Farewell Party Fetes Thalmanns Before Swiss Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Thalmann were surprised at a Saturday farewell gathering at their home as they depart Saturday for Switzerland. Mrs Thalmann’s upcoming birthday on August 12 was noted and accompanying them will be daughter Mrs Hans Schlapbach. They plan six weeks abroad by plane. Attendees included Robert Emmenegger Adolph Angliker Arnold Rohrer Fritz Messmer Rinehart Mueller Rudolf Maurer Ernest Buholzer Julia Hofer Joseph Steiner and Rudolph Hess. A Switzerland travel gift was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Thalmann
Switzerland
Rinehart Mueller
Rudolf Maurer
Ernest Buholzer
Mmes
Julia Hofer
Joseph Steiner
Rudolph Hess
Engagement Announced Between Miss Paulson and Kenneth Zillmer
Mr. and Mrs. Paul C Paulson announce the betrothal of their daughter Alice Mae to Kenneth C Zillmer son of Mr. and Mrs E A Zillmer of route 2 Janesville No date for the wedding has been set Miss Paulson is a Janesville High School graduate employed at Monroe Accounts Service run by her father Mr Zillmer is a Milton High School graduate who served in the army and was stationed in Korea and now works with his family business group in Janesville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul C. Paulson
Alice Mae
Kenneth C. Zillmer
E. A. Zillmer
Janesville
Miss Paulson
Monroe Accounts Service
Zillmer
Janesville High School
Milton High School
Korea
Honored at Birthday Dinner Nearby Mukwonago
Mrs. John Lowe of Monroe and her aunt Mrs. Emily Johnson of Whitewater were honored at a birthday dinner near Mukwonago. The event was hosted by Mrs. Johnson’s son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Neilson of Waupun with guests including Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Hoy of Chicago and Carol Grant of Palmyra. Mrs. Olesen, sister of Mrs. Johnson, is 87 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lowe
Monroe
Emily Johnson
Whitewater
Heaven City
Mukwonago
Johnson
G. G. Neilson
Waupun
R. K. Hoy
Chicago
Carol Grant
Palmyra
Lowe
Lucy Olesen
Ole
Engagement Announced for Stauffacher Marshall Couple
Mr and Mrs Glenn F Stauffacher announce the engagement of their daughter Jean to William R Marshall of Chicago son of Mr and Mrs Robert F Marshall of Rockford Illinois No wedding date is set Miss Stauffacher visits Camp Waubeek Wisconsin Dells this summer and is a University of Wisconsin student
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn F. Stauffacher
Jean
William R. Marshall
Chicago
Robert F. Marshall
South Second Street
Rockford
Miss Stauffacher
Wisconsin Dells
Camp Waubeek
University of Wisconsin
Buffet Supper Hosted at O N Johnson Home
A buffet supper was served yesterday at the O N Johnson home to a group of guests including Mr and Mrs William E Johnson and son David Dr and Mrs F L Weston and children Sue Mary John and Carl of Madison Urban Johnson of Boscobel Miss Jane Smyth of Benton Wis and James Trumbo of Wausau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. Johnson
William E. Johnson
David
F. L. Weston
Sue, Mary
John
Carl
Madison
Urban Johnson
Boscobel
Jane Smyth
Benton
Wis
James Trumbo
Wausau
Honored on 83rd Birthday for Fred Benkert
Fred Benkert of 1117 17th street was surprised at a Saturday evening party hosted by Mrs. Benkert. Guests included out of town visitors Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bartell of Milwaukee and Mr. and Mrs. L C Grilliot of Freeport. Mrs. Bartell is a daughter and Mrs. Grilliot a niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Benkert
17Th Street
Elmer Bartell
Milwaukee
L. C. Grilliot
Freeport
Bartell
Grilliot
Betrothal announced in Orfordville marriage plans
Orfordville special announces the betrothal of Alice Jeanette Holden to G Warren Webster Jr. The couple, between the Holden and Webster families of Beloit, will wed at 8 p m Saturday in the Orfordville Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orfordville
H. V. Holden
Alice Jeanette
G. Warren Webster Jr
Guy Webster
Beloit
Orfordville Lutheran Church
Guild Meeting of Jordan Guild at Mrs Gutzmer's Home
The Jordan Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Walter Gutzmer. Members plan discussion and fellowship in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Guild
The
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Walter Gutzmer
Japanese Textile Mills Jump Cotton Production
Japanese textile makers boosted output in 1947 with more than double the prior year. Cotton fabrics reached 661 million square yards, up from 241 million. cotton yarn rose to 266 million pounds from 127 million. Raw silk rose to 100000 bales, while silk fabric fell to 37 million square yards from 42 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Monroe Month Skies Favorable with Rain Yet High Temps
Skies were fair on 26 of 31 days in Monroe last month while rain occurred on 12 fair days. Total rainfall reached 1.955 inches with an average temp around 75.83 and daily range from 58 to 39.38 degrees. The year 1852 saw Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin sell 2,500,000 copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Truman Will Not Call Back Second Extra Session
