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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1949
Page
2
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The London magistrate refused extradition for Gerhart Eisler, a noted communist bail jumper, drawing mixed reactions. Critics argue British laxity allowed Eisler's entry, while defenders say blame lies with policies enabling such figures to enter the country.
The nation mourns Robert L Ripley, creator of a famed curiosity-driven empire. He built an enduring brand from a simple idea, captivating Americans with wonder and travelogue humor across many decades. His influence on popular culture and media endures.
A May 31 1939 record highlights Memorial Day ceremonies at Greenwood cemetery with Rev Paul C Kehle. Other items note Hap Beach earning a federal permit after a Curtiss Wright airport jump and Libbie Solomon wed Ralph H Rose in Milwaukee. Obituaries include Stelter Thomson and Gilbertson.
Mrs. Martha Rodenbough unveiled an oil painting The Service Record as Juda community board of honor ceremonial centerpiece on the front lawn of the E. E. Andereck home. Guests included Col. Oscar A. Meidenhauer and Edwin Lee Andereck with Rev. C. J. Tingley delivering invocation. A firing squad and bugler from Company K attended the service at Mt. Vernon cemetery.
Albany students wrapped the school year with a picnic at Devil's Lake. The excursion used school buses and marked the end of term for Albany High School.
Arnold and Robert E. Mueller, a father and son team, are building a five bedroom home near Monroe with a 1,600 brick wall and largely self built details. They sourced lumber from Dutch Hollow and Camp Grant, devised pencil plans, and expect occupancy by autumn. Their Hilltop Inn and fairground concession support their do it yourself ethos as they balance work and a fishing trip to Hayward.
Rev Orra G Compton pastor of the Methodist church spoke at the Albany Memorial Day program in the grade school gym. A parade to Hillcrest cemetery followed with rites. Albany high school band and Girls chorus performed while Arlene Broughton read and Francis Atkinson read the roll of honor. Kyle Miller gave the benediction and invocation. J R Schesser chaired.
Warren James Mullen, 14, suffered minor leg injuries when he lost control of a tractor and crashed into an embankment. He was taken to Shullsburg hospital for treatment.
Mrs. James Long 50 of Darlington died at 3 15 am Monday in St. Clare hospital after a short illness. She entered the hospital Sunday evening as a medical patient. Funeral services set for 8 30 am Wednesday at the family home in Lamont township and 9 am at Holy Rosary Church Darlington. Rev A J Young to officiate. Burial in church cemetery. Surviving: husband seven sons Laverne Hanover Ill Francis Robert John Kenneth Joseph Thomas all of Darlington two daughters Kathaleen Herbert Shullsburg and Darlene at home two sisters Mrs Will Mosley Mrs Matt Blaine both of Darlington and a brother John McAloon Apple River.
Raymond Olson, a World War I veteran and Brooklyn native, died Monday in the Wood Veterans Hospital after residence there since July. Survived by widow Bernice Shreave, daughter Flavia, sons Phil Dale and Larry, sister Mrs. Henry Miller, and four grandchildren. Burial planned at Wood with service at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Three workers from the Bureau of Handicapped Children were to examine 25 Green County children today at a court hours clinic. Children with speech trouble hearing impairment or difficulties keeping up in class were to have conferences. J D Marks H M Williams and Mrs G Phair led the clinic with Miss Ruth Chase in charge of arrangements.
A special service Saturday at Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church will dedicate a new electric organ. Nathan Bast of Rockford will present an organ recital. The instrument was donated as a memorial to Mrs. Henry Johnson and Ernest Mahlkuch by Henry Johnson and daughter Mrs. John C. Meyer and Mrs. Ernest Mahlkuch.
Airman apprentice Gilbert G Kleckner son of Mr and Mrs Clark Kleckner of 2023 13th Avenue has arrived in the Mediterranean aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea for a six month cruise of Europe and northern Africa.
Mrs Donald Liedschlag formerly Katherine Knipschild daughter of Mr and Mrs John Knipschild completed the school year as commercial education teacher at Lena community high school.
Robert Emenegger Kraft cheese buyer in Monroe received the Kraft 25 year service award at a Dutch lunch party hosted by W. E. Wenger. John H. Kraft sent a citation praising long faithful service as his 712 20th avenue home and family details noted. Swiss cheese market for week ending May 26 showed price declines across state brand and grades with grinders steady to light demand.
Clyde D. Woody, previously with the German Valley cheese factory in German Valley Illinois, has bought a partnership in a Jamestown North Dakota cheese business. He left Illinois in March after undergoing surgery as April milk totals show 3 240 000 pounds versus 3 310 000 the prior month and limburger prices steady at 880 000 pounds. American type cheeses totaled 86 910 000 pounds for April 1 with 72 140 000 in March.
Mrs Cora Ostendorf 69 lifelong Darlington resident died Saturday after a long illness at her home. She previously Bowman. Survived by two sons George Edgerton and Herman Toledo Ohio, daughter Mrs Louis Sullivan Darlington, brother Harry Bowman Beloit, sisters Mrs Thomas Meigham Darlington and Mrs Stephen Kail Mineral Point. Husband George died in 1939. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. Nelson Sharer funeral home Rev E J Jeffrey Methodist officiating. Burial Union Grove cemetery.
Green county 4 H club leaders will meet at 8 p m Friday at the fairgrounds for a daily judging contest. Senior and junior leaders will meet with county extension agents at the fair grounds then adjourn to the courthouse for a business meeting.
The Nationalist legislative yuan rejected Chu Cheng as premier today amid a formal discussion of his nomination. Chu was nominated by the Kuomintang to succeed Premier Ho Ying-Ching.
Rochester Minnesota reports John C. Sturtevant aged 45 publisher of the Wausau Record-Herald underwent a larynx removal operation at Mayo Clinic yesterday. His condition today was described as good.
Urgently seeking a 2 or 3 bedroom house to rent in Monroe. References furnished. Call Bob Chinnock at Monroe 2294.
The Watson school pupils mothers and teacher Mrs Chester Tobin held a 530 dinner at the Spain home west of Monroe. Roger Goodman and Robert Lee Foulker earned 8th grade diplomas and received fountain pens and pencil sets. Mrs Tobin received a chair.
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