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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1955

Page

3

G U G G to Elect New Officers

Officers of the G U G G will be elected September 8 after nominations at a Turner Hall meeting. President Mrs Andrew Klassy reported the food stand at the Green County Fair as a success. Chairman roles are assigned to Mrs Paul Frenzel and Mrs William Trickel for the next meeting.

G.U.G.G Turner Hall Andrew Klassy Green County Fair Paul L. Frenzel William A. Trickel County Farm Bureau Edward Kaderly Juda Robert Douglas William Meier Monticello Burr Bagley Albany Frank Deininger Monroe Marvin Liedschlag Robert Braun Gilbert Dettwiler Charles Huber Harold Schultz Montice

Feldt Reunion Set Sunday at Monroe Recreation Park

The annual Feldt reunion will be held Sunday at Recreation Park Monroe with Judy Feldt as president. Officers include Fred Abbott of Monticello as treasurer and Mrs. Clarence Ostrander of Evansville as secretary. A noon picnic dinner precedes a program and officer elections.

JUDA Feldt Recreation Park Monroe Fredrick Feldt Fred Abbott Monticello Clarence Ostrander Evansville

Meeting Canceled by Grace Reformed Ruth and Naomi Society

The September meeting of the Sisterhood of the Ruth and Naomi Society at Grace Reformed church is canceled as announced in this Times Special.

Orangeville Sisterhood of the Ruth and Naomi Society of Grace Reformed Church

Wedding item corrected for Gladys Due and Charles Bohren

The Friday wedding notice for Miss Gladys Due and Charles Bohren was corrected to list the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Benjamin Due, who reside in Ft. Atkinson, and the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Peter Bohren of 1116 25th Avenue.

Gladys Due Charles Bohren Benjamin Due Ft. Atkinson Peter Bohren 25Th Avenue

Schulers Honored At Farewell Event

Mr and Mrs Robert Schuler were honored at a Putnam Park picnic as they move from Milwaukee to Tallahassee Florida where he will hold a two year University of Florida assistantship and pursue a masters in fine arts Mrs Schuler is the former Dorothy Zimmerman of Brodhead Numerous local friends and relatives gathered including Zimmermans Blum Pryce Olson and Pryce families from nearby towns.

Brodhead Robert Schuler Milwaukee Tallahasse Fla Putnam’s North Side Park Schuler University of Florida Dorothy Zimmerman J. J. Zimmerman Fred Hofer Randa New Glarus Kate Zimmerman Ed Zimmerman Jacob Blum Dean and Leslie Belleville Fred Zimmerman Jerry Basco Bob Gerke Stephen Jackie and Paul Oregon Maynard Blum Monticello Warren Pryce Bert Pryce Albany Harold Hulbert Philip Judy Janice Don Henry Olson Woodrow Pryce Carol Claire Gale Janet Olson

Onsgard Reunion Held in Orfordville

One hundred sixty persons attended the 45th annual Onsgard reunion at the Orfordville Lutheran church. Olin Eggen presided over a business meeting and an impromptu program followed. Officers retained were Olin Eggen president, Owen Onsgard vice president, Mrs. Corydon Wright secretary, Baldwin Onsgard treasurer. Relatives traveled from Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The next gathering will be the second Sunday in August with the location to be decided by officers.

Onsgard Orfordville Lutheran Church Olin Eggen Owen Onsgard Spring Grove Minn Corydon Wright Beloit Baldwin Onsgard Colorado Iowa Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin

Clarno Exchange Club Holds Picnic Meeting

Members of the Clarno Exchange Club gathered at the Ernes t Snyder home Sunday for a family picnic and business meeting. Attending were John Vogel Marion Edward Schuetz Hollis Maske and daughter Henry Pick Jr. and family Roy Bear and son Kenneth Burrington and family Reuben Smith Floyd Timm and son Westman and family Mrs Vogel and daughters Glen Siedschlag and daughter W L Maske and family Miss Shirley Krupke Lydia Woelfli Selma Woelfli Lena Woelfli Pat Easter and Rol Beach.

Clarno Exchange Club Ernest Snyder Messrs Mmes John Vogel Marion Edward Schuetz Hollis Maske Henry Pick Jr Roy Bear Kenneth Burrington Reuben Smith Floyd Timm Westman Robert Vogel Glen Siedschlag W. L. Maske Shirley Krupke Lydia Woelfli Selma Woelfli Lena Woelfli Pat Easter Roland Beach

Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Mary Hasse

Miss Mary Jane Hasse was honored at a miscellaneous shower last night at the home of Mrs. Beatrice Mulligan 1902 11th street. She will marry Charles Robertson Sunday. Hostesses were Mrs. Mulligan and Misses Rita Mulligan Loretta Kiechle and Rose Marie Milz.

