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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1952
Page
2
The piece criticizes both parties for campaign promises of more and more at no cost. It argues the lack of realism in funding plans risks eroding values. It favors Taft’s blunt clarity over Stevenson’s reformist circle and warns voters lack of clear change.
A local Get Out The Vote effort urges all city electors to register before August 27 to maximize turnout for the state district and local primaries and general election. Women block workers canvass homes to answer voting law questions and inform the public about nonpartisan participation.
The Monroe community welcomed 43 foreign students over a weekend visit, sharing insights about American life and dairy operations. The event emphasized mutual learning, frank exchanges, and hands on demonstrations, aiming to foster genuine goodwill and better global understanding.
One day in August 1912 records seven executions at Sing Sing Prison New York on murder charges setting a schedule for mass executions. City and county officials still clash over court house park chain placement tied to public square paving. G F Sickinger of Monroe identified as first owner of the trotter Frank L sold near Decatur Illinois for five thousand dollars. Monroe Concert Band organizes weeklong Chautauqua concerts at the court house park nightly.
Several Monroe churches announce summer picnics and outings at Recreation Park Lincoln Park and other local sites. Grace Lutheran Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren First Baptist Albany Bible school, Richland Salem Lutheran and Mt. Olive feature picnics with specified times beverages and shared dishes. Local churches continue summer worship and fellowship events with planned gatherings at parks and churches.
Members of the Monroe Turn and Schwing club held a farewell party Friday at the Schwartz home for Carl Tobler of Rock City who leaves Monday for armed forces induction. The event included Turning practice, cards, a midnight lunch, and music by Ray Vetterli with attendees from Monroe Rock City Clarno and Brodhead.
Mrs Rosina Rufer of 912 9th street was honored for her 85th birthday Sunday at the Harvey Gempler home. She has eight living children 27 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Attending were family members including Mrs Flora Gempler Howard Rufer Charles Marty William Rufer Albert Rufer Carl Rufer David Indergand Frank Hartwig Harold Rufer Vickie Lynn Barbara Lynn Lloyd Rufer Sandra Walter Rufer Glenn Rufer Carl Wyss and others.
A shower for Diane Delores Vogel infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert John Vogel of Clarno was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Snyder. The Clarno Exchange club hosted with a decorated gift basket ceiling canopy and stork motif. Attending were Mrs. Floyd Timm Mrs. Roy Bear Mrs. W L Maske Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Snyder Mr. John Vogel Mr. Elmer Whitehead Mr. Heinz Beutel Mr. Glen Siedschlag and guests Mrs. Charles Vogel Mrs. Helen Gempler Misses Marian Vogel and Lula Snyder.
Jan Ann Schillinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon F Schillinger 160342 Ith street was baptized Sunday morning at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church by Rev Howard L Orians She was born April 3 at St Clare hospital A dinner followed at the paternal grandmother Elsie Schillinger 1317 22nd avenue Attending were the maternal grandparents Fred Discher route 1 an aunt Ruth Discher Tucson Ariz and an uncle James Schillinger.
Members of the Mission Band at Immanuel church plan the annual Summer Christmas Tree program. They meet tomorrow at 2 p m at the church to organize the event set for August 20 at 2 pm in the church parlors to provide Christmas presents for children in other lands.
A fragment lists attendees including Marie, Gilman Schmid, Lloretta, Larry and Lorraine, Delores, Donna Ray and plane, Arlyne Rufer, Shirlene and Gary Hartwig, Agnes Keener, Edna Lindsay, Karen Goecks, Carol Lewis, Lavon and Jerry, Joan Wyss, Delbert Indegand, Daryl, William Grossen, Janice, Sheldon, Glenn Flannery, Gaylord Hartwig, Ivan Hartwig and Linda.
Miss Dorothy Ann Stauffacher received a linen shower hosted by Miss Nancy Becker in Monticello. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Kenneth Halverson of Sturgeon Bay, set for September 12. Attendees included Mrs. Clarence Marty, Mrs. Norman Halverson, Mrs. Nathan Figi, Mrs. Kenneth Streiff, Mrs. Dwight Elmer, Mrs. Gene Webber, and others from Sheboygan, New Glarus, and nearby communities.
The 58th annual camp meeting of Freeport district Evangelical United Brethren churches opened with over 1000 in attendance. Missionary Day features WSWS district groups in charge. Rev. E. E. Overmeyer of Union Theological Seminary Manila will be guest speaker. Services continue through the week.
Homemade cookies by VFW auxiliary members were taken to the Veterans Home at King Wisconsin today by Mrs Willis Mitchell and Mrs Donald Lovelace. Mitchell and Lovelace visited the home and attended the department officers meeting there. Auxiliary members held their annual picnic in Recreation Park last night with cookies collected at the event.
A Sunday picnic at the Harry Burington home Route 1 observances Marian Burington’s 40th birthday. The cake was baked by Mrs. Gayle Burington. Attendees included the Buringtons and families from Browntown Orangeville and Monroe, plus the Soddy and Abels families.
