Weather Outlook for May 2 1958
Daily Record reports cloudy and windy conditions with showers this afternoon and tonight. Warmer tonight. Saturday showers end and cooler. Overnight low 46 53 with Saturday high in the 60s.
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1958
Page
8
Weather snapshot from today and year ago
The report notes a high of 63 and a low of 39 since yesterday 1 p.m. Year ago today highs were 80 and lows 45. Barometer at 1 a.m. 30.07 and at 1 p.m. 30.05. Warmest place was Presidio Texas at 95, coldest Big Piney Wyoming at 18. Sunrise 5:49, sunset 8:06.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.A. Presidio
Texas
Big Piney
Wyo
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Monroe Area
Lela M Foley and Dorothy Long transfer 6 and 7 block 18 Brodheads addition Monroe to Mary M Westgard Its 6 and 7. Cecil Flanagan transfers 160 acres more or less in Adams Township to James Flanagan trust estate. Harvey Graves transfers to Jr School Dist No 8 in Albany and surrounding towns including 1 to 8 blocks in Rail Road addition Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela M. Foley
Dorothy Long
Mary M. Westgard
Brodhead
Monroe
Cecil Flanagan
James Flanagan
Adams Township
Harvey Graves
Albany
Brooklyn
Decatur
Sylvester
Rail Road
Deaths of Three Women in Monroe and Argyle Areas
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Charles D. Pickett aged 68 in Monroe, Mrs. Fred Ritschard aged 77 of 2116 16th Street, and Mrs. Florence Hexom aged 71 in Argyle. The notices provide ages and local residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Pickett
Monroe
Fred Ritschard
16Th Street
Florence Hexom
Argyle
Wedding Announcements For Several Families
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Judd announce a daughter born May 2. Mr. and Mrs. Horeb announce a daughter born May 2. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Blaser of Albany announce a daughter born May 2. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Schmid of route 1 announce a daughter born May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Judd
Horeb
Melvin Blaser
Albany
Edwin Schmid
St Clare Hospital Surgical and Dismissals List
St Clare Hospital reports surgical cases including Jacob Rupp Jr and Mrs Robert King in Madison. Medical patients include Mrs Belle Burke and Clifford H McIntyre Beloit. Tonsillectomy performed on Carl Stauffacher Brodhead. Dismissals include Gary Cook Peter Bloch Anthony Musso John Norgenthaler James D Jones and several listed spouses and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rupp Jr
24Th Street
Robert King
Madison
John Cassidy
Shullsburg
Michael R. Trumpy
Albany
Belle Burke
13Th Avenue
Clifford H. McIntyre
Beloit
Albert Goepfert
Argyle
Emil Treuthardt
Juda
Carl Stauffacher
Brodhead
Gary Cook
Peter Bloch
Anthony Musso
John Norgenthaler
James
Stock Prices Edge Higher as Trade Rises
New York early afternoon trading showed a modest market uptick with gains in some major issues. Steels and metals advanced slightly while oils and motors moved irregularly and rails remained mixed after an initially weak morning. Continuous volume pickup accompanied the overall quiet, mixed session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ross Taylor Dies Rites Held in Beloit
Services were held in Beloit yesterday for Ross Taylor age 68 of Beloit. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Chalmer Armstrong Morton and Marlene and Mrs. Jesse Morton of Monroe. Armstrong was a brother in law of the deceased. Burial was in Roscoe cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmer Armstrong
Morton
Marlene
Jesse Morton
Monroe
Beloit
Ross Taylor
Armstrong
Mr. Taylor
Roscoe Cemetery
Personal Mentions From South Beloit Today
South Beloit notes list Jay Cleveland, Bessie Nelson of Orfordville, Elec Borden of Beloit, and Howard Brown from Rock Falls visiting Monroe. Janeville residents James Nagler and Martha Probst appeared on business, with Martha’s visit to Madison hosted by Mrs. William Fardy and accompanying Mary Mather for a Past Presidents of the WRC party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRC
Dance recital run by school hosts noted performers
Continued from page 1, a narrative poem Creation by James W Johnson was read by Eugene W Schweitzer with Deanne Bowman and Misses Lux Patricia Miller Moen and Rubi. Committees led by Marilyn Weiler and Katherine Larsen organized publicity makeup lighting properties and tickets with various assistants and out of town guests from Wisconsin featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Johnson
Eugene W. Schweitzer
Deanne Bowman
Misses Lux
Patricia Miller
