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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1957

Page

3

Miss Mardelle Pernot Weds Richard Behnke in Brooklyn

Social notes report the wedding of Miss Mardelle Pernot daughter of Mr and Mrs Davis Pernot Brooklyn to Richard Behnke son of Mr and Mrs Burgess Behnke Brooklyn It took place at Brooklyn Community Methodist Church with Rev Newton Barrett officiating A reception followed at the Brooklyn community building The bride who is a Brooklyn High School graduate wore a white floor length gown While the groom is a Brooklyn High School graduate and a machinist at Baker Manufacturing Co in Evansville After a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin they will reside on Route 1 Brooklyn

Mardelle Madeline Pernot Davis Pernot Brooklyn Richard Allen Behnke Behnke Newton Barrett Brooklyn Community Methodist Church Burgess Behnke Carol Nesbit Geraldine Waite Betti Pernot Larry Day Madison Lyman Pernot Monroe Diane Pernot Wallace Behnke Donald Pernot Phillip Pernot Janesville Robert Meiers Monticello Steven. Pernot Edgerton Evansville Barneveld Stoughton Wisconsin Route 1 Oregon Baker Manufacturing Co

Women’s Guild Plans Mother-Daughter Event

The St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Women’s Guild hosts a Mother-Daughter observance on Friday May 17 at 7 30 p m in the church parors. Mary Etter gives a welcome and tribute by Mrs Paul H Olm and Kay Susan. Performances include flute duet Kathy Gempler piano solo Guineth Gonstead singing and a reading. A buffet luncheon follows with kitchen duties by Mrs Henry Babler and general chair Mrs Clayton Olson.

St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Women’s Guild Mary Etter Paul H. Olm Kay Susan Roy Gempler Betty Kathy Gempler Guineth Gonstead Clifford Black Sharon Rosann Janis Marla Joyce McConnell Henry Babler Clayton Olson

Miss Phyllis Coplien To Wed Alvin Kraus

Miss Phyllis Coplien engaged to Alvin Kraus son of Mrs. Fred Kraus Jr. from Monroe. Phyllis is employed by Reger Cheese Co. and Alvin by Filsen Roofing Co. of Madison.

Phyllis Coplien Alvin Kraus

Emblem Pins Presented At Band Achievement Day

Gerald von Klein, music director, announced Judo festival ratings while Band Mothers awarded emblem pins to graduating band members. The final meeting of the school year at the school house featured refreshments led by Mmes James Moe Leo Staley and Lyle Swanson. Next meeting is the first Monday in October.

South Wayne Gerald von Klein Band Mothers Club Mmes James Moe Leo Staley Lyle Swanson

Zion EUB Christian Builders meet May 18 in Parish Hall

The Christian Builders class of Zion EUB church will convene Saturday night May 18 in the Parish Hall in Orangeville.

Orangeville Christian Builders Class of Zion EUB Church

Coralyn Krajeck and Terry Dohs Wed in Evansville Church

Coralyn Kay Krajeck and Terry Dohs of Evansville exchanged nuptial vows at 2 p.m. in a Baptist church in Evansville with Rev. J. J. Renz officiating. The couple, both Evansville natives, were attended by Delores Renz and Deanna Howell, with a reception following in the church parlors.

Coralyn Kay Krajeck Terry Dohs Evansville Church

York Church to Host Rockford District Women's Meet

The Women's Missionary Federation of the Rockford District meets at York Memorial church Tuesday starting 10 a.m. A morning review of The Stewardess, music by the host church trio, and a luncheon served by York women open the program. Four district women give talks on What Shall I Render Unto the Lord at the afternoon session, with a district chorus from each parish.

Women’s Missionary Federation of the Rockford York Memorial Church York Church A_ district chorus

Woman's Guild Plans Mother Daughter Tea

The Woman's Guild of Zion Evangelical and Reformed church will sponsor a mother daughter tea on Friday evening May 17. Membership chair Mrs. Fred Abbott leads ticket sales through May 15 with helpers Mrs. Rudy Feller Gilman Schmid John Waelchli William G. Meier Henry C. Elmer J J Voegels and Miss Irene Marty. Christian education chair Mrs. John C Babler is program chair and other officers handle refreshments and social action.

Monticello Woman’s Guild of Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church Fred Abbott Rudy Feller Gilman Schmid John Waelchli William G. Meier Henry C. Elmer J. J. Voegels Irene Marty John C. Babler Christian Education Ted Zurbuchen Christian Service H. F. Stoll

Local church circles plan dining room cleanup and publicity

Mrs. Clara Elmer leads stewardship and cleanup efforts with Mrs. Clarence Elmer Sr and Mrs. Waldo Zimmerman as missionary chairman hosting duties. They will be assisted by circle members in organizing the event.

