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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

3

Vacation Bible School Sponsored By Monroe Churches

The Council of Churches will sponsor a union Vacation Bible School June 4 through June 8 for Monroe area children from kindergarten through junior high. Rev. Bernard Bartel of Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church is dean. Classes meet from 9 15 a m to 1 15 a m for kindergarten and 9 15 a m to 2 30 p m for other grades with lunch and recreation. Daily offerings go to the American Bible Society. Participating churches include Grace Bethel Immanuel First Methodist St Johns Union Presbyterian and First Universalist.

Monroe Woomen Monroe Bernard Bartel Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Ergarten Fea Marvin Schwerin Immanuel Church Herman Legler St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Clarence C. Warfel Grace Lutheran

Mrs Ferries Honored As Past Jaycette Head

Mrs. Ferries received a past presidents pin at a Jaycettes meeting in the library Green Room and was succeeded by Mrs. J L Norton. Miss M Margaret Baker discussed summer reading choices including Hill of the Rooster, Time Was, History of English Speaking People, Eisenhower the President, and Dr Kate. Ronald Merritt, Browntown, will attend Camp Waubeek again under Jaycettes auspices. last year he spent two weeks at a Wisconsin Dells recreation camp. The Jaycettes will not meet again this season.

Wee Jeremy v. Rerries The Jaycettes J.L. Norton M. Margaret Baker Hill of the Curry Holden John Selby Merle Pusey Miss Baker Kate Adel Comandini Ronald Merritt Browntown Ward Merritt Camp Waubeek Merritt Wisconsin Dells

Mrs Benkert Named PTA Council President

Mrs. Benkert elected president of the Monroe PTA Council at a high school board room meeting last night succeeding Rev. Glen H. Ridnour. Others named were Alan Goodmiller as vice president Lloyd F. Marty as secretary and Robert W. Stuart as treasurer. A September school of instruction was planned. Ten members from local school units attended. Retiring officers were thanked. Mrs. Merlin Dammen received a farewell picnic supper at her Blanchardville Route 2 home, ending May 29, with gifts from Monroe Clinic colleagues including Audrey Flannery Sally Wenger Janet Boesiger and others.

Wuss Atimf Dennert Monroe Pta Council Glen H. Ridnour Mmes Alan Goodmiller Lloyd F. Marty Robert W. Stuart Merlin Dammen Blanchardville Monroe Clinic Dammen Audrey Flannery Sally Wenger Janet Boesiger Janice Johnson Mmnes Robert W. Maurer Peter Steinmann

Mrs Skattum Accepted as Royal Neighbors Transfer

Mrs Leland Skattum of Monroe and formerly Juda was accepted by transfer into the Royal Neighbors Lodge at the May meeting in 100F hall. Mrs Clark Kleckner and Robert Kramer gave readings on Mother's Day and May. Mrs Jesse Morton organized entertainment and Mines. Pete Gerber Lena Stauffacher and Peter Kubly supervised lunch.

Skattum Leland Skattum Monroe Juda Royal Neighbors Lodge Clark Kleckner Robert Kramer Jesse Morton Pete Gerber Lena Stauffacher Peter Kubly

Country Club Auxiliary Hosts Card Lunch at Monroe Club

The Monroe Country Club Auxiliary held a card and lunch event with Herman J. Schmitz and Mrs. Schmitz as hostesses and guests including Mrs. Burmeister and Mrs. J. Leo Norton. Flowers were by Mrs. Harvey H. Holland and E. A. Janke. Golf and bridge were played with honors to Mrs. Grace Frazier, Mrs. W. S. MacDonald, and Mr. Leland L. Lamboley. Guests included Mrs. Frazier, Dorothy Mayer of Miami and Max Doll of LeNoir. No meeting May 30. resumes June 18, first official golf day.

Herman J.schmitz Monroe Country Club Burmeister Mmes Herbert E. Lanz Ray Young Schmitz J. Leo Norton Harvey H. Holland E. A. Janke Grace Frazier W. S. MacDonald Leland L. Lamboley Mmes. Frazier Dorothy Mayer Miami Fla Max Doll LeNoir

Children Give Program At Party In St. John's

Four and five year old children and their mothers gathered at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church for a party. Mrs Franklin Pickett led the age group in planning and supervised an impromptu program of songs rhythm work and a demonstration choir rehearsal. Five year olds joined the choir for fall. Rev Paul C Keble welcomed guests. Maypole and maybasket decorations adorned the event with assistance from Mrs Walter Reger Mrs Paul Bennett and Mrs Robert Rufenacht. Kitchen helpers included Mrs Paul Rufenacht Sr Miss Mary Lanz and Miss Ida Derendinger.

St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Franklin Pickett Paul C. Keble Pickett Mmes Walter Reger Paul Benkett Robert Rufenacht Paul Rufenacht Sr Mary Lanz Ida Derendinger

Mrs Lovelace Honored At East Viota Program

Mrs Lovelace was one of three to receive a life membership pin at the East Viota Lutheran Mission Society meeting at the church. Presenters included Miss Gilma Anderson. Also honored were Mrs Clara Johnson and Mrs Oscar Simonson of Wiota with corsages.

