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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1952
Page
6
Plans are in place for county 4-H members to compete in two sectional tests with junior and senior divisions. The county winner advances to the district contest in Madison, July 7, ahead of the state contest July 9. Times and locations are listed, with notes on format and note usage.
The report notes yesterday starting after 1 PM with a high of 62 and low of 45, and a year ago today high of 82 and low 56. Precipitation measured as trace. Barometer 29.60 at 1 AM and 29.62 at 1 PM. Warmest city Fort Worth Texas at 87 and coldest Bismarck North Dakota at 30. Sunrise 4 36, sunset 7 17.
May Luchsinger transfers an undivided one third interest in land to Bruce A. Gordon. The parcels include section 2 in Monroe township and sections 36 and 35 in Washington township.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley granted Ernest Reymond of New Glarus village a divorce from Elizabeth Reymond of New Glarus township on desertion charges. Married September 28, 1920, they separated September 21, 1950. Filed February 2, 1951. Elizabeth’s cross complaint dismissed in county court. Settlement set at 6500 dollars. Two children were born, none under 18.
Small claims court lists Elmer F Frenzon of Lancaster charged with speeding in a residential area, penalty set at 10 dollars and costs. Also named in notices are Doris Ruth Kueng Jefferson township Vincent Michael Coyle Cross Plain Shirley Ann Wells Jordan township and Nathan Wesley Grenzon Spring Grove township. Deaths include Yelloverchi 49 Monticello Charles Reedy 68 Freeport and Mrs Quentin Lunquist 37 Beloit 1045 Garfield avenue Wilford P Francis 66 Fr At kinson William M Mergen 56 Madison Births report Mr and Mrs John Scambia Boscobel a daughter May 17 and Mr and Mrs Charles Hub Juda a son May 17.
St Clare Hospital record lists names associated with medical, surgical, and dismissal categories. Patients include Glenn Sanford Blanchardville Darlington Clayton Zimmerman Belleville Mrs R E Gierhart Sadie Simmons Laurie Jordoni Argyle Anton Bjork Brodhead Mrs Victor Ostby Leroy Seffrood South Wayne Mrs Leo Splinter Mrs William Hooper Clinton and Mrs Edward Behm Beloit. Dismissed: Mrs Oliver Walmer, Mrs Walter Rhyner, Mrs Michael Huber and son Michael Hyland, Mrs John Lang, Mrs Otto Puempel, Mrs Charles Larson, Mrs Anthony Barber, Mrs Amos Johnson and daughter Linda Lee Drake and Henry Mulene y.
Cpl. Lyle Swanton, prisoner of war of the Communists, sent a letter to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swanton, 1631 28th avenue, describing two letters he had received and mentioning his grandmother’s death. He noted a jet plane crash in the compound after fuel ran out with no injuries. The letter was dated Feb. 22 and did not mention his health. His brother Raymond at a Wyoming Air Force base had letters returned for security reasons. Swanton had been missing since Nov. 27, 1950 and was listed on the Communist POW list released Dec. 19. The first letter arrived New Year’s Day. He has not heard of the birth of a nephew, Gregory Lyle, born May 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Jake Vordermann of Brown town at St. Clare hospital. NEW ENGINEER VISITS M. J. Schroeter, 27, Portage, hired as city engineer, accompanied present engineer Walter R. Ekum on duties around Monroe. Schroeder will take over June 1 as Ekum resigns for a Northern Michigan position.
The Monroe Wisconsin Swiss cheese chorus performed on a Chicago radio show last night after traveling to Alliance in Amy. The program featured references to Monroe and the Swiss cheese industry with soloist Robert J. Tracy and pianist Mrs Perry Power. After broadcasting they visited Edgewater Beach hotel for more cheese gifts and were supported by Galli and Werren of local cheese interests.
Iron River Michigan reports Henry Barry a 42 year old iron miner died yesterday when ground fell at the Homer mine. His father Janes died sixteen years ago in a shaft accident at the Batds mine.
Herman Krauss III collapsed from a heart attack at his residence 910 18th Avenue. An ambulance transported him to St. Clare hospital where his condition was reported last night.
Local items list residents visiting relatives and traveling for events. Hjalmer Johnson family in Eden, Dr. Richard Kundert visiting Madison parents, Pearl Cassell relocating to Juda, Mrs. Snowden joining Dr. Snowden in Madison for Wisconsin Radiological Society, Gregory Lyle and Jake Vordermann visiting Browntown, Miss Margaret Stauffacher weekend with Prospect Hall ties, and visitors from Eau Claire and Hazel Crest with Chese bros and Zuhikes visiting Monroe families.
Pfc John J Huffman from Camp Atterbury Ind arrives in Monroe to be with his mother Mrs Maurice Standiford hospitalised at St Clare. The Standifords formerly of Rockford now live at 601 11th Street He is employed at Geil s IGA store. Mrs Standiford admitted to hospital Thursday.
Dr G S Soseman city clerk leaves St Clare hospital and returns home after medical stay as market session opens with lackluster interest. About 300000 shares traded, the lowest Saturday volume since May 21, 1949. Marine Pfc Raymond Meier on 10 day leave from San Diego posting a new address upon return. he and Pfc Karl Krahenbuhl visited in town after boot training and prior to Cherry Point assignment.
