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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1947

Page

6

Weather snapshot from the Daily Record

Partly cloudy night and Sunday with a few scattered showers. Sunday forecast shows temperatures from a high near 75 to a low around 37. Yesterday’s high and low markers were 75 and 37, barometer readings at 2 am and 2 pm were 29.87 and 29.50. The warmest place in the U S yesterday was Phoenix Arizona at 96 while Bismarck North Dakota reached 27. Sunrise and sunset times are 4 26 and 7 29.

Wermest U. S Phoenix Ariz Bismarck N.D

Justice Cases A 6 Man Jury Finds Ed Lacey Guilty

A six man jury found Ed Lacey of Monroe guilty of failing to stop at a stop sign. He was fined $5 and costs by Justice L A Koenig. Jurors included Chester Becker Henry Kundert Russel Prien Louis Benkert Harold Blumer and Ross Martin. Obituaries list John S Frautschy 83 1917 14th avenue William Frederick Kuhl 70 Cadiz township Mrs Mary Costes 85 Judo Lena Webermeier 69 Brodhead Artis Edward McBride 85 Brothead Charles L Pease 91 Green Bay Hare Hospital Mr and Mrs Lawrence L Raymer route 5 son May 30.

Justice Ed Lacey Monroe Justice L. A John S. Frautschy 14Th Avenue William Frederick Kuhl Cadiz Township Mary Costes Lena Webermeier Brodhead Artis Edward McBride Brothead Charles L. Pease Green Bay

St Clare Hospital Admits Several Patients After Accident

The list shows multiple hospital admissions or patient referrals from St Clare Hospital including Mildred Cotherman and Werner Ebinger with addresses on 1616 17th Avenue and Route 4, along with Arlie Kundert and Joan Smith on Route 4. Medical cases involve Mrs Hattie Orr Browntown and Mrs Arthur Andrews South Wayne Beloit, plus Kenneth 4 and Joe Curry Darlington. Also listed are Imogene Marti Woodford and accident cases involving Frank B Nikelay Fred Butcher Bernice Christian sen Merle Jackson Russel Far rel Allen Jones and Mrs Walter Schmid.

Mildred Cotherman Werner Ebinger New Leo Hilfiker 17Th Avenue Arlie Kundert Joan Smith Hattie Orr Browntown Arthur Andrews South Wayne Beloit Kenneth Joe Curry Darlington Imogene Marti Woodford Frank B. Nikelay Fred Butcher Bernice Christiansen Merle Jackson Russel Farrel Allen Jones Walter Schmid

Firearm safety urged after several near misses

Sheriff Chambers called for stricter care in handling firearms especially 22 caliber rifles. He urged parents to teach proper arm use after multiple narrowly avoided ricochets.

Sheriff's Department Chambers

Spring Grove Social News Highlights and Travel

Local residents and visitors across Monroe Brodhead and Rockford gather for family dinners birthdays and card parties. Notable events include a 18th birthday celebration for Donald Hauser, memorial services in Janesville, and a Milwaukee day trip by the Spring Grove Homemakers. Several residents visit relatives in Beloit Albany and Davis, while Roy Portman recovers from a broken arm sustained at play.

Westey Grenzow Monroe Maurice Visgeri Ed Chamberlain Evansville Fred Rhyner Beloit John Robertson Orville Hawkins Garde Badertscher Marvin Atkinson Fred Badertscher Bessie Hopkins Albert Badertscher Will Berndt Jess Schaff Fred Badertscherand Kenneth Zimmerman Walter Zimmerman Brodhead Walter Swanborg O. E. Wirtanen Rockford Helen Andrews Phoebe Montefelt Herman Portman Will Meinert Gerald Zimmersman Alexander Darrell Allexander Indian Ford Walter Swanberg Jr Joe Hammond Robert Zulke Jay Hawkins Lois Hawkins Everett Visger Donald Hauser Elmer Stahlecker Stanley Clark Clare Clark Edith Louise Nolty Selmer Paulson Melvin Ezgemeier Royal Clark Elmer Gecke Raymond Clark Charles Clark Davis A.D. Rosheisen Roy Portman Helen’ Andrews Albany Marvin Stabler Mary Luther Diemer Russell Rosheisen Pythian Sisters Ralph Middleton Robert Bladorn Janesville Raymond Anderson Melvin Swain Spring Grove Milwaukee Renee Freeport Tan Ford

