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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1955

Page

3

Rosemary Schultz Weds Erwin Kissling Jr in Madison

Miss Rosemary Schultz wife of Oregon coach Erwin Kissling Jr. wed at Our Lady Queen of Peace Madison with Rev. F L McDonnell officiating. Attendants included Judy Beyer maid of honor and Steve Slattery Jr. best man. A 150 guest reception followed. couple to reside in Oregon after a Denver trip.

Rosemary Schultz Seminole Highway Madison Erwin Kissling Jr Oregon Erwin Kissling Sr Monticello Our Lady Queen of Peace Church F. L. McDonnell Judy Beyer Steve Slattery Jr Wilbert Marty Columbus Jack Kessenich Middleton Beach Norman Herro Denver Kissling Automatic Temperature Supplies, Inc University of Wisconsin Oregon High School

Fellowship Honors Rev Purdy Couple

Rev and Mrs John C Purdy were honored for their first anniversary at a lawn party hosted by the Westminster Fellowship at Union Presbyterian Church. Planning committee members included Bob Olson Rhea Schadt Charles Chase Donna Severson and Gale Bissell with many attendees listed.

John C. Purdy Union Presbyterian Church Westminster Fellowship Bob Olson Rhea Schadt Charles Chase Donna Severson Gale Bissell Sue Bissell Joey Klassy Bonnie Kubly Marion Kundert Barbara Marvin Janice Park Fredric Schadt Bill Carter Carol Linda Erickson Penny Linda Cool

Family Reunion Held In Home at Wauwatosa

Mr and Mrs Victor M Larson and son hosted a family reunion at their Wauwatosa home on Sunday Attending were Mrs H P Larson John Thomm and daughter Edward Brunkow Virgil Brunkow and family Miss Irma Larson all of Monroe Mr and Mrs C J Larson and daughter Springfield Mo Col and Mrs R F Zinser and family Ft Benning Ga Mr and Mrs Bernard Jaegers Mr and Mrs George Poff and Mr and Mrs Bob Poff and sons all of Rockford Mr and Mrs W Severson Kenosha Mr and Mrs J Thomson and sons West Allis and daughters and Mr and Mrs C M Larson all of Wauwatosa

Victor M. Larson Wauwatosa H. P. Larson Mmes John Thomm Edward Brunkow Virgil Brunkow Irma Larson Monroe C. J. Larson Springfield Col R. F. Zinser Ft. Benning Bernard Jaegers George Poff Bob Poff Rockford W. Severson Kenosha J. Thomson West Allis C. M. Larson

Woman's Club Board to Meet Tomorrow

Mrs. R. W. Blaha president of the Monroe Woman's Club announced the executive board will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Green Room of the library. The board includes officers department chairmen and standing committee members. A discussion on the club project and plans for the coming year is planned. The first fall meeting will be October 12.

R. W. Blaha E Monroe Woman’s Club Woman’s Club

Honored on Birthdays for Edward Ackerman Family

Edward Ackerman and his granddaughter Beatrice Kay Ackerman were honored at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ackerman on Route 4. Attendees included Edward Ackerman’s relatives from Orfordville Livingston Stoughton Twin Grove and nearby towns, sharing birthday recognition.

Edward Ackerman Beatrice Kay Ackerman Melvin Ackerman Route 4 Messrs Mmes Lloyd Ackerman Kurt Schadewaldt Joyce Jeanette Orfordville Walter Schult Duane Beverly William Bollant Donald Schult Danny Livingston Melvin Millard Diane Bobby Richard Stoughton George Pick Twin Grove

Eight Girl Scouts Head to Rock-Walworth Camp Near Elkhorn

Eight girl scouts departed Sunday for the Rock-Walworth camp at Potawatomi Hills near Elkhorn. Attending were Linda Goecks Kay Bauman Judy Dodge Mary Jo McAlpine Susan Warfel Jean Ann Phillips and Mary and Jane Bauman. Twenty three more girls will leave Sunday for the camp.

Rock-Walworth Pottawattami Hills Elkhorn Linda Goecks Kay Bauman Judy Dodge Mary Jo McAlpine Susan Warfel Jean Ann Phillips Mary and Jane Bauman

Commissions to Meet Brodhead Church

Three commissions of the Methodist church will meet this week at the church to transact business. The education commission will meet at 2 p m Wednesday and the membership and evangelism commission at 8 p m Friday.

Methodist Church

Miss Ruth Chase Honored at Courthouse Farewell Luncheon

A potluck luncheon in the Circuit Court room at the Courthouse honored county nurse Miss Ruth Chase who resigns August 15. Courthouse employees attended the noon gathering for the farewell.

NMF Guild to Meet at Jordan Lutheran Thursday

The NMF guild of the Jordan Lutheran church will meet Thursday at 2 p m. Hostesses are Mmes. Oscar Nybroten Norman Nelson Marvin Sandley and Will Hexom.

