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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1961

Page

3

Mrs Henrietta Lohff Wurtzell to perform magic at Bethel church

Freeport resident Mrs Henrietta Lohff Wurtzell known as The Lady of Magic will present a devotional program using religious ray pictures at the Bethel Evangelical United Brethren church Mother Daughter banquet Friday at 7 45 p m. The show will include audience formed pictures with felts and a second portion of entertaining magic. She tours with her husband Robert Wurtzel as The Magical Wurtzels and has gained national notice with published hobby articles. A trained rabbit named Peter will accompany the act.

Henrietta Lohff Wurtzell Freeport Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church Wurtzel Midwest National Organization of ‘‘Magigals Robert Wurtzel

Mrs Portman to Attend Wisconsin Women's Club Convention

Mrs Anton J Portman corresponding secretary of the Wisconsin First District Federation of Women's Clubs will attend the 56th annual convention at Lake Geneva in Horticultural hall. Speakers include Commander R W Duncan Glenview Illinois and June Harrison Petrillo Elyria Ohio. Registration at 8 30 a m and convention at 9 30 a m with Mrs Arthur J Hansen presiding. This year marks Lake Geneva’s Diamond Jubilee.

Anton J. Portman 7Th Street Wisconsin First District Federation of Women’s Clubs Lake Geneva Horticultural Hall R. W. Duncan U.S. Navy Glenview June Harrison Petrillo Elyria Walter M. Horne Madison Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs Alice Helland WFWC Arthur J. Hansen Brooklyn

Mrs Byington Heads Power Firm Auxiliary

Mrs George Byington was elected president of the Wisconsin Power and Light Company Auxiliary at a meeting held in the company kitchen. New officers include Mrs William Wartenweiler as vice president and Mrs Robert Schuler as secretary-treasurer. Court Whist honors went to Mrs Harold Sanders and Mrs Robert Kitto. Hostesses were Mrs Carson Lowl Mrs Roy Speich Mrs D L Bill Mosman and Mrs Percy Stevens.

Wisconsin Power and Light Company George Byington William Wartenweiler Robert Schuler Mmes Harold Sanders Robert Kitto Carson Lowl Roy Speich D. L Bill) Mossman Percy Stevens

Student Sermon at Union Presbyterian Sunday

Karl Peters a Carroll College senior in Waukesha and grandson of Mrs Ed Walter Monroe will preach at Union Presbyterian church Sunday morning. Rev Gerritt E Mouw pastor will attend the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian church in Buffalo New York.

Karl Peters Carroll College Waukesha Ed Walter Monroe Union Presbyterian Church Gerritt E. Mouw General Assembly United Presbyterian Church Buffalo N.Y

Helen Altman Named President of Sorority in Janesville

Miss Helen Altman was elected president of Alpha Zeta Chapter, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, at its meeting last evening in the home of Mrs. John Stauffacher. Officers named include Jean Daehlin as vice president Phyliss Stampfli as recording secretary Lois Miller as corresponding secretary Bernice Holsapple as treasurer Thelma Gamm as educational director Dorothy Johnson as state council representative and Gamm as alternate state council representative Plans were set for the annual State Sorority convention to be held in Green Bay Friday Saturday and Sunday Several members plan to attend Dorothy Johnson and Bernice Holsapple served as co hostsesse s.

Helen Altman Alpha Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority John Stauffacher Janesville Jean Daehlin Phyliss Stampfli Lois Miller Bernice Holsapple Thelma Gamm Dorothy Johnson State Council Gamm Green Bay

Albright Confirmed and Family Dinner Held

Mr and Mrs Otto Albright of Monroe hosted a Sunday dinner in observance of Mother's Day and the confirmation of their grandson Keith Albright at Albany Methodist church Attending were Mr and Mrs Orville Albright and Keith Albany Mr and Mrs Perry Bailey Freeport Mr and Mrs Paul Becker Madison and Mr and Mrs Arnold Albright and Richard Monroe Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Will Ladwig Wauwatosa Mrs Mary Hoover Milwaukee and Mrs Minnie Ladwig Juda

Otto Albright Monroe Keith Albright Albany Methodist Church Orville Albright Keith Albany Perry Bailey Freeport Paul Becker Madison Arnold Albright Richard Will Ladwig Wauwatosa Mary Hoover Milwaukee Minnie Ladwig Juda

Barbara J Heimann to Wed Arthur R Hephner

Brooklyn engagement notice for Barbara J Heimann and Arthur R Hephner. Miss Heimann a Madison Business College graduate employed at the University of Wisconsin. Hephner will graduate in mechanical engineering at the university. Wedding set for June 17 at 11 a.m. in St Pauls Catholic Church Evansville.