Truman Signs Relief Bill for War Torn Countries World

President Truman won final congressional approval on May 21 for foreign relief funds totaling 350 million dollars. The measure covers Italy, Greece, Hungary, Austria, Poland, China and Trieste with at least 15 million set for the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund. The act is separate from the 400 million program aiding Greece and Turkey. Officials to run the funds had not yet been named, with Red Cross vice president Richard F. Allen mentioned as a possible administrator.

Gcongress Italy Greece Hungary Austria Poland China Trieste United Nation’ S Children’s Emergency Fund Turkey Truman Richard F. Allen Red Cross

Personal Mentions From Monroe Area Visitors and Residents

A long list of local social notes records visits and gatherings among Monroe residents and nearby towns. It mentions Mrs J D Hablen Brodhead, Mrs Shirl Bower guest of Mrs Bessie Krueger, Miss Ellen Speich visiting with friends in Niagara Falls and New York, and numerous trips to and from Juda, Belleville, Blanchardville, Jefferson, and Madison. Includes Memorial Day and alumni events, relatives visiting, and several shopping and hosting entries.

Jumpine Niles J. D. Hablen Brodhead Shirl Bower Bessie Krueger Times Milo K. Swanton Madison Eeenes Monroe Carmen Merritt End Aldies Shirley Ethridge J. H. Belleville Ellen Speich Fee Deere John Kopp Carolyn Ardell Juda L.A. Koenig Carrol Stephen Virgil Waelt Freeport John Waelti F. O. Phillips Stoughton Fred T. Odell Times Office Oscar Tschabold Argyle J. H. Ethridge Belleville R. L. Olson Dolliver Mith Emma Old Evelyn Powers Dubuque Lily Gunderson Almond Holt Blanchardville Margaret Dickens Niagara Falls New York Erma Colden Alvin Colden Hollendale Viola Hanson B. E. Hanson Dariene Huber Chicago Edward Huber Charles Magee Oscar Jensen Jefferson Max Keegan Beloit Edward Keegan Josephine Webinger Frank Weh‘inger South Wayne Herman Greeson Rockford Thomas Briggs Ted Albert Jacob Stuessy Milton Stuessy Platteville T. W. Rion Michael W. J. Reilly Fond du Lac Alfred Schwarzenberger Milwaukee Elmer Germann Burlington Harris Germann Gary Lee Germann Joyce Gibbons J. R. Gibbons Famly Lee Tornow Wayne Taufmann Erma Donald Ross Rudy Steffen Emil Klarer Raymond Rupnow Vernon —Schillinger Eau Cleire Verle Pyle Floyd Pyle Margaret Purcell Sioux Falls S. D Mark Kelly Verliner Patterson Alvines Elmer Richard Wagner Daught Nancy M. Wagner Louis Krug Janesvill

Monroe People in and Out for Memorial Day Visit

Local residents and visitors from Milwaukee Chicago and Madison gathered around Memorial Day weekend. Names include Miss Minnie Geiger Miss Lu Lela Bongey Miss Marjorie King Mrs Lillis Fitzgibbons Mr Herman Karlen Mr Michael Marty Mrs C B Baltzer Mr and Mrs William Farmer Miss Letha Bongey Miss Mae Knee Mrs Clara Larson Mrs Hettie Fair Mrs Effie Lee Mrs Jessie Leverton Mr and Mrs August Plantikow Mrs Winifred Rush Mr and Mrs D A Menzies Mr Peter Stauffacher and son David Charles Mrs Paul Schoen Miss Margaret Sippel Mr and Mrs Alton Kiel Mr and Mrs Fred Brawand Mr and Mrs E W Van Norman Mrs Rosa Legler and others in Monroe and nearby towns.

