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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1958
Page
6
Partly cloudy conditions expected this afternoon tonight and Tuesday with some precipitation possible tonight. Cooler trend continues with low around 42 to 48 degrees and high Tuesday around 68 to 74 degrees.
Monroe police report two fine actions. Lada J. Holton of Stoughton paid $10 for a stop sign violation. Delbert W. Schindler was fined $10 for inattention driving by Monroe police.
Justice L A Koenig Monroe milk producer cited for unsanitary utensils and premises in milk production. Kenneth Troxel Monroe cited for DUI and leaving scene. case dismissed on officer’s motion. Both face fines and costs. Troxel ordered to attend three traffic-school sessions.
Harry P Walker III age 21 of Janesville wed Sharon K Zentner 22 of Route 1 New Glar. Kenneth F Krebs 19 Route 1 wed Marjorie L Armstrong 15 Route 4. Richard E Spaulding 27 Janesville wed Weonna S Burkhalter 17 Jefferson Township.
Obituary notices record the deaths of Fred A. Blumer 79 of 820 10% street Mrs Delton C Howard 66 of Brodhead Mrs John Hammer 81 of Warren Ill Mrs Adam Trush 87 of Beloit Mrs Elmer Schroeder of Watertown S D Myra Josephine Olson four months old daughter of Mr and DeLyle Olson Blanchard ville
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hughes of 1015 16th avenue welcomed a son on June 14. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Grace Brodhead announced a daughter also on June 14. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller of Brodhead welcomed a daughter on June 15. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Broege of Beloit announced a daughter on June 15. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Busjahn of Orangeville welcomed a daughter on June 15. Mr. and Mrs. John Flannery of Argyle welcomed a son on June 16. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Stenbrot ten of Blanchardville welcomed a son on June 16.
A listing from St Clare Hospital includes Harold Kundert Jr and Susan Engstrom of Brodhead undergoing tonsillectomies. An accident notice lists William E Berg Felder and Lowell C Cheim, both of St. Louis, and Katherine Whalen of 1735 15th. Medical staff and patients from multiple cities are named for various treatments and cases.
George Gramling of Oconomowoc was confirmed as permanent assistant county agent by the county agricultural committee. He succeeded during Myron Jeglum's leave and follows Jeglum's return after earning a master of science degree. Gramling is a University of Wisconsin graduate and a former Wisconsin dairy cattle judging team member. Norman Everson shifts to state tobacco specialist with local staff including 4-H agent Carol Odeen and home agent Helen Green.
Mrs Adam Trush 87 sister of Mrs Augusta Sowatzky Monroe died Saturday at her Beloit home after a long illness. Services 2 p m tomorrow at St John Lutheran Beloit. She lived in Beloit 52 years and was born Charlotte Schiller July 22 1870 in Germany. Survived by seven daughters three sons a sister two brothers 26 grandchildren 34 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Husband died December 31 1949. Four children also deceased.
MADISON The University of Wisconsin Alumni Association announced Sam Ogle of Milwaukee as president of the 21 000 member group. He previously led the national association and replaces Dr. John A. Keegan of New York City. Martin Belaw moves to first vice president with Don Anderson and Madison editor Don Anderson succeeding Belaw as second vice president. Ogle is a former UW athletic awards club president and was a college baseball player.
A roster lists residents including Mrs George Ross and Brodhead, Mrs Phyllis Middleton and Rockford, Mr Fred Glauser and Janesville, with surgical entries for Mrs Guy Shippee and Edwin Hammond. A long dismissal list follows, naming numerous individuals and wives across towns like Beloit, Benton, Savanna, Sterling, and Rockford, ending with many entries and families.
Donald Birschbach returns to work at the Kroger store after vacation. Madison visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Heim and Lorenz Heim. Women of the Moose plan a June 18 meeting with installation of new officers and potluck. Pauline Schwarzenberger from Monroe attended UW honors convocation. Chicago guests James Hausmann, Robert Gorski, and families spent the weekend with Monroe residents. Several trips and weddings noted among local families.
Senate Republicans including William F. Knowland criticized Adams for silence on whether he received expensive gifts from Goldfine and hotel rooms. They urged complete disclosure to protect public service integrity and the President’s responsibility.
Two St. Louis men, William E. Bergfelder and Lowell C. Oheim, were injured in a traffic mishap near Argyle. Oheim received a fractured jaw and facial lacerations and was moved to Great Lakes. Bergfelder had facial lacerations and was treated at St. Clare hospital. Both were en route to Camp McCoy when the accident occurred. Bergfelder left for the camp today.
Alma the timid typhoon weakened after affecting the lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas and Mexico. One death was blamed on high waves, A. B. Wilson, 29, of Houston, drowned while swimming at Galveston Sunday.
