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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1956

Page

6

Picity RECOND June 9 1956 Mostly fair and warm

Weather summary notes mostly fair conditions with minor temperature changes. Tonight lows 54 to 60 degrees, Sunday highs in the 80s near Lake Michigan, record high 85 earlier, record low 61. Barometer readings 29.62 and 29.68 inches. Warmest places include Presidio Texas and Litchfield Park Arizona at 107, coldest Frazer Colorado at 29. Sunrise 4 31, sunset 7 27.

Lake Michigan U.S.A. Presidio Texas Litchfield Park Ariz Frazer Colo

Real Estate Transfers and Divorce Court Actions

Real estate transfers list Sophia M. Burkhalter transferring to Olga M. Voegels in Monroe and Willis H. Zwickey transferring to Edwin Herman Klassy in New Glarus outlet 99. Divorce Court granted Bobbie R. Coplien a divorce from Vivian Coplien on cruelty grounds. Custody to mother, $50 monthly support, married December 10 1951, separated May 2 1956.

Sophia M. Burkhalter Olga M. Voegels Brodhead City of Monroe Willis H. Zwickey Edwin Herman Klassy Assessor's New Glarus Bobbie R. Coplien Vivian Coplien

Marriage Licenses in Lafayette and Jordan Townships

Lawrence F Berger aged 23 of Wiota Township and Evelyn M Johnson aged 20 of Jordan Township announced their marriage license. Roger J Norton aged 24 of 1816 10th Street and Joyce M Speich aged 24 of Clarno Township also received licenses. Deaths include Edward Divan aged 65 of Rockford and Mrs E J Sanders aged 82 of Yakima Washington. Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Donald Berg of Blanchardville with a daughter born June 8. Mr and Mrs Donald Nipple Evansville with a son born June 8. Mr and Mrs David L Johnson of 1017 10th Street with a son born June 9.

Lawrence Francis Berger Wiota Lafayette County Evelyn Marie Johnson Jordan Township Roger Joseph Norton 10Th Street Joyce Mardel Speich Clarno Edward Divan Rockford E. J. Sanders Yakima Wash Donald Berg Blanchardville Donald Nipple Evansville David L. Johnson

St Clare Hospital Accident Noted In Local Report

Report lists involved individuals from New Glarus Freeport Beloit Auburndale Shullsburg and others. Names include Jacob N Marty Eugene Ellef Mrs Leonard Staas Oscar M Wethall Mrs Joseph Ott and several dismissals such as Jacob L Babler Rex Disch Michael Hare and William J Donovan.

Jacob N Marty New Glarus Eugene Ellef Leonard Staas Freeport Oscar M. Wethall Beloit Joseph Ott Auburndale Berghal William D. Gempler Sth Street Leland Priewe 21St Street John Ashworth Shullsburg Jacob L. Babler Rex Disch Michael Hare William J. Donovan Richard ‘Christ Harry

Mrs Florman To Graduate With Distinction From Stanford

Susan Crandall Florman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leland Crandall of Freeport and former Winslow resident, will graduate with great distinction from Stanford University on June 17. She has been awarded an assistant professorship, will teach part time and pursue a master's degree, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

Susan Crandall Florman Leland C. ‘Crandall Freeport Winslow Stanford University Stanford Calif Crandall Carol California Florman University of Ilinois Phi Beta Kappa Phi Mu Social Sorority

Girl Scouts Meet Mondays at Monticello

Monticello Times Special reports Girl Scouts meet Mondays in summer. Pins awarded to Judith Bissig Jean Babler Kay Ann Knobel Karen Rodenberg Yvonne Broge and da Gibbons. Beth Schuler h earns second class badge. Ruth Ann Babler Kay Klooster receive membership stars for first year. Knobel led last meeting with Klooster and Rodeberg serving refreshments. Judith Jensen and Judith Lehnherr were guests.

Monticello Judith Bissig Jean Babler Kay Ann Knobel Karen Rodenberg Yvonne Broge da Gibbons Beth Schuler H Ruth Ann Babler Kay Kiooster M. Knobel Kay Klooster Karen Rodeberg Judith Jensen Judith Lehnherr

AA Annual Meeting Set for Tomorrow at IOOF Hall

An Alcoholics Anonymous gathering is planned for 2 pm tomorrow at the IOOF hall. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous IOOF

Wiltfang Buys Wright Interest At Green County Auto Co

Wiltfang announced he has bought the interest of Herbert S. Wright and now owns the Green County Auto Co. Wright, who has no definite plans, previously purchased his stake in April 1953 from the late Albert H. Stoldt. Wiltfang became a partner in August 1944 after buying Charles A. Stubbe’s stake. The firm moved to Highway 11 in 1953, with the property leased from James Green and bought by Wiltfang last November.

Wiltfang Herbert S. Wright Green County Auto Co Wright Albert H. Stoldt Oldsmobile Milwaukee Monroe Highway 11 City James Green Bradenton Fla Green

Recreation Park Enrollment Boosts Summer Clubs and Programs

The article lists ongoing and upcoming summer activities at Recreation Park in Green County. It notes 163 enrolled in the Daniel Boone Nature Club, a growth from 16 last year, with two class blocks weekly. Programs include arts and crafts, tennis, archery, dramatics, and sports, plus low cost accident insurance for participants.

