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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1955

Page

3

Three Area Couples Prepare for Tomorrow’s Church Weddings

Three marriages are planned in Monroe and Argyle churches. Janet Delaine Shultz will wed 2nd Lt. Robert J. Weimar at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren in Monroe at 2 p.m. A reception follows at the Eugene hotel with a pre-wedding dinner tonight. Evelyn Marie Due and Rudolf E. Maurer marry at Grace Lutheran in atkinson at 2 p.m. Attendants include Ruby Due, Gladys Due, and Barbara Carpenter. The Goebel and Carpenter families are set for a 9 a.m. ceremony at St. Joseph’s Catholic church in Argyle with Charlene Goebel as bridesmaid.

Monroe Argyle Janet Delaine Shultz Theodore E. Shultz 13Th Street Robert J. Weimar Milwaukee Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Eugene Harold Whitehead Miss Shultz Raymond R. Kubly Jr Evelyn Hartwig Albany Grace Lutheran Church Evelyn Marie Due Benjamin L. Due Atkinson Rudolf E. Maurer Rudolf Maurer 9Th Street Clarence C. Warfel Wilbert Orton Jr Ruby Due Gladys Due Glenn Gruenberg Roger Schwaiger Robert Martin Barbara Jean Carpenter Ellen Carpenter Floyd Carpenter Waukesha Karl B. Goebel Edward Goebel Route 3 Darlington St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Charlene Goebel Donald Lawler Raymond Goebel

Eastman and Larse Wed in South Wayne Marriage

Erma G Eastman and Harold L Larse were married June 24 at West Viota Lutheran church. Rev W R Wolf officiated the double ring ceremony with the bridegroom's daughters Shirley and Sherry singing. The couple planned a reception at Grant's Maple Grove Inn and a honeymoon trip to Wisconsin Dells Northern Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa before settling in Gratiot. Mrs Larse previously ran Erma's Cafe. the groom is a farmer.

South Wayne West Viota Lutheran Church Erma G. Eastman Harold L. Larse Earl Hasley Jay Larse Gratiot W. R. Wolf Shirley Sherry Joan McConnell Mervin Kant Grant Maple Grove Inn Monroe Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Larse Erma

Leland Miller Heads Phillips Family Group

Leland Miller was elected president at the Phillips family reunion held Sunday at the Irvin Phillips home. Verl Boyer was elected secretary-treasurer. The 1956 reunion will be at the Leland Miller home with attendees from Orangeville Monticello Juda Monroe and Browntown.

Leland Miller Phillips Irvin Phillips Verl Boyer Mmes Donald Phillips Oscar Phillips Guy Boyer Orangeville Arthur Miller Monticello Gaylord Miller Juda Earl Sarbacker Monroe Golda Campbell Browntown

Honored at Shower in New Glarus

Mrs. Marshall Ingwell hosted a bridal shower for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Von Arx. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ingwell and Keith, Mrs. Edwin Hanson of Blanchardville, Mrs. Wilber Ingwell, Mrs. Harold Ingwell, Mrs. Norman Klassy, Mrs. Robert Alderman, Mrs. Grant Ingwell, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Von Arx, Mr. and Mrs. Don ald Von Arx, and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Ingwell and Judy.

New Glarus Marshall Ingwell Donald VonArx Harry Bishop Everett Ingwell Keith Edwin Hanson Blanchardville Wilber Ingwell Harold Ingwell Norman Klassy Robert Alderman Grant Ingwell Emil von Arx Donald von Arx Judy

East Viota Mission Society to Meet Wednesday

Mrs Myrto Saalsan will chair the cradle roll program at the East Viota Mission Society meeting to be held Wednesday at 2 p m in the church Committee members include Mrs Orville Thoreson Mrs Burdean Everson Mrs Joe Ommodt Ingwell Peterson Augustine Ronnerude Herman Simonson Richard Ewing Oscar H Larson and Misses Laura and Lulu Ommodt

Myrto Saalsan East Viota Mission Society Mmes Orville Thoreson Burdean Everson Joe Ommodt Ingwell Peterson Augustine Ronnerude Herman Simonson Richard Ewing Oscar H. Larson Laura Lutie Ommodt

Yodelers Entertain at Rice Lake Day Celebration

The New Glarus Yodelers performed during the Daily Day celebration at Rice Lake. Attending were Ernest Wieland Otto Anderegg Albert Wirz Paul Grossenbacher Irene Elmer Hans Neuen schwand er Ernest Thierstein Carl Luesch John Schneider and Oswald Schneider.

