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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1956

Page

8

Parly At RECORD May 11 1956 Weather Summary

Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with possible thunder showers in the extreme southeast. Cooler Saturday with lows 38-45 northwest and 45-55 southeast. Highs 55-65 north and 70-72 south. Since yesterday 1 p.m. precipitation .03 inch. Warmest in U S Del Rio and Laredo Texas 96. coldest Mt. Washington New Hampshire 15. Sunrise 4:49 sunset 7:04.

U.S. del Rio Laredo Texas Mt. Washington N.H

Real Estate Transfers and Estate Notices

Real estate transfers involve penance purringwn w marry O Edwards and wife for lots 1 and 4 in block 20 of Albany. Appraisers William Haren and Ed Ninne man appointed in the Amelia Dahms estate died April 2 with First National Bank of Monroe and Harold Dahms named co executors. Heirs include Harold Dahms and Roy Dahms. Obituaries note Mrs Mary Lamb 94 Durand Mrs Arthur Van Matre 72 Darlington Frank Munda 42 Freeport Norman J Kennedy 27 Washington. Births announce Merlyn Miller and wife Juda a daughter May 11.

O. Edwards Village of Albany William Haren Ed Ninneman Amelia Dahms First National Bank of Monroe Harold Dahms Harald Dahms Roy Dahms Mary Lamb Durand Arthur van Matre Darlington Frank Munda Freeport Norman J. Kennedy State of Washington

St Clare Hospital Admits and Dismissals Report

South Beloit residents Shirley Severson Charlotte Kislis and Elizabeth Kam holtz appear in an accident and medical notice. Gerald Van Wagenen lists Tonsillectomy. Other names covered include Cheryl Stuckey Juda Mrs Elzie Laube Brodhead David Menzies Minnie Raymer Mrs John Crotte Chicago and several surgical and dismissal entries across towns.

Shirley Severson South Beloit Charlotte Kislis Elizabeth Kamholtz Gerald van Wagenen 16Th Street Cheryl Stuckey Juda Elzie Laube Brodhead David Menzies 13Th Street Minnie Raymer 16Th Avenue John Crotte Chicago

Marshfield Doctor to Locate in Footville Clinic Worth 18000

Dr. Roland Evenson of Marshfield plans a move to Footville as the village opens an $18,000 clinic to attract a physician. Footville’s former doctor retired leaving a medical vacancy. Evenson, a Marquette University graduate, has practiced in Marshfield for three years.

Roland Evenson Marshfield Footville Evenson Marquette University

Rockford Flower Show Set for May 20 at Masonrc Temple

The sixth annual Rockford Flower Show, hosted by the Greater Rockford Home Gardeners, runs from 1 30 to 10 p m Sunday May 20 at the Rockford Masonic Temple. Sponsors include Growers Fun and Flowers Latham Park Rolling Green garden clubs and Town and Country Gardeners.

Greater Rockford Gardners Rockford Masonrc Temple Er Growers, Fun and Flowers Latham Park and Rolling Green Garden Clubs Town and Country Gardeners

Mary Lamb Dies in Freeport at 84

Mrs Mary Lamb 84 died at her daughter’s Freeport home after a long life in Rutland Durand and Monticello. Born in Rutland she lived in Durand since 1906 and was a Durand Methodist member. Survived by three daughters 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Services Sunday at Durand Methodist Church with burial in Durand cemetery. Friends may call Saturday evening at Chapin funeral home.

Mary Lamp Durand Monticello George Horton Freeport Lamb Rutland James H. Best Newell E. Lamb Durand Cemetery Chapin Funeral Home

Voter List Fragments From Various Localities

A fragmented roster lists individuals tied to multiple precincts including Purcell Eldon Grossen Ernest Gruber Richland Karen Kubly Roosevelt Gerald Miller James Huffman Ross Betty Boeck Ronald vurs Round Grove Lois Dettwiler West Dayton Peggy Raught Roger Zweifel Sharon Eth ridge Sam Ball David Siedschilag Jackie Siegenthaler Robert veg geli Sanders May E Bumpke Beverly Zimmerman Searles Sandra Levenson Gary Brugger Larry Douglas Shanghai LaVon Arnsmeier Silver Daniel Bernet Norman Hanson Susan Schwartzlow Simmons Betty Dillon Smiley Jerry Johnson Peggy Kildow Ronald Ochsner Lee Zurfluh Spring Creek Robert Drews Spring Valley Karen Berge Twin Grove Dick Bell Allom Kay Drye Evan Siedschlag Dorothy Saiter

