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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1958

Page

3

Social Events At Monroe Club Auxiliary Meeting

Fifty-two members and guests attended a weekly luncheon at Monroe Country Club Auxiliary with golf and bridge. Honored guest Miss Helen Hood from the Hawaiian Islands joined her mother Mrs. Mae Hood and sister Mrs. J. H. Schwaiger. Bridge winners were Mrs. C. J. Schwinger, Mrs. Elmer Trickel, and Mrs. Albert Lundgren. golf winner was Mrs. E. A. Ninne man. Flowers by Mrs. George L. Geiger and Mrs. Robert E. Hardell. The next business meeting will be held with luncheon Wednesday.

Monroe Country Club Helen Hood Hawaiian Islands Mae Hood J. H. Schwaiger C. J. Schwinger Elmer Jack) Trickel Albert T. Lundgren E. A. Ninneman George L. Geiger Robert E. Hardell

Nancy Schlittler Feted At 12th Birthday Party

Mrs Karl Schlittler entertained a group of girls yesterday for the 12th birthday of her daughter Nancy Games were played and Nancy was presented with gifts Lunch was served including a birthday cake baked on her great aunt Mrs Clara Elme Attending were Susan Rene and Laurie Marty Shirley Minder Donna Durtschi Alice Carroll Carla Grunder Judy Bissig Cheryl Broge Linda Gibbons Jean Babler Kathleen and Marian Disch

Monticello Karl Schlittler Nancy Clara Elme Susan Rene Laurie Marty Shirley Minder Donna Durtschi Alice Carroll Carla Grunder Judy Bissig Cheryl Broge Linda Gibbons Jean Babler Kathleen Marian Disch

Farewell party for county employees honors three staffers

Courthouse coffee hour honored three departing staffers from the county superintendent of schools office. Louis J. Bosman and Mrs Beatrice Kelly, supervising teachers, and Miss Grace School, speech correctionist, were acknowledged. Bosman will teach a rural school this fall, Kelly will direct a class for the mentally handicapped at Merrill, and School will work with Monroe and Brodhead city schools.

County Superintendent of Schools Louis J. Bosman Beatrice Kelly Grace School Bosman Kelly Merrill Monroe Brodhead

Royal Neighbors Hold Meeting in Monticello

Royal Neighbors lodge met Tuesday night at Mrs Waldo Zimmerman home with fourteen members present. A dessert luncheon preceded court whist and honors were awarded to Mrs Etta Babler and Mrs Bessie Youngreen.

Monticello Waldo Zimmerman Frederick Rupp Royal Neighbors Lodge Etta Babler Bessie Youngreen

Committees Named for South Wayne Birthday Party

Mrs. H A Chapman president of the Methodist Church Woman's Society announced chairmen for the June 4 birthday party. Co chairs Arlie Mitchell and Robert Mahlbuch lead the program with Royal Bixby in charge of dining room, Mitchell on decorations, and Ethel Olson handling the kitchen. Area church women invited to the summer meeting.

South Wayne H. A. Chapman The Methodist Church Woman’s Society Arlie Mitchell Robert Mahlbuch Royal Bixby Mitchell Ethel Olson

Stauffer to Speak at Washington and Zwingli Churches

C M Stauffer superintendent of Zwingli United Church of Christ Sunday school will speak at Washington Reformed church during Sunday morning worship at 9 15 and again at Zwingli church in town at 10 40 a m with the pastor Rev A R Achtemeier absent.

Jaycettes Hear Dr. Mary Frantz on Home First Aid

Monroe Jaycettes met in the Ludlow Memorial Library Green Room where Dr. Mary Frantz spoke on First Aid in the Home. Social chairman Mrs. C Gene Hennager led the host group assisted by Mrs. Fred Huber Mrs A Yale Gerol and Domonic Garofalo.

Mary Frantz Monroe Jaycettes Ludlow Memorial Library C. Gene Hennager Mmes Fred Huber A. Yale Gerol Domonic Garofalo

Monroe Graduate Joyce Ladwig Receives College Honors

Joyce Ladwig of Monroe, a Monroe high school graduate, was honored at Milton College's annual honors convocation. As a cheerleader, she received a monogram for her contributions.

Miss Ladwig Monroe High School Joyce Ladwig Route 2 Milton College

Mrs Holcomb Honored at South Wayne Gathering

Mr and Mrs Ernest Thom entertained at their South Wayne home in honor of Mrs Leon Holcomb of 1705 28th Avenue Present were Mr and Mrs Holcomb.

