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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1950

Page

8

September 1 1950 fair with clouds southeast area

The forecast calls for mostly fair weather this afternoon through Saturday with some cloudiness in the southeast. No major temperature changes expected. Low tonight around 45 north to 55 south, high Saturday in the upper 70s except near Lake Michigan. The day marks yesterday’s high 76 and low 61 with barometer at 29.32 this morning and 29.40 at 1 p.m. Yuma Arizona led warmth at 114 while Williston Florida was at 45. Sunrise 5 24, sunset 6 36.

Lake Michigan U. S Yuma Ariz Williston Fla

Real Estate Transfers in Albany and Monroe

Property transfers include R H Tegan selling Mill street Albany parcels to Fred Hammer Jr. and Erva S Atherton selling It 1 blk 19 Albany. In Monroe L Loveland sells S 20 ft It 19 Ly brands donation and N 1 ft 8 in It 20 Lybrands donation. Harry Lyford sells It 6 Byers replat. Christ Yaussi sells W part of E 1 2 of N 68 ft It or blk 1 Payne donation to Alvina Marlow in Green County.

R. H. Tegan Fred Hammer Jr Mill Street Village of Albany Erva S. Atherton C. J. Krostue C. J. Loveland Walter F. Baumgartner Brand Lybrand City of Monroe Harry B. Lyford Leslie G.' Kindschi Byers Christ Yaussi Alvina K. Marlow Payne Green County

Estates Probated For Lamboley and Kessler Surnames

Judge Harold Lamboley and Ernest Kessler probate estates with administrators named. LaVern Deal is appointed administrator for Elizabeth Deal of Berkeley with heirs LaVern Ralph Vera Hazel and Ernest Kessler named administrator for Johanna Kessler of South Wayne. R W Prien and William C Haren named appraisers. heirs include three sons and two daughters.

Harold J. Lamboley Lewers LaVern Deal Monroe Elizabeth Deal Berkeley Calif LaVern Ralph Corpus Ernest Kessler South’ Wayne Johanna Kessler R. W. Prien William C. Haren Ernest South Wayne Robert Neptune N. J Erna Mac- Iver Alexandria

County Court Sentences Forgeries Hearings Reported

Jim Andrews 21 Argyle and Sherman Gundrey 24 South Wayne sentenced in county court for forgery to one to one and a half years each at Green Bay Reformatory with privilege of applying for probation.

Harold J. Lamboley Jim Andrews Argyle Green Bay Reformatory Sherman Gundrey South Wayne

Justice Cases Orangeville Reckless Driving Guilty

In Orangeville Newfoundland and Labrador the case of reckless driving concluded with a guilty verdict. The defendant was fined eighteen dollars plus costs.

Orangeville

Marriage Licenses and Local Deaths and Births Reported

Marriage licenses issued for Virginia Mae Ostrander of Jefferson Township and Donald Samuel Alleman of Dakota Illinois. Deaths include Emil Maske 71 Evansville Mrs A F Kober 74 Charles City Mrs Plinn Toles 61 Evansville Frank Christen 61 route 3 Whitewater. Births record Vernus Strommen Blanchardville a son Aug 31 Floyd A Anderson Woodford a daughter Sept 1.

Virginia Mae Ostrander Jefferson Township Donald Samuel Alleman Dakota, Ill Emil Maske 7Th Avenue A. F. Kober Charles City Robert L. Collins Evans-! Ville Plinn Toles Evans-|_ ville Frank Christen Route 3 Whitewater Vernus Strommen Blanchardville Floyd A. Anderson Woodford

St. Clare Hospital Surgical Discharges and Dismissals

The St. Clare Hospital reports surgical patients Mrs. Arlie Ross of Albany and Sever Duane Gaarder of Albany and Mrs. Vinnie Kittoe of Shullsburg. Dismissals include Mayme A. Erickson Mrs. Floyd Hermanson Fred A. Fritz Rose L. Aeschlimann Elizabeth Buffa Betty Fuller Mrs. William Figi and Shirley Matzinger.

Arlie Ross Albany Sever Duane Gaarder Vinnie Kittoe Shullsburg Mayme A. Erickson Floyd Hermanson Fred A. Fritz Rose L. Aeschlimann Elizabeth’ Buffa Betty Fuller William Figi Shirley Matzinger

Philadelphia Youth Dies After Lightning Strike

Thomas Graham, 16, was killed by lightning Wednesday while playing baseball in a schoolyard in Philadelphia. The incident occurred during a local school event with spectators nearby.

