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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1958

Page

3

1933 Monroe High School Class Reunion Planned

Social events report 108 reservations for the 25th year reunion of Monroe high school's 1933 graduates to be held at the Country Club with Dr. Harris Keel of Madison as master of ceremonies. A 6:30 social hour precedes dinner at 7:30, motto Today we follow tomorrow we lead, red rose flower and red and gold colors. Frederick Meythaler Appleton president and valedictorian received a citizenship award. Clara Trumpy Briggs Clarno salutatorian. other officers include Gertrude Ruef Juda vice president Alfred Henning Jr. Monroe secretary and Ned Wyss Glendale treasurer.

Harris Keel Madison Frederick Meythaler Appleton Forrest Clara Trumpy Gertrude Barth) Ruef Juda Alfred Henning Jr Monroe Ned Wyss Glendale Calif

Jane Schroeder Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Jane Schroeder daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon J Schroeder observed her sixth birthday yesterday at home 2438th Street. Guests included Barbara Ekstam Norene Haegele Donna Wilkins Mary Kay Byington Carolyn Weir Pammie Gerol Mary Siedschlag Cynthia Clark Jo Ellen Gordee Jan Schillinger Carolyn Myers Jeri Johnson and Sue and Laura Schroeder.

Jane Schroeder Leon J. Schroeder Jane Barbara Eckstam Norene Haegele Donna Wilkins Mary Kay Byington Carolyn Weir Pammie Gerol Mary Siedschlag Cynthia Clark Jo Ellen Gordee Jan Schillinger Carolyn Myers Jeri Johnson Sue Laura Schroeder

Principals of Egg Cookery Featured at Orangeville Meet

Mrs. Lawrence Folgate will present the major lesson on Egg Cookery at the Orangeville Home Bureau Unit meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Folgate home The minor lesson on Waxing Floors and Polishing Furniture will be by Mrs LaVerne Baylor

Orangeville Lawrence Folgate Folgate LaVerne Baylor

Will Meet Monday Albany Woman's Club Social

A special Albany Woman's Club meeting is set for Monday night at Miss Tesla Griffen’s home. Hostesses will be Mrs. Everett Peckham and Mrs. Harry Edwards.

Albany Albany Woman’s Club Tesla Griffen Mmes Everett Peckham Harry Edwards

Picnic Planned for Cub Scout Pack 348 at Vilas Park

Members of Cub Scout Pack 348 and families will hold a picnic at Vilas Park in Madison on Sunday. Recreation is planned for the entire family.

Vilas Park Madison

Picnic Dinner Set at Ruth Schwartzlow Home

Round Table Study Club will hold a picnic dinner at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Ruth Schwartzlow.

Round Table Study Club Ruth Schwartzlow

Our Club Picnic Meeting at Kinney Burr Hill Cottage

Our Club members will meet at 7 p.m. Monday with Mr and Mrs R C Broughton at Kinney Burr Hill cottage for a picnic supper.

R. C. Broughton Kinney Burr Hill Cottage

Vacation Bible School drums up closure at churches

Special programs wrap up two weeks of Daily Vacation Church Bible School sponsored by Monroe Council of Churches. Talent Day at Bethel EUB featured fourth graders led by Rev and Mrs Burton L Holling with Bible stories dramatized. Sixth grade finished with picnic at Recreation Park supervised by Mrs Russell Myers.

Mmes Theodore Loertscher John Winkler Earl Sarbacker Yvonne Sarbacker Carol Holling Myers Universalist Church Sharon Einbeck Gayleen Steensrud Ruth Benkert Patricia Crouch Karen Loveland Karen Bregenzer

Improvement Reported In Victims Of Beating

ROCKFORD Special Mrs Penne Bennett and her 14 year old daughter Jill were able to sit up and eat at Swedish American hospital after a hammer attack by husband and father Saturday The two younger Bennett girls Jan 12 and Jinx 9 are serious but improving Physiotherapy started on Jill to restore use of her left arm and leg The husband and father John Bennett 41 died by his own hand after the attack Police and hospital authorities report the family has asked for him despite his death.

