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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1961

Page

6

Wisconsin Weather Forecast June 6 1961

WeathEr forecast for Wisconsin indicates generally fair to night with Wednesday partly cloudy skies and a chance of scattered thundershowers in the southwest. Temperatures rise slightly with a low of 46 to 54 in the northeast and 55 to 60 in the southwest, high around 75 to 80, lake effects near Lake Michigan and Monroe zone fair, cool, with similar Wednesday conditions and a low of 50 to 56 and high near 75 to 80.

Wisconsin Lake Michigan Monroe

Weather Odds and Extremes Across the Nation

The report notes temperatures since 1 p.m yesterday with a high of 85 and a low of 60, and year ago readings of 73 and 51. It lists a 1 a.m. barometer of 30.05 and 1 p.m. 30.10, records Tampa Florida at 95 and Denver Colorado at 49, with sunrise 5 23 and sunset 8 35.

U.S.A Tampa Fla Denver Colo

Real Estate Transfers in Monroe and Mt Pleasant Township

Margaret Dooley transfers 88 percent acres known as Catherine Pratt farm in Mt Pleasant Township to Gilbert Disch. Herman C. Wiesenberg Trust Estate and Individuals transfer S 100 ft of Lt 7 Block 2 Homesite Add Monroe to Paul W Affolter. Ronald D Johnson transfers E 122 ft of Lt 12 Block 19 Brodheads Add Monroe to August H Burgi.

Margaret Dooley Gilbert Disch Catherine Pratt Mt. Pleasant Herman C. Wiesenberg Paul W. Affolter Homesite City of Monroe Ronald D. Johnson August H. Burgi Brodhead

Executor named for William Dickson estate heirs listed

Martin Dickson is named ex ecutor of the estate of his father William Dickson who died May 11. Under the will dated April 5 1951 three sons John Roy and Martin are heirs. Appraisers are F L Buchschacher and William C Haren.

Martin Dickson William John Roy Martin F. L. Buchschacher William C. Haren

Deaths of five local residents reported

Mrs. Anna Binger 86 Browntown Mrs. Etta Mae Flood 82 Albany C Victor Howery 72 Darlington Mrs. Harold Fowle 72 Chicago pass away. Obituaries list names ages and cities in brief notice.

Anna Binger Browntown Etta Mae Flood Albany C. Victor Howery Darlington Harold Fowle Chicago

Births Announced for Lafferty and Loftus Families

Mr and Mrs Richard Laffer ty announce the birth of a son on June 5 at 1519 7th street. Mr and Mrs Robert Loftus of Orfordville announce the birth of a son on June 6.

Richard Lafferty 7Th Street Son Robert Loftus Orfordville

St Clare Hospital Staff and Sunday Dismissals List

St Clare Hospital Medical staff includes John Chapman Verona Mrs Frank Derke Beloit Mrs Cora Guldhaug Blanchardville Mrs Jessie Terrell Rockford and William Wenger 1721 15th street Surgical group lists Mrs William Murray Benton Will Mohlman Belmont Mrs Roy Palmer 1610 17th Avenue Carl Delaney South Beloit Mrs Harold R Kennison 2500 17th Avenue James Ripp 1403 9th Street Mrs Miles Gemphe Platteville Mrs Lester J Skelly Beloit Mrs James Michael Janesville and Leo Blake Beloit Home Darlington Sunday dismissals include Alfin Nielsen Selmar Davidson Albert Ross Artemis Silver Kenneth Stauffacher Mrs James Georger Emma Buehler Mrs Lena Rote Linda Alf Mrs Earl Tillett and daughter and Mrs Walter Althaus and daughter.

