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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1959
Page
6
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Scattered thunder showers likely tonight mainly in the north and central sections and again Saturday in the north. Lows 57 to 63. Highs in the 80s.
Since yesterday at 1 p.m. the high reached 83 and the low 61. A year ago today the high was 83 and the low 63. Barometer read 29.95 at 1 a.m. and 1 p.m. Warmest spot in the U.S. Imperial California at 104. Coldest Fraser Colorado at 25. Sunrise 5 32, sunset 8 24.
Transfer records show Monroe Industries Inc transferring property to Albany Manufacturing Corp in the village of Albany, detailing the unnumbered block west of Sugar River and east of block 14. A second transfer lists Waren K. Selbo selling lot 49 in block 8 of Brodhead to Gordon G. Arthur, and Clarence M. Berg selling 0.40 acres in part of section 28 Monroe Township to Frank E. Herlein.
The widow Sylvia Maske is executrix of the estate of her husband W. C. Maske who died May 21. She is sole heir under their joint will dated January 19, 1953. Sylvia Luchsinger is executrix of the estate of Thomas A. Richmond of Brodhead who died April 23. Appraisers are Sidney H. Fisshage and Willis Lorch. A sister Maude Alice Richmond is heir under a will dated December 28, 1956.
Paul H. Schwartz of Lena cited for operating motor vehicle without driver's license and fined $10. John D. Allen of Rockton cited for speeding and fined $10. Judith A. Halverson of Route 1 Dakota cited for operating motor vehicle without driver's license and fined $10. Monroe police report.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. John Geigel aged 87 of 709 19th Avenue Harold R. Dahms aged 56 of 1764 Byers Court and Olaf Holmen aged 84 of Argyle. The notices provide ages and residences for each deceased.
Mr and Mrs Franklin Cam ron Route 1 report a daughter born on June 4. Mr and Mrs Clarence A Engen from Horeb announce a son born the same day.
A compiled list from St. Clare Hospital shows entries under Medical Surgical and Dismissals. The document names patients and staff including Connie Baerts chi of Footville and Mrs Sophia Blumer of Winslow along with others in Argyle Beloit Brodhead and Monticello.
Funeral services for James Frank Cunningham 84 of Freeport will be at 2 30 p m tomorrow at the Shriner Neushwander funeral home Rev C C Warfel pastor of Grace Lutheran church will officiate burial will be in Greenwood cemetery Miss Susan Blumer to be organist
The police and safety committee issued a public warning against selling or using artificial smoke producing bombs in Monroe. Chairman Roger L. Elmer said the devices are a fire hazard and cannot be lawfully sold or used in the city.
Mrs Pauline LaBuch and Rev F C LaBuch of Racine attended the Monroe graduation of Paula LaBuch last night. Grace Lutheran Church held a bake sale at Holland's Grocery Saturday June 6 at 9 a.m. Marjorie Klassy and Joan Tschudy returned to New Glarus after completing junior and sophomore years at Elmhurst College. Mr and Mrs Earl Kiess returned to Colwell Iowa after visiting the Clarence Foss home and relatives in Monroe. Mrs Arthur P Benket went to Madison for UW Alumni events and a banquet. Stated meeting of St Omar Chapter 99 with Associate Matron and Patron night. Mr and Mrs M P Welsh and family of New Glarus planned a two week visit to Lincoln Nebraska and to see his mother Julia Welsh in Seward. Mrs Gordon Almy and Dorothy Jean and Mrs William Almy from Georgetown NL attended graduation of Miss Ann Goodmiller and stayed with Alan Goodmiller. Mrs Harvey Hadinger and Mrs Louis Benkert visited New Glarus and attended the Mother Daughter banquet at Swiss United Church of Christ. Rolland E Karlen of Monroe returned from a two day pension trust seminar in Chicago with wife. seminar sponsored by New York Life Insurance Co where Karlen works.
Misses Ann Goodmiller Bonnie Kubly and Joey Klassy co hosted an open house for seniors and friends after graduation at the Goodmiller home. More than 135 attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Kundert of Menasha born their first son at 7 45 am today in Menasha. The mother Afra Kneubuehl is the former Mrs. Sylvan Kneubuehl.Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Kundert and the paternal great grandmother is Mrs. J. J. Kundert. Mr. Kundert works as an IBM supervisor at Equitable Reserve Insurance Co in Menasha.
