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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1964

Page

6

Wisconsin Weather Update With Snow Flurries

The forecast notes cloudy windy and snow flurries tonight with an inch or two of snow in extreme north. It turns colder northwest tonight with lows around 10 to 20 north and 15 to 25 south. Saturday stays cloudy and colder with more snow flurries east and north and highs in the 20s. In Monroe zone expect windy warm then colder tonight with a slight snow sprinkle chance and Saturday with heavy cloudiness and winds. highs in the 20s.

Wisconsin Monroe

Weather log highlights from today and year ago

Temperature range since yesterday 1 p.m. high 34 and low 18. Year ago today high 20 low 2. Degree Day 39. Snow flurries reported. Barometer 1 a.m. 30.02 and 1 p.m. 29.75. Warmest U.S. spot Key West Florida at 75. Coldest Limestone, Maine at 3. Sunrise 7:35 sunset 4:46.

U.S.A Key West Fla Limestone Maine

Real Estate Transfers From Local Deeds Office

Real estate transfers include Robert R. Riese to William A. Gilbert for a fractional lot in Brodhead. Monroe Construction Co. to Frederick C. Disch for part of Swiss Lane No 2 subdivision in Monroe. Alma Rose to Wayne Albert son for land in Albany Township. Fred Gerber to Werner F. Gerber for 200 acres more or less in Jefferson Township with references to sections 25 and 26.

Robert R. Riese William A. Gilbert City of Brodhead Monroe Construction Co Frederick C. Disch City of Monroe Alma Rose Wayne Albertson Albany Township Fred Gerber Werner F. Gerber Jefferson Township

Community Notices and Visits Roundup in Wisconsin

Local residents report visits and travels including Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dittmer of Eau Claire Lakes visiting area friends. Beloit hosts Mrs. Evan Chambers and Miss Linda Haldiman from Platteville State College during mid‑semester breaks. Moose Lodge hosts a card party January 18. Dan Counselman visits before returning to Platteville State College. The Burgy family returns from six weeks in California to Davis and Long Beach. Dr. and Mrs. Partridge travel to Tucson with stops in Albany and Carthage. Mrs. Teale accompanies part of the trip visiting relatives for winter.

Herman Dittmer Eau Claire Lakes Rebekah 1.C.C.F. Lodge Evan C. Chambers Monroe Beloit Linda Haldiman Platteville State College Platteville Edwin Haldiman Route 4 Women of the Moose Moose Hall Moose Dan Counselman Howard Counselman 19Th Avenue Illinois Carthage Linnie Teale Albany

County Court Notices June 2026 Docket Summary

Judge Roger L. Elmer lists multiple defendants from Eugene Jones Harrison and Racine to Milwaukee. Entries include forfeited bonds for traffic offenses, adjourned hearings, and suspensions or revocations with dates and authorities noted. Specific cases involve forgery, unauthorized operation, drunken driving, and driving with a revoked license.

Roger L. Elmer Eugene Jones Harrison Ark Wisconsin Lloyd Alan Keen Brodhead Bernard C. Barnes Racine Gerald R. Schwartzlow Route 1 Albany Sheriff's Department Donald Snyder Milwaukee Milwaukee CA Billy L. Buss Freeport Monroe Ronald Boetscher Oregon Jerome Flannery 6Th Street David Severson John V. Nevil Brooklyn Larry V. Kubly Route 4

Forfeitures Against H C Decker in Milton

Monroe police report forfeitures against H C Decker of Milton for permitting an unregistered mobile home on the highway. The item notes a forfeiture of $10.

H. C. Decker Milton Mobil Monroe

Notable Obituaries and Deaths in Wisconsin Area

Death notices list George Trace 79 Mineral Point Mrs Anna Marie Day 80 Hollandale and Edward Kracht 73 Eagle River with brief identifiers. Entries mark deceased with ages and towns in a concise region obituary column.

George Trace Mineral Point Anna Marie Day Hollandale Edward Kracht Eagle River

St Clare Hospital Accident Report Names Several Victims

A hospital accident brief lists patients and dismissals from St. Clare Hospital. Names include Melvin Blum Route Medical J B Heeren Evansville Mrs Richard Gibbs Mrs John Schnitzler Harry Airport Beloit Edyth Stoll Monticello Gary Yaun New Glarus Mrs Willard Liebnow Elkhorn David Andrews Juda Steven Hefty Darlington Mrs Glenn Winger 2229 5th Street Surgical: Mrs Brauch 2015 Roosevelt Mrs Tom Medecke Lena Bernard Barry Argyle Faye Richardson Milton Mrs Joseph Marty Browntown Mrs Otto Hess Madison Dismissals: John S Tony Nathan L Klassy Fred Wiedland Randall Manus Greg Schultz Arthur Seffrood Ortwin Purdy Terry Wichser Mrs Sherwood Carlson Mrs Norman

