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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

2

Dr Kate Newcomb dies after decades aiding Wisconsin poor

Editorial honors Dr Kate Newcomb a medical angel to northern Wisconsin. She served low income patients with few facilities and inspired Lakeland Memorial Hospital in Woodruff through fundraising and a nationwide drive. Her death follows a hip fracture and marks a lasting Wisconsin memorial in Lakeland Hospital.

Wisconsin Kate Newcomb Kate Woodruff Lakeland Memorial Hospital Angel Lakeland

Armistice Commission Faces Grim Prospects in Korea

A wartime stalemate stems from a four nation UN panel with Red Poland and Red Czechoslovakia undermining Sweden and Switzerland. Gen Gard accuses the Reds of using the commission to prep for new aggression while promising a final peace remains unwritten and unlikely to come soon.

U. N. Neutral Nations Commission Red Poland Czechoslovakia Sweden Switzerland United Nations U. N U. S North Korea Asia Gard Korea South Korea

Milk supplies a third of family nutrition per week

Experts estimate that a typical American family spends about 15 percent of its weekly food budget on milk, which provides around 30 percent of the family's nutritional needs.

Monroe to Host Wisconsin Medical Society Clinic in Turner Hall

A 1946 postgraduate teaching clinic will be held in Monroe with 75 to 100 southern Wisconsin physicians expected. The first donation for Monroe Youth Center, $272.51 from the high school class of 1946, is accepted by Judge Harold J. Lamboley. Captain Homer L. Baker discusses Japanese customs at a Universalist Aid Society meeting. Green County reports over $1,000 added to its Cancer Control quota, announced by Mrs. Ralph Bridge of Juda.

Monroe Wisconsin Med Ical Society Turner Hall Wisconsin Harold J. Lamboley Homer L. Baker Universalist Aid Society Green County Ralph Bridge Juda

Youths Register For YMCA Camp Phantom Lake

Youths from Monroe Brodhead Juda and Evansville have registered for Tri County YMCA Phantom Lake Camp secretaries say Boys attend July 11 21 Girls attend August 11 21 or 21 31 Monroe boys include Dearth Richardson McAlpine Peterson Rufenacht Miller Rote Trumpy Campbell Phillips Anderson Girls include Storck Nussbaum Rufenacht McAlpine Gonstead Marsh Kubly Brodhead Dester Marchant Jud o Evansville Prudhon Reynolds Willoughby Willoughby Erstad Bewick listed as attendees with multiple accompanying names.

Monroe Brodhead Juda Evansville Tri-County Ymca Phantom Lake Virgil Ganzel Janesville Charles Dearth Robert Richardson Mike McAlpine Marshall Peterson Gary Rufenacht van Alan Miller Robert Rote James Trumpy Richard Campbell Kent

Death of George Conklin 59 San Francisco

BRODHEAD Special Mrs Dan Ranslow of Clinton Ia reports the death of her brother George Conklin 59 of San Francisco early in April after a heart attack He was born November 26 1896 in Brodhead Wis and was the son of the late Rev and Mrs Asa Conklin He attended LaCrosse State Teachers College and taught 23 years in a Minneapolis high school specializing in hockey and gym work He also coached football He is survived by his wife Florence Cooper two daughters two grandchildren and a sister.

Brodhead Dan Ranslow Clinton George Conklin San Francisco Asa Conklin LaCrosse State Teachers’ College Minneapolis Florence Cooper Bloomton

Ruth Ann Babler Wins Church Poem Contest

Ruth Ann Babler aged 11 won first place with the poem What Can I Do in the South Wisconsin Synod stewardship contest. She received red and fine seals at Monticello and the Synod Milwaukee events, with the work advancing to Cleveland Ohio.

Monticello Ruth Ann Babler John C. Babler South Wisconsin

Brodhead Considers New School as Enrollment Rises

Brodhead school board forms a fact-finding committee to study enrollment growth and a possible new school addition. Members include Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Ayres, Dwight Pierce, Donald Condon and Leo Scheberle. The 1955-56 year saw 47 more students, and next September forecasts a freshman class of about 85.

Brodhead Robert Logan Arnold Ayres Dwight Pierce Donald Condon Leo Scheberle Brodhead High School

Tom Stover 83 Dies at Wool Point Montana

Mrs. Brant W. Binger mails word of the death of her eldest brother Tom Stover 83 who died May 21 at Wool Point Montana where he had resided many years Services were held May 25 He was born in Cadiz Township in 1872 and would have reached his 84th birthday in July He is survived by three sons two daughters two sisters Mrs B W Binger and Mrs W H Stine of Merrill two brothers Bert Stover Milwaukee and Leo Minneapolis His wife two sons and a daughter preceded him in death

Browntown Brant W. Binger Tom Stover Wool Point Mont Stover Cadiz Township B. W. Binger W. H. Stine Merrill Bert Stover Milwaukee Leo Minneapolis

Elvin Conway to Get University Scholarship

Elvin Conway son of Mrs Mabel Conway is among 50 teachers in the Midwest to receive a University of Wisconsin scholarship worth 3000 dollars plus 300 dollars for each dependent and a travel allowance. He is a science instructor at Central High School Salem and plans to move with his wife and four children to Madison this fall after earning a master’s in administration and pursuing a master’s in science teaching.

