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TanMvilU Daily QomU Saturday, 3,1968 Lake Geneva Officer Cleaied of Misconduct LAKE GENEVA-Patrolman John D. Reinke, of the Lake Geneva police department, was exonerated of charges of misconduct filed against him by Chief of Police Robert A. Calp- per in a quasi-judicial hearing yesterday conducted by the Lake Geneva Police and Fire Commission. Presiding at the hearing was President Frank Fermano who, with Commissioners Frank Dailey, Frank Bullock, Karl Reinke and Arnold Steinke, found after 20 minutes of deliberation that charges against Reinke were unproven on the basis of evidence presented. Chief Clapper was ordered to re-instate Reinke to regular duty.

Charges against Reinke alleged that he improperly entered the Stewart W. Johnson Lake Geneva, and removed certain items of personal property without the permission of the owner. Renke denied that he entered the building or cai'ried anything away. He stated that he checked the Johnson building at 6 p.m. on the evening in question as a matter of routine, but was not out of the police vehicle more than two minutes, responding to a call to the downtown area.

Mrs. and Mrs. Theodore Heusser, who reside near the Johnson building, testified that they observed a person, dressed in the type of clothing worn by a policeman, carrying three packages out of the building, enter a vehicle resembling a police car, and leave the area between 6 and p.m. on Dec. 30.

The Heussers, in response to Whitewater Man Is Gmlty in CoUision ELKHORN-Erlan C. Westrick, 19, Rt. 2, Whitewater, was found guilty on a charge of driving too fsst for oonditioas after trial before a six -member Walworth County court jury this week. The cbarge stemmed from a collision July 10, 1967, which caused the death of two penons, Laurie White, 15, Chi- caco, and Gregory Markancek, 17, Bit. 1, Blkhorn.

Five were injured as a restdt of the aochknt miles north of fSk- born on Highway 12. Wcftridc, recently placed on pnlbaftion for a fcrand theft con- vktion, was fined $200 plus cosU on the traffic chaiige. Judge Et- win C. Zaatrow, who the toial, also revoked Westrick 'a driver's license for one year. Diet.

Atty. Robert Read was prosecutor in the case. His witnesses were: Brad Lehman, Elkhorn, driver of one of the vdii- cles involved, and Mrs. Betty Lehman, his mother, who was riding with him; Kenneth Hegburg, Rt. 1, Elkhom, driver of the third vehicle in the collision; Larry Bushman, Whitewater; HowutI M.

Shanks, Roger Hansen and Keith Gramsa, Walworth County deputy sheriffs; and Thomas E. special agent for the FBI, who testified as to paint samples of the vehicles. Defense attorney was Ralph E. Stowe, Elkhom, wliose witnesses were the defendant and his father, Edward Westrick, Rt. 2, Whitewater; Clayton Hansen, deputy sheriff; Tom Linse, Rt.

1, EUdiom: and Lynn Zimmerman, Rt. 1, Palmyra. 'I examination by City Attorney J. B. Christian, could not positively identify Reinke as the man leaving the building, nor the vehicle as the car Reinke was driving that evening.

Defense Attorney Dominic Frinti, called as witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kruzel, and Lt. Leonard Nelson, ranking police officer on duty on Reinke's shift. The Kruzels testified that they saw Reinke in the downtown area at approximately 6:15 p.m.

that evening. Also called as witnesses were Robert Swanston, foreman of the Johnson company, Robert Morava, owner of the company, Richard Parshall, another patrolman and radio dispatcher, Elaine Voss, Johnson Co. ploye, Chief Clapper, and Mrs. Richard Parshall, a former ploye. Testimony indicated that there was a discrepancy in an inventory taken before and after the incident, that keys to the building were held by five em- pioyes.

Hugh Burdick acted as legal advisor to the commission. On summation by Frinzi, it was recommended that Reinke should be cleared of charges based on failure to identify Reinke at the scene. FOLK SONGS AS THEATRICAL PRODUCTION-The Robert DeCormier Singers, who will appear at Whitewater State University at 8 p.m. Monday, in Hyer auditorium of Old Main, present their repertory of folk songs from many cultures, accompanied by skillful movement and use of lighting to enhance the mood. Tickets are available at the University Center.

Whitewater McCarthy Group Schedules Meet WINS TRAVEL WRITING CONTEST Betty Walrath, editor of the Clinton Topper, received a plaque and a check for $100 at a meeting of the Clinton Kiwanis Club this week after being selected winner of a national travel writing contest for weekly newspapers. At left is R. J. Lyne, Janesville, and at right is Walton M. Rock, both representatives of the American Oil co-sponsor of the contest with Southern Illinois University.

