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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1950

Page

3

Barbara Boll and Gilbert Rockey Tie October Church Wedding

Miss Barbara Jean Boll daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Boll route 5 marries Gilbert Donald Rockey route 1 Juda at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church at 2 PM The ceremony was led by Rev Howard L Orians with matron of honor Mrs Richard Theiler and best man Herbert L Bell The couple plan to reside on the Rockey farm after a wedding trip both continuing work and farm duties The bride and groom exchanged nuptial vows in a formal reception following the service.

Barbara Jean Boll Herbert M. Boll Gilbert Donald Rockey Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Howard L. Orians Richard Theiler Oyd Rockey Juda Herbert L. Bell Thomas Bell James Orton Allen Ronneburg Ann Orton Walter Share Herman Bell Miss Marion Bell Rockey Farm Theiler

Monroe Girls Plan Westminster Studies

Three Monroe high school girls will enroll July 24 for three weeks of vocal training at Westminster Choir College Princeton New Jersey studying under Dr John Finley Williamson. They are JoAnn Zwygart Lenetta Steinman and Delores Hodgson plus Miss Olga Puth Milwaukee as instructor. They depart Monroe July 20 by train for Washington DC and New York en route.

Monroe High School Westminster Choir College Princeton N. J John Finley Williamson JoAnn Zwygart Otto Zwygart Lenetta Steinman John E. Steinman Delores Hodgson Sherman G. Hodgsons Olga Puth Milwaukee Westminster Professional School Monroe Washington, D. C New York City Westminster Choir

Neuenschwander Reunion Draws 75 Attendees

Seventy five attended the Neuenschwander reunion Sunday at the park with local and out of town guests including Fay Weckerly, Pat Hamann, Harold Hamann family, Ed Schneider, Arnold Neuenschwander and family, Walter Neuenschwander and family, Fred Neuenschwander Jr and family, Florence and Raymond Roder, Lee Neuenschwander, Daryl Pagel and Joyce from Juda and others.

Park Fred Neuenschwander Jr Fay Weckerly Helen Altman City Mineral Point Harold Hamann Pat Darien Ed Schneider Rockford Arnold Neuenschwander Winslow Walter Neuenschwander Orangeville Florence and Raymond Roder Chicago Lee Neuenschwander Madison Daryl Pagel Joyce Juda

Birthday surprise honors Mrs. Bertha Roder at daughter’s home

Friends surprised Mrs. Bertha Roder on her birthday at the home of her daughter Mrs. George Neuenschwander, 610 20th Avenue. Mrs. Kate Neuenschwander scored high at 500 points and Mrs. Will Neuenschwander had the low score. Mrs. Joe Altman attended.

Bertha Roder George Neuenschwander 20Th Avenue Kate Neuenschwander Will Neuenschwander Joe Altman

Intelligence Tests Trim Hall of Recruits in Korea War

New York officials report that from July 3 to 10 only 49 percent of 991 applicants passed a 90 IQ threshold. The average applicant age was 19 to 20, reflecting the higher standard now applied to enlistments since the Korea conflict began.

New York Army Korea Army and Air Force

Admiral Kimmel III Ill After Heart Attack

Rear Adm. Husband E. Kimmel (ret) is seriously ill after a heart attack. He commanded American naval forces at Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941 during the Japanese attack on the Pacific fleet.

Admiral Kimmel New London Husband E. Kimmel Pearl Harbor Pacific Fleet

Monroe Auxiliary Guests Play Golf at Blackhawk Club

Fifty nine Monroe Country Club auxiliary members joined Blackhawk club at Madison for a golf bridge and lunch safari ending in light rain. The 18 hole group tee’d off at 8:30 am with Mrs. Nathan L. Goetz earning low gross honors and Mrs. T. F. Ransdell low net. Monroe women won four top prizes in the 9 hole division, with Mrs. Kenneth W. Stuart low gross and Mrs. Rod ney O. Kittelsen low net. Lunch followed with Blackhawk honors to Mmes. Schwinger Dein inger Geiger Prien and Trumpy. A return meeting is planned next year at Monroe.

