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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1964
Page
8
Wisconsin weather bulletin notes a cloudy and windy night with showers likely across the state. Thursday expected to be partly cloudy and cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the 50s.
The report notes yesterday after 1 p.m. high of 72 and low of 51. A year ago, high 66 and low 46. Rainfall since yesterday at 1 p.m. measured .20 inches. Barometer 1 a.m. 29.85 and 1 p.m. 29.84. Sunrise 6:48 and sunset 6:56.
Transfers include Ruth Bleiler Elsing to Harley Duerst for parcels 32 33 and 8 in Prospect Heights Monroe Walter Laeser to Jack Hauser Jr for parts 157 158 Railroad Add no 2 Bertha Odell Estate to Al Bauman for parcel block 31 Tallman Add Monroe City
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs Casper Brugger 65 of Route 4 Mrs Howard Fisher 52 of Brod head and Clarence E Robson 76 of Mt Horeb with brief memorial details and locations shown.
Names of patients and staff appear: Mrs Riley Tinder Beloit Mrs George Fly South Beloit Mrs Raymond Fallin Beloit Mayme Erickson Argyle Orville Anderson Monti Cello Terry Simmons Shulls burg Jane Erickson Mr Horeb Ray Gable Warren. Surgical: Mrs Martin Schmidt 2514 12th street Mrs Norman Rasmussen 2146 15th avenue and Mrs Clifford Bear Sr Verona. Dismissals: George Mack Larry Dampier John Helegsen Gordon Marshall James Alderson Kurt Fritsch Wayne Stuckey Mrs Robert Shaklee Mrs Howard Isely Mrs Virgil Wunschel Mrs Frances Ware Mrs Edward Fuchs Mrs Thomas Runkle and Mrs Milford Wentz.
Ben Byers of Duluth Minnesota, a Monroe native and Spanish American War veteran, spoke to the Beloit Rotary Club at Marco's about tales of the North and Monroe anecdotes. Four former Monroe presidents attended the Beloit Club meeting: Rev. Gerritt E. Mouw, Frank Menehan, John H. Walter, and W. Harris Gempler.
Exploratory surgery was performed today on Green Bay Packer All-Pro guard Jerry Kramer. He had been troubled in recent weeks by an infection, periodic fevers and weight loss, prompting the procedure.
Local residents from Sherrill Beloit Lowes Park Mission Janesville and other places visited Monroe yesterday. Upcoming events include rummage and bake sales at Immanuel Church and Moose Hall plus a chicken luncheon at Monroe Methodist church.
Route 4 resident Mrs. Brugger died at 11 30 am today in St. Clare hospital after a stay since July 28. Stuessy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Homer Anderson, 90, were held this afternoon at 2 at Newcomer funeral home in Monroe with Rev. Frank Hinebaugh of Clarno Stavers EUB Church officiating. Burial followed in Bethal Cemetery, Clarno Township, with organist Mrs. Lillian Trickel and singers Rev. and Mrs. Hinebaugh. Pallbearers: Ervin Bechtold, Herman Dieckhoff, Chester Tobin, Ernest Deininger, Marvin Stauffacher, and Hubert Rackow.
John Ingwell 76 of Blanchardville died Thursday. Funeral services were Monday at 2 p.m. at Yellowstone Lutheran Church with a male quartet singing, Rev. Randall Metz officiating, and burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers included Ralph Hanson, James Hanson, Ronald Ingwell, Larry Ingwell, Gary Gilbertson, Richard Gilbertson, Steve Parks, and Gregory Parks.
Local readers rely on classified ads to find services, secondhand goods, jobs, and housing options. The pages connect buyers with sellers across the community, supporting daily needs and small business activity.
Rep. Silvia O Conte of Massachusetts wins both GOP and Democratic nominations in his district with no opposition. He pursued a Democratic write in campaign in two days, defeating Frederick L Luddy by over 2 500 to 518. Conte says he votes by conscience and defies party norms.
Four miners trapped underground are lifted to safety after rescuers locate them in a shaft. Crew members at the top report hearing the men rise and see the rescue team lights through the mess of cable before the final haul begins.