The Jordan Luther League will meet Thursday night at the Boynton home 810 24th street. Misses Marion Boynton and Florence Golackson will be co hostesses.
About 225 guests attended the reception at the parish house Saturday for Miss Rosemary Babler and Norton Strommen. Out of town guests were from Detroit and Chicago with others from nearby areas.
A partial OCR fragment lists towns including Fort Atkinson Marshfield Browntown Winslow Naperville New Gioro Minneapolis Monroe Rockford and related variations, suggesting a regional notice or listing may reference multiple communities.
The Philip Grimm residence near Monroe hosted a social gathering with attendees including Carl Siedschlag Ed Saunders Alfred Meier Ed Bidlingmaier Marlon Robert Isely Chester Johnson and families Lawrence Bidlingmaier and family from Argyle Ed Saunders and Vicky News Thomas Saunders and Donald Monticello.
Robert Ray Beckman six months old, son of Mr and Mrs Ray W Beckman Jr, was baptized at St John’s church Sunday by Rev Paul C Kehle. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Harold Ott of Monticello. Mrs Beckman formerly Miss Carolyn Vogel. A dinner at the Swiss Wheel restaurant followed the ceremony.
The Buckeye Home Bureau unit held its annual picnic at Monroe Recreation Park on Wednesday. They sponsored the Snappy Snazzers 4-H club which presented their Achievement Day program in the afternoon.
The WSWS of East Clarno Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet with Mrs. Fred Solberger in Orangeville Wednesday, Aug. 13. Mrs. Ferdinand Zunker will be co hostess.
The Jordan Aid society will meet Thursday at the Jordan Lutheran church north of Brown town. Hostesses will be Mines, Lester Ellingson, Will Hexom, Oscar Samson, and Harold Johnson.
Members of a new for Congress club in the First Congressional district were named today to back Arnie W. Agnew of Milton Junction in his bid for the seat. Committee chairman Lee J. Cartier of Whitewater leads a slate that includes Will McGrath, John P. Flannery, Ralph McGuire, Edward Flanagan, Edward Saunders, Chester Norton, Fred Lienhardt, Clarence Gilbertson, Eddie Burtness, Arthur Smith, George Johnson, Ray Kamper, C. F. Wixom, Robert Traynor, Harold Mann, and Jack Burns from various towns.
Four area girls earned top honors at Cedarville Friday night during the Old Settlers Amateur contest. Patricia and Leila Sigafus, daughters of Mr and Mrs Mike Sigafus, won first in acrobatic acts while Sharon and Rosann Black, daughters of Mr and Mrs Clifford Black, took third in singing.
A railroad trestle stretches 30 miles across the Great Salt Lake linking routes. The massive structure facilitates freight and passenger movements and stands as a notable engineering feat.
Judith Kubly Babler and Karen Bender announced the annual aquacade is cancelled this year due to low participation and poor rehearsal attendance. The late pool opening after repairs and cool weather are blamed for the drop in numbers. next year’s event is planned for late June or early July with swimming lessons continuing.
The Wisconsin Society of Chiropodists will hold its 32nd annual convention in Milwaukee at Racine on September 13 and 14. Dr Earl G, society president, announced the event.
James W. Cummings, 78, of Ogema Price County was killed Monday when struck by a car while crossing Highway 13 to reach his mailbox. The accident occurred in Ogema and the driver remained at the scene for authorities.
August W. Schulz 87 of McConnell died after a hospitalization beginning July 12. Funeral services were held at Salem Lutheran church with Rev. Christian L. Pieper officiating. Burial followed in Lena Burial Park. He was born in Liphene Germany April 10 1865 and came to America at 16. He married Elizabeth Serranee on November 1 1888. Survived by four sons Clarence Oliver Lena Earl Orangeville Hiram Boston Mass and five daughters Esther Stamm Viro Ilgen Freeport Florence Straus Lena Sada Schultz Inez Stamm McConnell one brother Edward Orangeville 19 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Burial services were arranged by Burington Funeral Home Orangeville.
Master Sergeants Werner Marti and Harold Lehnherr of Co. K were part of the division’s honor guard at Camp Ripley. The four officers and 144 enlisted men met Gov. Kohler on Governor’s Day and were inspected by the governor and several generals during the encampment.
The Energetic Maids 4 H club met at Judy Moss home with health talks by Moss Moyer Neuenschwander Wild and Gross. Donna Rote demonstrated fabric straightening. Achievement Day is set for August 15 at Monroe Recreation Park and a Hayride party on August 29.
The luxury liner SS Silverstar cruising Havana Miami and Vera Cruz radioed to have newspapermen meet her at docking last night. George Southworth of the Miami Herald rushed to the docks as someone aboard expressed interest in buying a paper.
Dayton couple Albert and Mrs. White saved 435 bills of 100 dollars totaling 43500 dollars over 25 years. They planned to bank it but the money disappeared after a week. they suspect it burned in trash as Mrs. White gathered it before her shift and the ashes remain as proof.
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