Officers Farewell Honors Mrs Benkert at Masonic Temple
St Omar Chapter of Eastern Star honors retiring worthy matron Mrs Gladys Benkert and worthy patron John Taft at a Masonic Temple meeting. Mrs W G May sang with accompanist Mrs Robert Faith. Initiation occurred, and invitations were read for future officer installations across neighboring chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Benkert
John Taft
St. Omar
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Leon Schroeder
Nathalee Shultz
Robert Simler
M. W. Miller
Robert Faith
Bruce Reichert
Oregon
Waterloo
Whitewater
Reedsburg
Argyle
Evansville
Verona
Janesville
Delavan
Sam Rubi
Mines
Georgia Riemer
Julius Palmer
Henry Trumpy
Roy Heeren
Chester Tobin
T. Roy Evenson
Albert D. Geigel
Royal Liddicoat
New Glarus
Orangeville
Rainbow Board
St. Omar Sessions
Temple
Miss Katrona Forsyth and Pfc Curran Engaged in Scotland-USA Pairing
Mr and Mrs J R Forsyth Loch Lomond Scotland announce the engagement of their daughter Katrona Anna Der brough Forsyth to Pfc Philip Adair Curran son of Mr and Mrs Daniel William Curran Route 1 Winslow No wedding date set Miss Forsyth has been in America this past year and visits Monroe at the home of Mr and Mrs Alden P Austin She is Glasgow University graduate and worked as a children's supervisor She plans to locate in New York after January Pfc Curran on leave from the Marine Corps will return to Camp LeJuene North Carolina on January 3 He is a scuba diver and has served in the Marines two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Forsyth
Loch Lomond
Scotland
Katrona Anna Derbrough Forsyth
Pfc
Philip Adair Curran
Daniel William Curran
Route 1
Winslow
Miss Forsyth
America
Alden P. Austin
Route 3
Monroe
Glasgow University
New York
Pfc. Curran
Marine Corps
Camp LeJuene
North Carolina
Marines
Harry Wilde
Beverly Jean
Dennis Stuckey
Floyd Stuckey
Monroe High School
Miss Wilde
Madison Business College
Wisconsin State University
Platteville
Radke
DeMolay to Name Chapter Sweetheart at Temple Dance
DeMolay will crown a Chapter Sweetheart at an 8 pm informal dance in the Masonic Temple, joint with Stewart Chapter Order of DeMolay and Monroe Rainbow Assembly. Home from college members urged to attend. the winner will travel to Milwaukee on March 5 for the State Sweetheart Pageant.
Mauermann Couple Hosts Large Christmas Day Dinner
Mr and Mrs Harvey Mauermann hosted 45 guests in Brodhead on Christmas Day. Attendees included families from Monroe New Glarus Monticello Juda and Lub bock Texas among others, with many children listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Mauerman
Brodhead
Jacob L. Babler
Ben Feldt
Myron Babler
Kim
Gary
Scott
Julie
Monroe
Duane Babler
New Glarus
Wally Feldt
Hans Sulzer
Reception Honors Storck Couple Tonight
The farewell reception for Rev. and Mrs. Donald Storck of St. John's United Church of Christ will run 7 to 9 p m in the church fellowship hall. The Storcks and their son Nathan will relocate to Pana Michigan where he will serve as pastor at St. John's United Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Storck
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Fellowship Hall
Motorists Escape Injury After Intersection Collision
Deputies reported a two car crash at 8 p m yesterday a half mile north of Monticello on Alton Road. Occupants were Robert Grossen 23 Route 2 Monticello and Robert R Mathias 16 Monroe. Mathias car sustained heavy damage while Grossen’s had minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Alton Road
Sheriff's Deputies
Robert Grossen
Robert R. Mathias
Monroe
Mathias
Grossen
Lost Act Prompts Reflection on Absence and Logic
A reflective piece ties the idea of a lost act to the human urge to find order when something is missing. It muses on logic, memory, and the search for meaning in absence.
