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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1961
Page
6
Daily weather forecast for Wisconsin on June 24 1961 notes mostly fair conditions with little temperature change today and tonight. Expect warmer conditions Sunday with highs from 67 to 74 in the northeast and mid 70s in the southwest. Lows range from the mid-40s to lower 50s depending on location.
From yesterday 1 p.m. to now, high 72 and low 52. A year ago today high 74 and low 53. Rain total .04 inch since yesterday 1 p.m. Barometer 30.06 at 1 a.m. and 1 p.m. Warmest place A Needles California at 120 and coldest Traverse City Michigan at 40. Sunrise 5:23, sunset 8:42.
Monroe police report several speeding fines: Richard I. Larbacker of New Glarus for $10, Nathan J. Hare of Monroe for $10, and Richard A. Steege of Postville, Iowa, for $10.
Gerald Francis Harleman of Avon and Jeanette Bernice Kopp of Albany are applying for marriage licenses in Janesville.
Leo L. Lindicum age 35 of Ogelsby, Samuel Miller age 81 of Route 1, J Jacob Schiess age 54 of New Glarus Ill, Arthur H. Tilley Sr. age 75 of Stoughton, Mrs. Grace Turner age 71 of Janesville, and Albert Prill age 82 of Milwaukee are listed as deceased with their ages and hometowns.
Mr and Mrs Myron Nolty of Darlington announce the birth of a daughter on June 24.
Report lists patients and treated individuals from Janesville Evansville and rural routes with medical and surgical cases at St Clare Hospital. Dismissals include a long roster of local residents and spouses from Janesville and surrounding areas.
The Federal Land Bank of St. Paul named the Darlington association as Office of the Month for May. May closings reached 213,200, lifting year-to-date closings by 363,800 versus last year, with more than 4,000,000 in loans outstanding across Green Lafayette and Iowa Counties. Directors include Moen Auestad Byrne McDermott Dunbar Thompson Hartford and Harford. Staff listed are Harris Ayer and Fisher.
Deputies reported no injuries in two accidents yesterday. Dennis C Hall 21 of Monticello drove into a ditch after a left rear tire blew out at 9 01 p m a mile north of Highway 59 on a gravel road east of the Ray Voegely farm. A 54 foot fencing section was torn down on the George Grossen farm. Passengers with Hall were his wife Mildred and daughter Debra Lynn. Albert Matzinger 71 of Monticello and farm truck operator Virginia E Emberson 31 of Argyle were in a second incident on County Trunk H four miles west of New Glarus at the Henry Elmer farm at 10 26 a m Sharon Emberson 5 and Stephen Emberson 1 rode in the farm truck Mrs Matzinger was with her husband.
Arthur H. Tilley Sr., 75, a former Brooklyn area farmer, died Thursday at his daughter’s home in Stoughton. Rites were held at 12:30 p.m. at Holzhuter funeral home with Rev. A. P. Nassen officiating. Burial followed in Brooklyn cemetery. Born August 26, 1885 in Brooklyn, he married Sophia Homey in 1908. they farmed locally until 1946 and moved to Brooklyn after her 1956 death. Surviving are two daughters Mabel Conover of Oak Park Illinois and Larson of Stoughton, two sons William of Madison and Arthur H. Jr. of Brooklyn, a brother Henry Tilley of Barneveld, ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
J Jacob Schiess 54 of New Glarus died in his sleep of a heart attack Thursday evening. He lived alone and was found at noon by family after missing work at Upright Swiss Embroidery. Born March 27 1907 in Dayton he was son of Theodore and Mary Hefty Schiess. Survived by father sister Louise and brothers Theodore Rudy Henry of New Glarus and Walter Kenosha. Burial at Swiss Evangelical Reformed cemetery after 2 p.m. Monday funeral at Zentner funeral home officiated by Rev Lynn Tschudy.
Albert Prill aged 82 of Milwaukee died yesterday morning at Milwaukee County hospital from heart failure and pneumonia. Funeral services are set for 8 p.m. tomorrow at Harder funeral home with Rev. A G Hoffmann officiating. additional services Monday at 1 p.m. at St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran church Symco, Waupaca County. Burial in Symco cemetery. Survived by four children nine grandchildren five great grandchildren and a brother. He was a member of the A O Smith Corp Steelworkers Union.
Dates boiled with sugar and water, then creamed butter mixed with remaining ingredients. Bake in layers at 350 degrees and frost with your favorite frosting. Contributed by Mrs. Orrin Burchard.
Marie A Waelchli received a silver dollar from Mr Moo and George Wells matched it in June awards celebrating waitresses who encourage dairy product consumption. The event marks a promotional effort across the county during the month of June.
President Kennedy flew by helicopter to his country estate near Middleburg, West Virginia, for a quiet weekend of rest. Mrs. Kennedy and Lemoyne Billings of New York, an old friend, accompanied him.
Personal announcements list Miss Mari Kay Roth visiting grandparents in Monroe and the Hamiltons departing for Troy New York to resume their move. The Stauffer family leaves for Pontiac Michigan after a 10 day visit, while Mrs Swanton and sons visit relatives in Columbus Georgia. JoAn Swiggum plans a Hillsboro New Hampshire summer job after Chicago departure. she will be UW Madison junior this fall.
Four persons perished in a head-on collision on Highway 49 south of Berlin, including the son of a Green Lake County Civil Defense official. Wisconsin’s 1961 highway toll reached 363 with fatalities from multiple crashes across the state. Additional deaths occurred in Milwaukee Hartford and Black River Falls incidents involving motorists and travelers across three states.
