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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
6
Wisconsin and Monroe zone outlooks predict cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers mainly in the northwest tonight and across the state Friday. Warmer southeast then. Lows range from 58 to 68, highs from 84 to 90, with Monroe seeing similar warm unsettled conditions and chances of showers Friday afternoon and night.
Carl M Munz of Monroe forfeits ten dollars for speeding. Loren E Leck of Monroe forfeits twenty five dollars for traveling too fast for conditions.
Obituary notice lists the deaths of Mrs. William Miller age 66 Mineral Point R J Mauger age 66 Mineral Point Mrs Anna Schultz of Palo Alto California and Benjamin H Wierwill age 83 New Knoxville Ohio with brief location details.
Mr and Mrs Steven Jeglum of Horeb announce a son born July 10. Mr and Mrs Eldon Walters of Browntown announce a daughter born July 10.
A hospital record lists multiple patients and dismissals. Names include Lena Flana gan Argyle and Daniel Mussehl Belleville with a tonsillectomy, plus Daniel Aiken Route 1. Other entries name patients and addresses across Brodhead Beloit Warren and Argyle with surgical and dismissal notes.
A Public Service Commission hearing on boat speeding and damage to the Mill race from the dam to the hydro plant has been canceled. Mayor Ronaldean Pawlisch was informed and the PSC will issue an explanatory letter. The petition sought speed regulation and boat conduct details.
Ground was broken Tuesday morning for a new library memorial by Mr and Mrs B H Roderick of Brodhead. The site sits at West Second avenue and 9th street with Ray Schober of Lake Geneva as general contractor and Schlittler Construction Co of Brodhead handling excavation.
Tonight at Twining Park Grace Lutheran faces Severson Construction at 7 p.m. Power and Light plays Wisconsin Liquid Feed at 8 p.m. Chalet Cheese meets South Wayne at 9 p.m. Tomorrow no games listed. At Recreation Park basketball features Lakers versus Knicks at 5 p.m. Celtics against Pistons at 5 45 p.m. Hawks host Royals at 6 30 p.m. Junior Legion baseball Monroe versus Velavan at 6 p.m. Softball action includes FFA versus Commercial Bank at 7 45 p.m. Browntown against Night Hawks at 9 15 p.m.
Benjamin H. Wierwill 83 father of Rev. Linus Wierwill of Swiss United Church of Christ New Glarus died last Wednesday after hospitalization. Rites conducted Sunday at First United Church of Christ New Knoxville Ohio. Surviving wife two sons two daughters two brothers two sisters eight grandchildren and other relatives.
The notice lists animals and holdings associated with Donald Timm and family in Monroe. Entries include a four year old cow from Lawrence Salesman Argyle, a four year old dry cow from Broege Acres Avalon, an aged cow from John Flad Farm Stoughton, and connections to W. G. Timm estate. Dam and offspring shown at Black Haven Farm Mazomanie with manager Robert Katzman, plus three best females and other produce and get of sire/ get of dam entries linked to H Otto Ralph T Elmer Monticello, Carruth and Houlburg Albany, Herbert Huffman Monroe and Oregon State Farm.
The plan would yield 7.6 million in the biennium by eliminating sales tax on farm truck repairs and parts with 100000 a year in revenue. It calls for a 15 million transfer to provide property tax relief, phasing out 22 county teachers colleges, extending relief to 25 to 35 qualifying communities, and setting minimum tuition for non resident and out of state students at 750 and 1000 respectively.
Madison resident David R. Davies 22 pleaded guilty in County Court to arson for setting a fire that damaged Alvin Nichols home in Stoughton. He said he threw gasoline on the house after Nichols' daughter Mary 18 refused his advances. Davies, who works in the same office as Nichols' daughter, reported psychiatric treatment.
Allied diplomatic reports indicate West Germany seeks permission to possess hunter killer submarines up to about 1000 tons as the next phase of rearmament. The move signals tensions and debates over postwar defense policy in Europe.
Personal mentions list visitors and travels of residents and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Har dell of Washington visit brother Robert Har dell in Monroe, with Leona Dippel of Brooklyn visiting the Bell family. Others include Judge Elmer at Eagle River conference, Mrs. Rabehl and family traveling to Baile’s Harbor, Mrs. Olson returning from Denver, Eva Rieder from Ontario visiting Monroe, and friends Caroline Betzold and Rita. Further entries note Fred Simpson’s family trip to Bren denburg and Montfort, Harvey Feldt’s Lake Superior tour, Russell Schober’s Monroe weekend visit and MHS Class of 1933 reunion, and Mrs. Charles Cummings and four children from Honolulu visiting for about 20 weeks.
Gov Reynolds acknowledged a mistake in vetoing the earlier Wisconsin participation bill for the 1964 World’s Fair. The new law creates a commission to plan Wisconsin’s World’s Fair participation with Reynolds as honorary chairman and Lt. Gov Olson as executive secretary.
