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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1963
Page
8
Partly cloudy with a chance of sprinkles and frost or freezing temperatures, especially in the southern half tonight. Thursday brings fair and warmer weather with low 28 to 35 and highs in the 60s. Frost or freeze warnings persist across zones with cool, unsettled tonight in some areas.
C M Berg transfers parcel in Monroe Township to LaVerne Leh man. Albert H Schneider sells lot in Foster's Second Add to Harold Berry in Monroe. Helen M Stuessy transfers Bethlehem Original plat in Brodhead city.
Judge Roger L. Elmer and Robert Davis of Brodhead faced a probationary restitution outcome as a worthless check case was dropped after restitution. The district attorney moved to dismiss, a non-support charge was considered, and the matter was adjourned to September 23.
Monroe police report Stephen P. Krueger forfeited $10 for excessive noise after a complaint.
Mrs John E Smith 67 of West Baraboo Everett L Monigold 67 of Oneco Ill and J Garfield Johnson 66 of Jefferson are listed with ages and hometowns in a brief local notice.
Mr and Mrs Roy Figs Route 2 report a daughter born May 22. Mr and Mrs Albert Atkinson Brodhead report a son born May 22. Mr and Mrs James Draper Argyle report a son born May 21. Mr and Mrs Wayne Meen New Glarus report a son born May 21.
A list from St. Clare Hospital includes names of patients and staff in various categories. The document lists patients under Medical Surgical and Dismissals with numerous individuals and addresses across towns such as South Wayne Juda Shullsburg Brodhead Blanchardville Rock Falls Caledonia and Orfordville.
Winners in the Green County School Conservation Speaking Contest were announced with top performers to advance to Area I in January. First place went to Kathy Zimmerli, Decatur 6th grade. second to Janice Siedschlag, Sam Ball 8th. third to Sandra Goecks, Poplar Grove 8th. fourth to Gwen Signer, East Clarno 8th. Honorable mentions include Donna Elmer and others from various schools. special mention to David Patty.
Gordon Elden former Minneapolis banker and Blanchardville Bank president was welcomed as a new member at the Green County Shrine Club gathering at Midway Grill Blanchardville. A trip to Shrine Hospital in Chicago on June 9 was planned, open to all over 18, with reservations via Philip Gordon. JoAnn Olsen provided electric organ selections. Hugo Voelki named co chair of the Shrine KC benefit this summer.
Mrs Nathan Dale was elected president of the Women’s Bowling Association at Turner hall. Audrey Flannery was named vice president and Mrs William Burkhard treasurer with Mrs Dale Taft as sergeant at arms. Trophies and checks from city and state tournaments were presented.
The Swiss Club sets its annual picnic for Sunday June 30 at Baumgartner's Grove, changing from the previously announced Memorial Day date.
Personal mentions include Mr. and Mrs. J. Verne Resek of Milwaukee visiting Monroe. A rummage bake and book sale is set for Friday May 24 at 9 a.m. at the Universalist church. Airman first class raui 1 man has returned to Chanute AFB Illinois from leave with his parents Mr and Mrs John Heiman New Glarus. Mr. and Mrs Ralph Duchow and family hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Clarence Mayer and Jeffery Brown town Route 1. Susan Duchow spent the weekend at the Mayer home. Casper Mayer was an afternoon caller.
Madison senators divided in a GOP redistricting bill vote after a public hearing. The committee deadlocked on motions to kill or pass the bill 2-2 and sent it out 4-0 without recommendation. Gov Reynolds would veto in current form and court action is anticipated if unchanged. The proposal would alter assembly seats to add two for Waukesha County while Milwaukee seeks two more to match population.
Miss Jane Olshefske of Waukesha has been named county public health nurse by the County Health Committee. She begins Monday June 24, replacing Estelle North who resigned December 1, 1962. North now works in Monroe County at Sparta. Olshefske, a University of Wisconsin graduate with a public health certificate, has two years as nurse at New Berlin high school and previously served in the Waukesha County health department.
J G Johnson 66 of Blanchardville died at 11 30 last night at his home in Jefferson He ran the Stopana Shop in Jefferson and formerly worked at Stoppenbach Sausage Co He served in Co H during World War I Enlisted May 1 1917 and was wounded July 31 1918 He was a member of St Mark s Lutheran church and Masonic lodge and past president of Jefferson Rotary Survived by wife Lynette Meyer a son Robert and four grandchildren Burial in Union Cemetery Jefferson Services 2 pm Friday at St Mark s church with Rev Arnold B Stillwell officiating Call at Minshall funeral home after tomorrow noon.
Chicago wheat futures tumbled at the open as scare selling swept the market after producers rejected the administration's new control program in Tuesday's referendum. Prices stabilized into a slow recovery within an hour while other commodities firmed into a steady to firm range by early afternoon.
New York steels led a vigorous rally as blue chips paced the market higher late this afternoon. Trading was active with key stocks rising fractions to one or two points.
Miss Martha Karlen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Karlen Winslow, is among four 1963 junior marshals chosen to lead Wayland Academy's graduation procession in Beaver Dam on June 1. The honor reflects three years of superior averages in schooling.
The Monroe Rotary Club met at the Swiss Wheel yesterday where Alfred H. Soldwish, community relations director of Goodwill Industries, delivered a report on the organization's achievements.
Mrs. George Hoffman age 79 of South Wayne was admitted to St Clare hospital yesterday morning with a broken kneecap after a fall on uneven ground. She is reported in good condition.
Mrs Lucy Gfroover of 2044 5th Street and a Ludlow Memorial Library librarian was admitted to St. Clare hospital at 8 20 am today under observation after taking ill at her home last evening.
Mrs Doran Blum of 1711 17th street underwent minor surgery at St Clare hospital today and was expected to return home tonight. Her husband, formerly employed at the Commercial and Savings, is now assistant cashier at the Milledgeville State Bank in Illinois.
Thomas K. Driver of Beloit sustained a bruised left knee in a mishap.
Sheriff's deputies report a Tropic Juice panel truck and a car driven by Elsie W. Kriens of Freeport collided on a town road six miles southeast of Juta at 2 40 p m yesterday.
Wisconsin cheddar shows steady demand with irregular demand and ample supplies. Prices range for 40 pound blocks at 35-36 percent, single daisies 37-38, longhorns 37 1/2 29 1/4, and midgets 37 1/4 38. Wisconsin Swiss steady with fair to good demand as production slows seasonally and supplies are short to adequate. State brand blocks 43-44, B 40-42, C 37-39.
Armory receives pay for Company B members. Sgt. W. J. Kohlhagen says checks are available now at the Armory and will be distributed during the next drill period. He notes hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Vashni M. Marchant of Monroe served as field director for a Green County Teachers College physical geography class trip. The excursion toured quarries between Monroe and Browntown and covered regional stratigraphy and fossils.
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