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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

8

Daily Recond Weather Snapshot June 16 1961

Wisconsin and Monroe zone expect mostly sunny conditions and warmer temperatures through today and Saturday. Tonight will be fair and not as cool with lows around 48 to 55 and Saturday highs from 77 to 88. Record barometer readings and regional highs and lows noted. warmest city Phoenix Arizona and coldest Cleveland Ohio recorded.

Wisconsin Monroe Phoenix Ariz Lll Cleveland Ohio

Forfeitures filed for two motor vehicle violations

Evelyn M. Rielly of Cuba City cited by Monroe police for permitting an unauthorized person to operate a motor vehicle with a $25 fine. Keith B Pilz of Route 1 Brown Town cited for double parking with a $10 fine per Monroe police.

Evelyn M. Rielly Cuba City Monroe Keith B Pilz Browntown

Justice L A Koenig and McKenna Sentenced under Huber Law

L A Koenig and Dale E McKenna of Monroe were sentenced to 60 days in jail under the Huber Law for attentive driving and operating a motor vehicle after license revocation. Sheriff´s department.

L. A. Koenig Dale E. McKenna Monroe Huber Law Sheriff's Department

Obituary note for Deegan and Wear from Brodhead

George Edward Deegan aged 82 and Jettie Pearl Wear aged 55, both residents of Brodhead, are referenced in a brief obituary notice.

George Edward Deegan Jettie Pearl Wear Brodhead

Day and Slatter Families Welcome Daughters This June

Mr and Mrs Orton Day of Orfordville announce the birth of a daughter on June 16. Mr and Mrs John Slatter of 2015 8th Street announce the birth of a daughter on June 15.

Orton Day Orfordville John Slatter 8Th Street

Local Accident and Medical Transcript Noted Names

An accident report lists numerous individuals with addresses on 719 22nd avenue 1710 15th street and Hwy 69 South including William Stocker and Herman Schindler. It records surgical cases for Mrs Luther Severson Argyle and Mrs Harry Manthey Beloit with dismissals for Gary Lee Kranig Francis King Wilmer Reynolds Henry Elmer and others.

William Stocker 22Nd Avenue Herman Schindler 15Th Street Timothy Brennan Grady Mays Rockford Glenn Stauffacher Eugene Hamilton New Glarus Bert Burkhalter 9Th Street Jacob H. Marty 7Th Street Michael Thompson Warren Luther Severson Argyle Harry Manthey Beloit Gary Lee Kranig Francis King Wilmer Reynolds Henry J. Elmer Philip Brown Thomas K. Reily Fred Affolter Walter Otto Edmund Jennings Vernona Sommer Archie Randolph Daniel O’ Rourke

Viney Reports Tavern League Meeting in Monroe

Frederick Viney reports on a South Central Tavern League gathering at Evie's Bar Monroe with 21 attendees including William Flynn Clayton Mc Granahan and Sebastian Laeser Jr. Directors attended along with officers Marco Bregenzer Viney and Arthur Spoerry Jr. Nominations were made for an open election to be held in Brodhead in July.

Frederick Woody) Viney Dayton Quarterly Tavern League of Wisconsin King’s Gateway Land O’ Lakes South Central Tavern League Evie’s Bar Monroe William Flynn Brodhead Clayton McGranahan Darlington Sebastian Laeser Jr Marco Bregenzer Viney Arthur Spoerry Jr

Recreation Activities Begin at Brodhead

Francis Gombar Jr. returns as recreation director with activities starting at 1 p.m. Monday. Ellen Fisher, UW student, serves as assistant play director. Programs include softball, kick ball, croquet variations, shuffleboard, tetherball, and lawn tennis. The North Side park swimming pool area will be fenced off for construction.

