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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1967
Page
8
The Fay Daily Record reports a north south forecast with partly cloudy conditions. Lows tonight range from 27 to 32 degrees in the north and into the 30s in the south. Saturday highs expected mostly in the 50s with light to moderate winds from the west to southwest northern areas and lighter winds in the south. Southeast to south winds 8 to 15 mph Saturday.
A brief weather update notes conditions since Thursday at 1 p.m. with a high of 66 and a low of 39. It compares to the previous year’s high of 80 and low of 52. Sunrise is 5 46 and sunset 8 03.
Monroe police report shows Carl Davis of Juda cited for inattentive driving and fined $10.
Allen Ross 71 of 1403 East Second Ave Brodhead died. He is survived by family members and services are pending. The obituary notes his long residence in the area and his community involvement.
Mr and Mrs John Der rickson Route 1 Belleville welcome a daughter born May 4 coming as the family adds a new member to the community.
A St Clare Hospital accident and treatment log lists patients by department and status. Medical patients include Raymond L Gallagher and Teri Armstrong. surgical patients feature Lee Zurfluh and Nellie Evans. multiple Beloit and Darlington residents are named. Discharges include Patrick Vincent and several others, with many family members noted.
A 16 month old boy fell from the 14th floor sun deck to a lower level in a downtown Chicago hotel. Surgeons repaired a severed right arm and he remains in critical condition after the dramatic fall during a family visit for an American Industrial Hygiene Conference.
The Smith Masonic Lodge No. 31 conferred the Master Mason degree on a candidate at last night’s regular meeting in the Masonic Lodge. Members discussed resolutions for the Grand Lodge convention in Milwaukee on June 14 and 15. Lunch was served by Melvin Elmer and Nathan Walker.
Allen Ross 71 of 1403 East 2nd Ave Brodhead died at 5 30 p m yesterday at his home Born February 28 1896 in Avon Township Rock County he was married to Elvira Brandt April 4 1925 in Rockford He managed the Farm Bureau at Brodhead for years He leaves his wife a sister Mrs Mabel Timm Janesville and nieces and nephews Services will be 2 p m Monday at Everson Funeral Home with Rev Lyle Stephenson of the Methodist Church officiating Burial will be Greenwood Cemetery Brodhead Visitation Sunday at the funeral home with a Masonic service at 8 30 p m Sunday
Wisconsin cheddar cheese market remained steady with prices unchanged as demand stayed mostly fair and supplies remained ample. American cheese production reached 29,050,000 pounds for the week ending April 28, up 2 percent from the prior week. Wisconsin Swiss prices were unchanged with top grades steady while lower grades were unsettled and offerings tended to accumulate.
Fitzsimmons said the proposed agreement could pay long haul drivers as much as 78 cents per hour over three years. The package includes 55 cents in shard money, a better cost of living plan, vacations and a two day funeral leave, marking the largest money package ever negotiated by the Teamsters Union.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wittenwyler of Route 1 Monticello announce the birth of their daughter Amy Jean on Sunday at St. Clare Hospital. Marilyn Loveland is the mother. Grandparents Merlyn Loveland and Jacob Wittenwyler. great-grandparents Henry J. Elmer C W Loveland and Rose Blumer.
Firemen were called at 10 30 last night to the new Crandall Building where a refuse pile was burning. Smoke drifted over the roof and an alarm was sounded.
About 200 general admission tickets remain for two Kitty Wells Grand Ole Opry shows in Monroe at 7 and 9 30 p m tomorrow night. Reserved seats are sold out. The event at the Junior High School Auditorium is sponsored by the Jaycees with proceeds to the Argus 4 H Club for Kubly Park improvements. Tickets are available at First National Bank tonight and at the door tomorrow if any remain.
