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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1955
Page
2
A Monroe Construction Co blaze drew large crowds despite the danger of interfering with fire operations. Officials note drivers who creep close to fire lines risk water pressure and endanger crews. Readers are urged to stay behind trucks, park well away, and watch safely as firefighters work.
The commission that drafted the new code for captured American personnel in Korea reaffirmed traditional rules and added a duty to resist, remain loyal, and be ready to give one’s life for the country. It honors those who resisted mistreatment and promises to never forget or forsake released prisoners.
A historical roundup recalls August 19 with events from 1945 Japan surrender in Manila Gen MacArthur and Wainwright rescue by parachutists to 1930s band picnic and 1915 Arabic sinking. It notes labor shifts in Green County Warsaw era and local reconversion concerns amid postwar headlines.
Fifty years ago druggists received instructions on the August 19 1905 liquor sale under the new state law prohibiting on premises consumption. C A Iffert completes a sun dial for Courthouse park and Monroe's population shows a small rise to 4283 while the county total sits at 22419. Howard W Chadwick departs for San Francisco to finish college at Stanford after three years at Wisconsin.
A wartime message urges the nation to uphold moral fiber and warns an enemy that any harm to an American prisoner will be answered. It frames duty to the nation as paramount and accountability for prisoners as a deterrent.
Judy Hanson Ronald Riesin and David Ziltner led project talks at a Richland 4-H Club gathering Tuesday at Donald Deininger’s home. Members shared “What I Enjoyed At The Fair,” pledges were led, and a special number plus demonstrations were presented.
Twenty five members attended the Clarno 4-H Club event at the Joseph Signer home Tuesday night. Roll call cited prizes won at the fair and it was announced that record books are due at the next meeting.
Wisconsin approves a bulk milk sale standard law signed by Gov. Kohler to regulate roadside and parked truck vendors. It requires pasteurized milk to stay at a set temperature, sealed dispensing units, and safeguards against dirt and dust, with origins in the 1955 Legislature and growth around Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids.
South Wayne schools will open August 29 with registration for all high school students at 9 a.m. on Friday August 26. Buses will run regular routes that day and students will be excused at noon. Football practice starts at 10 a.m. Monday. Boys may pick up insurance cards at South Wayne Oil Co. Physical examinations should be completed when practice begins.
Mrs Mildred Thompson, Stoughton home economics teacher for two years, resigns. Albany school board seeks a replacement as Russell Diehl becomes new principal. High school registration Aug 26 from 9 to 11 am and 1 to 4 pm. New addition will broaden agriculture, home economics, science, band and lunch programs with expanded facilities.
Governor Kohler vetoed a veterinary practice bill saying it weakens existing law despite initial intent to strengthen it. He warned the final form would allow indiscriminate livestock treatment and threaten public health, by permitting nonlicensed persons to treat sick animals in emergencies when no vet is available.
A U. S. Army stork train from Austria arrived in Leghorn Italy last night carrying 20 expectant mothers. They are wives of American servicemen being transferred from Austria with the occupation force.
Sunday school at 9 30 worship at 10 45 a m Congregational meeting after worship Youth Fellowship at 6 p m Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 p m Rev John C Purdy announced
Albany First Baptist lists Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m led by Rev Burton F Moore. Juda First offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 15 a m with Rev Harold P Humbert. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7 45 p m.
Holy Communion scheduled at St Andrews in Monroe at 10 a.m led by Rev. Richard F. Hulburt and at St Michaels in Shullsburg at 8 a.m led by Rev. Hulburt.
The Universalist Monroe church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m Rev James L Neighbours leads services. A choir rehearsal is set for Monday at 7 30 p m with Rev James L Neighbours.
Monroe Immanuel and many nearby parishes publish Sunday school at 9:15 or 9:30 and worship around 10:15 to 11:00 with youth fellowships in the evening. Clergy include Rev. Bernard Bartel Rev. Irvin Lepien Rev. Milford W Best Rev. Howard Orians Rev. Paul J Gibson Rev. R F Bittorf.
Religious notices list services Sunday school and worship times for Yellowstone Wiota Jordan South Wayne Argyle Adams with multiple pastors including Rev Clarence Warfel Rev M A Sorenson Rev Waldo R Wold Rev Justin H Flak and Rev A P Anderson plus guild meetings union Luther League and choir rehearsals and a church board meeting all scheduled for the coming week.
Monroe Assembly of God lists Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 a m Evangelistic service at 8 p m Youth Fellowship on Tuesday at 8 15 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 8 p m Rev Paul J Bicket conducts services and activities
The Monroe church announces services with worship at 10 a m and Sunday school at 11 a m no evening service. A midweek service is held Wednesday at 8 p m led by Rev R H Scharnweber.
Evangelical and Reformed Monroe St John worship 8 and 10 15 am Sunday school 9 am church council Monday 8 pm Rev Paul Kehle Monticello Zwingli Sunday school 9 15 worship 10 30 am Saturday children choir 1 30 junior choir 2 15 boys choir 3 pm Rev A R Achtemeier Washington worship 9 Sunday school 10 am Rev Achtemeier Orangeville Grace Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 30 am Rev A R Felts Browntown Peace Sunday school 9 30 worship 11 am Monday choir rehearsal 8 pm Wed
Updates show Wednesday adult instruction at Peace church 8 p m led by Rev Ronald R Miller in South Wayne St Pauls Worship 9 30 Sunday school 10 39 New Glarus Swiss reports no Sunday school or worship services led by Rev Lynn F B Tschudy. A Thursday Eight p m Two-Eighty meeting and other weekly sessions are listed across locations.
Listing of church services with pastors and Sunday school times. Woodford worship at 8 30 a m and 9 30 a m Sunday school. Orangeville hosts a union service at 9 30 a m with laymen in charge and Sunday school at 10 30 a m.
The Monroe Church of the Nazarene schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m A evangelistic meeting is set for 7 30 p m Sunday Wednesday prayer service also at 7 30 p m Rev Albert Pemble leads the congregation.
Argentina's Senate authorized President Juan Peron to delay action on separating church and state. If signed, the election for a constitutional assembly to sever church ties could be postponed until next May, delaying a November deadline. The bill, approved by the Senate after clearing the lower house, hinges on Peron's signature.
FRASER Colo President Eisenhower ordered an immediate 50 percent tariff hike on all imported bicycles to protect American producers from serious injury The action could raise wholesale costs of imported models in the United States by 1 to 3 dollars if foreign manufacturers add the duty increase to their selling price
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