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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1958

Page

6

Weather Outlook for May 23 1958

Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday. Warmer tonight and over east and south portions Saturday. Low tonight 47 to 54. High Saturday 68 to 75.

Local births list at Argyle New Glarus and More

Mr and Mrs Richard Haw ley Argyle welcome a son on May 22. Mr and Mrs Barton Voegels 515 10th street greet a son on May 22. Mr and Mrs James J Top New Glarus announce a son born May 23.

Richard Hawley Argyle, Son Barton Voegels 10Th Street Son James J. Top New Glarus

St Clare Hospital Tonsillectomy Patients Listed

The hospital lists include David K Heitz Albany and Catherine J Rankins Albany for medical cases. Surgical cases feature Mrs Roger Willing Albany and Mrs Walter Gage Freeport. Dismissals note Ellery Holcomb James Huber Clarence Gessler John Affolter Ruth Keehn and others.

David K. Heitzman Albany Catherine J. Rankins Robert Brauchle New Glarus Donald Derendinger Blanchardville Roger Patterson Durand Fred Riedel Fort Atkinson Henry Schroeder Platteville John Broderick Belleville Roger Willing Walter Gage Freeport William Naef Sr Argyle

Service Record: Pvt Roger M. Flannery Completes Basic Training

Pvt Roger M. Flannery, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Flannery Route 1 Argyle, completed eight weeks of basic combat training at Fort Leonard Wood Mo Flannery 20 is a 1955 graduate of Argyle high school.

Roger M. Flannery Floyd Flannery Route 1 Argyle Fort Leonard Wood Flannery Argyle High School

Kiwanis Trophies Awarded For State Bowling Meet

Ernest Spring and Rolland Etter won doubles in the state Kiwanis bowling tournament held April 12 and 13 in Sheboygan and received trophies at a Kiwanis Club meeting at Swiss Wheel restaurant. Burton Bacon presented a trophy to the club. all represented clubs earned trophies. John W. Zweifel of Green County Teachers College spoke. afterward the cornerstone laying for the new Monroe high school occurred.

Ernest Spring Rolland Etter Sheboygan Kiwanis Club Swiss Wheel Burton Bacon Interclub Committee John W. Zweifel Green County Teachers College Monroe High School

Stocks Move Higher As Tobaccos Rebound

NEW YORK The stock market moved higher in active trading early this afternoon as tobaccos recovered. Coppers were in demand and higher. Steels and motors showed slight change. Rails edged ahead. Oils aircrafts chemicals airlines and most motion pictures posted gains. Government bonds were unchanged to slightly lower.

New York U. S

Albertus Miller 66 dies. services planned in Evansville

Albertus C Miller 66 Belleville native died early yesterday at Stoughton Community hospital. Services set for 2 PM tomorrow at Congregational church with Rev Wendell Marshall officiating. Burial Maple Hill cemetery. Survived by wife Edna Townsend three sons Herbert Raymond Donald a daughter and seven grandchildren.

Evansville Albertus C. Miller Belleville Stoughton Community Hospital Congregational Church Wendell Marshall Maple Hill Cemetery Allen Funeral Home Mr. Miller Chester Inez Miller Edna Townsend Magnolia Cooksville Green Bros Newport Beach Calif

Searles Pupils Visit Local Business Firms

Searles rural school pupils visited The Monroe Evening Times on Thursday with teacher Mrs. Robert Eicholtz and Mrs. Lee Maske Roy Sellow and Ludell Swenson. The group toured the Fritos plant Roys Sanitary Dairy and the Commercial and Savings Bank.

Searles Rural School Monroe Robert Eicholtz Mmes Lee Maske Roy Sellow Ludell Swenson Fritos Roy’s Sanitary Dairy Commercial and Savings Bank Ronnie Zweifel Beverly Shirley Ernie Haur Bette Kay Baumgartner Donna Dennis Gaylen Patricia Ray Ricky Warne Douglas Collen Lyle David Dix Alice George Larry Hibner Shirley Sellow Luann Swenson Cheryl Billy Heidenreich Connie Fiedler Joyce Pagel Nancy Farmer Robert Stephen Maske

Wisconsin Milk Firm Wins in Union Dispute

The National Labor Relations Board ordered Schroeder and Sons of Cambridge not to be required to join the Chicago Local 753 Teamsters. The Chicago union was told to end boycotts against the Cambridge firm after Schroeder filed charges when a Chicago dairy refused Schroeder-hauled milk.

Cambridge Schroeder and Sons Chicago Teamsters Union National Labor Relations Board Joseph Melli Madison Schroeder Boycot Schroeder Company Chicago Teamsters Union

Pennistons Hold Ninth Wedding Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs Darrell Penniston invite guests for a dinner at the Casino in Monticello to celebrate their ninth anniversary. Attending are the Olson parents from rural South Wayne, Gordon Penniston and family from South Wayne, Duane Penniston and family from Ft Atkinson, and Roy Isely.

