Rosenstiel Wins Wrestling Crown at Turner Hall
In a keen contest 16 competitors wrestled at Turner Hall with Harvey Rosenstiel of Brown town capturing first place and a wreath and kiss from Bonnie Zumkehr. Hans Bodmer New Glarus earned runner up honors while David Ziltner and David Wald Monroe shared third. Wald won the Schoenschwingen sportsmanship trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Zumkehr
Turner Hall
Harvey Rosenstiel
Browntown
Hans Bodmer
New Glarus
Foreign Type Cheesemakers Association
David Wald
Monroe
Schoenschwingen
Times
Roy Kundert
William Sen
David Ziltner
Wald
Ernest Ammon
Rosenstiel
Ralph Figi Jr
Miss Zumkehr
Bonnie
Arnold Zumkehr
Route 3
Farm Bureau
Monroe Play Earns B Rating At State Finals
Monroe High School one act play Markheim received a B rating at the Wisconsin State University Stevens Point state finals after performing through sub district district and sectional meets. Ten high schools competed with three earning A ratings and three earning B. Cast included John Schuetze Peter Jones Dennis Petzold Debbie Trumpy Mary Etter with makeup by Mark Burkhard Kathy Burkhard Kris Schuepp Gail Gibbons and Mrs Earl Brockman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Markheim
Wisconsin High School Forensics Association
Wisconsin State University
Stevens Point
Monroe High
McFarland
Sun Prairie
St. Croix
Peter Martyn
Demand Is Steady for Madison Wisconsin Cheddar
Market notes steady demand in Madison Wisconsin with adequate supplies. Cheddar prices quoted at 46 to 48 cents per pound for various forms. 40 pound blocks range 46 to 48, single daisies 48 to 48 and a half, long horns 48 to 49, midgets 50 to 52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Madison
Wisconsin
Beauty in Snowflake Verse by Clair R. Munns
Poem notes beauty for beauty's sake and mocks the notion that snowflakes arrive perfect. The author playfully questions poetic claims and ends with a whimsical observation about snowflakes rarely matching the ideal.
Monroe Driver Injured In County Highway 81 Crash
David Wangnoss, 20, of Monroe, was treated for a head concussion after his car left Highway 81 and hit a guard post near the John Mueller farm. He was released from St. Clare Hospital, with deputies noting the crash occurred about 2 a.m. on a weekend with other injuries reported in county road accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wangnoss
Monroe
St. Clare Hospital
Wangness
John Mueller
Henry J. Gloede
Beloit
Brodhead
Rose J. Rundle
Route
Kathryn G. Duchow
Coral O. Erickson
Argyle
Vernon C. Duerst
10Th St
22Nd Ave
Barbara K. Weeks
Mark A. Wells
20Th Ave
Shaffer
Clarence H. Falk
Route 3
Goebel
Jamé
Sinkule
David P. Leck
11Th St
17Th St
Kendall D. Albertson
Daisy J. Pearson
Freeport
Ill
8Th St
18Th Ave
Toastmasters Group Will Meet Tomorrow
The Monroe Toastmasters To Be will meet tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. in the Community Room of the First National Bank. Madison Toastmasters will demonstrate toastmasters in action. Men interested in attending are invited and a 25 cent charge covers rolls and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
First National Bank
Madison Toastmasters
Heroism Earns DFC for Viet Nam Door Gunner Kuster
Sergeant Robert J. Kuster of Set. was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross at Fort Eustis Virginia for extraordinary heroism near the Viet Nam Cambodian border on March 30. As a UH-1 Huey door gunner he exposed himself to enemy fire, supplied suppressive fire killing 14 Viet Cong, and performed improvised repairs after sustaining critical damage, guiding the aircraft to safety at Pleime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Kuster
Fort Eustice
Monroe
Fairbanks
Alaska
Set. Kuster
Republic of Viet Nam
Ft. Eustice
Kuster
Plei Me
Confusion Over Stocking Funds For Monroe Christmas
Mrs. Allie Holtshopple and Mrs. David Bennett clarify that Monroe Christmas Stocking funds are distinct from the Empty Stocking Club sponsored by the Wisconsin State Journal. Donations should go to Christmas Stocking of Monroe, care of the co chairmen, to ensure locality use. A used record player or radio is sought for a child in need, while a used sewing machine has been obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Holtshopple
