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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1958
Page
6
Cloudy with scattered showers or thunderstorms tonight. Tomorrow remains mostly cloudy and cooler with a chance of showers. Tonight low 50 to 58, Thursday high 72 to 78. Record high 79 and low 54 since yesterday’s 1 p.m. reading. Presidio, Texas, records warmest in the U.S. at 96.
Ardys Riese transfers an undivided one third interest in outlet 18 Monticello village to Claude Wallen.
Justice L A Koenig Delbert J Rothenbuehler of Monroe forfeited 20 dollars for speeding. Glen J Chambers of Juda fined 125 dollars plus 25 costs and required to attend three traffic school sessions.
Death notices for Mrs Iona Whybrew 87 of Gladstone Michigan Carl Nyberg 83 also of Gladstone Albert M Ten Eyck 88 of Brodhead Floyd W Davis 64 of Orangeville Mrs Bridget Flanigan 77 of South Beloit Illinois Thomas Fitzgerald 73 of Freeport and Mrs Magne Ostby 47 of Argyle.
Mr and Mrs James Knapp of Evansville announce a son born May 13. Mr and Mrs Glenn Beckman of Clarno announce a son born May 14.
St Clare Hospital Medical notes patients including Mrs Frank Marcus and Mrs Jacob Urben in medical, and Ralph Sacker and Nancy Kamps in surgical. Dismissals include Clifford McIntyre Ralph Bridge and multiple others plus families.
Albany resident William Hanson will appear in Justice Court tonight after an alleged incident Monday near Albany. Norbert Sperry of Evansville told deputies Hanson threatened to kill him with a loaded .410 shotgun. Hanson was arrested by Undersheriff Schacht and confined in Green County jail.
Mrs Paul O Connor came from South Wayne today and Mrs Frank Barnes from Blanchardville called in. Warren visitor Mrs Clarence Hawes and Beloit couple Mr and Mrs Henry Fischer were here on business. Mr and Mrs John Casper from Shullsburg stopped by. Mrs Ivan Davis of Rockford was a business caller. George Hoffman and Mrs Lyman Pernot with daughter Karen Alyce left hospital. Mrs Emil Karow from White Plains left for Milwaukee after visiting relatives. Miss Virginia Morgenthaler RN returned to Chicago after weekend with Anna Morgenthaler and family. John Anderegg and wife heard from daughter Mrs C W Cummings Imperial Beach Calif that Lt Cmdr Cummings has returned from seven month west Pacific cruise aboard USS Brown.
A work bee near Twin Grove southeast of Monroe drew neighbors to assist two local families Robert Elmer and Lee Burkhalter. Corn ground was prepared and a noon potluck fed workers and helpers. Elmer has been ill for 10 days and Burkhalter's father died last week.
New York market activity saw mixed results as aviation stocks rose while the overall market slipped slightly. Pivotal issues fell fractions to about a point, American Motors dipped, and Chrysler gained about two points before trimming the advance.
A blaze at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam destroyed the wooden grandstand and three 70 year old exhibition buildings. Unofficial damage exceeded $100,000 and the insured property included the manufacturers, cheese, and commercial displays. Fire officials cited an undetermined origin in the grandstand east wing with no injuries reported. A flare up threatened Highway 33 and Wayland Academy, but only scorched trees along the road side were noted.
The barn on the former Frank Stuntz Estate farm between Monroe and Albany was burned at 9 a m today by owner John Brugger Jr as part of a cleanup plan. The property, bought at auction April 12 in a three way deal, had buildings removed and pasture land plowed. Brugger had renovat ed the site.
The two Car ter Machine Works partners, Stanley Nyberg and Robert Silvis, travel to Gladstone Michigan on Friday for separate funeral services for immediate relatives. Nyberg’s father Carl Nyberg died at 83 and Nyberg is survived by four sons two daughters and ten grandchildren. Services are at Mission Covenant Church Gladstone.
The Service Record notes Lt. David Forbes son of Mr and Mrs James Forbes Sr left yesterday to drive to San Francisco for a flight to Japan. Forbes in the Air Force recently completed training in Texas.
The weatherman forecasts much needed rain and thundershowers in the Monroe area tonight. Mostly cloudy and cooler conditions with a chance of more showers are expected tomorrow, with nighttime lows 48 to 54 and daytime highs near 75.
Lt. Homer Whitlow of Nellis Air Force Base Las Vegas Nevada escaped injury when his jet skidded off the Truax Field runway during landing after a fire blew out. Damage to the plane was minor.
Chester E. Tobin resumes Tobin's Radiator Service at 526 17th avenue after more than two months of inactivity. He was hospitalized in Madison and Monroe and underwent major surgery on March 31.
Mr and Mrs Robert Heitz of 1803 Sth street welcome son born April 30 naming him Robert Leland III Mrs Judith Ann Daly is the mother and she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raphael J Daly of 1823 7th street The husband is the son of Mr and Mrs R Leland Heitz Route 2. Maternal and paternal great grandparents are listed with address details.
Mrs E B Lux travels to LaCrosse for the Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs convention. She holds the state chairmanship of institutes and will present her department report at 10 a.m. tomorrow before returning home tomorrow night.
Mr and Mrs Eldon Duell Beloit announce the birth of daughter Rhea Joyce on May 6 at St Clare hospital Beloit The Duells cards name two older sons Allen Dean 7 Theodore Loren 6 and daughter Marsha Joan 4 The mother is former Joan Jane Waeffler of Monroe The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ernest C Woeffler Route 3 Monroe The paternal grand-
Mr and Mrs Jesse Duell of 502 Bluff Beloit are listed as parents and the great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Allan Sanders of Waukegan. The note provides family connections across generations.
Members of the Youth Committee of Governors Rights of Green County will attend a meeting at Mineral Point tomorrow. The session begins at 1 30 p m in the Methodist church there.
Washington reports indicate the House defeated major fund-cutting amendments, paving the way for a $3.603 billion overseas aid program for next year. Rep. Morgan cautioned that victories are early and risks remain while Rep. Adair claimed the action set the bill’s size. Opponents charged waste, noting renewed violence against Vice President Nixon and library incidents abroad.
Local classifieds advise readers that want ads offer direct avenues to buy and sell goods and services. Listings cover varied items and opportunities, helping buyers locate deals and sellers reach potential customers efficiently.
The Defense Department announced 36 Air Force planes carrying Army troops reached Ramey Base Puerto Rico as President Eisenhower ordered forces to aid if Venezuela requests help for Vice President Nixon on his goodwill tour. At least 13 Navy planes with Marines headed to Guantanamo Bay.
The U. S. Rubber Co plant at Eau Claire announced it will bring back 2000 workers laid off March 17 and boost daily tire production. Workers resume the week of May 26.
Madison reports steady American cheese market with fair to good demand and small offerings. state brand large styles ample. Cheddars 32 to 33 cents, single daisies 35 to 36, long horns 35 to 36 with 42, midgets 36 to 38. Wisconsin Swiss market firm on wheels with prices up to one cent higher and blocks steady at maintained levels. Trade active. State brand blocks 41 to 43, B 39 to 41, C 34 to 36, D 31 to 32.
The largest ship able to traverse the Suez Canal fully laden has a capacity of 42 000 tons. This benchmark marks the upper limit for vessels negotiating the canal when fully loaded.
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