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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1962

Page

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Monroe Wins Three State Berths in Reedsburg Wrestling

Monroe high school advanced three prep wrestlers to the state tournament at the WIAA sectional in Reedsburg. Bob Pick 154, Dave Ziltener 165, and Rod Sonnenburg 138 earned state berths. Dave Pick reached the finals but lost. Richland Center won the team title with 54 points, Monroe 40, Madison West 39, Wisconsin High 34, and Reedsburg 32.

Monroe High School Reedsburg University Madison Cheesemaker Grapplers Bob Pick Dave Ziltener Rod Sonnenburg Dean Jones Dick Barry Dave Pick Richland Center Monroe Madison West Wisconsin High Reedsburgh Jones Barry Senn Shannon Russ Julieth Ziltener Charles Maum Tomah LaVerne Morris Sonnenburg Ed Bollig DeForest Joe Greenwood Roy Kosch Mike Running Gary Fuller Kent Nelson Rick LeMoine Mike Reigel

Bowman Plant to Close Affecting Local Milk Receiving Hub

Edward Knopinski manager of Bowman Dairy Co. announces the Bowman Receiving Plant will shut down March 1 after a meeting with patrons and haulers to resolve distribution issues. The plant, open since 1951, handles 170 000 to 230 000 pounds of milk daily sent to Chicago for bottling. The Bowman building also housed Roman Cheese Co which recently ceased operations and?.

Edward Knopinski Bowman Dairy Co Knopinski Chicago Bowman Monroe Roman Cheese Co Bowman Firm

Three Youths Earn God and Country Award at Service

In Union Presbyterian church Monroe three youths Robert Knipschild Robert Buchholtz and Tony Lux received the God and Country awards during a special ceremony. Rev Gerrit E Mouw presented them with the awards as Terry Hayes led the salute to the colors and Byron Bennett and Michael Miller posted the colors.

Monroe Union Presbyterian Church Gerritt E. Mouw Robert Knipschild Mouw Robert Buchholtz Tony Lux Times Terry Hayes Byron Bennett Michael Miller David M. Woods Christian Education Robert H. Richardson John F. Knipschild Rodney W. Buchholtz Elwin B. Lux Knipschild Lux Ben Explorer

Kelley Succeeds O'Donnell as Marquette President

Msgr William F Kelley assumed the Marquette University presidency Sunday night succeeding Msgr Edward J O'Donnell who led for 13 years. Kelley 48 also became rector of the Jesuit community after previously serving on Creighton University's faculty as academic vice president since 1958. Enrollment grew to 11952 during O Donnells term.

Milwaukee William F. Kelley Marquette University Edward J. O'Donnell Father Kelley Marquette Creighton University Omaha Neb

Incinerator Repaired and Set to Reopen Tomorrow

City officials say the Plybrico Co incinerator in Madison will resume operations tomorrow after repairs completed yesterday. A one day cooling period followed Friday closure as the City Council declared a public emergency to allow immediate repair work.

Plybrico Co Madison

James Barton dies famed Jetter Lester actor dies at 71

James E. Barton, 71, the actor who starred as Jetter Lester in Tobacco Road from 1934 to 1939, died at Nassau hospital in Mineola after a heart attack. The longtime leading man was best known for his stage work in the hit production.

Astronaut John Glenn Ready for Orbital Flight Tomorrow

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla astronout John H Glenn Jr to be launched toward a around the earth orbit Tuesday after months of delays Officials reported generally improved conditions in the Atlantic recovery areas where his capsule would descend A split two day countdown began and weather outlook showed concern a cold front and squall line and Forrestal replacing Constitution in recovery duties Glenn remained relaxed despite 10 postponements and if three orbits are achieved he will land in the Atlantic southeast of the Cape He attended Sunday services at Riverside Presbyterian Cocoa Beach.

Cape Canaveral Fla John H. Glenn Jr Project Mercury Atlantic Glenn Monroe Florida Powers Forrestal Constallation Bermuda Earth Cape Riverside Presbyterian Church Cocoa Beach

Three Injured In Double Crash North of Monroe

Sheriff officials seek the operator of an unidentified vehicle believed to have sideswiped a car after a bus auto crash north of Monroe yesterday afternoon. Alfred Sulzer 39 and his two sons Paul 16 and William 14 were hospitalized at St. Clare after the 12 42 p m collision on Highway 69 between Monroe and Monticello. Sulzer had surgery for a compound fracture of the left ankle. Paul suffered a cerebral concussion and a cut to the forehead while William had a broken right thigh bone. The trio, carriers for The Monroe Evening Times, were returning from Grinnell cheese factory. The family were injured when Sulzer’s southbound car collided with a Badger bus near Coterman farm south of Burgy Flats. A passing flatbed truck sideswiped the car but driver fled. Barricades closed the highway for over four hours and snowplows worked to clear the drift. An unrelated rear end crash near Green County hospital involved Oscar Johnson Jr. and Marshall Holmes. no injuries.

