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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1954

Page

6

Daily Record Weather Summary July 24, 1954

Mostly fair tonight and Sunday. Cooler in the northwest Sunday. Low tonight 56 to 62. High Sunday 76 to 82 in northwest and 82 to 86 in the southeast. Winds light and variable. Since yesterday 1 p.m. highest 83, lowest 65. Year ago today highest 88, lowest 62. Barometer 29.60 at 1 p.m. Warmest place Dallas 106, coldest Big Piney 32. Sunrise 4:43, sunset 7:29.

U.S Dallas Tex Big Piney Wyo

County Court Judge Marshall Peterson Issues Probation in Check Fraud Case

Monroe defendant Robert Apple of Monroe received a one year sentence for a worthless check offense and probation was applied. Sheriff’s department reported after a perjury charge against Donald J. Wellnitz, 32, of South Wayne, with a one to three year sentence in Waupun state prison.

Marshall Peterson Robert Apple Monroe Sheriff's Department Donald J. Wellnitz South Wayne Waupun

Justice Cases Justice L A Koenig and Bruni Case Details

Justice L A Koenig dents and Arthur Bruni aged 45 of 2504 12th Street faced docket items in Monroe Police records. Bruni cited for overtime parking while Koenig noted on failure to yield the right of way. case dismissed on record.

L. A. Koenig Arthur Bruni 12Th Sts Monroe

Marriage Licenses Noted For Freeport Lena Is Stephenson County

Deaths listed include Augusta Buehl 85 of 1123 lb street Mary Russell Chapman 89 Warren Martin L Hendrickson 81 Blan chardville Jennie White 89 Brooklyn Gilman O Mahium 82 Newark Township Rock County Births announce Morris and Morris Crotty Monticello welcomed a daughter July 24

Augusta Buehl Lb Street Mary Russell Chapman Warren Martin L. Hendrickson Blanchardville Jennie White Brooklyn Gilman O. Mahium Newark Township Rock County

St Clare Hospital Medical Dockets Names List

St Clare Hospital Medical shows patient names including Mrs Raymond Fetter Footville Gunnard Westin Rockford Mrs Bertha Klemm Beloit and others. Surgic entries list Shirley Rae Montgomery Browntown Mrs Ira Muffitt Beloit and additional patients. Dismissals names include Rev James Mifna Howard Wilson Benjamin Jean Clifford Hexom Arthur Rosheisen and others.

Raymond Fetternoff Footville Gunnard Westin Rockford Bertha Klemm 17Th Avenue William Wilson Freeport George Groom Apple River Raymond Tangye Beloit Shirley Rae Montgomery Browntown Ira Muffitt John Lange Evansville Arthur Blum 25Th Avenue Bruno Bagnoni Charles Keller Harold Pinnow Brodhead Leonard Swenson Janesville Fred Hammerly Jr Albany Ross Peppers Brodiyhead Joan Kay Fries New Glarus James Mifna Howard Wilson Benjamin Jean Clifford Hexom Arthur Rosheisen John Edwards Bryant Wills James Andrews John Dean Vincent Locast

Thimble Unearthed in Garden Heirloom Discovery

Mrs. Harry C. Young of 1818 9th street found a silver thimble while chasing a cat in her yard. Engraved A. A. Young May 1863, the relic likely belonged to Amanda Young and dates back decades. The old rose garden was cleared this spring to create a vegetable garden, uncovering the heirloom.

Harry C. Young 9Th Street A. A. Young A. A. Young—May 1863."" It Had Belonged To Mr. Young Amanda D. S.) Young

Fred Moffett Gratiot Native Dies at 76 in Moberly

Fred Dudley Moffett 76, native of Gratiot, died in Moberly Missouri from injuries suffered in a home fire 18 months earlier. He had a long newspaper career in Chicago, Ft. Smith, Joplin, Kansas City, Monterrey, Cherryvale, and Milwaukee. He and his wife joined the Milwaukee Journal in 1921, later owning the Sturgeon Bay Leader, Clark Chronicle, and Ashland Bugle before retiring five years ago.

