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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1954

Page

6

Weather Summary August 16 1954 Fair and Cooler

August 16 1954 forecast shows fair and cooler conditions tonight with lows ranging 45 to 55 and daytime highs around 68 to 75. Northerly winds 15 mph today tapering to 10 to 15 northeast by Tuesday. precipitation total since Saturday stands at .11 inches. The warmest U S location was El Centro California at 108 degrees and the coldest in Superior with 5 06 sunset.

U. S el Centro Calif Superior

County Court Judge Marshall Peterson Walter Darlington

Judge Marshall Peterson presides over a case involving Walter Darlington on charges of resisting arrest with costs assigned to the Sheriff’s department. The matter outlines legal actions, courtroom procedures, and potential penalties under county jurisdiction.

Marshall Peterson Walter Darlington Sheriff's Department

Justice cases and deaths and births listed

Justice L A Koenig and Gene Anderson face disorderly conduct charges with fines. Robert Ethridge cited for drunk and disorderly. Obituaries: George J Korn 68 Monroe Township Frank Douglas 87 Brodhead Fred David Hollister 81 Winslow Arthur G Poole 74 Darlington Mrs Katherine Cullen 68 Darlington. Births Willis Lorch Brodhead son Aug 16 Gordon Shold Blanchardville daughter Aug 16 Arven Foust 1409 9th street daughter Aug 15.

L. A. Koenig Gene Anderson Monticello Monroe Robert Ethridge 4Th Avenue George J. Korn Monroe Township Frank Douglas Brodhead Fred David Hollister Winslow Arthur G. Poole Darlington Katherine Cullen Willis Lorch Gordon Shold Blanchardville Arven Foust 9Th Street

St Clare Hospital Accident List and Dismissals

A hospital notice from St. Clare lists accident patients in medical and surgical wards including Frank Lindiium South Wayne and Dawn Maurer 2200 14th Avenue along with multiple patients from Woodford New Glarus Beloit and other towns. Dismissals include Patrick Musk Herman Burkhard Oscar Lange Alvin Anderson Walter Bussey and several others with accompanying family members.

Frank Lindiium South Wayne Dawn Maurer 14Th Avenue Norman’ Johnson Woodford Edwin Zimmer George Lock Hugh McKeown Beth Ann New Glarus Herbert Battrick William Mills Hillsdale Joseph Rohner 11Th Street Earl Berger Gratiot Eugene Heimann Orangeville Richard Gamiz Texarkana Tex Cheryl Marsh Brodhead Leland LaDue Beloit Ira Parks Rockford Oscar Mezer Taylorville Margaret Milner Til Charles Zajicek Paul Belogradsky Woodstock Patrick Musk Herman Burkhard Oscar Lange Alvin Anderson Walter Bussey Frank Novey William Martin George Barry Arthur Newman Vito Grupposo Allen Jones Benjamin Pennebaker Grace Owens Lois Hawes Richard Johnson Virgil Neuenschwander Robert Watson Kermit Miller Dennis Laube George Lenz George Eldridge Paul Nowatski Susan Hefty Fredrick Grendahl Anton Weibel

Brand Finishes 21st In National Contest

Brand and Franz Brand, Monroe youths, competed in the National Teenage Road-co sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC last week. They placed 21st in a field of 51 drivers with 705.8 points. They earned the berth by winning the county and state Jaycee driving contests. Clement C. Wagner of Kansas City won the national event with 835.4 points.

Slaw Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce Washington, D. C Brand Franz Brand Clement C. Wagner Kansas City

Clown Caravan of Clowns Visits Monticello and New Glarus

The Shrine-KC caravan of clowns tours Monticello and New Glarus on Wednesday night to entertain children and promote the annual ball game set for 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds from the game fund crippled and underprivileged children, with Monroe to host the final stop Saturday night.

Monticello New Glarus Monroe

George Korn Dies at 68 on Birthday in Monroe Township

George Korn died at age 68 yesterday on his birthday from a heart attack. Born August 15, 1886 in Washington Township, he lived on the Korn homestead his whole life. He married Anna Mueller on October 23, 1913 in Monroe. Survived by wife, three sons George Jr. Freeport William Moran Wyoming, three daughters Mrs Waelchli Mrs Mereland Cheesbro and Mrs Emerson Wells, eight grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Albert 1952. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. Shriner Neußshwander Funeral Home. Rev. Paul C. Kehle officiating. Burial Greenwood Cemetery.

