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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1959
Page
6
Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with possible showers. Low tonight 40 to 45 and high tomorrow in the 70s. Hourly temps show a high of 80 and a low of 58 since yesterday. Aberdeen South Dakota records 102 as warmest. Cut Bank Montana and Redmond Oregon 26 as coldest. Sunrise 6 00 sunset 7 54.
Notices record the deaths of Frank A. Shriner 87 of 2003 IIth Street and Emma Wickland 85 of Waddams Grove Illinois with brief biographical notes and local referencing.
Mr and Mrs Richard Palmer of Chadwick Illinois announce a daughter born May 1. Mr and Mrs Virgil Wenger of 1522 15th Avenue report a son born in May.
The notice lists patients under Medical and Surgical categories at St Clare Hospital. Names include Patra Ackerman and William Holland among admitted cases, with a separate Surgical group listing Claus Janssen and Paul Zimmerman. Dismissals cover numerous individuals such as David Jacobson, Gregory Holmes, Ward Armen trout, and others with accompanying family mentions.
VFW auxiliary and the Woman's Relief Corps joined in a Loyalty Day service at the Courthouse yesterday. Mrs. Eugene Duerst and six auxiliaries, plus Mrs. Ernest Zumbach and five WRC members, attended. Color guard included T. J. Burgy Jr. Virgil Wilkins Louis Oostdik and Mrs. Oostdik. Mary Ellen Summeril and Anita Ainsworth of Monroe High School played taps.
Police investigated two accidents yesterday. A Bruni-Miller truck was struck by George J. Mauerman at 2021 11th Street, causing lumber damage and no injuries. In a second crash Hulda S. Haberman at 620 17th Avenue hit a parking meter on the square. the car’s front was damaged with no injuries.
The Woman's Union of St Johns Church of Christ will gather Tuesday at 7 45 p m with Edna Leiser leading devotions. Christian service will be chaired by Cromwell Pederson and Schilt, project work night aims to craft favors for St Clare hospital nursing home, with Schneider and Senn Jr guiding refreshments.
Stephenson County Button Club members meet Tuesday at Mrs. Roy C. Wagner’s home in Orangeville. Luncheon at 12 30 p m. Hostesses include Mrs. William Allman and Mrs. Carrie Brunkow. Program focuses on Colonial button designs.
Twenty three students will race an obstacle course in the Jaycee Teen-Age Road-e-o at Recreation Park tomorrow afternoon starting at 1 p.m. Contestants from Monroe New Glarus and Judo vie for 50 gallons of gasoline and a state contest berth with prizes for second and third places.
Mrs Harry Swartz has been moved from her home after several months and entered Wagner's nursing home for care on Thursday.
Fifteen students and teachers from Belleville high school's senior commercial class will visit the first comprehensive office machinery display at the University of Wisconsin Center Building. The Madison chapter of the National Office Management Association sponsors the exhibit, running Wednesday through Saturday.
The Orangeville Band Boosters will meet at 8 p m next Wednesday in the high school music room for the annual gathering to elect officers.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ritschard Route 3 welcomed their third child Peggy Sue born April 21. Siblings Sally five and Billy four this month. Mrs. Ritschard is Betty Wuetrich daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allie Wuetrich. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Herman Ritschard. Great grandparents are Gotfred Wuthrich and Magdalena Ritschard.
Frank J. Kubly of the Kubly Transfer Co entertained members of both his mens and womens bowling teams at the Casino in Monticello after a match held in Turner hall last night.
A two car crash at 12:01 a.m. near the Maple Grove Inn damaged vehicles driven by Miss Claire J. Pierce Route 1 Brodhead and Dean Edward Maddrell 1417 18th street. Passengers on the Pierce car were Mr. and Mrs. William Brecklin Juda and Donald Schoenick Argyle. no injuries were reported.
A daughter named Sheri Lynn Kowalke was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kowalke in Prospect Illinois on April 21. Her mother Patricia Anne Amos Kowalke is visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. F. Amos at 629 11th Street. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kowalke of Baraboo.
Those attending the Lisser funeral in Milwaukee yesterday included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lisser of Browntown, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoll of Argyle, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mayer of Browntown, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Berg of Woodford, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Studer of Monticello, and Otto Lisser of rural Attica.
Three Monroes elementary school principals attend the Elementary Principals Association meeting in Eau Claire. Also present are Mrs Barbara Thompson curriculum coordinator and her Albany principal husband. Attending principals include Mrs Viva Stauffacher South school Mrs Bernadette Green East school and Mrs Nell Cunningham North school.
F J Karlen from Winslow and Miss Tella Griffen with Mrs Harry Atherton from Albany visited today. James Smith and Alan Mc Garigle, arts and crafts instructors, attended a Wisconsin University conference yesterday. Dwayne Penniston and daughter Sherri with Fr Atkinson visit Monroe for weekend with twin brother Darrell and mother Mrs Gordon Penniston of South Wayne. Edna Zumbrunnen of Monroe returned from Los Angeles with son Robert and granddaughter Mary after winter visit.
