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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1966
Page
8
The forecast calls for fair skies and mild temperatures across Wisconsin with little change tonight. Tuesday brings mostly sunshine and steady temps, with lows in the 30s and highs in the 50s to 60s across regions including Monroe.
Last week saw a high of 72 and a low of 30. Since Saturday 10 a.m. the high reached 53 and the low 30. A year ago today the high was 80 and the low 56. Palm Springs California recorded 105 as the warmest spot and Peliston Michigan 14 as the coldest. Sunrise 4 49 and sunset 7 06.
Court notes list three motorists with violations. Jerome B. Flannery of 520 18th Ave. fined 40 dollars and costs after night speeding with license suspended two weeks. Clifford FE Wunschel of Brodhead pleads guilty to passing on a yellow line. fined 25 dollars and costs. James J. Lobenstein of New Glarus pleads not guilty to failure to keep vehicle under control. trial date set for Tuesday, May WW.
Judge Martin Hutzel orders William F. E. Shrier a minor restricted to 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for work purposes only for 30 days in Brodhead.
Monroe police report Gary W. McKillip of Orangeville forfeited a $10 penalty after speeding violation.
Wayne Delmar Prisk of Monticello aged 18 and Judith Ann Mauerman of Albany aged 17 obtained marriage licenses. The couple’s ages and hometowns are listed with the license records.
A compiled list from Wisconsin includes Mrs. Pearl Van Horn aged 86 of Monroe and Mrs. Ruth H. Brown aged 74 of Brodhead among several others. Names include Scott Allen Stoll 3 Brodhead, Catherine Kelley 84 Oregon, Blanche E. Bradley 76 Richland Center, Charles P. Radke 70 East Trop, Eddie Hulsether 73 Cobeb, Thomas J. Griffith 77 Dodgeville, Peter A. Johnson 7 Stoughton, Bessie Andrews 83 Darlington, Ole Orton Gilbertson 52 Waunakee, Maurice Lowry 6 Soldiers Grove, John Cook 63 Sterling Ill, and Edith Cook 51 Sterling Ill.
Mr and Mrs Delmar Zettle of Davis Illinois announce the birth of a son on May 2. The new arrival adds a name to the family roster and marks a joyful event for the local community.
A long list from St. Clare Hospital records patients in medical surgical and dismissals. Names and locations include William Guth man Route 1 Brodhead Timmie Lee Davis 2 746 Hackett Beloit Steven Zimmer Blanchardville Daniel Jacobs 1817 14th Beloit list of numerous patients and dismissals across Wisconsin towns.
Personal visit notes reveal Mr and Mrs Francis Fleming of Rockford dined with Mr and Mrs Ira Mayer of South Wayne and visited relatives. Women of the Moose plan a May 4 meeting at Moose Hall. Several families, including Studer and Miller, celebrated birthdays in Janesville with Rebecca turning five, while a group visited LaCrosse for Mother's Day events at LaCrosse State University.
Edgerton Harrison and Mrs. Jane Wise join veteran dealer Hemming House of St Charles as last minute replacement for Gwen's Antiques. The 40 year old show features Eva Monson of Argyle Anne Stoffels Burlington and many others from Wisconsin Iowa Michigan and Illinois with Harold Gruenewald and his wife managing the event.
Yankee legislators worry cities would pay a disproportionate share of costs as a grand jury probes a branch banking bill. A new oleo margarine formula would lift the color ban and tax, directing revenue to dairy research. A 65 foot truck length measure and a May presidential primary shift aim to curb favorite son candidates. Hearings on water quality and fraudulent trade practices proposals are slated.
Representatives from many organizations attended a VFW post 2312 ceremony. Commander Felder opened the program and Senator Gordon Roseliep spoke, praising the post and auxiliary. Rosleip read a poem celebrating America and its freedoms, noting the nation’s history and opportunities.
