East School PTA Elects Balke President for 1957-58
Charles Balke was elected president of the East school Parent-Teacher Association at a Men’s Night program. He succeeds Dr. E. E. Eckstam. New officers include Charles Coole as vice president, Mrs. Allen Goecke as treasurer, and Mrs. Harold Whitehead as Monroe Council representative, with Mrs. Ralph G. Nyman reappointed secretary. Dr. Robert G. Zach spoke on Civil Defense and a Fond du Lac convention report was given. A lunch followed for over 50 attendees. committee members were Robert Kramer, William Preston, Hilton Kirchner, Glen Swiggum, and Hervey J. Hoesly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Balke
East School
PTA
E. E. Eckstam
Charles Coole
Allen Goecke
Harold Whitehead
Monroe
Ralph G. Nyman
Robert G. Zach
James Weir
Fond du Lac
Robert Kramer
William Preston
Hilton Kirchner
Glen Swiggum
Hervey J. Hoesly
Clarno Church Hosts Mother Daughter Tea Event
The Clarno EUB church welcomed a Mother Daughter tea on Friday. Toast mistress was Mrs. Byron Hartwig. Program committee included Mrs. Lee Welz and Miss Ella Grenzow. Nellie Matzke read scripture, Mrs. Albert Kuhnke offered prayer. Prizes went to oldest mother, Mrs. Emil Fritsch. youngest mother, Mrs. Ray Bowen. youngest daughter, Jean Schillinger. youngest grandmother, Mrs. Albert Reinmann. Decorations were planned by Mrs. H. S. Ammann, Mrs. Arley Asmus and Mrs. Hartwig. Food committee: Martha Grenzow, Colletta Wuet rich, Mrs. John Voeg and Mrs. Albert Kuhnke. Mrs. Kuhnke poured coffee, Mrs. Harold Matzke tea, Miss Marian Welz served ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarno Eub
Byron Hartwig
Lee Welz
Ella Grenzow
Nellie Matzke
Albert Kuhnke
Floyd Timm
Barbara Jensen
Kenneth Hartwig
R. J. Douglas
Norway
Scandinavian Countries
Emil Fritsch
Ray Bowen
Jean Schillinger
Albert Reinmann
H. S. Ammann
Arley Asmus
Hartwig
Martha Grenzow
Colletta Wuetrich
John Voeg
Delinquency Topic For Circle Meeting
At Zwingli church Missionary Circle in Monticello the program chair Mrs Emil Voegeli opened with a thought and scripture read by Miss Hulda Karlen. Irene Marty reported on three chapters of The Church in South East Asia. a visiting committee made seven calls and new members Anton Hefty and Mrs John G Blum joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Blum
William V. Baebler
Meier
Kenneth Klassy
Louise Karlen
Woman’s Guild
Sauk City
Floyd Schuler
New Glarus
Fred Stauffer
D. L. Zentner
Frieda Hageman
Miss Kiess Weds Lt Richard Wagner in Colwell
Miss Anna Ruth Kiess and Lt. Richard Wagner wed Sunday at Colwell Congregational church. Wagner, stationed in Hondo Texas, will live in Lubbock after June 9. Mrs Clarence Foss and family visited Colwell with the couple’s relatives from Monroe and Ruthven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Foss
Colwell
Anna Ruth Kiess
Richard Wagner
Ruthven
Kiess
Monroe
James Hickman
Wagner
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Reservations Asked For 1947 Class Reunion
Mrs. Roy Beach, in charge of reservations for the Class of 1947 reunion to be held here July 8, today reminded class members that reservations are due by June 1. The event opens with a 6 30 p.m. social hour at the Monroe County Club followed by a smorgasbord.
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Roy Beach
Beach
Monroe Country Club
Mother Daughter Tea Planned by St Johns Women’s Guild
The Women's Guild of St. John's Church will host its annual Mother Daughter Tea Friday at 7 30 p m in the church parlors. A program featuring tributes singing acrobatics baton twirling and readings is planned.
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Women’s Guild of
Three Youth Confirmed at Our Savior's Church
Rev. Robert J. Werle confirmed Shirley Retzlaff John Saalsaa and Richard Meier at worship in Our Savior's church Sunday The service was held during South Wayne times special coverage.
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South Wayne
Times
Robert J. Werle
Our Savior’s
Shirley Retzlaff
John Saalsaa
Richard Meier
Mothers and Daughters Hold Brodhead Banquet
A Mother-Daughter banquet at EUB church sponsored by Get-to-Gether class drew 140 attendees. Awards honored Kathy Sue Peterson as youngest daughter, Mrs. Sarah Menge as oldest mother, Mrs. Walter Selbo for traveling far, and Mrs. William Hafen for most daughters. The program included songs, scripture, tributes, and recognitions led by class officers.