Recreation Park Green County Teachers College East School Daniel Boone Club Johnson Monticello James Hensey Daniel ‘Boone Club

Fishing trip party heads to South Bay Lodge in Canada

Kenneth Stuart J T Ett er Jr Dr Nathan E Bear Dr C E Baumle Herman D Fritz Fred Feutz Jr Forrest Kubly all from Monroe and Ned Stuart from Minneapolis plan a week of fishing. They will drive 100 miles north of Kenora then fly to their fishing headquarters at South Bay Lodge.

Canada Kenneth Stuart J T. Etter Jr Nathan E. Bear C. E. Baumle Herman D. Fritz Fred Feutz Jr Forrest Kubly Monroe Ned Stuart Minneapolis Kenora South Bay Lodge

Community notes include visits and travel across Wisconsin

Personal mentions list many locals visiting relatives and attending events. Mr and Mrs E O Evans enjoy Lac du Flambeau summer home. Rose Stietz visits Racine. Lyman Pernot weekend with Strandlie family in Stoughton for 48th anniversary. Theiler family from Minneapolis guests at 610 15th Avenue. Mrs John Bobb returns from Evansville with Mrs Charles Hebel of Waukesha visiting. Beightol family travels to Lock Haven Pa after Niagara Falls visit. Catherine Blum to work at Sharpe's resort Elkhart Lake then return to Stout State College. Mrs Avery Yost attends Green Lake council meeting. Mrs Fred McClellan chairs district. Herbert Spaeni Sr and son Herbert Jr graduate West Point. stay with Aunt Gottlieb Zumbrunnen. Lena Spaeni visits Barron home during family absence.

E. O. Evans Lac du Flambeau Eastern Star Emil A. Theiler 15Th Avenue John L. Bobb Evansville Clifford Bobb Charles Hebel Waukesha Samuel T. Beightol Mable Lock Haven John Roy William A. Beightol Juda Niagara Falls Catherine Blum William H. Blum Route 4 Monroe Sharpe's Elkhart Lake Stout State College Menomonie Avery Yost Green County State Home Demonstration Council Green Lake Fred McClellan Green Lake County David Anthony Oregon Herbert Spaeni Sr Barron Herbert Jr West Point Military Academy Gottlieb Zum- Brunnen Spooner Lena Spaeni Spaeni

Edward Divan Dies in Rockford After Long Illness

Edward Divan aged 65 of Rockford died in Swedish American hospital after a long illness. Born September 26 1890 in Browntown he was the son of Frederick and Katherine Divan. He lived in Rockford 28 years and married Margaret Ryan January 12 1916 in Argyle. Services 8:30 a.m. Monday at Fitzgerald and Son funeral home and 9 a.m. at St Marys Catholic church. Burial Calvary cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow afternoon and evening at the funeral home.

Edward Divan Rockford John Flannery Woodford Mr. Divan Browntown Frederick Katherine Divan Margaret Ryan Argyle Fitzgerald and Son St. Mary's Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery

Market Report on Livestock and Grain Prices in Chicago

Salable hogs 300 head, butchers 25 to 75 lower. sows mostly 50 lower. No 1 grade 200-210 lb butchers 18.00. No 2 and 390-250 lb butchers 16.75-17.25. 260-300 lb 16.25-16.75. 425-500 lb sows 12.25-15.75. Salable cattle 500 head. high choice and prime steers 1150 lb+ largely 50-75 lower. other weights steady to 50 lower. Fed heifers up 25. cows up 25-50. vealers up to 1.00. Prime 1050-1450 lb fed steers 22.75-24.00. high/mixed 21.50-22.50. mixed good/choice 19.75-20.75. high/prime heifers 22.00-22.40. Utility/commercial bulls 14.00-16.00. good/choice dealers 19.00-23.00. cull/commercial 10.00-19.00. Grain: Wheat none. corn No 2 mixed 1.57. No 1 yellow 1.56. Oats No 1 extra heavy white 72-72. Soybean oil 14.414. Soybean meal 61.00-461.50. Barley nominal choice 130-40, feed 1.00-10.

Chicago USDA

Forfeits $5 Bond in Madison Superior Court

Casper Disch of Belleville forfeited a $5 bond on an arterial charge in Madison Superior Court yesterday, according to court records.

Casper Disch Belleville Madison

All University Honors Convocation set at Wisconsin Union Theater

Janet E Lanz and Yvonne A Ammann among 485 UW students to be honored at the All University Honors Convocation in the Wisconsin Union Theater at 10 a m next Friday. Also notes first place drill team award for New Glarus Eagles Auxiliary at state convention in Superior and various local notices including hospital patient, FFA delegates, and birth of a son Richard Leroy Johnson at St Clare hospital with extensive family details.

