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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1961

Page

5

Wayne Seniors Hear Denure at South Wayne Commencement

Charles Denure of Platteville State College delivered the commencement address for the South Wayne Class of 1961 in the high school. Opal Eells and Arlene Anderson gave the salutatorian and valedictorian talks, with Rev. H W Hitzeman delivering invocation and benediction. Diploma presentations were by Arthur Schultz as the program included music, honors, and awards for seniors listed among the class of 1961.

South Wayne Charles Denure Platteville State College Opal Eells Arlene Anderson Douglas Bixby Beverly Frauchiger Sandra Jorgenson David Schultz James Moe Arthur Schutz Gladys Peterson Fremon Berg Clynton Seffrood Clara Simmons Betty Sharon Kay Martin Marlys Kay Marty Karen Kean Mayer Richard Meier Loreane Marie Meighan Shirley Anne Retzlaff John Arthur Saalsan Carol Ann Schultz Linda Lou Schumacher Donald G. Seffrood Nathan Stoll Cheryl June Tieman Shirley Marie Vickers Jerome Arley Vogel Katheleen Ann Werre Duane Wilde Diane la Vonne Wyssbrod Eldon Zimmerman

Albany Social and Church Notices Highlight Local Visits

Albany residents share visits from relatives and friends across Wisconsin and Illinois. Rev. Frank Carlson and family plan weekend visits. long time Madison resident Medora West is bed bound. Mary Martha Circle gathers June 1. Rolland Steindorf improves after illness en route to a church service.

William Krueger Minnie Anderson Vance Anderson Brodhead Bethlehem Lutheran Church Terry Vance Andersons Russell Cook Joseph Collmar Springfield Ill M. L. Barton Michigan Wisconsin Frank Carlson Linwood Roberta Wanamaker H. A. Erickson Beloit Spencer, Ia Bly Mary-Martha Henry Alson Zula Pryce Bruce Willett W. C. Snow WSCS Chicago Raymond Althaus Eva Whipple Harvard Rolland Steindorf

Jaycees Name Committees for Memorial Day Barbecue

The Jaycees announced committees for the annual Memorial Day chicken barbecue at the fairgrounds from 11 am to 1 pm. Proceeds fund civic projects. firemen, Turners, cooks, and various chairs will meet May 28 and May 29 to finalize pit, food, and service plans.

Francis Schott Jaycee Memrs Fairgrounds Fairground City Park Schott Jaycee City Hotel Turners and Cooks Food Service Gay Swenson Doran Blum Norman J. Gerber Robert Keith Kenneth Schneider D. L. Mossman Norbert Gilbertson Richard Newcomer Vernon Schillinger William Spoerry Norman L. Rasmussen Robert H. Rieder Delbert Folgate Walter Donovan James Gordee Paul Hartwig Thomas Hartwig Rolland Karlen Milo Friedrichs Frederick Blanc Robert Bussen Thomas Goetz Henry Grundahl Charles Mowbray Emmett O’donahue

Modine Profit Gains But Held Inadequate

RACINE The Modine Mfg Co reported fiscal year sales ending March 31 up nominally 400000 to 31.6 million with profits rising 27 percent to 804000. President A G Dixon called the 2.5 percent profit plainly inadequate and said the company must make its multi plant operations in Racine LaPorte Paducah and Whittier more competitive.

Racine Modine Mfg. Co Modine A. G. Dixon la Porte Ind Paducah Kentucky Whittier Calif

Kennedy Proposes Broad Military Modernization Plan

President Kennedy outlines five major military reforms including a full reorganization of the Army, $100 million for new equipment such as helicopters and howitzers, expanded non-nuclear war capabilities, rapid mobilization of reserve forces, and a Marine Corps boost to 190,000 with a total intelligence review to align policy coordination.

Washington Kennedy Pentagon Congress McNamara Army Marine Corps

Winslow Pupils Await Summer Pool Program

The summer swimming program at Recreation Park pool in Monroe, run by the PTA, starts June 19 for eight weeks. Reservations must be made with Mrs. Claire Campbell by next Thursday, limited to 52. transport is provided by one bus. Eligible are children entering first grade this fall. Fees: 3.80 dollars for two days weekly plus transport and instruction, or 2.80 dollars for one day weekly. 20 cent daily admission.

