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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1961

Page

8

Daily Record Weather Summary June 30 1961 Wisconsin

Wisconsin forecast shows partly cloudy conditions this afternoon tonight and Saturday with scattered thundershowers. Cooler north today, warmer south. lows 60 to 70, highs 78 to 92. Monroe zone remains warm and humid with possible scattered thunderstorms and similar temperatures. Imperial California tops 111 while Drummond Montana records 35. Sunrise 5 25 sunset 8 42.

Wisconsin Monroe U.S.A. Imperial Calif Drummond Mont

Marriage Licenses Issued to Grunder and Klassy

Donald Ivan Grunder 22 of 2210 15th Street and Josephine Lynette Klassy 20 of 2244 6th Street are issued marriage licenses.

Donald Ivan Grunder 15Th Street Josephine Lynette Klassy 6Th St

Deaths and Remembrance Notables in Various Cities

The notice lists multiple obituary entries including an infant son of Mr and Mrs Wilbert Johnson of 1724 19th street and adults: Lena Freese 76 Fontana Ulysses Johnson 67 Darling ton Selma M Olson 67 Belgit am Co Blunt 82 Orange le Ella Fike 84 Milledgeville Ill Helen Stott Santa Monica Calif Arthur Holm 71 Madison M M Skyrud 90 Stoughton Francis Storkson 52 Belleville. The brief memorials cover diverse locales.

Wilbert Johnson 19Th Street Fred Lena) Freese Fontana Ulysses Johnson Darlington Selma M. Olson Belgitam Co Blunt Orangele Ella Fike Milledgeville Ill Helen Stott Santa Monica Calif Arthur Holm Madison M. M. Skyrud Stoughton Francis Storkson Belleville

Births Record for Coplien and Muralt Families

Mr and Mrs Bobbie Coplien of Brodhead welcome a daughter born June 29. Mr and Mrs Aaron Muralt of Route 2 welcome a daughter born June 30.

Bobbie Coplien Brodhead Aaron Muralt Route 2

St Clare Hospital Tonsillectomy and Dismissals List

A hospital notice lists patients undergoing tonsillectomies including Lois Bunting Janesville and Mrs Orton Day Orfordville and others from Beloit Darlington Chadwick Ill and Warren. It also lists surgical patients and a group of dismissals including Mark Disch Thomas Sedoric John Granberg Edward Roth and Barbara Alderman with others.

Lois Bunting Janesville Orton Day Orfordville James Jones South Beloit Ella Luety Beloit Joseph Kammerud Darlington Theodore Gobeli Browntown Walter Welsh Belleville Arthur Scheidegger Chadwick Ill Francis Butts Belle- 7 Tony Fiedler Warren Rex Eyler Glen Boeck 30Th Avenue Jack Hefty Albany Susan Huffman Brodhead William Forrest Mark Disch Thomas Sedoric John Granberg Edward Roth Frank Koepnick Bradley Bill Herman Brog Barbara Alderman Grady Mays William Turnbull Myron Nolty

Swiss Cheese Industry Seeks State Help Over FDA Claims

About 25 cheesemakers dealers and farmer patrons met in Turner hall to seek state Department of Agriculture support in addressing FDA statements affecting Swiss cheese packaging. They aim to obtain clarifying action in Washington. No decisions were reached, but participants agreed state aid is needed.

Turner Hall State Department of Agriculture Food and Drug Administration FDA Wisconsin Washington

Johnson Infant Dies Graveside Rites Held

Graveside services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Wilbert E Johnson of Brodhead were held at Greenwood cemetery in Brodhead. Survivors include parents a brother Myles grandparents and two great grandfathers while an infant sister Barbara preceded him. Newcomer funeral home Monroe directed arrangements.

19Th Street St. Clare Hospital Greenwood Cemetery Brodhead Wilbert E Mary Schroeder Johnson Myles Joseph Johnson Raymond Schroeder John Knudson Frank Schroeder Monroe Barbara

Classified Ad: Sell Farm Equipment and Livestock Fast

Local farm owner seeks quick cash by selling surplus equipment and livestock. Clear listings available for tractors, plows, hay balers, cattle, goats, and poultry. Prices negotiable, contact for photos, conditions, and delivery options.