John Chapman Verona Frank Derke Beloit Cora Guldhaug Blanchardville Jessie Terrell Rockford William Wenger 15Th Street William T. Murray Benton Will Mohlman Belmont Roy Palmer 17Th Avenue Carl Delaney South Beloit Harold R. Kennison James Ripp 9Th Street Miles Gemphe Platteville Lester J. Skelly James Michael Janesville Leo Blake Darlington Alfin Nielsen Selmar Davidson Albert Ross Artemas Silver Kenneth Stauffacher James Georger Emma Buehler Lena Rote Linda Alf Earl Tillett Walter Althaus

Four From Area Earn Luther College Degrees

Four area students were among Luther College’s largest graduating class Sunday May 28 in Decorah Iowa. The graduates Douglas Reasa Albany John Von Glahn Belmont M Judith Brager Brodhead and Helen Seffrood South Wayne received bachelor of arts degrees as 245 seniors were conferred by President J W Yivisaker. Dr Arthur S Flemming former secretary of health education and welfare gave the commencement address. Baccalaureate speaker was Dr William Larsen secretary of the American Lutheran church.

Luther College Decorah Iowa Douglas Reasa Albany John von Glahn Belmont M. Judith Brager Brodhead Helen Seffrood South Wayne J. W. Yivisaker Arthur S. Flemming U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare William Larsen American Lutheran Church

Stock Prices Mixed With Declines For Several Issues

New York reports a mixed stock market with a late session downside bias. Volume around 4.2 million shares. Steel producers mostly slipped as production fell for the first weekly drop in three months. Zenith slid 1 to over 5 points before support. Boeing fell more than two points on light offerings. Sunstrand also dropped on thin volume.

New York Zenith Boeing Sunstrand

Browntown Woman Anna Binger Dies at 86

Anna Binger 86 of Browntown died at 6 10 am today at Hill Top Rest Haven South Wayne from a heart attack after years of illness. Born May 30 1875 in Cadiz Township she married Brant W Binger March 19 1891. Survived by brother Leo Stover Minneapolis sister Mrs Theo Stine Merrill and nieces and nephews. Services tentatively set 1 30 pm Thursday at Browntown Methodist Church.

Anna Binger Browntown Hill Top Rest Haven South Wayne Anna Stover Henry and Fannie White Stover Cadiz Township Brant W. Binger Freeport Browntown Methodist Church WSCS South Wayne Eastern Star Leo Stover Minneapolis Theo Stine Merrill Burt Thomas Cecil Nettie Shriner- Neushwander Funeral Home

City Council to rule on delayed $2115 payment to WU Stauffach er Co

The Board of Public Works plans a resolution to authorize the disputed $2115 payment for street repair after Gov Nelson signed a statewide good faith bill. An injunction blocked the payout during a suit by former mayor Victor N. Schiller over bidding compliance. Tonight at 7:30, three public hearings on liquor licenses taxi cab code amendment and 14th avenue alley vacation.

W. U. Stauffacher Construction Co Board of Public Works Nelson Victor N. Schiller Schiller Aings 14Th Avenue 12Th Street

Food Preservation Meeting for 4H Leaders and Members

A 4H food preservation meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at Wisconsin Power and Light Co. The program centers on pressure cooker study and work, with a freezing demonstration by Mae Abraham, utility home economist.

Wisconsin Power and Light Co Mae Abraham

Recount Approved for Freeport Alderman Candidate

Freeport city council voted 8-5 to grant a recount for defeated alderman hopeful Russell Stebbins. Stebbins trailed by 12 votes to Alderman C. H. Mahoney in last April’s election.

Freeport Grant Russell Stebbins Stebbins C. H. Mahoney

Mitchells leg broken in fall at Camden hotel

James P. Mitchell Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey and former labor secretary suffered two fractures of his left leg in a fall in his Camden hotel room early today.

Mitchell Camden N.J James P. Mitchell New Jersey Secretary of Labor

Classified Ads Improve Your Business in Times

Ad readers discover practical classified options for boosting visibility and sales across services and products. Local businesses gain targeted exposure, with affordable placements and quick outcomes.

Personal Social Notes From Monroe Area

A roundup of visits and events as Blanche Loss of Rock Grove and many locals are mentioned. Walter and Mrs Colney visit his parents in New Glarus. Ed Schuetz family spent the weekend in Manitowoc. Ernest Torkelson and Mrs Crawford attend events in Rockford. several trips to Wiota Argyle and Madison noted. A swine repopulation meeting in Lincoln Nebraska is listed with Dr. C Gene Hennager. Attendees at the Lawrence Welk show in Milwaukee and university graduations at Madison are recorded along with numerous Sunday visits in New Glarus Darlington Juda Argyle and surrounding towns.

