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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1961
Page
8
December 19 1961 Wisconsin issue notes a cold wave developing by Wednesday with zero to 12 below in the northwest and zero to 5 above in the southeast. Light snow and freezing rain transition to snow flurries with gradual clearing, highs around zero north to 5 to 15 above south, Monroe zone also affected with similar cold and snow patterns.
Since yesterday at 1 PM high reached 34 and low 28. Year ago today high 23 and low 11. Trace of freezing rain and snow since yesterday. Barometer 29.89 at 1 AM and 29.93 at 1 PM. Warmest in USA Orlando Florida at 90 while Williston North Dakota was 23. Sunrise 7 26 and sunset 4 29.
Fred Krauss Sr transfers 13.1 acres plus or minus section 3 Clarno Township to Floyd As mus minus one acre earlier deeded to cemetery. Mary Kleinmaier Estate transfers north 50 feet of Lot 4 Block 20 Plat of New Mexico Monroe to Edward C. Fuchs. Oscar P. Leck transfers Lot 4 Block 3 Sunset View subdivision Monroe to Robert G. Rote.
Leo P. Sarbacker and Moniece pleaded guilty to larceny and breaking and entering. Larceny sentence to county jail under the Huber Law until March 1. Breaking and entering sentence withheld until March 1, then one year probation with the State Department of Public Welfare.
The widow Lizzie Wild is executrix and heir of the estate of her husband Henry Wild who died on November 9. His will is dated October 28, 1955.
Benjamin H. Brunkow of Monroe cited by Monroe police for failing to signal, fined $10.
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs Louis A Nelson 76 Argyle and Rev Richard F Hulburt 36 from Hallowell Maine.
A son was born to Mr George Gramling and Mrs Gramling of 210342 15th street on December 17. The family welcomes the new arrival, detailing the parents and address in this birth notice.
A讀 list from St Clare Hospital Medical features names and locales including Mrs Albertina Wyss Argyle Mrs Gilbert Duerst New Glarus Sharn McCullick Blanchardville Mrs Dean Davy enport South Beloit David Miller 1515 23rd Avenue Roy Talmage Monticello Harold Hawkins Brodhead Sheryl Smith 2124 17th Avenue Charles Weitland Lancaster plus Surgical Joann Fernstaedt Route 1 Mrs Farold Miller 1515 23rd Avenue Mrs Muriel Sayre Jefferson and seven Dismissals Richard Douglas Robert Meythaler Wallace Wi ser Norman Gruenwald Daniel Kilpatrick Norval Parrish Jr Jacob Rhyner Donovan Martin Mrs Alice Carlson Mrs Jacob Schultness Jan Schmitz.
The Farmers Grove and Spring Valley rural school districts will be attached to New Glarus school district effective June 15, 1962 for all school purposes. The action was approved by a joint meeting of the Green and Dane County School Committees with public hearings held at New Glarus.
A Freedom Fund rally in Cincinnati was delayed for an hour after a woman phoned City Hall claiming a bomb would explode under Zion Baptist Church. Police searched the church and found no bomb.
Mrs. L A Nelson 76, Argyle, died at 11 45 last night after a yearlong illness. Born Aug 23 1885 in Argyle she was Laura Alice Gilbertson daughter of Ollie and Randi Gilbertson. Survived by husband two sons Neelian and Paul 13 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2 pm Apple Grove church Rev M A Sorenson officiating burial in church cemetery. Friends may call Erickson funeral home Argyle tonight 7 30 to 10 am Thursday.
Niteroi Brazil church bells tolled a Christmas dirge as victims from Sunday's circus fire were buried. Gov Charles Pacanha predicted the death toll would reach 500 with many hospital patients too badly burned to survive. About 60 deaths were reported Monday night and medicines arrived from the United States Britain Argentina and other parts of Brazil.
Dover Delaware capital punishment is legal again as the legislature overrides Gov Carvel veto. Rep Charles F Richards returned to cast the deciding vote in the House after a near miss. the Senate had already sustained the veto repeal 13 to 1. The measure ends a three year suspension.
