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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1945
Page
6
Fair and cooler with generally fair conditions turning a bit warmer. Temperature readings show a high near 83 and a low around 55. Precipitation since Saturday measured at 3 am 29.35 inches and at 3 pm 29.61 inches.
The notice lists validity dates for Red Blue Airplane and Sugar stamps in Book 4, detailing June through August end dates for various denominations and substitutions. It outlines meat, cheese, fats, canned foods, shoes, sugar, gasoline, and heating period coupon rules with specific end dates and series letters.
Authorities chased a 1839 blue Plymouth coach after it allegedly struck a truck, tearing its headlight and causing a flat tire. The driver fled the scene and did not stop.
Marriage licenses issued for Valentine Joseph Zibung and Clar ne from Lamira Wisconsin and Eleanor Elizabeth Martin from Lamira Wisconsin. The notice records a union grant in Lamira with parties named and residence details.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Ray Walter aged 35 and Jordan Herman Homer Montifelt aged 72 with brief biographical notes and passing details. Their families request funeral arrangements and condolences.
Mr and Mrs Leon O Boegeli of Woodford welcomed a daughter on May 26. Mr and Mrs Glen H Meier of South Wayne welcomed a son on May 27. Mr and Mrs Robert L Crouse of Winslow Illinois welcomed a daughter on May 26.
Medical entries show Rose Eastman and others in Albany and surrounding areas under surgical care and discharge. The dismissal list names Keith Holcomb John Hick Mardelle Geigel Shirley Sonnentag Mrs Marie Scriven Gary Soliday James Gagliano Wallace Feidt and several others.
Mrs. Winifred K. Green, from St. Peter’s Port Guernsey, spent five months in German prisons after answering Heil Churchill to every salute Beil Hitler during the Channel Is. The hotel waitress reportedly greeted guards with Heil Churchill as V for Victory and embroidered Heil Churchill on her bedsheet.
Pvt. Joe McGee insists the 2 year court martial was a raw deal yet he wants to remain in the army. After a lift by Under Secretary Patterson he was assigned to Ft Devens as a truck driver. His wife the former British WAC awaited in England while he recalled the punches during a 1944 Le Mans incident and noted his Silver Star award for Liege action.
A social gathering in the United Brethren church honored Set Ralph L Falk and Cpl Walter D Loertscher on furlough. Clarence Falk presided as toastmaster with prayers by Rev G W Bechtolt. Paul Sutton and Mrs Edward Roth played piano solos, a men's duet sang, and Rev Newell Mendenhall showed two reels of stereoticon pictures. The soldiers spoke of pleasant experiences in service. Loertscher described a Australia leave after over a year in New Guinea and Falk recalled receiving a Mother's Day pictured indoor service mail in France June 24 1944. A social evening followed with refreshments.
Conservationists in Milwaukee organize a vigil near Mother Mallard to protect eggs on a rotted bridge piling as tens of thousands of eyes watch. President Hautz arranged a net trap to keep hatchlings from falling into the oily Milwaukee River and a car stands ready to move Mother Duck and brood to the Juneau Park lagoon for growth.
Local society notes list visits and weekend trips involving residents such as Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Lyford of Chicago, Don Van Wagenen in Madison, Mrs. Eldon Hustad in New Glarus, Miss Alice Faeser with the Matzke family, Arthur F. Roethe of Milwaukee, Kathryn Klarer in Madison, Clarine Everson in Gratiot, the Burmeister and Peters party in Monroe, Floyd N. Gibbs and son Clinton in town, Nellie Buhlman in Madison, Mrs. Charles J. Niles in Oshkosh, E. S. Coffman of Madison at a piano recital, and David A. Legler’s discharge from St. Clare hospital after surgery.
Four persons died in Wisconsin over the weekend in accidents. Edward Flynn, 39, died in Milwaukee when his car hit a tree. Melvin R. Chivers Jr., 14, drowned during a Baraboo race. his body was found Sunday. Gerald Bruening, 17, was killed when struck by a truck while riding a bicycle in Green Bay area. Matt Woches, 73, died in Denmark when struck by a Northwestern Road vehicle at a crossing yesterday.
The Supreme Court today delayed its summer recess for at least two weeks postponing the end of term. About two score appeals await decision after today’s session and two more opinion days are set for next Monday and the following Monday. The ad journment for summer is to June 11 unless otherwise ordered.
Gunner's Mate 2/C George Walter Krauss, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Krauss Jr of Monroe Route 5, was wounded in action May 1 in the Pacific theater. Navy officials say he may communicate soon. He has a brother Gunner's Mate 1/C Victor Krauss also serving in the Pacific.
Paris reports Justice Jackson said German war criminals may face trials within weeks for offenses against American troops though principal leaders may wait for details of the international tribunal. He warned no delay in pursuing those responsible for Malmedy and other battlefield atrocities.
