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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1955
Page
2
The editorial argues Governor Kohler and the Legislature failed to trim state spending and must avoid a deficit with a 20 percent surtax and a one cent cigaret tax. It urges a comprehensive tax structure review and elimination of unnecessary services from education to garden advice to curb rising government burdens.
The article notes the Legislature’s repeated postponement of a bill for annual auto safety inspections tied to license renewal. It argues objections to a $1 inspection fee and warns against lax checks, urging tougher license regulations and stringent restoration of suspended licenses to ensure public safety.
Garbage man Clarence Eckelman drove his burning truck to the nearest station only to find it shut for repairs. He called for firefighters to extinguish the blaze and rescue the vehicle.
The Duke of Edinburgh marked his 34th birthday today at Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth II and their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne.
40 years ago reports from Germany criticize US warnings on submarine warfare while noting German raids on British fishing fleets. The Lusitania victim Albert G. Van derbilt’s body washed ashore in Ireland, and Gen Obregon loses his arm in Leon battle as local events include a schoolhouse vote and a bandwagon debut.
Sherman Adams told the National Sales Executives that the Eisenhower administration will never involve American youth in a futile and avoidable conflict. He outlined three peace phases, cited economic gains, and pledged tighter government efficiency and reduced competition with private business.
Ralph B. Canniff of Oshkosh was elected commander of the Wisconsin Department of the United Spanish War Veterans at its four day encampment. Other officers include Edward J. Miller of Wauwatosa senior vice commander Phillip Kammerer of Milwaukee junior vice commander and A J Obenberger of Milwaukee adjutant and quartermaster. Mrs Emma Geittmann of Beaver Dam was named commander of the department auxiliary. Alexander Graham Bell noted as a teacher of the deaf.
A Ford Motor Co. agreement with the UAW marks a matured labor management relationship. Walter Reuther and John S. Bugas negotiated as businesspeople, yielding a guaranteed annual wage while both sides compromised. The piece cautions that this pace may not extend to other unions or industries.
Wisconsin presbyteries reorganize five cities Ellsworth Eau Claire Marshfield Arpin La Crosse and Lacrosse into Milwaukee area transfers approved at the synodical meeting final session of the Presbyterian Church.
Monroe First holds Sunday school and worship at 9 a m led by Rev Glen H Ridnour. South Wayne and Gratiot host student recognition with Youth Fellowship in charge. worship at 9 30 and 10 45 a m respectively. Browntown and Orangeville also feature student recognition and Sunday worship schedules. Woodford offers Sunday school at 9 a m with no worship. WSCS meets Tuesday. Rev Virgil Holmes and Rev Paul Olson preside.
Sunday school and worship are offered by Presbyterian Monroe Union with a Children's Lay program at 10 a.m. Choir rehearsal takes place Thursday at 7 p.m. Rev. John C. Purdy leads.
The Albany First Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 10 followed by worship at 11 a m. Choir rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday at 7 45 p m led by Rev. Burton F Moore.
Post confirmation instruction at St Andrew's Monroe Saturday 9 30 a m First Sunday after Trinity Communion and breakfast 8 a m Acolyte John Schindler Rev Richard F Hulburt St Michael's Shullsburg Communion 10 a m Rev Hulburt.
The notice lists a 9 45 worship at Universalist church with service at 10 45 a m Choir rehearsal Monday at 7 30 p m led by Rev James L Neighbours.
In Monroe Rev Bernard Bartel leads Sunday school at 9 15 worship at 10 15 youth fellowship at 7 15 and choir rehearsals on Thursday. Bethel Monroe holds Sunday school 10 worship 11 with a Children’s Day program and an admin council meeting Wednesday evening. Monticello lists worship at 9 45 and Sunday school at 10 30 with Rev Gibson. New Glarus offers Sunday school 10 30 and worship 8 with Rev Gib Juda Children’s Day program 10 30 and Youth Fellowship 8 00 with Rev W L King. Union reports Children’s Day program 9 45 and a fellowship dinner at noon plus choir rehearsal Tuesday 8. WSWS at William Beightol residence Thursday 2. Rev King. Zion Orangeville lists worship 9 30 and Sunday school 10 30 with classes at Bethel church Tuesday.