Clara Elmer Clarence Elmer Sr Waldo Zimmerman

East School PTA Plans Men’s Night Program

East School PTA groups schedules a Men’s Night Tuesday at 7 45 p m in the school. Men plan and participate while refreshments are served. A slate of officers for the new year will be presented and voted on. The main program covers family disaster preparation and demonstrates use of a 200 bed hospital unit.

East School PTA

Mrs Howe Hosts Philathea Class Meeting

Mrs Howe and Mrs Ruf co hosted the Philathea EUB Sunday school class with Mrs Stanley W Howe. Mrs Matt Staffacher presided at a business session. Short stories on Helen Keller and Albert Schweitzer were read. Refreshments were served to 15 persons.

John Backe Katherine Bowell Philathea Eub Stanley W. Howe Matt Staffacher Helen Keller Albert Schweitzer Alois Ruf

Meland Son Baptized at Swiss Evangelical Church

Terry Wayne Meland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Meland, was baptized at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church by Rev. Lynn Tschudy. Sponsors were Delayne Showers and Vernon Meland. Grandparents and relatives attended and fellow families hosted a post baptism reception in New Glarus.

Meland New Glarus Terry Wayne Gerald Meland Evangelical and Reformed Church Lynn Tschudy Delayne Showers Vernon Meland Wayne Showers Lawrence Meland Margaret Mueller Madison Deanice Showers

Clergy reports youth and universalist conferences

Rev. James L. Neighbours spoke about a youth conference in Milwaukee and a Universalist Unitarian conference in Michigan at the Universalist Aid Society meeting in the church yesterday afternoon. Mrs. George Geiger reported on her Mukwonago conference and, with Mrs. Robert Hardell, co chaired the refreshments.

James L. Neighbours Milwaukee Universalist Unitarian Michigan Universalist Aid Society George Geiger Mukwonago Geiger Robert Hardell

Circle Meeting Noted at Methodist Church

Friendly Circle of the Methodist church will meet Monday night with Mrs Wayne Martin. Mrs Merlyn Williams will lead devotions.

South Wayne the Methodist Church Wayne Martin Merlyn Williams

Bridge Club Meets Brodhead in Evening Session

Mrs. A L Breyvogel hosted the contract club Thursday night. Honors awarded to Mrs. Frank A Condon and Mrs. Leo A Scheberle.

Bridge Club Brodhead A. L. Breyvogel Mmes Frank A. Condon Leo A. Scheberle

Mrs Ammann Demonstrates Clarno WSWS Sampler

Mrs Ammann presented the sampler The Sampler at the Clarno WSWS meeting with Mrs Arley Asmus as co host. A playlet featured Mrs Ammann as mother and Mrs Beckman, Mrs Irvin Lepien and others. Mrs Alice Discher led the prayer and a Mother Daughter tea was announced.

Harry Ammann Ammann Clarno Wsws Arley Asmus Robert Vogel Beckman Irvin I. Lepien Mary Vogel Juaris Alice Discher

Miss Gross to Wed Virgil Rayhorn May 19 at Zion EUB

The upcoming marriage of Miss Arlene Gross and Virgil Rayhorn set for Sunday May 19 at 2 30 p m at Zion EUB Church here. The notice confirms the couple's plans and venue.

Orangeville Arlene Gross Virgil Rayhorn Zion Eub Church

May Dinner for Orangeville Woman's Club Planned

The annual May dinner will be held at 6 30 p.m. Tuesday at the First Methodist Church in Freeport. Reservations are due by May 11. Mrs Val Schreiner chairs reservations. Members may bring guests.

Orangeville Woman’s Club First Methodist Freeport Val Schreiner

Mahnke Couple to Move to Madison After Nuptials

Mr. and Mrs Parker R Mahnke plan to live in Madison after May 27 following their May 4 wedding at St John s Lutheran church Oregon The bride Carol Lawry is daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Lawry Route 2 Brooklyn The Mahnke parents are Mr and Mrs Fred Mahnke of Madison

Madison Parker R. Mahnke St. John’s Lutheran Church Oregon Carol Lawry Arthur Lawry Route 2 Brooklyn Fred Mahnke

Tri-county 4-H Junior Leaders Picnic Planned

Green County club agent Norman O. Evenson announced a Sunday June 2 picnic at Lake Leota Evansville for junior leaders from Dane Rock and Green Counties to attend.

Lake Leota Evansville Norman O. Evenson Green County Dane Rock Green Counties

Rural Schools Bright students attend conservation day

The upper grades of Bright school and teacher Miss Phyllis Alexander joined the conservation day in Monroe on May 1. Graduating pupils include Marlene Pinnow Larry Leopold and Dorothy Nussbaum. School dismissed for the summer Friday with the picnic May 19.

