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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1956

Page

6

Weather forecast for December 1 1956 with temperature notes

Mostly cloudy with light snow flurries possible this afternoon and tonight. Becoming partly cloudy and warmer Sunday with a low in the 20s and a high near 40. Data include yesterday's high 35 and low 21, precipitation trace, barometer 29.42 to 29.52, Los Angeles 83 as warmest U S place and Mt. Washington 9 as coldest, sunrise 7 02 sunset 4 36.

U.S.A Los Angeles Calif Mt. Washington N.H

Births in Brodhead: Couple Welcomes Son

Mr and Mrs James Nipple of Brodhead welcomed a baby boy on November 30. The family announced the birth in a local society notice, with the newborn’s gender and date of arrival recorded for the community.

James Nipple Brodhead, Son

St Clare Hospital Accident and Dismissals Brief

An item lists patients at St. Clare Hospital including Alton Stuckey Route Tonsillectomy Patricia Wait Albany and medical cases Mrs Patrick Galway Argyle Mrs Roy Schwartzlow Albany Henry Dahnke Belleville Harry Jacob Albany Carl Fredricks Rockford Mrs Richard Hasse Route 3 Mrs Elizabeth Scheidegger 2211 11th street Michael Scott Hayenga Lowes Park Surgical Lester Campbell Winslow Mrs Joseph Zillner Brodhead and dismissals Charles Harty Ernest Kruger John Welsh Sr Mrs Blaine Rude Mrs Veto Bonafede Mrs Leroy Spring and son.

Patricia Wait Albany Patrick Galway Argyle Roy Schwartzlow Henry Dahnke Belleville Harry Jacobson Carl Fredricks Rockford Richard Hasse Route 3 Elizabeth Scheidegger 11Th Street Michael Scott Hayenga Lowes Park Lester Campbell Winslow Joseph Zillner Brodhead Charles Harty Ernest Kruger John Welsh Sr Blaine Rude Veto Bonafede Leroy Spring

Juda Friendly Indians Elect Jeffrey Williams

Jeffrey Williams was elected chief of the Juda Friendly Indians club at the annual election. Officers include Roger Bauman Tom Beater Russ Carter Dick Miller and Duane Boeck. The meeting featured a business session and a ritual followed by basketball with YMCA official Virgil Ganzel present.

Jeff Williams Richard Yaun Jake Gruenewald Wilmer Pautz

Juda Choir To Present Staver Church Concert

The Juda Evangelical United Brethren church choir and band open a four concert Christmas series at Staver church tomorrow at 8 p m directed by Mrs Irvin H Matzke and Miss Betty Siedschlag The group will also perform at Brodhead EUB Dec 9 Immanuel EUB Monroe Dec 16 and Juda Dec 23 Rev W L King is pastor Esther Larson accompanies with a medley of Christmas carols and hymns.

Juda Evangelical United Brethren Church Staver Church Irvin H. Matzke Betty Siedschlag Brodhead Eub Church Immanuel Eub Monroe Juda Church W. L. King Esther Larson

Officers for New Bank Named by Durand Group

Frank Haggerty elected president of the new Durand State bank at the first board election. Mrs. Floyd Chapin becomes vice president and William Smith cashier. Directors are Donald Flynn Ellis Greene Robert Dobler and Algor Larson. Bank opens Feb 1 and is under construction.

Durand Frank Haggerty Durand State Bank Floyd Chapin William Smith Donald Flynn Ellis Greene Robert Dobler Algor Larson

Doctor J. Gurney Taylor Dies in Milwaukee

Dr. J Gurney Taylor an 84 year old Milwaukee physician and former president of the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association from 1932 to 1943 died Friday after a sudden illness He specialized in internal medicine and pediatrics

Taylor Milwaukee J. Gurney Taylor Wisconsin Anti- Tuberculosis Association

Army Says Black Widow Spiders Aid Sights Production

U S Army reports use of black widow spiders to spin webs for cross hairs in gunsights and related instruments as part of a unique production process.

