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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1946
Page
5
Clear and cooler tonight with scattered light frost in lowlands. Thursday fair with rising temperatures. Since yesterday, 2 p.m., highest 70, lowest 53. Barometer readings 2 a.m. 29.62 and 2 p.m. 29.70. Warmest US yesterday was Yuma Arizona at 104, coldest 35 in Fortes. September 11, 1946 sunset 6:19.
Brodhead route 3 resident James A. Hion faces a county court action for operating an unregistered vehicle. Court imposes a fine of $5 plus costs.
In the estate of John Naef of Monroe who died Aug 10 Emma Bleiler is named executrix with appraisers Ralph McGuire T A Hoesly and Frank Priewe. In the estate of Emma Bayrhoffer Monroe who died Aug 25 Edward Bayrhoffer the widower appears in the record.
Mr and Mrs Sam Storm of New Glarus welcome a son born Sept 10 at St. Clare Hospital. Mr and Mrs Eari Ar gvne ype gov report a birth Sept 1. Mr and Mrs Ervin Fail of Juda welcome a son born Sept 11.
Medical entries include Mrs John Hogan Monroe route 5 John Binger Monticello Mrs Richard Mc Greath Argyle John Wells Mon roe route 3 Surgical names Gary Ray Davis Ju da Lloyd Kuhlmeyer Rock City Accident entry Edward Chapman South Wayne Dismissals include Beverly Meinert Mrs Clarence Schulz Mrs Elizabeth Nall Mrs Hannah Daevel Mrs Charlies Humphrey and son John Marshall Mrs Leonard Marty Mrs Arist John and Mrs Harvey Supernand
The Chinese communists rejected Chiang Kai-shek s latest armistice proposal as unsatisfactory. General Marshall conveyed undisclosed terms for a nationwide truce to Chou En-lai. Communist spokesman Wang Ping-nan reiterated demand for unconditional cease fire and refused to join the Stuart committee until an armistice is promised after agreement.
Manila reports a joint statement from Malacanan palace and the U S embassy announcing the transfer of practically all U S surplus property in the Philippines to the Philippine government. The original cost was about 30 million dollars, sold for 21.4 percent of value. No military equipment or aircraft were included.
Allen J. Elmerereen of Sheboygan learning to drive pulled onto highway 119 in Manitower Rapid s. William Falvey of Manitowoc stopped behind him. Elmergreen backed up twice then Falvey exited to challenge his license status. Elmergreen paid five dollars in municipal court for operating without a license. Falvey is a county traffic officer.
Arthur Davey, vice president of Wisconsin Public Service Corp, says replacing manufactured gas with natural gas could cut customer bills 15 to 20 percent. The utility serves Sheboygan and Oshkosh among others on the Wisconsin side of Lake Michigan and expects rate reductions when it secures gas from Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline Co. The ongoing federal hearing on pipeline expansion includes Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. and continues despite planned recess.
Patrons buy only two to three times usual amounts while independent packers supply dwindles. Madison reports layoffs at Oscar Mayer and a meat shortage with only bologna and cold cuts available. Janesville, La Crosse, Marinette dealers note limited fresh meat and rising prices as fish demand stays weak. Chain stores predict large deliveries later in the week as farmers hold stock.
Terre Haute Mrs Mil dred Louise Everett, 22, was jailed on vagrancy charges tied to the kidnapping of 3-year-old Madeline Tobias of Kansas City. She waives extradition. FBI filed a federal kidnapping charge. Madeline was found after a four day absence.
Local items list visits and travel of residents and visitors from Madison Juda Juda, Beloit, Monticello, South Wayne and surrounding areas. Names include Nellie Lynch Esther Larson Thomas Holyoke Mary Ann Kohli and many others with towns such as Monroe Brodhead Argyle and Freeport. Community briefs note callers shoppers travel and a church supper announcement.
The American Chemical Society announced new motor oils that thin when cold and thicken when warm. Drs. H. C. Evans and D. W. Young of Stanco Distributors described synthetic rubber like particles derived from mineral oils coal or farm products. They said the oils start easier and reduce consumption by forming a better seal around piston rings when heated.
Social events follow weekly practice at Turner hall with Zimmerman's orchestra providing dancing music and refreshments. Silver anniversary observed for Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Turner formerly of Monroe at a dinner party at Okee lodge Lake Wisconsin with 25 guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. John Schwalbe of Monroe. The Turners operate a theater at Lodi.
Mrs Blair entertained a group of button collectors at her home last evening. Several interesting types of buttons were shown and discussed. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
St John’s Brotherhood and St John’s Evangelical and Reformed hosted a talk by William Grueb last evening featuring motion pictures of frontier days and his travels through the West and Canada.
Miss Margie C Vevie daughter of Rev and Mrs C M Vevie Cornell Wisconsin married Navy Lt David E Eastwood son of Mr and Mrs Ralph E Eastwood Woodford Wisconsin at Our Savior's Lutheran church August 30. The couple will reside in Madison after naval and university commitments.
Miss Gloria June Petersen daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Petersen and Donn J Share son of Mr and Mrs A A Share, former Monroe residents, married at 10 Saturday morning in St Marys church Rockford. Geraldine OMeara was maid of honor William Share best man and ushers Robert Hough Marvin Schuldt. Wedding breakfast for the bridal party at the Nelson hotel. A reception followed.
The bride and groom, both graduates of Weat high school in 1944, held an afternoon wedding at the bride’s parents home. Mr and Mrs Share will reside in Chicago. Mrs Share worked as a Rockford stenographer. The groom served as petty officer in the coast guard until discharge in November and is now attending Chicago School of Aircraft Instruments.
