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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1964
Page
6
Saturday forecast partly cloudy and colder with low around 18 to 26 and high 35 to 42 in Wisconsin. Monroe area reports similar conditions with low near 20 to 26 and high about 34 to 40.
Since yesterday at 1 p.m. the high reached 38 and the low 34 with a degree day total of 29. Year ago today the high was 26 and the low 22. Barometer stood at 29.69 at 1 a.m. and 29.90 at 1 p.m. Yuma, Arizona was warmest at 78 while Worland, Wyoming was coldest. Sunrise was 7:39 and sunset 4:30.
William Norder transfers a fractional lot in Jefferson Township to Roger Dun Widdie for parcel It 7 section 2. The notice notes the deed transfer details and location in Jefferson Township.
County Court Judge Roger L Elmer Dennis Stocker ordered Stocker to attend three traffic school sessions after pleading not guilty to driving too fast for conditions. Multiple juveniles faced license suspensions or traffic school on violations including stop and go light, yellow line crossing, and failing to yield. Raymond Hill faced forgery charges with bond set at $1000 and court date pushed to January 9.
Probate actions list the estate of Herman Blumer of New Glarus Township with letters issued to Henry G. Blumer. Appraisers are Waldo Freitag and Conrad Stauffacher. The Meirs at law include two brothers two sisters 12 nieces and nephews and 16 grand nephews and grand nieces. Lloyd Salzwedel named executor for F F Salzwedel who died December 12. Will dated November 29 1947 provides six children share alike Gladys Kesler Helen Mauerman and Lloyd Robert George and Frank Salzwedel. Appraisers are F L Buchschacher and Arthur R Roethe. Lester and widow Bessie co executors and trustees for Albert Witt who died November 20 the widow as immediate beneficiary of the trust fund. Joe Blumer and William Buehl Sr. are appraisers. Will dated March 18 1961.
Thomas D. Cleary of Hollandale forfeits $10 for parking on posted private property in Monroe. Public records note the incident involved trespass warnings and a civil forfeiture action filed in Monroe County system.
Obituaries list Louise J. Butler 94 Monroe William N. Larson 74 South Wayne Matthew Coomber 93 Lena Til Mrs Harry Bennett 83 Janesville Albert F Hird 70 Freeport John L Roy Fitzgerald 73 Benton Theodore Indermuehle 55 Hilbert all noted with ages and towns in Wisconsin notices.
Mr and Mrs Paul Leonard of Route 4 welcomed a son on January 3.
St. Clare Hospital Medical lists several names including Mrs Edward F Holl enbeck of Beloit Mrs Palmer Duerst of New Glarus Mrs James W Argue of New Glarus Vance Alan Miller 2439 5th street Levi M Torkelson Brodhead Donald Jelle Belleville Francis Judd Winslow and Theo phil J Zurbuchen Monticello in a brief roster of patients or contributors indicates local names and places.
Wally Cruise, chief scout for the Green Bay Packers, named guest speaker for Jaycee Bosses Night at Monroe Country Club on Wednesday Jan. 15. Dr. Robert Keith, general chairman, notes awards for Monroe Outstanding Senior Citizen and Outstanding Young Man 1963 plus Christmas Lighting Contest winners. Tickets available at local banks or from Gerald Gelbach. deadline Jan. 13.
Snow depths vary from 10 inches in Marquette to traces in La Crosse with 6 inches in Park Falls and 4 inches in Duluth and Wausau. Light snow is forecast for northern areas tonight and Sunday. Temperatures range in the 20s in the north and 30s in the south.
Four Benedictine priests from St. Bede's Peru Illinois aided Rev. E C McCollow at St Victor's Requiem High Mass for Thomas Michael Cashman 17 son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Cashman. Cashman a senior at St Bede's Academy was killed in an automobile crash Sunday near Richmond Illinois.
The Green County Boots and Saddle club met last night in the First National Bank community room. Members discussed the March of Dimes Benefit Dance at Bluff View with the Vern Miesner band to provide music. Mr and Mrs Frank Goonan Browntown presented slides of their western trip and Disneyland. refreshments were organized by Mr and Mrs Robert Spoerry and entertainment by Mr and Mrs Ralph Schild.
In Green Bay Wisconsin prices for State brand pasteurized single daisies fell a quarter cent in moderate trading. Reported sales include one car of single daisies at 37 percent. At close bids were unfilled for one car each of State brand cheddars 35 percent, State brand cheddar 35 percent, State brand pasteurized longhorns rindless 37 percent, and State brand pasteurized longhorns 37 percent. Uncovered offers included one car daisies.