Rockford Penne Bennett Jill Bennett Jan Jinx

Sisters at St. Clare Visit Kansas Relatives

Sister M Angelita superior at St. Clare hospital to return today from Victoria Kansas after visiting her immediate family and relatives. Sister M Austin supervisor visits Selden Kansas and attends her brothers silver jubilee ordination at Concordia. Of 22 Sisters at St. Clare three from Indiana one from Illinois four from Kansas one from New York four from Ohio and nine from Wisconsin entered life at St. Agnes Convent Fond du Lac and were assigned to missions and duties.

M. Angelita St. Clare Hospital Victoria Kas M. Austin Selden Austin Koeperich Concordia St. Clare Indiana Illinois Kansas

City Youths Stationed In Marine Boot Camp

Two Monroe high school graduates Otto G. Mayer and LeRoy A. Rufer have entered the Marine Corps San Diego boot camp. S/Sgt. Robert L. Sprecher announced they will complete 12 weeks of boot training and four weeks of individual combat training, then take a 15 day leave before assignments. Sprecher offers Wednesday office hours at the Post Office.

Monroe High School Marine Corps San Diego Robert L. Sprecher Otto G. Mayer Ambrose Mayer LeRoy A. Rufer Alvin E. Rufer Monroe Mayer Rufer Sprecher Sgt

Truth Provides Beauty Formula

The columnist, described as the leading lady of her Sunday night shows, reflects on beauty and a personal philosophy in this editor’s note. The piece foregrounds a performer’s perspective within a broadcast context.

Be an original and cultivate your own beauty

Loretta Young urges women to develop individuality and self trust. She describes using a full length mirror as a business tool to perfect appearance, and stresses inner vitality over cosmetics. A turning point came from Colleen Moore who told her to wash her face.

Loretta Young New York Colleen Moore Colleen

U.S. Milk Prices Rise Despite Drops in Dairy Prices

An Agriculture Department survey shows home-delivered fluid milk at 25 cents a quart in 25 market areas, seven tenths of a cent higher than a year earlier. Secretary Benson had forecast a larger fall after price supports were cut. No explanation is given for the deviation.

Washington Agriculture Department Benson

Auto License Boost Proposal Discussed

Milwaukee report says a plan to raise Wisconsin auto license fees by up to ten dollars could yield 15 to 20 million dollars in new revenue for municipal governments statewide. The increase would be allocated by each community based on registered vehicles, as Wisconsin's current 16 dollar fee remains among the nation's lowest.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Metropolitan Study Commission

Webb and Loughery Obtain Marriage License in Burbank

Television star Jack Webb and actress Jackie Loughery secured a marriage license in Burbank California. Webb 38 and Loughery 28 have not announced a wedding date or location. Webb has been married twice before and Loughery is a former Miss USA 1952 winner who later divorced Guy Mitchell.

Burbank Calif Jack Webb Jackie Loughery Webb Miss Loughery Julie London Dorothy Town New York Guy Mitchell

Chester, Pennsylvania’s Oldest Settlement Began by Swedes

Chester claims status as Pennsylvania’s oldest settlement with origins dating to 1644 when Swedish colonists established the town. The early settlement marks a key chapter in regional colonial history, reflecting cross cultural influence in the Delaware Valley.

Chester Pennsylvania

Olson Held in Rochester Hospital After Surgery

Gordon Olson manager of Gamble store is a surgical patient at Methodist hospital Rochester Minn Mrs Olson remains there with him Their son Mike stays with the maternal grandmother in LaCrosse Wisconsin

Rochester Gordon Olson Gamble Store Methodist Hospital Minn Olson Mike LaCrosse

Ninth Annual AA Meeting Set for Sunday at Odd Fellows

The ninth annual Alcoholics Anonymous meeting will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Odd Fellows hall. Three Milwaukee speakers will lead the program, and the event is open to the public with lunch served.

