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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1946
Page
6
The report notes mostly cloudy conditions with occasional light showers tonight and Saturday, with cooler temperatures. It records a high near 85 and a low around yesterday’s figure, precipitation since yesterday, and notes the warmest place in the U.S. at Yuma Arizona with 109 degrees and the coldest at another location.
Muriel Fanny Karlen 49 Monroe is granted a divorce from Arthur D Karlen 49 Monroe on grounds of non support. Karlen also regains her maiden name Goetz in the decree.
Deaths include Frank E. Haas a 53 year old resident of Oakley. Birth announcement from St. Clare Hospital notes Mr and Mrs Edgar Pinnow of Brodhead welcomed a son on September 6.
A roster lists medical contacts including Robert Brazel Argyle Sanford Nybroten Argyle Helen Meyers Monticello Carrie Knight Monroe William Busjahn browntown route 2 John Mar shall Albany and Diemseals names such as Mrs John Knous Mre Frank Kiemm Mrs Wayne Gempeler and son Mrs Joe Lans Mrs George Charles Martin Mad sen.
Frank E. Haas 53 a World War I veteran died Thursday after years of war injuries. Funeral services are set Sunday at 2 pm at State Line church with Rev. Fred Heckathorn. interment at State Line. He was born Nov 30 1892 in Rock Grove Ill and served in Co L 38th infantry at St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne. He leaves wife Sarah M Pearson, three sons Lin at war in Germany Lin August at home two sisters and several relatives.
Enrollment at Blanchardville schools upon reopening this week reaches 241 pupils with 38 freshmen leading. Principal Clarence Thorsen directs a staff including Walter Schneidal science Mary Louise Niesen English and speech Virginia Johnson music and English Ronald Skeife seventh and eighth Marjorie Lindsey fifth and sixth Mary Atkinson third and fourth and Alice Richardson first and second.
About 90,000 sailors walked off ships to protest a wage stabilization board ruling that denied full wage increases won in recent contracts. Washington officials warn the AFL maritime strike could imperil wage and price controls. AFL increases were cut from 22.50 to 17.50 dollars monthly on the Pacific and 27.50 to 17.50 on the Atlantic, while CIO unions supported the AFL bid and sought matching boosts.
The text notes postage stamp extensions for spare 49 through Sept 30 and spare 51 through Dec 31 for five pounds each. It mentions the first Illinois delicious apples due and Green County fruit crop improving. Merchants need not accept loose stamps. It urges homegrown cantaloupes and describes melon quality and autumn changes in eating habits.
Washington announces new meat ceilings with an average rise of about 3 percent from June 30 levels. delays push effective date to Tuesday for most meats. Beef up 8 cents per pound on top grades AA and A, lamb up 10 cents, mutton 4 cents, pork 7 to 8 cents with 4 cent overall average, lard 5.5 cents, veal and sausage unchanged. Distribution delay to finish price poster rollout.
Gov Ralph Gates ordered a full state police probe into New Albany gambling after Mayor Raymond Jaegers died by his own hand and a citizen was stabbed in what appeared to be politically charged gambling disputes. A telephoned directive went to state police superintendent Col Killian, with detectives expected to be dispatched to the southern Indiana city.
Local notes record visits and travel by residents and guests across Wisconsin and Illinois. Names include Mrs. C. A. Stubbe in Madison, Robert Wenger, Miss Pearl Spicer, Kenbrault in Freeport, Miss Jewell Jordan, Mrs. Minnie Wahlberg, Mrs. Florence Beer, and many others visiting Monroe, Beloit, Freeport, and surrounding towns. Social events feature weddings and funeral attendance, with multiple trips to Marshfield, Dubuque, and Chicago noted.
Clifford Reasa spent yesterday in Albany. John Minder and daughter Miss Alice Browntown were in the city today. Arthur C. Benkett and William A. Loveland were business callers in Madison today. Mrs. Alice Howard visits her seriously ill mother in a Dodgeville hospital. Mrs. Roy F. Burmeister and daughter Mary and Miss Peggy were in Madison Thursday. Miss Marge Blum will go to Freeport and serve as bridesmaid at Miss Janet Kasten’s wedding Sunday. Miss Wilma Burgi of the Commercial and Savings Bank will take a two week vacation first to Belvidere Illinois then Barneveld to visit relatives.
Secretary Byrnes warned that postwar borders could shift and that no specific area would be guaranteed for any nation. German leaders voiced opposition while Berlin radio in the Russian zone largely withheld the speech. Nacht-Express published quotations about a united states of Germany with no editorial defense.