A roster of individuals appears with roles including surgical suspects and dismissals. Named entries include Mrs. Clarence A. Waltemath of Monticello Aaron Johnson Rockford Robert Kennison 1307 19th Street Sybille Schulthess Argyle and others with affiliations to Brodhead Burlington Juda Beloit and Rockford.
Personal Mention notes Secretary of State and Mrs Robert Zimmerman visited in Monroe yesterday afternoon. Regular meeting of Women of the Moose at Moose Hall Monday January 6 at 8 p.m. Formal enrollment ad. Mr and Mrs Oscar Losey and granddaughter Marsha Janke returned home from a holiday in Woodland California with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Roy Gessler. Income tax returns prepared by Mark Mason Monroe Hotel evenings. Mr and Mrs Ernest Kanzig will meet Mr and Mrs Emil Knaack and Kris at O Hare Field Chicago today. The Knaacks are returning home after holidays with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Dick Beinema Fort Lauderdale Florida.
Arthur C. Benkert officiated at the installation of 1964 Kiwanis officers during yesterday’s meeting at the Swiss Wheel. Elected were Rev. Paul H. Olm as president Herman Stues sy as vice president Victor I. Carson as secretary treasurer John Ferron as past president and Ray E. Kundert Joseph G. Urban named to the board of directors. Benkert highlighted Kiwanis community work and Monroe district pride. Candy and date sale co chair Robert Rosa announced 1 192 tins sold with Paul Baltzer leading at 120 tins.
Two brief distress signals from a downed C124 Globemaster 750 miles west of Hawaii sparked renewed hopes that nine crewmen survive. Rescue teams and ships sweep the wide 100 mile by 100 mile search zone after the plane ran out of gas while en route from Wake to Hawaii.
Cincinnati Reds manager Fred Hutchinson is ill with a malignancy. The extent and position were not disclosed. Bill DeWitt announced the illness, confirmed by Hutchinson's physician brother, while Hutchinson rests at his Seattle home.
In Buenos Aires President Arturo Illia rejects the resignation of Defense Minister Leopoldo Suarez to permit a duel with ousted Air Force Secretary Martin Cairo. Cairo challenged Suarez New Year's Day after Illia fired Cairo for opposing economy measures, saying his dignity was injured.
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Louise J. Butler 94 of Monroe died at 9 30 this morning at White Haven nursing home after old age complications. Born Louise Sigrist in Effingham Ill Oct 17 1869 she moved to Monroe as a child and later married Guy W Butler in 1893. Survived by son Ralph S Butler daughter Erma Campbell sister Katherine Neuenschwander five grandchildren and several great grandchildren. funeral home Shriner Neuschwander arranging services.
Northern Natural Gas Co of Omaha wins a 1.5 million wholesale rate cut approved by the Federal Power Commission. The plan reduces rates retroactively to December 27 and stabilizes prices until June 27, 1965 for the firm serving nearly 700 Wisconsin and Midwest communities. A tax cut from 52 to 50 percent could yield another 1.5 million annually.
Three young men died in a crash near Mauston Wisconsin when their car skid and was hit by an oncoming semi trailer. Victims Gerald Duckworth 19 Manston Wallace Rockwell 19 New Lisbon and David Ashmore 25 New Lisbon perished. Rig driver Marlin Svoboda Minneapolis escaped injury.
An explosion of undetermined origin damaged Bemis Mfg Co plant No. 2 in Sheboygan, shattering windows and loosening roof segments. No injuries were reported.
Four Santa Fe railroad maintenance workers died after a freight train struck two handcars in Seligman Arizona. The incident occurred Thursday and involved a main maintenance crew on duty in the desert region.
Mr and Mrs Howard Rufer of 1208 South Jackson Janesville name their son Bruce Howard born December 20 at St Clare hospital. Grandmothers Della Pratt Darlington and Will Rufer with Mrs and Mrs Will Rufer Monroe. Bruce and mother return to Janesville after a visit with Mrs Harry McGuire Jr Monroe.
Monroe Building Corp will hold its annual stockholders meeting on Wednesday January 15 in the First National Bank community room at 7 30 p m Directors will be elected and reports on the corporation financial status will be presented The firm formed in 1957 to erect and lease facilities now occupied by Industrial Combustion under a 20 year land contract
Darrell Howard is the chosen name for the newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Trow born December 24 at Stoughton hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Will Trow of Albany and Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Bleitz of Prophetstown Illinois. Maternal grandparents are visiting the Trow home for the week.
