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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1961
Page
6
Mostly fair to night with a chance of isolated thundershowers in the northwest. Tuesday will be mostly sunny and pleasant, a bit warmer, with lows in the 50s and highs 78 to 85 east and 83 to 90 west. Monroe zone: sunny this afternoon, fair and cool tonight, Tuesday sunny and warmer, lows 55 to 60, highs 80 to 85.
Last week high 92 and low 57. Since Saturday 1 p.m. high 88 and low 56. Year ago today high 74 and low 62. Precipitation since Saturday 1 p.m. 0.94 inch. Barometer 1 a.m. 29.98 and 1 p.m. 30.08. Warmest place Yuma Arizona 106 degrees, coldest Big Piney Wyoming 33 degrees. Sunrise 5 27, sunset 8 41.
Edwin Ellis Estate transfers N percent of parcel 6 and 7 block 15 Ludlow's Addition in Monroe to Kenneth H. Indergand.
David A. Bowman of Monroe Illinois cited by Monroe police for legal mufflers with a $10 fine. Jake T. Long of Freeport cited for speeding, $10. George P. Calloway of Fond du Lac cited for operating an unregistered vehicle.
Justice L A Koenig and Dean Swenson of Blanchardville were convicted of disorderly conduct and sentenced to 30 days in jail under the Huber Law with costs assessed by the sheriff's department.
David Joseph Smith 17 of Brodhead and Carol Ann Lindeman 16 of Brodhead Route 3 join in marriage license. Willard Gower Hughes Jr 22 of Manston Route 1 and Joyce Eileen Ludwig 21 of 2723 82 Street obtain license.
Death notices include Mrs. Anna Whitcomb 84 Albany Mrs. Alfred Wettach 71 Monticello Arthur Pinnow 52 Stockton California Todd William Newcomer infant son of Mr and Mrs Willis Newcomer Juda Mrs. Benjamin A Jones Winter Park Florida Chester Trebilcock 75 Shullsburg.
Birth announcements list a son for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones of Albany on July 1 and a son for Mr. and Mrs. James Biesegger at 814% 18th Avenue on July 2. Also noted are a son for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kiel of Blanchardville on July 3, a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. John Scully of Brodhead on July 3, and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sweeney at 2111% 10th Street on July 3.
A local hospital activity includes an accident report listing Charles Kubly and Robert Fuchs among patients in medical care, with several named residents from Janesville Albany Beloit and nearby areas. Surgical patients include Mrs Cora Bryant and George Ewald. numerous dismissals follow for multiple individuals across several towns.
Mrs. Benjamin A. Jones of Winter Park Florida has died after an illness that began in October. Her survivors include husband two sons Allen and Bruce of Winter Park her father Richard Brust of Brodhead two sisters Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Fred Westgate and three brothers Richard Brust Joseph of Winter Park and Charles of Hialeah Florida Services are planned for Wednesday in Winter Park with relatives from Brodhead unable to attend.
Private funeral services were held for Todd William Newcomer infant son of Willis and Frances Newcomer Juda. He died Saturday in Rochester Minnesota after a congenital heart condition. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery Brodhead. Survivors include his parents paternal grandparents Harry Newcomer Juda and John Egger Footville maternal grandfather Julius Nenneman Brod.
New York markets edged higher in a light session as many traders took a four day weekend. Volume was about 2.2 million shares with most key issues up fractions to a point and some gaining two points or more. The exchanges will be closed Tuesday.
Six windows were broken at Bright School in Spring Grove Township. Deputies say an object was thrown through the panes and the incident is under investigation by sheriff's deputies.
The Rev. Wilson M. Bixler of Sauk City Wisconsin is named to the Judicial Council of the General Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church, reflecting a national church leadership appointment.
The City Council will convene at 7 30 p m Wednesday due to the Independence Day holiday tomorrow and will meet as regularly scheduled.
Vernon Schillinger secretary of the Monroe Chamber announces July events are too few to publish the monthly calendar. He notes many recipients are on vacation and says the service will resume in August.
The Monroe swimming pool will operate 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 8 p.m. tomorrow for holiday swimmers. Attendance yesterday reached 800, pushing the season total to 22 429. A penny dive in the afternoon drew spectators from outside who tossed change into the pool.
Personal mentions place Henry Koepnick of Milwaukee visiting for the holiday weekend. The Monroe Laundry will close the week of July 3 and reopen Monday July 10. Several families and guests from Albany Rushville Ind Door County and other locations visit Monroe residents including the Laughridges Brand Hughes Viney Farmer Buechter Nemitz Bray Stauffacher Thickpenny and others with various travels and reunions noted.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce sponsors this year’s fireworks to be fired from the north edge of the Monroe Country Club grounds east of the old site. Spectators at Recreation Park get a better view. The club parking lot is reserved for members behind a semi-barricade on 21st street. A 36 hole Medal tournament begun over the weekend will finish tomorrow along with a flag tournament and mixed foursomes on the club course. Picnics and family gatherings close the holiday with sparklers and other legal fireworks included.
