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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1964

Page

3

St John’s Church Hosts Mother Daughter Banquets With Speaker

Mrs Eva Marie Sullivan of the Doll Hospital at Madison will speak on Dolls on Parade at St John’s church Mother Daughter banquets on May 19 and 20. She will display over 100 dolls. Mrs Hervey Hoesly chairs events. food by Mrs Louise Steffen. tickets and programs by Miss Erma Klassy. Committees include Ms Klassy and Mrs Hoesly along with several members. The Brotherhood serves the banquets. Toasts will be given by Mrs Paul Olm and Kay Olm. Music by the Sisters Three Babler daughters. Ticket deadline is May 17.

Eva Marie Sullivan Doll Hospital Madison St. John’s Church Sullivan Hervey Hoesly Louise Steffen Erma Klassy Hoesly Miss Klassy Herbert Pfund Ralph Nyman Ross Martin Frank Kundert Brotherhood of the Church Paul H. Olm

Senior Regents Dinner Event May 26 At Windy Acres

The Women of the Moose Senior Regents plan their annual dinner for May 26 at Windy Acres with Mrs. Russell West in charge. The Moose hall chapter night drew 43 members chaired by Mrs. Roger Severson. Kate Benkett performed accordion solos and three new members joined. The group donated to the Cancer Fund and heard on the Elkhorn Convention, with lunch served by listed members. The next meeting was set for May 20.

Women of the Moose Windy Acres Russell West Moose Hall Roger Severson Kate Benkett Marvin Holcomb Recorder Cancer Fund Beatrice Mulligan Mmes Ray Martin Emma Kurth Nellie Engles Cecil Jones Fritz Graber Mary Rieder Henry Babler Jr

Piano Recital Slated For Here on Sunday

Mrs. Arline Berkeley presents intermediate and advanced pupils in a piano recital at her studio 1723 14th Street Sunday at 3 p.m. opening ensemble by Mozart and Tschaikowsky, with numerous solos and two piano numbers, closing with The Triumphal March by Greig Carper.

Arline Berkeley 14Th Street Marie Goecks Mary Hodgson Mark Rosa Mozart Tschaikowsky Diane Voegeli Deborah Gibbons LaVonne Dieckman Sandra Irvin Ann Lamboley Sylvia Davidson Christine Miller Linda Pandow Brian Miller Barbara Eckstam Joy Lynn Trumpy Carol Newman Jane Goecks Goecks Rhonda Stuessy Diana Woods Suzanne Olsen Susan Behrens Wendy Hahlen Ann Bauman Greig Carper Wendy Hahien Mrs. Berkeley

Carol Galli Bridal Shower Honored in Surprise Event

Miss Carol Galli was honored at a surprise bridal shower held by Mrs. Richard Brunner and Mrs. Bill Teuscher Wednesday evening. She will wed George M. Canon on Saturday May 16 at St John s United Church of Christ. Attendees included several named friends and relatives. one guest sent a gift.

Carol Galli Richard Brunner Bill Teuscher Miss Galli George M. Canon St. John’s

Pythian Sisters Plan Tuesday Meeting at IOOF Hall

The Pythian Sisters will meet next Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the IOOF hall. Mrs Loyd Prien Mrs Dean Bushnell and Mrs Edna Ross serve on the lunch committee. Sixteen members attended the District Friendship Night in Brodhead last Tuesday.

Pythian Sisters IOOF Loyd Prien Dean Bushnell Edna Ross Brodhead

Circle Will Meet Monticello in Church Hall

Washington Ladies Circle will meet in the Fellowship hall of Zwingli church on Wednesday May 13 at 1 30 p m Hostesses are Mrs David Indergand and Mrs Frank Hartwig.

