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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1955

Page

3

Miss Claire Ann Goodrich Weds Richard A Bierman in Milwaukee

Claire Ann Goodrich and Richard A. Bierman wed at St John’s church with Rev. Paul C Kehle officiating at 2 p m. The bride wore a white silk shantung gown and Juliet cap with seed pearls, carrying a red rose cascade. Milwaukee guests included best man Fred Sontag and groomsman Clinton Prust. out-of-town attendees from Baraboo Madison Monroe and Wauwatosa. Following a brunch and reception at the Eugene hotel, the couple will reside in Madison as the bride teaches kindergarten and the groom, a University of Wisconsin student, awaits commission as second lieutenant.

Claire Ann Goodrich W. P. Goodrich 14Th Avenue Richard A. Bierman R. H. Bierman Milwaukee Paul C. Kehle St. John’s Church Marilyn Rhode Susan Blumer Miss Goodrich Clarence Bratt Barbara Krumm Baraboo Eileen Hill Madison Elaine Bierman Fred Sontag Clinton Prust Wittenberg Clarence Pope Richard Goodrich

Green County Writers Hear Members Work

Six pieces were read at the Green County Writers meeting hosted by Mrs. Ben F. Feldt. Reads included travelogue travelogue of a western trip by Mrs. Feldt and Just Ask the Neighbors by Mrs. John Carey, plus Across the Ocean on a Bus by Mrs. E. C. Soper.

Green County Writers Ben F. Feldt Emil Preisig

Honored on Birthday for John H. Nyman

John H. Nyman of 1318 21st Avenue was honored at a birthday dinner last night at the Swiss Wheel Restaurant hosted by Alvin Schwerin. Attendees included Alvin and Delores Schwerin, Joyce and Janesville guests, Ralph Nyman, Mary Lou, Carol Jean, Ben A. Nyman, and Nora Nyman from Monroe. A gift was presented to the guest of honor.

John H. Nyman 21St Avenue Alvin Schwerin Messrs Mmes Delores Joyce Janesville Ralph Nyman Mary Lou Carol Jean Ben A. Nyman Nora Nyman Monroe

Methodist WSCS Plans Cheese Day Luncheon

The Methodist WSCS will serve a Cheese Day luncheon at the church on September 10, following a decision made at an executive board meeting held yesterday.

Methodist Wscs

Miss Hoff Weds Paul Alston In East Luther Valley Church

Miss Marie Hoff and Paul Alston married in a 2 pm ceremony at East Luther Valley Church. Rev Marcus S Lewis officiated with a reception for 250 guests. The couple, from Brodhead and Monroe, plan a Wisconsin Dells wedding trip and will reside on 16th Street.

East Luther Valley Marie Hoff Paul Alston Hoff Sam Hoff Route 3 Brodhead Alston Guy Alston 12Th Street Monroe Marcus S. Lewis Donald Olson Betty Laird Jerri Pike Milwaukee Barbara Hughe Debra Hoff Henry Joranken Richard Kundert Lee Scherre Rockford Harold Alston LaVerne Foslin Jo Ann Stencel Audrey Flannery Donald Alston Gene Hendrickson Ivan Hollister Betty McGowan Enterprise School Monroe High School The Trausch Baking Co

Miss Clarice Emberson Weds Alfonso Goepfert

Miss Clarice Ilene Emberson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Emberson Argyle wed Alfonso C Goepfert son of Alfonso Goepfert Monroe and Mrs James Kubly Kenosha at 10 am in Argyle The couple will reside at 1816 12th street after a northern Wisconsin trip Mrs Goepfert a graduate of Argyle high school and Green County Normal school taught at Cherry Branch school The groom works at Behring Motors

Clarice Ilene Emberson Arthur Emberson Argyle Alfonso C. Goepfert Alfonso Goepfert Monroe James Kubly Kenosha Verna Ostby Glen Smith Swiss Wheel 12Th Street Wisconsin Goepfert Argyle High School Green County Normal School Cherry Branch School Behring Motors

Lesson on Terminology at WSWS Meet

A Clarno WSWS meeting featured a terminology lesson for church use. Mrs. Irvin Lepien led with help from Mmes. Albert Kuhnke and Harry Ammann. Devotions and a prayer session were conducted by Mmes. Kuhnke and Arley Ausmus. The group plans a program at Green County hospital on Friday Aug. 26 and will visit Union church Thursday and Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren.

Clarno Wsws Irvin Lepien Mmes Albert Kuhnke Harry Ammann Mmes. Kuhnke Arley Ausmus WSWS Green County Hospital Union Church Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren

Church Notices for Monroe Area September Meetings

A church in Monroe notes a next meeting planned for September 14 at East Clarno church following a September 7 reference.

Monroe East Clarno Church

Wesley Patton to Meet Mrs Zimmerman This Thursday

WRC will meet with Mrs Clarence Zimmerman at 2 p m Thursday. The event includes entertainment and refreshments.

Brodhead Wesley Patton Wrc Clarence Zimmerman

Garden Club Meeting Hostesses Named for Monday

Mrs. Ross Peppers will host the Garden Club meeting Monday with assisting hostesses Mrs. Maude Diedrich and Mrs. Lena St. John.

Ross Peppers Garden Club Maude Diedrich Lena St. John

Aid to Aged Work Outlined to Group

The Welfare Department outlined its old age assistance program at a meeting of the citizens advisory committee in the courthouse. County figures showed 231 recipients receiving cash and medical supplementation, with breakdowns by living situation and county of residence. Discussion followed on needs for boarding homes foster care and social outlets for seniors.

Welfare Department Department Citizens Advisory Committee Effie Wenger Monroe Brodhead Albany Marshall L. Peterson Clarence W. Loveland E. J. Norton Roy Crago R. Finley Bawry Frank C. Stiles Mmes. Perle Guess Myron I. Stair H. B. Caradine Walter Reger Ruth Chase W. E. Kuntz

Hammarskjold Still Negotiating Over Missing U N Command Prisoners

U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold said he continues to negotiate with Peiping on the return of U N command prisoners from the Korean War. He noted 15 U S fliers have been freed and 11 reached the United States, while official lists cite many missing soldiers. The General Assembly urged unremitting efforts for release.

United Nations U. N Dag Hammerskjold Red China Peiping U. S United States Hammarskjold China General Assembly U. N. Command

Marinette Eagle Star to Build New Plant and Offices

Marinette Eagle Star will construct a new one story brick steel and masonry building to replace the current three story plant. Construction contracts were awarded to Albert Salen of Menominee Mich for general work Hedstrom and Callies for plumbing heating and air conditioning and Drees Electric Co for electrical. The architect is Harry W Gijelsteen and the project will begin immediately on adjacent lots to the existing plant which will be razed for a parking area.

Marinette Marinette Eagle Star Fred G. Sappington The Eagle Printing Co Albert Salen Menominee Mich

Brodhead By Miss Grace Marsh

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Heilman and family spend a fortnight at the Elliott Thomas home. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Victor Thomas and Berra of Cleveland. Torval Moen Adolph Ruef take a Canada vacation. J Roy Anderson returns to St. Louis after visiting. Rolland Williams back from Sebring Florida. Goldie McCall of Boston visits Salladay home. Nina Sullivan Christine Stavn return from Wisconsin.

Arthur Heilman Tommy Rosemary Norman Okla Elliott Thomas Victor Thomas Berra Cleveland Thomas Torval Moen Adolph Ruef Canada J. Roy Anderson St. Louis Harry Long Rolland P. Williams Sebring Fla Goldie McCall Boston George Salladay Nina Sullivan Christine Stavn Wisconsin

Amish and Acadians Keep Buggy Traditions Alive

Only two American groups still buy buggies in notable numbers the Amish in Pennsylvania and the Midwest and the French speaking Acadians in Louisiana southern Cajun country maintain the practice as a cultural habit.