Minnie Geiger Letha Bongey Mae J Knee Milwaukee Clara Larson Madison La‘Verne Slinde Gottlieb Krauss Hettie Fair Lena Effie Lee Wisconsin Rapids Jessie Leverton August Plantikow Rockford Monroe Clark Keller Brown Winifred Rush Mill Val Ley Calif I Charles Kleinmaier D. A. Menzies Chicago Columbia Tenn Peter Stauffacher David Charles Arthur P. Stauffacher Paul Schoen M.E. Baltzer Margaret Sippel Los Angeles Norman Robert Barney VanNorman Monticello E. W. Strauss Ernest Strauss Lorraine Ethel Dicky Jack Fitzgerald Chris Strauss Woodford Rosa Legler New Glarus M. P.’ Pen- Gra Bonnie Ervin Elmer Dehnis Juda U

Social Events Celebrate Nuptials at Siedschlags Home

A post nuptial shower Wednesday at 1114 19th avenue honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Myron Siedschlag. Luncheon served to many relatives and friends, followed by a social evening. Also planned is a Women’s Union talk on India at St John’s Church with Mrs Victor Stauffacher discussing India at the Threshold assisted by seven members and a surprise committee led by several locals.

August Siedschlag 19Th Avenue Myron ‘Siedschlag Frank Siedschlag Edward Hartwig Juda George Hartwig Fred Salzwedel Carl Siedschlag Mabel Leo Gerber Glen Siedschlag Oliver Siedschlag Robert Burkholter Sandra Ned William Tertin Louis Oostdik Virgil Tertin Alfred Walter Siedschlag Lloyd Siedschlag India Victor Stauffacher Women's Union St. John's Church Raymond Myers Robert Rufenacht Rose Olga Voelkti

Funeral for Mrs. William O'Meara in Madison

Burial rites for Mrs. William O'Meara, Madison, were conducted at noon yesterday in Calvary Cemetery with Rev. E C McCollum of St Victor's Catholic Church Monroe officiating. Pallbearers were G E Zuercher, Joe Huber, Peter Jones, John Share, William Haren and Arthur Kelly.

William O'Meara Madison Calvary Cemetery E. C. McCollow St. Victor's Catholic Church Monroe G. E. Zuercher Joe Huber Peter Jones John Share William Haren Arthur Kelly

Fire Destroys Huffman Barn Near Monroe

A Huffman farm barn, granary, and machine shed three miles off highway 69 west of the Gapen storm burned this morning. John Huffman was burned on the neck while rescuing five calves. About 500 bushels of oats and 8 to 10 tons of hay were destroyed along with most farm machinery. Insurance on the three buildings was 4500. The Monroe rural fire truck arrived too late to save the structure.

Jacob Huffman Highway 69 Gapen John Huffman Huffman Suzanne DeLong James Huffman 21St Avenue Monroe

Local Social Notes From Blanchardville Area

Blanchardville residents share visits and family news with relatives in Dwight New Glaucus and Marshfield. Notables include Harold Guldhaug and Alice Guldhaug visiting from Marshfield, and Mrs. Martin Emerson staying with her daughter in Darlington after hospital recovery.

Alice Guldhaug Dwight HL Alvin Hoesly New Glauus Harold Guldhaug Marshfield C. J. Guldaug Martin Emerson Oswald Hirsbrunner Darlington St. Clare Hospital Milton Ranum Baraboo Bob Hanson Blair Henry and Oscar F. L. Kingeter Karen Boston O. R. Olson Monro

Sunday Visitors and Confirmations at Local Churches

Sunday guests visited the Thorvald Vamstad and Kraus families in Monroe and Swiss Evangelical Church in Monroe. Local youths were confirmed at Blanchardville Lutheran Church, listing named families and several attendees. Other notes mention hospital, university events, and Garden Club outings to Gays Mills, Prairie du Chien, with multiple named participants.