Monticello Washington Ladies Circle Zwingli Church David Indergand Frank Hartwig

Mrs J H Schwaiger Heads Monroe WRC Past Presidents

Mrs J H Schwaiger was elected president of the Monroe Woman Relief Corps past presidents at the semi annual meeting at the Hour Mansion. Other officers include Mrs Richard Wagner first vice president Mrs Ernest Zumbach second vice president Miss Margaret Altman secretary treasurer Mrs Olin Flisram sunshine chairman and Mrs Eva Galusha historian. Mrs Herman Stuessy was initiated as a new member. Hostesses were Mrs Alfred Henning and Mrs Garrett Keel. Honors went to Mrs Ula Tyler Mrs Clara Peterson and Beatrice Mulligan. Fall meeting set for October with Mrs Clara Peterson and Mrs Eunice Rieder as co chairmen.

J. H. Schwaiger Woman’s Relief Corps Richard Wagner Ernest Zumbach Margaret Altman Olin Flisram Sunshine Eva Galusha Herman Stuessy Alfred Henning Garrett Keel Ula Tyler Clara Peterson Beatrice Mulligan Eunice Rieder

Future Homemakers Style Show Slated At Darlington High

Darlington plans its 1964 Future Homemakers of America style show in the high school gym next Thursday at 8 p.m. Theme Hootenanny in High Fashion, with acts by freshmen Beatle group and student numbers. Home economics girls model garments from sports wear to graduation outfits under Mrs. George Stevenson supervision, with invited guests from the Viota Hat club and neighboring schools.

Darlington America FHA George Stevenson Viota Hat Club

Rev Storck Speaks At Aid Society Event

Rev Donald Storck spoke and showed a film titled The Changing City at St John’s church Aid Society gathering yesterday afternoon. Mrs Wilford Evans led devotions with committee hostesses Mrs Julius Hofer and Mrs Elizabeth Knipschild assisting. Flute solo performances by Marcia Janke Linda Frehner Jill Thomm under Mrs Roy Gempeler. A flute trio of Mrs Gempeler Cathy Gempler and Vickie Neuberger accompanied on piano.

Donald Storck St. John’s Church

Mrs Neubauer Leads Hannah Circle Program

The department of Christian education with Mrs Paul Neubauer as chairman led the Hannah Circle of St. John's church in the vestry meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Neubauer summarized Household of Power by Oliver Powell and directed the devotionals. Guests included Mrs Wilford Evans and Mrs Paul H Olm. hostesses were Hannah Bindschaedler Mrs William Greub and Mrs Edward Mueller. Mrs Sam Bruny conducted the business meeting. May 19 and 20 Mother-Daughter Banquets were announced and plans for the year’s program discussed.

Department of Christian Education Paul Neubauer Hannah St. John’s Church Sam Bruny

Mrs Zupanc Speaks At Girl Scout Program

A candlelight ceremony highlighted the court of awards for Girl Scout Troop 220 at the Kiwanis Scout Chalet. Mrs Edward Zupanc spoke on the new junior program while a flag ceremony was conducted by four scouts and World Association pins were presented to a list of named members.

Kiwanis Scout Edward Zupanc Monroe Vickie Bear Betty Schild Jean Sulzer Charlene Friske World Association Joette Marty Patricia Bober Luann Ratzlaff Susanne Burkhard Jacelynne Cook Badger Joy Lynn Trumpy Charlene

Scout Troop Awards Given at Year End Ceremony

Betty Friske and 20 others listed earned dabbler sewing pet health aid and musician badges. Vickie Rear led with multiple badges while Jean Sulzer Cathy Lewis received sewing. Barbette Sulzer earned housekeepers and my home badges. Court of awards set for June. lunch served by Mrs. Neuen schwander and Mrs. Bear with troop helpers.

Virgil Neuenschwander Orville Bear

Auxiliary Will Hold First 1964 Luncheon

The Monroe Country Club opens its 1964 season next Wednesday with a smorgasbord luncheon. Mrs. Minnie Figs and Mrs. Donald Brown handle reservations by noon Monday. The group hosts Nakoma Country Club on Wednesday, June 10.

