Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Monroe Evening Times in Monroe, Wisconsin

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1947

Page

2

Editorial Sugar Supply Stability Amid War Time Rationing

The Department of Agriculture will validate a third 10 pound sugar ration stamp by August 1 and allow spare stamp No. 12 to be used now. Spare stamp No. 11 is valid for 10 pounds until October 31, with No. 12 expiring then. The piece argues sugar imports remain global laggards while U S consumers receive most of the available supply, urging continuation of rationing until world stocks improve.

U. S Department of Agriculture Department United States

Deaths and filings in The Evening Times May 31 1937

Deaths of E Clyde Cope aged 77 and George Edwin Faubel. marriage license applied for by M Ward and Edward A Lacey. Congress overrides Rosey II veto on veterans insurance extension. Mrs Earl Howard injured in auto collision. Also notes 25 years earlier 1922 items including Byron French’s death and memorial services.

E. Clyde Copeland Spain Germany Italy Almeria George Edwin Faubel Sinter and Decorator M. Ward Edward A Lacey Congress Rosey II Veterans’ Insurance Earl Howard Darlington Aeto Byron Charles French British Columbia Wolff Solbian Boy Lowing Albany Waveland Armory Fred Stuessy Solomon Stuessy New Glarus New Mexico Green County William R. Gapen

Flashes of Life Uncovered Car Trip Across U S in Rain

Associated Press report details Elaine Enion and Jerry Juul driving from Hollywood to Chicago in a rain soaked 17 day journey. Their 1931 convertible lacked a top and frequent shelters paused the 901 mile trip as repairs stretched the total to 3125 in repair. A collie named by Mr and Mrs Hoskins hitchhiked back home after six months away, reuniting with the Bartness car and the owners across the street.

Associated Press Chicago Hollywood Calif Elaine Enion Jerry Juul Kansas City R. B Hoskins Missouri State Line RK. Bartness Ft. Dodge Bartness Hoskins

Kirby Flees Washington With Alan In Tow

Lydia reads a telegram from Kirby begging her to come at once as Kirby and Alan disappear from New England memories. Chris fears a broken life for Kirby while Wade’s absence and a possible baby illness change plans. A final push toward court and a fragile hope collide in a suspenseful farewell.

Kirby America Raphael Nance Wade Chris Frances Lydia Betty Stafford Baltimore Betty Celia Alan Joe New York Ernest Fitzhugh Western Union Washington Theo Boston Paris New England Main Street

South Wayne Social Notes and Visits Across Towns

Mrs. Edward W. Ahlgreen from Downers Grove visits her brother-in-law and sister the Schneiders in South Wayne. Various weekend guests include Jerry, Marshfield, and the Schneiders’ daughter. Several groups attend church meetings and picnics, with guests from Monroe, Woodford, Browntown, Cadiz, Gratiot, Milwaukee, and Chicago visiting or traveling. A stray line notes a person seeing a full length mirror image.

Edward W. Ahlgreen Downers Grove A. H. Schneider Charles I Jerry Marshfield A. H. Schneiders Joyce Arnsmeier Janet Frey Juda Lillian Adelman Connar Charles Stixrood Dorsey Segner H. T. Maddrell Bertha Tammers Arthur Beeck Elizabeth Whitehead Will Hexum Henry Youngblood Jr Edward Butts Monroe Woodford Browntown Cadiz Gratiot Robert Keegan Jr Earl Hager Milwaukee Harry Hansen Jane Dorsey Leglohn Webs Ner Chicago Edward Tregoning Ross Beloit Christine

Orangeville Social Notes Show Visits and Plans

Orangeville residents share trips visits and upcoming events. Mr and Mrs Glenn Keuler depart for New York City with a Naval reserve embarkation at Rhode Island and summer study at Columbia. Families from Freeport Monroe and Monticello visit, attend church events, horse show and a wedding. The Orangeville grade school hosts a vacation Bible school and picnics at Krape Park and Monroe Recreation Park with community members joining in.

