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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1956
Page
8
Death notices list several seniors in multiple cities
Julien H. Gerard 76 of Belleville. Mrs F H Divan 87 of Mt Carroll IL. Ruben Ruskell 62 of Kenosha. Ella Bruni 78 of Milwaukee. James A Tobin 78 of Janesville. Mrs J A Dary 77 of Ocala Florida. Alma Corlett 77 of Blanchardville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julien H. Gerard
Belleville
F. H. Divan
Mt. Carroll
Ruben Ruskell
Kenosha
Ella Bruni
Milwaukee
James A. Tobin
Janesville
J. A. Dary
Ocala
Fla
Alma Corlett
Blanchardville
Births Reported From Local Families
Birth announcements list several new arrivals including a son for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hart Wig of Browntown on December 8 and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wilhelm of Argyle on December 9. Also noted are a son for Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McGuinness of 1729 14th Street on December 10 and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hanover on December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hartwig
Browntown
Donald Wilhelmson
Argyle
Bernard McGuinness
14Th Street
Robert Hanover
St Clare Hospital Medical Dismissals List Names
A cleared list from St Clare Hospital records shows medical staff and patients in multiple locales. Dismissals include Harry Luchsinger Clarence Hodge Robert Mc Knight Charles Kropf Janie Short and many others across Beloit Madison Janesville Monticello Brodhead Shullsburg Woodford and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Duerst
New Glarus
Gift Morton
Rock City
Ed Sonnenberg
Albany
Frank Riese
9Th Avenue
Harold Nipple
Argyle
Carl
Myron Pergande
Janesville
John Peacock
Shullsburg
Dean Pickett
Woodford
Benjamin Bennet
Monticello
Harry Luchsinger
Clarence Hodge
Robert McKnight
Charles Kropf
Janie Short
Ewald Rufer
Clarence Berkheimer
J. C. Hoesly
Fred Carroll
Richard Trumpy
Kiwanis Plan 1957 Programs Across Area District
Gerhard P. Steensrud and Arthur C. Benkert led a Capitol Division Kiwanis Conference at the Edgewater in Madison to outline the 1957 district program. Clubs in Monroe Madison Madison East Jefferson Janesville Beloit Milton Junction are included. A follow up meeting for the local club will be held Sunday at 1 30 p m in the senior high school library with officers directors and committee chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard P
Gay) Steensrud
Kiwanis
Arthur C. Benkert
Edgewater Hotel
Madison
Monroe
Madison East
Jefferson
Janesville
Beloit
Milton Junction
Steensrud
Fire engulfs home on 12th Avenue. furnace cited
Firemen extinguished a small blaze at 3:18 p.m. Saturday in a bedroom wall of the home occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Pink at 1516 12th Avenue. Overheating furnace caused the smoke and minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Pink
12Th Avenue
Heart Committee Meeting Attendance Noted
Howard Teasdale, Darlington, and Dr. George R. Barry will attend the Rock River Valley District Heart Committee meeting at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Teasdale
Darlington
George R. Barry
Rock River Valley District Heart Committee
Veterans Administration Hospital
Madison
Wisconsin Driver Safety Talk At Green County Meeting
Paul Edland of the Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department will speak on Keeping an Eye on Wisconsin Drivers at a Green County Safety Council session in the Courthouse tomorrow night. Dr John A Frantz will introduce him. A new AAA film Noontime Nonsense will be shown. County driver education students will be guests. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Edland
Madison
Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department
Wisconsin
Green County Safety Council
John A. Frantz
American Automobile Association
Kenosha man Ruben Ruskell dies after long illness
Ruben Ruskell 62 of Kenosha a former Darlington resident died Sunday in a Kenosha hospital after a long illness. Services set for 9 30 a m Wednesday at St Pauls Lutheran Mineral Point. Friends may call at Steil funeral home Darlington. He was born near Belmont and farmed near Darlington before moving to Kenosha. Survived by his wife Esther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Ruben Ruskell
Kenosha
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Mineral Point
Steil Funeral Home
Mr. Ruskell
Belmont
Esther
Wisconsin sorority pledges Joyce Babler to Sigma Alpha Iota
Joyce Babler daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry W Babler of 1715 11th street has been pledged to the Wisconsin chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota an international music sorority at the University of Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Babler
Harry W. Babler
11Th Street
Wisconsin
Sigma Alpha Iota
University of Wisconsin
University Chorus Christmas Program Set on Campus
Shirley Montgomery and Joyce Babler join the University of Wisconsin Chorus for a December 16 Christmas program on campus. Montgomery is the singer, Babler the piano accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Montgomery
Raymond Montgomery
Browntown
University of Wisconsin Chorus
Joyce Babler
Harry W. Babler
Monroe High students join model state legislature in Madison
