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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1952
Page
8
Cloudy with light rain in the east and cooler western areas tonight. Tomorrow partly cloudy and warmer in the west with highs 70 to 75 and cooler 60 to 68 in extreme north near Lake Michigan. Overnight low 42 to 48 west and 50 to 55 east. Barometer 29.41 at 1 am and 29.33 at 1 pm.
Real estate transfer records show Ralph Stauffacher conveying 2.53 acres, more or less, in the southeast quarter of section 31 in Sylvester township to Edwin B. Griffith.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley determines a verdict against Claire J. Paulson of Blanchardville for speeding at night, totaling $10 plus costs.
Richard A. Breissel of Beloit forfeits a $13 bond for speeding. Ernest Schlagin of Brodhead pays $5 plus costs for failing to yield to a fire truck.
Aleta Joy Kryder of 1511 20th Avenue and Delbert Henry Rohde of Cadiz Township wed. Theresa Alice Saunders of Monroe Township and Clarence Albert Wittwer of Monticello also obtained licenses.
Mrs. George E. Jones Sr., 77, of 1916 14th Avenue, and John Johnson, 77, of Gratiot, are listed in the obituary notices.
Mr and Mrs W A Lienhardt of New Glarus announce the birth of a son on May 23 at Metho dist hospital in Madison. Also Mr and Mrs DuPont Jelle of Horeb report a son born May 23 at Methodist hospital in Madison.
St. Clare Hospital Medical lists patients and procedures with names and residences. Included are a tonsillectomy for Richard Paul Kern route 3 and surgical cases for Mary Nickel Janeville and Russell Grant 829 18th Avenue, plus dismissals for multiple patients and accompanying relatives.
Green County sheriff's department continues inquiry into hog rustling. Albany area farmer Frank Whalen reported 12 hogs missing from his farm since last weekend.
Paulson was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to speeding at night in Green County small claims court here today. He was arrested early May 22 by Green County sheriff's deputies.
On Monroe streets most residents wore American Legion auxiliary Poppies as sales extended late into the night. Volunteers from Monroe and nearby areas manned booths from 8 a.m. to after store hours, aided by a second Girl Scout group. Weather favored foot traffic and fundraising.
Police yesterday issued the first summons for parking in the no parking stall in front of the post office. Leo Williams paid a $1 forfeiture. The police enforcement followed council directives to reserve space for post office patrons. Two meters were installed in former free spots and a no parking zone was marked. Also arrested was Robert W. Ryan of Janesville on speeding, posting a $25 bond for Monday court.
The Knights of Pythias will confer the Rank of Knight on Monday night May 26. A lunch will follow after work. Tuesday evening the Knights join the Memorial service with the Pythian Sisters.
The Women’s Relief Corps sponsored the morning planting of red geraniums in the northwest flower beds of the court house park. The event highlighted community beautification activities led by local volunteers.
The city building inspector approved a permit to erect a new four story hardware store. The project is led by Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Co of Madison, with Louis B. Hirsig, a firm member and Monroe native, noted in the filing.
Sgt James C Ridings of the Army and Air Force recruiting station will depart June 3 for Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis to attend a three week adjutant general's school in recruiting. Sgt Albert H Gruender of Janesville will cover the area during his training.
Wayne P. Segner of route 5 joins University of Wisconsin residence hall students active in campus recreation social and governmental life. He was named to the Men’s Halls Association Alumni committee which oversees alumni services and organizational business.
Sanford D. Syse son of Mrs Ruth Syse has been named vice president of his class at Augsburg College Minneapolis for the 1952 53 term He was a freshman this year Syse majors in English and plans to enter a theological seminary upon graduation
Mrs Russell V Grant of 829 18th Avenue was admitted to St Clare Hospital last night and is scheduled for major surgery today.
Gayleen Steensrud III is a patient at St. Clare hospital for observation and X rays after several days of illness with a virus infection. She was taken to the hospital yesterday afternoon. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Gerhard P Steensrud of 2517 9th street.
Green Lafayette Rock and Dane County postmasters invited to a 6 30 p m dinner at the William Tell hotel New Glarus. Frederick Tatcher New Glarus postmaster and county director will host. F E Knapp district inspector will lead the discussion.
An afternoon accident two miles south of Dayton caused considerable property damage to two cars. One vehicle was believed operated by Ewald Luetkin of Madison. The incident prompted investigation by local authorities.
A series of short notices lists individuals visiting or departing from the area. Otto Ringhand of Albany and John P. Derning from Brodhead are among those noted today and yesterday. The item also mentions travel to Milwaukee and Wichita for regional institute participation.
The Silver school in Mt. Pleasant township hosted a large picnic with three students, Henry W. Keener Mary Ann Minnig and Ruth E. Minnig, achieving perfect attendance. Jordan Center closed with a picnic and ballgame as Yvonne Sarbacker earned perfect attendance. Gary and Dennis White won the Lets Draw honor roll from WHA. New mothers club officers named with Mrs Earl Sarbacker president and Mrs Fred Brandt vice president.