Brooklyn Wilbert L. Heimann Route 1 Barbara J Arthur R. Hephner Marshall J. Hephner Chilton

Baptism of Russell Todd Haman at St Johns UCC

Russell Todd Haman son of Mr and Mrs Roger D Haman of Juda was baptized Sunday at St Johns United Church of Christ by Rev Paul H Olm. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Keith Schony of Dakota. A dinner followed at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Weiss and his great grandparents Mr and Mrs John M Weiss.

Russell Todd Haman Roger D. Haman Juda St. John’s United Church of Christ Paul H. Olm Keith Schony Dakota Ralph Weiss John M. Weiss

Mothers and Daughters Banquet at Union Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Robert Richardson welcomed 70 mothers and daughters at the Mother Daughter banquet in Union Presbyterian church. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Gerritt Mouw and Miss Grace Byers. The program featured junior choir numbers, a Barbara Kundert declamation, and a clarinet duet by Sue Wegner and Janet Richardson. Awards honored multiple generations and the guest from Chicago, with committee and kitchen helpers named.

Robert Richardson Union Presbyterian Church Gerritt Mouw Grace Byers James Gordee Barbara Kundert Sue Wegner Janet Richardson Frank Jones Kenneth L. Norder Kenneth Norder Malcolm Barlass Amos Mahikuch Jo Ellen Gordee Dell Curtis Chicago David Woods Mmes Roy Schultz Melvin Olson John Ivey C. W. Chase

Blanchardville announces engagement of Sara Lien to Daniel Costello

Blanchardville Mrs Harry Lien announces the engagement of her daughter Sara Ann Lien to Daniel L Costello Milwaukee son of Dr and Mrs L D Costello Menasha He is a Northwestern University and University of Wisconsin Law School graduate His fraternities are Delta Upsilon and Phi Alpha Delta He is resident counsel for National Food Stores Inc Milwaukee An August wedding is planned

Blanchardville Harry Lien Sara Ann Madison Daniel L. Costello Milwaukee L. D. Costello Menasha Miss Lien Madison General Hospital School of Nursing Northwestern University University of Wisconsin Law School Delta Upsilon Phi Alpha Delta National Food Stores, Inc

Neil Rundle Baptized At St John U C Church

Neil William Rundle, son of Mr and Mrs Milford Rundle of 703 20th Avenue, was baptized Sunday at St John United Church of Christ. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Charles Noyce Jr. A dinner followed at the Robert Rundle home with attendees including the Rundle family Gordon Russell Robert and Neil and several relatives from Monroe Stoughton Evansville and Albany.

Neil Rundle Neil William Rundle Milford Rundle 20Th Avenue St. John’s

Mother's Day Picnic At Harold Green Home

A Mother's Day picnic was held at the Harold Green home in Brodhead. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Erger Mrs Annette Meyers and Richard from Rock City NL Mr and Mrs Victor Marean Thomas and Johnny from Monroe Mr and Mrs William Marean Mrs Ellsworth Binger Roy Jerry Steven Donald from Juda Mrs Bernice Green Mark Pinnow Mr and Mrs Harold Green Roger James Alice and Nancy from Brodhead.

Harold Green Brodhead Walter Reger Annette Meyers Richard Rock City Victor Marean Thomas Johnny Monroe William Marean Ellsworth Binger Roy Jerry Steven Donald Juda Bernice Green Mark Pinnow Roger James Alice Nancy

Missionary Mrs. Hersh to Speak at Local Aid Society

Mrs. Martin Hersh, a missionary from New Guinea, will be guest speaker at the Aid Society of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in South Wayne tomorrow at 2 p.m.

Martin Hersh New Guinea Aid Society of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church South Wayne

Sothern guardianship challenged by mother in L A court

Annette Sothern’s mother objects to the actress Ann Sothern being named her guardian in Superior Court citing a conflict of interest due to Sothern’s involvement as a defendant in a support lawsuit filed by the mother.

Los Angeles Ann Sothern Superior Annette Yde Lake Miss Sothern

Classified ads boost business reach and clarity

The message emphasizes the value of classified ads to help businesses connect with customers. It highlights affordability and targeted exposure as key benefits for any enterprise seeking efficient local outreach.

