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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1967
Page
8
The V5 Daily Record notes hot and humid conditions in Wisconsin with a chance of thunderstorms. Tonight low remains in the 60s while tomorrow’s high near 90.
The report notes daytime highs near 89 degrees and lows around 70 since Tuesday 1 p.m. Compared with a year ago today the high was 71 and the low 56. Sunrise was 5 17 and sunset at 8 38.
Death notices list Chester L. Prien 68 Route 2 Monroe Donald H. Ditsworth 59 Route 1 Freeport Mrs Banford Dahlen 67 Mt Horeb Randall L Golz 15 Route 2 Cable Henry W Doescher 82 Barneveld Mrs Frederick Leary 73 Chicago Miss Ellen Drafahl 80 Footville Mrs Esther Herheim 62 Brodhead Mrs Maude Miller 77 Freeport Illinois
Mr and Mrs Richard Mc Kinney of Brodhead announce the birth of their son on June 13.
St Clare Hospital in Seymour and other Wisconsin towns report surgical patients and dismissals. Names include Mrs Lester Sargent Warren. Otto A Pehl Freeport. Mrs Evelyn Zimmerman Cross Plains. Dr Fred G Smith Freeport. Dismissals feature John Amacher and multiple listed patients and relatives across Darlington Beloit Kenosha Racine and Brodhead.
The meeting discussed using a telephone alert to warn neighbors of threatening weather and forming a farmer spotting corps. Five Green County Sheriff’s building outlets would replace the current two. Edward Kaderly reported on the Rock County Tourist Information Booth visit funded mostly by federal money. Officials considered asphalt overcharges and potential litigation with contingent fee co counsels and shared costs with other counties. Officials to attend conventions included Ray Kundert, Helen Bratzke, L A Koenig, and others.
Terry LaRosh aged nine months, son of Mr and Mrs Frederick LaRosh of Route 1 Monticello, is a medical patient at St Clare Hospital. He was admitted Tuesday for tests and observation.
Eight local residents accompany the group to Platteville State University for a summer session. Mrs Ruth Zentner Mrs Hazel Kundert Mrs Helen Haldiman Mr Ed Quade Mr Irving Eichorst Jr and Mr Ralph Hammerly plus Miss Florence Loveland and Miss Diane Blum.
Larry G. Davis a football coach and science and biology teacher at Monroe High School underwent hernial and knee surgery on Monday. He is expected to be hospitalized until about Saturday and is in room 337.
William Ganshert 17 son of Dr and Mrs Joseph H Ganshert Monroe Route 3 suffered a fractured nose Monday at his home when a bamboo pole broke while burning rubbish. He was treated and admitted to St Clare Hospital Tuesday and will be hospitalized a few days. A 1967 Monroe High School graduate.
Parade the Baby Contest on stage around 1:30. Evening acts include Barber Shop Quartet, Mario Lozer as MC with Ed Burnette and Yvette, Shir ley, Bonnie, Todds and Todds Brothers. July 14 15 features threshing demonstrations, horse powered saw mill, antique tractors, tea and style show, square dancing, pageant, chicken barbecue, gigantic parade, and continuous stage entertainment with awards for oldest and youngest Present, farthest distance traveled, and former resident.
Richard Koch of Monroe earns statewide honors with the FFA State Land Judging team and places in meat animal judging at the Wisconsin State College judging contest at Platteville. He farms dairy, sheep, swine, and crops, exhibits at county fair, and shows sheep at Wisconsin Junior State Fair and swine at Junior Livestock Show. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Koch of Route 3 Monroe.
Chester L. Prien a retired Clarno Township farmer died at 5 45 p m yesterday in St Clare Hospital following a diabetic condition He was born February 16 1899 in Sylvester Township and married Wilma Viola Hoesly February 16 1926 Surviving are his wife two children seven grandchildren and several siblings Funeral services set for Friday at 1 30 p m at Stnessy Funeral Home with Rev Frank Hinebaugh officiating Burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs Seaton focuses on training boys voices for church services while organizing organ master classes at cathedrals. The group joins a study tour through Stratford London Whitechapel The Hague Copenhagen Paris with cultural visits and a Stratford home Shakespeare play. Merryth Seaton enjoys the voyage.