The Wisconsin Senate defeated the standards proposal 20-11 late Thursday, sparking a sharp quarrel with a rural senator claiming a rigged coalition. A second bill later incorporated the labeling rules, with a 5 percent tax on both uncolored and colored oleo and a 15 cent per pound tax on uncolored oleo. Senate leaders hoped to pass the measure to the Assembly, but no debate was planned for weeks. Roseleip, a dairy-district candy store owner, spoke long against repeal, while Leverich, a veteran ally of oleo taxes, had fought repeal for years.
New registrations for St Victor’s school will be taken on Sunday May 7 from 8 to 10 am in room 8. Enrollment is limited to 40 students per grade and will be on a first come first served basis. Dial 3255101 for Adtaker.
Construction begins next week on a concrete resurfacing project for two sections of Highway 69 in Green County. The Monticello Hill and New Glarus Woods Hill segments will be resurfaced, with through traffic closed and marked detours in place. Parker Company of Appleton is prime contractor and Robert J. Zamzow of Madison is project engineer. Completion is expected about July 1.
About 80 people gathered at the Green County Agricultural building for the monthly NFC meeting. They discussed phase two milk manufacturing uses, local production largely directed to those uses, and heard from Joseph Tregonning urging support for State Sen. Gordon Roseleip in the anti oleo effort. A $50 scholarship fund gift was noted, along with planning for the Oct. 7 NFC convention at Tomah and the July 23 tri county picnic at Evansville. Participants who met Washington politicians and agriculture officials voiced frustration with the state agriculture department.
Officials report a brown and white Scottie type dog about 18 inches tall placed in the pound wearing a brown leather collar with a chain. A black and white German shepherd remains in custody at the pound.
Shirani Samarasinghe of Ceylon thanked the American Field Service for enabling a year in the United States as she spoke before the American Legion Auxiliary in the Legion Hall. She described Ceylon as The Garden of Eden with exports like coconuts tea and rubber. Slides sparked questions while Philppines was studied this year and CARE donations supported Philippine school building.
The Vist Birthday of St Omar Chapter of No 9 O E S will be celebrated Monday under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Olin Flisram. A potluck dinner for members, family and friends will begin at 6 15 p m in the Masonic Temple dining room.
After the dinner Mrs A P Benkett will recount 1917 and Omar chapter ties for Mrs Ray Young Mrs Ray Stuart and Albert Geigel who will receive 50 year membership pins. A flute quartet Betty Reger Linda Frehner Ann Henning Mandy Long performs. dining room by Rose Olga Voelkli. kitchen by Mr and Mrs Irvin Goecks and Mr and Mrs Ray Heinzelman.
A Coffee House for single adults will be held tonight at the First Methodist Church. It opens at 8 p.m. with music dancing and friendship and attendees may come and go as they please.
The public is invited to a series of Gospel Meetings at the Clarence Learry house in Gratiot. The first service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon May 7 with continuing services on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 8 oclock. No collections.
Hog demand bids 5 000 head with butchers up to 1.00, 190-240 lb hogs 20.50-21.25, sows 15.75-18.00. Cattle and calves trade strong with steers up to 26.50 per cwt, heifers 24.50-24.75, cows 16.50-18.75. Lambs steady at 28.00 for 95 lb slaughter lambs. eggs and produce also listed with grade A whites at 27 cents.
A special congregational meeting at Grace Lutheran Church will follow both morning services on Sunday to consider extending a call to Rev. Larry Pinnow a former Brodhead resident.
A busy slate lists films and shows from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM featuring entries like Tarzan facing a computer danger and Wild West adventures. Starred items include Muss, Diller, and Lugosi titles along with game shows and sports segments airing across the evening.
Two 15 year old Dane County boys were taken into custody last night around 8:45 p.m. as they headed south fleeing home. A Monroe citizen reported the youths appeared too young to hitchhike at that hour. The boys were turned over to Dane County authorities.
The New York stock market extended its recovery this afternoon, advancing moderately in active trading as investors reassessed economic news and earnings.
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