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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1964
Page
6
Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in parts of the south and east. Cooler northward tonight with highs in the 80s to low 90s in most areas. Monroe zone sunny, hot this afternoon, and cooler with scattered thundershowers possible tonight and tomorrow morning near the Illinois border.
Since yesterday at 1 p.m. highs reached 91 and lows 68. A year ago today highs were 88 and lows 66. Barometer readings were 30.16 at 1 a.m. and 1 p.m. Warmest place in the U.S. Death Valley California at 112 and coldest Mullan Idaho at 41. Sunrise 5:29 sunset 8:43.
Willie Kraus transfers part of Lots 4 and 5 Block 28 Rattan's Addition to New Mexico city Monroe to Arline Berke.
A list of court actions shows individuals and companies with forfeited bonds for traffic and vehicle violations including no registration and over width. Names include Robert F. Flynn Louis J. Paquette Gottlieb Feller and Rees Construction Co. Other entries note dismissals for lack of prosecution for John H. Van Mettenheim and John D. Wells.
Frances E. Robert of Lockport Tl and Robert J. Venske of Edgerton were cited for speeding and forfeited $10 each per Monroe police records.
James C. Helmenstine and Madison man Madi son with Diana M. Paulson Route 1 Blanchardville receive license. Richard Lee Bidlingmaier age 22 Madison to Georgean A. Reasa age 22 Albany obtain license.
Mrs. Clinton D. Wilke 86 Brodhead Mrs. George Tyson 86 Apple River Ill Harold J. VanNatta 60 Platteville Mrs Joseph Crist 41 Darlington Mrs Anna Godfrey 80 Darlington all listed with ages and towns in the local death notices column.
Mr and Mrs Donald Lane of Chesebro Trailer Park welcomed a son on July 17. Mr and Mrs David R Terry of Monticello welcomed a daughter on July 17.
Surgical patients include Mrs Pauline Stauffer 2620 15th Street Arthur Hanson Winslow and James Gilbertson Route 3. Medical cases list James R Orton Sr Route 3 Robert Leuenberger 1008 17th Avenue Theresa Martin Blanchardville Karen Hegge Orfordville Elmer Parnell Albany. Tonsilectomy Suzanne Hanna Belleville. Dismissals include John Monroe Pierre Andrew Reavis Glen Martin William T Plate Debra Mills and several Mrs entries.
Construction of a new Kroger store in Monroe advances on schedule with occupancy planned by November 1. Bruni-Miller Co. leads the project with local contractors handling plumbing lighting and heating while a Milwaukee firm serves as architect.
Anna Godfrey 90 died in Memorial hospital of Lafayette County She was born Anna McKillip of Willow Springs Township lived mostly in the area Her husband Frank died in April 1938 Surviving are two daughters a son Homer deceased a brother six grandchildren 13 great grandchildren Services set for 9 am tomorrow at Holy Rosary Catholic church Friends may call at Steil funeral home Rosary tonight at 8
Czeslaw Krupa released from Green County jail and en route to International Falls Minnesota. Held on a vagrancy charge while immigration and FBI checks were completed. Arrived Friday in Washington Township and moved across the Dane County Line in a shuttle. Sheriff said Krupa had only a photo static copy of immigration papers and no definite ID. He is to be processed until reaching International Falls where he has lumbering work.
Watertown Republican Carl Kolata spoke to Kiwanis about why he entered politics and said 82 percent of parents oppose children in politics. He called it an intolerable situation and urged businesspeople to cooperate with government. Kiwanis will meet next Thursday at Dick Shallberg farm near Monroe.
Leonard Satterfield, Marylin Cook, Mrs. Alvin Blumer, Mrs. Wilbur R. Fields and twins, Mrs. Michael Januse are named in a community notice listing residents and family connections.
Personal mentions note Hulda Karlen of Monticello shopping in town and Dan Spillane of Shullsburg visiting yesterday. Advertisements offer The Torch Is Passed at The Times for two dollars and a two week Knit and Purl Shop closure from July 20. Also recorded are trips by Boelk family, Bethel E U B lawn supper on July 21 and visits by Graf and Moritz households with travel to Badlands Black Hills Yellowstone and Worlds Fair exposure.
Mrs. Joseph Crist, 41, formerly Alice White of Fayette, died last night in a Madison hospital. She and husband farmed northwest of town and are survived by three daughters, a son, four brothers, and a sister. Services tentatively planned for 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Church with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call Sunday at Steil funeral home.
The stock market advanced late in the day with gains led by aluminum oil motor and savings and loan issues. Volume neared 4.8 million shares with several key issues lifting popular averages toward record highs. President Johnson's forecast of further economy improvements boosted investor sentiment.
