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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1966
Page
8
Fair and colder conditions move across the region with a Siberian cold front. Temperatures fall to 5 below to 15 below by Saturday morning, with highs ranging from zero to 20 in various zones.
Reported values since yesterday at 1 pm show high 25 and low 4 with one inch of snow. A year ago highs reached 46 and lows 40 with no snowfall noted. Barometer rose from 29.70 at 1 am to 29.91 at 1 pm. Sunrise was 7 38 and sunset 4 34.
Judge Roger L. Elmer and Judge Stephen P. Krueger heard cases in Monroe with defendants Jason L. Vogel Richard W. Orton and others. Vogel forfeited $15 bond for restricted license violation Orton forfeited $28 bond for illegal passing and Krueger for failure to report accident with Elmer presiding.
Orville H. Bear of 1018 11th Ave forfeited $10 after failure to yield right of way, per Monroe police records.
The fragment lists individuals with ages and residences including Samuel Balsiger 75 Culver City California Clarence W Stivarius 67 rural Montfort Oscar J Rood 68 Route 2 Argyle Wayne D Weber 48 Madison Charles A Anderson 71 rural Dodgeville Mrs Eugene Millard 388 Evansville Mrs William Brennan 66 Barneveld Garth Pedley 78 rural Mineral Point Mrs Erwin Lasher 75 Beloit Orville C Anderson 75 and more in a local notices column.
Mr and Mrs Ray Patterson Route 2 report a son born January 7. Mr and Mrs Donald Hoesly Monticello announce a daughter born January 6.
The article lists patients and staff across St. Clare Hospital including Frank Hoesly and Dennis Averkamp in Janesville and Whitewater, Lori Duffy and John Voegels in Monticello, and Sandra Pann in Beloit. Dismissals include Mrs. David Ensor and daughter, Mrs. David Hendrickson, and Wayne Jones among others in various towns.
Articles of incorporation for the Brodhead Jaycees Women’s Auxiliary, Inc. have been filed with Mrs. Helen F. Bratzke, register of deeds. Initial directors are Mrs. Lederman and several listed members with roles for Leder man Jornalien and Mrs. Blackford.
Daniel A. Van Boxel, 20, was sentenced to six months in jail for the shooting death of a friend during a game of Russian roulette in Green Bay.
Oscar J. Rood, 63, of Dolliver Iowa died in St. Clare Hospital after a three week illness. He was born October 15 1897 in Dolliver and, with his wife Nettie Thompson, farmed in Adams township. Survived by two sons Manford and Norman, two brothers Benny and Louis, and a sister Mrs Oswald Lilland. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Monday at Adams Lutheran Church with Rev Lyman Oman. burial in adjacent cemetery. Visiting hours at Erickson Funeral Home.
The department building failed to get a council majority in a 4-4 vote on Tuesday. Aldermen then approved a higher bid from Erickson Plumbing and Heating Co. 5-3, allowing work to begin. Partial payments totaling 9 1 3 January included 3600 for city garage 1263 90 for plumbing at the new fire and police station 1303 57 for heating at the same station 654 85 for plumbing at city hall and 2792 32 for heating at city hall. The meeting also waived rules to grant an operator's license to Robert T Burns of Blue Mounds who will manage the VFW Club.
The district plans a two to three month architect selection process for a new building. An April referendum could allow start of construction next summer, aiming for operation by fall 1967. Board members surveyed New Glarus, Belleville, and Madison facilities and will inspect more structures and meet potential architects. Dr. Kindschi said another citizens group meeting will occur as needed.
Monroe Police investigated a two-car crash shortly before noon yesterday at the intersection of 12th Street and 13th Avenue. Drivers were Orville H. Bear of 1016 11th Avenue and Lester O. Ellingson of 907 13th Avenue according to police.
A collection of community items lists a two time sale at Knit n Purl January 8 to 15. Installation of officers for 1.0.C.F. Lodge on Monday January 10 at 8 p.m. and a talk by Dr John Fuller on hearing loss and farm noise January 13 at the Agriculture Building. Stated meeting for St Omar Chapter No 50 OES January 10 at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Dairyland Jubilee guest stars Dianne Lynn Edith Jane Milestone appear January 9 at 6 30 p.m. on channel 27 with Neva Benfer on piano. Moose Women card party January 8 at 8 30 p.m. at Moose Hall with 50 cents admission plus lunch and prizes.
Orville C. Anderson 75 a retired farmer and Iowa County Co op employee died yesterday in a Dodgeville hospital after a long illness. Surviving are four sisters Mrs Earl Polkinghorn Mrs Ernest Hoyer of Dodgeville Mrs Edna Brander Lone Rock and Mrs Robert Harris Barneveld and a brother Lester of Dodgeville. Services set for 2 30 p m Sunday at Lulloff Funeral Home with Rev Duane Nelson of Grace Lutheran Church officiating burial in East Side Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 30 p m tomorrow.
On January 7 1789 the United States held its first presidential election in a republic era with restricted voting. Israel Putnam was born in 1718 and the Confederacy flag first unfurled in 1861 at Jackson Mississippi.
