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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
8
Cloudy with showers in the north and west this afternoon and across the state tonight and Friday. Heavy precipitation in the southwest. Warmer in the far north tonight. Temperature extremes noted: 72 high and 43 low since Tuesday 3 PM. Almanac data includes sunrise at 5 23.
Summary lists the expiration dates and usage rules for red, blue, and other ration stamps, including meat fats, canned foods, shoes, sugar, gasoline, and fuel oil. It clarifies stamp groups and good-through dates from June 1 to Sept. 30 and mentions new stamp validity starting August 1.
A car owned by William Shamburek rolled from its parking place yesterday morning and struck a mail box in the J.N. Bixler yard at 1402 10th street. Shamburek said brakes were good but did not believe they were set properly. Delbert Rothenbuehler of Monroe route 3 posted $1 forfeit for alleged stop sign violations.
Frank Adin TenEyck Jr appears in the marriage license notice with Deca as the issuing jurisdiction and the filing details listed for the union.
Names listed include Mrs Gema Strom men Blanchardville Mrs William Palmer 1902 9th Street Mark Bacus Beloit Paskula Mera Rock s New Glarus David Forbes 1414 14th Street Petra Johnson South ee James Gagliano Rock ford and dismissals for Mrs Leslie Mc Cleary Mrs Lawrence Schultz Norma Frangipianoi Emma Duertschi Mrs John Heimann Mrs Gilbert Zweifel and daughter Werner A Gerber Mrs Gustave Kerns Mrs Oscar Sampson Mrs Rose Strahm David Forbes
The article notes a reduction from eight to six points per pound on soft cheeses like limburger and Camembert. Meat supplies for civilians in June are forecast 7 percent below May, with total meat in June about 201.01 million pounds versus 214.32 million this month. Lard fats and cooking oils will be about 20 percent lower next month, keeping current creamery butter allocations and 24 point per pound value unchanged.
Americans marked Memorial Day with quiet ceremonies and parades as war plants and offices ran normally. Veterans and citizens honored fallen service members including Unknown Soldier grave at Arlington and Franklin D. Roosevelt grave in Hyde Park, with events in Chicago centering on General Mark W. Clark and 450 Fifth Army heroes.
Under secretary Patterson announced a woman and five children were killed by a bomb from a Japanese balloon during a Western fishing trip. He noted no other casualties or property damage, with the husband and one child surviving.
Four men from Wisconsin and Michigan’s 32nd Red Arrow division, alongside the 25th division, captured Santa Fe on Luzon. Gen Douglas MacArthur called the victory the fastest feat of the Red Arrow, ending organized enemy resistance in the area guarding the main highway toward the Cagayan valley.
Local residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling. Names include Delbert Cook, Adam Blumer, Ruth Danielson, David Kundert, J. L. Cassidy, M. J. Knight, Memorial day gatherings, and graduates Emma Jean Snively and Leland Leuzinger with current locations such as Madison, Blanchardville, and Freeport.
Former Iowa senator Gillette resigns as chairman of the surplus property board during a call on President Truman today.
The Wisconsin legislature weighs a highway bill amid tax concerns and a push to prevent earmarking funds. Governor warns against segregation funds while plans show 1945 47 highway spending totaling 78.7 million with 53.7 million available by mid 1947. Debate centers on delaying action and a substitute to cut the program to 15 million.
Funeral services were held at 2 p m today in the Shriner Neush wander funeral home for Mrs. Ray Walter who died at St. Clare hospital Sunday evening Rev Alvin C Rabehl officiated and burial was in the West Clarno cemetery Pallbearers were Merle Smith Kenneth Quinn Russell Kline Harold Blumer George Daly and Ray Block.
The city contains more than 230 venues for stage and motion picture entertainment, highlighting Philadelphia as a hub of cultural venues.
Safety superintendent of Hercules Powder Co spoke on powder manufacturing prices and displayed samples in various stages. Miss Barbara Garwig of Brodhead a Milton College freshman earned honors in scholastic contests and finished the year with straight A grades.
Wisconsin conducted 88 931 driving tests for motor vehicle operator permits in 1944. Green County residents took 810 of the tests as reported by the state motor vehicle department.
Belleville high school commencement honors Rev Alvin C Rabehl pastor of Immanuel Evangelical Church as speaker this evening at the Belleville ceremony.
Miss Margaret Niedermann daughter of Karl and Mrs Niedermann Blanchardville route 1 completes a three year course at St Agnes school of nursing Fond du Lac and will graduate June 3. Attending are Karl Niedermann and son Karl Jr Mrs Paul Niedermann from New Glarus and Miss Marie Bruggmann from Monroe.
Miss Evelyn Drake will conduct a meeting of the flower committee to organize the schedule for the coming year. The session is set for 7 30 p m tomorrow at the Methodist church.
Mrs Petra Johnson of South Wayne is hospitalized at St Clare for a broken right arm and hip after falling on a back stairway at the F W Woolworth store at 515 p m. Authorities report she is receiving treatment for her injuries.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening was postponed until next week due to insufficient member attendance to reach a quorum.
The May 1 federal payroll stood at 2,914,691, up 64,106 from a year ago. House civil service chairman Ramspeck predicts thousands more may leave or be removed in coming months, though declines will be gradual until Japan is defeated.
Farmers advised to cut hay at specific bloom stages for maximum feed value with alfalfa clover and grasses. Soybeans suggested for flood relief and protein during winter losses, backed by county agents and extension leaflets from Minnesota.
Since the 79th Congress opened, bills reach the House commerce committee proposing a return to pre 1942 time. War time ends six months after hostilities. Rep Stevenson urges haste. Starkey reports Truman study and states Minnesota backs God’s time. Farm families favor standard time. industry seeks permanent daylight.
Miss Emma Jean Snively daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford H Snively of 517 20th Avenue and Miss Norma Regez daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudi Regez of 1411 14th Avenue have received associate of art degrees at Stephens College in Columbia Missouri.
In Cagayan valley prospect for major armored clashes hinges on rains. The 24th and 31st divisions advance into Mindanao highlands where enemy survivors fled. In New Guinea Wewak Area Two sees Australian columns press Nipponese 4 miles. Indian 19th division clears Manchi-Toungoo road with tank aid, taking a strongly held hill. Fourteenth Army fights rear guards near Kalaw and Mokshitwa northwest of Rangoon, 43 miles from Pegu.
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