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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1948
Page
4
Freshmen students begin arriving in Madison ten days before classes at the University of Wisconsin. Dorm vacancies are filled, with a few private home and Truax field housing spots still open.
Announcement states Birch the foremost American magician and his company will present a one night magic show locally. Equipment valued over $25000 along with thrilling illusions including four parts slicing a girl a canary in a burning bulb and a pony vanishing. Mabel Sperry leads assisting artists as famed Marimba Xylophone soloist. Tickets priced 1.20 for adults and 0.60 for children.
An orientation week starts Monday and runs through Sunday to help new students settle in. About 2700 freshmen and 18000 total students are expected as the campus term begins Monday, September 20.
Monticello firemen were entertained by New Glarus firefighters on Monday evening. In a softball game the hosts defeated Monticello 16 to 9. A little German band provided entertainment with Wallace P. Barlow Ivan Schenk and Warren Weller performing.
Donald Jones, known as Youthful Yodeler, took first place in an amateur contest on Albany main street sponsored by the Albany merchants. Judges included Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Sell and J. R. Schesser. Other winners: Robert Smith second, Norma Smith third, Mrs. Frank Trow fourth, Fred Hammerly fifth, Marlene Cortrite sixth, Karen Kittelson seventh.
The remains of Miss Alberta McKenna who died in Milwaukee will be brought to Hollandale on Saturday at noon for interment in Waldwick Catholic cemetery. A funeral home handles arrangements. Miss McKenna was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary McKenna formerly of this vicinity and sister of Frank McKenna of Madison.
A one year old boy named Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Carlson, died after his neck became wedged between a high chair tray and seat. Mrs Carlson left him briefly to deliver a phone message and returned within five minutes to find him trapped. A rescue squad could not revive him.
Patricia Knaack former Monroe high school band member and twirling squad leader will open a baton twirling school at her home 2213 8th Street on Saturday. A 1948 Monroe graduate she has been active in twirling and teaching and has won a state wide competition.
The performer placed eight firsts and four seconds, is a member of the National Baton Twirlers Association, and was named Miss Majorette of April by Drum Major magazine. She now will compete in upcoming events.
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