NMF Guild of the Jordan Lutheran Church Mmes Oscar Nybroten Norman Nelson Marvin Sandley Will Hexom

Reunion Notice for Human West Family

The annual Human West family reunion will be held August 21 at noon in Winslow Recreation Park. Mrs. Gladys Sweeney of South Wayne serves as family secretary.

Human West Winslow Recreation Park Gladys Sweeney South Wayne

William Gabels 50th Wedding Anniversary Fetes

William and Ida Gabel of Cincinnati were honored at a dinner in the American Legion home celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. A four tiered wedding cake, white and gold decorations, and gifts in a gold box highlighted the event attended by about 100 relatives from Cincinnati, Monroe, Madison, Park Ridge, Minneapolis, South Bend, Evanston, Libertyville, and other nearby areas.

William Gabel Cincinnati American Legion Gabel Ida Geisberger University of Cincinnati Cora’ Gabel Marie Benkett Monroe T. J. Barmore Beloit Frank Keegan Madison Anna Geisberger Edward Meyer Park Ridge Ill Edward Twitchell Minneapolis Walter Kammer Muncie Paul Arnepohl

Crotty Sisters Honored With Pre-nuptial Event

Therese and Joan Crotty were honored at a pre-nuptial shower held at the home of Mrs. Arthur Blum last Thursday. Miss Polly Crotty co hosted as traveling bingo and a lunch were part of the gathering with relatives and friends from Freeport South Wayne New Glarus Albany Monticello and Monroe in attendance.

Therese Joan Crotty Arthur Blum Polly Crotty Mmes J. J. Coleman James Curran Freeport Blanch Crotty Dorothy Jean Francis Crotty Karen James Crotty William Crotty South Wayne Henry Opferman Sylvan Schindler New Glarus

Honored at Shower for Donna Adelman in Lincoln Park

A picnic dinner and miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Donna Adelman of Chicago was held in Lincoln Park Sunday. Guests included Howard Stone, Stanley Fleck and families from Milwaukee, Walter Trachsel and family from Janesville, Dell Fluk, Emma Muller, August Lehnert and families, Oliver Miller and family, Will Newman, John Kaderly and family, Edward Kaderly, Ben Miller, Merlyn Miller and others from Brodhead Juda Monroe and nearby towns.

Donna Adelman Chicago Lincoln Park Howard Stone Stanley Fleck Milwaukee Walter Trachsel Janesville Dell Fluk Emma Muller August Lehnert Oliver Miller Brodhead Will Newman John Kaderly Edward Kaderly Ben Miller Merlyn Miller Vicki Urban Miller Jeffrey Juda Mmes John Hillbrand Frank Wehinger Edwin Kaderly Clara Miller Monroe

Green County Homemakers Plan Cheese Day Float Meeting

A planning session for the Green County Homemakers Cheese Day float is set for Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Marvin Schwerin 2210 15th Street. The committee convenes at 1 30 p m with the event scheduled for September 10.

Green County Marvin Schwerin 15Th Street

Dietz Meacham Meythaler Family Reunion Set for Sunday

The annual reunion of the Dietz Meathaler Meythaler family will convene Sunday at Village Park in Albany. Merlin J. Meythaler serves as secretary of the group.

Dietz-Meacham-Meythaler Albany Merlin J. Meythaler

Picnic Schedule Set by Albany Baptist Church

The annual Albany Baptist Church picnic is planned at Recreation Park this Thursday.

Albany Baptist Church Recreation Park

New Address for Pvt Werner Vogel Listed

The Service Record notes Pvt. Werner Vogel has a new address at US 55-497-502, 3rd Platoon, 504th Air Company, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The update appears under The Service Record New Address Given.

Pvt Werner Vogel Tag. Co 504Th Air Ft. Bragg N. C

Boyle Mourns Little Blowhard Air Conditioner

New York humorist Hal Boyle recalls the departure of his air conditioner nicknamed Little Blowhard. He jokes about marital power struggles over gadgets, noting his wife Frances bought the unit in 1949 and replaced it with newer models on the 14th floor. He hints at adjusting to a cooler, machineless home while preserving the comic tone.

Hal Boyle New York Lone Ranger Frances Finail Roger Visibal

Twelve Firms Convicted In Cigaret Price Case

Twelve companies and two individuals were convicted in Chicago by Judge Michael L. Igoe of violating the federal anti trust law in the wholesale distribution of cigarets. They pled not guilty and could face up to 5000 dollars fine and one year in prison each.

Chicago Michael L. Igoe U. S. District Court

Tannery Workers Vote Strike at Fond du Lac

About 300 members of AFL Amalgamated Meat Cutters Local 360 walked out at Fred Reaping Leather Co in Fond du Lac after contract expiration Aug 1. They seek higher pay and fringe benefits while company says wages exceed the national tannery average by 40 cents per hour. Wet department workers may remain to process hides to avoid spoilage.