J. B. Heeren 17Th Avenue Richard Gibbs Evansville John Schnitzler 13Th Avenue Harry Airport Beloit Edyth Stoll Monticello Gary Lee Yaun New Glarus Willard Liebnow Elkhorn David Andrews Juda Steven Hefty Darlington Glenn Winger 5Th Street Robert Brauchli Roosevelt Tom Medecke Lena Bernard Barry Argyle Faye Richardson Milton Joseph Marty Browntown Otto Hess Madison John S. Tony Nathan L. Klassy Fred Wiedland Randall Manus Greg Schultz Arthur Seffrood Ortwin Purdy Terry Wichser Sherwood Carlson and Son Norman

Legion Hosts Boy Scout Troop 113 Meeting

Members of Boy Scout Troop 113 sponsored by the American Legion Post will attend the February 20 meeting at 6 30 p.m. in the Legion hall. Dinner is served by Warren Gerhart Bernard Gibbons and Herbert Paske before the meeting, with a lunch afterward for the scouts. A report on the Mid Winter Wisconsin Conference in Appleton was given by E L Niffenegger Jr and Don Jordi, with Niffenegger presenting the post awards. The 48 members at the meeting were told of a membership drive next month as 19 of 22 living post commanders attended along with Beait guests. Robert Hardell chaired the clean up committee.

American Legion Post Legion Hall Warren Gerhart Bernard Gibbons Herbert Paske Gerhart Gibbons Paske Wisconsin Appleton E. L. Niffenegger Jr Don Jordi Niffenegger Living Post Beait Robert Hardell

Pope Urges Unity Prayers Across Christian Sects

Pope Paul VI called on all Roman Catholics to pray for Christian unity. He described his Holy Land meeting with the world Orthodox leader as a first step toward a united church and urged bishops to organize unity prayers during Unity Week jointly sponsored by Catholics Protestants Orthodoxy and Anglicans.

Vatican City Paul VI Holy Land

Cheddar Trade Light On Green Bay Board

In moderate trading at the Wisconsin Cheese Exchange, one car State brand pasteurized longhorns in paper boxes sold at 37 cents, and one car pasteurized daisies at 37 percent. A late offer for longhorns at 37 cents was uncovered at close along with another 3742 price. No bids were posted during the session.

Green Bay Wisconsin Cheese Exchange

Teagarden Dies at 58 from Bronchial Pneumonia

New Orleans coroner's office reports trombonist Jack Teagarden died of bronchial pneumonia at age 58. He was found dead in his motel room on Wednesday after last performing at the Dream Room on Bourbon Street. An autopsy was conducted.

New Orleans Jack Teagarden Teagarden Bourbon Street

Local Social Notes List Names in Attendance

Thostenson, Mrs. Lloyd Schilling, Mrs. William Ball, Kenneth Zahler, Mrs. Fred Ruef, Mrs. Richard Johnson, Mrs. Ira Moffit and Mrs. Luella Lacey.

Thostenson Lloyd Schilling William Ball Kenneth Zahler Fred Ruef Richard Johnson Ira Moffit Luella Lacey

Doris Kubly Named Chair for Heart Sunday Event

Mrs Richard Wagner announced Doris Kubly will chair Heart Sunday to be held February 23. Kubly of Burberry Heights Monroe is past president of Epsilon Sigma Alpha local and state chapters and serves as secretary to Raymond R Kubly Sr. at Swiss Colony. The sorority will meet at Ludlow Memorial Library Monday night to plan sponsorship of the drive.

Richard Wagner Walter J Doris) Kubly Heart Kubly Burberry Heights Monroe Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Raymond R. Kubly Sr Swiss Colony Ludlow Memorial Library

City debates fire police station cost beyond limit

City Engineer Harvey Elmer reports total cost for a fire and police station at 205604.58 dollars excluding certain items, exceeding the council's 178000 dollar cap. Fire Chief Benkert and Police Chief Hefty urge action positioning a functional station near the square with training space. Mayor Evans backs station but warns against funding a city hall.

Harvey Elmer Josef J. Benkert Henry S. Hefty Benkert Planning Commission Benkett Monroe Bruce M. Blum Evans Commission Chandler

Former Mayor Schiller Pushes City Hall Plan and Dismissal

Victor N. Schiller urged delaying the matter until April while backing city hall and fire and police facilities. He urged firing architect Stanley W. Howe to avoid a high fee and suggested obtaining new sketches, while clashing with Mayor Evans who reprimanded him for political remarks.

