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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1972
Page
8
Wisconsin weather forecast shows an ongoing cold snap with subzero daytime highs and bitter overnight lows through midweek. Sun partly today with calm conditions, and lists several birth announcements from South Wayne, New Glarus, Belleville, and Madison area hospitals in mid February.
Mabel Braun transfers parcels to Leo A. Scheberle in Brodhead and George A. Williams transfers lots in Monroe. Domiciliary letters issued for Wilbert H. Wittwer in Frieda Wittwer Veenie estate. will dated May 6, 1968.
Terrence E. Freitag of 1203 23rd Ave forfeited $20 for failure to yield right of way. Karen K. Sellow of Brown town paid $20 for a speed violation. Hazel E. Weissenfluh of 2612 11th Ave paid $20 for a speed violation.
David Lawrence Goodman age 22 of Rt. 2 Brodhead and Bonita Joyce Hanson age 23 of 906 10th St are listed as obtaining marriage licenses. The notice details names ages and addresses of the couple.
Warren J. Cary of Kellogg Minn Thomas Morrissey of Shullsburg Bernard H Kisting of Rockford Ill Roy Andrews of Darlington Mrs William H Voelkh of Beloit Miss Carrie G Knudson of Janesville Mrs Joseph Gmur of New Glarus are reported as aged 59 to 88.
Obituary announces services for Ross W Corell 28 Brooklyn killed in a Dane County traffic accident Friday Feb 4. Service set for 1 30 p m Tuesday Feb 8 at Thomas Funeral Home Platteville with calling hours. Survived by widow Donna daughters Marva Melody Rockford Ill son Ross at home sister Mrs Jerry Roddick Mallard Neb brother Louis Dubuque Iowa and mother Hazel Corell Platteville.
Hospital records name multiple patients and dismissals following an accident at St Clare Hospital. The list includes James M Boyle 18 Darlington and Joseph D Degan 45 Janesville among others, with many addresses and associated towns.
Congressman Les Aspin announced General Motors Chevrolet Division in Janesville secured a 211 thousand 388 dollar contract from the General Services Administration for 105 ton trucks to be delivered to federal agencies including Federal Correction Institutions National Park Service Agriculture Research Service Bureau of Reclamation Soil Conservation Service Atomic Energy Commission Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife Forest Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs by late February.
Monroe Police report four traffic accidents in the city. James E. Gilbertson’s car slid from 22nd Street onto 6th Avenue into the Nathan Studer yard causing damage but no injuries. A slippery roadway led to a minor collision between Charles R. Robertson and Fred C. Selck, with a stopped sign bent. Roland G. Treloar and Hilda C. Marti backed from parking stalls in the 1000 block of 16th Avenue causing minor property damage. Tana L. Rabe and Jeffrey A. Adler collided in the high school parking lot with minor damage.
Robette Neuenschwander of Argyle a one year old patient at St Clare Hospital with a severe cold and croup admitted Saturday expected to be hospitalized for a few days. Robert Fields four of Monticello is under observation at St Clare Hospital for a few days after entering at 8 50 this morning. Gregory James Moe three month old son of Wesley Moe of Juda admitted as a surgical patient Sunday. John J Burkhard retired Monroe postmaster now in Napa California had a cyst removed from his left shoulder and will visit a California VA Hospital for a check up. President Nixon signed a federal election spending reform bill to close finance reporting loopholes and curb campaign costs.
James M Boyle 18 son of Mr and Mrs Michael Boyle of Darlington was severely injured in a one car accident about midnight Saturday near Darlington. He lost control on icy pavement struck a light pole, was admitted to St Clare Hospital, underwent surgery for abdominal injuries and internal bleeding, with a leg cut and neck injury. His condition today is satisfactory.
Dairy price changes push half-gallon milk up one cent and quart sales up half a cent. Local stores reflect the rise while some merchants absorb the increase. Despite the month on month bump, prices remain below two years ago and farmers receive about 29 cents per half gallon, with lower returns for milk products.
Two men remained in critical condition in the intensive care unit at St. Clare Hospital after a Sunday traffic accident on CTF three miles west of Brodhead. A 1960 Chevrolet pickup owned by William J. Patrick of Brodhead went out of control while eastbound at 2 46 p m. Patrick suffered head injuries but was conscious. Joseph D Deegan of Janesville had head and internal injuries and had not regained consciousness by 9 a m today. The driver of the other vehicle was not yet identified.
Cattle markets closed steady across categories in Milwaukee with steers and heifers showing narrow ranges and calves firm. Hogs rose 50 to 75, lambs steady, and receipts projected for Monday include cattle calves hogs and sheep. Wisconsin egg market reported steady demand and ample supplies with mild price points. Chicago wheat corn and soy quotes listed alongside dairy cheddar pricing.
A meeting of the Green County Association For Retarded Children is set for 8 this evening in the Green County Special Education Building. Special business will address dues. Merlin Kurth of the Wisconsin ARC Chapter will speak.
A Citizens' Committee for Vocational Education NOW schedules an all-day bus tour to Waukesha and Appleton. Buses depart Beloit Campus at 7:30 a.m. and Janesville at 8:00 a.m., returning about 6:30 p.m. The trip aims to illustrate how a central facility could aid Rock and Green Counties youths entering the World of Work.
Green County faces 16 more snowfalls per Mac Ties prediction from Brodhead. A light dusting Saturday night reduced the total to 17 as bitter temps boosted ice skating and ample snow allowed coasting tobogganing skiing and snowmobile fun.
Chicago market reports USDA butter wholesale prices unchanged. 92A at 67.784 cents per pound and 90B at 65.784 cents, with 93 score AA not quoted.
Kindergarten to sixth grade students in Monroe and St Victor’s will undergo a hearing conservation program by the State Department of Public Instruction. Initial screenings start the week of Feb 14 and run through Feb 25 with retests for those who fail. otological clinic for confirmed cases on March 21. no cost to families. Mothers from Lincoln East Northside St Victor's South Hiawatha Browntown line the screening teams. African bush babies described as curious monkeylike with infant cries and suction cup climbing noted.
Tuesday, at 2 p.m., World War I veterans and Auxiliary 2315 will gather in the VFW Hall for their February meeting.
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