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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1961
Page
5
The piece explains how Canada plans a substantial discount to push up exports, potentially weakening the Canadian dollar and affecting Americans selling goods there or receiving Canadian dividends. It notes the dollar’s recent parity with gold and compares deficits and currency demand shaping future exchange values.
A Durand Illinois celebration sponsored by the American Legion and auxiliary features a children’s parade at 10 a.m. with prizes, plus games races and entertainments throughout the day and an afternoon baseball game.
Albany society notes list numerous visitors from Arlington Virginia Junction City Stevens Point Madison and Minneapolis joining local families for weekends and events. Highlights include Nadine Wayerski’s first communion at St Patrick’s church and a California vacation return by John Christopher Kay and Jane.
Farm equipment and livestock available for sale. Various tractors, plows, and tools plus cattle and sheep listings. Prices negotiable. Contact seller for details and arrangements.
Barbara Ross presided at the Browntown Busy Beavers June gathering in Fellowship Hall Peace church Browntown. Members planned a club tour and heard demonstrations on pressure canning and various giving projects.
Jean Wyss presided as president of the Monroe Ag 4-H Club meeting on Monday evening. Carol Wyss read minutes, Kenneth Pick led the pledge, and roll call asked what members like best in 4-H. La vonne Phillips won the earlier judging contest. Topics included Dairy Day, fair projects, and a club tour on Sunday, July 9. A wiener roast at the Pick farm followed, with refreshments and games.
The Dutch Hollow 4-H Club held Parents Night at Dutch Hollow School. Alan Martini, president, opened the meeting as Beverly Witt read the secretary and treasurer reports. Members listed favorite dairy products during roll call. Nancy Segner led the flag pledge and Gary Buttenoff led the club pledge.
Mr and Mrs Ray Montgomery presented slides on Africa then led a discussion. Plans for the Daily Day were finalized and members voted to tour on Sunday July 23. Rita and Christine Fredericks will give a demonstration Friday June 30 for Demonstration and Judging Day.
The Juda Jolly Juniors 4H Club met at the school. Bill Wunschel led the flag pledge Connie Schmid led the club pledge Beverly Schmid led group singing Patricia Pinnow performed a special number Ed Kaderly spoke on What You Put Into 4 H Work Walt Wunschel reported on State Club Week A site improvement discussion for the church sign was held The club tour is scheduled for Sunday July 23.
The Wayne 4 H Club schedules its next gathering for Monday July 10 with the previous June meeting noted as held at an unspecified location.
Wayne Center members answered roll call with a joke or riddle. Carol Meier led a sewing demonstration and Dale Metcalf showed various nails. The sewing group presented Mrs. Clara Simmons with a token of appreciation. Refreshments included root beer floats.
President Kennedy appoints Frank D. Reeves a Washington attorney and former DNC member to the three member Board of Commissioners overseeing District affairs. If confirmed by the Senate he would be the first Black member on the board, in a district where Negroes are over half the population. Reeves serves as a White House special assistant.
Dragonflies consume large quantities of mosquitoes gnats and flies providing effective natural pest control. Their predation helps reduce biting insects around wetlands and nearby habitats.
Local church listings outline worship and Sunday school times for multiple Evangelical United Brethren churches including Monroe Immanuel Bethel Monticello New Glarus Brodhead Immanuel Brooklyn Peace Orangeville Afalkey Judo Union Clarno Zion Stavers St Peter Fairfield plus midweek activities, youth groups, and special events led by Rev. Koch Holling Gibson Wheeler King Hinebaugh Vavra.
In Monroe Grace Lutheran holds Sunday school at 9 15 and worship at 10 30 with supply pastor Dr E K Irvin. In Monroe Mt Olive offers Sunday school 9 30 and worship with Holy Communion at 10 30 led by Rev R F Bittorf. In Richland Salem McConnell worship with Holy Communion at 9 and Sunday school at 10 led by Rev Bit torf. Blanchardville hosts worship at 10 30 and a Father Son banquet at 7 p m with Rev Edward E Swanson. In Argyle worship with Rev Forrest Monson at 9 a m and Wednesday senior choir at 7 15 p m.
