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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1965
Page
8
Daily Record notes snow continues in Wisconsin with steadier temperatures. Cloudy skies bring colder tonight and tomorrow with sharp, lingering chill across the state.
The report notes high of 50 and low of 32 since yesterday 1 p.m. with .16 inch rain and 2 inches snow. Year ago today highs reached 34 and lows 19. Barometer was 29.69 at 1 a.m. and 29.67 at 10 a.m. Sunrise 7:36 and sunset 4:33.
Judge Roger L. Elmer presides as multiple defendants face DUI and driving offenses. Phillip A. Curran and Kevin V. Marchant await further action with bonds posted. juveniles face license suspensions and fines. Layne A. Rabe linked to stop sign violation with Wisconsin driving privileges suspended. Hires Bottling Co. cited for defective stop light with costs. Total revocation spans four months.
In Monroe Iowa, Danny L. Insko of Bode forfeited $10 for speeding per Monroe police. Jerry W. Dwyer of Monroe forfeited $25 for failure to have vehicle under control.
Wilma Stauffacher named executrix and heir of Theodore O. Stauffcher estate who died November 10 with will dated April 1, 1958. Commercial and Savings Bank of Monroe granted letters of ancillary administration with will annexed for Robert H. Galway of Lexington Kentucky who died May 29 1964 and has property in Green County. Appraisers Henry Aebly and Herman J. Schmitz named. Kathryn Galway is executrix and heir of Galway will dated December 27, 1958. Elmer Freitag Monticello serves as administrator of Alma A. Freitag estate who died December 11 with heirs at law Gladys Elmer Route 1 Monticello.
Ray Edward Kundert and Elizabeth McGuire, both of Monroe, filed marriage license applications in Freeport.
Mr and Mrs Charles Trotter of Juda announce the birth of a daughter on December 23. Mr and Mrs Roger Kittleson of Horeb announce the birth of a son on December 23.
The notice lists patients and staff at St. Clare Hospital including Robert L MacKenzie Warren John B Harris Donna Mae Egerstas ser Janesville Julius Wendlandt Route 1 Kristine Kelly Beloit and Mrs George Groom Winslow Surgical Mrs Ella Meyer Browntown Mrs Alma Aeschli man 2415 8th Avenue Dismissals Theodore Argue Herman G Lehnherr Werner Sulzer Frank Hauser Fred Sol berger Louis C Schmidt Charles A Will Steven Parkinson Kenneth Chambers Philip Curran Stephen Blackford Ole Nyhus Thomas Keegan Tami Nelson and many Mrs Raymond Kubly Jr Mrs Eugene Landis Margie Sopher Mrs Wilbur Burri Mrs Jasper Pumilia Sherry Moon Mrs William Corbett Mrs Wendall Soper Mrs Earl Sandley Mrs Howard Roerig Mrs Howard Newcomer Mrs Earl Franz Mrs Bernard McGowan and son.
Classified notices invite buyers renters and sellers to connect. The ad format urges clear listings for fast results and local reach, highlighting contact details and geographic convenience for prompt responses.
Mrs. John Kopp Sr. 78 of Albany village died at 7 45 p m in St Clare Hospital after long medical illness Her birth name Mary Pommerenning born July 22 1887 in Stargard Pommern Germany came to America in 1892 The family settled near Clarno Township and later Albany area She and John Kopp married Feb 18 1908 and farmed in Monroe before moving to Albany vicinity in 1936 Burial Hillcrest Cemetery Albany with grandsons as pallbearers
Monroe police investigated an early morning crash at 1 33 in the 2100 block of 13th Street. Jerry W. Dwyer 1303 14th Street lost control and drove onto the front yard hitting the porch lawn and shrubs at 2116 13th Street. The car sustained damage to the right side top and back bumper.
Charles L. Moen 21 of 1711 17th Street escaped injury when his car went out of control on Highway 81 six miles southeast of Argyle near Jordan Center. A fence at Fred Brandt farm was torn down after he lost control in fog.
Warren special obituary for Franklin Menzemer 71 who died in Freeport Memorial Hospital. He is survived by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at Bartell Funeral Home Warren with Rev Harold Hurt officiating. Burial in Elmhast Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sunday.
Lyle Gilbertson of rural Monti, severely injured in a corn picking accident in early November, is spending the holidays with family after being released from Madison General Hospital yesterday.
A daily roundup invites readers to check the classified section for dependable car deals and real bargains.
Personal mention of Mr and Mrs Charles Cleave attending Henry Holden's funeral in Orfordville yesterday. Knit and Purl Shop to close December 27 through 31 with yarn sale starting January. Also listed are social visits and a chapter meeting notice for St Omar Chapter No 400 OES on December 27 at 8 PM at Masonic Temple. Mr and Mrs Andredeck from Marietta, Georgia visiting their parents in town.