U.S. Army

John L. Johnson Dies at 81 in Rock County

BELOIT Special John L. Johnson 81 father of Lloyd Johnson Albany died yesterday at his farm home in Rock County. Born Leaf River Township Ill he married Stella Kuntzelman November 27 1902. Survived by widow three sons Jesse Clyde Beloit Laurence Long Beach Calif three daughters Vioa Sill Roscoe Ill Velda Olson Brodhead Viola Tschabold Davis. Arrangements pending at Rosman Uoehling Kinzer Funeral Home Beloit.

Beloit John L. Johnson Lloyd Johnson Albany Rock County Mr. Johnson Leaf River Township Ogle County Ill Stella Kuntzelman Avon Township Jesse Clyde Laurence Long Beach Calif Vioa Sill Roscoe Velda Olson Brodhead Viola Tschabold Davis

Service Record: Pvt Robert F. Matzke Training at Fort Carson

Pvt. Robert F. Matzke son of Ervin O. Matzke from Brodhead is undergoing basic combat training with the 9th Infantry Division at Fort Carson Colorado.

Colorado Robert F. Matzke Ervin O. Matzke Brodhead 9Th Infantry Division Ft. Carson Colo

Steffen Named Administrative Assistant to Rep. L. R. Johnson

Frederick Steffen son of Mrs. Louisa Steffen of 1745 15th street is appointed administrative assistant to Rep. Lester R. Johnson of Wisconsin 9th district. He replaces Harry A. Miller who died November 8. Steffen is a Monroe high school and UW journalism graduate, served in the army, and worked for the Eau Claire Leader. He directed publicity for Augusta 1953 national plowing matches and earned a citation for election coverage. Johnson won a special election October 13 1953 to fill Merlin Hulls vacancy. Steffen has two brothers, J Herbert and Paul R Steffen.

Frederick Steffen Louisa Steffen 15Th Street Lester R. Johnson House of Representatives Steffen Harry A. Miller Chippewa Falls Monroe High School University of Wisconsin Journalism School Eau Claire Leader Eau Claire Augusta Johnson Merlin Hull Monroe J. Herbert Steffen Paul R. Steffen

Turner Hall Club Plans Thursday Meeting

Annual Turner Hall Club meeting set for Thursday at 8 p m in the hall. Officers and one retiring director Leroy Wuethrich to be elected. Current officers include Andrew Sulzer president Fred Bucb vice president Fred Glauser recording and financial secretary and Miss Ida Casanova treasurer.

Turner Hall Club Leroy Wuethrich Andrew Sulzer Fred Bucb Fred Glauser Ida Casanova

Funeral services for Allen N. Davis

Allen N. Davis, 60, died Thursday at home. Services held at 2 p m in Stuessy funeral home with Rev. James Neighbours of the Universalist church officiating. Mrs. L C Viel played organ. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. The American flag was folded from the casket and presented to the widow by Emil Boesch. military flagbearers assisted. Pallbearers: Ross Vincent Browntown Arthur W Black Kenneth Olson Herman Lanz Andrew Klassy Herman Burkhard.

Allen N. Davis Stuessy James Neighbours Universalist Church L. C. Viel Greenwood Cemetery Emil Boesch Ross Vincent Browntown Arthur W. Black Kenneth Olson Herman Lanz Andrew Klassy Herman Burkhard

Funeral services for Albert A. Heimann held at Shriner-Neush funeral home

Services were held at 3 15 p m today at Shriner Neush wander funeral home for Albert A Heimann 29 Clarno Township who died of shotgun wounds Thursday Rev Irvin P Lepien pastor of the Clarno Evangelical and United Brethren church officiated and burial was in Swiss cemetery New Glarus Vocalists were Mrs Martha Grenzow and Mrs Clar nce Schroeder accompanied by Mrs Albert Reinmann Pallbearers were John Heimann Fred Heimann Conrad Heimann Max Heimann Wilbert Heimann and Joseph Signer Jr

Shriner-Neushwander Albert A. Heimann Clarno Township Irvin P. Lepien Clarno John Heimann Fred Heimann Conrad Heimann Max Heimann Wilbert Heimann Joseph Signer Jr

Personal Notices And Garden Club Event In Monroe

Personal mentions include Mrs Ray Bowen, Mr and Mrs Albert Bump of Albany visiting Monroe. Thomas J Miller of Burlington calling. Mr and Mrs William Patchen and son Arden from Albany. Mr and Mrs Donald Pinnow and Vicky from Brodhead visiting Monroe. Freport Garden Club plans Dec 8 9 show with tickets by phone 471 Monroe. oyster supper at Woodford M E church Dec 4 5 pm adults 1 and 75 cents for children. Guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest Thommen include Mr and Mrs Roger Zimmerman and Debra Juda. Mrs Mary Reese of Albany Mrs Lena St John and Frank Pehl of Brodhead in city yesterday. Mr and Mrs John Muth and Monica of Waukesha spend weekend with Leo H Share family.

