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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1964
Page
6
August 8 1964 forecast for Wisconsin shows warm temperatures with highs in the 70s and a low in the 50s. Data notes include recent peak 83 and trough 55, record highs in ThermAl California and Bemidji Minnesota. Sunrise is 5 53 and sunset 8 16 with barometer readings around 30.14 to 30.21.
Monroe police report two forfeitures. Max Wyssbrod of Browntown faced a fine of ten dollars for operating an unregistered vehicle. Robert W. Tschanz of 1108 10th Street was fined ten dollars for excessive noise.
Obituaries note the deaths of 17 year old Timmy Van Voast in Maui Hawaii 67 year old Alfred W. Stiff of Portland Oregon and infant Hans Rigert son of Rev and Mrs Max J. Rigert in Mineral Point. The brief notices list ages and locations for each deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Streit Juda announce a son born Aug 7. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lisser Brooklyn announce a son born Aug 7. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson Oregon announce a son born Aug 8. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hes gard Orfordville announce a son born Aug 8. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Steiner Blanchardville announce a son born Aug 8.
The St. Clare Hospital entry lists Mrs. Nat Preston of 1615 25th Avenue and James W. Moore of Brodhead under accident statistics. Medical staff includes Wilmer Fletcher of Brooklyn and Albert Gerber of New Glarus. Surgical patient Robert Duerst Jr. of Monticello. Dismissals include Gaylord Johnson Inglebert Kittlesen Carl Pahnke Charles Grannemann George Schultz Elbert Raether Mrs. Luther Severson and son Mrs. Ronald Grimm and son Mrs. Nat Preston Mrs. Cecil Draper Mrs. Emma Price Edith Hane Milestone Mrs. Benjamin Edwards Mrs. Richard Maurer Mrs. Earl Seffenden Mrs. Richard Martin Mrs. Lloyd Foster and daughter Kenneth Wailer.
Dwight Indergand of Hiawatha 4H Club earned a blue ribbon in the junior heifer calf division at the Junior Fair. The Extension Department noted a prior tabulation error that had credited Angie Isely of Dougherty Creek 4H Club, who did not exhibit livestock.
Freeport couple announces birth of son Timothy Ronald Folgate born Wednesday. Grandparents are Lloyd Van Houten of Freeport and Harold Folgate of Orangeville, with great grandparents William Babler of Monroe and Hulbert Pash of Freeport.
Mrs Nat G Preston of 1617 25th avenue was admitted to St Clare hospital at 12 10 pm yesterday for treatment of a fractured left arm and released last night. She sustained the injury when she slipped and fell on a driveway near the National Guard Armory.
Mrs Arnold Morse of Beloit landed a 10 pound seven ounce catfish at Zanders Lake while fishing from a boat yesterday. Her husband helped haul the big catch as the couple, camping nearby, continued fishing after running out of bait. The catfish struck twice and was hooked on the second bite.
James W. Moore of Brodhead was admitted to St. Clare hospital at 8 25 a m as a surgical accident patient with a finger injury. He was employed by Heinzelman Lumber Co Monroe.
Oscar L. Heinze aged 84 drowned in Pewaukee Lake near his Pewaukee home on Friday. Authorities said he apparently fell from a pier. A neighbor saw his body in the water, recovered him, and alerted authorities.
Winners announced for the Pet Fair with entries across cats dogs birds and water animals. Notable honors include Jeanette Viney with a stuffed elephant and Louise Viney for smallest water pet, plus multiple top awards for cats dogs birds and turtles.
Former ambassador Lodge said Vietnam cannot be an effective political issue in the fall campaign after meeting with Johnson. He then switched to work for Gov. Scranton in the Pennsylvanian's bid for the Republican nomination, while Goldwater and Miller agreed that Vietnam is not a partisan issue for now.
The Make It Yourself With Wool contest will be held October 17 in Janesville with participants from Green Dane Jefferson and Rock counties. Two seniors and two juniors will model their own garment after registration blanks are mailed by October 10 to Mrs. Ernest Twist Route 3 Beloit. Garments must be completed since February 1 and only members who enrolled in clothing plus should enter.
At Twining Park a busy Monday schedule includes Monroe Midget League against Rockford Midget League at 6 15 p m and Monroe Pony League versus Rockford Midget League at 7 30 p m A Yankees Giants game begins at 10 30 a m with Twins Mets at 1 15 p m A softball tournament has South Wayne versus FFA at 7 45 p m and First National Bank versus Studers at 9 15 p m A slowpitch double header follows Firemen versus Baumgartners at 7 p m Moose versus Eagles No II at 8 p m and EUB No II versus Milwaukee Cheese at 9 p m A Shrine versus Knights of Columbus band concert in the band shell to music runs at 7 30 p m
Personal mentions show numerous guests arriving from Rockford Racine Detroit Arlington Heights and other places for visits and events. Among those noted are Miss Cheryl Kratz Winona Minn and Miss Janet Pankratz with Sam Kaderly attending a wedding. St Johns Church Women Guild plans a Tuesday picnic at Lincoln Park.
Madison report shows deaths per mile fell from 1953 to 1963 while total accidents rose 71 percent. Monthly high was 124 fatalities in December 1960. injuries climbed 69 percent from 21 500 in 1953 to 36 380 in 1963. 18 and 19 year olds had the highest fatal involvement rate.
The report lists numerous first second and fourth place finishes across classes at Monroe and Juda events. Notable names include Hartwig Zuhlke and Son Eberle and Sons Fay Brewer and Mahlkuch. Exhibits cover mature and junior sows boars bears and pig categories with multiple family teams earning top spots.
Five exhibitors led the Green County Fair open class swine judging with multiple top honors. Named in the winners list are Zuhlke Brewer Fahey George and Hartwig, tied to various breeds and age groups across Duroc Jersey Hampshire and Spotted Poland China classes.
Consumers streamline bills and save more of increased take home pay while retail sales remain strong. Industry gains from tax cuts and depreciation spur expansion and modernization. savings fuel financing for growth as fall business looks solid.
A New York assessment notes savings climbing again in the summer as retail sales advance. Personal incomes grow and tax cuts leave consumers with more to spend, though early weeks saw extra dollars used to trim debt. Big-ticket item sales improve and new installment credit rises.
Private graveside services were held in West Allis for Hans Rigert seven months old dies in crib while family vacationing in Boulder Junction death ruled accidental. Survived by Rev and Mrs Max J Rigert West Allis grandparents Max Rigert Sr West Allis and Mr and Mrs Stafford Meek Elburn Ill.
Defense Department records show more than 280 meningitis cases and over 20 deaths at military bases this year as health officials scramble to contain the outbreak.
Local market note indicates sweet corn pricing for canning or freezing is 35 cents a dozen and 1.25 dollars per bush el with morning hours at 1816 17th Ave.
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