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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1955

Page

6

Daily Record Weather Summary June 4 1955

Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms tonight and Sunday across east and south. some storms may be severe. Cooler in the northwest and extreme west tonight and Sunday. Low temperatures 52 to 60 northwest and 60 to 66 southeast. high Sunday 60 to 68 northwest. 80s in extreme southeast. Yesterday’s high 85 and low 64. Precipitation trace since yesterday. Barometer 29.50 at 1 am rising to 29.42 at 1 pm. Sunrise 4 32, sunset 7 24. Warmest places Yuma and Blythe at 99, coldest West Yellowstone 28.

U. S Yuma Ariz Blythe Calif West Yellowstone Mont

Probate Records Examine Frank S. Conrad Estate

Letters of administration issued to Lena M. Conrad for the estate of Frank S. Conrad who died December 26, 1954. Marie Blum and Henry Burgy named appraisers. Under a March 19, 1952 will Fridoliria has life use.

Lena M. Conrad Frank S. Conrad Marie Blum Henry Burgy Fridoliria

Deaths in Local Area Notables and Residents

Obituary notices list Fred Benkert 89 of 1711 17th Street Mrs. William Smith 93 of 907 13th Avenue Fred H. Marty 57 of New Glarus Harry G. Kruse 53 of Freeport David Fitzgibbons 79 of Detroit and infant Dennis Lee Wand child of Mr and Mrs Francis L Wand Browntown

Fred Benkert 17Th Street William Smith 13Th Avenue Fred H. Marty New Glarus Harry G. Kruse Freeport David Fitzgibbons Detroit Dennis Lee Wand Francis L. Wand Browntown

St Clare Hospital notices list patients and dismissals

The St. Clare Hospital notice lists several patients with given treatments including a tonsillectomy for Mary Nyman and various medical and surgical cases in towns such as Albany Davenport Davenport Ia New Glarus Medaryville Ind and Janesville. Dismissals include Marvin Rufer Edward Chapman Leon C Gempeler Roger Gempeler Francis Larson Gerald Wyss John Gilbertson Roland Barth and others.

Ben Goodman Browntown Mary Nyman 8Th Street Howard T. Flood Albany Oswald Blumer Davenport Harry C. Myers South Beloit Leslie M. Schwitz 14Th Avenue Margaret Maxwell Medaryville Ind LaVerne Altman 13Th Street George A. Papulas Janesville Sylvan Frick New Glarus Marvin Rufer Edward Chapman Leon C Roger Gempeler Francis Larson Gerald Wyss John Gilbertson Roland Barth Ben Meichtry Arthur Whipple Margaret Kennedy Anna Schmokit Edwin Kerkman Alvin Erickson Albert Rohde Curtis Lyle Henry Marty Jr Nathan Dale William Reay Francis L. Wand Mary Clark

Service Record Highlights Furlough Homecoming

Pvt Ilo May Holloway, daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Holloway Winslow, arrived home from Washington DC where stationed since last fall. She plans to report to Washington state July 3 for overseas duty in Japan. Robert Strahm Airman 3rd Class visits his parents in New Glaryus while stationed at Sheppard AFB Texas.

Ilo May Holloway Floyd Holloway Winslow Washington, D. C Pvt Holloway State of Washington Japan Robert Strahm Sheppard Air Force Base Texas

Infants Baptized at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church

Daniel Robert Duchesneau and Scott Alan Baumgartner along with Marjorie Mae Malcook were baptized on Sunday at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church in Brodhead by Rev. Robert A. Boettcher. Sponsors for Scott Alan were Leonard Baumgartner of Madison and for Marjorie Mae were Dewey Covert of Waukegan Illinois.