Clarno Ray Bowen Albert Bump Albany Monroe Thomas J. Miller Burlington William Patchen Arden Donald Pinnow Vicky Brodhead Freport Garden Club Adv Ernest Thommen Roger Zimmerman Debra Juda Mary Reese Lena St. John Frank Pehl Woodford M.E John Muth Monica Waukesha Leo H. Share

Mrs Scheidegger Returns to Monroe

Mrs Elizabeth Scheidegger 52 of 2211 11th Street injured in an auto accident Sunday near Freeport. She was transferred from Deaconess Hospital Freeport to St Clare Hospital yesterday afternoon after a car driven by Monroe cheesemaker Albert Rothenbuehler skidded on Illinois Highway 26. She is reported in satisfactory condition resting comfortably with a fractured pelvis and fractured ribs.

Elizabeth Scheidegger 11Th Street Freeport Deaconess Hospital St. Clare Hospital

County Firm Receives Restitution Check

Sheriff Samuel F. Humbel received a 500 restitution check for Zweifel Motor Co. in Monticello after a bad check passed two weeks ago. John C. Gables of Spring Park Minnesota was arrested in Minneapolis on a warrant. he agreed to pay restitution and the case will not be prosecuted.

Samuel F. Humbel Zweifel Motor Co Monticello Humbel John C. Gables Spring Park Minn Minneapolis Gables Atty R. Finley Barry

Kramer to Lead New Webelos Den for 100-Year-Olds

Robert Kramer of Monroe resigns as assistant Cubmaster of Pack 314 to head a special Webelos den for youths 100 years old or older seeking the Webelos award. The 40-member group will meet weekly and remain within Pack 314, with Pack 315 also hoping to form a similar den.

Robert Kramer Monroe

Yale Decorations Ready for Completion Next Week

J. T. Etter Jr. of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce retail committee announced that roping and Christmas decorations for the square arrived today. Frames are installed and wreaths will be completed soon with work slated to finish sometime next week.

J. T. Etter Jr Monroe Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee Etter

Sparta High Student Wins 1956 Wisconsin FFA Corn Championship

Sparta High School vocational agriculture student Leslie Ziegler was announced Friday as the winner of the 1956 Wisconsin FFA corn growing championship.

FFA Sparta Leslie Ziegler Sparta High School Wisconsin Future Farmers of America

Mrs. Fred Marty Rites Held at Brodhead Funeral Home

Services were held at 1 30 p m for Mrs. Fred Marty 76 who died Thursday in Andersons convalescent home Brodhead Rev L W Goebel officiated with Mrs Donald Timm vocal solo accompanied by Mrs Anna Legler Burial followed at Greenwood cemetery Pallbearers listed Harold Stauffacher George D Stauffacher William Stauffacher Walter Timm Fredric Rosa and Robert F Marty

Fred Marty Shriner- Neushwander Anderson Brodhead L. W. Goebel Donald Timm Anna Legler Greenwood Cemetery Harold Stauffacher George D. Stauffacher William Stauffacher Walter Timm Fredric Rosa Robert F. Marty

Frances Langford Plans Return To Show Business

Frances Langford, wartime GI favorite, returns to singing after a year away due to marriage to Ralph Evinrude. She discusses TV guest spots, a Capitol album, possible MGM life story film, and her plan to balance work with home life. The Evinrudes travel by DC-3 with a living room styled cabin and onboard entertainment.

