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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

8

Daily Record: Fair and cool tonight with frost likely

Daily Record reports a fair and cool night with frost likely. Saturday will be partly cloudy and warmer with temperatures rising, bringing milder conditions.

Real Estate Transfers Filed for New Glarus and Albany Area

Arnold Kehrli transfers lot 6 block 1 original plat village of New Glarus to Arnold W. Kebrli. Francis L. Atkinson deeds 4 acres more or less to D. J. Pryce in Albany township. Kenneth L. Knapp transfers village of Albany property former C. H. Knapp residence to Harry R. Thurman.

Arnold Kehrli Arnold W. Kebrli New Glarus Francis L. Atkinson D. J. Pryce Albany Kenneth L. Knapp Harry R. Thurman C. H. Knapp

Justice Finds Schepp Overload Charge Costs

Charles A. Schepp of Madison faces a $15 fine plus costs for an overload charge. He was ordered to increase his license fee and pay tax. Justice L A Koenig presided as the Schepp food truck was checked in Monticello yesterday by state highway police.

Charles A. Schepp Madison L. A. Koenig Schepp Monticello

Deaths Births and Obituaries Digest

Deaths Marcus Anderson Davis 87 of 910 18th avenue Freeman Fossum 69 of Brodhead Mrs Fannie Poughkeepsie N Y Births Mr and Mrs Ralph J Alder man New Glarus daughter May 7 Mr and Mrs Willard Ander son 514 19th avenue daughter May 6

Marcus Anderson Davis 18Th Avenue Freeman Fossum Brodhead Fannie Ralph J. Alderman New Glarus Willard Anderson 19Th ‘Avenue

St Clare Hospital Surgical and Dismissals Report

The St Clair Hospital lists surgeries including tonsillectomies and general procedures for patients such as Mrs Willis Duerst Mrs Kenneth Clark George Watkins and Mrs Betty Farrell among others. Dismissals include Mrs Emma Holtshopple David Milne Mil dred Asmus Gary Rufenacht and several others.

Willis Duerst 20Th Avenue Kenneth Clark Brodhead Roy Kolb Emma _Holtshorple 11Th Street Marian Schmid Monticello Joseph Marty Browntown George Watkins Blanchardville Betty Farrell Chicago Henry H. Ritter Route 4 Marie Jenny Box 87 Monroe J. Schmitz Darlington Emma Holtshopple David Milne Mildred Asmus Gary Rufenacht Martin ‘Purcell Kenneth Segner Lynne Yeazel Carrie Eichstadt Joseph Larne Helen Klassy

Twin Grove Visitors Highlight Weekend Socials

Mrs. Pauline Morris Oak Park, Mr. and Mrs. Ruth Rosenberg New York visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tielkemeier weekend. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Beightol dined with daughter Mrs. Ed Weber Milwaukee Sunday. David Hayman and children Milwaukee with Mrs. Thomas McMillan guests of Floyd Chambers. Oscar Walters visited Jennie Huffman Friday. John Chambers Monroe guests of John Chambers. Frank Duckow Rock City visited P. J. Reed home Sunday. John Emrick visited relatives in Footville Sunday. Veryl Boyer and sons Orangeville visited Alvin Camron home Sunday.

Pauline Morris Oak Park Ruth Rosenberg New York Roy Tielkemeier J. H. Beightol Ed Weber Milwaukee David Hayman Thomas McMillan Floyd Chambers Oscar Walters Jennie Huffman John Chambers Monroe Frank Duckow Rock City P. J. Reed John Emrick Footville Veryl Boyer and Sons Orangeville Alvin Camron

Argyle High School Walkout Spurs Board Meeting

Argyle students staged a two day protest over disciplinary rules causing a walkout from Argyle High School. About half of 130 students walked out last Friday with most returning by Tuesday. Parents and board members met informally to hear public opinion on the dispute and the school administration. Classes were halted yesterday and today for the district music tournament.

Argyle Argyle High School C.F. ‘Thompson Board of Education Thompson

President considers rail strike moves versus army take over

The article recalls how President Truman delegated railroad control to DDT two years earlier during a strike by Johnston locomotive engineers and A Whitney's brotherhood. Whitney and other braches won 15 cent raises while three key operating unions push for a 30 percent wage hike and rule changes. Truman hints at a repeat draft threat, saying “Let’s wait and see.”

