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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1953

Page

3

Memorial Address by Rev McKelvey Heard by Pythians

A joint memorial service for Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias was held last night in their Temple. Rev James R McKelvey of First Methodist Church Sterling Illinois gave the address titled There Is No Death, offering consolation and belief in happiness in our Father's House. Mrs Arthur W Black read the memorial, with Mrs Paul W Ritschard and the degree staff participating. Pythian officers and candle-lighters assisted, and chancellor commander Julian Kiechle spoke for the Knights. Tables, lunch and a buffet supper followed at hosts' homes before the service.

McKelvey Pythians Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias James R. Mc First Methodist Church Sterling Ill Arthur W. Black Paul W. Ritschard Clarence E. Day Alton V. Kiel Gerald D. Poff Frederick Mahlkuck Jr Amos Johnson Albert Wyss Russell Larson Chester J. Hasse E. Herman Dieckhoff Shirley Ritschard Bonnie Wilson Jacqueline Poff B. J. Sullivan Julian Kiechle Knights of S A. G. Nelson Mmes Otto Leuenberger Edward L. Dwyer Philip M. Gordon Harris F. Germann Ralph L. Greenwald Roy Grant Wilma M. Preiffer Mrs. Black

Ray Goodmiller Named Cub Scout Den Denner

Ray Goodmiller named den denner for Den 2 at spring elections held at Smocks Cave. Den 2 includes William Wedesky as assistant denner Kent Phillips keeper of the buckskin Nathan Ander eck den chief and Mrs Roy F Peter den mother. Next events include a June 3 wiener roast at Kiwanis Youth Cabin and a June 26 Cub Scout Fair at the Armory with a fish pond and toy drive.

Ray Goodmiller den Denner Den 2 Rayoodmiller Denner William Wedesky Denner Kent Phillips Smocks Cave Monroe Kiwanis Armory William Anderson Kim Bellahan Donald Peter Nathan Andereck Den Roy F. Peter

Orangeville Four Year Course Began in 1927

The Orangeville high school alumni committee reports the four year program started with the graduating class of 1927 after a prior two year course. Alumni ban quet and dance Friday evening. reservations with Lyle Henze by Thursday noon.

Orangeville Times Special Lyle Henze

Afolkey Churches Plan Union Vacation Bible School

Churches of Afolkey announce a union Vacation Bible School from June 1 to 12 with sessions daily at 9 to 11 a.m. Beginners and primary grades meet at Grace church while juniors and intermediates meet at Bethel church.

Afolkey Union Orangeville Churches of Grace Church Bethel Church

Community club boards to gather for new year plans

Mon roe Woman's Club officers will lead tomorrow's meeting at 7 p m in the Green room of the library to discuss projects for the coming year. Mrs Herbert M Ainsworth presides. Mothers visit school as East school kinders showcase year work and a My Playful Scarf insen tion closes the program. Builders class of Bethel church will convene at Arnold Aisenbrey home Tuesday June 2 with devotions and recreation. African Violet club hosts plant care discussion at Glen Hasse home Monday. Orangeville WSCS to meet June 3 at Mrs Leo Rusk home bring dime cards and mite boxes.

Monroe Woman's Club Librar Herbert M. Ainsworth East School Rose Langston Orangeville Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church of Glen Hasse 7Th Street African Violet Club

Miss Aleatha Buri Honored At Shower

A prenuptial shower was given for Miss Aleatha Buri at the home of Mrs. Louis Buri with co host Mrs. William Kugler. Miss Buri will wed Wesley Jordan June 12 at Bethel church. Guests from Juda and nearby towns brought gifts in Mexican basket May baskets with floral decorations.

Aleatha Buri Louis Buri William Kugler Buri Wesley Jordan Bethel Church Mmes. Raymond C. Fritz Paul Matzke Charles G. Pickett Robert W. Kramer Harold Pickett Clifford M. Fritz Charles, D. Pickett Theodore Portman Frank Pickett H. W. Becker A. J Burll Monroe Andrew J . Bell Herbert Orton Grove Frank Albright Albany Clifford Wells Orangeville Leland Jordan Lor Raine Frank Jordan Nancy L. Kundert Juda

Mrs Ensch Feted At Farewell Party

A farewell dessert party was hosted by Mrs. Leo L. Hofmeister at 1110 22nd Avenue to honor Mrs. Edward M. Ensch. Mrs. Ensch will travel from Ft. Riley to attend daughter Donna Ensch’s graduation at St Victor’s parish school tomorrow night and the family will depart Friday returning to the military post visiting Hazel Green en route. Guests included Mrs. Walter Stauffacher, Mrs. Herbert T. Johnson, Mrs. John H. Bruni, Mrs. Hervey J. Hoesly, Mrs. Herbert H. Goecks, Mrs. John C. Chambers and Mrs. Edwin Rufenacht. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Goecks, Mrs. Rufenacht and Mrs. Hoesly. guest of honor received a gift.

