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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1964
Page
6
Daily Record notes variable clouds in the northeast with fair skies in the south and west and a cool night with a chance of light frost in low ground areas. Thursday trends to mostly sunny and warmer in the afternoon with lows 37 to 45, locally cooler in southern and western low ground zones.
The report notes yesterday’s high of 73 and low of 51, with year ago highs of 85 and lows of 65. It lists barometer readings at 1 a.m. and 1 p.m., and records Mineral Wells, Texas at 109 as warmest, Bismarck, North Dakota at 33 as coldest. Sunrise is 5 57 and sunset 8 12.
County Court Judge Roger L. Elmer orders forfeiture of a $15 bond in a case tied to Valley Poultry Co Middleton for non registration. Robert E. Schwartz of 1523 17th Avenue pleads not guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated. trial set for August 18 at 1 30 p.m. bond set at $200. State Patrol and Monroe Police listed.
Bertha Burkhardt is named executrix of Louis Burgunder's estate who died June 30. The will dated January 8, 1960 provides $10,000 to Burkhardt and the remaining balance to Marian Burkhardt, a niece.
Kathryn Flaherty of Albany forfeited $10 for speeding as listed by Monroe Police. Ralph A. Zettle of Route 2 appears in the same notice with unspecified details.
William F. Mitchell aged 28 of Collins Colorado and Eva Mary Treuthardt aged 26 of Route 1 Juda are issued a marriage license.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Krahn of Winslow welcome a daughter born August 11. Mr and Mrs Don Svendsen of 807 11th Street announce a daughter born August 12. Mr and Mrs Phillip Alf of Beloit report a daughter born August 12.
A long hospital notice lists patients and staff associated with tonsillectomy and various medical categories at St. Clare Hospital. Names include Arvin White Elkhorn George Bidlingmaier Janesville Steve McDermott Rockford Mrs Oscar Graham Rockford Mrs Genevieve Wilson 512 22nd Avenue Harry Wisegren Marengo Ill Orpha Anderson Freeport Mrs Shirl Bouer Linda Marshall Hugh D Coffield Rockford Surgical cases name Mrs Clarence Howe Morrison Mrs Thomval Wamstad Blanchardville Richard Michel 1420 12th Avenue Mrs Allen Hendrickson Janesville George Heideman Beloit Mrs Henry J Tschudy 2263 16th Street Larry Dodge 1003 11th Street Mrs Walter Gempel er Footville Dismissals list includes David Lininger James D Bechtolt Kevin Johnson Frank Blackbourn Fred Schlafli William Easter Lawrence Rooney James M Dolphin Mrs Charles Hesgard and son Mrs Frank Streit and son Mrs Barskin Gladney Connie Blum Cathy Sanders Mrs Wayne Richardson Pauline Wheeler Mrs Rex Holmes Shirley Heins and infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Grossglauser.
Nine teen occupants are injured in a one car crash on County Trunk FF seven miles north of Monroe. Driver William Leighton 16 of Oakley reported brake failure before the vehicle struck a telephone pole and fence and ended up upside down. Passengers Christine Nifffenegger 13 and Audrey Patterson 16 of Monroe suffered bruises and abrasions. The 8:32 pm crash prompted treatment and release at St. Clare hospital.
Two African American hopefuls advanced to runoff elections in Tuskegee as they defeated white opponents in Tuesday's city council race. Three white candidates secured outright victories, shaping a racially charged contest.
Cecil Jones VFW Post and Auxiliary will host the First District VFW and Auxiliary convention on Sunday Sept 13 starting at 1 30 p m Theodore J Burgy Jr of Monroe is district adjutant Edward J Doyle of Monroe is district adjutant Miss Margaret Kundert senior vice president of the Cecil Jones Auxiliary and Mrs Fred Felder junior vice president co chairmen for the dinner to follow the meetings Auxiliary meetings planned in Max Voelkli Hall and future meetings in Palmer Hall Firemen's school registration at the fair grounds Sunday begun at 7 a m this is for the Southern Wisconsin Northern Illinois Firemen's association Fish fries resume at the clubhouse Fridays Sept 4 Debra Kleckner played accordion selections before the meeting Mrs Ruth Kleckner introduced her grandmother Mrs Ruth Kleckner Lester Bacon president presided Fred Felder and Walter Laeser spoke on VFW matters Miss Margaret Kuster reported on membership MHS Class of 1959 five year reunion in Palmer Hall Saturday night.