Services for 85 year old John G. Blum were conducted at Zwingli United Church of Christ with Rev J Allan Mittler presiding. He was buried in Highland cemetery. Pallbearers included Leo Hauri Monroe Walter Haddinger Russell Howard Henry Hoesly and Henry V Babler. Voegels funeral home supervised arrangements.
Paris reports that President Charles de Gaulle left today for a brief stay at his home in Colombey les deux Eglises in eastern France.
Harold J. VanNatta 60, city parks employee, died in Platteville hospital. Born in Harrison Township he lived in Milwaukee area before farming locally. Survived by wife Lillian Schindler, son Donald K., mother Mrs Edward Southam, three brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren. Services at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Karrmann Funeral Home with Odd Fellow services tonight.
The Monroe Moose lodge staged a full evening program with three of five winners being girls and a smorgasbord by Women of the Moose. Rev C James Weis gave the invocation and Jack L Marty and Ted Schmiedlin led ceremonies. Proceeds fund the land judging contest with a dance set for Aug 29 at Turner hall. Richard Newcomer welcomed guests including Green County Agricultural Chest and soil conservation district reps. Vocal numbers by Monroe High School Folk Arts Club delighted the crowd.
British postal workers return to work after 24 hour strike affecting London delivery. About 120000 mailmen and sorters walked out demanding a ten percent raise, leaving 28 million letters awaiting sorting and dispatch.
Oral Stevens age 26 of Waukesha drowned at Golden Lake when a boat towing him on water skis stalled and he disappeared as occupants attempted to restart the motor.
At Recreation Park tonight the Studer Service faces First National Bank in a regular softball game at 9 15. Tomorrow the Old Timers meet the Legion team in a baseball clash at 8 15.
Mrs. Laura N. Weber Wilke 86 of Brodhead died at 6 20 last night at St. Clare hospital after medical care since July 2. Born March 19 1878 in Rock Run Township Illinois she married Clinton D. Wilke in Freeport December 28 1911. Surviving are husband and nieces and nephews. Funeral at Brodhead EUB church with Rev Paul J. Gibson officiating. Burial in Davis Illinois Cemetery. Visitation at Everson Funeral Home 7 to 9 p m Saturday and at the church Sunday afternoon.
Goldwater criticizes the administration for lost vision and stalled freedom works while urging rapid diversity and individual creativity. He accuses Democratic years of weak foreign policy and unmarked sacrifices, as Nixon introduces him amid cheer for a Republican comeback in November.
The State Highway Commission said Frank Mashuda Co. of Milwaukee was the low bidder for a Jefferson County highway improvement on route 89 from the Lake Mills interchange to I 94. Mashuda bid $209,334.
The Green County Boots and Saddle Club trail ride and horse show at Brodhead drew over 175 horses judged by Bud Schuler. Winners across many classes include Harold Walters and Patty Walters in Two-Years and Under, DeAnn Howard and Marcia Kramer in Three Years and Over Mares, George Williams in Stallions and Geldings, and Rob ert Freemont in Showmanship for Children 14 and Under.
Under Cheryl Woolever Mary McKillips Andrea Murray Marcia Murray and George Williams. Solid Color Western Judy Thomm Bob Essock Andrea Murray Harold Kolthoff and Dave Kinney.
James Gilbertson, 19, of Route 3 and son of Norman Gilbertson, is hospitalized at St. Clare with multiple right hand injuries. Doctors describe tendon lacerations and compound finger fractures. No accident details released yet.
Cars driven by Suzanne M Badertscher 16 and Richard G Olin 21 both of Route 2 Brodhead were in a mishap at Rock Hill and Mt Hope roads seven miles southwest of Brodhead at 508 PM yesterday. Badertscher turning left onto Rock Hill road and Olin turning right onto Mt Hope Road deputies said.
Jeanne Altmann and Madeline Schuett are at a music clinic in Madison this week as part of their instruction and practice schedule.
The Service Record notes John L Bethke son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Bethke is in basic Air Force training at Lackland AFB Texas His address there is AB John L Bethke 16-809-262 Flight 765 Box 1511.
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans to ask the Supreme Court to review a 60 percent reduction in grain shipment rates from the Midwest to southern ports. The commission contends the new rates are 16 percent below legal limits.
Thomas Kelley a 54 year old Juda utility employee was injured when pinned between a tractor and truck at the Wisconsin Power and Light Co plant on Townline road near Beloit He suffered broken ribs scratches and bruises and was treated at a Beloit hospital X rays were taken to determine the extent of the injuries.
Jackie Robinson former Dodger star reportedly agrees to serve as national chairman of the Republicans for Johnson committee in Los Angeles.
A brief note notes a missing or misplaced act in a show lineup. The item underscores the search for the vanished performance element and its impact on the event schedule.
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