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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1950
Page
6
The Daily Record notes fair conditions this afternoon and tonight with mild cooling in the north. Wednesday brings continued fair skies and warmer temperatures with lows around 40 to 45 and highs near 80 in the west and 75 in the east, except cooler near Lake Michigan.
Last week highest 83 and lowest 49. Since yesterday 1 p m high 68 low 49. Year ago today high 72 low 62. Barometer 1 a m 29.59 and 1 p m 29.80. Warmest U S yesterday Yuma Arizona 115. Coldest International Falls Minnesota 36. Sunrise 5 28 and sunset 6 30.
Emil P. Schadewaldt transfers land in section 10 15 and 16 to Hans Andereggland in New Glarus township with title transferred and recorded.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley imposes fines and costs in a small claims batch. Albert Niles Burdick of Butler faces $5 and costs for unlicensed trailer and no permit plus $12.50 and costs for an unlicensed tractor. E Gackstetter of Footville owes $10 and costs for no tax on tractor and trailer. Edward Dickerson of Beloit pays $5 and costs for an unlicensed vehicle. Gilbert Kuhman of Prairie du Lac charged $5 and costs for no certificate of registration displayed and $5 and costs for no proper markings.
Edward Brousseau of Ludlow found guilty in Monroe County Court for failure to stop after an accident. Sentenced to $50 fine plus costs.
L A Koenig Marvin Kramer of Monroe guilty of reckless driving with a $25 fine. John D Ryan of Maywood NL speeding forfeits a $15 bond. Romaine Taft of Winslow NL disorderly conduct guilty with $2 and costs. Marvin De Remer of Monroe Edward Brousseau Ludlow hotel Monroe charged with failure to stop after an accident, hearing waived and bound over to county court.
Jeniece Florence Lindsay of 1415 17th avenue and Robert LaVerne Wells of Jordan township receive a marriage license with special dispensation.
Gottfried Vogel 88 of 2233 6th Street and Joseph Lamer 54 of Tomahawk are listed in a brief obituary notice.
The notices list nine births with parents and locations. Theron Miller and wife welcomed a daughter on Sept 3. Howard W. Schellenger of Argyle a daughter on Sept 4. Casper R. Mallory of 2304 27th Avenue a daughter. Glen E. Phillips route 3 Monroe a son. Laverne Hoverman Browntown a son on Sept 5. Marsden S. Sweet of Durand Illinois a daughter on Sept 5.
Officials rush final details for Saturdays Cheese Day as forecasts warn of showers Thursday and Friday with cooler, partly cloudy conditions Saturday and Sunday. The five day outlook shows near normal midweek temps turning cooler by weekend with scattered showers, while holiday decorations and parade float work continue at the fair grounds.
Services for Mrs Wilhelmina Sacker 71 of Brodhead were held in the Lutheran church with Rev Leon Holm officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery Monroe. Born Oct 25 1878 in Germany she came to America in 1909 with her husband Joseph Sacker who died earlier. She left three children including Mrs George Jones Jr and Mrs Robert Wichell Jr of Brodhead and Edward Sacker of Monroe plus eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A driver was fined in county court today for failing to stop after a Sunday morning collision. The incident involved a vehicle owned by Russell Trumpy of 2109 9th Street in the 1400 block on 11th Street near Badger Motors where Trumpy’s car was parked. A second vehicle was reportedly struck but its owner has not filed a police report.
Miss Alice Meith of Monroe received treatment this afternoon at St. Clare Hospital for a cut finger.
A dense roster from St. Clare Hospital covers patients and dismissals across Warren Ashland Beloit Monroe and surrounding areas. Names include Mabel Beall Roy Meyers Edith Bissegger Allan Larson and others with addresses route numbers and street names.
Local Monroe page records numerous Monday to Sunday visits by residents from Albany Madison Milwaukee and other Illinois and Wisconsin towns. It notes social calls weddings vacations church events and Cheese day preparations with many names and hometowns listed. Regular Women of the Moose meeting is announced for Sept 6 at the hall.
