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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1967
Page
8
Daily forecast for Wisconsin shows mostly sunny and warmer conditions with partly cloudy north and a chance of showers in the extreme northwest. Highs 74 to 82, tonight’s lows 55 to 62. Since Friday 1 PM, high 73, low 55. Sunrise 5 31, sunset 8 35.
Marvin Dale McCoy of Wever Iowa paid a $10 fine for speeding as recorded by Monroe Police. George Hoover of Monroe faced a $10 fine for backing limitations as noted by Monroe Police.
Death notices list Mrs Valeria E Grantow aged 9 and Clarence J Appell aged 77 in Warren. William G Korth aged 16, son of Mr and Mrs Russel Korth of Route 3 Freeport also listed among the deceased.
St Clare Hospital reports an accident involving Tina Nethery and others at various routes and addresses. The medical and surgical sections list patients and staff including Mrs Walter Frauchiger and Gerald Kleckner, with numerous dismissals named such as Henry Sites Jerry Popanz Gary Sinning and others.
At the 1967 Stoughton Junior Fair area girls led in market trophies. Phyllis Nisanan, Bivus Dyn, and Cindy Onsrud won top market annual trophies with an Angus grand champion steer to Onsrud and a Hereford reserve held by Ted Fahey. Belleville's David Fahey starred in dog competitions with 196 percent points and led beginners in 4H dogs obedience.
Monroe unit members plan a picnic at Shelter House No. 2 in Recreation Park on Tuesday evening July 18 starting at 6 30 pm. Bring a dish to pass and small prizes for games. Rolls and coffee provided by the committee.
The Women of Our Savior's American Lutheran Church of South Wayne will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday July 19 with a Friendship Aid program. A guest speaker will lead the program. Guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served by Mines Merrill Holloway Richard Binns Roger Jackson Peter Brenum Ralph Neuenschwander Calvin Melland John Jay Clarence Holland. Rent the room through Classified ads in The Monroe Evening Times.
Personal mentions list Mr and Mrs Francis Fleming of Rockford and Mr and Mrs Robert Fleming of Champaign visiting with Mr and Mrs Casper Mayer and Mr and Mrs Eugene Bartelt and Michael in Monroe yesterday.
William G Kerth 16 of Freeport was killed when a tractor overturned on a gravel road seven miles north of Freeport. He died of head injuries and was pronounced at 10 45 am at a Freeport hospital. He would have been a Orangeville High School senior this fall and was active in Future Farmers of America. Survived by parents Russel and Eva Clark Korth. siblings Patricia Good Barbara and Janice. grandmother Mrs Benda Korth. Funeral 1 30 pm Monday at Emmanuel Evangelical Congregational Church Cedarville with Rev Duane Ray officiating.
Tina Nethery age seven daughter of Mr and Mrs William Nethery Route 1 Gratiot suffered arm injury last night after a fall while playing with children. She was taken to St Clare Hospital. Also noted are an ice cream social at St John s Church July 17 and admission of Mrs William Nevel Route 2 Belleville as accident patient at St Clare Hospital 3 40 p m yesterday.
The Immanuel E A B W S W S Missionary Society will sponsor a cafeteria supper in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday July 19 with serving starting at 5 p.m. The public is invited. Harold Davis convalescing at home after four weeks as a surgical patient at Madison General Hospital. Fred D Kubly a restaurant proprietor is a medical patient at St. Clare Hospital undergoing tests.
The daughter born Wednesday July 12 at St. Clare Hospital Monticello is Kathleen Mary with brother Douglas Richard age 22 months. Grandparents Richard and Sandra Liebeck Hales Corners Wis and Robert Horn South Milwaukee. Great grandfather Herman Horn Milwaukee. Charles Kundert 40 Juda sustained a fractured right shoulder from a mishap at 6 am while gutting cows in a barn. treated at St. Clare Hospital and released.
A hay wagon fall yesterday afternoon caused a head injury to Mrs. William Nevel of Route 2 Belleville. She was admitted to St. Clare Hospital at 3 40 p m and is listed in satisfactory condition today.
Wisconsin governor renounces opposition and plans to sign the new law targeting land and air pollution next Tuesday. Also notes a controversial claim about human races, mentioning pygmies of the Ituri forest in equatorial Africa.
A playful fragment shows a narrator grieving being passed over in a baby contest while lampooning constant centennial events in Orangeville. The dialogue references outfits, stage nerves, social teas, and upcoming local happenings like tree trimming and a grass fire, capturing a lively community mood.
Washington reports that six shopcraft unions reaffirmed plans to strike, rescinding their midnight no-strike pledge and leaving the nation on edge as the deadline approaches. The move follows tensions over wage and working conditions, signaling possible disruption to rail transportation nationwide.
