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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1958

Page

3

Social Events Committees Named by Local ESA Chapter

Alpha Zeta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha installed new officers and named committee heads at a candlelight meeting in Ludlow Memorial library Green Room. Officers include Thelma Gamm president and Grace School treasurer with several secretaries and representatives. Plans announced for a Mother Daughter banquet at Windy Acres, Braves game in Milwaukee on Sept 21, and a July 14 picnic with the Alpha Rho Milwaukee chapter hosting.

Alpha Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Bernice Holsapple Ludlow Memorial Library Thelma Gamm James Speerschneider Grace School Dorothy Johnson Harry Williams Helen Altman Palmer Knobel Windy Acres Braves Milwaukee Alpha Rho Mmes William Kugler Share Wagner

Grunder Family Reunions Name New Officers

The Grunder family held its annual reunion at the Ivan Grunder home in Monticello with Mrs. Homer Geiger as president and Harold Gust as secretary treasurer. New officers named include William Grunder of Freeport as president and Mrs. Richard Zurbuchen as secretary treasurer. The 1959 reunion is set for Olin Park in Madison on the first Sunday in June with many members from Madison Verona Belleville Freeport Apple River and Monticello attending.

Grunder Ivan Grunder Monticello Homer Geiger Harold Gust William Grunder Freeport Richard Zurbuchen Olin Park Madison Messrs Mmes Gilbert Geiger Charles Robson Donald Zurbuchen Debbie David Emma Zurbuchen Verona William Henry Grunder Belleville Randy Verald Sigalus Apple River Bertha Thompson Winslow Mines Ida Voegels Sarah Klassey Clifford Hauser Ivan Grinder Donald Kathleen

1957 College Class Holds First Reunion

The 1957 graduating class of Green County Teachers College held its reunion Sunday at the college. A potluck dinner was served. The next reunion will be in 1960. Attending were Jean Bidling maier Monroe Mrs. Bernice Erdahl Hanover Marjory Dep peler Brodhead Pat Moore Monroe Daniel Neuenschwan der and Willard Nevels Darling ton Jean O'Brien Evansville Mr. and Mrs. Julian Paulson and daughters Blanchardville Miss Vivian Pernot Brooklyn Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Baker and Karyn Monroe James Zentner Evansville Mrs. Frank Butts Dayton Nancy Foley Monroe Robert Duerst Monticello Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brennan Browntown and Richard Sarles Monroe.

Green County Teachers College Jean Bidlingmaier Monroe Bernice Erdahl Hanover Marjory Deppeler Brodhead Pat Moore Daniel Neuenschwander Willard Nevels Darlington Jean O’brien Evansville Julian Paulson Blanchardville Vivian Pernot Brooklyn

Miss Vallrey Harbach to Wed Richard Stabenow Saturday

The Lena resident Miss Vallrey Harbach will marry Richard Stabenow in Las Vegas Nevada this Saturday. He serves with the Marines and expects release in September. The couple plans to live near Barstow California. A linen bridal shower was hosted by Misses Joan Prasse and Linda Allman for Miss Harbach with 22 guests from Lena Orangeville Pearl City Warren and Shannon.

South Wayne Vallrey Harbach Lena Richard Stabenow Las Vegas Nev Barstow Calif Stabenow Delbert Stabenow Harbach Joan Prasse Linda Allman Prasse Orangeville Pearl City Warren Shannon

Honored on Birthday for Larry Wells Ninth

Larry Wells son of Mr and Mrs Franklin Wells Chesebro Trailer Court was honored at his home for his ninth birthday Saturday Attending were Karen and Christine Koderstad Suzanne and LaDona Notbohm David and Dale Belke James Clark Gregory Riese and Mrs Clayt Coplien and Diane all of

Larry Wells Franklin Wells Chesebro Trailer Court Karen Christine Koderstad Suzanne LaDona Notbohm David Dale Belke James Clark Gregory Riese

Miss Schadt elected historian at UW Phi Upsilon Omicron

Rhea Schadt daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Schadt of 908 19th avenue and a University of Wisconsin student will serve as historian for the Phi Upsilon Omicron home economics society at the university during the coming school year.