Ceramics Exhibit To Open Thursday on WSU Campus WHITEWATER An exhilrit of current creations in ceramics by 14 nationally-known art ists will open at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, in Catherine Crossman Gallery at Whitewa- tei State University. The public is invited without charge to attend the opening at which a number of the exhibiting artists will be present. The show, which will continue through February, will feature ceramic items ranging from the beautiful and the functional to large sculptural objects and murals.

Each artist will enter several works, all of which wUl be for sale. Ceramists to be included are Paul Soldner of Colorado; Tom Potter of the University of Colorado; Don Reitz of the University of Wisconsin; Fred Escher of Milton College; Ian Nelson, Scottish potter serving as guest lecturer in ceramics at the University of Wisconsin; Ruth Duckworth, English potter visiting at the University of Chicago. Also Karl Christeosen and Cari Sande of Wilton Junction, lowla, who operate a fUHtime pottery there; Kan Vavrek of Lacrosse; Ron Brown and Dan Lowery of the University of Iowa; BiU Vokolek of the Cleveland Art Institute; Tom LaDouaa of Southern lUinoos University, a Whitewater graduate and Steven Kemenyfty, WSU ceramics instructor. Paul Salder, considered out- Btianding in the field of ceramics, will give an illustrated lecture Feb. 28 ond will demonstrate making and firing of pottery the following 'day.

Both events will be open to the pub. Uc. Motorists Fined at Lake Geneva LAKE GENEVA-Cases processed during recent sessions of Municipal Court here included: Morgan, 21, Genoa City, $50; Marion Davis, 27, Gering $30; George Garbers, 35, Sparta, Ronald Nordstrom, 24, Delavan and Margaret McAvoy, 44, Lake Geneva, each $20; Richard Miller, 22, Evanston, 111., $15. Illegal passing Melvin Scholl, 19, Elkhom, and Donald Boarder, 34, Lake Geneva, each $25; Elroy Lippert 29, Delavan, $15. Stop sign Wilson Park, 21, Rochester, Valentine Stiglich, 24, Des Plaines, and Glen Von Bergen, 18, Hebron, 111., each $10.

Expired registration Bruce Hayes, Elkhorn, $10. No trailer brakes Anthony Bergsma, 46, Springfield, $10. Intoxicants in Jensen, 25, Lyons, $25. Inattentive Leonard, 37, Lake Geneva, $25. Defective Muffler Morgan, 21, Genoa City, $10.

Illegal Vos, 24, Lake Geneva, $10. Driving too fast to avoid Coady, 28, Poplar Grove, 111., Dorcas Group To Meet JEFFERSON-Dorcas Group of St. Mark's Lutheran Church will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the home of Mrs. Victor Hetland.

Socieiy To Meet JEFFERSON Ladies Aid Society of St. John's EvangeJ- ical Lutheran Church will meet at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday in the school meeting room. WHITEWATER The first pubHc meeting of the newly- formed Walworth County Citi! zens for McCarthy will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Roseman Eelmentary School when it is expected, officers will be elected.

Presiding will be David Saun- Area News in Brief Allen Hynek, scientific consultant to the U.S. Air Force, and head of the astronomy department at Northwestern University, will discuss "The UFO A Scientific Problem" at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the university auditorium on the Whitewater State University campus. The program opens the second semester forum series at WSU. LAKE Lake Geneva Adult Education Council is offering a course.

Understanding Modern Math, to begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, in Room 118 of Denison Junior High School. Donald Jennerjohn will conduct the course scheduled for six evening sessions. WILLIAMS annual banquet for women of Williams Bay will be held April 23 at Lake Lawn Lodge.

Mrs. Robert Morava, chairman of the event, is being assisted by Mmes. Daniel J. Shelley, Donald Loyd, Robert Conroy, Harold Berry, Alvin 01- sen. Henry Tallis, Ernst Meyer John Siremore, Joel Leetzow, North Western, John Tasch, Martin Rice and Charles Abraham.

brunch and kitchen shower was held yesterday morning at the home of Mrs. Nels Nielson for Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wobig who lost their home in a fire Jan. 17.

The Wobigs are now residing with their son, Leon, and family in Darien. Reese, Ann Messman and Mary Acketz, who participated in the Latin America Mission Program in Mexico, will discuss their experiences at a meeting of the Catholic Daughters of America of St. John's Catholic Church at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the school. J.

E. Parker and Mrs. Ruth McKinney will be hostesses to the Llamarada Society meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday in fellowship hall of the Community Baptist Churh. Edgerton Community Chamber of Commerce has changed the date of its meeting at the Lake House Inn from 6 p.m.