Police log lists three accidents with no injuries. George Hoover and Horst Hart collided in the 2800 block of 13th Street at 6 56 p.m. causing vehicle damage. Raymond Warne Jr and Robert Gobeli’s cars had no damage after a parked vehicle was struck on 17th Street. Sophie Marty collided with Herman Heinzelman’s car on 16th Avenue at 3 42 p.m. causing some damage.
At 1 P.M. today a parade opened on High Street from Cramer Funeral Home to Orangeville Bank featuring the Zor Nomad motorcycle exhibition. The Service School Command Drill Team from Great Lakes Naval Training Center performed near the American Legion Home, followed by a Milwaukee drum and bugle team from Militaire Cadet. Dakota High School Band performed on the Centennial stage. Evening events included 7:15 P.M. Sisters of the Swish awards, 7:40 P.M. Brothers of the Brush awards, and 8:15 P.M. Mel s Circus Clown Band with Demonte Chips Bob and Bobby Torro Duo and Torrieonies.
Leo J. Appell 77 retired farmer from Warren Gra tiot area died in Freeport Memorial Hospital. Born November 18 1889 in Warren son of Joseph and Mrs Appell. Survived by widow Carolyn Sauer four sons Edward Jerry Robert John and several daughters and grandchildren. Funeral set after 2 p.m. tomorrow with rosary Sunday night and funeral tentatively Monday pending Montana family word.
Brown, 28, secretary treasurer of Paoli Local Pure Milk Association, operates a 220 acre Wisconsin dairy, milking 45 cows and selling milk to Pet Milk Co. He holds multiple FFA and dairy leadership roles, with a wife Janette active in Homemakers and FHA. They have three children.
A Madison campaign committee was formed yesterday to back Harold E. Stassen in the upcoming Republican presidential primary in Wisconsin. The move signals organized support for Stassen as he seeks the party nomination.
Music Parents Club completes plans for the annual food stand at Tie Green County Fair in Monroe. Committees named include barbecue pies and cakes and labor with several named volunteers assisting.
Valeria E. Granzow 89 of Clarno died at 8:25 p.m. in St. Clare Hospital from complications of a hip fracture after hospitalization since July 5. Born March 1, 1878 in Spring Grove Township Green County, she married Fred G. Frautschy in 1899 and later William A. Granzow in 1916. Surviving sons Roy and Arleigh, a sister Mary Britton Houston, four grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Services Monday at Stuessy Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Frautschy family reunion cancelled due to her death.
The Monroe City Band hosts a free Monday night concert at the Twinining Park Bandshell on July 17 at 8 pm. A turning exhibition by Junior Girl Turners from Monroe will feature Rosie Hasler Susan Rieder Becky Stokes Patti Silv Kathryn Hasler Angela Wenger Christine Sulzer Ann Rieder Diane Kohl Vickie Stokes Christina Wenger Marcia Wenger Barbette Sulzer Sherry Kobil Kay Silvis under instructor Mrs Fritz Wenger seating provided with optional back rests.
Milwaukee suffers its worst theft of the year as a 10-foot, 70-pound sausage prop from a seventh floor hotel exhibit room goes missing during the Izaak Walton League of America's Sheboygan chapter annual convention. The unusual heist prompts police inquiries and museum-like display precautions for future shows.
Joy A. Taranto, 19, of Waltham operates as a blind multi talent star. She brailles piano notes at Perkins School for the Blind and teaches herself guitar while singing in a glee club. She has performed in New York, Connecticut and Maryland festivals, played organ, runs track, and captains athletic groups. She concludes she accepts blindness and stays active with piano Sundays in Cambridge and a summer camp role.
Da Nang Air Base reeled after a rocket attack that killed eight Americans and wounded 173, crippling or wrecking 42 aircraft at an estimated cost of 80 million dollars. It marked the worst damage at the base in five months with prior reports of American fatalities updated as Marines later accounted for.
David Burns of Hello Dolly signs a one year contract to avoid a longer pact. The clause bars raises and reflects Burns dislike of signing terms longer than a year. Producer David Merrick believed a two year deal would be needed for better pay, but Burns rejected that path.
In Klamath Falls a district attorney accepted 365 dollars from a prisoner in Lompoc and dropped bad check charges against Dennis Ray Anthony after he promised repayment, noting earnings from coaching outside the prison. In Chicago Alison Wrigley sues for legal separation from William Wrigley, seeking custody and support for their three children. In Scottsdale Amanda Blake and Frank Gilbert wed, both savoring a fourth marriage, with a small guest list and a church ceremony.
A riot in Newark follows the arrest of a Negro taxi driver touching off four days of violence. Hughes declares disaster area enabling curfew liquor ban and curbs on sales. Federal aid discussed as officials tally millions in damage amid reports of Black Muslim involvement.
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