Daniel Robert Duchesneau Robert Duchesneau Scott Alan Baumgartner Leon Baumgartner Marjorie Mae Malcook Floyd Malcook Robert A. Boettcher Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Brodhead Scott Alan Leonard Baumgartner Madison Marjorie Mae Dewey Covert Waukegan

New Mail System Starts on Tuesday

Postmaster John J. Burkhard announces a cheaper mail proof method starting next Tuesday. The 30 cent registration fee for valueless letters is replaced by certified mail at 15 cents, with registered mail still available at 40 cents or more. The new system requires a gummed certified sticker and proper postage plus the certified fee, with proof of mailing via clerk postmark receipt or a tear-off retained receipt. Return receipts remain available.

John J. Burkhard Burkhard

Harry G. Kruse Dies in Monroe

Harry G. Kruse 53 of Freeport died at 8 20 p m yesterday in St. Clare hospital after a short illness He was admitted May 14 as a medical patient A claims clerk in the Freeport post office for 30 years he belonged to Evergreen Masonic Lodge Kraft No 54 Rockford Commandery and was a civil service examiner at the post office He was a member of the First Methodist church Surviving are his wife one brother and one sister Services will be Monday at 130 p m at the Burlington Cramer funeral home Orangeville Rev Edward Birch will officiate and burial will be in Orangeville cemetery Friends may call after 730 p m tonight

Harry G. Kruse Freeport St. Clare Hospital Mr. Kruse Fred Rosa Kruse Ethel Bolender Kruse Evergeen Masonic Lodge Kraft No. 54 Rockford First Methodist Church Henry Clara Hubbard Burington- Cramer Orangeville Edward Birch

4 H Project Meeting Set for June 16 at Courthouse

A county wide 4 H project meeting for home furnishings leaders and club members is scheduled June 16 at 1 15 p m in the Courthouse. Mrs Myrtle Webb the county home agent asked members to submit a written tentative plan for their project work. Short informal demonstrations will be given by assistants Judith Mauerman Mary Ann Frautschy Nancy Dickson Kay Chambers Marjorie Deppeler and Helen Bollig who will aid in choosing centerpieces lamps lamp shades bedspreads dishes napkins wall paper and rug drapes suitable for the project.

Myrtle Webb Webb Judith Mauerman Mary Ann Frautschy Nancy Dickson Kay Chambers Marjorie Deppeler Helen Bollig

Film Scene Plans Aid Edelweiss Stars at Local Factory

A century old grain cradle sparks a scene for cameras with a man cutting through a grain field while singing as Edelweiss Stars assemble. Elevator truck lift may put photographers 14 feet high. traffic detours near the cheese factory are planned. grass cutting on two triangular patches. possible aerial video by helicopter.

J. J. Figi Millard Tschudy New Glarus Leland Lamboley N. C. Jensen Town Hall Samuel F. Humber

Monroe Visitors and Travelers Share Weekend Stops

A roundup of residents and guests visiting Monroe and nearby towns includes Ernest Koenig in Madison Verdel McGrath from Argyle Mrs Ray Trickel from Juda Mrs John Luthi from New Glarus and many others. Several families headed to Chicago Detroit Seattle and Washington with plans for reunions vacations and visits with relatives.

Ernest Koenig Madison Verdel McGrath Argyle Ray Trickel Juda John Luthi New Glarus E. H. Bergemann Alliance, O Monroe Bernard McCulloch Panama City Fla Stanley Thornton Helen Krause Albany Wilbert Kraus John Ruch Robert Oswald Cedarville Chicago John Nusbaum Ruth Redwood Falls Ralph Molin Chester Stauffacher Donald Woodman Michigan William H. Field Beaver Dam Bert J. Adelman George Field Frank Reissner Fritz Indianapolis Fred Glauser Mae Smith Oak Park Ill Charles L. Figi Don Miller Raymond Ollech E. C. Hanson Isabella Scharer Las Vegas Nev Thomas Stauffacher F. J. Bongiorno Acapulco Mexico Victor Heuer Milton K. Johnson Washington, D. C New York New England William K Walter J. Bauman Ace Toy Show Alfred Hobbs Ernest Hobbs Ellsworth Daisy Tresner Joyce Campbell Bonnie Wang Lake Louise Canada Glacier National Park Wyoming Roy Benoit George Lafayette Emil Boesch Benoit Lillian Boesch Ben F. Feldt John Kubly Ind Purdue University Feldts Ruth Marie William Yarborough Clara B California St. Petersburg

Shriers Return Home After Illinois Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Shrier visited Mr and Mrs Everett Miller and family Maple Park Illinois and Mrs Emma Pflager Pontiac Illinois during travel and the Schmers return to California today.

