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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1945
Page
6
Ration Deadlines and Stamp Validity Guidance
The notice outlines red stamp use for fats and oils from books 4 with Y to U periods and deadlines through August 31, plus public fat and cash refunds, blue stamps for five gallons, and fuel oil coupon validity in various periods.
Justice Cases F. W. Willing paid fine for fishing
F. W. Willing of Orfordville was fined twenty dollars plus court costs after a fishing violation. The case records indicate a local magistrate presided and upheld the penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Willing
Orfordville
Gilbert couple welcomes son at St. Clare Hospital
Mr and Mrs Howard Gilbert celebrate the birth of a son at St. Clare Hospital in Argyle on May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clare Hospital
Howard Gilbertson
Argyle
Medical and dismissal list from Belleville to Rockford
Medical entries include Mrs. Fred Zweifel Belleville Ruth Ann Dettwiler Monroe route 4 and Robert Gott echalk Brodhead with James Scagog liami Rockford. Surgical: Norma Frangitani Beloit. Dismissals list multiple names including Casper Zentner Mrs John Bright and son Mrs Edward Utzig Mrs Buddy Stauffer Mrs Kermit Jeglum In golf Michaelson Mrs Arthur Asmus Mrs Harvey Mason Lela Duerst and Mrs Oscar Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Zweifel
Belleville
Ruth Ann Dettwiler
Monroe
Robert Gottechalk
Brodhead
James Scagogliami
Rockford
Norma Frangitani
Beloit
Casper Zentner
John Bright and Son
Edward Utzig
Buddy Stauffacher
Kermit Jeglum
Ingolf Michaelson
Arthur Asmus
Harvey Mason
Lela Duerst
Oscar Davis
Wisconsin draft boards pause induction for men over 30
National selective service orders postponement of draft inductions for men over 30 in Madison comities. Col. John Mullen state director said the measure affects men over 29 now classified 1-A and will take effect immediately pending further guidance from Maj. Causeck Gane & Coals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
National Selective Service
Causeck
Wisconsin Senate Kills Anti Lobbying and Tax Bills
The Wisconsin senate killed a bill tightening anti lobbying rules requiring weekly lobbyist reports and affidavits, with penalties for false amounts. Also defeated a personal property tax form bill and a $10,000 scholarship appropriation, after prior assembly passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Assembly
Gettelman
Milwaukee
Gettleman
State and
Secretary of State
Goodland
Senate
Wisconsin Senate
State
State Board of Vocational Education
S-Sgt Baryenbruch Liberated From Nazi Camp
S Sgt Rolland Baryenbruch of Spring Green and nephew of Mrs. Alvin F Bolgrien of Monroe has been freed from a German prison camp after nearly a year as a tail gunner on a Liberator bomber based in Italy. He was captured in France on May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland Baryenbruch
Spring Green
Alvin F. Bolgrien
Monroe
Yestern
Baryenbruch
France
Italy
Social Events at Ludlow Hotel Ends Season Card Club
Mrs Berndt hosted 500 guests after a two table steak supper at the Ludlow hotel following a card club. The last meeting of the season honored Mrs Thomas Gaughan, Mrs Gladwyn Perrigo and Mrs Ernest Wenger Jr with substitute guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Club
Berndt
Babs
Ludlow
Thomas Gaughan
Gladwyn Perrigo
Ernest Wenger, Jr
Personal Mention Highlights in Madison and Monroe Visits
Local notes show William Geigel in Madison on business while Marian West came from Juda for a morning visit. Lt. Ralph Niffenegger visited Brodhead in Monroe. Paulus Roth spent the day in Monticello and New Glarus. Numerous residents made calls in Monroe, Clarno, and Chicago, with several relatives visiting nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
William Geigel
Madison
Marian West
Juda
Ralph E. Niffenegger
Brodhead
Monroe
Paulus A. Roth
Monticello
New Glarus
Sam Magdal
Chicago
Fred Russ
Elaine
Co. Aitchison
Brown
John Brickling
Darington
Clifford Swiggum
Browntown
Otto Pinnow
Lawrence Lewtenberger
Clarno
Anna Signer
Portland
Ore
Walter E. Dunbar
Marian Houlihan
Walter Hamilton
Kenneth
Alice B. Martin
Fred P. Steuri
Henry G. Schneider
Albany
Transportation strike stalls perishables in Wisconsin area
