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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1950

Page

3

Holy Week Observances Mark Palm Sunday Across Local Churches

Palm Sunday ushers in Holy Week with blessings and services at St Victor’s and St Andrew’s. Handell’s Messiah performed by Green County Community Chorus at the high school auditorium with about 100 musicians under Mrs Lyndon C Viel. Confirmation and baptisms fill services at Grace Lutheran First Methodist St Johns Immanuel Mt Olive as area churches prepare for Easter and Pentecost observances.

St. Victor’s St. Andrew's Green County Lyndon C. Viel St. John’s Church Grace Church First Methodist Church St. John’s Joyce Babler Kathleen Blumer Susan Blumer Janet Friedly Carl Galli Judith Gempeler Shirley Gorder Shirley Hartwig Bernice Huber Ott Arlene Portman Rose Roth Peter Steinmann Wesley Tim- Robert Trachsel John Mons Waelti Gerald Wyss Grace Lutheran Church William Brecklin Gladys Dye Donald Dwyer Genese Dwyer Robert Dye Donna Harrington Willis Hartwig Myron Larson Nathan Lindsay Roger Martin Judith Pickett Carol Bear Sandra Scherer Clifton Ault Gerry Lou Blaha Jerry Davis James Goetz Carl Liddicoat Rena Lou Thorp Immanuel Church Mt. Olive Church

Lenten Quiet Hour Planned by Women in Verona

Women of Steinmann plan a Lenten quiet hour followed by a business meeting and region discussion in Verona on April 26. Local organizers invite participation from the parish and nearby communities.

Steinmann Verona

Harold Mauerman Honored at Home Baby Shower

Harold Mauerman and his wife were honored at a baby shower for their infant son William Roy at their Evansville home. Hosts Mrs. Robert Babler of Juda and Mrs. Daryl Pagel organized the event with games and refreshments for a guest list including Werner Krattiger, Roger Sullivan, Robert Babler, Daryl Pagel, Joyce Pagel, Frances Fenn, Marilyn Fenn, and George Fenn.

Harold Mauerman William Roy Route 2 Evansville Robert Babler Route 4 Daryl Pagel Juda Messrs Mmes Werner Krattiger Monticello Roger Sullivan Monroe Joyce Frances Marilyn George Fenn

Brodhead Students With Touring Waldorf Choir

Three Brodhead students, Lawrence Heyerdahl Carleton Olson and Richard Berg, join Waldorf College choir from Forest City Iowa on a tour. The group will perform 13 concerts across California including Easter Sunday in Hollywood, plus four in South Dakota two in Nebraska two in Colorado one in Phoenix Arizona and one in Santa Fe New Mexico.

Brodhead Waldorf College Choir Forest City Lawrence Heyerdahl Carleton Olson Richard Berg California Hollywood South Dakota Nebraska Colorado Phoenix Ariz Sante Fe N. M

Garden club plans session at Blanchardville home

The Garden club will meet at the Orvin Phillipson home Tuesday at 8 p m with Mmes. L S Ryan, Joseph Knorr and Hattie Muellen on the serving committee.

Blanchardville Orvin Phillipson Mmes. L. S. Ryan Joseph Knorr Hattie Muellen

Carroll College Choir To Sing Here Tuesday

Carroll College Choir directed by Prof. William F. Gunthrie performs at Immanuel Church on Tuesday with guest alto Jean Marie Rabehl, a Carroll senior and Who's Who selection. The program includes The Passion Trilogy Koshetz All Breathing Life Bach Grant Unto Me Motet Brahms Beautiful Savior Christiansen There Is a Balm in Gilead Lonesome Valley and Ezekiel Sawed Wheel. A 615 p m potluck for Waukesha guests follows, with housing arranged by senior WSWS volunteers.