Moberly Fred Dudley Moffett Gratiot Mr. Moffett Chicago Ft. Smith Ark Joplin Kansas City Monterrey Mexico Cherryvale Kas Milwaukee Journal Moffett Moeffett Sturgeon Bay Leader and Clark Chronicle Ashland Bugle

County Shriners Honored In Janesville Shrine Ceremonial

The Green County Shrine Club joins Beloit Sa hara Fort Atkinson Walworth Lake Geneva and Southern Wisconsin Shrine Club as one of five area groups honored at the Quintette Shrine Ceremonial in Janesville scheduled for July. Laurien J. Caldwell Zor Shrine Temple Madison will lead a state-wide group of Shrine officials. Free camel rides on the high school campus from 10 to 5, a 2 mile parade at 5, and a Shrine pageant at the 4H fairgrounds park are planned. Mrs Caldwell will host an afternoon tea from 2 to 4 in the Monterey hotel lobby and a 6 p.m. dinner for wives of candidates and distinguished guests.

Green County Shrine Club Janesville Beloit Sahara Club Ft. Atkinson Walworth Club Lake Geneva Monterey Hotel

Gilman O Mahlum Dies in Janesville

Gilman Oliver Mahlum aged 82 died Thursday night at Pinehurst Sanatorium Janesville after two weeks as patient. Born December 18 1871 in Newark Township he lived all his life there. Survived by brother Otto Beloit sister Mrs Marrie Landsverk Orfordville five nephews two nieces. Services Monday 2 p m East Luther Valley church where he was a member since 1886 Rev Marcus Lewis officiating burial in East Luther Valley cemetery. Visitation at Rosman Uehling Kinzer mortuary Beloit after noon Sunday and at church after 1 p m Monday.

Orfordville Gilman Oliver Mahlum Pinehurst Janesville Newark Township Guttorm Barbo Mahlum Otto Benloit Marrie Landsverk

Eagles Meeting To Be Tomorrow In Wisconsin District

Members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles from nine southern Wisconsin communities will attend a district meeting tomorrow. The event includes a local initiation of 12 candidates by a Madison drill team, with district chairman William Menze and representatives from Ft. Atkinson, Delevan, New Glarus, Reed ture, Bersbee, Janesville, Bedison, Beloit and Platteville. The gathering fills the Eagle club rooms on the east side of the square.

Order of Eagles Wisconsin Madison Bel William Menze Chaiman Ft. Atkinson Delevan New Glarus Reed Ture Bersbee Janesville Bedison Beloit Platteville Eagle Club

Watch Dial Painter Death Returns From Radium Risk

Ruth Williams of Ottawa Illinois died in Billings Memorial hospital from a bone disease linked to radium poisoning. The watch dial painters in the 1920s used radium paint and shaped brushes with their mouths, leading to months or years of illness. A court fight over compensation followed as more women succumbed, though officials say Williams may be among the last victims.

Ruth Williams Ottawa Billings Memorial Hospital Williams

University of Wisconsin music committee adds Barbara Eastwood

Barbara Eastwood daughter of Ralph and Mrs Eastwood Route 1 Woodford selected as one of 13 students to serve on the Memorial Union music committee at the University of Wisconsin She will help arrange concerts singing and other programs a nursing student at the university.

Barbara Eastwood Ralph E. Eastwood Route 1 Woodford Memorial Union University of Wisconsin Eastwood The Univers

Local Social Notes and Visitors Listed from Area Towns

Personal mentions of Charlene Mergen visiting Barbara Germann and Maud Wenger staying with John Pederson. Church event announced at Oakley Union and a list of summer visitors and residents across Madison Caledonia Freeport and nearby towns. Names include Nesby, Schuh, Haesler, Stocker, Kowalczyk, Stuart, Lelle, Scherer, Miller, Chase, and graduates from Platteville State Teachers College.