Blanche Loss Rock Grove Ill Walter Colney Orville Colney New Glarus Ed Schuetz Manitowoc Alvin Schuetz Women of the Moose Ernest Torkelson Crawford Rockford Randy and Steven Oelwein Busch Paul Busch Alfred Henning LeRoy Phillips Kenneth Lovell Lawrence Welk Arena Milwaukee Gene Anderson Chicago Fred Schneider Jr Verona Alfred Lienhardt Sr Chester J. Schmidt Scarsdale N.Y Leon O. Schmidt Edna Howe Stanley W. Howe Anna Davis Helen Burkhard Ruth Hanson Monroe University of Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison Ray L. Beckman Marion Harold Ott Becky Ott Iowa Anna Waelti Jerry Juda LaVern Carpenter Darlington Platteville College Institute of Technology Bernard Pickett Argyle Leonard LaSure Kathy Richard Dale Lokken Beloit Dean Pickett Gregory Marsha Jeffrey Glenn Pickett Dianne Donna Darrell Rita Roger Randell Brodhead Homer Pickett LuAnn South Wayne Dennis Severson Stanley Pickett Linda Sally Schneider Sally Garland Franklin Pickett Laura Tina Eddie Pickett Woodford Guy Joan Janet Pickett

Young Will Receive 50 Year Certificate Knights Plan Meeting

Harry Young will be presented with a 50 year certificate at the Knights of Pythias meeting tomorrow at 8 in the IOOF hall. The grand chancellor and grand secretary from Milwaukee will be visitors, with Knights from Walker Lodge and other cities in attendance. Knights from Beloit, Brodhead, Evansville, Edgerton and Stoughton are invited. The rank of Knight will be conferred on new candidates.

Harry Young Knights of Pythias IOOF Milwaukee Walker Lodge Beloit Brodhead Evansville Edgerton Stoughton

Bowers Withdraws Resignation as UW Medical Dean

Dr. John Z. Bowers backed away from leaving the UW medical school after a week of controversy. Board of Regents president Carl E. Steiger announced the reversal with no further details.

Madison John Z. Bowers University of Wisconsin Bowers Carl E. Steiger Oshkosh University Board of Regents

City considers equipment purchases to restore sewage plant

Mayor Orville R. Evans says the city aims to restore full sewage treatment by buying major equipment to remove grit and heavier materials. A new incinerator is urged to cope with rising industrial waste, while the current unit is being repaired. An extensive survey on costs and usage will follow. Market Square graveling and sealing will create a summer produce area, and a used 10 000 watt standby power unit is being explored to keep police radio and city hall operating during emergencies.

Orville R. Evans Evans Market Square 15Th Street Lincoln School

Association to Aid Scholarship Plan in Green County

Members of the Green County Association for Retarded Children voted to support scholarships for teachers and others training to instruct mentally retarded. The group will fund state and national scholarships and establish local ones to stress trained personnel. No meetings in July and August. Last night’s meeting at the Court House ended with coffee.

Green County Association For Retarded

Blackford Heads Brodhead Alumni Banquet

William Blackford was elected president of the Brodhead High School Alumni Association at the 84th annual banquet in the new high school cafeteria. James Williams became vice president with Mrs. Robert Taylor as secretary and Miss Margaret Ayres as assistant secretary, Mrs. Jean Duchow as treasurer. The earliest represented class was 1907 with Belle Harlow. no one from 1911 attended.

Brodhead William Blackford Brodhead High School New High School James Williams Robert Taylor Margaret Ayres Jean Duchow Belle Harlow Dean Bushnell Argyle Albert A. Ten- Eyck John Carter Janesville Harold Schultz Fred Ties Mac E. V. Laube Marshall L Danny) Markham Robert Collins

Costa Rican Brothers Graduate at St. Bede

Alfred and Henry Peralta of Costa Rica graduate from the Junior College and Academy of St. Bede Catholic college in Peru Indiana. Their parents Mr and Mrs Manuel Peralta and Flora of Costa Rica attended and visited with the Voegeli families.

