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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1957

Page

4

Boyle Mailbag Tidbits From Hal Boyle Column

New York based Hal Boyle shares light snippets from reader mail. He notes economic and management ideas, odd medical quirks, historical quirks, and humorous observations about daily life and safety.

Social visits across Wisconsin and Illinois regions

South Wayne residents Arlie Mitchell and Marjie Williams traveled to visit relatives in Minneapolis and Lake Forest. Nearby gatherings included guests for the Mahlkuch and Berg homes with multiple families from Monroe Gratiot and Stoughton. Fred Bragg’s illness prompted family visits while Mrs Kading hosted kin in Madison.

Marjie Williams Minneapolis George Kading Madison

Rev Bartel Addresses Kiwanis On Peace and Youth Driving Award

Rev Bernard Bartel of Immanuel Evangelical church spoke on The Things That Make For Peace during a Kiwanis Memorial Day program at the Swiss Wheel restaurant. He urged solving world hunger, equality among races, and democracy as a defense against communism. The meeting awarded Nancy Burgy the second Kiwanis teenage driving award, chosen by police, deputies, and Student Council judges. honorees were David Cox Pat Miller and Marilyn Kubly.

Bernard Bartel Immanuel Evangelical Church Swiss Wheel United States Communist Movement Kiwanis Nancy Burgy Fred Burgy Miss Burgy Sheriff's Department David Cox Pat Miller Marilyn Kubly

Chicken Pox Disrupts Playhouse 90 Telecast

Portland Mason, 8 year old daughter of James Mason, performed on Playhouse 90 despite early chicken pox. She was to be replaced by Luana Wood, sister of Natalie Wood, who also contracted the illness. Portland then returned home after completing her part.

Hollywood CBS Portland Mason James Mason Luana Wood Natalie Wood Luana Portland Pamela Mason

Marquesas Islands Inhabited By Six Of Eleven

The Marquesas are a group of eleven volcanic islands in the South Pacific, with six of them inhabited. The archipelago remains sparsely populated and geographically remote.

Marquesas South Pacific

More Firms Use Executive Planes

In 1946 about 2 500 business owned planes rose to 23 000 in ten years. The National Business Aircraft Association cites 475 million dollars invested in business flying plus maintenance. The Flight Safety Foundation projects 50 million flying hours by 1960 with safety concerns rising as planes grow.

New York National Business Aircraft Association Flight Safety Foundation Civil Aeronautics Administration U. S Foundation

Church News Notes from Evangelical United Brethren Parishes

Sunday school schedules and worship times for multiple churches in Monroe and surrounding towns. Listings include Immanuel Juda Union Orangeville Zion Afalkey Bethel Brodhead Peace Monroe Bethel Monticello New Glarus Zion Staver with pastors Rev. Bernard Bartel Rev. William L. King Rev. Arthur Monkman Rev. Milford W. Best Rev. Paul J. Gibson Rev. Burton Holling Rev. Clarno Rev. Irvin A. Lepien and Rev. Lepien. dates cover Monday through Friday Bible school and Sunday services with various fellowship activities and choirs.

Evangelical United Brethren William L. King Union King Orangeville Zion Arthur Monkman Milford W. Best Afalkey Bethel Roswell Babler Best Brodhead Immanuel Paul J. Gibson Wsws and Aid Society Leo Meythaler Young People Brooklyn Peace Ralph Noggle Aid Society Arthur Lange Gibson Monroe Burton Holling Monticello Holling New Glarus Clarno

Methodist Churches Schedule and Activities

The bulletin lists Methodist services across South Wayne Gratiot Browntown Orangeville Cedarville Monroe and River Falls with worship times communion and confirmation Sunday school schedules and Rev Wreford and Rev Wyman assignments plus WSCS events and a summer conference June 5 to 9 in River Falls. Lutheran Viota East West services and meetings at Wiota with committee gatherings and church council are noted.

Methodist South Wayne John F. Wreford Gratiot Wreford Browntown Orangeville River Falls Glen H. Ridnour

Church Activities Schedule Across Communities

A compiled list shows church events across Argyle Adams Yellowstone and other areas. Activities include Sunday school, worship, confirmation and catechization classes, Luther League meetings, vacation Bible school sessions, aid societies, and memorial services led by Rev. Emil C. Martinson Rev. M. A. Sorenson and Rev. Robert J. Verle.

West Viota Luther League West Church East Church Argyle Monroe Emil C. Martinson Adams Aid Society Martinson Yellowstone A. Sorenson South Wayne Our Savior’s Robert J. Verle Jordan Vevle

Albany First Baptist Church Service Schedule

The Albany First Baptist announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 45 p.m. Rev. Burton F. Moore leads the congregation.

Baptist Albany Burton F. Moore

Assembly of God Monroe Service Schedule

Monroe assembly advertises Sunday school at 10 with worship at 11 a.m. An evangelistic service follows Sunday at 8 p.m. Youth fellowship meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 8 p.m. Rev. Howard Bailey leads.

Assembly OF God Monroe Howard Bailey

Presbyterian Monroe Union Church Schedule

The Presbyterian Monroe Union lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m Weekly Vacation Bible School runs Monday to Friday 9 30 a m Circle 3 meets Thursday at 2 p m with Mamie Bleiler Senior choir gathers Thursday at 7 p m Deacons meet Friday at 5 30 p m Rev John C Purdy leads the church.

