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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
8
Cloudy and warm tonight and Friday with occasional showers. High near 79 and a low around 63 at mid afternoon today. Almanac notes warmest U S location yesterday was Yuma at 110 and Cleveland the coldest at 0 with sunrise 5 28 and sunset 6 29.
Fragment lists names and ages Guy Engebrieson 47 South Wayne and Amanda Wright 74 Mad, implying a community notice or obituary fragment with limited readable details.
Mr and Mrs Charles Humphrey of Belleville Route 1 welcomed a son on September 5 at St. Clare Hospital.
Real estate transfers list several conveyances including Harry F. Jones to Howard L. Clark for land in Spring Grove township and Jesse Beach to Fred B. Trickel in Monroe. Other entries name Frank Liertecher to Fred Kraus and Marion J. Condan to Hannah Kottheus with parcels in Monroe and Brod head, among ambiguous descriptions.
Wilbur Kraus of Monroe is sentenced to 30 days in jail or until he pays back support totals of 110 dollars plus court costs after a contempt of court ruling.
Surgical: Mrs Elizabeth Nall Argyle Edwin Affolter 702 22nd avenue Mrs Charles Deversdorf Medical: Mrs Hannah Daevel Miwaukee Dismissals: Mrs Clifford Trick el Mrs Magnus Ostby Mrs Dell Amerpohl Mrs William Thayer and son Mrs Donald Jones and daughter Christen Engebretson Walter Bishop and Arthur Stall
Garden club sponsors a hobby show directed by Mrs G D Richardson on September 16 in the school gym from 2:30 onward to benefit a young people community center fund. Committees include displays of old and modern silver and china, relics stamps money gun fishing gear antiques handmade furniture dresses hats flowers and more with a 3 PM style show led by Mrs June Stuessy.
Mrs Amanda Wright 74 died in a Madison hospital after a three month illness. Funeral services set for 2 Saturday at Immanuel Evangelical church Rev Alvin C Rabeh officiating. Burial in Green Cemetery. Born Amanda Babler in Dutch Hollow June 14 1872 she lived in Monroe and Dec 22 1895 married Sherman S Wright. Survived by daughter Mrs James Conners of Sun Prairie brother Simon D Babler of Los Angeles sister Mrs John Marty of Monticello two grandchildren James Conners and Mrs Lloyd Yelk and great granddaughter Barbara Jo Yelk. husband and infant son preceded her.
It is estimated that the number of teachers in U S elementary and high schools fell from 927000 in 1941 to 868000 in 1944 45. The gall bladder is absent in all common members of the deer family.
The army cleared the Garssen munitions combine of responsibility for defective 4.2 mortar shells that killed 38 soldiers and wounded 127. Rep Andrew J May offered to testify before the Senate War Investigating Committee, either at his Prestonsburg home or in Washington, about his dealings with Garsson affiliates. He claimed no profit from the Cumberland Lumber Co. and cited out‑of‑pocket expenses, while denying a forged signature on a Cumberland Lumber Co. check.
Bowling enthusiasts await a hearing next week before the industrial commission on the eligible age for pin spotters. The commission had raised the age limit to 18, affecting Monroe Recreation Club as they planned openings the week of Sept 16, now postponed to Sept 23 for major and minor leagues in both men’s and women’s classes. Meetings will be held to select officers and arrange schedules.
Personal mentions list residents and visitors in Monroe and nearby towns including Niles Warren Orangeville Afton Gratiot Juda Rockford Brodhead Darlington Madison Milwaukee Whitewater Beloit Freeport and others. Names include Marvin F. Rhyner Albert H. Stoldt Mrs A C Schroeder Mrs William Steele Herman Schindler Oscar Schumacher Mrs Charlies Eisen Mrs Lewis Butler Margaret Qualley Emil H Gloege Mrs Richard Kerns and son Barbara Dettwiler Simon Teuscher Lillian Dawson Nettie Smith and many more with brief travel or visit notes.
