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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1963
Page
6
The Daily Record reports mostly fair conditions in Wisconsin with cooler air in the southwest tonight and increasing clouds by Saturday. A chance of showers is noted in the southwest and extreme south areas by evening. Temperatures range from lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s and highs around the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Since yesterday at 1 p.m. the high reached 68 and the low 43 with 9.5 degree days. A year ago today the high was 82 and the low 56. The barometer read 30.30 at 1 a.m. and 30.34 at 1 p.m. The warmest U.S. locations were in Alabama and Texas at 99 degrees, the coldest in Mond at 18. Sunrise was 5 04 and sunset 6 53.
Cities Service Oil Co transfers W 120 ft of Outlet 105 in section 35 to M. K. Johnson and N. B. Coplien at Monroe near 23rd Avenue and 13th Street. Henry J. Kubly transfers part II 104 Lybrand's Donation to the city of Monroe in Green County.
Judge Elmer dismisses charge of intoxicants in a car with a minor after ADA motion. Monroe Roller Mills of Monroe cited for license overload with $15 bond forfeited. Maurice Eugene Peterson of Walworth fined $18 bond forfeited for speeding at night. Kenneth W. Jay of Sterling fined $25 bond forfeited for speeding at night. Gerald Lee Wahler of Gratiot cited for night speeding with fixed limits and $18 bond forfeited.
Carol Marty aged 24 of Route 1 Mt Horeb is granted a divorce from Edwin L Marty 26 of Monroe on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The decree is granted in Madison.
Fred Zweifel 56 of Belleville. Mrs Joseph Zwettler 79 of Madison. Miss Olidia E Rime 71 of Stoughton. Mrs Burchard McCoy of Evansville.
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Bagley of Brodhead welcome a son born April 25. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kauk of Albany announce a daughter born April 26. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jakes of Blanchardville announce a daughter born April 25.
A hospital patient and staff notice lists numerous patients in surgical and medical services at St. Clare Hospital Wisconsin Rapids and related clinics. Names include Robert Pilz Robert Maum Robert Sey more Winne and Mrs. Hulda Larson among others with addresses and associated clinicians. The dismissal roster includes Neil Zimmerman Michael Kilkelly and several others.
Terry Hanna of Winnipeg Manitoba spoke on Canada Your Northern Neighbor at the Monroe Kiwanis meeting in the Swiss Wheel. He is assistant chief engineer at Industrial Combustion Inc and said Canadians are similar to Americans in population and economy, noting 18 million Canadians and 180 million Americans.
The Green County Chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association discussed a scholarship grant for a Green County student in 1964 and a Founder's Day banquet for February or April 1964. They also considered a University of Wisconsin extension center in Monroe. Attendees included President Robert Richardson and Treasurer William Gyure.
Number 1 by Krattiger with Miss Neuburger at the piano. The Sound of Music by Rodgers Hammerstein, Rhapsody in Rhythm by Harry Zimmerman, and The Stars and Stripes Forever march by Sousa. Barnard will present awards before the final number. High school band comments by Dean North, Barbara Rasmussen, Carol Waefler, Janet Barry, James Spring, Christi Ross, Ronald Wilde, Kathleen Nussbaum, Carolyn Jones, and Paul Muller.
Vashni M. Marchant spoke on Fossils and Minerals to be Found in Green County during Cub Scout Pack 310 at St. Victor's school gym. Awards were given to Harry McGuire Jack Murray Dennis Blum Danny Mitchell James Miller Dick Zach Paul Irvin Mike Purcell George Engles Randy Patterson Edward Staab Ricky Kubly Danny Knipschild and Mike Miller for various wolf and bobcat ranks.
A notice lists Mrs. Harold Schultz and her daughter, Mrs. George Drye and daughter, and Mrs. William J. Haag and her son as participants in the upcoming community gathering.
Mr and Mrs Roger Dunwid died. Juda spent Thursday evening in Chicago on business. William C Haren and his sister Mrs R N DeMars returned from a monthlong Tucson Arizona vacation. Jacob Streiff returned to Madison after visiting his brother Fred P Streiff of New Glarus. Gerald Disch and wife left New Glarus for Banning California visiting her mother Mrs M W Mitchell with Las Vegas en route. Robert F Keen, Brodhead teacher, will attend UW Soil Science Institutes June 24 July 19 and July 22 August 16. Institutes are funded by the National Science Foundation.
