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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1956

Page

3

Mrs Holcomb Names Eagles Auxiliary Committees Here

Mrs Marvin T Holcomb, newly installed madame president of the Monroe Aerie Auxiliary, Fra ternal Order of Eagles, announces the committees for the year. Visiting, Membership, Finance, Publicity, Investigating, Memorial Foundation, Cancer, Muscular Dystrophy, Auxiliary Auditor, and Delinquent with named members listed. lunches planned for July 6 and Friday’s meeting.

Marvin T. Holcomb The Monroe Aerie Order of Eagles Mmes Howard Kohn William Haman Paul Lindsay Holcomb Robert Trickel Kenneth Priewe Leon Boegeli Charles Schadewaldt Richard Smith Robert Kingdon Robert Wittwer Leo Bartelt John Ronald Carl Krauss Oscar Leck Paul Leck Alvin Kranig Albert Maurer Herbert Meyers Ralph E. Lindsay Venora Kilian Carson Hunt Victor Marean Delbert Wuthrich Leo Kohl Robert Alm Homer Wardlow Clarence Goecks Kranig Hunt and Bartelt Schadewaldt Meyers Wardlow

Out of Town Guests Attend Class of 1926 Reunion

In Madison and nearby cities several alumni attended the Class of 1926 thirtieth anniversary reunion held at the American Legion home Saturday night. Guests included Harold Burgi Archie Hadden Alfred Stauffer Willard Giese Ralph Freitag Bradford Drake Kenneth Goodman Marvin Heitz Ray Smith John Walsh Arlie G Mitchell Carl Schmid Walter Haberman Cleve Stair John Reddin Edwin Bruni Milton Feldt Mrs Clifford Augenstein Lawrence Courtney Irvin Isely Ernest Schmocker Robert Stauffacher Foster Whitehead.

American Legion Messrs Mmes Harold Burgi Archie Hadden Alfred Stauffer Madison Willard Giese Edgerton Ralph Freitag Delavan Bradford Drake Chicago Kenneth Goodman Browntown Marvin Heitz Cedarburg Ray Smith John Walsh Milwaukee Arlie G. Mitchell South Wayne Carl Schmid Argyle Walter Haberman Bro

New Members Join Monroe Swiss Club

Margaret Stuessy and Eleanor Showers of New Glarus became new members of the Monroe Swiss Club at a Turner hall meeting last night. Guest Robert Schneider of Switzerland attended from New Glarus. The club plans its July picnic. Members enjoyed dancing. refreshments were chaired by Mrs. John Nussbaum of Monroe with assistants Mrs. William Kubly, Lillian Huffman, Frank Gisler, Alfred Meier of Monroe and Casper Mayer of Browntown.

Mines Margaret Stuessy Eleanor Showers New Glarus Monroe

Dinner Event Honors Susan Renee Schultz

Mr and Mrs Gordon Schultz hosted a family dinner in Monticello to honor the baptism of their daughter Susan Renee. Attending were Bar ton Strommen Brodhead sponsor. Henry Sippel Monroe and other Schultz and Zimmerman families plus spouses and guests from Albany Madison Oregon and Madison.

Henry E. Babler Elmer Schwerin

Willard Prisk Couple Observe Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Willard Prisk celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with a Sunday surprise dinner at home Relatives and neighbors joined the couple after church Attending were Merlyn Rabe and family Beloit Harland Rabe Emil Rabe Brodhead George Lange and family

Local Social Guests Gather for Prisks Event

Friday evening guests of the Prisks included Arthur Malkow Evansville Ervin Klitzman Harland Rabe Marvin Lange Emil Rabe Harvey Walters Brodhead Byron Stephenson Jr Douglas Stephenson and family Frank Schwerin Albany Glen Rufer Brownstown Mmes Alwina Gempeler Clara Elmer Alma Gempeler Kermit Kammerer Janet Margaret and Rodney Albert Strasser and Dr and Mrs R A Woodruff.

Hefty Family Holds New Glarus Reunion

The Hefty family reunion gathered Sunday at New Glarus Road Side State Park. Attendees included Mrs. Fred Haines of Long Beach California and many relatives from Belleville Jefferson Middleton Orangeville New Glarus and nearby areas.