Moen
Rubi
Marilyn Weiler
Lonna Rhyner
Beatrice Brandli
Gayleen Steensrud
Emilie Erb
Ruth Benkett
LaVonne Webster
Penny Fitzgerald
Judith Beckman
Judith Smith
Katherine Larsen
Margaret Schmeltzer
Ruth Brunner
Beverly Rattin
Linda Erickson
Lillian Smith
Anita Blackbourn
Elaine Andrews
Lucy Lowl
Judith Chambers
Mary Ellen Summeril
Thomas Bober
Reese Riddiough
Thomas Fritz
John Fritsch
Tamara Brugger
Christy Wittner
Louise Kloepper
Mary Lee
University of Wisconsin
Jane Eastham
University
Betty J. Schmidt
Frito Firm Reports 12 Percent Quarter Sales Rise
The Frito Company told shareholders in Dallas that the first 12 weeks of 1958 saw a 22 percent sales increase totaling 8,727,773 dollars. Net profits after taxes were 269,855 dollars, up eight percent from 1957, with earnings per share at 49 cents from 45 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frito Company
Dallas
C. E. Doolin
Probe Moved To Galena Area
Investigators set up a Galena headquarters in the Maria Ridulph kidnap slaying case. Eight to ten agents will work from there with two state troopers staffing the base as tips and leads flow in. Police seek clothing and other items from the body site and along nearby roadsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Maria Ridulph
Sycamore
James E. Boyle
Johnny
Attorneys To Close Saturdays In Summer Hours
The Green County Bar Association voted to close all day Saturdays during the summer, with regular hours resuming September 30. The meeting at the Swiss Wheel endorsed Samuel P. Myers of Racine as delegate to the State Bar Association board from the First District. George Rapp, U S district attorney for the Western District, attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County Bar Association
Atty
Samuel P. Myers
Racine
State Bar Association
George Rapp
U. S
Library Gets Book In Freedom Project
Mrs. Sam Waelti of the Green County Farm Womens' Committee presented a book to the Ludlow Memorial library as part of the Freedom Bookshelf project. The program, sponsored by the State Farm Bureau Womens' Committee, has donated books to Albany Brodhead New Glarus and Monroe libraries. the Ludlow donation is titled America and Its People.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Waelti
Green County Farm Womens’ Committee
Ludlow Memorial Library
State Farm Bureau Womens’ Committee
Albany
Brodhead
New Glarus
Monroe
America
Monroe Area Radio Club Meeting Discusses Condensers
A. C. Erickson spoke on condensers at the Monroe Area Radio Club meeting held in the Civil Defense room at the Courthouse last night. The group also made various radio contacts including walky talky communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Club
A. C. Erickson
Monroe Area
Civil Defense Room
Albert Keener Dies in Swanton Heart Attack
Albert Keener died in Swanton Ohio after a heart attack. Services were held at Swanton Methodist church with Masonic graveside services. He was brother-in-law to M. J. Stuessy and survived by his wife Lena Stuessy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Keener
New Glarus
M. J. Stuessy
Swanton
Swanton Methodist Church
Keener
Lena Stuessy
Three Orangeville Musicians Win Superior Scores
In Lewistown the Illinois Grade School Music Contest awarded top ratings to three Orangeville students Janet Moyer Pamela Koehner and Jan Keister for sousaphone cornet and glockenspiel solos respectively. Their accompanists were Sherry Ann Molter and Nancy Strayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Lewistown
Janet Moyer
Pamela Koehner
Jan Keister
Sherry Ann Molter
Nancy Strayer
Zweifel Names Son James LaVerne for Second Child
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Zweifel announced the naming of their second son James LaVerne. Their older boy is Neal, and Mrs. Zweifel is Donna Hanna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hanna. Mr. Zweifel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Zweifel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zweifel
New Glarus
James LaVerne
Wilmer Zweifel
Neal
Legion conference canceled. moves to Madison pending date
The district American Legion conference planned for Sunday in Platteville is canceled and will be moved to Madison with the date to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Platteville
Madison
Naming of Jayne Marie for Dwight Elmer couple
Mr and Mrs Dwight Elmer announce the birth of daughter Jayne Marie. The mother is the former Marilyn Roethlisberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Roethlisberger of Monticello. The father is identified as Dwight Elmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayne Marie
New Glarus
Dwight Elmer