Hollywood Frances Langford South Pacific Ralph Evinrude Outboard Motor King Frances Tampa Capitol Apa Mgm Evinrudes Milwaukee Florida Evinrude Ralph

Grains and Livestock Prices From Chicago Markets

Mixed hogs and cattle prices led Chicago markets with salable hogs to 15.75 for 190-220 lb and cattle with Prime steers 28.25-29.00 and high grade heifers up to 24.00. Cash grain notes No. 3 wheat at 2.43 and corn around 1.41, soybeans unavailable, oats at 0.86-0.92, soy oil 14, meal 47.50-48.50, barley 1.30-1.34.

USDA Chicago

Assist Rites For Renwick Man Arthur Stauffacher

Reverend R. E. Kerney of Renwick Indiana will assist Reverend Bernard Bartel at services for Arthur F. Stauffacher 63 Renwick who died in Monroe yesterday

R. E. Kerney Renwick, In Evangelical and Reformed Church Bernard Bartel Arthur F. Stauffacher Renwick Monroe

Hartwig Family Welcomes Daughter Leanne Kay

Mr. and Mrs. Leland Hartwig of Route 3 are the parents of a daughter born at St. Clare hospital named Leanne Kay. They also have a son, Jeffrey Lee, aged 4. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Martin of Route 2 Evansville and Mr. and Mrs. George J. Hartwig of 1923 12th Street. Mrs. Hartwig was formerly Arlene Martin of Evansville.

Leland Hartwig Route 3 St. Clare Hospital Leanne Kay Hartwigs Jeffrey Lee Oscar Martin Route 2 Evansville George J. Hartwig 12Th Street Hartwig Arlene Martin

Williams Infant Named Thomas Ross of Wausau

Mr and Mrs Donald B Williams of Wausau announce the birth of their third son born last night in Wausau named Thomas Ross They also have a daughter Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs H Q Griffith of Menasha and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Alva Williams of 1619%2 10th Street

Joint event planned in Decatur by Farm Bureau and 4-H

Decatur community hall hosts Monday night meeting of the Farm Bureau and 4-H with hostesses Mrs Willis Riemer Ernie Riese and John Meichtry. Rev Wilbur Leatherman directs square dancing, gifts will be exchanged and a potluck served.

Brodhead Decatur Farm Bureau Mmes Willis Riemer Ernie Riese John Meichtry Wilbur Leatherman

Moore Daughter Born in San Diego

Announcement records the Nov 10 birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Moore in San Diego California. The Moores are former Brodhead residents.

Barrs name son Jeffrey David at Madison General

Mr and Mrs Larry D Barr of Madison welcome son Jeffrey David born yesterday at Madison General Hospital Grandparents are O R Evans of Monroe and Robert Barr of Tucson Arizona They also have two older children Larry Jr and Julie Sue

Jeffrey David Larry D. Barr Madison Madison General Hospital

Girl Fractures Right Arm While Ice Skating

Miss Barbara Jean Rufenacht aged 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Rufenacht of 1744 Country Lane, was treated at St. Clare hospital yesterday afternoon for a fracture of the right arm near the shoulder after she fell on Lake Francis. She is in good condition and resting at home.

Barbara Jean Rufenacht Edwin Rufenacht Country Lane St. Clare Hospital Rufenacht Lake Francis

Collision at 9th Street and 22nd Avenue injures none

Police reported a two car collision at the intersection of 9th Street and 22nd Avenue at 10 a.m. driven by Ben F. Elmer and Mrs. Dorothy A. Black. Both vehicles sustained damage but no injuries were reported.

Ben F. Elmer 22Nd Avenue Dorothy A. Black 7Th Street 9Th Street

Menzies Urges Unity of Allies Against Communism

Prime Minister Robert Menzies on Friday urged Britain France and the United States to declare unity and readiness to stand firm against Communist aggression, signaling a call for allied resolve amid Cold War tensions in Melbourne Australia.

Melbourne Australia Robert Menzies Britain France United States

16000 Poles Return Home From Soviet Union

Warsaw radio reports more than 16,000 Poles have returned to Poland from the Soviet Union in the past five months. The transfer reflects ongoing postwar repatriation as families reunite and communities adjust to new borders.

London Warsaw Soviet Union

Deer hunter James Rior don dies after heart attack in woods

James Rior don, 46, of Lena, died Friday night at a local hospital after suffering a heart attack while deer hunting in Oconto County. He had been confined since Navy 23.

