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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1945
Page
6
Cloudy with occasional showers and thunderstorms tonight and east portion Sunday. Hourly temperatures on Times thermometer for Yuma Arizona Salt Lake City Utah. Almanac May 26 1945 shows sunrise 5 27 and sunset 8 19.
The notice outlines validity and usage for Red, Blue, Sugar, Shoes, and Fuel Oil stamps. It lists book numbers, acceptable goods, and expiration dates such as June 2 for several blue and red stamps, July 31 for some blue stamps, and August 31 for others, with cars note on five gallon fuel limits.
Edward Fisher of Browntown waived a preliminary examination in justice court of E Earl Lamboley. He was bound over to county court on charges of stealing a boat. He was later taken to Pinehurst sanatorium at Janesville after draft issues. Two youths aged 11 and 13 were arrested with him. In juvenile court Judge Harold J Lamboley placed them in foster care. Leonard pleaded guilty to selling unstamped hides and paid a $10 fine plus costs.
A juvenile from a Monroe rural route signed a statement admitting he rammed a bridge abutment twice to see what an accident felt like. Police plan to take the case to juvenile court next week.
Mr and Mrs Charles Stoll of Monroe route 5 announce a son born May 26. Mr and Mrs Thomas A Knud of Brodhead announce a son born May 26.
The report lists multiple patients by name and town, including Roger Carpenter Gra tiet Arthur Ludwig Juda and Mrs Henry A Quirk in Beloit. Surgical cases mention Mrs Marie Scriven Beloit and John Hicks Darlington, with tonsillectomies for Mrs Mary Mather and Mardelle Geigel in Beloit and Monticello. Accident cases name Mrs Robert McGlynn Gratiot and Mrs Anna Koorem an Monticello, followed by a group of dismissals including George Lloyd and several listed families.
In a south side saloon gunmen killed 44 year old former gang member James Fawcett known as Red. A second shot struck a clock as 20 patrons fled into the street leaving Fawcett’s wife Genevieve present but unharmed. The shooting marks renewed gang warfare in Chicago's streets during wartime.
The army announces a large production reduction stopping about 17 000 planes over the next 18 months. The move may remove roughly 200 000 workers from aircraft plants, end the B 32 bomber, and shift emphasis to the Superfortress as lend lease and Japan focused needs drive retooling.
Rudy Leuzinger 34, lifelong Monroe area resident, died at Pinehurst sanatorium in Janesville at 1 25 am after a year long TB illness. Born in Alberta Canada Sept 27 1910 to Henry and Minnie Leuzinger, he married an Stauffer at Freeport Oct 26 1933. Surviving include parents, wife predeceased, one son Nathan 10, six brothers, four sisters, and several nephews nieces. Funeral 2 pm Monday Shriner Neushwander funeral home with Rev Paul Cehle officiating. Interment Greenwood cemetery.
Michigan pounded Wisconsin 11 to 1 in game one of a twin bill to seize the early Big Ten lead. Gene Jaroch was roughed up as Michigan tallied five runs in the third inning after posting an early pair.
The Air Transport Association states the typical air trip in 1943 covered 537 miles. Officials note the distance figure reflects the era's passenger patterns and airline routes.
The largest year to year gain in consumer credit in 1944 compared with 1943 occurred in charge accounts, signaling a shift in consumer borrowing patterns during the wartime economy.
Local notices list numerous weekend visits and trips. Darlene Ritschards and Elton Segner vacationed in Argyle, while Mrs. Schulthess of Milwaukee visited Monroe on business. Other readers travel to Appleton Rice Lake Madison Freeport Dubuque and Chicago for weekend stays and Memorial Day plans.
Lt Elroy Hirsch former Wisconsin star and Marine Corps recruit will not sign with the Cleveland Rams after the war. He intends to return to the University of Wisconsin to complete his collegiate career and finish his degree. He left for Camp Pendleton California for duty yesterday after meeting with Cleveland Rams coach George Trafton who drafted him recently.
The United States Navy announced five more vessels lost in the Okinawa area bringing total naval losses since the war began to 310. The Little destroyer and LSMs 190 and 195, the fleet minesweeper Swallow, and LST 447 were reported sunk with moderate casualties. Commanding officers of all five ships were believed safe. The Little was commanded by Comdr Madison Hall Jr of Ruston Louisiana.