Alcoholics Anonymous Odd Fellows Hall Milwaukee

Ill Monticello teen Bill Hefty III dies not

William Hefty III, son of Mr and Mrs Werner Hefty of Monticello, is ill at home with rheumatic fever after several days at St Clare hospital. A Monticello high school graduate and starting basketball team member last month, he is ill at home in rural Monticello.

William Hefty Monticello Werner Hefty St. Clare Hospital William Bill

Taylor named comptroller of MGM Co in Bloomfield New Jersey

Frank I. Taylor son in law of Mr and Mrs John P Derning has accepted a post as comptroller of MGM Co at the main office in Bloomfield New Jersey Mrs Taylor formerly Joanne Derning and the Taylors will move from Long Island New York to New Jersey when housing is available

Brodhead Frank I. Taylor John P. Derning MGM Co Bloomfield, N. J Taylor Joanne Derning Taylors Long Island N. Y New Jersey

Freitag Daughter Named Jolene Marie

Mr and Mrs Lyle Freitag announce the birth of a daughter Jolene Marie named for family ties Mrs Freitag is Claudette Truttman the daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin Truttman The Freitags have two other children Hobart Freitag is listed as a paternal grandparent.

Return from Retreat Five Sisters on St. Clare staff

Five Sisters at St. Clare hospital, Sisters M. Ancilla Anita Crescentia Firma and Laverne, return this evening from Spiritual Retreats at St. Agnes Convent Fond du Lac. Four others depart tomorrow for the retreat Sisters M. Adelaide Adelaide Loyola and Olga.

St. Clare Hospital St. Agnes Convent Fond du Lac M. Ancilla Anita Crescentia Firma Laverne M. Adelaide Adelaide Loyola Olga

Shrine Kansas City Ball Game Plans Set at Meet

Plans for the annual Shrine-KC ball game will be decided at a Knights of Columbus meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in Legion hall.

Shrine-Kc Knights of Columbus Legion Hall

Family to Move to Lakeview After Argyle Teaching Post

The Jerome Redal family will move from Argyle to Lakeview Oregon in August. Mr Redal has accepted a high school teaching job after personal interviews there earlier this month. He taught social science at Argyle for two years. The new position is under 100 miles from his parents' home, who moved there last year.

Jerome Redal Argyle Lakeview Ore Redal

Ingwells Name Daughter Mary Susanna

Mr and Mrs Harold Ingwell announce the birth of their daughter named Mary Susanna They already have three other children Vicki Dennis and others implied continuing family growth

Mary Susanna New Glarus Harold Ingwell Vicki Dennis

Marriage Announcement for Jane Zentner Ingwell

Mrs. Kathleen Zentner becomes Mrs. Ingwell as Jane Zentner marries Wilmer Ingwell in a ceremony honoring the Zentner and Ingwell families. The couple’s families include Mr. and Mrs. Nic Zentner and Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ingwell.

Jane Ingwell Kathleen Zentner Nic Zentner Mr. Ingwell Wilmer Ingwell

ROTC Training Begins for John C. Hurlbut at Fort Riley

John C. Hurlbut son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hurlbut leaves for Fort Riley Kansas for six weeks officers training in the advanced ROTC program He just completed his junior year at Ripon State College.

John C. Hurlbut Charles Hurlbut Fort Riley Kas Ripon State College

Red Cross Opens Monday Youth Swimming at Monroe Pool

Arrangements set for Red Cross swimming lessons for Brod youth each Monday afternoon at the Monroe pool. Transportation departs North Side Park at 1 p m with lessons starting next week.

Brodhead Red Cross Monroe North Side Park

Hub Caps Missing Reported By Two Monroe Men

Two Monroe men report hub cap thefts from their cars last night. Richard Palmer of 1809 10th Street and John E Monaghan of 612 26th Avenue each say one hub cap was stolen from their vehicles.

Monroe Richard Palmer 10Th Street John E. Monaghan 26Th Avenue

Juda By Mabel E. Bauer

Mrs Walter Reger of Rock Grove attended the WSCS meeting and called on the William Mareans.

