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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1962
Page
6
Partly cloudy with occasional showers and thunderstorms mainly this afternoon and evening. Showers end tonight. Sunday looks partly cloudy and cooler with a few showers possible in the southeast in the morning. Highs 77 to 85. Lows 56 to 64.
Highs and lows noted since yesterday 1 p.m. with 0.46 inches of rain. Temps compared to a year ago with 82/61 and 70/50. Barometer 29.96 at 1 a.m. and 10 a.m. Warmest spot Nee Dies California at 115 and coldest Drum Mond Montana at 32. Sunrise 5:22 and sunset 8:41.
Monroe police report lists Arthur L Schumacher of Janesville cited for speeding with a $10 forfeiture.
Mrs John Hammerli 87 of 2302 18th avenue Joseph Trickel 86 of 1330 16th street Arthur M Werkheiser 78 Lena and Daniel Johnson Kelley 85 Beloit are recorded with ages and locations.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Baumgartner of Brodhead announce the birth of a son on June 23.
St Clare Hospital records include patients Carl Heinzelman Lori Ann Shaffer and Edwin E Marchel among others with listed addresses. Dismissals cover Harold Schindler Robert Kingdon Simon Wuthrich Norbert Durgin Sr Charles Menehan Greg Meier and several others including Mrs James Pinnow and Mrs Elizabeth Davies.
The Monroe Youth Council will sponsor a record dance from 8 until 11 tonight on the Recreation Park tennis courts. If rain, the event moves to the Community Center. In other Recreation Park ac-
Motorists Marvin E. Busjahn and Nancy L. Smiley were involved in a highway mishap near the sales barn site on Highway 69. Smiley signaled a turn. Busjahn failed to observe, causing minor damage to both vehicles.
The Monroe Junior Legion baseball team meets at Recreation Park at 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday to travel for two State Line League games. Monday’s game is in Beloit and Tuesday’s in Edgerton. Monroe stands 1-1 in the loop.
Donald Klingbeil 21 of Appleton killed in a motorcycle auto crash will be buried Monday in Appleton. He is survived by his parents three brothers a sister and both paternal and maternal grandparents with relatives in Monroe Iron Mountain.
Local notes list residents and visitors from Albany Monroe Browntown and surrounding areas. People travel, visit relatives, and relocate within Wisconsin and neighboring states, with several destinations including Monroes Lee and Dickinson North Dakota. A college honor and ROTC summer camp are also noted along with fraternal and church event plans.
Ronnie Johnson led the pledge and Larry Hartwig the flag salute at the Browntown Busy Beavers 4-H Club meeting led by president Frederick Lauper. Barbara Severson demonstrated canning and Anita Rood foods. Marcia Wells spoke on foods and David Johnson leatherwork. Delores Lauper performed a musical selection and Pat Salesmian gave a reading.
Chicago reports union officials representing 200 000 trainmen accuse railroad operators of provoking a nationwide strike. Tensions rose after management officials walked out of a bargaining session on Friday marking the second walkout in negotiations following an earlier walkout on May 17.
The final British troops departed Jamaica marking the end of a 300 year occupation. The withdrawal closes a long colonial era as Jamaica asserts full sovereignty and begins a new chapter in its history.
Daniel J Kelley 85 Beloit died at 1 15 p m yesterday in St Clare hospital where he was admitted as a medical patient Wednesday He was born November 19 1877 in Newark Township son of William and Ann Kelley He married Amelia Beckman January 1 1902 and lived on a farm in Beloit since 1905 Mrs Kelley died April 13 1959 Immediate survivors include cousins and nieces Services will be held 1 30 p m Tuesday at Rosman Uehling Kinzer Central Chapel Beloit burial in Newark cemetery Friends may call 7 9 p m Monday at the funeral home
Chicago notes week results in hogs and cattle. Hogs: barrows and gilts up 50 to 1.00, sows steady to 25 lower. prices posted for various weight ranges with midweek and bulk lots cited. Cattle: slaughter steers steady to 25 higher, heifers up to 25, commercial cows firm to strong, other cows 50-75 higher, bulls strong to 50 higher, vealers steady with several large loads and price bands across weight categories.
In local pages, classified listings assist readers with practical needs from jobs and housing to goods and services. The steady flow of notices reflects a community relying on affordable solutions and practical connectivity.
The Public Service Commission will act on the application of United Ge Govern Co for certification of depreciation rates for various types of property without a public hearing. Announcement came from Madison.
A group of 39 women from Mayville visited the Chalet of the Golden Fleece the Swiss Museum Village and the Swiss Miss Textile Mart in New Glarus during a Times Special brief.
Mr and Mrs Robert J Ruggeri announce the birth of a son Paul Joseph born March 29 in Milwaukee He is the couple's first child Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alfonso Ruggieri of Milwaukee Ruggeri works as an announcer for WEKZ radio station.
