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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
8
Partly cloudy with showers possible in extreme northwest tonight and Friday. Warmer conditions extend across east and north tonight and Friday with mild temperatures. Lows 48 to 56, highs 72 to 82. Monroe area fair and warmer today through Friday with highs near 82 and lows near 56. Sunrise 5 43, sunset 8 11.
Joseph J. O'Donnell of Milwaukee cited for operating a motor vehicle without a driver's license, $10. Helen R. Vander Velden of Route 3 Monroe cited for speeding, $10.
Justice L. A. Koenig and Kenneth W. Slattery of Monroe face speeding charges with $10 and costs ordered for traffic school. Timothy E. Phalen, also of Monroe, pleads not guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated. a hearing is set for Thursday May 18 at 2 p.m.
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Fred Benkert of 1711 17th Street William H. Dickson 77 of Monroe and Henry Statz 59 of Mazomanie in a concise notice detailing the figures’ names ages and last known towns.
Mr and Mrs Norman John announce a son born May 10 in Browntown and Mr and Mrs Victor Babler announce a son born May 11 in New Glarus.
St. Clare Hospital lists Melva Olson at 1005 22nd Street for surgical care. Also named are Mrs George Gren zow of Monticello Mrs Fritz Messmer at 607 22nd Avenue and Ralph Bobzien of Orfordville. Dismissals include Claire Meythaler Robin Roth Dr William Dow ding Edward Haldeman Gus Johnson and many others.
In a special session the Board of Public Works voted to urge City Council approval of a swimming pool bathhouse repair contract with V U Stauffacher Construction Co. The bid totals 1674 dollars and the project will enlarge the men’s and women’s shower rooms and install sidewalks in front of the building.
Madison Circuit Judge Edwin M. Wilkie issued a temporary order restraining Superior Mutual Insurance Co of Madison from further business and set May 17 to show cause why liquidation should not proceed. Insurance Commissioner Charles F. Manson filed the action alleging insolvency and a huge deficit endangering policyholders and creditors.
Seventeen Monroe high school students toured St. Clare hospital on Tuesday and Wednesday observing departments such as physical therapy X ray medical technology and pharmacy. The group included Karen Lueck Valerie Usher Karen Smith Lorna Wemmer Joyce Austin Sally Dickson Sherry Ott Barbara Rasmussen Shirley Mohns Erwin Peters Karen Meier Barbara Schuetze La Vonne Elmer Ruth Schuetz Kathy Woods and Roger Zimmermann.
The Hoover Dam near Boulder City Nevada marks a 25th anniversary this year highlighting its role in water storage power generation and regional development.
Stanton P. Steari was here today from Albany. Mrs. Lee Maurer arrived yesterday from Freeport. Maynard Kittleson came this morning from Albany. Mrs. Lou Swanzy from Freeport shopped in the city yesterday. Mrs. Barbara Chapman from South Wayne was a Monroe shopper yesterday. Mrs. H. B. Caradine of Boulder Colorado is spending the rest of the month with her son Dr. John F. Caradine and daughter-in-law.
Amy Counselman, seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard E Counselman, sent a Valentine to President John F Kennedy from North School. The White House replied via special assistant Ralph A Dungan thanking her for the thoughtful gesture.
Cheddar buying interest is irregular with slow activity in some areas and good in others. Trading stock moves mainly through regular distributors while open market activity remains light. State brand offerings are ample to more than ample. Season quality issues raise junior cheese supply. Prices show Cheddars at 36.10 37% and blocks 36.10 38% with other varieties quoted between 37% and 40% and several grades at 38% to 40%.
Guardsmen from Co. B plan a night maneuver starting 3 p.m. Saturday in the Skinner Creek area. The exercise includes defensive and night relief training, with meals trucked to the field, ending at midnight. They depart the Armory at 7 a.m. Saturday June 10 for Camp McCoy.
New York stocks closed with a mixed tone as airline shares rose and other issues fluctuated. American Hospital Supply climbed about three points while Avent Electronics recovered more than three points from recent losses.
The Yester-Year Auto Club plans its first season tour Sunday meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Monroe Square and traveling to Lake Le-Aqua-Na near Lena IL for a potluck dinner. Stewards are Mr and Mrs Herman A Stuessy and Mr and Mrs Delvyn Brandenburg.
Freshmen sophomores and juniors hold separate picnics at Juda High School while the seniors depart on a class trip to Detroit Michigan.
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed a partially stocked sales barn converted to a country store three percent miles north of Beloit on the Afton road. Estimated loss is 16000 dollars.Neighbors spotted the blaze on the second floor and alerted Mrs. James Forrestal Jr. Firemen from Beloit and Turtle Townships fought the blaze at the 36 by 24 frame structure.
Boston reports the formation of the Unitarian Universalist Association uniting the American Unitarian Association with 118000 members and 405 churches and the Universalist Church of America with 71000 members and 400 parishes. Merger proposals were ratified at parish levels weeks ago.
A feed store in Bassett Wisconsin was destroyed by a early morning fire, causing an estimated $150,000 in damage. The blaze at the Al Lois Feed and Seed store was detected at 3:25 a.m. Fire departments fought to contain the flames in the center of the village.
In a county committee conference the Monroe and Browntown boards discussed Browntown joining the Monroe school system. Rockow warned about loss of local control while Monroe officials assured Browntown voters will have equal voting rights at annual meetings. A June meeting was planned to finalize the transition. Browntown will enter the Monroe system without debt.
The Gulf of Mexico spans about 618,200 square miles, a vast body of water bounded by the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. The figure reflects its large marine area used for shipping, fisheries, and weather patterns.
Joyce A Hughes of 601 Highway 81 north and Timothy E Phalen of 1214 21st Street escaped injury as their cars collided in front of the Aufenacht service station at 1019 9th Street with considerable damage to the left sides. A second night crash involved Walter Steiner Jr of Route 1 New Glarus and Peter Steinmann of Route 3 Monroe causing minor damage.
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