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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1958
Page
8
Fair this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Low 40s to 50s, high around 70. Yesterday at 1 pm high 73, low 44. Year ago today high 66, low 44. Barometer 29.99 at 1 am and 30.02 at 1 pm. Warmest place Gila Bend Arizona 110, coldest Black River Falls Wisconsin 31. Sunrise 5.26, sunset 8.27.
L A Koenig of Rockford forfeits 35 dollars for too fast for conditions and Susan Spring of Monticello routes pays 10 dollars and costs for inattentive driving. Robert J Sweeney of Argyle charged with too fast for conditions 35 dollars and costs. Harrie Amans of Orangeville 25 dollars and costs for too fast for conditions. Maurice Jewell of Janesville 30 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct. James R Hefty of Monroe charged with assault and battery. plea not entered. hearing set May 22 at 10 a m.
Obituary notices list Emil Schaad age 91 of 2020 15th avenue Robert E Patterson 49 Route Lena M Smith 85 Brod head Tara May Fries 82 Be aut Dean Robert Ramsey 14 Dix on Ill Frank Merritt 78 Brooklyn.
Mr and Mrs Roger Brown of Orfordville welcome a daughter born May 19. Mr and Mrs Frank Higgen pena Evansville announce a son born May. Mr and Mrs Clayton Engen of New Glarus greet a son born May 20.
The St Clare Hospital provides a roster of medical and surgical cases including ton sillectomies and dismissals. Names listed include David Hunt ley Randall L Jones and Larry Wild among patients plus physicians Matthew Skokowski and George Draves with several others across Beloit Rockford Monticello and Evansville. The dismissal group includes Coral Disch and several accompanying family members.
FFA members from Monroe Juda Brodhead and Darlington, first time in Sears Roebuck farm flock program, along with their fathers, were feted at a dinner in the Swiss Wheel restaurant. Walter McLeod, Sears Roebuck Foundation regional director from Minneapolis, attended the sponsored event. Kenneth C Allen Monroe high school agriculture instructor chaired and introduced guests. C H Bonsack Louis Sasman James Everts and Robert Thayer were present.
Pravda reprints a Czech critique of Yugoslav Communist party policies as still under attack for deviationism. The piece reflects ongoing tension within communist blocs over ideological orthodoxy and party discipline.
Students at Green County Teachers College held a Moonlight Bay prom in the college gym. Prom royalty Mary Jane Dulles and Charles Hallmark were chosen by the student body. The event featured water and bay murals, Russ Wilson band music, and theme decor with punch served in the lunch room. A pre dance coketail party honored the court of honor and dates at Nancy Campbell’s home. Attendants included Anita Courtney, Betty Murphy, Ruth Nusbaum for the queen and Dennis Olson, Richard Hefty, George Jacobs for the king.
Dean Robert Ramsey aged 14 died yesterday at Dixon Public Hospital after a two week bout with leukemia. Born February 22 1944 in Baraboo he was the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Ramsey. Survived by his parents a sister Dawn and grandfather William Ramsey. Services set for Thursday 1 p m at Church of the Brethren Dixon with burial at Gap church cemetery near Albany. Chapel Hill funeral home Dixon in charge.
Twelve boys were selected to try out for the county 4H Dairy Cattle Judging team following the annual spring contest. Tryouts are at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Walter G. Timm farm on Highway 69 south of Monroe. Names include Kenneth Wyss, Jim Huffman, Nathan Bloom, Wilson Bloom, Nathan Hartwig, Ralph Stauffacher, Ed Kaderly, Jerry Ladwig, Dick Freitag, Billy Hefty, Hubert Vickers, Jim Oliver, and Tom Rosga.
Harold Lutgen age 40 of Milwaukee disappeared Monday in Oconomowoc Lake when high waves swamped his small boat with a companion. Gerald Vegter Milwaukee swam to shore as authorities began a search for Lutgen's body.
A concise classified notice highlights opportunities for buyers and sellers to connect. It emphasizes clear terms, contact details, and timely responses to reach interested parties efficiently.
Mrs William Naef Sr Argyle was here on business. Mrs Henry Engebretson of Darlington visited. Mrs Helen Fell Rockford called on business. Women of the Moose meet May 21 at 8 p.m. Mrs Louis Schuetze returned from Wauwatosa. Mrs Leo Kundert home from Milwaukee. Miss Clara Maurer returned from Libby Montana. Bake sale Friday at 1 p.m. First National Bank by Universalist Church school. Mr and Mrs Harry Ammann Clarno attended their uncle Carl Ammann’s golden wedding in Poughkeepsie New York and visited daughter Mrs Kenneth Rieder Fort Wayne.
Pvt. Alan M. Babler departed yesterday for California for reassignment. He heads back toward San Diego as part of active service moves.