Susan Johnson of Darlington is among 45 high school students taking part in special science training workshops at the University of Wisconsin Madison.
Eloise Klassy daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Klassy enrolls as a junior at the Madison General Hospital School of Nursing after completing a year at Platteville State College.
The Grover Wilson farm in Montrose Township Dane County has been sold to Mr and Mrs Harold Feller.
The procession occurred in Black Earth as Ward Merritt and Lee VanMatre attended the funeral of Guy Palmer, who was their aunt’s uncle.
Dwayne Penniston son of Mrs LeRoy Iseli and Fr Atkin underwent ear surgery Thursday at Madison General hospital. He is a former South Wayne resident. Mr and Mrs Iseli and Mr and Mrs Ralph Cline visited him Thursday evening. The Clines, back from Arizona, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Cline at Woodford yesterday.
Mrs M ichael Merens of 1409 17th street reports a cabbage head split during last night’s rain. The head stood nine inches tall and sixteen inches around, with a phone contact for sale or inquiry.
Joseph Trickel aged 86 died at 6 45 am in St. Clare hospital after being ill since January He was born November 19 1876 in Clarno Township He married Emma Elmer May 21 1889 in Monroe He farmed at Trickel farm then worked at Monroe city waterworks and Lakeshire Marty plant He is survived by his wife three sons a daughter a sister nine grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild Services set for 1 30 pm Tuesday at Ner Neushwander Panera home with Rev William Burns officiating Burial in Greenwood cemetery Friends may call Monday afternoon
Wisconsin Attorney General John W. Reynolds said his office will not pursue a rehearing of the State Supreme Court decision declaring the 1961 school bus law unconstitutional. He found no legal grounds for a rehearing or for US Supreme Court appeal, noting the case raises state, not federal, questions and aimed to provide bus transport for about 52,000 parochial and private school children.
Mrs Eisenhower, here for a speech by her husband blasting the Kennedy administration, shared tea with Mrs Kennedy during a White House social hour. The encounter highlighted party orientations and the ongoing political climate surrounding the federal leadership.
Mrs. John Hammerli aged 87 died at 9 45 this morning at her Monroe home after a two year illness. Born Marie Haemmerli in Engi Glarus Switzerland she came to America with her husband in 1894. Surviving are two daughters a son six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A daughter Verena died in 1906. Arrangements are pending Shriner Neushwander funeral home.
Franklyn C. Dillon son of Mr and Mrs Chester C Dillon Route 4 was promoted to staff sergeant while serving as weapons squad leader with the 2nd Rifle Platoon of Co B at Fort Lewis He and his wife Susan Zettle reside at 14510 Washington avenue SW Tacoma Washington
Nelson renewed the anti sales tax push at the Wisconsin Democratic convention while James Doyle urged a balanced mix of income and sales taxes with exemptions. Doyle failed to win broad platform support as subcommittee members dwindled and voting abstentions occurred. DeBardeleben alone voiced a clear dissent saying the plan realistically addresses revenue problems.
Egypt's former King Farouk files a $750,000 libel suit in Miami claiming Madame Sherry a former Miami Bayfront house operator libeled him in her book Pleasure Was My Buss The action cites alleged defamatory passages about the king and seeks damages in U S currency from the author and publisher.
Classified notice lists a refrigerator, gas stove, new double bed set with box spring and mattress, brass dinette with four chairs, end tables, chest of drawers, a small girls bike, ironing board, and other items. Phone 2118 Monroe.
Boston Attorney General Edward J. McCormack Jr. asked his uncle Speaker John W. McCormack to stay out of his contest with Edward M. Kennedy for the Democratic U S Senate nomination. Kennedy won the state convention endorsement June 9 after a tight ballot with McCormack. McCormack said he would campaign for his nephew.
The first school for girls in Turkey opened in Istanbul in 1858 marking a historic step for female education. The institution represented a shift in Turkish society toward wider access to schooling for girls and women in the mid 19th century.
Arthur M. Werkheiser 78 died Thursday night after a heart attack. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lena Methodist Church, Rev. Webster R. Hobb officiating. Burial in Lena Burial Park. He managed B.P. Hill Grain and Coal Co. for 30 years. Born May 5, 1884 in Kent, son of Amandus and Mary Coomber Werkheiser. He married Nellie Blair Oct. 18, 1905. She died July 1946. Survived by Frances Spinhirne and Gerald Peterson of Lena, two brothers William Freeport and Emery Warren, a sister Mrs. William Polhill Lena, four grandchildren. a sister and a brother deceased.
A brief notice invites readers to rent a room via the newspaper’s classified section. Details on location, rate, and contact method are provided in standard ad format for quick pickup.
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