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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1968

Page

8

Wisconsin Weather and Local Obituaries Report

Mostly sunny to partly cloudy in Wisconsin with warmer temperatures and possible showers across the east. Overnight lows 38 to 44, highs 57 to 65. Obituaries note Glen Sturtevant 58 Winslow Illinois Reinhard Borck 67 Beloit Nelson Rubendall 54 Rock City Tl Leonard Thoren 67 Rock City Ill and couples Keegan Brodhead Juda with birth dates October 4.

Wisconsin Glen E. Sturtevant Route 2 Winslow Nelson Rubendall Route 1 Rock City Leonard Thoren Rock City, Ill

St Clare Hospital Accident and Dismissals List

St Clare Hospital reports a accident involving Mark Fern staedt Freeport and lists medical cases including Mrs Glen Winger John Walsh Racine Debbra Van Landschoot Rockford Mrs James Erickson Curtis G Crawford Janesville William Cunningham Monroe surgical patient Carl Aebersold Dodgeville and dismissals names Eugene T Keegan James Breed Steven Williams Henry A Williams John F Dusik Bradley Butts Hadley Thompson Eugene Taylor Harold Hollister Jay E Homb Charles A Bergener William Reigle Jr William Treadwell Wes Allen Foesch Mrs Lyle Furniss Mrs Paul Lindium Mrs Myrtle Lewis Mrs Carl Miller Denee Roth Kristine Marie Bohren Mrs Floyd Bennett Mrs Carl Davis Mrs Kenneth Taylor and son.

Mark Fernstaedt Freeport Glen Winger Sth St John Walsh Racine Debbra van Landschoot Rockford James Erickson 29Th Ave Curtis G. Crawford Janesville William Cunningham Monroe Carl Aebersold Dodgeville Eugene T. Keegan James Breed Steven Williams Henry A. Williams John F. Dusik Bradley Butts Hadley Thompson Eugene Taylor Harold Hollister Jay E. Homb Charles A. Bergener William Reigle Jr William Treadwell Wes Allen Foesch Lyle Furniss Paul Lindium Myrtle Lewis Carl Miller Denee Roth Kristine Marie Bohren Floyd Bennett Carl Davis Kenneth Taylor

Monroe High School Homecoming Oct 11 12

Monroe High School plans homecoming weekend October 11 and 12 led by principal Lee Olsen. A Friday pep rally at 2:20 p.m. and parade at 3:05 p.m. precede the 7:45 p.m. football game against Jefferson. a dance follows from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Friday. Saturday features float contest results and buses at 3:45 p.m. One student, Mark Fernstaedt, 14, of Freeport, is hospitalized after a wrist fracture from football practice and is reported in good condition at St. Clare Hospital.

Lee Olsen Monroe High School Jefferson Mark Fernstaedt Merlin Fernstaedt Freeport St. Clare Hospital Hoopital

Glen Sturtevant Dies in Farm Accident Near Winslow Ill

Glen Sturtevant was killed Friday when a tractor overturned on his Lena Winslow area farm two miles southeast of Winslow Illinois. His body was pinned under the machine after he was working alone to pack silage into a ground silo. Deputy coroner Jack Leamon ruled crushing injuries. Surviving are his wife Lucille two sons Sheldon and Dean a daughter and six grandchildren. Services set for Oct 7 at Leamon Funeral Home Lena with burial at Chapel Hill Freeport.

Glen E. Sturtevant Winslow Ill Jack Leamon Stephenson County Sturtevant Shannon George Louise Brinkmeier Sturtevant Loran, III Lucille Gast Lena- Winslow Verl Lucille) Price Lena, Ill Sheldon Pearl City Dean Albert LaVerne Donald Brinkmeier Freeport Leamon Funeral Home Calvin Franz Loran Chapel Hill Cemetery

Fire safety lesson urged for children

Authorities urge keeping children away from potential fire sources and teach twofold respect for fire. Emphasis on avoiding disfiguring burns and fat al fires, with guidance to supervise around stoves heaters and outdoor flames.

