vernon Hanson Black River Falls Joseph Connors Jr Allan Earleywine J. A. Roub Nellie Hodges Evanston

Wisconsin Supreme Court Tests Runoff Law in 1947

The 1947 legislature enacted the runoff law, tested and held constitutional by the state supreme court recently. Judge Gehl, born in Washington county, graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1913, served in Monroe's Co H in World War I, and earned the Purple Heart and Silver Star. He practiced law in Hartford, then served as eastern Wisconsin district US attorney in 1932 and 1933, and in 1940 was elected judge of the 12th circuit. Watson, born in Neenah, attended Lawrence College and UW, later taught at Stevens Point after World War I.

State Supreme Court Gehl Washington County University of Wisconsin Law School Monroe Co. H Hartford Wisconsin United States Dodge Ozaukee Washington Waukesha Watson Neenah, Wis Lawrence College University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Dick Newcomer Sustains Broken Nose in Edgewood Game

Dick Newcomer suffered a broken nose during a Friday baseball game at Edgewood in Madison.

Dick Newcomer Edgewood Madison

Wonder Salve advertised for skin irritations wartime relief

An advertisement touts WONDER SALVE as a wartime discovery for psoriasis eczema infections athlete's foot and other external skin irritations. It promises no acids or alcohol no painful application and antiseptic greaseless relief. Sold in Monroe at several drugstores and by local druggists.

Monroe Trukenbrod’s Kempfert, Blumer Ford-Hopkins Drug

New Conservation Proposals Debated in Madison

Three or more hunter proposals sparked debate at a temporary camp over killing a doe during open season. Travis of Platteville argues a deer control bill covers the issue while Mertz seeks stricter penalties for game and fish violations. Youngs of Oconto calls the penalties proposal duplicative. Gehrmann of Ashland seeks yearly funding to pay townships ten cents per acre for state forest crop lands.

Madison Travis R-Platteville Conservation Committee Mertz Youngs R-Oconto Gehrmann Rashland

Robert Schlag Dies at Sioux City at 42

Blanchardville Times Special reports funeral services for Robert Schlag age 42 of Sioux City Iowa held in Sauk City his former home on Monday. He died in a Sioux City hospital on Thursday. His wife Doris Leonard of Blanchardville assisted in caring for her ill father E J Leonard when notified of his illness. She returned home and Schlag died shortly after. He leaves two sons John 10 and Robert 13 and his mother who was staying with the Schlags.

Blanchardville Robert Schlag Sioux City Sauk City Doris Leonard E. J. Leonard Robert Schlags

Orangeville High Dismissal Tied to Lena Festival

Orangeville high school will dismiss Friday in cooperation with the county Lena music festival. All Orangeville choruses will participate in the event.

Orangeville Lena

Koller Children Ill With Chicken Pox

Richard and Barbara Koller, children of Mr and Mrs Werner Koller of Juda, are ill at home with chicken pox.

Koller Richard Barbara Koller Werner Koller Juda

Plans for Bible school at Evangelical United Brethren Church

The church committee on Christian education announces summer Bible school opening on June 6. Children’s day will be observed on Sunday June 5 in the church.

Committee On Christian Education of The Evangelical United Brethren Church

Brooklyn Firms Form Two Incorp Names Smith and Lee

Articles of incorporation filed with Grace M. Thorpe list two Brooklyn firms K. G. Smith Lumber Co. Inc. and Brooklyn Implement Co. Inc. Kenneth G. Smith Mildred H. Smith and Lester C. Lee of Brooklyn sign as incorporators with capital stock $60,000 for the lumber company and $75,000 for the implement company.

Articers Brooklyn Grace M. Thorpe Register of Deeds K. G. Smith Lumber Co. Inc Brooklyn Implement Co. Inc Kenneth G. Smith Mildred H. Smith Lester C. Lee Lumber Company

Agent at Juda Depot Reveals New Post

Herbert J. Ripp of Monroe is the agent at the Juda Milwaukee road depot not in Monroe as earlier stated. He and his bride Jean Zuercher are now on a honeymoon traveling through the western states.

