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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1952
Page
6
Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with scattered thundershowers chiefly in the northwest half. Warmer tonight and in the southeast and extreme east tomorrow. Lows 60 to 65, 65 to 70 in extreme west. Highs 87 to 93 north, 92 to 96 south.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley presides as LeRoy Wilde of 121144 9th Street is found guilty of operating a vehicle while under the influence. Wilde to pay $75 fine plus court costs.
Dwayne Block transfers ownership to Ted Moritz of a former Wyss cheese factory and its premises, about one half acre in Monroe Township Section 4. The conveyance concerns the real estate transfer of the Wyss facility site.
Ilse Kathryn Strickler of New Glarus and Arnold Herbert Haber Korn Jr of Camden Arkansas. Bertha Mae Burri of 1524 20th Avenue and Darrell Albert Meyrer of Hammond Indiana. Marian Jean Brandt of Cadiz Township and Donald John VanWagenen of 253914 9th Street.
Mr and Mrs Willard Anderson route 5 announce a son born July 5. Mr and Mrs Merlin Jorgenson of Darlington announce a son born July 5. Mr and Mrs Milton Helgesen of Verona announce a daughter born July 3.
The St. Clare Hospital Medical staff includes Mike Gisler Mt Ver non and Mrs Avery Stites South Wayne among others. A separate Surgical group lists Elbert C Steward Rockford and Mrs John Milford Beloit. Dismissals feature numerous patients and relatives including Mrs Norman Fritz and Mrs Paul W Richards.
Police investigated two accidents Thursday afternoon and one more this morning after a quiet Fourth of July. Peter Christofferson of Kemballton Indiana hit a parked bottling truck on 19th Street. A wheel from a city roller struck a Lanz Hardware truck near 12th Street and 17th Avenue. Everett Wild of Monroe Dairy collided with a Richard Harris panel truck in a west alley off the square.
Police arrested two persons on speeding charges and one on a charge of driving without a driver's license here yesterday. Russell J. Seichert 25 Dubuque posted 12 bond and LeRoy C. Jenkins 22 Racine 15 bond on speeding charges. Both are to report for court next Saturday or forfeit their bonds. Russell N. Dinley 16 route 1 was charged with operating an auto without a driver's license.
Four crashes marred the county holiday celebration with incidents Thursday afternoon and night and into Friday morning. LaVerne Smith’s truck veered off State Line road near Martintown injuring him and son Glenn. Alvin Kraus and Mary Ann Huber collided at Highway 59 and County Trunk FF near Sarles School. Huber said she failed to see the stop sign. LeRoy Wilde’s car rolled after losing control east of Monroe injuring three minors. Wilde was fined for intoxicated driving. Patrick Lunde’s car ran off Highway 81 after falling asleep, damaging rails and a culvert with no injuries.
Deck officers and marine engineers on 20 Michigan carferries struck early yesterday causing tieups for motorists crossing Lake Michigan to Wisconsin. State ferries across the Straits of Mackinac were not affected. Leaders of about 250 strikers planned a mass meeting at Ludington to discuss the strike situation convened by Herman N. Booth Jr.
The speaker warned of polluting politics and vowed to remove it at the source. He warned Democrats faces the wrath of the people and insisted on no deals or votes against the will of the people. He said the Chicago struggle is a straight fight between right and wrong and stressed personal conviction.
Babies arrived at St Clare hospital despite fair week and fireworks. Two boys were born to Willard Anderson and Merlin Jorgenson families in Monroe and Darlington, while Milton Helgesen and wife of Verona welcomed a daughter.
Eleven boys from Monroe and 12 from Brodhead enroll for the July 10 20 period at Phantom Lake camp near Mukwonago during the TriCounty YMCA period. Monroe participants include Neil and Gordon Jacobs Larry Trickel Thomas Howe David Babler William Mauerman Peter Dannerbeck Thomas Sickinger Robert Stair Robert Bauman and Robert Jones. The Brodhead group includes Sidney Wheeler David and William Pfisterer Stuart Bjorge David Clark David Bliss Gary Ringen Bruce Brown Gary and Don Olin Robert Dorr and Mackies.
Personal mentions record numerous visitors from Milwaukee Freeport Monroe Chicago Rockford Madison Peoria and others staying or visiting Monroe Iowa over the Fourth of July weekend. Local residents host and travel for holidays and family gatherings across Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa.
The Commercial and Savings Bank reports mid year changes with deposits dipping from 6,031,263 to 5,649,870 and loans in force from 3,194,020 to 3,127,692. U S securities holdings rose to 1,039,222 while reserves grew to 101,616. Surplus increased by 15,000 to 240,000 as stockholders set next Tuesday for the annual meeting at the bank.
Wisconsin farm operations slowed by humidity and heat with wet ground and frequent showers delaying harvests. Peas showed variable yield and quality, haying was minimal due to dampness, corn progressed well reaching knee to waist height, and strawberries cherries raspberries cranberries and potatoes were in various stages. Tornado in Polk County killed three on June 23 with widespread damage and rainfall varied from light in the south to heavy in the north.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McKillip from Genoa Nebraska were seen in town yesterday visiting friends and taking in local sights.
Richard J Snyder former Army corporal and claimed top paid enlisted man plans to return to his prewar Fond du Lac employer. He and his 13 children moved to a farm near Waupun after discharge in 1951 with $715 monthly from government and benefits totaling $8,580 yearly. His oldest son Donald may enter service soon.
