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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1946

Page

6

Daily Record Weather and Family Notices

Fair and cool tonight and Sunday. Temperatures show a high near 74 and low around 56 with trace precipitation since yesterday. Sunrise at 4 30 and sunset at 7 23. St Clare Hospital announces births: Mr and Mrs Ralph J Zimmer man Monticello a son born May 24. Mr and Mrs Iv King William Jechs 515 20th Ave a son born May 25.

U.S Ft. Worth Tex Cheyenne Wee St Clare Hospital Ralph J. Zimmerman Monticello Son IV King William Jechs 20Th Ave

St Clare Hospital News Paragraphs Summary of Names

Hospital notes list Harold W Feldt Monroe with First Cavalry of Ja r Joanne Teusch J McDaniel Darling Schindler 532 22nd area Louise Pospischil South His father William Feldt resides Viola Fenton Brooklyn 711 16th Ave Rau Beloit Robert Edwards Ronald Appleman Brookover Mrs Donald Mrs Walter Sch wardlow Lawrence Stuessy

Harold W. Feldt M Nroe Ing First Cavalry Jar Joanne Teusch- J. McDaniel Darling- Schindler Louise Pospischil William Feldt Viola Fenton Brooklyn 16Th Ave Rau Beloit Robert Edwards Ronald Appleman Brookover Donald Walter Schwardlow Lawrence Stuessy

Early life of Dr Irving Schoonmaker born in 1856

The article recalls Irving Schoonmaker's youth in Brodhead and Hannibal with his medical lineage. His father John M Schoonmaker married Lucy Jones in Hannibal and moved to Brodhead before returning to care for family. Irving showed early resolve to be a doctor. His mother’s malaria prompted the family to relocate. The elder Schoonmaker died in 1913 at age 91 in Philadelphia.

Dr. Schoonmaker John M. Schoonmaker Lucy Jones Hannibal N. Y Wisconsin Brodhead Irving Little Irving John Schoonmaker Schoonmaker Philadelphia

Personal Mentions From Towns Across the Region

Names of residents visiting, staying, or traveling appear, including Dewey Moe in Blanchardville, Richard Bruning Beloit, Frank McAuliffe Gratiot, and many others from Monroe Madison Freeport New Glarus and beyond. Events include alumni dances in Madison and New Glarus, a Reformed church chicken supper in Orangeville, and a Sunshine fund auction by St Omar OES.

Nites Dewey Moe Blanchardville Richard Bruning Beloit Frank McAuliffe Gratiot Monroe Chester Woodle Rochester N. Y Isadore Smith South Wayne Joan Peterson Browntown Roy Riese Freeport Moire Fred W Je Argylls Renger Jr Darlene Severson Robert Deal Carol Howe Donna Thomm Madison Elizabeth Schliem Woodford Mary Jane Austin Janesville Charles Austin E.W. Voss Willis Hartwig Joel Solomon Harvey Per Tula Milwaukee Marilyn Zuercher Mary Jean Boyd Chicago Forme Mary Zuercher Armin Zingere New Glarus Awald Meiers Thomas Skattum Belmont Else Strickler James Hamilton Charles Dixon Jr Albany Margie Senty Harris Keel Whitewater Everett Clifford Wells da Cota E. F. Small Orville Lee E. G. Zimmerman Deaconess Hospital Cleyance Karlen Lora Dick Monticello American Legion Auxiliary Methodist Church Mary Ritter Rockford Cleora Ritter L. C. Crandall Carol, Winslow James Forbes Jr Lakes Marty Sophia Affolter Margaret Stuessy Leo Gempler Barbara Margaret Niedermann Karl Niedermann Mae Buchholtz Sylvan Frick Doris Bartlett E. A. Bartlett John Jenswold James Clark St. Omar Sunshine Fund W. M.—Aqv W. D. Stauffacher Nancy Jefferson Alice Stauffacher

Three Monroe Juniors Chosen for Badger Boys State at Ripon

Three Monroe High juniors have been chosen to represent their school and city at Badger Boys State to be held at Ripon College from June 22 to 29. Glen Zilmer post American Legion will sponsor two delegates and Kiwanis will sponsor one. Delegates are picked for leadership, scholarship and other qualities. Badger Boys State resumes after a four year wartime pause. over 500 delegates are expected.

Nign Badger Boys State College Glen Zilmer Post American Legion Kiwanis

Monroe Boots and Saddles Club Ride at Rockford

Monroe Boots and Saddles Club members plan a trail ride at Rockford tomorrow with two other riding clubs. Horses will be transported by Ray Voegely and Bosshart, including riders Alston Arlene Wiles Erma Fritz R D Trickel Dewey Dwyer.

Monroe Boots and Saddles Club Rockford Monroe Ray Voegely Bosshart Alston Arlene Wiles A Voegely Erma Fritz R. D. Trickel Dewey Dwyer

August Bahr Dies at 92 at Home in Oshkosh

August Bahr 92 died at his Oshkosh home last night. He was father of W Bahr Monroe merchant Otto and George Bahr Oshkosh. Survived by wife two sons two daughters living in Canada and Wisconsin 11 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Funeral Tuesday afternoon in Oshkosh. Mr and Mrs Richard W Bahr vacationing in northern Wisconsin will attend with a grandson Richard H Bahr of Monroe and his wife.

Ugust Bahr W. Bahr Monroe Osh Kosh Otto George Bahr Oshkosh Canada Richard W. Bahr Wisconsin Richard H. Bahr

Funeral for Walter Rechsteiner at Sharer funeral home

Walter Rechsteiner 57 died at a Madison hospital Tuesday. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Richard C. Werner at Sharer Funeral Home with Mrs Genevieve Reinitt ee and Mrs Nellie Gillette present. Pallbearers listed. Burial at Hillrest cemetery. Dr Marcel Petiot convicted killer beheaded in Paris. Elections in Germany observers watch 38 American occupied cities for Communist party strength.

