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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1957

Page

3

Monroe Country Club Auxiliary Opens Summer Season

The Monroe Country Club Auxiliary started its 1957 season with a noon luncheon and an afternoon of bridge attended by 50 members. Officers include Mrs. W B Gnagi treasurer and Mrs. Richard H Bahr secretary, with new members welcomed and bridge winners named. Reservations must be in by Tuesday noon.

Monroe Country Club Arthur P. Benkett Charles J. Mathias W. B. Gnagi F. B. Luchsinger Richard H. Bahr Robert W. Goetz

Peace Church To Burn 1950 Mortgage Sunday

Rev. Paul C. Kehle, ex pastor of St. John's Monroe and president of the South Wisconsin Synod, and Rev. Walter Waeck erle of Peace church Browntown will speak at 11 a.m. As the debt from the 1950 51 remodeling is paid in full, the $45 000 mortgage will be burned during the service. A noon potluck and program follow.

Browntown Paul C. Kehle St. John’s Church Monroe South

Annual Tea Planned at Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran Church hosts its annual Mother Daughter Tea this Sunday at 2 30 p m Mrs Robert Kingdon serves as event chairman and oversees planning for the gathering at the church facilities.

Grace Lutheran Church Robert Kingdon

Freshman Picnic Held at Recreation Park Monroe

The freshman class of South Wayne High School held a picnic at Recreation Park in Monroe today with Donald Ebel serving as class advisor.

South Wayne High School Recreation Park Monroe Donald Ebel

Ainsworth Elected Junior-Senior PTA Head at Meet Here

Herbert Ainsworth was elected president of the Junior-Senior PTA unit at the year end program. Other officers include Dr. James R. Weir as vice president and Mrs. Alfred Henning as secretary. Mrs. Robert J. Hahlen was chosen treasurer. The event drew over 350 attendees with a Junior Band concert and dress review by grades seven to ten. Judy Kingdon served as general chairman.

Herbert Ainsworth PTA W. C. Bender James R. Weir Alfred Henning Robert J. Hahlen Allan F. Barnard Mary Ellen Summeril Donald Heeren Thomas Fritz Lonna Rhyner Judy Kingdon A. R. Livingston

Women of the Moose Hold Chapter Night in Moose Hall

Mrs. John Ruch presided as pro tem hospital chairman for Women of the Moose at a chapter night in Moose hall. Mrs. Harold Thurston read "Sunday Afternoon." Memorial services honored 12 deceased members while 48 local members received New Horizons development certificates from Mooseheart.

John Ruch Pro Women of the Moose Moose Hall Harold Thurston New Horizons International Mooseheart Ill Chalmer Armstrong Academy of Friendship Stevens Point

Green Beanie Chapter Night Held at Moose Hall

The Green Beanie chapter held a May 22 meeting at Moose Hall with Moose members from Madison Janesville and Beloit as guests. Birthday songs honored Mmes Lee Babler and Armstrong. Lunch for 35 members was served by the hospitality committee with assistance from Mmes John Ruch Beatrice Mulligan Henry Babler and Zella Ginner.

Moose Hall Moose Madison Janesville Beloit Mmes Lee Babler Armstrong John Ruch Beatrice Mulligan Henry Babler Zella Ginner Norma Krauss Robert Trickel Herbert Myers Henry Kramer Joe Schwarzenberger

Professional Women Honor Miss Germann

Miss Judy Germann daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry L Germann 2006 12th street guest of honor at Monroe Business and Professional Women Club dinner in Windy Acres Club She is a senior at Monroe high school and was honored for scholastic achievements She served as picture editor and faculty editor of the high school annual and participated in Drivers Education GAA and orchestra In officers re elected Mrs Helen Gempeler president Mrs Robert L Miller first vice president Miss Margaret Altman second vice president Mrs John Ball corresponding secretary Mrs Orlean Wahl treasurer Delegates to state convention June 13 16 at Elkhart Lake were Mrs Gempeler and Miss Altman Next meeting June 19 at Recreation Park.

