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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1955
Page
8
The forecast notes partly cloudy conditions through Thursday with scattered thundershowers west this afternoon and tonight and over most of the state Thursday. Temperatures will be somewhat warmer in the extreme northeast with highs around 90 to 95 in the south and west.
Yesterday after 1 p.m. high reached 90 and low 69. A year ago today the high was 87 and the low 63. Precipitation since yesterday measured .03 inch. Barometer read 29.51 at 1 a.m. and 29.50 at 1 p.m. The warmest spot was Gila Bend Arizona at 107 degrees, coldest Bryce Canyon Utah at 30. Sunrise was 4:37 and sunset 7:32.
Letters of administration issued to Ida B. Zimmerman widow in the estate of Fred D. Zimmerman who died June 24.
County Court Judge Marshall L. Peterson sentences Rolland Hermansen aged 27 of rural Argyle to one year in jail with probation to the State Department of Public Welfare. He must make restitution and pay court costs on the worthless check charge.
Justice L A Koenig Paul Deininger of Freeport pleaded innocent with a hearing set for July 14. Alfred Sickowski of La Crosse forfeited $20 for speeding. Paul Brittle of Waterloo forfeited $20 for speeding. Frank Washburn of Lanark and Andrew Sulzer of Monroe faced speeding and stop sign violations with $35 forfeiture. Joseph G Urban of Monroe speeding forfeited $15. Raymond Jacobson of Janesville speeding forfeited $15. Other names: Nathan Mauerman Monroe Robert Webber Shullsburg Werner Buholzer Monroe Charles Richard Illinois John Walant Rockford Hedwig M Swiggum Monroe.
Obituaries note the deaths of Effie Ann Dixon aged 74 of Brooklyn Township and James M. Sigalus aged 58 of Apple River Illinois. Details on dates or services are not provided in the snippet.
Mr and Mrs Duane Youngblood of Brodhead welcome a daughter on July 6. Mr and Mrs Brooks Indergand of Juda celebrate a daughter on July 6. Mr and Mrs Richard Kundert of 904 14th Avenue greet a son on July 6. Mr and Mrs Frank Wyttenbach of Monticello welcome a son on July 5. Mr and Mrs John Rhodes Jr of Brodhead greet a daughter on July 5. Mr and Mrs Orvin White of 818 14th Avenue welcome a son on July 6.
Mary Treuhardt Route 4 undergoes tonsillectomy at St Clare Hospital. Mrs Glenn Bliss injury from accident in Davis. Patients Deneth Jensen Clinton Mark Mitchell South Wayne John Madden Janesville Gary Hawkins Brodhead Tony Cappatelli Rock Falls receive care. Surgical cases Carl Schlittler Orangeville Minnie Hanson 1001 12th Avenue Harold E Scherer 1109 11th Avenue Harold Siebacker Beloit Herbert Andereck Juda Donald Reinoehl Darlington Christ Bernet Route 4 Frank Buren Delavan Andrew Heinzelman 1107 12th Avenue. Dismissals: Donald Roberts.
A 12 year old Monroe youth suffered minor injuries when his bicycle was struck by a car driven by Ralph B. Strasser of 1008% 17th avenue. Richard Fernstaedt of 1622 15th avenue received bruises and scratches. incident at 2 44 p m on 1500 block of 16th avenue. The front fender was damaged. A second wreck involved a gas truck owned by Victor Heuer at 817 16th avenue driven by Gene Salem that struck and broke a parking meter in front of Rieder's market on 17th avenue.
Recommendations for the 1956 Agriculture Conservation Program were discussed at a Court house meeting this afternoon. Paul Green of Milton Junction reviewed ACP-1955 Wisconsin and the ACP National Bulletin. Changes to the 1956 ACP State Docket were to be considered by county agricultural committee members and representatives from the county extension office soil conservation service and the local ASC office.
The Wisconsin American cheese market shows steady offerings and fair to good demand. Supplies of single daisies are light to short, with selling prices listed at 32 to 37 percent moisture and 35 to 37 percent for single daisies. other items include daisies and midgets at varied moisture levels. Domestic Swiss market also steady with ample offerings and similar pricing across grades. Sales points include state brands and Grade B 35-37, Grade C 32-34, reflecting current pricing and supply conditions.