Typhoon Wendy was forecast by the Honolulu Weather Bureau to strike Guam with winds of 55 to 75 mph today. The storm's path remained erratic as forecasters warned of continued unpredictable movement.
Lawrence Stuessy 19 of Brodhead faces Green County court today on breaking and entering with intent to steal after posting 2000 bonds. he already has 500 bond in Rock County. Paul Krattiger 18 of Route 2 Brodhead headed to Rock County Circuit Court July 22 for four petty larceny counts and one grand larceny, with Green County detainer to join later.juveniles linked to the theft ring were captured June 25 as sheriff departments and Brodhead police cooperated in the case.
Mrs Lena Flanagan 83 of Argyyle was admitted to St Clare hospital at 5 30 am for treatment of a broken right wrist suffered when she fell in her home. She is reported in good condition.
Mrs Lyle Trow is named president of the Miriam Circle of the Methodist church in Albany. Mrs George Gibbons becomes vice president and Mrs Delmar Atkinson serves as treasurer. No regular secretary is appointed.
The school board adopted an $840 209 budget for the 1963 64 school year. It will be submitted at the annual school meeting at 8 p m Monday July 22 in the school auditorium.
Mr and Mrs Roger Rothenbuhler 1621 25th avenue welcomed a son named Tony Allen born June 28 at St Clare hospital He has a sister Toni 12 Grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Goecks Susan Wayne and Mrs Wima Rothenbuhler Monroe Great grandparents include Mrs Charles Goecks Monroe William Keel Brodhead and Mr and Mrs Henry Blumer Monroe
A tour of the Dougherty Creek Watershed will follow the Honey Creek Watershed family picnic Sunday at 12 30 p m in the New Glarus woods.
Mrs Richard Streiff and her son James flew to New Glarus from Stuttgart Germany for a several weeks visit with her mother Mrs Theresa Martin of Blanchardville and with her husband's parents Mr and Mrs Fred P Streiff. They were met in Madison by Mr and Mrs Streiff and Mrs Martin.
Ben and Wallace Feldt completed a sale of eight Angus bulls to Don Stickle of Cascade Louisiana. The deal concludes a local sale arranged by the Feldt ranchers and marks a notable livestock transaction in the region.
Rock County sheriff's officers said a vehicle was turning off the highway in a reported collision causing investigative traffic details.
Allen B. Carr of Janesville escaped injury at 3 30 p m yesterday when his car towing another vehicle left the highway at 1181 and County Trunk KS. Moderate damage occurred to both vehicles deputies said.
Jennings W. Weiss of Janesville is recovering satisfactorily at St. Clare hospital after a leg amputation. He serves on the Rock County Board of Supervisors.
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Neuenschwander Route 3 welcomed a daughter named Lu Ann Clare on July 9 at St. Clare hospital. The infant has a brother Ronald John aged 23 months. Grandparents are John and 2102 17th avenue Klessinger and Albert and Route 3 Neuenschwander. Great grandmothers include Selma Ladner Monroe Hugo Schultz Madison Anna Schmoldt Monroe and Ida Neuenschwander Monroe.
Fire swept the main section of the Madison Lumber and Flooring Co. in Spring Valley Wisconsin on Wednesday night causing extensive damage and losses to the plant and inventory.
A blaze destroyed the timber processing plant including machinery office four drying kilns and much flooring. The warehouse and two saw mills were not damaged. No cause is stated and flames were contained to the plant area.
British officials were stunned as Queen Elizabeth II was booed by demonstrators during the Greek state visit. Protesters from groups including Communist and anarchist factions shouted at the royal party as it arrived at and departed from a gala theater event. Elizabeth, shaken, drove to Buckingham Palace.
Washington Western Union won federal approval to raise domestic telegraph rates immediately. The plan aims to generate about $16.5 million in additional annual income for the company, as officials say the hike is urgently needed.
The message rate ranges from 10 to 15 cents for full day messages up to 15 words, 15 to 25 cents for day letters up to 50 words, and 10 to 15 cents for night letters up to 50 words.
Argyle volunteers and town and village reps met Tuesday night to discuss adding space to the Argyle fire station. The plan calls for an east and south expansion to house current equipment and future gear.
Kingfisher Oklahoma chamber of commerce voted to inform the U S Post Office Department that the town does not want a new postoffice. The group backs renovations to the current building at a fraction of the proposed 110000 dollar cost and argues against spending tax money on unnecessary items while calling for a balanced national budget.
In Jacksonville Florida two ceilings and some plumbing were ripped out at St. Luke's hospital during the recovery of a $7000 radium capsule accidentally flushed down a toilet on Wednesday.
Perry Albert Reavis, 57, of Route 3 Brodhead, was injured Tuesday morning when his car collided with a truck on Highway 11 near Footville. He received a cut behind the right eye as he attempted to pass the truck.
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