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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1952
Page
8
Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with a few snow flurries near Lake Superior. Cold in the north portion with lows around 22 to 28 degrees and 25 to 32 degrees in the south. Tomorrow's highs range from 32 to 39 in the north and 40 to 46 in the south.
James Kilday transfers parcels 3 and 4 block 236 in Brod Head to Anton Benson. Arthur S. Peterson transfers lot 5 block 2 in Lake Side Heights add in Monroe to Jack William Robiette.
Justice L A Koenig Alden Bud Elmer of 2709 18th street and Willis J Legler of 32 Dodgeville pleaded not guilty to driving while under the influence with Dec 11 and Dec 13 court dates set. Donald W Janke 34 of 2224 15th street admitted speeding and paid a $13 fine plus costs.
Marlon Lavonne Keel of 1907 8th Street and Robert Emmanuel Carter of 1312 16th Avenue obtained marriage licenses.
Susan Ann Gilbertson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harlow Gilbertson of 1924 8th Street Philip Crist 67 of Darlington Mrs Frank Menzemer 55 of Warren John Tredrea 69 of South Beloit Til William J Alderman 70 of New Glarus.
A list of birth announcements and dismissals appears for several residents. Daughters reported for Orangeville families include Mr and Mrs Lester Schulz Jr and Mr and Mrs Wendell Sergant with Dec dates. Dismissals yesterday include Lawrence Bear Thomas Casey and others such as Mrs Donald Bliss with son and Judelle Jeremiason plus Mrs Leon Baumgartner.
St Clare Hospital Medical lists patients and associates including Mrs Vernice Tucker of Browntown Ernest Gempler of Monticello Paul J Weirich of 2113 11th Street William Schultz of Brodhead Mrs Herbert Housewert of Cortland Ill and Mrs Ralph Hartman of Dakota with an accident noted Thomas Casey 1716 21st Avenue and surgical references to Leonard Safford Beloi t Mrs Ray Webb Albany William Hawthorne Route 1 Frank Fuesalla Janesville Edward Freitag Monticello Charles Chapman
Kenneth Rufi of Monroe, serving a life term for the 1942 murder of Ned Hartwig in Monroe, files a fifth executive clemency petition claiming he was 16 and a first offender. He argues gambling activity in Monroe influenced his actions and that he was drawn into high stakes gambling as a youth. The petition notes the crime occurred amid rampant gambling and was heard by Circuit Judges Fox and Earle.
Two drivers pleaded not guilty to charges of driving while intoxicated in justice court here yesterday. Allen Bud Elmer of 2709 18th Street was ordered to appear for trial at 2 p.m. December 11, while the other arrestee, whose name appears in court records, was slated to report for trial at 2 p.m. December 13.
The Monroe Lions club voted to donate 50 to the Monroe Christmas Stocking fund and to supply gifts from members. Gifts are collected at Wisconsin Power and Light Co. office through Monday Dec. 15 with Christmas caroling planned after the meeting on Monday Dec. 22.
Robert H. Welch of Beloit posted a $20 bond on a speeding charge on Highway 11 in Monroe. He is to appear in court Monday morning after being arrested at 9 45 a m.
A series of short notes records visits and calls from several towns. R. E. Eldred of Riverside and Mrs. Lee Stauffacher of Madison are among those noted, with others from Lena Ill Durand Ashton Rockford Warren Freeport and Brodhead mentioned alongside local social events and a Christmas musicale attendance.
The Ford Motor Co says its 1953 Ford cars will debut Friday with prices unchanged from current models. Lincoln line introduced with no price rise except for one model featuring styling and engineering improvements. Mercury models go on display tomorrow.
Racine residents face an all time high city tax rate of 40.1342 cents per $1,000 valuation, an increase of 5.84 cents from last year, producing about additional revenue for the city.
As recounts begin their second day in Michigan, Republican candidate Fred M. Alger Jr. reduces the canvassed margin over incumbent Governor Williams who seeks a third term by 67 votes.
William J. Alderman of New Glarus , 70, died of a heart attack at his home. Born March 10 1882 in Greenville Illinois he married Ida Hoga in 1907. He leaves eight children, a brother in Arizona a sister in Oregon and 16 grandchildren. Zentner funeral home handles arrangements.
Thomas Casey of 1716 21st Avenue had stitches taken in the right thumb after his hand was caught in a door at St. Clare hospital this morning. He has been released.
Paul J. Weirich of 2113 11th Street was admitted to St. Clare hospital last night for treatment of a cold and laryngitis. His condition is reported as good with a brief stay anticipated.
Blanchardville excavator Oscar Johnson entered St. Clare Hospital this noon for planned surgery.
The article describes Lady, a horse living near Mrs. Fonda who answers a three-question quiz for a dollar. Researchers from Duke University in 1928 found no signaling loopholes, and psychologist Thomas L. Garrett in 1946 found no trickery. Lady revealed a response spelling M I N D and expressed a desire to be human.
The article suggests giving a personalized chair as a Christmas present with a matching hassock and appropriately placed lamp for optimal posture and reading light. It emphasizes choosing a chair that fits the recipient’s build and room style, with options to have someone test fittings if needed and to make early selections with a deposit.
Mrs. Fonda recounts that Lady rushed to the barn just as a call was about to be made. She said the dog seemed to sense the summons and acted on a perceived message.
The J C Penney Co declares an extra dividend of 1 50 a share and the usual 50 cents a share payable Jan 2 to stockholders of record Dec 15. This brings the year’s total to 3 50 versus 3 25 in 1951.
Monroe high school conservation club plans a five acre plot for tree planting and pheasant feeding projects. The group elected Lowell Stuessy to lead the effort following last week’s meeting.
President Gary Kuebli Vice President Robert Busch Secretary Robert Ambrose Treasurer Fred R. Simpson acts as advisor to a 28 student group meeting Mondays at the high school.
Mrs. Carl C. Stubbe of Route 2 Monroe and her brother Frank Wyss of Attica journeyed to Greene Iowa today for the funeral of their relative. The event underscores a family gathering as mourners head to the service.
Frank Lockwood 82 longtime Albany area resident died Sunday night. Graveside services set for 2 p m tomorrow at Hillcrest cemetery in Albany. Daughter Mrs Albert Wyss of 912 11th street had been in Greene for two weeks.
A light gray hat size 7 was taken by error from Immanuel Evangelical Church on Sunday afternoon. Please return to 2120 11th Street or call 621.
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