Winslow PTA Recreation Park Monroe Claire Campbell

Death of Mrs. Nettie Devlin in Monticello at 82

Mrs. Nettie Devlin, 82, died last evening at the home of her daughter Mrs. Arthur Broege Route 1 Monticello. Born in Stephenson County Ill she was married to Thomas Devlin in 1902 at Freeport. Survived by four daughters three including Rose and Fairy Broege two in Winslow Monticello and one son Charles Beloit six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Monday Cardascio funeral home Winslow with Rev. Burton Holling officiating burial Rock Lily cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. tomorrow.

Nettie Devlin Arthur Broege Monticello Devlin Stephenson County Ill Henry Mary Dietz Strohm Thomas Devlin Freeport Cadiz Township Winslow Mary Smith Rose Broege Monroe Rennie Louise) Smith Arthur Fairy) Broege Charles Beloit Adrian Mary) Tiss DeRidder Cardascio Burton Holling Bethel Eub Church Rock Lily Cemetery

MacArthur Accepts Guam Invitation to Manila Independence Day

General Douglas MacArthur accepts an invitation from Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia to be a guest at the July 4 Independence Day celebration in Manila.

MacArthur Washington Gen Douglas MacArthur Philippines Carlos P. Garcia Manila

Legislature In Brief Strong opposition to school release for religious instruction

In Madison, objections were raised at a hearing on a bill to let school boards release students an hour weekly for religious instruction. Supporters argued benefits against juvenile delinquency, while opponents cited church state separation concerns. Two variants would restrict release to one hour weekly with parental consent, one allowing any time.

Madison Assembly State Affairs Committee Manfred Swarsensky Adrian Manders Milwaukee Europe Swarsensky Arthur Laabs Curtiss Wausau Frank Nikolay Abbotsford Robert Levine Anti-Defamation League Levine

Mrs. Ellen Goodman Dies at 40in Mequon

Mrs. Ellen Goodman Jr 40 longtime resident of Oneco Township dies at home in Mequon Born April 1 1921 in Stephenson County Ill She served in the Army Nurses Corps 1943 1946 Married Sept 8 1951 to Alvin Goodman Jr and moved to Milwaukee Survived by husband two sons mother grandmother and three sisters Services set for 10 am Monday at Winslow Methodist Church Burial Mt Pleasant Cemetery Viewing at Cramers funeral home Orangeville after 7 pm Sunday.

Orangeville Alvin Ellen) Goodman Jr Oneco Township Sunny Side Drive Mequon Goodman Jr Stephenson County Ill Leland Ruth Bennehoff Kilian Alvin Goodman Jr Milwaukee Methodist Church Winslow High School Deaconess School of Nursing Marquette University Army Nurses Corp William Robert Leland Kilian Winslow Martha Bennehoff Harry Carol) Dickerson Mendota Donald Marjorie) Barker Richard Patricia) Miller Winslow Methodist Church Mt. Pleasant Cramers Funeral

Anderson Honored At Kiwanis Meeting

Minor W Anderson Jr a Monroe high school senior received a certificate and cash prize for winning the 1961 Kiwanis Teenage Driving Award at the Monroe Kiwanis Club meeting. Prof Thomas D Clark spoke on The Life of Lincoln. He noted Freeport's role in Lincoln's rise to the presidency. Idaho still has abundant game including bears deer coyotes and mountain goats for hunting.

Minor W. Anderson Jr Monroe Kiwanis Monroe Kiwanis Club Thomas D. Clark Lincoln Freeport

Olson to Lead Wisconsin Veterans Affairs Board

Adjutant General Ralph J. Olson will replace James Burns of Milwaukee as chairman of the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs. Burns led the board since 1943 and chaired it since 1947. Other members include Vice Chairman M. L. Gazertwitz, Dr. R. L. Mashek, Gov. Nelson, H. L. Geitzmann, Bertell MacDonald, and James Martineau. monthly meetings address veterans policy.

Madison Ralph J. Olson James Burns Milwaukee Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs Burns M. L. Gazerwitz Oshkosh R. L. Mashek Gov Nelson H. L. Geitzmann Beaver Dam Bertell MacDonald Wausau James Martineau Oconto

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