Fred Shrier Everett Miller Maple Park Ill Emma Pflager Pontiac Schmerses California

Honor Students Named at Juda High School

Five students earned high honors on the second semester honor roll: Martha Hasse Joyce Ruef Beverly Starke Eugene Stettler Sally Walter. Additional names listed with high honors include Nancy Bauman Kay Carter Jean Daehlin Dolores Feldt Beverly Friedly Grace Grenzow Louise Gruenewald Shirley Hafen Nathan Hartwig Earl Hazeltine Dora Huffman Lorraine Jordan. Perfect attendance awarded to Nancy Bauman Wennone Burkhalter Kris Egli Frederick Feldt Gordon Hummer Shirley Klopf enstein Merlin Nenneman Ronald Nenneman Judith Nordeng Beverly Starke Bonnie Vanderbilt Sharon Weidman Robert Wunschel Helen Wunschel Nancy Wunschel and Richard Yaun.

Juda High School Martha Hasse Joyce Ruef Beverly Starke Eugene Stettler Sally Walter Nancy Bauman Kay Carter Jean Daehlin Dolores Feldt Beverly Friedly Grace Grenzow Louise Gruenewald Shirley Hafen Nathan Hartwig Earl Hazeltine Dora Huffman Lorraine Jordan Shirley Klopfenstein Walter Kueng Pat Kundert Judith LaBorde Sue Miller Don Nenneman Judith Nordeng Judith Ronspier Nola Siedschlag Bonnie Vanderbilt Gerald Waelti Sharon Weidman Karen West Wennone Burkhalter Kris Egli Frederick Feldt Gordon Hummer Merlin Nenneman Ronald Nenneman Judith

Wand Infant Stricken Graveside Rites Held

Browntown died at 5 07 last night in St. Clare hospital five days after birth. Born May 30 the infant is survived by his parents and a brother at home. Graveside rites were held today at 4 p m in Elmwood cemetery Warren Illinois with Rev O Mall officiating at Bartell funeral home arrangements.

Dennis Lee Wand Francis L. Wand Browntown St. Clare Hospital Elmwood Warren Ill O. Mall St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Bartell Funeral Home

Family ties highlight Freeport insurance clerk’s kin

A business college graduate works as a typist for a Freeport insurance firm. She has a brother, John Albert, and a sister, Beverly Kay, both living at home, underscoring family connections in her profile.

Business College Freeport John Albert Beverly Kay

Craft School Held at Courthouse Friday

A 4H craft school will be held Friday from 9 a m to 4 p m in the Courthouse. Mrs Myrtle Webb, county home agent, announced. The event will train members in craft projects with metal enameling in the morning and block printing in the afternoon.

Myrtle Webb

Request No Flowers for Harry Kruse Funeral

Family asks flowers be omitted for Harry Kruse's funeral and invites donations to the Heart Fund.

Harry Kruse Heart Fund Adv

Holloway Child Baptized At Our Savior's Lutheran

Jeffrey Lee Holloway, son of Mr and Mrs Merrill Holloway, was baptized Sunday at Our Savior's Lutheran church by Rev Justin Flak. Sponsors were Robert and Yvonne Stauffer and Gale and Linda Peterson.

South Wayne Jeffrey Lee Holloway Merrill Holloway Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Justin Flak Robert Yvonne Stauffer Gale Linda Peterson

Mrs Leslie Schwitz Admitted To St Clare Hospital

Mrs Leslie M Schwitz of 1748 14th Avenue is reported in good condition at St Clare hospital after being admitted yesterday afternoon for medical treatment and observation.