Charlene Mergen Madison Barbara Germann Maud E. Wenger John Pederson Caledonia Oakley Union Church James A. Nesby Dell Raplds S.D Anna B Schuh Albert, Kellenberger Edwin’Naef Detroit John Haesler Theresa Zibung Louise Stocker Freeport Lake Gilbert Wild Rose George Kowalczyk Ft. Wayne Ind Sophia Stuart Harold Lelle Richard Argyle Elwood Scherer Browntown Clayton Hauser Darlington Frank Miller Crookston Minn Lois Chase Afton Platteville State Teachers’ College Mines Viva Stauffacher Robert M. Kingdon Willis E. Mitchell Marguerite Wenger William Mueller Kenneth G. Zimmerman Thelma J. Millin Betty Timm Phyllis Longhorn Marlen Duerst Caroline Wood Eugene Mason Ernest Vogeler

Dr John Norton Moves to Monroe

Dr John L Norton, formerly a Juda veterinarian, has moved to 603 27th avenue with an office at home to serve the Monroe Juda area treating small animals. He earned his DVM in June 1953 from Michigan State College East Lansing and is a Juda native, son of Mr and Mrs J L Norton and grandson of the late Dr C W Bennett of Monroe. He has three children John Marley Katherine Lee and Nancy Jo.

John L. Norton Juda 27Th Avenue Norton Michigan State College East Lansing Monroe-Juda Dr. Norton J. L. Norton 10Th Street

1954 Dress Revue Winners and Participants

Audrey Siedel Judith Anderson Dorothy Wald Evelyn Johnson Elaine Signer and Loletta Rodrick placed first. Fourth place went to Donna Deininger LaVon Elmer Linda Williams Bonnie Wilson Susan Schindler Sharon Hollis Eloise Waelti Lois Ann Johnson Lea Ann Meyers Janice Updike Lois Dettwiler Caryl Ann Goecks Frances Deininger Barbara Hartwig Helen Wunschel Joanne Schwartzlow Cullen Walters Etha Walters Jo Anne Isely Isabel Kaderli Mary Ann Frauischy Joy Wuethrich Barbara Boeck Kay Bartelt Linda Heimann narrated by Mrs Willis Babler Mrs Arleigh Frautschy Mrs Fred Deppeler Miss Shirley Leopold Background music by Mrs Esther Larson 1954 Dress Revue committee included Mrs Alfred Trumpy Mrs Fred Deppeler Juda Mrs Willis Babler Monticello Mr Arleigh Frautschy and Myrn Blum Monroe Programs for the evening were made by Miss Janet L Arnsmeier and Miss Shirley Leopold.

Donna Deininger LaVon Elmer Linda Williams Shirley Geigel Kay Bartelt Linda Heimann Willis Babler Arleigh Frautschy Fred Deppeler Shirley Leopold Esther Larson Alfred Trumpy Juda Monticello Miryn Blum Monroe Janet L. Arnsmeier

Michigan Ruling Bans TV Cameras in Court

The Michigan Supreme Court has virtually banned television cameras from all courtrooms. The state bar of Michigan considers a newspaper code for reporting investigations arrests and trials. The high court adopted a new canon of judicial ethics at the bar's request. It advises lower courts not to televise proceedings except for naturalization ceremonies, continuing prior bans on photography and radio broadcasts during court sessions or recesses.

Michigan Lansing Mich Michigan Supreme Court State Bar of Supreme Court State Bar

Pur e Milk Group Hears Dairy Talk in Green County

A. L. Mewilliams of the Pure Milk Association urged forming a cooperative corporation to buy and distribute dairy surpluses, charging farmers via a check off. He compared methods used by vegetables and other industries and criticized government purchases that favor inferior dairy products. ADA director E. J. Kaderly stressed advertising, and Myron Jeglum outlined the Brucellosis campaign as county agents urged readiness for market demand.