In Salt Lake City lawyer-educator Ernest L. Wilkinson, 13 years BYU president, won the Republican nomination for U S senator over Sherman P. Lloyd. Wilkinson led with 61 113 votes to 59 454 as 1 222 precincts reported, signaling strong GOP prospects for Barry Goldwater and marking Utah’s closest major race in recent history.
Herbert Kubly, summering at the Kubly family farm near New Glarus, will depart for San Francisco to teach creative writing at San Francisco State College. His next book, At Large, will be published by Doubleday around September 10, a collection of essays many of which previously appeared in magazines. Kubly also weighs returning to the farm permanently if writing continues there.
The five cent commemorative stamp marking William Shakespeare’s 400th birth anniversary will be sold locally starting Saturday. It features a vertical brown on tan design and will be issued in panes of 50 with an initial printing of 118 million.
Edwin Huffman of 2503 9th Avenue underwent major surgery at the Veterans Hospital in Madison yesterday. He remains hospitalized in ward 7A for an indefinite period and will have two additional operations.
Marilyn Kubly daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Kubly spoke at the Monroe Rotary Club dinner at Marco's She teaches in an armed forces school in Germany and presented slides about her trip to Russia.
Mrs. George Pulkrabek of 1919 10th Street is described as having returned home Monday evening after receiving medical care at a local hospital.
Monroe police investigated an accident in the 1600 block of 11th street at 2 20 p m yesterday. A car parked by Mrs John Robilette 1703 Country Lane had its rear fender scraped when Gerald L Kubly Route 2 backed from the adjacent stall.
Larry Dodge of 1003 11th Street underwent a minor foot surgery this morning at St. Clare Hospital where he was admitted last night. He is expected to remain hospitalized for a few days.
Numerous visitors arrive in Monroe from Wisconsin Illinois Michigan and beyond. Names include Mr and Mrs Robert Thoreson Phoenix Nor ton Lincoln Nebraska Watkins and family from Lincoln Nebraska and others from Milwaukee Gary Santa Rosa Tex Lake Geneva Kenosha and more. The passages note several calls on residents and a funeral attendance for World War I veterans.
The Green County board voted unanimously to authorize hospital equipment purchases up to 6000 dollars without competitive bidding. Jack L. Marty was seated to fill an unexpired term and received reassigned committee duties. The board also discussed a study plan from the Wisconsin County Boards Association on reorganization and representation and set Sept 9 as the next meeting date.
A science note states that the Moon exerts about one sixth the gravity of Earth. This weaker pull affects weight and orbital dynamics, with implications for astronaut movement.
Melchior Donny of Monroe is named vice president of the Second Congregational District NFO and Burnett Kubly of Brodhead becomes a trustee. The Green County NFO meeting in the agriculture building announced the officers. District officers election at Sun Prairie produced Allen Riese as president and Earl Til lema as secretary. Delegates for the national convention were named including Wayne Moore to the resolutions committee Burnett Kubly to by laws Ben Riemer to credentials and Ben Miller to vote and tally. The state convention will be in Eau Claire.
A triple fatality on Milwaukee’s east–west expressway plus a second Minnesota reservist killed en route to Camp McCoy raises Wisconsin’s 1964 traffic toll to 638. 2nd Lt. Patrick A. Coborn, 27, of Federal Dam, Minn., died in Sparta after a Tuesday crash. Pfe Russell Gunsalus of Lake George, Minn., also killed. Milwaukee Patrolman Raymond K. Dlobik, 26, his 15 month old daughter Eileen, and Vinko Vitchar, 44, of West Allis, died in a head on collision on the Milwaukee expressway system. Vitchar’s car crossed the median, sheriff says.