Darrell Penniston Beth Mike Monticello Pennistons Milvin Olson South Wayne Gordon Penniston Duane Penniston Ft. Atkinson Roy Isely

Wisconsin Valley Improvement Co. dam project dismissed

The Wisconsin Valley Improvement Co. saw their application to build a dam on the New Wood River in Lincoln County dismissed by the State Public Service Commission on Thursday.

Madison Wisconsin Valley Improvement Co Wood River Lincoln County State Public Service Commission

Local Residents Visit and Community Notices Featured

Personal mentions include Mrs Albert Buske Lena Mrs Roy Crosfoot Pearl City Mrs James Turner Jonesville and couples from Evansville Platteville Rockford and Sioux City. Eagles Auxiliary to serve supper May 24 5 to 9 p.m. at club rooms adults 125 children 75c. Alvin H Babler to return from Florida after insurance convention. Monroe IOOF Lodge 72 holds joint meeting May 26 in Janesville. Glendale California bound visitor Mrs J F Murphy. Local safety council attendees at Ft Atkinson meeting.

Albert Buske Lena Roy Crosfoot Pearl City James Turner Jonesville Bert Jones Evansville David Gardner Platteville Ralph Fulton Rockford Eagles Alvin H. Babler Florida Nathan Coplien Herbert Goecks Gordon Penniston South Wayne Madison Bonnie Anderson Argyle Glenn Johnson Norwalk Andrew Haugen Peter Haugen Sioux City Harold E. Scherer Karen Stanley Kammerude Paul H. Kammerude Amarillo Afb Tex Herbert Orton Monroe Ioof Lodge Janesville Monroe Hall Noble Grand Walter Drews J. F. Murphy Glendale Calif Darlington Mary O’neill Willis Mitchell Rodney Block Fritos, Inc Sam Waelti Green County Safety Council R. J. Douglas Rock River Valley Safety Council Ft. Atkinson

Chicago Fireman Denies Slaying Ties in Kidnap Case

A Chicago fireman, Kenneth O Kene, 24, denied involvement in the killing of Maria Rudolph, 7, of Sycamore, and Judith Anderson of Chicago. He was jailed in Woodstock on charges of abducting a Richmond girl and offered to take lie detector tests to clear himself. A 15 year old Richmond girl identified him as the man who attempted to abduct her Sunday night on Highway 173.

Woodstock Ill Chicago Richmond Maria Ridulph Sycamore Judith Mae Anderson Kenneth O’kene O’kene Highway 173

Truman and Stevenson Criticize Ike Policies in Chicago

At a Cook County Democrats fundraiser, Harry S Truman and Adlai Stevenson assailed the Eisenhower administration, saying it has created a worldwide mess. Truman listed adversities including farm income decline, higher living costs, unemployment, business failures, a growing budget deficit, and a threatened economy.

Chicago Harry S. Truman Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower Washington Stevenson Cook County

Blanchardville Plans Baccalaureate and Graduation

Rev Kenneth Barnes of the Methodist church will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon at 8 p.m. Sunday in the Blanchardville high school. The music department will perform at Baccalaureate and graduation. Class Night is 8 p.m. Monday. Dr Milton Longhorn of Platteville State College will give the commencement address Wednesday night. Gary Hamilton is valedictorian with Peggy Gempeler and Vicki Skaife as co salutatorians.

Blanchardville Kenneth Barnes The Methodist Church Blanchardville High School Milton Longhorn Platteville State College Gary Hamilton Peggy Gempeler Vicki Skaife

Cardinal Stritch Improves After Strokes and Arm Loss

Rome reports Archbishop Samuel Cardinal Stritch, 70, showing slight improvement after a stroke that left partial paralysis. Doctors say his condition is tending toward improvement following a restful night and recovery from right arm amputation due to a blood clot.

Rome Samuel Cardinal Stritch Chicago

Kuhn Couple Names Daughter Cecily in Columbus

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kuhn of Columbus Ohio welcomed a daughter named Cecily born May 2. The couple already have a daughter named Tracy. Mrs Kuhn is the former Sally Randell daughter of former Monroe residents.

Bike Safety Week Promoted by Scout Troop 24

Boy Scout Troop 24 launches Bike Safety Week at the grade school hall diamond from 9 to 10 am. Reflector tape will be applied to all bicycles free of charge.

Orangeville Boy Scout Troop 24

Buy of Cheese Factory Near New Glarus Reported

Ernest Lufi has purchased the cheese factory on the Gilbert P. Hoesly farm and plans to remodel it for his home.

New Glarus Ernest Lufi Gilbert P. Hoesly

Convention reporters outline state meeting at Wisconsin Dells

R Finley Barry and Bernard Lee presented reports on the state convention attended this week in Wisconsin Dells during the Knights of Columbus gathering at St Victor's School Monday night at 8.