Independence Missouri A close associate says President Truman does not plan a second extra session. He will rely on clashes with Republican leadership over price control housing and other issues for election strategy. Truman will vote in Missouri's primary tomorrow then return to Washington to handle Congress with his remark Ive got a congress on my hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Truman
Congress
Missouri
Washington
Memorial
Delaware Street
Mr. Truman
White House
Five Gaited Show Horses Take Top Honors At County Fair
The event lists winners in divisions such as Harness Type Show Pony Argylls Third Addition and Five Gaited Stake Dixie Flyer with owner Marion Brown and trainer Arthur Ledbetter. Winners include Mea dow Gold, The Golden Zephyr, Miss Concert, Ozark Stonewall, and Poseidon Peavine among many placings across pony, gaited, and combination classes at Mont Carroll area stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
Argyll
Mary K. Holt
Argyll Stables
Mt. Carroll
Ill
Monarch Delight
Frank Bedell
H. O. Kilkelly and Sons
Cuba City
Her Highness
Edward Larson
Sheboygan
Luck Charm
Dave Sadoff
Manitowoc
Cock Robin
Bill Morris
Rockford
Dixie Flyer
Marion Brown
L. L. Hollandsworth
Chicago
Takodah
Black Magic
Arthur Ledbetter
Takodah Stables
Fond du Lac
Miss Concert
M. E. Klinke
Madison
Alan Scott
White Cliffs of
Dover
Edward Johnson
Elmhurst
Lora Lee
Gerald Huntoon
William Langdon
Aurora
Ozark Stonewall
Irvin Pokrass
Milwaukee
Rex Moonbeam
E. Ledbetter
Dennis Hall
Gary
Ind
Stonewall
Jack Meehan
Astral Love
David Wendt
Filiatrault
Little Judge
Jackie Langlois
David Williams
Janesville
Skylark Barrymore
Margaret Schubacker
Ellen Wendt
Wendt
Fitchburg
Green County
Iowa
Sonny Boy
Conrad Bosshart
Mac
Bob Condon
Lucille Alshead
Lucille Alsger
Haman
Credition
Hugh Rex McRose
McRose
Plymouth Rock
Grin Lou W. A. Eddy
Edward C. Johnson
Gallant American
C. Wayne - Mann
W. R. Schuetze
Halbrook Farm
Monroe
Ed Larson
Wayne Munn
Nancy Filiatrault
Sir Highland
David
D. N. Pritzker
Eagle River
Topaz
Carol Easton
R. Liendroff
Beloit
Ginger
Frances Ruff
Ruth Green
Oak Park
My Desire
Mrs. A. Lee
Elm Grove
the Tempest
Jack
Poseidon Peavine
Francis Filiatrault
Little Jack Little
A. G. Smith
Three U S Sportsmen Killed in Plane Crash
A former American air force fliers, U S vice consul to Greenland, and a Michigan man died when their plane en route to Sault Ste. Marie hit a 1000 foot hill in fog near Searchment Ontario. Victims were Henry G. Thibert 29 Detroit Donald H. Werner 28 Akron and John Litzan 40 Cedarville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
United States
Diplomatic Corps
Upper Peninsula
Ontario
Sault Ste. Marie
Henry G. Thibert
Detroit
Donald H. Werner
Akron
U. S
Greenland
John Litzan
Cedarville
Mich
Sidelights of Credition Horse Show
Sidelights of a horse show recounts Hugh Rex McRose and Park Hi entries placing in open hunter and jumper events. It notes direction changes for entries, a Hackney pony incident, music by Doc Lawson, and trophies donated by local businesses and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credition
Hugh Rex McRose
Canada
Mr. McRose
Cheese Kettle and Cellar Spotlight at Franklin Factory
News by Helen Stears notes thirty two patrons supply the Franklin dairy where Fred Krebs marks his ninth year as cheesemaker. Krebs runs three milk trucks handling about 19 000 to 20 000 pounds daily with flush receipts around 26 000 pounds this spring. The factory produces ten wheels daily using seven kettles after a complete rebuild and new equipment installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Stears
Franklin
Fred Krebs
Krebs
Wisconsin Dairy Plants Mostly Cheese Factories
A state dairy report lists 1,334 cheese factories among 2,352 dairy plants in Wisconsin. The industry includes 327 butter factories 353 milk receiving stations 107 condensaries 140 powdering establishments 47 ice cream plants and counter freezers 53 milk distributors 13 process plants eight cheese food compound plants 166 cottage cheese makers one cooked cheese maker eight concentrated whey makers and 17 dairy products dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
State Department of Agriculture
Salt in the Sea Could Flood US to Depth of 1.5 Miles
Classified want column notes an extraordinary claim that the salt in the world sea could cover the United States to a depths of about one and a half miles. The piece frames it as a striking science fact likely from a reader tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jack Stofer
Reedsburg
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Lanz Agency
Acm
Meyer CO
Ideal) Boiler and Welding Works
Eastern Ave
Janesville, Wis
Chiropractic
M. J. Gonstead
Dick Herlick
Racine
Park Hi
Herrick
Doc’’ Lawson
Mr. Johnson
Willard Schuetze
Mary Holt
Mt. Carroll, Ir
Huber Brewing Company
Hill Top Inn
Nathan E. Bear
First National Bank
Farm Bureau Co - Operative
Dodge’s
Swiss Colony
Leland Lamboley
Lakeshire-Marty Co
Luchsinger
Texaco Service
Bauman’s
Ace Store
Monroe Evening Times
Durfee
Merchandise Mart
Alvin F. R. L. Rote
Company Phone 300
R. G. Rote
Terefe
Doris Dodson
Journal
der Fulae
Shepherd
Alois Milz
Frederick Kummer
Carl Boehn
LaVerne Wickersham
Blumer Pharmacy
Wallgreen Drug Store
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