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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1955
Page
8
Mostly cloudy with slowly moderating temperatures tonight and Wednesday. Occasional light snow or snow flurries expected north and near Lake Michigan. Lows tonight 0 to 5 below north, 0 to 10 above south. Highs Wednesday 10 to 20 north, 20 to 25 south.
From yesterday 1 p.m. to today the high reached 17 and the low 2 with 1 inch of snow. A year ago today the high was 26 and the low 18. Barometer readings were 30.13 at 1 a.m. and 30.05 at 1 p.m. Miami, Florida was the warmest at 80 while Mt. Washington, New Hampshire was the coldest at 33. Sunrise was 7:17 and sunset 4:37.
County court records list Marshall L. Peterson and Carl R. Hartman of Whitewater in careless driving cases. Each defendant faced $25 fine plus costs, with Sheriff’s department involvement noted.
William Edward Saam aged 18 of Ron, Illinois and Janice Eileen Nor deng aged 18 from Route 2 Brodhead receive a marriage license. Donald Eugene Pfister aged 25 of Prairie du Chien and Jane Trumpy aged 25 of 1610 16th Avenue also obtain a license.
George Kittleson, 76, Albany. Rudolph Blitzer, 67, Oakley. Miss Emma Guy, 82, Warren Ti. Mrs. Rose Hansen, 61, Beloit. Local notices record ages and residences for deceased residents in brief form.
Mr and Mrs John Zweifel of New Glarus celebrate a son born on December 19. Mr and Mrs Jesse Beckwith of New Glarus welcome a daughter born the same day. Mr and Mrs Victor Severson of 1905 9th Street announce a daughter born December 20. Mr and Mrs Clarence Kesler of Route 2 report a son born December 20.
St Clare Hospital records an accident involving Cyril Clark of Jewell and a tonsillectomy for Richard Shold of Blanchardville. Medical entries include Daisy Davis of Brodhead and Jeffrey Kundert at 915 30th Avenue. Dismissals cover multiple patients and dependents, including Werner Kratti ger, Cecil Hau ri and daughter, Emma Moritz, Joyce Hammer, Earl Ellison, Lila Stencil, Emma Menehan, Kim Wiesenberg, Thornton DeCoster, Robert Kuster, Clarence Ottum, and Eugene Roosli.
Milford G Schwitz of Monroe resigns from the Monroe Police Department effective February 1 1956 after a tenure since April 1952 Chief J H Schwaiger says no replacement yet Schwitz active scout master will lead a scouting tour into New Mexico next summer and plans to attend La Crosse State College in the fall son of L M Schwitz and Mrs Schwitz a Korean War veteran his father serves as a deputy sheriff and former Monticello marshal
The body of Arthur Sornberger, 30, a truck driver missing since Saturday night, was found Monday frozen in a foot and a half of water in Bonner's Branch, Pecatonica River tributary near Belmont. Coroner Richard Barth said time and cause of death were not determined. a cap led to discovery after two men followed boys who found it on the skating pond.
George Hartong, Inc., La Grange Park, Illinois, named low bidder for blacktopping 10.5 miles of Highway 11 near Gratios. Bid stood at $134,695 as part of several opened by the Wisconsin Highway Commission. Overall low bids for 15 projects totaled $3,982,941.
The agricultural committee of the County Board will meet at 1 30 p m Friday at the Courthouse to discuss renewal of contracts with the county extension workers.
A semi annual inspection of Co. K Monroe s National Guard unit was held at the Armory by Lt Col Edward G Paar Fifth Army adviser in preparation for Federal inspection on Feb 8 1956. The unit numbers five officers one warrant officer and 100 enlisted men short of the 114 enlisted men goal. Drill resumes Jan 9 1956 after a holiday break.
Albany Times Special reports George Kittleson 76 died at 9 am in his home after a three year illness. Born August 14 1879 in the Norwegian settlement near Albany he married Mae Bartlett in 1907 and moved to Albany last year. Surviving are his wife a son Ivan a daughter Mrs Arnold Reasa four grandchildren three brothers Ernest Luther and Truman Kittleson all of Albany and a sister Mrs Clara Gordon of Chicago. Arrangements are pending at Sharer funeral home.
Mr. Burkhard, born in Emmenatt Switzerland in 1856, settled in Green County in 1884. He cheese ma de Swiss and Limburger near New Glarus, Postville and Brodhead, then farmed south of Monroe from 1903 until retiring in 1918. Now 90 plus, he remains active with visits and yass games with local acquaintances as Christmas plans unfold with five expected grandchildren and a large family turnout.
