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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1952
Page
6
Considerable cloudiness with showers and thundershowers tonight and tomorrow. No significant temperature changes. Lows 55 to 60 north and 60 to 65 south. Highs 70 to 78 north and 78 to 85 south, cooler near Lake Michigan.
Data shows from yesterday 1 PM to today highest 69 and lowest 63. Year ago today high 78 low 55. Precipitation since yesterday 07. Barometer 29.40 at 1 AM and 29.42 at 1 PM. Warmest city Phoenix 100, coldest Seattle 38. Sunrise 4:21, sunset 7:38.
Ralph T. May transfers It 1 2 and 3 in block 216 to Robert R. Riese in Brodhead, under city property records.
Norbert E. Durgin Jr., 19, U. S. Air Force, was found guilty of disorderly conduct. He faces a judgment of $15 and court costs.
Gladys Irene Gibbons of 1910 9th Street and Roland Howard Sham Bureau of Clintonville obtained a marriage license. The union is recorded in the local civil records and proceeding to formal vows.
Mr and Mrs James Flanagan of route 3 welcomed a daughter born June 12. The birth adds a new member to the family.
The St Clare Hospital medical roster lists patients and procedures including Mrs Ernest Locher at 526 21st Street and Mrs Russell Thomas of Shullsburg for tonsillectomy Harvey Trickel at 2346 15th Avenue and surgical patients Mrs Howard Matson of Stoughton and Victor Ross at 2500 17th Avenue. Dismissals include many individuals led by Mrs Sherman Dalton and Swen Jacobson among others.
Police arrested Robert J. Kuebli in Monroe on reckless driving charges near the square and he posted a $25 bond for a 10:30 a.m. Tuesday court appearance. Norbert E. Durgin Jr. of the U S Air Force faced a disorderly conduct charge and was fined $15 plus costs in justice court.
Rev and Mrs Lawrence A Brown and son Ellis depart Monroe for mission service in Brazil with a stop in Indiana and a July 10 sail from New York. The former Bethel EUB pastor will serve in Anapolis Goias at a Bible school training leaders and conducting village evangelism.
Max C. Ruf, 73, died Wednesday at his home 1425 12th Avenue. Funeral services were held today at Shriner-Neushwander Funeral Home with Rev. E. C. McCollough officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were James S. Bray Dr. Edward Maurer Edward Kleinmaier Louis Creuzer Albert A. Hirsbrunner and Frank Hauers.
Nine year old Victor Boss son of Mr and Mrs Albert Boss of 2500 17th avenue underwent amputation of his left thumb at St Clare hospital after his hand was caught in a chain attached to his father's truck this morning.
State officers of the 40 and 8 American Legion society installed Green County unit leaders in Legion Hall ceremonies. Notables included Jack D. Wilson as installing officer and Everett Gerry as conducteur, with William Canary among attendees. Ray Carter spoke about Badger Boys State plans.
Miss Bengelsdorff, the last of her family, recalls a life spanning four wars plus Korea. Her father Frederick B. was a Civil War chaplain and later a hat merchant. her mother emigrated from Germany at 14. She remembers fashion, treks to the square, gardening, and years of Red Cross work despite failing sight.
Delbert Boss of Monroe was brought back from Waupun after a presentencing examination for a new state law. He pleaded guilty on April 14 to statutory rape and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Judge Harold J. Lamboley will set the sentencing date with District Attorney Rodney O. Kittelsen.
Local residents and guests were listed as visitors and travelers across multiple cities. Names include Sharon Kruse Fielden of Fielden Ill Rosemary Princze from Grand Rapids Mich and the Fischers of Orlando Fla. Also noted are Nellie Schneider with daughter Betty Jean UW student and several families heading to camp vacations and return plans.
Director Allan F. Barnard urged all former city and high school musicians to attend the 14th annual massed band rehearsal at the senior high school band room Monday at 8 p m. Bring music stands and instruments if able and use the East entrance. No invitations will be mailed and all former players are welcome. A concert by the group will follow next Monday at Recreation Park with four guest conductors.
William Niederberger, a Kraft Foods plant warehouseman, received a gold tie clasp for 15 years of continuous service. Presenting were Glenn F. Stauffacher, warehouse manager, and the service citation certificate signed by Grel C. Pound, president. The program began in 1945 with awards every five years.
Lost purse near the square Thursday with money inside. Finder please phone 1752 for return and receive a reward.
