Skip to main content
The largest online newspaper archive

The Reporter from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin • 3

Publication:
The Reporteri
Location:
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Issue Date:
Page:
3
Extracted Article Text (OCR)

Fond du Lac (Wisconsin) Commonwealth Reporter, Tuesday, August 3, 1965 Race To Ask Driver Slightly Injured Death Of Young Mother Ruled Accidental; Youth Is Cleared In One Of 3 City Mishaps One person was slightly Injured in one of three accidents in the city Monday. IFatal Fall Mrs. Shirley Abitz, 23, of 286 Ledgeview was injured when her auto was struck from the rear by a car operated by Donald J. Gurno, 87 Fifth at 2:18 p.m. Monday at 378 S.

Main St. Gurno claimed that his brakes failed and he could not avoid hitting Mrs. Abitz car which was stopped in the traffic. Thomas Fitzgerald, Route 1, was not injured when the car he was driving struck a parked and unattended vehicle owned Admitted First Lt. Gordon F.

Rohn, a 1963 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar by George Currle, chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court In a private ceremony July, 23 In the State Capitol. Lt. Rohn, a 1957 graduate of Goodrich High School, will report to Ft Monmouth, N.J., on Aug. 9' for assignment with the staff judge advocate. His wife, the former Judith Ciscel of Oshkosh, and his son, will accompany him.

Lt. Rohn Is the son of Mrs. Janet Rohn of Tustin, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reed, 429 Linden city, and Mrs.

Clara Rohn of Wauwatosa. i 1 Ft V. 1 1 manager, and Donald Harney, office manager. Leo Loehr of Mount Calvary was awarded the Sweepstake Trophy of the Association of Commerce Agriculture Committee for the most total points. JUDGING OF CHEESE samples was com-pleted Monday at the Dow Cheese Co.

warehouse by cheese judge Emil A. Zorn, Plymouth, shown at right probing a cheese. Looking on are Rod Carlson, left, Dow Co. In Letter To Park Board Inspection Of Concessions Is Urged By Health Officer Members of the Fond du Lac in City Hall Monday night, studied a letter from Dr. H.

J. Kief, city health officer, recommending that the Common Council disapprove licenses and a site permit for any concessions in the city limits until the health department has inspected and approved the facilities. JAMES R. Dignin, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Lawrence Dignin, Route 2, has been accepted for enlistment in the U.S. Air Force for electronics training, it was announced recently. Dignin is a 1965 graduate of Goodrich High School. He is now undergoing basic training. Rain Clouds Move On After Morning Shower After .25 of an inch of rain between 4 and 8:30 a.m.

today, heavy clouds moved on and Fond du Lac had sunshine. The noon temperature was 71 degrees. The mercury varied from 70 to 52 degrees here Monday and dropped to 54 at 2 a.m. today. One year ago Fond du Lac sweltered with the hottest temperature in years.

The mercury touched 98 degrees on Sunday, Aug. 2, 1964. -o Thinking of Vacation? a If travel's the question we've got the answer! However you go go with COL1 TRAVEL AGENCY 276 N. Main Fond du Lao 921-1395 The board concluded that there should be no further or concession stands in Lakeside Park until sanitary facil U.S. Ban On Private Army Fond du Lac Congressman, John A.

Race said In Washing ton, D.C., Monday he was study ing the possibility of introducing legislation which would ban "prir vate armies" such as the Min utemen. jH The Minutemen and similar para-military organizations constitute a real threat to the safety and security of the citizens; of the U.S.," he said. Race also said the FBI was probing Minutemen activities in, Wisconsin and that he had "documented proof" of Minutemen activities in the 6th Congressionr al District. FBI Declines Comment In Milwaukee, an FBI agent declined comment on Race'i statement. The congressman charged Min utemen tacked up anti-United Nations posters in Sheboygan in -1963 and that automatic weapons were believed being stockpiled in the Elm Grove Brookheld area near Milwaukee.

RIght-Wing Group The Minutemen, he said, Is a militant, right-wing, ultra-con servative organization headed by Robert DePugh which "presents a unique challenge to Americans today. The Minutemen are hurriedly amassing a large arsenal of automatic weapons. The acquisition of these weapons makes the group a potentially powerful private army," Race charged in a three-part series of articles which he had offered to newspapers in the 6th Congres sional District Monday. Race had asked that the series under his name be presented Wednesday, Thursday and Friday however at least one news source broke the release date Monday. Baha'l Temple, Wilmette, III Words for the World In this day, the cry of Jus tice is raised and the lamen tation of equity is heard.