Richland Karen Kubly Roosevelt Gerald Miller James Huffman Ross Betty Boeck Ronald Vurs Round Grove Lois Dettwiler West Dayton Peggy Raught Roger Zweifel Sharon Ethridge Sam Ball David Siedschilag Jackie Siegenthaler Robert Veggeli Sanders May E. Bumpke Beverly Zimmerman Searles Sandra Levenson Gary Brugger Larry Douglas Shanghai LaVon Arnsmeier Silver Daniel Bernet Norman Hanson Susan Schwartzlow Simmons Betty Dillon Smiley Jerry Johnson Peggy Kildow Ronald Ochsner Lee Zurfluh Spring Creek Robert F. Drews Spring Valley Karen Berge Twin Grove Dick Bell Allom Kay Drye Evan Siedschlag Dorothy Saiter

Greiner to Speak on Aviation Tuesday at Jaycee Meeting

Greiner will discuss Aviation Today during the final Jaycee meeting of the season on Tuesday night in Eugene. Twenty one Sparkplug awards will honor Junior Chamber of Commerce members for outstanding service, with certificates to be presented. Everson chairs the Sparkplug committee overseeing the awards. Officers will be elected and previously announced slates stand.

Greiner Chamber of Commerce Eugene Hoe Norman Everson

Miss Joan Broge Undergoes Appendectomy At St Clare

Miss Joan Broge of Route 2 Monticello daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Broge and teletypist for The Evening Times underwent an appendectomy this morning at St Clare hospital and is listed in satisfactory condition.

Joan Broge Route 2 Monticello Harold Broge Evening Times St. Clare Hospital

Attic bake sale set for May 12 by church group

Personal mentions note Mr. and Mrs. George Lee from Albany visit, a bake and rummage sale is planned for Saturday May 12 at 9 a.m. at First National Bank annex with homemade doughnuts. James Carlson to reside in Monroe after six months in St Petersburg. Mrs Gustafson and daughter attend funeral of George Schoch. Mrs Frey visits Platteville for Senior Mother's Day. County Treasurer Kundert and family to Arizona to visit son and daughter in Tucson.

George Lee Albany James Carlson Madison St. Petersburg Fla Monroe First National Bank ‘Annex Pythian Sisters Adv Edwin Gustafson Clifford Geigel Loyal Gustafson George Schoch Charles E. Frey Platteville Barbara Ralph Kundert Marion Pat Arizona Indaw Ralph van Bixhorn Tucson

Pickups Along the News Beats Magnolia Blooms Mark Yard Scene

A magnolia tree in the Oto Pe Abright yard at 1208 23rd Avenue is covered in flowers today for the first time this year. The blossoms will wither after several days, then fall from the branches in the annual cycle.

Oto Pe Abright Yard 23Rd Avenue

Mrs Van Matre Dies at Darlington

Mrs. Van Matre 72 lifelong Darlington area resident died yesterday after a brief illness in a Darlington hospital. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs. William Casely Hartford a son John Viola and four grandchildren. Services planned at Sharer funeral home Darlington at 8 00 p m Saturday. Move to new home Dr W G Bear and Stanley Nestingen projects signal local street work.

ARMA Arthur van Matre Darlington Area Darlington Aes Spri Township William Casely Hartford John Viola Sharer Funeral Home W. G. Bear 10Th Street Stanley Nestingen Madison Monroe Albany Bear 11Th Street

Eisenhower Accepts Panama Meeting Invitation

President Eisenhower accepted an invitation from Panama's president to attend a meeting of presidents of American nations in Panama City on June 25-26.

Washington Eisenhower Panama Panama City

Knights of Columbus Meet Monday Night in Parish Hall

The Knights of Columbus will meet Monday night at 8 in parish hall with Eugene Weaver and Homer Gavigan in charge of the lunch.

Knights of Columbus Parish Hall Eugene Weaver Homer Gavigan

Beer Roth To Be Partners in Firm

Alois T. Beer and Nathan R. Roth are named new partners in the Bruni Miller Co. Roth is in his first year and Beer in his eighth with the firm. The firm traces back to 1935 with Bruni as contractor and Miller joining as partner in 1947. The company moved offices in 1941 and 1946 and opened a new retail building supply store and warehouse at 1902 12th Street, with formal opening on March 11, 1950.