Presbyterian

Faith Community Schedule Across Monroe Area Churches

Monroe and nearby towns outline Ascension Day services and Sunday school times at multiple churches. Reformed Monroe and St John’s list service hours with youth activities and confirmands, while New Glarus Swiss notes summer schedule and a congregation meeting. Other churches in Browntown Monticello and Washington show worship, Sunday school, choir and aid society notes with pastor names.

Evangelical and Reformed Monroe St. John’s Youth Fellowship Women’s Union Aid Society Paul H. Olm New Glarus Lynn F. B. Tschudy Browntown Peace Ronald R. Miller St. Paul’s Miller Monticello

Church Calendar And Personnel Updates

Monroe Grace Church lists catechetical test Saturday at 10 30 a m and reception of new members during worship at 10 30 a m. Chris Alston serves as altar boy. Women's Missionary Society meets Monday at 6 30 p m in Recreation park shelter for picnic dinner and meeting. Choir meets Thursday at 7 30 p m under Rev C C Warfel. Monroe Mt Olive reports Sunday school at 8 a m worship at 9 a m and confirmation class Saturday at 2 p m. Aid Society meets Monday at 8 p m under Rev R F Bittorf. McConnell Richland Salem lists Sunday school at 8 45 a m worship at 9 30 a m under Rev Bittorf.

Achtemeier Monroe Grace Chris Alston Women’s Missionary Society Recreation Park C. C. Warfel Mt. Olive Aid Society R. F. Bittorf McConnell Richland Salem Bittorf

New Apostolic Monroe Worship Times

The New Apostolic church in Monroe lists worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 11 a.m. Evening worship follows at 7 30 p.m. Midweek service is Wednesday at 8 p.m led by Rev. R H Scharnweber.

NEW Apostolic Monroe R. H. Scharnweber

Church of the Nazarene Evangelistic Schedule

Worship at 11 a.m. Sunday with Rev. Albert Pemble leading. Evening evangelistic service 7 45 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 p m. Special evangelistic services through June 9 at the church.

Church OF the Nazarene Monroe Albert Pemble

First Church of Christ Scientist Monroe Schedule

The church posts Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday testimonies of healing at 7:45 p.m. Reading rooms open Wednesday and Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.

First Church OF Christ Scientist Monroe

Unitarian Church Schedule Highlights Week

Universalist services at 9 30 and 10 45 a m include a Children s Day observance. Board of Trustees meets Monday at 7 30 p m. Bonnie Wee choir Tuesday 3 45 p m Senior choir Thursday 7 30 p m led by Rev James L Neighbours.

Universalist Monroe Board of Trustees James L. Neighbours

Episcopal St Andrew’s Holy Communion Service

Holy Communion at St Andrew’s Monroe Sunday at 10 a.m. officiating priest Rev. Gruber of Lancaster leads the service.

Episcopal Monroe St. Andrew’s Gruber Lancaster

Jehovahs Witnesses Monroe Meeting Schedule

Public talk on Sunday at 3 p m followed by a Watchtower Study at 4 15 p m The service meeting occurs Thursday at 8 p m and is followed by a Theocratic Ministry School Richard Kneifel leads or attends the sessions in Monroe

Jehovahr’s Witnesses Monroe Richard Kneifel

Vernal Tops State Alfalfa Varieties in Wisconsin Trial

Wisconsin agronomist Dale Smith reports Vernal alfalfa shows strong winter hardiness and wilt resistance but winter kill varies by cutting schedule. In trials from January to October carious pruning led to 12 percent kill with two cuts, 29 percent with three cuts, and up to 90 percent with four cuts, while other varieties suffered higher losses and wilt issues.

Madison Wisconsin Dale Smith University of Wisconsin Agronomist Smith Ladak Narragansett Wis

Spring Grove News Roundup from Mrs Mohn and Kin

Mrs Lucille May returns from Virginia visit. New well drilled on Otto Lanz farm tenanted by Virgil Wunschel. Pvt Ralph Nenneman back at Palatine base after two weeks with parents. Fred Kundert visits Fritz Kundert home near Evansville. Mrs Victoria Raber and daughter return to Rockford after visiting Sam Wendler's family. Mr and Mrs Mohns and Lentzs in Madison Saturday eve. Gilbert Nendler visits Charles Pinnow, Beloit. Wallace Moellnbrendt family visit Elizabeth. Virgil Wunscher and Ronald in Rockford. Herbert Mohns and Elmer Stahlecker in Waukesha on business.

Lucille May Virginia Otto Lanz Virgil Wunschel Ralph Nenneman Palatine Jay Nenneman Fred Kundert Fritz Kundert Evansville Victoria Raber Rockford Sam Wendler Harold Mohns Robert Lentz Madison Gilbert Nendler Charles Pinnows Beloit Wallace Moellenbrendt Elizabeth, II Virgil Wunscher Ronald Herbert Mohns Elmer Stahlecker Waukesha

Bermuda lily’s value found by Civil War veteran in colony

Gen Russell Hastings, a retired American Civil War veteran, discovered the commercial value of the Bermuda lily while residing in the British colony for health reasons.

Bermuda Gen Russell Hastings

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Boyle Hal Boyle London David Atkinson Eiffel Tower Lester B. Dill Meramec Caverns Stanton America Diogenes Arlie Mitchell O. N. Johnson Monroe Kiwanis Club Boys and Girls Work Committee Monroe Kiwanis Club David Ambler Times Bartel Kiwanis Club Darius Eastman By Sam Dawson Church News Lutheran Viota Argyle American Legion Wiota Mt. Horeb Agag Weinrich Jacobs 12Th Ave Spring Grove Mrs. Herbert Mohn Navaco Tambin Amin Schielzes
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