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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1950
Page
8
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with minor temperature changes. Lows 48 to 54 in the northwest, 54 to 59 in the southeast. Thursday highs in the 80s, with slightly cooler readings near Lake Michigan.
A weather summary notes yesterday's period from 1 p.m. with a high of 84 and low of 60, and year ago highs of 92 and lows of 74. Barometer readings were 29.58 at 1 a.m. and 29.55 at 1 p.m. The warmest spot was Yuma Arizona at 104 and the coldest Los Angeles California at 34. Sunrise was at 4:44 and sunset at 7:28.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley issues letters of administration to Henry Wartenweiler for Florence M deceased June 18. Heirs named in the will dated Nov. 17, 1934 are Rose Kathryn Henry and Dave, all of Monroe, sharing alike. Appraisers named are Herbert T. Summeril and Ed Bayrhoffer.
John Frederick Bircher listed in small claims court over a Monti cello dispute. Case notes mention no driver's license and a demand for $5 plus court costs.
L A Koenig and Theodore Jessen pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct. Jessen ordered to pay $40 fine and costs plus $47 for jail damage, total $91.50.
Clara Krahenbuehl and Robert Daniel Long both of Monroe. Rose Marie Cotherman of Washington township and Henry Clarence Elmer Jr. of Monroe township.
Miss Rose Wartenweiler 738 of 1316 23rd avenue and Gerald Collins 53 of 733 15th avenue are listed in the readable portion of a local notice containing personal identifiers. The fragment provides ages and street addresses for two individuals.
Mr and Mrs Bert Beecher of Belleville welcome a daughter born July 26. Mr and Mrs George Hurd of Argyle announce a daughter born July 26.
Surgical cases include George Kruger of Shullsburg Mary T Gregory of Beloit Glenn Roderick of route 1 Mrs Otto Kubly 1016 19th Avenue Mrs Marvin Wuthrich of Orangeville. Medical Ruth Ann Drve Winslow. Dismissals: Mrs Frank Johnson Mrs Anna Schuepbach Mrs James C Lanz Mrs Clarence Mehle and son Rudolph Bittner Arlene Sorenson Mrs Margaret McCann John Minnig Mrs Fred Ritchard Mrs John Froeliger.
An empty rowboat drifted down the Sugar river after dark and was found overturned beneath the bridge near the baseball park. Ownership traced to Everett Williams. he says children likely used and loosened it from its mooring.
Four Democrats and ten Republicans submitted nomination papers to County Clerk Mrs. Wilma Lengacher before 5 p m yesterday. Names appear on September primary ballots along with five party precinct chairmen seeking precinct posts. Incumbents and nominees include county clerk Harry Mee Culley and sheriff Matt Solliran, with several others for registers, coroner, district attorney, treasurer, clerk of courts, and assembly.
Clarno township farmer Glenn Roderick entered St. Clare hospital for surgery scheduled Friday morning. The Rodericks reside on Highway 69, south of the Clarno Corners.
Mr and Mrs Glen Meier of route 1 South Wayne announce the birth of their second son Duane LeRoy born Monday at St Clare hospital. Their older son Donald Eugene is five.
The Robert Regez family has settled in Madison establishing Dr. Regez’s chiropody practice in the Wisconsin Power and Light building. They previously lived in Phoenix and Monroe after leaving Wausau and spent a year in transition before moving to Madison.
Local tidbits show Larry Landis from Albany and Virginia Ikeman of Beloit visiting Monroe today while David Lee from Brodhead called in. Mrs. Karsh of Pecatonica and Mrs Morgenthaler of Albany were seen on business and social rounds.
Wanda Joy Leck aged seven is recuperating at her parents' home 2215 5th Street after breaking her left arm near the elbow when she fell from a fence while playing at home on Monday.
An 11-year-old boy from Monroe has left Norris School for Boys in Mukwonago. Local authorities are on the lookout for him after his departure was reported today.
Philip J. Rindy of Brodhead is among 32 seniors who will graduate at the summer commencement exercises at Whitewater State Teachers College tomorrow morning.
A detailed list of horsemanship events for ages 12 and under through 17, with ponies, roadsters, five gaited and harness categories. Sponsors include Monroe Quick Loans, Marty Ripp Chevrolet, Green County Farm Bureau, J C Penney, First National Bank, Monroe Evening Times and many local firms. Attendees at the First National Bank meeting include Feldt Smith Menehan Ruf Kohn and others.
The J. W. Ruff registered Holstein Friesians leading with 20 head arrive from Monroe at the stock pavilion inside the fairgrounds. W. G. Timm Holstein Friesian entries follow as the second group. Trainers prep Randy and Pepsie Cola for local races after Les Hussin’s passing in a DePere racing accident.
Number 2 aims to gather donations from all contactable persons and from group members in surrounding areas. Chairmen will name solicitors, and donors will receive lapel cards at the benefit game. Committee members Frank Menehan Alois Ruf and Louis H Kohli help distribute lapel cards and designate solicitors. Menehan was named treasurer by chairmen Ben Feldt and others.
Services for 72 year old Mrs. Vola E Jordan were held at 1 30 p m yesterday at the Voegeli funeral home with Rev A R Achteimeier of Zwingli church officiating and burial in Highland cemetery Eastern Star graveside services were held.
Members of Star andWo men Relief Corps lodges attended the funeral service with pallbearers Alfred Aber hard W E Blum Henry V Baebler Fred Escher George Griffy and John Streiff assisting.
Police reported a 1950 green light Chrysler station wagon stolen from Studer Super Service at 1703 6th Street. The car with no plates was left in the lot with keys in it sometime between midnight and 10 a.m. today.
Throngs gathered in Darlington as a chamber of commerce flood sale opened. Howard Grange presided as stores damaged by the flood offered cleaned out and salvaged goods for sale to the rest of the week.
Mr and Mrs Leif Hansen of Brodhead called in to report today. The brief item records a civic contact from local residents.
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