Weather forecast for June 19 1959
Partly cloudy this afternoon. Generally fair and rather cool tonight and Saturday. Low tonight 46 to 56. High Saturday 68 to 74.
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1959
Page
6
Weather Summary Highlights and Extremes Across U S
Since yesterday 1 p.m. highs reached 80 and lows 58. A year ago today highs were 76 and lows 58. Precipitation since yesterday trace. Parameter readings: 1 a.m. 29.98 and 1 p.m. 29.99. Warmest place in U S A Needles California at 114, coldest Flat Top West Virginia at 37. Sunrise 5 30 and sunset 8 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. A. Needles
Calif
Flat Top
W. Va
Real Estate Transfer in Exeter Township
Arthur Doyle transfers land in Exeter Township to Frank Schulz. Property described as a land parcel referenced by plat or deed notes with transfer recorded in local real estate records for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Doyle
Frank Schulz
Exeter Township
Gilbertson divorce granted for cruel treatment in Madison
Betty Jean Gilbertson 32 of Madison is granted a divorce from Orin A. Gilbertson 44 of Blanchardville on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The decree was granted in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Gilbertson
Madison
Orin A. Gilbertson
Blanchardville
Local Speeding Forfeitures Reported in Monroe Area
Forfeitures listed include Jarrett C Leitzell Belvidere Illinois speeding $10 Arthur N Nelson Viroqua Wisconsin speeding $10 Patrick J Gavigan Racine speeding $10 Gerald D Sargent Warren Ernest W Jacka Edmund Stanley R Johnson Monroe LaVern E Wenger Brodhead in Monroe police records with minimal readable details and incomplete lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrett C. Leitzell
Belvidere
Ill
Monroe
Arthur N. Nelson
Viroqua
Wis
Patrick J. Gavigan
Racine
Gerald D. Sargent
Warren
Ernest W. Jacka
Edmund
Stanley R. Johnson
LaVern E. Wenger
Brodhead
Justice Cases From Monroe Area Court Docket
L A Koenig and Frank Ebweter of Monroe face stop sign violation costs. LeRoy Rolstad of Argyle must pay 20 dollars plus costs and 10 dollars to be remitted after completing three traffic school sessions. James Wells of Browntown fined 10 dollars and costs for operating a barber shop without a license. Duane Glenn of Monroe forfeits 35 dollars for car not under control. Frank Ebnet er of Monroe faces reckless driving charges with license suspension of one year and three traffic school sessions, costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Koenig
Frank Ebweter
Monroe
Glarus
LeRoy Rolstad
Argyle
Sheriff's Department
James Wells
Browntown
Duane Glenn
Frank Ebneter
Births Mr and Mrs David Stauffer Girl Born
Mr and Mrs David Stauffer of 626 11th Avenue announce the birth of a daughter on June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stauffacher
11Th Avenue
St Clare Hospital Clinic List of Discharges and Names
A hospital notices listing tonsillectomy patient Randy Kahl from Verona and Linda Elmer with Rhonda Elmer of Albany among readings at St. Clare Hospital Virginia Theil er. Medical and surgical cases include Mrs George Biderman Cross Plains Mrs Kate Trotter Beloit Mrs Bessie Conley Browntown and several Beloit and Albany residents. Dismissals feature multiple individuals led by Marc Anderson Perry Gillette Howard Knudson Gary Johnson Paul Lee Carl Loeffel Timothy Gavigan and others, with several spouses and relatives named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Theiler
16Th Avenue
Randy Kahl
Verona
Linda
Rhonda Elmer
Albany
George Biederman
Cross Plains
Kate Trotter
Beloit
Bessie Conley
Browntown
Mabel Eby
Shannon
Peter Dodaro
Rockford
Frank Hogan
Ethel Broege
Wesley Homb
23Rd Avenue
Louis Nipple
Marc Anderson
Perry Gillette
Howard Knudson
Gary Johnson
Paul Lee
Carl Loeffel
Timothy Gavigan
Richard Markee
Ernest McConnell
James Curran
Paul Finley
Ralph Bohren
Raymond Grundahl
Rita Zweifel
Pauline Dodge
Blanche Hannaford
Laurel Wicklund
Lynn Whaley
Fire Destroys Barn on Loren Riley Farm
Darlington volunteers fought a night blaze at the Loren Riley farm 3.2 miles northwest of town destroying a barn and damaging an adjoining elevator. Faulty wiring is suspected and no damage estimate was given. Firefighters saved adjacent structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Riley
Darlington
Here
Hei Manns Welcome Randy Scott and Lana Jean
Mr and Mrs Roscoe W Heimann announce the birth of their son Randy Scott on June 10 at their home 915 30th avenue. Their daughter Lana Jean is 28 months old. Lois Deemer is the mother’s prior name and Victor Deemer is listed as her father of 2511 12th street. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Heimann of Argyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Scott