George J. Korn Monroe Township Mr. Korn Washington Township Bernard and Marie Dreschner Korn Monrroe Anna Mueller Korn George Jr Freeport William Walter Moran Wyo Alfred “Waelchli Mereland Cheesbro Monroe Emerson Wells Jordan Township Albert Shriner-Neushwander Paul C. Kehle Greenwood Cemetery

Holstein Event Winners Listed at Green County Picnic

Ed Oliver won senior judging and Carmen Norton led junior judging at the Green County Holstein Breeders picnic west of Monticello. More than 150 attended the event with contests speeches and entertainment by Henry Elmer. Senior runners up were Mrs. Clarence Schultz and Elroy Eichelkraut. junior runners up were Bradford and Barry Eichelkraut. Speakers included Dr. Paul Phillips Madison and Wolfgang Wessling a German student visiting Walter G. Timm family south of Monroe.

Ed Oliver Carmen Norton Green County Peter Graber Monticello Henry Elmer New Glarus Clarence Schultz Elroy Eichelkraut Bradford Barry Eichelkraut

Services Held For A G Poole Former Darlington Alderman

Services were held in Sharer funeral home for Arthur G Poole 74 of Mineral Point who died Saturday in a Dodgeville hospital He was a former Darlington alderman and served 12 years on the city council Burial took place at Union Grove cemetery Darlington He was born in Darlington and lived there most of his life before moving to Mineral Point to live with his daughter two years ago He leaves a daughter Genevieve Harpold Mineral Point a sister Beulah Poole Darlington and a brother Ambrose Poole Darlington

Darlington Sharer Arthur G. Poole Mineral Point Dodgeville Wendell Hansen Union Grove Poole

National Guard rifle match honors spread across Wisconsin units

M Sgt Henry Gates of Rhinelander won the indoor rifle match award while Whitewater’s Battery B of the 173rd Field Artillery Battalion earned the unit award. Viroqua’s Company C of the 128th Infantry received the National Rifle Association indoor tournament certificate of victory. Forty seven units were honored for summer camp attendance, including five with fullest legal manpower. The five are the 32nd Division Band in Madison, the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 128th Infantry Third Battalion from Elkhorn, and three Milwaukee units Headquarters Company 32nd Division, 121st Field Artillery Service Battery and Battery A.

Henry Gates Rhinelander National Guard Bureau Whitewater 173Rd Field Artillery National Rifle Association Viroqua 128Th Infantry Regiment 32Nd Division Madison 128Th Infantry Elkhorn Milwaukee 121St Field Artillery

Personal mentions of social visits span many towns

A parade of names travels through Juda, Racine, Baraboo, and nearby places as residents and guests report visits, trips, and family gatherings. Notables include John M. Rogers returning from vacation, Mrs. Heitz with Mrs. Hartwig in Juda, Paul FitzGibbons of Lakewood visiting Carl Marty Sr. and others, and extended families visiting relatives in Oshkosh Appleton Woodruff and Niagara Falls.

John M. Rogers Butternut John Heitz Ed Hartwig Juda Paul FitzGibbons Lakewood Carl Marty Sr George S. Stauffacher Adolph Brunner Rex Talton Nestor Falls Canada Esther Grinnell Harry Grinnell J. L. Babler Oshkosh Appleton L.A. Drews Wilbur E. Deininger Emily J. Karlen Rose Ingold Woodruff Stewart H. Haberman John Friedell Racine Friedell Evening Times Harlon Rinehardt Monticello Henry Rinehardt Niagara Falls James Ann Curtis Chicago James E. Curtis Hugh T. Roberts Tom Peggy Brodhead Reeseville Roberts Hugh Jr Harold Kuehl David Elmer Germann Louisville Barbara Germann Paul Germann Montgomery Ward Ashland, O Herbert O. Tschudy and Sons Will John Marshalltown E. A. Ninneman Harry B. Lyford Chevy Chase

Iron Curtain Escapee Celebrates Mass Here

Cistercian priest born in Hungary, Father Ralph March, who escaped behind the Iron Curtain, celebrated the 10:30 a m mass at St Victor s church yesterday. He substituted for Rev Schleafer on vacation and is a teacher at St Paul s University chapel in Madison.