Harley Rundbaug Patty Thorvald ‘Vamstad Oscar Vamstad Everett Oscar Jr Clifford Bear Frankie Elmer Vamstad Mary Ann Ole Virginia Monroe Linda Mae Henry Kramer Sheldon Rude Geraldine Ruettenbuehler Blanchardville Howard Hendrickson Roger Don Jacobson Steve Jacobson Roger Jerome Johnson Ernest Johnson Phillip Jorenby Howard Jorenby Lowell Kleven Kleven Delores Colleen Robb Milo C. Robb Donald Everett So Audrey Colleen Watrud Henry E. Watrud Rudy Regez Donald Janke H. L. Hendrickson Donald Regez Madison Methodist Joseph Rogers Jr Viroqua Rogers Jimmie Univer Merlin Olson M. J. Olson South Wayne Land Ae Eel Merlin San Francisco Calif Melvin J. Olson Art Olson Garden Club Gays Mills Villa Louis Prairie du Chien Alvin Blanchard William Buckingham H. R. Burgdorff H. A Disrud H. J. Erickson Beulah Folkedahl C. E Guldhaug Lillie Gunderson Oscar Hanson Almond Holt L. S. Ryan M. Schiesser Elmer Wamstad T. J. Watson

Postwar Construction Plans Backed by Union Reform

Series earmarked for postwar improvement and construction projects. Guarantee union members democratic procedure at labor meetings, including secret balloting and availability of financial reports.

Eries

Coal talks resume as July contracts loom

The report continues from page 1 noting negotiations with coal miners who demand a contract on wages and working conditions to avoid a midyear stoppage. Conferences for the remaining twenty five percent of the industry involve the Southern Coal Producers association, which requested separate discussions.

Sion T Te Southern Coal Producers Association

Lost billfold in Monroe May 18 seeks return

Finder asks return of a billfold containing currency and identification lost in Monroe on May 18. Rewards payable to John R. Sargent in Gratiot upon recovery.

Monroe John R. Sargent

Jap Cruelty Is Inborn, Army Prosecutor Says

Army prosecutor Alva C. Carpenter states cruelty is born in the Japanese and that atrocities in camps reflect a national attribute. He cites 166 trials, 380 defendants, five executions, and about 500 awaiting trial, warning Americans not to be deceived by courtesy and noting mistreatment of women.

Tokyo Alva C. Carpenter Allied Headquarters California Carpenter Janet Jerry

Miners in Talks Hit Holiday Break Amid Wage Demands

Negotiations with 400000 soft coal miners stalled by holiday weekend after two days of talks. Reported demand includes 35 cents hourly raise, shorter hours, and benefits. Key figures present in Washington hotel suite include Lewis, UMW VP John O Leary, Charles O Neill, and George F Campbell.

Lewis Washington UMW John O'Leary Charles O'Neill George F. Campbell Illinois Coal Operators Association

Tragedies Reported In Wisconsin Areas

Reports from Green Bay Janesville and Madison describe fatal and serious injuries from vehicle accidents. Husker died instantly when his car overturned after crossing railroad tracks near Janesville's eastern outskirts. His wife and three children survived with minor injuries. Xalk died at a Wausau hospital after being struck by a car. Miss Kavanagh was fatally injured while crossing a Madison street.

St. Vincent's Hospital Green Bay Husker Janesville Xalk Wausau Miss Kavanagh Madison Street

Car Crash Injures Five People Near Argyle and Blanchardville

Mrs George Redfearn and daughter Sharon of Rockford were cut and bruised. Driver Austin Rune 29 of Darlington and passenger Glenn White 25 of Fayette suffered injuries including a possible jaw fracture taken to Madison hospital. Edward Collins 29 of Richland Center and another passenger were also cut and bruised. H L Jacobs of 2426 11th Street reported damage to the Jacobs car and Mrs Jacobs and son Jerry were injured in the collision between Argyle and Blanchardville as a vehicle came from a farm lane.

George Redfearn Sharon Rockford Austin Rune Darlington Glenn White Fayette Madison Hospital Edward Collins Richland den H. L. Jacobs 11Th Street Jacobs Jerry Argyle Blanchard

Atomic Rain of Death Weighs Possibilities by Scientists

Washington researchers discuss a plan to detonate an atomic bomb in thick storm clouds to shower inland cities with radioactivity. Proponents say weather drift could deliver radiation while avoiding underwater detonations, with radar guiding the target. Critics warn the bomb’s power might disperse moisture rather than contaminate the area.

Washington

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