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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1952

Page

5

Prison Pay Limit Increase Favored

The State Board of Public Welfare moved to boost inmate payments in the auto licensing industry at Wanipun. It authorized director John W. Tramburg to seek a higher daily rate, study eliminating the limit, and report an exact increase and a special fund holdback by the June meeting. The board also voted to sell 31 acres of the School for Boys at Waukesha for cemetery use.

Madison R State Board of Public Welfare Wanipun John W. Tramburg Tramburg Attorney General's Office School For Boys Waukesha

New Glarus Lowers Liquor License Fees

The village board cut annual costs for liquor licenses with class B reduced to 225 from 300 and class A down to 112.50 from 150. At a May 10 special meeting the board planned raising class B licenses from 150 to 300 after a petition from 11 tavernkeepers.

Glarus

State Postmasters Invited to Rockford

Wisconsin postmasters in the vicinity have been invited to attend the annual state convention of the National League of District Postmasters at the Faust hotel in Rockford May 22 23 24. Milton Ashby national president will attend. On Saturday night a banquet will conclude the event. T M Raftery assistant director division of postmasters will speak.

Wisconsin National League of District Postmasters Faust Hotel Rockford Milton Ashby Sebree League T. M. Raftery Division of Postmasters

Mrs Hodges Learns Friend Will Ellwanger Dies

Mrs Nellie Hodges learns of the death of her friend Mrs Will Ellwanger 77 of Dubuque who often visited in Monroe Visitation or services are set for tomorrow at 9 a m at St Patrick s Catholic Church in Monroe Mrs Ellwanger was born Margaret Linehan

Market Summary for Live Hogs Cattle and Produce

Salable hogs 7 000 with active bidding 50c to $1 higher. best on butchers. Mixed weights 180 to 290 lb mostly 21.25 to 21.50 per cwt. Notable loads 21.65. Salable cattle 2 000 and calves 300. yearlings and steers up to 1 150 lb steady to 25c higher, cows 25c lower. Commercial to choice cows 20 to 25, bulls to 38. Produce prices steady to slightly lower. eggs 68 to 65 cents per dozen after receipts 26,314.

Chicago USDA U. S

Door County cherry trees in full bloom this Saturday

Door County cherry trees will be in full bloom this Saturday after a spell of cool weather delayed blooms. Local officials expect peak bloom to draw visitors to Sturgeon Bay and surrounding areas.

DOOR Sturgeon Bay Door County

Zentner School Pupil Team Wins Ball Game at Oak Shade

Pupils from Zentner school route 1 Monticello and teacher Miss Theresa Saunders played Oak Shade school with teacher Miss Johanna Waelchli. Zentner won 14 to 12. Orville Anderson, father of Lon na, painted a new Zentner mail box sign. Mothers were honored at a party. plaster spoon holders were given. The game lasted until lunch, says fourth grade reporter Harvey Disch.

Zentner School Route 1 Monticello Theresa Saunders Oak Shade School Johanna Waelchli Zentner Orville Anderson Lonna Harvey Disch

Area Riders Win In Illinois Event

Beloit Junior Saddle club ride at Bowen farm Roscoe Illinois featured area riders earning top places Donna French won pony class and led youngest rider Bobby French took junior stock horse second Alan Lanville Brodhead placed fourth in men stock horse Leonard French took second on a spotted horse Floyd French Palo Miner fourth Linda Keller fourth boot roll Inez Schild third solid color Bobby French second handy horse A priest to be honored West De Pere Wis St Norbert College to award honorary doctor of law to Rev Celestine N Bittle Capuchin order member

Beloit Bowen Farm Roscoe Ill Donna French Bobby French Alan Lanville Brodhead Leonard French Floyd French Linda Keller Inez Schild West DE Pere Wis St. Norbert College Celestine N. Bittle Order of Friars Minor Capuchin

Milwaukee Kitchen Helper Identified as Long Lost Ritz Heir

Mary Ritz a Milwaukee kitchen helper, aged 62, was named an heir in the estate of Joseph Ritz. With an estimated value of 150000, she will share in at least 25000, while three of her five brothers also receive substantial sums. Ritz, who left Minnesota 41 years ago, was traced after her parents death and a 1946 birth certificate inquiry.

Wiresen Munnu Milwaukee Mary Ritz Joseph Ritz Miss Ritz

Ivy Wickens Granted Divorce Over Desertion

Ivy Wickens is free after a divorce on grounds of desertion. She testified the husband entered a mental hospital shortly after their marriage and remained in residence for 20 years, refusing to return.

London Ivy Wickens

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