Governor Goodland signs a law extending dealer licensing to manufacturers and distributors. Dealers’ license rises from 3 to 10 dollars, with penalties for unfair contract cancellation. Bonds rise from 5,000 to a minimum 5,000 and maximum 15,000. Purchasers recover under the act.
War crimes commission weighs whether a trial will be held for Adolf Hitler. If ordered, it would assume he is alive and would require adequate notice to appear.
George J. Charles Roy K Stephens and Paul Zimmerman filed articles of incorporation for the Charles department store in Brodhead. The store will handle general merchandise and be financed by 30 000 shares of common stock at 1 a share.
Federal Judge Patrick T. Stone said the office of price administration Barron Cooperative Creamery and Sand Creek Creamery reached a satisfactory settlement on treble damages sought for ceiling price violations on roller-processed dried whole milk. Trials had been set for tomorrow with OPA seeking 180000 from Barron and 112000 from Sand Creek.
Edward Flynn aged 39 of Milwaukee was killed yesterday when his car left the road and struck a tree. Authorities reported the accident occurred on a local street and that no further details were available.
Herbert Schoonover captain of the St Paul fire department and Mrs Schoonover are expected to arrive late today to visit Sheriff and Mrs R H Schoonover.
The Fred Sickinger clan gathered at the Sickinger home for a first reunion in 15 years. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. George Sickinger of San Francisco, plus relatives from out of town such as Louis and Lois Sickinger from Des Moines, Robert Montgomery and Bruce from LaGrange, Joanne Kessler, Bernard Reuter and sons Ronny and Barry, Luther Glass’s family from Janesville, and Sgt. Ben Sickinger stationed at Ft. Knox.
Robert Mahlberg son of Mr and Mrs Clarence O Mahlberg has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa the national honor society. He is one of nine seniors chosen by the Cornell college chapter and will receive his bachelor of arts in English at commencement today. He has served on the men's senate and advisory council.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. today for Rudy Leuzinger 34 who died Saturday morning at Pinehurst sanatorium Janesville. Rev Paul C Kehle of St Johns Evangelical and Reformed officiated and interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Paulbearers were Carl Stauffer Alfred Botteron Albert Hirshey Ernest Lehr William Jenatsch and Herman Bauman.
Gratiot graded and rural schools closed but the high school will not be out until Friday. Local families and visitors include Dale Doering and son Conrad of New Glarus, Emily Bosch of Freeport, Kathleen and Charleen McGinnis from Chicago and Monroe, and Mrs. George Robertson and Betty visiting Darlington. Sewing club honored Miss Rosemarie Rolph in Dubuque. Gratiot high school baseball team lost at Shullsburg. Nurses Isabelle Kelley and Margaret Ganshert, from Rockford and Madison, will join Camp McCoy Army Nurse Corps after training at St. Anthony hospital.
President W B Fred of the University of Wisconsin projects enrollment rising from about 13 000 in peacetime to between 15 000 and 20 000 by 1950. He told 450 alumni that next fall the school will plan for a greatly larger intake and address housing needs as admissions favor Wisconsin residents. He noted 12 500 Badgers are in military service.
The Dionne quintuplets Annette Cecile Emilie Marie and Yvonne turn eleven with a mass at nine and a birthday lunch. An eight o clock concert will feature all twelve Dionne children including the five girls at long gowns. Gifts include three bicycles as wartime shortages limited others.
Senator Bridges of New Hampshire today introduced a measure to exempt all military personnel from income taxes and service pay. He urged immediate consideration as an amendment to the first revenue bill to correct what he called a distinct injustice in national tax policy toward service members.
Reports describe dimmed lights in many windows and awake residents through the night. British Ninth Army units in Syria for training could intervene to prevent further hostilities as fighting seemed to escalate. No word reached from Aleppo due to cut communications. Beyrouth remained quiet.
In Damascus armed streets reflected rising tension as Britain and the United States sought to avert open conflict amid the Levant crisis. The Syrians accused France of forcing concessions while Paris said Senegalese troops were bound for the Orient. The Arab League planned a Cairo meeting as Abdul Rahman Azzam Bey warned the situation worsened.
In northern Luzon two forces clash as Japanese positions guard the Cagayan valley while American units press the line. Damage reports cite 8,101 Japanese casualties and 1,406 American casualties with 389 dead. Tokyo broadcasts claim Mustang fighters bomb Tokyo airfields and Superforts strike Kyushu, as a 500-plane raid sparks an emergency Japanese cabinet session.
The Sarah Lawrence College board announced the appointment of Dr. Harold Taylor of the University of Wisconsin Philosophy Department as president. He will assume office on August 1.
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