A resale shop opened today in the hall of St. Victor's school offering clothing in excellent condition and various items including toys. The women aim to replicate the former Old Rectory Shop at the Episcopal church in Madison to provide better-than-good merchandise at reasonable prices and help ease debt from the new school.
Max Conrad, 56, piloted a single engine plane from Casablanca to Los Angeles in 56 hours 38 minutes covering 7638 miles. He flew via Corpus Christi El Paso and Phoenix with 18 gallons of fuel remaining and reached LA where supporters awaited. He noted mint tea caused nausea during the voyage but recovered to land safely.
Olai Holmen 84 of Argyle died yesterday at 6 30 a m from a heart condition at his home. Born June 10 1874 in Primrose Township Dane County he was married Jan 1 1903 to Minnie Olson. They farmed in Primrose then moved to Argyle and he worked 42 years at J J U Ren Hardware retiring three years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs Glenn Gordee at home. wife died 1958. brother Ole and sister Mrs E N Jacobson preceded him in death. Services Sunday 2 p m Erickson Funeral Home Argyle with Pastor William Eschrich presiding. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery Argyle.
Portage 17 year old Conrad Kluge died from crushed chest and skull injuries when a tractor overturned on him while his 19 year old cousin Lyle Klugeof Portage suffered a broken left leg and possible internal injuries but was listed in fair condition at Divine Savior Hospital. Authorities said the youths borrowed the tractor after 2 am to pull a friend's car from a ditch and the machine rolled over a steep bank pinning them.
President Eisenhower names James Henry Wakelin Jr. of Lawrenceville New Jersey as assistant secretary of the Navy. Wakelin is described as a scientist and research expert and is nominated to join the Navy Department.
In Los Angeles delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs heard labor and management leaders speak after protests outside. Walter Reuther urged actions to end racial discrimination and boost education and aid while noting world struggles between freedom and tyranny. Charles Sligh Jr. criticized unions as a political force during the event.
Miss Dakin, on trial for first degree murder in the deaths of her mother Elizabeth and father Thomas, testified that voices urged her to kill and claimed she killed two rabbits years earlier. She said she acted after discussing Christmas presents with her mother the night of December 1.
Fred Madison 85 of Prairie du Sac dies after a brief illness in a local hospital. He was a former worthy grand patron of the Wisconsin chapter Order of the Eastern Star and a 65 year Mason, honorary member of St Omar Chapter OES Monroe. Services set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Prairie du Sac high school auditorium with burial at Mazomanie cemetery.
Judith C. Beckman received the Teenage Safe Driving Award at a Kiwanis Club dinner at Swiss Wheel restaurant. She was named by unanimous vote of Monroe High School student council officers Sheriff A Charles Howe and Dwight Coplien. Beckman, a Monroe high graduate, works at The Style Shop. Previous winners include Bryan J. Quinn Karen Wagner and David Ambler.
Services for Michael Colip five year old son of Mr and Mrs Grover Colip Jr Janesville were held at Reining funeral home The child's father is the junior past governor of the Janesville Moose Lodge He died in Mercy hospital in Janesville last week after leukemia since last September.
A blaze in Cebu City in the central Philippines renders about 6,000 people homeless. Two children were killed and nine people injured. Separate report notes Fort Leavenworth, Kansas lists 1,417 hours as basic training for student Army officers.
Robert Van Wagenen was elected president of the Green County Safety Council at a meeting in the courthouse last night, succeeding Eugene Weaver. Mrs. R. J. Douglas was re elected vice president for two years, Mrs. Sam Waelti became treasurer for two years, and Miss Helen Green remains secretary. Farm Safety Week activities are set for July 19 to 25. inquiries for pamphlets or posters should go to council members.
Wilson Bloom and his twin Nathan prepared to graduate from Monroe High School when his Brown Swiss cow Absolute Princess Queen Ann delivered a heifer calf at home. This is the second time Queen Ann honored Wilson, who was born on her dam’s February birthday in 1955.
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