The Wisconsin State Senate voted 28 5 to approve an expanded presidential primary likely adding California Governor Ronald Reagan to the Romney Nixon showdown already taking shape in Wisconsin.
Miss Patricia Reichert Grand Worthy Advisor of the Order of Rainbow for Girls in Wisconsin will preside over the Grand Assembly at George Williams College Williams Bay June 16 18. Monroe attendees include Christine Smith Marian Maurer Lester M. Johnson and many others with a large delegation and public Sunday program.
President Johnson states his commitment to territorial and political integrity of all Middle East nations remains unchanged after Israel defeats Arab forces. He emphasizes continuity in policy despite the regional outcome.
Ellen Drafahl aged 80, a Magnolia Township native long resident of Footville, died suddenly in Janesville at a sister’s home from an apparent heart attack. Born May 25, 1887, she leaves two sisters Mrs Frank Mohns and Mrs Herman Wienke, both of Janesville. She collapsed Friday at Mrs Mohns’ home. services are at Silverthorn Newcomer Funeral Home in Orfordville with calling hours 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
Police report two vehicle incidents in city limits. Loreane Wild and Christ Yaussi collided in the 900 block of 13th Ave at 2:45 PM, causing minor damage. A Greyhound Bus driven by Melvin Brunscheen struck a stop sign at 11th St and 20th Ave at 1:30 PM, damaging a rear bus window and the sign.
London reports 3 year old Prince Edward has measles at Buckingham Palace with his 77 year old brother Prince Andrew having contracted the illness ten days earlier. The Royal children rest in their palace beds.
Viola Ryan Leary a Green County native born December 5 1893 died Monday after a brief illness in a Chicago hospital. Survived by Frederick Leary her husband daughter Barbara Garritty five sisters and a brother. Funeral services tomorrow at 9 30 a m in St Gregory s and burial in Saint s Cemetery Chicago.
Thirty six members of the Golden Age Club of Janesville arrived by bus as guests at Monroe Golden Age Club’s meeting in the City Hall Community Center yesterday. Seventy three members shared a noon potluck followed by bingo cards and dominoes.
Republican Senate and Assembly leaders plan a recess before month end and a return on October 2 for a fall session. The move signals a brief break followed by formal legislative work in Madison.
Ronald Cameron aged 17 of Route 1 Monroe suffered burns and abrasions in a two car collision reported by a deputy. The accident involved Cameron and William P. Ryan of Janesville at the County Trunks G and K intersection. Damage included Ryan’s right front fender hood and radiator and Cameron’s left rear fender gas tank and wheel.
A brief note highlights using the Monroe Evening Times classified ads to rent a room. It urges readers to place or respond to a housing listing in the local paper. The item promotes practical local service and indicates a simple process for ads.
The first major election of Badger Girls State delegates was held in Madison with 450 girls this week. Simulated cities elected officers. Ashby mayor Suzanne Gray, Evansville clerk Ellen J. Hatfield, Elm district supervisor Madaline K. Bosben, Maple ward alderman Marilyn Mahlkuch, Spruce district supervisor Trudy Ann Stadelman, Willow Springs district supervisor Trudy Anne Elmer. Mahlkuch sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary. Bosben sponsored by Monroe Woman's Club along with Mary Babula.
Mrs Maude Miller aged 77 of 1633 South Chicago Freeport Ill died this morning at Freeport Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Arrangements are set at Cramer Funeral Home Orangeville with visitation at Schwarz Funeral Home after 7 PM Thursday.
Mrs. Herheim Brodhead a sister of Mrs. Edward Condon of Monroe died suddenly last evening of a heart attack at the home of a daughter Mrs. Jack Stremnick Route 3 Brodhead. Services 2 30 at Newcomer Funeral Home Rev Wayne Schneider to officiate Burial Greenwood Cemetery. The former Esther Green born Sept 15 1904 Spring Grove daughter of Edward and Orpha Straw Green. She married Oct 20 1920 in Rockford to Martin Alvin Herheim. Surviving four daughters four sons four sisters, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Two sisters preceded her in death.
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