Pe ‘Ari Mona H. Hunt Darlington Mary Brunkow Glenn Keuler New York City Washington, D.C Mount Vernon Points Pennsylvania Franklin School Margaret Barmore Brookfield Arthur Miller June Monticello Guy Boyer J. M. Boyer Twin Grove Earl Dittman Freeport Clara Bolender Harold Nolf Orangeville Lee Miller Constad Bertram Peru Frankie Meinert Dakota Fred Solberger Mae Limacher Monroe Oscar Hofer Carl Limacher Janesville Ernest Seeholzer David Albert Goetz Albert Jr Eleroy Katharine Lenz Mt. Carroll Orangeville Methodist Church Harry Askey D. W. Rhodes Evelyn Steuben Oregon E. C. Priewe Cora Hartman Glenn Geller John Hartman Carroll Francis Shimer College C. W. Frautschy C. B. Bridge Leo Rusk Eugene Rusk Hampshire Will Harold Green Herman Kuhnke Ralph Aebly Reuben Oneco Leo Rockow Earl Barr Mete Walter Mary Zettle Clin

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Family News

Announcements recount visits and gatherings across Freeport and surrounding towns. Families, including the Hulberts, Bolenders, and Hemphills, hosted relatives from Rockford Naperville and Minneapolis. A Salvation Army drive opens May 31 in Orangeville with container placements in businesses and churches.

Rev Croke Addresses Albany High Graduates in 1947 Commencement

Rev Paul Croke of Brodhead addressed Albany High School graduates at commencement, urging teachers and parents to develop students physically intellectually and morally, and warning not to let the ten commandments slip away. Fourteen students received diplomas from retiring principal J Schesser.

Croke Albany High Albany Paul Croke Brodhead J. R. Schesser

Albany High Alumni Elect Sucharski As New President

Victor Sucharski named president of Albany High alumni population meeting. Robert Burdick elected vice president and Carol Smiley secretary treasurer. Event included vocal solos by Charles Ferguson, Monroe clarinet solo by Ellen Hammerly, a twirling exhibition by Jen Ann Gibson, and remarks for the 50th anniversary class of 1897. Three generations of Thurmans noted. Dinner served by the Methodist church group.

Albany Victor Sucharski Albany High School Robert Burdick Eas Carol Smiley Dae Fee Charles Ferguson Bruce M. Blum Monroe Eilen Hammerly Robert Grossman Jen Ann’ Gibson LaCrosse Alvina Hein Gibson Clara Gordon Richard Thurman Harry Thurman Donna Thurman The Methodist Church

Former Monroe and Winslow Resident Dies at Green Bay

Charles L. Pease 91, a former resident of Monticello and Winslow, died Thursday at the Green Bay home where he had lived 20 years after a period of illness. Born June 14, 1855 in Bridgewater Massachusetts, he married Cora Mae Chango in 1879 at Winslow Illinois. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Henry J Elmer Monticello two sons Lora Pease Monticello and Charles Brodhead and 11 grandchildren. A daughter Vera predeceased him in 1941. Graveside services set for 2:30 Monday at Rock Lily cemetery Winslow with Rev A R Achtemeier officiating. Body arrives Monday morning from Green Bay. Voegli funeral home in charge.

Zwingli Reformed Church Monticello Green Bay Voegli Funeral Home

Orangeville Honors War Dead With Afternoon Service

Orangeville staged Memorial day activities starting at 1 30 from Memorial hall with a march to the high school auditorium. Raymond Kopp led the color guard and band while Jack Nobel oversaw the firing squad and flower girls and boys. Ralph Frautschy Delbert Wohlford and Bob Augtburger directed the parade and committees organized speakers ushers wreaths and decorations.

Orangeville Memorial Hall Raymond Kopp Jack Nobel Ralph Frautschy Delbert Wohlford Bob Augtburger Legion and Auxiliary J. O. Shaffer Clarence Witt Legion Auxiliary Roy Wagner Roy Ruff Miles Barr Marshall Frautschy Delmar Harless R. Ritzman Glenn Keuler

Memorial Day Observances Host Various Local Leaders

In the afternoon and evening services Shaler Mrs Hemphill and Mrs Clark Hoot led a program at the high school with Matt Stark directing the band. Richard Lebetsamer gave the memorial address. The Star Spangled Banner and other hymns were performed by the chorus and audience. A parade to the bridge honored fallen sailors followed by ceremonies at the honor roll and cemetery led by Chaplain Fred Anderson and the American Legion.