Seven of the fifteen Senior Girl Scouts of Monroe will graduate at the sixth annual Senior Scout banquet at 6 30 in the Swiss Wheel restaurant. Ten year pins will be awarded to several members including Caryl Goecks Carol Lux Patricia Miller Beverly Myers and Dina Weeks. Troop 231 members Carol Cunningham and Carol Koenig will receive pins from leader Mrs B H Lynch. Ann Goodmiller of Troop 228 will be toastmistress and greet guests. Mrs Marvin Tess neer will speak on La Cabana. The event ends with the song Taps.
Frank Merritt 78 longtime Brooklyn farmer died Saturday night in a Monroe hospital Services were held at B L Booth funeral home Oregon Rev Roland Hanson Brooklyn Lutheran church officiated burial in Rutland Center cemetery He was born August 27 1879 in Brooklyn Township Surviving his wife Emma died 1925 include two daughters three sons a half sister a half brother 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
A two story brick building on Monroe square at 1021 16th Avenue, now the Eagles Club Tavern, will be auctioned at 8 p m Friday to settle the Rose B Tracy and Robert and Patricia Tracy estate. The Eagles Club holds a 10 year lease with seven years left. Col F L Buchschacher is the auctioneer.
Louis E. Buri 67 of 1623 20th Avenue died Sunday. Funeral held at St. John s United Church of Christ at 2 p m with Rev. Paul H. Olm and Rev. Paul C. Kehle officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. Robert Buehler sang Nearer to the Heart of God and My Faith Looks Up to Thee accompanied by Mrs. Joseph Denny. Pallbearers were Rodney O. Kittelsen Harold Haworth Clarence Spaide Lyle Sickinger Herbert Lanz and Herbert Becker.
Special report says Raymond Edward Pann, 47, died Saturday at his farm home. Last rites were conducted at 2 p.m. today at East Valley church by Rev. Erling Fretheim, with burial in the church cemetery.
Roger Wyss of Route 4 Monroe faced a dis orderly conduct charge after an incident in the St Clare hospital lobby Sunday while awaiting news on his injured brother from an automobile crash. Wyss pleaded innocent in Justice Court with a May 27 hearing set. He reportedly refused a deputy's order to leave the hospital.
Mrs Paul L Frenzel of 1315 22nd Street is reported in fair condition at St Clare hospital after major leg surgery yesterday following admission Sunday afternoon. She is expected to remain at the hospital this week.
Four Monroe students Delores Marti Joyce Ludwig Larry Siedschlag and Walter Schroeder are members of the Milton College Band previewing a concert at 2 30 p m Sunday in the college auditorium with no admission charged.
Rev. Donald L. Lins curate at St. Victor's Catholic Church underwent a bilateral cervical laminectomy at St. Clare Hospital yesterday and is reported in satisfactory condition today. He will be allowed no visitors for the next few days.
Salvation Army trucks will be in Monroe this Thursday instead of next Thursday due to the Memorial Day holiday. The move ensures aid reaches residents on a timely basis this week.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Aebherhard travel from Monticello to New York City to attend a mink sale. They plan to return after attending the event.
The text notes that Aeberhard, owner of the local mink ranch, plans to travel by airliner to Switzerland for a two week visit to his parents. The snippet emphasizes his status and travel purpose.
In Orangeville a son named Terry Lee was born to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Rayhorn on May 3. The mother is Arlene Gross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gross. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Emil Rayhorn.
Miss Iva Tomlinson of Brown Town underwent eye surgery this morning at St. Clare Hospital after entering yesterday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Richard Jensen welcomed a son named Jerry Lee born May 9 Mrs Jensen is the former Oneta Dinges daughter of Dr and Mrs R L Dinges This birth notice lists the parents and lineage in concise form.
John W. Zweifel president of Green County Teachers College will address Monroe Kiwanis Club at the Swiss Wheel restaurant in a scheduled meeting.
Monroe Commandery Knights Templar held a family potluck dinner last evening at the Masonic temple with members and families in attendance and plans announced for the annual event.
A gathering scheduled for June 19 and 20 in La Crosse features Commander and Mrs. M. B. Miller of Browntown Dr. L. A. Moore past grand commander and Monroe residents Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kleckner and Mr. and Mrs. Olin E. Flisram among attendees.
Paul Burke of 1011 13th Avenue is hospitalized at St. Clare for a heart condition. He has been under treatment since May 9.
Mr and Mrs Robert Schulz announce the birth of a daughter Thursday at a Freeport hospital. Mrs Schulz is the former Juanita Gross.
The notice mentions the daughter of Mr L D Gross and references paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Vernon Schulz in a family obituary style fragment.
A court date was set in Justice Court for James R Hefty of Monroe on May 22 after he made no plea to assault and battery charges. Police say a Monroe teenage girl claimed Hefty struck her at a city gas station last Friday.
Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, leading U.S. atomic scientist, has departed Paris after a month of lectures at the University of Paris. He will travel to Israel next, then proceed to Greece.
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