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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1957
Page
8
Increasing cloudiness this afternoon and tonight then cloudy Friday with rain in the forenoon. Continued cool with a low tonight in the low 40s and a high Friday in the 50s except near Lake Michigan.
Yesterday at 1 p.m. high 55 and low 33. A year ago today high 60 low 33. Barometer 30 15 at 1 a.m. and 30.23 at 1 p.m. Warmest U S location yesterday was Presidio Texas at 101. Coldest was Grand Marais Michigan at 22. Sunrise 5 30 and sunset 8 24.
Real estate transfers show Jacob ZumBrunnen and Marcus ZumBrunnen in Wright County Minnesota with shares in lands in Washington Township. Ida Wallace Estate transfers to Gene A Pinnow in Brodhead and to Hugo K Rulle in Brodhead. Joseph D Viney transfers to Rodney Block in Monroe and Alvin H Babler transfers parts of lot 1 and 2 in Foster's addition to Monroe.
Judge Marshail L. Peterson and Raymond Sylvester Moon, ArgyLe, charged for allowing an unauthorized person to operate a motor vehicle. Fine set at $10 with costs. Monroe police report. James Roger Hefty of Monroe cited for no valid driver's license with a $10 fine.
Arthur J. Drake 73 of 2003 14th avenue Peter Brinkmeier 59 Pearl City Illinois Frank Campion 83 Edgerton Frank M. Vitale 60 Madison are named in the obituary notices with ages and cities.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Dalee of Janesville welcome a daughter born May 15. Mr and Mrs Howard Flood of Albany announce a son born May 15. Mr and Mrs Edwin Zimmerman of Browntown greet a daughter born May 15. Mr and Mrs Donald Flood of Albany announce a son born May 16.
A list of names from St. Clare Hospital includes Elaine Parker Beloit and Mrs Rolla Shufelt Beloit among tonsillectomy patients. Medical patients feature Lena Meythal er Frank Manhattan Rockford and others. Dismissals include Gary Oelrich Eric Garske Leo Leahy James Schmidt Janet Lee and more.
Area women of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women attended a state senate session yesterday and were served luncheon in the Simon House. From Green County were Mmes George Hlavachek Felix Bongiorno Robert Diouhy Joseph Zillmer Leland Lamboley and Anton Portman. Robert Zimmerman introduced them to the governor and spoke on Know Your State Government. Msgr Kenny also addressed the group at the luncheon with the legislative department.
Skaife Bros Locker Service entered samples of bologna in the first hog and meat products show at Eau Claire part of the Tri State Locker convention. Their entries of both ready to eat and farmer style ring ended with second place in two categories.
City police and Green County sheriff's department logged four crashes yesterday causing extensive property damage with no injuries. A cow valued at $300 was killed when it collided with a truck driven by Ralph Raymond Stark near Monticello. Several other collisions occurred on Highway 11 and at city intersections, causing heavy to moderate damage. a parked car was struck by a falling tree limb on 21st Avenue.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church in Browntown for William Foulker, 83, a retired Browntown farmer who died Monday at Masshardt convalescent home. Rev. Ronald R. Miller officiated, with burial in Cadiz cemetery. The body arrived at the church at 10 a.m. from Stuessy funeral home. Songs included In the Garden and Abide With Me sung by Mrs. Miller, with piano by Mrs. Robert Andrews. Pallbearers, all nephews, were Fred Brunkow, Royce Foulker, Ernest Brunkow of Monroe. Harold Hartwig, Frank Stubbe, and Rollie Foulker of Browntown.
Edmon McGuire 59 of Browntown died Monday in St Marys Hospital Madison. Rev Robert Verle officiated at burial in Jordan Lutheran Church Cemetery. Body brought to church at 10 a.m. from Stues sy funeral home. Marion Boynton organist pallbearers Lester Ellington Monroe Lawrence Berg Woodford Ross Vincent Fred Probst Marvin Sandley Harold Ambler Browntown.
