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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1965
Page
8
Partly cloudy to night and Wednesday with a little warmer south portion. Low tonight 18 to 25. High Wednesday 35 to 40 NE, 40s SW. Since yesterday 1 p.m. high 32, low 24. Precipitation since yesterday 1 p.m. half an inch of snow. Barometer 29.56 at 1 a.m. and 29.69 at 1 p.m. Sunrise 7:35, sunset 4:21.
Henry Vetterli named administrator of his wife Maria Vetterli estate who died December 9. Heirs include Henry W. Vetterli Rockford Paul E. Vetterli New Glarus Roy G. Vetterli Monroe and Gertrude Boss hart Chicago. Bertha Erb named administrator with will annexed of A Emil Buholzer who died December 13. Arthur Roethe and Robert Zuercher named appraisers. Buholzer heirs include Fred E. Juda Werner Juda Monroe and a daughter.
Monroe police report a forfeiture of $25 tied to duty upon striking an unattended vehicle. George J. Brown of 2004 15th Ave. is referenced in the notice.
Robert Wayne Hanson aged 23 of Route 1 Brooklyn and Renae Ann Duerst aged 20 of Route 1 Belleville receive a marriage license. Alan Verle Kiel aged 26 of 1715 23rd Ave Monroe and Janet Marie Helgeson aged 24 of Milwaukee also obtain licenses.
Oswald Karl Koller 85 Brod head Henry G Holden 93 Orford Arthur S Monson 67 Madison Mrs Mathilda Gerke 88 Pearl City Tl Philip Meade Parker 82 Stockton Ill Albertus Harms 82 Pecatonica Ill Faye Coates year old daughter of Clinton and Mrs Coates rural Mineral Point.
Mr and Mrs Frank Goonan of Browntown announce a daughter born December 20. Mr and Mrs Richard Yaun of 2607 South Avenue announce a son born December 20.
St Clare Hospital lists patients connected to a recent accident. Names include Mrs Albert Johns of Gratiot and Oscar J Rood of Argyle among medical and surgical cases. Dismissals cover multiple patients and accompanying relatives from various towns.
On the North Circular Road a gang leapt a truck, removed the driver, and stole 415 cases of scotch whisky valued at about $28,000 in an early morning raid.
Personal mentions list residents visiting relatives over the holidays and returning home. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bruni plan a two month stay in Phoenix starting November 30, while Miss Holly Muenich visited Madison and Miss Mary Ann Blum returned from the weekend in town.
Monroe Commandery and Palestine Chapter held a joint Christmas program at the Masonic Temple with wives as guests. A 6:30 p.m. potluck preceded Christmas carols and musical selections by Monroe High School groups including a freshmen brass quintet and a senior flute trio.
The corporation that operated Wisconsin's pavilion at the New York World's Fair for the last two years was officially disbanded Monday. Former Lt. Gov. Jack Olson, executive chairman, announced the move and returned to the state 7,100 dollars of the 50,000 appropriation. Dial 325-5101.
Forecasters and amateur sages across states weigh signs from perch depth to fog counts to predict a harsh or mild Midwest winter. Predictions cite perch depths, volcanic eruptions, fog patterns, and corn husks as indicators of cold, with opinions from Kyritsis Rubin Lane Toms and Fishback.
In August 1964 at L Anse au Meadow Newfoundland Anne Stine Ingstad found a carved soapstone piece used as a flywheel on a wool spinning spindle. The discovery supports the claim that Norsemen reached North America centuries before Columbus.
AP interview with Jerry Van Dyke discusses My Mother the Car' s rocky reception and uncertain renewal. He explains filming with one camera, his wish for a live audience, and how the show impacts his career despite Dick Van Dyke's fame. He jokes about keeping his banjo if canceled.
London reports Prime Minister Harold Wilson and Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin reached agreement on reciprocal visits to be exchanged in the coming year reflecting thaw in Cold War ties.
African natives call lobola the bride-payment, a traditional step before engagement. The bride’s father extracts substantial sums from the groom before consent to marry is granted.
A short science note notes that a whale's brain may weigh as much as five times that of a human. The fragment ends with an unrelated ad line offering services and the phone number 325 5101.
The ASCS office reminds farmers of the first meeting to explain the Cropland Adjustment Program and the 1966 Feed Grain Program. It will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the Agricultural Building, with County Committee members and ASCS staff present. The second session is at the Bank of Brodhead on Friday, Dec 23, and a final meeting at Exeter Town Hall on Wednesday, Dec 29.
Katzenbach designates four more Mississippi counties Carroll Newton Simpson and Warren for federal examiners bringing total to 36 under the 1965 Act. Registrars will enforce literacy qualifications while states challenge the act as unconstitutional. In West Feliciana Parish Louisiana Ne goes face economic penalties for not registering.
A U S Air Force Titan 3 rocket lifted from Cape Kennedy carrying four satellites aimed at a high Earth orbit about 21 000 miles above the equator.
The Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory will study tamper proof materials for personal licenses and IDs after a legislative council meeting. Lawmakers heard pitches for laminated metal and plastic cards in various colors and designs and asked the lab to report within two months to guide a decision.
Oscar J. Rood, 68, of Argyle, sustained a fracture of the right hip after a fall on Monday. He is a patient at St. Clare Hospital, admitted at 11 15 a.m. the same day.
Members of the Junior Girl Turners hold turning practice at 7 in Turner Hall. Instructors are Mrs. Fritz Wenger and Kathy Koenig.
Mrs Albert Johns of Gratiot, 54, was admitted to St. Clare Hospital at 5 10 yesterday afternoon after being struck by a car. She suffered contusions to the right shoulder back and abdomen. Her condition was reported as good today.
Arthur Bruni celebrated at IOOF Lodge 72 December birthday party after a business meeting in IOOF Hall and lunch at the Swiss Colony Inn.
Henry G. Holden of Orfordville died at 8:50 p.m. in Monroe Manor Nursing Home where he had resided since Dec 15. He was born December 25 1871 in Spring Valley Township and married Ida Olson in 1894. Funeral at Orfordville Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. R A Nowland with burial in the church cemetery.
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