Peace Corps Volunteers May Get Draft Deferments
Washington reports that Peace Corps and VISTA volunteers are eligible for occupational draft deferments while serving. Deferments extend until age 35 if the service period ends. Induction remains possible for Job Corps participants meeting physical and mental standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peace Corps
Selective Service
Cost of Living Up Year Was Fine For Businesses
AP Business News Analyst Sam Dawson reports the 1950s era optimism amid a rising deficit, possible tax changes, high profits, and inflation concerns. Despite record personal income and strong spending, executives fear higher interest rates and government limits on overseas investment, shaping cautious 1950s business planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
New York
U.S. Treasury
U.S
Rising debt fears as borrowing costs creep up
The piece notes growing personal debt and rising borrowing costs as Americans gain confidence in income to repay loans monthly. It warns that if inflation worsens, authorities could curb credit supply, making debt harder to manage despite current abundance.
Wisconsin motorists lose licenses in November under new law
Madison report shows 226 motorists in Wisconsin had driving licenses suspended in November under the new law. Officials say the measure aims to curb dangerous driving and improve road safety with penalties tied to violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
November sees license suspensions under speed laws
The Motor Vehicle Department reports the 1965 Legislature authorized suspensions for speeding 20 mph over limit for up to 15 days starting in November. Also 11 drivers were suspended in November for evading a traffic officer, and nearly 2,600 licenses were revoked or suspended for assorted reasons.
Classified Ads In The Monroe Evening Times Fragment
A fragment from The Monroe Evening Times shows a room pent and advertised through classified notices. Details are incomplete but indicate typical newspaper classified content and listing structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Evening Times
Explosion damages home of Kenosha News editor
Kenosha An explosion and fire damaged the home of James Barnhill managing editor of the Kenosha News on Monday night. Fire Chief Jerome Gumbinger cited a gas heater leak and estimated the damage at $35,000 to the two story brick house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
James Barnhill
Kenosha News
Jerome Gumbinger
Study Club Christmas Party At Brodhead
The Round Table Study Club gathered at Mrs. Glen Earleywine’s home for the December meeting and Christmas party. Ruth Schwartzlow presided. Irene Rhyner gave the critic report. Pearl Engebretson presented Christmas themed quizzes and readings while prizes were awarded. Edna Klingbeil of Mesa Arizona sent dates and pecans as a surprise gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
Round Table Study Club
Glen Earleywine
Ruth Schwartzlow
Irene Rhyner
Pearl Engebretson
Edna Klingbeil
Mesa
Ariz
Bidlingmaiers Honored At Family Christmas Luncheon
Mrs. Albert Bidlingmaier hosted a Christmas luncheon at 2615 8th Street with guests including Elwyn Drye Dixon Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bidlingmaier Madison Duane Drye Beloit Donald Olson Argyle Paul May and sons Gloria Drye South Wayne James Albrecht and family Marvin Bidlingmaier and sons Alvin Bidlingmaier Sue and Rose Winslow Jim Bidlingmaier Whitewater Claire Bidlingmaier Baton Rouge Louisiana and Donald Drye and family Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bidlingmaier
8Th St
Elwyn Drye
Dixon
Robert Bidlingmaier
Madison
Duane Drye
Beloit
Donald Olson
Argyle
Paul May
Gloria Drye
South Wayne
James Albrecht
Marvin Bidlingmaier
Alvin Bidlingmaier
Sue and
Rose
Winslow
Jim Bidlingmaier
Whitewater
Claire Bidlingmaier
Baton Rouge
Donald Drye
Monroe
Barbs by Walter C Parkes
A witty column lampoons aging women and suitors, taunting a yo-yo maker’s bankruptcy finale. It jokes about men’s price versus women’s figure, and defines a patio as Dad burning leaves in fall and steaks in summer.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Benkert
Taft
Katrona Forsyth
Curran
DeMolay
Temple Dance
Mauermann
Storck
William S. Pascoe
VISTA
Oscar N. Johnson
Marshall ‘Assney Securities Company, Inc
New York Stock Exchange
Monona Ave
Tel
Wis
Bidlingmaiers
Walter C. Parkes
Strickler’s “Fine” Home Butchered
Stricklers
Melvin Elmer
23Rd Ave
Monroe, Wis
del Monte
Florida
P.D. D. Store
Strickler’s Market
P.d.cq
West Side of the Square
Lanz Insurance
Price
Eugene Hotel
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