M M Skyrud dies at 90 in Blair area

M M Skyrud 90 of Stoughton died at 12 50 am at St Clare hospital after three years at Skalen Sunset home. He was born June 26 1871 at Blair and lived most of his life near Blair before moving to Monroe in 1943. Surviving are three sons, two daughters, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services Monday at Zion Church Blair with burial in the church cemetery.

M. M. Skyrud Stoughton Leland L. Lamboley Monroe St. Clare Hospital St. Clare Blair Mr. Skyrud Martin and Olea Stutterud Skyrud Blair High School St. Ansgar Institute St. Ansgar,la Louise Johnson 7Th Street Skyrud Grace Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church Preston First National Bank Blair Canning Co Blair Co-op Creamery Alden C Denver Milton L Western Springs Kenneth J Milwaukee D. V. O’leary Oak Park Ill Lamboley Lake Drive Thomas Halvorson Portage Zion Church E. E. Olson Stuessy Funeral Frederickson Funeral Home

Local Veterinarian Attends Wisconsin Swine Course

Dr. R. H. Keith, a local veterinarian, attended a short course on swine disease control at the University of Wisconsin, held Wednesday and yesterday.

R. H. Keith University of Wisconsin

Hauser Family Welcomes Son Born in June

Mr and Mrs Hervey Hauser of Sturgeon Bay announce the birth of a son on June 28. The Hausers already have three other children. Mrs George Bleiler departed this morning for a week with her son and family.

Hauser Hervey Hauser Sturgeon Bay Hausers George Bleiler

Music Clinic Attendance at UW Madison

Mary Jo Freitag and Jane Meyer attend the UW Music Clinic in Madison on scholarships from their high school music department through July 15.

New Glarus Mary Jo Freitag Jane Meyer Madison

Lori Jane Named For Elton Segner Family Daughter

Mr and Mrs Elton Segner Route 4 welcomed daughter Lori Jane born June 13 at St Clare hospital. Siblings Cathy 13 Nancy 10 and Wayne Alan 5. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Herman Ritschard and Mr and Mrs John Segner of Monroe. Great grandmother Mrs Maggie Ritschard Monticello.

Lori Jane Elton Ségner Route 4 St. Clare Hospital Lori Cathy Nancy Wayne Alan Herman Ritschard John Segner Monroe Maggie Ritschard Monticello

Home from Hospital Former Woolworth manager is dismissed

Wendell L. Fuller former Woolworth store manager in St Paul was discharged today from St John s hospital and will convalesce at his home 1823 Agate St Paul He had been hospitalized for treatment and is returning to home care with plans to rest and recover.

Wendell L. Fuller Woolworth St. John’s Hospital St. Paul Agate

Boy Scout Chris Olson Injures Hand at Canyon Camp

Chris Olson son of Dr. and Mrs Merlin J Olson of 2123 20th Avenue cut the back of his left hand while chopping wood at Canyon Camp near Stockton. He underwent surgery at St Clare hospital, has been discharged, and is reported in good condition.

Chris Olson Merlin J. Olson 20Th Avenue Canyon Camp Stockton St. Clare Hospital Chris

Dr. E. E. Herzberger Reports on Israel at Kiwanis

Dr. E. E. Herzberger gave a first hand report on the new nation of Israel to the Monroe Kiwanis Club in the Swiss Wheel yesterday. Ray Kundert thanked volunteers who assisted with the queen's banquet sponsored by the Kiwanis Club in Turner Hall last Friday night.

Israel E. E. Herzberger Monroe Kiaanis Club Ray Kundert Kiwanis Club Turner Hall

Helen Stott Stricken Burial in Los Angeles

Helen Stott died in California where she was a patient at White Haven nursing facility. Burial took place at Forest Lawn cemetery in Los Angeles. She was a former Madison resident and survived by her mother Edna Partridge and brothers Byron Cripps of Rochester Minnesota and Arthur of Utah.

