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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1945

Page

6

Weather and ration stamp details from May 2, 1945 entries

The notice lists weather observations for Amarillo Texas and Bismarck Almaner dated May 2 1945 with sunrise and noon times and temperature notes. It also explains ration stamp validity for Red Stamps Book 4 Blue Stamps Book 4 and other categories including fats oils sugar gasoline and fuel oil with various valid through dates and period specifications.

Kaine Ieee Amarillo Texas Bismarck Almaner Saly Ny

Real Estate Transfers Include Rasmussen and Brink Deals

Real estate transfers listed include Ben Rasmussen to William B. Rasmussen a land section in It. 2 block 6 west side addition to Brooklyn village and Mathias Marty et al to Rosena Brink land in Monticello section 7 township 3. Illinois Central Railroad Company to Cheese Producers Marketing Association Cooperative land parcels in sections 35 township 2 Grantor's station grounds Monroe.

Ben Rasmussen William B. Rasmussen West Side Brooklyn Mathias Marty Et al Rosena Brink Monticello Illinois Central Railroad Company Cheese Producers Marketing Association Cooperative, Incorporated Grantor

Motorcycle collision harms Krauss and Mauermann in Monroe

Wilbert Alvin Krauss age 18 of Monroe route 5 and Nathan Mauermann of Browntown route 1 were injured when Krauss's motorcycle collided with a Ford truck at about 4 13 p m yesterday. Both riders suffered cuts and bruises. Police reported the crash occurred on Krauss's motorcycle. Cleanup and investigation followed at the scene.

Wilbert Alvin Krauss Monroe Nathan Mauermann Browntown Krauss

Marriage Licenses Issued for Jordan and Charlene McGuire

Cadiz confirms marriage licenses issued to Jordan and Charlene Mae McGuire. The document lists their full names and residence in Cadiz as part of the formal filing.

Jordan Charlene Mae McGuire Cadiz

Deaths Mrs Barbara Zumkehr and Henry Johnson in Woodford

Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Barbara Zumkehr and Henry Johnson both in Woodford. The obituary items list ages and residential reference, indicating local funeral services forthcoming.

St Clare Hospital Sets Birth for Mrs Stark's Son

Mrs Clifford Stark of 1715 11th Street welcomed a son at St Clare Hospital on May 29.

St. Clare Hospital Clifford Stark 11Th Street

Argyle and Beloit Residents Noted in Dismissals and Names

A list of residents including Mrs. Gustave Kerns and Mrs. Oscar Samson from Argyle and Browntown, Beloit names Harry Johnson Harry C. Coats Werner A. Gerber Jr Monticello John J. Brejia and others, with dismissals for Mrs. Mary Mather Mrs. Gerald Mayer and her daughter and Roger H. Bruny.

Gustave Kerns Argyle Harry Johnson Harry C. Coats Beloit Werner A. Gerber Monticello John J. Brejia Oscar Samson Browntown John F. Luthi Brodhead Mary Mather Gerald Mayer Roger H. Bruny

Wisconsin solons vote against any deduction action

Wisconsin Republicans and progressives clashed over senator expense rules. Senator Wiley and Senator La Follette opposed deductions, with proceedings detailing the rejected proposals and the votes cast on allowances for senators.

Wisconsin Washington Wiley la Follette

Knudsen to Retire After Five-Year War Production Role

Lt. Gen. William S. Knudsen will leave governmental service on Friday after five years directing wartime production. The War Department announced a Detroit rest period is likely, with resignation effective June 1, exactly five years after he left General Motors. Knudsen, a civilian who became a three star general, reached retirement age but remained on active duty until Germany’s defeat.

Washington William S. Knudsen War Department Aaeia Knudsen Detroit Knudsen General Motors Corporation Roosevelt Germany

Haw Haw Radio Figure Faces Treason Indictment

The article notes Lord Haw Haw and other Quisling broadcasters linked to Goebbels face treason charges as the war ends. Haw Haw’s final broadcast came April 30 from Hamburg, with his career as a Nazi propaganda voice ending as Germany surrenders.

