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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1969
Page
8
Cloudy and much cooler with occasional showers likely central and south today. North regions partly cloudy. Tonight mostly cloudy with showers and cooler conditions. Sunday sees partly cloudy north and cool, with showers possible mainly south. Highs range from the 40s in the north to near 70 in the far south.
A list of Monroe and surrounding area residents facing fines includes Richard C. Steiner for excessive noise forfeiting 25 dollars and John B. Milz Jr for speeding in a school zone forfeiting 40. Additional notices include unregistered vehicle charges for Melvin F. Janzen of Sparta Wisconsin and various names in medical and discharge listings.
Number 1 continued from page 1 directs the 7th and 8th grade bands. Mrs. William Rosenthal is typing the concert programs for the fundraiser.
The Green County Republican Woman's Club plans a July luncheon at Idle Hour Mansion to discuss a possible Madison Governor's Mansion tour. At the June meeting Mrs. Robilette became sunshine chair. the group voted to mail letters to U.S. Representatives on legislative matters and to pay the president 10 cents per mile plus travel registrations.
An Orangeville High School senior, David L Endress 18, died on arrival at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a crash three miles east of Cedarville. His car failed to stop at Townline Road and collided with a westbound milk truck driven by Keith D Pentnack 28 of Freeport. Endress, active in the Orangeville FFA, is survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Endress and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Endress. Coroner Gene Burke said no inquest time has been set and Schwarz Funeral Home arrangements are pending.
Mrs. Nona E. Brophy mother of Rev. R. J. Brophy of Mt. Horeb died Friday May 16 in a Dodgeville hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by two sons James M. of Chicago and Rev. R. J. a brother Martin Hennessy of Milwaukee and two grandchildren. Funeral services planned for 10:30 a.m. Monday May 19 at St. Philip Catholic Church Highland with visitation at McGuire Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Rosary Sunday at 8 p.m.
Police officer Richard L. Busch on his beat commended three boys for cleaning sidewalks and curb areas. Jeff Lanz 10 Billy Riese 9 and Mark Stuessy 9 collected trash after seeing a school film on community pride. They carried large paper bags on bicycle front carriers and returned debris to street containers.
A 14-degree temperature fall occurred around 8 a.m. Saturday May 17 as a brief rain shower hit Monroe and rainfall ceased. The day’s high was in the low 80s, cooling into the evening with a 70 degree reading at 10 p.m. Winds helped dry fields and gardens.
Police logs describe a busy day with a dog bite, a theft from a parked car, a minor crash, a child scratched by two cats, and a dog placed in the pound. Officer Ranum injured by a dog, treated and released. owner charged under city ordinance. Additional reports include car damage, and numerous Mother's Day gatherings noted in Monroe and surrounding areas.
Edward Blum Sr. 80, a retired Lena area farmer, died May 23 in Freeport Memorial Hospital. Born in South Dakota he married Louise Link in 1915. He farmed near Lena 32 years before moving to Freeport in 1962. Survived by his wife, a daughter, two sons, three brothers, two sisters, 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Monday at Walker Mortuary Freeport with burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Miss Nellie Kurth aged 60 died Thursday May 15 at St. Clare Hospital. Services were 1:30 p.m. Saturday May 17 at Shriner Neushwander Funeral Home with Rev. W C Koehler of St. John's United Church of Christ officiating. Organist was Mrs. Robert Faith. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roger W Severson Dr. John H Usher Everett Buttke George W Engles Milford Wentz and Louis Babler.
Orangeville notes report Seaman David Boyer returning to Pensacola after a 13 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Verl Boyer. Local guests include Miss Betty Wicklund of Rockford staying with Mr and Mrs Robert Setterstrom and Dr and Mrs F F Sowards visiting Clinton Iowa. Other visits feature Mr and Mrs Arend Cox of Stillman Valley and a welcome for the Richtemeyer family as they moved nearby. A bus trip to the Tulip Festival at Pella Iowa involved Mrs Irma Reeser and others from Orangeville and Freeport. The piece closes with a brief cultural remark about rice as a symbol of good crops.