The state public service commission granted Rockford Bus Co permanent authority to operate a Janesville to Milwaukee route via Milton Whitewater and Waukesha. The commission denied a Kenosha to Madison route, saying it was not financially viable. Monroe had no service to Janesville since Cardinal Lines ceased in January.
United Nations truce negotiators told the Reds that the U.N. Command has made its final negotiatory effort and urged them to re-evaluate their conduct in the tragic situation. Vice Admiral C. Turner Joy, the senior Allied delegate, said the alliance would not consider further concessions or counter-proposals in the 50 minute session at Panmunjom.
City police arrested two on speeding charges yesterday. Elmer F. Frenzan of Lancaster was fined 10 dollars plus costs in Judge Harold J. Lamboley's small claims court. Walter Patrick of Des Moines posted a 20 dollar bond for a May 24 court appearance after being charged with driving 50 miles per hour on Highay 11 near the west edge of the city.
Bruce S. Hopping, 30, son of a New Jersey lumber family, was given a bad conduct discharge by a U S Navy court martial on charges tied to criticizing naval discipline. The Port Newark reservist, VP of Ripley Hopping Lumber Co., called for an investigation of the entire court martial system.
Allied patrol on the Western Korea front stormed a Red held hill northwest of Panmunjom, killing 27 Communists and wounding 13. Pre-dawn battle drew in reinforcements from both sides and ended around 4 40 a m, according to an Eighth Army communique.
An Albany village and rural residents rally formed a Community club with nearly 80 attendees the largest turnout yet. A follow up meeting is set for Monday June 2 at 8 pm to elect officers and review project committees chaired by M W Ingwell with Steuri as secretary.
The Orangeville 4 H club met at the school to plan Fun Day and Achievement Day. They discussed sewing clothes, salad preparation, and kitchen cleanliness. Joyce Henze led tool talks and singing included several period songs. Refreshments were served by Bet ty Osenga and Joyce Henze. Twin Grove 4 H members planned an ice cream social, with Kay Bartelt leading pledge and a playlet performed by members. Davis 4 H'ers held their third meeting with speeches on projects and reasons for starting a new club. The sewing class met this week with their leader.
Carlton M. O'Brien a 49 year old roadhouse proprietor was found dead by shotgun near his Cadillac in West Warwick Police said he was the chief Brink's suspect in Boston's $1 219 000 robbery. Providence police later detained another man questioned in a separate slaying and named by state officials as linked to the Brink's case.
Veterinarians in Wisconsin will receive the first shipments of M-vaccine next week. Dr. J J OConnell, livestock sanitation chief, states the brucellosis vaccine is made by a Woodworth firm in Kenosha County. The 1951 legislature authorized a state lab for M-vaccine to control Bangs disease. The vaccine is approved for adult cattle and calves and will be stocked for farmers on request.
William M. Mergen 50, husband of Charlene Germann, a Monroe native, died yesterday in a Madison hospital after a heart attack at work as a Madison city parks employee. He leaves a widow and siblings. Services pending at Joyce Funeral Home Madison. New Flood Fund. Washington President Truman asked Congress for an extra 25 million dollars for flood control, focusing on the Upper Missouri, Upper Mississippi and Red River basins.
Dispatches to independent Chinese newspapers report methodical destruction by the Chinese Reds of roads leading inland from the South China coast. The action signals intensified guerrilla pressure and hampers inland supply routes as authorities seek to control strategic transportation corridors.
Orlan Bahn of Jordan township was injured two weeks ago when trapped between a tractor and a disc. Neighbors aided with planting the corn while Bahn recovers for at least four months. His left arm nerves were cut and four dons of pain noted. Mrs Bahn milks as he assists. The couple farms 120 acres, renting from Mrs Wade Raymer.
The third annual Armed Forces Day shows the nation's power with ground and sea units mobilized while aircraft stay grounded due to the air strike. Washington leads parades as President Truman prepares to review thousands of service members and equipment.
Miss Jackie Stafford of Madison wins the state recruiter title and reigns over the Milwaukee military ball. She is crowned Miss Recruiter, succeeding Jeri Robinson, and will travel the state next year promoting recruiting programs. Monroe's a Perdue court house employee was runner up in the recruiting sector.
Charles Keeny father of Mrs Trickel died at St. Francis hospital Freeport at 6 a m after weeks of illness in recent serious condition A Cedarville native he worked at Freeport Fairbanks Morse Co He leaves Myrtle his wife three sons Russell Carl Leo Freeport three daughters Mrs Trickel Mrs Henry Symanek of Chicago and Mrs Howard Stuart Freeport Services set for 1 30 p m Monday at Walker mortuary Freeport with burial Oak Lawn cemetery Freeport
The body of 66 year old James B. Bentley was found today by highway construction workers in a flooded bridge excavation at Highway 184 over the Yahara river. Rock County coroner E J Overton theorized Bentley fell into the hole Friday night near his home blacksmith shop.
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