Fond DU Lac Fred Reaping Leather Co AFL Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Local 360 Garrett van Deslant van Deslant

Marathon Plans Plant Rail Line Expansion in South

Marathon Corp announced plan to buy a pulp and paper mill site and a connecting railroad in Alabama and Mississippi as part of a long range expansion. The Meridian and Bigbee Railroad Co will be acquired for cash, including 50 miles of track and equipment, linking to the Tombignee River plant near Myrtlewood and Haeloa Alabama. The mill site price was not disclosed. timing remains in planning.

Menasha Marathon Corp Alabama Mississippi Washington Meridian and Bigbee Railroad Co Meridian Miss Myrtlewood Ala Reconstruction Finance Corp Tombignee Haeloa Montgomery Mobile Birmingham John Stevens Jr Marathon Stevens South Wisconsin Michigan New York Ontario California

Five officers chosen to stay as instructors at Ft. Bliss

First Lt. Frank E. Hamilton son of the E. C. Hamiltons has completed a guided missiles specialists course at Ft. Bliss Tex. and is among five officers selected to remain as instructors at the post Lt and Mrs Hamilton and their two daughters live in El Paso

FT. Bliss Frank E. Hamilton E. C. Hamiltons Tex Hamilton el Paso

Woman Run Down by Car in Milwaukee Death

Miss Helen Altman aged 69 of Milwaukee was struck and killed while running from a bus to catch another bus on Monday. The incident occurred in Milwaukee as she attempted to board a second bus.

Milwaukee Helen Altman

Auto Dealers Optimistic About 1955 Model Cleanup

Automotive News reports a cross country dealer survey finds most dealers hopeful about the 1955 model year cleanup amid high sales. Dealers see inventories strong but expect no more trouble than usual if sales stay elevated. several promotions and blitz sales appear nationwide as profits vary by market.

Detroit Automotive News Senate Monroney Wollomana Calif A. E England Illinois Seattle New York City Dallas

Family collision in Ann Arbor injures both drivers

Frank Blandowski aged 67 collided head on with another car driven by his son Raymond Blandowski aged 20 in Ann Arbor Michigan last night. Neither driver suffered serious injuries and both remained conscious at the scene.

Ann Arbor Mich Frank Blandowski Raymond

Spotting blemishes in photos from HoTro in Tins

Photographers learn a manual technique to remove spots from prints. Procedure uses Clorox for dark spots, a needle point pencil for light areas, spotting colors, and cotton. Apply carefully and adjust with finger or brush. glossy paper favors spotting color.

Kempfert

Andresen Sees End to Dairy Surplus in Three Years

Representative August H. Andresen predicts the dairy surplus will be eliminated by 1958 due to population growth, fewer milk cows, and higher per capita consumption boosted by industry promotion. He notes government holdings have fallen from two years ago as balance trends emerge and supports may adjust with markets.

Richard P. Powers Washington August H. Andresen R-Minn Andresen Minnesota Benson

Farm leader backs price floor for dairy industry

The speaker calls for a price support program to stabilize dairy, noting a floor is needed even if unused. He warns that hog, cattle, and poultry prices may face trouble as hog production rises about ten percent this year amid a large corn and grain crop for 1955.

Andresen

Wrabetz Honored After 37 Years in State Service

A testimonial dinner in Madison honored Voyta Wrabetz who retired July 1 as chairman of the State Industrial Commission. Wrabetz, 75, served 37 years in state service including 20 as commission chairman. He promoted industrial safety and employment fairness and received a television set from commission employees.

Madison Voyta Wrabetz State Industrial Commission Wrabetz Commission

Fords Set Up Atomic Grants for Peace Awards

Henry Ford and his sons have created a million-dollar fund to award annual atomic for peace prizes for ten years. Lewis Strauss announced at a news conference opening the world atoms for peace parley that the Ford group will give $75,000 and a medal to chosen individuals or groups each year.

Geneva Henry Ford Benson William Clay Ford Lewis L. Strauss U. S. Atomic Energy Commission Strauss Ford Motor Co Eisenhower

Jury service eligibility spans 44 states and D C

The law allows women to serve on juries in 44 states the District of Columbia and all territories. This reflects broader inclusion of women in civic duty across the United States.

States District of Columbia Territories

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Rev. Purdy Woman’s Club Board E. D. Cook Seymour Nancy Marie Alan C. Prisk Preston Prisk 11Th Street Immanuel Lutheran Church Miss Cook Prisk Ft. Holabird William Gabels Crotty Boyle Studebaker Proving Grounds South Bend Ind Wilson’s Lustra Fritz Cleaners Fords Beums Es Nicks IRK Wisconsin Power and Light Company
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