Leslie M. Schwitz 14Th Avenue St. Clare Hospital Schwitz

Quartet to Perform at Brodhead Church on July 20

North Central College quartet from Naperville Illinois will present a concert at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church in Brodhead on July 20.

North Central College Naperville Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Brodhead

UW honors convocation to recognize 434 students

Lawrence O. Lunde Monroe and Mary O. Eastwood Route 1 Woodford are among 434 University of Wisconsin students who will be honored for outstanding work at the all university honors convocation in the Union theater on June 17 at 10 am.

Lawrence O. Lunde Monroe Mary O. Eastwood Route 1 Woodford University of Wisconsin Union Theater

Two Wisconsin Students Featured in Local School Pages

Miss Donna Colleen Seffrood, 18, daughter of Vernus and Mrs Seffrood, is a theater cashier and 4H member from South Wayne. Miss Jane Elizabeth TenEyck, 21, daughter of Lloyd and Mrs TenEyck, is a UW student from Brodhead majoring in elementary teaching with a music minor.

South Wayne Donna Colleen Seffrood Vernus A. Seffrood Roosevelt Road Miles Rural School Monroe High School Green County Normal School Seffrood Browntown Sharon Rita Vicki Roger University of Wisconsin Jane Elizabeth TenEyck Lloyd E. TenEyck Brodhead Madison Brooklyn Pine Bluff School Brodhead High School Miss TenEyck John D. Timm Pvt Thomas TenEyck Leonard Wood

Marty Son Baptized in Swiss Evangelical Church

Duane Neal Marty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neal M. Marty of Greenville Illinois, was baptized Sunday at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed Church in New Glarus by Rev. Lynn F. B. Tschudy. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lausch by proxy.

Marty Duane Neal Marty Neal M. Marty Greenville Ill Evangelical and Reformed Church New Glarus Lynn F. B. Tschudy Wayne Lausch

Patient in Madison

Russell Miller, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Timm, is a patient in Madison.

Madison Russell Miller Walter G. Timm

Foley Earns Honor Roll and Scholarship Certificate

Eugene Foley, a graduating senior, was added to the year's honor roll list and received a certificate of award for high marks.

Patient at University of Wisconsin infirmary for heart surgery

Mr. Miller completed his doctoral work in biochemistry before entering the hospital. Mrs. Timm visited Madison yesterday to see Mrs. Miller, formerly Mary Timm.

University of Wisconsin Infirmary Miller Timm Madison Mary Timm

Finger Amputation After Farm Sawing Accident

Ben Goodman of Browntown underwent finger amputation after a farm sawing accident. He was admitted at 4 10 p m yesterday for treatment and was discharged from the hospital this morning.

Hal Ben Goodman Browntown Goodman

Woman Executed In Widow's Death

San Quentin, Calif. barbara Graham died in the gas chamber after repeated delays in the most confused California execution. The 32 year old, described as a gun moll, was executed for the murder for profit of a southern California widow. She stood composed as the pellets dropped. Jack Santo and Emmet Perkins, also convicted of five other murders, accompanied her in a triple execution.

San Quentin Calif Barbara Graham California Southern California Graham Jack Santo Emmet Perkins

Blumers Thomm and Dinges Visit Waukesha Couple

Mr and Mrs Robert G Blumer Mr and Mrs Vincent Thomm and Mr and Mrs Cleve Dinges will spend the weekend in Waukesha visiting Mr and Mrs Otto Bluhm.

Robert G. Blumer Vincent Thomm Cleve Dinges Waukesha Otto Bluhm

Stock Market Advances Near Record Highs

The market rose a shade this week staying close to its peak with the Associated Press average at 166.60 for 60 stocks, 20 cents below the record 166.80 set on April 26. Brokers see a continuing summer rally despite potential auto industry headwinds.

New York Associated Press Wall Street

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