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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1955
Page
8
The bulletin notes cloudiness and light snow in the northwest and far north with a warmer Tuesday in the south. Temperatures show lows near 10 to 15 and highs around 34 to 40, with past records listed. Obituaries list Mrs Della Figi and several others with ages and locations, including John Lundy and Gilbert Rust, among others.
Names of patients and staff involved in the St Clare Hospital program include Charles McCool Tanesville Thomas Krueger Brooklyn Sharon Peters Durand Steven Scott Ellis Rockford Mrs Earl Ellingson 1601 12th Avenue Mrs Lawrence Waelti Juda George A Anderson Albany Mrs Arnold Mueller Route 2 Julia Sarbacker Albany Emery C Hutchinson Rockford Mrs Andrew T Heinzelman 1107 12th Avenue plus surgical and dismissal listings for numerous individuals across multiple towns.
Brodhead set to stage a two night centennial pageant on June 21 and 22 directed by Mary Preston and Mrs Frank Ten Eyck. Activities Day on Saturday and a centennial parade Sunday afternoon. Combined church choirs to present the 100 year Festival of Music Sunday night. Brodhead Centennial Corp. continues planning.
Mrs Denolf 70 died yesterday morning at 9 20 in St Clare hospital Evansville where she was a medical patient She was born Emma Maria DeBlaire in Belgium June 12 1885 daughter of Henri and Marie Mataigne De Blaere Survivors include husband James Archie Evansville two daughters Mrs Mary Schoonover Janesville and Mrs Helen cacuse Reedsville a brother Julius DeBlaere Belgium and 10 grandchildren Services Wednesday at 8 am in St Pauls Catholic church Evansville Burial in Catholic cemetery Arrangements by Roderick Ward funeral home Evansville
Richard Andrew Anderson age 72 died Saturday at 6 45 p m at the home of his niece Mrs Fred Edwards Warren following a heart attack He was born in Norway August 16 1883 He worked for the Milwaukee Road until retirement Survivors include brother Albert Gratiot and sister Mrs Rosena Schemehorn Services will be held tomorrow at 2 p m at Hanson funeral homes Warren Rev Robert J Verle pastor of Our Savior s Lutheran church will officiate Burial will be in the Gratiot cemetery
A Monroe junior high teacher, Werner Blum, received an unexpected Christmas gift from three tardy boys. A springer spaniel puppy labeled the turkey arrived in a box with a festive bow, causing the class and the educator to react with surprise and concern as the pup mourns its littermates.
Milo Swanton of Madison, executive secretary of the Wisconsin Council of Agriculture, gave an impromptu talk about experiences on a European trip this summer and urged boosting cheese consumption. John Burke of Darlington paid tribute to Albert H. Stoldt, longtime president and worker of the association, who visited briefly but left before recognition.
A Galveston physician denied over the weekend that Babe Zaharias had a cancer recurrence and said her condition was yielding to treatment. The denial followed a Tribune report quoting a John Sealy Hospital spokesman claiming cancer had spread in her case.
Harry Thorp of Beloit was in the city Saturday. Mrs. Raymond Beckwith of Monti cello was here today. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lindgren and daughter Mona spent the weekend in Baraboo. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Field and Jimmie were guests of Mrs. Dena Field in South Wayne yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ritchie of Free were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Garsson yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Arleigh Field and Steven visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Gavigan in Woodford yesterday. Specialist 3rd Class and Mrs. Charles Robertson returned to Georgia after visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester J. Hasse and Mr. and Mrs. Orson Robertson of Monroe.
Maj. Gen Frank D Merrill aged 53 former New Hampshire public works and highways commissioner since 1949 and famed World War II jungle fighter died Sunday night of a heart attack in Fernandina Beach Florida He led Merrill's Marauders behind Japanese lines in the Pacific. He was at a motel northeast of Jacksonville with State Highway Engineer Richard Burnell and their wives while returning from a meeting in New Orleans.