Johnston Locomotive Engineers A. Whitney Brotherhood Whitney Truman

Examination Slated For Post Office Jobs

Otto H. Rupnow, local secretary of the U S civil service commission, announced exams for substitute clerks and carriers at Monroe post office. Basic pay is $1.04 an hour with annual increases. Limited to local post office patrons and temporary workers. Applications due with the regional director in Chicago by June 4.

UPN

War assets administrator nominees approved in committee

The expenditures committee gave unanimous approval to nominating Jess Larson of Oklahoma as war assets administrator. The panel also recommended the Senate confirm Paul L. Mather, retired rear admiral, as associate war administrator. Milwaukee speaker Franklin D. Richards, FHA commissioner, will address a Madison builders conference May 26.

Jess Larson Oklahoma Senate Paul L. Mather Milwaukee Franklin D. Richards Federal Housing Administration Madison

Madison area social notes and local visits page

Personal mentions list numerous Madison and area visitors and shoppers including Mrs Ida Strahm Monticel, Fred Blum Monticello, Miss Bessie Johnson South Wayne, Miss Susan Hamilton New Glarus, chrysanthemum plants at The Klassy Shop, Misses Joyce Foster and Joyce Ott Madison visitors, LaVerne Deal and Mrs Archie Myers in Madison, Casper Schmidt Dodgeville visiting, Miss Rouletta Speich and Mary Hogan Madison visitors, Mrs Sally Moore and Mrs Glenn Holder Orfordville, Mrs Margaret Vogel guest of her sister Buholzer, Mrs Thomas Richards and daughter Sandra Argyle Brodhead in Monroe, Mrs Shirl Bower guest of Mrs Bessie Krueger in Brodhead, bake sale at Wisconsin Power and Light office by Bethel Evangelical U B ladies aid, Mrs Louella Brace visiting her mother Mrs Alma Olson and daughter Norabelle in Brodhead, Miss Lorrine Olson visiting Wisconsin Dells, Monroe visitors Mrs Dell Ludlow and Mrs Nathan Burgy and children Mary and Peter in Madison, Mrs Ole Hovde Woodford en route to St Paul, Monroe Woman's Club spring event at St John's church May 12, $1.35 per plate, reservations by Saturday, Jean Schock and family visiting hospital patient Norman Schock at St. Clare yesterday.

Ida Strahm Monticel Fred Blum Monticello Times Bessie Johnson South Wayne Madison Susan Hamilton Ady Joyce Foster Joyce Ott LaVerne Deal Archie Myers Brodhead Wisconsin Power and Light Office Bethel Evangelical U. B Ladies’ Aid Adv Louella Brace Alma Olson Norabelle Lorrine Olson Wisconsin |Dells Marie Purcell Monroe Dell Ludlow Nathan Burgy Mary Peter Ole Hovde Woodford St. Paul Earl Clement Minnesota Monroe Woman's Club Jean Schock Norman Schock Etta Ansley Beloit Sst Clare Hospital

Legion to Meet and Local Health Updates

American Legion and auxiliary will meet in the Legion Memorial hall May 13 at 8 p m. Otto W Lund is reported in very good condition after a heart attack at St Clare Hospital. Kenneth R Marsh 26 of Brodhead is improving at St Clare after burns from brush burning. Mrs D J Garrett and daughter Susan leave for San Francisco en route to Honolulu to join Lt D J Garrett a Coast Guard pilot with USS General Mitchell due to sail May 12.

Legion Orangeville American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Memorial Hall Lund Otto W. Lund St. Clare Green County Normal School Marsh Kenneth R. Marsh Brodhead St. Clare Hospital Honolulu D. J. Garrett Susan San Francisco Coat Guard Garretts General Mitchell Garrett Lois Redman G. L. Redman

Fines Net $72 000 For Wisconsin Conservation Violations

Wisconsin courts in 1947 sent fines totaling 72 232 dollars to the state treasurer for deposit in the school fund. The conservation department reported the money is required by state law to go to the school fund.

