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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1955

Page

6

Weather Summary from The Daily Record August 30 1955

Partly cloudy windy and cool this afternoon with scattered showers north and central Clearing windy and cool tonight and Wednesday Low tonight 46 52 north 50 55 south High Wednesday 65 70 north 70 75 south Since yesterday 1 pm highest 83 lowest 58 Year ago today highest 86 lowest 59 Precipitation since yesterday Barometer readings 1 am 29 29 1 pm 29 32 Sunrise 5 24 sunset 6 36 El Centro and Thermal California 111 Fraser Colorado 22.

U. S el Centro Thermal Calif Fraser Colo

Real Estate Transfers In Dane County And Monroe Listings

Edward A. Muratko of rural Lodi transfers an undivided one half interest in land in Dane County and Section 1 Exeter Township Green County to William Wiese. Sam Hoesly transfers FE 122 ft of 111 Block 19 Brodhead's addition in Monroe to Ronald D. Johnson.

Edward A. Muratko Lodi William Wiese Dane County Sec Exeter Township Green County Sam Hoesly Ronald D. Johnson Brodhead City of Monroe

Steinmann Estate Probate Grants Letters of Administration

Estates probated in Monticello issue letters of administration to Howard R. and John W. Steinmann for their mother Martha T. Steinmann who died August 26. Appraisers named are William Spring and Ray T. Silver. Lucile D. Becker named administratrix of Charles H. Dietz estate who died August 9.

Howard R John W. Steinmann Martha T. Steinmann Monticello William Spring Ray T. Silver Lucile D. Becker Charles H. Dietz

County Court Guilty Plea and Adjourned Case in Albany

County Court Judge Marshall L. Peterson presided as Daniel Leahy of New Glarus, 34, pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and received three days in the county jail. Albany case Bernard E. Schade faced adjournment until Sept 12 for driving without the owner's consent.

Marshall L. Peterson Daniel Leahy New Glarus Bernard E. Schade Albany Sheriff's Department

Small Claims and Traffic Plea Record

Harold Parr of Sun Prairie pleads guilty to resisting arrest and is bound over to County Court with $5 and costs due if no license produced. He also faces charges for operating without license, fraudulent registration, over width with fines. Kenneth D. Troxell of Monroe pleads guilty to negligent homicide and is bound over to Circuit Court with $500 bond. Lester H. Packett and Elizabeth Pederson of Monroe have speeding cases with modest fines or bond forfeitures.

Marshall L. Peterson Daniel Leahy New Glarus Harold Parr Sun Prairie E. P. McMahon Silo Co Kenneth D. Troxell Monroe Sheriff’s Department Lester H. Packett Sheriff's Department Elizabeth Pederson

Deaths Twin infant sons of Mr and Mrs Clarence Jenny Argyle

Obituary note records the deaths of twin infant sons born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Jenny of Argyle. Also listed are obituaries for A W Lux 79 of Streator Illinois and Leonard N Dedrick 83 of Brodhead with brief death notices.

Clarence Jenny Argyle A. W. Lux Streator Leonard N. Dedrick Brodhead

Births Reported for Hayes and Kite Families

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hayes of 1203 12th Street welcomed a son on August 30. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kite of Route 3 welcomed a daughter on August 30.

Robert E. Hayes 12Th Street Son Robert Kite Route 3

St Clare Hospital Accident Report Names Three Injured

A St Clare Hospital accident report lists Kenneth Allen Tackett of Route 3 and Mary Ryan of Green County as injured. Medical staff include Barbara Nelson, and other details are incomplete in the fragment.

Kenneth Allen Tackett Mary Ryan Green County Hospital Barbara Nelson Chi

Karney Named Rockford Editor

Rex L. Karney a native of the Brodhead area will become managing editor of the Rockford Register-Republic starting Nov. 1. Since 1949 he has been associate editor of the Wisconsin State Journal at Madison.

Rex L. Karney Brodhead Rockford Register-Republic Karney Wisconsin State Journal Madison Eau Claire High School University of Wisconsin Shawano Evening Leader Tulsa Okla Tribune The State Journal Reid Educational Foundation Ardys Swenson Ridgeland South America William Garson

Navy Doctor Discharged Joins Family in Monticello

Dr. Charles Benkendorf, who served two years with the U S Navy in Florida, has received his discharge and joined his family in Monticello. The former local physician plans to enter the University of Wisconsin for specialized training after discharge.

Monticello Charles Benkendorf U. S. Navy Florida Benkendorf University of Wisconsin

Funeral services for Frank A Salzwedel

Funeral services for Frank A Salzwedel 60 of Jordan Township were held yesterday at 1 30 p m at Peace Evangelical Church Brown Town with Rev Ronald R Miller officiating and burial in Greenwood Cemetery Monroe Pallbearers included Raymond Thorson Willard Moe Lawrence Berg Alfred Gordee Elmer Hanson and Roger Wang Mrs Ronald Miller Mrs Milburn Miller provided song service and Miss Shirley Montgomery played the organ The body was taken to the church from Shriner Neushwander Funeral Home.

