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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1949

Page

3

Wisconsin Gladioli Show At Beloit Draws Exhibitors From Afar

The annual Glad show by the Wisconsin Gladioli society comes to Beloit College Field House drawing amateurs and professionals. Exhibits will feature up to 1,500 varieties and 160 color assortments with 21 judges awarding prizes. Exhibitors are asked to deliver flowers by noon Saturday for the two day event running 2 p m Saturday and 9 a m Sunday with closing at 10 30 p m each night.

Sewit Wisconsin Gladioli Society Beloit College Wiscomsn Oconomowoc Everett van Ness Middle West van Ness

Neighbors Club Outing At Riverside Park Janesville

Neighbors Club from Sylvester township and families enjoyed a picnic dinner at Riverside park in Janesville Sunday with 36 attending. Activities included shuffleboard train rides and boat rides. Attendees included Ralph Malkach Orville Albright Elmer Schwartzlow Sam Stoneback Melvin Siedschlag Wilbert Trotter Herman Siegenthaler and George Wichelt. No August meeting. September 15 gathering to be at Mrs. Herman Siegenthaler’s home.

Neigiavss Sylvester Township Riverside Park Janesville Messrs Mmes Ralph Malkach Orville Albright Elmer Schwartzlow Sam Stoneback Melvin Siedschlag Wilbert Trotter Herman Siegenthaler George Wichelt

Jury Workers Plan Twin Grove Meeting

Jury workers will meet tomorrow at Twin Grove school. They will answer roll call with health habits to improve upon and cover special business including plans for the 4 H camp day on Aug 17 at Recreation park. A milk drinks demonstration by Barbara Weiss and project talks on prize winners will occur. Special entertainment features a humorous number directed by Florence Evel Weiss with Ruth Johnson on piano. Carmen Norton will lead the club pledge and Joseph Jaeggi and Chester Norton will serve refreshments.

Jeferson Twin Grove Recreation Park Barbara Weiss Florence Evel Weiss Ruth Johnson Carmen Norton Joseph Jaeggi Chester Norton

Infant Girls Baptized In Blanchardville Rites

Infant daughters of Tillman Paulson and Sylvanus Strommen were baptized at Old York Lutheran on Rita Alice Paulson and Nancy Joe Strommen. Families and relatives gathered at the Paulson home for a baptismal dinner with the Strommen and Kellesvig families and others.

Siancna Ravine Iunes Special Tillman Paulson Sylvanus Strommen Old York Rita Alice Paulson Howard Paulson Nancy Joe Strommen Orville Kellesvig Messrs

Lomira Report From Mrs Kubly At Immanuel Church

Mrs Walter J Kubly reports from Lomira at the Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church meeting. She outlines the delegate report and program with scripture read by Virgil Brunkow and Glenn Benkert, a World literature article, and personal testimonies by several ladies followed by a social hour.

Eva Spreng Ary Society Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Walter Kubly Lomira Mmes Virgil Brunkow Glenn Benkert William Blum Alvin Kubly Stanley Mauermann Clara ZumBrunnen M. H. Stauffacher Milo Miller Alvin C. Rabehl Lavern Gallitz Alan Goodmiller Ralph Baltzer Elmer Hawke Floyd Coplien

On Our Own Doorstep Hawaii Talk At Women's Union

At St John’s church parlors 87 women attended the Women’s Union meeting where Ellingson introduced the topic On Our Own Doorstep. Miss Hannah Bindschaedler spoke on Hawaii statehood pros and cons with color slides by Margaret Zum Brunnen, a former Hickam field civilian employee. Nominating chair Rose Zuercher named with slate to be presented for September election. Delegates reported on Elmhurst college summer conference. Reverend Keble led the surprise program.

Mars. Victor Elligson Women’s Union St. John’s Church Paul C. Kehle Rose Zuercher N. H. Durst Louis Blanc Lyluichards Women’s Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Elmhurst College Til Paul C. Keble

Shower Held at Park For Miss Pick

Relatives and friends gathered at the shelter house in Recreation Park for a weiner roast and shower honoring Miss Arlene Pick and Richard Johnson of Monroe and Stoughton. They will be married Sunday at 2 p.m. in Grace Lutheran church with Mrs. Charles E Frey and Mrs. Henry Pick as co hosts.

Arlene Pick Route 5 Monroe Richard Johnson Stoughton Grace Lutheran Church Charles E. Frey Henry Pick

Lake Kegonsa Party Honors Alvin Mitchells

Mr and Mrs Alvin Mitchell moved to McFarland and were honored at a dinner Monday evening for their seventh wedding anniversary. Mitchell recently transferred to McFarland by Wisconsin Power and Light. A wedding cake baked by Mrs Roy Bissig centered the table at Halvorsens Lake Kegonia. The couple received flowers. Attending were Ervin Eichorst Thomas Brusveen Carl Freitag John Zimmerman Walter Hoesly and Roy Bissig.