Orangeville Eastern Star Plans Advance and Friends Night

The Orangeville Willow Chapter of Eastern Star schedules Advance Night at 8 p.m. next Tuesday at the local lodge hall and Friends Night on June 24.

OES Orangeville Willow Chapter Eastern Star

Mrs Leander Kirsch Elected KC Auxiliary President

Mrs Leander E Kirsch was elected president of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary at its meeting in Legion hall last evening. Mrs Kenneth R Schneider was chosen vice president with Mrs Homer V Gavigan as secretary and Mrs Dominic S Garofalo as treasurer. A dessert luncheon followed and plans noted for September return.

KC Auxiliary Leander Kirsch Leander E. Kirsch Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Legion Hall Kenneth R. Schneider Homer V. Gavigan Dominic S. Garofalo Wesley C. Homb R. Finley Barry Eugene Weaver Frederick W. Huber

Becker Family Reunion at Evansville Draws 125 Attendees

The 35th Becker family reunion gathered 125 people at Lake Leota Park Evansville on Sunday. Organizers included Mmes John Escchelkraut Melvin Blu mer and Jake Luchsinger with gifts for Clara Elmer and Melvin Blumer for 35 years of attendance.

Monticello Lake Leota Park Evansville Mmes John Escchelkraut Melvin Blumer Jake Luchsinger Clara Elmer Matt B. Wittenwyler William Schroeder Waukesha Fred A. Blum Mary Schubring Monroe Lyle Nyman New Glarus John Eichelkraut Palmyra Whitewater Janesville North Prairie Mt. Vernon Belleville Blue Mounds Davis, Ill

Mrs. DeVoe Elected Head of Alumni Group

Mrs. Sanford DeVoe was elected president of the Brodhead high school alumni group at the annual banquet. The event at Immanuel EUB Fellowship Hall drew 200 alumni and guests. other officers named include Mrs. Richard Kamps as vice president and Mrs. Thomas Newcomer as secretary.

Brodhead Sanford DeVoe Brodhead High School Immanuel Eub Fellowship Richard Kamps Thomas Newcomer John Pinnow Jr Donald Condon Bruce Timm Merton Mattison Heidi Leatherman Lynda Pfisterer Darlene Conner Jank Ten Eyck Willis Osborne Tomahawk Pearl Engebretson Arthur Anderson Marvin Brandenburg Donald Conway Kittie Hyatt Albert Ten Eyck Lara Stair Mae Risum Merle Milks Roy McBride Kenneth Deinan Raymond May Arrang

Banquet Attendees Include School Officials and Guests

The event featured Dr. Mattison, president, with Mrs. Robert Springsted as vice president, Mrs. Willis Williams as secretary, Mrs. Howard Wallerman as assistant secretary, and Mrs. Harvey Mauermann as treasurer.

Mattison Robert Springsted Willis Williams Howard Wallace Harvey Mauermann

Aid Society Meeting at St. John's Church

Rev. Paul H. Olm will present slides at the Aid Society gathering of St. John's Church at 2 30 p m on Thursday. Mrs Olm leads devotions and Beverly Flaherty and William Flaherty provide entertainment. Lunch is arranged by Mrs Charles Hartwig and Mrs Henry Klassy.

AID Society Paul H. Olm St. John’s Church Olm Beverly William Flaherty Charles Hartwig Henry Klassy

WSCS Meeting at Bass Wood Church June 12

The Western South Congregational Society will meet at 1 30 p.m. Thursday June 12 at the Justin Dietmeier home in Lena to hold the church group gathering.

WSCS Orangeville Basswood Justin Dietmeier Lena

Nurses Plan Picnic for LPN Association

Madison district association of licensed practical nurses will hold its annual picnic on June 9 at Olbrich Park starting at 6 p.m. The event invites members to gather for food and social time at the park venue.

Madison District Association of Licensed Practical Nurses Olbrich Park

Local Men Re-elected As Directors of YMCA

Two Monroe men were re elected to the Tri County YMCA Board for 1958. Judge Marshall L. Peterson was re elected vice president and O N Johnson recording secretary. Other posts were filled for the Rock Walworth Green Counties organization with headquarters in Janesville. The next board meeting is set for early August.