Victor N. Schiller Commission Schiller Evans Stanley W. Howe

ADA District 1 elects officers at Turner meeting

Officers of District 1 of the American Dairy Association were re elected at the annual Turner meeting. Paul Baumgartner of Route 2 is chairman Carl Braun of Platteville is vice chairman and M Palmer Welsh of New Glarus is secretary treasurer. Baumgartner becomes producer representative with Reynold Cots ey of Mt Horeb as industry representative. Terms run three years with other terms for one year. Delegates are Richard Buscher Sidney Peterson Kenneth Powell Sr and Walter Streiff. Alternates are Milo Anderson and Alvin Hughes. Industry representatives are Laverne Lederman Bernard Moldren and Werner Zimmerman with Merlyn Fritsch as alternate. The state ADA meeting is March 10 11 at Wausau.

American Dairy Association Turner Hall Paul Baumgartner Route 2 Carl Braun Platteville M. Palmer Welsh New Glarus Baumgartner Reynold Cotsey Mt. Horeb Richard Buscher Darlington Sidney Peterson Lancaster Kenneth B. Powell Sr Barneveld Walter F. Streiff Milo K. Anderson Dodgeville Alvin Hughes Laverne Lederman Brodhead Bernard R. Moldren Boscobel Werner Zimmerman Monroe Merlyn Fritsch Cobb Wausau

Edward Kracht Taken by Death in Eagle River

Edward Kracht 73 of Eagle River died at home after a heart attack. Services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Eagle River United Church of Christ. He taught at Eagle River schools before retiring five years ago. Survived by wife Anna Elmer and two sons John and Matt, plus eight grandchildren.

Edward Kracht Eagle River Anna Elmer New Glarus John Milwaukee Matt

Harvard Prefs Find New Cigaret Hazard

Two Harvard scientists warn of a smoking hazard from a radioactive element in cigarette smoke. Drs Edward Radford and Wilma Hunt report polonium entering the bronchial tubes and lungs, a finding submitted to U. S. Surgeon General Luther L. Terry.

Boston Harvard School of Public Health Edward P. Radford Wilma R. Hunt Luther L. Terry U. S

Chambers Sires Son at Memorial Hospital Prairie du Chien

Mr and Mrs Robert Chambers Seneca announce the birth of a son on Wednesday at Memorial hospital in Prairie du Chien. He has a brother Randy Stuart. The mother is Reva Neuenschwander, daughter of Albert C Neuenschwander Route 3. Paternal grandmother is Mrs Stuart Chambers. Great grandmothers are Mrs Anna Schmoldt Mrs Ida Neuenschwander Mrs Barbara Germann all of Monroe and Mrs Mayme Seg ner South Wayne.

Chambers Robert Chambers Seneca Memorial Hospital Prairie du Chien Randy Stuart Reva Neuenschwander Albert C. Neuenschwander Route 3 Stuart Chambers 17Th Avenue Anna Schmoldt Ida Neuenschwander

Swiss Film Night At Wilhelm Tell Hall In New Glarus

Maennerchor and social members invited to view two Swiss films Swiss News Reel and Erstbesteigung Der Jungfrau 1811 at 8 p m tomorrow at Wilhelm Tell hall 1964 membership cards available at the door

Glarus Maennerchor Wilhelm Tell Hall

Son Obtains Family Plumbing Business Role Change

Monticello Times reports M. R. Zimmerman after 32 years in heating and plumbing passes ownership to son Dean Zimmerman a licensed plumber who has long worked with his father and will continue the business under the family name.

Monticello M. R. Zimmerman Dean

Blood donor drive aims to aid heart surgery patient

An appeal for 12 pints of B positive blood is issued for a woman undergoing heart surgery on Tuesday. The Bloodmobile will be at the First Methodist Church from 12 30 to 5 30 p.m. Monday inviting donations from the community.

Evansville First Methodist Church

Campbell Letterman Receives College Honors at Platteville

Boyd Campbell a New Glarus high school graduate and end on the Platteville State College football team was among 33 students honored by the college for their achievements.

Campbell NEW Glarus Boyd Campbell Platteville State College

Mason Pair Names Daughter Holly Sue

Mr and Mrs Gene Mason of Kimberly welcomed a daughter born December 21 naming Holly Sue. She has brothers James and Tommy and sisters Mary Julie and Nancy. Lois Speich, former Mrs Roy Speich of Monroe, is her grandmother. Mrs Harvey Mason of Monroe recently returned home from holidays.

Holly Sue Gene Mason Kimberly Holly James Tommy Mary Julie Nancy Mason Lois Speich Roy Speich Monroe Harvey Mason

New Glarus Historical Society to Meet Tomorrow

The society will hold its annual meeting at 8 p.m. in the Village Hall. Members are urged to attend and hear reports on local historical preservation and upcoming events.

NEW Glarus The New Glarus Historical Society

Leaders to finalize Girl Scout Fair plans

Plans for the annual Girl Scout Fair on February 8 will be set at a Neighborhood meeting Monday at 7 45 PM in East School.