Shinla Hemphill Shaler Clark Emil All Rayhorn John Te Clint van Mat Clark Hoot Matt Stark America Fred Anderson Ford Zartman Richard Lebetsamer Freeport Anderson American Legion

New Glarus church schools and vacation Bible school details

New Glarus Swiss Evangelical and Reform church school at 9 15 pupils bring coin boxes worship 10 30 offering for Ft Wayne Children's Home building project senior choir special music senior choir rehearsal Tuesday night summer vacation Bible school opens Monday June 9 for two weeks 9 11 each day aid society meets Wednesday 2 hostess list includes Mnes Joshua Hoesly Arthur J Theiler Mary Kundert Fred Arn Hilda Yaeger Fred P Streiff John J Disch Oswald Schmid Monticello Zwingli Evangelical and Reform A R Achtemeier minister Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 40 junior and children's choir rehearsals Saturday 1 and 2 joint choir rehearsal 7 30 Tuesday Washington Reformed morning worship 9 Sunday school 9 45 Evangelical United Brethren W J Abe pastor worship service at School Herman Feenie superintendent Sunday school and a Need for All Bible class 9 45

New Glarus Ft. Wayne Aid Society Joshua Hoesly Arthur J. Theiler Mary Kundert Fred Arn Hilda Yaeger Fred P. Streiff John J. Disch Oswald Schmid Monticello Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed A. R. Achtemeier Washington Reformed Evangelical United Brethren W. J. Abe Herman Feenie

Church News Universalist and Presbyterian Joint Service

Sermon theme Gods Outlook by Rev D Andrew Howey at 10 45 Universalist church. Miss Marjorie King to sing Humphreys 23rd Psalm. Mrs Howey organist. Sunday school 9 30 all classes Universalist church. St Johns Evangelical And Reformed Trinity Sunday services 10 45 worship and sermon 10 45 German service 2 pm. Womens Union Tuesday 7 45 pm Aid society 2 30 Thursday. P C Kehle pastor. St Andrew s Episcopal Mission 2019 10th street Trinity Sunday Matins 8 choir practice 8 30. Methodist George E Kelsey minister Gratiot Sunday school 9 morning worship 9 30. South Wayne Sunday school 10 morning worship 11 Vacation Bible school Mon Fri. Woodford Sunday school 9 30 evening worship 8. Lamont Sunday school 10. Thursday W S C S meets in church hostesses Mrs Earl Wilson Mrs E P Noble Mrs Roy Cline. Monroe Browntown Methodist Monroe Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 40 infant baptism reception of confirmation class youth fellowship 7 pm. Wesleyan Service guild 8 Monday with Mrs Kenneth Bauman 915 14th Ave. Friday W S C S 3 pm church parlors. Browntown worship 9 Sunday school 10 Assembly of God 1208 12th street Sunday school 1 30 with all classes after noon service 2 30 Missionary Sunday Rev Daggett speaks.

Andrew Howey Universalist Church Marjorie King Humphrey Howey St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Trinity Women’s Union Aid Society P. C. Kehle George E. Kelsey Gratiot South Wayne Woodford Lamont W.s.cs Earl Wilson E. P. Noble Roy Cline Monroe Browntown Methodist

Lessons of War Cited by Peterson In Albany Address

Former Green County judge and World War II Navy veteran Marshall Peterson told a Memorial Day audience in Albany that war is horrible and sanity is needed. He urged lessons from personal combat to curb selfishness and promote one world, one people. The Dec oration Day program closed with a cemetery service after a school gym and parade by band, American Legion, Boy and Girl Scouts, and students.

Ars — Voptelaay Marshall Peterson Green County Mr. Peterson American Legion

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monroe Evening Times Monroe Daily Journal Emery Dell Mentor Wis Associated Prem Editorial Evening Times Mrs Harry T. Maddrell Glen E. Bolender Hiway Stanley Siulbert Rockford L. D van Matre Ben Maddrell Mary Maddrell Glen Bolender Salvation Army Albert Hemphilly Sell Moem Argyle Stanley Hemphill Lawrence Hemphill Audrey Bonnie Paul Bolender Free Sewice Sucharski Monroe and Winslow Church News St. Andrew's Episcopal Mission 10Th Street Trinity Assembly of God 12Th Street Daggett Peterson Chiropractic Clinic M. J. Gonstead Si “the Chiropracto! and Herbert BD. Goecks
Search Courier

Search the Monroe Evening Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Monroe Evening Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication