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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
8
Wisconsin remains sunny and warm this afternoon with fair skies tonight. A chance of scattered thundershowers is expected in the extreme northwest and north areas with continued warm conditions into Friday. Low tonight 58 to 65. High Friday 38 to 85 in the northwest and 85 to 90 in the southeast.
From yesterday at 1 PM to now the high was 87 and the low 65. Year ago today the high was 90 and the low 66. Barometer 1 AM and 1 PM 30.22. Warmest city Needles California at 108 and coldest Drummond Montana at 35. Sunrise 5:24 and sunset 8:42.
County Court Judge Roger L. Elmer Ray Heinzelman 1709 28rd Avenue non registration $10 and costs State Traffic Russell J. Neuenford Beaver Dam failure to have vehicle under control $20 and costs Sheriff Department
Obituaries notice the deaths of Max H. Voelkhi 64 of 1127 19th Street Mrs Andrew Londalen 78 Avon Township Rock County Mrs Earl Wilson 56 Rock City I Gerald Riese 31 Beloit and Mrs Sarah Trickel 88 Chicago in brief notices from area communities.
Mr and Mrs Laurence Martin Ridott announce a son born June 28. Mr and Mrs LeRoy Wilde Route 3 announce a daughter born June 27.
A list from St. Clare Hospital shows Vicky Gliden of Verona underwent a tonsillectomy. Surgical cases include Harold Halverson and others, with dismissals listed for numerous patients and relatives across multiple towns.
A hawk became entangled in a power line near Edgerton and sparked a pasture fire that burned about three acres. Firemen reported the bird was electrocuted by the high tension wire and dropped to the ground with feathers aflame, igniting the grass.
Local 51 of the American Newspaper Guild is on strike against the Milwaukee Sentinel. No new bargaining sessions are scheduled and the paper has not published since May 27.
The stock market opened with a strong rally in active trading marking the first clear advance in nearly two weeks. Many key stocks rose by a dollar or more as the Dow Jones industrial average climbed to 545.64, up 8.66 at noon.
Rep Robert Kastenmeier said the government will use surplus butter in the Food for Peace program starting July 1. He noted butter was used successfully five years ago and that 4,368,000 pounds of butter and butter oil are slated for shipment to voluntary distribution agencies.
Milwaukee jewelry salesman Earle J. Parisey reported his car was stolen again Wednesday. The trunk was pried open and diamonds worth $100,000 were missing. the car, found in a field within hours, previously carried $300,000 in gems recovered last March.
Ronald J. Neuendorf of Beaver Dam lost control of his car on County Trunk Y eight and a half miles northwest of Monroe in Jordan Township. The vehicle left the road tearing down twenty feet of barbed wire fence on the Fred Hartwig farm. No injuries were reported by the sheriff's deputy.
The Voelkhi family asks that flowers be omitted and requests donations to a memorial fund for a community project. This memorial notice specifies a tribute alternative and invites support through contributions.
A minor two car collision occurred yesterday on 16th Avenue in the 1100 block. Verlen J. Eberle, Route 1, Juda, backed a car into a parked vehicle driven by Arlene B. Wolfe of 1323 17th Street. Police report notes damage but no injuries.
William Pruitt 34 who left a minimum security prison near Williams Bay Tuesday was recaptured by Madison police and returned to the state prison at Waupun.
Ed Thompson of Blanchardville served as a Monroe caller yesterday. Atty Elden Hird of Blanchardville was in Monroe on business. Mr and Mrs Stewart Kingston of 624 21st avenue returned from the Grand Masonic Lodge session in Milwaukee and a brief visit with daughter Mrs Edward Walter Jr of Northbrook Illinois. Mrs Alvin C Rabehl returned from visits to Waukesha Appleton and Baileys Harbor. Next week she will leave for Seattle with Mr and Mrs Floyd Rabehl of Milwaukee to attend the fair and visit her brother Dr A L Franzke.
Representatives from the attorney general office and the State Tax Department will join law enforcement officials and citizens in Hurley on Saturday to discuss alleged vice operations. Atty. Gen. John Reynolds will send Assistant Atty. Gen. George B. Schwahn and Tax Commissioner John Gronouski.
Funeral services were held for Mrs George W Bennett 70 who died Monday night at St Johns United Church of Christ. Rev William Burns officiated with soprano solos by Winnie Kuebli and Mrs Robert G Buehler. G U G G lodge members attended. Pallbearers listed from Highland and Cross Plains. Burial followed in Highland cemetery Iowa County.
The commission will await final plan and tentative state approval before recommending to City Council. Public hearing is required before adoption or rejection, with the plan possibly taking years to materialize. Completion depends on city funding. A meeting was set for Wednesday July 11 at 7 p.m. to review a recommended subdivision ordinance.
At Western State Penitentiary eleven inmates camp on a water tower amid hunger and thirst. Two surrendered by Wednesday and one was hospitalized. Prison officials expect the rest to come down, calling it a matter of time.
Monticello social column notes Mrs O D Curtis hosting and visiting neighbors. Monday callers include Mrs Robert Holcomb Jr and Patricia with Mr and Mrs Robert Holcomb Sr in Monroe. Weekend calls span Mr and Mrs Wilbert Dick and Mr and Mrs Jacob Voege on Mr and Mrs Willard Evans in Waukesha. Additional visitors include Mr and Mrs Jacob Krieg with Julie and Merikay and Mr and Mrs Neil Buechel.
The Monroe Evening Times seeks a Monticello boy to assume Alan Babler's afternoon paper route next month. Candidates must be at least 12 years old, reliable, courteous, and able to deliver promptly after school. No collections required. interested boys may write or contact Babler.
Brett and Danita Madison traveled to Chicago on Sunday. They visited William Buechel Sr and Mr and Mrs William Buechel Jr. Those from here who attended the joint installation of Legion and Auxiliary officers in New Glarus Sunday evening.
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