Juda Depot Herbert J. Ripp Monroe Juda Milwaukee Road

Cut on Ear Injures Monticello Boy

Five year old Daniel Benkert son of Mr and Mrs Norman Benkert of Monticello suffered a cut on his right ear when a trailer tongue fell while he played. He was taken to St Clare hospital where several stitches were applied.

Daniel Benkert Norman Benkert Monticello St. Clare Hospital

Reserve Will Meet with Navy Reserve Electronic Unit

The U S naval reserve electronic warfare platoon will meet at the Legion clubhouse tomorrow at 7 30 p m with Edmund E Anderson as officer in charge. Physical exams will be given recruits and equipment will be checked and reorganized.

U. S. Naval Reserve Legion Clubhouse Edmund E. Anderson

Condition Improves After 12 Foot Porch Fall

The condition of Mrs. H. C. Greenwald of Madison, former Monroe resident, is somewhat improved but remains serious after a 12 foot fall from her porch five days ago. She is at a local hospital.

H. C. Greenwald Madison Monroe

Madison General Hospital Noted in Brief About Greenwalds

The Madison General Hospital is mentioned as the setting in a brief reference. The Greenwalds left Monroe about two decades ago. A man cited held a position as a district insurance manager.

Madison General Hospital Monroe

Parents of Daughter Born in Monticello Era

Monticello Times Special reports Spooner and comb, former Monticello residents, are the parents of a daughter born Monday.

Monticello LaVerne Holcomb Spooner

Funerals for Ozora H Thorp Held at Stuessy Home

Ozora H Thorp died Sunday at St Clare hospital. Services were held at 2 p.m. today at the Stuessy funeral home with Rev Ralph Kofod and Rev Henry Cooper officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Lloyd Staffon Victor Ellingson James Wuethrich Thomas Goetz Garret Keel Harold Kurth from his bowling team.

Ozora H. Thorp St. Clare Hospital Stuessy Funeral Ralph Kofoed Henry Cooper Greenwood Cemetery Lloyd Staffon Victor Ellingson James Wuethrich Thomas Goetz Garret Keel Harold Kurth

Funeral Attendees From Nearby Towns Honor Herman Feenie

Out of town mourners gathered for the funeral of Herman Feenie in Monticello. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Elmer, Mr. and Mrs. Harland Elmer, Darold Bleiler, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wieland of Postville, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Shocky and Oril, Mrs. John Melester, Mrs. Rudy Sherberger of Orangeville, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Buckingham of New Glarus, Rev. A R Felts and family, Leo Felts and family, Leo Kaney and sons of Freeport, Ill., Rev. Lawrence A Brown of Monroe, Carl Stauffer of East Troy, Mrs. Ulrich Boss, Oshkosh, Mrs. Otto Porath of Neenah, Mrs. Mary Quigley of Omre, George Rolph of Winneconne.

Herman Feenie Monticello Herman J. Elmer Harland Elmer Darold Bleiler Ernest Wieland Postville Lloyd Shocky Oril John Melester Rudy Sherberger Orangeville Ralph Buckingham New Glarus A. R. Felts Leo Felts Leo Kaney

W H Low Visits Friends in Argyle

W H Low visited friends in Argyle today, sharing time and social calls with local residents during a routine excursion.

W. H. Low Argyle

Apportioning Step Action Demanded In Wisconsin

The assembly judiciary committee heard appeals for prompt re apportionment of Wisconsin's legislative districts not redrawn since 1931. A group including a clergyman a veterans' representative and six legislators urged a joint resolution to prompt Gov. Rennebohm to appoint a non partisan committee to study redistributing. The seven to 15 citizen panel would report to the current legislature.

Madison Assembly Judiciary Committee Wisconsin Rennebohm

State WSCS Elects Janesville Resident

State WSCS elects Janesville resident as of Christian Service of the church today. Officers named include vice president Mrs Arthur Frick Milwaukee recording secretary Mrs Clifford Fritz Watertown secretary of organization and promotion Mrs E A Menge Manitowoc and treasurer.

Christian Service Oan Arthur Frick Milwaukee Clifford Fritz Watertown E. A. Menge Manitowoc

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