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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1964
Page
8
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday across the Monroe zone with scattered showers or thunder showers possible, mainly late tonight or Wednesday. Cooler conditions expected in the northwest on Wednesday with lows in the 50s in the region and 60s to 70s elsewhere, highs around 68 to 74 degrees.
Reported since yesterday at 1 p.m. highs reached 72 and lows 58. A year ago the high was 59 and the low 42. Rainfall totaled .10 inch since yesterday. Barometer was 30.09 at 1 a.m. and 30.06 at 1 p.m. Mc Allen Texas recorded the warmest at 98 while Ely on November 26 was the coldest. Sunrise was 6:46 and sunset 6:58.
Willa Walter deeds part Outlets 24 and 25 in Monroe to the Trustees of Union Presbyterian Church. The transfer affects city property identified in section 35 and confirms a formal real estate conveyance.
County Court Judge Roger L. Elmer handled a reckless driving matter by Robert L. Strothman Route 1 Judo who forfeited a 90 dollar bond and was ordered to attend Traffic School. William J. Roeschli 902 10th Street paid a 10 dollar bond for permitting a dog to run at large. Albert Wieland Madison faced morals charges posted a 500 dollar bond with case continued to Sept 25 at 9 am.
John W. Purviance of Rockford forfeited $10 after failing to yield the right of way, per Monroe Police.
John Sherman Bachelder Jr. 23 of Blanchardville and Judith Ann Duerst 21 of New Glarus newly issued marriage licenses.
Notice reports the death of the son of Mrs. Clarence Pitt Elling at age 92 in Morrison Illinois with obituary details. The brief item notes a longtime local resident and family connection, typical of small town notices.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Weckerly Route 3 report a son born September 21. Mr and Mrs Merlyn Rufer Monticello announce a son born September 2.
A hospital roster reports Surgical and Medical patients at St. Clare Hospital, naming residents including Robert W. Bodd Monticello Regina Athnos Brodhead and Otto Blumreich Janesville, with dismissals of Donald Grossen Henry Kramer and others.
Monroe officers investigated two incidents. A truck driven by W Purviance collided with a car driven by Lee B Henry at 9th street and 20th avenue. Later a car parked by Erma G Larse was struck by Margaret K Burgi on 16th avenue.
Funeral services for Arnold Wandfluh 70 Paoli were held at 1 30 p m yesterday at Becker funeral home Belleville Rev Howard Biel of Zwingli church Paoli officiated with burial in Paoli cemetery Mrs Ralph Machnick was organist Pallbearers were Raymond Johnson Henry Aebly Sr Henry Aebly Jr Belleville Otto Anderegg New Glarus Alve Escchelkraut Verona and Walter Duerst Madison
A note cements the idea that a missing act in a production is prompting a search for the lost scene. The piece frames the disappearance as a logical puzzle and a creative setback for the troupe.
Visitor notes list Mrs. Austin Holtsapple from Albany and Mr. Freddie Krause with Detroit links. Socials mention Arlyn Hanson and Stanton P. Stears, plus numerous trips from Chesterton Chicago Decorah El Paso and Waukesha. Auctions and sales include Women of the Moose rummage sale September 25 and Fairfield church bazaar September 23, plus a chicken luncheon and bake sales.
The Beloit Daily News, a long standing Republican paper, endorsed Democrat William Proxmire for re election to the U S Senate. The 125 year old publication said Proxmire has done a good job and deserves to be returned to Washington despite party history.
Mrs. W. E. Braunschweig pleaded innocent in Circuit Court on embezzling over 49000 dollars from C. A. Feisst Liquor Co. Watertown where she served as book keeper. Judge Henry G. Bergen adjourned the case and kept bond at 10000 dollars. Braunschweig was arrested in July after authorities traced shortages spanning a decade.
Mrs Clarence Pitt Ellingson 92 former resident of Warren dies at Morrison home. Services at 1 p.m. tomorrow Reynolds funeral chapel Morrison with burial at Capron cemetery at 3:30 p.m. She was born March 18 1872 in Alton Pa and married Clarence Ellingson in 1895. Surviving daughter two sons Jack Rockton Sterling Grayslake five grandchildren five great grandchildren.
William Hunter a former Monroe man from Rockford will present a magic show and sleight of hand for the Green County Shrine Club meeting at 6:30 this evening in the Swiss Wheel venue.
John Vincent Nevel of Route 1 Brooklyn was sentenced in a Madison court to 30 days in jail and $200 plus costs for driving after license revocation. The sentence includes an additional 60 days if costs are not paid. Court records confirm the action.
Myron R. Wardlow 18 of Monroe pled guilty in Criminal Court Madison to a car theft. He was remanded to Dane County jail to await sentence. A pre sentence investigation ordered by State Department of Public Welfare.
At 4 20 p m Saturday Gerald Gehin 18 son of Mrs Josephine Gehin Route 2 Belleville suffered lacerations of the right index finger in a silo blower accident. He was listed in good condition at St Clare hospital.
Motion Day was held today in Green County Circuit Court with Judge Arthur L. Luebke presiding. The session focused on procedural matters and timely rulings in several civil cases.
