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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
6
Cloudy with scattered showers in the far west and warmer conditions in the east. Highs likely near the mid 70s to 80s in the east, cooler west. Barometer rising. sunrise at 5 33, sunset at 8 13. Location array includes Yuma 101 and Cheyenne colder readings.
Public notice outlines usage of Book 4 ration stamps for meats cheeses fats oils and canned foods with specific letter ranges and expiry dates through June July and August. It also mentions waste fat value and Book 3 allowances plus gasoline coupon basics for four units.
Frances E Dooley died April 7 1945 leaving a $9 500 estate with Co O Scott Belleville named as executor Appraisers named by Judge Harold J Lamboley are J Vincent Eagen Clarence Gould and Joe Zweifel In Henry Elmer s petition son of Ursula Elmer deceased seeking executor for the intestate estate County Lamboley
Monroe police were notified by Carson Ruchdaschel of Boscobel that a reckless driver crowded him into a ditch and provided the incident number. Verlen J. Eberie of Warren paid $10 and costs on reckless driving charges in Justice Court of F. Earl Lamboley yesterday.
A local case involves Christel Monte, age 12, connected to a Brown Town address at 1309 Wilbur J. Wiles. Details remain sparse but document references indicate custody or guardianship actions in a community area.
The article reports tense debates at a global peace conference over veto power in future peacekeeping. Major powers including the United States Russia China Britain and France weigh modifications while agreeing no force should be used without unity of all five. Additional developments include Australias proposal on territorial integrity United States regional defense plans and disputes over colonial independence versus self government.
Mr and Mrs Orville Norder of 2117 16th Avenue welcomed a son on May 17 at St. Clare Hospital. The birth adds a new member to the family.
Surgical actions noted for Earl Weckerly of South Wayne with dismissals involving Claude L. Bradford Mrs Elmer C Mertin and daughter John Brejia Coburn C Broughton and John F Luthi as listed in the record.
Mrs Henry Kubly was elected president of the Jordan Sewing club at a Wednesday meeting held at her home. New members include Mrs Albert Rothenbuehler Mrs Ray Crane Mrs Marion Lewis and Mrs Myron Niffenegger. A Nef fenegger brush demonstration followed by carpet rag sewing and lunch. The next meeting is June 6 at Mrs Jacob Reichmanns home. Mrs Fred Grimm was honored at a house warming with neighbors friends and relatives present. A dessert luncheon and games accompanied the gift from the group presented by Mrs Herman Fritz. Co hosts were Mrs Herman Fritz Mrs Ed A Wolters and Mrs Sam Teuscher.
Niles area hosts and visiting residents list include Mrs. Leroy Knapp of Rockford staying with George Meythaler. Mrs. Murial Mo&singer of Darlington spending a few days with Mrs. Harold Zimmerman. Mrs. J R Gibbons and daughter Janice in Milwaukee with Mr. and Mrs. John R Gibbons Jr. Mrs. Victor Webinger of South Wayne and Gladys Steiner of Jordan spent the day in Freeport. The Severances and Mervin stay with Miss Gertrude Ball in Evanston and Jackson Miss. The Youngs plan Madison visits then Chicago to see Earl Zweifel.
After being hit, the carrier Franklin endured fires and flooding as crew fought to save the ship. The Santa Fe evacuated wounded, Pittsburgh towed the damaged vessel, and the ship’s fire rooms resumed work as power returned. By day two she moved at 23 knots homeward.
Mrs Clara Gilbertson of Blanchardville receives posthumous honors for her son Sgt Marvin L Gilbertson killed in action. She is awarded the Purple Heart, African Campaign pin, Silver Star and Bronze Star with oak leaf clusters.
Ruth Christel Monte, 12, daughter of Amos and Minnie Gehrke Monte, died after a month's illness at Chippewa Falls. Born in Jordan town, she lived at 1309 14th avenue. a sister Vera died in 1924. Funeral arrangements: body arriving Saturday noon at Shriner-Neushwander funeral home, services Sunday at 2 with Rev. Paul C. Kehle, interment Greenwood cemetery.
President Truman told Foreign Minister Bidault that the United States is willing to relinquish a part of the American zone of occupation in Germany. The plan, formalized after talks, aims to involve France in postwar settlement and aid France's recovery despite shortages. Details of the exact zone and portion were not specified.
R I Warner longtime hotelman and Wisconsin Knights of Pythias and Wiscon sin State Hotel association leader died of a heart attack at age 70 in Sheboygan. He owned the Grand hotel from 1907 and wrote The Gleaner column for the Sheboygan Press. Funeral services are set for Saturday.