St. Bede Monticello Jacob Voegeli Peru Ind

Albany Woman Etta Flood Dies at 80 at St Clare

Etta Mae Flood formerly Rooney died at 9 40 p m yesterday in St Clare hospital after being admitted as a medical patient Wednesday. Born March 17 1879 near Green Bay she married Neil Smith in 1904 and later John Flood. Surviving two daughters a brother a sister nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services Friday at 2 p m in Sharer funeral home Albany with burial in Attica cemetery. Bruce Willett to officiate.

Etta Mae Flood Albany St. Clare Hospital Etta Mae Rooney Green Bay Neil Smith Brooklyn John Flood John Elmer Jesse Lloyd Belleville John Rooney Stillwater Minn Kathryn Anderson Janesville Sharer Funeral Home Bruce Willett Albany Methodist Church Attica

Fairmont Clouts Zuhlke's 15 7 in Opening Softball

Fairmont defeated Zuhlke's 15 to 7 in the opener as they tallied seven runs in the third. Helland Hein beat Brodhead 5 to 2 with Krattiger holding Brodhead to six hits. Zuhlke's had 11 hits but left runners stranded. Matzke and Rosheisen doubled for Helland Hein in an eight-hit team effort.

Fairmont Zuhlke Helland - Hein Brodhead Recreation Park Krattiger Matzke Rosheisen

Fire damages historic church in Baltimore area

Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church suffered extensive damage from a blaze Monday night. The large gray stone building, begun in 1877, was heavily affected by the fire.

Baltimore, Md Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

Monroe High honors include Richard Stubbe among top ten

Richard Harold Stubbe son of Mr and Mrs Harold Stubbe Browntown was named one of Monroe high school top ten honor students at the commencement exercises held Thursday night in the auditorium. Parents names were omitted from last week’s story.

Richard Harold Stubbe Harold Stubbe Browntown Monroe High School

Meier Son Named Bruce William in Monroe Birth

Mr and Mrs Delbert Meier of Monroe welcomed a son named Bruce William born May 28. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Schumacher of Juda, while paternal grandmother Alma Meier stayed in Monroe to help after the birth.

Goodman couple welcomes son Kirk Allan in Freeport

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Goodman of Stockton Illinois announce the birth of their son Kirk Allan on June 4 at St Francis hospital Freeport. He has a brother Randall Lee age 5. Grandparents include Thomas Mahle Browntown Will Mahle Brooklyn and Dewey Goodman. Great-grandparents include Mrs Al Kraus Davis IL.

Kiwanis to View Film at Monroe Meeting

The Monroe Kiwanis Club will show the film New Star in Hollywood at the Swiss Wheel at 12 15 p m Thursday. The Kiwanis board of directors schedules a meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m.

Kiwanis Hollywood Monroe Kiwanis Club Swiss Wheel Board of Directors

Soviet Submarines Sighted Heading North in Channel

Eight Soviet submarines that left Valona Bay Albania last week were seen moving north in the English Channel today. It is believed they are bound for the Baltic.

England Valona Bay Albania English Channel Baltic

Ministers Elect Rev. Schowalter

Rev. Daniel Schowalter of Browntown was elected president of the Green County Ministerial Association at yesterday's meeting. Rev. A Gordon Wetmore of Monroe was chosen vice president and Rev. Sandy Patrick of Albany as secretary treasurer. Retiring officers are Rev. Gerritt Mouw, Rev. Schowalter, and Rev. Burton Holling. Next meeting set for Oct. 2.

Daniel Schowalter Browntown Green County Ministerial Association Gordon Wetmore Monroe Sandy Patrick Albany Gerritt Mouw Schowalter Burton Holling

Suntan Lotions Promise Pain Free Burn Protection

Advertises a wide range of suntan lotions and creams claiming protection against burn. Encourages telephone orders or in store visits to view the complete selection. Contains sales pitch tone typical of a local commerce notice.

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