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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
8
A daytime forecast shows fair and warmer conditions this afternoon with partly cloudy skies. Tonight and Friday bring widely scattered showers or thunder showers with a warming tonight and a turn to cooler air Friday. Low tonight in the 50s and high Friday in the 70s.
Monroe police report minors and adults cited for speeding and driving infractions. Troy E Smith of Middleton and Emma G Tomlinson of Lansing Ia each fined ten dollars. Other names include Clare E Wilson in Monroe and William E Laufenberg in Marseilles, with Earl O Wirth cited for inattentive driving.
Rockford resident James Monahan cited for driving too fast for conditions with a fine of $125 plus costs by the Sheriff's Department.
Franklyn Charles Dillon aged 21 of Washington Township and Susan Corabell Zettle aged 20 of Cadiz Township are identified in a local court matter as the principal parties involved in a pending case.
J Harrison age 60 from Janesville George Carroll age 72 from Freeport Louis Leuenberger age 76 from Sun Prairie Mrs. Shirley Elaine Barnes age 27 from Houston listed in the notice with no additional details provided.
Mr and Mrs Leo Hauri of Route 4 welcome a newborn son born May 29.
The St. Clare Hospital roster includes tonsillectomy patient Debra Speich of Orfordville and listed surgical cases for Marilyn Derendinger and Vickie Baumgartner of Brodhead among others. Dismissals feature Royal Karlen Matthew Skokowski Mrs Carl W Friedli and several other individuals across area towns.
Chuckie Cleary, 2%, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas D Cleary, lost parts of two fingers on his right hand when caught in a farm pump Tuesday night. He was taken to St Josephs hospital in Dodgeville and remained overnight.
The Jackson County Broadcasting Co of Monroe won FCC permission to build a 500 watt daytime AM station at 1320 kilocycles in Maquoketa Iowa. Applicants Nathan L Goetz Robert W Goetz and Merlin J Meythaler plan a six acre site north of Maquoketa with studios in downtown area. Construction may start soon and KMAQ signal will reach Monroe on certain occasions. Maquoketa is 65 miles west of Monroe and 30 miles south of Dubuque.
George Carroll 72 father of Phillip Carroll of Gratiot died Tuesday in Freeport. Requiem Mass at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Josephs church Freeport officiated by Rev N J Berg burial in St Josephs cemetery. Rosary at Schwarz funeral home Friday 7:30 p.m. Survived by two sons six daughters five sisters one brother 16 grandchildren five great grandchildren wife preceded him in death.
Special report from Argyle details Memorial Day activities with M Sgt Alfred W Jones as speaker at 9:30 a m in the high school gymnasium under American Legion supervision. A parade assembles at 9:00 a m from the Community Building, followed by colors, pledge, invocation, band numbers and America singalong. The march ends at the lower cemetery for a brief service, then disperses to Woodlawn Calvary and Hawley cemeteries in Wiota headed by Color Guard and Legionnaires.
James Monahan of Rockford was fined 125 dollars in Justice Court for driving too fast for conditions after a two car crash near Monroe and Argyle that killed Conrad Pilz aged 82. Pilz died from injuries the night before, and Monahan received facial injuries treated at St. Clare hospital. William Leopold, son in law of Pilz, was driver of the other car and injured.
Personal mentions from Stockton to Madison show Raymond Finn from Stockton and Mrs. Melvin Kettle of Janesville visiting Argyle. Joseph Holland from Darlington and others from Freeport Pecatonica and Shullsburg called or stayed for business and family events this week.
The Green County Boots and Saddle Club hosts a trail ride at 10 a.m. followed by five halter classes at 11 a.m. The afternoon horse show features grand entry and 12 classes. About 150 horse enthusiasts from southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois are expected with trophies donated by local businessmen. Officers include Mrs. LeRoy Woethrich president, Miss Doris Bohren secretary, Barbara Jensen treasurer.
Madison officials reported PSC approval of the merger between United Telephone Co and its subsidiary Jefferson Telephone Co. The move, aimed at simplifying United’s corporate structure, does not plan any changes to rates or service in the Jefferson exchange and involves about 300 subscribers.
Want ads provide quick guidance for buying and selling goods. Classifieds offer listings for furniture, vehicles, jobs, services, and personal items with concise details and contact information. Readers find affordable options and opportunities to reach local buyers and sellers efficiently.