The Lakeshire Marty Co division of Borden Co undertakes its first full exterior repaint in years to present a bright look for Cheese Day, enhancing the plant’s appearance.
The courthouse clock ran ten minutes slow during Otto Schneider's two week absence as custodian. He set the time this morning on his return. The Schneider family had just come back from Cleveland Ohio after a two week visit with their son Dr. Robert W. Schneider and family, traveling by airplane from Madison.
An apartment at 620 17th avenue, H. W. Haberman residence, is placed at the disposal of Alice in Dairyland Miss June Peterson of Union Grove and her escorts Mr and Mrs Frank Wing Madison for Cheese day.
The front of Rieder's market located at 910 17th avenue is being repainted.
John Anderegg Jr Charles In gold and Raymond Rupnow returned Saturday from several weeks in France and Switzerland. They were unable to enter Germany or Italy and their earlier departure to the European continent scheduled July 1 was delayed several weeks because of the international situation.
Ed Walter is convalescing at his home at 2511 6th Street after multiple hospitalizations at St. Clare following major surgery early in July.
Mr and Mrs Arthur W Black and their son Robert moved Saturday from 1109 15th Avenue to a new residence at 2615 7th Street Sun Rise Point. Built by Russell H Schulz the home features a basement free design and other exceptional details.
Hans Ziegler of St Gallen Switzerland touring the United States for about four months spent yesterday in Monroe with Casper Jaggis of Brodhead.
Gratiot celebrated Labor Day with a mile and a half parade drawing about 5000 spectators. The 50 piece Warren Illinois school band led a lively procession with floats, bands, and a changed route. Harmony Homemakers won float honors ahead of Royal Neighbors. Sonja Friedli repeated as amateur winner. Shullsburg edged all stars 3 to 1 in a 10th inning baseball game. Monroe Cardinals defeated Blanchardville Bulls 15 to 4. A minstrel show and concerts wrapped the day's events.
The article lists candidates for governor and state offices across parties with names like Perry Love M Essin McGettigan Haughlin and Haberman plus Zimmerman Justeson and Dahir. It notes GOP and Democratic primaries and socialist contenders along with a voter registration deadline in Monroe and absentee ballot availability for servicemen.
Nathan P. Neuenschwander of Orangeville, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Neuenschwander, was admitted to St Clare hospital yesterday at 3 pm with back abrasions from a haying accident. His condition is greatly improved today.
Perkins of Madison drove down to Monroe Saturday afternoon and parked downtown asking when the parade started and where the crowd was. An explanation followed revealing their error as Cheese Day is Sept. 9. They promised to return Saturday.
Washington reports the army seeks 70,000 draftees in November raising total calls to 170,000 with previous rounds of 50,000 in September and October. Navy and air force plans show no November drafts. Current draft targets single men ages 19 to 25, older men called first as expansion looms toward 3,000,000 under arms by next June. Members consider raising the draft age to 35 in January.
Roy Vetterli's orchestra provided the music for the Jefferson Jifty Workers 4-H club social Friday at Twin Grove school. Record books will be handed in at the next meeting on September 14 in the school.
Mrs. Theresa Zibung visiting from Switzerland sails for America on Sept 25 after leaving the United States on May 11.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey announced he will run again for a third term as New York governor amid party urging to delay retirement. Nevada and Utah primaries highlight national attention as he cites critical times and Democratic leadership unfitness.
A DC-3 operated by Robinson crashed into treetops two minutes after takeoff from Oneida county airport near Utica. The airliner carried 13 people to their deaths and left ten injuries among holiday travelers hospitalized. the flight was bound for Newark, New Jersey.
Brown billfold containing money lost on the west side of the square. A reward is offered. Finder may leave it at Corner Cafe for pickup.
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