Monroe Country’ Club Blackhawk Club Madison Nathan L. Goetz Low Gross T. F. Ransdell John H. Figs Brodhead

New Glarus Girls Attend Scout Camp

Seventeen girl scouts travel daily to Blanchardville for a two week camp with swimming archery and crafts including basket weaving textile painting cork work and rose mailling. Leader Miss Maryon Fuhrmann attends with Ruth Ann Roth Ruth Ann Legler Judy McVey Kathleen Fjelstad Lynette and Julia Lee Janette Hoesly Lyn and Ann Luchsinger Patsy Palmer Annette and Anita Ehinger Mariam Hauri Gail Jorenby Betty Burgdorff Sharon Syse and Carla McKay.

New Glarus Blanchardville Maryon Fuhrmann Ruth Ann Roth Ruth Ann Legler Judy McVey Kathleen Fjelstad Lynette Julia Lee Janette Hoesly Lyn Ann Luchsinger Patsy Palmer Annette Anita Ehinger Mariam Hauri Gail Jorenby Betty Burgdorff Sharon Syse Carla McKay

Peace Church Plans Two Activities In Browntown

Peace Evangelical and Reformed church prepares a ground breaking ceremony for an addition with Rev. Paul C. Kehle as guest speaker. A youth caravan will lead services and conduct a rally at the Methodist church with a youth center project as the aim.

Browntown Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church Paul C. Kehle Monroe Kehle Judith Wells Providence R. I Eloise Brown St. Louis Carolyn Lautenschlager Woodstock Henry Vierling Milltown N. J Myron W. Ross

Million Dollar Tallman Estate Bequeathed for Charities

The Tallman estate in Janesville valued over 400000 in realty and 250000 in personal property will fund benevolent, religious and educational causes. George K Tallman died July 8 at 76. $1000 monthly to his widow and 5000 to nephew William B Tallman. The estate becomes a perpetual trust with First National Bank of Janesville to distribute income tax exempt. A 25000 student loan fund is created. The historic Tallman mansion was deeded to the city for a museum and to the Rock County Historical Society.

Janesville George K. Tallman Tallman Rock County William Bump Tallman Racine First National Bank of Abraham Lincoln

Graduate Missionary Opens Tiny School Six Miles From Home

Agnes Mouthaan of Grant Michigan after missionary training starts a nursery school for Mexican American children from Texas migrant workers in the Grant onion fields. About 45 children attend six miles from Grant with two Beloit sisters assisting. Classes, meals, laundering, games and health rules are provided without pay while volunteers handle transport. Evening English classes for parents are held twice weekly.

Grant, Mich Agnes Mouthaan Grant Miss Mouthaan Texas Grant Onion Fields Beloit Miss Monthaan Connie Margaret Alba Grand Rapids Baptist Theological Seminary Young Missionary Alba Sisters

Club Plans Tour And Float Decoration For Monticello Homecoming

Dutch Hollow 4-H members will tour clubbers homes tomorrow to view project work and then decorate the float for Monticello's homecoming parade on Saturday. Fair entries and project books were checked at a Tuesday meeting led by Donna Dunlavey and Donald Witt with Mrs. John Blumer and Mrs. Connie Elmer. Refreshments were provided by the Geigel family. The next meeting is set for Aug 14 at the school.

Dutch Hollow Monticello John Blumer Connie Elmer Donna Dunlavey Donald Witt Geigel

Kaukauna Boy Dies In Shotgun Mishap

Seven year old William Turk was killed when a deer hunting slug discharged from a 16 gauge shotgun. Four boys were playing when Roland Massey 12, took the gun from a closet unaware it held a slug. George Delano Turk 11, brother of the victim, grabbed the weapon and it fired.