New Church Council Installs First Officers

Officers for the Green County Council of United Church Women were installed by Mrs. A. R. Jennings during an executive board meeting with Mrs. Paul H. Olm. Elected officers include Mrs. Olm as president and Mrs. Robert Preston as vice president.

Green County Council of United Church Women A. R. Jennings Madison Paul H. Olm Monroe Jennings State Council UCW Olm Robert Preston Juda G. L. Forst New Glarus

Ruth Circle Approves Silverware Purchase

Ruth Circle of Zwingli church met at the Parish House and voted to buy silverware for the Fellowship Hall kitchen. Mrs Eichorst and Mrs Waelchli led a lesson on We Believe in the Incarnation and plans were set for a June wiener roast at New Glarus Roadside State Park.

Monticello Ruth Circle Zwingli Church Fellowship Hall Irving Eichorst John Waelchli New Glarus Roadside State Park Wallace Feldt Mmes Willis Elmer Robert Zweifel

Platteville College Drama Club expands to new high mark

Member of the Drama Club at Platteville State College notes the Pioneer Players spring picnic initiated Judith Frey a sophomore in the secondary education program. Initiation of 25 members raises total membership to 100 the largest on record.

Pioneer Players Platteville State College Judith Frey 16Th Street

Roxy Club Meets for Card Tournament and Lunch

Mrs Emilie Karlen hosted the Roxy Club at two tables of 500. High honors went to Mrs Mary Lengacher with second to Mrs Louisa Steffen and third to Mrs Clara Brawand. Mrs Albert Reberli won the traveling award. Lunch was served.

Roxy Club Emilie Karlen 18Th Avenue Mary Lengacher Louisa Steffen Clara Brawand Albert Reberli

Bible School Set JUDA at EUB Church Next Week

Daily Vacation Bible School will be held at the EUB church the week of June 9 13 with morning and afternoon sessions Pre school children will attend forenoon sessions only.

Eub

Imperial Dam Opens Route Along Colorado River

The Imperial Dam harnesses the Colorado River across 3475 feet marking the start of California's All American Canal and Arizona's Gila Main Canal.

Imperial Colorado California Arizona Gila Main

Four Whitewater students to graduate at 89th commencement

Whitewater State College will hold its 89th annual commencement on Friday June 13 with four students receiving degrees. Patricia Amos earns education English majors and minors in science and fine arts. William Miller ends with social studies and English minor. Jack Quirk earns mathematics and physics with economics minor. Delmark Maske completes elementary education with science English and fine arts minors. Perry of New York and a Whitewater alumnus delivers the address.

Whitewater State College Monroe Patricia Amos J. B. Amos 11Th Street Whitewater Lutheran Student Association Associa of Childhood Education Women’s Self-Government Association Wits Women’s’ Athletic Association Kappa Delta Pi Theta Sigma Upsilon Who’s Who Mount Prospect Ill William Miller William A. Miller 17Th Avenue Minneska Jack Quirk Oconomowoc Janet Foley South Wayne Vet's Club University of Wisconsin Delmark Maske Green County Teachers College Monroe Police Department Sullivan Public School Harold M. Perry Commercial Investment Trust, Inc New York

Orangeville Social Notes and Recent Travels

Orangeville and nearby residents share visit highlights and family events. Grace Richmond and family visit Mrs Pafford as she marks her 29th birthday. John Richmond remains in St Francis hospital after May 17 accident with limited consciousness. Families from Janesville, Middleton, Loves Park, and Freeport join gatherings in Orangeville and Dixon.

Grace Richmond Fennimore Charles Pafford Orangeville Richmond John St. Francis Hospital Freeport Charles Richmond Janesville Neil Greenbeck Middleton Ivan Kane Park Monroe J. M. Boyer Sam Matzke Juda Kitty van Matre Walter Pinnow Mildred van Matre Maurice Cantrill Steve Roy Schadewaldt Fred Engleheart Anna Metz

Ship elevator on Hohenzollern Canal climbs 118 feet fast

A ship elevator on the Hohenzollern Canal between Berlin and the Oder River can raise or lower vessels by 118 feet within five minutes, enabling quick transfers on the waterway.