Monroe Country Club Minnie Figs Donald Brown Nakoma Country Club

Women’s Missionary Society to Meet at Zwingli United Church

The Women’s Missionary Society of Zwingli United Church of Christ will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the parish house. A special collection for the Leonard Wood Memorial will be taken. Hostesses will be Misses Fannie and Frieda Benkert.

Rena Rufi Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Richland School

Rena Rufi daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rufi Route 2 treated pupils of Richland school yesterday for her sixth birthday. She attended kindergarten at East school and her brother Dan attends Richland school.

Rena Rufi John Rufi Route 2 Richland School East School Dan

Bloodmobile Visit Planned for New Glarus May 15

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will set up in the New Glarus grade school gymnasium from 2 30 to 6 30 p m on Friday May 15. Fred Meyer chairs the drive with Palmer Duerst as co chair. Local donors and recruitment reps include Hoesly Ewing Blaser Opferman Bauer Wieland Elmer Zentner and others aided by volunteer groups and canteen coordinators.

New Glarus Red Cross Fred Meyer Palmer Duerst Meyers Robert Hoesly New Glarus Township Richard Ewing York Township Herbert Blaser Exeter Township Henry Opferman

Boots Saddle Club Set Trail Ride Amid Plans in Brodhead

Final plans for the annual trail ride were completed at the Boots and Saddle Club meeting in Brodhead. Mrs. Melvin Mauerman was elected secretary, succeeding Mrs. Ralph Schild. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Culles supervised lunch after the meeting at Stone Ave Stables owned by Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Wuethrich.

Brodhead Boots and Saddle Club First National Bank Melvin Mauerman Ralph Schild Leo Culles Stone Ave LeRoy Wuethrich Monroe

Donna Weaver Becomes Airline Stewardess in LA Base

Donna Weaver of Shullsburg completes a six and a half week training at American Airlines stewardess college in Ft Worth and begins duty at Los Angeles International Airport. A 1961 Darlington High School graduate she previously attended Gale Institute and worked as a reservation agent for American Airlines in Chicago.

Shullsburg Donna Weaver Los Angeles American Airlines Stewardess College Ft. Worth Darlington High School Miss Weaver Gale Institute American Airlines Chicago

Johnson votes to cut soil payments in 1965 farm bill fight

President Johnson proposes cutting conservation program funding to 120 million for 1965, down from 220 million this year. The debate centers on cost sharing for soil and water practices, with House appropriations expected to retain 220 million despite Johnson and Eisenhower proposals. The National Limestone Institute backs lower funding.

Washington Congress Johnson Agriculture Department Eisenhower John F. Kennedy House Appropriations Committee House Appropriations Committee American Farm Bureau Federation National Limestone Institute

Dodgeville Girl Earns Special ROTC Honor

Janet Fox of Dodgeville is among two University of Wisconsin co-eds honored in the Pres ident Review awards. She and Donna Kneppreth of Milwaukee received Air Force certificates of merit for organizing and leading the Air Force ROTC Angel Flight among women students. About 800 cadets and midshipmen participated in the review at Camp Randall Stadium.

Janet Fox Dodgeville University of Wisconsin Army Air Force and Navy Marine Reserve Officer Training Corps Donna Kneppreth Milwaukee Air Force Air Force Rotc Angel Camp Randall Stadium

Carol Houser Wins College Drama Honor

Miss Carol Houser daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Houser Route 1 Browntown received the trophy for best actress in a supporting role at Platteville State College Tuesday for The Lady's Not For Burning. She also appeared in Antigone as a freshman political science major with the Pioneer Players.

Carol Houser Arthur Houser Route 1 Browntown Platteville State College Carol Pioneer Players Platteville State Houser

Simple Classified Ads Offer Quick Cash From Unneeded Items

Readers discover easy cash by selling unwanted possessions through local classified ads. The tip highlights fast listings, clear pricing, and practical tips to attract buyers.

