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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1955
Page
6
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with scattered thunder showers mainly in the north. Warm humid conditions south, cooler in the extreme north tonight and Wednesday. Lows 65 to 70 north, 70 to 75 south. highs 75 to 85, with mid 90s in the extreme south.
From yesterday afternoon through this afternoon temperatures ranged with a high of 93 and a low of 72. A year ago today records showed 87 and 66. Barometer stood 29.49 at 1 am and 29.51 at 1 pm. Warmest spot Presidio Texas 104 while West Yellowstone Montana recorded the coldest 40. Sunrise 4 52 and sunset 7 21.
Dwight A Crandall transfers to Robert D Crandall a block in Rattan's addition Monroe New Mexico. Otto A Wirz transfers to Wesley C Homb part outlet 119 see 35 in Monroe. Fred and Marie Marty of Rogers Arkansas transfer to Wesley C Homb parcel outlet 119 see 35 in Monroe.
Letters of administration issued to Elsie Smith for Elfie A. Dixon estate in Brooklyn Township with heirs Elsie Smith and Jessie A. Carpenter. Appraisers Shel don Yarwood and P. A. Wackman named. Laura Maxfield estate Browntown names appraisers John Coryell and Roy Crago with Wesley Maxfield as administrator. next of kin Wesley and Leon Smith. Rosa Frautschy administratrix Lillie Wells. appraisers F. F. Hartwig and John Deininger. survivors include John Lehman and Christian Lehman.
County Court Judge Marshall L. Peterson sentences Jackie L. Patty, 22, Albany, to six months in the county jail with the sentence suspended. Patty receives probation to the State Welfare Department for one year, and must make restitution and pay costs as ordered by the sheriff's department.
Judge Marshall Peterson presides over a small claims matter involving Louis Janke of Brodhead. A sheriff’s department inquiry notes the decision is taken under consideration after the trial in a case of careless driving.
Justice L A Koenig charged with larceny, bound over to County Court. Several motorists cited for DUI, speeding, and related offenses with fines and costs listed by Monroe police and sheriff departments. Less clear items include several individuals named in Monroe area notices.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gusta Pierce Monticello’s oldest resident will be held at 2 p m Thursday in Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church Rev A R Achtemeier will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery Pallbearers will be two sons Sam and James Pierce and four sons in law Jake Schultz Stillman Huntly LaVerne Prien and Clark Wilcox She died 12 15 p m at her home after illness since July 6 Born Feb 12 1861 on the Rolph homestead in New Glarus Township She married Samuel H Pierce Aug 17 1884 in New Glarus The Pierces farmed near Monticello until 1904 She was a former member of the Woman’s Relief Corps She had been a daily Bible reader until this spring Surviving are four daughters and two sons Mrs Jake Schultz Mrs Stillman Huntly both of Monticello Mrs LaVern Prien Montroe Mrs Clark Wilcox Elkhorn Sam at home and James K Ney Glarus a sister Mrs Ellen Soper Monticello 12 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren Preceding her in death were three daughters Lilly Mable Susan six brothers and four sisters
In Altha Florida a 75 year old preacher from Albany Georgia died after handling a rattlesnake at a church revival claiming immunity from venom. He collapsed soon after the bite and refused medical treatment, dying the next morning.
Mrs Emma Marty Martin aged 59 died Saturday night. Services were held at 2 p m in Shriner Neushwander funeral home. Rev Paul C Kehle of St Johns Evangelical and Re formed church officiated. Burial in Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Fred Grossman Larry Pine Dr C J Schwinger Ashley Nelson John Backe and Adam Marty.
Forfeitures listed include Carl Tobler of Rock City NL and Arnold Harlan of Evansville for speeding with forfeitures of 15 and 20 dollars respectively. Additional Monroe entry incomplete.
Norman Carlyle Johnson age 25 of 1311 24th street and Barbara Ann Gehrman age 22 of Madison applied for a marriage license. The notice records a forthcoming lawful union between the two, detailing ages and residences.
Paul Auenger, 57, of Mt. Pleasant Township, and Otto Mohns, 90, of Brodhead, are listed in a local obituary notice as residents with ages in their respective towns.
Mr and Mrs John Maurer of Brodhead welcome a daughter born July 26. The birth announcement notes the new arrival and family in Brodhead.
St Clare Hospital lists patients in accident and medical care including Ancil Helmeid at 1017 17th avenue and Jeffery Wyss among others. Surgical and dismissal notes mention several individuals across Wisconsin towns and nearby cities.
Numerous residents and visitors from Madison Iowa City Dubuque St. Louis Lincoln Freeport Bucyrus St Joseph Grosse Pointe Woods and more spent time in Monroe. Names include Mrs Victor Cragen Mrs Adrian Rittenmeyer Fred Pagel Melvin Gilbert Walter Montag Ralph Streicher Jack Morrissey Theo White Perry Deal and others. A county extension staff conference in Madison and a family reunion trip to Lyman Wyoming are noted along with extensive sightseeing from Spokane to Los Angeles and beyond.