Green Bay James Riordon Lena Navy Oconto County

British French Map Suez Plans Evacuation of Canal

Britain and France reportedly reached full agreement on Suez withdrawal steps with signs of an early troop pullout from Egypt. Diplomatic officials said London informed Washington that most British troops would quit by Christmas, while Christian Pineau stressed that evacuations would occur only after political questions and military precautions are settled.

London Britain France Suez Canal Egypt Washington Christian Pineau Paris

Agricultural Extension Service notes and awards at meeting

Director of the Agricultural Extension Service stressed future needs in agriculture plus research and new marketing practices. Terms and holdovers of several directors are listed for Darlington Monticello and others. Plaques were awarded to top finishers in wheel and Swiss varieties and limburger and brick groups, with named recipients. Doris Olsen and Patricia Paulson introduced as Dairyland and Queen of Maize. John Burke presided, with Mayor Dunwiddie delivering the welcome.

Agricultural Extension Service Ahlgren Conrad Stauffacher Monticello Dale Merrian Darlington James Ula Blanchardville Frank Deininger John Burke Ray Silver Robert Calvert Edgar Judd Belleville William Lauper Hollandale Limburger John Milz Graham Factory Walter Schild Health Valley Anton Weibel Balls Mills Wheel Swiss Rudy Wilborn Johnson Factory Vic Ewing York Center Hans Geissbuehler Lamont Central Rndless Werner Thueler Spring Factory David Seeholzer Alfred Lehnherr Poplar Grove Brick Doris Olsen Brooklyn Wisconsin Alice Dairyland Patricia Paulson York Township Brooks J. Dunwiddie

Local Residents Travel to Chicago on Thursday

Pearl Myers Orla Mc Clellan Lawrence Brandt and John Ryall spent Thursday in Chicago. Mrs Bertha Williams has had the cast removed from her right shoulder which she fractured Oct 17 in a fall at her home.

Mines Pearl Myers Orla McClellan Lawrence Brandt John Ryall Chicago Bertha Williams

Girl Scout Troop 5 Reorganized Leaders Elected

Girl Scout Troop 5 reorganized Thursday afternoon under Mies James Wuetrich and Jo Boss. Janet Boeck was elected president, Diane Ammon vice president, Doreen Baumgartner secretary, Therese Wuetrich treasurer, Linda Zwiefel reporter. Plans for the Girl Scout Fair were completed and badge work discussed. The troop will meet every other Thursday in St Victor's parish hall.

Mies James Wuetrich Jo Boss Janet Boeck Diane Ammon Doreen Baumegartner Therese Wuetrich Linda Zweifel St. Victor’s Parish Hall

Bridges Officials Refuse to Answer Senate Hearing Questions

In Honolulu four officers of Harry Bridges' longshoremen union refused to answer 98 questions at a Senate internal security hearing on communism. They cited self incrimination risks and invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly. About 1,000 dock and plantation workers marched on Iolani Palace as the union, ousted by CIO in 1950, faced the inquiry.

Honolulu Harry Bridges Senate Hawaii International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Iolani Palace Territorial Robert McElrath CIO

Governor Kohler Declares United Nations Human Rights Day

Friday December 10 proclaimed as United Nations Human Rights Day by Gov. Kohler urging Wisconsin citizens to observe in a thoughtful civic manner and study international national and state human rights documents.

Madison Kohler United Nations Wisconsin

Soviet Naval Magazine Attacks 6th Fleet Policy

A Soviet naval magazine charges that the U S 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean is part of an American plan to suppress national liberation movements in the Arab world, framing the issue as a policy stance by Washington.

U. S London Mediterranean

Cooper Meets Nehru In New Delhi Mission Talks

Senator-elect John Sherman Cooper of Kentucky, on a mission for President Eisenhower, spent more than two hours in talks with Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in New Delhi.

Nehru New Dehli India John Sherman Cooper R-Ky Eisenhower Nehru

Recount Narrows Gap in Circuit Clerk Race

A recount of the November vote for circuit court clerk shows Raymond H. Ott gaining three votes but remaining 10 votes behind winner Harry Schwarz.

Waysau Circuit Court Raymond H. Ott Harry Schwarz

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