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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1972
Page
6
Daily Wisconsin forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions this afternoon in the south and west with showers likely in the extreme southwest and occasional showers tonight. Highs range from the 50s to upper 60s, with midweek outlook mild and mostly cloudy and a chance of showers Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs Evalyn J Grossman known for a long running lawn ornament and novelty shop died April 27 at Jephson Nursing Center Freeport after a stay since January 4 She and husband Nathan H Grossman ran the business since 1929 Born July 8 1874 in Thomson Ill she married April 4 1900 in Thompson Survived by daughter Lucille Higgins Services set for April 30 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home with Rev Norman Scheider officiating Burial at Lanark Cemetery Memorial fund established
Real estate transfers involve Minder to Hefty in Monticello and Curran to Kubly in Monroe, with additional entries for Kading, Rock, Lyons Estate, Volkert, and Kubly. Police notices cite penalties for failing to yield right of way, reporting accidents, and speeding, with multiple residents named. Births list Meyers, Hart, and Hilliard families with respective locations and dates in April.
A hospital list from St. Clare shows multiple patients with ages and locations including Herman J. Feller New Glarus and Mrs. Joseph Crusimano Warren Il. The dismissal roster includes Terry Bardell Jr. and several others, with relatives and placeholders noted.
Sister M Maurice Grady 70 of St Clare Hospital staff died Wednesday April 26. Funeral at 12 noon today in the Chapel of St Gare with Father Thomas Campion officiating. Final mass 11 am Saturday April 29 at Nazareth Heights Infirmary Chapel Fond du Lac. Burial in St Josephs Cemetery. Rosary 8 pm Thursday April 27 at Newcomer Funeral Home Monroe officiated by Rev Laurence Kieffer.
Monroe Police report a hit-and-run investigation led to the arrest of Dean F. Harnack Albany on charges of failing to stop after an accident and driving with revocation. Stephen R Doyle Brodhead faced a charge of permitting an unauthorized person to operate a vehicle. The event involved Rose E. Erb Marengo Ill and occurred in the 1700 block of 15th Street with extensive vehicle damage to Erb’s car. No injuries were reported. A separate crash occurred at 7 48 am involving LaVerna A Henning 718 28th Ave and Betty J Lillge Winslow Ill with minor damage. A collision with Kathryn A Paulson Rt 2 Argyle occurred at 4 22 pm resulting in a traffic citation for Henning after the crash at 19th St and 13th Ave. James E Peterson 859 30th Ave reported his car was struck while parked in the Swiss Colony lot.
Sunday evening visitors at the Lloyd Hanson home were Mr and Mrs Almond Larson Darlington. Argyle Mrs Clifford Penniston and Mr and Mrs Lowell Hanson with Eric and Matthew visited the Hansons in Rockford.
Next week at Alban School lines up Monday through Friday meals with daily entrees sides and desserts. Weekday options include chop suey and scalloped potatoes with ham, barbecues, chicken, macaroni and cheese, soup and sandwiches, roast beef, goulash, hamburgers, and pork patties with respective vegetables, fruits, breads, and desserts.
The Green County Sheriff reports a northbound car driven by Joseph J. Thompson, 22, Rt. 1, Brooklyn, cresting a hill on Benson Road collided with a vehicle entering the road driven by Joyce A. Putnam, 35, Rt. 1, Brooklyn. Thompson suffered a swollen left hand and bump on the head while Putnam had a cut on the left middle finger. Front end damage was extensive on Thompson’s car and moderate on Putnam’s.
A community bike ride scheduled for tomorrow with rain date May 6 is organized by Miss Janet Alt. Volunteers aiding include Lu Ann Stauffacher, Robert Prain, Lyle Whitehead, Charles Einbeck, and Doug Schuett. Posters created by Gail Sanders et al. and registration forms distributed by a team led by Sandy Reese.
The Iowa County murder investigation continues with no arrests or warrants yet. Victims Roger Dean Mack, 25, of Toledo Ohio, and Jack Wayne Snow, 28, were found shot and burned March 2 in a shed about 20 miles southwest of Edmund. Families paid funeral costs. the county will cover autopsies and lab work. Bodies were buried before identification and later located by relatives.
A total of $209.15 has been collected by the Cancer Crusade in Cadiz Township. Chair man Mrs. John Schlappi Browntown thanked volunteers Georgette Goonan Oscar Nybroten David Hobson Arnold Fryer Michael Minder Lou Whitehead Frank Potter Clarence Paul Ivan Zettle and Robert Putnam for contacting families and distributing post cards and bulletins from the American Cancer Society.
The Green County Democrats meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the First National Bank Community Room. Edgewood College students speak on registering black voters in Mississippi. Cheese Cit Toastmasters meet Tuesday in East School gym with two minute speeches to be taped and replayed. Argus 4-H Spring Clean Up Day is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Kubly Park with lunch. rain date May 6. Knights of Columbus Auxiliary mother daughter banquet is Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. in the VFW Hall. Clarno Classy Clubbers 4-H Drama Club presents Cinderella and Friends and Winnie The Pooh excerpts.
The Blanchardville fire department votes to provide ambulance service for Blanchardville and surrounding rural area. Rex and Tom Saether quit the current service, leaving the department to purchase a state built vehicle and recruit trained manpower. The Blanchardville Lions Club leads a fund drive to support the ambulance operation.
The ORANGEVILLE district announces the weekly calendar with May 1 to May 6 events. Track meets at Le-Win Durand Lanark Shan-Lan Relays plus music banquet and 7th Grade Fun Night at the school gym. Library Club party set for May 6 in the high school gym.
Two people died in a Jackson County accident today, raising Wisconsin 1972 highway toll to 275, up from 230 a year ago. Alwin Skenandore, 41, of Black River Falls and Hazel Hoff, 58, of rural Hixton died when their cars collided on Wisconsin 27 near Hixton early today.
Mrs. George R. Barry presided at her final meeting as Badger Council president during the annual business meeting and luncheon at the Holiday Inn Sout Beloit. The council honored her with a rose bush after she already received the Thanks Badge. Mrs. Frank Shuler was elected new Council president. Changes to by laws include two year officer terms and neighborhood nominating committees for chairmen and delegates. Monroe attendees included Mrs. Barry Mrs. Snively Mrs. Kundert and four Monroe delegates.
Charles G. Richardson, 38, of Galena Illinois, former Cuba City State Bank branch manager, pleaded guilty to embezzling 5547 over three years. A Madison federal judge sentenced him to one year in prison but suspended it, imposing 30 days in jail and 18 months probation instead.
The Green County Historic Museum announced a summer schedule at a board meeting at City Hotel. Sunday openings begin May 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. with extra afternoons to follow and tours of the museum and Bethel School by appointment. Election of Historical Society directors is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday June 27 at Old Bethel School.
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