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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1945
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times traces its founding date back to October 13 1698 and notes a 1927 absorption by the Daily Journal. It lists the publisher Rawery A Odell as president and provides subscription rates for in state and out of state readers with advance payment requirements and AP news dispatch credit.
The editorial argues graduates will thrive despite wartime losses. It praises the drive of young Americans, noting many return home financially better off and unscarred, with America as a land of opportunity. Most will push onward though a few may fall by the way.
Hilbert Schultz aged 24 of Brod head is seriously injured in an auto crash. Jacob Rhyner Sr. warned by Geath in Mt. Pleasant to leave Germany for writings displeasing Nazi authorities. Walter Etter hospitalized after a coup upset.
Mrs. Belle Harlow of Brodhead learned of the death of John B. Harlow of Upper Montclair New Jersey on Monday evening. He suffered heart trouble for some time and is survived by his wife and two sons. He was a brother of the late Austin N. Harlan of Brodhead who died in March.
Aggie, Helen, Zoe, Aggie and neighbors celebrate at Miss Minerva’s Lakeville home. Paul clashes with Helen over rumors while Philip couriles Helen under starlit skies. a late kiss seals a hopeful, patient vow for the future.
MacKenzie's News Views reflects on King Leopold’s health and his future, the Belgian monarchy’s fate, and the epochal clash between left and right in Belgium. The piece nostalgically recalls King Albert and Queen Elizabeth, praising their wartime leadership and contrasting past unity with present political tension.
Local social notes mention Rev Homer Retzlaff visiting in Naperville and several residents hosting gatherings. H O Bizer reports Juda nearly doubled its cancer drive quota with 142.15 raised. Commencement at Evangelical church saw 19 seniors graduate. The 1935 fires record and 1943 loss cited.
Two Marines in Okinawa during a night air raid sheltered in a foxhole with a sow that stayed put. By morning the sow had six piglets, and the pair dug themselves another hole to continue sheltering.
A 125 pound man was put under a 300 dollar peace bond in justice court after he allegedly beat his 380 pound wife.
J. B. Bonnar, 70, testified that his wife Allie Bonnar preferred the company of nine cats to him and that he slept with two cats at her insistence. A Seattle court granted an interlocutory decree of divorce.
Six men began a second day outside the Federal Housing Administration office in downtown Los Angeles awaiting permits to build 1,100 homes in a crowded area. They started at 8 a.m. and planned to stay until the office opens Monday. The scene underscores housing shortages and the drive to secure new homes.
All boys and girls up to 12 years of age are invited to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls Club. Fill this coupon and mail to the Evening Times Club Monroe Wisconsin or use R F D. Include date of birth and age last birthday.
Readable birth dates include Frances Lewis 10 Monticello route 1 Ned Roth 8 Monroe route 2 Karen Rae Goecks 5 South Wayne Kenneth Gruenberg 8 Monroe route 3 Sandra Burkhalter 1 Monroe route 2 Lorraine Boss 8 Monroe route 5 Willard Shager 13 Woodford Karen Letha Lueck 2 Brown Town Jacqueline Meinert 10 Brown Town Jerry Goodman 4 Brown Town route 1 Shirley Escher 8 Monticello Anita Bisegger 6 Argyle Edward Halverson 2 Beloit Ronald Nenneman 7 Albany route 2 Caroline Miller 5 2113 11th Avenue Je Preuti 12 Albany David Glenn Donavan Gerber 2 Argyle route 2 Gerald Waelti 7 Juda Roger Elmer 10 Brooklyn Caroline Page 9 Brooklyn Eunice Smith 3 Juda route 2 Anthony Jones 5 Juda Sally Walter 7 Juda
A local club welcomes multiple new members this week from Monticello Monroe Browntown Antioch Winslow and surrounding areas. Children include Ronald Blum born June 16 and Kathryn Gruenberg turning three this August. Others named are Sharon Aitchison Nancy Aitchison Royal Rockow Kathleen Rockow Claire Bidlingmaier Janet Striker Nola Marty Loretta Schmid and relatives of Eugene and Joe Marty Rich details show ages and birth dates.
The Chinese combat command liaison and advisory unit under Maj. Gen. Robert B. McClure sent its first shipment home under the war department point system. It included 23 enlisted men and one officer averaging 6.7 years of army service with 13 having over 30 months overseas. Represented states include Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Wisconsin, Kentucky, California, North Carolina, Missouri, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, and Illinois. All have combat credits and nine are fathers of one to three children. Some eligible personnel chose to remain in China rather than return.
A simple method to move laundry to the washline involves using an old tea cart or a small child’s coaster as a cart. This approach provides a lightweight, maneuverable option for carrying loads across short distances.
Proceedings show May 15 1945 meeting chaired by Mayor Frank A Buehler. Alderman Meythaler approved as council president. An ordinance abolishing city engineer creates director of public works with merit appointment and specified duties. Memorial day appropriation of 50 dollars to American Legion Glen Zilmer Post No 84 approved. Police report notes brake test program with 12 percent defects after testing 300 cars. Meeting adjourns with board of health being organized.
The New Glarus board of education announced principal Frank Hebal will resign effective June 15 after 15 years in Wisconsin supervising roles. He has served two years at New Glarus and will join Pride Hybrid Seed in Glen Haven Wisconsin, with the family planning to reside in Bloomineton.
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