David Bennett
Monroe
Wisconsin State Journal
Madison
Monroe Woman’s Club
Home Damaged by Smoke in Monroe Fire
Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Wilbert Bennet residence on Route 4 Monroe at 12:09 a.m. yesterday. Heavy damage to a bedroom and substantial smoke damage to the house were reported. The cause was not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Bennet
Route 4
Monroe
Ramp Opening Dec 16 City Ramp and Urban Renewal Review
Mayor Walter R. Ekum urges citizens in the tornado urban renewal area to attend an illustrated presentation on the project area land use and redevelopment options. The event follows the Monroe Council meeting at 8 p.m. in City Hall with Barton-Aschmann and Associates and Real Estate Research Corp. reps present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Ekum
Monroe
Barton-Aschmann and Associates
Chicago
Real Estate Research Corp
Ekum
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Board of Public Works
Secondary Roads Still Hazardous After Freezing Rain
Main roads were fair but many side roads remained hazardous after freezing rain and sleet. City streets stayed dangerous early, glaze of ice on non heavily traveled routes. Untreated county blacktop was treacherous while treated roads improved. The Sheriff's Department reported few traffic tie ups.
Mental Health Honoraries Celebrate Wisconsin Awards
The 31st Wisconsin Association for Mental Health meet in Madison honored outstanding volunteers. Walter Conner of Eau Claire and Bert Lingaas of Waukesha won Man and Woman of the Year. Mary Holand of Milwaukee received a special executive director award. Media awards went to the Sheboygan Press, Richland Observer, and WITI-TV Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Scheffer
Green County Association of Mental Health
Pat McConnell
Wisconsin Association For Mental Health
State Medical Society
Madison
Walter Conner
Eau Claire
Bert Lyngaas
Waukesha
Conner
Lyngaas
Hope
Mary Holand
Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Association For Mental Health
Sheboygan Press
The
Richland Observer
Witi-Tv
Swenson Rites Set for Argyle
Calvin Swenson, a U S Navy member and Argyle High School graduate, died in Honolulu after emergency brain tumor surgery. His body is being flown back. Erickson Funeral Home of Argyle handles arrangements. Son of Burnell and Mrs. Swenson, the family now resides in Madison, with former residence in rural Argyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Swenson
U. S. Navy
Argyle High School
Honolulu
Hawaii
Erickson Funeral Home
Argyle
Burnell Swenson
Madison
Calvin
Sick Bay
Eisenhower to undergo gall bladder surgery at Walter Reed
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 76, will enter Walter Reed Hospital this week for gall bladder removal surgery, his office announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed Hospital
Eisenhower
Officials Probe Possible 3rd Car In Saturday Crash
Funeral services for five people killed in a two car head on collision near Dodgeville will be held tomorrow and Wednesday as officials investigate a possible third car involvement. The Brenneman family and Harold Gard and son Charles are named in the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgeville
Curvin Brenneman Jr
Curvin E. Brenneman III
Fennimore
Harold E. Gard
Edmund
Charles
Brennemans
Fennimore Methodist Church
Volkman Funeral Home
Lulloff
Harold Gard
Rosie Vine
Connie
Carla Jean
Calvin
Clifford
Ernest
Cobb
Thomas Scullion
Highland
Julia Vine
Montfort
Carvin E. Brenneman
Schlitz International
Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co
University of Wisconsin
Marcello Jerrett
Wilmington
N.C
Calvin E. III
Fennimore High School
Debra
Brenneman
Maude Brenneman
Genoa
Wisconsin
Illinois
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Bodmer
Clair R. Munns
Toastmasters Group
Viet Nam
Set
Dfc
Sgt
Sheriff's Department
Swenson
Ike
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