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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1945
Page
6
The Daily Record reports yesterday’s high 74 and low 56 with precipitation since yesterday. Barometer 29.60 at 3 AM and 29 at 3 PM. Warmest U S location Phoenix Arizona at 95 degrees and coldest Grand Rapids Michigan at 37. Almanac notes sunrise at 5 27 and sunset at 18 18.
The notice catalogs red meat and blue canteen stamps, sugar stamps, shoes, gasoline and fuel oil coupons with their applicable book numbers and expiration dates, including E through J validity to June 30 and P through U to August 31, plus details on fats, oil, and oil-related allowances.
Arlie Kundert paid 15 dollars in yesterday's justice court on reckless driving charges. Robert Bayrhoffer of Monroe paid 5 dollars plus costs for reckless driving. Fred Lang of Winslow Tl paid 60 dollars and costs for reckless driving in the same court.
Paul Raymer and Rosanna Matzke are listed among new marriage licenses. Jeffer May and Stuckey are also named in the same notice as recent license patrons.
Obituary notices list Thomas Garrity 68 Beloit died at St. Clare Hospital. In births, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hanson of Argyle welcomed a son. Mr. and Mrs. Arleigh Johnson of Woodford welcomed a son on May 24. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Zweifel of Albany welcomed a daughter on May 25. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac L. Alderman of New Glarus welcomed a son on May 25.
The notice lists Roger D. Carpenter and Mrs. William Meier among medical cases, Mrs. John Heimann and Mrs. Earl Erickson with daughter among dismissals, plus Mrs. Albert Beyers in surgery and George Schwartzlow in an accident. Routes and towns include South Wayne Monroe Brodhead Orangeville Od.
McCormack and McGee pleaded not guilty and did not testify in their own defense. In a letter to Maj. Gen. M C Cramer the judge advocate general’s office McCormack declared the evidence justifies reconsideration and restoration of the soldier to duty.
Wisconsin and Washington hemp farmers testified before an agricultural subcommittee that current hemp rules force crop losses and raise costs. They urged an amendment to permit tax free transport of hemp leaves to mills, noting profits of 90 to 100 dollars per acre and the plant’s non narcotic value during normal seasons.
British authorities remain undecided on a funeral for Himmler as his body lies in a Lueneburg villa awaiting coffin. They suspect Joachim von Ribbentrop may be in the British zone while Allied forces capture or confirm other Nazi leaders.
Milwaukee health officials urged no area quarantines if polio breaks out in Wisconsin this year. They recommended the state board cut quarantine from three weeks to two weeks by placarding the home, allowing adults to leave while restraining children under 18 in the same family.
Community updates list visits and travels of residents including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eichenberger, Miss Minnie Lochner, John Norton, Miss Imogene Ruegsegger, Miss Eleanor Johnson, Orville Erickson, Miss Ann Marty, Rev and Mrs. Stuckey, E J Hoesly, and others. Town meetings and social gatherings announced at Moose hall and L O O F hall with potluck and guest speakers.
The War Production Board grants a liquor production holiday in July allowing distilleries to resume beverage spirits output. Over 50 million proof gallons are anticipated, freeing stock for retail. This marks the third industrial alcohol holiday since October 1942 with August 1944 and January 1945 already exceeding 50 million proof gallons. Chairman J A Krug notes others may follow periodically. The War Food Administration has not yet decided on corn use for bourbon.
Ranger Mac spoke to 153 Green County rural eighth grade graduates at the Goetz theater on Thursday afternoon. Alta Rouse officially awarded diplomas as she retires as country schools superintendent. Rev. Alvin C. Rabehl gave the invocation and Bruce M. Blum sang with Laroy Dodge accompanying. The graduates sang God Grant Us Peace with Seannah Heisenfeldt on the piano.
At last night’s commencement exercises Miss Rabehl and William Miller received citizenship awards. Rabehl, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Alvin C. Rabehl, excelled in band and Bulletin, with a scholastic average of 95 and straight A grades. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, is senior class president, an accomplished artist, and a track athlete active in extra-curriculars. Nine students ranked in the top 10 percent, including Bauman, Burmeister, Evans, Gilmore, Campbell, Ostrander, Ransdell, Wenger, and Miller.