R. Finley Barry Bernard Lee Wisconsin Dells Knights of Columbus St. Victor’s School

Tavern Purchased by Stuessys in Four Corners

Mr and Mrs Henry J Stuessy bought the Four Corners Tavern from Ernest Thierstein with possession set for July 1. Until then Mr and Mrs Ernest Stauffer operate the tavern.

New Glarus Henry J. Stuessy Four Corners Ernest Thierstein Ernest Stauffer

Mass Piano Presentation At Rockford Melody Fair

On Sunday Mrs. William Ochsner will join 100 pianists for a mass piano performance at the Rockford Melody Fair Sunday Serenade at 3 pm in Beyer Stadium. The festival began today and runs through the weekend with William Notty Hughes of Oak Park directing the piano spectacular.

Orangeville William Ochsner Rockford

Henry W Burmeister In Stable Condition At St Clare

Henry W Burmeister aged 87 of Gratiot is listed in good condition after entering St Clare hospital as a medical patient. He is believed to have suffered an attack of intestinal influenza.

Henry W. Burmeister Gratiot St. Clare Hospital

Camp Registration Deadline and Sessions at Green Lake

The city notes a June 31 deadline to register for summer camp at Green Lake. Junior camp runs July 28 to August 2 and senior camp runs July 7 to 13, offering two weeklong sessions for youth.

Green Lake

Poppy Day Chairmen Named for Local Drive

Mrs Eugene Stuessy chaired Poppy Day with Mrs Arthur Elmer as co chair. Girl Scouts and Legion Auxiliary members will sell poppies on Saturday.

New Glarus Eugene Stuessy Arthur Elmer Girl Scouts and Legion Auxiliary

Geranium Planting by Womans Relief Corps Here

Three members of the Women’s Relief Corps planted geraniums near the courthouse monument in preparation for Memorial Day. The monument was donated by the WRC and the workers named were Mrs. Olin E. Flisram Mrs. Louis Oostdik and Mrs. Richard Wagner.

Woman’s Relief Corps WRC Olin E. Flisram Louis Oostdik Richard Wagner

Argyle Man Returns From Europe Visit

A. H. Rossing returns to Argyle after visiting Europe with his daughter and son-in-law Dr. and Mrs. George Forell and family. Dr. Forell is in Germany on a Fulbright grant to study and lecture.

Argyle A. H. Rossing Europe George Forell Dr. Forell Germany

Registration Deadline Near for New Glabus Swiss UCC

Rev. Lynn F. B. Tschudy of Swiss United Church of Christ announced a registration deadline approaching in May for an upcoming event at New Glabus. The notice urges local participants to enroll promptly to secure spots.

Lynn F. B. Tschudy Swiss United Church of Christ

Last rites for Anton Hefty held at Zwingli church

Anton Hefty funeral services were conducted today at Zwingli United Church of Christ with Rev. A R Achtemeier officiating. Burial followed in Highland cemetery. Pallbearers named were Elroy Duerst Alvin Hoesly Roy Hefty Willard Hefty Willis Elmer and Karl Schlittler from New Glarus Orangeville Middleton and nearby communities.

Anton Hefty Monticello Zwingli United Church of Christ A. R. Achtemeier Highland Cemetery Elroy Duerst Alvin Hoesly New Glarus Roy Hefty Orangeville Willard Hefty Middleton Willis Elmer Karl Schlittler

Scholarship noted after Mr. Rossing's February departure

Mr. Rossing left here late in February, and a scholarship matter was noted in connection with his departure.

Rossing

Falk family to move to new home this week

Mr and Mrs Vern Falk and their son Larry will relocate from 1109 11th Street to 716 16th Avenue tomorrow. The Wilbert Bernet family vacated 716 16th Avenue for their newly constructed residence on the old Argyle Road.

Falk Vern Falk Larry 11Th Street 16Th Avenue Wilbert Bernet Bernets Argyle Road

Carmen Norton Chairs Flowers and Reception Room Committee

Carmen Norton of Route 1 Oshkosh Wisconsin State College serves as chairman of the flowers and reception room committee for the 1958 college activities.

Carmen Norton Wisconsin State College Oshkosh

Prom to be Held in New Health and Physical Education Building

A prom is scheduled for tonight in the new health and physical education building on campus. Students are advised to arrive early as event starts at dusk and features musicale and refreshments.

Sheriff to Detain Suspect in Green County Fraud Case

Sheriff Samuel F. Humbel says James Whitehead, sought in Green County for passing several worthless checks, is in custody at Eau Claire. Detainer warrants will be issued and he will be brought here to face charges.

Samuel F. Humbel James Whitehead Green County Eau Claire Humbel

Fink Family Visiting Darlington and Platteville

Mr and Mrs Bernard Fink and their son Billy from Center Valley PA are visiting two weeks at Darlington and Platteville to enjoy local sights and hospitality.

Bernard Fink Billy Center Valley Darlington Platteville

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