Frank A. Salzwedel Jordan Township Peace Evangelical Church Browntown Ronald R. Miller Greenwood Cemetery Monroe Raymond Thorson Willard Moe Lawrence Berg Alfred Gordee Elmer Hanson Roger Wang Ronald Miller Milburn Miller Shirley Montgomery Shriner-Neushwander Funeral Home

Dean Maddrell Hurt In Lafayette Mishap

Dean Maddrell of South Wayne was reported in satisfactory condition at St. Clare hospital after a Sunday traffic mishap two miles north of South Wayne. Police said his car tipped over on County Trunk N at 6 p m, he was alone, and he suffered bruises and a fractured shoulder blade.

Dean Maddrell South Wayne St. Clare Hospital Lafayette County Maddrell

Democratic Labor Leader Frank X. Martel Dies in Detroit

Frank X. Martel, president of the Detroit and Wayne County Federation of Labor, died Monday during attendance at the Democratic conference in Mackinac Island. The report lists accompanying names under Surgical and Dismissals as part of the event coverage.

Mackinac Island Mich Frank X. Martel Detroit and Wayne County Federation of Labor AFL

Personal mentions from Monroe visitors list and households

A crowded roster of visitors and residents appears in Monroe notes. Names include Harriet Gannery from Rochester New York and Gertrude Fiegel from Ann Arbor Michigan visiting yesterday. Other visitors hail from Illinois Missouri Texas and California with several local host families noted.

Infants of Clarence Jenny Die in St. Clare Hospital

Twin sons born late last night to Mr and Mrs Clarence Jenny Argyle died this morning at St Clare hospital The first boy born at 1130 p m died 820 am The second born 1131 died 135 am Services pending at Saether funeral home Blanchardville

Clarence Jenny Argyle St. Clare Hospital Saether Blanchardville

Cook Wanted for County Teachers College

Classified note seeks a cook for the County Teachers College. Contact Otto W. Lund at phone 337 for details.

Cook County Teachers College Otto W. Lund

Draft Number To Be Raised in New Reserve Plan

Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey told Boston newsmen the reserve plan will raise draft numbers to about 25 000 to 30 000 next year. He spoke at the National Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment detailing how reserve service credits affect manpower and how reserve, active forces may meet emergency needs.

Boston Lewis B. Hershey National Selective Service Newsmen Hershey National Veterans of Foreign Wars

Serviceman Faces Forgery Counts In Green County

Gerald L. Figi of Wiota was returned to jail in Green County on four forgery counts after Army officials at Ft. Riley transferred him. He had been held in Sauk County and is expected to be arraigned tomorrow.

Gerald L. Figi Wiota Green County George W. Armstrong Ft. Riley Kas Figi Sauk County Humbel William J. Schneider Monroe FBI Schneider Madison

Polio Claims Life of Madison Mechanic Joseph Stoikes

Joseph Stoikes 26 of Route 1 Oregon died from polio in a Madison hospital Monday night. He worked as a mechanic at a Madison garage.

Madison Joseph Stoikes Rt. 1 Oregon

Infant Baptized in St. Victor's Church

Ann Lydia Kirsch daughter of Mr and Mrs Leander E Kirsch was baptized Sunday at St Victor s Catholic church Rev E C McCollon officiated Sponsors were Hillary Kirsch Milwaukee and Miss Cyrilla Kirsch Stratford Wis Grandparents are Mrs Edward Meyer Loyal Wis and Mr and Mrs Peter Kirsch Stratford Wis

Ann Lydia Leander E. Kirsch E. C. McCollon St. Victor’s Catholic Church Hillary Kirsch Milwaukee Cyrilla Kirsch Stratford Wis Edward Meyer Loyal Peter Kirsch

Christen family welcomes second son Thomas William

Mr and Mrs Wilbert Christen Jr of Monticello announce the birth of their second son yesterday at St. Clare hospital. The baby’s older brother is Kenneth. The mother is the former Dorothy Leopold, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Leopold of Route 3. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wilbert Christen Sr of Monticello.

Harriet Gannery Rochester N. Y Gertrude K. Fiegel Ann Arbor Mich Robert C. Kraus J. L. Radcliff Park Forest Ill Monroe M. J. Ingwell Lynn Broughton Albany C. W. Robbe Lou Morris College Jacksonville Tex Agnes E. Roderick Washington, D. C Warren Brown Susan Brown Byron Holmes Evansville Otto Schneider Robert W Cleveland Eva Darling Janesville Jesse Beach 1Th Avenue William Cahalin Florissant Ariz Gunder Anderson St. Clare Hospital E. R. Morss la Grange A. Vilain Bellflower Calif J. Michael Browntown Mmes. Morss Vilain Michael Kenneth Burrington Orangeville Laura Ruegsegger Madison Euphemia Smart Fred Beach Thomas William Wilbert Christen Jr Monticello Kenneth Christen Dorothy Leopold William Leopold Route 3 Wilbert Christen Sr

Waupun Teaching Post For Miss Jennette Crane

Miss Jennette Crane sails to Waupun to begin her first teaching job as home economics teacher after graduating from the University of Wisconsin in the summer session. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Crane of Woodford and spent a week with her parents before leaving Sunday.

