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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1964
Page
8
Sunny and warmer conditions greet the region this afternoon. Tonight stays fair and warmer with a chance of thunder showers in the extreme southwest. Thursday shows partly cloudy skies and warmth with scattered thunder showers mainly in the southwest half. Low tonight in the upper 50s to around 60s. high Thursday 86 to 91.
Since yesterday at 1 PM the high reached 85 and the low 63. A year ago today the highs and lows were 84 and 58. Barometer reads 320.03 at 1 AM and 30.10 at 1 PM. Warmest place in the USA is Death Valley California at 119 and coldest Point Piedras Blancas California and Butte Montana at 46. Sunrise 5:27 and sunset 8:44.
Judge Roger L. Elmer presides as John D. Wells of Monroe faces non support with no plea entered. Case adjourned to July 23 at 11 a.m. bond set at 500 dollars.
Lola C. Goodman of 2113 11th Avenue forfeited $10 for failure to yield right of way as cited by Monroe police.
Curtis Parker McCulley of 2117 11th Street and Elizabeth Agnes Ambrose of 807 11th Street are identified by name and age in the readable portion of the street directory snippet.
John G Blum aged 85 of 2252 17th Avenue is listed with Jacob Piller of Chicago in what appears to be an obituary notice or biographical snippet noting names and an address for Blum and a Chicago association for Piller.
Mr and Mrs Robert Webster Route 3 announce a son. Mr and Mrs Phillip Johnson Argyle welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Herman Jeglum Blanchardville report a daughter all born July 15.
A hospital notice lists patients across surgical and medical categories with names and addresses including John Monroe, Oconomowoc. Mrs Frankie Siebert, Brodhead. La naya Weidman, Brodhead. Kenneth Ubersox, Gratiot. Mrs Claire Wilke, Davis Ill. Werner Adler, Argyle. John Calder, 2420 12th Street. Roger Shadel, Milton Junction. Mrs Jane Redd, Evansville. It also records dismissals of Norman Nelson, John Chapman, Ronald Erickson, Roy Kundert, Ivan Ellingson, Sheldon Hendrickson, Reginald Wilde, and others. infant Albert Eells born June 25.
Jacob Piller of Chicago was found dead in his trailer at Lost Lake Camp near Dakota Illinois. Stephenson County Coroner Gene Burke ruled natural causes, saying he had been at the camp three weeks and died about 12 to 16 hours before discovery.
Mr and Mrs A W Schwake plan to move to Scottsdale Arizona next month. En route they will stop at a Colorado boys camp for their son Richard who will attend Judson Preparatory School in Scottsdale for his senior year. Miss Ruth Amerpohl buys the Schwake house after selling their local pharmacy.
Mr and Mrs Peter Steinmann Route 3 name their son Peter Alfred Jr born June 28 at St Clare hospital The family also has a son Ward age 5 Paternal grandmother is Mrs Agnes Young and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ernest Steinmann Argyle
John G. Blum 85 former Monticello resident died at 6 08 last night in St Clare hospital where he had been a patient since Thursday. He lived with his son Harold J Blum at 2252 17th after his wife died in 1961. He was born Sept 25 1878 to Henry and Kathryn Blum on the Blum homestead in Washington Township. He worked 39 years for Karlen and Steinmann Lumber Co retiring Jan 1 1955. He and Anna Gemperli observed a golden anniversary in 1959. He was a member of Zwingli United Church of Christ. Surviving Harold J, a brother George of Woodstock Ill, three sisters Mrs Henry B Hoesly and Mrs Ernest Dahler of New Glarus and Mrs Truman Long of Monticello, and nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by a sister in infancy and four brothers Nic Henry Ed Fred A. Services Friday 2 p m at Zwingli United Church of Christ with burial in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at Voegeli funeral home after 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon said Goldwater moved from senator to party nominee and could be chosen at once. Scranton pledged active support for the Republican ticket in November but doubted taking second place on the ticket. He resisted repudiating a harsh attack from his headquarters in Arizona.
Lodge will host the welcome for the Green County land judging contest with Jack L. Marty and Ted D. Schmiedlin as masters of ceremonies and co chairmen. More than 150 people are expected, including contestants leaders and guests. James Schwoegler and Calvin Kraemer will introduce Russell the featured speaker. Winners will be announced with top team and top three individuals receiving expense paid Milwaukee trips to see the Braves and the zoo. The Monroe high school Folk Arts Club will provide entertainment.
Rein-Dahl and Schultz, Madi son, submitted the lowest bids yesterday for bituminous paving and shoulder work on 9 264 miles of Highway 11 east from the Lafayette County line and for relocation work near Juda.
Personal mentions and visits across Blanchardville Monroe and surrounding towns include Mrs Curtis Milestone of Blanchardville, Mr and Mrs John A Eley planning a weekend with their son John in North Brook Illinois. Several guests and travels noted among residents and relatives.
Miss Kaaren Noss aged 21 was named queen of Rock County Farm Bureau at Beloit Town Hall last night. Sam Waelti, judge, and fellow panelists Sean Devlin of Beloit Daily News and Gale W. Hamilton of Farm Bureau participated. Other attendees included Monroe residents Frank Deininger and Frank Bloom with Mrs. Deininger and Sam Waelti.
The National Milk Producers Federation urges Congress to move quickly after the Republican National Convention. It seeks House Agriculture Committee approval of a Senate-passed bill establishing the Dairymen's Class I base plan. The plan would govern marketing areas under federal regulation without forcing producers to hold surplus milk for manufacturing.
Classified listings assist thousands daily with practical needs from employment to services. The section serves as a quick reference for appliance parts, job opportunities, housing, and local trades, reflecting a busy community marketplace.
