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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1955
Page
6
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with scattered thunder showers in the northwest tonight and in the north and west Wednesday. Low tonight 55 to 62 east and 60 to 65 west. High Wednesday 80 to 88. Warmer tonight. Persidio Texas hottest 108 yesterday. Fraser Colorado coldest 27. Sunrise 4 33 sunset 7 33.
Judge Marshall L. Peterson hears cases against Howard Nelson Lausch driver for Joe Kahne Monroe for no markings on vehicle and $5 plus costs. Roy Otis Horne Marble Rock Ia faces no registration and no markings and $5 plus costs on each count.
In Brooklyn the will of Henrietta Tilley Flood who died May 13 has been admitted to probate. Her son Rodney P. Flood is named sole heir and executor. The will, dated March 28 1955, lists appraisers Alton Sprecher and Sheldon Yarwood.
Justice L A Koenig and others faced Monroe police court actions. Cases include excess noise fines and costs for Robert Schultz. driving under the influence with hearings for Sherman W Nelson and Donald Larson. speeding by Lawrence Schneider with $10 costs. too fast for conditions for Donald Clark Drye with six week license suspension. and various infractions with fines from William A Meier Herbert M Bell Martin Ed Trickel and others.
Deaths reported for Elmo Pengra 84 of Brodhead ee F Stabenow 83 of Lena and J Emil Victor Baumgartner Jr 17 of Seymour Township Lafayette County in local notices.
St Clare Hospital names multiple individuals tied to medical cases including Russell Flesher and Ernest Lisser Sr in Albany and surrounding areas. The list covers tonsillectomy for Frank P Sauer in Darlington and various medical and surgical cases across Wisconsin towns. Dismissals include Dewey Moe Larry Jones and several married individuals.
Allan F. Barnard, instrumental music director, announced a 7 tonight marching rehearsal for the Monroe high school senior band at the school. New junior members who joined the senior band will attend, marking their first time playing with the group. Junior rehearsals are held Wednesdays at 1 p. m.
Monroe National Guard unit Co. K received an excellent rating for a two week encampment at Camp McCoy June 12 to 26 announced by Capt. Glenn L. Kubly. He praised the smooth operation and high morale noting this was the best camp since reactivation in 1947. The first week focused on firing and qualifications, the second on tactical training. The 128th Infantry Regiment held a Non Com parade with M. Sgt. Harold F. Lehnherr named Third Battalion commander and M. Sgt. Harold L. Gissing on his staff.
Funeral services were held in New Glarus and in Switzerland for Miss Anna Streiff 50 who died Saturday during a visit abroad. Her body was cremated. Attendees at the New Glarus service included Jake L Streiff and son Tom Madison William Higgins and daughter Middleton Peter Streiff Lynette Fred Streiff and Arthur Colvin all of New Glarus.
Funeral services were held today at 1 30 p m for Fred D Zimmerman 71 of 1736 14th Street who died Friday at home Rev Bernard Bartel pastor of Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church officiated and burial followed at Greenwood cemetery Mrs Bartel was soloist accompanied by Mrs Anna Legler Pallbearers were Roy Block Frank Schutt Michael J Daley Earl Bechtolt Fred Digman and George J Hartwig
John Buol nine son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Buol Jr Route 1 Belleville was admitted to St Clare hospital at 12 20 p m today for head injuries after his bicycle tipped over about one mile from home.
Local society notes list numerous visitors and travelers: Tom Miller of Wauwatosa and Robert R. Walker of West Allis yesterday. Marjorie Von Arx from LaCrosse. Mrs. Stanley Kopac from West Allis. Mrs. John Wink from Waukesha. Ann Irwin from Elm Grove. Mrs. Elmer Weiser from Milwaukee. Mrs. James D. Shephard from Oak Park Ill. and more. Also listed are visits by Mrs. Nellie W. Kohli home from Lake Chetek, and extended stays by families from Dell Rapids South Dakota, Blanchardville, Knoxville Tennessee, Marshfield, San Lorenzo California, and St. Joseph Missouri. Judge Marshall L. Peterson and family prepare for the state juvenile judges convention in Eagle River and a northern vacation, with the Petersons leaving Monroe tonight.
The group consensus favors a new building with financing that still leaves a 200 cushion in bonded debt. Estimates for a 750 plus student school vary from about one million to higher figures, with some members arguing costs could be reduced to 1200 1300 per pupil. The committee will draft a recommendation and continue studies before presenting to electors.
Elmo Pengra age 84 died at Coplien nursing home Brodhead after a four week illness. Born January 25 1871 in Granite Falls Minnesota he lived in Wisconsin since age ten. Survived by sister Mrs Charles Kelly Janesville five nephews four nieces. Funeral Thursday 2 pm Newcomer funeral home Knights of Pythias in charge with Rev Harold Humbert officiating burial Mt Vernon Juda cemetery.
Two Browntown men escaped injury after their car left Highway 11 and 81 three miles east of Monroe and rolled over onto its top at 6 44 this morning. Driver Ralph Carlton Johnson said he lost control braking for a slow vehicle after cresting a hill. Passenger Clifford Leuzinger Browntown sustained no reported injuries. An earlier minor collision at 11th Street and 15th Avenue involved Olga Lien Ommedt and Ina Mae Krauss.
At the second meeting since its May formation, two motions were adopted. Attendees included Dr. Fred Kundert chief of staff at the hospital, Sister Bernard, and Sister M Blandine.
A six hour fire in Oklahoma City devastated the business district destroying two three story structures. Insurance estimates put damages at up to half a million dollars while an adjoining department store was burned out though its walls stood.
Dr Charles O Miller to join the Medical Center of Monroe with office in Monticello while new quarters at 6th Street and 21st Avenue begin accepting patients Friday morning. He is a Pittsburg born Marquette graduate with WWII and Korean War naval service and four children.
William F. Stabenow aged 83 of Lena Illinois died Saturday afternoon in a Freeport hospital after a several weeks illness. Born November 4 1871 in McConnell he was the son of Frederick and Rebecca Stabenow. He married Martha Phillips January 13 1897 she died December 1942. Surviving are six sons and eight daughters with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services were held in Lena today.
Louis H Oostdik was installed commander of the VFW last night at a Turner Hall meeting. Edward J Doyle was the installing officer. Also installed were Walter E Schild senior vice commander William Bell junior vice commander Virgil Wilkins quarter master Francis Easter chaplain Dr Wayne J Fencil post surgeon Merlin J Meythaler post advocate and Theodore J Burgy Jr three year trustee.
Henry E Ringling of Baraboo Wisconsin Republican national committeeman is reported hospitalized with infectious hepatitis at Baraboo hospital His wife said Monday his condition is good and he could leave in a few days He fell ill Saturday at Ripon during the state Republican convention.
Miss Betty Kneubuehl an instructor at Burkhalter Accordion School will present a group of accordionists at the Monroe Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday at 12 15 p m in the Swiss Wheel restaurant
Russell Flesher aged 39 of Albany was struck by a falling beam while working at his home. He received a scalp laceration and skull fracture and was taken to the hospital at 7 p.m. in good condition the following morning.
Ernest Lisser Sr. 66 of Woodford is in fair condition at St. Clare hospital after a fall from a hay load yesterday at 5 30 p m. He was injured while working on his farm and is being treated for a fractured spine and other injuries.
A report notes a person sustained a fractured spine and multiple minor injuries in a recent incident. Details on location, cause, and involved parties are unclear in the fragment. Authorities have begun an inquiry.
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