Vegg Jean Marie Rabehl Alvin C. Rabehl Rabehl Monroehs School Carroll William F. Gunthrie Koshetz Bach Brahms Christiansen Gilead Lonesome Valley Ezekiel Sawde Waukesha Eva Spreng WSWS

Area Men Take Posts on Tri County Boards

Area men were elected to Tri County YMCA boards at the annual Milton convention. Directors named Dwight A. Crandall Monroe Iry Hartman Brodhead and William M. Bewick Evansville. Advisory board picks include Robert J. Tracy Monroe B H Rodrick Brodhead Russell Carter Juda Robert Gunderson Orfordville W A Canary Footville William Borst Brooklyn Johnson Monroe chaired the nominating committee and a treasurer report cited Brodhead Juda among communities meeting quotas. Rev David Maitland of UW Madison addressed the banquet.

YMCA Milton Dwight A. Crandall Monroe Iry Hartman Brodhead William M. Bewick Evansville Robert J. Tracy B. H. Roderick Russell Carter Robert Gunderson Orfordville W. A. Canary Footville William Borst Brooklyn Johnson David Maitland United Student Fellowship University of Wisconsin

Miss Baumgartner Honored at Shower in Chicago Guest List Noted

Ruth Baumgartner, set to wed William on April 15 in Chicago, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Fred Blumer Jr. The event featured yellow tapers and baby irises. Guests included Misses Helen Klassy Erma Klassy Lois Miller Helen Altman Lois Fritsch Bernice Holsapple Doris Kueng and Mmes Leo Share William Kugler Ralph Duchow and Walter Kubly.

Ruth Baumgartner William Lace Chicago Fred Blumer Jr Fifth Street Miss Baumgartner Stella Baumgartner 21St Avenue Monroe High School Helen Erma Klassy Lois Miller Helen Altman Lois Fritsch Bernice Holsapple Doris Kueng Mmes Leo H. Share William Kugler Ralph Duchow Walter J. Kubly

Clarno Farm Bureau Unit Has Last Party

The Clarno unit of the farm bureau held their last meeting of the season in Turner hall dining room. Mrs Alfred Baumgartner was program chairman. Betty Gempler played piano. Rose Marie Milz and Mary Anne Frautschy sang. A one act play Pig of my Dreams was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hartwig. Louis Benkert showed travel films to about 90 attendees who enjoyed a late evening lunch.

Clarno Farm Bureau Turner Hall Alfred Baumgartner Betty Gempler Rose Marie Milz Mary Anne Frautschy Kenneth Hartwig Usmus Louis Benkert

Everett Gordee Weds In Milwaukee Ceremony

Miss Esther Shindhelm of Milwaukee and Everett Gordee of Greenwood marry at Ascension Lutheran church in Milwaukee. Attending are Mr and Mrs Randall Hanson and Mr and Mrs William Elmer with daughter Wilma. Gordee has visited Monroe often and is the nephew of the Hansons and Elmers.

Randall Hanson William Elmer Wilma Milwaukee Esther Shindhelm West Silver Spring Drive Everett Gordee Greenwood Gordee Monroe Hanson Elmer Ascension Lutheran Church

South Wayne Chorus Plans Monday Tour

The South Wayne high school girls and boys glee clubs and mixed chorus, led by director Gerald Fritz, will tour Monroe, Platteville state teachers college, Argyle, and Cuba City on Monday. Soloists and ensembles will be featured at each stop. a chorus and band concert is set for Monday April 10 at 8 p.m. in the school gym. No classes will be held Friday April 7 for Good Friday.

South Wayne South Wayne High Monroe Platteville State Teachers College Argyle Cuba City Gerald Fritz

Ardelle Monte to Wed Donald Sellnow in Autumn

Mr and Mrs Gustave Monte announce the engagement of their daughter Ardelle to Donald Sellnow son of Mr and Mrs Roy Sellnow Albany. The wedding is planned for autumn.

Browntown Gustave Monte Ardelle Donald Sellnow Roy Sellnow Albany

Village juniors hunt for paper for April prom

In South Wayne the junior class for this year gathers brown wrapping paper around the village for decorations. The junior senior prom is scheduled for April 10 with plans underway.