Pennsylvania Midwest Louisiana

Decatur 4-H Club to Meet at Community Hall

Decatur 4-H Club convenes Monday night at the Decatur Community hall with roll call answering “Embarrassing Moments.” Mary Mae Stnessy leads recreation and the Ira Williams family hosts the wiener roast. Mrs Ira Williams and Mrs Clifford Hintzman serve as hostesses.

Decatur

Oakley 4 H Club meets at Pleasant Grove school

Eileen Hafen led the pledge and Jean Ann Erb gave a dairying project talk at the Oakley 4 H Club gathering in Pleasant Grove school. Members shared items they took to the County Fair. Judith Whitehead performed a special number. Miss Erb presented the secretary and treasurer reports and the Ellsworth Rosheisen family served refreshments.

Oakley Club Eileen Hafen Jean Ann Erb Oakley 4 Pleasant Grove School Judith Whitehead Miss Erb Ellsworth Rosheisen

Wisconsin Chamber Attacks Detroit Led Labor Invasion

The Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce condemns what it calls a Detroit dominated invasion of Wisconsin labor, arguing local business agents should yield to negotiations with Detroit union headquarters. It warns nationwide bargaining threatens small firms and Wisconsin’s economy, risking strikes and union supremacy over wages and benefits.

Madison Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin Detroit Chamber American Motors Corp Kenosha Milwaukee Walter Reuther

Fire Destroys Barn at Lake Geneva Causes $150000 Loss

LAKE GENEVA Fire destroyed a large barn Friday causing about $150000 damage. Owner Charles Moulter lost a 64 by 140 foot barn 200 tons of hay and 25 head of young cattle. Fire departments from Lake Geneva Burlington Lyons and Bloomfield helped. Some firefighters remained through the night to guard the ruins.

Lake Geneva Charles Moulter Here Lake

Twining Proposes Survey Bases for Soviet Photo Flights

Gen. Nathan F. Twining urged opening U S air bases to Soviet photographic flights under President Eisenhower plan for mutual air reconnaissance. He said bases could be used for refueling and maintenance while preserving defense strength. The proposal aims to deter surprise attack and move toward arms control.

San Francisco Air Force Eisenhower Nathan F. Twining Air Force Association Twining U. S Russia

Policy Statement Praises President on Geneva Diplomatic Move

Enthusiasts adopted a policy statement commending the President for bold and imaginative diplomacy in proposing a mutual aerial inspection at the recent Geneva conference. The gesture is noted as a significant step in easing tensions and advancing international cooperation.

Thusiasts

Barnard to Direct State Fair FFA Band at Milwaukee

Allan F. Barnard, Monroe high school instrumental music director, will lead the 60 piece State Fair FFA band at Milwaukee August 22 to 24. He replaces Fred H. Hanneman who cannot direct due to other duties. Walter Schroeder, 1955 Monroe graduate, will serve as student director and was a solo cornetist for the band last year.

Allan F. Barnard Monroe High School Future Farmers of America Milwaukee Barnard Fred H. Hanneman Horeb Hanneman Monroe Walter Schroeder Clarence Schroeder

Wisconsin Woman Named Secretary to State Judicial Council

Mrs. Joseph Melli of Madison a UW law school graduate takes over as secretary to the State Judicial Council beginning Sept 15 succeeding Jack DeWitt. She has served on the Legislative Council's research staff since 1950 contributing to the revision that produced the 1955 children's code. Salary set at 7000 dollars annually.

Madison State Judicial Council Joseph Melli University of Wisconsin Law School Jack DeWitt Melli State Legislative Council

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R. A. Bierman St. John’s Green County Miss Clarice Emberson Schmidt Daniel Schmidt Redding Calif Evelyn McQuary Alameda Travis Air Force Base U.N Marinette Newspaper Miss Grace Marsh California-Arizona Navy Washington White Sands N.M Lower California Gulf of California California Salton Sea Phoenix Lake Roosevelt Arizona Mexico U.S. Navy State Chamber Mrs. Melli Wisconsin Power and Light Company U. N. Johnson 17Th Avenue Marshall CO Milwaukee, Wis Chevrolet Chevrolet Task-Force America 18Th Avenue
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