Monroe Tri-County Ymca Marshall L. Peterson O. N. Johnson Charles E. Lyon Elkhorn R. A. Dugan Beloit C. S. Middbon Edgerton George W. Grossman Janesville C. T. Pfisterer Brodhead Leonard C. Church Walworth I. B. Davies Delavan J. A. Craig Floyd Smith Brooklyn Chester Welch Tri-County Rock Green Counties

Mrs Bergum Earns BS Degree From Edgewood College

Violet Bergum formerly Violet Duerst of New Glarus was among 55 graduates receiving bachelor degrees at Edgewood College in Madison. She attended a mass at St Joseph chapel and breakfast in Regina dining hall before the graduation. She earned the BS and will teach first grade at Maywood School in Madison this fall.

Violet Bergum Violet Duerst Lloyd Babler New Glarus Edgewood College of the Sacred Heart Madison Bergum New St. Joseph Chapel Regina Maywood School

Juda By Mabel E. Bauer

Memorial Day social notes list local and visiting guests from Janesville Chicago Madison and Lake Mills. Students and staff from Juda and Brodhead are mentioned alongside moves and upcoming duties at Juda High School and Reedsburg.

Stones turned farm tools along vanished border line

The historic China Burma boundary was marked by large stones that tribesmen later repurposed as farm tools for grinding grain, turning boundary markers into daily implements.

China Burma

Navy Checks Up On All Shipping

Washington reports the State Department notified the Soviet Union that the U S Navy is conducting routine surveillance of shipping in ocean approaches to the United States. Moscow had complained that U S aircraft buzzed Soviet trawlers near the Grand Banks. Officials noted Russian vessels show extensive radar gear and frequent movements near the U S east coast.

Washington State Department Soviet Union U.S. Navy United States Moscow U.S Grand Banks Nova Scotia Lincoln White Europe White United States Navy Canada

Water skiing incident in Idaho injures boy, dog bites arm

In Coeur d Alene Idaho a dog leaped from a boat and bit 10 year old John Seeca ur while water skiing near shore. He was treated for a non serious bite as deputies handled the scene and paddled the dog away.

Coeur D’alene Idaho John Seecaur John

Monticello High Announces Final Honor Roll of Year

Principal H A Becker lists Monticello high school final honor roll by class. Seniors include Anna Marie Marty Rosonda Richards William Hef ty Joyce Zentner Gail Witten wyler Jim Zweifel Nancy Root Jack Ponyicsanyi William Es cher Ernest Gempeler Virginia Studer Carol Taylor Roger Dooley Norman Crouch Pauline Disch. Juniors Grace Zimmerman Carolyn Klassy Mary Baebler Myrna Adamson Jo Rene Steinmann Lea Meyers Judith Gibbons Dennis Fellers. Sophomores Roberta Feller straight A all year Jo Anne Schneider John Hefty Karen Gempeler Barbara Gempeler Diane Ferguson Sharon Durtschi Susan Disch. Freshmen John Woodruff Rolland Taylor Mary Siegen thaler Beth Schuler Jay Lemon Margaret Kammerer John Harden Keith Field LaVon Elmer Mike Bidlingmaier.

Monticello H. A. Becker Monticello High School Anna Marie Marty Rosonda Richards William Hefty Joyce Zentner Gail Wittenwyler Jim Zweifel Nancy Root Jack Ponyicsanyi William Escher Ernest Gempeler Virginia Studer Carol Taylor Roger Dooley Norman Crouch Pauline Disch Grace Zimmerman Carolyn Klassy Mary Baebler Myrna Adamson Jo- Rene Steinmann Lea Meyers Judith Gibbons Dennis Fellers Roberta Feller Joanne Schneider John Hefty Karen Gempeler Barbara Gempeler Diane Ferguson Sharon Durtschi Susan Disch John Woodruff Rolland Taylor Mary Siegenthaler Beth Schuler Jay Lemon Margaret Kammerer John Harden Keith Field LaVon Elmer Mike Bidlingmaier

Brooklyn Woman Tops TV Quiz Cash Leader

Elfrida von Nardroff of Brooklyn became the highest money winner on television by reaching 237 500 on NBCs Twenty One after defeating Charles Hewitt an New Jersey insurance consultant and Emile Librescu from Pound Ridge. She blanked both opponents 21 0 and will decide next week whether to continue with the prize.

