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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1964
Page
6
Partly cloudy and warmer weekend forecast for Wisconsin with varying nightly lows. Monroe Zone expects 18 to 25 rising to 36 to 42 Thursday, while overall readings show a warm trend with record highs in Miami Beach and a cold spot in Craig Colorado.
Bridget Sullivan transfers 92.2 acres to William J Figs in Adams Township. Dorothy M. Campbell transfers lots and blocks in Andrick's Addition to Monroe. Letters of administration issued for Edward M. Share, died Jan 4, with Michael Hyland as administrator and appraisers William Haren and Henry Burgy. Leona Hyland named heir at law.
Marie E. DeRemer of Monroe forfeits $10 for speeding per Monroe police. Thomas R. Smith of Monroe forfeits $10 for speeding per Monroe police.
Delmar Reavis Anderson and Kath leen Gertrude Hegi are married. Deaths list William Thomm aged 69 and James Cullen aged 37. Births show multiple families welcoming sons and daughters. Hospital and medical staff notes include several named patients and physicians. Dismissals list numerous individuals from local institutions.
The Public Service Commission approved a water diversion project despite objections from local residents. The plan, proposed by Albert A. Ten Eyck, would divert 750 gallons daily from Sylvester Creek for irrigation between May 1 and Sept 15, deemed not harmful to the stream.
A Circuit Court jury returned a special verdict in a foreclosure action between Tom Every of Oregon and Sada L. DeVoe of Browntown. The jury answered no to whether DeVoe signed the note and mortgage for 3000 dollars promised by Dewey Bloomquist, and yes to whether the note secured her son's debt of 3000 dollars. Bloomquist later assigned the mortgage note to Every. DeVoe testified no money changed hands.
The Robert M. LaFollette home in Madison was among 48 sites named National Historic Landmarks by the Interior Department. The Maple Bluff farmstead, bought by Robert M. LaFollette Sr. in 1905, memorializes a leader who valued democracy for the people over special interests. Landmark designation includes a certificate and bronze plaque from the National Park Service.
Bill Forester, 31, Packers linebacker, confirms intent to retire after telling Bengston and Lombardi before the Playoff Bowl in Miami. He says they may not believe it, but he feels certain. Forester also sells athletic equipment to local high schools.
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy states he is not considering a presidential bid. He says his focus is on doing a good job as attorney general and has no plans to run for vice president at this time.
Nicolas W. Leutenegger of 2334 15th Avenue was admitted to St. Clare hospital yesterday afternoon and is undergoing tests. His condition is reported as good.
Mrs R A Bass of Sioux City S C is spending a week with relatives in Monroe. Mr and Mrs Charles Wehr kamp of La Crosse visited Mrs Letha Bates at 1027% 17th avenue this morning. Wehr kamp, a cousin of Mrs Bates, is a La Crosse contractor and was en route to Chicago. Also new mitten kit ad from Knit and Purl Shop on 27th Ave west side of Greenwood Cemetery. Phone 325 3532.
Green County Shrine Club meeting with 43 attending welcomed four new members Robert Weckerly John McElhaney Fred Lienhardt and John Durant Monroe New Glarus and Janesville They reported on the State Masonic Bowling Tournament to be held in Janesville Five Zor Shrine Temple Madison guests Earle Pete Lewis Howard Tuttle Roy Langsdorf Alvie Nelson Harold Loutz Plans discussed for September Ceremonial with local Shrine Club as hosts Next meeting set for Tuesday Feb 25 in New Glarus
David Schulman an AFS exchange student from Argentina spoke at the Juda PTA meeting last night. He will address the Kiwanis Club tomorrow at noon and assist Troop 312 with language badge work by teaching Spanish.
Last year's directors and interested parties urged to attend the Green County Agricultural Chest annual meeting Monday night at 8 p.m. in the Agricultural building. Officers will be elected and the 1964 budget and projects for sponsorship will be considered.
The Wisconsin Heart Association reports 1962 deaths in Green County from heart disease total 147, or 51.2 percent of county deaths. Mrs. Richard Wagner will lead the 1964 Heart Fund drive with Heart Sunday on Feb 23 as volunteers canvass neighborhoods for contributions and health information.
A city auto collision at 10 41 p m on 7th street involved a Miller car and a parked Solomon Auto Parts vehicle. Passenger Jane Ann Nafzger aged 15 sustained knee abrasion and forehead bump.
Last rites for Merlin Wickersham 53 killed in a Grant County traffic accident were held at 1 30 p m at Stuessy funeral home. Rev Wesley Burns officiated with military rites honoring a World War II veteran. Edward Doyle served as chaplain, color bearers included Ernest Marty and Fred Felder. The flag was folded by Sam Pickett and T J Burgy Jr pallbearers named. A son Robert of Lebanon New Hampshire arrived in Madison for the funeral.
VFW meeting in Turner hall welcomed Richard Garwell a Korean War veteran as a new member Walter Laeser commander noted eligibility for membership Laeser and Edward Doyle were chosen as delegates for the Mid Winter Conference to be held Feb 7 and 8 in Milwaukee The new VFW building progress is reported main portion enclosed membership at 98 percent A memorial service was held for Ben Tschudy Eugene Reinking and Merlin Wickersham Adolph Ostendorf led the lunch.
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