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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1961

Page

3

Green County Writers Club Explores Essay Prize Contest

At a Green County Regional Writer's Club meeting last evening in Dr. Harriet Anundsen's cabin with a potluck supper discussion covered awarding a prize for best student essay. Dr. Anundsen read her play The Song, previously produced by the Little Theater group and the University of Wisconsin. Mrs. E C Bud Soper will lead the next meeting July 13 in Ludlow Memorial Library Green Room with On the Farm as the topic.

Green County Harriet Anundsen Anundsen Little Theater Group University of Wisconsin E. C Bud) Soper Ludlow Memorial Library

Schroeders Hold 50th Annual Reunion Event

The Schroeder clan held their 50th annual reunion Sunday at the Clarno Evangelical United Brethren church with 70 relatives present. Mrs Frank Trumpy read Schroeder history, Mrs Kenneth Lueck gave a large anniversary cake, and Mrs Roy Schroeder served as president.

Schroeder Clarno Evangelical Freeport Martha Grenzow Clarno

Oakley Bible School Closes After Week Program

The EUB Bible School at Oakley ends its session with a 9 45 a m program and noon pot luck dinner. Nursery teachers are Betty Jean Zimmerman and Cheryl Ramseier. kindergarten instructors include Karla Ramseier and Karen Lehr. primary teachers are Mrs Frank Leopold and Babette Preston. juniors and intermediates are led by Mrs Walter Ladwig and Rev William King. Ladwig serves as school director and Lucille Alexander chairs the combined worship service and Sunday school. Pot luck co chairs are Mr Guy Davis and Glen Wunschel.

JUDA Union EUB Bible School Oakley Betty Jean Zimmerman Cheryl Ramseier Karla Ramseier Karen Lehr Frank Leopold Babette Preston Walter Ladwig William King Ladwig

Two Plays by Junior High Students at Hannah Circle

Seventh and eighth grade students presented Zinsey and Moving on Tomorrow under Mrs. Roy Gempeler at St. John's United Church of Christ Hannah Circle. Mrs. William Greub led the devotional service. Dessert was served by Mrs. August Schmid and Katherine Wartenweiler with Hannah Bindschaedler assisting. Next meeting is a retreat on Tuesday July 11.

Zinsey Roy Gempeler Hannah Circle of St. John’s United Church of Christ William Greub Christian Social Action August Schmid Katherine Wartenweiler Hannah Bindschaedler

Orangeville Churches Plan Children’s Day Programs

Orangeville churches prepare Children’s Day with events at the Methodist and United Church of Christ. The Methodist service runs during Sunday school at 10 30 and includes a 1 30 rehearsal tomorrow. The United Church of Christ program starts at 8 p m with a 1 p m rehearsal tomorrow.

Orangeville Methodist United Church of Christ

Pryce Elected Leader Of Albany Woman's Club

Mrs. Neil Pryce has been elected president of the Albany Woman's Club succeeding Mrs. Thomas Rust. Mrs. W. C. Snow is vice president and Mrs. Robert Bean serves as secretary treasurer.

Albany Neil Pryce Albany Woman’s Club Thomas Rust W. C. Snow Robert Bean

WSCS Course Planned for Mrs Bean at Albion

Mrs. Robert Bean will attend a mission school in Albion Michigan next week. The training course is for officers of the WSCS of the Methodist church and Mrs Bean serves as dean of missions for the district.

WSCS Albany Robert Bean Albion Mich Methodist Church Bean

Society to Meet at Monticello Church Monday

The Women’s Missionary Society of Zwingli church will hold its regular meeting Monday evening with hostesses Misses Kate and Rose Stauffer assisting.

Pastor Bailey to Speak at Dixon Church Sunday

Rev Bailey of Dixon Illinois will be guest speaker at Fairfield Evangelical United Brethren Church this Sunday at 9 30 a m.

Bailey Dixon, Ill Fairfield Evangelical United Brethren Church

Piano Recital At Union Church Monday Evening

Mrs. John Ivey presents her sixth grade pupils in a piano recital Monday at 8 p.m. in Union Presbyterian church. Dozens of students perform varied pieces from classical to playful tunes led by David and Byron Bennett and announced by Ann Henning. The program closes with Schubert pieces as the sixth graders serve as ushers.

John Ivey Union Presbyterian Church David Byron Bennett James Shelton Dawn _ Ruff Lynn Jensen Knight and The Carol Ruditi Vicki Bear Kenneth Stauffer Dawn Eaton Kathy Elmer Susan Hendrickson John Sager Mary Jo Goecks Thomas Nondahl Gary Shelton Patrick Marty Mark Wells Thomas Fenton Allegretto Mary Kay Sulzer Holland Lynette Brugger Stephen Fauchs the Whistler Patricia Grenzow Cinda Stuessy Pamela Miller Patricia Kathy Dearth Ann Henning

Five Members Feted At G U U G Meeting

Birthday greetings were sung to Mies and four others at the G U G G meeting in Turner hall. Five members were honored with prizes in Yass and 500 with top winners Mrs Alpert Rothenbuehler and Mrs Albert Aeberli. andere details note entertainment and refreshment committees. Thursday June 22.

