May 8 1956 Weather Summary With Temperatures
Increasing cloudiness and warmth forecast tonight and Wednesday with scattered showers west and north tonight and across most of the state on Wednesday. Low temperatures range from 37 to 42 in the northeast and 42 to 48 in the southwest, with Wednesday highs about 65 to 70. Hourly readings show a high of 62 and a low of 35 for the day, barometer around 29.90 in the morning and afternoon, Presidio Texas reports the warmest U.S. temperature at 107 and Mt. Washington the coldest. Sunrise at 4:52 and sunset at 7:01.
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U.S
Presidio
Texas
Mt. Washington
Nhl
Real Estate Transfers From Monroe and Albany Addrs
Real estate transfers list partial deeds in Monroe and Albany. Mabel Prien gains 75 ft of lot 23 in Bridge West. Clarabelle Grode sells to Patrick Thorpe the west half of lot 1 and west half of lot 4 block 22 Tallman’s add Monroe. James S. Trow and Genevieve Gilbertson sell parcels 1 4 5 and 8 block 5 Warren’s add Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Owers
Mabel Prien
Monroe
Clarabelle Grode
Patrick Francis Thorpe
Tallman
James S. Trow
Genevieve Gilbertson
Kenneth E. Whiteaker
Warren
Albany
Justice Cases in Browntown Arrest
Justice L A Koenig Gust Monte of Browntown faced a disorderly conduct charge. A $50 fine plus costs was imposed with 14 days suspended. sentence placed on probation for one year to Deputy Sheriff Ray Montgomery of the Sheriff’s Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Koenig
Gust Monte
Browntown
Ray Montgomery
Sheriff's Department
Deaths and births listed in local notices
Deaths include Walter Long aged 74 in Warren and Le Elliot Ash aged 79 in Alden Minnesota. Births record Mr and Mrs Ray Figi at 1916 12th Street a daughter born May 7 and Mr and Mrs David Stauffacher at 626 11th Avenue a son born May 8.
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Walter Long
Warren
Elliot Ash
Alden
Minn
Ray Figi
12Th Street
David Stauffacher
11Th Avenue
St Clare Hospital Accident and Medical Dismissals
Accident cases involve Roswitha Kiechle Route 3 and Melvin Fuchs Blanchardville. Medical patients include Viron Van Horn 1518 11th Ave, Mrs. Martin Johnson Blanchardville, Charles James 1923 7th St, Mrs. Emma Colney Belleville, Aloyous Menting Rockford, Mrs. William Slocum 604 26th Ave. Surgical list notes Helena Perry Beloit, Bruce Dallman Brooklyn, Mrs. Edward Beer 816 11th St, Allie Peterson 2527 11th St, George Anderson Albany, Mrs. William Wadman Rockford, Grace Schroeder 2009 10th St, Mrs. Maude Thomason Beloit, Raymond Bartelt Browntown. Dismissals include Helen Fey, Raymond Bartelt, Mrs. Harold Engels and son, Mrs. Augustine Ronnerud, Burnett Sonsteby and Alfred Goepfert.
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Roswitha Kiechle
Melvin Fuchs
Blanchardville
Viron van Horn
11Th Avenue
Martin Johnson
Charles James
7Th Street
Emma Colney
Belleville
Aloyous Menting
Rockford
William Slocum
26Th Avenue
Helena Perry
Beloit
Bruce Dallman
Brooklyn
Edward Beer
1Th Street
Aliie Peterson
11Th “Street
George Anderson
Albany
William Wadman
Grace M. Schroeder
10Th ’ Street
Maude Thomason
Raymond Bartelt
Browntown
Helen Fey
Harold Engels and Son
Augustine Ronnerud
Burnett Sonsteby
Alfred Goepfert
Brunkow Son Promoted to First Lieutenant in Iceland
The Service Record notes William C. Brunkow has been promoted to first lieutenant after eight months stationed in Iceland. He is assigned to Med. Det., 2nd Inf. Bn., 2nd BCT, APO 81, New York, with address listed as 1st. Lt. W. C. Brunken.
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Clarence Brunkow
William C. Brunkow
Brunkow
Iceland
W. C. Brunken
Inf
APO
New York
N.Y
Lions Club Picnic Planned for June 21 With Several Clubs
Lions Club directors met at Swiss Wheel to discuss a June 21 picnic with clubs from New Glarus Blanchardville and Footville. A site is pending. Nominating committee proposed officers with Bruni as president Etter Jr as first vice president Gyure as second vice president Pickett as third vice president Warfel as secretary treasurer Beach as lion tamer Ault as tail twister Ush er and Elmer named directors Elections set for May 38. The education committee urged a $400 club scholarship to be announced May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Swiss Wheel
Lion's Clubs
New Glarus
Blanchardville
Footville
P. J. Connors Jr
Archie Myers ,Jr
Forrest Kubly
John H. Bruni
J. T. (Duke) Etter Jr
William A. Gyure
Franklin W. Pickett
Clarence C. Warfel
Roy Beach
Daniel Ault
John H. Usher
Hollis J. Elmer
County 4-H Speakers To Compete Tomorrow
Four contestants in each division will speak at the courthouse at 8 tomorrow night. Judges include Elmer Kohstedt, Lafayette County 4-H club agent Mae Reese, and Charles A. Booth. The senior winner becomes a delegate to the State Club Week at Madison next month and competes for state honors.
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Mgnt
Elmer Kohstedt
Lafayette County
Mae Reese
Rock County
Charles A. Booth
Monroe
Madison
Tractor Session To Be Tomorrow At Monticello High
A tractor maintenance meeting for 4H and FFA boys will be held at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Monticello High School. Assistant county agent Norman C Everson said the session covers tractor project review, a film on Farm Tractor Care, worksheets from each member’s project book, and plans for the upcoming tractor driving contest. Attendees include the tractor committee chaired by Earl Feldt and county agriculture teachers who helped at prior schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Monticello High School
Norman C. Everson
Everson
Earl Feldt
Mt. Pleasant Township
Flisram Named Masonic Officer in Wisconsin Convocation
Olin E. Flisram of Monroe has been named grand royal arch captain at the grand chapter of the Royal Arch Masons of Wisconsin during the 106th annual gathering in Fond du Lac. Over 400 attendees from Wisconsin and five other states, plus a slate of officers led by Guy J. Barlow of Appleton as grand high priest, were announced with multiple grand officers named across Milwaukee, Racine, Dodgeville, Marshfield, Superior, Green Bay, and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin E. Flisram
Monroe
Dairy Day Site To Be Chosen For 1958 Event
County dairy leaders meet in the Courthouse at 8 p m Thursday to pick the site for the 1958 Dairy Day. Myron E Jeglum notes plans include a queen contest breakfasts and other June Dairy Month features. Albert Deppeler says all leaders are expected to attend as the promotion committee is revived and last year’s event rotated among communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron E. Jeglum
Albert Deppeler
Brodhead
Personal Mentions Across Monroe and Surrounding Areas
Personal mentions list several residents visiting or traveling: Don Keen of Juda in Monroe. Joe Riemer from Winslow. Alta Rouse of St Paul, former Green County superintendent, visiting Miss Anna O. Blum for three weeks in Monroe. Geraldine Adams, daughter of Vern A. Adams, at La Crosse State College, attending a mother daughter tea. Fred Haesler of Elkhart Lake returning home after a stay with his brother and sister in law John and Mrs. Haesler. Eunice Zimerman back in Juda after visits to Delafield and Elm Grove with daughter Alvie Phillips and family and the Carlin Turner family.
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Don Keen
Juda
Monroe
Joe Riemer
Winslow
Alta Rouse
St. Paul
Green County
Anna O. Blum
Vern A. Adams
la Crosse
Geraldine
LaCrosse State College
Fred Haesler
Elkshart Lake
John Haesler
Eunice Zimerman
Alvie Phillips
Delafield
Carlin Turner
Elm Grove
New Gas Line Plans Okayed
Federal Power Commission approved pipeline projects from Milwaukee Gas Light Co. to double Wisconsin natural gas supply. American Louisiana Pipe Line Co. to operate a Louisiana to Michigan system, with capacity allocated to Wisconsin entities. Michigan Wisconsin to build $11.5 million in facilities to expand service to Milwaukee areas. A new Payne Ohio to Bridgeman Mich line to link with existing Michigan Wisconsin line. Also, an accident report: Herman P. DeLaGrange of Madison damaged a car in a backing mishap with Mrs. George Clark on 21st Street.
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Federal Power Commission
Milwaukee Gas Light Co
Wisconsin
Commission
American Louisiana Pipe Line Co
Detroit
Michie, Wisconsin
Michigan Consolidated
Michigan Wisconsin
Milwaukee
American Louisiana
Payne
Ohio
Bridgeman
Mich
Michigan-Wisconsin
Herman P. DeLaGrange
Madison
George Clark
21St Street
DeLaGrange
10Th Street
McKnight and Nevels Enter Democratic Candidacies
Lafayette County residents Richard McKnight of South Wayne seeks the 3rd Congressional District seat and Orville Nevels of Darlington runs for sheriff after a Democratic meeting. McKnight, a farmer and party veteran, serves on district committees and has delegates to the national convention. four delegates were chosen for the state convention in Superior. Also noted is the junior Hazeltine injury from Juda, hospitalized after a third leg fracture.
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Waklington
Lafayette County
Richard McKnight
South Wayne
Orville Nevels
Darlington
McKnight
Kefauver Club
Superior
Walter Gould
Blanchardville
Paul McGettigan
Joseph McCarten
Darling
A. H. jRossing
Argyle
Walter Long of Warren Dies at 74 in Freeport Hospital
Walter Long 74 of Warren died yesterday in Deaconess Hospital Freeport after a two week stay due to complications. Born September 3 1881 in Dubuque Iowa he married Bessie Gale in Fulton Montana in 1906. He and his wife lived in Warren where he worked as a barber and later ran the Cigar there for ten years. Survivors include his wife two sons Robert Monroe and Glen a daughter Mrs Theodore Mantzke a half sister Mrs Ed Woreland a half brother Robert C Eby and six grandchildren. Services set for Thursday at 2 pm at Graham Funeral Home Warren with Rev Jay Davenport officiating Burial in Warren Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow.