Monticello Couple Name Their Baby Daniel Joseph

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Disch Jr of Monticello announce the birth of Daniel Joseph Tuesday at St Clare hospital. The baby has a sister Cherri Lee 2% and a brother Michael 13 months. grandparents are listed in the notice.

Readable Family Lines Highlight Disch and Johnson Kin

The text lists Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Disch Sr. of Monticello and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde J. Johnson of Evansville. Great-grandmothers named are Mrs. Barbara Streiff of New Glarus and Mrs. Godfrey Bigler of Verona.

Gilbert Disch Sr Monticello Clyde J. Johnson Evansville Barbara Streiff New Glarus Godfrey Bigler Verona

Masons Honor Ten Members at Lodge Meeting

Ten members of the Smith Masonic Lodge received special recognition for their professional service to the community during a meeting last night at the Masonic Temple.

Smith Masonic Lodge Masonic Temple

Injured in Mishap at Work In Green County

Melvin Blum 52 of Route 3 is treated at St. Clare hospital for lac­erations of the right upper arm after his arm was caught in a chain while working for the Green County Highway Department. He was admitted at 1 45 p.m. yesterday and his condition is reported satisfactory.

Melvin Blum Route 3 St. Clare Hospital Blum Green County Highway Department

Inductees to Report on February 18

Mrs. Clara M. Ritter announced five inductees will report to the local office Tuesday February 18 at 7 a.m. Twenty pre inductees are also scheduled to report at the same time.

Clara M. Ritter Selective Service

Collision on One Way Sparks Headon Crash

Monroe police investigated a headon collision at 9:40 p.m. involving Jerome H. Schwaiger and Harley E. Kundert. Schwaiger's car went the wrong way on a one way street in the 900 block of 16th Avenue.

Headon Monroe Jerome H. Schwaiger Sunnyridge Court Harley E. Kundert 11Th Street 16Th Avenue

Patient Admitted To St. Clare Hospital In Early Morning

J. B. Heeren of 1617 17th Avenue was admitted to St. Clare hospital for tests. His condition is reported as fair.

J. B. Heeren 17Th Avenue St. Clare Hospital

Bernard Barry Undergoes Minor Surgery at St Clare

Bernard Barry of Argyle underwent minor surgery at St Clare hospital this morning and is reported in satisfactory condition.

Bernard Barry Argyle St. Clare Hospital

Priest Named in Suit For Alienation Award

Robert P. McArdle Jr. sues Rev. Donald B. Runkle for 250000 claiming the priest stole his wife’s affections. McArdle alleges relations between Runkle and his ex-wife Patricia while Runkle served at Immaculate Conception Parish in Highland Park.

Chicago Robert P. McArdle Jr North Tarrytown N.Y Donald B. Runkle St. Mary’s Church Odessa Tex McArdle Patricia Rev. Runkle Immaculate Conception Parish Highland Park

Tax Adviser Alvord Stricken in Florida

Ashland native Ellsworth C. Alvord 68 chairman of the board of Northland College in Ashland and a noted tax attorney died Thursday in West Palm Beach Florida. He had lived in Washington DC since 1930.

Ashland Ellsworth C. Alvord Northland College West Palm Beach, Fla Alvord Washburn Washington, D.C

Thousands rely on Classified Ads in solving daily problems

A community survey notes many residents depend on classified ads to obtain needed goods services and information for daily tasks. It highlights the role of local papers in matching buyers sellers and job seekers amid widespread use of affordable ad listings.

Goldwater Rockefeller Clash Over Welfare in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire the Goldwater Rockefeller clash sharpens over public welfare policy. Rockefeller and Goldwater spar on education race bias and the welfare state during a 12 hour campaign tour. Both campaigns trade charges on positions and memories of past statements.

Manchester N.H Barry Goldwater Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller New Hampshire New York Arizona Goldwater Jon Pate Keene State College Pate Robin Hood

Bloodmobile Nears Quota After Monticello Drive

The Bloodmobile at Zwingli United Church of Christ in Monticello collected 51 pints of blood toward a 52 pint quota. Fifty eight donors reported, with Harold Schulz as general chairman overseeing Mt. Pleasant, Washington and Adams Townships and the village. Local chairmen included Mrs Harvey Elmer Mt. Pleasant, Mrs Cecil Holloway Washington, Erwin Rufer Adams, and Mrs Ted Zurbuchen village. The EUB Church Circle provided refreshments.

Monticello Zwingli United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall Harold Schulz Mt. Pleasant Washington Adams Harvey Elmer Cecil Holloway Erwin Rufer Ted Zurbuchen EUB Church

Lost Act Sparks Search For Missing Item

A brief notice notes a lost act or document prompting local inquiries. No further details are provided in the readable text.

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