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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
2
The piece urges a conference of law enforcement, safety officials, and courts to address juvenile and young adult traffic deaths. It stresses citizen and parental cooperation, night driving hazards, and a new, collaborative approach to reduce the rising toll. It argues progress requires a serious, sustained effort and fresh ideas.
The article notes Washington estimates Red China still holds 63 Americans in custody on charges or other forms of detention. It urges immediate liberation of all known prisoners to prove goodwill, warning against using captives as bargaining tools. It questions if remaining prisoners faced brainwashing and calls for full access to missing in Korea.
Sheriff Samuel F. Humbel said two 13-year-olds were apprehended in Belleville and turned over to Dane County authorities on charges of stealing a truck in Brooklyn.
A historical account notes a major quake in India in 1773 with an estimated 300000 deaths. The disaster devastated regional centers and reshaped older settlements.
Ten years ago reports describe bold first string Japanese pilots flying a superior fighter on June 3, 1945 to bolster defense of Japan in the Pacific air war. Also noted are local obituaries and wintry weather events in Monroe and Green County.
County Clerk I M Stauffacher obtains census blanks on June 3 1905 and plans immediate distribution to enumerators. Carrie Sullivan Palmer students perform at Universalist church recital. City barbers end Sunday shop dispute by agreeing to stay closed on Sundays. Lt Col George H Joachim of Madison to succeed Col Otto H Falk as commander of the First Regiment. Evan South sells driving horse to Mayor Willis Ludlow for 350 dollars and plans to buy a Rambler car.
Mrs H F Stoll presided as chairman of the cancer fund drive in Monticello with assistance from Mrs John C Baebler and Miss Irene Marty. The list of helpers includes numerous local women aiding house to house solicitations in town and rural areas.
Milwaukee university marks 75th anniversary with a year long program. About 250 faculty attended a preview dinner where Prof. Robert Ridera announced 28 scheduled events over 12 months. Opening ceremony includes 900 graduates and the motto pursuit of truth to make men free frames an address by Rev. Edward Drummond.
Regional Alice in Dairyland contest and parade set for June 11 in Portage with Green and Green County entrants. Sub regional eliminations in Madison and Bosco bel select 30 girls for Portage regional. county contestants include Colleen Seffrood, Jane Ten Eyck, Shirley Leopold, Kathryn Chambers, Beverly Ruch. Final events June 11 feature parade, banquet, and public program as regional winners announced.
Mrs. Adolph Vogel of the VFW Auxiliary presented prizes for the auxiliary essay contest during class day in the high school auditorium. Mary Stietz won first, Eugene Wagner second, and Jo Anne Block third.
The House post office committee approved a Senate bill to give about 500000 postal workers an average 8 percent pay raise. The measure, retroactive to March 11, would add roughly 164 million dollars yearly and lift minimums by 6 percent while higher paid staff receive larger increases. Final action in the House is expected Tuesday as Congress and President Eisenhower wrap two years of back and forth on postal pay.
The Davy Crockett craze stays strong six months after its ABC Disneyland debut. merchandise sales soar as coonskin caps and pistols top the market while Walt Disney prepares a new Legend of Davy Crockett series for next season. Fess Parker rides stardom from the role as records and tunes keep the craze alive.
Captain Paul M. Lunde an Air Force instructor and former Madison man arrives with wife Lois Meier and daughter Cathy visiting Mrs. Josephine Meier Carole and Clifford. They just returned from two years in Japan and will stay until July 11 before heading to Florida for schooling and then New Jersey for five years. Mrs. Lunde is the former Lois Meier of Darlington.
Monroe St John s summer schedule begins Sunday worship times 8 and 10 15 a m Sunday school 9 a m Women's Union meets Tuesday 7 45 p m Rev Pauli C Kehle Orangeville Grace Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 30 a m Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p m Rev A R Felts Monticello Zwingli children s choir Saturday 1 30 junior 2 15 p m Sunday school 9 15 worship 10 30 a m Rev A R Achtemeier Washington Sunday school and church picnic 7 30 p m Rev Ach temier New Glarus Swiss worship 8 and 10 15 a m Sunday school 9 a m Women's Guild Thursday 8 p m
Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 a. m. Evangelistic service at 8 p. m. Young People’s service Tuesday 8:15 p. m. Bible study and prayer Thursday 8 p. m. Rev. Paul J. Bicket leads.