Glarus New Glarus Rice Lake Messrs Mmes Ernest Wieland Otto Anderegg Albert Wirz Paul Grossenbacher Irene Elmer Hans Neuenschwander Ernest Thierstein Carl Luesch John Schneider Oswald Schneider

Dances Planned by Shirts and Skirts Club Schedule

Public dances set for July 12 and July 26 at Turner Hall. A potluck lunch follows the July 12 event. James Beck of Madison will be the caller.

Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club Turner Hall James Beck Madison

Brodhead Couple Weds at Congregational Church

Miss Delores Lucille Stauffacher and Donald Dean Hawkins wed Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Brodhead Congregational Church. Rev J C Robertson officiated. The bride wore a white taffeta gown with a poplum waist and gathered skirt. They plan to reside at 1403 W 5th Ave Brodhead after a honeymoon in Northern Wisconsin.

Delores Lucille Stauffacher Carl Stauffacher Route 3 Brodhead Brodhead Congregational Church Donald Dean Hawkins Dean Hawkins J. C. Robertson Doris Mae _ Stauffacher Monticello Wisconsin Hawkins 5Th Avenue Oaktron Industries Monroe Brodhead High National Lock Co Rockford

Women of St. Johns Hear John ONeill Talk

John F. ONeill, county child welfare worker, speaks on his county work at the Women’s Union meeting in St John’s Evangelical and Reformed church Tuesday at 7:45 p m Mrs Ray R Finch leads devotions Frederick J Sarles oversees program Special music planned Refreshment committee co chainmen are Mrs Arthur A Benkett and Miss Hannah Bindschaedler Members will bring usable clothing for overseas relief

John F. O'Neill Women’s Union St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Ray R. Finch Frederick J. Sarles Arthur A. Benkett Hannah Bindschaedler

Children Baptized at Swiss Evangelical and Reformed Church

Celebrants James Meyer Fredrick Meyer Jane Charlotte Meyer Charles Emmerson Meyer and Jack Allen Henning baptized at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed Church on Sunday. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Albert Jacobson and Mr and Mrs Henning.

James, Fredrick Jane Charlotte Charles Emmerson Fredrick Edward Meyer Jack Allen Gordon Henning Albert Jacobson Henning

Recital Scheduled in Brodhead Congregational Church

Mrs. Elliot Thomas presents her senior students in piano organ and vocal music tonight at 8 at the Congregational church. Participants include Carolyn Pinnow Sandra Bramble Marilyn Arnold Gary Olin Mary Anderson Sonja Johnson Judith Mauerman Susan Schultz Judie Kundert David Clark Margaret Ayres all of Brodhead and Joan Gempeler of Orfordville.

Brodhead Elliot Thomas Congregational Church Carolyn Pinnow Sandra Bramble Marilyn Arnold Gary Olin Mary Anderson Sonja Johnson Judith Mauerman Susan Schultz Judie Kundert David Clark Margaret Ayres Joan Gempeler Orfordville

Elm girl serves as ballot clerk at Badger Girls State

Kathleen Fijelstad returned home after a week at Badger Girls State in Madison where she was elected ballot clerk for Elm. She also served on the budget and finance committee of Babcock County as the daughter of Mr and Mrs William McFadden.

New Glarus Kathleen Fijelstad Badger Girls State Madison City of Elm Babcock County William McFadden

Annual School Picnic Held in South Wayne

The South Wayne annual school picnic was held at the Methodist church on Sunday. Next year’s reunion will be the last Sunday in June at Our Savior’s Lutheran church. Gifts were given to the oldest man and oldest woman present, a couple for distance, and perfect class members. Out of town attendees include multiple couples and individuals from Rockford Rockton Gratiot Darlington Anita Cedarville Warren Beaver Dam Belmont Monroe Rewey and more.

