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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1959
Page
8
Considerable cloudiness this afternoon and tonight with scattered light showers and thunder showers. Friday partly cloudy to mostly cloudy and a bit warmer and more humid with scattered thundershowers likely late afternoon or evening. Low tonight in the 60s and high Friday in the 80s.
Since yesterday at 1 PM the high reached 89 and the low 66. A year ago today the high was 77 and the low 52. Precipitation since yesterday totals 0.73 inch. Barometer read 29.80 at 1 AM and 1 PM. Warmest spot in the U S A was Yuma Arizona at 114 degrees and Fraser Colorado was the coldest at 37. Sunrise was 5:32 and sunset 8:32.
Carol M. Wickersham of New Glarus was granted a divorce from Robert E. Wickersham on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Married Sept. 17, 1954 they separated April 14, 1959. Custody of one minor child awarded to the mother. property settlement and support set at fifty dollars monthly plus one dollar alimony.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Arland Richard Isely eight, son of Howard and family on Route 4. Also listed are Mrs. Frank Eckerman seventy seven of Warren NL and Mrs. Nora Josephine Wilson sixty three of Scotch Plains NJ.
Mr and Mrs Werner Boden mann of New Glarus announce a son born June 25. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Field stad of Winslow announce a daughter born June 25.
A clerical roll shows patients and dismissals across surgical medical and accident cases. Names listed include Wayne Peacok Warren Pauline Martha Lachock and others with addresses in Darlington South Wayne Gratiot Blanchardville and nearby communities.
Strickler Market in New Glarus plans an open house this weekend to celebrate a half century in business. Founder Eugene Strickler arrived from Switzerland in 1907 and formed partnerships before buying the business. it has since been sold to his sons Robert and Palmer. The remodel showcases a Swiss front, extended roof with hand hewn shingles, and updated sausage making, locker, custom butchering, and packaging facilities.
Prof Luigi Condorelli head of the Italian Cardiological Association joins Dr Cataldo Cassano and Dr Pietro Mazzoni to decide if Louis Armstrong should be moved to a Rome hospital for heart treatment. Earlier reports cited a mild heart attack then pneumonia after a 60 mile bus ride and slow improvement followed by a setback.
The Monroe Youth Council will sponsor two public dances announced by Ronald D Johnson city park and recreation director. A free record dance is set for Friday at the Recreation tennis courts with rain backup in the Community Center. A rock and roll session featuring the Kollege Kings from Richland Center will be held at Turner Hall on July 8.
Local social notes list Bert Rogers of Portland visiting relatives in Darlington and Dick Wong with two sons from Monticello. Albany residents Mrs John Aeschlimann Jr and children are in Monroe. Eileen Connelly of Jefferson vacationing in Darlington.
The Green County Fair begins advance adult season ticket sales for the first time this year. Explorer Scouts in Green and Lafayette Counties and Stephenson County, Illinois will distribute tickets at a reduced price. Gate price is 2.50 dollars while explorers will offer them at 2.25 dollars with a commission to Explorer Posts to support their activities.
Mrs. Harry C. Atherton aged 89 suffered a stroke at her home early Tuesday and is partially paralyzed. Neighbor Mrs. Elizabeth Case, also 89, had a heart attack Friday while visiting the Sharer funeral home before the Part ridge funeral. Both women were noted for celebrating birthdays together.
Washington reports the Senate voted to repeal the 10 percent passenger travel tax effective August 1 and a 10 percent communications tax effective July 1 1960. The measure would join a House passed bill to extend excise and corporate taxes due to expire July 1, with about a billion dollars in annual revenue lost. The passenger tax yields about 235 million dollars and the communications tax 735 million. A key issue is whether to include highway financing in the bill.
La Crosse police report awaiting State Crime Laboratory results on fingerprint comparisons that may tie 37 year old John J. Watson to the six year old disappearance of Evelyn Hartley. Full set of prints and hair samples from Watson were sent to the lab along with Hartley evidence. Partial prints had been examined previously with no official comparison report.
Testimony before a labor management committee alleges a Teamsters Union official drew premium pay and other benefits from the Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph as part of a labor peace arrangement. The probe centers on payments and potential conflicts of interest within union leadership.
Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin confirms a staff member will resign to aid John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential bid. The aide, Jerry Bruno, will join the Kennedy for President Committee of Wisconsin led by Madison Mayor Ivan Nestingen, with Bruno departing July 1.
A street dance in McConnell Newfoundland will be held Saturday night as a benefit for the McConnell volunteer fire department. Proceeds go to buy equipment for the unit. Music by Andy Anderson and his orchestra starts at 9 p.m. Firemen will run a lunch stand.
A 15 day press strike that halted St. Louis Post Dispatch and Globe-Democrat presses ended Wednesday night. Striking stereotypers accepted a settlement proposal at a hastily called downtown hotel meeting just before midnight.
The morning Globe-Democrat, under contract by the Post, planned to publish today and resume tonight. The Post-Dispatch faced a strike target, while the Globe lacked production facilities and was also closed.
New York traders reported a moderate advance in the stock market with gains of fractions to about a point across leading issues. American Motors saw brisk activity but gave back most of an early one point gain as trading remained fairly active.
Beaver Dam authorities report baby Anthony Kenneth Braun age 1 died by suffocation after a sheet fell into his crib during a steam treatment for a cold. Coroner Dr Harold Heith said parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Braun discovered the infant early today.
Classified ads act as the key that unlocks job, housing, and service chances. Readers find affordable rentals, employment options, and local deals by scanning listings. The ad section connects seekers with openings and merchants seeking customers in the community.
C. O. Mahlberg was elected chairman of the board of trustees of the First Methodist church at the board meeting last night. Thomas R. Goetz was elected vice chairman, Edwin W. Schuetze secretary, and O. N. Johnson treasurer.
Members of the New Glarus Maennerchor Yodelers and the Edelweiss Stars will take part in the Chicago Music Festival at Soldiers Field in Chicago Saturday.
Walter Schneider of 1717 23rd Street is among 1,107 students at Eau Claire State College summer school. He also joins 54 high school science teachers in the National Science Foundation Institute from June 15 to July 24 to update public school science instruction.
Mrs. Robert Holcomb Jr was discharged from St. Clare hospital yesterday and is convalescing at her home in Monticello.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Lausch of 1614 South Street announce the birth naming their son.
Kerry Garness was born Monday at St. Clare hospital to the Lausch couple. The family includes two older children Kim Allen, 5, and Candee Jay. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Colden of Blanchardville and Mrs. Leona Lausch of Cedarville. Great grandmothers are Mrs. Lizzie Watkins of Argyle and Mrs. Annie Colden of Blanchardville.
A truck driven by Otis Herman and a car driven by Wallace K Feldt on Route 1 Monti cello collided yesterday morning in front of Hermanson's farm south of Burgy Flats near Monticello. Slight damage reported to both vehicles.
Mrs Kenneth W Stuart of 707 20th Avenue suffered a broken wrist yesterday after a fall at home. She was treated at St. Clare hospital.
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