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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1955
Page
6
Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers in the north and central areas this afternoon and Sunday. Continued warm with tonight’s lows 66 to 72 north and 70 to 76 south. Sunday highs 88 to 94 north and 93 to 97 south. Record among readings shows Needles California at 108 and Fraser Colorado at 33 as extremes. Sunrise 4 55 sunset 7 17.
Judge Marshall L. Peterson presides over a small claims matter against Roger Blumer of Route 4 for operating a vehicle on the left side of the highway with a claim of $25 plus costs, as noted by the Sheriff's department.
Fred A. Wellman aged 57 of Jefferson Township, Emma Luchsinger aged 85 of Evansville, and Sylvester Carolfi aged 27 of Freeport are listed among recent obituaries. The notices provide brief identifications and ages for each individual.
Mr and Mrs William Musser of Route 1 welcomed a son on July 30 in a private family ceremony at home. The newborn adds to the Musser lineage and will join relatives in the local community.
A hospital accident item lists injured and medical staff across multiple addresses including James Curtin Route 4 Patricia Ann Haldiman South Wayne Roy Hafifle Route 1 Apple River and Mrs Joshua Hoesly New Glarus plus several others in medical and surgical categories. Dismissals include Rex Putney Laurence Griep Edwin Schultz and others with family noted.
Mrs. James P. Verage of Camp Gordon Augusta Ga and the couple’s son James Anthony were born yesterday. Lois Stuessy is the former wife’s mother or Mrs. Clarence Stuessy Monroe. Lloyd A Verage Rhinelander is the infant’s paternal grandfather.
Kenneth Kubly five year old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Kubly Route 5 was treated last night for a lacerated palm caused by a cut on a milk pail in the home incident.
The Hoesly Gladioli Gardens show dozens of varieties in full bloom at 1322 22nd Street. Visitors are invited to view the display and select bulbs for next year from a lovely assortment.
Cathy Lee is the name chosen for the couple’s newborn daughter born yesterday at St. Clare hospital. Grandparents are John B Holt Shopple of 2204 10th street and Charles Homan of Dakota, Th.
Patricia Ann Haldiman ten month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Haldiman of South Wayne was admitted to St Clare hospital yesterday at 6 15 p m for skull fracture and brain concussion from a fall in her home. Her condition is satisfactory.
Mrs Marie Monte who has lived at the Ludlow hotel for over ten years will move Monday to an apartment at 1003 13th avenue, the residence of Mrs Ann Wong.
Miss Anna O. Blum was among 47 Wisconsin attorneys receiving certificates yesterday after completing a trial technique clinic at the University of Wisconsin.
Roy Haffle aged 52 of Route 1 Apple River Indiana was admitted to St. Clare hospital after a belt broke on machinery he was operating. His eye injury was treated and the extent remains undetermined.
Dist Atty Franz W. Brand will travel to Chicago to enroll in a six day short course at Northwestern University for prosecutors and assistant prosecutors. He will depart tomorrow and return after the program concludes Saturday.
Burglars entered three Shawano business places Friday night. They took a welding torch from one shop and $258 in cash from a safe they forced open at another. The Ford auto agency garage suffered the biggest loss.
Numerous residents and visitors appear in Monroe today and yesterday. Names include Peter Brenum Gratiot Walter McKillip Monticello Edward Guizmer Woodford J H McFarland Jr Evanston Ill and many others from Beloit Norman Okla Minneapolis Blythe Calif Rhinebeck N Y Montello Portage and beyond. Local outings include fairs rehearsals and a planned European trip by the Hyland family with stops in Ireland London and the continent.
Miss Margaret Rigdon, Lafayette County nurse for seven years, has resigned effective Sept 1. She accepts a post as school nurse at the Northwestern Military and Naval Academy in Lake Geneva, to run the 14 bed infirmary.
Mrs. White Mitchell, curator, reports 50 visitors toured The Chalet of the Golden Fleece last week. Guests arrived from Austria, New York City and St. Louis, with several recent Swiss visitors.
A well known midwestern firm seeks men to service established routes around Monroe. Car required. Permanent position with paid vacation life insurance hospital and sick benefits and pension plan. Bakery milk and other route workers invited. References required. Write Box 30 in care of The Times. Replies kept confidential.
Green County wool growers will vote next month in a county referendum to authorize deductions from wool and lamb payments under the National Wool Act of 1954. Ballots mailed by the ASC must be returned by Aug 19 with results announced about Sept 1.