Monroe Voters Reject 1967 Referendum on City Project

Justice Nathan Heffernan notes the question was if voter action was mandatory. In a Dec 5 1967 referendum Monroe residents voted 1 293 to 947 against the program. The City Council moved ahead the next day citing planning progress. Monroe Taxpayers League formed in November 1967 to push for a referendum. The court found the referendum advisory not mandatory, a verdict appealed.

Nathan Heffernan Monroe Monroe Taxpayers League Luebke

Local Residents Return From 3957 Mile Sightseeing Trip

Mr and Mrs Nelson Schwend of 2302 10th Street and Mr and Mrs J W Voegl of Belleville concluded a twelve day journey covering 3957 miles. They visited Colorado Wyoming Montana and the Artist Museum at Canistota South Dakota and returned home Thursday evening.

Nelson Schwend 10Th St J. W. Voegl Belleville Colorado Wyoming Montana Artist Museum Canistota S.D

Thoren Leonard C. Thoren Dies at 67 in Rock City Ill

Leonard C. Thoren 67 of Rock City Ill died of an apparent heart attack at 5 40 p m Friday Oct 4 at the Melvin Thomas farm He was born Nov 8 1900 in Rock Grove Township son of Charles and Susie Thoren He never married and was a retired farmer Surviving a sister Mrs Clay Zimmer man and a brother Vernon both of Rock City He was a member of Davis United Methodist Church and served on the church board Services 2 p m Monday Oct 7 at Davis United Methodist Church with Rev Nathan Althoff and Mrs Thomas Oakes officiating Burial Bethlehem Cemetery northeast of Rock City Daughenbaugh Myers Funeral Home Dakota Nl from Sunday noon until 11 a m Monday and at the church after 12 noon on Monday

Leonard C. Thoren Rock City Ill Melvin Thomas Rock Grove Township Charles Susie Barloga Thoren Clay Guida) Zimmerman Vernon Thoren Davis United Methodist Church Nathan Althoff Thomas Oakes Bethlehem Cemetery Daughenbaugh - Myers Dakota

Farm Bureau Membership Kick-Off Breakfast Set

The program featured attendance by University students this winter and vocal numbers by Don Armitage of Mukwonago with pianist Mark Friedrich. Donald Deininger of rural Monroe, Farm Bureau president, spoke and announced the Membership Kick-Off breakfast for Monday Oct 14. Four awards will honor new memberships. Roger Stauffacher led the business session and county resolutions were adopted amid a pledge to the flag and the national anthem. Kenneth Schlapbach directed the singing with Friedrich on piano. A lunch followed, provided by the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee.

Mark Friedrich Don Armitage Mukwonago Farm Bureau Donald Deininger Monroe Roger Stauffacher Kenneth Schlapbach Farm Bureau Women’s Committee

Monroe Clinic expands amid major rebuilt facilities

The Monroe Clinic announces a major expansion with new emergency room, waiting rooms, and space for 15 more physicians. The 31 current staff includes two on Peace Corps leave and two on military leave. The original 1941 building was bought from General Casualty, remodeled 1948, and a large addition added in 1955. Dr Nathan E Bear chaired the building committee. The report also notes a skirt contest in Denham and the death of Francis Biddle at 82.

Monroe Clinic General Casualty Company Nathan E. Bear

Rubendall 54 Is Found Dead In Illinois Farm Creek

Rubendall 54 was found dead Friday October 4 in a creek on his farm southwest of Davis Illinois from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. A 410 gauge shotgun was recovered from the water. Deputy Coroner Stanley Daughenbaugh led the investigation. He was born June 1 1914 in Sciota Mills Illinois and survived by his wife Ruth Bouray a daughter Nancy his mother and a sister Dorothy Brinkman. Services set for Tuesday October 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dakota funeral home with burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery Freeport.