Brodhead Francis Gombar Jr Gombar Whitewater State College Beloit Ellen Fisher North Side Park

Funeral services for Mrs Ida Schenk in Monticello

Services for Mrs Ida Schenk were held at Zwingli United Church of Christ at 2 pm with Rev J Allen Mittler officiating. The body was moved from Voegeli funeral home to the church at 12 30. Pallbearers named include Clarence Beyer Monticello Kenneth Frydenlund Donald Schenk Albany Edwin Schenk Brodhead Loren Rhyner Stockton Ill Walter Rhyner Mt Horeb.

Ida Schenk Monticello Zwingli United Church of Christ J. Allen Mittler Voegeli Clarence Beyer Kenneth Frydenlund Donald Schenk Albany Edwin Schenk Brodhead Loren Rhyner Stockton

Surgery Planned For Miss Blumer In Madison

Miss Donna Blumer 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Blumer of Montfort, will undergo heart surgery in Madison on Thursday June 29. The Iowa County Red Cross Blood Bank seeks 80 donors for 15 units of compatible A positive blood within days. Donors will be notified after testing and give blood at a bloodmobile in Mineral Point on Wednesday afternoon June 28. Donna, formerly of New Glarus Belleville area, is a senior at Platteville State College planning a teaching career in English. The Blumers have six children. father from Ridgeway Barneveld, mother Alice Julson of Long Valley near Hollandale.

Donna Blumer Harold Blumer Montfort Glarus Belleville Madison Iowa County Red Cross Blood Bank Mineral Point Methodist Church Blumers Donna New Glarus High School Luther College Decorah Rehabilitation Service Lion’s Club WMF York Lutheran Church Platteville State College Ridgeway-Barneveld Alice Julson Long Valley Hollandale

Civil War Talk at Monroe Kiwanis Meeting

Arthur C. Benkert presented Civil War history at the Monroe Kiwanis Club in the Swiss Wheel. He is a member of the Civil War Round Table Study group of Madison. The club plans a Boy Scout cabin project after purchasing land and will skip Thursday meeting for the June kick-off banquet next Friday.

Arthur C. Benkert Monroe Kiwanis Club Benkert Madison Kiwanis

Dr. Moore Named Grand Treasurer At State Grand Lodge

Dr. L. A. Moore was elected grand treasurer of the Grand Lodge. The Smith Masonic Lodge met last evening for the announcement and conferred the Enter Apprentice degree on one candidate. Visitors from Richland Center Albany Evansville and Cooksville aided in the degree work. Three candidates are to receive degrees Thursday, June 29.

Moore State Grand Lodge L. A. Moore Grand Lodge Smith Masonic Lodge Richland Center Albany Evansville Cooksville

Frito Company Declares 12 Percent Dividend Per Share

Directors declare a dividend of 12 percent per share on common stock payable July 31 to shareholders of record July 14. The announcement covers all outstanding shares and reflects the companys current earnings and policy.

FRITO Frito Company

Medical group completes postgrad pediatrics course

Dr Edward Zupanc of Monroe joins 27 physicians from 16 states Puerto Rico Canal Zone and two foreign countries in an 11 day pediatrics course at Massachusetts General Hospital beginning June 5 under Courses for Graduates Harvard Medical School.

Edward Zupanc Monroe Puerto Rico Canal Zone Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School

Car Damage in Blanchardville Gas Station Crash

Mayme B. Hanson of Route 1 Blanchardville had a car lightly damaged yesterday afternoon behind the Rufenacht Oil gas station at 1019 9th street when struck by a gas truck driven in reverse by Lenwood R. Potts of 2508 9th street.

Mayme B. Hanson Blanchardville 9Th Street Lenwood R. Potts

Two Patients Transported To St. Clare Hospital

Two people were taken to St. Clare hospital by Wagner ambulance within an hour yesterday. Mrs. Bert Burkhalter of 2418 9th street was admitted at 3:45 p.m. and Timothy Brennan of Highway 69 South at 2:45 p.m.

St. Clare Hospital Wagner Ambulance Bert Burkhalter 9Th Street Timothy Brennan Highway 69

Personal mentions from Monroe and surrounding towns

Local notes recount visitors and travelers including Mrs. Hary Koch from Lena Illinois and Mrs. Ernest Legler from Argyle visiting Monroe. Attendees include professionals and families such as Randal J. Elmer and Louis A. Koenig visiting Freeport, and the Gallis family traveling to Laredo Texas for wings ceremony.