Roscoe W. Heimann
30Th Avenue
Lana Jean
Heimann
Lois Deemer
Victor Deemer
12Th Street
John Heimann
Argyle
Personal News From Argyle and Milwaukee County
Mrs. Frank Malinski and Anita visit relatives in Argyle while the Everett Peterson family stays with Helmer Olson family in Argyle. Alumni dinner in Wauwatosa marks homecoming. ReSale Shop at St. Victor’s school offers budget clothing. John Price heads to El Paso for summer ministry after Argyle visit. Joan Severson and Marvel Calvert head to California for summer travels with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Malinski
Anita
Chicago
Argyle
St. Omar
CBS
Elva Kugler
Grand Esther
W. M
Everett Peterson
Helmer Olson
Petersons
Minneapolis
Marion Foulker
Burton E. Bacon
Morris Stauffacher
Milwaukee County Hospital
Fremont
Neb
Joan Severson
Elizabeth Severson
Monroe
Marvel Calvert
Walter Calvert
Benton
California
Joan
B. J. White
Savanna
Communist MIGs Likely North Korean in Sea of Japan Attack
Secretary McElroy stated the MIGs that hit an American patrol plane were most likely North Korean, based on the approach direction. He noted attackers could also be Red Chinese or Russians, all using the Red Star insignia, and dismissed concerns over the aircraft’s armament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sea of Japan
Neil H. McElroy
McElroy
Wonsan
House Approves Foreign Aid Plan With 3.5 Billion Total
The House backed a 3.5426 billion foreign aid authorization 271 to 142, aiming for current operations another year. Final funding will come via a separate appropriation bill, potentially reducing available money after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ike Says Wedding Ring The Important Purchase
President Eisenhower at an FHA dinner marked the agency’s 25th anniversary and said only one purchase surpasses home buying the wedding ring. He called the ring “the inspiration of a home” for the man and for purchasing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Army man killed as Nike missile ignites near Naha
One U S Army soldier died and five others were injured when a Nike type missile ignited prematurely at a launching site near Naha Airport Okinawa authorities reported the accident occurred today at the NAHA area airfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naha
Okinawa
Population Split in Alaska: Rural Far Outnumbers Urban
In Alaska roughly three residents live in the countryside for every one person in city areas. The state’s vast rural tracts drive a stark urban rural balance noted by observers and demographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Picnic at Park Ends Vacation Bible School Program
A park picnic wrapped up two week Vacation Bible School for 38 children and teachers of First Baptist church. The theme Living for Jesus in the Space Age featured a flying saucers and rocket ship teams with daily progress charts. Offerings support a Morocco mission orphanage. Demonstration service Sunday at 7 30 p m in IOOF hall led by Rev James D Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Park
First Baptist Church
James D. Cooper
Kenneth C. Allen
Roy Weaver
Dwight Keen
Kay Wong
Betty Siedschlag
Morocco
Fellowship of Independent Missions
Ioof Hall
Behnken Re-elected President of Missouri Synod
Dr. John W. Behnken, 73, of St. Louis, won a ninth straight three year term as president of the Missouri Synod by a 377-311 vote on the fourth ballot at the 44th convention in San Francisco. He defeated Dr. Oliver Harms, 57, of Houston, in a race seen as unexpectedly competitive despite Behnken’s 24 years in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John W. Behnken
St. Louis
The
Missouri Synod
Synod
Oliver Harms
Houston
Tex
Salt as Tiny Currency Allegedly Used Worldwide
Marco Polo claimed salt served as small change in Tibet and some African tribes reportedly continue the practice today. The note highlights historical and ongoing use of salt as a medium of exchange across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marco Polo
Tibet
Watson Faces Murder Charge in Wauwatosa Rape Slaying
John J. Watson, 37, formerly of Waupun State Prison where he serves 35 years for raping a young white girl, was arraigned on a first degree murder charge in the rape and bludgeoning death of 57-year-old Edna Mauch in her suburban Wauwatosa home last August. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Waupun State Prison
Edna Mauch
