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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1961
Page
6
The report notes mostly fair and cool conditions with a slight warming trend away from Lake Michigan. Tonight low 26 to 33, Wednesday high in the 50s, with Monroe zone forecast as fair and cooler tonight and warmer Wednesday, low 28 to 33, high 55 to 60.
Frank A. Buehler transfers parcel block 7 Cheno weths Addition in the city of Monroe to Hulda R. Foulker as the grantee.
Edwin Rufenacht named executor of Samuel R Greenwald estate who died April 16. Will dated July 7 1956 leaves three fourths to daughter Mabel and one fourth to son Ralph L. Lottie E Burt widow and executrix of Odea Burt estate who died April 24. will dated July 8 1959. Sylvia Grenzow named executrix of George H Grenzow estate who died April 16. will dated June 22 1960. she inherits homestead and trust estate. Appraisers: Harry C Young and Herman Fritz. M L Barton and M J Ingwell. F L Buchschacher and Leland Jordan.
County Court Judge Marshall L. Peterson ruled on cases from Galena Illinois and Brooklyn New York. Vincent J. Spillane was fined for speeding at night after forfeiting a $15 bond. Marvin Ditzler of Davis NL was fined $17 including costs for nighttime speeding. Diane Reese of Route 2 Brooklyn faced a hit and run adjournment to 9 a.m. Tuesday with a $10 bond. All actions handled by the Sheriff Department.
Roy Peter Blum 21 of Adams Township and Karen Ann Kubly 19 of Sylvester Township obtained marriage licenses.
John Wuethrich 81 Route 1 Mrs Herman Natz 67 Center Township Rock County Archie Bainbridge 73 Beloit Herman F Kundert Sr 64 Lake Geneva Mrs Abert Mildred Nyhus 40 Blanchardville are named in the notice with ages and hometowns.
Mr and Mrs James Smith welcome a daughter born May 1 at 2225 6th street Albany and Juda parents Mr and Mrs Bernard Figi welcome a daughter born May 2 in Juda and Mr and Mrs Leo Sarbacker welcome a daughter born May 2 in Albany.
The notice itemizes medical and surgical patients across multiple locales including Wallace Lindsay Juda Deborah Kubly Alan Matzke Kim Schwartz Mrs Grace Allom Henry Gehert John Brandt and Fred Fernstaedt plus Peter Esser Ronald Stauffer Chester Trebelcock and Mrs Clyde Moore. Dismissals name Steven Keen Rev Hans Jersild Leonard Nelson Bernard Hoss Kurt Schwager William Roth Henry Long Frederick Foster and infant girl Hare.
Warrants issued for Lawrence T. Kundert Route 2 Brodhead Bert G. Young Rockford and Robert Morris Jackson Beloit after defendants failed to answer summons in speeding cases. Helen F. Myers clerk of courts supervised the process and sheriff's deputies arrested them.
Mrs. Mina Etter Williams aged 79 died yesterday at White Haven nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Stuessy funeral home with Rev. Paul H. Olm officiating. Burial follows at Greenwood cemetery. She was born in Monroe January 29 1882 and married Stacy Williams in 1919. Surviving are two brothers Rolland R Etter and Arthur E Etter and several nieces and nephews. Arthur Etter arrived in Chicago to meet Rolland Etter Robert Rote and Lena Etter.
The list names Classy Clubbers 4-H and four color groups with numerous members from Clarno Richland New Glarus Oak Corners Hiawatha Dutch Hollow and Argus 4-H clubs. Members include Larry Wuetrich Steve Svendson Barbara Wegmueller Vicki Svendson and many others.
Police report two Monroe residents and one in Brodhead fell victim to a watch based loan scam. Victims were approached by transients offering branded watches as security for $30 loans, with promises to redeem later. The watches contained junk components and were worth about $4 to $5.
The Joe Signer farm in Jordan Township was detached from the Woodford grade school and attached to the Grove rural school after joint action by Green and Lafayette County School Committees. One Signer boy has attended Grove school this year as a tuition student. Part of the Signer farm property now joins Grove school. The hearing on the petition and joint action was held at the Grove school.
Albert Krause of Brodhead visited on business yesterday. May 2 at 8 p.m. hosts regular Womans Relief Corps meeting. Mr and Mrs Ralph Meythaler of Brodhead were in Monroe yesterday. Women of the Moose meet next at 8 p.m. formal enrollment adv. Herman F Lanz of Monroe and family have returned from Hot Springs Arkansas. John H Wilson of Chicago spent the weekend with his brother and sister in law E S Wilson after attending a Madison wedding.