Mabel E. Bauer Walter Reger Rock Grove WSCS William Mareans

Elfrida von Nordroff Seeks Loan For Summer Trip

A Brooklyn TV quiz queen with $253000 in winnings applies for a bank loan to finance a summer vacation. She has no job and no husband to cosign yet banks rush to approve, citing her status on NBC Twenty One as security. Her winnings would be untouched until show defeat or taxes deduct about $200000.

New York Brooklyn Elinda von Nordroff Miss von Nardroff

Monticello Social Snaps and Nearby Visits

Monticello residents and guests share calling hours with H F Stoll and family. Mrs I B Pierce and Mrs M Kuhn visit while Mr and Mrs Arthur Stelter attend. Tommy Hefty spends time with uncle Roger Klassy in New Glarus. Dahler and Blum families travel to Monroe to check on Ed Blum at St Clare hospital.

Arthur Stelter I. B. Pierce Maimie Kuhn F. B. Schaefer Ripon H. F. Stoll Tommy Hefty Roger Klassy New Glarus Ernest Dahler John G. Blum Monroe Ed Blum St. Clare Hospital Lester Blumer Madison John Blumer

Visitors and patients noted in Monroe and beyond

Werner Blumer from Monroe visits his partner at home for a few days. Blumer is a patient at White Haven nursing home. Carlton Walters Jr. of Brillion visits his grandparents in the area. Kenneth Kundert Jack Pongi esanyi and Phillip Knobel travel to New Glarus to see Stanley Pauli recovering at home after surgery. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Stoll stop by Monroe. Nancy Feldt from Milwaukee nurses training visits her parents, the Earl Feldts. C. M. Stauffer and spouse head to LaCrosse for a short stay. Airman 2nd Class and Mrs. Neil Zimmerman and son Michael visit from Biloxi to see Waldo Zimmerman’s family. Zimmerman heads to McChord AFB for 18 months duty in Alaska after radar course in Mississippi. Mrs. Zimmerman and son remain in Spring Lake New Jersey with her parents.

Werner Blumer Monroe Mr. Blumer White Haven Carlton Walters Jr H. A. Walters Kenneth Kundert Jack Pongiesanyi Phillip Knobel New Glarus Stanley Pauli H. F. Stoll Nancy Feldt Deaconess Hospital Milwaukee Earl Feldt C. M. Stauffer LaCrosse Neil Zimmerman Michael Biloxi Waldo Zimmerman Zimmerman Keesler Air Force Base McCord Afb Washington, D. C Alaska Spring Lake N. J

Prince Christian Weds Australian Widow in Secret Civil Ceremony

Prince Christian of Hesse, 71, married Australian widow Annie Pearl Field, 53, in a secret civil ceremony here ten days ago. The wedding linked a royal claimant with a nonroyal partner, drawing attention to the discreet union.

Prince Geneva Prince Christian of Hesse Annie Pearl Field

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MHS Herman T. Graber Margaret Robert Underwood Fred Underwood Franklin, N. Y Miss Graber Castle and Doyle, Inc Air Force Truax Field Paul R. Kubly 28Th Avenue Sharon Ann Larry L. Priewe Stanley Priewe Route 1 Miss Kubly Miller Jewelry Store Behring Motor Co., Inc Radke Marine Rosa ‘$ Larder U.S Colorado Donald C. Avery Zwingli United Church of Christ Avery Rosemary C. Wittenwyler Jacob Wittenwyler Monticello High School Glockner Penrose School of Nursing Colorado Springs Carlysle Avery Grace Avery New London, Conn New London High School Schimtz James Gordee Hardware Mutuals Elliotts Minnesota Maxwear Minnesota Lynda Prfisterer Carli T. Pfisterer Department of Wisconsin Woman’s Relief Corps la Crosse Eleanor Engelke Lynda University of Wisconsin Marvin Fairman L. J. Berg Mr. Fairman Carolyn Hoff Bauman Kitchens Postoffice Elfrida D. Curtis Mrs del Brandenburg 11Th Street Auitz Leo Desert Flower Beauty Shulton Warner's
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