Monticello New Glarus Road Side Fred Haines Long Beach Calif Elmer Hoesly Belleville Werner Brunner Ricky Jefferson Willard Hefty Middleton Roy Susan Janet Orangeville Art Andrew Iy Alvina Ernest Zentner Alvin Hoesly T. R. Hefty New Glarus Anton Hefty Henry Hefty Werner Hefty Marian Billy Tommy Helen Meyer Ed C. Hefty

Stella Upham Honored at Polson Picnic

A picnic supper Saturday at Roger Dunwiddie home honored Mrs Stella Upham formerly Stella Pengra and her grandson Roy Upham of Polson Montana Attendees included Jay Taylor Rodney Brewer Oscar Schwerin Blanche Mitchell Wilmer Coates Roger Dunwiddie and family and Glen Dunwiddie The Wisconsin Power and Light Co Auxiliary held a potluck picnic in Recreation park and adjourned for the summer with hostesses Mrs Donald Bloom Roy Beach Cecil Colstad and Robert D Kitto.

Roger Dunwiddie Stella Upham Roy Polson, Mont Wisconsin Power and Light Co Recreation Park Mmes Donald Bloom Roy Beach Cecil Colstad Robert D. Kitto

Isabelle Templeton and Joseph O Brien Wed in Brodhead

Isabelle Roberta Templeton and Joseph Francis O'Brien were married June 9 at St. Rose Catholic Church Brodhead in a ceremony performed by Rev Willard Schuster The bride is daughter of Robert Templeton Albany and the groom son of Ezra Summers Darlington They plan a northern Wisconsin Michigan and Canada wedding trip.

Brodhead Joseph Francis O’brien St. Rose Catholic Church Willard Schuster O’brien Isabelle Roberta Templeton Robert N. Templeton Albany Ezra Summers Darlington Barbara O’brien Roy Kolb Woodford Jerry Howe Albert Asmus George Nyman Glen Smith Mary Templeton Merton Jones Wisconsin Michigan Canada O'Brien Albany High School Darlington High School Goldenrod Creamery Co., Inc

Guest Day planned by Janesville Baptist group

The Baptist Missionary society will hold guest day tomorrow afternoon for women from churches in the Janesville Baptist Association. Mrs. P. C. Sorenson will speak on the Baptist World Alliance.

The Baptist Missionary Society Churches of Janesville Baptist Association P. C. Sorenson Baptist World Alliance

Indergand Family Reunion Planned at Blumer Home

The Indergand family reunion is scheduled for Sunday at the John J. Blumer home on Route 2. Family members are invited to gather for the event hosted at the Blumer residence.

Indergand Family John J. Blumer Route 2

Those Things Called Dear Are the Cheapest

A promotional note discusses rising per prescription costs while noting a smaller share of income spent on medicines. It cites medical research as advancing treatments that save lives and speed recovery, and asserts modern prescriptions are priced to provide honest value.

Pharmacy asks to compound your prescription

A local drugstore invites customers to pick up prescriptions nearby or have them delivered at no extra charge. The ad notes many people entrust the shop with their prescription needs and asks if they may compound yours.

Mahlkuch Family Reunion Elects Officers at Monroe Lincoln Park

Mrs. John Mahlkuch of Monroe was elected president at the 24th annual Mahlkuch reunion held Sunday at Lincoln Park in Monroe, with 57 attendees. Mrs. Fred Leopold, Davis II, named secretary treasurer, Mrs. Arthur Malkow program chairman, and John Mahlbuch table committee member.

Juda John Mahlkuch Monroe Mahlkuch Lincoln Park Fred Leopold, Davis, II Arthur Malkow John Mahlbuch

Smith Reunion Held at Lincoln Park Monroe

The annual Smith family reunion was held Sunday at Lincoln Park Monroe with 37 present. Maynard Losey of Dakota Illinois is president Merlyn Loveland is vice president and Mrs Willis Elmer is secretary treasurer. The 1957 reunion will be held the fourth Sunday in June at the same park.