Monroe Planning Commission OKs Parking Lot Expansion and Annexation

The commission recommended purchasing a 58 by 150 foot parcel east of the 16th avenue lot to expand public parking, including buying land and a home from Roger L. Elmer. If approved, the present building would be removed and Elmer would move nearby. The plan also adds access from 17th and 16th avenues. The panel also approved annexation of Green County Pre Pac land north of the city incinerator for city consideration.

Monroe Planning Commission 16Th Avenue Roger L. Elmer 17Th Avenue Gerald Wickus Elmer Wickus

Barbara Anderson joins Dunwiddie and Son firm

Barbara Anderson of Monroe, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence J Anderson, is employed at Dunwiddie and Son abstractors. She is a 1961 Monroe High School graduate.

Monroe Barbara Anderson Clarence J. Anderson Dunwiddie and Son, Abstractors Monroe High School

Delegates Selected Wartenweiler Head of Zilmer-Riley Post

William Wartenweiler was elected commander of the Zil mer Riley American Legion Post at the meeting in the Legion hall. Other officers named include E. L. Niffenegger first vice commander P. J. Connors second vice commander R. H. Hendrickson adjutant and Donald Jordi finance officer Rev Gerritt E Mouw chaplain Robert Alder historian Fred Flick and Samuel Pickett sergeant at arms T J Bugry service officer John Wagner athletic officer and Clifford Snively executive committee member. Delegates to the Wisconsin Department convention at Waukesha July 14 15 16 are Jordi Connors Wartenweiler Niffenegger Hendrickson and Ralph A Lindsay with alternates Bernard Gibbons RK L Cashman Alder Harry Buholzer Warren Gerhart and Lloyd Marty. The post voted to use post colors in the parade and Jordi and Flick volunteered as color bearers. The Green County Fair stand committee includes Niffenegger Forrest Riese co chairs Wartenweiler Cashman Alder Walter Schild Donald Bloom Paul H Kammerode Kenneth Lovell Pickett Flick Herbert West Glen Swiggum Marty and Connors. Connors chairman of the special committee to purchase a new Legion home reported on the project to be discussed at the next meeting July 20. A leasing committee to secure a building for the Legion home consists of Niffenegger Wartenweiler Cashman J J Burkhard and Gerhart. Cashman extended thanks to members. Wartenweiler reported total membership for 1961 was ten short of last year. The Green County Legion Officers Installation Ceremony will be held Sunday July 9 at Monticello.

William Wartenweiler Zilmer - Riley American Legion Legion Hall E. L. Niffenegger P. J. Connors R. H. Hendrickson Donald Jordi Rev. Gerritt E. Mouw Robert Alder Fred Flick Samuel Pickett T. J. Bugry John Wagner T. Chester Becker Clifford Snively State of Wisconsin Department Waukesha Jordi Connors Wartenweiler Niffenegger Hendrickson Ralph A. Lindsay Bernard Gibbons RK. L. Cashman Alder Harry Buholzer Warren Gerhart Lloyd Marty Post Flick Green County Fair Cashman Forrest Riese Walter Schild Donald Bloom Paul H. Kammerode Kenneth Lovell Pickett Herbert West Glen Swiggum Marty Legion Legion Home J. J. Burkhard Gerhart

Producers Form Swine Health Group in area

Two veterinarians and three farmers named to a steering committee to form an association of disease free pig producers. A dinner meeting at the Swiss Wheel in Monroe drew about 70 professionals, sponsored by State Line Laboratory Inc. of Monroe. The steering group includes Dr N E Chapin Lena Iowa Dr Jackson Lancaster Ernest Wegmueller Monroe Robert Noble Burlington and Mr Vogel Milledgeville Illinois. The committee will meet and call a general session after a national Lincoln Nebraska convention later this month. Dr Chapin will attend.