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Forms Marketing Co operative

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau board authorized articles of incorporation and bylaws for the Wisconsin Agricultural Marketing Co operative. The group will market members products, act as bargaining agent, handle processing, and conduct research and information on marketing. Percy Hardiman said the co operative builds farmer power in the marketplace. Larry Rens named director of the marketing bargaining division.

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Board of Directors Wisconsin Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Farm Bureau Larry Rens Bureau

Beginning Musicians To Sign for Classes

Beginning band and orchestra members will sign up for starting classes in the next weeks. Allan F. Barnard, instrumental music director, will meet 6th graders and up on Wednesday May 31 in the junior high band room from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Rural Monroe area students have separate May 24 session in the junior high band room from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Parents may accompany. Classes run in June and July. no previous training needed.

Allan F. Barnard Monroe Monroe High School Barnard

Nelson Praises Watson For Dedicated Public Service

Gov Nelson hails George Watson retiring Wisconsin state superintendent of public instruction at a Madison banquet. Watson a 12 year official, receives praise for his ability and dedication and a particularly productive recent period during Nelson’s governorship.

Madison George Watson Nelson

Youth Fellowship Plans Weekend Retreat at Cedar Lake Home

Twenty five members of St. John's United Church of Christ Youth Fellowship will travel by bus Friday for a weekend retreat and work project at the Cedar Lake Home for the Aged in West Bend. The activity is sponsored by the South Wisconsin Synod and led by Rev. Donald Storck and advisers Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Blanc.

St. John’s

Candidacy Open For AF Academy

Rep. Henry C. Schadeberg announces openings for Air Force Academy appointments for First Congressional District residents. Eligibility includes age 17 to 22 by July 1, U.S. residency, good character, and physical condition. Applicants must mail full details by June 7 to Room 442 Old House Office Building Washington 25 D C.

Green County Air Force Academy Henry C. Schadeberg Rep. Schadeberg Old House Washington D.C Military Naval Civil Services Commission Rep Schadeberg Academy

Nixon Praises Group For Work With Youths

Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon told over 400 attendees at the Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles annual banquet that volunteer organizations can outlast government in reducing juvenile delinquency. He said the problem is not unique to the United States.

Los Angeles Richard M. Nixon Nixon Big Brothers of Greater United

United States Uses Government as Last Resort

He argues the United States is unique for treating government as a last resort in solving the problem, not the first option. The remark contrasts the national approach with other possible strategies.

States United States

Woman Writer Beaten Fatally by Her Son in Glendale

Ronald 14 confessed to police that he fatally beat Beulah Wolff with an axe handle at her Glendale home. Wolff, 40, noted as author of poetry and founder of the Glendale Writers Workshop and the Successful Living Club, was killed in a well to do neighborhood. The teenager told detectives he was tired and fed up.

Glendale Califo Los Angeles Beulah Wolff Ronald

Eisenhower Receives Sylvanus Thayer Medal at West Point

West Point graduate Dwight D. Eisenhower accepted the Sylvanus Thayer medal at the Founder's Day dinner, praising West Point values as enduring and stating the ideals are in the heart. He called himself a dedicated American who has devoted his life to national service.

West Point N.Y Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Sylvanus Thayer U.S. Military Academy Thayer Academy America

Madison signs birth death marriage reporting rebate repeal

Gov Nelson signs a bill repealing an old state law that required counties to pay 25 cents to a person reporting a birth death or marriage, completing the legislative action on the issue.

Madison Nelson

April Base Milk Price Report for Chicago Area

Dairy farmers shipping to the Chicago Order 41 market received a base milk price of 3.81 for 3.5 test and 3.13 for excess milk delivered in April within a 70 mile zone. The report notes a 15 cent bulk tank payment and possible location premiums, with federal orders listing 3.53 base and 3.13 excess. The 3.81 base includes a 28 cent superpool addition.

Chicago Harry L. Edwards Pure Milk Association

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Bethel Church Anton Portman Byington South Side Pure Oil Holmes Body Shop Lloyd Holmes Highway 69 Henrietta Wurtzell Albright Barbara J. Heimann Haman Presbyterian Church Sara Lien Rosa Percy Hardiman The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Princeville U.S. Weather Bureau AF Academy Fritz Cleaners Dae Academy Honors Happy Roper Gas Range Public Service Corp Nho Ainsworth Insurance Agency Business Mart DODGE Dearth Motors, Inc Monroe, Wis
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