Eugene C. Stuessy aged 22, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence W Stuessy of 713 21st avenue, earned his pilot wings and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the army air forces after completing twin engined advanced training at Pampa army air field Texas. He enlisted August 30 1943 and was sworn in September 17 1943. He trained at Milwau kee Hiram college Tuscaloosa San Antonio Goodfellow San Angelo and Pampa before the commission on Wednesday.
The report details Japanese air attacks on Yontan and other Okinawa airstrips with Giretsu units and kamikaze tactics, American losses on several airfields, and Allied counteractions including Mustang and carrier air strikes. Casualty tallies for Army, Marines, and Navy are provided with no major frontline shifts noted amid mudbound operations.
Guam witnesses report at least three rocket propelled Baka bombs shot down by Superfort gunners during a 500 aircraft raid on Tokyo. S/Sgt. Russell N. Enman of Edmond Oklahoma saw a Japanese fighter launch a Baka bomb at his B-29 and shot down both the bomb and the plane as searchlights flashed.
The House voted 197 to 174 to defeat a Republican bid to block President Truman from extending the reciprocal trade agreements act. Absences and two ill members delayed action as leaders urged members to return for a pivotal roll call. The proposal would extend the president’s power to cut duties up to 75 percent for three years beyond June 12.
Captain William Ensley piloted the final Superfort to depart Tokyo as fires raged. Gunners Sat. John S. Holden of Ada Oklahoma and Cpl. George E. Niedvidkow of Chetek Wisconsin claimed one Baka bomb shot down each.
Italian socialist leader Pietro Nenni was arrested in Vercelli for addressing a public gathering without Allied permission and released with a warning. Capt Ellery W. Stone of the Allied commission met with Premier Bonomi to say the case would be closed with a warning and no tribunal appearance. The AMG warned other political leaders in army controlled areas, including Palmiro Togliatti, vice premier, to avoid similar speeches.
Mrs. Merritt Carr aged 77 died at her Beloit home after a two year illness. Funeral held in Beloit with burial in Oakwood cemetery. Born Mary Ann Smedsrud in Martinsville in April 1868 she taught school in Moscow before marriage. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs. E R Peters Long Beach Calif a grandson Cpl Leroy Osler in France a great granddaughter Beverly Ruth Osler Beloit a sister Mrs Almond Holt Blanchardville a brother Melvin Smedsrud Beloit One son Archie V Norman died in World War I service.
The state council of the Knights of Columbus will hold a one day conference in Portage with attendance limited by wartime transport rules. A mass for armed forces members occurs at 8 a.m. followed by a business session led by Dr. C. W. Henney Portage state deputy.
The list of junior high scholarship awards sent to The Times yesterday by the school unintentionally omitted Kathryn Janet Krauss from the names.
Mr and Mrs F J Bolender visited Madison for the University of Wisconsin Half Century club gathering. Mrs Bolender, class of 1893, was elected secretary and Mr Bolender, class of 1890, attended its 55th reunion.
Memorial events start at 10 o clock with prayers and songs led by Rev W J Abe and local choirs. Students perform readings and songs as Lawrence Karlen delivers Gettysburg Address and Paul Achtemeier selects readings. The March to Monument includes American Legion color guards and Women’s Relief corps, wreaths placed by local girls, firing squad from Monroe’s Co F, Taps by Wyss and Voegels, and benediction by Rev Abe with Star Spangled Banner by Monticello high school band.
The War Department dropped its demand for a nurse draft law citing changing wartime circumstances. Acting Secretary Robert P. Patterson informed Chairman Thomas of Utah that increased volunteers, more cadet nurses, and lower losses in Germany reduced the need. Thomas called it a satisfactory solution to the problem.
Churchill unveils a caretaker government to run until Britain’s July 5 elections. The Times hails a balanced team aimed at pressing the Japanese war to victory. Eden remains foreign secretary. Lloyd George and Brown join the cabinet alongside other partyless ministers.
An explosion and fire at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland killed 12 and injured 51, with 18 treated at a hospital and 34 returned to duty. The blast occurred in a civilian worker building loading 2 pound igniter hand grenades, as a special army board investigates the incident.
The notion that germs cause infectious diseases existed as a theory during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, highlighting historical uncertainty about microbiology.
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