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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1946
Page
4
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with moderate temperatures. Forecast includes warm spells and variable wind. Sunrise at 5 37 and sunset at 6 14. Potential mist and light humidity noted in the evening section.
Land transfers recorded include Robert Benkert to Glenn Benkert in Monroe Township and William Borst to Winston Dreher for Outlet 112 in Brooklyn. Amelia Karlen and others transfer parcel Bik 5 to Goetz while Payne Station in Monroe is noted. Olive Hilliard and others transfer parcel Bik 13 in Alameda to Roy Somecquiocone.
The estate of Elizabeth son was probated with an administrator appointed to oversee the affairs and settle claims.
Mr and Mrs Vernus Peterson of Argyle route 1 welcome a daughter born September 13 at St Clare Hospital. Mr and Mrs Laverne Gallagher River Il greet a daughter born September … Kenneth Schmid of Monticello welcomes a daughter born September 14. Mr and Mrs George Keller of Browntown announce a daughter born September 15.
Giles Wallen of New Glarus and Herman Brecklin of Monroe route 1 listed in medical. Surgical cases include Mrs. Harry Holton Browntown route 1 and Mrs. Frank Clark Monroe route 5. Dismissals name Mrs. Alton Herman son and Tom, Mrs. Erick Halver son, Tom Jones and William Reg nery.
Miss Irene L Paulson daughter of Mr and Mrs Bennett T Paulson of Blanchardville wed William Johnson Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Johnson Sr of Rockford in a 3 pm ceremony at York Lutheran church Blanchardville Rev Torgney Kleven officiated. Attendants included bridesmaids and groomsmen. reception for about 50 at the church parlor. They will reside in Rockford after a trip to Chicago. Mrs Johnson worked at University of Wisconsin residence halls. Mr Johnson is a tool designer for Ingersoll Milling Machine Co Rockford.
A fragmentary text lists numerous individuals and their family members across multiple Wisconsin towns such as New Glarus Blanchardville Verona Mt. Vernon Basco and Belleville. Names include Chester Disch Ivan Duerst Leon Marty Herman Becker Henry Kundert John Schneider Jack Marty Nordean Judd and others with spouses and children.
Mrs Paul E Baltzer Jr was surprised by 20 friends at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul E Baltzer Sr 1513 15th avenue for a miscellaneous postnuptial shower. Gifts were given and refreshments served by hostesses Mrs Baltzer Mrs Allan F Barnard and Mrs Clarence E Day.
A social shower was held last evening for Miss Emma Durtschi of 1809 10th Street as she and Robert Aim prepare to wed. Hosts Grace Zimmermann Charlene Putnam Frieda and Dorothy Durtschi gave a luncheon and presented gifts to the bride-to-be. Attendees included Mrs Elton Segner Glen Siedechlag Leon Gempeler Werner Marti and Misses Winona Johnson Joyce Haman Pauline Reed Nellie Stricker Emma Durtschi and Clara Jenny.
In London today the speaker rejected the claim of walking out and said he left the debate to keep an appointment. The Italian territorial commission discussed Trieste links with Italy and Yugoslavia. Polish envoy Winiewicz urged Trieste to be tied to Yugoslavia in a customs union and opposed UN security council supervision. He warned of risks seen with Danzig and favored closer Yugoslav oversight.
William Cox Sr 67 died last night after a years long illness. He had been in St. Clare hospital and was brought home. Survivors include his wife a daughter Mrs William Theiler Browntown and five sons. The body was taken to a Freeport funeral home. Maj Gen Ralph M Immell former state adjutant general spoke at Janesville homecoming for 2000 returning war veterans with guests Brig Gen James R N Weaver and Col Theodore Wickord who commanded the Janesville tank company in the Philippines.
A parade of residents visit Monroe or spend weekends in area towns. Names include Mrs. George Flint Argyle Miss Albany Miss Nalan New Glarus Mrs. Sina Suter South Wayne and many others from Juda South Wayne Browntown and beyond. Several travelers and shoppers are noted along with a few hospital and family visits.
A long list of residents and visitors from Argyle Juda Monroe Browntown Wausau Madison South Wayne Beloit Rockford Racine Blanchardville and Arcadia attend gatherings and travel for games visits and family events. Notables include Dr Harriet Anundsen and families from Madison Janesville Joliet Chicago and Detroit with plans for holidays and anniversaries.
Dr. W. B. Gnagi attends the Wisconsin Surgical Society organization meeting in Milwaukee as a founder member of a new medical group.
Col Robert H Naylor corps engineer based in Kyoto has gone to Los Angeles for a short visit with his mother before returning to the Orient. He is formerly with the 534th amphibian engineer regiment and had been visiting his wife Gladys Steinmann and children Bobby and Valerie in Monticello who await travel conditions to join him in Japan.
W Laing high school principal and his family now reside in a five room dwelling. The residence previously served a different purpose, reflecting a change in local housing allotments.
The Locust Grove school, established in 1865, served a dual role as a church at one period, reflecting its community functions and multiuse history.
The Green County Veterans Service Office reports eleven ex servicemen and women cleared this week. Names include Roy A Brown Leo W Lang La Verne H Elmer Raymond A Schulz Thomas C Buggler Wayne E Maddix Yvonne Dubach Harvey T Brandt Frederick Duchow Bearl C Sharp and Rita M Waelti. Theodore J Burgy serves as service officer.
The Women of the Wisconsin Power and Light Co. will hold their regular monthly meeting next Monday evening in the club room. Mrs. Roy Speich is chairman of refreshments and Mrs. Ray Martin entertainment.
Russell Warriner of Beloit reported to city police that a small truck or car converted into a truck side swiped his vehicle on Thursday night on an S curve east of Bluff View. Warriner estimated damage at $100.
City clerk G S Soseman was told by the board of public works at city hall to contact Police Chief J H Schwaiger about traffic warning signs for Monroe schools and place an order. The board approved the weekly city payroll of 259.05 and granted 20 permits for lateral sewer extensions and minor repairs.
Missionary crusaders back from Africa conducted afternoon services at the United Brethren church. An 8 PM meeting followed after a 6:30 supper in the church dining room.
Firemen arrive in Monroe to attend an all day fire school today with Chief George Hanson of La Crosse and Hubert Brayfield and August Schneider of Duquoin among the first arrivals.
Casper Stanley Nybroten, 17 year old son of Mr and Mrs Casper Nybroten of Argyle, enters the Navy for four years.
The Nybroten family reports their son Ardell Nybroten has enlisted in the navy for four years and is stationed at Great Lakes. He served in the Philippines the past year and a half and is expected home this fall. Their daughter Dorothy trains as a cadet nurse at Rockford.
A chimney fire at 902 19th street caused no injuries or structural damage. The blaze set off a general alarm at 1 PM this afternoon. The residence is occupied by the Albert Riesen family and George Beach.
12 year old James McCarten of Darling ton remained in Dodgeville hospital in critical condition after his bicycle collided with a truck driven by Mrs Robert Howery on Ohio street. He suffered a broken ankle concussion shock facial and head cuts and a possible skull fracture.
Collow will officiate the funeral service with burial planned at Calvary Cemetery.
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