Lord Haw Haw Great Britain Haw Haw Hamburg Germany Sir Oswald Mosely Hitler Oswald National Socialist League Poland Joyce Goebbels United States

United States rejects Japanese protest on sinking of Awa Maru

The State Department announced the U S rejection of Japan's protest over the sinking of the relief ship Awa Maru. Washington warned Tokyo against threats of retaliation toward American prisoners of war. Japan claims the vessel was on course with lights. U S Navy reports the sinking occurred 40 miles off course with no lights.

Washington United States State Department Japan Tokyo Straits of Formosa

A and P faces Sherman act trial over advertising allowances

The government alleges the A and P chain in Danville Illinois and 28 officers and subsidiaries obtained supplier advertising allowances but failed to provide adequate advertising. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company is accused of conspiring to restrain trade and enforce a monopoly under the Sherman act.

A. and P. Danville Ill Aeral New York Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company

Personal Mention Plumbing Niles

Mrs. Masey Olson Argyle was in Monroe today. Cpl. Gene Sisco visited relatives in Chicago. Mrs. Wilbert Pluss Albany was here on business yesterday. Mrs. Leon Gempeler Monticello was here today on business. Mrs. Victor May Browntown was in Monroe today on business. Miss Georgia Pick visiting cousin Miss Arlene Pick at Stout Institute Menominee. Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Delwiche returned to Madison from visiting Henry Staver home. Mrs. Addie Williams and Albert Gess Milwaukee spending a few days with her brother Jess Goodman. Miss Shirley Wilhelmson to stay with parents Argyle until Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Burkhard Jr and daughter Mary Ellen moved from 703 17th avenue to 903 13th avenue. Mrs. Henry Robinson Los Angeles expected to visit her parents South Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blum and sons Billy Ralph daughter Audrey Clarno were Sunday dinner guests at Robert E. Isely farm. Mr. and Mrs. William Flaherty Beverly Woodford Sunday guests of Bert Collins in Warren Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Collins former Woodford residents plan to spend indefinite time in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rundle and son Monticello Mr. and Mrs. John Roethlisberger Jr South Wayne Mr. and Mrs. Orville Rundle and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Saunders and children Joe and John Saunders return from visiting John Rundle Argyle. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lynn guests at Clifford Hexom Monticello. Evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rundle and Milford.

Niles Masey Olson Argyle Monroe Gene Sisco Chicago Wilbert Pluss Albany Leon Gempeler Monticello Victor May Browntown Georgia Pick Arlene Pick Stout Institute Menominee O. J. Delwiche Madison Henry Staverome Addie Williams Albert Gess Milwaukee Jess Goodman Shirley Wilhelmson Sigfried Wilhelmson John J. Burkhard, Jr Mary Ellen 17Th Avenue 13Th Avenue Henry Robinson Los Angeles John McDonald South Wayne Walter Blum Billy Ralph Audrey Clarno Robert E. Isely William Flaherty Beverly Woodford Bert Collins Warren Ill Collins Colorado Robert Rundle John Roethlisberger Orville Rundle Frank Saunders Joe John Saunders Dodgeville John Rundle Thomas Lynn Clifford Hexom Milford

W. K. Henderson Dies at 74 in Shreveport

W K Henderson former radio station owner died at his home after a heart attack. The 74 year old began with a 500 watt transmitter and KWKH won the radio digest award in 1930 as the most popular station in the south. He supported Alfred E. Smith in 1928.

Shreveport Henderson KWKH Radio Digest South

Legion Juniors to Meet Freeport in Return Tilt

The American Legion junior baseball team from Monroe, sponsored by Monroe Sales, will play Freeport juniors in a non league game at Taylor Park tomorrow at 2 PM. Monroe won 4 to 3 in a twilight game here Friday night against Illinois.

American Legion Monroe Sales Company Freeport Legion Taylor Park Monroe Illinois

Celebrate Washington War Bond Drive Noted

Americans were urged to buy an extra Memorial Day war bond to aid the wounded. National War Finance Director Ted R. Gamble said $45,000,000 will be spent by the army in the Seventh War Loan to treat and rehabilitate 100,000 sick and injured men. He noted the treasury must sell 2,400,000 bonds at $25 each to meet the goal. Bond sales to date total $2.529 billion with $1.543 billion in series E bonds as the drive runs May 14 through June 36.

