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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1955

Page

6

Weather summary from TeV Daily Record

Mostly fair tonight and Sunday with mild temperatures. East and south central areas and near Lake Superior stay warmer tonight. lows 44 to 58, highs Sunday 75 to 85, lower near Lake Michigan. Record warm spots include Gila Bend and Blythe at 102, Frazer at 24. Sunrise 4 40, sunset 7 13.

Lake Superior Lake Michigan U. S. Gila Bend Ariz Blythe Calif Frazer Colo

Divorce Granted in Cruel Treatment Case for Bosses

Divorce court grants Josephine Boss aged 30 an absolute divorce from Albert G. Boss aged 58 at 1014 18th Avenue. Grounds are cruel and inhuman treatment without physical violence. Custody of two children awarded to the mother.

Josephine Boss 18Th Avenue Albert G. Boss

Justice Cases In Monroe Traffic Reports

Justice L. A. Koenig and Duane A. Glenn of Monroe cited for failure to yield right of way with $5 and costs. Roger L. Blanc of Monroe cited for speeding with $10 and costs. Police and sheriff department notes referenced.

Justice L. A. Koenig Duane A. Glenn Monroe Roger L. Blanc Sheriff's Department

Notable Names in Brief Death Notices

William Donner of Tucson aged 78 and Joe W. Schook aged 58 of Mt. Kisco are listed in a brief obituary fragment with locations. The notice provides ages and cities but no further details or dates.

William Donner Tucson Joe W. Schook Mt. Kisco Uae

Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Richard Palmer daughter

Browntown couple Mr Richard Palmer and Mrs Palmer welcome a daughter born May 20.

Richard Palmer Browntown

St Clare Hospital Acknowledges List Of Patients And Dismissals

A roster from St. Clare Hospital includes patients undergoing tonsillectomies and various medical procedures across towns such as Argyle Woodstock Sterling Janesville Lyons Freeport Monticello Blanchardville and names listed: Randy Albright Mrs James Watt Mrs Emil Dahms Donald Gunderson Jr John Gilbertson and others. Dismissals include Marvin Hoff William Bronson Mrs Joseph Hilgeman Mrs George Moate Mrs Eugene Pickett Mrs Donald Schumacher and Mrs Charles Higbee among others.

Carl Wenger Argyle Randy Albright James Watt Woodstock Dan Strup Sterling Charles Donaldson Janesville Emil Dahms 10Th Street Donald A. Gunderson Jr Monticello John Gilbertson Blanchardville Vincent Bernigen Lyons Gerald Phillips Freeport Susan Beinema 23Rd Avenue Marvin Hoff William Bronson Joseph Hilgeman George Moate Eugene Pickett Donald Schumacher Charles Higbee

Corporal Leo Stauffacher Promoted at Camp Chaffee

Leo Stauffacher son of Mr and Mrs Chester Stauffacher Route 4 has been promoted to corporal. He is stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas.

Leo Stauffacher Chester Stauffacher Route 4 Camp Chaffee, Ark

Crime Chief to Speak at Joint Medical Bar Meet

Charles M. Wilson head of the state crime laboratory at Madison will address the first joint meeting of Green County Medical Association and Green County Bar Association. A 6 p.m. dinner at Monroe County Club precedes the program next Tuesday with Dr Earl V Hicks and Miss Anna O Blum in charge. Sheriff and Mrs Hum bel and Coroner and Mrs Stuessy are invited.

Charles M. Wilson State Crime Laboratory Madison Green County Medical Association Green County Bar Association Monroe Country Club Earl V. Hicks New Glarus Anna O. Blum Monroe Bar Association Samuel F. Humbel Herman A. Stuessy

Applicants Sought For Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Samuel F. Humbel announced he is accepting applications for positions with the sheriff’s department. A new system of applications has been set up with blanks available at his office. Prospects will be interviewed and placed on a waiting list. A deskman is urgently needed at present.

Samuel F. Humbel Sheriff's Department Humbel

Legion of the Moose Frolic planned with banquet and meeting

Lyle F. Sickinger toasts as toast master at the Legion of the Moose Frolic tomorrow night at 6 in Moose hall. Jack L. Marty chairs as general chairman. Noon luncheon for men and women opens festivities, then a Legion of the Moose meeting with officer elections and installation. Women of the Moose from Monroe handle luncheon and banquet. A memorial service concludes the evening, with the Edelweiss Stars from New Glarus and dancing.

Lyle F. Sickinger Legion of the Moose Moose Hall Jack L. Marty James H. Hendrickson Joe E. Miller Edelweis New Glarus Charles Schadewaldt Arthur Drake Otto G. Acker Legion T. O. Stauffacher August H. Burgy Hervey J. Hoesly Leon Holcomb Sam Kubly Allie Holtshopple Frank Haren Stanley Beach Robert Kubly Wilbert Ott Louis Alder Henry Babler Jr

Two Downtown Accidents Reported in Monroe

Monroe police logged two vehicle mishaps yesterday. A runaway car on the east side of the square struck a parked car owned by John A. Lehr, causing rear fender damage to Lehr’s vehicle and a dent to the Kohli car’s left rear. At 15th Street and 17th Avenue, Hans Speiler and Ronald Klemm’s cars collided causing about $50 damage to each vehicle.

