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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

2

Editorial: Proxmire's campaign spending limits deserve study

The editorial discusses Senator Proxmire's proposal to cap campaign expenditures for Senate and House races, noting early figures of 15000 for Senate and 4000 for House, and argues for broader study including presidential campaigns. It cautions about geographic cost differences and concealment methods, while opposing a new special assistant attorney general to enforce such laws.

Sen Proxmire Conress Senate House U.S. Senate Arizona Indiana

Kennedy Faces Judicial Pushback on Civil Rights Interventions

A federal Virginia judge blocked the U S governments bid to intervene in the Prince Edward County school integration case saying the move would delay and prejudice rights in the decade-long dispute. The decision follows prior protests by the Justice Department against Kennedy administration requests.

Robert Kennedy South Kennedy Freedom Riders Justice Department Virginia Prince Edward County Bob Kennedy Oren Lewis Justic Department Lewis Prince Edward

Montreal fire toll rises to 32 in orphanage blaze

Ten years ago a devastating fire at an orphanage and home for the aged in Montreal killed 32 and officials feared the death toll could reach 50 as firemen continue to search for victims.

Montreal Edward M. Ensch Camp Crowder Monroe Fairgrounds William Bauman Chamber of Commerce Montgomery Ward Illinois Central Railroad Ronald Poff Jack Marvin American Legion Post Badger Boys State Ripon College

New Cheese Board Replaces Exchange Touch 40 Years Ago

In June 1921 factories and farmer producers form a cheese board taking business from the regular exchange, a blow to dealers noted by state officials. Roy A. Haynes becomes national prohibition enforcement agent. A fire at Clarence bridge razes William Becker cottage but rebuilding begins and John Weiss plans to resume his food concession. Fifty-one foreign born county residents take citizenship oaths before Judge George Grimm.

New Cheese Board Roy A. Haynes Ohio Prohibition Enforcement William A. Becker Clarence Bridge John Weiss George Grimm

First Congregational Pastor Delivers 1911 Commencement Address

Dr. James Kirgley of Chicago’s First Congregational Church gave the commencement address for the Class of 1911. Alta Tochterman gave the valedictory and Helen Hogan the salutatory as forty graduates were noted. Roy Jayberg sold Monroe Steam Laundry Co. to Emil W. Weiss and Fred Musselman after 12 years, with Jaberg staying on as manager. Company H members vote to join the July 4 military program in Janesville. local Turners delegation heads to Fort Wayne for the national tournament.

James Kirgley Gregational Chicago Alta Tochterman Helen Hogan Roy Jayberg Monroe Steam Laundry Co Emil W. Weiss Fred Musselman Jaberg Company H Janesville Turners Fort Wayne Ind

Judge Lewis Rejects Intervention Plea in Kennedy Case

In Prince Edward County schools desegregation dispute, U.S. Judge Lewis grants a summary rejection of the intervention motion. The ruling reflects a stance against third party involvement as the Kennedy family pursues their education rights.

Lutheran Church News Notable Sermons and Schedules

A compiled church notices list service times and events for Grace Monroe Mt Olive McConnell Salem Argyle Adams Blanchardville Our Saviors Jordan Apple Grove Yellowstone and Wiota churches. Rev. Jersild Sorenson Redman Hanson lead services with special guest speakers and midweek activities noted.

David Redman Herbert Hanson Association ALC West Church Council

Church Activities and Service Times Across Town

Evangelical United Brethren Monroe Immanuel lists worship at 8 30 and 10 45 with Sunday school at 10 30 and youth travel to Devils Lake 1. Piano recital 8 p.m. Cen tennial committee meets 8 p.m. Rouples Club party at Green County hospital 7 15 p.m. Membership class at parsonage 8 p.m. Planning committee meets with architect 8 p.m. Rev Karl Koch. Monroe Bethel notes Sunday school 10 worship 11 a.m Rev and Mrs Lawrence Brown fellowship dinner 12 30 youth fellowship 7 30 p.m. Rev Burton L Holling. Monticello worship 9 45 Sunday school 10 45 a.m. Lawn supper 5 00 to 9 00 p.m. Rev Holling. New Glarus Sunday school 9 45 worship 8 Rev and Mrs Brown fellowship hour 9 15 p.m. Rev Holling. Juda Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 30 a.m. Youth Fellowship 7 p.m. Rev William L King. Union worship 9 15 Sunday school 10 15 a.m. Youth Fellowship 8 p.m. Rev King. Clarno Zion worship 10 Sunday school 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship Wiener roast 8 p.m. Friday Mixed M s Wiener roast 8 p.m. Rev Frank R Hinebaugh. Stover St Peters Sunday school 10 worship 11 05 a.m. p m Rev Hinebaugh. Orangeville Zion worship

Evangelical United Brethren Monroe Immanuel Devils Lake Green County Hospital Karl Koch Bethel Lawrence Brown Brown Burton L. Holling Monticello Holling New Glarus Juda William L. King Union King Clarno Zion M’s Wiener Frank R. Hinebaugh Stover St. Peter’s Hinebaugh Orangeville

Church Schedules and Fellowships Across Several Parishes

Local church listings outline schedules for Holy Communion at multiple parishes including Afalkey Bethel and Fairfield. Services span Sunday worship and Sunday school with midweek meetings led by Rev. Wheeler and Rev. Vavra. Brodhead and Brooklyn also feature vacation Bible school and JOY gatherings led by Rev. Gibson.

