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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1960
Page
6
Considerable cloudiness followed by partial clearing today and tonight. Warmer in the west. Sunday partly cloudy with possible isolated late afternoon thundershowers in the west. Highs 65 to 72, cooler near Lake Michigan. Lows 48 to 56.
The observation notes include yesterday's high of 72 and low of 55, with .04 inches of rain since yesterday. Records show last year’s high 87 and low 64. The warmest spot was Presidio, Texas at 105 and the coldest Big Piney, Wyoming at 25. Sunrise 5 27, sunset 8 27. Barometer readings were 29.90 at 1 am and 29.93 at noon.
Monroe police report a stop sign violation resulting in a forfeiture by Herman F. Plantikow Jr. The amount listed is $10.
Russell Grinnell of 2345 15th avenue and Marian Ellen Buringtin of 1618 13th avenue have filed for marriage licenses.
Deaths listed include LaVerne Graff 36 Freeport Mrs Wid Edwards 72 Rockford Mrs Matthew Helm 63 Darlington Fred Wiseley 65 Darlington Mrs Edwin P Berry 57 Harvard Ill and William V McGowan 69 Darlington.
Mr and Mrs Harold Williams Route 1 announce the birth of their daughter on May 27. Mr and Mrs Dwight Larson Route 4 announce the birth of their daughter on May 27.
A list from St. Clare Hospital records patients across medical and surgical units. Names include Ronald Field and Mrs. Lester Busch among others, with multiple addresses and dismissal entries for numerous patients and relatives.
Dr Anthony J Daly 47 eye specialist at Monroe Clinic seriously injured in a March 30 automobile accident. He is now up in his Madison General Hospital room and likely to stay until mid June. The Daly family is moving from Rockford to the former Wendell Simmons residence at 1904 Lincoln Road, which they purchased. Daly was unconscious for weeks, first treated in Freeport then transferred to Madison.
Monroe post office announces four staff changes effective today. Wendell Brunkow replaces temporary Route 1 carrier Charles H. Buehler Jr. Harold Pickett is promoted from substitute to regular clerk succeeding Brunkow. Francis B. Doherty, formerly with Twin Cities postal service, is transferred here as substitute clerk replacing Pickett. Doherty had been surplused after reducing railroad duties.
Jean-Jacques Vandamme son of Mrs Charles A Booth 1414 14th Street will graduate from the American Institute for Foreign Trade Phoenix next Friday. Specializing in Latin America Vandamme completed the school’s training for a career in American business or government abroad. He attended Monroe High School and Athenee Royale in Ghent Belgium and earned a BA in Spanish from the University of Wisconsin in 1958.
The fiftieth South Wayne High School commencement was held Thursday in the gym with Dr. Milton Longhorn of Platteville State College as speaker. Salutatory by Larry Hagar, valedictory by Carolyn Wilde, Miss Mary Joe Tuescher led processional, James Wehinger received American Legion Award, honor students included Carolyn Wilde and Larry Hagar.
Mrs Edwards aged 72 and a native of Wiota died yesterday in Swedish American hospital Rockford after living there since 1942. She was formerly Effie J Lycan daughter of John and Katherine Lycan married Wid Edwards on October 20 1909 in Belmont. Survived by husband two children William Arthur Rockford Marion a VA hospital nurse Madison a brother Loren Lucan DePere two grandchildren and a great grandson. Services 2 30 p m tomorrow Belmont Methodist church. Friends may call Karrmann funeral home Platteville.
Spencer Bowen, turning 94, brushes off a party plan while tending a garden and preparing watermelons for grandchildren and neighbors. He enjoys daily activity, reads without glasses, and uses a special earphone for TV hearing. A lifelong Democrat, he recently teased about a Republican broadcast as he looks forward to the 106th county exposition opening July 27 through August 1.
John Molin visited Madison to o. Delores Indergand survived an emergency appendectomy at St. Clare hospital Wednesday night. Rolland E. Karlen returned from a Green Bay business trip and attended a State Association meeting in Marshfield as Green County Fair secretary. Mrs J P Blackney left for Billings Montana to visit relatives and attend a granddaughter’s graduation. Mrs Mabel Karow of Pardeeville visited with the Burrs in the city for three weeks then returned home. A group from Monroe attended the Ladysmith high school graduation of Robert Davis, grandson of the Davises and Hanson families.
Wisconsin Highway Commission reports 11 major roads closed this weekend due to construction across counties including State 26 Rock 28 Sheboygan 33 Dodge 39 Iowa 49 Dodge 57 Door 60 Sauk 63 Pierce 112 118 Ashland and U S 141 Sheboygan One way traffic is allowed on some affected routes while others remain fully closed
William V. McGowan, 69, a former farmer and restaurant operator in Darlington, died yesterday at Lafayette County Memorial hospital. Services set for 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic church with Msgr. Bernard Doyle presiding. Burial in church cemetery. Calling hours after 7 tonight at Steil funeral home. Survived by wife Eva, brother Bernard, and sister Mrs Irving Murray, all of Darlington.
