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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1961

Page

8

Daily Record item from December 15 1961

A fragment from the December 15 1961 issue of the Daily Record. Contains minimal readable data and appears to be part of a larger classifieds or notice page without clear events or names.

Weather summary for Wisconsin and Monroe Zone

Partly cloudy tonight with temperatures near freezing. Saturday will be mostly cloudy and a bit warmer, lows 5 below to 8 above, highs 15 to 25. Monroe Zone follows similar pattern with partly cloudy afternoon, not as cold tonight, Saturday highs 20 to 25.

Wisconsin Monroe

Weather Almanac Snapshot From Yesterday And Year Ago

The report notes yesterday from 1 p.m. highs reached 17 and lows 4, with year ago figures at 32 and 23 respectively. Barometer read 30.53 at 1 a.m. and 30.58 at 1 p.m. Fort Myers Florida recorded the warmest reading at 86 while Eau Claire Wisconsin was the coldest at 28. Sunrise occurred at 7:23 and sunset at 4:27.

U.S.A Fort Myers Fla Eau Claire Wis

Forfeiture Against Wyss for Failure to Yield Right of Way

Monroe police report Walter F Wyss of Monroe faces a fined forfeiture of $10 for failure to yield the right of way. The brief notice records the cited traffic violation and the amount due.

Walter F. Wyss Monroe

Obituary notices for multiple individuals in Wisconsin

Sister Mary Agnes aged 65 of Fond du Lac infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Maurer 70 16th Avenue Mrs Frank G Frieda Clark 55 Route 1 Brodhead Nicholas H May 82 Mineral Point Mrs Karen Lokken 88 Mt Horeb all listed with ages and residences in a short obituary column.

Mary Agnes Fond du Lac Robert E. Maurer 16Th Avenue Frank G Frieda) Clark Route 1 Brodhead Nicholas H. May Mineral Point Karen Lokken Mt. Horeb

Kraeplin and Stietz Families Welcome Newborns

Mr and Mrs Robert Kraeplin Beloit announce a daughter born December 14. Mr and Mrs Joseph Stietz Gratiot report a son born December 14.

Robert Kraeplin Beloit Daughter Joseph Stietz Gratiot

Local Hospital List of Dismissals and Names

St Clare Hospital Medical lists Carla Swiggum South Wayne Jacob Rhyner Albany Paul Soper Janesville Mrs Walter Kubly Route 4 and Mrs Henry Stauffacher Monti cello Surgical lists Mrs Gordon Arthur Brodhead Henry Lamb South Beloit Patricia Nelson Brown town and Mrs Fanny Speara Rockford Dismissals include Werner Fahrney Ordie Monigold Virgil Monty Burton Tiffany William Bidling maier Mrs Frank Digman and son Bambi Haas Merry Binger Mrs Ronald Kubly and daughter Mrs Aldine Sponem and daughter Mrs Walter Sagen and daughter Mrs William Paske and daughter and Mrs Gerald Byrne and daughter

Carla Swiggum South Wayne Jacob Rhyner Albany Paul Soper Janesville Walter Kubly Route 4 Henry Stauffacher Monticello Gordon Arthur Brodhead Henry Lamb South Beloit Patricia Nelson Browntown Fanny Speara Rockford Werner Fahrney Ordie Monigold Virgil Monty Burton Tiffany William Bidlingmaier Frank Digman

Kiwanis Club Hears County Judging Team

George Gramling 4-H agent and county livestock judging team members Larry Leopold Gary Brewer Robert Ammon and Jerrold Zuhlke spoke at a Swiss Wheel Kiwanis Club meeting They explained the Extension Department role and how animals were judged The team thanked Kiwanis for funds to send them to Kansas City for the national contest after winning top state honors

George Gramling Larry Leopold Gary Brewer Robert Ammon Jerrold Zuhlke Kiwanis Club Gramling Kansas City

Slippery Road Triggers County Traffic Mishap

A car driven by F L Buchschacher of Monroe ran out of control on a slippery County Trunk N road one and a half miles north of Highway 81 yesterday. It skid into an oncoming vehicle driven by Lester H Kemprood of Route 4, leaving the Buchschacher car in a snow filled ditch. No injuries were reported. Buchschacher’s car sustained a damaged right rear fender door and hub cap.

