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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1958

Page

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Ernest Strahm Killed in Crash in Dane County

A rural New Glarus man, Ernest A. Strahm, 25, died Saturday night when his car struck a concrete bridge abutment on a Dane County road between Verona and Paoli. He suffered a fatal skull fracture and facial injuries, with investigators citing possible sleep loss or loss of control. He was alone in the vehicle, which was demolished. A passing motorist reported the wreck. Strahm’s death raises Wisconsin’s weekend toll. among other fatalities were two Madison hockey players returning from Rockton. Arrangements were pending at Zentner funeral home in New Glarus.

New Glarus Ernest A. Strahm Route 1 Dane County Verona Paoli Strahm Mendota State Hospital Madison Highway 69 Karl Wild Robert C. Strahm Robert Ronald Dean Streiff Robert Strahm Blanchardville Zentner Funeral Home Wisconsin Madison Cardinals Rockton Wagon Wheel Arena Gerald W. Keepers Richard Wills Highway 52 Edgerton Robert W. Lope Sheboygan Dean Post Round Grove Lope Judy Hunt Joyce Kubly William Dalton Monroe

Gustave H Schmerse 85 longtime Monroe area farmer dies

Gustave H Schmerse 85 a retired farmer from the Monroe Jutla and Orangeville area died Saturday in St Clare hospital after an extended illness. Services will be held 1 30 p m tomorrow at Zion EUB church Orangeville with burial in Orangeville cemetery. He was born March 17 1873 in Germany and came to America at age eight. He married Mary Wolfe Feb 15 1900 at Juda. Surviving: six sons William Edwin Ervin Ray Walter Harold and others a daughter Alvina Stubbe and numerous grandchildren. His wife died 1927 and he was predeceased by a daughter a sister and a grandson.

Gustave H. Schmerse Monroe Jutla Orangeville St. Clare Hospital Zion Eub Church M. W. Best Burington-Cramer Mr. Schmerse Germany Herman Louise Grassman Schmerse America Mary Wolfe Juda William 18Th Street Edwin Orland Calif Ervin Riverside Ray Arlington Walter Freeport Harold Durand Clarence Alvina) Stubbe George Ernest Henry Haberman Ed Zum Brunnen Huron S. D

MURA to Test $100 Million Atom Smasher Near Stoughton

The Midwest Universities Research Assn MURA announced plans to begin testing an advanced atom smasher model valued at 100 million dollars near Stoughton this coming winter.

Madison Midwest Universities Research Assn MURA Stoughton

Meyers Receives High Moose Honor in Monroe

Alfred E. Meyers former governor of the Moose Lodge received the Fellowship Degree at a state conclave in Monroe, joining eight other state members. The ceremony followed a noon meeting and included a banquet with 105 attendees. Meyers has been a lodge member since 1943, with nine holders of the degree including Henry Babler Jr. and Frank M. Haren.

Order of the Moose Arthur E. Meyers Monroe Fred Rogers Madison William D. FitzPatrick Portage State Moose Clayton Crooks Wausau Paul Lietzke Milwaukee Louis Scianni Cudahy John Jambrett Jr John Manson Kenosha Charles Showers A. R. Steele The Moose Lodge Alfred E. Meyers Meyers Henry Babler Jr Frank M Muzz) Haren West Allis C. J. Loveland T. O. Stauffacher Orville Bear Sam Kubly Harold Scherer Allie Holtshopple Ray Lovelace William F. Stoeckle Edward Kubake Wilfred L. Bergevin Chippewa Falls Joseph Milazzo Janesville Joseph L Ward Robert L. Cooper Francis A. Gottsacker First National Bank Wisconsin Moose Association Moose Lodges C. Gene Hennager Harris Meyers Stanley Meyers Donovan Prien Donald Gadow Nathan Weiss Edward Niffenegger Jr Walter Rufenacht Joseph L. Ward Moose Ward John Qualman Ritual Curtiss Mayfield Leo McDermott Jack L. Marty Arthur Meyers

Solicitors Asked to Turn in United Fund Cards

Alvin H. Babler, chairman of the United Fund campaign, urged area solicitors to submit their pledge cards immediately to fund officials. He noted many firms have not yet collected their cards and stressed turning in totals to determine the remaining quota.

Alvin H. Babler United Fund Campaign Babler

Pope Crowning Rites Tomorrow In St Peter's Shrine

Vatican City reports preparations at St Peter's for the coronation of Pope John XXIII. Dignitaries pour in for the ceremony with a procession to the basilica doors and the pope to be crowned on a gold tiara amid mass prayers and benediction to the city and world.

Vatican City St. Peter’s John XXIII Free World Rome St. Charles Borromeo

City Polls Open At 9 Tomorrow For Nov Ember Election

Polls open at Turner hall from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. tomorrow for the November election with both banks Courthouse and city taverns closed all day. City clerk Mrs Freda Bray reports voter interest above expectations and 4237 registered voters, 27 more than September.

Turner Hall Freda Bray

Schoendienst Becomes Father of Boy in St Louis

Milwaukee Braves second baseman Red Schoendienst and wife Mary welcomed a son in St Louis. The infant weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces at birth.