Emma Wickland 85 of Waddams Grove died yesterday at St. Francis hospital Freeport born Emma Harbach June 13 1873 widow of Peter Wickland she lived in Waddams Grove surrounded by children and grandchildren Leamon funeral home directs arrangements
New York The United States Rubber Workers Union and U S Rubber Co reached an agreement ending a two day strike. Firestone, B F Goodrich still face walkouts while Goodyear avoided a strike by agreeing with the union. U S Rubber’s 26 000 workers at 18 plants in 11 states expected to return to work immediately.
Circle One of the Union Presbyterian church will meet at 8 p.m. Monday with Mrs Curtis Chase at 1816 16th avenue.
Betty Steinmann daughter of Mrs Edna Steinmann 2122 16th street served on the committee planning the schools annual May Day Breakfast held today in the Wisconsin Union building on the UW campus in Madison.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce board will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the community room of the First National Bank. The Retail Committee will convene at noon Monday at the Eugene hotel.
Franz W Brand district attorney and Mrs Brand of 1771 Byers Court welcomed their second son yesterday at St Clare hospital The boy will be known as Ricky He has an older brother John Schindler Brand 20 months Mrs Brand is former Carol Schindler daughter of Mrs Dorothea Rickaby and the late Dr John A Schindler The couple are paternal grandparents.
Dr and Mrs John F Caradine at 624 21st avenue welcomed a girl named Beth born Thursday at St Clare hospital The Caradines already have a daughter named Jane who is three Their grandparents are Mrs H B Caradine of Boulder Colorado and Mr and Mrs James H Wegener of Madison
Seventeen Monroe high school students are named for achieving straight A's over six weeks. The list spans four seniors four juniors five sophomores and four freshmen, with names across multiple grades and a separate honor roll.
Detroit Tigers trade pitcher Billy Hoeft to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for utility infielder Ted Lepcio and pitcher Dave Siser. Hoeft, a left-hander, had one of Detroit's two wins this season. Frank Lary earned the other. The Tigers stand 2-14 in the American League with Hoeft at 1-1.
Milwaukee reports a large shortage in the accounts of Bobbie J. Loveland, 32, a former union office manager, estimated at a neighborhood of $100,000. Assistant District Attorney Aladin De Brozzo noted the bond rise from $2,500 to $10,000 as part of the proceedings.
The Schliem family from South Wayne lose two players to injuries. Jerry Schliem junior breaks a foot while baseball. his cousin, also named Jerry Schliem, is kicked by a calf and cannot play trumpet for weeks as a dentist treats his teeth. The band entry at Orfordville faces a setback with these injuries.
Robert Trickel was elected president of the Monroe Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles at the meeting in the Eagles club rooms Chester Miller was named vice president Charles Schadewaldt chaplain Clarence Goecks conductor Oscar Leck treasurer William Haman inside guard Leo Bartett outside guard and Leo Kohl Sam Remus and Clifford Leck trustees Refreshments were served by Mrs Kohl and Mrs Robert Alm The Eagles Auxiliary also met last night
The obituary details a veteran officer who served from captain to lieutenant colonel and led John Whitecamp among Spanish American War groups. A lifetime Mason and Shriner, he held multiple lodge roles and church treasurer duties. Survived by a daughter, two grandsons, and a long-time funeral home business, with multiple marriages and a late-life move.
Four white men were arrested after abducting and assaulting a Florida A and M coed at gunpoint near the campus. The gagged student was found in their car with the four in custody in Leon County jail as state prosecutors questioned them.
The production features a large cast led by William Tschanz and Allan F. Barnard directing the pit orchestra. Orchestra members include Mrs. Gordee, Joan Swiggum, Greta Pitkin, Hollis Schilt, Anita Ainsworth, and others. Proceeds support local civic projects.
Mrs Ella J Bell sails to Europe next week with plans to visit Nur em bourg Germany and several nearby countries. She will travel on the USS United States Friday, stay with her son Maj W Bernard Bell his wife and three children, and may extend her trip beyond Oct 2.
Cuban invaders who surrendered without firing a shot arrived in Panama City as captives during the night, transported in eight guarded buses. Informed sources said Fidel Castro's embassy may seek leniency for the small group, who laid down their arms and appealed to Panamanian courts. Hundreds of curious Panamanians watched the arrivals.
A woman and a man were jailed after entering custody as authorities plan to question them. The Cuban based expedition's support line was believed to be broken.
Hollywood reports actor Paul Muni, 61, hospitalized for an upper respiratory infection. A doctor described the illness as not serious and said his condition is being monitored as he rests.
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