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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
8
Cloudy with light snow in Wisconsin and Monroe Zone this afternoon. Tonight remains chilly with a slight warmup, and Friday brings snow north and rain or snow south before a turn to colder air. Low temperatures around 20s, highs in the 30s, with mixed precipitation totals and barometer readings noted.
Kenneth Goodman and Lola Goodman named co executors of Jesse Goodman estate who died Dec 6 under will from 1957. Wilmer E. Coates named executor of Kathryn B Coates estate died Dec 4. Frank G. Clark administrator of Frieda E. Clark estate, died Dec 14. Appraisers Fred Baertschi and M. J. Ingwell. Divorce: Dorothy Berg and LeRoy Berg granted divorce on cruel treatment. No children. Forfeiture: Bernice Benkert fined $10 for failure to yield. Marriages: Jerome Flannery and Ellen Conway. Dwight Bump Jr. and Jeane Briggs. Death: Peter S Peterson, 82. Birth: Walter Melland and wife South Wayne welcome son on Dec 20.
A roster from St Clare Hospital in Harlan and surrounding areas lists patients under Surgical and Dismissals. Names include Mrs LeRoy Walters Donald Fahey Dennis Dorow and numerous others from New Glarus Blanchardville Darlington and Agency, la.
Mrs Elma Barmore sustained a broken left wrist after a fall on a street near her sister Mrs R M Belknap's home in Orangeville Times Special reports.
In Monroe last night the junior and senior high school choruses staged Christmas Echoes in the auditorium. The junior chorus opened with carols such as Ring Those Christmas Bells and Joy to the World. The high school offered Legends of the Madonna with six folk songs and slide images, plus a girls triple trio performing What Child Is This. The program also included The Twelve Days of Christmas Birthday of a King and Angels We Have Heard on High. The finale united both choruses and the audience in Jingle Bells and Silent Night. Director Thomas Norager called the event a success.
Betnice and Benkett on Route 4 Monroe and Marvin J Marty on Route 1 Monticello escaped serious injury after crashes on Highway 69 north in the 500 block. Marty had a cut lip and nose bleed but no medical treatment.
The board discussed minimum pay scales and step increases with other compensation. It approved buying parallel bars and a gym horse for the senior high. A Jan 11 meeting was set for Clarno area districts studying reorganization steps. A Swiss Colony trial for punch card scheduling and records was approved. Participation in vocational agriculture under Smith Hughes Act federal aid was authorized. Shop conditions at the high school were corrected as ordered by the State Industrial Commission.
In New York trading areas of strength appeared late in the session offsetting weakness in other groups. Utilities posted gains after profit taking and fears of new public power challenges to private firms. Public Service Electric and Gas rose, while American Telephone, Commonwealth Edison, and Consolidated Natural Gas also moved higher.
Personal mentions list residents traveling for holidays and visiting relatives in Florida Nebraska Washington and Wisconsin. Families include Mr and Mrs Eugene Rinehardt Rudolph Haskee Robert Hahn Spencer McGinley Palmer Welsh Kermit Fjelstad Randy Ott and Tana Loveland visiting from University of Wisconsin with planned Chicago visit. Community Women of the Moose hold a December meeting with potluck and gift exchange.
Continued report notes a Christmas tele phone party at the Armory to be attended by families connected to Wagner home 386 with Santa Claus arriving at 9 p.m. An informal program for children and refreshments follow. Ex tensions via United Telephone Co. improve Armory lines so multiple relatives can join talks with Fort Lewis men. Bell of Washington provided a special setup for Monroe area men replacing the pay station. A charter bus roster lists attendees from the Fort Lewis area, including Richard Yaun Ronald Friske Richard Ott and many others.
A car driven by Fred Boss jumped the curb in front of Fred Lanz Hardware Store on Route 3 today at 1:15 PM. The vehicle struck the plate glass window as Boss was parking, breaking the pane. No injuries reported and authorities were notified.
Green County seaviers and Beloit college students staged a holiday program at Green County Hospital last night. The event opened with Birthday of a King, featured senior girls and boys choruses performing carols, with soloists including Mrs. Robert Rugierri and Robert Leopold. A pantomime and an accordion number entertained, followed by chorus singings and a Silver Bells finale. Faculty hosts served a faculty dinner and gift exchange after.
