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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
2
Fragmentary text notes a Zion rates announcement about carrier services, mentioning a series price at 20 and monthly terms. The readable portion is unclear on exact scope or date, with references to telephones and an apparent schedule or service note.
The editorial urges auto makers to back education on safe driving and calls for stricter licensing laws. It argues the industry should lead campaigns to shift attitudes away from reckless behavior and hot rod culture, warning that lenient rules risk shrinking future car markets. It condemns granting teens car ownership while immature and advocates penalties beyond fines to deter violations.
The piece condemns opportunistic fireworks sales near jurisdiction borders and careless acts by adults and youths. It highlights hazards to people and property, urges strict enforcement, and condemns reckless drivers who toss crackers at vehicles. It calls for stern penalties to curb dangerous behavior.
Robert L. Rote is named president of Monroe high school alumni association with Mrs. Gertrude Roub as vice president and Mrs. Kathryn Bowen Etter as secretary, Leon Goepfert as treasurer, while a tribute is paid to retiring teacher Miss Grace Byers. Also noted are related anniversaries and local notices spanning 25 50 years ago.
Monroe graduates among 151 Whitewater state college seniors set to receive diplomas tomorrow at 10 a m. Several students held offices in campus groups including Thespians, Women's Self Government, A Cappella choir and Sigma Sigma Sigma. Notable graduates include Darlyne Adelman, Alicia McGinley Gnagi and JoAnne Moldenhauer with majors in education and active roles in student government, journalism, and debate.
The Pecatonica Bit Spur and Saddle club will hold its annual trail ride and horse show on June 17. The trail ride assembles at the stockyards at 9:30 and 10 a.m. with 125 horses participating. The show begins at 1:30 in the field east of the park, with trophies and ribbons in 14 classes. A lunch stand and registration will be in the park.
Miss Barbara Karlen, a MacMurray college freshman, received the valedictory scholarship for her sophomore year after maintaining scholastic honors. R. W. Karlen and Mrs. Karlen, with Donna Karlen and JoAnn Dick, traveled to Jacksonville for college exercises and returned with Barbara and Sharon Kruse as her guest.
The intermediat e department of the Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren church will present the pageant The Kingdom of Children Sunday morning at 11 o clock as part of Children s day observance. Mrs Ruth Schwartzlow and church school teachers organized the program with recitations songs and the pageant featuring numerous child participants and individual musical selections by named local youths.
Spring Grove reports 35 pupils enrolled as State Line Bible School begins a two week session led by Rev Henry Neal and teachers Raymond Arnsmeier Ernest Montefelt Ellsworth Rosheisen. Measles epidemic trims enrollment this week at Union church Bible school with Mrs Water Ludwig and teachers Gertrude Erb Phyllis Alexander Shirley Kueng Loetta Zimmerman.
Captain Joseph D. Viney announced four promotions in Company K this week. Dwight L. Bump from Albany rises to master sergeant, Clarence L. Goecks to sergeant first class, Robert Bear to corporal, and Rolland Karlen to corporal.
Mrs Arthur Schroeder reports that niece Barbara Gapen won second prize in oil painting at the Cor School of Art in Washington D C, with honorable mention in oil and pencil drawing She is daughter of Charles E Gapen of Chevy Chase Md. Linsey Earleywine three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Judd Earleywine burned severely after falling into a hot water pail in Spring Grove Italic line indicates Times Special report.
Mrs Lester Van Loon and Idren Lesla and John attend Mr Van Loon's parents in Holmen Friday evening. He serves as best man at his brother Norman's wedding Saturday. Lesla, two, flower girl. Family returns to Monroe Monday night. Green County school committee meets Friday evening at the county superintendent's office.
Green County 4 H speakers to be chosen next Wednesday at the courthouse will compete in a district contest at Lake Geneva during 4 H camp time, July 58. First place winners from last evening and tonight at New Glarus reach the county finals.
An odd, fragmented line references the capital of Ecuador and a guide on eliminating an athlete foot germ in about an hour. Details are unclear and no identifiable events or sources are provided.
Browntown and South Wayne churches will again run daily vacation Bible schools this year. Browntown hosts June 18 to 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. each weekday, while South Wayne runs July 2 to 13 with the same hours. The two churches coordinate a third union school at Browntown with improved space after remodeling. Walter Waeckerle leads the effort with Rev. Ralph K. Kofoed assisting. in South Wayne, Methodist and Union Memorial join St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Wayne township with classes at their churches.
Golf promoter George S. May was fined $1 000 for contempt for failing to produce records of his country club before a grand jury investigating gambling. Judge Julius Miner of the criminal court assessed the fine. Cabbage comes in three colors white red and green.
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