Walter Rechsteiner Robert Zweifel Hillrest Cemetery Petiot Paris Marcel Petiot la Sueur la Sante Germany Frankfurt Communist Party

Guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Krueger Monroe township

Guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Krueger from Monroe township include Mr and Mrs E V Ryan and daughter Ruth and Mrs Patricia V Krueger and twin sons John and Bruce of Kenosha The Ryans and daughter went to Madison for the University of Wisconsin commencement today but Mrs Krueger and the twins remain.

Community notes highlight weddings, moves, and gatherings

Miss Dorothy Block leaves Monday for Rockford for work. Barbara Wagner, student at Whitewater teachers college, attends alumni dance in Monroe returning from Madison. Memorial services planned at Methodist church Sunday 2 15 p m. Sunday departures for La Crosse and Rochester for Knights of Columbus convention. Orson Wells farewell party in Jordan township as the Wells family moves to Monroe. Girl Scouts enjoy a 5 mile hike to Alvin Brugger farm and a wiener roast. Blanchardville high school 1945 46 skating party draws 200 attendees. Jimmy Goetz celebrates his 10th birthday with a theater party.

Dorothy Block Rockford Barbara Wagner Whitewater Teachers College Madison P. J. Lochner Woman's Relief Corps Rnv Fred Block Frederic Wayne Rachel Winslow Chester Block Browntown F. A. Stivers Peru Ind Monroe Stivers Montgomery Ward Lawrence H. Mothland Larry Allen Adam Schwartzlow Fred Greub Louvern Walter William Ehlert Marion Hildegarde Suehi Shawano Berlyn Cassell Carol Pikeville, Ky Proctor Cassell W. Biffle Patricia Billy Jodelle Kenosha George Thom W. A. Thayer Steven Mary Freeport Thayer Ben Maddrell Florence Keller Hattie Mann Mary Maddrell George Keller Roland +Cook Verda Rothlisberger Minnie Anderson WSCS Methodist Church Evan Chambers Harold J. Lamboley Michael Hyland LaCrosse Lamboley Hyland Knights of Columbus Chambers Rochester Minn Girl Scouts Troop 4 Edward Ensch Alvin Brugger Annette Zimmerman Alyce Wenger Ruth von Arx Shirley Wilson Evonne Whippie Lois Jacobs Betty Klemm Helen Sturvenegger Joan Kundert Blanchardville High School Armory Jimmy Goetz

Monroe High School Alumni spring formal elects officers

Jost J. Wenmess nearly became president of the Monroe High School Alumni Association at the annual spring formal in the high school gym. Benkert was chosen to slate officers for the coming year. Ray Beckman Jr. becomes vice president, Margaret Kuster remains treasurer, Helen Klassy will chair secretary duties. About 200 couples attended as Robert Skat tum welcomed classes 1943 to 1946 in the first postwar dance. Sophomore girls wore black jumpers with stars and helped with punch and cloak room.

Jost J. Wenmess Monroe High School Benkert Ray Beckman Jr Margaret Kuster Helen Klassy Robert Skattum Willard R. Schuetze

Wisconsin honors convocation cites 304 seniors for academics

Alfred E Leiser and Vivian J Johnson were among 304 University of Wisconsin seniors publicly honored at the all university honors convocation for outstanding academic work. Johnson, a home economics senior, and Leiser, a medical student, graduated with honors based on at least a 2.25 GPA.

Aureu Uewer Ove Zena Gottfried Leiser Vivian J. Johnson University of Wisconsin Miss Johnson Leiser School of Medicine

McCaffrey to resign UW Board of Regents post

M. E. McCaf frey, secretary to the Board of Regents for 40 years, will leave June 30 to devote all duties as the university trust officer. He has long been closely allied with University of Wisconsin activities and will transition to the trust officer role.

Board of Regents Madison M. E. McCaffrey University of Wisconsin

Truman war on rail strike deepens as unions resist

In a letter to President Truman leaders of the trainmen and engineers warned that immediate returns to work rely on his assurance against reprisals. The two unions rejected the emergency board’s 18 percent wage offer, citing missed rule changes and government seizure authority. Truman urged workers to resume service, signaling possible army involvement to run and protect trains.

Mr. Truman Buford U.S Arges Chicago CIO United Equipment & Meta Truman Roosevelt Congress Cree Senate Alvanley Johnston Brotherhood of Railway Engineers A. F. Whitney Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Pepper Dfla Whitney Epper Emergency Board Union Rank and File Office of Defense Johnston

Monroe Woman 79 Dies at Home on 15th Ave

Mrs Babetta Kolb 79 a Monroe resident since 1919 died at her home 814 15th Ave at 11 50 p m Friday after two years of declining health Born in Speilhach Germany May 9 1867 she came to America in 1896 and settled in Green County She married John Kolb February 25 1898 and the couple farmed north of Monroe before moving to the city Funeral services Monday at 2 p m at Stuessy funeral home Rev Paul C Kehle officiating with burial in Greenwood Cemetery Survivors include son Henry Monroe daughters Delia Pinnow and Mrs John Schneider of Brodhead Mrs Ralph Garwell of Monroe two German sisters and one sister Mrs John Vogel of near Monroe Eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Deceased are her husband one son two brothers and one sister.

Apetta Kolb Monroe 15Th Ave P. A. Schuh St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Kolbs City Henry Delia Pinnow John Schneider Brodhead Ralph Garwell Germany John Vogel Stuessy Funeral Home Paul C. Kehle Greewood Cemetry

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