John Johnson 77 died at a Warren Illinois nursing home Thursday afternoon. Services were held today at Ayers funeral home and Gratiot Methodist church with burial in the church cemetery. Born in Wiota township in 1875 he was the son of Matthias and Bertha Johnson. He had lived in the nursing home the last two years. He is survived by three sisters Bertha Brenum Tillie Hale and Peter Larson.
Sfc Melbourne Duerst, wounded in an April 26 automobile crash in Salt Lake City, shows improvement at Salt Lake General Hospital. He is “over the hump” but not fully conscious, eyes open occasionally, nonverbal, off oxygen tent intermittently, fed via tube. His half brother Keith Ginner, 10, remains under treatment for a skull fracture at St. Clare Hospital after a nine foot fall.
Mrs Frank Krause of 203 8th Street received emergency treatment when she fell in her garden while collecting rhubarb and struck her head on a metal object. Fourteen stitches were required for the forehead wound. she is recovering at home.
Atty. Gen. Thomson refused to bring criminal charges against Norman Armstrong of Stadium Grill for selling ice cream and Dairy Dessert together. He suggested civil injunctions instead, noting prior rulings allow Dairy Queen sales with no fraud or misleading conduct. The case hinges on fat content and regulatory authority.
Milwaukee woman Loretta Schlieve 40 is accused of drawing about 1950 in county relief and using part to buy a car for her 19 year old son. She was arraigned in District Court where a mental examination was ordered and the case continued to May 31. AFD.
Chicago grain futures showed firmness in wheat soybeans and rye while corn and oats lagged, dipping below prior closes at times. Trading volume remained light on the Board of Trade today.
A dedication ceremony for the Lafayette County Memorial Hospital is set for 2 p m on Friday May 30 on the hospital grounds. Speakers include Vincent F Otis and Attorney Glen McWilliams with Floyd Olson as master of ceremonies. Rev E J Jeffrey will give the invocation and a World Wars I II plaque will be unveiled.
A Monroe woman found herself stranded on her back porch roof after opening and closing the window too tightly. She called for a neighbor with no reply and was discovered by the neighbor who heard noises from above and saw her atop the roof while she had been up there to do chores such as cleaning cave troughs.
Leesville South Carolina police hunted Thomas L. Hamilton imperial wizard of the Carolinas Ku Klux Klan on warrants charging conspiracy to kidnap and assault. North Carolina officers drew warrants in connection with two alleged floggings in Columbus County. Hamilton was not at home when authorities visited last night.
Flames destroyed a five story barn on the Chris Gourdoux farm ten miles northwest of Holcombe last night. Five thousand six week old turkey pullets perished in the fire.
Major Arthur J. Kessenich of Madison will attend as area guardsmen representative at the dedication of the 32nd Division Memorial Highway renamed from Highway 42. Veterans of the Red Arrow division will dedicate the route from the Illinois border to the Michigan border with two caravans meeting at Green Bay City Stadium at 3 p.m. for a ceremony. The highway honors 6,250 veterans who lost their lives in World War I and II. Southern caravan departs the Wisconsin Illinois line at 7 a.m. May 30 with brief ceremonies in Kenosha Racine Milwaukee Port Washington Sheboygan and Kiel before statewide dedication.
Wisconsin dominates Minnesota 82 to 50 in Madison. Badgers win eight firsts and sweep the 880, mile, 220, 440, high jump, broad jump, pole vault, and mile relay.
The Richland 4 H club announces a new meeting date for June 12 replacing the earlier June 5 schedule. Members are advised to adjust calendars and attend the upcoming session at the usual venue.
A 22 foot high cactus weighing over a ton toppled onto five year old Cindy Lauther in the Tucson mountains last night, killing her instantly. The incident occurred as she played with her brother Tommy and two friends near her home. cause of the fall is under investigation. The pair rushed for help but neighbors could not be reached due to a party line. Local deputies report no further details at this time.
Seoul report shows the Allies suffered a severe air week with 12 Communist kills and 4 U.S. airmen losses. MiGs won five to four in dogfights for the first time, while F-86 and F-84 jets lost 3 and 2 respectively and the rest from anti aircraft fire.
Union members at Highway Trailer Co in Edgerton plan a Monday strike if wage talks fail. Local 786 President Ted Mayes says workers seek a straight 43 cent hourly raise.
Fulton Oursler, 59, author of The Greatest Story Ever Told and former editor, died today in his New York hotel apartment from a heart attack. He had been a prolific writer and held senior editing posts at Liberty, MacFadden publications, and Reader's Digest. Born in Baltimore January 22, 1893, he later used Fulton Oursler as his byline.
A resort operator Henry J. Kneck 28 owner of Pleasant Lake resort Waushara County drowned when his motorboat overturned his body recovered today. Woodrow Baldwin 39 Bayfield commercial fisherman drowned yesterday after falling from the stern of his boat in Washington Harbor Isle Royale Coast Guard and park service dragging for the body today.
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