Miss Marjorie Gutzmer of Argyle is a candidate for graduation at Lakeland College Sheboygan on June 5. She will receive a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. Dr Walter E Bauer of Valparaiso University will speak at the commencement.
The article explains that Ecuador derives its name from the equator which traverses the country. It notes the geographic significance of the line and its role in defining national identity.
Ronald Louis Field sixteen of 1203 12th avenue and Mrs Les ter Busch twenty seven Route 2 Argyle were hospitalized at St Clare following separate one car accidents investigated by the sheriff s department Field suffered a possible broken nose cuts and bruises Busch has minor abrasions and bruises with a satisfactory condition It is expected she will be dismissed during the weekend Field told deputies at 140 am that he apparently had fallen asleep His car left Highway 81 at the Delbert Blum corner breaking two guard rails and a telephone pole before hitting a tree stump and stopping in a dirt bank Considerable damage to the car Busch lost control on County Trunk J south of County Trunk C after meeting a car on her side of the road rolling over with heavy damage The accident occurred at 310 pm
Services for Mrs. Matthew Helm 63 who died Thursday night in Lafayette County Memorial Hospital will be at 1 30 p m tomorrow in Darlington. Rev E J Jeffrey former pastor will officiate Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery Friends may call at the Helm residence She the former Olive Patch daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Patch was born in Fayette She and Matthew Helm were married Sept 3 1918 She was a member of the Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors Three sons Robert Flint Mich and Harry and Ralph both of Darlington a daughter Hazel Cedarburg and five grandchildren
Mt. Vernon Telephone Co. relocates its New Glarus business office to Verona. Payments are to be accepted at the Bank of New Glarus.
Russell Norder son of Ray Norder of Durand formerly Monroe graduated with other eighth graders last night in Durand.
Curtis A. Wagner of 2335 17th Avenue and Wesley C. Falk of Route 3 will be honored for outstanding university work at the All University Honors Convocation in the Wisconsin Union Theater at 4 p.m. on June 5.
Mr and Mrs Frank Jegger lehner of Janesville named their son Mark Robert born at St Clare hospital May 20. He has a brother Fred Carl. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walter Marsh of Freeport and Mrs Olga Jeggerlehner of 712 15th avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Austin of Madison are the parents of a second daughter, Susan Jean, born May 18. Mrs. Austin is the former Karen Mabie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Ma ie.
Patricia Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Miller, formerly of Monroe and now of Mesa Arizona, has been elected vice president of the Chi Omega sorority. A sophomore at Arizona State University she is on the Dean’s list for high scholarship.
A Chi Omega member serves as chairman of the scholarship committee, guiding financial aid and academic celebration within the sorority.
Gerald Stauffacher a junior at Stout State college Me nomonie was elected Alumni secretary for Phi Omega Beta fraternity. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George D Stauffacher Monroe and is enrolled in the school of Industrial Education.
Werner Ziltner of the Red Bell Market has purchased the building from A. R. Burgdroff in Jackson Mississippi. The structure houses the store and the New Glarus Lockers owned by William Kuenzi, plus a second story apartment.
Mrs Verla Babler’s fifth grade class joins a Memorial Day project by selling American flags door to door today. The activity engages students in community service and highlights national patriotism.
Mr and Mrs William R Hardell of Athens Georgia announce the birth of their son William Rudolph Jr born today in Athens. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Coke W Talmadge of Athens and Mr and Mrs Robert E Hardell of Monroe with Mrs Hugh H Price of Athens as a great grandmother.
Rev. Paul H. Olm of St. John's Church and Rev. Daniel V. Schowalter of Browntown Peace Church attended a ministers retreat at Green Lake from Tuesday to Thursday. Yesterday Rev. Olm also attended.
A notice reports a board of directors meeting for the Southern Synod Benevolent Society to be held at Cedar Lake. Members are invited to attend and discuss charitable allocations and ongoing programs.
Mrs. Palmer Strickler chairs Poppy Day as Legion members and scouts sell remembrance donations. Local volunteers staff the sales as a fundraiser for veterans services.
George Gramling county agent will greet Ghulam Ra sool Panhwar an IFYE from West Pakistan in Watertown on Tuesday. He will stay several weeks with the Harry Bloom family and travel with Duane Traeder county club agent. The visit was moved from Memorial Day to ensure a full holiday in an American home with the Frank Wacker family. From Monroe he will go to Barron County.
Fred Wiseley age 65 died yesterday in the Veterans hospital at Wood. Services are planned for Tuesday afternoon. Sharer funeral home handles arrangements. Surviving are wife Mary, daughter Ruth of Milwaukee, son Curtis in California, and a Milwaukee brother.
Mrs Berry mother of Mrs Rosalie Haagen died yesterday at her home near Harvard NL. She was a Richland County Wisconsin native. Survived by husband four sons five daughters a brother three sisters and twenty grandchildren. Funeral services tomorrow at Schutt McFarlin and Saunders funeral home Harvard with Rev Commodore Chasteen officiating. Burial in Mount Auburn cemetery.
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