Mrs. Delton C. Howard born Florence Woodling May 10 1892 a Brodhead resident died yesterday in a Beloit hospital after a long illness. Survived by husband daughter and three grandchildren. Funeral services at 1 30 p m Wednesday at Newcomer Brodhead with burial at Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs Elmer Schroeder sister of Mrs Anton Schroeder died Saturday at her Watertown home South Dakota Burial services set for Wednesday at Watertown with relatives including Anton Schroeders Harvey and Emery and Mrs Kenneth Lueck attending Roy Schroeder travelling to services. She is survived by her husband three sisters in California and Oregon and three brothers Arthur in Oregon Martin in California and Alvin in Watertown.
Daily Vacation Bible School begins its second week for more than 400 Monroe area children across six city churches. The junior high department met last week at Union Presbyterian Church with 11 registered students led by Rev. W. O. Harless. Theme for study was Fairest Lord Jesus.
New York traders opened the afternoon with uneven activity as gains and losses in key shares swung fractions to about one point. The market’s push to new 1958 highs paused on profit taking while U S government bonds fell.
Mr. and Mrs. Royal F. Karlen of Argyle reveal their first son is named Gerald Royal born May 31. The couple’s daughter Bonnie Kay is five. Geraldine Berg, mother and former Mrs. Karlen, is noted as the daughter of Ole Berg of Route 1 Argyle. Grandparents are Herman G. Karlen of Monticello and Mrs. Mary Karlen of White Haven Nursing Home with Roy E. Lawrence listed as paternal grandfather in Portland, Oregon.
Rhea Schadt of 908 19th Avenue joins the biennial Phi Upsilon Omicron gathering at North Dakota State College in Fargo observing the fraternitys 50th anniversary with students from across the states in attendance.
Monroe native Thomas Fritz 1958 graduate features as vocalist in Sail Along Silvry Moon at the Monroe City Band concert tonight at Lincoln Park. Orchestra opens season with 8 pm show.
Goetz Theaters announce a half hour fireworks show to run during the regular Wednesday night program at Sky-Vu theater on Highway 69 south of the city. The display will occur between a cartoon festival and the feature film, with exact time depending on darkness and clouds.
Three county officials attend state conventions in Racine. Helen Myers clerk of courts Grace M Thorpe register of deeds and Ralph J Kundert treasurer are present representing their offices.
Milbourne Duerst will return to the Veterans Research hospital in Chicago for a check up on Thursday. His surgery and treatment have extended over six years since he was critically injured when struck by a car in Salt Lake City.
Mrs John Hammer 81 of rural Warren died Friday at her Lafayette County home. Services were held at 3 p m in Bartell funeral home with Rev H E Belden officiating. Burial followed in Elmwood cemetery. Born February 25 1877 near Warren she was the daughter of Anthony and Miller. She married John Hammer February 18 1909. Surviving are her husband and a brother Leon Miller.
Bethel EUB church hosts an 8 p.m. Wednesday Father Son banquet in the church basement with Rev. Paul H. Olm of St. John's United Church of Christ as speaker. Madison magician George Thatcher provides entertainment. all men and boys are invited, tickets from church members.
The Monroe Police Department will receive a certificate from the American Automobile Association for six years without a pedestrian fatality. AAA president Harry S. Kirk announced awards to Wisconsin cities noting nationwide pedestrian safety programs cut the death toll by about 50 percent in 21.
Specialist Third Class Harold A. Pilz, son of Mr and Mrs Harold A Pilz of 1511 17th Street, returns to Fort Lewis after taking part in exercise Indian River a massive two week maneuver testing the Army's pen tomic concept at Yakima Firing Center involving 18 000 troops.
Pte. William J. Rattin, son of Mrs. Elsa Rattin of 1704 14th Street, is serving at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
Miss Mildred and Helen Stauffer depart Friday for a European trip with plans to return July 13. Mildred works for Monroe Specialty Co., while Helen teaches in the Janesville school system. They fly to Brussels and meet their tour group in London, visiting the English countryside and Dover before crossing the Channel.
Robert Ellarson, UW professor of forestry and wildlife, will be guest speaker at the area 4-H conservation tour. The gathering at the Courthouse begins at 9:30 am, followed by a tour of Zanders Lake near Browntown focusing on shrubs and bird phases.
A group travels from Switzerland through Italy visiting Zurich Luzern Milan Venice Florence and Rome arriving July 4. They plan to contact cousins and continue to Monaco and parts of France including Paris before returning.
Scout Troop 101 will hold a court of honor tomorrow night at 7 30 in Grace Lutheran church. Life star first class second class and tenderfoot awards will be made according to Scoutmaster Roy Hefty.
Maj. Alford Williams known as Al Williams, speed flier and air power advocate, died of cancer at age 61 in a hospital near Elizabeth City North Carolina. A pioneer who helped develop dive bombing and became the first to fly 300 miles per hour, he lived on a nearby farm.
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