Albany man received a suspended sentence after pleading to larceny before County Judge Marshall L. Peterson. He must repay funds taken from the wife of his employer, Leon Gempeler, in rural Monticello, and pay costs, with six months in jail suspended and parole to the State Department of Public Welfare. He was arrested after appearing for a traffic violation.
Paul Ruenger 57 died at 9 p m yesterday at the home of his nephew Herman Schulz in Mt. Pleasant Township. A German immigrant born April 14 1898 he lived with the Schulz family four years and farmed in Green County near New Glarus and Monticello. He never married and is survived by four nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at Voegels funeral home with burial at Zwingli church cemetery.
The VFW at Turner hall discussed opening a fair stand and decided to furnish a drill team for Cheese Day. Donald Lovelace was named post quartermaster, and Louis Oostdik the commander gave a district report.
The Hoesly Gladioli Gardens showcase dozens of varieties in full bloom inviting visitors to view the display and select bulbs for next year. Located at 1322 22nd Street.
Mayor Brooks J. Dunwiddie attended a planning meeting in Madison with County Board Chairman C. W. Loveland and Monroe township Chairman J. B. Scherer. The gathering aimed to aid city and county officials in organizing civil defense bodies under a new state law making them mandatory.
The New Glarus and Monroe Lions Clubs held their annual joint picnic at Monroe fair grounds last night with sixty members present. Softball was played.
Ancil Helmeid, 44, of 1017% 17th avenue, was injured lifting a heavy object and is in good condition at St. Clare hospital after yesterday afternoon incident.
Fred Zuber aged 61 of New Glarus was treated at Madison General Hospital for a cut eye after a pop bottle exploded while he attempted to free it from a vending machine. Police said the bottle exploded as he worked to loosen it.
The new state champion is Mrs. Floyd Zimmerman a former Brodhead resident who won the title at Milwaukee Country Club by beating Marilyn Klumb two up in 36 holes. She formerly Pearl Condon of Brodhead and is connected to the Gurney Condons and Rev. J. W. Zimmermans family. Her War Relief four some in 1944 included Mrs. Mary Reed of Rockford Gunnar Nelson and James Forbes. Her husband was a Cheese Reporter publisher and later bought the East Troy News in 1951.
Knights of Columbus installed new officers at a meeting led by T. T. Gray district deputy from Mineral Point. Officers installed include Frank Menehan grand knight Jack Schlichting deputy grand knight R Finley Barry chancellor L A Koenig advocate James Kelley lecturer Bernard E Purcell warden W C Bender financial secretary Warren M Gerhart recording secretary William Rieder Jr treasurer William C Haren trustee John R Patterson inside guard Bernard Gavigan outside guard Lynch was served following the business meeting.
The Service Record reports Pvt Courtney Matzinger, stationed at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri, became seriously ill from heat and remained hospitalized after his parents Frank and Mrs Matzinger traveled to Missouri and returned with news of his improvement.
Wisconsin American cheese market steady with fair to good demand and adequate to ample offerings. Selling prices vary by type with cheddar 32 to 34 cents, single daisies 35 to 37, longhorns 35 to 44, and midgets 35 to 38 cents per pound.
Cary Middlecoff shot a three under par 32 to take a 2 up lead over Doug Ford at the ninth hole in the 36 hole PGA Championship match at Meadow Brook Country Club. Ford turned with a 34 and won the sixth hole with a 10 foot downhill putt as both players played steady golf.
In remarks continuing from page one, President Eisenhower proposes starting with a limited inspection system that could grow into a broader framework for disarmament. He stresses no secret agreements at Geneva and cites a strong East West accord on pursuing trade, information exchange and citizen visits. The challenge of German reunification and European security remains central, with reunification to occur under a freely chosen government and secure conditions for all.
Galveston police padlocked bawdy houses following actions by the Galveston Ministerial Association and the American Social Hygiene Association. Police Chief Burns said any house not locking would be raided and that all had closed by 10:30 p.m. Mayor Clough supported a controlled approach but warned keeping them closed would be difficult in the island city population of about 75 000.
Western Germany remains in NATO for now yet opposes unification as part of Western security. Eisenhower says a single week of friendly talks cannot close the philosophical gulf between liberty and regulation. He urges patience, vigilance, and tolerance to nurture the Geneva spark toward a just lasting peace.
Fire swept through the Illinois Central yards in Freeport yesterday burning three buildings and damaging or destroying 19 railroad cars. The blaze started in the mill shed and grew rapidly drawing off duty firemen and city equipment to the scene. Cars involved were on repair and nearby tracks, many loaded with flour meat cans and wood.
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