Weather brightens with scattered showers forecast
May 24 1951 report notes partly cloudy conditions with a few scattered showers in extreme north tonight and west central tomorrow. Warmer tonight with lows 52 to 61 and highs in the mid 80s tomorrow. Midday to midday readings show a high of 74 and a low of 52 at 1 p m. The warmest area yesterday was Jacksonville Florida at 93 and the coldest Rockford Illinois at 40. Sunrise 4 31, sunset 7 23.
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Westcentral
U. S
Jacksonville
Fla
Rockford
Ill
Real Estate Transfers in Monroe Record
John C. Kopp Jr. sells to Karl Rein king real estate in Monroe city Brodhead's addition. Transfer concerns St 4 block 15 as listed in local records.
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John C. Kopp Jr
Karl Reinking
Brodhead’s
City of
Monroe
Estates Probate Actions and Executors Named
Judge Harold J Lamboley of Brodhead named executor for Paul H Rufenacht Monroe who died May 13 no bond required appraisers Herman D Fritz R H Schoonover and Harry C Young heirs include widow Sophia two daughters Marie Pierce Brodhead Anna Anderson Williams Bay and grandson Robert Laatsch Jefferson route 3 son of a deceased daughter Jacob Jones Juda named administrator for Arthur W Brodhead died May 9 heirs include widow Violet and son appraisers J C Timm G N Swartz and William Hahn Myrtie Figs New Glarus died March 11 will dated Jan 27 1943 sole heir is daughter Loraine Annie Pascoe widow named executrix for Alfred Pascoe Exeter township died April 17 heirs include widow daughter Adah Jean Hefty Verona and son Verlyn Belleville appraisers Jerome Garveille Fred Schrepfer and Ray Grady Pascoe will dated June 14 1949.
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Harold J. Lamboley
C. S. Pierce
Brodhead
Paul H. Rufenacht
Monroe
Herman D. Fritz
R. H. Schoonover
Harry C. Young
Sophia
Marie Pierce
Anna Anderson
Williams Bay
Robert Laatsch
Ray Grady
Pascoe
Justice Cases Justice L. A. Koenig Robert L. Dunn
Verona resident Robert L. Dunn was found guilty of speeding in a case heard by Justice L. A. Koenig. Dunn must pay a $15 fine plus court costs.
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Justice L. A. Koenig
Robert L. Dunn
Verona
Local Births Reported in Darlington Area
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Schumacher of Darlington welcomed a son on May 24. Mr and Mrs August Burgi of 2310 13th Avenue welcomed a daughter on May 24. Mr and Mrs Robert OBrien of Darlington welcomed a son on May 24.
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Kenneth Schumacher
Darlington
August Burgi
13Th Avenue
Robert O’brien
St Clare Hospital Patient List and Dismissals
St. Clare Hospital Medical shows Mrs Emma Schue of New Glarus and others from Rock City and Freeport, with James Haldiman and Roy Robb in an accident, plus surgical cases including Mrs George Herskis Beloit and others in Cherry Valley and Rockford. Dismissals include John J Ryan and several families and members.
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Emma _ Schue
New Glarus
Morris G. Place
Rock City
Ill
Robert Beldin
Freeport
John Hasse
James Haldiman
Monticello
Roy Robb
13Th Avenue
George Herkis
Beloit
Leo Chessel
Rockford
John Gorsuch
Cherry Valley
Edward Clifford
John J. Ryan
Robert Hoesly
Glennys Kelly
Kathleen Judd
Robert Stoller
Arnold W. Kehrle
Robert Schneider
Roy B. Rufi
Boy Scout Council Meets at Grace Lutheran Church
Members of the U S Grant Council executive committee met at Grace Lutheran church to hear reports from three committees. Dr W E Rideout presided with attendees from Freeport and Monroe including L A Koenig Nat G Preston Harry J Bellahan Forrest L Kubly and others. Pfisterer announced finance status Hutchins outlined Apple River Canyon camp plans and a Green district camporee was set for Browntown this weekend.