Dr. Edgar B. Gordon known as Pop on Journeys in Musicland radio show dies in Madison after brief illness at age 86. His program educated and entertained thousands of Wisconsin schoolchildren.
Shullsburg farmer Trebilcock 75 died at St. Clare hospital after admission June 27. Born Aug 13, 1885 in Shullsburg Township he married Elizabeth Laird Jan 21 1915 at Lena. Survived by five children and two daughters in Iowa and Ohio. Services 2 p m Thursday at Platteville Methodist Church with burial Evergreen cemetery Shullsburg IOOF.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester M. Johnson attended retirement ceremonies for Maj. Gen. D. W. Hutchison at Shaw Air Force Base near Sumter South Carolina. Hutchison, a Mineral Point native, retires after 30 years and plans to enter oil business in Oklahoma City. The Johnsons were joined by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hutchison Prairie du Lac the couple’s siblings.
An unidentified flying object was seen hovering over Grant County near Boscobel then dipped to tree top level before vanishing. Mrs. Ira Everson reported the sighting to deputies, who observed it with her. Police relayed the report to Truax Air Force Base, Madison, but the Air Force did not comment.
Gary Baumgartner 14 escaped serious harm when his bicycle collided with a car driven by Ruth M. Nussbaum at the intersection of 10th Street and 10th Avenue. The front wheel was damaged and no injuries were reported.
Mrs. Peter Lawford, sister of the President, gave birth Sunday night to her fourth child, a 6 pound girl in Santa Monica. Her husband, actor Peter Lawford, has just returned from Utah.
Carl M. Drewyour aged 31 and stationed at Camp McCoy Wisconsin died after a vehicle struck him on a Waukegan street and the driver fled the scene. Police seek information about the hit and run accident and identify the vehicle and driver involved.
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William L. Rollins, Monroe vocalists, will dedicate his concert selections to his mother Mrs. Clara R. Rollins of Los Angeles. Mrs. Rollins visits for a few days and attended a family gathering. Lincoln Park concert at 8 p.m. tonight features Rollins family ties and Oaktron Industries connection.
The report lists several car accidents with injuries. Carol DeVoe and Glenda received minor injuries and were treated at St. Clare hospital after a one car crash four miles south of Swiss Wheel motel. Gerald Wiesenberg and Richard Rufener sustained more serious damage and injuries in separate rollover and loss of control incidents near County Trunk S and Highway 1181 and near Smock cave. Harry Tachon remains hospitalized in Madison with back and chest injuries from a crash on a Dane County road.
Charles McKinley of St. Louis defeated Bobby Wilson of England to advance to the Wimbledon semifinals. He won 6 4 6 4 4 6 6 4 in a tight five set match.
Four children drowned in Wisconsin waters during the July 4th weekend. Sandra Trautsch 13 of Sumner Iowa and others were among victims. the incidents involved a capsized boat on the Mississippi near Lynxville and drownings at Shadow Lake Waupaca Delavan Lake and Walmart County.
Carl J. Forsberg of Wisconsin Power and Light Co. criticized the Federal Power Commission's June 28 rejection of the Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line Co. proposal to extend a natural gas transmission line from Madison to Baraboo. The extension would supply WPL gas to Baraboo Portage and communities including Pardeeville Wyocena Cambria Randolph and Fox Lake, a plan before the FPC since summer 1960.
Articles of incorporation filed with Mrs. Helen Bratzke, register of deeds. Initial agent Robert Aeschlimann. Incorporators include Aeschlimann, Russell West of Monroe, and Lester J. Kellough of Madison. Authorized 2000 shares of common stock without par value.
Charles Kubly, 73, of 1123 13th avenue, was admitted to St. Clare hospital at 5:30 yesterday for possible skull fracture after a fall. He struck his head on a parked car in the 1200 block of 14th avenue.
Shullsburg battered Platteville 13 to 4 to widen its Pecatonica League Eastern Division. Leo Schlueter held Platteville to two hits as Bill Webber fueled Shullsburg with 13 hits including a double and three triples. Benton beat Hazel Green 9 to 7 in the other division game with Gary Farrey hitting a two run homer in a four run third.
Barry d Lehhof a two year old imported St Bernard owned by Mr and Mrs Alfred Meier of Highway 59 won his class and earned reserve winner at the Badger Kennel Club show at the Madison fairgrounds yesterday He arrived from Switzerland last November by air express and will be two this month
Awards were presented at the Father Son Banquet held Thursday night at the EUB church. John Brandt was the oldest father present. Merle Hammon and Herbert Hawkins were the youngest. Herbert Hawkins with his youngest son and Rev. Paul Gibson with the most sons were noted.
Police investigate the deaths of Heinz Marsa and his wife Irene Marsa found shot at Irene’s mother Bertha Beilke’s farm home in Maine town eight miles north of Wausau. A relative reported a third Chicago man telephone threat to kill both, aiding inquiries.
Gov Nelson resumes duties after an eight day Hawaii trip to attend the National Governors Conference. He spent time meeting counterparts and returning to ongoing state matters.
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