TV listings include Big Ten Track and Field Championship and baseball Tigers vs Twins with multiple material across channels. Highlights feature roller derby favorite Martian Preakness World of Sports and Evening programs with Hogan's Heroes and Petticoat Junction plus several movies and talk shows scheduled through late night.
Marion Laube was installed as Commander of Monroe Commandery No 48 Knights Templar at a May 7 ceremony in the Masonic Temple. Installing officers included Eminent Grand Commander Orville Evans and Eminent Grand Marshal Jacob Gruenewald, with John C. Calder as Installing Grand Chaplain.
Ten years ago on May 17 1959 a head on collision of two jammed elevated trains injured at least 119 riders en route to downtown Chicago. Ruth Ann Benkett and Enid Spring to represent Monroe high at Badger Girls State. State Sen. Kirby Hendee cites kidnap slaying of six year old Ben Wagner Milwaukee to argue for parole system for patients released from mental institutions.
A May 17 1949 report recalls Gen Lucius D Clay returning home from Germany with Truman honoring him for service of supreme value to country and humanity. Also listed are Alpha Zeta sorority officers May 17 1939 George VI tour stop in Quebec and other events, plus 1929 cheese industry leaders J L Kraft and F A Cornica joining in cooperation. Monroe Kitten Ball Association elects Harry P Prechel president.
Fifty years after 1919, Monroe people gather for a gala tonight as Capt. A. E. Mitchell returns to lead Company H. Sodality girls from St. Victor's church present the Girls' Jazz Orchestra at the K C hall. Irish American delegates arrive in Paris in anger over Lloyd George’s rejection.
Fifty sixty years ago on May 17 1909 Monroe beat Freeport 6 to 2 in a baseball game at the fairgrounds. A reunion of the original Monroe Cornet band is planned for the Green County homecoming during the county fair in September. Frank W Bills of Chicago was the high gun at the Janesville Gun Club tournament breaking 385 of 400 targets.
On May 17 1899 the Green County Sunday School convention at Grace Lutheran Church progresses with strong attendance and aims to form a permanent association. F J Toland of LaCrosse visits with plans to establish a permanent business university here. Oehman and Faust open a barber shop on North Jackson Street.
Funeral services for Lance Cpl. Ernest W. Tews 20 a Parkview High School graduate of Orfordville will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Hanover at 1 30 p m Monday May 19 A chapel service for the Marine who drowned April 30 in the Long Thuibon River near Quang Name South Vietnam will be at 8 p m Sunday May 18 at Rosman Uehling Kinzer Central Chapel Beloit He is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Tews Route 4 Beloit Surviving are his parents two sisters Cynthia Milwaukee and Kathleen at home and a grandmother Mrs Louise Buckholtz Plainview Nev
A school meal plan lists Monday Italian spaghetti cheese slices whole kernel corn apricots homemade bread butter milk. Tuesday Wieners whipped potatoes pork and beans cookies homemade bread butter milk. Wednesday Hamburger on a bun salad Fritos fruit milk. Thursday Beef and gravy cheese slices potatoes diced carrots cake. Friday Macaroni and cheese buttered peas apple sauce orange juice homemade bread butter milk.
Mrs John Rehmstedt 45 Route 1 Darlington died Friday May 16 in Memorial Hospital Darlington after an extended illness. Born Aug 19 1923 in Kendall Township Lafayette County she was a member of Immaculate Conception Church Truman and its Altar Society. Surviving are husband a son Mark two daughters Lisa and Joni four sisters and four brothers. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday May 20 at Immaculate Conception Church Truman with burial in church cemetery. Thomas Funeral Home Platteville after 2 p.m. Monday. Rosary 8 p.m. Monday.
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