Detroit reports the auto industry moves to a gradual reconversion after three years of wartime production. The War Production Board allows 200000 passenger cars this year but with no priority materials and free market sourcing. New cars start after July 1, with first deliveries likely after October to essential users, and full rationing may end by January 1.
A congressional food investigator said the OPA plans to cut industrial sugar to half of 1944 supply in the third quarter starting July 1. The move follows a year of overdrafts caused by over allotment to civilian needs and signals tighter controls under Secretary Anderson who is becoming food czar.
State teachers colleges in Wisconsin would offer master of education degrees if Governor Goodland signs a bill passed by the Senate. The measure, already approved by the Assembly, would let the state board of normal school regents authorize advanced courses at nine colleges. The Senate also advanced a separate normal schools bill and a boxing law amendment affecting the athletic commission secretary’s salary.
Browntown 4-H members meet at 8 tonight in the Browntown school house with County Agent E O Baker presenting a film titled Under the 4 H Flag. Mr and Mrs R H Schoonover and daughters plan to attend graduation exercises at the University of Wisconsin in Madison with daughter in law Alice D Schoonover graduating from law school.
A chow belonging to Glen Geigel that allegedly bit Clifford Hunt's six year old son was placed under five day observation to test for rabies. Geigel requested disposal of the animal but doctors advised observation as a precaution.
Mrs Paul J. Weirich is confined to her home with a badly sprained ankle and is recovering nicely.
Miss Hazel Calhoun who has supervised rural schools in Green county for four years accepts a supervisory position at Menominee Wisconsin. She will leave Monroe on June 1 for Chetek to spend the summer before starting her new job.
Mrs. Anna Pfund of 2020 16th street narrowly escaped death after a gas leak from a shed stove filled her house. Neighbor Mrs. John Becker found her unconscious. a physician said she would have died if not found promptly.
Thomas Garrity 68 of Beloit died yesterday at his home. Born in Norway he came to the U S in 1897 and settled in Beloit where he lived the rest of his life. Survivors include three sons Lieutenant Commander Richard Garrity in the South Pacific Thomas Garrity in Los Angeles and Michael Garrity Beloit. Funeral services set for 10 AM tomorrow at St Thomas Church Beloit.
New Glarus residents Mrs Bernard Staley Cor Mr and Mrs William Engler called in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Charles Hoesly and Mr and Mrs Nic Kubly visited Fred Hoesly, patient at St Clare hospital. Mrs Matt Marty visiting Belleville. Walter Luethy Monticello spent weekend here. Dorothea Widmer Madison Kathleen Zentar Agnes Gulhaug Madison here Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Jack Adams Belleville here Wednesday. Oscar Nelson and son Stoughton ...
Mr and Mrs Oscar Asmundson and Mr and Mrs Roy Schmitt with Jefferson and Jac Kubly and Monroe attended the funeral of Marcus Hoesly. Ruth Arnes is now employed at Barons store Madison.
Rev Alvin C Rabehl officiated at funeral services for Gustaves A Block who died Tuesday evening. Rites were conducted at the Shriner Neush wander funeral home at 2 pm and burial followed in Mt Vernon cemetery with pallbearers Roy Block Floyd Timm Robert Mohns Emmett Timm Leslie Albright Paul Matzke.
Funeral services for Marcus Hoesly were conducted Wednesday in New Glarus by Rev. Walter Stuckey. Pallbearers included Fred Tschudy Robert Breylinger Oscar Osmundson John Kundert Joe C Hoesly and Joe H Hoesly following his death on May 21 at age.
North Carolina official veterinarian William Moore reports an experiment finding 40 percent of a cow group sensitive to ragweed pollen. He says the allergy may cause heaves eczema and other maladies besides hay fever.
The Gratiot senior class presented the three act comedy Black Cats in Pandow hall to a capacity audience. The Gratiot school band directed by Miss Rosemarie Rolph performed between acts and before the show. Cast included Mervin Kant Virginia Wahler John Sargent Kathleen Peters Marvin Anderson Rose Flanagan LaVerne Zuberauehler Robert Burke Joyce McKenna and Lewis Reed with A S Hemphill directing. Two short dialogues were performed between acts featuring Cecil Griffiths Roger Appell and Rose Robertson Dorothy Wahler with Phil Satterlee assisting.
Chile's iron ore production leads Latin America with claims of origin tracing back to Texas. The report highlights regional gains and historical links between Chilean and Texas mining efforts.
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