Rescue crews recovered 14 bodies of 22 miners trapped by a violent gas explosion at Clinchfield Coal Co Compass No 2 mine near the drift opening. With crews assigned to two drifts 2000 feet apart, hope dimmed for the remaining workers.
M. J. Gonstead of the Gonstead Chiropractic Clinic Monroe will report on the volunteer program at the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Spring Seminar. The event at Hotel Eau Claire covers radiation control and safety in X-ray use with the theme Effective X-ray Management in Chiropractic Practice.
A 2 year old Brodhead boy was rescued from a railroad trestle by Milwaukee Road fireman Harold Burkholtz as the train halted at the depot. The child David Knudson, brother of Ronald and Mrs. Knudson, suffered only scratches and bruises and was taken to the depot for treatment after being found following a house to house search.
New York stocks showed a mixed pattern in dull trading with modest activity. Major steelmakers rails and Big Three autos edged lower while utilities held firm and airlines rose on higher profit reports amid a dampened upward drift from profit taking.
The S S American Surveyor bound for the United States with more than 750 emigrants was delayed until Sunday. Swiss embassy sources said the freighter arrived with 8,000 tons of drugs medical supplies and baby food. It is the sixth shipload of ransom payment for Bay of Pigs prisoners. No reason for the postponement was given.
Clarence Olson fished the Pecatonica near Argyle and hauled a nine pound carp measuring 23 inches. Its eggs weighed two pounds 10 ounces when cleaned, and the display of the eggs is in Paumgartner's window on the West side of the square.
Evansville obituary for Mrs. Burchard McCoy who died yesterday. Services set for 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Methodist church with calling at Roderick-Ward funeral home. Survived by husband Burchard. two sons Burchard and Robert Lee. daughter Mrs Kenneth Anderson. two brothers Herbert and Robert Milligan. six grandchildren.
Royall Arch Masons conferred Master degrees last night at the Masonic Temple. Officers planned to attend the Grand Chapter State Convocation in Manitowoc on May 6 7 and 8 with Roy Chesebro Walter Ludwig Fred Sarles Olin Flisram and O R Evans Sr attending. The Charter was draped in memory of Clark Kleckner. Degree work for Past Master and Most Excellent Master was set for Thursday May 9 in the Masonic Temple.
The Badg-Aires, 1962 Land O Lakes District Quartet Champions from Madison, will perform at the Green County Barbershop Chorus Spring Show on May 11 at 8 p.m. in the junior high school auditorium. They credit coach D L Davies of Delavan for much of their success and will compete in the international finals in Toronto July 2 to 6.
Alexander Rorke Jr., a former Cuban photographer, said four men flew a plane over Havana oil refineries Thursday night and dropped five homemade bombs but caused no significant damage. He spoke at an anti-Communist meeting.
Steve W. Wood, special agent for Rural Insurance Co., received a ruby ring for exceeding a quarter of a million dollars in life insurance sales in his first year. The ceremony in Madison also named him to the Highlifers Club and All-American team. Wood, a former local police officer, is a Monroe Jaycees member.
A special VFW meeting will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Turner hall to discuss purchasing land and plans for a possible new VFW home in Monroe.
Mr and Mrs Van A Marsh of Milwaukee are the parents of a son born Wednesday. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joseph Krupp of New Holstein and Mr and Mrs Van A Marsh of Brodhead.
Mrs. Lewis A. Paley formerly Hadassah Becker of Monroe has had major surgery in Los Angeles. Her brother, Chester Becker, remains with her indefinitely in California.
Miss Tella Griffen, wintering in Florida, fractured her wrist in a fall and spent days in hospital. Earlier she had fractured a rib in her Clearwater trailer. She plans to return home next month and will travel with Mr and Mrs Leslie.
Kenosha resident Partridge spent the winter at Clearwater. Details indicate a seasonal stay attributed to the individual from the city, with no additional context provided.
Dairy Producers Trucking Co operative withdrew its hauling authorities application this morning cancelling the Public Service Commission hearing. Examiner H A Lewis and reporter Harry Leader were present for the proceedings.
Gadsden Alabama authorities released one of two men questioned about the roadside slaying of William L. Moore a 35 year old Baltimore mailman. The killing was described as senseless brutal and motivated by hate by state investigator Lt Maurice Chambers.
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