Pridge Leo L. Hofmeister 22Nd Avenue Edward M. Ensch Mmes Walter Stauffacher Herbert T. Johnson John H. Bruni Hervey J. Hoesly Herbert H. Goecks John C. Chambers Edwin Rufenacht Mmes. Goecks Rufenacht Hoesly

Miss Krauss Plays At President's Event

Miss Kathryn Krauss Monroe Miss Jeannine Risinger and Miss Ann Hansen formed an instrumental trio at Milton college's president's dinner for the graduating class. Speakers included Frank Mueller Norman Buending William Lipke and Dorothy Winter with post scripts by President Skaggs and Dean Daland.

Qausic Milton College Kathryn Krauss Monroe Jeannine Risinger Madison Ann Hansen Evansville Frank Mueller Milwaukee Dorothy Winter Mike Michael Murray Norman Buending Chicago William Lipke Milton Skaggs Dean Daland

Dinner honors Green County Normal graduates at Coplien home

Mrs. Coplien hosted a dinner for graduates Miss Lynne Fenn and Leona Tornow at her 825 11th street residence. Attendants included Mildred Franklin Helen Paterson and Audrey Flannery. Tornow will attend Porter school South Wayne and Fenn Ellis school Evansville next term.

Coplien Fred Coplien 11Th| Street Marilynne Fenn Leona Tornow Green County Normal School Mildred Franklin Helen Paterson Audrey Flannery Tornow Porter School South Wayne Miss Fenn Ellis School Evansville

Keen and Sherwood couple engaged at Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs Luke Sherwood of Gays Mills announce the engagement of their daughter Elinor Sherwood to Gerald Keen son of George Keen both in Wisconsin. Elinor belongs to Delta Sigma Epsilon at Wisconsin State College Whitewater and Keen is a Wisconsin alumnus now engaged in farming. No definite wedding plans have been set.

Gerald Keen Elinor Sherwood Luke Sherwood Gays Mills Elinor Fergy Keen George Keen Miss Sherwood Delta Sigma Epsilon Wisconsin State College Whitewater Keen University of Wisconsin

Ray Trickle Honored At Birthday Gathering

Ray Trickle was honored at a birthday dinner held at his home Sunday with 22 relatives attending and supplying picnic baskets. Mrs. Frank West, his aunt, decorated a birthday cake used as a centerpiece. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Emil Mann and Mrs. Martha Holznagel Winslow, Mr. and Mrs. Wal x Trickle, Patty and Dick, among others.

Local Names Highlight Community Families

The passage lists residents and households including Mr. and Mrs. Frank West of Garwell Browntown, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Trickel, Mrs. Anna Groves, the Alderman family of Monroe, Mrs. Trickle and son Boyd of New Glarus, detailing the area’s interconnected residents.

Frank West Garwell Browntown Herman Becker Ronald Trickel Anna Groves Monroe Ralph Alderman New' Glarus Trickle Boyd

Engagement Notice for Maxine Hageman and Sgt Alan Turner

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Hageman of Route 1 Brodhead announce the engagement of their daughter Maxine to Sgt. Alan L. Turner son of Col. and Mrs. Leon B. Turner of Ipswich. Miss Hageman is a stenographer with the FBI in Washington DC while Sgt Turner is stationed with the Air Force at Andrews Air Force Base Maryland. No wedding date has been set.

Dwight Hageman Route 1 Brodhead Maxine Alan L. Turner Leon B. “Turner Ipswich Jas Miss Hageman FBI Washington D. C Sgt Turner Air Force Andrews Air Force Base Maryland

Ward Employes Dinner Party at Legion Home

Montgomery Ward and Co employees attended a potluck dinner at the Legion Home after the April sales contest. Seventy five people joined a short program and dancing party to close the evening. Howard Lundy, 2308 11th street, was honored at the Monterey hotel Janesville by Wisconsin Bell Telephone Co with a 30 year service pin.

Howard Lundy 11Th Street Monterey Hotel Janesville Wisconsin Bell ‘Telephone Co Lundy

Summer Picnic At Loveland School With Mrs Edna ZumBrunnen

Loveland school closed for summer vacation and held a Sunday picnic at the school with teacher Mrs Edna ZumBrunnen. A Shanghai school picnic was also held Sunday at the schoolhouse for local residents and students.

Loveland Shanghai

Farm Bureau Women Name Green County Delegate to State Conference

Mrs. Roderick was chosen as Green County delegate to the state Farm Bureau Women's conference at Madison from September 1 to 3, with Mrs. F. F. Salzwedel as alternate. Also attending were Mrs. Frank Bloom, Mrs. Duane Beach, Mrs. Frank G. Deininger, Mrs. Sam Waelti, Mrs. Kiarn Figi, Mrs. Everett Green, Ray Pinnow, and guest Mrs. Herman Pluss.