Washington Ted R. Gamble National War Finance Army Treasury

Cemeteries at Normandy Honor American War Dead

The resting places of hundreds of Americans who died in Europe’s liberation are decorated by French families. La Cambe and St. Laurent cemeteries overlook Omaha Beach, with Lt. Gen. Leslie McNair and photographer Bede Irvin among those buried there. Lt. Michael Billitch oversees landscaping with German prisoners before civilian superintendents take over.

Europe la Cambe 29Th Infantry Leslie McNair Bede Irvin Associated Press Bloody Beach St. Laurent Omaha Beach 29Th Divisg Michael Billitch New York City la Combe States

France Faces Possible Loss of Prestige in Middle East Standoff

Diplomats in London and Washington seek an amicable solution as France presses its mandates in Syria. Fighting erupts with natives in Syria, with Damascus fearing a general clash as French reinforcements move from Hama to suppress unrest at Homs and elsewhere.

Arab League France London Levant Washington Middle East Syria Associated Press Damascus Jamil Mardam Bey Homs Hama

Henry Johnson dies at Woodford farm

Henry Johnson 73 died at his farm home near Woodford Sunday evening. Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Wednesday at Erickson Funeral Home Argyle with Rev A P Anderson officiating. Interment East Wiota Cemetery. Survived by two sisters Mrs Bennett Johnson Madison and Mrs William Gierhardt Turtle Lake. wife, parents, two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.

Henry Johnson Woodford Erickson Funeral Argyle A. P. Anderson G. M. Gunderson East Viota Lutheran Church East Wiota Mr. Johnson Lafayette County Jens and Ellen Hanson Johnson Clara Prante Bennett Johnson Madison William Gierhardt Turtle Lake

Mrs Arthur Preston and son visit Monroe and Chicago

Mrs Arthur Preston and her son William Anton, from the Panama Canal Zone, are visiting relatives in Monroe and Chicago.

Canal Zone Arthur Preston William Anton Panama Canal Zone Monroe Chicago

Monroe Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Tonight

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce board of directors is scheduled to meet at 7 30 p m tonight in the club rooms of Wisconsin Power and Light. The retail bureau will meet June 12.

Infant Named Rene Rudolph Born May 13 in Madison

Mr and Mrs Rudy Burkhalter announce the birth of their infant son in Madison. The child has been named Rene Rudolph. Mr Burkhalter runs the Burkhalter Music store in town.

Rudy Burkhalter Madison Rene Rudolph Burkhalter Burkhalter Music

University of Wisconsin graduate Miss Lillian Anderegg

Miss Lillian Anderegg daughter of Mr and Mrs John Anderegg Juda graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a bachelor’s degree in home economics. She will move to Seattle next month to work as a dietitian.

Lillian Anderegg John Anderegg University of Wisconsin Anderegg Seattle

Babler Family Welcomes Grandchild in Oshkosh

Mr and Mrs J L Babler of Monroe report their daughter Mrs Leonard Drews of Oshkosh gave birth to a son in Oshkosh this morning. Mrs Drews was formerly Phyllis Babler.

J. L. Babler Monroe Leonard Drews Oshkosh Drews Phyllis Babler

Boegl Couple Welcome Son at St. Clare Hospital

Mr and Mrs Leon Boegl of Woodford report the birth of a son at St Clair hospital. The Times had erroneously announced a daughter in Monday’s edition.

Leon Boegl Woodford St. Clare Hospital

Reverend Alvin C. Rabehl to Speak at Brodhead Memorial Day

Immanuel Evangelical Church pastor Rev Alvin C Rabehl will headline the community Memorial Day ceremonies in Brodhead on Wednesday morning. He is slated to deliver the address as part of the observance.

Brodhead Alvin C. Rabehl Immanuel Evangelical Church

False Alarm Sparks Citywide Excitement in Afternoon

About 3 30 this afternoon an alarm from a city fire box caused considerable excitement. Volunteer firemen responded but no fire trucks left the station.

Spectacular Fire Destroys Des Moines Soybean Mill

A massive blaze destroyed the Spencer Kellogg and Sons soybean mill in downtown Des Moines. Twelve workers escaped unharmed as flames shot 30 to 50 feet high. one wall collapsed onto two box cars. Damages run into thousands. the mill produced about 140 barrels of soybean oil daily.