John J. Watson
Thaddeus J. Pruss
Waupun
Watson
Pruss
Wauwatosa
Sorenson Family Returns From Six Years in Japan Mission
Rev and Mrs Morris A Sorenson Jr Rob ert Mary and Arne have arrived from six years of missionary service in Japan They visit his parents Rev and Mrs M A Sorenson Sr at Argyle They will spend a year in the United States before returning to Japan Rev Sorenson Jr will work for the National Lutheran Council in the division of colleges and universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris A. Sorenson Jr
Robert, Mary and
Arne
Japan
M. A. Sorenson Sr
Argyle
Rev. Sorenson Jr
National Lutheran Council
Division of Colleges and Universities
Gerhart to Head American Legion Post Officers Elected
Warren M. Gerhart was elected commander of the Zilmer Riley American Legion Post. Robert Cashman and William Wartenweiler were named first and second vice commanders with other officers elected. Walter Schild thanked retiring commanders and named delegates to the state convention for July. The group plans park project work and a five percent Auxiliary share from fair profits. A resolution condemning the Frank v Maryland decision was sent to the state convention. The next meeting is set for July 15 due to the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren M. Gerhart
Zilmer- Riley American Legion
Legion
Robert Cashman
William Wartenweiler
R. H. Hendrickson
Paul Ritschard
Gerritt E. Mouw
T. J. Burgy Jr
Paul Kammerode
Sam Pickett
Fred Flick
Donald Bloom
Post
Maryland
U.S. Supreme Court
Jaycees To Present Four Tennis Trophies
The Monroe Jaycee tennis tournament at Recreation Park starts at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Trophies go to four winners in four age classes for under 18 and under 15. Winners advance to the Janesville district on June 27 and the state tournament in Milwaukee on July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Park
Janesville
Milwaukee
Moosewoman Receives Highest Honor Degree at Mooseheart
Mrs. Jack L. Marty of Lodge 599 earned the College of Regents honor, the top Moose award, at Mooseheart Illinois. A total of 520 recipients from the United States and Canada attended the ceremony in the House of God, as Marty served in multiple offices and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Regents
Mooseheart
Jack L. Marty
Lodge No
United States
Alaska
Canada
House of God
III
Marty
Monroe
Mmes
Cecil Jones
James Wuetrich
Wilbert Ott
Arthur Meyers
Chalmer Armstrong
Roy Speich
Paralytic Polio Increases Seen in 1959
Washington reports polio cases remain high with 55 paralytic cases last week versus 25 in 1958. Through June 13 the year total reached 265, far above 128 a year earlier, and since Jan 1 there have been 452 cases, Iowa accounting for nine in Des Moines area amid a second concentration this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Public Health Service
Iowa
Des Moines
Missouri
West Virginian Postmaster General William L. Wilson
William L. Wilson, the sole West Virginian to hold the U.S. Postmaster General role, originated the rural free delivery system in the United States. He is noted for shaping mail service expansion and national rural outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William L. Wilson
Milwaukee Man Questioned in Evelyn Hartley Case
Milwaukee investigators link a local Black man to the 1953 Evelyn Hartley disappearance in La Crosse. Fingerprints from the LaCrosse home are being compared to his in hopes of solving the long unresolved baby-sitting mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Evelyn Hartley
LaCrosse
Hartley
Wisconsin Senate approves pay raises for state staff
The Wisconsin Senate concurred in an Assembly bill to raise pay for state employees department heads and University of Wisconsin and state college faculty. Increases range from 10 to 35 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Madison
Wisconsin Senate
Assembly
University of Wisconsin and
State College
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Frances Wong
John Schuetze
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Ann Wells
Times
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Square Monroe
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WEALD
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10Th Street
Oklahoma
Marco' S Restaurant
Sky-Vu
John Wayne
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Ricky Relson
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John Lawman
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Orson Welles
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