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Walter Long
Warren
Robert F. Long
9Th Street
Deaconess Hospital
Freeport
Mr. Long
Dubuque
Fulton
Bessie Gale
Theodore
Mantzke
Robert
Monroe
Glen
Ed Woreland
Rockford
Robert C. Eby
Madison
Graham Funeral Home
Jay F. Davenport
Warren Presbyterian Church
Warren Cemetery
Methodists Finish Busy General Rally in Minneapolis
The Methodist Church General Conference closed after approving major actions. It adopted integration procedures for the administration, extended full clergy rights to women, allocated funds for a School of International Service in Washington, D.C., and approved two new seminaries while expanding ten others. It set up fundraising to add 48 million dollars to strengthen 116 church colleges, launched a social outreach program, condemned legalized liquor, sanctioned birth control, and raised the missionary budget from 30 to 49 million dollars.
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Minneapolis
Methodist Church General Conference
Washington, D.C
Ohio
Kansas-Nebraska-Missouri
Parents of daughter born in Platteville area
Mr and Mrs Eugene Davis of Platteville are the parents of a daughter born May 2 Mrs Davis is the former Margaret Ann Share daughter of Mrs Mae Share Mr Davis is the son of Mr and Mrs Roy Davis Madison former Roe residents Junior 4H leaders meet at 8 pm tonight at Green County Teachers College a film Midwest Holiday will be shown plans for dairy bar operations and a June trip discussed by Norman O Everson assistant county agent Mrs Laura Winters hurt arm on a Chicago homemakers club tour near the wrist Remodeled for law office Blum and Blum plan adds and expects move June 1 at 1711 10th street to Business Mart west side location
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Eugene Davis
Platteville
Davis
Margaret Ann Share
Mae Share
Roy Davis
Madison
Roe
Green County Teachers College
Norman O. Everson
Winter
South Wayne
Laura Winters
Chicago
Homemakers Club of
Gratiot
Business Mart
Blum and Blum
10Th Street
Green County ministers plan area potluck picnic
The Green County Ministerial Association met yesterday at the Eugene hotel to discuss a family potluck picnic for area ministers, their wives and families. The event is set for June 11 in New Glarus Woods, and tape recordings on ministerial counseling were reviewed.
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Green County Ministerial Association
Eugene
New Glarus Woods
Rural School Inspection Tour Endorsed by State Official
Frank Brown, elementary school supervisor, leads a tour of rural and state graded schools. He is joined by Irene C. Powers, county superintendent, and Harold Dyar, supervising teacher, during the inspection.
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Frank Brown
State Department of Public Instruction
Brown
Irene C. Powers
Harold Dyar
House Approves Student Exchange for Illinois Wisconsin
The House passed a bill authorizing Illinois and Wisconsin to form compacts allowing students to attend schools across the state line. Rep. Allen says many elementary and secondary students near the border travel long distances to Wisconsin or Illinois schools. The measure moves to the Senate and would affect districts including Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District No. 202.
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Washington
House
Illinois
Wisconsin
Rep
Allen
D-Ill
Llinois
Wisconsin Line
Senate
Lena-Winslow Community Unit
Rural Music Festival Set for Monroe Tomorrow
Rural school children from the county will travel to Monroe tomorrow afternoon for a song fest replacing Rural Youth Conservation Day. Films will run in Goetz theater at 1 p m and a general program led by Mrs Donald Edwards will follow. A one hour broadcast of the program airs on WEEZ at 2 30 p m. The event is sponsored by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce.
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Monroe
Goetz Theater
Donald Edwards
WEEZ
Andersonville Wins Pulitzer Novel Prize
MacKinley Kantor's Andersonville won the Pulitzer for best novel of the year. The outstanding drama prize went to The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, with other literature awards noted.
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Andersonville
New York
MacKinley Kantor
Anne Frank
Frances Goodrich
Albert Hackett
Age of Reform and Latrobe profiles headline figures
The record notes Hofstadter's The Age of Reform and Talbott Hamlin's Benjamin Henry Latrobe as biography highlights. It also lists Eliza beth Bishop's Poems North and South A Cold Spring in poetry. The 1956 journalism prize went to Watsonville Register Pajaronian of California for meritorious public services.
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Richard Hofstadter
Benjamin Henry Latrobe
Talbott Hamlin
Elizabeth Bishop
Watsonville
Calif
Register-Pajaronian
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St. Clare Hospital
Flisram
Buck Nites
Doris Day
Prank Sinatra
smaScor
Goetz
Lillian Roth
Vampiro
Susan Hayward
Richard Conte
Eddie Albert
JO van Fleet
Don Taylor
Ray Danton
Congress
San Mazewme
Frank Hazeltine
Hazeltine
Carload
General Electric
Orangeville
Gilbert Abraham
Delbert Stabenow
KpRINCEss \GARDNER
Princess Gardner
Magdall
Conner Ee
Elle
Shhoeffer
Meeker
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