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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1958
Page
6
Frost warning issued for tonight with windy and cooler conditions and clearing skies this afternoon. Tonight will be clear and cool with frost by morning. Friday expected sunny and cool with a low in the 30s and a high Friday.
Rachel Dwyer 58 was granted an absolute divorce yesterday from Charles Dwyer 58 on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. Married Feb 11 1924 in Monroe, they separated Nov 1 1957. Two children over 18. Property settlement completed.
Two speeding forfeitures reported from Wisconsin. Edward R. Degenhardt of Prairie du Chien and Gary L. Hoesly of Monroe each paid $10. Police blotters note the small traffic fines and city jurisdictions involved.
Mrs Sophia Rufenacht 82 of 2133 17th Avenue Mrs Lee Sherwood 75 of Janesville and Kenneth A Voge 40 of St Paul Minnesota are listed in the notice with ages and places of residence.
Mr and Mrs Vernal Jones Beloit announce a son born May 21. Mr and Mrs Richard Kundert 1402 9th Street welcome a daughter born May 22. Mr and Mrs Eugene Mellen berger Browntown announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Duane Bliss Brodhead announce a daughter born May 22.
A roster from St. Clare Hospital lists patients for tonsillectomy and surgery across multiple towns including Argyle Beloit and Janesville. Names accompany addresses in a long medical and discharge listing alongside numerous dismissals and relations.
Two groups in three charter buses toured New Glarus visiting the Chalet of the Golden Fleece, a lace factory, and other points of interest. The Durand party included 65 school children and two teachers.
Joint memorial services at IOOF hall honored deceased Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters. Rev. Burton L. Holling gave the address as Cub Scouts Pack 315 led the flag pledge. Delegates and officers from Pythian Sisters and Knights participated in candlelight, song, and readings. tributes paid to sisters and members lost in the past year.
Mrs. Clara Angliker leaves Chicago airport at 7 40 a m for Zurich arriving noon Saturday and plans to visit six sisters and a brother in Switzerland. She last went four years ago and intends to tour Germany and assist St Johns church projects. Also traveling are Mr and Mrs Emil Jenni and Mrs Hannah Nuessi with Walter Buholzer driving to the airport at 3 a m.
Mrs. Jacob Voegeli announced the fifth grade winners for the Monticello Poppy Day Poster Contest. Eleanor Baker won first, Donna Vickers second, Robert Woodruff third, and James Lehnherr fourth. Judges were Mines Ray Miles Robert Meier and Marcus Weston. Winning posters are on display at downtown business places.
Personal mention reports William Beckman alderman of the fourth ward was taken to St. Clare hospital last night for medical observation. His condition is not serious. A bake sale is set for Friday at 1 p.m. at First National Bank near Universalist Church school. Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Myron I Stair depart this afternoon for Clinton Ill to attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs Lucille Chambers one of five killed in a Minnesota traffic accident. the funeral is tomorrow.
William P. Dietrich 34 auto salesman of Monroe announced his candidacy for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. A World War II veteran, he has lived in Monroe four years after earlier stints in Chicago and Janesville, and he serves as secretary treasurer of the Wisconsin Pontiac Honor Roll. Dietrich is married with two daughters, Denise and Deborah Ann. Former undersheriff A Charles Howe leads the Republican field as the only other candidate.
William E. Wenger, retired Kraft Foods manager, returned home from St. Clare hospital after eight weeks of treatment for injuries from a March traffic accident. The incident occurred on a township road north of Monroe during a final trip to visit the Grinnell cheese factory as he prepared for retirement on April 1 after nearly 47 years with Kraft.
Paul E. Weibel Jr., 19, of Route 2 Brodhead escaped injury when his car ran out of control and struck a fence a mile west of Juda on Highway 1181. Officers reported only minor damage to the car.
Rev. V. L. Peterson of St. Paul plans a Sunday 2 p.m. weekly program beginning June 1 on the local radio station. He has many friends and acquaintances in the area.