F. L. Buchschacher Monroe Buchschacher Lester H. Kemprood

Bloomer School Bus Accident Injures Four

Four kindergarten students were hospitalized after a Bloom er school bus was rear ended by a car six miles south of Bloomer in Chippewa County. Driver Wayne Lange, 28, of Bloom er, said he could not stop and struck the bus as it turned into a service station driveway while returning children home.

Bloomer Chippewa County Wayne Lange

Christmas party and visits noted in local pages

Mrs Ada Aebly of Clarno visits her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Willis Van Horn at 1014 23rd Street. G Fred Galli delivers cheese to Boston store for a Swiss fondue party in Milwaukee. Monroe Moose Lodge to hold children's Christmas party at Moose Hall on Sunday Dec 17 at 2 pm with Santa and gifts. Moose members invited. Mrs Maude A Hare to travel with family to Pomona California then Santa Monica to visit relatives. Rose Bowl parade on New Year’s Day planned. Christmas cards offered 25 per box with name imprint available at Monroe Evening Times office.

Ada Aebly Clarno Willis van Horn 23Rd Street G. Fred Galli Boston Milwaukee Monroe Moose Lodge Moose Hall the Moose Maude A. Hare 16Th Street Rockford Clarence Ott Pomona Calif Ott Victor Montalbano

Kindergarten Change at New Glarus School

Mrs Karl Duerst of Monticello replaces Mrs Leonard Michaels as kindergarten teacher for the remainder of the year. Michaels left last week to join her husband in Washington state where he serves with the 32nd Division at Ft Lewis.

New Glarus Karl Duerst Monticello Leonard Michaels

Candidate for Queen at Platteville College Dance

Rita Marty, daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris Marty, is one of five queen candidates for the Platteville State College Christmas dance to be held at Royce hall. Miss Marty is a freshman.

QUEEN

Maurer Named Awards Committee Chairman at Wisconsin Show

Ralph Maurer son of Mr and Mrs Fred Maurer a University of Wisconsin student is appointed chairman of the awards committee for the Little International Livestock Show.

NEW Glarus Ralph Maurer Fred Maurer University of Wisconsin

Ripon College Choir Performs A Festival of Lessons and Carols

David Babler of 1745 Country Lane is listed as a member of the Ripon College choir. The group presented the program A Festival of Lessons and Carols last evening in the Sanctuary of the First Congregational Church in Ripon.

David Babler Country Lane Ripon College First Congregational Church Ripon

Car collision injures minorly in post office area

A police report records a minor Baltimore area collision when Walter E. Wyss of 630 22nd Avenue pulled from a parking space in front of the post office and struck a passing car driven by Suzanne G. Minder of rural Browntown.

Walter E. Wyss 22Nd Avenue Suzanne G. Minder Browntown

Dancing Will Resume After Christmas Vacation

Last Tuesday marked the final square dancing night before the holidays. Dancing will resume January 4 at the Community Center and then continue every other week rather than weekly.

Arts and crafts schedule altered for holidays

The arts and crafts program announces its final meeting before Christmas on Monday. Sessions will resume January 8 and continue weekly through March, maintaining the ongoing schedule after the holidays.

Jolene Joy Named For Whitehead Family Birth

Mr and Mrs Milo Whitehead announce the birth of their second child Jolene Joy at 3 50 pm Tuesday at St Clare hospital. Jolene has a sister Marcia May. Grandparents are Maurice S Whitehead and Henry G Leuzinger Jr. with the maternal great grandparents Henry Leuzinger Sr. and wife in Browntown.

Jolene Joy Milo Whitehead 28Th Avenue St. Clare Hospital Jolene Marcia May Maurice S. Whitehead East Iroquois Street Freeport Henry G. Leuzinger Jr Monroe Henry Leuzinger Sr Browntown

Students Complete Adult Sales Class

Certificates were awarded last night to students in the Monroe Evening School class in Salesmanship. The class taught by J Stewart Diem Madison covered basic principles of selling and their practical applications.Recipients included Clarence Drake Paul Hartwig Keith Holcomb Edward J Kopp John Kramer Arthur Krebs Alice Kressin William Lysser Mrs William Lysser Marlin Marohl Walter F Marty Rose Menehan Theodore Ott Tim Phalen Francis Smith William F Smith and Donald Wuthrich.