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U. S. Grant Council of the
Boy Scouts
Grace Lutheran Church
W. E. Rideout
Freeport
Monroe
L. A. Koenig
Nat G. Preston
Harry J. Bellahan
Forrest L. Kubly
Harod Canaan
Cuba City
Robert A. Paton
Platteville
Sam Bess
A. G. Stukenberg
W. A. Hutchins
E. G. McCulloch
H. B. Scholes
Thomas A. Kimes
Robert Ely
W. R. Stibley
Thomas Pfisterer
Preston
Council
Pfisterer
Hutchins
Apple River Canyon
John Coryell
Browntown
Wisconsin Sales Tax Plan Sparks Bipartisan Debate
Madison representatives from diverse groups attacked a proposed Wisconsin sales tax aimed at funding public education. Gov. Kohler pledged to veto any sales tax, while supporters led by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau sought a two percent levy on retail goods, utilities, and amusements with exemptions for fuel food and farm equipment. Assemblyman Harper introduced the bill arguing it could offset property tax revenue for schools.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Kohler
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Wisconsin Farm Union
Joint Finance Committee
Assemblyman
Harper
Lancaster
Governor Proclaims June as Dairy Month
Madison announces Governor Kohler proclaims June as Dairy Month. He urges civic groups to cooperate in observance to boost appreciation of dairy products and health and financial well being, noting three quarter million people rely on dairying and related industries for livelihood.
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Madison
Kohler
Lafayette Loan Approved for Darlington Electric Co op
Washington reports the Rural Electrification Administration has approved an 88000 dollar loan to the Lafayette electric cooperative at Darlington to support electric service expansion and operations.
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Lafayette
Washington
Lafayette Electric Co-Operative
Darlington
Rural Electrification Administration
Local visitors and events listed in Monroe notices
Personal greetings from Rockford Monticello Wisconsin Rapids Williams Bay Beloit and other towns mark a busy Monroe day book. Residents like Charles Deininger Frances Loeffel Agnes Rinehart and many families are listed with travel visits shoppers and upcoming rummage sale at Odd Fellows hall on May 26. Community members attend banquets and award ceremonies while relatives gather at homes across Wisconsin and Illinois.
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Charles Deininger
Rockford
Herman L. Schindler
Insurance
Frances Loeffel
Monticello
Agnes Rinehart
Wisconsin Rapids
Robert Anderson
Williams Bay
William Graham
Winnebago
Leif Hansen
Beloit
Monroe
C. O. Baker
Morris
A. P. Anderson
Argyle
Harvey Stauffacher
Lake Koshkonong
Frank Dumphy
Pat Peterson
Albany
Charles Hyland
Wisconsin
Fred E. Blumer
Chester Jones
Linda
Odd Fellows Hall
Eva Spreng
WSWS
Harold McConnell
John Bowers
Wiota
Walter Stauffer
Frank Miller
Crookston
Minn
Charles Chase
Four Believed Dead After Burlington Hotel Fire
A stubborn blaze severely damaged the 137 room Van Ness house in Burlington VT early today. Four guests are reported missing while 106 other guests and several employees are accounted for as safe.
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Burlington
van Ness
Assembly Adopts Truck Weight Cut and Penalty Increases
The Wisconsin Assembly approved measures to tighten truck weight rules including lowering single axle limits from 20 000 to 18 000 pounds with a 1 500 pound tolerance and fixing a 30 000 pound base for tandem axles with a 2 000 pound tolerance. It also passed higher penalties for weight violations, sent a license revocation bill to the judiciary committee, and adjusted a speed limit bill for trucks over 10 000 pounds to 45 mph after debate.
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Madison
Assembly
Senate
Legislative Council
Public Service Commission
Judiciary Committee
Wisconsin Cheddar Market Signals Firm Demand
The Federal State market news service reports Wisconsin American cheese market very firm with supplies closely held and demand heavy. Selling prices and points include single daisies 41 14 42 percent longhorns 41 4 42 14 square prints 42 43 mid gets 42 14 44.
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Madison
Wisconsin
I.c.l
Three to Judge Cub Scout Garden Box Contest
Three judges M E Jeglhum Lester Van Loon and Robert E Davenport will judge garden boxes by Cub Scouts at Knights of Pythias hall at 7 p m today. Den chiefs of Pack 314 meet tomorrow at the hall at 7 p m and den mothers at 7 30 p m.
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M. E. Jeglhum
Lester van Loon
Robert E. Davenport
Knights of Pythias Hall
Pack 314
Rate Boost Approved for Darlington Water Utility
The public service commission in Madison approves Darlington water utility rate increases to raise an extra $9,746 annually in revenue.
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Darlington
Public Service Commission
Madison
Prison Term Control Bill Signed by Kohler
Governor Kohler signed a prison term control bill claiming a major step forward for repeat violators. The law extends sentences to the full maximum yet allows a portion to be served under parole supervision in the free society.