Hohenzollern Canal Berlin Oder River

Super Skyways Created by CAB

The Civil Aeronautics Board creates three transcontinental skyways to reduce midair collisions. Effective June 15, flights between 17 000 and 22 000 feet in designated corridors will be ground controlled regardless of weather. Corridors span 40 miles with 1000 feet vertical separation and 10 minutes horizontal spacing for military and commercial aircraft.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board

Cub Pack at Juda Receives Charter

JUDA Times Special Cub Scout Pack 305 of Juda received its charter at the first pack meeting with a potluck in the Juda school lunch room. Joseph Urban presented the charter to Mrs Wayne Gempler PTO president. Cub master William Bell and Don Mathers along with committee members received registrations and pins for Bob Cat winners. Plans include a circus in June.

JUDA Cub Scout Park Joseph Urban Monroe Wayne Gempler PTO Bernard Albright Francis Easter Russell Matzke William Bell Don Mathers Paul Gruenberg Robert Affolter Randy Albright Larry Arn Stephen Bell Ronnie Gruenberg Thomas Kelly

Farm Bureau Salutes Wisconsin Restaurants in June Dairy Month

Wisconsin Farm Bureau members will thank restaurants and hotel dining rooms for promoting dairy products during June Dairy Month. Frank Wing said 3,000 member Farm Bureau will issue complimentary ecards from Farm Bureau staff and Farmco and Rural Insurance Co. as they tour the state. The card compliments eateries on featuring Wisconsin dairy products and is signed by Farm Bureau.

Madison Wisconsin Farm Bureau Frank Wing Farm Bureau Farmco and Rural Insurance Co Wisconsin

Judy Ingwell Zweifel Get Dr S J Francois Scholarships

Judy Ingwell and David Zweifel have been named 1958 recipients of the Dr. S. J. Francois memorial scholarships. Each will receive 500 dollars plus interest. The selection committee includes Elmer Figi Rev Lynn Tschudy Gilbert Ott and Norman Fries. Last year winners were Ruthann Roth and Jerome Eichelkraut.

New “Glarus Judy Ingwell Marshall Ingwell David Zweifel Cleyance Zwifel S. J. Francois Bank of New Glarus Elmer Figi Lynn Tschudy

Mmes Withee and Lee Plan Six Week Norway Trip

Mrs Lyall Withee and Mrs Theresa Lee with Withee's mother Mrs Helen Aspenson of Gays Mills depart Friday June 6 for six weeks in Norway. They visit Stavenger and Slekke fjord, Halden and Oslo. Mrs Carolyn Stout of Roscoe Illinois will assist at the Withee nursing home during their absence.

Brodhead Lyall Withee Theresa Lee Helen Aspenson Gays Mills Norway

Creuzer Boy Shows Movement in Elbow After Tractor Accident

Walter Creuzer a 15 year old boy was pinned beneath an overturned tractor for three hours Tuesday. He can bend his right elbow today after yesterday only wiggling his thumb. He suffered bruises and circulation impairment but is up at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Creuzer in Mt Pleasant Township. He will be a sophomore at Albany high school this fall.

Walter Creuzer Kenneth Creuzer Mt. Pleasant Township Walter Albany High School

New Recession Note Washington Marriage Rate Drops

Public Health Service reports marriage and birth declines through March due to recession. About 90,000 weddings expected in March, down 9.1 percent from 99,000 a year earlier.

Washington Public Health Service

Albany Memorial Day service planned with parade and cemetery rites

Rev. Sandie Patrick will deliver the Memorial Day address at 10 a.m. at the grade school gymnasium in Albany. The program includes a parade to the cemetery with a Navy tribute, cemetery services at 11:15 a.m. by the McDermott-Steindorf American Legion post, schoolhouse band numbers, color presentation, and various local officials and committees organizing the day.

Albany Sandie Patrick First Baptist Church McDermott-Steindorf American Legion Post Domenic Bongiorno Stanton P. Stears E. O. Osborne Gerald Heitzman Dallas Briggs Elmer Braun William Hein Albany High School Legion and Auxiliary Wayne Nipple Legion Bruce Wilsett The Methodist Church Wayne Albertson Jr

NEA Clears Superior College in Academic Freedom Case

The NEA committee found no real evidence of infringement of academic rights at Superior State College. It urged overhaul of complaint and grievance methods and blamed both the administration and associate professor George Ball for not reconciling points of dispute.