Monday to Wednesday to permit members of the city council to attend. Officers of jill civic groups are also invited to attend. Dairy Herd Improvement Association will hold its annual meeting at noon Monday in the Jefferson County Courthouse when election of officers will take place. ders, member of the Whitewater State University faculty, who has been present at two 1 i minary organizational meetings held in private homes. Frank Oampenni, Milwaukee, who is serving as campaign manager for southeastern Wisconsin in Senator Eugene McCarthy's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, will at tend the reportedly "non-parti- aan" citizens rally.

A statement from one of the McCarthy group organizers, Mike states that Wednesday night's meeting "is for members of both poUtieal parties because it has become apparent that concern over the war is deep in both ranks." Declaring that the Whitewater McCarthy committee has "no connection with the local Democratic Party organization. Emery says the group is composed of "townspeople, university faculty and students who share in common only a desire that the Johnson administration move more openly and honestly toward a settlement" of the war in Vietnam. Emery's statement concludes "A vote for Senator McCarthy is a signal to leaders of both parties of the average voter's desires." Blood Bank Schftduled JEFFERSON Contributions to the Jefferson blood bank will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Jefferson VFW clubhouse. Jefferson County Circuit Court To Open Spring Term Monday JEFFERSON The spring term of Jefferson County Circuit Court is scheduled to convene at 2 p.m.

Monday with the call of the calendar by Judge Henry G. Gergen. Selected to-comprise the regular jury panel for the February term are the following: Fort Scheiwe, Robert Lawrence, John Olsen, Mrs. Jim Tuttle, Mrs. Roger Louis, Gerrard LaMuro, Harvey Schwemmer, Birk.

Downs, Vern Erdman, Larry Schafer, Norman Young, Mrs. Paul Glaney. E. Johnson, Lake Mills John Trieloff, Frederic E. Albrecht.

Waterloo-Mrs. Earl Blehle. Watertown Mrs. Floyd Sukow, Mrs. Gilbert Meschke, Edward Lueck, Robert F.

Fredrick, Mrs. Robert Schmidt, James Timmel, Mrs. Ruben Henning, Albert A. LaBelle, Russell Pugh, Diane Cromey, Mrs. John Noon.

David Schuett, Mrs. Leon Zimdars, William T. Dudley. Palmyra Earl Crawley. Oconomowoc Fred Drews, Harold Meyer, John Pernat.

Reserve jury panel members include: Fort Atkinson-Mrs. Willard Pierce, Elvira A. Heiliger, Mrs. Floyd Kiesling, Mrs. R.

C. Abendroth, Mrs. Ray Kurtz. Second Man Charged in Fort Nickel Theft William Mewis, Ronald Pitzner, Charles Rader, Mrs. Fred Burge.

Lake Mills-Mildred Last. Watertown Herbert Martin, Lyle Berth, Paul Gehrke, Ruth Oiler, Mrs. Poul Noe. Waterloo Mrs. Loretta J.

Covley, Mabel Luther, Mildred Jordan. Tetanus Shots Offered Sunday at 4 Locations Tetanus toxoid immunizations will be offered adult residents of Rock County at four locations Sunday. Centers will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Clinton Elementary School, Milton Junior High School, Evansville Junior School and the OrfordviUe Junior School. Attend Choral Clinic BRODHEAD-Ann Dee Anderson, Joyce Keen, Dick Klemm and Lane Garwell have been selected by thee Brodhead High School music department to represent the school at the 8th annual choral clinic being held today at Eau Claire State University.

JEFFERSON A second man has been charged in the theft of nickel from the Moe Light Division of Thomas Industries, Fort Atkinson, from a period of Januaiy to August of laat year. Clinton StockweU, 49, Fort Atkinnn, appeared before Judge William Brandd, Brandh 2 of Jefferson County Court, yaiterday on obargea of grand- tiieft filed the Fort Atkinson Co. Group To Hear Milwaukeean JEFFERSON Gewge Donahue, representative of the Jewish Vocational Service in Milwaukee, will be featured speaker at a meeting of the County Association for Retarded Children at 7 pmm. Tuesday. Reservations for the event, to be held at Meadow Springs Golf Club, may be made with Mrs.

Charles Wing, 531 E. Church St. phone 674 -3941. police department. Stockwell was releasied without bond and is to appear for a hearing at 2 p.m.

Tuesday. Stockwell was arraigned on charges of having taken nickel chips from the light turaig plant valued in amount rtanging from to less than $10,000. The first to be charged with a similar offense was Sidney Coss, 44, Jefferson, with the theft acticiUes saM to taken place between July, 1967, and January, 1968. Coas waived preliminary hear, ing and was bound over to Circuit Court for an appearance set for 9:30 a.m., Feb. 12.

He also was released without bond. Authorities are basing their charges that the nickel in tion was allegedly sold to a Waukesha salvage firm. They were alerted by police in January to help trace the gin of the metallic materials with the lighting firm reported as using the chips in a plating process. Sat. Feb.

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