After a White House conference with President Johnson, Sen. Mike Mansfield says there is no time limit on the pause in bombing North Vietnam and he expects no resumption of attacks soon.
Two people sustained minor injuries in two separate accidents. At 9 14 this morning on County Trunk C east of Highway 69, Susan L Sass suffered cuts and bruises after a collision with Arthur P Studer whose car she was driving. Studer had a cut on his hand. A second crash on Highway 81 near Monroe left Carl C Schmid uninjured though his car sustained left rear fender damage after veering out of control.
Mrs. Harriet Wittwer 84 widow of Ernest Wittwer died in Kansas City Missouri. Services set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Voegeli Funeral Home Monticello with Rev J Allan Mittler officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery. She had lived with daughter Ernestine Jones in Kansas City since 1961. Mr Wittwer formerly ran a cheese store.
Madison Green Bay Kenosha Menasha and Racine emerged as top contenders in sectional bids to host two new state universities. A site selection committee approved criteria for locating the schools on Thursday granting these communities an early edge.
NEW YORK traders faced uneven declines early this afternoon as profits rose toward record highs. Active trading marked the session while other market notes appeared. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hadinger, 89, occurred this afternoon at Shriner Neushwander Funeral Home with Rev. Linus Wierwill officiating. The service featured Ben Blaser singing The Lord's Prayer with organist Mrs. Clarence Seaton. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery with pallbearers Lawrence Taft Oneco Ill Herbert Davidson Lyle Rodger Herbert Stauffacher and Robert Simler.
Chicago wholesale muscle and dairy quotes show hogs steady to lower with 190-225 lb butchers at 29.25 to 29.65 and 2-3 230-240 lb hogs at 27.50 to 28.00. Cattle and calves mix steady to higher with prime loads 1,150-1,400 lb at 27.75 to 28.00 and 900-1,350 lb cattle 26.00 to 27.25. Sheep steady with 85-105 lb wooled lambs 26.50 to 28.25 and select lots 28.00 to 28.75. Butter and eggs move mixed with varied grade quotes.
The Japanese government joins the international push to bring North Vietnam to the peace table and end the war.
School lunch menu for the coming week lists daily meals. Monday features Bar P sandwiches with cabbage salad peaches and milk. Tuesday offers steamed weiners creamed potatoes diced carrots cake homemade bread butter and milk. Wednesday serves turkey and gravy potatoes buttered wax beans and ice cream. Thursday includes Italian spaghetti sliced cheese buttered corn fruit cocktail homemade bread butter milk. Friday presents fish sticks tarter sauce potatoes mixed vegetables fruit bar homemade bread butter and milk.
The menu lists chili con carne with beans and various sides, beef stew with vegetables, meatloaf with baked potatoes, tuna casserole with string beans, and multiple desserts. Also included are peanut butter sandwiches and standard bread and butter sides.
Rev. Peter Rasmussen announces a congregational meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday January 30 at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Monroe to plan the future. The climarch building has been turned over to the city and leased to the Green County Historical Society for a museum, with sessions possibly moved to another site.
Milwaukee balance sheet shows a scaled down 25 million remodel plan for State Fair Park in West Allis. Wisconsin Exposition Board weighs cap and land purchase to add parking with 20 500 spaces proposed but Velser says 12 500 suffice.
Annual meeting set for 8 p.m. next Thursday at the fire station in Orangeville. Trustees for 1966 will be elected.
A public euchre party will be held tomorrow night at the Mount Pleasant Community House starting at 8. The event invites local players to join in a community social activity.
William Babler aged 69 of 1903 9th Street was admitted to St. Clare Hospital yesterday morning with a left hip fracture. His condition is reported as good.
Larry Boeck, 21, of Route 1 Belleville, is at St. Clare Hospital in good condition with a laceração of the hand from a power saw accident yesterday morning. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Boeck of Belleville.
The Clockmaker's Secret will be shown at 7 30 p m tomorrow during the Greater Freeport Youth for Christ Rally at the Freeport Assembly of God Church in the Swiss Alps produced film.
Mr and Mrs B H Lynch of Monroe announce the birth of a grandson to their son and daughter in law Dr and Mrs Burton Lynch Jr of Bellevue Neb Their son Michael Burton was born on January 5 in Bellevue Dr Lynch a Lieutenant Colonel at Offutt Air Force Base Bellevue.
Unemployment fell to 4.1 percent last month the lowest in almost nine years while employment reached a record 72.7 million. Federal officials warn of budding labor shortages in critical areas and call attention to the tight job market.
New York reports the networks launch a second season with five new series this week. NBC opens with Sammy Davis Jr Show featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. CBS debuts Daktari with Clarence the lion. ABC rolls out Batman and Blue Light. The Double Life of Henry Phyfe arrives on ABC. The Wizard of Oz returns on CBS. Peyton Place and The Fugitive continue on ABC.
President Johnson will address a joint session of Congress at 9 p.m. Eastern Time next Wednesday to present the State of the Union message.
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