Monroe J. Stewart Diem Madison Clarence Drake Paul Hartwig Keith Holcomb Edward J Kopp John Kramer Arthur Krebs Alice Kressin William Lysser Marlin Marohl Walter F. Marty Rose Menehan Theodore Ot

Remembering Sister Mary Agnes at Fond du Lac funeral

Nicaragua Sept 9 1945 report notes Sister Mary Agnes last visited Monroe in 1959 and shared zeal for her mission. A recent message from Nicaragua's president praised her work as she battles illness. Survived by brother Herman Dickhoff Marshfield and sisters Sister M Helene Sheboygan and Mrs Johnson Chicago. Services 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at St Agnes Convent chapel Fond du Lac. Burial at St Josephs Springs cemetery Fond du Lac. Attendees include Dr N E Bear and Robert Rieder from Monroe Clinic and others from St Clare and Medical Center.

Nicaragua Mary Agnes Monroe Herman Dickhoff Marshfield M. Helene Sheboygan Johnson Chicago

Shelter Open House Plans Delayed Here

Walter E. Drews city CD director said shelter open house plans are delayed temporarily. Construction of a shelter by Ben Kubly is held up by excessive moisture, while a test may be set up in a shelter built by Ervin Goecks early next year.

Walter E. Drews City CD Drews Ben Kubly Ervin Goecks

Reverend Plymire to Speak at Golden Agers Party

Reverend James C. Plymire of Grace Lutheran Church will headline the Golden Agers party at the Community Center next Tuesday at noon. A turkey dinner, Santa visit, gift distribution, community singing, games and prizes are planned.

James C. Plymire Grace Lutheran Church Santa Claus

Funeral services for Lewis A Wales at Cardascio

Funeral services for Lewis A Wales aged 75 of 825 Chippewa avenue Freeport were held at 1 30 pm today at Cardascio funeral home Rev E A Lieske pastor of Main Street EUB church officiated Burial was in Rock Lily cemetery after an extended illness last Wednesday memorials not listed

Lewis A. Wales Chippewa Avenue Freeport Cardascio Funeral E. A. Lieske Main Street Eub Church Rock Lily Cemetery

Dodgers Trade Neal to Mets for Walls and Cash

Los Angeles Dodgers ship second baseman Charlie Neal to the New York Mets in exchange for infielder Lee Walls and $100,000. The deal includes a minor league player to be named later.

METS Neal LOS Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Charlie Neal New York Mets Lee Walls Dodgers New York

Swiss Cheddar Markets Steady at Wisconsin Points

Swiss and Cheddar prices remained unchanged at Wisconsin points after last Friday’s exchange sales of single daisies and 40 pound blocks. Assemblers reported normal demand and steady stock movement with fair to good activity in major cities. cheese production in Wisconsin rose three percent for the week ending December 7.

Madison Wisconsin Market News Service Wisconsin Cheese Exchange Green Bay

Rural Teachers Hear Talk on Civil Defense

Civil Defense director Pat Dawson from Janesville spoke at a joint meeting of northwest and southeast teachers at Green County Teacher's College. Southeast hosts planned a March 12 1962 gathering at Cadiz Center School at 2 p.m.

Pat Dawson Janesville Green County

Swiss Migration in Wisconsin Inspires Local Essays

Book compilers in West Bend seek 4 to 5 essays from second and third generation Americans with Swiss ancestry about their ancestors. Essays up to 450 words should cover early Swiss activities arts social and religious life and community progress. Pay is a small amount. submissions to Col. Herbert P. Schowalter at 224 Lincoln Drive South West Bend Wisconsin.