Madison Wisconsin Conservation Department

Final Tribute Paid Hoesly at Services

Ernst J. Hoesly died Wednesday at his New Glarus home aged 62. A funeral at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church was led by Rev. W. J. Stuckey with burial in the church cemetery. County officials and Green county board members joined friends at services, reflecting his 27 years on the board. Bank representatives from Monroe attended including Roy F. Burmeister, Emery A. Odefi, Roscoe Smith, and Dr. C. W. Bennett.

Ernst J. Hoesly Glarus Swis Evangelical and Reformed Church W. J. Stuckey Court House Monroe Green County Board of Supervisors Hoesly Monroe Banks Roy F. Burmeister First National Emery A. Odefi Roscoe Smith C. W. Bennett Commercial and Savings

New Troops Arrive for Trieste Garrison

The U S army transport C C Bailey docked in Trieste with replacements for U S forces in the free territory. Army authorities declined to provide figures on new arrivals or on how many soldiers will return to the United States on the ship.

Trieste U. S C. C. Bailey Free Territory United States

Rail hearing May 12 on Chicago, North Shore bus transfer

The Illinois Commerce Commission announced a May 12 hearing in Chicago on the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee railway petition to transfer its bus operations to a subsidiary, the Waukegan North Chicago Transit Company.

Springfield Chicago Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee _ railway Waukegan North Chicago Transit Company Tllinois Commerce Commission

Horseless Farm Sold in Burlington Iowa at $70,550

The Roy Murphy farm home and 166 acres of land, among Iowa's first horseless farms, sold for about $70,550 or $425 per acre. Built circa 1915 by J. E. Deems, wartime Iowa food administrator, the property changes hands as match users today receive free about two of every five matches consumed.

Burlington Roy Murphy Iowa J. E. Deems U. S

Near Complete Rail Tieup Looms If Strike Goes Ahead

Railroads brace for a nationwide walkout by engineers, firemen and switchmen affecting 190000 workers. Carriers issue embargo notices, alert nonstriking staff of possible layoffs, and warn passengers of travel risks as plans call for trains and services to halt. Some lines may use supervisors to run limited service. Major carriers like Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio announce full layoff if strike takes effect. New York Central and Erie say they would not run trains if the strike occurs.

Mlinois Central Louisville and Nashville Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio New York Central Erie

Trains in Germany Use Lights to Scare And Capture Bandits

German postwar rail security relies on searchlights to deter and flush bandits. Mail trains from Bremen Hamburg to Berlin are lit at stops and slow stretches to expose thieves who prey on parcels mailed to U S and British residents. Bandit gangs were caught between Helmstedt and Magdeburg and at Treptow station after lights were flashed.

Germany Berlin U. S Bremen Hamburg Helmstedt Magdeburg Treptow

Cheesemaker Tennis Team to Send Four To Southern 10 Meet

Monroe High School will send four players to the seventh annual Southern 10 tennis meet at Madison West High School on Saturday starting at 9 30 AM. Coach Lee Mitchell’s squad features Ernie Vogler and Dick Kundert in singles with Alvin Feldt and a doubles partner to be decided between Bob Ableman or Don Timmons. Vogler is the defending singles champion and Kundert was last year’s runner up.

Monroe High School Madison West Richland Center Regent Street High 1 Avenue Lee Mitchell Ernie Vogler Dick Kundert Alvin Feldt Bob Ableman Don Timmons Ableman Timmons Vogler Kundert

Tobacco Seed Public Debate Ties Oleo Fettling Feud

Washington reports a move to repeal the embargo on shipping tobacco seed abroad linked to the ongoing margarine tax dispute. Representative Murray asserts the bill aimed to boost European export of American tobacco with Marshall Plan funds cited as motivation, while August Andre sen and Murray deny connection to the oleo battle.

Washington August H. Andresen R-Minn House Agriculture Subcommittee Rep. Murray Rwis Andresen Murray Rep Cooley D-Nc Europe

Mrs. Marty to Attend State Party Sessions

Mary went to Milwaukee this afternoon to attend a meeting of state delegates to the national democratic convention. Mrs. Marty, national committeewoman for seven and a half years, is not a candidate for re election. She will complete her term at the national convention. Max I. Armstrong, Albany, democratic chairman of Green county, will be unable to attend.

