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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1962
Page
6
July 3 1962 forecast notes mostly cloudy skies with drizzle and scattered thundershowers. southern and eastern areas see partial clearing, temperatures hovering in mid 60s. Monroe zone remains cool with isolated storms today tonight and Wednesday. lows mid 50s to low 60s and highs mid 60s to mid 70s.
The report notes yesterday from 1 p.m. to now highs of 78 and a low of 64. A year ago highs reached 78 and lows 56. Precipitation since yesterday 1 p.m. was .02 inch. Barometer read 29.98 at 1 a.m. and 30.02 at 1 p.m. Warmest spot Phoenix Arizona at 104 degrees, coldest Albany New York at 47. Sunrise was 5:27 and sunset 8:41.
Ray R. Heinzelman transfers it 8 block 2 Crest View Subdivision Monroe to Paul F. Opel. Carl Burgi and others transfer lot 5 block 24 Brod head's Add Monroe to Donald Reinking.
Monroe police report examines forfeitures involving Fred J. Donner of Monroe with limitations on backing. The summary notes a $10 amount in question and references local enforcement actions.
Obituaries list five residents: Frank Strommen 79 Blanchardville Mrs. Ralph Bovee 58 Beloit Mrs. Fred Diehls 71 Route 1 Orfordville Mrs. Jessie B Morehead 99 Belleville. States ages and towns of residence for each decedent in a concise notice.
Medical: listed patients include Sandra Mae Roelli Winslow Anthony Fren zel 1316 16th St Marilyn Pick Route 2 Mrs Alta Boe Mt Horeb Robert W Helmeid Blanchardville Emil Knaack 2213 8th St Palmer Ann New Glarus Mrs Harry Kee gan 1424 14th Ave Marion J Condon Brodhead Spencer E Bowen 2263 6th St Surgical: Mrs Milton Dis rud Blanchardville John M Bahler Pecatonica Ill Mrs Roy W Rheinmann Route 1 Helen J Beckwith Brodhead Ralph T Scott Harvard II Mrs Stuart G Udell Beloit Mrs Vera Plumb Brodhead Dismissals: Willis F Isely Carl Albertson Jackie Lee Walmer Dale Allen Boley Mrs Charles Martin and son Mrs Lawrence Martin and son Mrs Fred Haldiman Mrs Melvin McConnell Gloria G Nelson Cheryl Hagan Jacqueline Coates Mrs Thomas Theiler and Mrs Leroy Wilde and daughter.
New York trading before the holiday showed an irregular edge to the upside with light volume around 3.7 million shares. Major stock moves were fractional with a few gains approaching one point as the market held a cautious tone.
Henry J. Elmer of Monticello was taken to Monroe Clinic for possible injuries after being struck by a car driven by Otto Munz of 802 25th avenue. Police said the accident happened at the northeast corner of the square as Elmer tried to cross the street.
Frank Strommen, born October 26 1882 in York Township, died at 7 25 PM in Wiota nursing home. He married Maria Wahl in 1913 and farmed near Blanchardville before retiring to town in 1952. Survivors include three sons a brother nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. service at Blanchardville Lutheran church Thursday at 2 PM with Rev Edward Swanson. Burial in Graceland cemetery. Friends may call at Saether funeral home after noon Wednesday.
The Board of Public Works will recommend accepting Monroe Electric Co. as the low bidder for electrical work on the new aeration system at the sewage disposal plant. The board also plans to advertise bids for hot mix street paving and will present both recommendations to the City Council at 7:30 p.m. tonight.
The Godfrey Co. of Milwaukee owner of Sentry Market outlets posts a 9.36 percent sales increase and 11.4 percent net profit gain for the 24 weeks ending June 16. President James E. Godfrey notes two new IGA Foodliners and one Sentry supermarket added to outlets, with another Sentry unit under construction.
Services for 91 year old Metta Rupnow Michaelis were held at 1 30 pm in the Stuessy funeral home with Rev William Burns of St John’s United Church of Christ officiating Nancy Chesebro played organ music Pallbearers included William Rupnow Blanchardville Robert Ownbey Amarillo Tex Richard Rupnow Milwaukee O M Gochnauer Freeport Roger Rupnow Madison and Raymond Rupnow Monroe Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery
John Rechsteiner, 72, of 420 18th Avenue died Saturday. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. at Stuessy Funeral Home with Rev. William Burns officiating. Mrs. Winnie Kuebli and Mrs. Robert G. Buehler sang with organ accompaniment by Mrs. Albert Buri. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alfred Wettach, Jacob Aeschlimann, Adolph Kummer, Emil Frehner, John Bohren, and Alex Etter.
Funeral services for Daniel David Foulker Jr., eight months old son of Daniel Foulker Sr. of Route 1 Browntown, were held at Peace United Church of Christ Browntown at 3 o clock in the afternoon. Rev. Daniel Schowalter officiated. The infant died of suffocation early Saturday morning. Mrs. M V Miller sang Safe in the Arms of Jesus with Mrs. Ralph Leck at the piano. Burial followed in Cadiz Cemetery with Stuessy Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Local items list yesterday’s travel by L. A. Koenig through Dodgeville and Darlington on business. Community notices include Woman's Relief Corps and Legion auxiliary meetings at Legion Hall and Twining Park. Visits feature Detroit residents at Monroe and Argyle homes, plus travel of Alfred Waelchli to Oakland. Virginia Krauss visiting from Chicago. E. C. Hamilton’s weekend trip to Saukatuck and Rochester to view a color device for newspaper presses. Families relocate, travel plans, and church leadership updates across Belleville and Monroe.