South Wayne

Falk Farm Bethel CE Party At Clarence Falk Farm

A Bethel church Christian Endeavor gathering occurred at the Clarence Falk farm on route 3. Thirty five people joined in games and fellowship before a short devotional led by Rev. Lawrence A. Brown. Country style refreshments closed the evening.

Clarence Falk Route Bethel Church Christian Endeavor Lawrence A. Brown

Lynn Named Again As Haresfoot Leader

Melvin Lynn Jr. of Monticello is named stage manager for the Wisconsin Haresfoot club production Good for the Girls. He also writes the program and served as makeup chairman on tour. The show opens in Rockford next Saturday and plays in Rockford Appleton Green Bay Racine Chicago Milwaukee Wisconsin Union theater April 17-22.

Monticello Melvin Sunny) Lynn Jr University of Wisconsin Haresfoot Club Lynn Wisconsin Illinois Rockford Appleton Green Bay Racine Chicago Milwaukee Wiscosin Union Theater

Easter Egg Hunt Set By Brodhead Parents

A Brodhead Easter egg hunt for local children will be sponsored by the PTA in city parks on Saturday afternoon April 8. Mrs. D. I. Pierce, PTA president, announced Robert Keen, agriculture instructor, as committee chairman with Rev. F. W. Huebner, Mrs. Casper Jaggs, Allen Erickson and Mrs. Marion Olson assisting. Age groups will be assigned to the parks.

PTA D. I. Pierce Robert Keen F. W. Huebner Casper Jaggs Allen Erickson Marion Olson

Monticello Legion selects Richard Hefty for Badger Boys State

Richard Hefty, a Monticello High School junior and son of Mrs. Clara Hefty, is chosen to attend Badger Boys State at Ripon College from June 11 to 17, sponsored by the Amstutz-Marty American Legion post of Monticello. He will turn 17 on April 20 and is active in athletics.

Monticello Richard Hefty Badger Boys State Ripon College Amstutz-Marty American Legion Post Richard Monticello High School Clara Hefty

Blanchardville Mothers Club Stages Two School Plays

Blanchardville Times Special reports the Mothers club presented two plays at Everson school last evening. Mrs Erickson's Bright Idea and Please Pass the Cream featured mothers and local residents in a community entertainment event.

Blanchardville

Notable Names in Local Event Attendees and Music Guests

The record lists attendees including Mmes. Thomas Erickson Perry Everson Kenneth Gunderson Eddie Dammen Roslyn Alm Louis Lofgren Franz Gmur Frank Dearth and Mr and Mrs Victor Bredeson. Special music featured Karl Gmur with accordion and the Yellowstone men's quartet.

Mmes Thomas Erickson Perry Everson Kenneth Gunderson Eddie Dammen Roslyn Alm Louis Lofgren Franz Gmur Frank Dearth Victor Bredeson Karl Gmur Yellowstone Men’s

New Glarus Auxiliary To Visit Blanchardville

Members of the New Glarus American Legion auxiliary will join the Blanchardville post for a meeting Monday evening. The refreshment committee includes Mmes. Earl Barber John Gilbertson William Smith E E Wenger Clarence Alfred W E Marshall Ruthsyse William Weaver Harry Bishop Millard Lee Melvin Kittleson Ella Mason Carlton Chandler Carl Chandler and Miss Olga Moen.

Blanchardville New Glarus American Legion Auxiliary Earl Barber John Gilbertson William Smith E. E. Wenger Clarence Alfred W. E. Marshall Ruth Syse William Weaver Harry Bishop Millard Lee Melvin Kittleson Ella Mason Carlton Chandler Carl Chandler Olga Moen

Jordan Center Evangelical Lutheran Receives Berg Memorial Organ

An electric organ was installed Thursday at Jordan Center Evangelical Lutheran in memory of Mr and Mrs Chris Berg of Woodford who died a week apart last December. The Berg family donated the instrument.