Santa led group singing at Moose Hall Christmas party for children of Moose members. Girl Scout Troop 13 sang two songs, each child received a candy bag. The Magical Wurtzels performed magic for 175 attendees. Frank Heinzelman urged kids to check toy boxes for Operation Santa Claus donations.
Two American soldiers held on charges of attacking a cabaret actor in East Berlin were released Saturday night by the Soviet command. The release came on written demand by U S authorities amid disputes over East Germany's control of its Berlin sector.
In Aurora Illinois two masked robbers held jeweler Joseph Fodor and his wife captive then looted his store of about $55,000 in gems and jewelry. Police suspect accomplices and note the burglars also took cash rings and miscellaneous items after threatening the couple and forcing entry.
Police investigate a hit run that caused minor damage to the Dodge lumber firm building at 500 14th avenue. A broken thermometer indicating 1 12 p m suggests the incident occurred yesterday afternoon. The deceased John Howard Lundy requested no flowers and donations to a car fund.
Mrs Arnold H Mueller of Route 2 is in serious condition from a heart ailment. She was admitted to St Clare hospital shortly after noon yesterday and remains in an oxygen tent. She has been ill at home for three weeks.
Blizzard conditions spread through northern Europe with snow avalanches burying homes in Norway and massive drifts trapping nine glider pilots on Shropshire slopes in England.
Regular and honorary Monroe Fire Department members held an annual Christmas party at Turner hall yesterday. Co chairs Carl Maurer and Wilbur Deininger organized the program with cooking led by Mrs. Morgan Erickson and daughter Mary. Girl Scout Troops 14 and 20 assisted. Mayor Brooks J. Dunwiddie and guests Maud E. Wenger and Mr. and Mrs. Emerson of Madison attended. Santa Claus distributed candy stockings to the children.
Louis Burgunder sustained a bruised knee after being struck by Edna Pearl Schmid on 13th avenue at 5 15 p m near oh street 16th avenue police said minor damage involved Stanislaw Niemyjski and Thomas Cromwell in separate incidents in the 200 block of 13th street Additionally a four car collision damaged a vehicle driven by William Hummer in a county road mishap reported by county deputies
Allan F. Barnard, director, said 23 degree temperatures prevented instrument function. The City Band and Homemakers Girl Scouts combined chorus canceled opening of Christmas. They hope to reschedule next year and cancel this holiday season.
Benson defended the farm sector against Stevenson’s claim that labor wage hikes caused falling prices. He asserted the Democrats caused agricultural surpluses and low prices, rejected Stevenson’s portrayal of his views, and blamed the Democratic administration for the problems. The statement was issued through the Republican National Committee after Stevenson’s AFL-CIO remarks in New York.
New York trading saw a moderate selling day as the market slipped one to two points. Analysts cited concerns over President Eisenhower's health and a slower market at the open as contributing factors to the early downward drift.
Marie Kurz aged 58 of Route 3 Woodstock Illinois died at 9:30 p m at St Clare hospital a year after being admitted as a medical patient Her husband Frank was taken from the funeral home to the Storm home in Chicago Services will be held Friday with burial in Chicago.
Nikita Khrushchev told Indian peasants at a model village near New Delhi that they face exploitation and discrimination. The visit, in Sonepat 40 miles from the capital, drew over 100000 locals as Khrushchev and Bulganin toured the community development project aided by U S technology. They later met Prime Minister Nehru for a second discussion on a communique to be released soon.
Bulganin and Khrushchev depart for Afghanistan on Wednesday. Khrushchev backs India's claim to the disputed Kashmir region, provoking concern among Indian leaders who fear the Soviet party chief's stance could inflame the India Pakistan border dispute.
Donald Timmana surteigh and Bart lett, of rural Monroe, accompany 60 yearling registered Holstein heifers to Mexico City via Laredo. Included are several from Green County breeders. The shipment left Elburn, Illinois, by train Saturday afternoon, bought through the Mexico Department of Agriculture.
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