Mies Fred H. Rieder Fritz Messmer Andrew Sulzer Rose Ingold Hannah Bindschaedler G.U.G.G Turner Hall Yass Alpert Rothenbuehler Albert Aeberli Louise Sommers George J. Bloom Adolf Brunner Bertha Schindler Mmes John Burkhardt John von Arx Ernest Schmidt Martha Biederman Columbina Kubly Jay Eaton William Greub Anna Brandli Jacob Rothenbuehler

Albany Couple To Be Given Farewell Sunday

Rev and Mrs Bruce Willett will be given a farewell reception at 8 p m Sunday in the Methodist church community center. They depart next week for his new pastorate at Melrose and he will also serve Shamrock and Cataract churches. He plans a chaplaincy course at Mendota State Hospital this summer.

Albany Bruce Willett Methodist Church Melrose Shamrock Cataract Mendota State Hospital

Minister to Lead New Course Under Church Council

Rev. Willett will supervise a new course backed by the National Council of Churches with instruction at Dubuque University. He has studied there for three years and will guide participants in the program.

Auxiliary Unit Headed By Mrs Everett Soper

Mrs. Everett Soper elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Casper Schober named first vice president, Mrs. Robert Haldiman second vice, Mrs. Jacob Syfestad treasurer. Mrs. Herman Lehnherr named secretary and Mrs. Millard Lee corresponding secretary.

Blanchardville Everett Soper American Legion Auxiliary Casper Schober Robert Haldiman Jacob Syfestad Herman Lehnherr Millard Lee

Legislature In Brief: Wisconsin Eyes Williams Bay Radar Site

The Wisconsin Assembly rushed a bill to allow state purchase of the abandoned Williams Bay radar station, but Senate amendment stalled final approval. The Department of Public Welfare seeks to use the barracks for 300 prisoners from Waupun prison and Green Bay reformatory, with a Monday option expiry and a $75 price tag. An Assembly amendment requires a public hearing in Walworth County.

Madison State Assembly Williams Bay Air Force Senate State Department of Public Welfare Waupun State Reformatory Green Bay Walter Terry Assembly Walworth County Earl Mor

Lawmakers debate prison conversion and funding shifts

Ton objects to passage until residents in the area can voice their wishes. An amendment requires joint resolution authorization before converting facilities to a prison. The Senate approves transferring about $400,000 from the Grain and Warehouse Commission to the building trust fund for the Superior state office building. Both houses set meetings for Monday as Republicans attend the Eau Claire GOP convention.

Ton R-Kenosha Assembly Senate Grain and Warehouse Commission Building Trust Fund Superior Eau Claire

Steals for Uncle Sam: Chicago Truck Driver Nabs YMCA Hold Up

Everett Jackson, 25, a Chicago truck driver, was seized after a $1,000 hold up at a YMCA hotel on Thursday. He told police he never did such acts before but needed $111 quickly to pay his income tax.

Uncle Sam Chicago Everett Jackson

Classified ads boost business for every venture

The Times highlights how classified ads enhance reach and sales for all kinds of enterprises. Local merchants and individuals are urged to place notices to attract customers, sell goods, or announce services efficiently.

Wisconsin general eyes home as Civil War ends

The article quotes letters from a Wisconsin general describing life in Atlanta and Raleigh in 1864 65. Exultation at triumphs and city damage contrast with plans to return home, and the final surrender signals near-term civilian release. The piece highlights war perspectives and a hope for reunion.

General's Homecoming Sparks War-Era Return to Monroe

After a brief homecoming in Monroe, the general recounts postwar years and business ventures following his move to Milwaukee. The article notes his adaptation to peacetime life and entrepreneurial activities.

Monroe Milwaukee

Royal Arch Masons Confer Degrees Here

Orville Churchill assisted in conferring Royal Arch Mason degrees at the Royal Arch Masons Palestine chapter meeting last night in the Masonic Temple. Visitors came from Beloit and Platteville. Four Mark Master degrees are set for a special meeting tonight. Royal Arch Mason degrees will be conferred at the Thursday, June 22 meeting.

Orville Churchill Beloit Royal Arch Masons Palestine Masonic Temple Platteville

Brooklyn Discusses Annexation Of Local School District

A Brooklyn public meeting at 8 tonight in the Brooklyn community center will explore annexing the Brooklyn district to either Oregon or Evansville. John Baker, spokesman for the Brooklyn citizens committee, says the session is informational with no official action expected. Members from the Oregon Evansville and Brooklyn school boards are to participate.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Community Center Oregon Evansville John Baker Brooklyn Citizens Committee

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