Named Eric Paul for the newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. David Telfar of Green Bay born December 12. The couple also has a daughter, Heidi. Mrs. Rose Bahler has returned home after two weeks with her daughter and family.
Mrs Harold A Pederson was reported in good condition at St Clare hospital today recovering from major emergency abdominal surgery performed Tuesday. She is the wife of the retired state conservation warden for this area.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kollath of Madison welcome son William Robert born December 24. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Orville Colney of New Glarus and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kollath of Mr. Vernon.
Sherry Sue, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Blum, was born December 26. She joins big sister Traci. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Blum and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bethke.
Mrs Walter Buehler of Kar Len's Bakery will depart from O'Hare Field Chicago for Locarno Tessin Canton in Switzerland. She plans a three week visit to her mother Mrs Katrina Stoffel.
Mrs Roland Butrich has returned from Methodist hospital Madison where she was a surgical patient.
Ray E. Kundert, county clerk, reports 149 marriage licenses issued in 1963 with 46 parents consents and 33 peddler permits also issued.
Miss Lucille Arnes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Laurence Arnes, is secretary to the president Don Brothers of Arthur Stedry Hansen, a nationally known actuarial consulting firm at Lake Bluff Illinois. She has
A longtime secretary for the Allied Construction Employers association in Milwaukee has begun new duties, starting yesterday.
Robert Schulthess is recovering at Freeport Memorial hospital after gall bladder surgery on December 20. He was hospitalized December 1 to 14 for cerebral thrombosis and returned to the hospital on December 17.
Monroe police logged a two car crash at 3 06 p m yesterday at 15th avenue and 17th street. Dennis J Gerondale 16 and William L Carter 22 drove cars that collided. Passenger Dave Jerome Stauffacher 16 was taken to the Medical Center for observation with no injuries.
Theodore Ott of Route 2 who had open heart surgery at University Hospitals Madison in December is reported in good condition at this time.
The 3 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kennison of 130742 19th Street was admitted to St. Clare hospital last night for bronchial illness. His condition is reported as good.
A federal grand jury indicted three men on six counts each for kidnaping Conspiracy placing ransom calls and possessing ransom money in the Sinatra kidnap case. John William Irwin 42 was the first arrested near San Diego December 13 and aided the FBI but the bureau did not need his help to crack the case. Frank Sinatra Jr testified in the proceedings.
The Smith Masonic Lodge held a Fellowcraft degree practice during its meeting in the Masonic Temple. Future practice sessions are planned in Albany on January 23 Monroe on January 30 and Argyle on January 31. Lunch was served by Clifford Reasa and Ralph Fitzgerald after the business portion.
A blaze at Clyde Batson farm in Platteville destroys 104 pigs and the hog house. Officials report the fire began in a heating unit and swept through the outbuildings. A separate note mentions the Liberty Bell's origin and 1751 purchase for the Pennsylvania State House.
Wayne resident William Larson died at 1 30 p m yesterday in St. Clare hospital where he had been a medical patient since December 29 He was born September 29 1889 in Wayne Township son of Nicholas and Sirena Larson He married Nellie Nelson February 10 1915 at Wiota Lutheran parsonage He farmed near South Wayne and served on Wayne Township Board He was a member of Wiota Lutheran church Surviving are his wife two sons Vernon South Wayne Elton Monroe two brothers Frank South Wayne Nathan Gotham one sister Mrs Ernie Isely South Wayne and three grandchildren Burial will be in the Wiota Lutheran church cemetery Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday at 1 30 p m at the West Wiota Lutheran church with Rev William Simpson officiating Friends may call at Hansen funeral home South Wayne after noon tomorrow and until noon Sunday
New York reports the executive board of a 10000 member local that left the AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America voted unanimously to affiliate with the independent Teamsters Union.
The Mrs. Ann Truttman Bettinger Estate bequeathed 5000 dollars to the Swiss United Church of Christ memorial fund in memory of her son John T. Bettlinger Jr. who died in World War II in the Philippines. A separate 5000 dollar bequest to St. John's Military Academy at Delafield funds a classroom named for him. Mrs. Bettinger died May 1 1963, was a sister of Mrs. Samuel T. Hefty of New Glarus and had lived in Madison about 35 years. Her husband John died in 1954.
An 87 pound male chimpanzee broke from its cage at the Denver Zoo and charged spectators. Trainer Clyde L. Smith wrestled the animal and was seriously bitten. Christie the female chimpanzee then rushed to the scene and drove the male away before an attendant killed him. Smith and his wife had raised Christie.
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