Funeral services for William E. Keller 75 who died Friday were held today at 1 30 p m in the Stnessy Funeral Home Rev R A Pogram Browntown Methodist Church officiated Burial was in Cadiz cemetery Masonic services were held last night at 8 p m with the South Wayne Lodge conducting the rites Pallbearers were fellow Masons Ben Maddrell M W Miller Arthur Olson Gerald Swiggum Raymond Montgomery and Grant Allen Mrs Ralph Lueck Browntown provided organ selections
The delegates spoke out against antisemitic literature distributed at the convention on Saturday night. James R. Staples, state chairman, said an outsider delivered the newspaper to the gathering. Dena Smith, state treasurer, and Jack Olson, candidate for lieutenant governor, attended the event.
Washington file reports that the Supreme Court affirmed a lower tribunal's ruling that Texas cannot condition local voting on a $1.50 poll tax. The decision blocks the poll tax as a prerequisite to participation in local elections.
Scott Allen Stoll aged 3 of Brodhead died Saturday at 6:20 p.m. in St. Clare Hospital after a long leukemia battle. Survived by parents Charles Stoll Jr and Mrs Stoll, two brothers Steven and Stanley, sister Sherry, grandparents in Florida and Wisconsin, and great grandparents. Funeral services set for 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Stnessy Funeral Home Monroe with Rev. R A Pegram officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
Stewart Chapter of DeMolay will confer the Mothers Degree at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the New Glarus Masonic Temple as Parents Day, one of seven Obligatory Days. DeMolay Master Councilor Phil Duerst will preside and invite the public and especially parents to attend.
Chicago markets report hogs steady to 25 higher with different weight ranges trading 20.50 to 23.50 per cwt. Cattle see slaughter steers up 25 to 75, high options 28.25 to 29.75 per cwt. slaughter heifers 25.50 to 27.25. lambs and ewes move modestly. Produce desk notes CME activity and closing quotes amid varied demand.
Fred Rosa son of Mr and Mrs Fredric Rosa of Monroe is initiated into Delta Sigma Pi at the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa. He is a sophomore majoring in business administration.
Wholesale buying prices hold firm with mixed grades in eggs and steady scores across commodities. Grain prices show No. 2 wheat around 1.64 and corn No. 2 yellow near 1.31, with oats No. 2 heavy white about 0.724 and soybeans No. 1 yellow near 3.08 as reported.
Burr Quitzo a 66 year old Madison Wisconsin man survived a crash after spending about 19 hours trapped in a single engine plane's cabin near St Donatus Iowa The injured mechanic walked a mile for help and was taken to Mercy Hospital upon rescue Authorities say the plane departed Wichita refueling in Des Moines before the crash in fog rain and hail Friday evening.
Albion New York Charles W Howard longtime head of the Santa school and recognized as the nations top Santa Claus died Sunday at age 69 His death ends a six decade career shaping department store Santa figures and teaching aspiring Santas nationwide.
Green County GOP announces 800 Wisconsin volunteers earned certificates after completing the More Ways to Win Precinct Training School held March 3 to 6. Recipients include Aurelia Bauman of Brodhead Rolland E Karlen Merlin J Meythaler Jim Packard J W Robiette Mrs Richard Wagner Rev C James Weis Effie Wenger George Salladay Mrs John Steinmann Madeline Stauffacher Browntown Monroe Montecello names listed.
Monroe police investigate a BB gun incident after a pellet hit a truck window. Police warn it is unlawful to shoot a BB gun in the city and say youths caught shooting will have the weapon taken for a period.
William Guthman aged 76 of Rt 1 Brodhead was admitted to St. Clare Hospital Saturday at 10 35 a m for treatment of a fractured hip from a fall at his home. He is reported in good condition.
Timmie Lee Davis two year old son of Mr and Mrs Richard Davis of 746 Hackett Street Beloit is in fair condition at St Clare Hospital after being run over by a tractor Sunday afternoon. He suffered facial and abdominal bruises and abrasions.
Preliminary hearing for Richard Olsen 29 of Washington Township is set for Friday May 6 at 1 15 p m regarding a charge of discharging a firearm in the presence of others The hearing was postponed from this afternoon to Friday May 6
Joe Jones, a rural farmer from Juda, entered Madison General Hospital Sunday after a ten day illness at home. He is scheduled for surgery Tuesday.
Scholars report a paradoxical Lost Act puzzling logicians as they search for a missing formal step. The incident highlights gaps in reasoning processes and raises questions about how such acts influence proofs and conclusions.
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