The schedule lists multiple churches with services and activities. Kings Workers class meets Friday at the Virgil Dickinson home led by Rev. Milford W. Best. Zion Clarno and Staver Staver hold Sunday worship and Sunday school, with Vacation Bible School starting Monday. Immanuel Brodhead and Peace Brooklyn add classes, children's programs, and youth events led by Rev. Lepien and Rev. Boettcher.
Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 with Evangelistic service at 8 led by Rev. George Price, former pastor. Young People meet Tuesday at 8 15 p m, Bible study and prayer Thursday at 8 p m with Rev. Paul J Bicket.
Monroe Grace Lutheran and Mt Olive hold Sunday school and worship times with Bible study and confirmation instructions. Picnics and Brotherhood meetings announced. Other churches Rock Grove St Pauls Trinity Richland Salem Wiota East West list service times and Rev. Olafson and Rev. Bit to rf names. East Viota references remain for schedule notes.
Mission Guild meets Wednesday at the church led by Rev W R Wold with Yellowstone services and Sunday school at 9 30 a m Vacation Bible School 8 30 to 11 30 a m Junior choir Thursday 7 30 p m Senior choir 8 p m Rev M A Sorenson also listed Argyle no Sunday services Pigeforening Tuesday 8 p m Group One of the Aid Society Thursday at the church Rev A P Anderson Adams Sunday school 10 a m Luther League Sunday 8 p m Rev Anderson Jordan worship 10 30 a m followed by Sunday school picnic Luther League Thursday 8 p m Rev Justin H Flak South Wayne Our Savior s Brotherhood meeting Monday 8 p m Aid Society Wednesday 2 p m Rev Flak.
The notice lists religious services led by Rev. R. H. Scharnweber with worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sunday school at 11 a.m., evening service at 7 30 p.m., and mid week service at 8 p.m.
Evangelical and Reformed Monroe St John worship 8 Sunday school 10 followed by Children's Day 10 15 Rev Kehle Orangeville Grace Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 30 Children's Day program 8 p m Rev Felts New Glarus Swiss worship 8 and 10 15 Sunday school 9 a m County Minister association picnic Monday in New Glarus Woods Postville Women's Guild Thursday 2 p m in Zwingli House Rev Lynn F B Tschudy Browntown Peace Sunday school 9 30 worship 11 a m Choir rehearsal Monday 8 p m Women's Guild Thursday 2 p m Youth Fellowship Thursday 8 p m Bible school Monday through Friday 9 to 11 a m Rev Ronald R Miller South Wayne St Pauls worship 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 a m Women's Guild Tuesday 2 p m in parsonage Youth Fellowship Thursday 8 p m Rev Miller Monticello Zwingli Children's choir Saturday 1 30 junior 2 15 p m Boys choir 3 p m Sunday School 9 15 worship 10 30 Albany Aid Circle Tuesday 2 p m
Washington church announces worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Rev. A. R. Achtemeier. The notice reiterates the pastor’s name and service times in concise church calendar style.
The Nazarene church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m evening evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by Rev Albert Pemble
The First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m The Evening Testimonial meeting is at 7 45 p m on Wednesday Reading room hours are 2 to 4 p m on Wednesday and Saturday.
Washington reports show seven organizations spent over 25000 on lobbying in the first quarter, with National Rural Electric Cooperative Association leading at 67073, followed by CIO with 37174 and AFL at 32157. Others include NA Electric Companies 29610, General Gas Committee Fort Worth 27265, American Farm Bureau 26742, and Southern States Industrial Council Nashville 25259.
Mrs Marshall Hephner Sr of Chilton Wisconsin reports losing 42 pounds using Renor Concentrate and the grapefruit juice recipe. The ad claims Renor is inexpensive, effective, and backed by a money back guarantee after the first bottle.
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