Bright School Phyllis Alexander Monroe Marlene Pinnow Larry Leopold Dorothy Nussbaum

Stock Market Reaches New 1957 High On Broad Gains

The Associated Press average of 60 stocks climbs to a new high of 182.50 as big institutions return to buying and blue chips find buyers. Despite uneven daily progress and no decisive market driver, stocks show widespread strength and investors remain cautiously optimistic about further gains.

ED Morse New York Associated Press Wall Street

Wisconsin Type 54 and 55 Tobacco Crop Figures

The Agriculture Department reported 1956 Type 54 Wisconsin tobacco at 6,765,000 pounds, up from 6,705,000 in 1955, while Type 55 yielded 13,650,000 pounds in 1956, down from 14,064,000 in 1955. Both tobaccos are cigar binder varieties grown in Wisconsin.

Washington Agriculture Department Wisconsin

Prince and Princess Named for Safety Patrol Event

Roger Wieser and Janet Swig gum of Browntown were among 130 candidates for titles of prince and princess of the 14th annual Wisconsin Congress of School Safety Patrols. William Patchett of Columbus and Karen Binkelman of Oshkosh were named winners yesterday. They will be crowned with Indian headdress Monday in Madison by Governor Vernon Thompson and will reign over the three day meeting at Wisconsin Dells May 23 25.

Roger Wieser Janet Swiggum Browntown William Patchett Columbus Karen Binkelman Oshkosh Madison Vernon Thomson Wisconsin Dells

Zweifel To Head New Glarus Lions Club

Arthur Zweifel was elected president of the New Glarus Lions Club with J. F. Uffelman as first vice president Nic Zentner as second vice president M. P. Melsh as third vice president H. M. Schmid as secretary treasurer E. J. Wills as tail twister Ernest Lufi as lion tamer and Gerald Disch with Harold Hoesly as directors H. S. Glaeden and Dr. E. V. Hicks remain as holdover directors. Amelia Earhart in 1928 became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.

NEW Glarus Arthur Zweifel New Glarus Lions Club J. F. Uffelman Nic Zentner M. P. Melsh H. M. Schmid E. J. Wills Ernest Lufi Gerald Disch Harold Hoesly H. S. Glaeden E. V. Hicks

County advisory groups outline farm program priorities

County agricultural extension meetings with the Court house session highlighted farm planning space needs, new machinery demonstrations, and expanded home garden emphasis. Recommendations urged Safety Council representation, better cooperation among farm groups and businesses, and year round dairy promotion efforts.

Family Life Committee Lawrence Raymer Jefferson Ben Zimmerli Decatur Health and Safety Committee Green County Safety Council Eddie Rood Adams Township Soil Conservation Service Clarence Schultz Clarno Township Earl Feldt Mt. Pleasant Farm Buildings and Machinery Committee Amos Johnson Monroe Edward Oliver Mt. Pleasant Township Palmer Welsh New Glarus Wisconsin ADA Chambers of Commerce and Service Clubs J. B. Scherer Fred Baertschi Albany Township Willis Ri

Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Markets Report

The Wisconsin primary American cheese markets were steady with small style sales at slightly higher prices. Open market trading was light and ample offerings. 40 pound blocks and junior cheddars showed weakness while other areas stayed steady. Butter and evaporated milk markets were fair to ample with cream markets near steady.

Madison State Department of Agriculture Wisconsin Wisconsin Exchange

Former Tax Official To Start Term May 23

Joseph D. Nunan Jr., once U S commissioner of internal revenue, must surrender May 23 to begin a five year federal tax evasion sentence. He was convicted of failing to pay 91 086 dollars in taxes during his tenure as tax chief from 1944 to 1947. Nunan, a Port Washington New York resident, has been free on 1500 bail.

New York Joseph D. Nunan Jr U.S U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Supreme Court Nunan Port Washington N.Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mardelle Pernot Richard Behnke Women’s Guild Suzanne Saalsan Argyle William Ziemer Manitowoc George DeWitt Ziemer Suzanne Joe Lombardo Joe Baptist Church J. J. Renz George A. Krajeck Lloyd Dohs Marilyn Renz Delores Renz Deanna Howell Robert Krajeck Richard Howell Richard Krajeck Donald Krajeck Marion Krajeck Sandra Anderson Mary Anne Nyman Kathleen Grunder Lenice Perkins Shirley Topp Paul Moos Evansville High School Woman's Guild Plans Mrs. Howe Albert Kuhnke R. J. Douglas Norway Byron Hartwig Clarence Schroeder Crandall Oil Company 16Th Avenue Monroe, Wis Prince Princess Zweifel Glarus Lions Amelia Earhart Bank of South Wayne Frank Menehan First National Bank of Monroe Fred Wolff Warren Ill Melvin J. Olson Times Agricultural Commodity Committees Studebaker Jacobs 12Th Ave Cheddar Mart Trading Light Hermes Remington ROYAL Underwood Navaco Tschudys
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