Schoendienst ST. Louis Milwaukee Braves Red Schoendienst Mary St- Louis

400 Applaud Beloit Symphony in Monroe High Concert

An audience of 400 at Monroe high school auditorium praised the Beloit Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Lewis Calvit. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 and Academic Festival Overture highlighted a program that featured violinists Robert H. Rieder and Rev. Paul J. Gibson, violist Edwin W. Schuetze, and Beetho ven Trio in C Major.

Beloit Robert H. Rieder Monroe Paul J. Gibson Brodhead Edwin W. Schuetze Beethoven Brahms Arthur C. Benkett Woman’s Club of Jane Crouch Barbara Schuetze Tana Loveland Betty Vincent Marlene Frey Linda Goecks Paula Hahlen Linda Loveland Woman’s Club Linda Seeman Freeport Miss Schuetze Messrs Mmes. Schuetze Rieder Marie Spee Woman's Club Schuetze

Democrats optimistic as 1958 congressional election opens

Washington forecasts show Democrats favored to gain 8 to 12 Senate seats and 17 to 40 plus House seats. President Eisenhower campaigns amid party clashes while Rockefeller emerges as a notable challenger in New York. California races pit Knowland against Brown and Knight against Engle as the national mood tilts toward Democratic gains.

Washington Congress Associated Press GOP Senate House Meade Alcorn Fairbanks Alaska Nixon Paul M. Butler Eisenhower Truman Adlai E. Stevenson Nelson Rockefeller New York Averell Harriman Democratic Organization Harriman Frank S. Hogan Kenneth B. Keating California William F. Knowland Goodwin J. Knight Knowland Edmund Pat) Brown Knight Clair Engle

Youth Admits Rapids Slaying

A 16-year-old boy confessed to assaulting and fatally shooting 14-year-old Bonnie Ratelle in Wisconsin Rapids. Police say he surrendered Saturday night and the body was found at a Rudolf home. a .22 rifle was used. Juvenile Court has jurisdiction and a psychiatric exam is planned.

Wisconsin Rapids Madison Wisconsin Midthun Ratelle

4 H awards given at county session

Marjory Deppeler of Juda and Richard Freitag of Monticello were named Green County achievement girl and boy at the third annual county 4 H program held at Monroe high school. Awards honored outstanding first year 4 H and homemaker categories with several regional winners and certificates.

Green County Elaine Signer Clarno Judith Mauermann Decatur Janet Truttman New Glarus George Cromwell Arthur Krattiger James Deppeler Spring Grove Marjory Deppeler Richard Freitag Monticello Extension Department Juda Monroe High School Miss Deppeler Fred Deppeler Freitag Monticello - New Glarus Marvin Freitag Jerry Birk Sandra Gurske Clarence Sally Kubly Argus Kathryn Deppeler Karen Meier Sally Dickson C.C.C Richard Thickpenny Brooklyn Cheryl Trumpy JoAnn Montgomery Browntown Miss Meier Barbara Hartwig John Mohar Cities Service of Madison Maureen Dillon Richland Recreation Judith Mauerman Safety Ralph Stauffacher Monroe Ag Mary Frautschy Ann Whalen Albany Duane Bollig Lou Ann Schindler Dayton Helen Wunschel Behring Roger Wyss Stauffacher Nathan Bloom Janet

Pan American 707 Sets Boston to Paris Flight Record

Pan American Airways Boeing 707 flew non stop from Boston to Paris in 6 hours 3 minutes Sunday setting a new transatlantic record. The feat highlights advances in jet travel and the efficiency of the Boston Paris route.

Boston Pan American Airways Paris

Joliet Hunt for Unidentified Youth in Benson Killing

Joliet authorities pursue a dark complexioned stocky youth after the Halloween night slaying of 12 year old David Benson. Raleigh Robinette 13 last saw Benson near the Robinette home around 430 pm Friday. Benson's body was found Saturday in a wooded area near Ridgewood Joliet Will County coroner Willard Blood says the 38 caliber revolver wound occurred between 5 and 8 pm Friday.

Raleigh Gompers David Young Benson Ridgewood Joliet Will County Willard Blood Benson

Vote forecast set as Wisconsin heads to polls

Wisconsin voters face state, congressional, and local elections with forecasts of a 1.2 million turnout. Senate race pits incumbent Democrat William Proxmire against Republican Roland Steinle in Milwaukee County and statewide races trend toward Republicans in top offices.

Ray E. Kundert Ralph Kundert Grace Thorpe Register of Deeds Helen Myers Franz W. Brand U.S Senate William Proxmire Roland J. Steinle Supreme Court Proxmire Steinle Milwaukee County Vernon Thomson Gaylord Nelson Thomson Nelson Eleanor Smith Gerald Flynn Flynn

Wells Purchase Nears Completion in Monroe Deal

The City of Monroe nears final transfer of the Wells building on 11th street with $35,000 purchase price payment, $1,000 escrow, and possible city offices or recreation uses. City Attorney Benkert delivered the checks to Rodney Kittelsen, attorney for Mary Wells and Edna King, as the deed awaited recording.

Wells 11Th Street

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Ernest Strahm Gustave Schmerse Beloit Orchestra Deppeler United United Fund Arthur Bystrom Wells Purchase
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