St. Victor's Church Ralph March Hungary Schleafer March St. Paul's University Chapel Madison

Labor Rally Opens Wisconsin State Labor Convention

The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor opened its 62nd annual state convention in Eau Claire today.

Eau Claire Wisconsin State Federation of Labor

Farmers Urged To Get Layouts For 1955 Crops

Nic F Calavresa soil conservation agent urges farmers to notify the Soil Conservation Service in the Courthouse now if planning contour strips or terraces for the 1955 season. Early applications avoid October November surges and allow two service men to assist staking. Early layouts speed spring farming and aid winter manure planning and fall digging, with concern about ongoing soil and water loss until spring.

Nic F. Calavresa Soil Conservation Soil Conservation Service Calabresa

Mrs Cullen 68 Dies in Darlington

Mrs Katherine Cullen aged 68 died Saturday in a Darlington hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held this morning at Holy Rosary church with Rev Msgr Bernard Doyle officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. She was born in Kendall Township, Lafayette County, and lived most of her life in Darlington. She leaves a son James Cullen Jr of Darlington, a daughter Mrs Orville Anderson of Darlington, two sisters Mrs Will Ryde of Rock Island Illinois and Mrs Ida Lightfoot of St Louis Missouri, three brothers John and Joseph McDermott of Platteville and William McDermott of Darlington, and two grandchildren.

Ida ‘Lightfoot St. Louis John Joseph McDermott Platteville William McDermott Darlington

4-H Members Attend Craft Day At Kiwanis Cabin

More than 100 4-H members in the county are expected to participate in the annual Craft Day at the Kiwanis Youth Cabin starting at 9 30 a m tomorrow. Recreation craft work a general assembly a picnic dinner and demonstrations are planned with block printing and woodworking emphasized this year.

Kiwanis

Touhy Prohibition Gangster Touhy Plea Filed

Chicago U S Appeals Judge Elmer J Schnackenberg was asked to reverse an order five days old and release prohibition era gangster Roger Touhy from prison in a petition filed today.

Touhy Chicago U. S Elmer J. Schnackenberg Roger Touhy

Boots and Saddle Club Trail Rides Announced

The Green County Boots and Saddle Club sponsors a trail ride at Frank Stine home northwest of Monroe on Highway 1 August 29. Walter Finster of Evansville plans a ride at his farm September 19. Roger Wuetrich and Mrs Victor Carson presented colored slides from California at the club meeting. A potluck lunch was served by Mrs. Frank Stine and Mrs. Floyd Neh.

Boots and Saddle Club Green County Frank Stine Monroe Walter Finster Evansville Roger Wuetrich Vitor Carson Wuetrichs California Floyd Neh

Autos Damaged In Two Crashes

Sheriff reports two weekend county crashes. Gerald J. Bliss 20 of Brodhead skidded 18 feet on County Trunk F and hit a fence post near a crossroad, front bumper and hood damaged but unharmed. Louise Iett Drye of McConnell skidded on a muddy road near Monroe, ran off, hit a bank. Donna Drye 21 months and Charles Drye 8 months uninjured. front end damage reported.

Sheriff's Department Gerald J. Bliss Brodhead Bliss Louise | Iett Drye McConnell Fairview Monroe Drye Donna Drye Charles Drye

Injured angler treated after fishing mishap

Frank Lindilum a 61 year old from South Wayne is in good condition at St. Clare hospital after surgery to repair the muscle around his kneecap. He slipped while fishing yesterday and sustained the injury.

Frank Lindilum South Wayne St. Clare Hospital

World Council of Churches Opens in Evanston Ill

The World Council of Churches opens its second assembly in Evanston Illinois through August 31 with the theme Christ the ape of the World. The opening session at Soldiers Field Chicago features a Festival of Faith with 153 denominations and 600 delegates. The History of Christianity is the main feature. Ecumenical institutes have run for two weeks with 1800 enrollees. Rev Howard L Orians of Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren attended Evangelical Theological Seminary Naperville last week.

World Council of Churches Evanston, Ill United Brethren Church Evangelical Theological Seminary Naperville

Dairy Leaders Meet Plan State Fair Booth

County agricultural leaders met with J B Scherer chairing the agricultural committee to plan the county booth for the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee. The group discussed county aid for transporting a $2,000 dairy product display and related exhibit logistics.