Donna Malkow Deybile Malkow Monticello Merton Zimmerman Eunice Zimmerman Milo Zimmerman First Baptist Church Albany Mmes Burdette Gill John Smith Forest Zimmerman Glenn Malkow Marlys Malkow Arthur Ernest Malkow Thomas Vernon Fernan Madison St. Paul’s Catholic Church Evansville Mary Jane Hasse Charles Robertson Hasse Chester J. Hasse 17Th Avenue Robertson Orson Robertson 6Th Street Beatrice Mulligan 11Th Street Mulligan Rita Mulligan Loretta Kiechle Rose Marie Milz Chester Hasse Susan Blumer Kay Berndt Gale Heitz Wanda Vincent Carol Galli Diane Snyder Ruth Denny Annette Stopka Marilyn Miller Donna Harrington Joyce Babler

Wisconsin spring grain harvest progress in 1930s data

The Federal State Crop Reporting Service notes three quarters of spring grain in Wisconsin harvested by August 1, with 76 percent statewide. Districts range from 95 percent in the southwest to 49 percent in the north. Oat yields average about 50 bushels per acre, with total oats around 140 million bushels and spring grain acreage near 3 million acres.

Wisconsin Federal

Mrs Alice Berry Headlines at County Home Agent Event

Mrs. Alice Berry of Australia, president of the Associated Country Women of the World, was the featured speaker at the county home agent gathering, delivering remarks on global rural women's issues and cooperation.

Alice Berry Australia The Associated Country Women of the World

Viel to Give Sermon at Immanuel Church

Lyndon Viel Jr. will preach at the 10 15 worship service at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church. He recently graduated from North Central College Naperville Ill and will begin studies at Evangelical Theological Seminary in Naperville next month. He is the son of the late Rev Lyndon Viel former pastor of the church.

Viel Lyndon Viel Jr Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church North Central College Naperville Ill Evangelical Theological Seminary Lyndon Viel

Ott Family Honored Don Ott Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Ott hosted a Tuesday evening gathering for son Don Ott s birthday Attending were Mr and Mrs Richard Gaubauwer and family from Norwich Connecticut and Mr and Mrs Don Ott and family

New Glarus Gilbert Ott Don Richard Gaubauwer Norwich Conn Don Ott

Juda Group Meets At Ludwig Home With Iris Ludwig

Juda ANA met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Arthur Ludwig with her daughter Iris acting as co host.

Juda Arthur Ludwig Iris

Brownie Troop 29 Hosts Mothers Roast Event

Girl Scout Brownie Troop 29 held a hamburger potato and corn roast at the Kiwanis Youth cabin honoring mothers. Attendees include Vicky Conners Kathryn Daley Jacky Hanson Margo LaBuch Lynn Norton Jo ann Schlicting Patty Peterson Laura Paterson Phyllis DeRemer Mary Sullivan Judy Gerhart and Rita Seffrood. Co leaders are Mrs Warren M Gerhart and Mrs Melchior Donny.

Brownie Troop Kiwanis Vicky Conners Kathryn Daley Jacky Hanson Margo LaBuch Lynn Norton Joann Schlicting Patty Peterson Laura Paterson Phyllis DeRemer Mary Sullivan Judy Gerhart Rita Seffrood Mmes Warren M. Gerhart Melchior Donny

Speed Device Shown To Kiwanis Members

Monroe Kiwanis welcomed four new members William K. Bauman Donald W. Janke Harvey H. Holland and William J. Figi at a Swiss Wheel restaurant meeting. Dr Earl C. Baumle led the induction and a new speed timing device was demonstrated by the police department along with a safety film titled And Then There Were Four.

Monroe Kiwanis Club William K. Bauman Donald W. Janke Harvey H. Holland William J. Figi Earl C. Baumle Kiwanis Education and Fellowship Committee Police Department

Father Son Rescued Off Lake Michigan After Plane Landing

The Navy rescued a Chicago man and his teenage son after they landed their amphibious plane 25 miles offshore on Lake Michigan. The pilot was Joseph R. James and the passenger Robert James.

Chicago Navy Lake Michigan Grumman Widgeon Joseph R. James Robert

Americans Buy Record 1953 New and Used Cars

In 1953 Americans purchased 4,940,000 new cars and 8,060,000 used cars, reflecting strong demand across the market. The mix shows rising popularity of used vehicles alongside new models, signaling broad consumer activity and aftermarket growth.

Homemakers Return From National Convention in Chicago

Thirty two county homemakers returned to Monroe at 9 30 p m last night after attending the National Homemakers convention in Chicago. The group included two homemakers from Rock County and one from Iowa County and was accompanied by Mrs Myrtle Webb.

Monroe Chicago Rock County Iowa County Myrtle Webb

Wisconsin Senators Attend Finland Interparliamentary Union

A 43 member United States Congress delegation including Sen Wiley and Rep John Byrnes of Green Bay visited Helsinki Finland for the opening ceremony of the 44th Interparliamentary Union meeting.

