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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1945

Page

6

Fair warmer tonight and Friday forecast

Fair warmer tonight and Friday with highs around 50 and lows near 37. Precipitation since yesterday at 3 p m shows 51.

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Ration Stamp Validity Notes for Book 4

List outlines stamp types with validity windows for Y Z A B C D E J H L M N T X Y A Cc and shoe stamps. Includes canned and bottled goods, oils, sugar, and heating-season notes with dates through June July and August.

Marriage Licenses Issued For Local Couples

Lawrence C Brandt of Brodhead and Lucille L Howard of Brodhead. David H Patton of Rockford and Ruth A Petersen of Monroe were issued marriage licenses.

Lawrence Christopher Brandt Brodhead Lucille Louise Howard David Henry Patton Rockford Ruth Arlene Petersen Monroe

Estates Probated for Augusta Gar Browntown

The will of Mrs Augusta Gar Browntown is admitted to probate with Robert Franz Darlington named executor. The bulk of the 12000 dollar estate goes to her brother William Garbitz Browntown.

Augusta Gar- Browntown Robert Franz Darlington William Garbitz Browntown

Justice Cases Promptly Processed in Local Court

Stanley R. Huffman paid a $5 fine plus costs for reckless driving in the justice court last night. Clifford Klitzman of Brooklyn was released on $500 bond by Justice F. Earl Lamboley and ordered to appear for a hearing June 1 at 1 30.

Stanley R. Huffman Justice Court New Girl Clifford Klitzman Brooklyn F. Earl Lamboley Klitzman

Deaths of Warren Klingbeil Scharer Named

Walter S. Warren 79 of South Wayne Mrs Emil Klingbeil 81 of Brad Louis J Scharer 68 of Rib Lake are listed among recent deaths with brief hometowns and ages.

Walter S. Warren South Wayne Emil Klingbeil Brad Louis J. Scharer Rib Lake

St. Clare Hospital Keen Judo and Dismissals List

The clerk lists individuals connected to St. Clare Hospital Keen Judo and related medical matters. Names include Betty Ann Blum Monroe route 4 Mr and Mrs John F Cullen Brooklyn route 1 Mrs Edward Utzig Janesville Max Hart Beloit Rev P C Doyle Yazoo City Miss Albert Jegeriehner South Wayne and a set of dismissals: Thomas Zuhike Mrs Gustave Kern Mrs Francis E Biggs Nellie Freidli Mrs Fred Mahtkuch Harold Niles Glen Greenwood Mrs Richard Mc Grath Mrs Henry Sthild.

Lemon Reamer Used for Onions Juices Squeeze

A kitchen task article notes using a lemon reamer to extract juice from onions. It suggests the tool speeds pressing and reduces waste, offering a simple method for quick onion juice preparation.

Nazi Prisoners Now Help Allies

Paris reports Allied use of German prisoners to speed redeployment of forces and equipment for the Pacific and Far East. Thousands toil under guards in crates, road repair, and port support as Europe’s rebuilding and farming efforts loom, with Germany’s future labor reparations likely to continue for years.

Paris Ja Pe Pacific Far East Atlan Ports Europe Russia Britain France St. Pation Germany Reich

Williams 54 Found Dead at Browntown Farm Home

Wilbur Williams age 54 was found dead from gunshot wounds in the barn yard of his Browntown area farm home. His wife Merelyn and son returned from another Williams farm and discovered him. Coroner Herman A. Stuessy and Lafayette county authorities investigated. no inquest will be held.

Wilbur Williams Browntown Merelyn Williams Mr. Williams Herman A. Stuessy Lafayette County

Lewis T Wahl, 72, dies at Blanchardville home

Lewis T Wahl, lifelong York township resident, Green county, died at his Blanchardville home after three years of illness. Born April 9, 1873, he married Clara Olson in 1894 and worked as a carpenter then dairy farmer. Survived by wife, four sons, four daughters, four brothers, two sisters, many grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Wahl home and 2 p.m. at Blanchardville Lutheran Church with burial in Adams Lutheran Cemetery.

Blanchardville Lewis T. Wahl York Township Green County Thomas Karen Wahl Clara Helmina Olson Buffalo Wahl Guy Lorraine Iren Blancharville Bennie Hazel Green Frank Strommen Argyle Amos Syse Chester Hanson John Anton Christ W. J. Robb Albert Mellom Arena Lutheran Church Saw Mill Cheese Company Blanchardville Lutheran Church Saether Funeral Martin J. Sheen Wich Amlehate Adams Lutheran Cemetery

Personal Mention Plumbing Niles Madison Visitors

A Madison visit touches many locals as Steve Burns spends the day in Madison. Mrs. David Menzies of Chicago visits here while Miss Dorothy Brennecke is seen in Rockford. Others include Gordon Helland Juda, Mrs. Harvey Elmer from Monticello, C. H. Allison Orangeville in Monroe, Miss Dorothy McCaulley Madison visiting at home, Mr. and Mrs. William Chambers Juda in the city, Harold Deininger Southern in Monroe, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Trumpy with Mrs. Rose DeVoe from Clarno. Mrs. Werner Blum returns from Green Bay visiting her daughter. The Mays and Taylors entertain Marilyn Mayer from Browntown after visiting her grandmother.