Monroe Fred L. Kohli John A. Lehr Monticello Lehr Kohli Hans Speiler Ronald Klemm Browntown 15Th Street 17Th Avenue Klemm Speiler

Cub Scout Carnival Raises Funds for Canyon Pool

Richard H. Bahr, Cubmaster of Pack 315, reports a Thursday Cub Carnival in the Armory that grossed $150. Ten percent goes to the Canyon Camp swimming pool fund while about $100, after expenses, is placed in the pack general fund for registration fees and other Scout activities.

Richard H. Bahr Canyon Camp

Dale Robert Babler Named Son at St. Clare

Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn J. Babler of Route 3 Shullsburg welcomed their son Dale Robert born Wednesday at St. Clare hospital. The couple have another son Gary Merlyn. Grandparents are Josephine Schwarzenberger and Joe Schwarzenberger on Route 2 and Henry E Babler and his wife at 1011 22nd Avenue.

Dale Merlyn J. Babler Route 3 Shullsburg St. Clare Hospital Dale Robert Gary Merlyn Babler Josephine Schwarzenberger Joe Schwarzenberger Route 2 Henry E. Babler 22Nd Avenue

Browntown Pupils Tour Cave of the Mounds in Blue Mounds

Six eighth grade pupils from Browntown school visited the Cave of the Mounds at Blue Mounds with their teacher Rudolph Haskee.

Browntown School Cave of the Mounds Blue Mounds Rudolph Haskee

Farmers Paid 81045 For Milk Deliveries In April

Green County farmers received 81 045 14 dollars for milk delivered to Bowman Dairy Co receiving stations during April the firm reported today.

Green County Bowman Dairy Co

Wisconsin Crew Wins Race Against Oakland

Wisconsin defeated California by three boat lengths in a three mile race on the Oakland Estuary. It marked Wisconsin fourth consecutive win in the series of inter sectional contests as California had won the first six races against the Badgers.

Oakland Calif Wisconsin California Badgers

Parents Weekend at UW Campus Featured ROTC Inspection

MADISON This weekend at the University of Wisconsin campus celebrates Parents Weekend with a federal inspection of 2 800 ROTC cadets in Camp Randall Stadium followed by an Armed Forces Day parade.

Madison University of Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium

Local residents and visitors seen in Monroe area notes

Personal mentions include James Zentner Juda Mrs Robert Elmer Juda Miss Judy Huber Monticello in Monroe Mrs James Hendrickson and Mrs Joe Miller in Madison Stoughton. Eastern Star meeting Monday 8 pm initiation memorial services.

James Zentner Juda Robert Elmer Myron E. Jeglum Madison Judy Huber Monticello Monroe James H. Hendrickson Joe E. Miller Stoughton Lorraine Zimmerli Enid Zimmerli Brodhead Monroeay Eastern Star David L. Johnson Texas Aubrey Smith Beaumont C. B. Baltzer Mt. Horeb Fred Roth Tarpon Springs Fla B. H. Brunkow Indianapolis Ind Eli Lilly Co John D. Scully Robert J. Scully Glen View Ill James Scully Timothy Jerry Scully Donald H. W. Hallock Episcopal Milwaukee St. Michael’s Church Shullsburg St. Andrew’s Church Rockton Frank C. Stiles Daniel Bender Jon Dannerbeck John Bruni Kenneth Keel Erwin Peter Barbara Kundert Ralph J. Kundert 9Th Street New York City Biblical Seminary Kundert Janesville

Foreign Students Tour Monticello Farms Study Visit

Nine foreign students from the University of Wisconsin, guided by Prof. George M. Werner and W. J. Tyler, toured H Otto Elmer and Voegeli farms in Monticello to observe breed registry, production testing, and artificial insemination. The group, here since April 24, will depart June 8, and noted the small staff operating large Holstein and Brown Swiss herds, including Elaine the famous cow. The visitors include Rita von Koskull Finland Jacques Delage France Borge Olsson Sweden Dirk C de Ridder Netherlands Holger Aersoe Niels H Jensen Denmark Wilhelm Mueller Austria Yme Kroes Theodoor Ryssenbeek Netherlands.

