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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1961

Page

3

Wisconsin Federation Convention Set in Crosse

The 41st annual Wisconsin Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs convention will be held in Crosse Friday and Sunday. Judge Sarah T. Hughes of Dallas will be the national representative and discuss the 1961 62 program and federation plans. Judge Hughes is Goucher College, Baltimore graduate. Mrs. Dena Smith Wisconsin state treasurer will also speak.

Wisconsin Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Crosse Sarah T. Hughes Dallas Hughes Goucher College Baltimore National Federation Dena Smith Wisconsin

Two Women Honored With Birthday Songs At Legion Meeting

Birthday greetings were sung to Mrs. Ernest Zumbach and Mrs. Olin Flisram during the Women’s Relief Corps meeting at the Legion hall. Beatrice Mulligan, president, presided as a letter from state president Hattie Bender was read about the 78th annual WRC convention June 11 12 13 in Oshkosh. Plans for a Memorial service were reviewed and a fund raising event was led by Miss Margaret Altman with J A Roub, J H Schwaiger and Harold Holcomb assisting.

Ernest .Zumbach Olin Flisram Woman’s Relief Corps O. F. Pinney Legion Hall Beatrice Mulligan Hattie Bender Woman's Relief Corps Hotel Rauls Oshkosh

High School PTA Unit To Meet at 8 Tonight

Members of the Monroe high school PTA will hold its final meeting of the year in the high school library at 8 tonight. Mrs. Merlyn D. Rabe of Beloit, president of the Fifth District Wisconsin Congress of Parents and Teachers, will speak on What the Local PTA Should be Doing. All PTA members from other groups are invited.

Monroe High School PTA Merlyn D. Rabe Beloit Wisconsin Congress of Parents and Teachers

Mrs Petrillo Set to Speak at Wisconsin Club Convention

Marinette hosts the Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs annual convention from May 22 to 24. Mrs Orlando Petrillo will speak at the May 23 luncheon on Adventures in Friendships, with Richard Thomas of New York addressing Cuba Latin America and a Europe Asia communism survey. Lillian Brodahl Smith and Mercedes Hurst join as speakers. events include a pre convention dinner May 22 and a closing tea.

Orlando Petrillo General Federation of Women’s Clubs Project Division Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs Marinette Petrillo Richard Thomas New York Latin America Cuba Europe Asia Lillian Brodahl Smith Chicago Mercedes Hurst Federation Marinette Woman's Club Pioneer United Presbyterian Church

Anna Richard Honored on 85th Birthday Party

Mrs. Anna Richard Lena II celebrated her 85th birthday with a Saturday gathering at the Monroe home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monte. Attendees included Amos and Bill Monte, numerous Monroes, Browntown and Woodford residents, and relatives from Santa Ana California who sent a cake and gifts.

Anna Richard Lena Frank Monte Monroe Leatta Busjahn Santa Ana Calif Richard Anna Jacobs Monte Amos Monte Bill Monte Herman Plantikow Busjahn Rosa Butt

Miriam Circle Hears Lesson by Mrs Roth

The Miriam Circle of Grace Lutheran church met at the Wolmary home with Mrs William Roth presenting the lesson The Lutheran Church in the Changing America assisted by Mmes Fred Flick Russell Trumpy Rueben Brostuen and Robert Kramer A discussion followed applying the lesson to their church Guests included Mrs Fred Stauffer Mrs Bertam Torkelson Mrs Florence Burkhard and Mrs Volmary

Miriam Circle Grace Lutheran Church Joe, Wolmary William Roth Lutheran Church America Mmes Fred Flick Russell Trumpy Rueben Brostuen Robert Kramer Brostuen Fred Stauffer Bertram Torkelson Florence Burkhard Volmary

Church Dinner Honors Volunteers With Yellow Decorations

The dinner for 125 guests was organized by church members. Committees included Program chaired by Mrs. Albert Kuhnke with Mrs. Frank Hinebaugh and Ira Wolf, Food led by Mrs. Helen Rote with several helpers, Decorating led by Mrs. Del Rohde, and Clean-up headed by Mrs. Arleigh Frautschi with assistants.

Albert Kuhnke Frank Hinebaugh Ira Wolf Helen Rote Stanley Thomas Fred Buehler Walter Colney Lilly Bowen del Rohde Don Brennan Burnette Burkhalter Arleigh Frautschi Mmes Dean Rinehart Stanley Priewe

Bowers Addresses Green County Law Enforcement Group

John H. Bowers, assistant attorney general, spoke to the Green County Law Enforcement Association at the county jail classroom. He covered arrest and seizure procedures and rules, following introduction by Dist. Atty. Joseph D. Viney. The next meeting is June 13. possible demonstration with Dane County Sheriff’s dog Hector was noted.