Herbert P. Schowalter Usar Ret West Bend Switzerland Col. Schowalter Lincoln Drive South West Bend, Wis

Janke To Head Masonic Group

Louis Janke was elected excellent high priest at the meeting of the Royal Arch Masons Palestine Chapter No 21 held last night. Other officers elected were Roy Chesbro king Walter Ludwig scribe Olin Flisram treasurer Walter J Bober secretary and Nat G Preston trustee for three years. Installation set for Thursday January 11.

Louis Janke Royal Arch Masons Palestine Roy E. Chesbro Walter Ludwig Olin Flisram Walter J. Bober Nat G. Preston

Ice Skating Rink Set to Open Sunday Near Lincoln School

Jerry Coplien Park and Rec director announced the ice rink near Lincoln school will open Sunday if cold weather persists. Open hours cover Sunday 1:30 to 5:30 and 7 to 9 p.m., with weekday slots 4 to 5:30 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday 1 to 5:30 p.m. Home basketball games may close Friday nights, and Saturdays close in the evening.

Jerry Coplien Park and Recreation Lincoln School Coplien

Plenty of Snow Seen For State's Ski Fans

The U S Weather Bureau reports Wisconsin snow depths from 3 to 11 inches in towns like Milwaukee Superior Park Falls and Green Bay with 21 inches at Marquette and 11 at Houghton. Below freezing through the weekend with rising temperatures and snow expected to spread, adding 1 to 4 inches by Sunday night.

Milwaukee U.S. Weather Bureau Wisconsin Superior Park Falls Eau Claire Wausau Green Bay la Crosse Lone Rock Beloit Madison Marquette Mich Houghton

Bank Robbers Kill Guard in Brooklyn Bank Heist

Two robbers invaded a Brooklyn bank and killed a guard before fleeing with an estimated 20 000 to 30 000 dollars. A foot patrolman named Salvatore Accardi exchanged shots with the gunmen as the pair sprayed bullets through the bank.

New York Brooklyn Salvatore Accardi

Monroe native Cox named foreign service officer

Named Vice Consul David W. Cox of Monroe is appointed a career Foreign Service officer by President Kennedy. The Kinship adds vice consul and secretary roles. Cox, a 1961 Hamline Summa Cum Laude graduate from Owatonna, Minnesota, attends the Foreign Service Institute in Arlington, Virginia as he prepares for overseas duty. His mother Mrs Coyla Cox resides in Monroe.

David W. Cox Monroe Kennedy State Department Diplomatic Service Owatonna Minn Cox Monroe High School Hamline University St. Paul Hamline Coyla Cox 10Th Street 34Th Place N.W Washington D.C Foreign Service Institute Arlington

Bers Strike Kills Guard in Glass Door Incident

A assailant struck the officer's shield and knocked him through a glass door. Guard Henry A. Kraus, 53, was killed instantly.

Bers Henry A. Kraus

Governor Nelson Cancels Engagements Due to Flu Illness

Wisconsin Governor Nelson canceled several engagements on Thursday after falling ill with the flu. He stayed home to rest and recover.

Madison Nelson

Attendance Record At Monroe High School Beats 1960

D J Huenink reported Monroe High School’s attendance as excellent with 11 of 732 pupils absent. No seniors were absent, marking one of the best attendance days this year, surpassing last year’s figures.

Monroe High School D. J

Flu Outbreak Hits St. Louis Metropolis Amid Absences

Flu from Missouri and Illinois spread to St. Louis with up to 30 percent of pupils absent in some schools. Attempts by medical schools to identify the virus failed. Potosi and nearby towns closed schools as the epidemic touched Lutesville and Wolf Lake. Only other outbreak noted was on an island off Alaska according to the Public Health Service.

ST. Louis Missouri Illinois Washington Potosi Lutesville Wolf Lake Ill U.S. Public Health Service Alaska

Maurer Infant Dies Rites To Be Saturday

Graveside services for the infant son of Robert E. and Mary Hughes Maurer who died at birth will be held tomorrow morning in Calvary cemetery. Rev. E. C. McCollow of St. Victor's Catholic church will officiate. Stuessy funeral home has charge of arrangements.

Robert E Mary Hughes Maurer Calvary Cemetery E. C. McCollow St. Victor’s Catholic Church Stuessy Funeral Home

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