The Drews brothers John and Roger receive new mailing addresses. John F. Drews CT3 5 406 073 U S Nav Sec Grundy Navy No 830 Box 143 FPO San Francisco California is in Japan. Roger F Drews A2C AF 16 670 012 HQ Wads Box 64 Ft Lee Virginia is in Virginia.
New York report says stocks declined in moderate trading as investors booked gains. Key issues fell a little to two points while steel shares failed to rise on higher production and orders, despite an overall solid economy.
Rev. Paul J. Gibson officiated at the funeral held Sunday in Voegels funeral home Monticello. Pallbearers included Gary Brewer Stanley Johnson Jacob O Buel Jr Fred Crooks Robert Derendinger Montgomery Caesebro all of area towns.
Personal mentions include Mr and Mrs Martin Towell of Iowa City spending weekends at Mrs F S Towell home. Women of the Moose hold a potluck and gift exchange on December 20 at 8 p m. Butterfly Lady Della Stauffacher convalescing at Lakeview Sanatorium Wisconsin.
The obituary details Rev. Hulburt's path from seminary studies to ordination as deacon in Beloit on July 20 1952 and priesthood in Waukesha in December. He served at St. Andrew's Monroe and St. Mathias Beloit, married Joan Williams in 1953, and leaves a widow three sons a daughter and relatives. Funeral rites were held in Hallowell before burial in Beloit.
City police blamed slippery streets for two more crashes yesterday. The first involved Donna Jtefty of Route 1 New Glarus and Francis Kubly of 1109 17th Street on 9th Street in the 1100 block. A second collision occurred between Lloyd Richardson of Route 2 Monroe and Mary Johnson of 1724 18th Street.
Washington reports Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, struck by a heavy cold like President Kennedy, is staying home after returning from European and Hawaii conferences. He did not report to the Pentagon as usual.
New York Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians return to television for a Christmas Eve special after years of absence. He recalls being dropped as showmanship shifted and notes the economic challenges of sustaining his large musical organization on TV. The program will feature memorable old songs and may invite audience participation.
The Alphorn motel in Monroe is named in the 1962 Duncan Hines Travel Book Lodging for a Night as one of 4,800 listed lodging places in North America announced by Roy H. Park editor-in-chief of the Duncan Hines Institute.
The state permits a 14 year old boy and a 13 year old girl to wed if parental consent is granted. The ruling highlights age thresholds and consent requirements affecting marriage law.
In St. Marys Pennsylvania authorities disclose three Elk County finance companies are insolvent by about 3.7 million dollars. Some 670 residents of 8066 invested and may lose life savings. Two firm officials face fraud charges and more arrests are expected. George Rupprecht, 63, former president of the group that controlled the firms, is accused of fraud and cannot be located.
Rev James Plymire will speak at the Monroe Kiwanis Club luncheon at 12 15 p m Thursday in the Swiss Wheel. Next week a Barbershop Harmony group will sing. A director will be elected to replace George Byington. nominees are Walter Kerr Jack Kundert and Robert Rosa.
Patients at Green County hospital concluded a holiday concert with Christmas carols sung to music by the Monroe City Band directed by Allan F. Barnard. The performance ended the daily decor as residents enjoyed seasonal entertainment.
A main dining room festooned with a large Christmas tree and ceiling streamers sets a festive tone. Table decorations, pink and gold angels, were supplied by Miss Emma Becker.
A note on a missing scene item sparks renewed attention among theater groups. Practitioners report efforts to locate the misplaced act and restore performance continuity. Local venues invite tips and collaboration from readers familiar with past productions.
In Albany Georgia a biracial agreement eased racial tensions with talks halted trials for over 700 Negroes arrested during marches postponed. Negro leaders say demonstrations will stop while negotiations restart next month on a broader desegregation program. Many detainees posted bonds or were released. Police will enforce the Interstate Commerce Commission order banning segregation in train and bus terminals.
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