Stephen Koenig David Ambler and Daniel Bender representatives from Monroe high school American Problems classes participated in a two day model state legislature session in the capital building Madison Koenig and Ambler served as assemblymen while Bender acted as a senator A sample bill on pollution of water by cheese factories was approved by the committee but did not pass due to a time limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Koenig
David Ambler
Daniel Bender
Monroe High School
Capital Building
Madison
Koenig
Ambler
Bender
One Car Damaged In Icy Wisconsin Highway Crash
County deputies report damage to the bumper and fender of a car driven by Harry A. Thil ken of Milwaukee when it skidded on an icy highway at 9 44 p m Saturday and went into a ditch on Highway 1181 west of Brodhead at the Clarence bridge. Passengers Frank Borzykowski Clara Borzykowski and Mrs Jizzie Maneman of Hazel Green escaped injury. Deputies said two guard posts were knocked down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Thilken
Milwaukee
Brodhead
Clarence Bridge
Frank
Clara Borzykowski
Jizzie Maneman
Hazel Green
Mrs Wenger Expected Home After Hip Surgery
Mrs. William E. Wenger, who fractured her hip en route from Freeport to Chicago, will stay at Illinois Central hospital Stony Island for 10 days to two weeks after surgery to place a pin. She will travel home on crutches after release. Their daughter Mrs. Howard Olsen accompanied Mr. Wenger home last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Wenger
Freeport
Chicago
Illinois Central Hospital
Stony Island
Wenger
Howard Olsen
McGuinness Couple Name Their Son Patrick John
Mr and Mrs Bernard J McGuinness of 1729 14th Street announce the birth of Patrick John this morning at St Clare hospital. The couple also have two other children Bernard aged five and Mary Ellen aged three. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs B H McGuinness of Montreal and Michael McKenna of Newark New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick John
Bernard J. McGuinness
14Th Street
St. Clare Hospital
Bernard
Mary Ellen
B. H. McGuinness
Montreal
Canada
Michael McKenna
Newark
N. J
Knights to Meet at St Victor Parish Hall Tonight
Knights to meet tonight at 8 in St Victor Parish hall noted in Classified want column. Community organization agenda includes social time and planning for upcoming service project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights TO
Knights of Columbus
St. Victor’s Parish Hall
Local residents listed visiting from nearby towns
Personal notices list Mr and Mrs Ernest Schlittler from Monti cello and Mr and Mrs Gene Doyle with son from Albany visiting Saturday. Other items mention Holstein dispersal sale in Waukesha and travels to Chicago Madison and Milwaukee for events and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Schlittler
Monticello
Gene Doyle
Albany
John W. Ruff
Waukesha
Ellen Gibbons
Don Kennedy
Madison
Dorothy Barlow
Wauwatosa
Margaret Zumbrunnen
Los Angeles
Calif
Robert
Arnold H. Mueller
Chicago
Coliseum
G.U.G.G
Shriner-Neushwander Funeral
Elizabeth Bruni
Harold Burtness
Martin Nelson
Ole Gilbertson
Perry Paulson
Orfordville
Herbert T. Johnson
W. Harris Gempler
Edna Stauffacher
Guy Hendrickson
George Lindicum
Dave Warren
John Stubinski
Andy
Neice
Elsie Phillips
Willard
Lorraine Zimmerli
Jean Main
Carol Peterson
Brodhead
Albert Burton
Loraine
Nelson Schwend
10Th Street
Mmes
Giles Wallom
Ernest Zweifel
Herman Zweifel
New Glarus
Earl Schwend
Glenn Schwend
Harold Ruchti
Monroe
Rep Smith Praises Herter Selection in State Post
Rep Lawrence H. Smith of Wisconsin lauds the selection of Christian Herter as under secretary of state. Herter returns to finish his governor term and prepare for his new post amid no Senate confirmation concerns noted in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep. Smith
Herter
Boston
Christian A. Herter
Washington
Senate
State Department
Lawrence H. Smith
Rwis
House
Chris
Mrs. Alma Corlett 77 Dies in Milwaukee
Mrs Alma Corlett age 77 of Blanchardville died in a Milwaukee nursing home after a year of ill health. Born May 12 1879 she was married in 1903 to Dr Mathias S Corlett and belonged to Blanchardville Lutheran church. Survived by daughter Kathleen Weaver Milwaukee son Kenneth Milwaukee two brothers Clarence Verona Joseph West Allis two sisters Clara Duncan Marietta Mina and Mrs Oscar Schindler Blanchardville. Service 1 30 p m tomorrow at the Lutheran church Rev Norman Anderson officiating burial Graceland cemetery. Friends may call at Sather funeral home until noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchardville
Alma Corlett
Milwaukee
Corlett
Chris
Mary Gunderson Olson
Mathias S. Corlett
Clarence
Verona
Joseph
West Allis
Clara Duncan
Marietta
Mina
Oscar Schindler
Lutheran Church
Norman Anderson
Graceland Cemetery
Saether
Julien Gerard Stricken at 76
Julien H. Gerard 76 longtime Belleville garage owner of 1915 to 1940 died after a long illness. Services were at 9 30 a m in St Marys Catholic church. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Everette Gillette and Mrs Philomene Armstrong both of Belleville a sister Mrs Mary Dimmitt Humboldt and 10 grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Julien H. Gerard
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Gerard
Everette Gillette
Philomene Armstrong
Mary Dimmitt
Humbird
Bank Tieup Shakes Catskill Town of Ellenville