Monroe Alfred Sulzer 17Th Avenue Paul William St. Clare Monticello Sulzer Monroe Evening Times Sulzers Grinnell Dorman Cheese Co Bissig Badger Coterman Farm Burgy Flats Dane County Jack C. Gentilli Madison Oscar John Johnson Jr Bensenville Ill Marshall R. Holmes 11Th Street Green County Hospital Highway 81 Sheriff Department Johnson Duane ’ Steiner Darlington Kenneth Herlein Belleville

Guy Hendrickson Dies Unexpectedly

Guy E Hendrickson 68 of Monroe dies of a sudden heart attack at home Saturday night. A WWI and Mexican Border veteran he served in Co H Monroe National Guard and later joined the VFW and American Legion. Born Blanchardville Aug 1 1893 he was a retired painter and is survived by his wife Irene Bennett and son Robert. services set for 2 PM tomorrow at Stuessy funeral home with military rites at Greenwood cemetery.

Guy E. Hendrickson 17Th Avenue Mr. Hendrickson Co. H. Monroe National Guard Monroe Fisines France Thraircourt Regina Miller Nelson Freeport David Irene) Bennett Robert H. Hendrickson Lloyd A Howard Maurice Hendrickson Blanchardville Rudi O. Reger Hazel Richardson E.W. Stoldt Paul V. Hendrickson Viola Hendrickson Stuessy Funeral Home Gerritt Mouw Union Presbyterian Church Greenwood Cemetery

Stock Trend Uneven Trading Slows In Afternoon Session

New York stocks traded unevenly as volume around 3.5 million shares versus 3.7 million Friday. Most major issues moved in small steps with fractional gains and losses, while International Telephone led decline, trimming about three points late in the day.

New York International Telephone

Cheese Trade Fair Reports Mixed Demand in Madison

Wisconsin cheddar cheese market shows demand from slow to fair with ample supplies. Prices vary: cheddar blocks around 36 to 38 cents per pound, longhorns about 38 to 39 cents, 40 pound blocks 36 to 38 cents, speared daisies and midgets quoted in the 38 to 78 cent range with several gaps and garbled figures in the OCR text.

Madison Wisconsin

Brotherhood Week Plan Launched in Green County

John K. Callahan of Monroe is Green County chairman for 1962 Brotherhood Week, running through next Sunday. He urges Monroe schools, churches, civic and veterans groups and others to integrate the Spirit of Brotherhood into activities. County villages are asked to follow suit with local gatherings. Committee chairs include William J. Schmitz, Rev. Wilfred Shea, D. J. Huenink, Stewart Haberman and James Volkert. The program, sponsored nationally since 1934, aims to reduce group tensions through educational activities.

John K. Callahan Monroe Green County William J. Schmitz Wilfred Shea D. J. Huenink Stewart Haberman James Volkert National Conference of Christians and Jews

Bank of Brodhead Hosts Open House

The Bank of Brodhead welcomed 1,281 adults and 260 children to its new building with guided tours by officers and directors. Mrs. Fred Hahlen led as general chairman with tea served by Mrs. M J Condon and Mrs. George Winsor. guest books managed by Shelby Mauermann and Debra Lorch.

Brodhead Bank of Brodhead Fred Hahlen M. J. Condon George Winsor Willis Lorch Shelby Mauermann Debra Lorch Leo Scheberle C. S. Pierce Truman Olin S. H. Debra Kathy Lorch Naomi Erickson al Jubie

Unified School Plan Urged Here

A rural group proposes replacing Monroe’s enlarged district with a unified system. A confidential meeting is planned to discuss appointing nine board members and eliminating July electors meetings, with state officials reviewing authority and potential public hearings.

County Agricultural Monroe Monroe Evening Times Monroe Board of Education Rudolph Haskee Harry S. Ammann Clarno Thomas E. Thorp Delos Barrett Prien Monticello Henry A. Olson Goveciaans ApTs

Highways Open Despite Drifting After Winter Storm

A bright February sun followed a heavy snowstorm that dumped eight inches with drifts up to five feet. Roads were open to two way traffic, schools faced closures, and hotels reported higher occupancy as crews worked overnight. Three deaths occurred further south as ice fishermen faced delays.

Monroe Supt D. J. Huenink Huenink Freeport Wisconsin Green Bay Eau Claire Eas

144 Feared Dead In German Floods

In Hamburg Germany rescuers counted 144 bodies recovered and searched for more than 100 missing after weekend floods in North Germany. West Germany flags flew at half staff and Hamburg declared three days of mourning for the city hardest hit by the disaster.

Hamburg Germany West Germany North Sea

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