LaVonne Koch Charles Wheeler Afalkey Bethel Wheeler Fairfield

Assembly of God Monroe Service Times

Monroe church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service with music at 8 p.m. Sunday. Thursday schedule includes Bible study and prayer at 8 p.m. Rev. W. C. Anderson leads.

Assembly OF God Monroe W. C. Anderson

Monroe Chapel Sunday services at LOOF hall

Baptist Monroe Chapel holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. in LOOF hall led by Rev. M. L. Fisk.

Baptist Monroe Chapel Loof Hall M. L. Fisk

St Andrew’s Episcopal Church Service Notices

In Monroe the St Andrew’s Episcopal Church shows weekday mass at 7:30 p m and a morning service schedule centered on a lung mass at 11 a m. Rev Albert Meere boer presides.

Episcopal Monroe St. Andrew's Albert Meereboer

Sunday schedule at Universalist Monroe church

The Universalist church in Monroe lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m. A Monday teachers meeting is planned for 8 p m and Thursday choir practice at 7 30 p m led by Rev Jesse R Dom.

Church schedule notes evangelistic services and prayers

The Church of the Nazarene lists worship at 11 a.m. and an evening evangelistic service at 8 p.m. on Sundays with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Rev. A Gordon Wetmore is named in connection with these services.

Church OF the Nazarene Monroe Gordon Wetmore

First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times

The notice lists church events including a 10:45 a.m. service and Wednesday 7:45 p.m. testimonies of healing. Reading room hours are Wednesday and Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. for silent reading and study.

First Church OF Christ Scientist Monroe

Jehovah's Witnesses Monroe Meeting Schedule

Monroe notices list church study at 3 p.m. Tuesday Theocratic Ministry School at 7 30 p.m. Service meeting at 8 30 p.m. Thursday and Bible study at 8 p.m. The items indicate a local religious group timetable with multiple sessions.

Jehovah's Witnesses Monroe

Church Services and Choir Schedules Across Towns

Summary lists worship times and Sunday school for multiple churches in towns including Washington Orangeville Browntown Peace Monroe and New Glarus. It notes Rev J Allan Mittler Rev A R Felts Rev Daniel V Schowalter and Rev Lynn F B Tschudy as pastors and organizers with junior senior and youth choir sessions scheduled throughout the week.

J. Allan Mittler Town Washington Mitter Orangeville A. R. Felts Browntown Peace Monroe Daniel V. Schowalter Wayne Township St. Paul's Schowalter New Glarus Postville Aid Society Zwingli House Lynn F. B. Tschudy

New Apostolic Monroe Worship Schedule

The New Apostolic church in Monroe lists worship at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m. Tuesday family night is at 8 p m and Wednesday midweek service at 8 p m led by Rev R H Scharnweber.

NEW Apostolic Monroe R. H. Scharnweber

Congregational and Emmanuel Churches Schedule and Speaker

Atobkey Grace church holds Sunday school at 9 45 and worship at 10 50 with Rev Lew Mills. Emmanuel church in Cedarville offers worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 30 with Ben Confer as special speaker during the worship hour in the pastor's absence. Rev Mills.

Evangelical Congregational Atobkey Grace Lew Mills Cedarville Emmanuel Ben Confer Rev. Mills

United Presbyterian Service Schedule and Picnic

Monroe Union church announces Sunday school at 9 a.m. worship at 9 and 10. Church session at 11 a.m. An all church picnic follows at Recreation Park at noon. Reverend Gerritt E. Mouw leads the services.

United Presbyterian Monroe Union Recreation Park Gerritt E. Mouw

Methodist church schedule and events across towns

Orangeville Cedarville Argyle Lamont Woodford and Monroe host a week of worship services Sunday schools and meetings. Notable items include Evangelical United Brethren Youth guest visit at 7 30 p.m in Orangeville and Rock River Annual Conference sessions in Evanston Ill. plus church boards and WSCS activities led by Rev. Tindle and Rev. Shotts.

Methodist Orangeville Evangelical United Brethren EUB Rock River The Methodist Church Evanston Woman’s Society of Christian Service Charles H. Tindle Cedarville Ill McConnell Woman's Society of Christian Service WSCS McConnell Methodist Church Tindle Argyle Dale Shotts Lamont Shotts Woodford Monroe Living Christ Commission On Education Glen Ridnour

Legion at Monticello Renames All Officers

Amstutz Marty American Legion Post in Monticello re-elected all officers at Tuesday night meeting. Installation planned with auxiliaries at Monticello high school on Sunday July 9 with state commander Marvin Roth as special guest. Officers include Harold Schulz commander Clarence Blumer first vice Russel Baker second vice Frederick Voegels finance Rolland Larson adjutant R W Woelffer Sr service Vernon Elmer Thomas Runkle Jr sergeants at arms A G Hill athletic Thomas Brusveen chaplain Otto Bontly historian.