New York Elfrida von Nardroff Brooklyn Robert Strom The Bronx Miss von Nardroff Charles Hewitt New Brunswick N.J Emile Librescu Pound Ridge, Pee

New Orleans Ranks Second in U S Port Goods Value

New Orleans stands as the nation's second largest port by value of goods handled, reflecting its pivotal role in import and export activity and regional commerce.

New Orleans Larest United States

Harvard Milk Days Set With Cattle Show And Parade

The 17th Harvard Milk Days opens Friday with a dairy cattle show featuring Holsteins Guernseys Brown Swiss Jersey and Ayr shire. 4H and FFA members will host a special show. Finalists for queen include Meridth Rings and Mary Streit among others. Ezra Taft Benson will speak at 3 15 p m. during a program on the grounds north of the high school. The queen receives gifts and a nine day trip East. Floats bands and drum corps will march in the parade. The WLS National Barn Dance returns with two performances Saturday night.

Harvard Jersey Ayrshire FFA Meridth Rings Mary Streit Jill Loucke Walworth Wis Janey Smith Capron Sandra Beach Alden Hebron Carol Gile Sharon Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson WLS Nation

Brooklyn Bridge Repairs Equalize Cable Strength

Faulty cables supplied left one side weaker, so additional cables were strung to balance both sides and restore equal strength across the Brooklyn Bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge

TV Drama Survival Said By David Susskind

New York producer David Susskind argues live adult drama remains vital and outlines Talent Associates plans for next season. He notes shifts away from Kraft Theater Studio One Climax and Matinee Theater and cites three reasons for decline: high costs, audience fatigue, and conformity. He asserts first rate drama remains a strong advertising vehicle and recalls earlier declines after 1955.

New York David Susskind Susskind Talent Associates,Ltd Cbs-Tv Carson McCuller Talent Associates Circle Theater Kraft Theater All the King’s Men Studio One

South Wayne Social Notes features local visits and travels

Mrs. Mary Tyler of Orangeville visits her sister in law Mrs. Lela Gage while Delbert Stabenow attends his son Richard's wedding in California. Families across Monroe Mount Hope Darlington and Belle Plaine host and visit relatives as Miss Judy Meier and Neva Johnson spend summer here.

Mary Tyler Orangeville Lela Gage Tyler Delbert Stabenow California Richard Paul Lawrence Donald Copsey Mount Hope H. S. Chapman Duane Chapman Monroe Susan Roederer Platteville State College Judy Joanne McConnell Wayne Pewes Bottineau N.D Delbert Meier New Giarus Judy Meier Jack Simmons Darlington Neva Johnson Sun Prairie Edna Johnson Tom Peterson Wayne Harry Olson Forrest Deininger Marian Mitchell Emma Lund Forrest Belle Plaine Sherry Larson Winslow Jay Larse

Early illness treatment urged by physician

The article warns that a bad beginning to illness worsens outcomes and prolongs sickness. It stresses the danger of neglect or self treatment and urges consulting a physician promptly for appropriate medicines to improve chances of a quicker recovery.

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ESA Grunder Family Miss Vallrey Harbach Mabel Lorene Elmer 11Th Street Duane Shippy 17Th Street Zwingli United Church of Christ Conrad Elmer Frank Shippy Oaktron Industries, Inc Humbel and Germann Schmitz Becker YMCA Edgewood Mabel E. Bauer Marvin Schmerse Nice Beverly Starke Orville Zabel and Clarno Edd Ludwig Grace Joyce Wendell Grenzow Steven Robert Becker SuAnn Susan Nathan Grenzow Harland Debra Marvin Samartan Orfordville Juda High School Stephen Nicholls Reedsburg Lanz Agency Switzerland Saerus Empire State Building New York City Navy Schaetes Mrs Arlie Mitchell the Commercial & Savings Bank F.D Bauman Postoffice Monroe 143 Blum Rexall Drugs Euripedes B.C Sear Bolens
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