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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1966
Page
8
Wisconsin forecast calls for light snow and cold conditions. Partly cloudy and not as cold tonight. Sunday mostly cloudy with light snow likely in the northwest and possibly elsewhere in the afternoon or night. Highs around 5 to 12 above, lows from 5 to 15 below in the north and 5 below to 5 above in the south.
Weather data shows since yesterday at 1 p.m. high and low both 10. A year ago today high 46 and low 18. Barometer readings at 1 a.m. 30.19 and 1 p.m. 30.20. Sunrise 7:38, sunset 4:36.
Emmett W. Tiffany transfers land in Decatur Alma Winger moves parcels in Adams York townships and city blocks. Boyle transfers the city lots to Eggleston. Trachsel Estate sells city Brodhead parcels to Oscar Johnson. Deininger transfers land in Sugar River Pond Albany. Grantow to Shallberg on Clarno Township land. Wyssbrod sells Cadiz Township parcels in Martin. Mueller sells Clarno land to Drake. Dickson sells 24.90 acres to Moore Business Forms Inc comprising fractional outlets and lots.
Estates probated show Commercial and Savings Bank of Monroe as administrator for Henry F. Rinehardt who died Oct 29 1965. Heirs include daughter Celeste Disch and three children of a deceased son Dennis Gregory and Kathleen Rhinehardt. Co executors James J Shook and R Finley Barry for Edmund F Shook who died Oct 27 1965. Two thirds to son James and one third to sister in law Mrs Harry Morssey. Letters of special administration to Irene Rabe for Louis P Rabe who died Dec 18 1965. Appraisers Roy Heeren and Chester Frautschy. Will of Oswald Koller admitted to probate with son Joseph A Koller executor. Under will dated Jun 10 1964 son Joseph to receive Brodhead real estate and furnishings. balance shared among Bertha Pokorney and five sons Oswald J Joseph Walter H Carl and Robert P. Appraisers Sidney Fosshage and G N Swartz.
Monroe police state Helen E Moe forfeited $10 for failing to yield right of way. Route 1 entry notes a minor traffic violation resulting in the monetary penalty.
Obituary items list Mt. Horeb's Olaus Martinson 79 Richland Center's Margaret Devine 980 Rudolph Zimmerman 81 rural Rewey Earl Sargent 72 Gratiot Henry Stebnitz 80 Hollendale Peter Whitish 80 Stitzer Margaret Flynn 5 Dodgeville Peter Lukken 75 Madison area Route 1 Byron Welty 75 rural Gratiot Mr. and Mrs Arnold Weiser New Glarus daughter Dec 8
St. Clare Hospital lists dismissals and medical contacts with Tiny Welch Rebecca Burns Blanchardville John York Burlington and Mrs Dean Signer Route 2. Dismissals include James C Rogers Lyle Upmann Harvey Kundert. The brief notes reflect regional names and streets associated with care and release.
Mrs Sam Ludwig and Mrs Gladys Smith were here from Albany today. Installation of officers I O C F Lodge Monday January 10 8 p.m. All members urged to attend. County Board Chairman C S Pierce Brodhead was in Monroe on business yesterday. Stated meeting St Omar Chapter No 90 OE S Monday January 10 Masonic Temple 8 p.m. Annual reports. By order of Worthy Matron. County Clerk and Mrs Ray E Kundert returned from a two week wedding trip to Florida and the Bahamas. Women of the Moose card party Saturday January 8 8 30 Moose Hall 50 cents lunch prizes. Mrs Joe E Miller was in Madison today where she visited her husband who underwent bone surgery on his leg Monday. His address is Room 219 Methodist Hospital Madison. Mr and Mrs Vashni M Marchant returned after spending the holiday weekend at the home of their daughter Mrs Dorothy M Campbell Whitewater New Years Day dinner guests at Mrs Campbell included son Dick a nephew Arthur Sullivan Misses Sandra Amacher and Linda Matzke Mr and Mrs Mason E Marchant and family Kevin Winona and Grace Mr and Mrs Emery A Marchant and son Mark and Mr and Mrs Andrew Anderson and Robin and Jamie.