Allan F. Goecke, Monroe blood donor recruitment chairman for the Green County Red Cross, announced a June 2 bloodmobile visit with a 131 pint quota. To reach the goal, at least 200 pledges are needed to offset medical and other disqualifications. The unit will operate 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the junior high school gym, with pledges accepted at the Goecke home or through Vernon Schillinger at the Red Cross office on 11th Street.
Live hogs 6 500 with prices 17.00 to 18.10. 190-600 lb ranges. Cattle and calves 4 500 and 100. Slaughter steers 21.75 to 26.50, heifers 23.00 to 24.50, cows 16.00 to 21.00. Butter 60 cents, eggs steady around 30 to 32 cents. No wheat corn oats or soybeans sold.
Circle No 2 of Union Presbyterian Church will meet tonight at 8 at the Ralph J Kundert home located at 1309 South Street for a regular gathering.
Roger Klassy a New Glarus feed mill operator was set for trial by Circuit Judge Edwin M Wilkie in Madison for July 8 Klassy pleaded innocent and waived preliminary hearing.
Clark Oil and Refining Corp. reports higher first quarter net income for 1961 with consolidated net income of 260 581 dollars on 22 867 574 dollars in sales versus 15 210 dollars income on 22 540 863 dollars sales in 1960.
Harry V. Hanson of Blanchard ville is a patient at the Madison VA hospital under observation and treatment for several weeks. His son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harris F. Germann, visited him in Madison last night.
De Molay degrees will be conferred at a meeting of Stewart Chapter De Molay tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple.
Wisconsin's suspended Grant County District Attorney Roggensack faces a potential hearing on equal protection questions in a tax case. He is charged with failing to file state income taxes for 1958 and 1959. The case marks a broader probe into late filers and prosecutions.
Henry A Olson state supervisor of school district reorganization will address the Monroe Kiwanis Club at the Swiss Wheel at 12:15 p m Thursday John Brewer from the Public Expenditure Survey will speak May 11 A 40th anniversary dinner for Kiwanis members and wives will be held in the M room of the high school May 17
St. Clare hospital said there is no basis for circulating reports that a woman patient awaits surgery to remove a snake. The tale claims she swallowed a snake egg while swimming in Florida. A Milwaukee version circulated last week and Monroe chatter echoed today.
Final plans for the Valley District Scouters potluck dinner at Turner hall dining room 6 45 p m tomorrow with Robert Dearth as chairman report a capacity crowd Edward M Adam election chairman will reveal district vote results Mayor and Mrs O R Evans guests and Edward Niffenegger American Legion Americanism chairman to be featured speaker
St John’s Youth Fellowship will install new officers and commission chairmen at a Sunday meeting May 14 at 7 p.m. Diane Zwygart is president Dan Counselman is vice president Vicki Lawrance is secretary Holly Hoesly is treasurer. Co chairmen named for the Action Fellowship Faith Commissions include Pat Hanson Carole Buehler Gurneth Gonstead Jane Hagar Nancy Sickinger and Barbara Rufenacht.
Herman F. Kundert Sr., 64, native of Monroe, died Saturday while working in a field near Lake Geneva. Services were held this afternoon at Lake Geneva with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was born January 17, 1897, married Margaret Young in 1923, and lived in the area 50 years. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, a son, a brother, a sister, and nine grandchildren.
New York stocks moved ahead on a broad front in late trading with volume around 4.1 million shares. Gains of fractions to more than a point outpaced losses in several sectors including electronics, steels, non ferrous metals, oils, drugs and rails. aircraft missiles eased from recent gains and motors were mixed while utilities advanced.
City officials say replacement of the bent flag pole at City Hall is underway and due to be installed soon after hailstorm damage last fall. Veterans groups complained when no flag was displayed during Loyalty Day observances at the city building.
The Knights of Pythias announce a regular meeting at 8 p.m. tomorrow in IOOF hall. The event invites members to attend and discuss agenda items.
Rus sell Kundert, a Monroe native and 1946 Monroe High School graduate, earns national recognition as director of Expedition Colorado. As KBTV Denver production manager since 1959 he previously worked in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The series uses Fred and Jo Mazzulla photographs and has won BMI History Award and other honors. The General W. J. Palmer Story will air on ABC Network August 29.
Dr Robert G Zach of Monroe, official of the State Medical Society, told the Milwaukee meeting that chiropractors ignore statutory limits and cited ads misrepresenting treatment for sinusitis brain tumors heart ailments polio and other conditions. Dr James C Fox urged counties to present medicine’s views on Social Security. The 120th annual meeting began Monday with informal sessions and about 1500 physicians expected to attend.
Faia A a 14 year old Monroe youth confessed to prowling Sunday night in Recreation park Goetz Acres and Davis Becker addition areas. He admitted leaning a pole against houses and looking into bath room windows. He was detained after neighbors saw him run away. He remains in custody of his parents and faces Juvenile Court charges.
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