Mrs Charles O Miller was elected president at a St Victor's Altar Society meeting held last evening in St Victor's school gym. Mrs Bernard Gibbons was named vice president and Mrs Robert Rufenacht as secretary treasurer. Retiring president Mrs Glen Schwartz praised cooperation and the next meeting is Oct 20. Refreshments followed.
Lawrence A Salesman of Route 1 Argyle is appointed director of the Production Credit Association of Janesville replacing William J Figs who resigned for other obligations. The 265 acre Jordan Township farmer runs about 100 Holstein cattle and 30 sows and is active in dairy associations. The PCA serves farmers in Rock and Green Counties and is farmer owned offering short and intermediate term loans. Other directors include Dallas Wheeler Alfred Meier Walter Carlson and Melvin Douglas.
Mrs Frances Fisher, 52, of Brodhead, died at 9 45 p m in St Clair hospital after a long illness. Born Frances Forsythe in Dixon Illinois June 22 1912 she married Howard Fisher in 1931 and they lived in Brodhead since 1950. Survived by husband and daughter Ellen Racine. Services pending Everson funeral home Brodhead.
Articles of Incorporation for the Sauk Broadcasting Co. have been filed with Mrs Helen Bratzke, register of deeds. Kenneth W. Stuart is named as the initial registered agent and incorporators include Willard R. Schuetze Edwin W. Schuetze and Doran R. Zwygart.
Detroit reports a holiday mood as Ford unveils Lincoln Continental and AMC debuts Ramblers. GM plans full roll out Thursday and Chrysler Friday. Prices mostly hold from 1964 with some options up. Cars trend longer, more powerful with long clean lines and more engine choices.
Past potentate Earl Lewis and recorder Howard Tuttle, both of Madison, attended the Green County Shrine Club meeting at the Swiss Wheel restaurant. New members welcomed were Thomas Smith Wilbur Bennet Dr Donald Springer and Walter Fahrney. Bill Hunter entertained and plans were made for the 20th anniversary and Ladies Night in February.
Mr and Mrs Raymond F Staley South Wayne announced the birth of their daughter on September 6 naming Suzanne Kay. The mother Beverly Burkhalter is daughter of Karl E Burkhalter Monroe. Paternal grandparents are Leo Staley South Wayne and great grandparents Frank Stoehr Martintown and Mrs Elihu Staley Albany. Maternal great grandparents Fred Burkhalter Monroe and Sophia Ruch Monroe.
Mrs Norman L Rasmussen at St Clare hospital underwent minor surgery today. Her condition is reported as good.
Mrs. Martin Schmidt of 2514 12th Street was scheduled for ear surgery this afternoon at St. Clare Hospital.
Barbara Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry E Williams Route 3 attended the Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association gathering at the University of Wisconsin over the weekend. She serves as state treasurer of the association and was Miss Wisconsin Junior Hereford Queen last year.
Report from Monroe states a semi truck was blown off the road by strong winds and overturned between Rochelle and Monroe this morning.
Washington reports renewed polio vaccination drives planned for fall and winter targeting younger age groups while reducing emphasis on adults. Surgeon General Luther L. Terry announced the advisory committee recommendations and noted the shift mirrors a December 1962 forecast.
Racine the state senatorial campaign of Taylor Benson faced a loss after a break in. Vandals stole 350 car top signs 10 000 hand cards and 2 000 to 3 900 window posters from his station wagon. Benson said the lit erature represented his entire campaign investment and he was broke.
Today's Markets reports hogs 6 000 head with prices 14.25 to 17.35 for various weights and butchers. Cattle 9 000 head with ranges from 12.00 to 27.50 for steers heifers and cows. Sheep 700 head with lambs 22.50 to 21.00 and ewes 5.50 to 6.50. Produce notes Chicago Mercantile Exchange Butter details follow.
Unchanged steady wholesale buying prices for cars with 90 B 61 and 89 C 59 conditional grades. Eggs show unsettled market with prices unchanged to 2 percent lower and white grade A at 60 percent or better, mixed 37 percent, mediums 26 percent, standards 31 percent, dirties unquoted. checks at 24.
By 10 a.m. sheriff and police are providing escorts to livestock haulers on request after a truck broke down in the city last night and an officer stood by until repairs were completed.
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