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Brodhead
Eub Church
Harry Pinnow
Kathy Sue Peterson
Roy Petersons
Sarah Menge
Robert A. Boettcher
Walter Selbo
Warren Selbo
la Cross
William Hafen
Fred Hahlen
Vera Ames
Linda Witt
Judy Mauermann
Shelby Mauermann
John Lederman
August Lehnherr
Mrs. Clara Brawand Hosts Roxy Club Event
Mrs. Clara Brawand hosted members of the Roxy Club last night with two tables of 500 in play. High honors went to Mrs. Mary Lengacher second to Mrs. Louisa Steffen and third to Mrs. Arthur R. Spoerry. Mrs. Fred Boesiger won the traveling prize.
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Brawand
Clara Brawand
Roxy Club
Mary Lengacher
Louisa Steffen
Arthur R. Spoerry
Fred Boesiger
Noble Grands Club Meeting in Orangeville Tomorrow
Past Noble Grands club of the Orangeville Rebekah lodge will meet at 8 tomorrow night at the home of Mrs. John Leverton.
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Orangeville
Noble Grands Club
Rebekah Lodge
John Leverton
Woman's Club Reorganizes Board for Monroe Chapter
Twenty eight new and retiring members of the Woman's Club of Monroe met in Ludlow Memorial library Green Room. Mrs E B Lux announced as state institute chairwoman to complete the term of the late Mrs Cecil McCreedy. New department heads and district roles were named for the year and the group prepared to attend a district convention in Elkhorn.
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Woman's Club of
Monroe
Ludlow Memorial Library
E. B. Lux
William E. Amstair
State Institute
Cecil McCreedy
Frederick F. Lanz
Robert W. Stuart
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Sears- Roebuck Foundation
Mmes
Richard H. Bahr
Robert J. Hahlen
A. R. Livingston
Arthur C. Benkett
Lester M. Johnson
Walter J. Speich
Robert H. Richardson
Bernard Bartel
Stewart F. Kingston
Frank C. Stiles
D. J. Huenink
John C. Purdy
L. A. Koenig
William E. Kuntz
Philip H. Darling
Herbert M. Ainsworth
Edward Knopinski
P. J. Connors Jr
William A. Gyure
Senior Scouts Banquet Planned By Local Troop Leaders
The annual Senior Girl Scout banquet will be held tomorrow at 6 30 p m at the Swiss Wheel restaurant with 86 scouts guests and leaders attending Mrs Franz W Brand named Senior Scout Planning Board adviser will speak Invited guests include Mmes John H Bruni Richard H Bahr and George R Barry Monroe Neighborhood co chairs Troops 9 and 12 led by Mmes Walter Kuebli and Keith B Witte will be the honored troops as 23 members graduate this month from high school and scouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz W. Brand
Scout Planning Board
Mmes
John H. Bruni
Richard H. Bahr
George R. Barry
Monroe
Walter Kuebli
Keith B. Witte
Miss Frances Loeffel Honored With Shower
Miss Frances Loeffel of Monroe and Pleasant Grove school near Juda was honored with a pre bridal shower by her pupils and their parents. A lavender and white three tier cake centered the serving table. A drawn bride picture on the blackboard and a picnic dinner followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Loeffel
Monroe
Pleasant Grove School
Juda
Baptist youths plan skating party in Evansville
Times Special reports Baptist young people host a skating party Saturday night at Evansville. Cars will depart from the church at 7 15 p m.
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Evansville
Alumni Tea Friday Introduces New Wisconsin Dean of Women
The Green County Wisconsin Alumni Association plans a Friday tea from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Robert L. Rote residence to introduce Martha Peterson, the university’s new dean of women appointed last July. Peterson previously worked at the University of Kansas and earned a doctorate in counseling and mathematics education. Her Kansas achievements include a dormitory system for freshmen women and the integration of Negroes into campus housing.
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Green County
Wisconsin Alumni Association
Robert L. Rote
Martha Peterson
University
University of Kansas
Kansas
Columbia
Northwestern
Kansas University
Committees Named at Blanchardville Woman's Club Meeting
Four committees for the year were named by the Blanchardville Woman's Club at a special meeting. Membership committee includes Mrs Frances Skaife and Chester Meisner, program chaired by Mrs Norman Anderson with Mrs Lloyd Johnson and others, entertainment chaired by Mrs Howard Hendricksen and others, and benevolence led by Mrs Art Juve.
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Blanchardville
Blanchardville Woman’s Club
Mmes
Frances Skaife
Chester Meisner
Norman Anderson
Lloyd Johnson
Edward Scadden
Ercil Skaife
Picnic Planned for Methodist Sunday School Class
The Methodist church Sunday school class plans its annual church lawn picnic on Monday June 3. The plans were finalized at a meeting held Monday at the Wayne Martin home.
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South
Wayne
Friendly Circle
The
Methodist Church
Wayne Martin
Japan seeks China probe for missing postwar nationals
Japan asks Communist China to investigate the fate of 35,767 Japanese nationals missing on the China mainland since World War II ended.