Elmer
Marilyn Roethlisberger
Fred Roethlisberger
Monticello
Elmer Family Welcomes Son in Madison
The son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Elmer of Madison was welcomed into the family. The couple also has a son named James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Elmer
Madison
James
Mrs. Chester J. Hasse Discharged After Surgery
Mrs. Chester J. Hasse of Route 3 was released from St. Clare hospital after surgery on Monday and is convalescing at her parents home at 1909 7th Street Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester J. Hasse
St. Clare Hospital
Frank Schutt
7Th Street
Brooklyn Garage Operator Hospitalized After Illness
Art Hansen, a Brooklyn garage operator, is a patient at University Hospital Madison. He was taken by Brooklyn police ambulance Wednesday night after becoming ill at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Hansen
Brooklyn
University Hospital
Madison
Brooklyn Police
Patient Edward H. Schafer at Pinehurst Sanitorium
Edward H. Schafer remains a patient at Pinehurst Sanitorium in Janesville. The hospital case details are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Schafer
Pinehurst
Janesville
Exchange Sunday Observed by Madison Presbytery Pastors
Exchange Sunday will be observed Sunday by pastors of the Madison Presbytery. Rev. Anderson Clark of Covenant Presbyterian Madison will speak at Union Presbyterian church here. Local pastor Rev. W. O. Harless will speak at Peniel church Mineral Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Presbytery
Anderson Clark
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Madison
Union Presbyterian Church
W. O. Harless
Peniel Church
Mineral Point
Retired Kenoshan Enters Senate Race
Arthur McGurn, 74, of Kenosha, on Thursday became the first announced candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate. Senator Proxmire, who was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator McCarthy, has not yet announced his candidacy for the full term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Arthur McGurn
U. S. Senate
Sen
Proxmire
McCarthy
Florence Hexom 71 Dies in Argyle Nursing Home
Mrs. Florence Hexom, 71, lifelong Argyle resident, died last evening at the Argyle Nursing Home after a year of illness. Born in Lamont Township, LaFayette County, she married Oscar Hexom in 1922. Surviving are three stepchildren, three sisters, and seven step grandchildren. Services Sunday at 2 p.m. at Lamont Methodist Church with burial in Union Grove cemetery. Friends may call after noon tomorrow at Erickson funeral home, Argyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle
Florence ~ Hexom
Argyle Nursing Home
Lamont Township
Lafayette County
Joshua and
Angelina Bishell Reed
Hexom
Cline
Darlington
Oscar Hexom
Marie Kraus
Clifford
Arlene Hirsbrunner
Lamont
Clara Godfrey
Mae Blaser
Ethel Jacobson
Lamont Methodist Church
Aid Society
Ray Robinson
Union Grove
Erickson Funeral Home
Cheese Kettle Pie sales dip from 1957 high
Borden Company reports first quarter 1958 sales of 218,975,212 dollars down 1.2 percent from 221,701,044 in 1957. Interim dividend of 60 cents per share is maintained. Earnings reach 4,213,057 dollars, down 9.2 percent from 4,640,986 in the prior year quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden Company
Harold W. Comfort
Hallows Takes Oath In State High Court
Milwaukee attorney E Harold Hallows was sworn in as a justice of the State Supreme Court during a Law Day observance in Madison. Chief Justice John E Martin administered the oath as attorneys gathered for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallows
Mrs. Belle Burke Hospitalized After Nose Bleed
Mrs. Belle Burke, Green County register of deeds for 18 years before retiring, was taken to St. Clare hospital at 4 a.m. today for packing after a nose bleed developed. She remains under observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Burke
Green County Register of Deeds
St. Clare Hospital
Hallows Succeeds Steinle as Milwaukee Law Director
Hallows takes over the Milwaukee post after Roland J. Steinle resignation. The Law Day address was given by Charles L. Goldberg, Milwaukee attorney and president elect of the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Woman Driver Dies in Wisconsin Traffic Toll Reaches 208
The death of Anita Nordahl, 27, of Clear Lake, in an accident in Rusk County raises Wisconsin's 1958 traffic death toll to 208. She was killed when her car veered off the road and she was thrown from the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Clear Lake
Rusk County
Wisconsin
Anita Nordahl
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