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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1963

Page

3

Bible study circles plan February meetings at Immanuel church

The Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren World Service circles announce February gatherings. Circle Two meets 8 p.m. Tuesday with Mrs. Floyd Coplien as lesson chair. other circles meet various Tuesday or Wednesday times with designated chairs. Theme is Each a Part of His Plan to encourage faithful Bible study.

EUB Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church World Society of World Service Floyd Coplien Mmes Edward Arnold Peter Solomon Carl Liedschlag Werner Kueba Circle Five Arnold Albright Circle Six John Chambers Circle Seven Richard Bahr Hilton Kirchner Leo Kohl Robert Johnson Circle One Karl Koch Charles Niles Circle Three Mines Charles Krueger Stella Baumgartner Circle Four Lillian Gempler Edna Janke

Kathleen McKenna Birthday Feted At Home Party

Kathleen Ann McKenna daughter of Mr and Mrs Duane McKenna 922 12th street was honored at a second birthday party at her home on Wednesday Guests included Mrs William Foesch Allen Mrs Donald McKenna Robert and Cynthia Mrs Alvin Sommers Debby Mrs Leo Gille Jr Tammy Mrs Wallace Feldt Scott Mrs Robert Rofenacht Rosemary Miss Joan Mallory and Michael McKenna Kathleen was also honored with a Sunday party attended by grandparents Mr and Mrs Herbert Kramer and Mr and Mrs Emmet McKenna great grandparents Mr and Mrs Ernest Rufenacht and Mr and Mrs Leo Gille Sr and her brother Michael.

Kathleen Ann McKenna Duane McKenna 12Th Street William Foesch Allen Donald McKenna Robert Cynthia Alvin Sommers Debby Leo Gille Jr Tammy Wallace Feldt Scott Robert Rofenacht Rosemary Joan Mallory Michael McKenna Kathleen Herbert Kramer Emmet McKenna Ernest Rufenacht Leo Gille Sr Michael

Miss Bakken Sponem Engaged to Be Married

John Oldy Sr. of Verona announces the engagement of his granddaughter Joan Bakken of Madison to Roger Sponem son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Sponem of rural Belleville. The wedding is set for April 27 at St James Lutheran Church Verona. Miss Bakken works in Madison and Sponem farms with his father.

New Glarus John Oldy Sr Verona Joan Bakken Madison Roger Sponem Adolph Sponem Belleville St. James Lutheran Church Miss Bakken Sponem

Mrs. Davis Feted on Birthday in Albany Event

Mrs. M. E. Davis, convalescing after hospitalization, was feted Sunday at the Alvin Blumer home in Albany. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs Gary Blackmer from Whitewater.

Davis Albany M.E. Davis Alvin Blumer Gary Blackmer Whitewater

Aid Society to Meet Monticello

Zwingli Aid will meet Tuesday afternoon in the Parish House. Hostesses will be Mrs. Ida Voegeli Mrs. Jacob Voegeli Mrs. Joe Voegeli Mrs. Lydia Voegeli Mrs. Elsa Voegeli and Velma Updike.

AID Society Monticello Zwingli Aid Mmes Ida Voegeli Jacob Voegeli Joe Voegeli Lydia Voegeli Elsa Voegeli Velma Updike

Homemaker of Tomorrow Named at Albany High School

Kay Baumgartner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Baumgartner, has been named Homemaker of Tomorrow at Albany High School.

Albany Kay Baumgartner Paul Baumegartner Albany High School

Oskey's Second Wife Initiates Divorce Action

Mrs. Ann Scurry Oskey, 35, of Milwaukee and wife of Frank Oskey of Appleton who served a six month jail term for applying for a marriage license before his first wife’s death has started formal divorce proceedings in Circuit Court. A summons for an answer to the divorce complaint was filed. The complaint may not be filed for 60 days. The couple married February 17 1962 and separated last August.

Milwaukee Frank Oskey Appleton Ann Scurry Oskey

Traffic Toll in 1962 Hits Record 41 000 Deaths

The United States suffered 41,000 traffic fatalities in 1962 the highest on record and about 1.5 million injuries. The toll rose 2,900 from 1961 and exceeded the 1941 record of 39,969 set earlier.

Chicago United States National Safety Council

Two Leaders Named For Girl Scout Fair March 30 at Armory

Mrs. Glen A. Swiggum and Mrs. Louis F. Janke were named co chairmen of the annual Girl Scout Fair March 30 at the Armory. Mrs. Robert Salzwedel and Mrs. Leland Lamboley were neighborhood co chairmen and 50 leaders attended. The group discussed the Juliet Lowe fund and Goodwill Industries service project ideas.