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Madison
Kohler
Parents welcome second daughter at St. Clare Hospital
The Burgi family proud parents of a second daughter born this morning at St. Clare Hospital. Sandra, eight, is shown as the sister. Gertrude Aeschlimann, Mrs. Burgi’s former name, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Aeschlimann of Argyle. Grandmother is Mrs. H. C. Burgi.
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August Burgi
13Th Avenue
St. Clare Hospital
Sandra
Burgi
Gertrude Aeschlimann
Jacob Aeschlimann
Argyle
H. C. Burgi
Butler Arrives to Command Camp McCoy
Brig. Gen. Frederic B. Butler officially assumes command of Camp McCoy today replacing Col. Peter C. Bullard. The arrival marks a leadership change at the Wisconsin training post.
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Gen. Butler
Camp McCoy
Frederic B. Butler
Col
Peter C. Bullard
Madison Senate OKs School Merger Referenda
A bill passed in the senate would require two referenda before any school consolidation. One referendum would cover the annexed area for school purposes, the other the surrounding cities or villages taking in the new area. The package also includes funding and policy measures for welfare, vaccines, and civil rights.
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Madison
Senate
Assembly
Department of Public Welfare
University of Wisconsin
Motor Vehicle Department
Wisconsin legislative moves on bingo and log weight rules
Lt. Gov. George Smith ruled out a bingo legalization amendment. Sen. Gettelman of Milwaukee proposed adding to a bill to allow Wisconsin residents to participate in giveaway radio and TV shows and to permit bingo organized by religious or veterans groups.
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Mits
George Smith
Sen. Gettelman
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Monticello Eighth Graders to Receive Diplomas
Twenty three eighth graders will receive diplomas tomorrow at exercises in the Zwingli church. Names include Grace Hoffman Beverly Babler Emily Gempler Donna Kohler Shirley Escher Carla Blum Carol Grunder Elaine Swenson Marilyn Shade Walt Argus Rosen Sally Hustad Judith Karlen Leo Hauri Donald Karlen Donald Roberts Robert Klassy John Schmid Leon Elmer Charles Williams Eddie Riese Richard Jacobson John Butts Zane Zurbuche.
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Monticello
Zwingli
Grace Hoffman
Beverly Babler
Emily Gempeler
Donna Kohler
Shirley Escher
Carla Blum
Carol Grunder
Elaine Swenson
Marilyn Shadewalt
Argus Rosen
Sally Hustad
Judith Karlen
Leo Hauri
Donald Karlen
Donald Roberts
Robert Klassy
John Schmid
Leon Elmer
Charles Williams
Eddie Riese
Richard Jacobson
John Butts
Zane Zurbuche
Flannery Feted At Legion Home In Monroe
More than 60 American Legion members and escorts attended a potluck dinner honoring Pfc. James F. Flannery at the Legion home. Mayor Frank A. Buehler served as toastmaster and emphasized civilian service contact with troops. Flannery, Monroe's first Korean War amputee, will return to Oakland naval hospital early next week after films on Americanism were shown.
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American Legion
Pfc
James F. Flannery
Legion
Frank W. Heinzelman
The
Theodore J. Burgy
John J. Burkhard
Red Cross
Green County Armed Forces Service Committee
Jerome L. Howe
Frank A. Buehler
Sherman H. Dearth
Flannery
Monroe
Oakland Naval Hospital
Oakland
Calif
Cabbage Name Traces to French Word Caboche
Etymology notes that the term cabbage derives from the French caboche meaning head. The explanation highlights the linguistic path from French to English kitchen usage.
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Caboche
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Chester Schultz
Orangeville
Hyland Surplus Store
Lawrence H. Blum
Allan Merkle
Morna Byers
Neil Dettwiler
Hazel Kolden
Karen Meier
Carl Schmoldt
By DuBarry
Edwin C. Miller
Peoria Country Club
Illinois Mutual Casualty Co
John Heinmann
Clarence Paul
Nathan
Roscoe Heimann
Eugene Heimann
Pat Schumacher
Juda
Charles Zettle
Cadiz
Roy Zerby
Kanesville
Lois Heimann
Richard
Mary Zettle
VFW
St. Victor’s Church
Albert Weber
Holland
Zic
Shurfine Fancy Yacht Club
Monarch - T
Lim
Eapple
Peper Nepkins
Weoden
Fresen
Legion Home
Moderns
Monroe, Wis
Carol Brent
Carol Brents
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