The strike crippled deliveries across Wisconsin towns. The Milwaukee road reported a terrific volume of perishables while Railway Express could not assist. Meat supply, groceries, and war materials faced delays as 35 to 40 trucking workers were idled and shipments halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Railway Express
Janesville
Chicago
Oshkosh
Sir Manitowoc
Olson and Clipper City
Draft policy targets ages 18 to 25 for immediate review
The registrar plans to reclassify 18 to 25 year olds in 4-F or limited service for immediate review and place those eligible for active duty into 1-A. About 180,000 men may become available. Ages 26 to 29 will await studies on war needs and may keep deferments. future calls will include more from this group. Only non key workers are being drafted now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Report Trace of 3 Escaped Japs From Camp McCoy
Dane county sheriff's office reported that W S Flagstad of Madison said his wife saw three Japanese escapees crossing highway 19 west of Waterloo headed south. Two wore blue denim uniforms with PW on their backs and one wore a raincoat. Camp McCoy officials noted the inmates wore PW marked uniforms and may have had raincoats and bed racks bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Dane County Sheriff's Office
W. S. Flagstad
Waterloo
Camp McCoy
Okinawa Break Cuts Japanese Line As U S Strikes
United States forces pierced the Okinawa defensive line at Yonabara and Yonabaru bay as the Seventh Division retook Yonabaru city. Reports say Japanese withdrawals to Manchuria and renewed optimism about Soviet relations circulated in Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Japan
Okinawa
U. S
China
North China
Manchuria
Soviet Union
Moscow
U. S. 14Th Air Force
Bay Area
Yonabara
Yonabaru Bay
Nakagusuku Bay
Nipponees Fleet
Yonabaru
Yesterwy
Archibald V. Arnold
Community Directory Distributed Across Multiple Towns
A long list of residents and households from Mt. Pleasant New Glarus Spring Grove Sylvester and surrounding communities appears, detailing many families and individuals across Pleasant Valley Grove and related areas in a local directory style item. The compilation includes dozens of surnames, first names, and small locality references such as Valley View and Prairie settlements.
Pvt. Robert Haeni Killed in Action
Mrs. Russell Werren of Browntown has learned that Private Robert Haeni was killed in action in Germany on April 26. Haeni had ties to several Monroe families and once worked locally. he was reported to have visited Pacific last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Werren
Browntown
Germany
Haeni
Monroe
Pacific
Anti-Trust Suit Aims to Break Pittsburgh Plate Glass Holdings
The Justice Department filed a civil anti-trust suit to strip Pittsburgh Plate Glass of its 106 warehouses and retail stores amid actions involving sale of flat glass products including plate, safety, window, tempered, and sheet glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Iselys Welcome Linda Lou In Fox Lake
Mr and Mrs Walter Isely of Fox Lake Illinois former Monroe residents welcomed a daughter born yesterday named Linda Lou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Isely
Fox Lake
Ill
Monroe
Linda Lou
Ankle Mending Mrs Stauffacher To Leave Hospital
Mrs A P Stauffacher of Minneapolis who has been a patient at St Clare hospital for four weeks after a fall sprain will be dismissed tomorrow and stay with friends nearby to finish recovery. The ankle injury is slowly mending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Stauffacher
Minneapolis
St. Clare Hospital
Local student wins Harvard scholarship
Philip Snodgrass Jr., 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Snodgrass of 2710 Council Crest Madison, has been awarded a scholarship to Harvard University in Cambridge Massachusetts. The Monroe resident and former Monroe schools student will begin the summer term July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Snodgrass, Jr
Philip Snodgrass
Council Crest
Madison
Monroe
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Dentists Ganshert and Schindler Attend Janesville Meeting
Drs. J. W. Ganshert and A. J. Schindler of Monroe attend a district dental conclave today in Janesville for professional discussions and continuing education.