The dark smoke of oppression hath enveloped the world and nations Be not occupied with yourselves. Be intent on the betterment of the world and the training of nations. The betterment of the world can be accomplished through pure and excellent deeds and well-approved and agreeable conduct The helper of the Cause is deeds and its assist. ant is good character. Baha'uHah Baha'i Books Available in the Public Library BAHA'IS OF FOND DU LAC 'I Per Annum Jlfei by Beatrice Kronforst, 333 Ma ple at 10:38 a.m.

Monday. Miss Lois M. Kraus, 383 Unee-da reported to police Monday that her car struck an un known vehicle while attempting to park at 4:45 p.m. at 27 S. Main St.

and went around the block to return to the accident but when she returned she found the auto which was unattended had been driven away. Two accidnets Sunday involv ing a motorcycle and a car were reported today by county police. George Wittkopf, 52, Mounted Route 26, sustained face and arm abrasions at about 4:49 a.m. Sunday when his cycle left a County Trunk AA curve, a mile northeast of Taycheedah, and overturned in a ditch. Offi cer David Jurgensmier investi gated.

James J. Schnettler, 307 W. Second told investigating Officer Robert Daul that a car which drove out of the parking lot at the Silver Moon Club on Highway 23 east of the city into his path caused him to veer into a ditch. The mishap took place at 11:21 p.m. Sunday.

450 Hear Chorus Listeners braved the chilly weather Monday night and came out 450 strong to hear the Bar-bershoppers Chorus on the "Music Under the Stars" program held at Taylor Park. This, the fifth program of the season, featured the SPEBSQSA chorus and several quartets. Three more programs are scheduled Aug. 9, 12 and 16. Tigers do not climb trees, but, when pressed by fear, as during a flood, they have been known to do so.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES Current Earnings No matter be, you're of it to Put away safe and In short with us Not Suicide, Says Sheriff Story Is Substantiated In Lie Detector Test Taken By Boy The death Saturday night of Mrs. Peter Velasco in a fall from an 80-foot tower at Colum bia Park was ruled accidental this morning following an informal Inquest in the chambers of Juvenile Court Judge Eugene F. Mctssey. Sheriff Ray Howard and Coun ty Coroner Frank Decker, in a joint statement at the close of the hearing, said the 14-year-old city boy who was held in the investigation is related to Mrs. i ti veiasco "ana was not in any way responsible" for her death.

They also determined the death was not a suicide but came as a result of Mrs. Velas co negligence. Both Drinking Beer "Evidence shows both had been drinking beer," Howard said, "and as a result the 14 year-old will be pTT. venile Court at 11 a.m. Aug.

10." The sheriff also noted that he would inves tigate further the serving of HOWARD beer at an industrial firm's employe picnic Saturday night at the park. Velasco, an employe, his wife and the boy had been attending a picnic at the time of her death, about 10:30 p.m. Sat urday. Howard said a lie detector test taken by the boy Monday afternoon at Madison substanti ated his story of the young mother's death. The sheriff related that "between the dares of both" Mrs.

Velasco climbed over the railing at the top of the tower and stood there wait ing for the boy to climb over. Tries To Climb Back The youth's statement, sub stantiated by the lie detector, was that he climbed part way over and became afraid. Mrs. Velasco apparently became afraid, and tried to climb back over with the boy's aid. He said he tried to help her over, but could not hold on and she slipped from his grasp to the ground below.

Scratch marks on the boy's arm where Mrs. Velasco tried to hold on helped verify the story, Howard said. The autopsy showed Mrs. Velasco died of multiple fractures to the head and body and numerous other injuries. How ard stressed that there had been no criminal assault and that the detector test showed "the boy in no way or manner fought with her, abused her or caused her death in any way." The youth was present at the informal inquest this mornins (Con.

on Page 12, Col. 6) imnnrmnnimnrni How much social security will your family get? Find the answer to this, and similar questions, with a FAMILY SECURITY CHECK-UP A regular review of your financial health is as important as a physical check-up! This service to yon is strictly confidential. And there is no obligationexcept to those you love. Why not call me today? Family Security Check Up AGENTS NAME THIS STYLE Agmt's Address Her Metropolitan Life INSURANCE COMPANY NEW YORK, N.Y. Call or Write HAROLD SCHUCH Agency Mgr.