Philadelphia Thomas Graham

Benkert Clothing Partners Forms Three Way Partnership

Benkert Clothing announces a three way partnership with Arthur P. Benkert Josef J. Benkert and Lyle F. Sickinger. Josef J. Benkert joined after WWII service returning in 1946. Sickinger joined after two years with Benkert’s and ten years at Wisconsin Power and Light Co. since graduating from Monroe High School and Madison Business College. The firm traces to 1903 when Benkert Stauffacher began operations at the current site in 1907 led by Arthur P. Stauffacher and Arthur P. Benkert, with later sole ownership by Arthur P. Benkert and the addition of Josef J. Benkert in 1948 and now Lyle F. Sickinger.

Enkert Arthur P. Benkert Josef J. Benkert Lyle F. Sickinger Sickinger Benjkert Wisconsin Power and Light Co Monroe High School Madison Business College Benkert

Evansville Woman Dies. Sister of Mrs Plinny Tolles

Mrs George Wenger of Evansville was notified of her sister in Monroe New York Mrs Pliny Tolles age 61 who died yesterday afternoon Tolles birth May 13 1889 in Monroe daughter of John and Anna Tolles survived by a widower two children Mrs W H Plankuchen of St Petersburg Fla and Dr Harold Wenger of Los Angeles four brothers and one grandchild The body was sent to a funeral home in Evansville pending arrangements

George Wenger 14Th Avenue Evansville Pliny Tolles Monroe W. H. Plankuchen St. Petersburg Fla Harold Wenger Los Angeles

Albany Motorist Fined In Court at Janesville

Albany man Arthur Webb, 84, was fined 25 dollars and costs in Janesville municipal court after being found guilty of striking and damaging a car. The other driver, Frank Dallman of Janesville, testified he backed into a stall and followed Webb to Court street where the parked car was located. Cleland Fisher, acting judge, said a recommendation would be made to suspend Webb's driving privileges by the state motor vehicle department.

Jenesville Arthur, Webb Albany Janesville Frank Dallman Court Street Webb Cleland Fisher

Sun Breaks Through Clouds Again at Noon

The sun broke through clouds around noon bringing renewed hope that the gray shroud over the county may ease. A southier forecast calls for some cloudiness tomorrow with low tonight near 55 and highs in the upper 70s. Today's high reached 76 at 1 pm and low 61 at 5 am.

Darlington Man Named Temporary Manager of Local A and P

A Darlington man, formerly of Darlington, becomes temporary manager of the local A and P store. Dean Peterson, the longtime manager, will leave Sept. 9 to move to Brodhead to run his newly purchased grocery business there. Priestly had just become manager of a Richland Center store when transferred here. The Wisconsin Milk Sanitarians plan their sixth annual convention in Madison on Sept. 6 with speakers from UW, the state agriculture department, and the federal public health service. The Canada mail curtailment order is rescinded and postal service resumes with Labor Day modified operations.

Tuwary Rrivsity Darlington A and P Dean, Peterson Brodhead Priestly Richland Center Canada Monroe Madison Wisconsin Milk Sanitarians’ Association University of Wisconsin State Department of Agriculture Federal Public Health Service

Personal Mentions From Milwaukee to Rockford News

Local society notes list visitors and travelers including Helen F Newnard from Milwaukee and Charles Deininger returning to Rockford after an overnight stay He also mentions Willard Zimmerli visiting in Albany and other guests from Waukesha Eldora Ark and Oconto The Monroe Evening Times Cheese Day souvenir edition is advertised with order details A 4000 mile eastern coast trip by Ruth Leutz Mrs Harolds Van Matre and Henry Stabe are noted with travel followed by J William Schwaigers Pittsburgh visit and upcoming Illinois University plans

Helen F. Newnard Milwaukee Pat Knaack Charles Deininger Rockford Willard Zimmerli Chicago Will Zimae Albany Messrs Mmes Ernest, Guderyon Waukesha Aubrey Feerick Eldorado Ark M. H. Stauffa Henry Stabenow Orangeville Ruth Leutz Winslow Harold van Matre Elk Wash Canad J. William Schwaiger McClure Pittsburgh Robin McClure Schwaigers University of Illinois Champaign

Community guest list features Tremp Trio and Helmeid clan

Cheese day entertainers the Tremp Trio and Mrs. Martin Tremp of Toledo will visit the Rohners at 931 11th street, joined by the seven Helmeid family from Portage. Albert Schmid and wife of East St Louis become parents to a daughter born Monday. Butterfields head to Washington after visiting relatives, as Frank M. Butterfield joins Acacia Insurance in D C. Canopy and windows upgrade local storefronts with new aluminum canopy at Crystal Tower and Bauman's Ace Store renovations.