Helen Stott Santa Monica Calif A. H Edna) Partridge White Haven California Forest Lawn Cemetery Los Angeles Stott Madison Byron Cripps Rochester Minn Arthur Utah

Toll forecast for Wisconsin July 4 holiday deaths

James Karns, motor vehicle commissioner, predicts about 40 fatalities on Wisconsin highways over the July 4 holiday if the last weekend's ratio holds, outlining a potential toll for the period.

Madison Wisconsin James Karns

Karl Marx Buried in Highgate Cemetery London

The German socialist thinker Karl Marx is interred at Highgate Cemetery in London. His burial place remains a major historical site attracting visitors and scholars.

Karl Marx Highgate London

Birthday, wedding and travel notes spice local column

Personal mentions list shoppers visitors and relatives in Argyle Monroe and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs Ed Lahr Joe Andrews Annheim Calif and Miss Llena Tremblay with Jackie Treadway. notes on travel to Madison Miami Beach and Denver. Monroe Laundry closure the week of July 3rd. Langs visiting from Oakland and Wise insights on local figures and schools.

Ed Lahr Joe Andrews Annheim Calif Argyle Russell Nelson Manitowoc Gilman Hanson Monroe Marsha Locke Kokomo Ind Margaret Johnson Emma Monte Bernice Wilde Donna Daryl Browntown Marshfield Clifford Dix Ronnie John Heller 14Th Avenue Madison Llena J. Tremblay Jackie B. Treadway Edward P. Mueller Paul Peter Country Lane Miami Beach Fla Columbus Miss Memphis Tenn T. J. Olson Brenda Bruce Arthur Keen Juda Denver Colo Tom Keel Patty Christine Jenica Spokane Wash Everett Keel Tom Helyn Keel Hawaii Stanley Barr Craig Terry Gwyn Michelle Mineral Point 10Th Street Barr Monroe High School Allie Wuetrich Simon Meyer Rockford Otto Lang Oakland Savanna, Ill Alfred Waelchli Emerson Wells Waelchli Mmes. Waelchli Wells Copper Falls Mackinac Lang Green County Germany George Korn Mies

Funeral services for Mrs Ernest B Rosa Held at Shrine

Funeral services for Mrs. Ernest B. Rosa who died Tuesday at White Haven nursing home were held at 1 30 p m in the Shriner Neushwander funeral home. Rev Paul H Olm of St John s United Church of Christ officiated and burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Granddaughter Mrs Ronald Merritt sang The Lord s Prayer. Mrs Winnie Kuebli and Mrs Robert Buehler sang The Old Rugged Cross and Wo Findet Die Seele Die Heimat Die Ruh with Albert Buri at the piano. Pallbearers were Adolph Sommers Ernest W Hayes Fred Glauser C H Snively Werner Blum and Emil Boesch.

E. A. Rosa Ernest B Katherine) Rosa White Haven Shriner-Neushwander Paul H. Olm St. John’s Ronald Merritt Albert Buri Adolph Sommers Ernest W. Hayes Fred Glauser C. H. Snively Werner Blum Emil Boesch

Mrs Lester McQuillan 81 Foster Mother Dies

Services for Mrs. Lester McQuillan 81 of Woodford were held at Woodford Methodist Church after death in St. Clare hospital. Rev. Daniel Schowalter officiated with burial in Greenwood cemetery. Organ music by Mrs. Terry Ellingson. Pallbearers named Alfred Gutzmer Selmar Gordee Henry Weiman Lester Stephens Myron Niffenegger Henry Youngblood.

Lester McQuillan Woodford St. Clare Hospital Woodford Methodist Church Daniel Schowalter Peace United Church of Christ Browntown Greenwood Cemetery Terry Ellingson Alfred Gutzmer Selmar Gordee Henry Weiman Lester Stephens Myron Niffenegger Henry Youngblood

It Was Waiting There Niagara

Seven years after losing his billfold in Niagara Robert Kowalski of Green Bay retrieved it from a disused theater seat. Workmen dismantling the old theater found the wallet wedged between two seats with its $37 still inside.