Monroe First holds Sunday school at 9 a m worship 9 a m district youth rally 2 30 p m Official Board Monday 7 p m Nancy Circle picnic Recreation Park Tuesday Rev Ridnour Woodford Sunday school 9 a m worship 7 45 p m Youth Rally Sunday in Monroe Rev Virgil Holmes Orangeville Worship 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p m Rev Paul Olson South Wayne Worship 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m Bible school program Saturday 11 a m followed by potluck picnic Rev John TM Wreford Browntown Sunday school 10 worship 10 45 a m Rev Wreford Gratiot Sunday school 9 45 a m worship 7 30 p m Rev Wreford Albany Sunday school 9 50 a m worship 11 a m Official board Monday 8 p m Friendship Circle Tuesday 7 30 p m Annual conference in Menomonie Wednesday Rev AD Willett
Sunday school starts at 9 30 with worship at 10 45 a m Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7 p m Rev John C Purdy leads the services and activities at the two churches in Monroe Union.
Albany First Baptist lists Sunday school at 10 with worship at 11 a m. Choir rehearsal set for Thursday at 7 45 p m led by Rev Burton F Moore.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with worship at 10 45 a m Choir rehearsal Monday at 7 30 p m Board of Trustees meets Monday at 7 30 p m Quilting group meets Friday at 10 a m Luncheon at noon Aid business meeting at 3 p m program at 3 30 p m Vacation Bible school runs Monday through Friday from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m Rev James L Neighbours.
Monroe Immanuel hosts Children's Day at 10 15 a m and Youth Fellowship at 7 15 p m Eva Spreng WSWS Tuesday 8 p m Chapel choir rehearsal Thursday 4 senior choir 8 p m Philathea Sunday school at Mrs M H Stauffacher Friday 7 45 p m Rev Bernard Bartel Orangeville Zion holds Worship 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m Mission Band 9 30 a m WSWS afternoon group Thursday Fourth local conference 8 p m Sunday school Picnic June 12 Rev Milford W Best Afalkey Bethel Sunday school
A compiled list of services and activities across several congregations. Juda Union Clarno Zion Staver outline worship times Sunday schools and special events. Notable items include Vacation Bible School Monday mornings and midweek services throughout the week led by Rev. King and Rev. Lepien.
The church schedules worship at 10 a.m. and a Sunday school at 11 a.m. Evening service follows at 7 30 p.m. Mid week service is Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev. R H Scharnweber leads the services.
Monroe Mt Olive Grace Salem Argyle Adams Yellowstone Brodhead Immanuel Peace Wiecta churches publish weekly worship times Sunday school and special activities. Rev. R F Bittorf Rev C C Warfel Rev A P Anderson Rev M A Sorenson Rev Robert A Boettcher Rev Justin Flak lead services with varying choir and youth groups and vacation Bible school plans.
Tuesday 8 p m choir rehearsal and Thursday Eastchurch worship led by Rev W R Wold. Jordan worship 10 30 a m with no Sunday school. Sunday school picnic after worship. Luther League Thursday 8 p m led by Rev Justin H Flak. South Wayne Our Savior's worship 9 a m Sunday school 10 a m. Brotherhood Monday 8 p m. Aid Society Wednesday 2 p m led by Rev Flak. State Line Trinity Sunday Rev K K Olafson. Rock Grove St Pauls Sunday school 8 30 a m worship 9 30 a m Rev Olafson.
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m an Evening Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m Rev Albert R Pemble preaches at these events.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m and an Evening Testimonial meeting at 7 45 p m on Wednesday Reading room hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m.
In Monroe at St Andrew's service begins at 10 a m with acolyte Roger Schwaiger. Rev Richard F Hulburt presiding. In Shullsburg at St Michael's communion is at 8 a m with Rev Hulburt.
Wyoming states a total coal output of five million tons in 1953 as reported by regional mining officials. The figure highlights the state's substantial coal industry during the period.
Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Francois departed yesterday for New York and a transatlantic voyage to visit relatives in France Belgium and Switzerland for several months. En route they will stop with Mr and Mrs William Klassy in Bryan Ohio and Mr and Mrs William Cook in Madison New Jersey.
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