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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1954
Page
6
Considerable cloudiness with showers and thunderstorms Saturday and in south and west portions tonight. Warmer tonight. Low tonight 56 to 62 north and 62 to 68 south. High Saturday 76 to 84. Winds southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon and tonight, rising to 15 to 20 mph Saturday. Precip today 0.01 inch. Sunrise 5 10, sunset 6 56.
Monroe police report speeding fines for Henry Schenider 26 Route 1 Albany and Joseph E Emmenegter 37 Milwaukee both forfeiting 20 dollars. Roger Rubendall 19 Freeport fined 100 for operating under the influence. Roger Dammen 16 Monticello pleaded nolo contendere to reckless driving with 10 dollars and costs and license suspension of three months.
Births and deaths list several entries. Patrick Francis Galway, 76, Route 1 Argyle. Mrs Beatrice Robb, 62. Mrs Lena Larson Winslow Darling Births Jr. and Mrs William Callahan Milwaukee daughter Aug 20. Mr Rodney Becker Juda daughter Aug 20. Mr and Mrs Clarence Elmer Jr Monticello daughter Aug 20.
A roster from St. Clare Hospital lists Perry Turner and others alongside Bernard Gibbons Eva Ambrose Mrs Joe Winn Mary Gratiot Dr Mary Gratiot and several names from Beloit Browntown Argyle Rockford Pearl City and St Peter with many dismissals including Frank Lindiium Gary Sveom George Groom and Mrs Hugh McKeown along with infant girl.
At the Centennial Green County Fair a refreshment stand run by the American Legion and auxiliary served 140 members during four and a half days. Forrest Riese led the effort and reported sales exceeded $13,000.
Patrick Galway of Argyle died yesterday at 3 45 pm at his home after 13 years of ill health. Born Feb 24 1878 in Jordan Township he was a Forester Knights of Columbus REA director and township treasurer. Survived by his wife seven children and 17 grandchildren with many relatives. services set for Monday at Erickson funeral home and St Josephs church in Argyle followed by burial in Calvary cemetery Rosary Sunday evening at the funeral home.
Cpl Otto U Heff returns to his Mannheim Germany base after a two week leave spent touring Switzerland with relatives.
Huber the county club agent will accompany the cattle exhibit group Thursday. Myron E Jeglum the county agent is the county's representative in the dairy display booth today. Ardis Cavern New Glarus will play alto sax in the state 4H band with Lafayette County members David Adickes and Darlene Goodman. The band and chorus will give a combined concert Wednesday night and perform at various places on the grounds Thursday.
Edwin C Strehlow, 0, died at his home on the Davis Pernot farm five miles west of Brooklyn. Rites set for 1:30 p.m. Monday at Shriner Neushwander Funeral Home with Rev. Howard L Orians officiating. Burial in Mt Vernon cemetery Juda. Body found at 8:30 a.m. by Pernot. coroner says he hanged himself. Survivors include sisters Helen Gundry Beloit and Louise Schaefer Milwaukee and brother Henry in Wyoming.
Personal mentions list residents visiting Monroe, including Mrs. S L Parker of Peoria and Mrs. Oscar Pinnow of Brodhead. Numerous calls and visits span Albany, Argyle, Madison, Oshkosh, Dubuque, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Twin Cities. Attendees travel for World Council sessions and family gatherings, with trips to Canada and California planned or completed.
The Communists told the United Nations they plan to begin on September 1 returning 4011 Allied troops buried in North Korea. This is the first public statement on the exact number to be returned under the Panmunjom agreement, as noted by a U.S. officer. The UNC says it has about 141,000 bodies of Chinese and North Korean soldiers in its possession.
A daily note highlights fresh bargains from The Times offering notable price cuts and deals. Readers are advised to check the paper for ongoing sales and featured discounts.
Herman J. Schmitz a local cattle dealer will be master of ceremonies and Donald Cunningham will announce the Huber Brewers Milwaukee Firemen game at Shrine KC softball event in Recreation Park Sunday at 6 30 p m Officials from both organizations report satisfactory ticket sales and a large crowd from Monroe area expected Music by the Monroe Park band directed by Allan F Barnard and a German Band under Robert Rieder plus clown booster bands and Women of the Moose Kitchen band provide entertainment Clowns will tour the square tomorrow night promoting the program
Newton Musser, custodian at The Evening Times, was admitted to St. Clare hospital for throat treatment and will return home tonight. William Bittner suffered a wrist cut while playing at home and was treated at St. Clare hospital, later released in good condition. V P Rajan, Madras Mail assistant news editor, left Verona to visit Madison area after touring a Lakeshire plant with Don Otteson. He was driven to Madison by Kittelsen. An organizational meeting of Valley Chapter Order of the Arrow is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. in Monroe Clinic library. Dr. Mary Gratiot of Shullsburg, 83, was hospitalized for medical checkup. she began practice in 1909 and is widow of Dr. Charles C. Gratiot. Sherman H. Dearth of 1514 21st Avenue underwent eye surgery at Marshalltown today with wife Mrs. Dearth staying nearby.
Evansville postmaster Roy Reckord, in service since 1987, submitted his resignation to the Post Office Department in Washington. A service exam will be held before a permanent postmaster can be appointed.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Larson 83 who died yesterday morning in Lavette County Memorial Hospital will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at Grace Lutheran church with Rev Almer officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove cemetery. Mrs Larson was born in Norway and came to the United States in April 1888 residing in Darlington and vicinity. She leaves three sons Martin Jon William Beloit and Los Gatos California and two daughters Mrs Clinton Helm Darlington and Mrs Celia Riter Madison.
John C. Kindschi aged 27 moves to Moscow to join Ambassador Charles Bohlen's staff at the American Embassy. He earned a master's in Russian history from the University of Wisconsin in January and has attended the State Department Foreign Service Institute. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Kindschi of Platteville.
Groundbreaking services for the Zion Evangelical United Brethren church at Juda are set for Sunday at 11 45 a m. Congregation will march from the parish hall to the site. Rev W L King pastor of the church will conduct the services.
U S infantry divisions the 25th and 2nd will be pulled out of Korea soon but not as units. Shuffling will promote veterans with longer Korea service. The 25th returns to Schofield Barracks Hawaii and the 2nd will be stationed in the United States. Remaining divisions in Korea are the 3rd 7th 24th and 1st Marines with a regimental combat team to be withdrawn and support troops cut.
A preliminary hearing for Mr and Mrs James Rhodes of Rockford Illinois charged with fourth degree manslaughter was adjourned until September 2. The postponement extends pretrial proceedings as the couple faces legal action in the case filed in Rockford.
Brooks Stock Company tent show begins seven day engagement in Monroe with ayby the Loveable Foo as opening play. Other acts include Caught in the Dragnet Susie Slick from Buzzard Creek Tropical Love The Man from Texas Papa Knows Best and The Mole on Mamie's Knee. Doors open 7 30 p m with performances at 8 30 p m run by Maude Tomlinson Brooks on the Marty Ripp used car lot.
A Catholic seminary to educate young men entering the priesthood will be built next spring on Lake Koshkonong shores in Albion Dane County. Oversight by Redemptorist Fathers of St. Louis province. Four years of high school and two years of college study planned for about 200 students.
A report notes higher mortality in male calves and male piglets at birth compared with females, suggesting gender-related vulnerability in perinatal outcomes.
University of Wisconsin professor Louis M. Sasman a vocational agricultural specialist was named today by the Foreign Operations Admin for assignment in Egypt.
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