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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1959
Page
2
Editorial column notes that during the editor's absence Associated Press writers provide analysis of ongoing news developments. It outlines the editorial stance and signals continued AP coverage on evolving issues.
Democratic leaders press reluctant colleagues to trim housing and airport bills to avert vetoes. The debate centers on budget balancing with President Eisenhower while leaders hope for a 1961 expansion if a Democrat wins. Compromise may set a three year program at 350 million annually totaling about 1.05 billion.
Green Valley school near Winslow sent seven students Susan Bidlingmaier Betty Robinson Rose Drye Elwyn Drye Diane Robinson Shirley Blasingmaier James Bidlingmaier on a tour of The Monroe Evening Times yesterday. Teacher Mrs Betty Heer accompanied them along with Mmes Alvin Bidlingmaier and Leo Blasing. The group also visited the Commercial and Savings Bank The Frito Co United Telephone Co Green County Jail and Rosa's.
Chief Edward Gaukapp announces Roger Wayne Butts son of Mr and Mrs Glenn C Butts of rural South Wayne has passed his physical and enlisted in the Navy in Chicago Illinois He qualified for the high school airman recruit field and is a graduate of South Wayne Union Free High School.
A four year old named John Reeter fell about 20 feet from a windmill on the family farm near Dakota yesterday. He was taken to Deaconess hospital in Freeport for treatment of forehead and scalp lacerations.
Ten years ago Rev. Newell Mendenhall of Grace Lutheran Church was the main Memorial Day speaker at Greenwood cemetery with an invocation by Rev. Ralph Kofoed and readings of Lincoln and Gettysburg address by local figures. The piece also notes a 66 year old Monroe native dies in a Madison hospital and a Union Presbyterian parsonage planned for summer. Also refers to Robert Ripley and his Believe It or Not American Institution and a 25 year old reminiscence.
A Chicago asphalt paying firm representative visits to press surface street work during the summer program. Cardinal Club members hold a stag party at Ludlow hotel. Hay scarcity reported by dealers in Wisconsin. George Monteith returns to Brodhead to work at McKellar's drugstore after three years of medical study at Marquette, plans final year in fall. Rev J H Johnson travels from Lookeba Oklahoma to visit his mother Mrs Mary Johnson. E S Hilton of New Glarus and John A Babler of Monroe close a 320 acre North Dakota farm deal.
Church listings show Sunday services and Sunday schools at United Church of Christ Monroe St. John's and multiple congregations including Monticello Zwingli Washington Peace St. Paul's Afalkey Grace Orangeville Cedarville Emmanuel New Glarus Swiss with varied weekly events. Rev. Olm Achtemeier Browntown Schowalter Gordon Felts Mills Tschudy lead various services and programs.
Monroe St Andrew's hosts a Sung Mass and sermon with Sunday school at 10 30 a m on Sundays. Wednesday Mass is 7 30 a m and Thursday offers confirmation class at 4 p m. Holy Days Mass 7 30 a m led by Rev Larry J Trayser. Darlington Kemper Memorial lists Mass 8 30 a m on Sundays and church school at 10 a m on Saturdays with Rev Trayser.
Public talk on Thursday with watch tower study at 4 15 p.m. Service meeting at 8 p.m. and theocratic ministry school at 9 p.m. led by Richard Kneifel.
The New Apostolic church in Monroe announces worship at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 11 a.m. Parents Children service at 4 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday service at 8 p.m. Rev. R H Scharnweber presides.
Monroe First Methodist outlines Sunday school from 9 30 to high age with nursery to second and worship at 10 45 a m. Monday District Council meets at Madison at 9 a m. Friday General meeting Women s Society at 1 30 p m Rev Glen H Ridnour also listed. Argyle parish offers Sunday school at 8 45 and worship at 9 45 a m with Wednesday activities pending.
A digest lists weekly church activities with times and pastors. Gratiot Lamont Woodford Orangeville Cedarville note Sunday schools worship services and midweek WSCS and choir sessions led by Rev. Robinson Rev. Jarrell Rev. Browntown and Rev. Housh across multiple communities.
A digest of worship times Sunday schools and midweek activities for multiple congregations including Monroe Bethel Monroe Immanuel Monticello New Glarus Fairfield Brodhead Brooklyn Peace Judo Union Clarno Zion Stover St. Peter Orangeville Zion Afalkey Bethel with services led by Rev. Orians Rev. Holling Rev. Gibson Rev. King Rev. Lepien and Rev. Best and various midweek gatherings and youth programs.
On Sunday at 9 45 a m Sunday school begins at 10 45 a m. Tuesday features Church Builders at 8 p m and Wednesday hosts a Midweek service at 8 p m led by Rev Best.
