Weather Outlook From May 15 1957
Cloudy and cool this afternoon give way to fair windy and continued cool tonight and Thursday. Low tonight 36 to 42 with a high Thursday of 54 to 59 degrees.
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1957
Page
8
Temperature Report From Times Thermometer Today
Hourly temperatures since yesterday at 1 p.m. with a high of 76 and a low of 49. Precipitation totals 0.04 inches since yesterday. Barometer readings 29.68 at 1 a.m. and 29.90 at 1 p.m. Warmest U.S. spot yesterday Presidio Texas at 98 degrees. coldest Fraser Colorado at 26. Sunrise 5:31. sunset 8:22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.A
Presidio
Tex
Fraser
Colo
Real Estate Transfers in Clarno Township Parcel Change
Ludwig Signer transfers 0.518 acre more or less in section 2 Clarno Township to John F. Kundert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Signer
John F. Kundert
Clarno Township
Marriage Licenses Granted in York Township Area
Delbert Peter Ott 28 and Gilma Martha Severson 27 of York Township. Raymond Earl Bratzke Janesville and Helen Ruth Kummer Route 3 both over 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Peter Ott
Gilma Martha Severson
York Township
Raymond Earl Bratzke
Janesville
Helen Ruth Kummer
Deaths Roy K. Stephens and John Lucius Gmur
Roy K. Stephens, 55, of Brodhead, and John Lucius Gmur, 61, of New Glarus, are reported deceased. The notices list their ages and hometowns with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy K. Stephens
Brodhead
John Lucius Gmur
New Glarus
Local Births Reported for May 14 15
Mr and Mrs Raymond Rhein Brodhead welcomed a son on May 14. Mr and Mrs Emil Klarer 2004 14th Street welcomed a son on May 14. Mr and Mrs Raymond Morgan Brodhead welcomed a daughter on May 14. Mr and Mrs Jake Leuzinger Hanover welcomed a daughter on May 14. Mr and Mrs Ruben Nemitz Brodhead welcomed a son on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Rhein
Brodhead
Son
Emil Klarer
14Th Street
Raymond Morgan
Jake Leuzinger
Hanover
Ruben Nemitz
St Clare Hospital Medical Dismissals and Surgical Names
St Clare Hospital lists patients under Medical Surgical and Dismissals. Names include Mrs Louis Schneider and Nora Ill Gingerlee Davis Beloit. Asmund Pedersen 1313 13th Ave. Mrs Emil Baumgartner 1522 14th Ave. Marshall Palmer Welsh New Glarus. Dorothy Storzbach Oregon. Gottlieb Stocker 2121 14th St. Mrs Edward Laneville Brodhead. plus staff and patients in dismissal group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Scheider
McConnell
Richard Newman
Nora
Ill
Gingerlee Davis
Beloit
Asmund Pedersen
13Th Avenue
Emil Baumgartner
14Th Avenue
Marshall Palmer Welsh
New Glarus
Dorothy Storzbach
Oregon
Gottlieb Stocker
14Th Street
Edward Laneville
Brodhead
Walter Haney
Ray Thorpe
Robert Webber
Roy Thrall
Karlen Appointed Head of County Heart Drive
Rolland E. Karlen named campaign representative for Green County by the Wisconsin Heart Association president Dr. John K. Curtis. Karlen, affiliated with New York Life Insurance Co, will lead the 1958 February solicitation due to time needed for organization and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland E. Karlen
Heart Association Fund
Green County
John K. Curtis
Wisconsin Heart Association
Karlen
27Th Avenue
New York Life Insurance Co
Curtis
Fire Poster Contest Approved by County Insurance Agents
Green County insurance agents voted at the Eugene Hotel to again sponsor a fall school fire prevention poster contest with cash prizes totaling 18 dollars. Herbert M. Ainsworth and Robert E. Zuercher will oversee the project with Frank Shaw of Threshermen Insurance Co. as principal speaker on workmen's compensation insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
Eugene
Herbert M. Ainsworth
Robert E. Zuercher
Frank Shaw
Threshermen Insurance Co
Shrine KC Celebration Sets August Ball Game
Alden J. Hawthorne and Anthony Kuban named co chairmen for the Shrine KC ball game and celebration tentatively August 11 at Recreation Park. Representatives from both organizations met to plan the program. Proceeds support crippled children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden J. Hawthorne
Anthony Kuban
Shrine-Kc
Recreation Park
Commercial Bank
Stock List Climbs After Shaky Start
New York shares rebounded from an irregular early session as key stocks rose from fractions to about a point. The rise came with higher trading volume and a mix of losers, signaling renewed bullish sentiment on Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
County To Join In 4 H Club Week Program
Green County sets a quota of 13 4 H Club members for the annual 4 H Club Week at the University of Wisconsin Madison from June 24 to 27. Training sessions in agriculture and home economics lead to events such as the state judging contest the state speaking contest and the Chamber of Commerce picnic. Youths will form the state 4 H band chorus and drama groups and publish their own newspaper during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Chamber of Commerce
Lena Wis Farmer Suffocates in Silo
Farmhand Robert Lund age 51 died of suffocation after silage broke loose and fell on him at the Harley Garrigan farm near Lena. Coroner Clarence McMahon said Lund entered the silo about 2 30 p m and died shortly after. Garrigan was absent at meal time and began a search when Lund did not appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Wis
Robert Lund
Harley Garrigan
Oconto County
Clarence McMahon
Lund
Garrigan
Jaycees Sponsor Broiler Barbecue At Memorial Day
The Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold a chicken broiler barbecue at the fairgrounds after the Memorial Day parade on May 30. Serving runs from 11 30 a m to 2 p m with pits and expert help provided by the Wisconsin College of Agriculture Poultry Department. Advance tickets are on sale under Kenneth Schneider and Lee Kirsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce Today
Fairgrounds
Jaycee
Wisconsin College of Agriculture Poultry Department
Monroe Group
Kenneth Schneider
Lee Kirsch
Richland Watershed Plans June 2 Picnic
Directors of the Richland Watershed Association met at the Arthur Tschudy farm home and planned a picnic for Sunday, June 2. Attending were president Tschudy and directors Deininger Asmus Dickson Prien Tschudy, plus planner Schwoegler and county agent Jeglum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thee Richland Watershed Association
Arthur Tschudy
Tschudy
Don Deininger
Floyd Asmus
Martin Dickson
Milton Prien
William Tschudy
James Schwoegler
Soil Conservation Service
Myron E. Jeglum
Legion Conference Attended by District Residents
Third District American Legion conference held in Lancaster Saturday with attendees including Mrs Earl Barber and Mrs Herman Lehnherr the district historian plus Mmes Norman Jackson Millard Lee William Buckingham Fred Stoller Sr Julia Lyngans Helen Spears and Miss Mary Swiggum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lehnherr
Norman Jackson
Millard Lee
William Buckingham
Fred Stoller Sr
Julia Lyngans
Helen Spears
Mary Swiggum
American Legion
Lancaster
Alvin Larson
Argyle
Frank Mason Jr
Earl J. Barber
Madison
Mmes
Albert Beaumont
Glen Beaumont
Belmont
Homer Beaumont
Mineral Point
Elden Hird
W. E. Gould
Norman Robb
Rock Island
Robert Gould
Pat Burke
Darlington
K. O. Lyngans
Jefferson
Lloyd Johnson
Margaret Amerpohl
Family News From Wisconsin Towns and Areas
Personal mentions include Mrs. Olive Petersen and Mrs. Genevieve Stephenson visiting from Albany. Various locals host guests, attend meetings, or plan events such as a rummage sale at Grace Lutheran church basement on May 18. Mothers Day gatherings feature multiple families from Juda, Madison, Monroe, Evansville, Baraboo, and Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Petersen
Genevieve Stephenson
Albany
Paul Gaither
Marion
Ind
William O. Blum
Grace Lutheran Church
Harold McConnell
Wiota
Eda Stackpole
B. H. Lynch
Madison
Edgewater
Robert Wichus
Baraboo
Platteville State College
Jerry Waelti
Juda
Darrell Penniston
Gordon Penniston
South Wayne
Ed. McGregor
William C. Rieder
Shari
Melvin Waelti
Monroe
Merrill Waelti
John Waelti
Agnes Roderick
Nancy Thornton
Evansville
Stevens
Beloit
Etter Now Directs Indian Welfare Unit
Willis R. Etter, newly appointed director of Arrow Inc in Washington, D C, left yesterday with his family for Rockville Maryland to reside. He has worked in Washington since early this year with a private philanthropic group aimed at improving living conditions for Indians. The family will stay in Lake Mills until school ends, and yesterday the Etters and their four children visited relatives here en route to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis R. Etter
Arrow, Inc
Washington, D.C
Rockville
Etter
Washington
United States
Lake Mills
Etters
Rolland Etter
Joyce Williams
Alva B. Williams
Coroner's Son Dies in Fond du Lac Crash
John Decker aged 19, son of Fond du Lac County coroner Frank Decker, died when his car left Highway 55 north of Peebles and overturned. His body was pinned beneath the vehicle. Deputy Coroner William Unruth aided at the scene as the coroner’s family faced the tragedy. The fatality toll for 1957 in Wisconsin reached 257, up from 301 at the same point last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fond du Lac
Peebles
Wisconsin
John Decker
Frank Decker
William Unruth
Amazing bargains in The Times classified
Classifieds in The Times offer daily bargains across listings. Readers find various ads and deals highlighted for quick glance and potential purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Taylor Shuns Missile Battle
General Maxwell Taylor confirms Army acceptance of Air Force control over long range missiles following Secretary Wilson's November order. He notes Army will continue development of IRBM and ICBM but accepts Air Force authority for 1500 mile and longer weapons. He warns against becoming muscle bound with atomic power and would push nuclear use if another Korean War scenario arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maxwell Taylor
Army
Wilson
Taylor
Secretary of Defense
Eisenhower
Air Force
AP Meeting To Hear State Medical Aide
Earl R. Thayer assistant secretary of the State Medical Society will speak at the spring convention of the Wisconsin Press Association in Rockton on May 25. He will address a luncheon on the media doctorHospital relations in the state. Dr H E Kasten Beloit newly inaugurated president will attend. Beloit Daily News hosts the AP member organization event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl R. Thayer
State Medical Society
Wisconsin Press Association
Wagon Wheel Lodge
Rockton
Thayer
H. E. Kasten
Beloit
Medical Society
Beloit Daily News
Wisconsin
Associated Press
Pastor Golfer Scores Hole-in-One at Beloit
Beloit report says Rev. John Ressell pastor of Trinity Lutheran church achieved a hole-in-one at Beloit Municipal Course during a church conference trip. His 153 yard 17th hole tee shot used a No 5 iron to ace the hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastor
Beloit
South Milwaukee
Janesville
Beloit Municipal Course
John Ressell
Trinity Lutheran Church
Green County Medical Society to Meet at Windy Acres Club
The Green County Medical Society will hold a dinner and business meeting at the Windy Acres Club Thursday at 6 30 p.m. Members are expected to attend and discuss society affairs.
