Area motorcycle wrecks raise injuries in weekend incidents
Motorcycle mishaps across the area increased with fair weather. James Foley, 30, of Thomson Illinois, is in poor condition at St Clare Hospital after a weekend crash on the Galena Lena road. He lost consciousness with brain contusions and facial lacerations. Jo Davies deputies report the bike went out of control west of Scales Mound. Foley was moved from Northwestern Illinois Community Hospital to St Clare. Joseph LaDow, 25, Mineral Point, is in satisfactory condition after a Saturday crash with a fractured jaw and dental injuries. Nearby Monroe incidents included two minor crashes with no injuries and several property damages. A Racine collision seriously injured Kenneth Koepnick, 39, and his wife, who were crossing Racine Street. Kenneth sustained multiple fractures and a brain concussion. his wife has leg injuries and cuts. Both remained hospitalized in Racine. The Koepnicks operate a meat market in Racine.
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James Foley
Thomson
St Clare Hospital
Jo Davies County
Ill
Galena- Lena
Scales Mound
St. Clare Court
Monroe
Clara Bohren
24Th Ave
7Th St
21St Ave
Brunkow
Gerald E. Boeck
Isley Road
James McGuire
Viroqua
Wis
Nicholas T. Mayne
Browntown
Roger Wyssbrod
Martintown
Sheriff’s Department
Kenneth Koepnick
Racine
Koepnick
Monroe High School
Gladys Rutsch
Dan
Charles Mallo
Kenosha
Or I Wouldn't Be Here William Broge Thankful for Blood Donors
William Broge of Albany, in his mid seventies, has received 74 or 75 pints of blood through repeated transfusions at St. Clare Hospital Monroe. He suffers from an inactive bone marrow anemia and RH negative blood, making donors crucial. He urges community blood donations at the Red Cross Bloodmobile to aid his blood account and help others in need. Born in Wayne Township, Lafayette County, he moved to Albany in 1962 after a heart attack in 1961. Turn to No. 2, Back Page.
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Helen E. Zimmerli
Green County
William Broge
Albany
St. Clare Hospital
Monroe
Broge
Wayne Township
Lafayette County
Jansen Elected Legion Commander In Wisconsin
Madison Martin T Jansen of Little Chute is elected department commander of the Wisconsin American Legion Saturday to succeed William Emanuel of Tomah. Elected vice commanders were Casey Jones Montel Jo Louis L Chicquette Bay City John Lehnberg Graf ton and Gustave C Berge mann Milwaukee.
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Jansen
Legion
Madison
Martin T Jansen
Little Chute
State American Legion
William Emanuel
Tomah
Casey Jones
Montel Jo
Louis L. Chicquette
Bay City
John Lehnberg
Grafton
Gustave C. Bergemann
Milwaukee
Wisconsin legislature nears end in traffic safety talks
After six months the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly seek a last week compromise on highway safety. Key dispute centers on a 21 drinking age with a potential referendum next April. Proposals include annual inspections higher fines and more State Patrol personnel.
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Madison
Senate Assembly Committee
Warren P. Knowles
Gerald Lorge
Bear Creek
Assembly
Senate
Knowles
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Lorge
Rail strike forces emergency mail moratorium
Postmaster R J Myers announces a nationwide rail strike would halt second third and fourth class mail beyond the second parcel post zone from origin. SAM parcels to APO EPO San Francisco stay allowed, overseas SAM mail continues with Surface Air Mail marking. First class moves by fastest available transport, air priority for air mail, and perishable shipments urged to switch to first class or air mail.
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R. J. Myers
Myers
Youths To Face Robbery Charge
Two Monroe youths aged 16 and 17 are held in detention over a robbery case. John Walter, juvenile court officer, notes the disposition of other juvenile matters involves car thefts. A 14-year-old car thief, a mental patient, returned to Mendota State Hospital. The 17-year-old will be transferred back to Stephenson County for court handling in Orangeville.
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Monroe
John Walter
Walters
Mendota State Hospital
J. D. Viney
Stephenson County
WWII Reunion Brings Baltzer Family to Oma has and East Moline
Harold Baltzer and wife visited Omaha to attend the 361st Infantry Regiment World War II reunion, his third gathering. Baltzer, wounded in Italy, recalls meeting his sergeant as he was carried from the olive grove. He later served at Monroe post office while his father in law Clarence Hansen, 81, rested in East Moline hospital. Welch Burk hied recalls writing home about being aided by two Germans in France.