Glen A. Swiggum Louis F. Janke Armory Badger Council Girl Scouts East School Robert Salzwedel Leland Lamboley George Wells Juliet Lowe Goodwill Industries Edward Zupane P. J. Connors Jr George R. Barry Robert Trumpy Bruce Patterson

Gering and Stauffacher Engage in Early Summer Wedding Plan

Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gering of Atchison announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Ann to Peter K. Stauffacher son of Mrs. John Stauffacher of Darlington and the late Mr. Stauffacher. An early summer wedding is planned. Sharon Ann is a Mount Saint Scholastica Academy graduate now at Marymount College Salina. Peter Stauffacher is a Saint Lawrence Minor Seminary Mount Calvary graduate, attended Platteville State College and Loyola University Chicago, and serves as a federal agent with Naval Intelligence in Chicago.

Frank J. Gering Atchison, Kan Sharon Ann Peter K. Stauffacher John Stauffacher Darlington Stauffacher Miss Gering Mount Saint Scholastica Academy Atchison Marymount College Salina Kaw Saint Lawrence Minor Seminary Mount Calvary Platteville State College Loyola University Chicago Naval Intelligence

Latin Club Banquet Set at Brodhead in Festival of Flowers

The Brodhead Latin Club hosts a banquet at 6 p m on Saturday February 23 in the school cafeteria presenting the Festival of Flowers. Queen Psyche Luann Meichtry and King Cupid Rolf Kletzien are named with about 110 expected attendees including former Latin club members and 8th graders en route to Latin next year. Mrs Joyce Condon is adviser.

Brodhead

Farm Wages Reporting and Optional Method Clarified

Farm wages must be reported for employees paid at least 150 dollars or who worked 20 or more days on a time basis. Obtain an Employer Identification Number and use the IRS form. 1962 wages were due January 31. You may change 1959 self employment reporting by April 15, with two thirds of gross if 600 to 1800, or 1200 if over 1800.

Internal Revenue Service District Director of Internal Revenue

Legislature in Brief anti discrimination laws lack criminal penalties

Gov. Reynolds told the Human Rights Commission board that enforcement relies on cease and desist orders rather than criminal penalties. The bills seek to expand denial of rights law to housing and to empower the attorney general or create a human rights agency for education and enforcement. Reynolds notes housing discrimination is a major issue but resists criminal penalties.

Madison Reynolds Human Rights Commission Industrial Commission Attorney General J. R. Long Beloit Long

Cold weather depresses meat output in U S

Washington reports extreme cold hitting meat counters as the Agriculture Department notes last week’s meat production was the lowest since September. experts warn continued cold could extend the decline and affect prices nationwide.

Washington Agriculture Department

Olson Demands Assembly Vote On Seat For Olson

The Republican controlled elections committee recommended seating Russell Olson in place of Earl Elfers for Wisconsin's Second District. Olson refused to take the case to the State Supreme Court and the proposal faces a Tuesday Assembly vote amid narrow GOP support and Democratic hopes Elfers remains.

Madison Assembly Elections Committee Russell Olson Kenosha Earl Elfers Assembly GOP Olson State Supreme Court Supreme Court William Steiger Elections Committee Steiger Republican Assembly Elfers

Monticello Scout Drive Nets $208 in Fundraiser

Annual Boy Scout fund drive in Monticello raised 208.10 dollars. Frederick S. Voegeli served as general chairman with team captains C. J. Klooster, John Stenbroten, A. G. Hill, Ed Quade, and Harold Babler leading efforts. Additional team members included Dr. William V. Baebler, John Streiff, George Grenzow, Leo Gempler, Duane Wolfe, Merlyn Rufer, John D. Zimmerman, John Hoskins, Joseph Bloxham, Howard Steinmann, Robert Zweifel, Lawrence Arn, Henry Spring, Royal Karlen Jr., and Dr. R. A. Woodruff.

Monticello Frederick S. Voegeli C. J. Klooster John Stenbroten A.G. Hill Ed Quade Harold Babler William V. Baebler John Streiff George Grenzow Leo Gempler Duane Wolfe Merlyn Rufer John D. Zimmerman John Hoskins Joseph Bloxham Howard Steinmann Robert Zweifel Lawrence Arn Henry Spring Royal Karlen Jr R.A. Woodruff

Alan Gould Retires As AP's Chief Editor

Alan J Gould retires as executive editor of the Associated Press in New York. He is 65 and served 41 years with AP since joining in 1922 after work in Elmira Ithaca and Binghamton New York. Wes Gallagher succeeds him as general manager while Gould remains as a consultant.

New York Alan J. Gould Associated Press Gould Elmira Ithaca Binghamton N.Y Wes Gallagher

VanWagenen Elected President of Local Church Group

Donald J. VanWagenen was elected president of the Brotherhood of St. John's United Church of Christ. Ketchell Rinehard was named vice president, Frederick Laeser treasurer, and Edward P. Mueller secretary. retiring officers included W. E. Deininger, VanWagenen, Willis Gruenewald, and Jack L. Marty. Earl Hager spoke on wrestling history and rules at the Wednesday meeting at the church. A lunch was served.