Thursday group aid at 2 p.m. led by Rev Emil C Martinson. Apple Grove Sunday school at 10 worship at 11 led by Rev M A Sorenson. Yellowstone worship 9 30 Luther League 8 p.m. Rev Sorenson. Adams Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 30 with Rev Forrest Mon son. Wednesday senior choir 8 30 p.m. Rev Martin. South Wayne Our Savior s Sunday school 9 15 worship 10 30 Rev Hans C Jersild. Jordan worship 9 Sunday school 10 15 Rev Jersild. Wiota East and West worship East 9 West 10 30 Luther League picnic at Arlene Anderson home 7 30 p.m. Monday junior choir 7 p.m. Wednesday Friendship Aid East church. Thursday choir West 8 p.m. Rev David Redman.
Monroe First holds Sunday school at 9 a m and worship. Cedarville lists 9 40 a m Sunday school and 10 50 a m worship with Rev Charles H Tindle. Orangeville and Argyle schedule worship and Sunday school times with Youth Fellowship led by Rev Dalee Shotts. Lamont Woodford list Sunday school and worship times with Youth Fellowship and Rev Shotts and Ridnour among speakers.
The notice lists Monroe St. John's schedule with Sunday services at 9 and 10 30 a.m. and a Tuesday Canvass Division meeting.
Leaders meet at 7 30. Esther Circle at 7 45 p m. Monticello Zwingli Rev Paul H Monticello teaches Sunday school 9 worship 10 15 a m. Mittler Rev J Allan leads Town Washington service 9 epee school 10 a m. Browntown Peace Rev Mitt r Browntown leads Sunday school 9 15 worship 10 30 a m. Tuesday Service Guild 8 p m Thursday junior choir 7 30 senior choir 8 15 p m Saturday YF car wash 9 to 4 p m. Schowalter Rev Daniel V Wayne Township St Pauls worship 9 15 Sunday school 10 15 a m. Orangeville Sunday school 9 30 worship 10 30 a m Home Missionary Circle 8 p m Thursday. New Glarus worship 8 and 10 30 a m Sunday school 9 15 a m Anniversary service 2 p m at log church in New Glarus village led by Rev Lynn F B Tschudy.
The Monroe Assembly of God lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service with music at 8 p.m. on Sundays. Thursday Bible study and prayer meet at 8 p.m. Rev. W. C. Anderson leads.
Monroe Chapel holds Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 in the IOOF hall led by Rev. M. L. Fisk. Juda offers Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 with Rev. John M. Leggett. Monday features Loyal Temperance Legion at 2 pm and Wednesday a teachers and officers meeting at 8 pm.
The Church of the Nazarene in Monroe announces Sunday school at 10, worship at 11, NYPS at 7 and evening evangelistic service at 8. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 led by Rev. A Gordon Wetmore.
The Monroe church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship service at 10 45 a m with testimonies following.
The notice lists weekly meetings on Wednesday at 7 45 p m and open hours Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p m for the Reading Room healing activities.
St Andrew’s in Monroe offers a sung Mass at 11 a.m. on Sundays and weekday Masses at 7 30 a.m. Rev Albert Meere Boer serves the parish.
The Universalist church holds worship at 10 a.m. Thursday with a 7:30 p.m. choir session led by Rev. Jesse R. Dom.
United Presbyterian Monroe and Union announce Sunday school at 9 a.m. worship at 9 and Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Rev. Gerritt E. Mouw presides.
The Monroe church lists services led by Rev. R. H. Scharnweber with a 10 a.m. worship, 11 a.m. Sunday school, 4 p.m. afternoon service, and 8 p.m. Wednesday midweek service.
Public talk on Tuesday and Watchtower study at 4 15 p m. Bible study on Thursday at 8 p m. Theocratic Ministry School at 7 30 p m and service meeting at 8 30 p m.
Dr Nicolai Malko aged 73 renowned musical director of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and former Chicago musical figure died Thursday night. An American citizen born in Russia he lectured in Chicago in 1940 and moved to Australia in 1957.
Archbishop Karakin Hacha douryan, once serving in South America, France and California, head of the Armenian Gregorian Church in Turkey, died Thursday.
Ruth A. Moody widow of former Democratic Senator Blair Moody of Michigan died Thursday. She married Moody in 1940. he died in 1954.
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