Leslie M. Schwitz of the Monroe police force said he will resign June 1 to run as a Republican candidate for sheriff. He faces A Charles Howe in the September primary and is the fourth entrant in the race. Schwitz, a veteran officer since 1948, has held roles from Orangeville village marshal to Monroe deputy sheriff and city officer. He is married with seven children and twenty grandchildren. His resignation leaves two vacancies on the Monroe police force.
A 20 minute shower drenched Mobile Alabama with 1.2 inches of rain causing widespread street flooding and heavy traffic congestion.
Juan Ramon Jimenez, the Spanish poet and 1956 Nobel Prize winner, died in a San Juan hospital at age 76. He gained fame for his lyrical style and contributions to modern poetry.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Friedrichs Route 3 welcomed a second daughter named Lorna Mae at St Clar hospital on Sunday correcting prior report. The couple also have a daughter Joyce Marie about 18 months old. Mrs Friedrichs is Nancy Whipple daughter of Mr and Mrs William Whipple Monroe. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Friedrichs Route 3. Great grandparents are Mrs Lida Cole Evansville and Mrs Eva Whipple Whitewater.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Mollenberger announce the birth of their daughter Rhonda Kay on May 22. The couple also has two existing children Randy and Reta.
Three school groups visited the city disposal plant in May. On May 15 the first, second and third grades from Juda State Graded School toured with Miss Janeen Wellenkotter and Mrs Roy Peterson as teachers. On May 20 Green County Teachers College with instructor Jack Hartenberger visited. On May 28 the sixth grade from North School toured with Mrs Nell Cunningham teaching. Adolph Wandfluh and Fred Sarles conducted the tours.
The Jonas Andereggs moved from Blanchardville to 2129 16th Avenue. He ran a tavern in Blanchardville for 11 years and previously worked as a cheesemaker.
The 54th Kryder family reunion will take place Sunday at Monroe Recreation Park. A basket dinner will be held following the gathering.
James A. Farley veteran forecaster and former FDR campaign architect marks his 70th birthday by predicting Democratic wins this year and in 1960. Now Coca Cola Export Corp board chairman he hints at a return to politics with possible U.S. Senate nomination.
Turkish authorities report that fifteen hundred primary schools are now under construction across the country. The initiative aims to expand basic education access and improve regional development through new classroom facilities.
The Alaska statehood bill, approved by the House 208 to 166, was poised for Senate floor action by mid-June as Southern Democrats prepared to oppose. Senator James Eastland threatened to offer a rival measure curbing Supreme Court review powers if the Alaska or Hawaii bills were brought up.
Fire crews worked through 6:30 a.m. after a blaze began earlier, with Chief Benkett commending public cooperation. Neighbors supplied coffee and food while Monroe Bakery Sunbeam and citizens donated meals. Richard Wagner provided ambulance support. ladder pipe and 1,000-gallon fog nozzle helped confine flames to the 609x100 building built in 1949 and opening in 1950, with partners Bruni Uno H. Miller Alois T. Beer and Nathan R. Roth involved.
Louis Leuenberger 76 a native of Monroe and former Sun Prairie resident died suddenly at his home. Survivors include his wife one daughter and three sons. Services are set for 2 p m Saturday at the Sun Prairie Methodist Church.
Two Monroe high school graduates Paul A. Hartwig and Joyce Babler were among 200 UW student leaders petitioning yesterday for higher scholastic standards. UW President Dr. E B Fred called a special meeting to study the petition and contact faculty. The petition says the university has failed to challenge students and calls for more rigorous work and analytic approach while acknowledging student responsibility for past performance.
Donna Jean Plate was honored on her sixth birthday Tuesday at a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs James Plate at 2143 17th Avenue. Twenty friends and her grandmother Mrs Iris Redel of Baraboo attended. Games were played and Stuckey, Davis.
The Wisconsin highway toll for the year reached 257 after two more deaths. Donald E. Thedens, 33, of Wisconsin Rapids, died at the Veterans Hospital in Wood after injuries from an April 25 crash. Albert Dewey, 61, of Two Rivers, died in Manitowoc hospital from a head on collision last Sunday. his wife Rose, 60, was killed in the same crash on Highway 42.
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