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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1964
Page
8
The Wisconsin forecast shows fair to partly cloudy conditions with cool nights and warmer days. Tonight east areas in the 40s and west in the 50s, with Wednesday partly cloudy and a chance of showers in the west. Highs mid 70s, lake Michigan breeze may lower temperatures near the coast.
Monroe Police report Judge Roger L Elmer Wayne Holton of 1504 7th street faces reckless driving with 75 dollars in costs. Harold Nelson Pohl of Lena Ir faces three morals charges involving a 17 year old girl. preliminary exam held, bound over to circuit court, bond 3000 continued. Marriage licenses issued to Donald Lee Anderson 22 Browntown and Rose Lena Bells 18 Route 1. Gene Gerald Hilfiker 2 Monticello and Linda Lou Keller 26 702 25th avenue. Donne Peter Granberg 22 and Judith Dorine Spani 18 both Route 1 Blanchard. Deaths include Glenn R Newton 75 of Darlington. Births reported for Mr and Mrs Duane Rackow 2145 ith street a daughter due June 15.
A report from St Clare Hospital lists Thomas Pink and Emma Salzwedel among the injured, with a large roster of medical staff and patients across Belleville Rockford Janesville Beloit Monticello and nearby towns. Dismissals include Luther Larson Thomas Flynn Frank Wendt Michael Zimmerman and others.
Officers investigated two crashes at 10 a.m. yesterday. Viola L. Kuban of 1831 19th Street and Donna H. Wartenweiler of 615 16th Avenue collided in the 1600 block of 10th Street. In the 1000 block of 16th Avenue a separate mishap involved Thomas R. Smith of 2103 14th Avenue striking a car owned by Daniel and Barbara Wyss of Route 1, with rear-end damage reported to both cars.
Mrs. Hazel Elitzer 71 owner operator of Oakley variety store died Saturday in St Clare hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 in Newcomer funeral home Monroe with Rev. Melvin Nickel officiating. Interment Mt Hope cemetery Chicago grandsons pallbearers William Leighton Oakley and Edward Sheldon Walter Robert and Larry Elitzer Chicago.
Five area girls were elected as officials in the Badger Girls State gathering at the University of Wisconsin. Winners include Judy Fahey Ashby city clerk, Ann Kathryn Fielstad Ashby supervisor, Kathleen Mose Cedar supervisor, Joanne Bockhop Belmont supervisor, and Linda Elmer Willow Springs supervisor. The event opened with two fictional parties Nationalists and Federalists.
The obituary notes Monroe Education Association membership and a lifelong woodwork hobby by Mr. Holyoke. He built a summer cottage on Green Bay near Oconto and is survived by his wife, son Thomas R. Jr., three brothers, two sisters, and three grandsons. Services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John's United Church of Christ with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. A Shriner Neushwander viewing precedes the service and Smith Masonic lodge will conduct rites.
A state patrol squad car driven by William Harvey was struck in the rear by a truck driven by 17 year old Thomas Moore of Albany at 10 15 a m yesterday. The Albany village crash was investigated by Donald Jackson of the state patrol. Minor damage to the Moore vehicle and a ticket for driving a truck without brakes were issued.
Tonight at the recreation park the Chalet Cheese faces Eagles No 11 at 7 p.m. South Wayne plays White Haven at 8 p.m. Hubers tangles with Swiss Colony at 9 p.m. Tomorrow slowpitch features Lanz Hardware versus Grace Lutheran at 7, Wisconsin Liquid Feed versus Dormans at 8, Martins versus Joes Private Club at 9. Softball tonight and tomorrow lists FFA versus Sluders and Eagles versus Hughes Mobile Home before 9:15 p.m. Pool open 6:30 to 9 both nights. Dial 325-5101 for ads and rentals.
Personal mentions from Monroe reveal numerous visitors and guests from Wisconsin and nearby states. Names include Mrs. Dean Hersh Adel Iowa, Rev Joseph McDaniel Cincinnati Ohio, Fritz Liljedahl Blue Earth Minnesota, and many more. Community events noted include Moose Club meeting June 17 and a wedding in Evansville Minnesota.
General Paul D. Harkins will depart South Viet Nam on Saturday ending his 2% year tenure as U.S. forces commander. His replacement will be Lt. Gen. William C. Westmoreland, who has served as his deputy. Thousands rely on Classified Ads in daily life.
Mrs. Emma Salzwedel of Browntown suffered a fractured arm when she fell from a hay wagon Saturday near her farm. She was treated yesterday morning at St. Clare hospital and released yesterday afternoon.
Nancy Klarer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Klarer of 1209 19th street, enrolls in a nine month program at the Madison Academy of Beauty Culture. Doreen Ann Foesch, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Foesch, 1122 lb street, born June 10, with brother Allen aged three. Grandparents listed as Roy Selinow and Adeline Foesch.
Monticello Cub Scout Pack traveled Saturday evening to the Wa-Be-Ski-Wa Indian Fair at Monterey Stadium. They were accompanied by Calvin Bahn Bob Zweifel Mr and Mrs Lyle Sinnett Susan Mr and Mrs Seehoizer Cindy and Mr and Mrs Bob Getman.
A barn on the Leroy Rothenberger farm in Edgar was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin on Monday evening. The 37 by 90 foot barn burned through in about 30 minutes, with residents reporting the rapid blaze and damage. A dial-in Adtaker ad line is provided for advertisement inquiries.
Neighbors and relatives gathered at the Leroy Butt home near Belleville to help with putting up hay after Butt’s May 15 car and tractor crash on Highway 92 east of Dayton. He is hospitalized in Madison with spinal injuries. many locals assisted with mowing, crushing, and baling while others provided meals and refreshments.
George Williams will speak on Post War Development of the Philippines at the Monroe Kiwanis meeting Thursday at 12 15 p m in the Swiss Wheel club venue.
The article notes queen coronations in Monticello on June 24 and New Glarus on June 23, with judges from Monroe, Belleville and Brooklyn. Guests include Assemblyman Fred Galli, Sen. Gordon Rostleip, Lester Voigt, and others. A bratwurst supper follows the coronations at the parks.
Don Ott will head the cookout at the fire department event while the Stuessy-Kuenzi Legion post manages parking and Herman Burkhardt organizes the program The Eagles Auxiliary oversees table decorations and related arrangements for the gathering
A U.S. Senate flight in a Dallas Love Field American Airlines 707 experienced a tire blowout on landing Monday. The jet liner taxied clear despite two of four tires being flat, with no injuries to those aboard as the craft exited the runway.
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