Richmond Va Robertson a 9 year tax expert and wildlife conservationist was nominated by acclamation at the Virginia Democratic convention to run for the unexpired term through 1948 to succeed the late Carter Glass. He represents Lexington in the House and faces Republican Robert H Woods in the general election. Robertson is described as conservative like Senator Byrd.
The government reported Bombay quieted after deadly communal clashes that left 203 dead and 618 wounded since Sunday. Officials warned of possible new rioting during Moslem prayers and urged special precautions. Brazil supplies about 65 percent of the world’s coffee.
Washington Milwaukee Gas Light Co will maintain manufacturing plants on standby even after receiving natural gas. President Bruno Rahn testified at a power commission hearing on the Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline Co plan to build an 85 million dollar line to supply Wisconsin Michigan Iowa and Missouri. He said standby service costs would be very small and the pipeline should meet all needs for at least five years. He noted standby gear is for line breaks peak demand or emergencies. He also said the company proposes treating the gas switch cost as an operating expense amortized over 10 years, costing customers about eight dollars per person.
Herbert Kubly of New Glarus, a Time staff member and Wisconsin journalism graduate, wrote the New Glarus centennial article. He previously worked five years at the Pittsburgh Sun, then at the New York Herald Tribune, and became a Time critic and music reviewer a year ago. His second play is in production on Broadway.
Dense fog in Elko Nevada is believed to have caused a Trans-Luxury airliner crash that killed 21 people over a hill near the city. A 2-year-old boy survived and cried for his mommy, one of the victims, as rescue and investigation began.
Turner Hall club met last evening in regular monthly session. Luncheon followed routine business.
Kenneth Hoesly, manager of the American Legion junior baseball squad in New Glarus, hosted a banquet for players. The event recognized the team’s efforts and camaraderie, with attendees sharing memories and plans for the season ahead.
The magazine Holiday features a story of New Glarus written by Robert Senser of Arlington Heights NL. Former Times reporter, Senser highlights the town in a prominently displayed piece.
Miss Lenore Hardyman, a Blanchardville girl employed in Madison, is in St. Mary's hospital recovering from injuries suffered in an auto accident a week ago.
The Wisconsin division of the American Cancer Society surpassed the year end goal of 155000 by 1125 for the fiscal year ending August 31. Green County led the state with an earlier successful drive.
The county veterans service office stays open 7 to 10 p m to accept terminal leave pay applications. Service officer Theo dore J Burgy reminds qualified ex servicemen and says staff will collect unused leave at Monticello fire station today and Brooklyn fire station on Monday Sept 9 for the same purpose.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Trukenbrod and companions travel to Milwaukee for a Knights of Pythias convention with Mr. Trukenbrod as past grand chancellor and T. Roy Evenson as lodge representative. Afterward the Trukenbrods and Mrs. Chesebro plan a northern Wisconsin vacation for several days.
Norton Jo Ann Schroeder of Monroe route 5 and Roy Roth of Monroe route 4, two leading 1946 graduates of Green County rural schools, will be given copies of The Constitution of the United States as part of a civic program.
States Its Sources and Its Applications will be sent by U S Senator Alexander Wiley to the two leading 1946 graduates in each county. Miss Florence Wartenweiler selected the pupils, with Jo Ann from East Clarno and Roy from Tiff as noted graduates.
Mr and Mrs Robert Tracy moved to Madison to reside and attend the University of Wisconsin They returned yesterday from a wedding trip in northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan Mrs Tracy is the former Patricia Ransdell.
Mr and Mrs Fay Foster and daughter Joyce travel to Mt Hope for the funeral of Oren L Foster 77 who died yesterday. The service will be at Mt Hope Methodist church.
James Christiansen, 84, died from gas fumes after turning on a stove and retreating to his bedroom. His wife Susan, 80, was hospitalized and listed in satisfactory condition. Dane County Coroner E A Fischer reported. Fischer notes Christiansen was a former Waunakee police chief.
The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association will hold its 39th annual convention at Hotel Schroeder in Milwaukee on October 2 and 3. President Walter H. Wagner of Sheboygan announced speakers include Municipal Judge Herbert J. Steffes Chief John W. Poleyn of Milwaukee FBI Inspector J. J McGuire and Clinton McCarthy legislative counsel for Milwaukee government service league.
Veterans of Foreign Wars leaders at the national encampment urge President Truman to call a special session of Congress to create a job finding council for veterans staffed entirely by veterans. The group also backs keeping atomic bomb secrets and supports selective service and universal military training.
New York exchanges and city banks will remain closed on Saturdays through September marking a five day summer schedule. Saturday closings began in June and short Saturday sessions will resume October 5.
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