Elected Treasurer for Phi Theta Pi Fraternity
David Burt son of Mrs Clarke Burt of Albany was elected treasurer of the Phi Theta Pi fraternity at Carroll College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Burt
Clayton Burt
Albany
Phi Theta Pi
Carroll College
Meier family headed to California for long vacation
Mrs. Josephine Meier and daughter Carole from Madison depart for a three week trip to California with another daughter and the Manson family of San Pedro. Miss Meier is a student nurse at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Josephine Meier
Carole
Madison
Monroe
John Manson
San Pedro
Calif
Miss Meier
St. Mary’s Hospital
High School to Stage One-Act Plays Friday Night
Times Special reports each class at the high school will present a one act play Friday evening in the school gymnasium. Students rehearse scenes to entertain an audience and showcase dramatic work from multiple classes.
Plan Monroe Picnic Ends School Year at Recreation Park
South Wayne grade school 3rd 4th and 5th graders will have a picnic at Recreation Park Friday and travel by school bus. It is the last day of school. Teacher Miss Ethel Budenz leads the group.
Pack 310 Leaders Meet to Set Monthly Meetings
Orvin White Cubmaster of Pack 310 met with Cub Scout committee members and den mothers at St. Victor school. They decided to hold pack meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 30 p m at the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvin White
St. Victor School
Cub Scout Committee
Dairy Leaders to Meet on June Dairy Month Plans
County dairy leaders will expand plans for June Dairy Month activities and Dairy Day at a meeting in the Courthouse here at 8 p m Tuesday May 21. The meeting was moved from Thursday May 23 by Dr C G Hennager chairman of the county program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hennager
Commanders to Meet at Zilmer Riley Post Banquet
Past commanders of the Zilmer Riley Post American Legion hold their annual banquet tonight at 7 at the Swiss Wheel restaurant. Following dinner, a business session will be held. Forrest H. Riese is in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Forrest H. Riese
AFL Chief and Teamster Leaders Hold Parley
A five man Teamsters delegation met with AFL CIO President George Meany in Washington for a private one hour session about corruption charges. Meany declined to comment on the discussions. The news notes Venezuela ranks second to the United States in daily oil exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Washington
Dave Beck
Teamsters Union
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Teamsters
Beck
Meany
Aflcio
William Schnitzler
Venezuela
The
United States
Eisenhower Warns Against Reckless Defense Cuts
President Eisenhower cautions that the Soviet Union holds the world's largest army several times larger submarine fleets, atomic weapons, rockets, missiles, and air power under a despotic regime. He warns against foolish military cuts and vows to prevent repeating past dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Free World
White House
Eisenhower
Holyoke School Projects Plan Floor Sanding and Vacate Order
The board approved sanding and refinishing the high school gym floor by experienced teachers. It also voted to notify the A. R. Maurer family to vacate by July 1 as plans proceed to level the old heating plant and fill in the coal bin.
District Plans Removal of House West of School
The school district announced plans to advertise for removal of a house located to the west of the property it owns. The action follows administrative steps and aligns with property rehabilitation aims.
Funerals Co 0. Severson Services for Carl Sever son
Funerals Co 0 announces funeral services for Carl Olaf Severson aged 0 who died Sunday at 2 p m in York Lutheran Church conducted by Rev A N Anderson. Body moved from Stuessy funeral home to church at 10 a m pallbearers listed including Marvin Helmeid Glenn Helmeid Allen Pederson Isaac Bollerude Don ald Bendickson and Morris Bonaunet burial at New York cemetery
Track Meet Postponed to May 21 by Wet Grounds
Wet grounds and foul weather cancel the Monroe State Line track meet set for this afternoon at the fairgrounds. Coach Fred Simpson says tentative plans place the meet next Tuesday. The Cheesemen are slated for the Ft Atkinson sectional Friday with the state meet in Madison next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
France Showcases Europe’s Fastest Jet Demonstration
France displayed the Trident, Europe’s fastest non American jet, at Melun Villaroche field. The aircraft can reach about 1500 mph officially and faster in practice, underscoring a speed edge over other nations while the Russians lag behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Melun-Villaroche
Iron Curtain
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