Niles Steve Burns Madison David Menzies Chicago L. Schindler Insurance Dorothy Brennecke Rockford Gordon Helland Juda Harvey Elmer Monticello C. H. Allison Orangeville Monroe Dorothy McCaulley William Chambers Harold Deininger Souther Alfred Trumpy Rose DeVoe Clarno Werner Blum Green Bay L. H. Andrews Ira Mayer Marilyn Browntown Casper Mayer South Wayne

Sugar Shortage Hits U S Foods As War Restricts Rations

Sugar supplies fall sharply with 1945 civilian allocs forecast at about 5 million tons a year. Industrial users face big cuts, baking, ice cream and candy production down. Cuba drought slashes the cane crop by 600 000 to 700 000 tons, worsening the famine outlook.

Mother Hubbard United States Ody H. Lamborn Lamborn and Company Ralph Ward American Bakers Association Cuba

Heat on finish of Parley to seal 11 member council

In San Francisco talks, conference committees push to finish the peace league charter within about three weeks. The United Nations setup aims for an 11 member security council and a general assembly limited to debating and advising. Russia slow to respond may trigger regional defense provisions. Andrei Gromyko sent Moscow instructions on the plan, signaling potential questions about self defense in regional security.

San Francisco Dumbarton Oaks Security Council General Assembly Conference Committee Russia Moscow United States Andrei Gromyko Germany

Louis J. Scharer 68 Dies in Rib Lake Wisconsin

Louis J. Scharer of Rib Lake aged 68 died at home from a heart attack. He operated a Rib Lake restaurant and tavern for 24 years and was born in Monroe April 17 1877. He married Helen Schutt in Chicago on February 10 1899 and moved to Rib Lake in 1921. He is survived by his wife two sons James and Charles two brothers Edward Milton and two sisters Mrs Spencer Bowen and Mrs Jessie Woelfing. The body arrives tonight at Shriner Neushwander funeral home with services arranged for tomorrow.

Louis J. Scharer Rib Lake Wis Monroe James Scharer Monroe School Helen Schutt Chicago James Verona Charles Edward Milton Seattle Wash Spencer Bowen Jessie Woelfing Brodhead John Carrie Burgy Martha Dalton Addie Carroll Adams Shriner- Neushwander

Mrs. Dick Freitag Visits Monroe Business Caller

Mrs. Dick Freitag of Monticello spent yesterday as a Monroe business caller, engaging with local merchants and discussing commerce opportunities.

Dick Freitag Monticello Monroe

Clergymen Return From Milwaukee Synod Meeting

Rev. Paul C. Kehle and William Dieckhoff returned from Milwaukee after attending the annual meeting of the South Wisconsin Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church.

Milwaukee Paul C. Kehle William Dieckhoff South Wisconsin Synod of The Evangelical and Reformed Church

Businessmen Dinner Evening Speaker at Eugene Hotel

About 75 members of the Young Businessmen's Association are to attend a dinner at 7 tonight in the Eugene hotel. Speaker will be Joe White, vice president of the Harris stores in Pittsburgh.

Young Businessmen’s Association Eugene Hotel Joe White Harris Stores Pittsburgh

Green County Police Radio Operator Takes Duty

Earl Ehlert of Juda begins duties as Green County police radio operator at the station north of Monroe. He resides with Mr and Mrs Frank Ronspier in Juda and has worked at Ira J Coates garage in Juda since 1914.

Earl Ehlert Juda Green County Monroe Ehlert Frank Ronspier Ira J. Coates

Milk price in Chicago area eases to April level

A blended price of 3.02 dollars per 100 pounds for milk is paid to farmers in the Chicago area for April, from acting market administrator H. H. Erdmann. The figure is 5 cents below March and 4 cents above April last year.

Chicago H. H. Erdmann

Monroe High School Instructor Speaks to Kiwanis

Robert E. Davenport agricultural instructor at Monroe High School addressed 55 Kiwanians at the weekly luncheon. He described the rapid growth of Future Farmers of America clubs nationwide and explained the Monroe organization’s functions.

Robert E. Davenport Monroe High School Davenport Future Farmers of America Monroe

Soldier Fay N. Jones Receives Valor Medal

Albany veteran Staff Sgt. Fay N. Jones earned the Medal for Valor after aiding a pilot during a December 7 1944 P 51 crash in a dispersal area. He completed 18 months overseas service and completed Naples Foggia Rome Arno and southern France campaigns.