Nelson Rubendall Route 1 Rock City Davis Stanley Daughenbaugh Dakota Ill Rubendall Sciota Mills Adam Bessie Musser Rubendall Davis, Ill Ruth Bouray Freeport High School Nancy Lyle Dorothy) Brinkman Leaf River Daughenbaugh-Myers Chapel Hill Cemetery Freeport

Lena Winslow School District to Discuss Finances

The Lena Winslow School District plans a board meeting Thursday Oct 10 to review a 134253 deficit from the 1967 68 year audit. Officials say a tax rate referendum may be discussed and that without an increase extracurriculars could be curtailed. The district notes costs lag state averages in administration and instruction.

Lena- Winslow Joseph Beja

Conservation Notes Warn of On Site Sewage Hazards

The article warns rural homeowners about on site sewage disposal risks such as high water tables and shallow soils. It promotes consulting the Green County Soil Conservation Service for a soils inventory and free leaflets, and mentions farming plans and local activities by Les Goke and others.

S.C.S Green County

Republicans Slated To Meet on Tuesday

Green County Republican club executive committee will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at campaign headquarters on Monroe Square. The storefront, formerly part of Badger Paint, is being prepared with bumper stickers buttons and pencils for GOP campaign efforts. Gen Westmoreland has entered Walted Reed Army Hospital for treatment of an intestinal disorder first noted during his Vietnam command. Sirhan Sirhan's attorney seeks Oct 14 postponement for the Kennedy assassination trial.

Green County Republican Club Monroe’s Square Badger Washington William C. Westmoreland Walted Reed Army Hospital U.S Vietnam Los Angeles Sirhan Bishara Sirhas Sen Robert F. Kennedy

Women of Moose Committees Meet

Meetings held this week by Women of the Moose included five members of the library committee meeting with chairman Mrs. Robert Klossner and six members attending a session led by social service chair Mrs. Ronald Brandt.

Women of the Moose Library Committee Robert Klossner Ronald Brandt Social Service Committee

Mrs Hartog to Review The Music Man for Orangeville Club

Mrs John Hartog of Freeport will review the musical comedy The Music Man at the Orangeville Women's Club meeting. The program is set for 8 p m Tuesday October 8 in the Legion Home with Mrs Gail Brecklin as hostess chair.

Orangeville John Hartog Freeport Orangeville Woman’s Club Legion Home Gail Brecklin

South School P T A Potluck Night Draws 294 Attendees

A crowd of 294 including parents teachers and children attended the South School P T A Potluck Supper and Get Acquainted Night in the high school M room on Wednesday Oct 2. John Reese co president presided and introduced the officers for 1968 69. Lowell Stuessy screened The Child Molester film and Sgt Milford Thompson Monroe Police Department spoke and answered questions.

P.T.A John Reese Lowell Stuessy Milford Thompson Monroe Thompson James Larson Charles Carpenter David Griffin Chester Mathews Herbert Homewood Egbert Kamstra Francis Schott William Hein Marty Deignan John Caradine

500 Card Club Meeting At Monroe Headlines

The 500-card club met at the home of Mrs. Roger Kubly in Monroe on September 23. Prizes went to Mrs. Herbert Blumer and Mrs. William C. Brennan. Attendees included Mrs. Gary Jordahl and Mrs. Larry Priewe. Next gathering is October 2 at Mrs. Kent Baumgartner’s home, Monroe.

Roger Kubly Monroe Herbert Blumer William C. Brennan Gary Jordahl Larry Priewe Kent Baumgartner

Pythian Sisters Unit To Meet On Tuesday

Members of Pythian Sisters of Loyalty Temple No 4 will meet at 8 pm Tuesday October 8 in IOOF Hall. Grand Chief Miss Vivian Morton of Milwaukee will attend for inspection night. Lunch will be served by a committee led by Mrs Albert Wyss and Mrs Kenneth Creuzer with help from several club members.

Pythian Sisters of Loyalty Temple No. 4 Ioof Hall Vivian Morton Milwaukee Albert Wyss Kenneth Creuzer Mmes Carl Stubbe Floyd Matzke Virgil Hawthorn Alton V. Kiel

Local roster lists notable participants in upcoming event

The list names Mines, Steve Switzer Sr., Carl Cahoon, Ray Geller, Roswell Babler, Elmer Heck, and LaVerne Holmes among the expected attendees.