Janet E. Lanz 16Th Street Yvonne A. Ammann Clarno University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Union Theater NEW Glarus Eagles Superior Clarence Itten Orso Duerst John B. Schneider Jacob Wettach LaVane Nesler Melvin Voegeli Arthur Arner Clifford Albertson Reginald Duerst

Falls and injuries noted in local briefs

Eugene Ellefson, 16, of Route 3, was taken to St. Clare hospital at 12:35 after being thrown from a tractor onto a cultivator and suffered back injuries. Jacob N. Marty, 80, of New Glarus, fractured a hip after a fall at home and was in satisfactory condition at St. Clare hospital. The Green County Boots and Saddle Club met to discuss trail rides with a wiener roast planned at the Murt Sweet farm. Ellen Rubi, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Rubi, is among 113 candidates for Heidelberg College diplomas in Tiffin Ohio, with commencement tomorrow. she majors in veliology and sociology and will receive a BA.

W. C. Bender Jr Madison Windy Acres Twin Grove Paul H. Wilson Times Eugene Ellefson George Ellefson St. Clare Hospital Jacob N. Marty New Glarus Green County Boots and Saddle Club Murt Sweet Farm Ellen Rubi Sam ‘Rubi 9Th Street Heidelberg College Tiffin Rubi

Kroger Charges Former Manager In Embezzlement Case

John E. Kleier, former Kroger market manager, was arraigned today on embezzlement charges filed by Kroger. A preliminary hearing is set for Monday, June 18 at 1 30 p m. Bond of 1000 was posted. Marcus Pink of Dubuque named as new manager.

John E. Kleier Kroger Justice L. A. Koenig Kleier W. A. Storch Madison

Whitewater State College graduate earns degree

Miss Baumgartner, daughter of Mrs. L. J. Jamgartner of Brooklyn and granddaughter of Mrs. William Rote Route 1, was graduated in the 87th annual commencement. She earned a bachelor of education in kindergarten and primary and will teach in Monona Village next year. She was active in Treble Clef, Association of Childhood Education, Women's Athletic Association, Kappa Delta Pi and Wesley. Mrs. Rote and Mrs. Dean Rinehart Browntown attended.

L. J.jamgartner Brooklyn William Rote Route 1 Whitewater State College Yestern Kappa Delta Pi Wesley Rote Dean Rinehart Browntown

India negotiates with Russia for Ilyushin 14 airliners

Indian officials said the government is actively negotiating with Russia to purchase a fleet of Soviet Ilyushin 14 airliners for the nationalized airline system. The talks focus on securing a reliable fleet to modernize and expand domestic air service amid growing demand.

RED New Delhi India Russia

Alice in Dairyland heads June Dairy Month kickoff in Madison

A Madison kickoff event for June Dairy Month featured Swiss entertainers and the program Alice in Dairyland with four dairy princesses Doris Olsen Barbara Brown and others. Milwaukee Braves players Andy Patko and others participated in a milk drinking and cheese auction demo as cheese from Green County and Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger producers was auctioned for charity.

Spoup Us Owing Musiceann Green County Alice Milwaukee Braves Madison Capitol Square Werner C. Bernet Monticello Gerald von Klein South Wayne Willie Niederberger Ernest Ammon Monroe G. Fredli Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers Association Doris Olsen Brooklyn Jean Ellen Hohenstein Arkdale Joyce Wagenknecht Kiel Della Media Mondovi Eau Claire Barbara Brown Katharine Marty Rennebohm Drug Stores Switzerland Andy Patko Boyceville Ince Charlie Root Joe Adcock The Braves Roundy Coughlin

Area Holsteins Shown at Event

Walter G. Timm showed two animals in the Black and White show at the four day Holstein-Friesian Association of America annual convention in Milwaukee. Timm placed third in the three year old class and fifteenth in the junior yearling. Mrs. Timm co chaired women’s activities and helped with registration, hostess tasks, and convention ball and hall duties. Betty Timm and Karen Zimmerli represented Green County at the dairy bar. The sale yielded $96,475 on 7%5 animals.

Walter G. Timm Holstein-Friesian Association of America Milwaukee Timms Timm Betty Timm Karen Zimmerli Green County Wisconsin Betty Milnekee Donald Timm R. H. Barr Canton, O

Eisenhower undergoes emergency intestinal operation at Walter Reed

The ailing president was moved to Walter Reed where surgeons performed an immediate operation after doctors diagnosed inflammation and a partial obstruction in the small intestine. Maj. Gen. Heaton led the team with Dr. Ravdin and Dr. Gants, while two civilian surgeons assisted. The operation followed a dramatic predawn decision amid mixed reports of his condition.

Walter Reed Hospital Snyder Heaton Eisenhower Hagerty White House Denver Gen Heaton Walter Reed Isador Ravdin University of Pennsvania Medical School Philadelphia Robert T. Gants Max D. Smith Washington Brian Blades George Washington Medical School John A. Lyons Army John Eisenhower Milton S. Eisenhower Pennsylvania State University Aftennoon Paul Dudley White Boston White

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