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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1955

Page

3

Grace Lutheran Aid Society Displays Stoles for Warfel

Grace Lutheran Aid Society members gathered in the church parlors for an aid meeting yesterday. Rev. C. C. Warfel displayed the stoles donated and explained their use. Nancy Baker, Carol Lux, Patricia Miller, Carol Jensen, and William Volmary provided musical solos and duets. Hostesses included Mmes. Volmary, Lindsay, Segner, Woodle, and Boyd.

Grace Lutheran Aid Society C. C. Warfel Warfel Nancy Baker Carol Lux Patricia Miller Carol Jensen William Volmary Mmes Joseph W. Volmary Paul Lindsay Charles Segner Cassius Woodle Sampson Boyd

Brodhead WSCS To Install Officers

Brodhead Wisconsin WSCS officers will be installed at the 11 a m worship service at the Methodist church. Rev Wilbur J Leatherman will give the charge. Installed officers include Mrs J J Zimmerman president Mrs A A TenEyck vice president Mrs Charles Christman recording secretary Mrs Fred Popanz promotion secretary Mrs A W Schwake treasurer Mrs Arthur Jones secretary of literature Mrs Marvin Fairman children s secretary Mrs Dale Young youth work Mrs A P Riemer student work Mrs John Taft supplies Miss Helen Beckwith status of women Mrs Will Gibson missionary education Mrs Fred Henry spiritual life Mrs Robert Engle and Mrs Ben Zimmerli Christian social relations and local church activities.

Brodhead WSCS Methodist Church Wilbur J. Leatherman J. J. Zimmerman A. A. TenEyck Charles Christman Fred Popanz A. W. Schwake Arthur Jones

Burcalow Family Announces Marriages and Engagements

Miss Marcia Burcalow married Ted Smith of the Air Force today. She graduates tomorrow from Carroll College Waukesha while Miss Marjorie Burcalow is engaged to John Bailus Footville with a June 24 wedding planned. Lucy Emily and Helen Burcalow visited the Burnett Painter home.

Harry E. Burcalow Bruce Marcia Burcalow Ted Smith Air Force Carroll College Waukesha Marjorie Burcalow John Bailus Footville Burcalow University of Wisconsin Purdue University

Miss Betty Sweeney Weds Ralph Richart

Argyle society notes announce the marriage of Betty Sweeney to Ralph Richart. The ceremony was held at Amery Methodist church in Freeport with Basil Walters as attendant. The newlyweds reside in Rock City where Richart is employed.

Argyle Glenn Sweeney Betty Ralph Richart George Richart Freeport Amery Methodist Church Basil Walters Richart Rock City

Royal Neighbors Meet Held at Abley Home

Miss Ruth Abley and Mrs Arthur Steaddler co hosted the Royal Neighbors gathering at the Abley residence in Monticello Wednesday night. Twenty members attended a brief business session followed by refreshments. Mrs Emily Jordan won the high prize and Mrs William Lauber received the consolation prize.

Monticello Ruth Abley Arthur Steaddler Royal Neighbors Abley Emily Jordan William Lauber

Twin Grove Homemakers Elect New Officers

Mrs. Franklin Camron was elected vice president and Mrs. Clifford Rockey secretary of the Twin Grove Homemakers. Hold over officers are Mrs. William Tschudy president and Mrs. Roy Ruff Jr. treasurer. A plant exchange followed roll call during the meeting at Mrs. Camron’s home. Plans for a June 5 picnic at Recreation Park in Monroe were set, with fourteen attending. The September meeting will be at Mrs. Werner Rutsch’s home.

Twin Grove Franklin Camron Twin Grove Homemakers Clifford Rockey William Tschudy Roy Ruff Jr Recreation Park Monroe Werner Rutsch

New Glarus Guests Visit Streiff Home

New Glarus residents Mrs. Millard Tschudy and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duerst with Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Francois attended the Fred P. Streiff home visit Tuesday. Clara Oppliger showcased the Chalet of the Golden Fleece Swiss hand carved butter press. Streiffs depart for Washington D C to see son and family Captain R W Streiff. Rickey Streiff to spend summer with grandparents in New Glarus. Eugene Stressy and Dr Henry Zingg with spouses travel to Northwestern Wisconsin.

Fred Duerst Madison S. J. Francois Fred P. Streiff Clara Oppliger Washington, D. C R. W. Streiff Rickey Streiff John Birk Chicago Peter Birk Switzerland Robert Chapman Kenneth Mashkuch Charles Chapman Darlington Thomas Peterson A.n Kading Monroe Wednesay Roy O'Neill Shullsbury Paul Chapman Monroe John Chapman Harold Chapman Harry Martin Detroit Mich Nel Stuart Myrtle Stuart George Hoffman John Greenwald Stickney S. D George Smith W. A. Schneider Edgar Mayme Segner Walter Bonjourr Dubuque Hospital Melvin Olson W. R. Wold Justin H. Flak Palmer Wahler Richard Binnis Elwood Scherer Lloyd Retzlaff Nick Lelle Clark Lelle Darlington Hospital Shirley Retzlaff Harold Lelle Roy Crago Earl Schliem Herman Krupke Mineral Point Fred Butts

Class of 1930 Reunion Slated for Friday at Monroe Club

More than 120 reservations have been received for the 25th reunion of the 1930 high school class. Dinner is at 7 30 p m at Monroe Country Club with Cloyd Pickett as program chairman and Rudolph P Reger as general chairman.