Farm Bureau Roderick Glen Roderick Green County State Farm Bureau Madison Walter Preuti Albany F. F. Salzwedel Frank Bloom Farm Bureau Associated Women Mmes Duane Beach Frank G. Deininger Sam Waelti Kiam J. Figi Everett Green Ray R. Pinnow Herman Pluss Ticello

Graduating Musicians Honor Allan F Barnard At Monroe High

Allan Fr Barnard, instrumental music director at Monroe High, was honored by 11 senior band and orchestra members at yesterday’s final rehearsal. Seniors include Glenda Martin Maureen Bruni Janet Holtshopple Sandra Haworth Judi th Thorp Beatrice Ruch Gloria Prien Billie Ann Wenger John Cotherman Robert Dye Jackie Drake. The summer band schedule starts June 8.

Allan Fr. Barnard Monroe High School Glenda Martin Maureen Bruni Janet Holtshopple Sandra Haworth Judith Thorp Beatrice Ruch Gloria Prien Billie Ann Wenger John Cotherman Robert Dye Jackie Drake Barnard

College Merger Battle Thickens

Madison witnesses debate over merging the University of Wisconsin extension center with Milwaukee State College to expand opportunities. Democrats and backers argue for a no extra cost merger, while opponents warn it would bypass proper oversight and drain Madison’s duties, with key figures including Tom Philipson, Landry, Coggs, Pellant, and U W regents name checked along with college presidents and staff. The bill faces a tough path as the Assembly resists integration.

Madison University of Wisconsin Extension Center Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee Assembly Education Committee University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Assembly Gov. Kobler Tom Philipson Young Republicane Landry Coggs and Pellant Clark Smith U. S F. J. Friedrick AFL’ Federated Trades Council Smith Lake Shore W. D. McIntyre Board of College Regents R. E. Norris Milwaukee State College W. C. Hansen Stevens Point State College Henry Kulka Eau Claires¢ State College Norris McIntyre

Milwaukee firms pledge to move plants in five years

Six Milwaukee clothing manufacturers signed an agreement to relocate their plants out of the city within the next five years without union consent. Reuben Kamm, manager of the CIO clothing union's joint board, said the union is looking ahead to fear any possible exodus.

Milwaukee Reuben Kamm CIO Clothing Union

Daily Market Report for Hogs Cattle and Dairy Prices

US meat markets show salable hogs 6 500 with most 190 280 lb butchers at 24 25 per cwt and 190 230 lb loads at 25 10 25 15. Cattle salable 13 000 with steers 22 25 24 25 and prime loads 24 50 25 35. cows 11 15 14 00. bulls 13 50 16 00. Butter prices steady in Chicago with 93 score AA at 65. other dairy indices: 90 B 63 89 C 60 gs irregular receipts 21 699.

USDA Chicago U. S U.S

Homemakers Clubs Picnic Trip From Oakley to Wisconsin River

Oakley and Town and Country Homemakers Clubs journeyed to Wisconsin Dells for a boat trip on the Wisconsin River. They departed Jud o from Judo at 7 a.m. and were expected to return later tonight.

Oakley Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin

Funeral Attendance at William Lemon Service in Monroe

Monticello notes list attendees from many families including John and Albert Gempeler Flora Gempeler Bertha Loveland Merlyn Loveland Clarence Loveland Anna Elmer Paul Voegeli Emil Voegeli Ed Blum and others. Visitors from Dodeeville and Elgin joined neighbors in Monroe for the service and weekend calls.

William Lemon Monroe John Gempeler Albert Gempeler Flora Gempeler Bertha Loveland Nce Clarence Loveland Merlyn Loveland Albert Moritz Anna Elmer Paul Voegeli Emil G. Voegeli Fred A. Blum William Klassy Ed Freitag R. K. Hoskins Dodeeville Jack Hoskins Hazel Kundert Bertha Keller Milton Miller J. B. Miller Elgin

Weekend Socials Across Madison and Monroe Gatherings

Sunday visitors in Monroe included Mr. and Mrs. Pagel and daughter Dorothy, with family and friends from Auburn, Tacoma, Sterling, and Madison. Several couples shared meals and evenings in Madison and Wilson, with hosts listed as Wittner, Dones, Wirth, Erb, and Knobel families.

John Wirth Sr Joe Marty Auburn Albert Gieleser Tacoma Wash John Erb Wilson Wis Wilbert Wirth Monroe Frank McQuillan Darlington Donald Knobel Cecil Jordan Coles L’hommedieu William Madison

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Mrs. Ensch Miss Krauss Ana Ray Maxine Hagemen Allan F. Barnard Coca Cola Swift News of the Homemakers Holland West Side Square Ring Bologna Broppenbach van Camp Monticello C. D. Coutts Salvation Army Pickup Leon Oscar Mayer Brennan’s Campbell Hunt's I-C Whaleson Arkaths Florida Williamson-Dickie Dickie Vality Brand Vality Rockford
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