Monticello Lincoln Park Monroe Maynard Losey Dakota Ill Merlyn Loveland Willis Elmer

Birthday dinner honors Robert Frey in Juda

Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson of Clinton hosted a Sunday dinner in Juda to honor the birthday of Robert Frey. Attending from Juda were Robert Frey and Mr and Mrs Ralph Frey with daughters Janet Anita and Shirley. Anita stayed two weeks at the Johnson home.

Ray Johnson Clinton Robert Frey Robert Ralph Frey Janet Anita Shirley Johnson Home

Ladwig Wins Speech Contest at Local Baptist Church

Jerry Ladwig, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Ladwig, won first place in a Sunday night speech contest at the Baptist church hosted by the WCTU. Contenders included Wallace Wilson Patty Jones Sharon Burke David Siedschlag and Eunice Smith.

Jerry Ladwig Walter Ladwig Baptist Church WCTU Wallace Wilson Patty Jones Sharon Burke David Siedschlag Eunice Smith

Girl Scout Troop 14 Begins Library Service Course

Six members of Troop 14 start a summer library course to earn a community service bar. They will work 30 hours in the Ludlow Memorial library learning shelving mending checking in and out and cataloging. Participants include Caryl Goecks Beverly Myers Carol Lux Doris Bohren Lonna Rhyner and Diane Weeks.

Troop 14 Girl Scout Troop Ludlow Memorial Library Caryl Goecks Beverly Myers Carol Lux Doris Bohren Lonna Rhyner Diane Weeks Bohren Pat Miller Diana Weeks E. B. Lux Peter Bohren Brownie Scout Troop 8 Jerome J. Howe Casper Mallory Susan Edward Condon Mary Lynn Russell Fritz Sandra Ralph Baltzer Kathleen Clarence Gissing Phyllis Mohns Lenwood Martin Vicki Joan von Arx Libby Russell Ritter Sherry Jerome Howe Mary Kathleen Martin Carol Leck

Police Report Two Minor Accidents in Monroe

Police report two minor collisions in Monroe yesterday. A vehicle parked near Brennan's market was damaged by a backing motorist who left the scene. Another car at the Commercial and Savings Bank alley was struck by Harold Rufenacht backing a gas truck, blocking the north passage.

Brennan’s Market Marcell M. Goderstad Iola Joe E. Miller 19Th Street Commercial and Savings Bank Harold Rufenacht

Browntown Busy Beavers Plan July Tour and Roast

Barbara Ross led the pledge and Evelyn Johnson led singing at Browntown Busy Beavers 4 H Club. Roll call sparked a fair booth idea as secretary and treasurer reports were given and dues collected. A July 12 tour and meeting is scheduled. Jake Senn family hosted a wiener roast and baseball game.

Browntown Busy Beavers Barbara Ross Evelyn Johnson Browntown Busy Beavers Jake Senn

O'Konski to Seek Re-Election to Congress

Rep Alvin E O Konski of Wisconsin announced Monday he would run again for Congress from the 10th District. The Republican incumbent projects a bid in the upcoming election season.

Washington Alvin E. O’konski Wis Congress

District Nomination Signatures Grow For Republican Candidate

More than 10 000 people signed the nomination papers from May 11 the first day for circulating papers through June 15. O'Konski of Mercer is the first to announce as a candidate for the Republican nomination. Two Democrats entered the district race Basil Kennedy and State Senator Carl Lauri.

O’konski Mercer Mellon Basil Kennedy Carl Lauri Superior

Senate Panel Boosts Air Force Budget by Billions

The Senate appropriations committee voted 13 to 12 to add 1.16 billion dollars to the defense money bill for the Air Force, mainly for more long range bombers. The panel reported a 34.939 billion dollar military services bill versus the president's 34.148 billion request.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Senate Eisenhower

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Monroe Swiss Club Susan Renee Schultz Willard Prisk Bubbler Bauman Ace Hardware Priscilla Perkins de Pere Sturgeon Bay LANZ Agency Isabelle Templeton Joseph O’brien Rexall Drugs Josiah Wedgewood Girl Scout News Brownie Scout Troop Tarzan City Shelter House Mary Margaret Hodgson Linda McGuire Sherman Hodgson Algeria France Air Force Ed Sullivan Mercury Phaeton Mercury Montclair New York Mercury General Electric Elgin American Phaeton WREX Behring Motor Company Highway Monroe, Wis LMDA
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