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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1957
Page
8
Partly cloudy through Thursday with a few scattered thunder showers tonight and near the Illinois border on Thursday. Low tonight 55 to 60 degrees. High Thursday 75 to 80 degrees.
Since yesterday at 1 p.m. highs reached 75 and lows 55. A year ago today highs were 84 and lows 62. Barometer readings were 30.07 at 1 a.m. and 30.06 at 1 p.m. Warmest spot in the U S was Gila Bend Arizona at 104 degrees and coldest Mt. Washington New Hampshire at 26. Sunrise was 5 19 and sunset 8 37.
Frederick W. Viney transfers St 1 block 4 in Dayton village, Exeter Township to Robert Derendinger. Helen Keefer Estate transfers land in sections 10 14 and 15, Jordan Township to Allen Isely.
Roger Lee Buesser aged 19 of New Glarus and JoAnne Janette Weber aged 19 of Belleville obtained a marriage license. The filing confirms both applicants and locations issuance by local authorities.
Obituary notices list Mrs Clarence Bennett 56 of Darlington Sister M Athanasia 84 of Fond du Lac and Eric Garske 53 of Route 1 Milton among recent deaths with locations and ages provided.
Birth notices list several families with newborns on May 28 in various Wisconsin towns including Warren Blanchardville Brodhead Juda and Janesville with the new babies named sons and daughters born to the couples listed. The records show the couples Mr and Mrs Dwight Dickin Arthur Ejich Daniel Parkin Trygve Strom and Donald Keen with their respective births.
St Clare Hospital reports a surgical case for Mrs Earl Geigel of 804 9th street and Mrs Bernard Wiegel of 2205 8th street following Thomas William Christen of Monticello. Dismissals include John Weiler Steven Wells Robert Baertschi Quentin Smith Sanford Hangen Verdean Sherven Jolene Williams and others. John Raess and Rev Everett Rainey are also noted.
William Bell Monroe VFW Post commander and Virgil Wilkins were chosen as Monroe's delegates to the state VFW encampment at Superior June 27 to 29. Alternates will be named later. The post also reported the weekly VFW fish fries were most successful in seven years and noted progress in the blood donors group. George Hollenstein Jr. received his obligation as a new member.
Fred Jensen of Darlington and Granada Laurie of Brodhead receive certificates of merit for materials displayed at the Rural Arts and Crafts Show. Jensen presented a painting while Miss Laubie entered works in the arts and crafts division. show runs through June 15 at the Memorial Union Art Gallery, University of Wisconsin.
William V. Whipple of 623 16th avenue has come home from St. Clare hospital in good condition after undergoing surgery a week earlier.
Mr and Mrs Nicholas Leutenegger announce the birth of a son born May 20 Dale Martin as the family name. Mrs Leutenegger formerly Joan Dra fahl is employed at the Monroe Clinic.
Two year old Thomas William Christen of Monticello suffered facial burns when cleaning solution from a milking machine splashed on his face. He was admitted to St. Clare hospital at 6 35 p m and was reported doing well with expected dismissal either this afternoon or tomorrow.
Personal mentions from Monroe detail a Hiawatha 4-H Club bake sale set for Saturday June 1 at Tschudy's Specialty Service at 9 a.m. Mrs. Clayton Burt from Albany and Mrs. Wilson of Monticello visit relatives. Amer Cancer Society rep Lowell E Sueptow in town yesterday. Pythian Sisters announce a short meeting June 4 at 7 p.m and rides to Brodhead for memorial services. Four Monroe high coaches attended Braves Cincinnati game in Milwaukee.
Terry Clarence File, 25, released from jail in the morning, was rearrested hours later for robbing a Menomonee Falls variety store with a toy gun and fleeing with 137 dollars. Police say he rode from Waupun to the scene and hid in a car behind the store.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce will hold its June session on Monday at 7 30 p m in the Monroe hotel. A report on Skill Day retail promotion plans for next Wednesday will be presented along with updates on the proposed airport project study fireworks plans for the Fourth of July and tours arranged by the secretary's office.