Monroe assembly of God announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. evangelistic service with music at 8 p.m. Sunday An evangelistic service with music and singing at 8 p.m. Thursday Bible study and prayer at 8 p.m. led by Rev. W C Anderson.
Sunday school and worship times listed for Monroe First Baptist and Judo First. Rev. James D. Cooper leads Monroe services with evening gospel hour in IOOF hall and midweek at parsonage. Rev. John M. Leggett leads Judo with youth fellowship and midweek prayer meeting.
At 9:30 a.m. the Universalist church hosts worship at 10:45 a.m. led by Rev. Jesse R. Dom.
The Church of the Nazarene lists services including worship at 11 a.m. Young People's service at 7 p.m. evening evangelistic service at 7 45 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 p.m. Rev. H. D. Reidel leads.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Monroe hosts Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. Testimonies of healing are shared Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. Reading room hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.
Monroe United Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m. Monday junior choir at 4 p m. Tuesday Circle Two with Mrs Kay Chesebro at 6 30 p m. Thursday Circle Three with Mrs Jennie Niedermeier and David Albright at 2 p m and adult choir at 7 p m led by Rev Garrett E Mouw.
Sunday school and worship times listed for Grace Lutheran Monroe Mt Olive Richland Salem Yellowstone Argyle groups. Activities include ULCW meetings Bible studies Ladies Aid and Braille Evangelism talks. Rev. C C Warfel Rev R F Bittorf Rev M A Sorenson Rev John Erickson noted plus veteran flowers by American Legion Auxiliary.
Wednesday senior choir at 7 30 p m led by Rev Emil C Martinson Adams Sunday school at 9 with confirmation and communion at 10 30 a m June 1 to 12 Vacation Bible school 9 a m to 12 noon Rev Martinson Wiota East and West worship times East 10 30 a m West 9 a m Sunday school East 9 30 a m West 10 a m Thursday West Mission Society 2 p m at West Public catechisation of confirmands at West 8 p m Saturday no confirmation classes Rev W R Wold
Members of the Town hall Homemakers group toured the Oscar Mayer meat packing plant in Madison and the Rentschler greenhouse. They had luncheon at the Hoffman house. Cars carried Mmes. Louise Blum Arthur Boss Sam Duerst Willis Foulker Frank Loveland Werner Hefty Fred A. Karlen Clarence Loveland Merlyn Loveland Alice Klassy Herman Klassy E. W. Marty Kenneth Klassy Lawrence Karlen Leon Gempel er John Stauffer Rolland Zimmerman and Albert Moritz with guests Miss Helen Schuler and Mmes. Delbert Indergand Dwight Zweifel Ernest Wenger and Gilman Schmid.
The Friendship Circle Homemakers held a season finale dinner at the Eugene hotel in Monroe. Attendees included Mrs Erma Norder, Will Norder, Ernest Lehman, Raymond Beightel, Will Coates, George Newman, Arthur Ludwig, Glen Boyer, Grace Bonspiez, and Miss Inez Weaver.
Maj Raul Castro described the Catalina flying boat belly landing near Havana as “just another scare” after it carried him back from an air wreck to the Cuban capital on Wednesday.
Dr Adrian Molseed a longtime Orfordville dentist died unexpectedly after a heart attack at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. Born July 2 1900 in Centerville SD he served in WWI and married Blanche Walderon in Milwaukee in 1933. He was active in St Rose parish Rock County 40 and 8 and state dental groups. Services Friday at St Rose church with military rites at Calvary cemetery Whitewater. Friends may visit tonight at Silvester-Newcomer funeral home for rosary.
Selmar Lien plans a morning flight from Madison to Los Angeles to visit his son Howard and family. Mrs. Dwight Zweifel and Mrs. Fred Holcomb called in Brodhead. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rutsch of Monroe visited Misses Kate and Rose Stauffer. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Babler were in Monroe. Green County Bankers Association dinner at Monroe Country Club drew W. E. Blum, Albert Knobel, Fred Burgy, George Grenzow, and Misses Fannie G. and others.
Frieda Benkert Yolanda Richards Lawrence G Marty Frederick Voegeli Elfa Voegeli Leona Legler were in New Glarus on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ernest Gempeler and Miss Rose Stauffer called on Mrs Barbara Duerst.
Rex J. Bucklin, 75, former meat market operator from Brodhead, died May 13 in Anaheim California. Survived by wife Blanche Gerhardt two daughters Margaret Huffman and Rowena Worley a brother Winslow and sister Winnie Bucklin.
A brisk note invites readers to scan The Times classifieds for daily bargains across categories. It highlights frequent listings and timely postings, urging daily checks.
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