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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1967
Page
8
Partly cloudy and continued cool with highs in the 50s. Little change tonight and tomorrow. Since Friday 1 p.m., high 59 and low 40. Year ago today 46 and 38. Sunrise 5 36, sunset 8 12.
Transfers record Edwin O Friedli Estate to Edgar Friedli and others in Clarno Township and multiple other deeds. Acts include Emberson to Seffrood in Monroe and Weiss Jr. to Stamm in Monroe, plus numerous land and lot transfers across Jordan, Cadiz, Brodhead, New Glarus, Jefferson, Sylvester, Adams, and Green counties.
Judge Roger L Elmer and Judge Myron L Niffenegger oversee cases including a failure to have a vehicle under control with a $30 bond forfeiture for an unnamed defendant. Dennis L Wirth of Juda and Dennis L Andres of Freeport cited for speeding. Curtis Bruce Peterson of Monroe charged with taking and driving a car without permission. sentence withheld and two years probation to the Division of Corrections with nonworking hours in Green County Jail. Monroe Police noted involvement.
Estates probated list shows Leo L Hofmeister as administrator for Nellie Good who died Jan 21 with William C Haren and Arthur F Roethe as appraisers. Heirs include a brother Fred and 11 nieces and nephews. Cora Pinnow executrix for Otto R Pinnow who died April 15 with widow receiving half and remainder in trust. Appraisers Henry A Burgy and John W Deininger. John Christopher named administrator with will annexed for Elsie Christopher who died Feb 20. Frank Christopher previously executor died April 12. Appraisers M L Barton and Ed Killing Stad.
Susan Johnson of Monroe faced a $10 fine for failure to yield right of way. Doral Richardson of Madison received a $25 ticket for reckless driving by Monroe Police.
Jane Wells a 17 year old Monroe High School senior and daughter of Victory and the late Mr. Wells Route 3 Browntown has won one of four one hundred dollar state FHA scholarships. She plans to attend Stout State University and will receive the award at the Green Lake convention on June 8. Wells also earns the State Degree with Jill Counselman and Aleda Schuetz.
Next week menus list meals for each weekday. Monday features ground beef patty potatoes green beans donuts and bread with butter and milk. Tuesday offers orange juice chicken and noodles carrots and peas pear halves and homemade items.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Noble Shulsburg announce a daughter born May 12. Mr and Mrs William Baumgartner 2321 16th Ave Beloit report a daughter born May 12. Mr and Mrs Larry Hill South Beloit announce a son born May 12. Rev and Mrs Allan Mittler Monticello announce a daughter born May 12. Mr and Mrs Paul Krattiger Beloit report a daughter born May 12.
A list of individuals connected to St. Clare Hospital including accident victims from Herman Zwei fel, New Glarus to Ira Bailey Kenosha, with medical case mentions in Albany and Belleville. Also includes long dismissal roster: Charles Trost James Bennett LaVerne Hintzman and many others plus multiple Mrs. and infant entries.
Airman Third Class James A. Hare, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hare of Janesville, formerly Monroe, nominated for May Airman of the Month in the 67th Field Maintenance Squadron at Mountain Home AFB Idaho. He joined in 1966 after high school and completed basic and jet engine training before assignment.
Mr and Mrs Ross Lancaster of 2503 11th St name their daughter Kim Louise born May 1 at St Clare Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Forrest Zee of Monroe. Great grandfather is Charles Zee.
The G U G G Ladies gather at Stnessy Funeral Home at 1 15 p m Monday to attend services for Sister Emma Zentner.
Candy Renee Marty, daughter of Delano and Joann Marty of South Wayne, was born Wednesday May 3 at St. Clare Hospital. She has a sister Cammy and a brother Cary. Grandparents are Alfred and Mrs Peterson of Woodford and Joe Marty of Browntown. Great grandmothers are Mrs Lina Butler and Mrs William Babler.
American Legion Auxiliary volunteers spent Thursday at the Veterans Administration Hospital. They worked in the library central service and did escort duties. Robert Hardell Sr. drove Anna Morgenthaler Hester Schwartz Helen Zilmer and Charlotte Young to Madison Mines. Visitors included Charles Suda Monroe Roger Noble Monticello and Ernest Kellesvig New Glarus.
In May funds will be collected for mental health. Thomas Brusveen is named chairman for Monticello. Mrs. Fred T. Burgy leads Washington Township and Mrs. Don Witt heads Mt. Pleasant Township.
Goodwill truck will visit Brodhead on Thursday May 18 for donations of clothing shoes housewares toys small appliances and items helpful to a rehabilitation program. Local coordinator Mrs. June Peterson can be reached at 897-2766.
In South Wayne and Monroe connections, Ernest Beutel Sr. and his descendants are identified with Mrs. John Saxer and Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Beutel of Monroe as great grandparents. Ulrich Gerber of Monticello is named as the baby's great great grandfather.
Mr and Mrs Neil Jones of Watertown announce the birth of a son Arien weighing eight pounds born this morning at a Watertown hospital. Mrs Jones is the former Ruth Chambers. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Evan Chambers of Monroe and Mr and Mrs Roy Jones. Great grandmother is Mrs Daisy Chambers of Monroe.