Robert J. Sweeney of Argyle was fined $25 and costs in Justice Court for traveling too fast for conditions. Court records show no second charge or fine as previously reported.
Airman 1st Class Walter Wirth and wife announce the birth of their first child, Rita May, born May 14 at Schilling Air Force Base in Salina Kansas. Rita May is welcomed by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Wirth Sr.
The state reports 207 traffic deaths in the first four months, down 15 percent from 1957. Green County records no deaths yet but Con rad M. Pilz, 82, died May 9 on Highway 81. Dane, Rock, and Lafayette counties show varying totals with Rock highest at 11.
Monroe Country Club hosts a Stag Meet with male members chasing closest tee shot on par threes and low net and putts across three flights. James Forbes notes the course is in excellent condition as results are discussed at dinner. A stag flag tournament on Memorial Day, May 30, followed by mixed foursomes on May 31 are planned with a dinner and midnight lunch.
Funeral services for Louis E. Buri 67 veteran Monroe electrical engineer drew many out-of-town relatives and friends. Attendees included Rev P C Kehle of Waukesha Mr and Mrs Horace L Buri of Jefferson Mrs Fred Wesbrook of Aurora NL and others from Milwaukee Madison Marshfield Juda Dubuque and Oswego.
Alfred E. Green, Monroe, treasurer of Oaktron Industries Inc., returned home yesterday from St. Joseph's hospital Elgin after an automobile accident earlier in the week. X rays showed probable rib fractures and a wrist injury with facial cuts and swelling. Several stitches were taken in the upper lip.
Brodhead announces Baccalaureate services at 8 p.m. Sunday for 50 seniors. Class Day is next Wednesday and commencement at 8 p.m. Thursday May 29 in the school auditorium. Rev. Wilfred Schuster of St. Rose Church delivers the baccalaureate address Start Where You Are. Dean Lindley Stiles and Supt. Rockwell preside at the ceremonies with greetings, songs, and diplomas for 428th grade graduates listed among the class.
A Wisconsin judge dismissed a $30,000 breach of promise claim against the Footville farmer Daniel J. Murphy's estate filed by Marie Lille the former housekeeper. The death of Murphy last December ended the proposed marriage. protests for $7,760 for services from 1952 to 1956 remain to be tried.
Milton S. Eisenhower, president of Johns Hopkins University, named Father of the Year by the National Fathers Day Committee. The award honored him among seven outstanding fathers in sports, entertainment and the arts at a Waldorf Astoria luncheon. President Truman praised his devotion to his children and his college students.
Funeral services for Robert E. Patterson 49 Route 3 were held at 2 p m in the Stuessy funeral home with Rev Glen H Ridnour officiating Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery Pallbearers included Albie Larson Burnett Painter Phillip Counselman William Plate all of Monroe William Gibbons Monticello and Glen Phillips Orangeville Mrs Wilbert May sang Beyond the Sunset and The Lords Prayer with organist Mrs C W Chase
More than 130 women and girls will distribute American Legion Auxiliary poppies in Monroe and area communities for Poppy Day. Poppies aid disabled veterans of World War I World War II and the Korean Conflict. Proceeds support disabled or hospitalized veterans and needy children of veterans and hospitals statewide. Poppies are made in veterans hospitals and auxiliary work rooms and commemorate war cemeteries in France and Flanders Field.
New officers were introduced at the final meeting of the season for the Junior Senior PTA. Dr. James Weir was named president with Virgil Brunkow as vice president, Mrs. Victor Marean secretary, and Mrs. Adele Storck treasurer. The Monroe Junior Band, conducted by Allan F Barnard and assisted by Greta Pitkin Anita Ains worth Nancy Schutt Sally Fritz and Mary Ellen Summeris, gave its annual concert. James Speerschneider high school guidance coordinator spoke on his work with students.
Free-spending Lt. Gen. Rafael Trujillo Jr. landed in Kansas City today and appears set to resume military classes at nearby Fort Leavenworth in Kansas.
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