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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1956
Page
2
The piece weighs the $32.9 billion highway construction bill and its tax impacts. It endorses expanded roads and federal support while questioning federal share and new taxes. It suggests long term economic benefits but warns about the immediate tax burden and fiscal risks.
The Adams Lutheran church marks its centennial celebrated this week with a review of its century of history. Norwegian settlers built a solid foundation for united worship and perseverance through early struggles. The congregation endured changing times while preserving its original objectives, highlighting Green County’s ability to blend past and present.
Bethany Missouri faces a two week water shortage with 2714 residents awaiting relief. Governor Donelly asks Army engineers to build a 20 mile pipeline tapping the North Grand River. Nearby Pattonsburg will send an emergency water truckload while Fort Smith Arkansas offers a trainload if railroads cooperate.
Fresh meat remains scarce a decade after the war with June 22 1946 marking easing as home butchering resumes in two weeks. Four swimmers brave rain at Recreation Park pool while guards stay bundled. Green County again reports low tax delinquency for 1945, the state under prewar lows.
The Adams Lutheran parish marks key shifts from 1906 to the early 1940s with pastor changes and rebuilding. Argyle severs from the group, Blanchardville and York leave, a new parish forms, and later English services and stained glass upgrades reflect evolving community needs.
Former U S president Harry Truman warned Britain and the United States to stay united against the threat from Communists. He urged keeping consensus on evaluative policies and cautioned election year excesses should not weaken strategic resolve.
Mrs. William Schmid, 61, died yesterday in a Madison hospital after a brief illness. Services are set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at the First Evangelical and Reformed church. Friends may call at Becker funeral home. A prayer service will be held tonight at 8 at the funeral home. Surviving: husband, son Raymond at home, two sisters Mrs. John Vetter and Clara Haak, and two brothers William and Robert Haak, all in the Madison area.
Washington reports the United States will supply Australia with 1100 pounds and France with 88 pounds of U235 for atomic power plants. Anderson has served since 1942, while a church congregation expands its building program over a 12 year span as finances improve.
Church notices list Sunday school times worship services and youth activities across Monroe Bethel Monticello New Glarus Brodhead Brooklyn Juda Union Orangeville Afolkey Clarno Staver with multiple pastors Rev Bernard Bartel Rev Paul Gibson Rev William King Rev Robert Boettcher Rev Milford Best and Rev Irvin Lepien.
The New Apostolic Church in Monroe lists Sunday services at 10 a m and 11 a m for Sunday school, with a second worship at 4 p m. Midweek service is Wednesday at 8 p m led by Rev. R H Scharnweber.
Albany First Sunday school at 10 worship 11 a m. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 45 p m led by Rev Burton F Moore. Juda First Sunday school 9 worship 10 a m. Fellowship 8 p m led by Rev Harold P Humbert.
Monroe church announces Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m evangelistic service at 8 p m and Youth Fellowship Sunday evening.
A church schedule notes a 7 p m prayer meeting and an 8 p m service on Thursday led by Rev. Howard Bailey.
The Church of the Nazarene in Monroe lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and Youth Fellowship at 7 p m. An Evangelistic service is at 8 p m on Sunday and a Prayer meeting is held Thursday at 8 p m led by Rev Albert Pemble.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m and service at 10 45 a m. Testimonies of healing Wednesday at 7 45 p m. Reading room Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m.
Nativity of St John services at Monroe and Shullsburg churches include holy communion at 8 a.m with acolyte Robert Schwäger. Brotherhood of St Andrew meets Friday at 7 30 p.m led by Rev Richard F Huburt. St Michaels conducts holy communion at 10 a.m led by Rev Hulbert.
The schedule lists Grace Lutheran Monroe with Sunday school at 9 15 and worship 10 30 led by Miss Edith Eykamp and a Lincoln park church picnic at 12 15. Several other churches in Monroe Mt Olive McConnell Argyle Adams Yellowstone South Wayne Jordan Wiota and Blanchardville show service times confirmations and speakers including Rev. Warfel Rev. Bittorf Rev. Anderson Dr. Burntvedt Dr. Christensen Rev. Verle Rev. Wold and others with Bible classes and choir activities in a regional Lutheran circuit.
The Call committee will recommend that the congregation vote on the current pastorate candidate Rev. Torgerson at Blanchardville church. York Memorial holds worship at 9 and Sunday school at 10 with a business meeting Monday at 8 p m in the same church.
Martintown announces worship at 10 and Sunday school at 10 45 a m led by Rev Roy G Berg.
Monroe notices list Sunday school at 9 45 and worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev James L Neighbours. Senior choir practices Monday at 7 30 p m with the same speaker.
The notice lists Methodist events including worship at 9 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. services in Orangeville and Woodford with Rev. Glen H. Ridnour Rev. Paul Olson and Rev. John McMurtrey. A Wednesday vesper circle meets at 8 p.m. led by Mrs. A R Livingston. A noon young adult picnic is planned at Monroe Recreation Park CST.
Monroe St John Evangelical and Reformed sets 9 15 Sunday school and 10 30 worship with monthly church council meeting Monday 8 pm led by Rev Paul C Kehle Monticello Zwingli lists choir times and Sunday school 9 15 worship 10 30 time change Open house for Paul John and Betty Achtemeier 2 5 pm Youth Fellowship picnic 6 pm Rath Circle 8 pm Rev A R Achtemeier Washington St Pauls and Orangeville Grace note worship times Sunday school and Children s Day program details include Rev Achtemeier and Rev Miller circumstances.
In Browntown Peace church services include Sunday school at 9:30 and worship at 11:00 led by Rev. A. R. Felts. Two eighty group meets Thursday at 8:00 p. m. Rev. Ronald R. Miller leads the New Glarus Swiss church with Sunday school at 9:00 and worship at 10:15. Ushers' Club meets Monday at 7:30 and Sunday school teachers meet Wednesday at 7:30 led by Rev. Lynn F. B. Tschudy.
Gov. Kohler appointed Stuart V. Willson of Eau Claire to the state banking review board to replace the late Gus Fondrie for the term ending January 1957. Willson is president of Northern States Power Co.
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