Daily Record Weather Summary June 13 1959
Generally fair and cooler day with highs 58 to 70 depending on region. Tonight fair and cool with scattered light frost possible in the north. Lows 35 to 42 in the north and 42 to 48 in the south.
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1959
Page
6
Generally fair and cooler day with highs 58 to 70 depending on region. Tonight fair and cool with scattered light frost possible in the north. Lows 35 to 42 in the north and 42 to 48 in the south.
Monroe police report speeding and operating a vehicle too fast for conditions. Arthur C. Ruef of Route 4 faces a $10 forfeiture, while Thomas S. Elmer from Evansville Leo F. Novacek of Chicago and Roger A. Nyborg of Monroe are fined $25 each.
Justice M. E. Lynn and Rose K. Dammen of Brodhead cited for driving under the influence and operating a vehicle without a valid license with fines of 100 and 10 dollars respectively, per Monticello police.
Obituary brief reports the deaths of Mrs Bessie DeMuth 73 of Darlington Christin Bringold 87 of Mt Horeb and Arthur Northwick 50 of Belleville with ages and towns listed.
Mr and Mrs Willis Stokes announce the birth of a daughter at 23232 8th Avenue on June 12. Mr and Mrs George Ott of New Glarus announce the birth of a daughter on June 12.
A local St. Clare Hospital record lists accident cases with Richard J. Saunders of 1422 21st street Michael Krueger of 2215 14th street and James L. Green of Brodhead receiving medical care. Other patients include Charles Lawson of Freeport Roy Johnson of Footville Mrs Lillian Harbach of Lena and Mrs Mayme Wyman of Warren. Surgical patient Mrs Bernard Wiegel of 2205 8th street. Dismissals include Craig Shoemaker Robert Ehrler Fern M Bartle Norman Seffrood Randall Syse Daniel Halverson Kenneth Boeck Mrs William J Pluess Mrs Elmer Minor Mrs Myron Erickson Patricia Miller Mrs Sigrid Peterson Anna Marie Keegan LuAnn Hartwig Christine Wyttenbach Mrs Harold Davis Mrs Robert Gerrich and Mrs Norman Johnson.
Seven members of a Negro family died when a Missouri Pacific passenger train hit their automobile at a rural crossing near Helena Arkansas. State Trooper Dwight Galloway said the car was dragged 400 feet along the tracks after the impact. Victims include Orange Jones 64 and his wife Willie 37 and their five children ages nine months to seven years. Two children were from previous marriages.
A family picnic organized by the Junior Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mayor Victor N. Schiller filed a writ of contiortari challenging Justice Hutzel’s $25 fine for improper vehicle registration. The action, prepared by Koenig and Elmer, moves the case to County Court, alleging void judgment due to an improper docket and unspecified procedural errors.
President Eisenhower authorized July 3 as a holiday for government workers since July 4 falls on a Saturday. Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield later announced post offices will remain open and deliver normal mail on July 3.
Mrs. Henry Leck has returned home to Winslow from the Deaconess hospital Freeport where she was treated as an accident patient.
Mrs. Stanton P. Stears and children from Albany visited this morning. Mrs. Henry Brown returns from Rockford after visiting her son and daughter in law. A. R. Steele promotes enlargements and reproductions from negatives. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Wathen of Wauconda Illinois stay with Adam Marty's family. Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Keel return from Norfolk with son Kenneth Keel on 30 day leave aboard USS Pocono. QMSN Charles Engelberger also on leave. A Madison square dancing night at Monona Grove High School drew six couples and 50 squares with Ed Gilmore from California as caller.
Mrs. Bessie DeMuth 73 of Darlington died unexpectedly yesterday at Lafayette County Memorial Hospital. Formerly Bessie Peavey, she was secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary and a Royal Neighbor. Surviving: two sons Paul and Ben, a granddaughter, and sister Mrs Mungo Bryson of Freeport. Burial Monday at Holy Rosary Church. Burial in church cemetery after services at 9 a.m. officiated by Msgr Bernard Doyle. Friends may call at Steil funeral home after 7 tonight.
Mrs. G. Fred Galli of 804 27th Avenue is at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota having departed from here on Thursday for medical care.
Karlen's Bakery will be closed from Monday June 15 to Saturday June 29 for vacation and reopen on Monday June 29.
The family of Jacob D. Hahlen asks memorials to St. John's Church Monroe or the Evangelical Church Brodhead in lieu of flowers.
A summer chorus is planned in Brodhead with weekly rehearsals that avoid church activities. Jeffrey Knezel and James Miller lead the group which will perform old favorites spirituals and religious numbers.
James L. Green, son of Harold and Mrs. Green of Brodhead, broke his arm after falling from a hay wagon. He received treatment at St. Clare hospital.
The Monroe Park and Recreation Board outlines 1959 development for the Legion land area including a service building, springs, and 1970 construction goals. Local groups such as Kiwanis, contractors, and the Business and Professional Women pledge trees, labor, shrubs, and design efforts for a lagoon, picnic area, outdoor theater, and playgrounds. The effort seeks community participation and signs to mark facilities while budgeting for capital improvements to ease taxpayer impact.
City budgets six thousand for initial park work as advisory and recreation boards set priorities. Water main, paved tennis area, and a sheltered toilet lead 1958 tasks. 5 000 trees planted. nursery grow operation established. roadwork and access features planned for 1959 with a concrete ramp crossing the stream and stop signs to slow traffic. American Legion Post joins to aid the grove picnic area and ball diamond grading.
Former Ju neau County nurse Mrs. Jean Austin testified that Jane Dakin told her she hated her mother so much she could kill her. The remark was made during the first degree murder trial of the 17 year old, who has admitted killing her parents with a rifle.
About 100 people attended a reception for Rev Karl F Koch and his family in Immanuel EUB church parlors last evening. Ronald D Johnson welcomed guests, Rev Koch spoke on church goals, Carol Brunkow played piano, Roy Feldt and Mrs William Miller introduced the Kochs, and church missionary societies served refreshments.
Richard Saunders of Monroe suffered neck and shoulder injuries after a rear collision at a roadwork barricade on Highway 118 between Juda and Brodhead. He was hospitalized at St. Clare in traction. George Kirkendall of Harvard Illinois drove the other car. Moderate damage was reported to both vehicles.
Donald Ferris former Brooklyn police chief and ex county deputy has assumed the Monticello police role. He aided the investigation into a Brooklyn Anchor Club break in that led to the arrest of a 17 year old rural Monticello youth. The car and loot including $200 a new rifle and ammo were recovered at a farm. The youth faces charges of breaking and entering and operating a vehicle without consent.
Police hunt John G. Feller 23 of Roslindale after a rapid transit waiting room blast injured 38. Feller escaped Wingdale mental hospital and was linked to prior home-made bombs used at a Fidel Castro rally and in Central Park.
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