John H. Bowers Green County Law Enforcement Association Joseph D. Viney Bowers Hector Dane County Sheriff Department A. Charles Howe

Feldt Couple Return From European Tour to Monroe

Mr and Mrs Ben F Feldt concluded a European trip visiting Italy the Riviera Paris and Venice and Florence Rome and Nice They noted booming Italian and French Riviera buildings and a 120 mph train Then they flew home via Paris Montreal Chicago Madison and a Monroe bus trip

Paris Monroe Ben F. Feldt Italy Riviera Feldt French Riviera Miami Beach Venice Florence Rome Nice France Feldts London Montreal Chicago Madison Arriv

Mothers and Daughters at Sta ver EUB Banquet

Mrs. Burton Holling of Monroe spoke as guest at Sta ver EUB church Mother-Daughter banquet. Toast mistress Frank Hinebaugh welcomed guests, with Mrs. Russel Wolf delivering the response and prayers by Mrs. Albert Kuhnke.

Burton Holling Monroe Staver Eub Church Frank Hinebaugh Holling Russel Wolf Albert Kuhnke Wilson Rote Regina Carol

Suppers Arranged for 7 P.M. on Same Day

The note mentions a 7 PM supper all on the same day, indicating a coordinated meal time.

Alaska Coastline Surpasses Other States Combined

Alaska boasts 6,640 miles of coastline, a figure that edges out the total coastline of all remaining coastal states combined. The data highlight Alaska as a dominant shoreline state in American geography.

Alaska

Jordan Busy Bees wrap up 60 61 meetings with dinner

The Jordan Busy Bees Homemakers closed their 60 61 meetings with a dinner at Marco's. Attendees included Mmes Marian Berg Cora Hanson Russell Hanson Charles Hartwig Sr Charles Hartwig Jr Leo Johnson Virgil Neuenschwander Harold Neuenschwander Jake Senn Emerson Wells Marie Wells Victor Wells Gottfried Wenger Jr and Miss Betty Hartwig.

Jordan Jordan Busy Bees Marco Mmes Marian Berg Cora Hanson Russell Hanson Charles Hartwig Sr Charles Hartwig Jr Leo Johnson Virgil Neuenschwander Harold Neuenschwander Jake Senn Emerson Wells Marie Wells Victor Wells Gottfried Wenger Jr Betty Hartwig

Ticket Champ Driver To Receive New Trial

Los Angeles resident Herman Abrams 69 a retired postal clerk who says he received 430 traffic tickets in 40 years will get a new trial June 13 on nine traffic convictions. Superior Court Judge Frank G Swain set aside the convictions finding prejudice in the two year jail sentence and 500 dollar fine imposed by Municipal Judge Byron J Walters.

Los Angeles Herman Abrams Superior Court Frank G. Swain Byron J. Walters

Experiment Station To Sell Bulls June 1

Fifteen young bulls will be sold at the University of Wisconsin Branch Agricultural Experiment Station just south of Hancock on Thursday, June 1. Buyers will receive complete records on each bull’s growth, ability, and other performance marks.

University of Wisconsin Branch Agricultural Experiment Station Hancock

Bull Sale and Beef Cattle Forum at University Event

Buyers agree to sell some offspring back to the university for further quality testing. The bull sale will start at 1:30 p.m. A morning program starting at 10:45 a.m. will feature discussions on nitrate problems in beef cattle feeding, artificial insemination in beef cattle and pedigrees with performance in formation.

Louise Goff Reece elected to Johnson City seat

Louise Goff Reece, longtime Republican, wins a landslide to fill the unexpired term of her late husband in Johnson City Tennessee. She will serve until January 1963.

Reece Johnson City Tenn Louise Goff Reece

Titanium as Strong as Steel Yet Half the Weight

Titanium is highlighted as a metal with strength comparable to steel while offering about half its weight. The material’s high strength to weight ratio is noted as a key advantage for engineering and aerospace applications.

Dodgeville to choose new mayor in June special election

In Dodgeville a special mayoral election is set for Tuesday June 6 after Mayor James W. Wilson submitted his resignation. Council president Spencer Rule was named acting mayor amid ongoing disputes with council members. Wilson had served as mayor since 1958 and won a second term in April. He cited city meetings held in secret as a reason for stepping down.

Dodgeville James W. Wilson Spencer Rule Wilson

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