Wars Novert R. Mary Milwaukee Marty Max I. Armstrong Albany Green County

Koreans Call for Boycott of UN Election

South Korean political leaders Kimm Kiu Sie and another figure urged followers to boycott the United Nations sponsored election set for Monday. In a radio interview Kimm said he would not worry about possible terrorist disruption as a step toward self government for the south.

Seoul Russia United Nations Kimm Kiu-Sie South Korea

Churchill Urges European Assembly for New Europe

Winston Churchill urged a 22 nation forum to push governments to create a European assembly as the first step toward a Europe united in voice. He described a three region world organization with a Soviet, a Council of Europe, and a western hemisphere, stressing the need for Soviet aid to lift fears of war. A resolution seeks a European deliberative assembly to exchange views and form a common European position.

Soviet Union Council of Europe Great Britain Empire Commonwealth Western Hemisphere Britain West Soiety Union World Organization

Caterpillar Workers to Vote on Union Representation May 12

The National Labor Relations Board ordered a May 12 election at the Caterpillar Tractor Co. plant in Peoria to determine union representation. The CIO Farm Equipment Workers Union, which led the strike on April 8, was barred from the ballot for failing to file non communist oaths under Taft Hartley. Unions listed include UAW CIO, UAW AFL and IAM.

Caterpiller Tractor Co Peoria National Labor Relations Board CIO Farm Equipment Workers Union Uaw-Cio Uaw-Afl IAM

Browntown Notes From Mrs Crago Family Gatherings

Browntown residents share Sunday visits and travels as families gather for meals and outings. Rae Campbell and Monroe attend at Oscar Nybroten’s home while Herbert Rockow and family visit friends James Perdue, Tarry Ellingson, Sonya Ellingson in Friendship. Others include Ransom Kiester, Delavan, Sterman Sawyer, Sylvia Whitehead, Charles Pittsley and Bob in Freeport visiting Lee Whitehead. Ervin Soddy visits his hospitalized wife at St. Clare. Lyman Pitkins and Greta visit John Williams and sons. Whitehead improving after illness.

Ray Campbell Monroe Oscar Nybroten Herbert Rockow Reta Ronnie Frank Larson Friendship James Perdue Tarry Sonya Ellingson Ransom Kiester Delavan Sterman Sawyer Sylvia Whitehead Charles Pittsley Bob Freeport Lee Whitehead Whitehead Ervin Soddy St. Clare Hospital Lyman Pitkins Greta John Williams

Hitler's Dentist Claims Soviet Possession of Hitler Jaw

In svuernberg Germany Prof Hugo Plaschke states a Russian custody claim on Hitler's jaw based on a dentistry article. He cites his 1934 bridge work and says a single look would confirm if the jaw remains Hitler's, noting his former assistant Katharine Heusermann's partial identification via X rays.

Svuernberg Germany Hitler der Fuehrer Katharine Heusermann Hugo Plaschke

Five Czechs Flee Homes in Airliner

Five Czechs fled their homeland in an airliner at pistol point landing them in Germany. Two refugees were young women. Czech vice consul Yiri Benes linked the event to a trainer crash on a highway near Ingolstadt by a man fleeing his country. Since February three Czech planes have landed in the U S zone with refugees. The group said forced party membership or job loss spurred their escape.

Erding Germany Pistol Point Yiri Benes Munich Ingoldstadt U. S Czechoslovakia Communist Party

Woman Electrocuted Scrubbing Basement Floor at Oak Creek

A 55-year-old housewife, Emma Boettcher, was electrocuted in her Oak Creek home while scrubbing the basement floor with a wet extension cord. The county medical examiner’s office said the cord likely short-circuited.

Milwaukee Oak Creek Emma Boettcher

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Daily Record Twin Grove SMITH Schuetze's Larry Rees Idlewild Park Lake Reno New M. J. Gonstead Chiropractic Clinic Cheesemaker Mrs. Marty UCKS Stider Talwan Rei Churchill Uraes Europe Assembly Caterpiller Mrs. C. L. Crago Cince Automobile Enamel LANZ
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