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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
8
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with a fair, slightly cooler Friday. Low temperatures range from 45 to 50 in the northwest and 50 to 56 in the southeast, with Friday highs around 70 in the northwest and the mid 70s in the southeast. Monroe Zone shows mixed clouds, showers this afternoon, then cooler and less humid.
County Court Judge Marshall L. Peterson presided over a State Traffic case against Brewery Hill Cheese Co. of Shullsburg for non registration. The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined $5 plus costs.
Letters of special administration issued in the estate of John Sager who died May 18. Gladys Sager and Frederick W. Huber were named as administrators. A will dated February 3, 1961, has been filed.
Birth announcements listing a daughter born May 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tillett of Daleyville Illinois. a daughter born June 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson of Brodhead. and a daughter born June 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Zentner of Browntown.
The St. Clare Hospital docket lists patients undergoing tonsillectomy and medical surgery including Hilda Becker in Chicago Sally Olson Darlington and multiple residents from Monticello, Beloit and Rockford. Dismissals include Roy Kempfer Glen Babler Curtis Nafzger John Steinman and several listed families and relationships.
A Green County health committee meeting at the courthouse discussed a projected county dental health program for the next school year. Attendees included Dr. Michael Arra State Board of Health Miss Helen Ellerby and Mrs. Irene Kimel from the State Board and district staff, Harold Lautz Sanitary Engineer, committee members Mrs. David K. Bennett C. S. Pierce Rudolph T. Haskee Dr. Edward A. Zupanc and county nurses Martha Tschudy Estelle North. Dr. Robert C. Brauchle attended for the Green County Dental Society.
A police report notes two minor city traffic accidents yesterday. The first involved Carla F. Neuen schwander at 902 10th street adjacent to 12th avenue 1000-block with Edward D. Wittwer of 851 30th avenue. The second at 20th avenue and 9th street involved Henry W. Dupke of Beloit and Samuel A. Roelli of Winslow with slight damage to the Dupke vehicle.
Services for Mrs. Ralph Eva Molm 57 of Albany will be at 9 30 a m tomorrow at St Patrick s Catholic church Albany Rev Lawrence Korback will officiate Burial will be in St Patrick s cemetery A Rosary service will be at 8 tonight at Sharer funeral home Albany survivors include her mother Agnes Nusbaum Faribault Minn a husband a son John two daughters Mrs Melvin Fleege East Dubuque and Mrs Robert L San Soucie Williamsville NY two sisters Mrs Ruth Calahan Twin Lakes Minn and Mrs Julia Rude Deerwood Minn two brothers Stanley and Everett Nusbaum Fairbault Minn and four grandchildren The Morms owned and published weekly newspapers at Albany and Cassville after moving to Wisconsin from Minnesota
William Wipson, 41, admitted killer captured in Minnesota last week, committed as criminally insane at Central State Hospital in Waupun after prior releases. He faces first degree murder in the Superior May 23 slaying of Ben Jacovski, 51, with a report by Dr. L. R. Gowan prompting indefinite commitment. Illinois charges accuse him in the May 16 deaths of Mrs. Wilbur Davis, 57, and her grand nephew Jimmy Lawson, 4, which he admits in part but denies the Illinois slayings.
Norma Pager and Penny Fitzgerald lead underclass awards while Sandra Franklin edits. Bronze pins go to Mary Ellen Summeril and teammates. GAA honors Betty Schmidt. letter awards to Bette Vincent and Tana Loveland with 180 points. bowling trophies to Jeanette Jegerlehner and others. Library honors list many members and the Library Club.
G. J. Skupnik and L. R. Clayton spoke at St. John's Brotherhood meeting in the church. A film on the modern railroad was shown and entertainment provided by the Junior-Hi church school band under Kenneth Krattiger. A church lawn cook-out followed, led by Rev. Paul H. Olm and assistants.
A crowded list records visits and travels of residents from Monticello Cuba City Madison and Roselle Ill plus Mount Horeb Blanchardville and Baraboo. Notable items include Ray Root Curt Wagner and Mrs N B Thomas visiting from various towns and a donut sale by a Pythian group. University alumnae reunion plans in Madison and local graduation events are noted along with weekend trips and church conference departures.