Niagara Robert Kowalski Green Bay

Frenzel Youth Hurt in Crash

Three people were injured in two separate crashes investigated by sheriff’s deputies. At 6:30 p.m. a collision at the Decatur Lake Country Club entrance near Brodhead involved Walton Frenzel and Stanley L. Leahy, with Anthony Frenzel, 11, suffering a head bruise and laceration and Leahy, a cut over the left eye. At 10:30 p.m. a second crash west of Monroe on Highway 11 involved J. D. Bechtolt and Kenneth F. Huntington, with Mrs. Vern Nethery, passenger in the Huntington car, sustaining a bruised elbow treated at St. Clare hospital.

Sheriff's Deputies Walton Frenzel 16Th Avenue Stanley L. Leahy Monticello Decatur Lake Country Club Brodhead Anthony Frenzel Leahy J. D. Bechtolt 14Th Street Kenneth F. Huntington Darlington Monroe Vern Nethery Huntington St. Clare Hospital

Rebuilt Barn Razed In Sparta Area Fire

A fire of undetermined origin destroyed a large 36 by 72 foot barn ten miles north of Sparta one day after remodeling. Howard Teasdale owned the farm and 100 tons of hay and hay making machinery were inside. The barn was only partly covered by insurance. Twelve heifers were released by woodsmen who arrived after flames were noticed.

Sparta Here Howard Teasdale Teasdale

Ardmore Girl Scouts Declare Independence From National Group

About 450 Ardmore Girl Scouts and Brownies announced they were leaving the national organization. Ardmore leaders said the group withdrew from the Girl Scouts of the U S A and the Sooner Girl Scout Council Inc due to insufficient financial support from regional headquarters. Mrs Frank Crosby Jr said the council received 3850 from the Ardmore United Fund this year, while local scouts got only 380.

Ardmore Okla Ardmore Girl Scouts Association Grou Gir Scouts U.S.A Sooner Girl Scout Council, Inc Frank Crosby Jr Sooner Ardmore United Fund

Browntown News Notes From Area Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Scherer Beloit visited his mother Mrs. George Michael. Mrs JoAnn Montgomery joined them and Mr. George Jacobs with Neil Monroe to Savannah Illinois where he boarded a train to Colorado Springs Colorado to join the Air Force. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Montgomery were in Brodhead recently. Barbara Stark Orfordville returned home after a week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stark. Mr. and Mrs. George Kramer Milwaukee visited brother B E Maddrell and attended the old schoolmates picnic at South Wayne.

Gerald Scherer Beloit George Michael JoAnn Montgomery George Jacobs Neil Monroe Savanna Ill Colorado Springs Colo Air Force Ray Montgomery Brodhead Barbara Stark Orfordville Frank Stark George Kramer Milwaukee B. E. Maddrell South Wayne

Atomic Bomb Blast Odds Declared Trillion to One in Plane Crash

Nearly 250 area officials at a Truax AFB briefing heard Lt Col Betts explain that the chance of an accidental nuclear detonation in a military aircraft crash is effectively negligible. Officials were advised to clear crash sites immediately and keep spectators 1,500 feet away while USAF teams handle final cleanup.

Special Air Force Truax Afb Monroe Orville R. Evans Henry S. Hefty Josef Benkert Civil Defense Walter Drews D. J. Huenink Russell Betts 30Th Air Division SAGE USAF

Marilyn Monroe Undergoes Gall Bladder Surgery

New York film star Marilyn Monroe underwent a two hour emergency gall bladder removal at Polyclinic hospital. Seven doctors attended with her personal physician among them. She was reported in good condition and transported to her pirate room with ex husband Joe DiMaggio present.

New York Marilyn Monroe Polyclinic Hospital Marilyn California Joe DiMaggio

Mallas Requests Withdrawl From Milwaukee Safety Post

Milwaukee insurance man James F. Mallas seeks withdrawal of his appointment to the City Safety Commission after losing his driver’s license last year following three speeding arrests.