45 Sheboygan 922-0210 Marvin Sauerbrei Ph. 922-1706 Charles Amrheln Ph. 921-3539 Don Furman Ph. 921-4914 Robert Fischer Ph. 921-7196 Buford Abbs Ph.

921-3833 Alfred Steffen Ph. 922-2052 Robert Strobel Ph. 921-0056 Fair Mid way Will Feature Newest Rides "We're looking forward to a successful fair: things are progressing well," William S. Schwefel, secretary of the Fond du Lac, County Agricultural So ciety, said this morning between chores of making final arrangements for the county's 113th annual exposition at Fair grounds Park which begins Wednesday. He indicated that the morning rains did not hamper progress nor interfere with setting up the fair.

Crews of the Gold Bond Shows from St. Louis and con cession men were busy today pounding stakes and erecting tents for the big midway which will include several new rides Prepare Booths Businessmen and organiza tions who have rented space for displays in the Merchants and Manufacturers Building are hard at work preparing their booths for opening day. Lumber, nails, paper, signs, posters, and hundreds of pieces of equipment and literature were in evidence at noon. "We expect that when the sun goes down, pigs and cattle will come in throughout the night," Schwefel said. 'We have the tent up for the cows." Farm Machinery He indicated that some dealer displays of farm machinery will be a little slack because this is combining season in the field.

But he assured fairgoers that the "farm lots will be filled with silo unloaders and farm labor saving devices." Clerks in the fair secretary's office were busy today checking entries and handling last min ute details, surrounded by boxes containing hundreds of red, blue, white, green, yellow, brown and pink ribbons which winning entrants will carry home. When a river or; stream meanders, it imitates the vagaries of the ancient River Maeander in Asia Minor. invni1 M. UCt M-J 1 lIVy'. Oa Others Fined Fines and forfeitures for speeding offenses made up the bulk of County Court Branch 2 action today Judge Ha- zen W.

McEssy. Leading the list was Lee Holle, Oconomowoc, who was fined $53 and costs for traveling 95 miles per hour in a 65-mile zone. Dan iel Macklem, 127 S. Seymour was fined $20 and costs. Forfeitures Listed Speeding forfeitures came from the following: All $30 Richard Collins, Le- mont, Don Biermann Milwaukee; Walter Banaszczuk, Waukegan, and Calvin M.

Seyfert, South Byron. AH $20 Phyllis Hallada, But ler; William Lindahl, Menominee, Earl Witte, Rich field; Albert Meinen, Hales Corners; Randy J. Bernardi, Milwaukee; Glen Graydon, Pewau-kee; Frank Bott, Milwaukee; Raymond A. Thomson, Superior; Charles Shockley, Milwaukee; Robert Chase, Milwaukee; Ber-ten Elzinga, Charlevoix, and Richard Rudolf, Arbor Vi-tae, Wis. All $15 Mrs.

Eleanor Bohnen, Wilmette, Daniel J. Smith, 214 N. Brooke Donald Winke, 414 Grant John Ward, 421 W. Johnson Donald E. Geiser, 92 Forest Leslie J.

Kulibert, 274 W. 12th and Gerold Stoltz Milwaukee. Others Penalized Other forfeitures came from Juneau Transit, Manitowoc, $15, non registration; Jan- na L. Lornson, iau in. Lincoln $20, arterial; Lyle Ouster- ling, Beaver Dam, $15, axle group overload; and Fauerbach Brewing Madison, $295.

axle overload. Kathleen M. Adlam, Route 1, (Con. on Page 12, Col. 8) Insurance Co.

Family Protection Planning, Hospital Non-Can. Harold Klettke, Agi. 337 E. 13th St. Phone 922 1710 DESIGNED FOR COLOR TV RECEPTION NEW Winegard COLORTRON ANTENNA with Electronic Amplifier ONLY $6490 Now see color TV at its best with the antenna that electronically amplifies TV signals! Delivers a cleaner, sharper picture to your screen, improves black white, too! Gold ano-dized to prevent corrosion.