Rudolph Zimmerman 80 a native of Switzerland died Thursday at his rural Rewey home Services set for 2 p m tomorrow at Loman Funeral Home Montfort Friends may call He came to America at 31 settled near Rewey two years ago Survived by wife Myra five sons four daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren
Miss Margaret C Flynn, 54, of Dodgeville, died after a long illness in a local hospital. She worked about 20 years as a nurse at Lake View Sanatorium Madison. Survived by sisters Urban and Leo Esch of Dodgeville and brothers Thomas in Milwaukee and Robert in Milwaukee. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Monday at St Joseph's Church. Rosary 8 p.m. tonight. calling at Lulloff Funeral Home after 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Myron R Wardlow aged 19 of Monroe sustained minor injuries when his car ran off a curve three miles northeast of Juta on Ten Eyck Road about 8 last night. Deputies said he suffered a bruised nose after his vehicle struck a ditch and a pole. the car was heavily damaged.
Mrs. Homer Allen of 2022% 11th Street is making satisfactory recovery in St. Clare Hospital after major back surgery performed December 30. She entered the hospital December 26 and will remain confined for some time.
Mrs Victor I Carson of 1509 7th Street shows improved condition at St Clare Hospital following a stroke on December 30.
Monroe police investigated an 8 yesterday morning collision at 14th Street and 20th Avenue. Vehicles driven by William J. Bacon and Helen E. Moe were involved in the crash.
The Cadiz H Club will meet at 7 45 Tuesday night at Peace h Browntown. The session was moved from Wednesday to Tuesday.
John Gladen Jay Waldvogel Merlyn Moe Mrs Homer Weid man Connie Gadow Michelle Naef Patricia Laeser Mrs Robert Berg and daughter appear in a community social or death notice listing several individuals by name.
Henry Stebnitz 89 of Hollandale died in a Dodgeville hospital after a long illness. Born November 12 1885 in Iowa County he farmed in River Falls area and served as village marshal. Survived by wife Ida, two daughters Aletha Dopkins and Lillian Bielleux, two sons Russell and LaVerne, siblings, 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral at Hoellandale Lutheran Church Monday with burial in Hollandale Cemetery. Friends may call at Saether Funeral Home Blanchardville and at the church.
Peter P. Whitish, 80, died after a brief illness in a Dubuque hospital. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Max Dersch of Dickeyville and Mrs. Larry Collins of Mr. Hope, two sons Joseph P. and James J., a brother Stephen of Roscobel, and four grandchildren. A St Mary’s Catholic Church Fennimore parishioner, he belonged to Holy Name Society and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Monday at St Mary’s Church. viewing begins after 2 p.m. tomorrow at Volkmann Funeral Home in Fennimore, with Rosary at 8 p.m. tomorrow.
Chicago markets show cattle firm with steers 75 to 150 higher and cows up to 1.00. Slaughter steers 1,150 to 1,400 pounds bring 27.00 to 28.00, with prime lots and various weight ranges trading around mid 20s. Hogs steady to mixed with lighter weights up modest gains and heavier ones lower. sows and barrows varying by weight, with prices in the 21.75 to 29.65 range. Sheep steady to 25% higher on wool slaughter lambs. ready buyers report higher quotes for prime and choice lambs. Geologists note four major ice advances in North America and a quip about Lost 4D.
Rev. Lowell H. Mays of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Brodhead and Rev. James Gillis of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Madison will teach a Spring course on ecumenism the Reformation and the church since the 16th Century open to non students Tuesdays 4 to 6 pm. Contact Sister Marie Stephen. Mays served as a Lutheran Observer at Rome ecumenical council and was linked to the Lutheran World Federation.
Green County Boots and Saddle Club outlines its annual benefit dance at Bluff View Park Brodhead on Feb 5 with Tune Toppers providing music. New members Carl Wilcox and his wife from Monroe were welcomed. tickets from club members. Publicity by Mrs Schild. lunch by Mr and Mrs Ralph Schild. entertainment led by Mrs Lucille Wuetrich.
The traveling museum unit, 54 feet by 12 feet, gains new curators Mr. and Mrs. Luie Haller. They reside in Portage nine months a year in a Historymobile apartment, succeeding Jake and Lila Tschudy of New Glarus who led the unit for eight years. The Historymobile began in 1954 with Wisconsin History Through Historic Sites and has toured the state ten times. the latest, larger unit arrived in 1962.
In Reno Nevada a tree planted in the enclosed courtyard of City Hall grew then died. City Manager Joe Latimore says workers dress the dead tree with artificial leaves to judge appearance and possible replacement.