Browntown Jordan Center Evangelical Lutheran Church Chris Berg Woodford Berg

Miss Barbara Smout Named Albany Prom Queen

Miss Barbara Smout daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Smout chosen queen of Albany high school prom by King Phillip Bud Zanoni Jr. The selection reflects traditional prom festivities in Albany.

Albany Barbara Smout Warren Smout Albany High School King Phillip Bud’’ Zanoni Jr

Mrs Meyers Feted At Browntown Surprise Party

A surprise party hosted by her husband honored Mrs Herbert W Meyers Thursday evening at the Meyers farm home on route 1 Three birthday cakes served as a centerpiece Guests included Mr and Mrs Roger Campbell and family of Orfordville Mrs Earl Campbell Robert Campbell Raymond Campbell and daughters Edward Maher and family Lowell Markwardt and daughter all of Monroe

Miss Kathleen Feldt attends military ball during spring vacation

Miss Kathleen Feldt, Carlton college student from Northfield Minnesota, arrives with her father Ben F Feldt of 515 20th Avenue after flying from Minneapolis to Madison. She meets Hans Sulzer who accompanied her to the University of Wisconsin military ball last night.

Kathleen Feldt Carlton College Northfield Minn Ben F. Feldt 20Th Avenue Minneapolis Madison Hans Sulzer University of Wisconsin

Miss Kauk Represents Albany For State DAR Award

Kathryn Kauk daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip Kauk was Albany s contestant for the state DAR award based on dependability service leadership and patriotism during four years of high school. She has been active in school events and is an honor student participating in band chorus and athletics.

Kauk Albany Kathryn Kauk Phillip Kauk

Mrs Hendrickson Feted At Monday Birthday Party

Mrs. Howard Hendrickson was honored at a birthday party Monday evening. Attending were Mrs. L G Unterholzer Mrs. E J Barber Susan O T Olson Arthur Juve and H A.

List of Names In Historical Notice

A fragment lists individuals including Ruth Syse Disrud, Albert Erickson son, H. V. Hanson, Harry Lien son, Emma Hendrickson, M. W. Hendrickson, L. A. Hendrickson, Thelma Emberson, Theresa Martin, E. W. Soper, Alvin Blanchard, Harry Bishop, and Ollie Paulson.

Disrud Ruth Syse Albert Erickson H. V. Hanson Harry Lienson Harry Levi J. C. Haldiman Emma _ Hendrickson M. W. Hendrickson L. A. Hendrickson Thelma’ Emberson Theresa Martin E. W. Soper Alvin Blanchard Harry Bishop Ollie Paulson

Rialto Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Redman Home

Mrs G L Redman entertained the Rialto contract bridge club at her home on 802 10th Street last evening. Honors went to Mmes Herman D Fritz Everett Keel Lena Etter and Fred Musselman.

Rialto Club G. L. Redman 10Th Street Rialto Contract Bridge Club Mmes Herman D. Fritz Everett Keel Lena Etter Fred Musselman

Hal Bridge Club Meeting At Mrs Gibbons Home

Miss Janice M. Gibbons hosted her bridge club last evening at 1910 9th street. Attending were Mrs Herbert Ripp, Mrs Burt E. Bacon, Clifford Reasa, William E. Schmitz, and Miss Charleen McGinnis, Margaret Niedermann, Patricia Tobin, and Kathleen Sheehan.

HAL Bridge Club Janice M. Gibbons 9Th Street Mmes Herbert Ripp Burt E. Bacon Clifford Reasa William E. Schmitz Charleen McGinnis Margaret Niedermann Patricia Tobin Kathleen Sheehan

Initiation Planned for Willow Chapter of Eastern Star

The Willow chapter of Eastern Star will initiate candidates Tuesday at 8 p.m. Orangeville Times Special reports Winslow chapter members will attend as guests at the meeting.

Orangeville Willow Chapter Eastern Star Winslow

Purse Snatcher Fails Against Milwaukee Boys

In Milwaukee Red Arrow park washroom a man discarded a woman's purse. Seven to eight boys aged 10 to 14 chased him down streets and into a locked stairwell. A twelve year old with a bat threatened the thief until a patrolman arrived. The other boy summoned police.