Sconers Couny J. B. Scherer County Board Agricultural Committee Saturda Milwaukee Scherer

Chain Letter Warning Issued by Postmaster

Postmaster J Burkhard warned against sending chain letters and urged recipients to report any letters received. He explained chain letters are illegal and noted a letter titled The Luck Prayer circulating at the time of the gala program.

J. Burkhard Burhard

Cranberry Harvest Likely 25 Percent Below 1953 Record

In Onlin Rapids Wisconsin the 1954 cranberry crop is expected to begin harvest in two to three weeks and total yield should run about 25 percent under the 1953 record according to spokesmen advertising in Times Want Ads.

Onlin Rapids

Monticello Socials and Travels Recap

Monticello notices list many residents visiting relatives and traveling. Names include Irving Eichhorst Royal Woelffer Wilbert Stauffer Harold Ott Helen Baehler Betty Jane Woelffer Barbara Kay Ricky and others. Activities span calls in Monroe Janesville Milwaukee Platteville Evanston and vacations in northern Wisconsin and Illinois.

Irving Eichorst Royal Woelffer Wilbert Stauffer Harold Ott Mineral Point Bertha Loveland Florence Anna Elmer Emma Freitag Monroe Henry Marty Barbara Helen Baehler Madison Jacob Baehler Herman Babler Allan Jean Janesville Donald Babler Bablers Paul E. Voegels and John G. Blum Fred A Ed Blum Allie Howard Dayton Elwood Lutze Nick Kalber Chicago Emil Blum Betty Jane Woelffer St. Charles R. W. Woelffer Thomas Brusveen Milwaukee C. M. Stauffer Nic Kubly New Glarus Ted Butler Kay Ricky Louie Aasen Curtis Doris Wagner Hans Brusveens Robert Holcomb Platteville Kenneth Johnson A. R. Achtemeier World Council of Churches Evanston Fred Faeser Edwin Klas

Klassy Family Heads South For Florida Trip

Mrs. Klassy visited her mother, Mrs. Charles Rolph, before leaving for a trip to Florida and other spots of interest.

Florida

Senator McCarthy Missing Wisconsin Towns Convention

Sen McCarthy will be unable to attend the Wisconsin Towns Association convention at Chippewa Falls on August 28. Ben Henneman executive secretary of the association said the senator would be in California on business that day. Gov Kohler will be the main speaker.

Sen McCarthy Wisconsin Towns Association Chippewa Falls Ben Henneman Association Henneman California Kohler

Vessels Gather for Mass Evacuation at Haiphong

U S Navy units converge on Haiphong to begin a massive civilian evacuation by sea. The operation targets hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese from northern Indochina as tensions rise with the communist bloc.

U.S Estes U. S Haiphong Indochina

Brodhead By Grace Marsh and Local Guests

Mr and Mrs S H Stair and Stephen, Mrs Laura Stair and Miss Clara Holcomb visited Mr and Mrs Lyman Sprecher and Mr and Mrs Ed ward Sprecher in Madison. Cleo Marsh of Shopiere stayed with Jay Marsh and Charles Koepp. Harry Barkow and Judith Ellen of West Allis visited Dr and Mrs H M Barkow. Vernon Krenzel left by plane for Boulder to visit Mr and Mrs W S Murphy.

S. H. Stair Stephen Laura Stair Clara Holcomb Lyman Sprecher Edward Sprecher Madison Otto Dido Milwaukee F. W. Huebner Cleo Marsh Jay Marsh Charles Koepp Harry Barkow Judith Ellen West Allis H. M. Barkow Vernon Krenze Boulder Colo W. S. Murphy

Amazing bargains in The Times fassified

Daily shoppers are urged to check The Times for current bargain listings and discounts. The notice highlights limited time offers on assorted goods and alert readers to frequent update cycles for new prices.

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Korn Holstein A.G. Poole Simtex Patek Mrs. Cullen Tom & Jerry Pluto Woody Woodpecker Clementine Karlen and Steinmann Lumber Co John Dobson Orfordville The Pure Milk Association Edward Desenbart Oregon Dobson American OFTZ Glenn Ford Ann Sheridan Honduras Dupont Mazet O. D. Curtis W. M. Gerhart D.C. Chiropractor Sen. McCarthy Miss Grace Marsh Core Life Insurance Ainsworth Business Mart Corus Florine
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