Personal mentions list Fred Talbot from Rockford on business and several visits by residents to New Glarus Monroe and nearby towns. A rummage sale is set for Grace Lutheran church basement Saturday May 18 at 9 am. Several out of town visitors include Mrs. Zweifel Shawnee and Mrs. William Cook Madison visiting relatives.
A joint memorial service for deceased members was held at IOOF hall by the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters. Mrs. Gertrude Day led the candlelight ceremony. Cub Scout Pack 314 contributed readings. Attendees included Mrs. Eva Galusha, Rev. Paul H. Olm, and 35 members who shared a potluck lunch.
Albert R. Neushwander of Monroe was among five Wisconsin licensed funeral directors honored for 50 years. Certificates were presented at the 76th annual Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association convention. He graduated from Worsham School of Embalming in Chicago and was associated with Shriner Neushwander for most of his career.
Miss Carol Ann Brunkow, an eighth grade pupil and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Brunkow, captured first place in the Helen Mears Memorial Penny Art Contest for the Monroe division and was honored at the Elkhorn district contest. The $5 prize was presented during the First District Federation of Women’s Clubs convention. The Monroe pressbook, prepared by Mrs. Hervey J. Hoesly, won second in its division. Attendees from Monroe included Mrs. Charles J. Mathias, Albert T. Lundgren, and William E. Amstutz, with talks on club achievements and safety programs. The Racine Club hosts the 1958 district convention. LaCrosse Club hosts the 1958 state convention.
Palestine Chapter Royal Arch Masons will be in Janesville tonight to present the Royal Arch Widow degree at the Janesville Masonic Temple.
Mrs. Donald Nipple and Mrs. Tilman Nipple accompanied by Sarah Gran gard traveled from Albany to visit today, returning after their local call on residents and activities.
John B. Greiner sold a rider-type power mower to a Madison buyer. John E. Kleier and LaVerne Lehman delivered the mower and car to Madison this morning, three blocks inside the city limits. Earlier, a robin repeatedly struck the Bear residence window at 1018 1th avenue, prompting police responses and a final note about an officer taking shells.
Mrs. M. E. Lynn entertained her contract bridge club Tuesday evening in Monticello with a social session and dinner.
The Defense Department announces that no physicians or dentists will be drafted in the fiscal year starting July 1, citing sufficient current numbers to meet manpower needs.
Frank M. Vitale 60 of Madison died after a heart attack he suffered en route to a Madison hospital. A native of Palermo Italy he had lived in Madison 49 years and owned The Shack tavern. Survived by wife five sons two daughters three brothers three sisters and 12 grandchildren.
In Madison the Assembly moved closer to passing a bill requiring one year of residence for individuals receiving aid to dependent children or general relief. The Senate approved the measure last week after a lengthy dispute.
Mr and Mrs Anthony R Conway of Milwaukee announce the birth of a son born May 9 at Misericordia Hospital Milwaukee. The couple already has two sons Michael Anthony and Dennis Edward. Maternal grandparents are Edward Weber Elkhart Lake and paternal grandparents Roy Conway Milwaukee formerly Monroe residents.
A group of sixty Lincoln school pupils from Freeport will tour local cheese plants tomorrow. G Fred Galli, manager of the Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers Association, will conduct the visit.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Shorty Meier Route 2 and Edward Louise Frauchiger 2535 13th street depart for Switzerland today. The Meier couple is joined by Alfred Meier Jr as they travel from Chicago airport to the destination.
This morning the reservations show a 9 30 a m departure to New York with an 11 a m arrival. At 4 p m today a subsequent flight is planned for an ocean route.
Carol Hawkinson earned a first place rating for her mellophone solo at the state music festival. Judy Staley and Judy McConnell won second with a clarinet duet.
LeRoy Lund and Paul Hughes of Hollandale purchased the plumbing heating and tin shop business of W. H. Weaver in Blanchardville. Weaver, who came from Polo Indiana in 1904, has 53 years in the area and will assist the new owners. The buyers have worked at Elmer Severson hardware in Hollandale for the past three years.
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