M. J. Lovell, director of the National Association of Shirt Pajama and Sportswear Manufacturers, says men's wear has surged ahead of women's and delivers better value. He notes overall gains in sportswear offset declines in suits hats and neckwear, a view not shared by suit and hat makers.
Florence Chadwick, renowned for crossing the English Channel, almost completed the Catalina Channel Friday but quit three-fourths of a mile from shore. She aims to attempt it again on Labor Day after training locally. Water cooled to 56 to 63 degrees during her 15 hour ordeal in rough Pacific waters.
Applications for marriage licenses were made this morning by three couples for the month of July. Bertha Mael Burri of 1524 20th Avenue and Darrell Albright Meyrer of Hammond Indiana. Donald John VanWagenen of 2539 9th Street and Ilse Kathryn Strickler of New Glarus with Arnold Herbert Haberkorn Jr. of Camden.
Mr. and Mrs. Nat G Preston and Mrs Oscar Stabler depart Chicago on the El Capitan for a West Coast tour with a one day Colorado Grand Canyon stop before continuing to Los Angeles San Francisco and Seattle for a week long visit.
Jill ZumBrunnen seven, who had a heart operation in Chicago on June 25, returned home Thursday afternoon from Children’s Memorial Hospital. Her father F Royce ZumBrunnen drove to Chicago to bring Jill and her grandmother Mrs. Edward H Schneider, who had stayed with her most of the time.
Harvey Andrews reports a folding chair was taken this week from in front of his bus depot restaurant. Police are investigating the theft and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.
Police report two evenings of vandalism as youths remove gasoline tank caps and radiator caps from cars and discard them on porches and lawns across the city.
Mrs William Rees of Monroe, with her daughter Bette Ann, departs for a western states tour. In Santa Cruz they will visit Mr and Mrs William Morris and family, former Monroe residents and brother of Mrs Rees.
Ruth Hoesly and Janet Hoesly from Albuquerque and New Gla rus travel with their cousin Lucille Ames formerly with the county welfare department on an eastern and Canadian trip.
Harry Kubly is back at his Spring Grove home after treatment at St. Clare hospital for an eye infection.
A skeletal force of county courthouse employees kept regular Saturday hours at the courthouse today after yesterday's holiday.
Roy F. Peter of 1625 19th street was taken to St. Clare hospital Wednesday for a back ailment and is reported improving.
Youth Center will not reopen and will remain closed at this time. Officials state operations are suspended due to ongoing maintenance and funding considerations affecting community programs.
Recreation Director Joe E. Miller announced tonight the center will stay open on Wednesday and Saturday nights during the summer months. The move adds weekend evening access for residents seeking activities and programs through the season.
Hans H Moe of 1104 22nd Street is reported improved slightly at St Clare hospital after suffering a stroke Wednesday night that caused paralysis of the right side. condition described as improved today.
Orangeville resident Mrs. Fred Brooks is listed as a medical patient at Deaconess hospital in Freeport.
Mr and Mrs Otto Hein and Mr and Mrs Wendel Brunkow plan a week long stay starting tomorrow at the Monroe Legion post cabin located at Camp American Legion Lake Tomahawk.
Sent to Lackland new address for A B Olson Jr AF 16 411 657 son of Mrs Ella Olson route 3 Darlington is 3727 BMFS 786 Flight LAFB San Antonio Texas.
Robert Blasing, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Blasing of Dakota Indiana is listed as a medical patient at Billings Hospital in Chicago His parents have returned home after visiting him there.
Robert L Ableman son of Mrs Ruth V Ableman of 21181 10th street attends the transportation corps reserve officers training camp at Fort Eustis Virginia joining more than 1 300 cadets from 50 colleges. He will be eligible for a commission in the army reserve after ROTC training completion.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holsinger of Monroe along with Mrs. Ethel Olson and Miss Mabel Chambers of South Wayne plan a three week tour starting Monday to the Black Hills Yellowstone National Park and Denver.
Leo D Lewis returned from Milwaukee where he represented the state beverage and cigarette tax division at the international convention of State and Municipal Employees Association. Delegates came from Germany England and other foreign countries.
Eugene Flanagan of north of Argyle collapsed while mowing hay when heat overwhelmed him. Bales fell on him as he fainted. his wife outside checked and summoned help to free him. A physician treated him at the scene.
Dr and Mrs Paul W Snowden of 1726 Country Lane announce the birth of their son named Billy William. The family returned home with the 13 month old on Thursday and their daughter Marianne, aged four, helped choose the name.
Dewey A. Dwyer from 101314 16th Avenue assisted workers at a fireworks display project, aiding staff and organizing safety measures during setup and operations.
A Works company crew arranged exhibits yesterday on Monroe County Club grounds to attract viewers in Recreation Park. Chamber of Commerce staff assisted in locating displays for best exposure while Monroe volunteers and a fire truck stood by for safety.
Dr Kenneth Rath has become associated with Dr Earl V Hicks in a new Hicks Medical Center in New Glarus. Rath a Milwaukee native and Marquette Medical School graduate interned at Mercy Hospital Janesville. The facility opens for public inspection with a gray stone base white siding building featuring a large knotty pine waiting room two offices two treatment rooms X ray and lab spaces a dark room drug room and linen closets.
Edward F. Krause a 26 year old parachute jumper from Niagara Wisconsin died during an exhibition at the Ishpeming stock car race track after a delayed opening jump. His chute opened but did not fill fully and he fell 2200 feet into an open field near the track.
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