Rohners Tremp Martin Tremp Toledo Joseph Rohner 11Th Street Earl Helmeid Monroe Portage Albert Schmid East St. Louis Schmid Rose Marie Walters William Walters 13Th Avenue Butterfields Frank M. Butterfield Frank Jr Washington, D. C Will E. Wenger 15Th Street Butterfield J Wenger University of Maryland Acacia Ins. Co Washington, D.C

Cigars Headed to Troops in Korea En Route

Hal Boyle notes 108000 cigars are sailing from Seattle to Korea for GIs. The Red Cross supplied all but 7500 of the total. private citizens from Newark New Jersey and Tampa Florida added 3000. The cigars are described as scarce and treated with care among the troops.

Korea Hal Boyle Seattle Associated Press War Boyle Red Cross Newark N. J Tampa Fla

Trading Tone Steady At Plymouth Exchange

The trading tone was fully steady today on the Wisconsin cheese exchange. Sales included five cars white cheddar at 30 cents, two cars single daisies at 33, and two cars Illinois U S No 1 cheddars at 29 and 33 percent offers. Bids and uncovered offers covered various car lots with 30 cent and 33 percent levels.

Plymouth Wisconsin Cheese Exchange Illinois U. S

Employment Surges to 52.3 Million in August Peak

Secretary Sawyer reported August brought 1,153,000 more jobs to a new nonfarm total of 52,367,000, crossing the 62,000,000 threshold for employed persons in the United States. Factory hiring pushed the gain, with defense prep seen boosting momentum toward fuller employment amid Korea era concerns.

Washington Sawyer

VFW selects New York for 1951 encampment

The Veterans of Foreign Wars chose New York City for the 1951 national encampment, set for August 26 to 31. The Los Angeles bid was withdrawn as delegates favored New York, and Rev. Roy B. Schmeichel was elected chaplain. Five killed and 41 wounded in Bombay riot and police clash with communist led demonstrators supporting textile workers’ bonus demands.

VFW New York Chicago Veterans of Foreign Wars Today New York City Los Angeles California Roy B. Schmeichel St. John’s Lutheran Church Eau Claire Bombay

Chrysler Dividend Surges Stock To 71.25 On Dividend News

Chrysler jumped 3.50 to 71.25 after directors announced a 3.00 dividend following yesterday’s close. The broader market held steady with small gains, while motor shares rose only slightly and rubber stocks extended yesterday’s gains by a few cents to over a dollar.

York Laryster Chrysler Motor

Senate House Group Okays Doctor's Draft

A senate house committee approved a bill allowing the drafting of male doctors and dentists through age 50 not in the armed forces reserves. The measure also covers allied specialists including pharmacists osteopaths veterinarians and optometrists. The house passed the bill and sent it to the senate.

Swashington Senate House

Mrs. Frank Christen Dies in Whitewater at 61

Mrs. Frank Christen of Whitewater aged 61 died at St. Clare hospital today after a stay as a medical patient since August 30. Arrangements had not yet been completed. She was on route 3 Whitewater.

Frank Christen Route 3 Whitewater St. Clare Hospital

Post Office Seizes Jamaica Sweepstakes Tickets

Fifteen books for a Jamaica sweepstakes lottery were confiscated by Madison post office officials this week. Postmaster J A Wirka said the books were seized under procedures required by postal regulations.

Jamaica Madison Madison Post Office J. A. Wirka

Fleet Transfer Sparks Questions on Pacific Naval Deployment

President Truman said the Formosa guard fleet will depart when Korea ends, prompting questions on future Pacific naval deployment. The current Pacific fleet is the largest since World War II, with over 150 ships, including carriers, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines, plus ships from other bases. The buildup began last year as ships were moved from the Atlantic, and Admiral Forrest Sherman signaled plans to expand the Pacific force.

