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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1957
Page
8
Fair and cool tonight with a Sunday of partly cloudy skies and scattered thundershowers. Low tonight 55 to 63, high Sunday in the low 90s. Record highs 117 at Presidio Texas and 34 at Drumond Montana. Sunrise 5 16 sunset 8 51. Barometer 29.60 at 1 am and 29.65 at 1 pm.
Mrs Beile Ellen Shroyer aged 89 died in Grafton Nebraska. Her passing follows a long life of community service and family ties in the area. Funeral arrangements are pending with local services.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Zee of Juda announce a daughter born June 28. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stroth of Route 1 Juda welcome a daughter born June 29.
Medical patients include Mrs Fred Hamilton Alphorn Motel Mrs Robert Ez don Beloit Mrs Owen Burke Shullsburg Robert Stauffacher Browntown Roger D Fritz Belleville Harvey P Elmer Monticello and Mrs Paul Snow den 1726 Country Lane Surgical patients are Mrs Walter E Schneider and Mrs Hazel Crimmins Dismissals cover multiple patients including Mrs Ralph Boh ren Mrs Vashni Mar chant Nancy Sherwood and others across several towns.
Daryl A Rupnow, 11, son of Mr and Mrs Everett Rupnow Route 2 was injured Friday at home while mowing the lawn. He suffered severe lacerations and foot injuries when a mower blade fragment flew off and cut him as he rode over a hidden steel piece.
John F. Hefty, 22, of Albany escaped serious injury in a crash just east of the city limits at a railroad crossing. His car rolled over and ended upright, suffering heavy front-end damage and needing a wrecker. The accident happened on Hefty's 22nd birthday.
Adrian Maurer 79 of Monroe died in St. Clare hospital Thursday night. Funeral services were held at Stuessy funeral home with Rev. Paul H. Olm of St. John's United Church of Christ presiding. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Glenn Anderson Blanchardville Lester Anderson Argyle Robert Schuepbach Orangeville Julian Bear Monroe Lloyd Deppeler Burnett and Warren Weissenfluh. Granddaughters Mary er Sandra Deppeler and Melvig Maurer served as flower girls.
Allan K. Barnard announces the second summer City Band concert at 8 p.m. Monday in Lincoln Park. Attendees should bring chairs and blankets. The program features three specialty acts including Ernie Schober bones solo, Nellie Doyle vocal Memories, trombone antics, medleys, The National Anthem, Here They Come, Call of the Sea, Apostle Islands, All Shook Up, German Waltzes, The Dog Show and When the Saints Go Marching In.
Specialist 3rd Class Dale E. Bertalot, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bertalot, graduated from the 8th Infantry Division Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in Schwabach Germany. He led squads in Company G of the 5th Regiment after entering the Army in March 1956 and basic training at Ft. Carson. Bertalot finished Orangeville High School in 1951.
Air man 2/C John S. Williams of Concord North Carolina was court-martialed at Lackland Base for drunkenness and mistreating trainees. He received three months confinement at hard labor a $150 fine and a two grade rank reduction to airman basic. Williams pleaded guilty to drunkenness but denied mistreating recruits.
Mr and Mrs Anson J Hale of Winslow will be honored Sunday July 7 at Lena town park in observance of their 25th anniversary Relatives and close friends are invited LaVern Olson former Newark resident moves to Brodhead to start an electric wiring refrigeration and bulk milk cooler service He has had a Beloit shop since release from military service Mr and Mrs Olson Linda and Leslie reside on County Line road between 8th and 9th streets
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trotter observed their fourth wedding anniversary yesterday with a dinner party at the Casino in Monticello. Guests included her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Arnsmeier and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Thommen, all three couples from Juda.
Personal mentions include Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Brandberg from Haddonfield New Jersey. Jurg Gasser from Pike River Quebec visiting Monroe. Elmer and Russell Coplien from Brodhead in northern Wisconsin fishing. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Higbie from Wooster Ohio as guests of the Koehlers. Also Agnes Young to attend 25th reunion in Elkhorn. Rev. James L. Neighbours guest speaker in Peoria Illinois. A G Nelson and family en route to Ft Benning Georgia. George Torkelson and family from Blanchardville plus Lee Morris of Monroe heading to Florida. Walter Kuebli David Thomas Jeanine and Stanley Field with James. Ray May and Beverly Rattin in Janesville. Jake Rattin of Santa Barbara visiting Monroe relatives and attending Turnfest.
The program begins at 8 after a 7:30 City Band concert. Highlights include Paterson women team model drill, Milwaukee and Cleveland acts, New Glarus Yodelers, trampoline demonstrations by Rattin Christen Showers, and flag throwing.
MADISON The state Department of Securities issued orders prohibiting in Wisconsin the sale of stock in six firms for unregistered securities. The firms listed include Cement Petroleum Ltd Regina Sask Cree Mining Corp Ltd Regina Hoover Mining and Exploration Ltd Regina Lee Gordon Mines Ltd Toronto Quinalta Petroleum Ltd Toronto and Winn-Natchitoches Winnfield La.
About 320 political prisoners held without charge under Argentina's state of siege are reported freed. Many are followers of ousted dictator Juan D. Peron.
Brookfield police report a dog named Princess tried to warn owner William Bates of danger as he sat by his Rio Vista tavern car. Bates opened the door and fired on a gunman inside, killing Frank Mustain of Chicago. two other attackers fled.
A. J. Opstedal, 65, who led Wisconsin's Bureau of Personnel from 1942 to 1949, died Friday after collapsing in a UW office during a meeting. He resigned as director in 1949 and later served as administrative assistant. he joined the bureau in 1924 and was appointed by Gov Julius Heil.
About 533 workers will be laid off at the Badger Ordnance Works in July as the munitions firm completes a production schedule for artillery shell propellants.
Washington report notes comedian Red Skelton travels with his nine year old son Richard who has leukemia. They visit major cities New York Philadelphia Boston then plan to go to London and Rome. Richard’s sister Valentina accompanies them as the tour aims to give the boy life experiences despite illness.
In communist Hungary a young medical student and two fellow freedom fighters were executed in the regime’s first major show trial following last fall’s revolt. They were condemned to death on April 8 for murdering Istvan Kollar of the secret police on November 18.
Hollywood famed comedian George Gobel will end his Saturday half hour program after a three year run. He will swap to the Milton Berle hour on Tuesdays with Eddie Fisher, hosting on alternate weeks and visiting each other’s shows. Gobel cites pace and flexibility as key reasons for the change.
More than 1 500 villagers fled the Merapi volcano area in central Java as the mountains emitted ash clouds.
Portland Mayor Terry Schrunk was acquitted of perjury after a unanimous jury verdict that he did not lie to a grand jury about a gambler’s bribe. Four related charges remain, including alleged wiretap conspiracy and perjury, with the mayor denying the accusations as a gambler plot.
Milwaukee civil case seeks 8862 dollars from the Braves after a fan May Lee, 71, says she was injured in a foul ball scramble last season. She alleges concussion ribs cuts and bruises and impairment of housework for six weeks. Judge Landry took the matter under advisement.
Mrs Belle Ellen Shroyer 89 of Grafton Nebraska died June 21. Funeral at Federated Church Grafton Monday 2 30 p m Rev Maude V Mann officiated burial Sutton Cemetery Sutton Nebraska. Born Monroe January 24 1868 to J and Mrs Charles Linder. Wife of Dr Carl Steiger who died 1903 survived by daughter Mrs Pope.
American soldiers who have trained the new West German Army will complete their guide work early next year and leave Germany. After their departure, the German forces will operate independently without U.S. trainers.
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