Personal mentions include Ernest R. Black from Rockford and multiple residents visiting families in Monroe Shullsburg and Janesville. Attendees include Mrs. Myrtle Webb at a Wisconsin extension meeting and Mayor Brooks J. Dunwiddie in Madison for the Municipal Retirement Board. The piece notes holiday travel to Chicago Miami Springs Florida and Phoenix Arizona and college students returning home.
Mrs Lyndon C Viel will direct high school vocalists in a Christmas portion for tomorrow's Kiwanis Club meeting at Swiss Wheel restaurant. The program starts at 12 15 p m.
Mr and Mrs Raymond M Beck aged Madison welcome a daughter born this morning at St Marys Hospital Madison. Mrs Beckage formerly Marilyn Ott daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbert Ott 1302 19th Street. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Michael Beckage Bethlehem Pa.
Roland J. Cook of Browntown received a certificate of award for 25 years of safe driving in the postal service. He has served 30 years in total, beginning in Des Moines and later working in Chicago before his current assignment.
Cyril Clark of Jewell Iowa suffered a laceration and fracture to the right foot while working on a train tunnel east of New Glarus yesterday afternoon. He is reported in satisfactory condition.
Dr David Ruehlman Wisconsin VFW department surgeon conducted a yearly inspection tour of five veterans hospitals in November for the December Wisconsin Veteran report. The first installment covers Tomah Waukesha and Wood VA hospitals with Madison and Grand Army of the Republic home to follow.
Sheriff deputies followed leads from Stephenson County and checked photos for a Thursday night tavern robbery in Freeport where $50 was stolen by a gunman. A Lanark man fit the description but was cleared. A 1951 Wisconsin-registered van and similar tire tracks tied to a gasoline stop at Clarno were noted, but no definite suspect emerged.
Rhyner reported the victim, once a Freeport resident now living in Chicago, was intoxicated at the time. A tire with standard tread and plaster casts could not be made due to the snow consistency. Humbel noted the search for the gunman is active across the area as Chief Schwaiger said no new leads have emerged.
Four American planes landed safely at McMurdo Sound establishing the first air link between New Zealand and Antarctica. The 2,200 mile non-stop flight from New Zealand’s South Island used Mt. Erebus as a beacon during the final approach. Two Neptune aircraft led, followed by two Skymasters, part of an American expedition led by Adm. Richard E. Byrd.
Detroit reports that Ford Motor Co. will disclose profits dividends sales and other guarded data in a registration statement for a planned stock sale. The SEC filing is set for 10 a m in Washington detailing the financial information.
Mr and Mrs Richard Ripley of Madison are parents of Shawn Patrick born December 10. Grandmother is Mrs Helen Ripley formerly Helen Keegan of Monroe and great grandmother is Mrs Christina Keegan of 2002 9th Street.
New figures show Michigan gains about 52 thousand residents annually as more people relocate into the state than depart. The trend highlights continued population growth driven by job opportunities and regional appeal across cities and suburbs.
Mrs Rose Hansen born March 18 1894 Edgerton died last night at 8:30 in St. Clare hospital where she had been a surgical patient since Dec 4. Survived by son Clifford Beloit grandson three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services Thursday at 8:30 am Jones Funeral Home Edgerton and 9 am St Josephs Church Edgerton with burial at St Josephs Cemetery. Rosary tomorrow at 8:30 pm.
Khartoum reports joint British Egyptian approval of Sudan Parliament's declaration of independence. Cairo backs the Sudanese people's wishes as expressed, while London welcomes the move despite a proposed plebiscite linking the region with Egypt.
Washington reports the sale of the large synthetic rubber plant at Institute West Virginia to Goodrich Gulf Chemicals Inc of Cleveland for eleven million dollars.
USDA market report shows salable hogs at 17 000 with slow, uneven demand. butcher weights 180-220 lb mostly 11.00-11.75. sows 8.25-9.25. several hogs unsold. Cattle and calves 7 500 and 3 600 respectively. very slow sale with steers 19.00-23.00 prime, heifers 19.00-21.50, cows 8.00-11.00, stockers 16.00-19.00. Grain prices list corn 1.2712 to 1.2634, oats 0.69-0.70, etc.
Market notes indicate unchanged wholesale prices for butter and stable receipts at 703,948. Rye and plums show price details, with rye at 1.28 percent and various grade scores for grain. Eggs hold firm with receipts at 12,311 and price ranges steady to slightly higher across large whites and mixed grades amid a U S market overview.
District Atty David Weber says a lie detector test will be conducted in Madison for Wyman Ogan 48 of Wauwatosa whose wife Sylvian 40 died in a flaming auto near Adell last Wednesday Ogan claimed sleep in rear seat woke to find the car on fire and could offer no explanation. Allan Willimovsky of the state crime laboratory visited the scene and examined the car and nearby items.
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