A Republican caucus meeting faced objections from newsmen who were asked to leave after a 23 member roll call showed one supporter of keeping the meeting open. Panzer said about 50 attended and no tax decisions were made. Republicans plan a sales tax based revenue raise, while Democrats led by Gov Nelson oppose it.
Farmers prices fell 3.3 percent in the past three months, keeping overall agriculture about 2 percent below a year ago and about 26 percent under the 1951 record high. Meat, dairy, and poultry marketings weaken livestock prices, while crop prices rise less as seasonal declines ease.
Ten Monroe students are among more than 2,400 UW graduates of the annual commencement at UW stadium at 9 a.m. Monday. Names include Ander eck Lanz Goecks Krebs Benkert Babler Locher Lane Olson and Gasser with degrees spanning arts sciences engineering education medicine and administration. Mrs. Gasser is a former Green County supervising teacher.
A cautious New York market showed a mixed price pattern in quiet trading. Most major stocks posted fractional gains or losses while many held steady. Eastman Kodak slipped a couple points and Woolworth fell more than a point.
Senator William Proxmire mounts a bill to move all postmaster appointments into the civil service and merit system. He argues the present political process wastes time and weakens postal efficiency, proposing nonpolitical appointments by the postmaster general for first to third class offices without Senate confirmation.
The acting postmastership at Monroe will be switched Friday June 9 to Democrat Russell J. Myers, replacing Alfred H. Henning one of nine applicants for the permanent job. Sen Proxmire as patronage chief in Wisconsin.
The passage notes a transition period with significant impact on the ultimate choice. It highlights the ongoing process shaping long term outcomes and underscores the weight of this transitional phase.
Barbara Hanson 3 daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Hanson Blanchardville was discharged from St Clare hospital after being an accident patient since Sunday. A farm wagon ran over her leg in a field near her home causing a leg fracture.
Rev and Mrs LaVerne Reeser of Lockport Illinois announce the birth of a daughter Sheryl Lynn born Saturday. Grandparents are Gladys Reeser Orangeville and Gus Bartels La Grange Park. The Reesers plan to take a new pastorate at River Grove Illinois on June 18.
Donald Deininger of Route 2 is elected a new director of the Richland Creek Watershed Association replacing Ernest Wegmueller, who remains as holdover director. Deininger also is elected vice president of the association.
Glenn Schwendimann council president Harold Nettles district commissioner and Roy R Butler scout executive represent the U S Grant Council at the 51st annual National Council Boy Scouts of America meeting in Detroit tomorrow and Friday all three from Freeport
Mr and Mrs David L Babler announce the birth of their son Steven James yesterday at St Clare hospital He has a brother Mark 15 months old Mrs Babler is Bess Regenold daughter of John F Regenold of Brodhead The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Mau-
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Babler of Route 4 are identified as the great-grandparents, with rice at 1021 5th avenue associated in the record.
Rudolph F. Regez of Milwaukee is listed as a patient at Columbia Hospital for treatment of a leg condition from a past auto accident. He had completed studies at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge before returning home.
The county superintendent of schools office will not be open on Friday nights during the summer vacation. Rudolph T. Haskee announced that Friday night hours will resume September 1.
Applications for 19 marriage licenses were made at the county clerk office during May. Five parental consents were granted.
Irish playwright Brendan Behan was released on 105 dollar bail after a disturbance in a pizza parlor. He was ordered to appear in court Friday, bailed out by a fellow restaurant patron who helped secure his release.
The White House said President Fulbert Youlou of the Republic of the Congo will visit the United States informally from June 8 to June 10.
Mr and Mrs G Fred Galli sold their Zesto business to Mr and Mrs William F Moon effective today. The sale due to Mrs Galli illness in Switzerland and Galli need to manage the Wisconsin Swiss and Lim burger Cheese Producers Assoc. The Gallis opened the stand at 10th Street and 18th Avenue on April 16 1955. Moon a Richland Center native and Monroe resident since 12 was a Monroe high school athlete and catcher for the Monroe Brewers. His wife is Royletta Speich. Moon has worked as a salesman for Marty Ripp Chevrolet for eight years.
The State Conservation Department reports 1130 fires have burned about 7860 acres this spring, nearly double last year at this time, crediting the rise to a lack of snow.
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