Daniel Schneider 43, a farmer from Lena, died last evening at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a month as a patient. Services set for Monday at 9 and 9:30 at Leamon Funeral Home and St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He was born January 22, 1922 in Lena. Survivors include wife Annette Campbell Schneider, two sons Kelley and Daniel Jr., mother Julia Schneider of Freeport, and brother Leo of Lena.
Monticello and surrounding towns list festive social visits as families travel to celebrate Christmas. Mr and Mrs Roger Zogg and kin spend the holiday with relatives in Viroqua while multiple households host guests from Madison Monroe Janesville Cross Plains and other communities.
A collection of handwritten letters from Monroe Wisconsin children to Santa Claus requests toys and gifts. Kids name desired items from dolls to games and trains while mentioning good behavior and family notes. Several notes reference siblings pets and cookies for Santa with hopeful holiday greetings.
The letters list various gift requests including a GI Joe, mail truck, pop truck, crash mobile, a robot, Secret Gun, Army suit, Cina show projector, a play gun, pull toy, a truck, a book, a digger, a dump truck, a cash register, a Fred Flintstone puncher and surprises. Several writers mention good behavior and greetings to others.
Mark Pankau writes from fourth grade asking Santa for a Stutz Bearcat with a Za Zoom motor that runs on battery power. He notes cold weather and light snows, asks about elves and reindeer, and mentions a picture in the envelope.
ROCKTON Ill Two people died when their car collided with a Milwaukee Road freight train in downtown Rockton Police said no signals or gates exist at the crossing Howard Rogers 55 Roscoe village president and Roscoe fire chief was killed in the crash Rogers had been recently elected as village president of the newly incorporated Roscoe
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Schlichting announce the birth of their son Daniel Jay on December 13 at St. Clare Hospital. The baby’s mother is the former Marilynn Brennan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brennan of 2118 18th Ave. The Card includes grandparents and great grandparents names and notes Daniel Jay is the Brennans' fourth grandchild in nine months.
Mr and Mrs James R McGuire of Viroqua announce the birth of a son Patrick Shaun born Sunday December 19 in Viroqua hospital. The child has four brothers and one sister Mich ael 11 William 9 Kevin 8 Brian 6 and Teresa 3. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Michael McGuire Route 3 Monroe and Mrs and Mrs Leland Heitz Route 2 Monroe. Mrs Fred Baumgartner Belleville is a great grandmother.
Mr and Mrs Howard Travis are credited with the birth of a daughter on December 16. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Verl Foss of Racine Wisconsin. Great grandparents include Mr and Mrs John Foss of Dakota and Mr and Mrs Ray Maass of Orangeville.
Mr and Mrs Delmar Schulz of rural Dakota welcomed a son born December 16.
Jim Williams 18 son of Mr and Mrs Jack Williams Brown town shows improvement at St. Clare Hospital after illness due to pneumonia and nephritis. He is a Monroe High School senior in Room 305 and may have visitors.
Grandparents Mr and Mrs Jerry Kjorness and Jack Graves Albany and Mrs Helen Graves Arlington Heights Ill visit at a Chicago hospital. Mrs Mae Graves Albany is the great grandmother. Pfc Graves stationed at Fort Hood Texas is on leave with his family. his wife is the former Penny Kjorness.
Pfe and Mrs James Graves announce the birth of a son named Matthew on December 16 at St Luke's in Albany. The child joins a family eagerly awaiting the new arrival.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yaun of 2607 9th Ave welcome son Nick Richard born December 20. He has a sister Carmen Rae age 22 months. Mrs. Yaun is the former Sharon Rood. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rood of Argyle and Mrs. Lillian Yaun of Juda. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Minick Rood of South Wayne, Albert Johnson of Argyle.
The condition of Ralph Kundert, county treasurer, remains unchanged today. He is hospitalized at St. Clare after falling ill Tuesday evening and remains seriously ill.
Mrs. Raymond Kubly Jr. of Browntown Route 1 was badly hurt in a November 29 auto wreck and has been released from St. Clare Hospital. She suffered shoulder and rib fractures and a lung injury. Alan Schlittler now works in the press department of The Monroe Evening Times. He is the son of Carl and Mrs. Schlittler of Monticello Route 2 and recently completed six months at Ft. Leonard Wood, now assigned to the 44th General Hospital reserve unit in Madison.
The Monroe Woman's Club Christmas Stocking Committee reports 53 food boxes packed and delivered this week for families with children and elderly residents, plus 108 Cheer packages to nursing homes and individuals citywide. Nine area farm families received similar food boxes. Deliveries were made from Dearth Motors showroom with Rotary Club volunteers assisting.
Classified ads fill daily needs as readers seek quick help and purchases. Local listings cover jobs, services, real estate, trades, and items for sale, reflecting community demand and economic activity.
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