Washington National Education Association Superior State College NEA Superior George Ball Ball

Gordon Drake to Receive Milton College Degree

Gordon Drake, husband of the former Maureen Bruni of Monroe, will graduate from Milton College on June 8. He completed his course in January and has lived in Clinton where Mrs. Drake teaches. Drake led the mM Club as president in his junior year and played football and tennis. He helped on the Wildcat staff and the Fides yearbook and is a 1953 Milton High School graduate.

Gordon Drake Maureen Bruni Monroe Milton College Drake

Service men take part in Armed Forces Day ceremony

Specialist Third Class Gerald Broge of Albany and Private First Class Homer T. Weidman of Route 2 took part in Armed Forces Day ceremonies May 17 in Germany. Broge serves with the 216th Field Artillery Battalion in Fulda, while Weidman is a crane operator with the 299th Engineer Battalion.

Gerald Broge Harold W. Broge Albany Homer T. Weidman Dallas Weidman Germany Sp. Broge 216Th Field Artillery Fulda Pfc Weidman 299Th Engineer

Albany Reassessment Petition Filed With Village Clerk

Albany special report states village clerk Robert Grossman has received a petition for reassessment to be given to the board at the June meeting. signatures are from taxpayers claiming ownership of five percent or more of the district’s assessed value. correspondence names include Lelia Turner Claudia Turner Ray Haddinger Walter Reasa Wilbur McCreedy Adolf Zimmerman Arthur Jones William Weiss Clifford Whitehead Gene Doyle C. J. Krostue A H Meinert and Krostue Implement Co.

Albany Robert Grossman Lelia Claudia Turner Ray Haddinger Walter H. Reasa Wilbur McCreedy Adolf Zimmerman Arthur M. Jones William Weiss

Brodhead Hires Seven New Teachers for 1958 59

The Brodhead board of education announces seven new teachers for the 1958 59 term. Names include Mrs Harold Mohns second grade Mrs Sanford DeVoe fifth grade Kenneth Willis sixth grade Paul Zimmerman seventh grade Mrs Thelma Blackbourne combined 7th and 8th grades Harold Nickel social studies and physical education and Miss Grace School speech correctionist.

Brodhead Times Brodhead Board of Education Harold Mohns Sanford DeVoe Kenneth Willis Richland Center Paul Zimmerman Green Bay Thelma Blackbourne Monroe Harold Nickel Evanston Ill

Man Buys Four Old Refrigerators For Recreation Room

A St. Joseph Missouri used appliance dealer reports a man bought four old refrigerators for 90 dollars total. The buyer plans to remove doors to cool his recreation room, claiming the units are cheaper than an air conditioner.

ST. Joseph, Mo St. Joseph

De Gaulle Idol Of Tiny Village

In Colombey les Deux Eglises a small French village nearly worships Gen. Charles de Gaulle. Villagers say the 67 year old general is their central figure, living quietly at his home once a brewery, writing his memoirs and greeting locals two times a year on Bastille Day and Armistice Day.

Eddy Gilmore Colombey - Les - Deuxeglise France Charles de Gaulle Colombey - Les - Deux-Eglise Colombey de Gaulle Metz Veterans Monument

Donna Blumer to Receive Lions Club Scholarship

Donna Blumer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Blumer has been awarded the two hundred dollar Lions Club Scholarship. The award was approved by the Lions Club board and she will receive it after enrolling for the second semester of her freshman year at Luther College Decorah Iowa.

NEW Glarus Times _ Social Donna Blumer Harold Blumer Lions Club Miss Blumer Luther College Decorah

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Nancy Schlittler Royal Charles C. Olsen Carole Blanche Arthur M. Riese Ernie Riese Miss Olsen Second National Bank Beloit Brodhead High School Church Council Carl Carlson Harry Ammann Clarno Herbert Andereck Harry Smith Walter Ludwig Chester Frautschy I. R. Kittelsen Clarence Warfel Herman Wyss Glen Schreier C. W. Chase Richard Wagner M. E. Lynn Gerald Disch William McFadden Lynn F. B. Tschudy Glen E. Bolender Bal Judy Mauermann Harvey Mauermann Richard Schwartzlow Marvin Schwartzlow Mauermann Green County Service Co Schwartzlow Decatur Township Cab Cub Pack Zweifel Mmes. Withee Lee Creuzer Boy Farmers Mutual Alvin R. Livingston 8Th Street Monroe Airport Green County Pilots Association NEA Group Clears College At Bauman Kitchens Postoffice Carol 16Th Avenue Wis Grant Commercial & Savings the Commercial & Savings Bank
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