Sisting Steve Switzer Sr Carl Cahoon Ray Geller Roswell Babler Elmer Heck LaVerne Holmes

Presbyterian Group Plans Rummage Sale

The United Presbyterian Women's Association will hold a full rummage sale Friday morning in the basement of the Union Presbyterian Church. Donations should be brought to the church by Wednesday, Oct. 9.

United Presbyterian Women’s Association Union Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Borck Dies at 67 in Beloit Home

Reva Raymer Borck a Beloit resident for life died Thursday October 3 in her Beloit home at age 67 Services set for 1:30 p.m. Monday October 7 at Rosman Uehling Kinzer Funeral Home Beloit She is survived by her husband a daughter two step daughters a sister and two grandchildren

Reinhard Borck Robert Burke Gratiot Beloit Rosman-Uehling -Kinzer Reva Raymer

Sedbrook Heads Juda Education Association Officers Listed

Officers of the Juda Education Association include Kenneth Sedbrook as president Mrs. Thomas Farris as vice president Ronald Bernhagen as treasurer Mrs Donald Albright as secretary and John Helmenstine as reporter The group aims to improve schooling education and the teaching profession. Treaty Expected Prague Leaders Return From Moscow Agreement To Sign Pact On Temporary Warsaw Pact Troops Occupation.

Juda Education Association JEA Kenneth Sedbrook Thomas Farris Ronald Bernhagen Donald Albright John Helmenstine Prague Moscow Warsaw Pact

Telephone Firm Buys a Building in Orfordville

General Telephone Co of Wisconsin purchased a vacant garage building and land in downtown Orfordville from Vic Anderson of Oregon. The site will be torn down and replaced with a 35 by 40 foot building to house about 120000 dollars of new equipment. The Orfordville facilities will double in capacity as part of a 340000 dollar modernization project.

Orfordville General Telephone Co Wisconsin Vic Anderson Oregon Kenneth H. Hoffman General Telephone

Alpha Zeta Group Moon View In Ep silon Sigma Alpha Meeting

Alpha Zeta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met Monday evening at the Ludlow Memorial Library. Nathan Roth guided a planetarium visit with moon viewing and spoke on lunar facts. Dorothy Johnson and Bernice Holsapple reported on the Wisconsin Third Leadership Seminar in Milwaukee on Sept 22. Hostesses were Mrs Grace Hawley and Miss Lois Miller.

Alpha Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpa Ludlow Memorial Library Nathan Roth Roth Dorothy Johnson Bernice Holsapple Wisconsin Third Milwaukee Grace Hawley Lois Miller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ve Daily Ren Richard Keegan Brodhead, Son Oct. S Edward Flanagan Juda, Son A.m A.m. Cesseeeres Monroe School 6Th Street Times Office Glen Sturtevant Julia Sullivan Tina Marie Stauffacher Michael Stauffacher Browntown George W. Stuart 14Th Ave LaNell T. Hawkins Brodhead Highway 11 20Th St Ralph Lichtenwalner 21St Ave L. C. Thoren Denham England Biddle Hyannis Mass Francis Biddle Philadelphia Cape Cod Hospital H. Edwin Young New York Wall Street Geri Stotts Francine Gottfried Brooklyn Mexico City Army of Liberation Foreign Ministry Liberation Army Kohli Les Goke Les Ralph Weckerly Kyle Wenden Dean Chambers Karl Schoenenberger Charles Ingold Sr Gilbert King Fred Lienhardt Kyle Venden Cable and Clam Lake By Edward Weber U.S. Soil Conservation Service Women of Moose South School PTA 500 Kubly Pythian Sisters Unit Presbyterian Group Sedbrook Juda Association Montgomery Ward Stuessy Guneral Hlome Alpha Zeta Group Doris Day Brian Keith National General Pictures Terence St Carol White Technicolor Techniscope
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