Kiwanis To Honor Rev I'm Tuesday

The Monroe Kiwanis Club to honor Rev and Mrs Paul H Olm at Tuesday Ladies Night at the Monroe Country Club. The club also announced travel support for two Key Club members and an adult to the national Dallas convention and sponsoring a handicapped child at Camp Wanbeek along with YMCA camp attendance for a boy and girl. Rev Grant G Rice presented a rubberized runner for the Kiwanis Scout Chalet. James Schwoegler spoke on Soil Stewardship Week noting soil erosion and urban growth pressures.

Paul H. Olm Monroe Kiwanis Club Monroe Country Club Kiwanis Herman Stuessy Dallas Camp Wanbeek Grant G. Rice First Baptist Church James Schwoegler The Soil Conservation Office

Today in History May 8 1964 events recap

On May 8 1964 the history page notes key anniversaries. Germany's 1945 unconditional surrender in Rheims. De Soto's 1541 Mississippi discovery. Palo Alto 1846 battle. Rostov entry 1918. Coral Sea victory 1942. 1946 wartime dead repatriation bill. Dien Bien Phu siege in 1954. Nehru warns Red China in 1959. Birmingham demonstrations paused in 1963 as leaders seek racial crisis resolution.

Rheims France Hernando de Soto Mississippi River Palo Alto Tex Rostov The Coral Sea Birmingham Ala

Class Trip Planned for New Glarus High School

Members of New Glarus high school completed plans for a class trip to Chestnut Mountain Lodge in Galena Illinois. The outing is scheduled for June 4 with special student members attending.

NEW Glarus Times New Glarus High School Chestnut Mountain Lodge Galena, Ill

Third Kidnaping Charged to Bryan

FBI formally accuses Joseph Francis Bryan Jr. 25 of Audubon New Jersey in the kidnaping of a New Jersey boy whose body was found near Hillsville Virginia. The case marks the third such discovery in about a month and a bond of 50 000 dollars is recommended. Bryan is held in Sumter South Carolina on charges tied to the other two abductions.

Hillsville FBI New Jersey Joseph Francis Bryan Jr Audubon N.J U.S Wytheville Massachusetts Georgia David Wulff Willingboro Richmond Bryan Sumter S.C

Lost Act Returns as a Logical Twist of Fate

A quirky note reflects on how a missing performance or element reappears logically, framing the idea that what is lost often circles back in a manner that feels inevitable. The line plays on the theme of order emerging from absence.

TV Debate Bill Receives Okay

Senate House conferees approved a bill enabling televised debates between Democratic and Republican presidential nominees. It would suspend equal time requirements in the communications law for these candidates, avoiding compulsory air time for minor party nominees. Similar legislation previously allowed the 1960 Kennedy Nixon debates.

Washington Senate House John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon

Ford's Sales Center Moves to Milwaukee

The Rockford district sales office of Ford Motor Co will relocate to Milwaukee this fall. It coordinates sales and service for 212 Ford dealers across eastern Wisconsin Upper Michigan and Winnebago County Illinois. About 60 salaried employees will be involved in the move.

Milwaukee Rockford Ford Division Ford Motor Co Ford Wisconsin Upper Michigan Winnebago County Illinois

Judi Bissig Captures State Festival Honors

Miss Judi Bissig daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Bissig received an A rating for her tenor saxophone solo at the State Music Festival in Oshkosh Saturday Other Monticello ratings included Cindy Buehl trombone solo second Diane Gould and Candy Buehl cornet trombone duet second and Rickey Freitag snare drum third

Monticello Judi Bissig Roy Bissig Oshkosh Cindy Buehl Diane Gould Candy Buehl Rickey Freitag

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monroe Wrc Group Rev. Storck Aid Society Mrs. Neubauer Hannah Circle New Glarus Crandall Oil CO 16Th Avenue Monroe, Wis Red Clown Herb Hanson Augusta Mont Hanson Big Sandy Johnson Asked Cut Rev. I Associated Press JoAnn Craft Dora Meyers Rockford School of Business and Engineering Rockford Chamber of Commerce Craft Monticello High School Herzog Peonies Rosa's Garden Center 19Th Ave Ford’s Goda Gahar Starflower Shop Walter's Pizza House Swiss Foods Walter
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