Floyd O. Pyle Verle Pyle Rick Northbrook Ill Waupun Jennette Crane Ray Crane Woodford University of Wisconsin

Voluntary Bankruptcy Filed by Local Photo Studio Owner

A petition for voluntary bankruptcy was filed in Madison by F. Royce ZumBrunnen who closed his photo studio here last week. The court record lists liabilities of 8456 dollars, assets of 6643 dollars, and an exemption of 957 dollars claimed.

Madison F. Royce ZumBrunnen

Albany Man Of Car Owned By Nelson Peterson Adjourned Case

An Albany man charged with operating a vehicle without the owner's consent had his case adjourned until September 12 in County Court before Judge Marshall L. Peterson. Bernard E. Schade pleaded innocent to the charge and admitted guilt to a second careless driving count with sentence withheld pending the other case.

Albany Marshall L. Peterson Bernard E. Schade Nelson Peterson Schade

Mary Ryan Admitted After Hip Fracture at Green County

Miss Mary Ryan, 85, was admitted to St. Clare hospital at 8 25 this morning for treatment of a fractured hip suffered in a fall at Green County hospital where she is a patient. She is in fair condition.

Mary Ryan St. Clare Hospital Green County Hospital

Walkouts Hit Bendix and Big Three Auto Makers

Detroit negotiators press to end Bendix Aviation strike that idled 20,000 workers in five plants and avert threatened walkouts at Chrysler and American Motors. Chrysler contracts expire Wednesday and American Motors Thursday with no immediate deal. federal mediator Keefe urged renewed talks as UAW negotiators eyed strike authority.

Detroit Bendix Aviation Corp American Motors Corp Chrysler Corp Bendix CIO United Auto Workers Chrysler American Motors Wisconsin California Michigan UAW American Monay David Keefe

Coffee prices rise as major roasters hike wholesale

The two largest independent roasters General Foods and Standard Brands raised wholesale coffee prices today. Maxwell House and Chase and Sanborn both increase by three cents per pound, bringing wholesale prices to 91 cents per pound.

New York General Foods Corp Maxwell House Standard Chase and Sanborn

Wife Dies in Crash and Driver Kills Himself

In Goldfield Nevada a pickup rolled four times into a drainage ditch killing Alice Hutts 50 of Roseburg Oregon instantly. Her husband Henry Hutts 55 lay beside her then killed himself with a .22 caliber pistol after wandering nearby, sheriff says.

Goldfield Nev Ed Kitchen Henry Hutts Alice Roseburg Ore Tonopah Hytti

Rita Hayworth Leaves Dick Haymes in Split

Hollywood screens star Rita Hayworth leaves crooner Dick Haymes citing in the best interests of her children. Reporters are told she made the decision and declined further comment while detailing the unexpected breakup.

Hollywood Rita Hayworth Dick Haymes

Picture stories for still photographers explained

Still photographers can gain advantages from motion picture storytelling through a picture story series. Two types exist candid and planned, with ideas like a baby stepping into a mother’s arms or a family picnic. Plan with a simple script to guide essential shots and omit nonessential ones. Kempfert's Photo Department Kempfert's Pharmacy.

Actress defies divorce claim after Las Vegas marriage

The titian-haired film star, married in Las Vegas in September 1953 to her fourth husband, says she does not believe the claim as her attorney reports. She has supported him through his deportation fight and tax troubles.

Haymes Las Vegas Nev

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the Daily Record Small Claims Court Rockford Lafayette Cago Hartley Lundeen Vernon’ Larson Orfordville Casper Blum Walter F. Peters William H. Forrest Beloit William C. Glindining Shullsburg Phyllis Lundeen Joseph Sarna Alvin J. Russell Apple River Raymond Steiner Albert Barndal Wild Rose Arlene Heff Monen James Way Mt. Horeb George J. Schwartzlow Howard A. Stiefel Clara Woodward Joseph Signer Kenneth Wallace William Walters Clifford Dahl Delbert C. Share Joseph Buerkle Jr Flossie Hankerson William Hughes Studebaker Biwaay Jenny TV Owners Insurance Lanz Agency Blue Ribbon L. S. Brown Juda Agnes Jelle Nancy Kaderly Goetz Olivia de Havilland Robert Mitchum Frank Sinatra Gloria Grahame Broderick Crawford Charles Bickford Driver Rita Kempfert’s Photo Department Kempfert’s Pharmacy Clifton Webb George ‘Foghorn Winslow Jeanne Crain Dale Robertson Technicolor Arrin Maureen ‘O'Hara Anthony Quinn Zanuck Monroe Sales Co
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