Kaukauna William Turk Harold Engerson Edwin Massey Roland Massey George Delano Turk

Fall from barn injures Mineral Point man

Donald Sporre le, 34, of Mineral Point, sustained multiple bruises to the back and shoulder and possible rib fractures in a fall from a barn while working on a roof at the Remary farm near Mineral Point. He was taken to St. Clare hospital by car.

Donald Sporle Mineral Point St. Clare Hospital Remary Farm

Giant XC-99 lands in San Diego amid secrecy

The air force XC-99, the world’s largest land based military transport, arrived from San Antonio yesterday in a secret mission. The six engine craft can carry 400 men and marks a major project milestone for the air force.

San Diego Air Force San Antonio

Chapel Pastor Faces Charges in Rockford County

Sheriff deputies searched the Lighthouse chapel and Bible school after Rev. Robert J. Hansen was arrested. In the 30 room concrete building they found nude photos a hypodermic needle pills lonely hearts letters a dark room and cameras. Hansen is charged with beating his wife and attacking his sister in law.

Rockford Winnebago County Lighthouse Robert J. Hansen Emil Heideman Hansen Heideman

Missing Boy Found Napping in Dog House

Six year old Gerald Butch Gehrke crawled into a dog house to escape rain and fell asleep. His father Clarence searched three hours, police were alerted, and volunteers joined the search before the boy was found in the dog house as daylight faded.

Manitowoc Gerald Butch) Gehrke Butch Clarence

Plane forced down in marsh near LaCrosse

A Detroit couple planned to resume their flight to Minneapolis after their private plane was forced down in a marsh near LaCrosse yesterday. Mr and Mrs George Versnick suffered no injuries and the aircraft was undamaged.

LaCrosse Detroit Minneapolis Here George Versnick

New Apartments Ready for Occupants This Weekend

Six new apartments are being completed at 1903 9th Street with the first unit ready for occupancy Saturday by Ed win Rufenacht family and Barbara. The upstairs four rooms will house Daryl W. Babler family starting Monday. Only two units are ready. remaining flats will be smaller, construction to begin after razing 1905 9th Street. Owner is Joe Marty with Monroe Construction Co. as contractor.

9Th Street Edwin Rufenacht Barbara 10Th Street Daryl W. Babler Billie Joe Marty Mayer Factory Monroe Construction Co

Milwaukee Aldermen Seek Opposing Federal Milk Order

The Milwaukee common council judiciary committee urges the city attorney to oppose a U S milk marketing order until further investigation. Five aldermen say milk suppliers petitioned the agriculture department, warning the order would raise prices and burden consumers. Mayor Zeidler agrees it could raise milk costs.

Milwaukee Common Council Judiciary Committee Milwaukee Dairies U. S. Department of Agriculture Frank Zeidler

Festival Planned by Orangeville Firemen Weekend

Orangeville volunteer firemen schedule a midsummer festival July 21 22 with a Friday night program a talent show and a street dance Saturday night.

Orangeville

Pressed safflower seed makes a protein cake for livestock

A dairy and farm notes item reports that pressing safflower seed yields a protein cake aimed at livestock feed. The article discusses how high protein content could supplement ration needs and improve feed efficiency.

Navy eases reentry rules for former seamen

Navy changes re entry requirements announced by Dave L. Behrens Freeport area recruiter. Former sailors discharged with rank of seamen may re enlist if they pass exams regardless of number of dependents.

Dave L. Behrens Freeport Area

OKAYS SECURITY BILL Passes House with broad support to empower agency heads

The proposed measure would grant 11 government agency heads authority to dismiss employees deemed a security risk. The bill, approved in the House by 327 to 14, now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Washington U.S Senate House

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Barbara Boll G.T. Rockey Immanuel Church Monroe Girls Plan Westminster Studies Blackhawk Peace Church Tallman Estate Chapel NAVY Paver Wheaties Monroe, Wis Hener Supreme
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