Finland London Wisconsin United States Congress Europe Sen Wiley John Byrnes Green Bay Helsinki

State FFA Band Heads Wisconsin Fair Dinner Show

Walter Schroeder directed the On Wisconsin piece at a dinner honoring Gov. Kohler during the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis. Allan F. Barnard led the high school instrumental program and both men promoted Cheese Day on fair programs this year.

Walter Schroeder Clarence Schroeder Route 5 Wisconsin Gov. Kohler West Allis Schroeder FFA Future Farmers of America Allan F. Barnard Barnard

Probation Granted in Beloit Bad Check Case

Robert C. Webster of Beloit received probation for two years and restitution after four worthless check counts in Beloit Municipal Court. Judge Ralph F. Gunn ordered concurrent probation with terms in Green and Dane Counties and restitution of 42.50 for a single bad check.

Robert C. Webster Beloit Marshall L. Peterson Beloit Municipal Court Ralph F. Gunn Webster Green Dane

Eisenhower reports $11.4 billion in overseas military aid

President Eisenhower told Congress that in six years the United States has shipped $11.4 billion in military equipment to more than 25 allied nations. He said the mutual security program has brought greater US security than any other use of those funds.

Washington Eisenhower United States Congress

Brooklyn Legion Plans Celebration for Labor Day Weekend

The 34th annual American Legion event in Brooklyn features a 9 am children parade, floats bands and drill teams, a 1 pm vaudeville program, 2:15 pm New York Black Yankees vs Indianapolis Clowns baseball game, carnival rides, 8 pm vaudeville repeats, 9 pm softball Brooklyn vs Union, plus a dance with Joey Tantillo orchestra. Bands travel from Great Lakes Naval Training Station Albany De Forest Monticello Stoughton and Brooklyn.

American Legion Brooklyn Great Lakes Naval Training Station Albany de Forest Monticello Stoughton Schlitz Milwaukee Great Lakes Legion Park Methodist Church Aid Society Lutheran Church New York Black Yankees Indianapolis Clowns Union Joey Tantillo

Flood Area Repair Blast Kills Youth

In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania a dynamiting blast at a flood damaged bridge abutment fatally injured 16 year old Jon Keifer and lightly injured five others including four children. The detonation aimed to clear the site for a new bridge over Pocono Creek near West Main Street.

Stroudsburg Jon Keifer Pocono Creek

Dutch Hollow 4 H Club Meets Discusses Picnic Plans

At the Dutch Hollow 4 H Club meeting Marvin Creuzer led the pledge and the group planned a wiener roast for the upcoming event. Carol and Judith Stauffacher presented a special number. The next meeting is scheduled for September 15.

Dutch Hollow Club Dutch Hollow Marvin Creuzer Carol Judith Stauffacher

Flier's Divorce Case Voided After Reuniting with Wife

In Red Bluff California Airman Daniel Schmidt had his divorce petition voided by Tehama County clerk after he and his wife Una resumed living together in Oregon. The clerk said the reunion voids the action and any revival would require a new suit.

Red Bluff Calif Daniel Schmidt Tehama Una Oregon Alice E. Davis

Germans Offer Aid to Flood Victims in Northeast

The West German Red Cross offered assistance today to flood victims in America's northeast region, extending aid from Bonn. The gesture follows widespread damage as spring floods affect several states and communities.

Bonn Germany Red Cross America

Col Hanes Breaks 800 MPH In Official Jet Flight

Air Force Col Horace A Hanes, director of flight tests at Edwards AFB California, piloted a North American F 100C over southern California to a speed exceeding 800 miles per hour at 35000 feet. The National Aeronautics Association confirmed the first official time aircraft record and Hanes will receive the Thompson trophy for the achievement.

Washington Air Force Horace A. Hanes National Aeronautics Association Hanes California Edwards Air Force Base Thompson

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Maxine Rae Crandall Glenn Charles Hillary First Methodist D. A. Crandall 14Th Avenue John V. Hillary Galena Street Darlington Virginia Robert D. Crandall Arthur Potter Melville Hillary Gene Spain George Hillary Harold George Anne Pulkrabek George M Paul Davis Charles Prodoehl Geraldine Ann Hasse Glenn L. Hasse 7Th Street Marvin E. Busjahn Herman Busjahn St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Glenda Hasse Richard Kamps Nefrin Schulers Orfordville Mary Hasse Te Ree Farm Girl Scout News Swiss Cheese Shop Cos Brooklyn Legion Don's Standard Service Col. Hanes Elsmere Howe Sone Stuessy Funeral Home Bauman Bilit Freezer Rience Bauman Kitchens Post Office Monroe, Wis
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