H. Otto Elmer Jacob Voegels Monticello George M. Werner W. J. Tyler University of Wisconsin Ralph T. Elmer Elaine Elmer Farm Voegeli Rita von Koskull Finland Jacques Delage France Borge Olsson Sweden Dirk C. de Ridder Netherlands Holger Aersoe Niels

Funeral rites for James K Thompson in Monroe

Services for 19 year old James Kenneth Thompson of Monroe were held at 9:00 a.m. in Stuessy funeral home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Victor's church with Rev. E C McCollow officiating. Burial followed at Calvary cemetery with rosary the night before. Pallbearers included Vincie Rector Baraboo Robert Kuster Monroe and George Bruske Sr Jr Kenneth Fallon and Robert Emerson St Paul Minnesota.

James K. Thompson James Kenneth Thompson Monroe Stuessy St. Victor’s Church Rev E. C. McCollow Calvary Cemetery Vincie Baraboo Robert Kuster George Bruske Sr George Bruske Jr Kenneth Fallon Robert Emerson St. Paul, Minn

Kohler Signs Union Fund Ban

Wisconsin law bans labor unions from contributing to political campaigns as Gov. Kohler signs the bill. Democrats attacked the measure with long debates in the Assembly and Senate while Republicans argued the law mirrors corporate restrictions and protects union members rights.

Madison Wisconsin Kohler Assembly Senate Democrats House Democratic Party

Pioneer Meeting Held in Madison

The 10th annual reunion of the Wisconsin Power and Light Co. pioneer organization was held last night in Madison. Mrs. Elva Kugler of Monroe presided, with active members Ralph A. Lindsay O H Grinnell and others from Monroe Oregon Blanchardville and Belleville attending. New initiates included Stewart F Kingston Louis F Blane and William Wartenweiler from Monroe. Retired members from Monroe and Belleville also attended.

Wisconsin Power and Light Co. Pioneer Organization Madison Elva Kugler Monroe Ralph A. Lindsay O. H. Grinnell W. S. MacDonald Michael A. Merens Roy A. Speich Earl Weckerly Robert R. Weckerly Louis T. Frederickson Oregon Ollie L. Sardeson Blanchardville Lyle G. Sardeson Belleville Pioneer Stewart F. Kingston Louis F. Blane William Wartenweiler Edwin R. Blair Benjamin J. Holsapple Lars O. Wick Laverne E. Deal DeWitt Harmon

Markets Today Livestock Prices In Chicago

Salable hogs and cattle showed gains with weeks top for hogs at 19.50 and feeders steady to higher. Cattle quotes ranged from 16.00 to 24.35 for various classes, with Holstein cows and bulls noted, and dealers mostly steady to higher.

Chicago USDA

Sidelight from county safety lane shows license fraud

A truck driver without a license prompted a lane check in the county. His companion passed a license when inspection was seen. State traffic officer Nathan F. Burgy questioned the driver on age and birth date, then spelling, and the man failed to answer and was summoned.

Nathan F. Burgy Burgy

Peronists Break Ties with Church

Argentina's Congress moved to sever official links with the Roman Catholic Church. The Senate and Deputies approved resolutions to amend the constitution and end Catholicism as state religion, paving the way for elections to redraw constitutional ties and end government support for church revenues.

Buenos Aires Argentina Congress Senate Juan D. Peron Chamber of Deputies Peronista Party Peron National Assembly

Dislocated shoulder sends Mrs Wenger to St Clare Hospital

Mrs Carl Wenger Sr aged 63 from Argyle was admitted to St Clare hospital at 12 10 p m today for treatment of a dislocated right shoulder after a fall at her home this morning. Her condition is satisfactory.

Carl Wenger Sr Argyle St. Clare Hospital Wenger

Teen-age Road-e-O entries advance to driving tests

Ronald D. Johnson reports 12 teens completed the written portion at the Community Center and will run the obstacle course at Recreation Park tomorrow. The winner receives a safety belt and a paid trip to the state contest in Wausau June 10 and 11.

Ronald D. Johnson Jaycee Johnson Recreation Park Wausau Robert Hardell Samuel F. Humbel Humbel Jerome H. Schwaiger Nathan F. Burgy Sherman G. Hodgson Dearth Motors Monroe Sales Co Marty Ripp Don’s Standard Service Juda Monroe

Accident Victim Very Serious After Monroe Collision

Dean O. Elliott aged 18 of Monroe was listed in very serious condition with multiple leg and head fractures after an early Thursday crash at St. Clare hospital. Kenneth D. Troxell 20 Monroe, driver, was reportedly fair, and James K. Thompson 19 Monroe was killed.

Dean O. Elliott Monroe St. Clare Hospital Elliott Kenneth D. Troxell Troxell James K. Thompson

Wisconsin Senior Swingout Honors 71 Women at Bascom Hall

Miss Elsa Schindler daughter of Dr and Mrs John A Schindler of 532 22nd avenue was among 71 women honored at the University of Wisconsin 35th annual Senior Swingout on Lincoln Terrace in front of Bascom Hall. She received an AWS Freshman Scholarship award.

Elsa Schindler John A. Schindler 22Nd. Avenue University of Wisconsin Lincoln Terrace Bascom Hall Schindler AWS

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