Eric Garske of Milton died yesterday at St. Clare hospital where he was admitted Monday night as a medical patient. The body was taken to Overton funeral home in Janesville for arrangements.
The Green County Boots and Saddle Club announces its 11th annual Trail Ride and Horse Show this Sunday in Brodhead Park. Riders depart at 10 a.m. along Sugar River to Bluff View, with a 15 minute rest, return to Brodhead, and a 1 p.m. show featuring 12 classes. Trophy and five ribbons awarded per class.
Circuit Judge George E. Holt of Miami was impeached by the Florida House after a seven week probe found he brought his court into scandal and disrepute. Holt, 54, has served 16 years and is barred from duties until trial by the Senate begins in about a month. The committee charged he accepted favors and borrowed money from attorneys appearing before him.
Barry Hayes, University of Wisconsin poultry specialist, will supervise the Chicken Broiler Barbeque for the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He will assist statewide to reduce boiler chicken surplus as the university provides pits and equipment. Serving at the fairgrounds from 11 30 a m to 2 p m.
Rod ney 90 Kittelsen and Franz W Brand announce R Finley Barry will become partner in their firm effective Saturday June 1. The firm based at 916 17th avenue will be known as Kittelsen Brand and Barry. Barry, born 1922 in Adams Township, is a UW law school graduate and has run an Argyle office since 1951. He served as assistant district attorney in 1955 and 1957 and is active in civic groups including the Knights of Columbus.
In a special session, Grant County board authorizes bids totaling 171725 for a new 20 cell jail and sheriff's residence. The old jail was condemned by the State Public Welfare Department. Construction should start after contracts and wrap in about nine months. Architect John Steinmann of Monticello designed the single story 7340 square foot building with kitchen and sheriff's quarters.
Dr. C. Gene Hennager elected president of the Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce at the Eugene hotel. He will succeed Rev. John C. Purdy July 1 and has served on the Jaycee board. New officers include Frederick Blanc and Bernard McGuinness as vice presidents, Robert Hardell as treasurer, Norman Everson and Dr. John Norton as directors.
Sturgeon Bay district attorney Donald J. Howe says he will resign as prosecuting attorney if forced to testify at a preliminary hearing. Alvin J. Polcen, 33, of Sturgeon Bay, is charged with first degree murder in the shotgun slaying of Donald E. Cross whose body was found in a cabin in March 1955. Allen Cain,Polcen's defense counsel, seeks to question Howe about tape recordings from the interrogation.
Fernandina Beach Florida marked its 400 year history as eight flags have governed the town now a peaceful 7000 population community with a thriving paper and chemical cellulose industry.
The excerpt lists section editors and staff roles for the yearbook and names students earning 10 points or more. It notes recipients of senior and business awards, specific awards for seniors and juniors, GAA executive board pins, bowling trophies, and junior and senior club leadership roles. It also mentions Library Club officers and its weekly meetings to support librarian Ruth Jenks.
Mrs Clarence Bennett 56 of Darlington died Monday at a local hospital after an illness She was born in Brookhead and lived most of her life in Darlington She is survived by her husband two sisters Bessie Raisbeck Darlington and Selmer Halverso New Glarus and a brother Clell Miller Darlington Services are set for 2 pm Tuesday at the Darlington Methodist Church with visitation at Sharer Funeral Home.
Two traffic accidents were reported with extensive property damage. At 2:30 p.m. yesterday Harlan H. Prechel and Mrs. Mary Giese collided at 15th avenue and 17th street causing major damage. At 6:30 a.m. today Delbert Rothenbuehler struck a Wisconsin Power and Light Co. pole at 18th avenue and 6th street.
Seven Madison residents will fast for two days starting today to protest atom and hydrogen bomb tests by Britain, Russia, and the United States. Jackson Tiffany of the Madison Peace Center leads the effort, with participants including Francis Hole Signe Anderson Chester Graham Edward Cochrane and Rev George L. Collins. Tiffany is a UW instructor. Hole is an associate professor in the soil department.
Robert Rehberg aged 29 of Muskego reportedly suffered a heart attack Tuesday night causing his car to slow and strike the rear of a trolley bus. He was pronounced dead at County Emergency hospital.
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