Mr and Mrs Raymond F Staley of South Wayne announce the birth of their daughter Suzanne Kay on September 6. The mother is former Beverly Burkhalter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Burkhalter of Monroe. Paternal grandparents are Leo and (late) Staley of South Wayne with great grandparents Frank Stoehr of Martintown and Mrs Elihu Staley of Albany. Maternal great grandparents are Fred Burkhalter and Mrs Sophia Rutsch of Monroe.
Mrs. Cora Bock returns from Janesville after visiting relatives. Mrs. Blanche Kubly visits relatives in Texas. Mrs. Cora Bock and Theda Mau join Monroe group to Savanna Illinois. Mrs. Mae Middleton Viola Olson and Ruby Jones visit Mrs. B E Madredll in South Wayne. Mrs. Ann VanMeter and Mrs. Alma Holcomb visit Mrs. Julia Pickett. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Hurd attend events nearby.
Freeport hosts Miss Iva Tomlinson guests while Mrs Julia Pickett Cora Beck and others attended aid activities in South Wayne. Visits include Ole Sandley at Hilltop nursing home and Bertha Swingley calling from Savanna Illinois. Clarence VanMatre visits Milwaukee parents. Grand Council RNSM meeting drew Monroe and Stevens Point guests to Superior.
Members of the Friendship and Helpful Clubs traveled by chartered bus to Lake Geneva for a boat cruise around the lake. They also toured Winder Park at Hales Corners. The Friendship Club will meet Thursday night with Mrs. Morris Grenzow.
First meeting of the year was held at the home of Mrs. Ivan Elmer with Mrs. Carl Hultine as co host. Mrs. Ernest Zentner joined the club.
Meadow Valley Homemakers club opened the year with new officers led by president Mrs Ray Hauser and vice president reporter Mrs Eugene Saunders. Other posts include secretary Mrs Joe Gmar treasurer Mrs Elroy Eichelkraut sunshine chairman Mrs Dearl Disch and safety chairman Mrs Arthur Legler. Next meeting set for Wednesday October 28 at Mrs Cecil Jorenby home with project leaders Mrs Orso Duerst and Mrs Eugene Saunders.
Mrs. Herman Marty is installed as president of the Wallace Homemakers club with Jacob Wettach as treasurer. Mrs. Baumgartner serves as health and safety chairwoman as meetings note season program books. Thirteen members and one guest, Mrs. Don Rupnow, attend.
Kenneth Klinkert of Menomonee Falls filed as an independent candidate for the November U.S. Senate race after finishing second in the September 8 Democratic primary. He seeks to challenge the incumbent and other party nominees in the general election.
Washington reports the nation’s rail workers postponed a day break walkout indefinitely after negotiators announced a tentative settlement on job security. Spokesman Michael Fox said an agreement on four major issues was reached and completion soon is hoped, ending a second major nationwide threat since April.
Mayor Walter R. Ekum proclaimed Buddy Poppy Day in Monroe for Friday Sept 25 urging participation. He said the sale honors veterans and benefits disabled and needy veterans and spouses and orphans of deceased veterans. Proceeds support the living while recognizing the dead.
A 20-year-old man was held by a Madison resident and questioned by police in connection with arson and looting at a central Madison housing project. He allegedly said something in me snapped. Three cars were set on fire and six convertible tops were slashed.
James C. Holden spoke on Our Latin American Neighbors at Juda high school drawing large county student interest. He addressed 158 teachers over two sessions and highlighted friendship with Latin American nations and their way of life. Tom Kelly, Lake Mills cartoonist, also spoke.
Chicago markets show hogs steady with varied weights, cattle steady to lower with loads of slaughter steers and heifers, sheep seen steady in spring slaughter lambs, butter and eggs unchanged at wholesale, and grain prices mixed with corn and oats steady to modest. Notable figures include 1,200-1,350 lb steers at 27.00-27.50, 950-1,075 lb heifers at 25.00-25.25, and soybeans with No. 1 yellow at 1.30.
Linking to the NFC drive now months old the effort aimed to raise prices and win concessions from meat processors. About 150 people gathered at Monticello to talk with live stock truckers. Flannery reported a pretty good cattle run after talks. Women led many protests at Cudahy and Princeton yards while demonstrators at Richland Center shadowed truckers to deter future deliveries.
Madison authorities report Virginia Lubcke 49, former nursing home operator, found sane and fit for trial after Mendota State Hospital evaluation. She is charged with soliciting a bomb plot against her husband Fritz Lubcke. she pleads innocent. Exhumation of former employee Miss Virginia Gates linked to estate worth $30,000. pathologist report not yet received.
A federal grand jury indicted two women and seven men on charges of conspiring to organize and promote an illegal trip to Cuba by 84 Americans in July and August.
William S. Flaherty of Monroe High School is named Monroe's Safest Teen Age Driver by a national antifreeze maker's program. He achieved the top local score on a 30 minute 100 question true false test taken in May by 30,000 students in 34 states and the District of Columbia. state winners announced next month and national winner in November with $12,000 total prizes and $5,000 to the national winner for college choice.
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