City police located the vehicle belonging to William C. Rieder of 714 18th Avenue. The car, found in the 1800 block of 8th Street, had the ignition keys inside and a damaged right front fender. Rieder reported the gasoline tank had just been filled and the mileage showed about 30 miles.
A 74 year old Madison physician missing since last February turned up in Acapulco on Monday. Dr Sydney C Jackson said he had been fishing and exploring for weeks around Nuxco and Zihuatanejo. He blamed the furor for his absence and stated he was dancing the Twist.
The former U S postoffice building in Watertown was sold to the city for 20000 dollars. The sale announced by the General Services Administration will repurpose the building mainly for recreational purposes.
Crosby based on reports says Crosby, 24, will be hospitalized about a month with a nervous breakdown. Lindsay Crosby, Bing Crosby's youngest son, has entered St. John’s hospital according to his uncle Larry Crosby.
Town leaders in Middletown Rhode Island restrict public drinking during the Newport Jazz Festival this weekend to prevent a repeat of earlier disturbances. Police will enforce limits and increased patrols around festival zones and adjacent public spaces.
Sen. Harry F. Byrd and Sen. John J. Williams attacked the U S Chamber of Commerce demand for a large income tax cut. Byrd warned of inflation and a $15 billion deficit, while Williams warned of long term inflationary damage and a revenue drop far beyond Chamber estimates.
Joyce M. Day, 22, of rural Brod Head, charged with murdering her newborn, is to be examined at Mendota state hospital prior to trial after a Rock County Circuit Court ruling. Her attorney asked for a withheld plea and hospital admission. no objection from the district attorney. Also, Gerald Jeremiason, 22, Monti cello Route 2, alleged father, was arraigned on five counts and on a count of failing to report a death. a plea withdrawal petition was filed and the matter adjourned for Thursday proceedings after he admitted burying the infant’s body north of Monroe.
U S Marines started exiting Thailand with transport planes and helicopters moving personnel to Pacific land bases and sea units. About 1 000 men from the 2 200 strong force sent six weeks earlier to counter Laos communism began leaving on Monday.
Articles of incorporation for the New Glarus Hardware Inc have been filed with the register of deeds. The company authorized 2500 shares of common stock with no par value. Eugene F. Stuessy is named as registered agent. incorporators are Stuessy and Kenneth H. Hoesly.
Spencer E. Bowen, 96, of Monroe, is in critical condition at St. Clare hospital after being admitted as a medical patient at 8 a.m. Today. His health has declined over three months with three weeks of bedfast status due to old age complications.
Twenty three couples applied for marriage licenses at the office of the county clerk during the month of June. There were 11 parent consents signed. In June 1961 there were 20 applications, with 10 parents consents.
Mrs Grace Thorpe, retired county official and former register of deeds, is at St. Clare hospital for diagnostic treatment. She entered yesterday morning and her condition is much improved today. Dismissal is expected within a few days.
A truck owned by Andy Aslakson of Route 1 Blanchardville and driven by Leman Disch of Route 1 New Glarus tipped over on a town road west of New Glarus during a heavy rainstorm yesterday afternoon.
A car parked by Leo Guttmer on the east side of the square rolled away early today and struck Walter Laeser's vehicle at 821 24th Street causing minor damage, police report states.
Mrs. H. W. Haberman was discharged from St. Clare hospital on Sunday and is convalescing at her home at 620 17th Avenue.
The Brodhead Garden Club used the Flowers of Dairyland theme to arrange floral displays in Brodhead stores for Dairy Day. Flowers weeds and grains showcased in varied arrangements highlighted local agricultural charm.
Crowds toured multiple business venues in the afternoon, moving between shops as they explored varied offerings and highlights of the local fair.
A representative from the University of Wisconsin Madison Extension Department will address the Kiwanis meeting at 12 15 p m Thursday at the Swiss Wheel. Ray E Kundert, chairman of the Kiwanis Agricultural Conservation committee, will lead the program.
Jacob Bruni attended an all day session of the Wisconsin Department of the American Legion rehabilitation committee in Milwaukee.
Charles Miller, 32, serving a life term for murder, ended a week-long protest by climbing down from the Western State Penitentiary water tower at 5:55 a.m. He was taken to the prison hospital for evaluation.
Herbert T. nets a 34 inch muskellunge at Lake of the Woods as Walter J s turn looms next year. The Monroe group fished 10 days catching 608 fish with a 32 foot water rise from heavy rainfalls.
The season favors only the largest fish as each angler may keep up to six, reducing the total number returned to the country. Authorities emphasize selective harvesting to preserve stocks.
Robert H. Friebert of Madison, a part time aide to Governor Nelson, is named assistant U.S. attorney for the western district of Wisconsin. Friebert is a 1962 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School.
State Tax Commissioner John Gronouski announced that Madison collected four million six hundred thousand dollars in June sales tax payments, up four hundred sixteen thousand dollars from May. The increase reflects ongoing revenue growth for the state.
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