Donald J. VanWagenen Brotherhood of St. John’s United Church of Christ Ketchell Rinehard Frederick Laeser Edward P. Mueller W. E. Deininger van Wagenen Willis Gruenewald Jack L. Marty Earl Hager

Jobless Total Rises to 855000 in January

Unemployment rose by 855000 in January to 4672000 while employment fell 1626000 to 65935000. Officials say the changes are seasonally expected and that little overall improvement has occurred over the year, with layoffs from holiday hiring cited as a main cause. The idle rate edged from 5.6 to 5.8 percent, deemed statistically insignificant by Harold Goldstein.

Washington Goldstein

Albany Notes From Mrs William Steindorf

Miss Lelia Turner returned home from Mercy hospital Janesville after a fractured hip suffered October 17. She was moved from a Milwaukee hospital prior to Janesville. Sunday visits included Henry Olson's Beloit guests Clarence Brooks and others. John Meichtry’s Brodhead visitors. Elizabeth Blumer at Monroe. university students home for mid semester break. the Kauk family planning moves between Monroe and Mechanic Street. Miss Kathryn Broderick, Chicago, visiting at Michael Carroll's with Carrolls at St Clare hospital. Try Times Want Ads.

Lelia Turner Mercy Hospital Janesville Milwaukee Henry Olson Clarence Brooks Beloit Jack Zimmerman Brodhead Zula Pryce Lawrence Maher John Meichtry Elizabeth Blumer Monroe Kathryn Broderick Chicago Michael Carroll Miss Broderick Mrs. Carroll St. Clare Hospital

Hodge Leaves Prison After Pardon and Hefty Theft Case

Orville Hodge, the former Illinois auditor, walked from Menard penitentiary with 81.67 in his pocket after a parole by Gov. Otto Kerner. He faces community scrutiny in Granite City while helping in a sister’s hardware store and assisting in his son’s insurance business. The exact embezzlement total remains disputed, with state estimates above a million dollars and Hodge contending about 600,000. He served a reduced 12 to 15 year term for health reasons.

Chester Ill Orville Hodge Illinois Hodge Mississippi River Otto Kerner Associated Press Granite City Bessie Henley William Kerner

Orangeville Social News Roundup From Mrs Bolender's Column

Mrs Glen E Bolender reports on local social visits and travel plans. Couples from nearby towns visit friends in Freeport Frostproof Rock Falls and Ontario Canada with extended trips mentioned. Guests at Sunday dinner include Leonard Vernon Thorn Abraham Zimmerman and family. Dinner host Gertrude Zweifel entertained Adams Barr Lena Folgate Delbert Folgate and Tommy Moyer. John Best returns to Ontario after a month with relatives.

Orland Priewe Florida Flossie Rockey Earl Meyers Frostproof Clark Leonard Vernon Thorn Gilbert Abraham Darrell Zimmerman Christine Cathy Glen van Matre Otto Folgate Freeport Folgate William Engels Russell Reed Southwest Mississippi Alvin Meinert California Gertrude Zweifel Adam Zweifel Miles Barr Lena Folgate Delbert Folgate Tommy Moyer John Best Ontario Canada Donald Gapen

Commandery Degrees Conferred at Monroe Meeting

A Monroe Commandery special meeting at Masonic Temple awarded the Order of Malta to five candidates from Monroe and Mineral Point. A chili supper followed, hosted by Ladies of the Commandery Auxiliary. Next Monroe meeting is at 8 Monday with a temple rehearsal and a homecoming inspection set for Saturday March 16.

Monroe Commandery Masonic Temple Mineral Point Commandery Order of Malta Monroe Mineral Point

Court jails mother of Flynn girl friend

Florence Radland mother of Beverly Radland entertainer was sentenced to 80 days in jail for violation of probation. She had been convicted in 1960 of contributing to Beverly's delinquency and had a prior 500 dollar fine unpaid. The judge cited arrest for drunkenness last May 10 as probation violation.

Los Angeles Florence Radland Beverly Radland

Ice O Rama to Ice Up Whitewater College

Whitewater State College hosts the third annual Ice O Rama February 15 and 16 with games sports and novelty contests. A snow queen will be crowned at the icicle ball Saturday night. Mike Beaupre of Rockford serves as general chairman.

Whitewater Whitewater State College Mike Beaupre Rockford

Lost Act In Logic

A brief note reflects on the puzzle of recovering a lost act, framing the situation as a logical riddle where missing proceedings complicate interpretation. The piece hints at methods to deduce what was intended and how absence shapes understanding.

John Doe Probe Funds Approved

Madison Wisconsin Milwau kee John Doe probe into organized crime gains support from the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee. They seek a $64 000 appropriation for two investigators and secretarial staff for 1963 65 but cut it to $17 500 with possible extra funding tied to the attorney general’s budget. The committee also approved a bill to provide $10.3 million to cover the 1961 63 state school aid deficit.

Madison Milwaukee John Doe Joint Finance Committee

Knowles Warns Reynolds on Tax Delay

Madison. Senate majority floor leader Robert Knowles warns Gov Reynolds against delaying a tax bill until May. He says the legislature will adjourn without a revenue measure if May arrives without a proposal. The warning underscores a firm push to avoid a delayed tax plan.

Madison Senate Robert Knowles New Richmond Reynolds Knowles

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