A. L. Mewilliams Pure Milk Association Chicago Green County Association MeWilliams McWilliams PMA Department of Agriculture E. J. Kaderly Juda American Dairy Association ADA Myron E. Jeglum Jeglum Green County

Six Die In Test Flight Near Pikeville Tennessee

A twin engine plane demonstration on a Pontiac Michigan to Tampa trip crashed into a mountain top southwest of Pikeville Tennessee killing at least six. A seventh possible victim was indicated by a found bill fold. The craft dropped an engine before crashing, spreading wreckage over nearly a mile. Pilot Gordon Wyrick of Pontiac had picked up the buyer Howard E Anthony and others at Benton Harbor Michigan.

Pikeville Tenn Michigan Florida Here Tennessee Highway Lloyd Baker Chattanooga Pontiac Mich Tampa Gordon Wyrick Howard E. Anthony Bentor Harbor

Mrs Eager, 79, Suffers Hip Injury in Fall

Mrs ude Eager, 79, suffered a hip fracture in a fall at her Evansville home Friday and is listed in good condition at St Mary's hospital in Madison. She is the mother of L. P. Eager, an Evansville banker.

Evansville Ude Eager St Mary's Hospital Madison L. P. Eager

J W Volmary to Open Shoe Service Shop

Joseph W Volmary, long time shoe repairman, plans a new shop in the Snack Bar building on the square, branded Joe's Shoe Comfort Service. Operations begin the second week of August offering shoe rebuilding, foot balancing, and corrective footwear alongside repairs. The Snack Bar space, leased by Howard Ituler since 1953, closed in May.

Joseph W. Volmary Schmidt Volmary Joe's Howard Ituler

Former Resident Critically Injured in Burley Train Crash

Frederick J. Stopka, 26, a Burley city employee and former resident, was critically injured when his truck struck the side of a train after brakes failed Thursday night. He suffered amputation of a leg, three broken ribs, and other injuries, and is being treated at a Burley hospital. Stopka's sisters and their husbands traveled to Burley. his father Frank Stopka resides in Idaho.

Burley Ida Frederick J. Stopka Ethel L. ‘Stopka 16Th Avenue Stopka Willard Ammann Harold Legler Clifford Leuzinger Annette Frank Stopka Idaho Trudy Sue Terry Monroe Triangle Cheese Co Studer

French Deputies Approve Indochina Cease Fire Plan

The French National Assembly backed the Indochina cease-fire with a 71 to 14 vote. Premier Mendes-France credited decisive actions and faced opposition from Georges Bidault who likened the settlement to Munich. The piece notes Mendes-France’s pledge to end the war by July 20 or resign.

WAKID National Assembly Indochina Assembly Mendes- France Georges Bidault Munich Czechoslovakia Bidault

Smith Urges Aid In Latin America

Rep. Lawrence H. Smith of Racine urges U S aid to Latin America, warning Communist infiltration endangers the region and the United States. He calls for economic development, roads, power, and capital, with Export Import Bank loans as a potential source, noting Latin America buys a large share of U S cheese and butter exports.

Ricnaxo F. Powers Washington Lawrence H. Smith Racine Guatemala United States Latin Americ Latin America America Smith House Senith Americas U. S

Crash Kills Singer Near Three Lakes

Donald Hoyt a 32 year old Eau Claire singer and entertainer was killed when his car left the road and plunged into a ditch authorities said he apparently fell asleep at the wheel. A separate report notes a commuter train between Sheffield and London runs 106 miles in 97 minutes at over 66 miles per hour.

Three Lakes Donald Hoyt Eau Claire Here Sheffield England London

Service Record: Feldt Promoted and Troop Moves

Cpl. A R Feldt US 55 381 157 promoted to high rank. Parents Mr and Mrs Roy Feldt 2008 14th Avenue. Address Co E 16th Inf Regt APO 1 c/o postmaster New York. Pfe Karl R Kundert home on three weeks leave from Oakland to Far East. Robert Rackow new address Pvt Robert D Rackow US 55 479 795 Co B 6th OMBn Res Comd 2nd Post 6th Armored Division Ft Leonard Wood Mo.