Brodhead Elvin Conway Mabel Conway Midwest University of Wisconsin Central High School Salem Conway Madison Elvin

Circus Theme Chosen for Orangeville Festival Parade

The Orangeville Volunteer Firemen announce a Mid-Summer Festival July 12 14 with a Saturday parade themed to a circus. Floats compete in junior and senior classes with prizes 25 15 5 for juniors and 30 20 10 for seniors. About 50 floats are expected.

Orangeville

Memorial Day guests and visits around Monticello

Monticello Times notes a string of visitors over Memorial Day week. Relatives and friends from Poplar Grove HI Beloit Madison Verona New Glarus Belleville Elkhorn Elkhorn and Madison joined local hosts Mrs. Matt Zentner Mrs. Bessie Youngreen Mr and Mrs Dave Brink and others for gatherings and meals.

Matt Zentner Bessie Youngreen Poplar Grove Dave Brink Mmes William Arnold Jack Marty Madison Walter Brink Donald Verona Michael Babler New Glarus Carl Bringold Belleville Dick Meister Jake Legler J. D. Viney and Sons Monroe Willard Bender Lorie L. R. Pease George Gillman Almond Gillman Elmer Gillman Beloit Jake Schultz Dallas Davis Elkhorn Rose B. Voegels Alice Martin

New Glarus Families Attend Golden Wedding in Maine

Mrs Millard Tschudy and family left New Glarus by plane Tuesday for Lewiston Maine to attend the golden wedding of her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Gebaurer. The couple’s anniversary is Saturday. Gilbert Ott and Werner Stauffacher attended Richland Center high school graduation where two Elmer children from former New Glarus residents were graduates.

Don Ott Lewiston Richard Gebaurer Gilbert Ott Werner Stauffacher Richland Center Sam Elmer New Glarus

Church News Briefs from Monroe to Brooklyn

EvANGELICAL United Brethren churches list services Sunday schools youth activities choirs and special events across Monroe New Glarus Monticello Juda Union Clarno Staver Brodhead and Brooklyn with Rev. Gibson King Lepien Boettcher and details of programs and open house events.

Evangelical United Brethren Monroe Immanuel Youth Fellowship Bernard Bartel Bethel Christian Endeavor Paul J. Gibson New Glarus Bethel Church of Monroe Gibson Monticello Juda William L. King Union King Clarno Zion Irvin A. Lepien Staver Lepien Brodhead WSWS Aid Society Ralph Meythaler Robert A. Boettcher Brooklyn Leota Park Boettcher

Lutheran Church Schedules and Rev. Contacts Across Regions

The list catalogs Sunday school times worship services and church activities for multiple Lutheran congregations including Grace Monroe Mt Olive Monroe Richland Salem McConnell Yellowstone Wiota South Wayne Argyle Jordan Adams Blanchardville and more. It notes service times Bible studies choir practices vacation bible school and aid society meetings with assigned pastors Rev. Clarence C. Warfel Rev. R. F. Bittorf Rev. M. A. Sorenson Rev. Waldo R. Wold Rev. Robert J. Verle and Rev. A. P. Anderson.

East Cherry Branch Engebretson East Church Eastchurch Waldo R. Wold South Wayne Our Savior’s Edward and Oscar Saalsan Robert J. Verle Jordan Aid Society Argyle Luther League A. P. Anderson Adams Anderson Blanchardville Soun

Parish Activities Schedule and York Memorial Services

Sunday school program at 10 a.m with awards and a noon park picnic. Parish youth night Monday at 8 p.m. Aid Society meets Thursday at 2 p.m. Rev Richard Torgerson leads York Memorial services with Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 10:15 a.m. Luther League meets Sundays at 8 p.m. with Rev Torgerson.

Aid Society Richard Torgerson York Memorial

Methodist church schedule and conference events

Monroe First holds Sunday school and worship at 9 a m The annual conference starts Wednesday in Madison Rev Glen H Ridnour Woodford church hosts worship 830 a m Sunday school 930 a m MYF Wednesday 8 p m Choir Thursday 8 p m Rev John McMurtrey Orangeville worship 930 a m Sunday school 1030 a m Official board Monday 8 p m Quarterly conference includes Cedarville and Orangeville Thursday 8 p m Orangeville CST Rev Paul Olson

Methodist Monroe Madison Glen H. Ridnour Woodford John McMurtrey Orangeville Cedarville Paul Olson

Evangelical and Reform Churches Schedule Across Towns

Sunday school and worship times listed for Monroe St John s Elmhurst College Orangeville Grace Monticello Zwingli Washington New Glarus with pastors Rev Purdy Kehle Felts Achtemeier Van Voorhis and Dennis Streiff. Activities include committees, aid societies, and youth cabinet events through the week.