Mrs Bruce M Blum departed from O'Hare Chicago by plane to Scranton Pennsylvania to visit the Rev Mark Thompson at his residence due to the serious illness of Mrs J Finley Williamson co founder of Westminster Choir College Williamson has often visited the Blum home in Chicago and with Mr Williamson and the Westminster Choir.
Members of the O. F. Pinney Corps 24 of the Women's Relief Corps will meet Tuesday evening May 16 in American Legion Hall. Miss Ann Burgy will furnish the program speaking on her stay in France.
Miss Fleek aged 81 died after a long illness in Green County Hospital. A lifelong resident born May 10 1886 she trained as a nurse in Chicago and practiced in Brodhead and area. She is survived by nieces and nephews with two brothers and a sister previously deceased. Services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday May 16 at Everson Funeral Home Brodhead, burial Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call May 15 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Fred J. Donner 91 died Thursday May 11. Funeral services held at 1 30 PM at Shriner Neuschwander Funeral Home with Rev Milton Petzold officiating. Mrs Clarence Seaton played organ selections. Masonic rites conducted at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers Gale Matzke Ralph Lichtenwalner Chester Frautschy John Nyman Henry Rebly and Harry Ammann.
Funeral services for Ray mond A Gehrke 31 Milwaukee were set for 2 30 PM at St nessy Funeral Home with Rev E C McCollow of St Victors Catholic Church presiding. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers include Robert Paul and Joseph Gehrke Walter Gruenberg Frederick Erickson and Paul Gruenberg. Organ music by Mrs Robert Faith. A Flag folding ceremony at the cemetery will be conducted by Paul J Lochner and Fred Flick of the VFW. The deceased was a member of the VFW and the Disabled American Veterans.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Beutel Jr of Monticello announce the birth of daughter Victoria Ann on Tuesday May 2 at St Clare Hospital. The couple also have daughter Tammy Michelle age 3. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Werner Saxer of Monticello and Mr and Mrs Dial.
The guide advises seeking shelter under sturdy furniture or a workbench in strong winds, with open windows if possible but away from them. It notes trailers are vulnerable, schools should use interior hallways on the lowest floor, avoid wide roofs, and pedestrians in cars should lie in ditches if no reinforced building is nearby.
The article explains tornado forces and damage mechanisms. It notes speeds over 300 mph, roaring sound, and destructive pressure effects on buildings. Weiss discusses new red warning cards and expanding electron warning receivers to City Civil Defense, police, mayor, and schools for rapid alerts.
An electron monitoring system would alert and allow two way police radio access during disasters. Weiss aims to involve school authorities to broaden the network to educational buildings. Families should have weather emergency plans and manuals are at the Monroe Police Department. Homes receive manuals via students. A countywide plan may coordinate tornado watches across communities. Green County Board convenes May 16 to update Civil Defense program.
Citizens urged to study siren tones to avoid tying up emergency lines during alarms. Emphasizes readiness and proper public safety response while praising officers’ duty to respond to real emergencies.
U2 jets fly above storms while an Air Force F100 enters thunderstorms and radar-equipped DC6 and P38 monitor activity. Miami hurricane hunters join the Rough Rider Project, with two DC-9s a B57 and 30 staff, returning around June 10 for hurricane season. Oklahoma logged 657 tornadoes from 1957 to 1966.
Washington reports Army Pvt. John T. Kloc son of Mr and Mrs Stanley F Kloc Franklin Wisconsin died in Vietnam not due to hostile action.
Miss Mary Jo Everson of South Wayne and Mark Mellenberger of South Wayne have been chosen for the 1967 State 4 H Chorus during State H Club week in Madison June 13 16. They will join the State Chorus and band at the State Fair August 17 20 and perform throughout the event. Mary Jo is a junior at South Wayne High and the daughter of the Burdean Eversons. Mark is a freshman and son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mellenberger. Both have five years in Tri H Quick H Club and are junior leaders in Lafayette County.
Rochester scene prompts safety note as 9 year old Mark Lambert and his father Frank warn airport manager Edwin Honters of their plan to fly a kite from their home aligned with the east west runway. They claim 700 feet of string but seek airline notification. Officials offered no comment.
Services for 78 year old Mrs. Wesley Schaper of Freeport and Monroe, who died of a heart attack, will be at 3 p.m. Monday May 15 at Stuessy Funeral Home with Rev. Webster R. Hobbs officiating. Burial follows in Pearl City Cemetery. Mrs. Schaper formerly Emma Alt was born August 13 1889 in Edmonds County South Dakota. She married Wesley Schaper January 21 1914 in Eldorado Wisconsin and they farmed in Pearl City Freeport area before moving to Freeport then Monroe. She was active in First Methodist Church Freeport and Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Monroe and held posts in WSWS WCTU and Stephenson County Home Bureau. Surviving are her husband a son Frederic of Aledo a brother Albert Alt of Freeport a sister Mrs. Clara Jackson of Freeport and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters Lydia and Fred.
Herman Zweifel, 69, of New Glarus, was admitted to St. Clare Hospital as an accident patient. He entered the hospital at 1 30 p m yesterday.
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