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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1968
Page
8
Daily weather summary reports variable cloudiness and a chance of light rain across regions with cooler temperatures. Weekend notes show high 55 to 60, highs in 60s southeast, lows 34 to 40 northwest, sunrise 5 38, sunset 8 09. Obituaries list Fritzmeier Topp Roberts Bennett Kelly. Birth Tollekson, son May 10.
Dismissals at St Clare Hospital include Delbert Lee Meyer Sam Demanouske William Bason Donald Freye Lyman Davis Ger hart Gunderson Jacob B Elmer Norris Maddrell Mrs Robert Gempeler Lisa Tietjen Mrs Clifford Pratt Mrs Marian McCord Patricia Grenzow Mrs Er vin Johnson Mrs Roy Matter Barbara Gauger Mrs Jeffrey Foulker and daughter Alice Connors. Names also listed for patients Brian Eugene Davis Orangeville Vivian June Boegl Route 1 Monroe Frank Alvin Condon Brodhead.
Mixed hogs at Chicago stockyards ranged from 14.50 to 21.50 per cwt across weight classes with 190 to 270 pounds noted and sow ranges from 14.50 to 16.75. Cattle prices showed slaughter steers and heifers at 22.50 to 29.50 per cwt with varied grades including prime and choice across 850 to 1,350 pounds.
Lincoln V. Roberts 71 of Stockton Wisconsin died shortly after noon Friday May 10 in a Freeport hospital from injuries suffered May 7 in a Lafayette County Wisconsin auto accident on County Trunk KK near the Wisconsin Illinois line. His passenger Robert Evans of Stockton was hospitalized overnight and released. Fred C. Wolf 65 of Warren Illinois was treated. Roberts had been disabled since childhood and ran a popcorn and news stand. his car was adapted. He was born February 12 1897 in Duncannon Pennsylvania and married Esther Faust in 1923. They came to Stockton in 1925. Surviving are Esther and a brother Ralph of Vilonia Arkansas. Services Monday May 13 at 2 p.m. at Hermann Funeral Home Stockton with Rev. Richard E. Barrack officiating. Burial in Ladies Union Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. tomorrow.
The tax plan raises individual bills by 84 dollars this year to 1198, with 1969 bills at 1170 for some filers. Exemptions apply to single filers under 195, joint under 290, and head of household under 220. Corporations face surcharges from Jan 1 and must speed payments. Extensions include 10 percent telephone tax and 7 percent auto excise. Total expected revenue through June 30 1969 is 7.75 billion from individuals and 3.83 billion from corporations, 11.68 billion, with 960 million from faster corporate collections and 3 billion from extended excises, lifting total to 15.53 billion for current and next fiscal years.
The market lists cattle prices by category from low good cows at 22.00 to 24.25, utility 18.00 to 20.00, high yielding utility 20.25 to 20.50, canner and cutter 16.50 to 19.75, and bulls utility and commercial 22.50 to 25.00. Sheep slaughter lambs 85 to 105 lbs fetch 28.00 to 29.50, shorn lambs 100 to 113 lbs with pelts 27.00 to 27.50, mixed 26.00 to 26.50. Shorn slaughter ewes range 4.00 to 7.00.
The report notes Moscow’s January mean is 14 degrees and July mean is 66 degrees, establishing the annual temperature spread between coldest and warmest months. The figures highlight Moscow’s cold winters and hot summers.
Personal mention notes Mr and Mrs Norman Northaus of Lancaster spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Melvin Gable and attended the American Legion convention. They also visited Emma Northaus, his mother, who is staying a few weeks at the Gable residence.