Mallas Milwaukee James F. Mallas City Safety Commission Henry Maier

Mrs. Holm Dies in Norway While Visiting

Mrs. Arthur Holm 71 of Madison died June 22 in Biri Norway during a visit. Services set for 1 p m tomorrow at Gunderson Funeral Home Madison with Rev Morris Wee of Bethel Lutheran officiating. Burial in Roselawn cemetery. Calling after 7 tonight. She had lived in Madison 14 years and was born in Biri. Survived by husband a son Olin Madison two brothers Ben Bergum Biri Norway and Anton Horeb and two grandchildren. A brother and sister preceded in death.

Arthur Holm Madison Daleyville Biri Norway Gunderson Funeral Home Morris Wee Bethel Lutheran Church Roselawn Holm Olin Ben Bergum

Steiner Will Contest Withdrawn at Hearing

A will contest over Joseph Steiner who died December 15 1960 was set for trial in County Court but objections were withdrawn at the hearing. The May 23 1956 will named Reger and Johnson and First National Bank of Monroe as executor with legacies to St Victor s School Bertha Hoffmeier Elgin Franz Camenzind John Schild Pauline Harnisch Walter Jaeger and others and the remainder to nine nieces and nephews in equal shares.

Joseph Steiner Reger Anna Schneider Lena Duerst Walter Jaeger Karl Jaeger Eileen Smith Anton Jaeger Palma McFadden Wilma Roth Fred Jaeger

Public assistance payments rise 12.1 percent in May total

Madison reports May public assistance payments reached 6,693,548 dollars, 12.1 percent higher than May 1960. The state figures reflect increased aid disbursements and ongoing welfare program support.

Madison

Angola Terror Sparks Call for Sanctions on Portugal

Prime Minister Nehru urged the U N vote for economic sanctions against Portugal over Angola. Rebels and Portuguese forces fight in northern Angola as the U N Assembly and Security Council condemn Portugal for repression and Portugal refuses to admit a U N investigatory panel.

New Des India Nehru United Nations Portugal Angola U.N. Assembly Security Council U.N

Daily Market Report from Chicago Stockyards and Grain

Hogs totaling 4500 head sold with butchers steady to 25 higher. prices for 190-225 lb butchers 14.85-19.09. Cattle and calves scarce, no price test. In produce, butter steady and eggs firm with mixed grades varying. Grain markets show no wheat or soy sales. corn prices for various yellow corn grades range from 1.01 to 1.14. Oats prices listed for multiple grades.

Chicago USDA Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Blanchardville Scouts Spend Week at Canyon Camp

Boy Scouts of Troop 12 are at Canyon Camp near Apple River for a week. Participants include Chuck Soper Ronnie Watrud Keith Ingwell Dean Schober Timmy Unterholzer Regie Girdharry Billy Sardeson Stevie Sardeson and Danny Gallagher. Chaperones are Mr and Mrs Robert Watrud Marilyn and Janie Severson Paul Sardeson Mr and Mrs Stanley Gallagher and Randy.

Blanchardville Boy Scouts of Troop 12 Canyon Camp Apple River Chuck Soper Ronnie Watrud Keith Ingwell Dean Schober Timmy Unterholzner Regie Girdharry Billy Stevie Sardeson Danny Gallagher Robert Watrud Marilyn Janie Severson Paul Sardeson Stanley Gallagher Randy

Wisconsin Detours Remain Closed for July 4 Period

Madison Wisconsin officials announce that with one exception nearly all closed sections on major highways will stay closed during the July 4 period due to construction. State 153 in Marathon County between State 13 and Stratford is now open. Detours include State 176 in Lafayette from Wiota to South Wayne.

Madison Wisconsin State Highways Commission Marathon County State Stratford Washburn Spooner Fond du Lac Brandon Dodge Horicon Mayville Rock State Edgerton Milton Junction

Kennedy heads to Hyannis Port for July 4 holiday

President Kennedy and the First Family depart Washington for Hyannis Port Massachusetts for a Cape Cod holiday weekend. They plan to return next Wednesday.

Washington Kennedy Hyannis Port Mass Cape Cod

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