Milwaukee Red Arrow Park Law

Jealous of Japan Filipinos envy MacArthur stay

Tokyo report quotes Lt. Col. Augustin Marking former wartime leader of Marking's guerrillas in the Philippines saying Filipinos are jealous of General MacArthur's long stay in Japan.

Japan Tokyo General MacArthur Augustin Marking

Refugee Aid Planned For Shanghai Outflow

Several ship companies are reported to work on a project to ferry 400 Americans and 1200 other foreigners from Communist Shanghai to waiting ships. Authorized and paid by Maurice R. Connors of Monroe Wisconsin.

Hong Kong Shanghai

Normal School Seniors Begin Rural Teaching in April

Eight seniors from Green County Normal School will teach in rural Green or Dane counties for a month in April. Principal Otto W. Lund notes longer cadet periods provide insight into rural schools and job readiness. Six cadets have signed contracts with monthly pay from 235 to 260 dollars. others will observe first, then take charge under supervision.

Green County Normal School Green Dane County Otto W. Lund Lund

Spring Grove News Tells Births Visits and Open House

Mrs Herbert Mohns reports at Spring Grove. A infant son to Mr and Mrs August Faessler born at St Clare hospital. F W Mehl of Detroit spoke at Gilette Gospel hall Brodhead. Jefferson center cheese factory hosts party for Joe Jaggs and Andrew Boll birthdays with cards and lunch. Open house for Mr and Mrs R J Douglas and card party at Mr and Mrs Russell Roshei sen.

August Faessler St. Clare Hospital Monroe F. W. Mehl Detroit Mich Gillette Gospel Hall Brodhead Jefferson Center Wesley Grenzow R. J. Douglas Russell Rosheisen

Family Gatherings Highlight Weekend News

Social notes list weekend visits and events with Luther Diemer Herman Ziltener Henry Kilmer Marvin Stabler Orville Hawkins Walter Ziltener and Howard Newcomer. Sylvia Fere Whitewater visited the Mohns. John Irving born to William Hafen Jr. Darrell Clark’s seventh birthday celebrated. Red Cross drive in Shanghai district urged. Myron Timm of Freeport, seven, broke an arm twice in recent months and was hospitalized after a prior winter car crash.

Messrs Mmes Luther Diemer Herman Ziltener Henry Kilmer Marvin Stabler Orville Hawkins Walter Ziltener Howard Newcomer Sylvia Fere Whitewater Herbert Mohns William Hafen Jr John Irving Stanley Clark Darrell Clare Clark Russell Hawkins Emma Meinert Russell Rosheisen Red Cross Shanghai Ervin Armstrong Myron Timm Freeport Myron

Filipino Barber to Die in Electric Chair April 26

Manila reports Julio Guillen the Filipino barber who attempted to assassinate President Manuel A. Roxas will be executed in the electric chair on April 26 under a court decree signed today.

Manila Julio Guillen Manuel A. Roxas

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Carroll College Choir Ardelle Monte Falk Farm Bethel CE Party Monticello Legion Blanchardville Club New Glarus Jordan Church Berg Memorial Maurice R. Connors Monroe, Wis Dream Bauman and Denney Buri Electric Roger * L. Elmer Fourth Ward Roger L. Elmer Dene County Mabel Hanna McPherson School Palmer Peters Audrey Kolden Meadow View Clifford Lien Joyce Mont Mery West Clarno Helen Stubbe Johanna Waelchli Fairview School Mt. Pleasant Township Margaret Blum Delores Krupke Spring Creek Clarno Township Edward Easter Hazel Keldren Postville Helen Doyle Theresa Saunders Prien Robert Ryan Gloria Marty Dividing Ridge Maryellen Sullivan Chocolate Shop Ieee Erren Spring Grove Mrs. Herbert Mohns Harvey S. Stauffacher Chiropractor White Block Geaane Ae Eerie Eee Cooperative Helen L. Gempeler Water Dept
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