Cpl A. R. Feldt Roy Feldt 14Th Avenue Cpl. Feldt Co. E 16Th Inf New York Pfe Karl R. Kundert Henry Kundert Oakland Calif Far East Lester Rackow Route 4 Robert Robert D. Rackow Co. B O. M. Bn. Res 6Th Armored Division Ft. Leonard Wood

Officer Cleared In Ft. Dix Probe

1st Lt. Robert S. Morgan of Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania was cleared by an eight-officer special court-martial board of dereliction of duty accusing him of forcing 225 trainees to stand at attention in 92 degree heat on June 21. His administrative aide Sgt. Richard J. Witbeck faces upcoming court-martial on maltreatment allegations.

Fy, DIX N. J Robert S. Morgan Wilkes- Barre Morgan Richard J. Witbeck Wellington Ohio Witbeck Co. L 272Nd Infantry Regiment

Godfrey Singer Weds New York Publisher in TV Tie

Godfrey program star Lu Ann Simms ties knot with Loring Buzzell a New York music publisher today. Formosa population estimated at 9,500,000.

Godfrey Singer New York Lu Ann Simms Ar Arthur Godfrey Loring Buzzell Formosa

Rep Albert Camp Dies at 61 in Bethesda Hospital

Georgia Democrat Rep Albert S Camp died at Bethesda Naval Hospital from a liver ailment He would have turned 62 on Monday Camp first won his seat in 1939 and served continuously He was the sixth House member to die since the current Congress began and his passing alters the party balance to 219 Republicans 213 Democrats and one independent Camp was born in Coweta County Georgia and began his career after earning a law degree in 1915.

Washington Albert S. Camp Georgia Bethesda Naval Hospital Camp House Congress Louis B. Heller Coweta County

32nd Prepares For McCoy Stay In Wisconsin Camp

The 32nd Red Arrow National Guard Division will train at Camp McCoy in Mequon Wisconsin from August 8 to 22. Maj Gen Jim Dan Hill said the unit, at 10 000 soldiers across 77 cities, will focus on individuals and small units with potential joint participation from Army Air Force and Navy units. the 32nd last trained at Camp Ripley Minnesota since 1950.

Camp Mevux Wis u—Wisconsin 32Nd Red Arrow Wisconsin Jim Dan Hill Superior Camp McCoy Air Force Navy 32Nd Camp Ripley Minn

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3 Daily Record Freeport, Lena Stephenson County Morris Crotty St. Clare Hospital Fred Moffett Cleveland Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co CIO United Rubber Workers Gilman O. Mahlum Eagles Edward Bregenzer Rocky Great Teton and Smok Mountains Yellowstone Gldier National Parks St. Augustine Fla New Orleans Bregenzers Karl E. Bregenzer Key West F. E. Bren Cheyenne Wells Colo Arnold Biedermann Los Angeles Biedermann Bowman Dairy Co Fred Grimm Roy Speich Elmhurst College Woman's Guild Evangelical and Reformed Church Rosa. Page Welch Department of United Church Women National Council of Churches John Norton Audrey Siedel Judith Anderson Dorothy Wald Evelyn Johnson Elaine Signer Loletta Roderick Pure Milk Group Tare Creg Bapeck Omford Y Goetz Couman Smett Ong Barbara Lawrence Scion Ry Oy Aber J.W. Volmary Shoe Service Wright Brothers Smithsonian Institution Washington, D. C Pire Sri Ne Pelt Vaz Bla James Gleason Introducir Spovlas Glik Ft. Dix McCoy BTU and Ainsworth Business Mart Sky-Vu Oa Io Robert Wagner Roth Wussey William Lundigan Gloria de Haven Jane Greer David Wayne Mitzi Gaynor
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