South Wayne Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Minnick Rood Amy Tree Roy Pinney Anna Halsinger Edna V. Johnson Out of Town Messrs Mmes Jess Woolf Harry Hartsough Avery Gage Rockford Charles Engels Annette Schmoldt Tommie Suzanne Rockton Ill Sarah Stackpole Winslow E. J. Goecks Gratiot Pearl Tresner Darlington Leona Lausch Anita Cedarville Gretta Eastman Warren Glen Wood Dianna Glen Allyn Beaver Dam Russell Henkins Belmont Carl Holsinger Monroe Fred Gruenow Rewey

Mrs. Miller Honored With Farewell Picnic

Mrs. Charles Miller was honored at a farewell picnic on the lawn of the Mrs. Della Dishh home in Monticello. The event, hosted by the Happy Home makers Club, included a gift to the retiring member. Dr. Miller and family move to Monroe. he joins the Medical Center staff.

Monticello Charles Miller Della Dishh Happy Homemakers Club Lyle Sinnett Joe Boxium Albert Strasser Joe Blumer John H. Baebler John Hammerly Matt H. Wittenwyler Ray Miles

Guest Day Held at State Line Trinity Lutheran Church

Annual guest day took place on Thursday at State Line Trinity Lutheran Church with Brodhead youths on the program. Performances included Susan Schultz and Judie Kundert singing with Margaret Ayres on piano, Donna Weidman on accordion, Ayres performing a cornet solo with David Clark accompanying, and a forensics declamation by Martin.

Brodhead State Line Trinity Lutheran Church Susan Schultz Judie Kundert Margaret Ayres Donna Weidman David Clark Martin

Harden Nominated for State Assembly in District 7

Wanda Kay Harden of Badger Girls State at Wisconsin University was nominated for the state Assembly from District 7 in the primary. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Harden.

Girls State Monticello Wanda Kay Harden Badger Girls State University of Wisconsin State Assembly Miss Harden J. M. Harden

Synod Orders Formal Trial for Durham Pastor

Rev. George Crist Jr., pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran in Durham, is to stand formal trial within 30 days for alleged doctrinal conflicts with the synod's Article II faith. A five member Northwest Synod committee ordered the trial unanimously, with charges to be prepared next week.

Milwaukee George Crist Jr Crist Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Paul E. Bishop Minneapolis Bishop Synod

Hoover Commission ends amid controversy and reform plans

The Hoover Commission wrapped two years of work amid dispute over power, budget balance and tax cuts. It predicted savings could balance the budget if reorganized agencies report to other officials, with a 1956 deficit around 2.4 billion dollars and possible 8.5 billion in broader asset sales.

Washington Hoover Commission Herbert Hoover Commission On Hoover Brownell Defense Arthur S. Flemming James A. Farley Roosevelt Holifield D-Calif Foreign Operations Administration Commission FDA America Japan Treasury Buren

Monticello Socials and Visits Highlight Local News

Mrs C D Curtis notes Thursday supper guests including Mr and Mrs Wex Christensen Michael Dee Cindy Arvada Colo and Mr and Mrs W L Zweifel John Zweifel New Glarus and Miss Carol Stevens of Maine The Christensen family left for home after weeks of vacation and will call on Mr and Mrs W P Barlow in Des Moines Other visits include Mr and Mrs William Miller Batavia Ohio with her parents Mr and Mrs William Buehl Sr Miss Carolyn Klassy visiting Minocqua Mrs Charles Benkendorf Anne Mary and Charles Jr return from two years in Miami while Dr Benkendorf plans to join later The Western whip snake described as the fastest in the United States travels at about three miles per hour.

Wex Christensen Michael Dee Cindy Arvada Colo W. L. Zweifel John Zweifel New Glarus Carol Stevens Maine Robert Holcomb Christensen W. P. Barlow Des Moines William Miller Batavia William Buehl Sr Carolyn Klassy Eugene Duerst Minocqua Charles Benkendorf Anne Mary Charles Jr Miami Fla Benkendorf U. S. Navy Dr. Benkendorf

Heat Exhaustion and Sunstroke Warned by Health Expert

Dr. Carl Neupert warns heat exhaustion and sunstroke are deadly risks during heat waves. Symptoms include weakness, dizziness, hot skin, and rapid pulse. Preventive steps include rest periods, hydration, cooling drinks, salt intake, and adequate sleep. Elderly and overweight individuals should take extra precautions.