Monroe Country Club Cloyd Pickett Rudolph P. Reger Pickett W. R. Schuetze Janesville Roy Gempeler Homer L. Baker Arthur F. Wagner Hervey J. Hoesly Franklin W. Pickett Edward C. R. Einbeck Foster S. Deininger

Miss Wells Engaged to Donald E Juenemann

Ruth Elaine Wells announces her engagement to Donald E Juenemann son of Ray Juenemann Raymond Minnesota. The couple plans to marry June 12 at 2 30 p m in Peace Evangelical and Reformed church Browntown.

Ralph Wells Sr Monroe Ruth Elaine Donald E. Juenemann Ray Juenemann Raymond, Minn Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church Browntown

Supper to Be Monday at Decatur Lake Club

Decatur Lake Country Club Auxiliary announces a family picnic supper Monday night for members and houseguests. Hostesses listed include Lulu Mattison Gilbert Swartz Gordon Arthur Elliott Montgomery John Wish Roland Williams and Raymond Montgomery.

Decatur Lake Country Club Mmes Lulu Mattison Gilbert Swartz Gordon Arthur Elliott Montgomery John Wish Roland Williams Raymond Montgomery

Clubs to Be Guests at Immanuel EUB Service

Decatur and Spring Grove 4-H club members will be guests at the 11 a m worship service at Immanuel EUB Church. Rev Robert A Boettcher is the minister.

Brodhead Decature Spring Grove Immanuel Eub Robert A. Boettcher

Mixed M's Meet at East Clarno Church Roast

Members of the Mixed M's of the East Clarno church held a wiener and marshmallow roast on the church lawn Friday night. Thirty persons attended. Plans are being made for a father son banquet June 16.

East Clarno

Brownie Troop 298 Plans Summer Activities

Members of Brownie Scout Troop 29 met at Mrs. Melchior L. Denny’s home for a picnic. The troop will meet last Friday of June July and August instead of weekly sessions. Jackie Hanson became music director and Patty Peterson financial secretary. A knitting hour is set for June, with a July swimming party at Recreation Park and a mother daughter picnic in August. Laura Patterson provided the treat and registration cards were issued. Mrs. Warren M. Gerhart leads the group.

Brownie Scout Melchior L. Denny Jackie Hanson Patty Peterson Denny Recreation Park Laura Patterson Warren M. Gerhart

Glen Eric Anderson to Appear on Hall of Fame Program

Six year old Glen Eric Anderson of Monroe will appear on the Hall of Fame program tomorrow at 3 p m. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Anderson. Edward Arnold stars. The Andersons plan a Monroe visit June 10 after leaving Inglewood California June 8. Mrs Anderson is Esther Bleiler and Anderson hails from Argyle. The boy will join a new TV series about Elroy Hirsch in July.

Glen Eric Anderson Monroe Glenn Anderson Edward Arnold Anderson Lewis van Wagenen Inglewood Calif Esther Bleiler

Truman Parents Join Margaret Truman on TV Show

Margaret Truman hosted CBS TV’s Person to Person from New York substituting for Edward R. Murrow. The Trumans spoke in Independence about postwar peace, aiming to beat Republicans, and recalled sending forces to Korea as the toughest decision of Harry S. Truman’s presidency.

New York Margaret Truman Harry S. Truman Miss Truman Cbs-Tv Edward R. Murrow South Korea Trumans Mr. Truman

Weekend Travels and Local Visits in South Wayne Area

South Wayne residents and relatives enjoyed a weekend of visits and travel. Families including the James and Birk households made trips to Spar ta and Chicago, with plans for a June departure to Switzerland. Numerous calls and hospital visits were noted among locals in Darling ton Monroe Madison and Dubuque areas.

Wisconsin lawmakers push taxes to balance 1955 57 budget

Wisconsin legislators consider new revenue measures including a 20 percent surtax on individual income and a one cent hike in the cigarette tax to raise 36.5 million dollars for the 1955-57 budget. A separate 2 cent gasoline tax increase would fund highway needs and a new 85 man license exam unit moves forward. The Senate approved a plan to expand the state highway patrol to 340 officers by 1957 with funding from motor fuel taxes.

Madison Wisconsin Kohler Joint Finance Committee Assembly Assembly Highway Committee Senate

$250,000 Structure Planned at Nashotah

Nashotah House trustees announced a $250,000 building project for the Wisconsin seminary. The new structure will provide classrooms living quarters for 15 students and spaces for social and athletic activities.

Nashotah Milwaukee Nashotah House The Episcopal Church Wisconsin Board of Trustees

Local residents attend reunions and travel notices

W Christopher and the John Christopher family joined the 1930 class reunion at the Gabe Weber home. Lloyd Edwards of Portage visited with Mrs Edwards while D W Widger and family plan a move to Louisville. J R Schesser traveled to Wisconsin Dells for the funeral of Mrs Archie Riese.

W. Christopher John Christopher Lloyd Edwards Portage Gabe Weber D. W. Widger Albany Tamarack Louisville J. R. Schesser Wisconsin Dells Archie Riese

Albany By Mrs. William Steindorf Albany By Mrs. William Steindorf

Mrs Donald Delvin and daughter Sandra of Raleigh North Carolina are visiting Mrs Delvin’s parents Mr and Mrs F.

Albany William Steindorf Donald Delvin Sandra Raleigh, N. C

Madison osteopath Dr Anfin S Heggen dies at 76

Dr Anfin S Heggen 76 an osteopathic physician and surgeon of Madison died Friday. He served as a member and past president of the Wisconsin Osteopathic Association.

Madison Anfin S. Heggen

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