Hogs at 8,500 with butcher values mostly steady to down 2 percent. Entries show various weights and bale pricing with 1-2 219 lb hogs at 18.35 and larger lots 350-400 lb sows at 14.00 to 14.75. Cattle and calves mix with prime loads at 27.50 per cwt for 1,196 lb steers and several 950-1,250 lb animals around 24.50 to 27.00. Bulls and cows range 19.50 to 25.00 for utility and commercial grades. Produce prices list butter, eggs, and grain: butter wholesale prices steady. eggs irregular with several grades listed. wheat No 2 at 2.09, corn 1.09, soybeans 2.41.
James R. Stovall son of Dr and Mrs William D Stovall Monticello was to receive the Outstanding Trainee award at the U S Army Training Center Fort Carson Colo First Lt Richard M Scott Co D LST Battalion 2nd Training Regiment wrote a letter praising Stovall noting his hard work excellence military bearing and reliability in combat situations.
At East School last night Cub Scout Pack 12 held a Christmas party where Neary Oostdik earned the Webelos award and joined Boy Scout Troop 113 via Robert Stair. Den 7 led singing while Den 1 won best attendance. awards included Bob Cat for David Stauffacher, a silver arrow for Dustin Munz, and a one year pin for Greg Vordermann. Santa visited as Mrs. Slomski and Mrs. Van Wagenen led activities. Mary Jo Smith opened with Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Den 6 performed a Norway Germany Christmas skit, and the program closed with Den 1 reciting Christmas meanings.
The Courthouse clock ran off by about a quarter past eleven with an 11:15 a.m. reading and a correction plan if custodian Guy Weckerly cannot adjust it. Meanwhile the Madison Wisconsin cheddar cheese market shows steady demand and ample supplies with prices for cheddars and blocks in the 36% to 39% range and other varieties similarly priced.
Two deer deaths reported after collisions with cars. A buck was struck on Highway 69 south of Monroe by a vehicle driven by George Cromwell. A nine point buck found injured in a field north of New Glarus was euthanized due to severe injuries.
Nelson pressed for a coalition of moderates to push the measure through. In the final roll call five Democrats and four Republicans opposed rejection. Names listed include Democrats Carl Lauri Lynn Stalbaum Carl Thompson Horace Wilkie Richard Zaborski and Republicans Allen Busby Ernest Keppler John Potter Robert Travis. LaFave Sussman and Donnelly voiced objections. LaFave called it a master’s work despite taxing baby cribs beds and mink coats. Sussman threatened to fight any sales tax provision but was absent during the vote.
Mr and Mrs Ray Deininger Baraboo formerly of Monroe announce the birth of a son Kevin John born December 13. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Deininger Baraboo and paternal great grandparents Mr and Mrs F M Deininger 1517 16th Avenue and Mr and Mrs John Keegan 1320 16th Avenue. Mrs Ivan Lang admitted for observation at Memorial hospital Freeport Monday evening.
A daughter, Lori Jo, was born Sunday in Freeport Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller of rural Orangeville. Mrs. Miller is the former Beverly Gross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Gross. The paternal grandmother is Mrs. Ruth Becker of Freeport.
Alan Babler son of Mr and Mrs Maurice J Babler of 1021 Sth avenue has been pledged to Sigma Phi Epsilon at Central State College. The pledge class elected Babler vice president. Babler is a 1957 Monroe high school graduate.
Jeffrey Jay Gramling named by Mr and Mrs George Gramling for their son born Monday in St Clare hospital Grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Gramling Jr Route 2 Oconomowoc and Mr and Mrs Ray L Beckman Monroe maternal great grandparents Mr and Mrs Herman Selck Footville Gramling is county 4H agent
Cub Scout Pack 315 and families enjoyed a Christmas play featuring St. Nicholas visit, pan tomine, songs, and a tree with homemade ornaments. Den 2 led the flag pledge, gifts of canned goods supported the Christmas Stocking project, and Santa closed the evening with treats.
Bruno Korta a 45 year old Milwaukee man collapsed and died Wednesday night while watching the Wisconsin Marquette game in the Arena. His son Larry is a student manager of equipment for the Marquette squad.
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