Available without Electronic I nL Amplifier from $24.95. "BOB" VOSKUIL TV ANTENN4 SERVICE Xow Located Out at Ken Rust until the new building is finished. 649 Fond du Lao Ave. "Antennas Are Our Business" STORE HOURS! Daily 8 A.M. to 5 TM.

Fridays 8 AJVI. to 9 FM. Saturdays 8 AJil. to 8 F3I. Water Study Group Meets Members of the executive board of the East Central Wis consin Water Supply Committee met in City Hall here this morn ing to study estimate figures from various engineering firms concerning the use of Lake Michigan water for the Fox River Valley area.

The board, of which City Manaeer Robert H. McManus is a member, is seeking an esti mated cost to prepare a report for the full committee at a fu ture meeting. Approximately 23 communities in the area are interested in the proposal. McManus mentioned again: "We're still in the preliminary stages of getting the engineer ing study," indicating that ad vice also is sought from state agencies on "just what it would take to form a district and how it may be set up." Not Guilty Plea Given In Tax Evasion Case Not guilty was the plea of W. A.

Bidlingmaier, 305 Fond du Lac a funeral home director, to a charge of income tax evasion when he appeared in Federal Court in Milwaukee Monday. No date for his trial was set by Judge Kenneth P. Grubb. The Fond du Lac man was in dicted by a federal grand jury in June on charges of evading $23,783 in taxes on $58,670 in income for the period 1959-61. Advisory Park Board, meeting ities are installed.

The board does not propose to install such facilities at this time. Members of the board decided to set up a dispensing machine at Lakeside Park so the public may buy feed for ducks and deer. Carl Jacobs, parks super intendent, was asked to proceed with such a program. Work On Zoo Area Concensus of the board was that the zoo area should be re furbished in accordance with the Plan Commission's six-year capital improvement program. It was suggested that a "children's zoo be established west of the deer pen so that the public may walk among such farm animals as pigs, sheep and chickens.

It is hoped to build such an addl tion next year. Board members also talked about extending the duck pond to the east. Question On Bleachers The board questioned the fea sibility of spending park funds for bleachers at Fairgrounds Park as requested by the Fond du Lac Red Sox baseball team. Members heard read a letter from Gene McLane, director of the Public Library, suggesting improvements to the bandstand at Lakeside Park. Discussed also was the paint ing and "sprucing up" of the Hamilton Community Building on Sophia Street which is scheduled for remodeling in 1970 under the city's capital improvement program.

More than a million foreign workers have been brought into West Germany since the end of World War II. B. D. STOLTZMAN Best Hearing Guaranteed with a COMPUTER HEARING AID Written 90 day money back guarantee, of satisfaction It contains a tiny analog computer. The computer automatically adjusts all sounds, noises, voices to your comfort and best understanding.

Now It is possible to hear in crowds, noisy places, etc. The computer lets you hear so clone to normal vnu'll be thrilled. FABEN HEARING AID CENTER Batteries, Cords, and Service for All Makes Phone 922-4881 Km. 517 Natl Each. Bank Fond du Lac, is.

(Lit LA I gill pi what your present income may falling behind if you allow all slip through your fingers! part of every paycheck. Keep it earning a steady, liberal return. open your savings account today! WISCONSIN NATIONAL LIFE JUST ASK ME HOW Only One Low Payment Protects Your Child to Age 23 (Free Customer Parking) Tes! A single payment protects your child to age 23. For only one $50 premium you can protect your youngster with a $1,000 life insurance policy. And, at age 23 the policy automatically increases to $5,000 life insurance at a guaranteed $75 annual premium.

Guarantees the right to buy additional life insurance without proof of insurability in amount of $5,000 or $10,000 at 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31. Get the facts today, about this unique Guaranteed Estate Plan originated by Wisconsin National Life backed by quality service since 1908. Fond du Lac Building and Loan Association The Oldest and Largest Organization of Its Kind in Fond du La 14 South Main Street MICHAEL WETTSTEIN, President DAVID W. TACK, Vice-President "Will represented ARTHUR K. 120 E.

Second St. in Fond da Lac by WAGNER 921-2805 -5vr iZ -21.

Get access to Newspapers.com

  • The largest online newspaper archive
  • 300+ newspapers from the 1700's - 2000's
  • Millions of additional pages added every month

About The Reporter Archive

Pages Available:
709,889
Years Available:
1912-2024