The Manitowoc Police and Fire Commission suspended Officer Stuart R. Wetenkamp on Chief James A. Kuplic’s recommendation. Details were not released ahead of a hearing scheduled for Aug. 3. The action is linked to the unexplained resignation of Officer Arnold Mahnke last November. Both officers worked night shifts.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover refused the New York police commissionership offered by Mayor Robert Wagner. A spokesman said Hoover will not leave the FBI, ending speculation after more than 25 years of association with the bureau. No date given for the bid or decision.
Daily classifieds in The Times offer a range of bargains across categories. Readers can find deals on goods, services, and events with emphasis on value and local offers. Deals update regularly as new listings appear.
Senator Byrd reported the federal government ended its fiscal year June 30 with 2,384,273 civilian employees, 9,768 fewer than a year earlier, despite a June increase of 17,418. Byrd chairs the joint committee on reduction of nonessential federal expenditures.
Readable excerpts show 32 entrants in home furnishings and 57 in foods, with blue ribbons awarded to Clarno and Monroe Home Ec clubs and several other towns. Winners include Nyla Signer Janet Truttman Catherine Blum and Carol Ann Brunkow among others. The note also lists many red and white ribbon recipients across categories and mentions California grape output valued at about 200 million dollars.
The Atomic Energy Commission said production of weapons inspired by the 1954 Pacific hydrogen tests is underway and several types are possible. It noted improved prospects for a nuclear powered airplane, while stressing no confirmation of a hydrogen uranium device from Operation Castle and acknowledging technical hurdles in powered flight.
Madison Atty Gen Thomson ruled that a defeated Florence County candidate was not entitled to unemployment compensation. He did not name the applicant and conveyed the ruling to Allen C. Wittkopf Florence County district attorney. Thomson noted the jobless benefits seeker was defeated in a bid for re election.
Los Angeles singer Yma Sumac is under a doctor's care after collapsing at her home. Her husband Moises Vivanco, 38, was named Thursday in a paternity suit by a 2 year old dancer who said he fathered her twin daughters.
In the Senate clash over China talks, Sen Walter George of Georgia declares he will not perjure himself calling McCarthy a good senator. McCarthy presses to move his resolution on including Nationalist China in Geneva discussions, but the foreign relations committee ends its year without acting on it.
Sylvester Carolfi 27 native of Clarno Township died yesterday at his Freeport home 450 S Float Ave He was born February 6 1928 son of Alfonso and Mrs Carolfi His mother died two years ago Survived by father Freeport a brother John in Alaska a sister Mrs William Downey Jr Freeport Services set for 1 30 p m Monday Schwarz Funeral Home Freeport burial Chapel Hill Cemetery Rev William E Grote to officiate
Red China’s delegate Wang Ping-nan arrived in Geneva Friday night for private talks with the United States. He and Feng Hsiang were accompanied by the Chinese ambassador to Switzerland. U.S. representative U Alexis Johnson is due to arrive from Washington. Talks begin Monday.
At halfway of the 36 hole Wisconsin Amateur Championship final in Kenosha Leif Larson of Racine led Steve Bull 4 up after 18 holes. Larson holds a strong position as the match heads to the final stretch with a substantial advantage.
Unidentified shooters killed a policeman at Crisp Rey church before dawn as security steps rise after June 16 revolution. In Rosario, Dr. Juan Ingalinella’s death in police custody prompts protests, a Congressional inquiry, and river dredging for his body. Peron aides announce reopening of a Catholic paper and broader access for U.S. publications.
Mrs. Virginia Turner of Powell Wyoming was installed as national president of the auxiliary to the Fraternal Order of Eagles. New officers include Chloe Honeycutt Indianapolis vice president Bertha Sweeney Everett chaplain Elizabeth Baum Cleveland secretary Stella Moorehouse Chicago treasurer Sara Elsner Atlanta outside guard Mildred Walker Escanaba inside guard and Minnie Aller Racine conductor.
The New York State treasury reports weekly gasoline tax intake exceeding two million dollars. Officials say the funds support road maintenance and transportation programs across the state.
Peiping radio reported Chou En-lai told the National People’s Congress that the number of American civilians in China is small and may be settled in forthcoming Geneva talks. He urged an end to foreign subversion and proposed third-country repatriation for civilians while signaling possible talks on Taiwan Formosa tensions if the United States cooperates.
Butter consumption in the United States averages nine pounds per person today, well below the seventeen pounds per person recorded before World War II, reflecting shifting dietary patterns and supply dynamics.
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