Weses Hoy Loeswee Ve Modtou East Viota

Three Bible Schools Scheduled for Juda Area

Area summer Bible schools have been scheduled at Oakley church starting June 4. The Baptist Bible school will run a week with all-day sessions for teachers. The EUB Bible school opens June 4 for a two week session with morning classes only.

Java Cosmes Specia Baptist Bible School EUB Bible School Oakley Church

Miss Marty Reader At Area Club Event

Miss Marty Reader was the reader at a Fortnightly Reading club event in New Glarus. Attendees included Miss Irene Marty and several guests, with overnight stays noted.

Marty Reader Alda Arn New Glarus Irene Marty Fannie G Frieda Benkert Mmes R. W. Woelffer Albert Knobel W. E. Blum Monticello R. H. Schoonover Madison Ann

Boettcher to Return to Broanea for Seventh Year

Rev Boettcher returns to Broanea for a seventh year and serves Peace EUB in Brooklyn Township. He was temporary secretary of the conference. Mrs Ralph Jones lay delegate will report at Sunday services. A social evening honors the Ernest Buchanan family in Brodhead with gifts for their new home on Center Avenue.

Boettcher Broanea Peace Eub Brooklyn Township Ralph Jones Ernest Buchanan Brodhead Buchanans Center Avenue Roderick Lumber Co

Brodhead Jaycees Elect Bruce Timm President

Bruce Timm was elected president of the Brodhead Jaycees at a Monday night meeting at Decatur Lake Country Club. He succeeds Robert Keen. Other officers include Dr. Dean Pawlish first vice president Burdette Garthwaite senior vice Ray Homb treasurer William Jones secretary Paul Haraldson Marshall Markham and Robert Keen directors. The Jaycees voted to sponsor a summer softball program and discontinue the rodeo. They will sell American flags as an Americanism project. Cecil B DeMille awarded Thailand Exalted Order of the White Elephant, a distinguished decoration of the Far East.

Bruce Timm Brodhead Jaycees Decatur Lake Country Club Robert Keen Dean Pawlish Burdette Garthwaite Ray Homb William Jones Paul Haraldson Marshall Markham Jaycees

Student Drivers Complete Course at Senior High School

Principal R. noigoke announced that nearly 100 students completed a Driver Education course at the senior high school. Instructors were Charles Mowbray and Nat G. Preston. Certificates from the motor vehicle department exempt the holder from the written exam if applying for a learner's permit within one year. Names of completing students are listed.

R. Noigoke Charles Mowbray Nat G. Preston Motor Carol A. Blum Beatrice C. Brandli Lorraine A’ Clark Beverly Dunaway Sharon R. Ferry Mina Jean Flannery Marilyn R. Gerber Allan B. Hobtshoppie Ronald L.kohn Joyce M. Matzke Beverly J. Myers William A. Niederberger Alice F. Norder Dorothea J. Nybroten Richard Kon

Tree surgeon calms two-vehicle crash in city

In Oklahoma City a pair of cars collided and crashed into a tree. A so called doctor rushed to the scene and examined the tree, declaring it would survive. Both drivers escaped injury.

Oklahoma City

Oakley 4-H Club Meeting Highlights Muffin Making

Dexter Marchant gave a project talk on his garden at the Oakley 4-H Club meeting held Monday night. Mrs. Florence Ludwig read a story and cooking leader Mrs. Elmer Whitehead led muffin making by Phyllis Rosheisen Eileen Hafen and Dexter Marchant. Members judged the muffins and Miss Hafen served refreshments.

Oakley Club Dexter Marchant Florence Ludwig Elmer Whitehead Phyllis Rosheisen Eileen Hafen Oakley 4-H Miss Hafen

Flynn Major Groups File Official Papers

Papers filed with the secretary of state show groups backing candidates for Congress and Senate. The Racine County Flynn for Congress Club in Franksville supports Gerald T. Flynn for the First District. Wisconsin for Maier and Milwaukee Mayor for Maier back Maier for U S Senate.

Alison Congress Secretary of State Racine County Flynn Congress Club Donald Grove Franksville Gerald T. Flynn Racine Sen Maier Milwaukee U. S. Senate Wisconsins Kenneth Zeni

Pyle apologizes for Detroit quip in job crisis talk

Washington reports the Eisenhower administration faced backlash after Howard Pyle suggested unemployment could be a market signal. He apologized for offense and reiterated the White House’s concern over Detroit’s seasonal job slump as Walter Reuther and labor leaders urged careful wording after prior remarks tied to workers to dog imagery.

Washington Eisenhower Detroit White House Howard Pyle Walter Reuther United Auto Workers Pyle Wilson

Republican candidate bets on race to win NC seat

In Wilmington, C. Dana Malpass, a Republican for North Carolina’s 7th District, says he cannot lose his race and challenges Democratic primary winner to a 1,000-yard foot race. Incumbent F. Ertel Carlyle and Alton Lennon weigh about 200 pounds each, while Malpass is in his 60s and under 160 pounds.

Wilmington North Carolina C. Dana Malpass Congress Malpass F. Ertel Carlyle Alton Lennon

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