Graveside services for Vincent Haravimecvyk known as Vernie Stuessy, 63, a county hospital farm teamster, were set for 3 p.m. at the institution cemetery with Rev. E. C. McCollow officiating. Officials identified the body found amid barn debris as Vernie, who likely died of suffocation from smoke after a possible late-night fire. No foul play suspected and no inquest planned.
Gordon Orians heads to the National Audubon Society California camp to work through the summer, combining bird study with earnings. He previously spent last summer at the Audubon Eastern camp in Maine and will work at 7500 feet in the Sierra Nevada. He is the Green County official bird bander and will continue banding, following a season in which he banded over 350 birds for the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Miss Ruth Hoesly of New Glarus earned a Bachelor of Science in education with majors in home economics education and dietetics from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She is a Kappa Omicron Phi member and will begin a dietetic internship at Milwaukee County Hospital in August.
Keith Wunschel and Claude Walton Jr embark on an extended western journey visiting relatives in California and Washington state. The trip highlights family connections across the two states.
Judge Harold J. Lamboley of Green County Courts will speak at a Father’s Day breakfast at St. Mary of Lourdes church in Belleville. The event starts Sunday morning at 9 a.m.
Mr and Mrs Rolland Keen and family and Mrs Mary Matzke left Tuesday on a western journey. Mrs Matzke will visit relatives in the Dakotas while the Keens will also visit relatives in Nebraska and Colorado.
Otto W. Lund principal of the Green County Normal School and his son Lawrence who is earning a Bachelor of Science degree in medicine at the University of Wisconsin will depart Sunday for a week of fishing at Lake Seal on the Red Lake road in Canada.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Duchow of route 3 named their newborn son Chester Harold born Sunday at St Clare hospital weighing 9 pounds 5 ounces. The family left the hospital this afternoon.
Blanchardville notes Paul George Weidenfeller son of Mr and Mrs Burt Weidenfeller earned a master of arts degree at the 160th graduation of George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville Tennessee last week.
Roy F. Burmeister president of First National Bank and W C Bender vice president of Commercial and Savings Bank will attend at least part of the Wisconsin Bankers Association sessions in Milwaukee starting Monday. P A Wackman cashier of Brooklyn State Bank serves as state association treasurer.
A daughter was born yesterday at St. Clare hospital to Mr. and Mrs. James Flanagan route 3. The couple already has James Jr Beatrice Judy Roger and Patrick. Assemblyman and Mrs. Harry Keegan are parents of Mrs. Flanagan.
The note identifies Alma Ann Keegan and states that Mrs. James Flanagan Sr. is the paternal grandmother.
Mrs Emil Bandi attended graduation services at St Agnes School of Nursing Fond du Lac. Her sister, Miss Lucille Howard, was a graduate.
Mr and Mrs Glenn F Stauffacher returned from Milwaukee where they attended commencement exercises at Prosser Hall secretarial school. Their daughter Margaret was a member of the graduating class and they attended the banquet at the athletic club Wednesday night and the graduation yesterday morning.
Miss Gladys Gibbons daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Gibbons of 1910 9th Street earned a bachelor of science in elementary education at Wisconsin State College Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon Her mother attended the exercises and the Town Meeting of the Air program in the auditorium They will return home together and she will teach in Madison in the fall.
Miss Nell Burgi remains unresponsive at St. Clare Hospital two days after a Tuesday automobile crash. She has head lacerations and severe bruises and is under observation to rule out additional injuries.
The Swiss club will meet Monday at 8 p m at Turner Hall for the regular June meeting.
Mrs Ernest Locher of 526 21st street entered St. Clare hospital this morning for treatment of a pleurisy condition after being ill at home.
President Truman declined to declare whether Gen Douglas MacArthur violated Army rules by agreeing to be keynote speaker at the Republican National Convention. The Army said it will take no action, asserting five star rank creates a special category exempt from such scrutiny.
Winona flier Max Conrad plans a Labrador leg in a goodwill flight toward Norway. The solo father of 10 has about 575 air miles on the Goose Bay route and aims to complete the journey with his long voyage.
Travel editors gathered at Monroe Country Club for a Swiss style luncheon featuring chalber baelleli veal meatballs Swiss bread noodles schpinet fasnacht chuechli basler leckerli and dessert cheeses. Each guest requested a mailed copy of the menu, signaling strong approval of Swiss cooking.
The article states Neptune lies about 2 796 600 000 miles from the Sun. This figure is presented as the planet’s mean orbital distance in the solar system context.
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