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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
8
The Daily Record notes a fair to partly cloudy afternoon and evening with a cool night ahead. Patchy frost possible in northern areas, low around 39 to 44. Friday highs expected in the upper 60s.
Since yesterday at 1 PM the high reached 76 and the low 47. Year ago today the high was 68 and the low 43. Precipitation since yesterday. barometer 29.72 at 1 AM and 29.83 at 1 PM. Warmest spot was Laredo Texas at 101. coldest Leadville Colorado at 22. Sunrise 5:23 and sunset 8:31.
County Court Judge Marshall Peterson sentences Ronald T. Thurston of Argyle for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The case costs amount to $100 plus costs, with Monroe police involved in the proceedings.
The sheriff reports case details: L A Koenig Williams and Timmons charged in Madison for leaving the scene of an accident. Fines set at $85 plus costs. May 16 listed with nolo contendere by defendants.
List of patients undergoing tonsillectomies at St. Clare Hospital including Roger Remus and several others with addresses in Argyle Beloit Blanchardville Caledonia and Brodhead. Dismissals include Jack Larson Robert Waelti Baltz Luchsinger Roy Schwartzlow and multiple family members and guardians.
Mammoth Cave in southwest Kentucky features five distinct limestone cavern levels. The description outlines the underground network and its geological complexity, noting surface access points and regional significance.
Personal mentions note Mr. and Mrs. Paul Matzke and Brian from Juda yesterday. Eva Spreng promotes a WSWS bake sale Saturday at First National Bank Community Room 9 30 adv. St Clare Hospital Auxiliary bake sale is set for Saturday May 25 at 9 30 at the Swiss Colony Store. Judith Field returns from Chicago. Mr and Mrs Paul Austin of Milwaukee visiting. Dance classes advertised with enrollment this week beginning May 25 at the Armory, Grace Anderson contact.
Darja Huenink, daughter of Supt. and Mrs. D. J. Huenink, was among five Central College cheerleaders in Pella Iowa who earned letters for their work during the past school year.
A blue three cent stamp commemorating the steel industry's 100th anniversary was received today at the Post Office. The central design features an eagle with outspread wings symbolizing America and a pouring ladle representing steelmaking.
New Glarus sophomore at Platteville State College Miss Marlene Stuessy will appear on Madison television channel 3 at 4 p m Saturday She is majoring in speech and English and is in the cast of The Sister McIntosh a comedy on the Collegiate program by the Pioneer Players of the college
Mrs Will Zimmerman aged 64 of Argyle suffered a broken kneecap in a morning fall at her residence. She is listed in good condition at St Clare Hospital, admitted at 12 15 p m, and is slated for knee surgery in a few days.
Mr and Mrs Victor Chambers of 1402 Beld Street Madison are parents of a daughter born this morning in Madison The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leland Heitz Route 2 and the paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Evan Chambers Monroe The great grandparents are Mrs Dora Heitz Mrs Clyde Chambers and Mr and Mrs Fred Baumgartner Belleville
Presentation of a pack charter to the newly formed St. Victor Cub Scout Pack 310 occurred last night at the Armory with six dens present. Jack L. Marty gave the charter to Glen A. Schwartz and Joseph G. Urban. Den mother Mrs. James Gerondale led the meeting. Urban ran a Cub Scout quiz for older Cubs and Orvin White with Freeman Mills assisted by the cubmaster conducted the program. Bobcat pins were awarded to Kim Babler Pat Vincent Peter Urban Brian Bauman James Ruf Ed Maher Charles Miller Stephen Grode Jeffrey Ripp Gary Babler Jerome Blum Greg Humbel Charles LaBuch Alan Pankau Donald Bloom Anthony Frenzel Charles Gable Peter Gable. Pack picnic set for July 21.
Richard Kelley was elected president of the Green County Pilots Association. Other officers include Charles Goepfert as vice president, Mrs Ellen Mahl buch as secretary, and Wendell Brunkow as treasurer. Final plans were made for the breakfast flight to the Sunday annual event inviting area residents to Monroe airport. The association expects 150 to 170 planes from five states, weather permitting.
Calvin Wickline formerly of the Pet Milk Co. in Belleville has become New Glarus chief of police on a temporary basis until June 1. He will begin a regular two month probationary period after that date. Wickline lives at the Werner Stauffacher home, is from Rich Creek Virginia, is married and has three children. He brings prior police experience to the post.
The House territories subcommittee approved the Alaska statehood bill by a 17 to 5 vote. The measure seeks to grant statehood to Alaska, with supporters urging quicker action and opponents voicing concerns over federal funding and regional impact.
The Kiwanis will select the teenage safe driver of the month this afternoon with representatives from the police department sheriff's department and student council. The announcement will be made next Wednesday at the Monroe Kiwanis Club meeting led by President Gerhard P Steensrud. Memorial Day observances shifted the schedule and a Kiwanis Ladies Night event was held Tuesday at Monroe Country Club.
Wayne Township resident W F Haldiman was found dead at his home at 9 a m. Coroner Richard Barth ruled the death as self inflicted by hanging. Haldiman, born in Switzerland Aug 2 1896, lived in Monroe since 1913 and farmed locally before retiring six years ago. He leaves his wife Elsie two daughters Mrs Clarence Legler and Mrs Robert Davidson two sons Fred W and Roy and two brothers.
Werner and Hans of Jordan Township and a sister Mrs. John Friedli of Aldrich Minn with five grandchildren survive along with surviving siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Edwin. Arrangements are pending at Shriner Neushwander funeral home.
Dakota high school senior Darrell G. Lohmeier was awarded one of two 4000 dollar highway engineering scholarships to the University of Illinois. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lohmeier Route 1 Davis and starred in football, baseball and track, serving as senior class president and co valedictorian.Pamela Jean Foster is named for Cleo and Phyllis Foster.
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