Des Moines Spencer Kellogg and Sons, Inc J. W. Pooley

Boy 9 Drowns at Merrimac Pier in Wisconsin

Nine year old Kerry Howell drowned yesterday after slipping from a Merrimac pier into Weigand's bay on the Wisconsin river. He ran to greet his father returning from fishing. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Howell formerly of Fennimore Wisconsin.

Merrimac Wis Kerry Howell Weigand’s Bay Wisconsin River Harry Howell Fennimore

Civilian Aircraft Registrations Peak at 25 000 in 1941

The record shows the United States reached a peak of 25 000 civilian aircraft registered in 1941. This milestone reflects a surge in private and commercial aviation on the eve of wartime expansion.

United States

Stettinius outlines U S aims in postwar world order

In a conference briefing Stettinius lists American goals including maintaining world interests, mediating among great powers, seeking unity among states, and pressuring for a collective security system. He notes mixed views on Argentina, Poland, and Korea, and mentions trusteeship plans to secure Pacific islands, with a world organization likely by June.

United States Stettinuis Russia Soviet Union Britain China France Argentina United Nations Great Britain Pacific Islands Stettinius

Truman Aides Discuss Yugoslavia and San Francisco Conference

Foreign affairs minister and Subasic told reporters they discussed Yugoslavian affairs generally and the San Francisco conference. Earlier, Truman received an honorary degree from Elon College. A Capitol bill urged prompt discharge of soldiers over 35, and WPB predicted war demands will free 4.8 million workers and fighters in six months. House members weighed a tax free allowance amid political maneuvering over emergency jobless payments.

Subasic San Francisco Mr. Truman Elon College of North Carolina WPB Truman House

May urges immediate release of soldiers over 35

Drastic cut called for by Chairman May urges releasing all soldiers over 35 except key personnel. He says the current military position with one enemy remaining warrants manpower cutbacks proportionate to war production reductions.

May D-Ky House Military Committee

War labor forecast by WPB chair predicts 4.8 million job shifts

WPB Chairman Krug predicts in six months 4.8 million workers and fighters will be released from war roles. Jobless numbers rise to about 1.9 million in June to August as 2.9 million leave war work. A million will be dismissed from services, 4.1 million absorbed into civilian economy or armed forces, with 1.3 million unemployed as withdrawals exceed entrants by 200,000.

WPB Krug

No Rush On Capitol Hill Slows War Worker Aid

The report says little prospect for action on Truman’s plan to pay displaced war workers up to 25 weekly. House Ways and Means Chairman Doughton remarked no rush on unemployment and Senate Finance Chair George doubted Congress would approve more than the 20 limit for unemployed veterans.

Capitol Hill Truman Doughton D-Nc House Ways and Means George D-Ga Senate Finance Committee Congress

Senate Rejects House Pay Increase And Allowances

Senate rejected all attempts to add salary increases or expense allowances to the $10,000 Congressional pay for the representatives. Four separate votes blocked any change while House members debated voter impact of the $2,500 tax free expense money.

Senate House

Miss Betty Buckstaff Visits Grandparents in South Wayne

Miss Betty Buckstaff of Oshkosh visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs John McDonald in South Wayne and plans to return home Thursday.

Betty Buckstaff Oshkosh John McDonald South Wayne

Bride Refuses Food Over Reunification Betwixt Dice Pair

Betty Lou Camm Dice, 17, vows not to eat until she reunites with her husband Harold 36, four days after their marriage. The pair were jailed with Betty Lou’s mother Mrs Earl Camm after warrants for contributing to delinquency of a minor and delinquency were issued. Hearing set for June 4.

Waukegan Betty Lou Camm Dice Harold Betty Lou

Chinese Offensive Advances In South China Reported

Chinese newsmen reported expanding operations in South China as forces claimed conquest of Nanning and a 20 mile southward push toward Indo China. Earlier word said 60 miles north toward Liuchow and a possible 460 mile withdrawal if Linchow garrison falls back to a Yanette line under threat from the U S 14th air force.

China Nanning Indo-China Liuchow Linchow U. S. 14Th Air Force

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