Monroe St. John’s John Purdy Elmhurst College Women’s Union Aid Society Paul C. Kehle Orangeville Grace A. R. Felts Monticello Zwingli Madison A. R. Achtemeier Washington Achtemeier New Glarus Swiss Richard van Voorhis Fellowship House University of Wisconsin Dennis Streiff

Monroe Church of the Nazarene Sunday program

The Monroe Church of the Nazarene schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m followed by worship at 10 45 a m An evening evangelistic service is at 7 30 p m A Wednesday prayer meeting is set for 7 30 p m Rev Albert Pemble leads the congregation.

Church OF the Nazarene Monroe Albert Pemble

Assembly of God Monroe Weekly Services Schedule

Monroe church lists Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 with an evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Youth Fellowship meets Sunday at 7 p.m. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 8 p.m. Rev. Howard Bailey leads.

Assembly OF God Monroe Howard Bailey

Community Worship Schedule and Meetings

Martintown church announces Sunday worship at 10, Sunday school at 10 45 a.m led by Rev Roy G Berg Universalist service at 9 45 a m and Bible school starts Monday at 9 15 a m Children Day program at 10 45 a m Chairs meet Monday at 3 45 p m and seniors at 7 30 p m Board of Trustees meets Monday at 7 30 p m Aid Society holds Friday business session.

Martintown Roy G. Berg

Aid Society Friday Meeting Program 3 30 PM

Rev James L Neighbours leads the Aid Society Friday business meeting with a program scheduled for 3 30 p m. Community members are invited to attend.

Ness Aid Society James L. Neighbours

First Church of Christ Scientist Monroe Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 a m with testimonies of healing on Wednesday at 7 45 p m reading room open Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m

First Church OF Christ Scientist Monroe

Baptist Albany First and Juda First Church Schedule

Albany First Baptist holds Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 a.m. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7 45 p.m. Rev. Burton F. Moore leads. Juda First offers Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 a.m. Vacation Bible School runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m., led by Rev. Harold P. Humbert.

Baptist Albany Burton F. Moore Juda Harold P. Humbert

New Apostolic Church Monroe Service Schedule

Worship at 10, Sunday school at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. Midweek service Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev. R H Scharnweber leads the congregation.

NEW Apostolic Monroe R. H. Scharnweber

Presbyterian Monroe Union Sabbath schedule and events

Sunday school at 8 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m in St John s church with Rev Purdy speaking Vacation Bible school starts Monday Church officers meet Wednesday 7 30 p m Circle 3 Women s Society gathers Thursday 2 p m with Mrs Bert Burkhalter Choir meets Thursday 7 p m Rev John C Purdy is listed among speakers

Monroe Grace David Bear Luther League Women’s Missionary Society Clarence C. Warfel Presbyterian

Episcopal Services in Shullsburg and Monroe

St. Andrew’s Monroe holds Holy Communion at 10 a.m with acolyte Roger Schwaiger and Rev. Richard F. Hulburt. Shullsburg St. Michael’s observes Holy Communion at 8 a.m led by Rev. Hulburt.

Episcopal Monroe St. Andrew’s Roger Schwaiger Acolyte Richard F. Hulburt Shullsburg St. Michael’s Hulburt

Frank Eshelman Couple Welcome Second Son

Mr and Mrs Frank Eshelman of Asmara Ethiopia announce the birth of their second son to their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frank Busjahn on May 10 The Eshelman family plans furlough starting June 12 and arrival in Chicago July 9 Both parents teach in the U S government school at Asmara with Mr Eshelman teaching mathematics and science and Mrs Eshelman an elementary teacher

Orangeville Frank Busjahn Frank Eshelman Asmara Ethiopia Eshelmans Paul Eshelman Marcene Busjahn Chicago United States

State truck road-eo set for Wausau June 22 24

The state truck road-eo will be held in Wausau June 22 24 the State Motor Vehicle Department announced. Winners in three classes will represent the state at the National road-eo in New York City.

Madison Wausau New York City

Cedarville Plans Settlers Program

Cedarville announces Old Time Settlers Day to be held Friday and Saturday July 20 and 21. Mrs Harold Zimmerman chairs the program committee and Donald Brubaker leads a pet show. Several volunteers oversee concessions tickets, purchasing, lunch stand, stand construction, kitchen, pies and cakes, advertising, store, public address, wiring, piano and chairs, police, stage construction, and more.

Cedarville Harold Zimmerman Donald Brubaker Virgil Fry Ben Confer Ralph Meads Harold Hutmacher Clinton Scheider John Ewing

Cemetery Association Re-elects Ray Talmage

Exeter Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at the cemetery on Saturday. Raymond Talmage was re-elected director for five years and serves as secretary treasurer. Emery Silver is president with Woodrow Kleener and Mrs. William Steindorf as directors. Attendees included Mrs. W. J. Webster and Mr. and Mrs. Steindorf.

Albany The Exeter Cemetery Association Raymond Talmage Emery Silver Woodrow Keener William Steindorf W. J. Webster Steindorf

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