Earl Sargent, 72, Gratiot, a retired rural mail carrier, died at 7 45 last night in St. Clare Hospital after medical treatment since December 31 1965. He was born July 21 1893 in Gratiot Township and married Della Russell 48 years ago. Surviving are his widow a son John a daughter Mrs Robert Prien two sisters Mrs Hazel Wright and Mrs Russell Smith two brothers Roy Sargent and Lester and four grandchildren. Services 2 PM Monday Bartell Funeral Home Warren with Rev R E Pegram officiating burial in Gratiot Methodist Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 PM today Masonic rites 9 PM Sunday.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Devine 80 of Richland Center were conducted at St. Phillip's Church Soldiers Grove. Rosary was said at Lunenschloss-Hansen Funeral Home Richland Center. She married Hugh Devine in 1910. he died in 1949. Surviving are four daughters two sons 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
In San Francisco the State DMV reports about 15 Californians change sex yearly and this is shown on licenses. Assemblyman Milton Marks pressed for more disclosure while E. K. Ball explained that a physician certificate prompts the change and that records should protect the sex changers privacy.
Wisconsin Governor Warren P. Knowles urged fair operators at the Wisconsin Association of Fairs meeting in Milwaukee to modernize operations. He warned that without updates from management, directors, and community supporters fairs may become mere historical markers.
Chandler Arizona honors Alouis Novak for 25 years of sounding the noon siren at the fire department. He verified time with his own watch each day and corrected the town clock, earning a mayoral proclamation and framed tribute.
Peter Lukken a Mt. Horeb native who farmed in Burke for 34 years died in a Madison hospital after a brief illness. He and his wife Alena Thompson celebrated their golden anniversary in 1964. Services at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Burke Lutheran Church with Rev. Hector Gunderson. Burial in church cemetery. Survivors include his widow three daughters a foster daughter a foster son two sisters three brothers five grandchildren and 13 foster-grandchildren.
Mr. Horeb resident and longtime Mt. Horeb painting contractor died yesterday in a Madison hospital. He and Sophia Olson were married March 1, 1916. she died in October 1963. He was a member of Mt. Horeb Evangelical Lutheran Church. services set for 1:30 p.m. Monday. Friends may visit Gesme Ellestad Funeral Home after 4 p.m. tomorrow.
Milwaukee plans propose renovating the West Allis state fair park with costs from 49 million to 57 million. Proposals feature octagonal buildings multilevel parking and a transportation system. Exposition Board chair Herbert Velser expects a scaled down plan incorporating best elements.
A classified ad note invites readers to rent a room via The Monroe Evening Times classified section. It suggests checking available listings and contacting the advertiser for details.
Wayne Weber 48 of Madison will receive joint services by the Monona Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and Hiram Masonic Lodge at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Frautschi Funeral Home Madison. He died Thursday after a brief illness and was installed as worthy patron of Monona Chapter. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery Brodhead. He is survived by a wife Clara Thostenon of Brodhead a father Wilbert of Portland Oregon and two sisters. A memorial to the American Cancer Society is planned.
Byron LeRoy Welty died yesterday morning at home in Gratiot Township after a heart attack. Born March 29, 1890, he married Eunice Schellenger in 1913. Survived by widow, son Ralph in California, daughter Mrs. Douglas Sheffield of Rockford, and five grandchildren. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Warren, Illinois. Funeral held at Bartell Funeral Home with Rev. Ross Calame officiating.
Republican officials said Gov. Warren Knowles will host a testimonial dinner in Milwaukee on January 15 with Montana Governor Tim Babcock as the main speaker. Robert L. Pierce of Menomonie will be master of ceremonies. Tickets are priced at 25 dollars each, and officials hope to sell 1,000 tickets.
Prime Minister Eisaku Sato reportedly asked the United States to extend its bombing pause in North Vietnam to at least January 22. The move aims to give Japan's peace initiative a chance to gain traction.
A brief meditation on how losing an act reveals logic and meaning. The piece frames absence as a catalyst for clarity, exploring art, intention, and the search for purpose.
Esther Rebekah Lodge No. 182 installed officers with Miss Bernice Holsapple district deputy president presiding. Appointments by the noble grand included roles for Mrs. Chester Tobin and others. Sunshine and finance committees named, Beloit invite accepted, next meeting set for January 21 honoring Thomas Wilder.
Funeral services for Clarence W. Stivarius 67 will be at 10 30 a m Monday in St Thomas Catholic Church Friends may call at the Soman Funeral Home after 7 tonight The Rosary service will be at 8 30 p m tomorrow
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