This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
8
The Daily Record notes a mainly cloudy cool night with scattered showers in south and central areas ending early. Friday remains partly cloudy and cool with lows 28 to 35 degrees in the northwest and southeast and a high near 45 degrees.
Since yesterday at 1 p.m. the high reached 58 and the low 39. A year ago today the high was 83 and the low 60. Trace precipitation noted. Barometer 29.58 at 1 a.m. and 29.62 at 1 p.m. Warmest spots were Yuma Arizona and Presidio Texas at 98 degrees, coldest was Cutbank Montana at 19. Sunrise 4 58. Sunset 6 56.
Lyle Johnson transfers property to Ethel G Elmer in part I1 5 Bartletts add Monroe city. The record lists a transfer action in a local real estate docket with named individuals and location.
Justice L A Koenig and others appear in Monroe cases. Gerald Hauser of Route 2 Monroe pleads innocent to reckless driving with a hearing set for May 16 at 2 pm. Bert Spears Beloit charged without license. Richard Marty Albany Route 1 licensed suspension guilty with $25 fine. Nevin Beckman Clarno cited for license violation with $5. Fridolin Tschudy New Glarus awaiting decision after reduced speed charge. pleaded innocent to April 24 charge.
Mr and Mrs David Seeholzer of Monticello welcome a son born May 3.
Names listed include George Lewis Mt Hor eb Mrs Roy Benkert Orangeville Mrs Anna Jackson Argyle Jacob P Elmer 2223 14th street Surgical George Reed Delavan Roselan Vander Drink 2514 13th street Arvin Bleiler Blanchard vile Howard Moellenberndt Juda Dismissals Gerald Doyle Mer ritt Tuttle arl Wenger Jr Mel vin Witt Mrs Russell Bredeson Betty Vollman Mrs Max Hillary and daughter Mrs John Green and son Mrs Robert Atkinson and daughter Milton Hanson Ernest Schneider and Steven Moe.
Mr and Mrs D L Clickner of Beloit announce the birth of daughter Debra Elaine on Wednesday at Beloit Municipal hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carl Clickner of Beloit. Maternal great grandmother is Mrs A E Mitchell of 1505 13th avenue. Grace Mitchell is noted as former Monroe resident.
Rev Richard F Hulburt visited Shullsburg while Mr and Mrs Henry J Elmer of Monticello called on relatives in Monroe and Freeport. Dr and Mrs John M Irvin attended the State Medical Convention in Milwaukee. St Victor s Altar Society bake sale set for May 5 at First Na Bank Annex at 9 am. Rev Lenwood Monte of Pearl City spent yesterday with his mother in Monroe. Scouts seeking hanger donations offer pickup Saturday morning by calling 1304. Rev and Mrs George Philipp returned to Orient Ohio after a week with Mr and Mrs Albert Goodman in Monticello.
A Red Cross final report shows $44,646.94 disbursed to aid April 3 tornado victims in Berlin including a canteen mass care food clothing and home repairs. The sum includes $35,195.79 from the American Red Cross $8,000 from the Berlin Community Chest and $1,451.24 from other sources.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ralph Block 44 of Plainview Texas were held this afternoon with burial in the family lot in Monroe. Mrs Block accompanying her husband and her mother Mrs John Davis to Monroe for Otto J Block funeral. she died Sunday in Nebraska after a driver hit ice on a viaduct causing their car to go out of control. Mrs Block’s mother suffered multiple injuries and was hospitalized in Nebraska. Mrs Block leaves four children.
Services were held at 2 p m today in the Shriner Neushwander funeral home for Mrs Elizabeth Burkhalter aged 94 of 1729 16th street.
Miss Ida Casanova and Mrs. Winnie Kueble sang at the Monday night service. Rev. Paul Kehle officiated. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Elmer Foulker John Augsburger Bert Burkhalter Jacob Burkhalter Albert Schmid and Arthur A Benkhert.
After wind damage a tower showed 30 percent rotten wood and cracks in two spots. A steel collar was added to stop cracks from spreading and the concrete deck meets fire resistance rules. The bid for tower capping stood at 4 505 dollars.
Brig. Gen. Bruce Johnson of Warwick Rhode Island, forced to retire on his 60th birthday, enlisted as a private in the Air Force Reserve to continue active service. He aims to qualify for reserve pay by completing four more years of service.
The London Daily Telegraph reports large shipments of Czech arms have begun reaching Syria as part of a Communist strategy to gain influence in the Middle East.
Toby the Capuchin monkey is back at the Howard Kohn residence at 1027 23rd Avenue after 22 hours away. He arrived at 5 30 p m carrying a three foot chain leash in his right paw and offered no explanation for his disappearance. The family traced his footprints in the yard and found him when he slipped in through the garage and kitchen door.
Franz W. Brand district attorney spoke on county government last night at a Green County Farmsters meeting held at Green County Teachers College. The Farmsters are rural couples engaged in agricultural extension activities.
The city issued a call for bids on land formerly used for veterans housing near the South school. City clerk Mrs. Freda Bray stated bids must be filed by 5 p.m. on May 18.
Police report notes a minor car collision on the south side of the square at 8:15 p m yesterday. Vehicles driven by Robert E Rufer Route 4 Monroe and Clarence Kaderly Route 2 Brodhead were involved.
Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson of Clinton announce the birth of a son Lee Jay on Thursday at Municipal Hospital Beloit. The couple will register the newborn and name him in the family records.
A parakeet belonging to Mr and Mrs Ben E Kubly of Highway 81 North was found yesterday noon half a mile from their home. Walter Kummer located the missing bird on the Kohli farm on Highway 11 West after it disappeared overnight.
Governor Kohler issued a proclamation asking Wisconsin citizens to observe Armed Forces Day on May 19. The call emphasizes honoring service members and recognizing national defense.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.