Monticello Amstutz- Marty American Legion Monticello High School Marvin Roth Janesville Harold Schulz Clarence Blumer Russel Baker Frederick S. Voegels Rolland Larson R. W. Woelffer Sr Vernon Elmer Thomas Runkle, Jr A. G. Hill Thomas Brusveen Otto Bontly

Monroe church hosts guest preacher this Sunday

United Church of Christ at St. John s holds Sunday school at 9 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with guest preacher Robert Koller. Finance committee meets Monday at 7 30 p m led by Rev Paul H Olm Monticello Zwingli also lists Sunday services.

United Church OF Christ

Starts Next Monday South Wayne Plans Summer Events

South Wayne announces a summer recreation program starting Monday featuring swimming at Darlington. A $2 five week swimming lessons fee is due first day. Daily schedules include Little League, Pee Wee leagues, and general swims for various age groups from 4 to 14, with evenings open for adults.

Donald F. Ripp Marty-Ripp Chevrolet Inc Charles Mowbray Marty-Ripp Mowbray Times South Wayne Darlington

Barrel Stave Company Moves Plant to Dodgeville

Farmer Stave Co will relocate its manufacturing plant from Salina Kansas to Dodgeville. Elbert Farmer owns the plant site leased from Lester and Reuben Peterson on Highways 18 151. The mill will operate soon producing white oak stave bolts for whiskey barrels shipped to the United Kingdom. About twelve men will be employed. local timber cutters within a 100 mile radius will supply timber.

Farmer Stave Co Salina Kan Dodgeville Elbert Farmer Lester Reuben Peterson United Kingdom

Ford Recovers From Illness Returns To Office

Henry Ford II chairman of Ford Motor Co has recovered from infectious mononucleosis and returned to his office after illness dating from May 11.

FORD Detroit Henry Ford II Ford Motor Co

Brodhead to Host Open House for New Fire Station

Brodhead announces an open house at the new fire station on West Third Avenue scheduled for Sunday afternoon June 25. The 36 member department will guide visitors and explain building features, with arrangements led by Markham, Timm, Peterson, and Bernstein.

Brodhead West Third Avenue Richard Markham Ray Timm Dean Peterson Rodger Bernstein Truman Olin Rex Roenneburg Bernard Smith G.N. Swartz Lee Hall Herbert Ripp Ross Olin Charles Sors Adolph Ruditi Herbert Hawkins

Governor Okays Tax Law Changes In Wisconsin

Gov Nelson signs four bills affecting state income taxes. Key measures allow writing off delinquent accounts over 20 years old, repeal obsolete war contract provisions, withhold nonresident tax return information unless granted by their state, and extend filing deadlines up to 30 days for corporations or individuals with valid reasons.

Madison Nelson Department of Taxation Wisconsin

Gahwiler Graduates From Milwaukee School of Engineering

Blanchardville native Joseph A. Gahwiler earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering communications from Milwaukee School of Engineering. He is a 1957 Blanchardville High School graduate and a member of the Institute of Radio Engineers and the American Institute of Electrical Engineers.

Blanchardville Joseph A. Gahwiler Joe Gahwiler Milwaukee School of Engineering Gahwiler Institute of Radio Engineers American Institute of Electrical Engineers

Camp Birchwood Opens July 3 Near Hayward

Badger Council Girl Scout camp near Hayward named Camp Birchwood after review of suggestions. Camp director Miss Margaret Lamb reports all 10-day sessions sold out with a waiting list for girls entering eighth grade and older. First bus of 48 girls leaves Janesville July 3 for the camp site with two shelter houses under construction for outdoor sleeping and cooking.

Birchwood Badger Council Hayward Donald Guptill Genoa City Janesville Margaret Lamb

Miss Knobel Retires From Beloit Teaching Duties

Miss Ann Knobel retires after teaching in Beloit since 1927 and previously in Montana. She taught second and third graders and earned a Whitewater State College degree. Her sisters Verona Som mer and Mrs Blumer join in summer plans while sister Mrs Blumer travels to Europe. The group of five retiring Beloit teachers brings 179 years of service honored by the Quarter Century club.

Ann Knobel Harold A. Blumer Miss Knobel Beloit Montana Balthasar Ursula Figi Knobel Whitewater State College Verona Sommer Elgin Ore Blumer Europe

Beers and Sausages Highlight Diest Regional Specialty

A regional specialty from Diest Belgium centers on beer and sausages. Local culinary scene emphasizes pairing rich brews with crafted sausages, reflecting tradition and local flavors.

Diest Belgium

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