Emil Buholzer and his wife returned to the United States after a three month stay in Switzerland. They arrived Saturday night and were greeted at the airport by their son Werner Buholzer. In Zurich they met three Monroe residents Julius Hofer Rose Zuercher and Mrs Frank Deininger.
The list of attendees includes Mrs. Elmo Elwood, Mrs. Oswald Elmer and Mrs. Harold E. Scherer at the community event marking the occasion.
A parade of visitors and residents appear in Monroe notes and notices. Names include Bernice E. Bickel Oak Park Illinois Elizabeth Batchelda Chicago Gordon R. Schultz Waukesha Herb and Mrs Williamson Madison Tracy Bjorklund Norwalk California James Peltier Milwaukee et al. A Moose Women meeting July 6 includes a potluck. Festival at Staver E U B church July 7 with 5 30 serving and 8 program. Visitors travel from Racine Amery Los Angeles San Francisco Hopkins Fifield and Dell View.
Green County led Wisconsin by having no real estate tax delinquencies in 1954, the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance report shows. Lafayette Rock and Dane counties posted tax sales of 1.5 0.8 and 1.3 percent of levies respectively, while Rusk County topped at 14.4 percent.
Mrs. Effie Ann Dixon 74 lifelong Brooklyn Township resident died after a months long illness. Born Sept 1 1880 she is survived by sisters Efsie Smith and Mrs Ray Carpenter her husband died in 1930. Funeral services at 2 p m tomorrow at Brooklyn Methodist Church with Rev Newton officiating Burial in Jug Prairie Cemetery. Body to be taken from Booth funeral home Oregon to church at 12 30 p m Thursday.
Mill buying support lifted wheat prices by more than two cents at once on the Chicago Board of Trade. Other cereal markets did not follow the upturn and remained steady.
Mr and Mrs V B Rossing Jr of Racine announce a daughter Rhonda Marie born Friday night in a Racine hospital. The Rossings' former Patricia Ann Anderson is the mother. Grandparents are W B Rossing Sr Argyle and Phillip Carroll Milwaukee. In Beloit, Mr and Mrs Edward Phillips announce daughter Penny Louise born yesterday in Beloit Municipal hospital. Mrs Phillips is Dorothy Stietz. The couple also has son Randy Edward. Grandparents Duane Phillips Beloit and Henry Stietz Route 3 Monroe.
Kiwanis Club will hear convention reports by Willard R. Schuetze and Dr. James R. Weir at a Thursday 12 15 p m meeting at the Swiss Wheel restaurant. Directors plan a 7 30 p m session in Schuetze's office.
Mrs. Duane Youngblood of Brodhead announces the birth this morning of a daughter to their family. The newborn adds to the local lineage with the city’s chief of police and spouse as the proud parents.
In St. Clare hospital the Youngblood family welcomed Ruthella Jane. The couple’s prior name is Guinevere Scobie, with Mrs. J G Scobie of Janesville as great grandmother. A son named Duane Allen resides near Apple River Illinois. Tonight the youths attending the ceremonies include Peter Ridnour John Jeglum Larry Pulkrabek Carl Disch Daniel Bender Harlan Prechel and Robert Jeglum.
Seven Monroe Boy Scouts known as the Nekoosa Indian Dancers will perform at special Order of the Arrow ceremonies at Canyon Camp. The event features tribal dance displays as part of the SCA Scout activities and honors.
Ronald D. Johnson city recreation director reported 2 507 total attendees at the Monroe swimming pool last week including adults and children.
Johnson said the peak turnout occurred on Sunday during the July 4 holiday weekend with 925 people counted at the pool.
Mrs Glenn Bliss aged 55 of Davis was admitted to St. Clare hospital at 9 05 p m yesterday for treatment of a broken left arm. Her condition is satisfactory. She sustained the injury when she fell at her home.
A printed poplin top features an organdy sash and solid poplin trimming. Dimensions list the top at 50 by 17 by 43 inches with sash 42 by 34 inches. The set is priced at $1.44.
Trickel questioned if aldermen would rescind the proposal while the mayor said no one would hesitate to vote it down if it burdens the public. Stop signs are planned on all streets crossing 16th and 17th avenues in the one way area. Henning proposed a four way stop at 16th Avenue and another idea asked the state to install stop and go lights.
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