St Johns Aid formed aid society will meet at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Louise Ruegger leading devotions and Mrs Ada Marty the topic. Reports on mission house conference will be given by Mrs Victor Stauffacher and Miss Rose Derendinger. Ellen Rubi will play a piano solo and Harveda Benkert and Jean Babler will perform a clarinet bassoon duet accompanied by Donna Lois Olson. Luncheon co chairmen are Mrs David Marty and Mrs Paul Rufe Nacht.
Mr and Mrs Frank RK Schramm of McConnell Illinois announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Neva to David Burdick son of Mr and Mrs P W Burdick of Rockford. Neva is an X ray technician at Swedish American hospital Rockford and was formerly employed at Monroe Clinic. Burdick is a four year veteran and bacteriologist at the same hospital.
Mrs Ralph Stauffacher hosted a seven o'clock dinner party at the Country Club last evening. High honors were awarded to Mmes Walter J Bauman Ralph H Wenger J H Schwaiger and Miss Nell Burgi.
Immanuel Evangelical church Philathea Sunday school group gathered at Mrs. Will Blum’s farm for a potluck supper with 21 members and guests. Mrs. Fred Schillinger, president, led the business meeting.
William Hogan district deputy will install council officers in Lancaster Thursday evening. He previously attended an installation at Cuba City Monday evening with Monroe members John Disch William Haren William Cane and William Reider.
Fred G. Bale former juvenile court prosecutor in Columbus Ohio will address a large school assembly at 2 p m Friday at the First Methodist church. His topic Tomorrow's Citizens Today uses actual cases from his experience.
Mrs A R Stewart age 64 of Brodhead is hospitalized at Mercy Hospital Janesville after a Tuesday morning automobile crash in Janesville. She suffers shock a cut on the right leg and minor head injuries. Mr Stewart the driver escaped injury.
Mr. and Mrs. John Meyer and Mrs. Dave Werren accompanied Rev J L Haack of Browntown to Lancaster for a special installation service at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed Church. Rev W F Siemers of Darlington led the service and delivered messages to the congregation and the new pastor Rev.
John Gerber received by Rev. Arthur Achtemeier of Monticello who oversaw the installation with Rev. Haack and Rev. Siemers assisting.
Former pastor of Lutheran churches in the Norwegian Settlement north of Albany and Orfordville has accepted a call to Redwood Falls Minnesota. The Reques have lived at Cambridge since Rev Reque was discharged from service.
Monroe Kiwanis members could not accept an invitation to play at Waukesha Country Club today with local members. The Monroe group will meet Madison Kiwanis at dinner and golf Friday for the planned event.
Mr and Mrs Ulrich Rufer of 912 Mth street report the death of their niece's oldest son Walter Minder aged 19 in Switzerland. Cause listed as brain fever. Minder's great grandfather was Mr Rufer's school teacher in Switzerland.
Sample ballots for the November general election are being mailed today by County Clerk Clarence W Lengacher to all candidates for their inspection. Candidates are asked to contact the county clerk immediately if any ballot errors are found.
The Country Club will host the final play day of the season starting tomorrow afternoon at 1. A variety of special and unusual prizes will be awarded during the tournament.
The city planning commission met at city hall to review Ed and Willy Walter’s offer to donate portions of northeast Monroe real estate for extending 7th Street East and 26th Avenue North. Recommendations will be forwarded to the city council. Members include Chairman Frank A. Buehler and others.
The Monroe chamber of commerce retail bureau sets its annual dinner for 6 30 p m on October 9 at Turner hall. Harry Bellahan named program chairman to organize the event with all bureau directors aiding in promotion and ticket sales, featuring speaker Thomas Atkins from Milwaukee.
The body of a woman found in Lake Michigan near the Illinois Wisconsin line Sunday was tentatively identified as Mrs. June Lambert of Chicago. Deputy Sheriff Tom Kennedy said the ID came from the victim’s clothing and a witness named Millie Greer who said she had lived with Mrs. Lambert. The article also notes most animal oils used commercially come from fish and marine mammals.
American and British forces report seizures of diamonds, gold, silver, and platinum worth about 3 million dollars. Loot hid by the Reichsstelle fuer Edelmetalle aimed to fund a Nazi revival, with records leading to raid sites in the American and British zones and Berlin sectors. Operation Sparkler supervised the joint effort at Bad Weil.
The 55th general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church opened with landmark actions naming the first woman deputy and electing a lay president. Mrs Randolph Dyer of St Louis became deputy. Owen J Roberts was chosen presiding officer of the house of deputies after defeating Rev Claude Sprouse 338 to 236. Delegates hear program and missionary report for 1947 49 today at Philadelphia convention venues.
Mr and Mrs Roy F Burmeister depart tomorrow with daughter Miss Mary Burmeister to Columbia Missouri for Stephens College. They plan a tour of the Ozark country before returning home.
Dr. Fred L. Whipple of Harvard University Observatory warned at the 75th annual meeting of the American Astronomical Society that meteoroid collisions pose a danger to traveling rockets. He described computations on collision frequency and the challenges future space ships must face. Dr. Otto Struve was elected society president with officers including Donald Menzel and C. M. Hefler in key roles.
A 38-year-old Panamanian sailor aboard the Samuel F. Dewing reached Cristobal on the ship then allegedly went ashore for a party before sleeping aboard and waking bound for Houston. He fears his wife will not find it funny. Shirley Hudson tells a judge their eight day marriage was a string of pranks. The judge granted her divorce from J Clinton Hudson after she alleged coercive behavior.
A horse driven wagon mounted two wheels between cars and pedestrians on Elston avenue toward Milwaukee avenue. Joseph Kenin, the driver, said he rented the horse and forgot to ask its name as police questioned why he did not stop the animal.
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