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Tokyo
Japan
China
Aherne Leads My Fair Lady National Company
Hollywood veteran Brian Aherne heads the national company of My Fair Lady. He has signed for a year with pressure to extend. The demanding role of Henry Higgins keeps him on stage most of the show and audiences are strong wherever they perform.
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Hollywood
Brian Aherne
Henry Higgins
Aherne
Detroit
San Francisco
New York
Alan Jay Lerner
National
Munich
Herman Levin
United States
Levin
Lerner
Frederick Loewe
Moss Hart
Higgins
West Side Homemakers Club Trip Highlights Local Plants
Eleven members of the West Side Homemakers Club plus one guest toured Janesville on Thursday visiting Parker Pen and Chevrolet plants Tallman House museum and the woolen mills to view regional manufacturing heritage.
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West Side Homemakers
West Side Homemakers Club
Janesville
Parker Pen
Chevrolet
Tallman House
State Line Troopers Home Makers Meet At Casino Dinner
State Line Troopers Home makers met with Mrs Edward Robinson and Mrs Arthur Hanson as co hostesses. Fourteen members answered roll call and discussed improving next year’s meetings. A dinner at the Casino was set for May 21 replacing a club trip. Mrs Alvin Bidlingmaier won a special prize. Officers for the coming year include Mrs John Busker as president and Mrs Leo Blasing as treasurer, replacing incumbents. September’s meeting will be hosted by Mrs Arthur Hanson Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Line Club
State Line Troopers
Edward Robinson
Arthur Hanson
Ailvin Bidlingmaier
John Busker
John Schlappi
Leo Blasing
Frank Goonan
Arthur Hanson Sr
Earl Carrolls Vanities Preceded by World War Pilot Career
Earl Carroll, famed producer of the Vanities revues, previously served as a United States Army Air Forces pilot during World War II. He later built a reputation in Broadway entertainment.
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Earl Carroll
Clarence 4H Club Holds Final Meeting
James Ruef, vice president, led the last Clarence 4H meeting with 14 members and two leaders present. Visitors Mmes. Hugh Roberts and Marion Fairman attended as plans for a picnic and 4H Sunday were discussed. Ruef spoke on grain, while Carla and Lyvonne Fairman played piano and Darlene Welch staged recreation. Refreshments were served by Mrs. George Nenneman.
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Clarence 4H
James Ruef
Mmes
Hugh Roberts
Marion Fairman
Carla
Lyvonne Fairman
Darlene Welch
George Nenneman
Boss Upset Triggers Jersey City Political Shakeup
In Jersey City the Kenny organization fell to rebels within the Democratic Party led by State Sen. James F. Murray Jr. Murray's unofficial vote of 63,072 topped 21 candidates, signaling a mayoral victory as new commissioners prepare to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N.J
John V. Kenny
Democratic Party
City Hall
Frank Hague
James F. Murray Jr
Kenny
Murray
Evansville Hosts First Antique Show At Masonic Temple
Evansville hosts its first annual antique show and sale at the Masonic Temple Friday through Sunday with thirteen exhibitors from three states. Proceeds benefit the Lions Club better sight program and Harold H. Grunewald of Elkhorn serves as show manager. A food booth operates 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 12 noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Evansville Masonic Temple
Evansville Lions Club
Harold H. Grunewald
Elkhorn
Damage of billions seen in atom mishap
Arthur W. Murphy a New York insurance specialist warned that an accidental atomic blast in the United States could cause billions of dollars in property damage and impede private industry’s atomic energy development. He spoke at Brookhaven National Laboratory outlining insurance challenges for atomic installations and noted the probability of a catastrophic accident is low.
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Brookhaven
N. Y
United States
Arthur W. Murphy
New York
Murphy
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Widener Estate Donated to Episcopal Diocese in Rhode Island
Newport Rhode Island March newspaper reports the Widener estate a 1914 built mansion known as a remarkable Newport cottage has been donated to the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island by George Widener and Mrs Eleanor Widener Dixon in memory of their mother plus successive gifts of 25000 each over three years to support the diocese led by Rt Rev John Seville Higgins the Rhode Island bishop
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Miramar
George D. Widener
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Rhode Island
John Seville Higgins
Episcopal
George Widener
Eleanor Widener Dixon
George D. Widener Sr
Bishop
Higgins Announces Miramar Construction Relation to Titanic Death
Higgins announced that Miramar was built two years after the senior Widener died in the Titanic sinking, linking the ship tragedy to the project timeline.
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Higgins
Miramar
Widener
Wisconsin lobbyists report 19286 spending this session
Madison reports show lobbyists spent 19286 during the four months of the current legislative session. Irvin J. Ott of Milwaukee leading with 1076, representing the Wisconsin State Brewers Association. Of the total, 5820 was used for liquid refreshments.
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Madison
Secretary of State
Irvin J. Ott
Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Brewers Association
Mount McKinley Granite Under Slate Layer
Geological note identifies Mount McKinley in Alaska as granite rock hidden beneath an overlying slate crust.
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Mount McKinley
Alaska
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