12Th Street

Swayze Reports Opening of Three Lakes Fishing Season

NBC newscaster John Cameron Swayze will cover the season opening at the causeway near the hotel and Showboat with Bill Birch directing NBC color film. The segment is planned for NBC television Monday around 6 45 p.m. Monroe time.

Marty Aire Three John Cameron Swayze NBC Causeway Bill Birch Swayze Monroe

Beloit and area students in campus musical and graduation notes

Beloit College student James Weakley joins the cast of Of Thee I Sing to be staged May 18 in Scoville theatre. Miss Mabel Rollins, a North Texas State College student, is a candidate for a bachelor’s degree in music education with June 1 commencement. The Orangeville Village Council will meet May 14 at 8 pm. A. S. Huffman, 88, Beloit, had his right leg amputated above the knee at Beloit Municipal Hospital. Eugene Ganson Jr. and wife Madison welcomed daughter Lura Ann born yesterday at Madison General Hospital.

Mabel (Midge) Rollins William L. Rollins 28Th Avenue North Texas ‘State College Denton Tex Miss Rollins Alpha Chi Scholastic Society Delta Gamma Social Sorority College Players Music Educators National Conference Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society A. S. Huffman Beloit Beloit Municipal Hospital Huffman Lura Ann Eugene Ganson Jr Madison Madison General Hospital Ganson Joanne Kurth

Debra Lucille Hawkins Born At St Clare Hospital Monroe

Mr and Mrs Donald D Hawkins Brodhead announce the birth of daughter Debra Lucille Tuesday at St Clare hospital Delores Lucille Stauffer is the mother’s maiden name Paternal grandparents are Walter Kurth West Allis and Mrs Harold Holm Chicago Maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs August Kurth Monroe Great grandparents Mr and Mrs Carl Stauffer Orfordville and Mrs Bessie Wendlandt Brodhead Also notes Alan Bauman son of Mr and Mrs Henry L Bauman completed a one week course in kitchen planning and design at Geneva Modern Kitchen Training school Geneva Illinois A Monroe Country Club stockholders meeting to review 1955 operations is listed

Walter Kurth West Allis Harold Holm Chicago Monroe Eugene Ganson Sr Joliet, I August Kurth Debra Lucille Donald D. Hawkins Brodhead St. Clare Hospital Hawkins Delores Lucille Stauffacher Carl Stauffacher Orfordville Bessie Wendlandt Alan Bauman Henry L. Bauman 19Th Street Geneva Modern Kitchen Training School Geneva Ill

Degrees conferred at Monroe lodge meeting

Three Royal Arch Masons received degrees at a Monroe lodge session in the Masonic Temple with representatives from Freeport in attendance. Edelweiss Stars Maenner festival staged in Alpine New Glarus featured in Times Special.

Monroe Lodge Masonic Alpine New Glarus The Edelweiss Stars

Alpine Festival at Turner Hall in Madison Tomorrow Night

Chor and Yodelers present an Alpine Festival program at Turner Hall Madison tomorrow night with Rudy Burkhalter and Miss Betty Knoe buhel as participants. Mrs George Peggy Krauss reopens Beauty Lane Shop Monday at 2345 15th Avenue operating the salon solo in her home after a three year closure.

Chor Yodelers Turner Hall Madison Rudy Burkhalter Betty Knoebuehl George Peggy) Krauss 15Th Avenue

Boy Scouts National Council Meets May in Cincinnati

Thomas Kimes national council representative and David R. Mueller district executive of U.S. Grant Council will attend the 46th National Council annual meeting May 24 to 26 in Cincinnati.

Thomas Kimes National Council David R. Mueler U.S. Grant Council National Council of Boy Scouts Cin

Commons Is Told Of Cancer Agents In Tobacco Smoke

London May 7 Two cancer producing agents have been identified in tobacco smoke but neither proven to cause lung cancer. Health Minister Robert Turton told Commons heavy cigarette smokers show higher lung cancer death rates than pipe smokers and nonsmokers. In 1954, 234 of 1000 deaths among men 45 to 74 were cancer with 85 from lung cancer. The tobacco habit flourishes in Britain. A 20 cigarette pack cost 54 cents with 42 cents in taxes. Government revenue from taxes is about one seventh of total. Sponsored by Goetz Theatres.

London Robert Turton House of Commons Britain Treasury Kers Goetz Theatres

Cinnatti Women to Accompany Them

The article notes that their wives will accompany them.

Cinnatti

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