Iva Blaine of Madison visits here while Mr and Mrs F S Towell travel in South Wayne. Numerous residents and guests from Beloit Dodgeville Blanchardville Milwaukee Madison Argyle Chicago Ely Minn Three Lakes and other places enjoyed visits travels and departures. The brief closes with a note that crews typically zigzag rather than fly in a straight line.
Gen Omar Bradley told the 47th VFW encampment there is no gravy train a veteran can ride and avoid paying. He urged veterans to lead the nation and warned they will pay future taxes or face reduced opportunities due to an artificial drain on wealth.
The group met Wednesday in Brodhead with nineteen members and guests including Mrs. Myron Stair and Mrs. Florence Bender. They voted to purchase 100 copies of Your Rights Under the Constitution for new Green County citizens and heard a review on the FBI history. Refreshments were served.
Suffolk Va report notes a new examination of the Dismal Swamp along the Virginia North Carolina border to assess prospects as a national forest. The vast area remains largely unchanged since Washington surveyed it though lumbering continues. Deer and bear roam the wetlands near early colonial sites.
The first public holy hour for the Catholic diocese of Madison including Green county will be held at 7 30 p m Sunday in Breese Stevensfield Madison. The program will follow the pattern established in the past with public prayer music and benediction. Members of other denominations are invited.
Mr and Mrs Marshall L Pet erson and son and Mr and Mrs O N Johnson register for the Tri County YMCA board families camping at Phantom Lake over the weekend. A separate incident reports Fred Dearth of Monroe striking an auto driven by Arlie C Howe also of Monroe in the 1300 block on 12th street. Minor damage to both vehicles.
Pvt Harold Davidson son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Davidson moved from Parris Island South Carolina to a marine camp in Virginia. A 1946 Monroe high school graduate he entered service soon after graduation and was in boat training at Paris Island. He had expected furlough after basic training but he said last night he did not know when he would be home.
Completes Production Record May Herzog 64293, Brown Swiss cow owned by the John Ingold estate, produced 12 860 pounds of milk and 536 pounds of fat in 365 days on twice daily milking. The record was made as a one year old.
The Stephenson County Sportsmen's Club released 160 pheasants this week in the Winslow area. This brings the total released nearby in recent months to a substantial count.
Pfc Elmer L. West, listed as discharged, associated with 1030 17th street, is noted in the discharge item. The short notice confirms the service conclusion for West.
A street born soldier has received his discharge at Ft Sheridan marking the end of his service.
Monroe native Glen Hoff, formerly in the air corps, becomes a full-time instructor at Bill's Air Park in Drod. Hoff brings aviation experience to the facility, enhancing training and operations for local flyers.
Ma Wen-lin faced renewed detainment as crowds gathered at Shanghai prison gates to welcome him after a planned release on bond. Firecrackers sparked officials to pull him back for further questioning on collaboration charges before he could enter a waiting automobile.
An Alaska mining engineer discovers an asbestos vein near Bingham Maine, likely extending the Thetford Mines supply 100 miles away in Canada. The vein lies in rock ledges reachable only by boat and a several mile trek, with removal possible by sharp instrument.
The south Atlantic island Tristan da Cunha was first encountered in 1506 by Portuguese navigator Tristano da Cunha, marking its historic European discovery.
George Phillips, operator of a wholesale candy company, was released from Kenosha hospital after an automobile crash. Police handed him $3,900 found scattered on the street, bystanders had recovered the cash and turned it over. Also noted were average teacher salaries of $1,975 for 1945 46 and 1 050 American generals at World War III peak.
Special report states Guy Engebretson 47 of Wiota died at 6 30 p m Wednesday in St Joseph hospital Dodgeville after three months illness. Born February 21 1899 in Gratiot township he was a lifelong farmer on Moe homestead. Survived by brother Louis Wiota three sisters Minnie Krupke South Wayne Palmer Ammen Darlington George Erickson Darlington. parents deceased. Funeral services 1 p m Friday Hanson funeral home and 1 30 p m at West Wiota Lutheran church with Rev. G M Gunderson. burial in church cemetery.
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