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Harold Baltzer
Omaha
Neb
361St Infantry Regiment
Baltzer
Italy
United States
Naples
Monroe
Hos
John J. Burkhied
Boesches
France
Jshe
Koesch
Job Corps director offers 1500 corpsmen for lake shore cleanup
The federal Job Corps director proposes deploying 1,500 corpsmen to assist in removing dead airwives along Lake Michigan shores in Wisconsin Michigan Indiana and Illinois, aiming to speed recovery after the disaster.
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Washington
Federal Job Corps
Lake Michigan
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin Rail Strike Snarls Nation and Milwaukee Busy Roads
The nations biggest rail strike in 20 years halted commuter trains, disrupted freight, and snarled Chicago traffic. Wisconsin, especially Milwaukee, faced delays as unions picketed and car rental demand rose while White House pressure for quick legislation mounted.
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John Vinocur
Associated Press
White House
New England
South
Scarsdale
New
John P. Varda
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
Wisconsin
Varda
Milwaukee
David le Doux
Greyhound
Machinists
Milwaukee Road
Frank J. Balistrer
the Road
Chicago and North Western
Green Bay
Ashland
Chicago
Minneapolis
North Western
Balistremo
United States
Railrroads
Congress
Monticello Homecoming Celebrates Tug-of-War Parade
More than 5,000 attended Monticello two day Homecoming featuring a tug-of-war water fights and a parade. Washington Huskies won the tug-of-war with Monticello Florist Bank of Monticello and Washington Center 4 H Club winning divisions in various events. Seeholz ers defeated Wittenwyler Bure in slow pitch. Over a thousand served chicken barbecue as fireworks closed the celebration.
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Monticello
Washington Huskies
Ashton
Blanchardville
Mineral Point
Belleville
Verona
New Glarus
Monticello Florist
Bank of Monticello
Washington Center
Silver-Lewis Cheese Co
Ed Riese
Casino of
Seeholzers
Reedsburg Station Damaged by Fire
WRDB radio station in Reedsburg owned by three Monroe men suffered extensive damage to broadcasting gear and the record library when a fire Saturday night went undiscovered until 8 am Sunday. The extent of the loss and cause remain undetermined as officials assess the scene. Owners are W. R. Schuetze Kenneth W. Stuart and Doran R. Zwygart.
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WRDB
Reedsburg
Monroe
W. R. Schuetze
Kenneth W. Stuart
Doran R. Zwygart
Centennial Parade Draws 15000 in Orangeville Celebration
Orangeville marked its centennial with a two hour parade drawing about 15 000 residents and visitors. More than 140 units participated led by U S colors and Orangeville Band with prize winning floats from Rock City Community and 4 H groups. Awards honored Sisters of the Swish and Brothers of the Brush with night entertainment by Mels Circus Clown Band and Delmonte Chimps.
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Orangeville High School
Times
Orangeville
Illinois
Brothers of the Brush
Zor Temple
Madison
Service School Command
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Dakota High School
Lena
Milwauke
U.S
Rock City
Orangeville Hustlers
Aspley Grace Church
Durand
E.U.B. Church
Robert Prunity
Green County
Wisconsin
Farm Bureau
Orangeville Home Extension Unit
Dakota
The
Woman's Club
Basswood Methodist Church
Davis
Grace Church of
Dwight L. Bennett
Yoked Fellowship
Orangeville P.T.A
Orangeville Rebekah Lodge
Boy Scouts of
Rock Grove
Torre
Sheboygan
George Carrick
Russell King
Delmar Schulz
Hest
Steven McNicol
Rothwell Babler
Raymond Zimmerman
Kim and
Dean
Side Burns
Mustache
Daily Doaaevel by Clair R. Munns
Tomorrow's verse offers a discipline for trouble. When faced with an unsolved problem the speaker resolves to set it aside and wait for a clearer, calmer moment to think. This compact moral urges patience and a measured brainy day.
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Clair R. Munns
Monroe City Bandshell Concert Flags Presentation Tonight
Yonight's Monroe City Band Concert at the Twining Park Bandshell opens at 8 p.m. with marches and show tunes. Sen Gordon Roselein will present two flags to director Allan P. Barnard, a U.S. flag from Washington and a Wisconsin flag, supported by veterans organization commanders. The program features Junior Girl Turners, a trumpet solo by Ken Kratiger, a vocal by Fred Schuetze, and a lighting display.
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Monroe
Twining Park
Gordon Roselein
Allan P. Barnard
U.S
Washington
Wisconsin
Sen. Roseleip
V.F.W
Ken Krattiger
Fred Schuetze
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