State Line Laboratory, Inc Monroe J. L. Welch Clinton N. E. Chapin Lena Jackson Lancaster Ernest Wegmueller Robert Noble Burlington Mr. Vogel Milledgeville Lincoln Neb Chapin

Albright to Be 100 on June 22 in Kansas

John C. Albright of Potwin Kansas born June 22 1861 in Clarno Township would reach age 100 on June 22. He married Sarah Jane Moyer in 1886 and later moved to Kansas becoming a railroad man. He lives with daughters in Potwin and Wichita and has 14 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. An open house will be held at Clyde Baughman home in Wichita to mark the centennial.

John C. Albright Potwin Kan Green County Mr. Albright Albert and Sybin Bobb Albright Clarno Township Sarah Jane Jennie) Moyer Clarno Kansas Albright Mulvane Fred Whitted Clyde Baughman Wichita Harold Sagle Ida Edward Will Dakota Ill Monroe Freeport Will Hartwig Glen Wunschel Juda Gladyce Leverton S. Chautauqua

Playground Activities Begin Monday at Local Parks

Monroe playground activities start Monday with registration at Recreation and Lincoln Parks and East school. Children sign up for morning sessions from 9 to 11 a.m. with Sue Kubly Bobette Trumpy and Susan Warfel guiding activities. afternoon playgrounds follow.

Monroe Recreation and Lincoln Parks East School Sue Kubly Recreation Park Bobette Trumpy Susan Warfel Lincoln Park

Community youth program schedule announces activities

Events will register at the various sites from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday. Instructors will be the same and activities include craft, tennis and archery instruction. Friday afternoons are devoted to special events such as the annual Hobo Hike bicycle parade game contests and Fun Day.

Classified Ad Seeks Cash for Extra Farm Equipment and Livestock

Farm owner lists extra equipment and livestock for sale to raise cash. Items include unused machinery and several healthy farm animals. Call for details and pricing. first come, first served.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frederick Viney Blumer Harry Koch Ernest Legler Vance Wall Anna Evenson Edith Koehner Bob Morton Janesville J. L. Babler Platteville Randal J. Elmer Louis A. Koenig Duane Rackow Mattoon Memphis Tenn Ardell Wahler Batavia Ed Youssi John Darling Philip H. Darling G. Fred Galli Carol Laredo Tex Gallis Roger Galli Estelle North Dean Canada South Shore Montreal Quebec North Shore Karl Jensen Jackie John Wisconsin Dells Teachers’ College Medford Harry Babler Joyce Cedar Rapids Jacob Youssi John Chambers Peggy E. P. Haberman Rocky Mountain Colorado Springs Denver Salt Lake City Milford Burnell McDermott Oscar Johnson Sr Oscar Johnson Jr Kansas City Oscar Jr Blanchardville High School Airage Institute Mec-Dermott Sarge Supper William Niederberger Co. B. Green County National Guard Camp McCoy Robert Babler Stanton P. Steuri Bers Green County Legion Officers Swine Health Group Gladys and Her Band Servin Eugene Schuetses Seasor Lavalier Fred Kohlmar J Leviton Keyman Ricky Nelson Dreamboat Tree Times Calhoun Girl of the Night Anne Francis Lloyd Nolan Kay Medford John Kerr Sorergimy Ty Ted Berman Raphael Blau G.I San Quentin OBESK Carton Columbia Pictures Jed Harris Jack Lemmon Ernie Kovacs Kathryn Grant Arthur O'Connell Sre Mickey Rooney Best Buy DeSoto Plymouth Savoy DeSoto Firedome Dodge Plymouth Plymouth Belvedere Willys Oldsmobile Dodge Coronel Plymouth Plaza Chevrolet Willys Jeep West Monroe Great Southern Goetz Dan Dailey Shirley Jones Frank Sinatra Bing Crosby Sammy Davis Jr Kim Novak Bobby Darin Debbie Reynolds Andre Accuhiiedieant Romero
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