Albany Times Special Service Fay N. Jones Jones Naples-Foggia Rome-Arno France

Josephine Uses Strawberry Milk Bath in Courtly Ritual

The account notes Josephine, wife of Napoleon, bathing in a liquid of crushed strawberries and milk as part of a royal or ceremonial practice. The description emphasizes luxury and aristocratic custom in the era.

Josephine Napoleon

Chinese morale boosts as defenders halt Japanese drive

The American observer reports rising Chinese morale after heavy reverses, praising Chinese fighting spirit in Hunan. Japanese forces are said to have been checked near Chihkiang with several heavy items abandoned while US 14th Air Force and Chinese infiltration hinder supply efforts.

Chinese Combat Command Hunan Chihkiang U. S. 14Th Air Force

Mrs Emil Klingbeil 81 Dies in Brodhead

Helen J Blackford born Monroe March 6 1864 married Emil Klingbeil in Brodhead March 11 1937. She died after a two week illness at her Brodhead home. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. Survived by husband two sisters four stepdaughters and many nieces and nephews. Christian Science services Friday at Newcomer Brodhead.

Emil Klingbeil Brodhead Christian Science Newcomer Funeral Home Greenwood Cemetery Helen J. Blackford Monroe William and Nettie Hedges Blackford Christian Science Society Rose Kafer John Hartwick Beloit

New Glarus High School Style Show Featured By Students

Home economics pupils at New Glarus High School presented a style show in the gymnasium directed by Miss Margaret Shewer. Skits were performed by girls from the classes showcasing fashions.

New Glarus High School Margaret Shewer

Browntown Pupils Tour Monroe Sites in Closing Exercise

Browntown School pupils from up per grades led by teacher Frederick Dahms toured Monroe on Wednesday. They visited the public library court house jail asylum high school and The Times plant as part of their closing work. Accompanying were chaperones Mrs Earl Ellingson Mrs John Svendson and Ward Merritt with students including Marlin Cook Jimmy Wells Henry Brecklin Roger Binger Robert Rugh Arthur Armstrong Eugenie Hoeft Roger Lueck Eugene Lueck Betty Soddy Doris Svendsen Darlene Wenger Marlyn Merrit Patty DeVoe Joyce Brecklin Sonja Ellingson Joan Tree Karen Lewis Albert Fisher and Euelah Fisher.

Browntown Frederick Dahms Monroe Court House Asylum Times Marlin Cook Jimmy Wells Henry Brecklin Roger Binger Robert Rugh Arthur Armstrong Eugenie Hoeft Roger Lueck Eugene Lueck Betty Soddy Doris Svendsen Darlene Wenger Marlyn Merrit

Afternoon fashions and a canning movie at home economics display

The event featured afternoon dresses sport clothes and lingerie shown by the girls. A film on canning complemented the display and refresh ments were served in the home economics room. A good attendance was noted. Edwin Barlow Ernst Lufi Ernst Thierstein and Otto Anderegg were in Chicago Sunday. Barlow planned an indefinite stay. Arlene Melland visited her parents. Mrs Arnold Heller and daughter Carol Jean returned home after a stay at the Frank Noll home Argyle.

Canning Home Economics Edwin Barlow Ernst Lufi Ernst Thierstein Otto Anderegg Chicago Barlow Arlene Melland Lawrence Melland Arnold Heller Carol Jean Frank Noll Argyle

Local residents visit Monroe crowd includes Soddy and McGuire families

A Tuesday gathering in Monroe drew numerous local families led by Mrs. Frank Soddy Jr and Mrs. Norris Tree, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Denny McGuire and Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Williams and children. Herman Disch of California visits Mayer household as Rex Thacker and daughter Susan travel from Gary, Indiana.

B. W. Binger Frank Soddy, Jr Viola Soddy Ernest Soddy Norris Tree Russell Cline Ella Palmer Frank Flannery Emma McGuire Glen McGuire Denny McGuire Gus Monte Vergil Merlin Williams Eric Halverson Samuel Schumacher Monroe Herman Disch California Ferdinand Mayer Rex Thacker Susan Gary Ind

Local Visitors and Errands Across Cities

Mrs Russell Haeggquist of Rockford and Mr and Mrs R McLaughlin with son Robert visited Mr and Mrs Charles Tucker. Mrs Edwin Chapin called in Monroe on Wednesday with others. Ole Sandley J D Bechtolt John Coryell and Iva Tomlinson travelled to Monroe Tuesday for business. Lillian Davis and Watson school pupils with Mrs Chapin and Mrs Ellingson toured Madison on Thursday.

Russell Haeggquist Rockford

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