Funeral services for Louis J Scharer 68 who died at his rib lake home Wednesday will be held Saturday at 1 30 in Shriner Neushwander funeral home Rev Paul C Kehle will officiate burial in Greenwood cemetery A separate mass for Frank McGuire 72 who died at his Madison home Friday will be at 10 in St Victor s church burial in Calvary cemetery McGuire was married to Martha Dunn a nurse with family including daughter Rita Freburg and two priest uncles Rev Homer McGuire Rev R J Collen tine. body taken to Ryan funeral home Madison.
The county canvassing board finishes tallying late soldier ballots, noting 27 ballots were received since the official tally. A new state law allows a 30 day extension after an election to complete canvass of soldier votes.
Interior of the Crystal Tower restaurant is being cleaned and redecorated. Crews work inside the dining area and kitchen to refresh fixtures and paint, while minor repairs are carried out. The work is expected to finish within weeks.
Mr and Mrs H Cowin travel to Minneapolis to visit her parents with son Sgt Robert Johnson en route from army air forces training at Sioux Falls. The Cowins maintain a string of harness horses trained at Green County fairground track in preparation for the racing season.
The Lakeshire-Marty Company bought a $10,000 war bond credited to Blanchardville’s quota. Ludwig Zoller manages the Blanchardville plant.
Funeral services for Wilbur J. Williams 54 will be held Saturday at 2 p m in Stuessy funeral home with Dr Charles A Briggs of the Methodist church officiating Burial will be in Cadiz township area where he farmed He died instantly of a gunshot wound Thursday near Brown town South Wayne He was born in Albany Ky April 29 1891 and married Erma Dalton on January 17 1915 Survivors include his widow and son Merlyn a brother Chester in San Francisco two sisters Minnie Downer Brodhead Ilo Detroit and three grandchildren His parents and son Faye are deceased.
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The report notes early planted corn rotting in Iowa with only about 25 percent of the crop planted. Some flax and oats in Iowa drowned, while North Dakota reports drought-affected early wheat and pastures. Nationwide, Maine potato planting is delayed and Kentucky farmers face significant delays in corn and tobacco.
Kiang in central China folds back as Nipponese retreat beyond 15 miles. Chinese recapture Wuyi north of Foochow, then lose it again to reinforced Japanese. Tokyo radios prepare for loss of Okinawa amid heavy American ground pressure. US air strikes target Japan industry and oil storage on Formosa and Borneo as B 29s and smaller bombers hit Balikpapan and oil depots.
Mr and Mrs Donald Kubly onroe released on 500 bond each and bound over to county court on neglect of their children and a child left in their custody. They appeared in Justice F Earl Lamboley court yesterday and furnished bond.
William Rees was reappointed president of the Monroe Country Club association at a board meeting last evening after the first party of the season. About 15 men golfed in the afternoon Rolland R. Etter won low net and Tom F. Ransdell low putts. E. B. Lux won the auctioned war bond. Dinner for about 45 followed with cards and music. The next party is set for Memorial Day.
Harold Knudtson, reported missing in action over six months ago, has cabled from Germany to say he is well and safe. The Blanchardville resident was previously listed as MIA in dispatches received by Times Special Service.
Actions completed on two bills allow sale of powdered milk in containers under ten pounds. One measure covers powdered skim evaporated milk while the other covers powdered whole milk and evaporated buttermilk. The Beloit Daily News as official paper was rejected. Wisconsin State Journal is now official. The budget bureau created with a $7000 director and 17 minor bills were signed by Governor Goodland.
Monticello notes weekend visits as John Gempeler and Ed Gempeler’s relatives travel to Madison to visit Ed Gempeler, a patient in a Madison hospital. Lions banquet in New Glarus honors service man mothers. Local families, including Wittners, Smiths, Wittenwylers, and Bissigs, spend time with Matt Bissig and others. Harold Blum of Madison drives over.
The text notes various family visits: Gregory and Richard Blum stayed 18 days with grandparents Mr and Mrs John G Blum while Mildred Erickson Marian Bobby and Edmund Argyle visited Mr and Mrs Frank Loveland. Euphamie Lengacher Mrs Ted Burgy and Diane Monroe called on Mr and Mrs John Wittenwyler and other relatives.
Rep Starkey proposes a 50 percent base pay bonus for soldiers eligible for discharge but kept in service. The bill would apply from the date they become eligible and would extend the same raise to those who remain in uniform at their own request.
Kenneth F. Roenneburg of Juda is named among 56 Wisconsin men awarded the Air Medal by Maj. Gen. William H. Gill for meritorious flights in unarmed transports during the Papuan campaign. The men delivered vital rations, ammunition and medical supplies to front line troops of the 32nd Red Arrow Division under enemy fire.
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