CAMP MC COY Wisconsin's 32nd National Guard Division plans a future reorganization into three brigades with infantry battalions, affecting 76 communities where companies are based. Maj. Gen. Herbert A. Smith said guards will take longer to restructure, and the division earned the Army inspectors highest ratings of superior for 24 units and excellent for 66.
Madison Governor Nelson his wife and an aide left Friday by plane for the annual Governors Conference in Hawaii. The party flew first to Minneapolis where they boarded an Air Force Globemaster for the long flight to the islands.
Australian Bob Hewitt defeated Charles McKinley of St. Ann Missouri with scores of 6 2 and 6 3 to win the men's singles final at the Queen's Club Tennis tournament.
Carole Haas daughter of Mrs Lillian Haas Route 1 Brown town earned a Bachelor of Arts with high honor at Elmhurst College 90th commencement. She majored in history.
Hixon's South Side Barber Shop across from South School will be closed during the week of July 3 through July 11. The ad notes the temporary closure and location for readers nearby.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Clark of Chicago announce the birth of a son on June 16. Mrs Clark is Barbara Zentner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Werner Zentner of Fairmont Minnesota, former New Glarus residents. Great grandparents are Mrs John J Stuessy and Casper Zentner.
Dr. James C. Allen is attending summer school at Colby College in Waterville Maine. His mother Mrs James P Allen accompanies him to Maine and they travel via Niagara Falls. Mrs Allen returns home through Boston to visit historic sites.
The VFW Cecil Jones Post will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Turner hall to discuss future projects and plan community service efforts.
The Knights of Columbus plan a meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the Lakeside Heights Club House. A chicken dinner will be served.
John E. Damrow of Janesville and Ray E. Peterson of Racine were named to Rep. Henry C. Schadeberg's advisory committee on health and welfare. The appointments were made by M. J. Gonstead of Monroe, the group's chairman.
Mr and Mrs Russell Erb of Colorado Springs announce the birth of a daughter on June 18. They also have a three year old son. Mrs Erb is formerly Betsy Yaeger. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walter Yaeger and Mr and Mrs John Erb.
Mr and Mrs Walter R Brandli of 1711 21st Avenue announce the birth of their daughter Lori Lynn on June 15 at St Clare Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Scherer of 1109 11th Avenue and Mrs Anna Brandli of 2611 7th Street. Mrs J B Scherer Route 4 is the mother.
The fragment lists Lori Lynn with two brothers W. Drew and Robert Todd and a sister Kristen Kay aged 13 months, noting their ages and the relation to Lori Lynn.
Monroe Garden club will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the community center. Mrs. Pinnow known as Brodhead's Lily Lady will be guest speaker. Mrs. Albert T. Lundgren is chairman. Lunch will be served.
Mrs Wendell Fuller has advised her sister Mrs Wilbur Cline Winslow that her husband former Woolworth store manager here improved rapidly the past few days at St John’s hospital St Paul Fuller underwent emergency surgery twice for removal of a blood clot from the brain.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Duerst of Arvada Colorado announce the birth of their daughter Melanie Sue on June 13. The Duersts are former residents of New Glarus.
Emma Kubly, 81, of 1754 17th Street, was listed in satisfactory condition at St. Clare hospital after entering yesterday at 3 p.m. as a surgical accident patient for a fractured arm and facial bruises from a fall.
Fred Burkhalter, 69, of rural Winslow, remains in satisfactory condition at St. Clare hospital after his left leg was amputated yesterday. The injury occurred when his leg was caught in a hay crimper on the Orville Mann farm. his son Burnett provided first aid.
Ernest Bandi aged 19 of Janesville suffered a broken left arm in an accident yesterday at the Han over sand pit in Rock County where he works. He is hospitalized at St. Clare. Bandi is cousin of Edwin L. Bandi of Monroe.
Miss Carol Blum was honored at a Wednesday evening shower at 2510 10th Street hosted by Miss Sally Ruf. Miss Blum and Wayne Bahn plan to marry in July.
A tour visits two Wisconsin milking parlors near Monroe. Rufers Bros introduces a gravity based Tonganoxie system with five picture windows and automated feeding while Cold Springs farm in north Monroe features a split vacuum setup. Tours run 11 a.m. at Cold Springs and 3 p.m. for the Rufers with lunch in Monroe.
Believed lost a pair of men’s glasses in the Twining Park area. Finder urged to call 821 after 5 p.m. for return.
Funeral services for William Lehman 84 of 627 18th Avenue were conducted at 3 p.m. at Shriner Neuschwander funeral home. Rev Paul Olm officiated with burial in Greenwood cemetery. Mrs Winnie Kuebli and Mrs Robert Buehler sang Jesus Savior Pilot Me and Abide With Me with pianist Albert R Buri. Pallbearers included Fred Koenig John Winiger Mark Keegan Arthur G Whipple Walter Minder and George J Hartwig.
Janesville native and former Belleville resident Grace Flint Turner died yesterday in a Janesville hospital. Services are set for 1 p.m. Monday at Overton Funeral Home with viewing 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Surviving are two sons Clarence and Lyle, four daughters and eight grandchildren. Ernest D. Turner, married May 3 1921 in Rockford, preceded in death by a daughter Blanche in 1959 and Mr Turner in 1960.
Services for Leo Lincicum 35 Ogelsby Illinois will be at Sharer funeral home Darlington burial in Gratiot cemetery. Foreman for Midwest Utility Service Co Peoria killed ten miles southeast of For rest while on a pole replacing a crew. Survived by wife Iva Vivian Latham mother and two brothers Donald and Raymond.
Clarence Schroeder age 62 of Route 1 had surgery at St. Clare hospital to amputate the end of his left index finger after getting his hand caught in a trailer hitch. He was dismissed yesterday evening.
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