Perfect Five Years Harold Pagel Honors
Harold Pagel of 1311 21st Avenue completes five years of perfect schooling this year, with no absences or tardies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Pagel
21St Avenue
Henry Gerber Expects Return to Council Bluffs
Henry Gerber left last evening for Council Bluffs after a visit here He plans to settle his affairs there and then move to Monroe to make his home with his mother Mrs Nick Ger r
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Henry Gerber
Monroe
Nick Gerr
Supervisors Meet With Wisconsin Power and Light Group
Seven supervisors from Wisconsin Power and Light attended a meeting here yesterday. Everett Rawn of Madison showed films to the group. Out of town men included Fred Goecks South Wayne Clarence Bly Albany E B Leary Verona S L Dokken Oregon Lawrence Vogt Brooklyn Lisle Sardeson Belleville and Allie Sardeson Blanchardville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Power and Light Company
Everett Rawn
Madison
Fred Goecks
South Wayne
Clarence Bly
Albany
E. B. Leary
Verona
S. L. Dokken
Oregon
Lawrence Vogt
Brooklyn
Lisle Sardeson
Belleville
Allie Sardeson
Blanchardville
Kiwanis Luncheon Guests Speak on Civilians Blood Plasma
Kiwanis luncheon guests include Mrs. M. V. Bump president of the Wisconsin Junior Chamber of Commerce auxiliary and Mrs. L. C. Mell chair of the blood plasma bank project. Mrs. Mell will discuss Civilians Get Blood Plasma Too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
M. V. Bump
Wisconsin Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary
L. C. Mell
Wisconsin State Guard Field Training School Next Weekend
The Wisconsin state guard will hold a three day field training school for officers and non-commissioned officers at Camp William Friday Saturday and Sunday preliminary to the annual encampment. Officers will train in rifle marksmanship bayonet machine gun riot formations scouting patrolling map reading guard duty use of gas and smoke extended order drill and organization of schools. Special schools will be held for the medical supply and adminization sections of the guard units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Guard
Camp William
Unts
Ford union adopts 30 hour week resolution
The national Ford council of the United Automobile Workers CIO adopted a demand for a 30 hour work week with 40 hours pay as a final guarantee against technological unemployment. The resolution was approved yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
National Ford Council of the United Automobile Workers
CIO
Predict Biddle to Quit Cabinet Job
Washington reports indicate Attorney General Francis Biddle may retire from the Truman cabinet. The White House scheduled a 3 p.m. news conference with President Truman likely to announce Biddle’s resignation, with a successor not yet named. Speculation links Judge Lewis B Schwellenbach to a top post, possibly attorney general or labor chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francis Biddle
Truman
White House
Charles G. Ross
Biddle
Roosevelt
Ross
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
State of Washington
United States
Capitol Hill
Frank C. Walker
Robert E. Hannegan
National Democratic Comoe
Whither Bound Subject for Welch At Commencement
Dr. Dale D. Welch of the University of Dubuque will address Monroe high school graduates at 8 p.m. tomorrow. One hundred eight seniors will receive diplomas in the auditorium. Robert E. Hardell will present them. Rev. Paul C. Kehle will give the invocation and benediction. The mixed chorus sings Open Thy Heart and Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring. The orchestra accompanies marching. Supt. Evans will present top scholars, the valedictorian and salutatorian, and read the names of the top 10. Citizenship awards will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale D. Welch
University of Dubuque
Monroe High School
Robert E. Hardell
Monroe School Board
Paul C. Kehle
Jesus
Supt. E. O. Evans
Goodland Signs Measure on Bangs Disease Control
Governor Goodland signs a bill to appropriate 50000 dollars annually to the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture for Bangs disease and other bovine diseases study and control. He also signs a measure expanding the Bangs disease program and indemnity payments and a bill allowing Waupun prisoners to shorten terms by five days monthly for above average diligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Goodland
University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Senate
Waupun State Prison
Towers on Bonds War bond plea from Admiral Towers
Vice Admiral J H Towers deputy commander in chief U S Pacific Fleet urges continued bond buying. He says recent victories in Europe and the Pacific do not justify buying fewer war bonds and that every American must hasten to purchase more bonds for ultimate victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. H. Towers
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pacific Ocean
Europe
Pacific
Highway Fatalities in Green County Rise in 1945
Green County shows two highway deaths in the first four months of 1945, double the prior year, with statewide fatalities at 161 versus 167 last year. Pepin reports zero fatalities for 54 months, while Dane County records eight this year and Lafayette and Rock counties hold perfect records so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
State
Pepin County
Dane County
Lafayette
Rock Counties
Death of Mrs Mollie Rubendall at Marlow Oklahoma
Mrs Mollie Rubendall 80, member of the Orangeville school mates club of 1880, died in Marlow Oklahoma on May 18. She is survived by her husband Perry Rubendall and one son Glen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Times
Mollie Rubendall
Marlow
Okla
Perry Rubendall
Glen
Meat Shortages Hit Midwest and Cities Nationwide
Wisconsin faces critical meat and poultry shortfalls per WFA representative Gordon Gunderson while fruits and butter stay adequate. Chicago reports scarcity of all meats and poultry and Cleveland operators urge two meatless days. Indiana fears strawberry shortage with shortcake season near. Several western states endure lard shortages and New England notes scarce meat even for black market. Eggs are rationed in some markets and New York reports acute meat scarcity with limited eggs per customer. Washington sees little poultry as army orders dominate output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Gordon Gunderson
WFA
Chicago
Cleveland
Thomas A. Burke
Indianapolis
Texas
Colorado
New Mexico
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
New England
OPA
New York City
F. H. LaGuardia
Ruth Ann Johnston Becomes Lambda Tau Delta President
Former Ruth Ann Johnston honored at sunrise breakfast at University of Dubuque Iowa as she assumes office as president of Lambda Tau Delta sorority. Mrs. Cook is a college sophomore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Cook, Jr
Ruth Ann Johnston
University of
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