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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1956
Page
6
Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening, with a chance of locally severe storms in the south portion and heavy rain in the south central area. Warmer in the extreme south today. Tonight, temperatures hold steady. Wednesday brings fair to partly cloudy skies, cooler in the far south. Lows 50 to 55 north, 55 to 62 south. Highs mostly in the 70s.
The report notes yesterday from 1 p.m. to 79 high 63 low with 0.05 inches precipitation since yesterday. Barometer at 1 a.m. 29.50 and 1 p.m. 29.43. Needles California recorded the warmest spot at 110 while Fraser Colorado was coldest at 26. Sunrise and sunset times are 4 32 and 7 33 respectively.
Kenneth W. Bauman transfers property at 116 North Court Subdivision to Walter Bregenzer in Monroe city.
County Court Judge Marshall L. Peterson withholds two year state prison sentence for Ralph Tree of Monroe on a bad check charge. He is placed on probation to the State Welfare Department, ordered to make restitution and pay court costs. Sheriff’s Department notes supervision.
Justice L A Koenig and Justice Hutzel handle cases from Monroe Warren and Brodhead police. Offenses include operating under the influence and wrong side of street with fines and costs, stop sign violations, improper muffler, disorderly conduct, speeding, leaving the scene of an accident, and careless driving with bonds and forfeitures.
Elmer Gene Schulze age 19 of Davis Junction Illinois and Lois Ann Bell age 19 of New Glarus Illinois. Chester Lynn Freese age 26 of Lancaster California and Faye Marie Sherbondy age 19 of Albany.
Obituaries note the deaths of Ernest Whitehead, 73, of Chesebro Trailer Court, and George Gray, 78, of Evansville.
Three Evansville couples announce newborn sons born on June 25. Mr and Mrs Dean Elmerson report a baby boy, followed by Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnson at 232115 16th Avenue and Mr and Mrs Charles Opie of Route 3 with a son born the same day.
An item lists multiple names and locations under categories including accident at St. Clare Hospital, Tensillectomy, Medical, Surgical, and dismissals. Individuals span Beloit Madison Janesville Sterling Ft Atkinson South Wayne Brodhead and other towns with addresses such as 2003 8th Street and 2039 12th Street.
Personal mentions include Mrs Gene Escher and Sie from Mineral Point. L A Koenig and Randal J. Mer visited Dodgeville on business. Ernest Simmons and Mrs Simmons left for Buffalo Wyoming after visiting Mrs Wilma Ringhand and Mrs Elizabeth Simmons 96 at Albany.
The article lists several players from Nakoma, Janesville, Madison, Beloit and Milwaukee posting scores in the open and best ball formats. Notable results include Gardner with 66 low gross and 62 in best ball with Donovan, plus multiple 70s to 77s across a field of named clubs and players.
The Soviet Union announced the death on Saturday of Reinhold Gliere, a renowned Soviet composer and multiple Stalin Prize winner, aged 85.
Leonard Bill, Mrs. Stanley Cerny and son, Mrs. Peter Rupp and son, Mrs. Jay Jackson and son, Mrs. Nathan Dale and son and Mrs. William Kundert.
Regular monthly meeting of the county agricultural committee will be held at 8 p m next Monday at the Courthouse.
Judge Marshall L. Peterson resumed court duties in Green County today after a stay in the East attending a national juvenile judges session with his family.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Klassy announce the birth of daughter Margo Ann born June 13 The Klassys formerly Lillian Trachsel daughter of Rose Trachsel Humibird and son of Henry Klassy have two other daughters Patsy and Heidi
A brown three-cent stamp arrived at the Post Office highlighting wildlife conservation. The design features a pronghorn antelope buck with two does and bears the motto Wildlife Conservation across the top.
Monroe police investigate a possible break in at the bulk plant of DX Sun Ray Oil Co on the north edge of the city. Manager Allen Davis says a window was pried but nothing clear was taken beyond perhaps a small grease pail.
Mr and Mrs Nordean Hoesly announce the birth of their daughter Nora Ellen born June 17 The Hoeslys also have a son named Mark reflecting a growing family and proud parental joy.
Mrs. Hoesly, formerly Lillian Burkhardt, is identified as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Burkhardt. Hoesly is described as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Miloe Hoesly, noting family connections in the community.
Earl S. Ellingson, 47, of City Hotel, was admitted to St. Clare hospital this morning for treatment on his foot. He is employed by the W. A. Stauffacher Co. and was injured at work.
A joint gathering of the Green County Medical Society and Green County Bar Association will convene at the Monroe Country Club at 6 30 p m today. It marks the second annual joint event combining the two professional groups.
Services for 72 year old Miss Josephine Lacey of 1919 11th street who died Sunday at St. Clare hospital were conducted today at Stuessy funeral home at 8 30 a m and at 9 at St Victor’s Catholic church Rev Donald Lins officiated and burial followed in Calvary cemetery Pallbearers included Leo Flanagan Lewis Kippel Argyle John Coryell Browntown William Rider Jr James Quinn and W C F Monroe
John H. Bruni was installed as president of the Monroe Lions Club at a Swiss Wheel restaurant meeting with Nathan L. Goetz as installing officer. Other officers named include J. T. Etter Jr. and William A. Gyure as VPs, Rev. Clarence C. Warfel as secretary-treasurer, Roy Beach as lion tamer, Daniel Ault as tail twister, and Dr. John H. Usher and Hollis J. Elmer as directors. The club earned first place for perfect reporting and attendance in the zone, and Warfel received an honorarium. A film titled The ABCs of Jet Propulsion was shown.
Madison reports another week of abnormal rainfall and warmth. knee-high corn across the state benefits, while haying suffers from wet conditions. Temperatures ran six degrees above normal for the week ending June 22 and rainfall averaged 1.74 inches, about twice normal, with hay drying hindered by the wet spring and early summer.
Wisconsin cheese market reports demand light to fair with curing quality raw milk daisies at light to adequate buying interest. Offerings ample to heavy with hot weather defects noted. Carlot selling prices show cheddars 34 1 36 dollars, single daisies 36 38 dollars, long horns 35 54 to 3634, midgets 37 39 dollars.
Paris Parliament backed Premier Guy Mollet with a 275 to 121 confidence vote on higher transportation taxes, signaling government support for the tax plan.
Co. K now in bivouac area for three days of training during the final second week of summer maneuvers with the 32nd Division. Activities include night patrols compass and map work and tactics. Recruits and guards greet Gov. Kohler during a division review as hundreds of visitors attend the camp.
Albany special report says George Gray born January 6, 1878 died Saturday in a Janesville convalescent home. Funeral services were held in Evansville with burial at Maple Hill Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. Hildred Steear of Anacortes Washington and sister Mrs. Harry Fowler of Kansas City Kansas.
Ben Hogan wins the International Individual Championship at Virginia Water with a final 68 and 277 total. Paired with Sam Snead Hogan helps the United States retain the Canada Cup team trophy with Snead posting 68 for a 290 and the team total 567.
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