Kenneth Roehl and Dennis LaBrosse, both 19 and 22, faced sentencing on multiple charges after escaping Green County jail on July 29. Roehl sought trial in Dane County for burglary, auto theft, and jail escape, with admitted breaks at Flynn's TV Service. The pair allegedly stole a car belonging to John Steinmann and were captured by Madison police the next morning.
John Herbert 72 of Clarno died Monday morning. Services were 1:30 p m at Shriner Neushwander Funeral Home with Rev Frank Hinebaugh officiating. Burial followed at West Clarno Cemetery. Nephews served as pallbearers. The article notes Marajo Island near the Amazon is twice the size of Massachusetts.
Chicago hogs steady to higher with various weight ranges noted. cattle and calves show strong to higher bids, with high choice and prime loads reported. Sheep prices mixed with lambs and ewes listed. butter eggs and grain stable with limited retail quotes. Los Angeles County vehicle registrations near three million.
Mrs. Walter Stroessner 58 of Waubeka died from complications after an operation. Survived by husband Walter, sons Walter Jr Gordon and Wayne, daughters Joyce Mineburg and Diane Schmidt, 16 grandchildren. Funeral planned in Waubeka Friday.
Oscar Mayer and Co rejected a livestock purchase contract proposed by the National Farmers Organization and said NFO would renew demonstrations. The firm warned of further withholding actions, while noting the plan would raise hog prices by about seven dollars per hundredweight and add 5 and 3 percent charges, boosting retail prices by roughly 30 percent.
In a major late South Viet Nam operation, 96 Vietnamese and U S Army helicopters carried about 1,000 troops into a jungle target housing 3,000 Viet Cong. A young U S Army lieutenant was killed when a 50 caliber round pierced the helicopter windshield. Captain Robert Estes noted the loss as the seventh pilot from his class of 50 to die in Viet Nam. Maj. Ralph Irvin’s helicopter was hit but returned to Saigon with no injuries.
A brief note invites readers to rent a room using the Monroe Evening Times classified ads. The item emphasizes quick placement via the paper’s listings and implies contact through the publication.
Tonight at Twin ing Park Power and Light face Dormans at 7 p.m. Lanz Hardware plays White Haven at 8 p.m. Chalet Cheese meets Moose at 9 p.m. Make-up game listed. Tomorrow Slowpitch Joe's Private Club vs Swiggums at 7 p.m. Heeren and Coplien vs The Office at 8 p.m. Swiss Colony vs Eagles No 1 at 9 p.m. Girls Softball Commercial Bank vs Monroe Clinic at 7:30 p.m. Park and Recreation vs Monroe Business Women at 9 p.m. Recreation Park hosts Pony League championship at 1:15 p.m.
Senate fight lines form over tying a reapportionment rider to the foreign aid bill. Dirksen sponsors the rider as Johnson asked 3.516 billion, Morse cuts 216.7 million. Fulbright cites a crippling loan-rate amendment affecting development loans abroad. If no compromise, action may drag into next week delaying Congress adjournment before the Democratic National Convention.
A 32-year-old convict serving 30 years for involvement in Britain's great train robbery escaped Birmingham Prison before dawn. Scotland Yard sealed major routes around London as Charles Frederick Wilson allegedly received inside help, including knocking out a night guard and climbing the wall with a rope ladder. Most of the loot remains unrecovered.
Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, died of a heart attack at Kent and Canterbury hospital at age 56. The author and former wartime intelligence aide rose to fame with Dr No and From Russia With Love and had just completed Goldfinger. Bond fans included figures such as President Kennedy and Allen Dulles.
Abraham Bolden, the first African American Secret Service agent assigned to guard President Kennedy, was found guilty in Chicago by a U.S. District Court jury of attempting to sell a secret government file in a counterfeiting case. The jury reached its verdict Tuesday night and the judge was to read it today.
Slowpitch managers and team representatives are asked to attend a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Community Center this Friday. Commissioner John D. Prien said the session will set up the tournament and plan for next year's league.
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