Washington Truman Formosa United States Pacific Far East U. S. West Coast Pearl Harbor Atlantic Forrest P. Sherman

Vanguard of 32nd Arrives at Madison

More than 3,000 men who wore the Red Arrow patch of the 32nd division in two wars moved into Madison for their annual reunion. Wisconsin Michigan veterans will caucus meet memorial services and parade to the state capitol. Honored guests include Maj. Gen. E F Harding and Maj. Gen. Jim Dan Hill.

Auaison Madison Wisconsin

Red Suppl ies Cuts Hit Shipping to Iron Curtain

In Frankfort the United States tightened controls on strategic shipments to Hungary and other iron curtain nations. The American high commission said 356 former U S Army trucks were halted en route to Hungary and several carloads of unidentified materials were stopped at West Germany's eastern border.

Frankfort Iron Curtain Hungary West Germany American High Commission

Emil Maske Dies After Long Illness

Emil Maske a retired farmer of 911 7th avenue died at 12 20 pm in St Clare hospital after several years of diabetes. Survived by widow Mary Wardlow four sons Webster Rene John Lee and daughter Leah services led by Shri ner Neushwander at 1 30 pm Monday.

7Th Avenue St. Clare Hospital Maske Mary Wardlow Webster Rene John Lee Leah Shriner-Neushwander

Hurricane Whispers Compared To Former Storms

The hurricane’s winds slowed to a whisper after a 10 day, 2 000 mile rampage that left 39 dead and millions in damage. The Nashville weather bureau said dying winds crossed Tennessee and will move into southwest Kentucky. Earlier, Aug 26 Cuba’s hurricane killed 37 and caused major destruction as it moved inland. In Florida and Alabama, scattered reports indicate about half a million dollars in damage and two indirect deaths from the storm, a Birmingham man from a broken power line and an Attala County woman hit by a car in heavy rain.

Panama City Filmur Nashville Weather Bureau Tennessee Kentucky Cuba Florida Alabama Birmingham Ala Attala

Harvester Unions Consider Parley For Wage Talks

Two unions with about 50,000 on strike against International Harvester may meet for wage negotiations. The Farm Equipment Workers and CIO United Auto Workers Agricultural Implement department seek a joint approach. FE aligned with the Electrical Workers when expelled from CIO amid ideological charges. CIO had ordered FE absorption into its farm implement auto workers group. FE refused.

Sicago — Vey

School Expansion Opens In 1940 With PWA Funds

A new $240,000 high school addition finished in 1940 along 16th Avenue near the square features modified Georgian design funded by the Public Works Administration.

16Th Avenue PWA

Robert L. Collins Dies at Evansville at 59

Robert L. Collins, 59, former alderman and city clerk, died suddenly at his Evansville home. A Sex tonville native, he worked as a pharmacist, ran a real estate business, and served as city assessor last spring. He leaves his wife Constance Ware and a daughter, with services set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Congregational church. Burial is in Maple Hill cemetery.

Evansville Robert L. Collins Collins Sextonville Constance Ware John Evans Frank Crow Lew van Wart Brown Drug Water and Light Commission Congregational Church Veterans of Foreign Wars Masonic Blue Lodge Knights of Pythias American Legion Order of Eastern Star Royal Arch Chapter Robert McCoy Commandary Janesville Madison B. C. Ryder John D. Richland Edward Richland Charles, LaValle Clifford A. Richmond Knights Templar Maple Hill Cemetery

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Benkert Clothing Partners Crystal Tower 17Th Avenue Bauman’s Ace Store Plymouth Exchange Lois Faubel Veterans Service Office American Red Cross Elms Darlyne Mae Adelman Monroe Township Evelyn Aeschlimann Mr. Pleasant Sally Burt Sylvester Mildred Cotherman Rosemary Flannery Cadiz Ruth E. Foulker Lydia Graber Betty Ann Johnson Adams Dorothy Mae McGrath Jordan Marleah M. Prien Ia Jean Probst Shirley Anne Rosheisen Spring Grove Betty Timm Clarno Betty Jean Wahler Betty Lou Sod John C. Burt Harvey Earle Elmer Mt. Pleasant Herbert Flannery Gary Malkow Decatur Robert D. Rieder John’ D. Stauffacher Donald’ Timm Senate House Carpenters and General Alvin F. Rote Co Puubel Fleet Vanguard of 32Nd Ea Ae Banjo Pete's Goetz Casnente Zephyr Shikafi
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