Three people hospitalized after separate county crashes. Mrs Frankie Seibert 24 and her sister Lanaya Weidman 19 of Brodhead injured in Rock County Avon Township crash entering St. Clare hospital at 12 40 a m. John Monroe 28 of Oconomowoc admitted after a Dane County incident with head injuries.
The record lists players including Vogt Madison Shhearer Chicago Wilson Milwaukee Conley Jefferson Geiger Monroe Schmidt Chicago Trandell Chicago Secor Minneapolis Williams Zabel Monroe. Closest tee shot on No 3 by Bud Foster Madison. Closest to the pin on No 8 by Bob Hinds Kenosha. Blind bogey winners include Somerville Fort Atkinson Gage Madison Walsh Monroe Jeffers Chicago.
DARLINGTON special report lists five Democrats and seven Republican incumbents filing for the Tuesday Sept 8 primary. Democrats include Kenneth Ryan Blanchardville county clerk Richard Douglas Darlington treasurer Kenneth Pratt Darlington sheriff Lester Sandsey Argyle coroner and Mrs Mary Ann Reilly Shullsburg register of deeds. Republican incumbents are Holmes Stott county clerk Elmer Virtue treasurer Dr Lyle Olson coroner John Schleifer district attorney Eleanor Mullen register of deeds Edward Thompson sheriff and Robert Michaelson clerk of courts.
Three Monroe high school band members attend a summer instrumental program at the University of Wisconsin. Sandra Fritz plays clarinet in a two week clinic, Susan Regez plays flute in a two week clinic, and Vicki Neuberger plays piano in a four week clinic.
Mrs Richard Wagner of 1804 10th Street has been named head of the 1965 Heart Fund campaign. She operates a nursing home and ambulance service and an import business with a gift shop and is married to the county coroner. She has led Heart Fund drives in Monroe for several years.
Chicago livestock markets show hogs steady to higher with 1-3 190-230 lb butchers at 17.50-18.35, 2-3 240-260 lb at 16.75-17.50, sows 12.75-14.00. steers up to 25.25 for 1,350 lb loads, prime categories around 24.25-25.00, heifers 23.35-23.40. cows 12.00-13.50. Sheep 400 head, lambs 24.00-24.50 for 80-100 lb. ewes 4.00-6.00. Butter and eggs hold steady at CME levels with steady wholesale bids.
Park schedule lists tonight games at old and new diamonds including Lanz Hardware versus Dorman at seven, Power and Light and Joe's Private Club at eight, Firemen against Eagles No II at seven, Grace Lutheran vs White Haven at eight. Tomorrow features Meeren and Coplien versus Swiggums at seven, Eagles No 1 versus The Office at eight, and Girls softball matchups at 7:30 and 9. Pony and midget leagues also appear with multiple games. Recreation Park hosts Legion Baseball Monroe vs Delavan at eight tonight.
A massive chemical fire in Tokyo claimed 19 firefighter deaths and left 46 injured. The storage site with drums of oil thinner and other combustibles burned with explosions, causing about 280000 dollars in damage.
Fort Leonard Wood Mo Wisconsin's 84th Army Reserve Division will qualify as high excellent an inspecting general said at the two week summer training session About 2500 reservists from three regiments in Milwaukee and one each from Menasha and Sheboygan arrived Sunday Brig Gen Robert Schulz commands the division Maj Gen Lloyd R Moses deputy commander of the 5th Army inspected and praised the troops instruction The training period ends July 25.
Alan Babler son of Mr and Mrs Maurice J Babler of 1021 5th Avenue Monroe received high honors at Stevens Point University for the past semester. High honors require a GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale.
Rev. and Mrs. Robert J. Vevle of Coon Valley Wisconsin announce the birth of their fourth daughter Erin Ruth born July 8 formerly of South Wayne Wisconsin.
Friends and relatives of Ed Huffman of Monroe celebrate his birthday next Tuesday July 21 while he remains hospitalized at the Veterans Administration hospital in Madison Ward 3A. Cards are welcome at the hospital.
One youth will be inducted and 28 scheduled for pre induction examinations on Thursday August 13. Recruits must report to the local Selective Service office at 6 15 a.m.
Kenneth Ubersox three year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Ubersox of Gratiot was admitted to St Clare hospital after his bicycle wheel entangled his foot at about 2 40 p m yesterday. He was listed as an overnight surgical accident patient.
John C. Calder, a retired teacher of 2420 12th Street, underwent surgery this morning at St. Clare hospital.
Reach the renters quickly with rent ads. To place them come in or Phone 325-5101, Monroe Evening Times.
New York stocks moved higher in early trading after two down sessions. Volume stayed around 5 million shares, with metals drugs and farm implement stocks leading gains. Anaconda and Kennecott rose sharply while Merck Pfizer and Schering added small gains.
Menomonie attorney Willis E. Donley failed to qualify for the Republican U S Senate nomination after discovering minutes before the deadline that he lacked 250 signatures. Donley, 63, previously ran for the State Supreme Court in 1960 and aimed to challenge Wilbur Renk of Sun Prairie.
A late review reduced the petition signatures to 2,751 valid after discarding 71 due to improperly prepared forms, leaving the effort three minutes before the 5 a.m. deadline.
A Monroe youth, Brian Joe Reed, 16, of 2103 12th street, suffered contusions and abrasions after his motorcycle collided head on with a car driven by Lola C. Goodman at the intersection of 19th street and 13th avenue. The crash occurred at 1 01 p m yesterday. Damaged parts included the motorcycle battery cover and chain guard and the car’s right front fender.
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