In Ellenville New York the Home National Bank closed after a 1 300 000 shortage. President William R Rose 51 is charged with falsifying records but denies personal gain. FDIC may begin paying insured deposits next Friday as a new shortage sparks concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenville
N. Y
Catskill Mountain
Home National
William R. Rose
Federal Depost Insurance Corp
Patent attorney Ralph W. Brown dies at home in Town of Me gu
Ralph W. Brown, chief patent attorney for the Falk Corp., collapsed and died at his home in the Town of Megu on Sunday. He formerly served on the staff of the U.S. Patent Office before moving to Milwaukee 38 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Ralph W. Brown
The
Falk Corp
Megu
U.S. Patent Office
New Job Big Boost Gov Herter in Line For Candidacy
Gov. Christian A. Herter prepared for a possible 1960 bid by Eisenhower naming him undersecretary of state. The move positions Herter as a future secretary and potential Republican presidential candidate, with Dulles aging and facing health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
Christian A. Herter
Dulles
Eisenhower
Herter
Massachusetts
State Department
Herbert Hoover Jr
House of Representatives
Nasser
Suez Canal
Egypt
United States
Harold Stassen
Richard Nixon
Stassen
Nixon
Duiles
Argus 4-H Club elects Barbara Kubly president
Barbara Kubly was elected president at the Dec 6 meeting and Christmas party held at the Albert Doppler home. Otto Mayer is vice president Sally Kubly secretary Calvin Straum treasurer Beatrice Flanagan reporter. Following the meeting games and cards were played with gifts for a grab bag. Next meeting set for Jan 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus Club
Barbara Kubly
Argus 4-H Club
Albert Doppeler
Otto Mayer
Sally Kubly
Calvin Straum
Beatrice Flanagan
Hilltop Club Grants New Members At Christmas Party
Joyce Austin and Linda Blum joined Hilltop Club at the Christmas gathering hosted by August Ruehlew in her home. Robert Leopold led the pledge and roll call while members sang and exchanged gifts. The January 8 meeting is planned for Hiawatha School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Austin
Linda Blum
Hilltop Club
Robert Leopold
Hiawatha School
Stock List Widens Advance in Trading
New York steel and motor stocks led an ongoing market advance in active trading. Key issues rose from fractions to about two points, with some gains exceeding that level and occasional losses also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
1957 Gains Seen In Report to NAM
Washington observers forecast a moderately better 1957 business year with ongoing price increases. Inflation is unlikely unless the international situation worsens. Dr. Emerson Schmidt of the U S Chamber of Commerce called the outlook mild and cautious with some stresses and strains likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Trade Association
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Emerson Schmidt
Schmidt
Janesville Manager Named Des Moines City Manager
George Forster 51, longtime Janesville city manager and former Madison mayor, was named Des Moines city manager effective January 1. The post had been vacant after Leonard Howell was fired November 26. Forster earns 13500 a year in Janesville, with indications he could receive about 18000 in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
George Forster
Janesville
Madison
Leonard G. Howell
Howell
Forster
Chou En Lai Begins Burma Visit with Welcome in Rangoon
Chinese Premier Chou En Lai arrived in Rangoon for a 10 day goodwill visit after crossing from India. He was greeted by cheering crowds as he began a diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening Sino Burmese ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chou
Burma
Rangoon
Chou En-lai
Red China
India
Homemakers Club Holds Christmas Party and Gift Exchange
Monticello Homemakers gathered for their annual Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Jacob Voegeli. The evening began with a dinner at the Casino followed by a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jacob Voegeli
Farm Fire Claims Mother and Two Children
A blaze at a Bonduel area farm home killed Mrs. Barbara Wussow 23 and her daughters Lynne 3 and Lou Ann 1. Mrs. Wussow was found two feet inside the back door as she tried to rescue the children while Leroy Wussow worked to save them and authorities investigated the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonduel
Barbara Wussow
Lynne
Lou Ann
Open Criticism of Soviet Hungary Intervention at Italian Communist Congress
At the National Congress of the Italian Communist Party, the largest in the Western world, open criticism emerged toward Soviet intervention in Hungary. The event highlighted internal debates over foreign policy and Moscow’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Hungary
Italian Communist Party
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James Speerschneiter
Richard Wagner
Thelma Gamm
Alpha Zeta Sorority
Wisconsin Heart Association
Wisconsin General Hospital
Avery Peterson
American Heart Association
Kumcake Irons
Epelskiver Irons
Sandbakkelse
Lefse Rolling Pins
Ace Hardware
Fireside
Kelley Klothes
Julien Gerard
Eve
Cilia al Nearling
Haworth Furniture Co
17Th Avenue
Nam
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Homemakers
Goetz
Robert Wagner and
Terry Moore
20Th Century-Fox Presents
Detute Cinemascope
Edward Robinson and
Jayne Mansfield
Edward G Robinson
Warner Bros
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