Judy Germann Henry L. Germann 12Th Street Monroe Business and Professional Women’s Club Windy Acres Germann Monroe High School GAA Helen Gempeler Robert L. Miller Margaret Altman John Ball Orlean Wahl Charles Hurlbut

Chat and Deal Club Honors First Prize Winners

Mrs Louis Creuzer led as high winner at a Chat and Deal Club meeting yesterday with Mrs Frank Hauser. Other honorees included Mrs Barbara Germann as second, August Kurth as third, and Ella Hasse as consolation.

Louis Creuzer Frank Hauser Mmes Barbara Germann August Kurth Ella Hasse

Miss Donna Sundly Weds Dwight Elmer

Miss Donna Sundly and Dwight Elmer were married May 4 at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Rockford. The couple plans to live at 968 North Main Street, Rockford, with Donna employed in bank analysis and Dwight a Monroe High School graduate.

Donna Sundly Dwight Elmer West Dwight T. Elmer Sonja Hillquist Sycamore Ann Sundly Duane Elmer Argyle Don Sundly Gene Frauchiger Wiota Mary Green Roberta Green Dana MacMurchy John Elofson Lawrence Aubry Diane Sundry Charlotte Sundry Gordon Prien N. Main Street Rockford Elmer West High School Third National Bank of Monroe High School

Catholic Groups Plan Mother-Daughter Communion Breakfast

Catholic groups sponsor a Mother-Daughter communion breakfast after the 8:30 a.m. mass in the parish hall. Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and St. Victor Altar Society members attend Mass together with Mrs. Jack Schlichting and Mrs. Alfred Machotka in charge. Program chairs are Mrs. Kenneth Hall and Mrs. Robert H. Rieder.

Knights of Colummbus Auxiliary St. Victor Altar Society Jack Schlichting KC Auxiliary Alfred Machotka The Altar Society Mmes Kenneth Hall Robert H. Rieder

Teenagers Asked to Clean City Youth Center Building

Ronald D. Johnson, city park and recreation director, asked city teenagers to meet at the Community Center at 3 30 p m tomorrow to give the building a professional cleaning before films are shot Saturday. Monroe youth activities will be featured in a documentary series Growing Up in Wisconsin.

Ronald D. Johnson City Park and Recreation Monroe Wisconsin

Polio Case Reported in Madison Racine County

Wisconsin state Board of Health announced one polio case in the week ending May 4 in Madison Racine County, the state’s only polio case for that period.

Madison Racine County Wisconsin State Board of Health

Cloudburst Triggers Spokane Flash Flood Disaster

Flood water from a cloudburst swept through Spokane last night forcing evacuations of hundreds and causing extensive damage. Roads and bridges washed out as cars were trapped. A bank washed away, a storm sewer broke, and buildings near the business district were undermined by the retreating water.

Spokane South Hill

Amazing bargains in The Times classified

Classified listings in The Times showcase daily bargains across categories, with prices and product types highlighted for quick comparison and purchase decisions.

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Eastern district Lutheran delegates approve 7 cent per adult levy

Delegates at the Eastern District Evangelical Lutheran Church biennial convention in Janesville adopt an annual 7 cent assessment on every adult member to fund a district newspaper and president’s travel. Trustees oppose the levy saying it could complicate a merger into the American Lutheran Church, slated for Jan 1, 1961, creating a 2 million member body with headquarters in Minneapolis.

Janesville The Evangelical Lutheran Church Board of Trustees Church ELC American Lutheran Church United Evangelical Lutheran Church Myron C. Austinson Minneapolis

Hills Bros Instant Coffee Smells Like Real Coffee

The ad promotes Instant Hills Bros Coffee as aroma rich and full flavored with real coffee taste. It emphasizes a special aroma preserving process, two jar sizes, and the claim that the product offers convenience and economy without sacrificing quality. It invites readers to try it today.

Hills Bros Instant Hills Bros

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