Carl Neupert

Julson Retires From Marines After 29 Years Milestone

Maynard E. Julson, visiting the Blanchardville Argyle area, plans to return to Oceanside California after a 29 year Marine Corps career. He retired June 1 as a chief warrant officer and came to attend his mother’s 87th birthday on June 24. His wife Helen Germann stays in Oceanside with civil service duties. An unrelated note reports US industrial worker life expectancy at 68.9 years in 1953.

Maynard E. Julson Blanchardville-Argyle Oceanside Calif Mathea Julson Frank Dearth Blanchardville Juison Marine Corps Helen Germann Monroe Julson

Frehner Promoted in Japan Air Force Service

Hans Frehner of the U S Air Force in Japan is promoted to staff sergeant. He has served in Japan for a year and expects eight more months there. He is the son of Mrs. Ida Frehner of New Glarus and a former Monticello resident.

Frehner Monticello Hans Frehner U. S. Air Force Japan Ida Frehner New Glarus

Airman Strahm Leaves for New Assignment in Germany

Airman 2nd Class Robert Strahm departs Wednesday morning for New York en route to Frankfort Germany. He is accompanied by Mr and Mrs Dean Streiff and Mrs Robert Strahm Jr They plan visits with Mr and Mrs Eugene Slotten in York Pennsylvania and Mr and Mrs Al Blum in Washington DC Strahm is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Strahm Jr and has been on leave at home.

New Glarus Robert Strahm New York Frankfort Germany Dean Streiff Robert Strahm Jr Eugene Slotten York al Blum Washington, D. C Strahm

Cowell Re-Enlists After Seven Years of Service

T Sergeant George Cowell was discharged Thursday after seven years of service and re enlisted today. He will be stationed at Williams Bay Air Force Base. He is the son of Mrs Emma Cowell.

Cowell Brodhead George Cowell Williams Bay Air Force Base Emma Cowell

Pvt Willis Gritzmaker to Spend July Weekend at Home

Pvt Willis Gritzmaker of Great Lakes Illinois will visit his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Gritzmaker after leaving the hospital. He sustained serious injuries in an automobile accident in early April.

Brodhead Willis Gritzmaker Great Lakes Ill Lee Gritzmaker

Pvt Donald Lederman Home on 15 Day Leave

Private first class Donald Lederman from Crowder Missouri is home on a 15 day leave visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lederman.

Brodhead Donald L. Lederman

Will Go to Alaska

Lt. Richard Newcomer son of Mr and Mrs Dwight L Newcomer left Wednesday for Fort Eustis Virginia and from there will go to his new assignment in Alaska He was home on a seven day leave.

Alaska Brodhead Richard Newcomer Dwight L. Newcomer Ft. Eustis Alaska

Airman 3rd Class Dean L. Markee Heads to Amarillo

Airman 3rd Class Dean L. Markee has gone to Amarillo Texas after spending nine days with his parents Mr and Mrs Harold Williamson. He completed basic training at Sampson Air Force Base Geneva New York.

Markee Brodhead Dean L. Markee Amarillo, Tex Harold Williamson Sampson Air Force Base Geneva N. Y

Abbott Graduates Private First Class Robert Abbott

Pvt. 1st Class Robert Abbott 1528-077 graduated June 17 from an eight week course at Jacksonville Florida and is attending school in Memphis Tennessee His new address is B.K.S. S-18 M.A.D. N.A.T.T.C. Memphis.

Robert Abbott Jacksonville Fla Memphis Tenn B.K.S M.A.D N.A.T.T.C

Inoculations Questioned in Salk Polio Effort 1955

Public Service physician Dr. Carl C. Dauer cautioned that measuring the vaccine program's impact this year is premature. He noted limited vaccination coverage among younger children, slow data returns on paralytic and nonparalytic cases, and reliance on voluntary state distribution after federal licensing of Jonas Salk's vaccine.

Washington Public Service Carl C. Dauer Dauer Health Service Vital Statistics Office Jonas E. Sark Dauver

City Band Concert Scheduled July 10

The Monroe city band will perform a Sunday afternoon concert at Lincoln Park on July 10 at 2 30 p m. Instrumental director Allan F Barnard said the date change from July 11 avoids conflict with the district school meeting. A potluck picnic will follow at the park.

Monroe City Lincoln Park Allan F. Barnard Barnard

Amazing bargains in The Times classifieds

Daily glimpse at local bargains and items for sale. Readable listings hint at discounts, household goods, used furniture, and miscellaneous offers across the pages.

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