Mrs Lee Babler of 2016 11th Ave shows improved condition after a heart attack last week at St. Clare Hospital. She remains in intensive care with visitors restricted but welcomes cards and letters from friends and relatives. Vivian June Boegli, 12, daughter of Leon and Route 1 Monroe Boegli, underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix after a stomach kick during play. She is a North Side School sixth grader and is recovering in hospital. Albany area reports announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Gregory Jones of Sun Prairie on May 8 at Madison General Hospital, Donna Durtschi Jones the mother. Brian James Masshardt named for the newborn son born May 8 at St Clare’s Hospital to Hans Masshardt and Wanda Smith. Grandparents listed include Adolph and awaiting names. Also announced is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Walter Fischer of Bagley on May 1 in Argyle. weighs seven pounds seven ounces. siblings Kathy, Roger, Joanni. Paternal grandparents Andrew Fischer, Argyle. maternal Francis Wilson, Warren Ill. great-grandparents James Wilson, Warren Ill and Ole Berg Monticello.
Amos Johnson hospital administrator serves as liaison between County Board and Guidance Clinic and joined the five county group in 1967. David Curtis Belvidere UL will join June 3 to assist Kamstra and Samson as they expand clinic work in Monroe. Curtis chose Green County for its progressive community and realistic goals.
The Eagles Auxiliary held a regular meeting and outlined plans to make cancer dressings on Tuesday May 14 in the afternoon and evening. Mrs William Niederberger Sr won a special prize. Lunch committee included Mrs Clifton Leck and Mr and Mrs Ernest Kern.
Mrs Amy Bennett 86 died Thursday May 9 after brief illness at a Cedar Falls hospital. Services set for 1 p.m. Sunday May 12 at Ritter Funeral Home. Wife of E B Bennett who died in 1952. Survivors include son Clarke Des Moines two daughters Duane Hendrickson Hemet Calif and Harold G Clode Trenton N J five grandchildren and five sisters.
The district Soil Conservation Service speech contest showcased 16 prize winning talks by local youths. Second place went to Mark Liedschlag of Northside, third to Barbara Marty, with Albert Strothman and Robert Coplien praised for their engaging Rip Van Winkles act. The writer joked about judging and Diet humor.
Fire Chiefs attended from Argyle Belleville New Glarus Albany Brodhead Orfordville Browntown and Monroe. Chiefs of departments adjacent to Green County were invited to attend along with Green County chiefs.
Mrs Eva Galusha 84 lifelong Monroe resident died Thursday May 9. Services held 1:30 p m Saturday May 11 at Newcomer Funeral Home Monroe Rev Milton G Petzold officiated. Organ by Mrs Roy Gempeler. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers Don Van Wagenen Lyle Sickinger J B Sickinger John Eley Louis Eley William Eley. Keep an eye on the want ads and you won't lose sight of the good buys.
Monroe High School Home Economics students from four classes presented a fashion style show in the lecture hall before about 250 spectators. The event featured a park scene stage, music by the Tijuana Turbulents, and a tea hosted by Home Ec III with 85 students contributing to committees and decorations.
Albany Luther an Church board met at Ernest Ochsner home. Officers named: Ernest Kittleson president W K Dehmer vice president Ronald Colden treasurer Mrs Ray Haddinger financial secretary Mrs Ernest Ochsner recording secretary Mrs Ralph Kehm Sunday School superintendent Rev R A Nowland. Services set for 9 30 a m Sunday with evangelistic service canceled. Luther College students unable to attend. Orfordville services canceled. Dr Nowland is pastor of both congregations.
Funeral services for Walter Huber 66 of Mineral Point will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Hope Lutheran Church. He died Thursday May 9. Burial and calling details given at Ritter Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Survived by wife Ida Seiz, daughter Mrs Homer James, a brother Ernst, sisters Elisa Hongler and Wilhelmina Vorburger in Switzerland. He was a Swiss born cheesemaker and farmer.
The first miner reached the surface at 5 20 a m to be greeted by his wife and family after 118 hours 20 minutes underground since reporting for work Monday morning. One by one the others followed, soaking wet and tired as blankets were placed over their shoulders and they were guided to benches, their lamps flickering in the dim light. About 200 friends watched the rescue.
American Motors Corp. reported seven month wholesale sales of the Rambler American rose 67 percent year over year as it cuts prices by 154 to 234 dollars to narrow the gap with imports. The company cited strong demand in the low end “impact market” and dealer orders totaling 52 442 from October through April, versus 31 357 a year earlier.
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