Alvin Mitchell McFarland Mitchell Wisconsin Power and Light Co Roy Bissig

Edward Fritz Turns 95 in Albany Celebration

Albany marks the 95th birthday of Edward Fritz who resides locally. The item notes a Times Special report on a Vacation Bible School ending near Orangeville and a Bethel Evangelical Church demonstration at 8 oclock, with references to Andrew C. Oliver and a coyotes note.

Edward Fritz Albany Bible School Orangeville Union Vacation Bible School Afalkey Bethel Evangelical Church

Notable Wisconsin Pioneer Fritz Dies at Belleville Home

Obituary notes the passing of a long time southern Wisconsin settler, born in Montrose Dane County. He split time with daughters Mrs Oliver and Mrs Sam Swiggum in Belleville and Brooklyn based on year parts, and began farming near Belleville before retiring in 1903 to the town. His wife Mrs Fritz had died years earlier.

Oliver Sam Swiggum Belleville Joe Smith Brooklyn Wisconsin Fritz Montrose Township Dane County Montrose

Mrs. W. C. Bronson Marks 87th Birthday

Mrs. W C Bronson aged 87 celebrates birthday in Argyle where she resides with son Argyle Bronson. Born Mable Andrews in Pennsylvania she moved to Wisconsin at age three with her family near Lamont. Surviving children include three sons and two daughters and two sisters live in Iowa and Wisconsin.

Apeyie Apeeiasy W. C.bronson Mable Andrews Pennsylvania Wisconsin Lamont Darlington Rose Worrell Waterloo

Europe’s largest grouse to stock Wisconsin this month

Europe’s largest grouse the capercaillie will be stocked in Wisconsin as an experimental project. Six 12 pound birds will be air transported by August 5 and held on Outer Island near Ashland for recovery before a broader release. The plan, backed by federal and state agencies and the Wildlife Management Institute, aims to evaluate exotic species in American hunting. If successful the effort could expand to 60 birds in fall with additional import plans later.

Wisconsin Dion Henderson Madison Europe Pyrenees Siberia Ernest Swift Wisconsin Conservation Department Outer Island Ashland Apostle Island Swift Federal Fish and Wildlife Service Wisconsin Department The Wildlife Management Institute Douglas Bayfield Ashland County Conservation Department Michigan Albert Day Ish and Wildlife Service Day Gardiner Bump New York

Junior Fair Cattle Selected for State Exposition

Thirty four prize winning cattle from Green County junior fair have been chosen as the county dairy exhibit for the state fair. Myron E. Jeglum, county agricultural agent, says a truck will move the group to cut transport costs. Herbert Scherer, Monroe Township, returns as herdman. Cattle depart fairgrounds Aug 18 evening. Entries closed for state exposition. Straw hay and concentrates bought near Milwaukee to cut hauling. Dormitories available for junior exhibitors. Health certificates required for state fair camp. Lester Van Loon chairs county certifying committee with health blanks. Cattlemen note the coyote aids in keeping grass and grain pest animals in check.

Green County Myron E. Jeglum Herbert Scherer Monroewnship Assembly Point Milwaukee Lester van Loon

Shrine KC softball game and lodge picnic announced

Knights of Columbus at KC hall finalized plans for the Shrine KC softball game to be played Sunday August 28 and the annual lodge picnic set for Bluff View park near Brodhead on Sunday August 14. Sheep ranchers oppose coyotes as they kill sheep lambs and chickens.

Lodge Knights of Columbus KC Hall Bluff View Park Brodhead

Rains Lift State crop prospects after favorable week

Milwaukee reports that a weekly federal crop summary credits recent rains for improved outlooks across Wisconsin. Moisture is ample in most areas with the state weekly rainfall averaging 1.81 inches, ranging from half an inch to over four. Early tobacco is ready for drying, sweet corn canning began, bees report the best honey crop since 1941, and an excellent apple crop is foreseen. Door County cherry harvest is finished as plums begin to ripen and strawberry bogs expect full Made by Sept. 1 if weather holds.

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Darling ton Fair Names Miss Mamie Tillema Judge

Miss Mamie Tillema county home agent is announced as one of the junior fair judges at the Darling ton fair scheduled for Friday August 12. Try Times Want Ads.

Mamie Tillema Darlington

Hasleys Visit Parents After Duty in Hawaii

Capt Merlyn L Hasley stationed at Cherry Point NC and his wife Mrs Hasley visit parents the E E Hasleys and J R Gages. They lived at Ewa Hawaii for two years before Cherry Point and Patrick born on the island.

Wayne Ines Special Merlyn L. Hasley Marine Air Corps Cherry Point N.C

Sisterhood to Meet at Emma Homan Home

The Sisterhood of Grace Reformed church will gather tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Emma Homan for a church group meeting.

South Wayne Wesleyn Service Guild Monroe Methodist Church Avery Stites Orangeville Fidelity Lodge Harry Walker The Grace Reformed Church Emma Homan

When Sick of Being Sick See The Chiropractor

M J Gonstead offers chiropractic care with X ray and neurocalometer. Phone 373, residence 103 Monroe. The ad promises relief from illness through chiropractic treatment and invites calls for appointment or consultation.

Chiropractic M. J. Gonstead Monroe

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