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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1947

Page

3

Women’s Union elects Gricester at Plymouth meeting

Mrs Herbert Stauffacher and Mrs Emil Sutter were elected Gricester to the Mission House conference at Plymouth August 17 to 22 during the monthly Women’s Union meeting at St John’s. Edna Leiser presided with Anna Roth and C J Schwinger assisting. Deininger sang Take Time to Be Holy. Leon Schmidt Jr and Donald Fritz played a piano duet. Florence Wart enweiler and Tabitha Ritzmann led refreshments with other members.

Herbert Stauffacher Emil Sutter Mission House Plymouth Women's Union St John’s Edna Leiser Anna Roth C. J. Schwinger Frank Deininger Deininger Leon Schmidt Jr Donald Fritz Florence Wartenweijer Tabitha M. Ritzmann Gertrude Myers Herman D. Legler Jacob Rosener Margaret Schiesser Ida Derendinger

Honor Shower Held for Miss Anna Schweizer Bride to Be

Monticello Wisconsin Times Special Service reports a shower in Mrs Weller's Monticello home honoring Miss Anna Schweizer whose marriage to Roger Klassy is planned this month. Attendees include Mrs LeRoy Schultz Neenah Mrs William Weller Michigan Mrs William Anna Schweizer Miss E Bidlingmaier Mrs Dallas Wild and others from Monticello and area.

Monticello Delma Roethlisberger Virginia Barlow Madison Warren Weller Weller Anna Schweizer Roger Klassy LeRoy Schultz Neenah William Weller Michigan William Anna Schweizer E Bidlingmaier Dallas Wild Delmer Kubly Phyllis Voegels John Steinmann Lee Roethlisberger J. W. Barlow

Hold Hobo Hike By Fidelity Juvie Club

The Fidelity Juvie club announces a daytime event with a rain plan for hoboes dressed children. If rain postpones, a hobo court will be held at Moose Hall and a regu lar meeting will convene in the afternoon. Children will elect a king and queen and perform activities.

Fidelity Juvie Club Moose Hall

Report on Flag Presentation at WRC Meeting

Keel reported on presenting a flag to Girl Scout troop 1 at the WRC meeting last evening. Three membership candidates were ballot ed upon. The next meeting is noted.

WRC Keel Girl Scout Troop

Betrothal announced for Lorelia Elaine Zimerman

Mr and Mrs Wilbert C Zimmerman announce the engagement of their daughter Lorelia Elaine to Wilton W Marty son of Mr and Mrs William F Marty New Glarus. A late fall wedding is planned.

Wilbert C. Zimmerman Route 1 Lorelia Elaine Wilton W. Marty William F. Marty New Glarus

Hold Tour and Picnic for Green County 4-H Girls

Miss Mamie Tillema announces a Tuesday tour and picnic for Green County 4-H clothing girls. They meet at 10 a.m. at the Swiss Embroidery factory in New Glarus for a plant tour, with a picnic in the woods and a craft session to follow. Should rain, indoor quarters will be provided in New Glarus.

Green County Mamie Tillema New Glarus New Glarus Woods

Louisiana aims dairy shift with Franklinton group

Maurice Magee of Franklinton visits Green county promoting a switch from cotton to dairying. The Franklinton chamber backs hiring an $8,000 yearly dairy expert to boost milk production and cut Wisconsin imports. Magee envisions buying Holstein cows and says Louisiana can compete on price.

Washington County Louisiana Maurice Magee Franklinton Green County Magee Wisconsin E. O North Chamber of Commerce Union New Glarus Madison Wisconsin Dells Land of Lakes

Plastics That Work Reported By American Dental Association

Dr. Theodore A. Bodine of Akron Ohio described a technique for plastic teeth that will not tangle in tongue twisters and can be painted to match stains as disguises. He said the plates adjust after patient practice with phrases like the three and thirty three jump chum and chump.

Boston American Dental Association Theodore A. Bodine Akron

Milwaukee Traffic Delays After Engine Derailed Near Depot

Northbound Milwaukee road passenger service halted for hours as workers righted a derailed engine near the depot. Train to Madison rerouted through freight yards. no crash reported. Detective Capt. Kraemer seeks first degree murder warrant for Grace Gibson in fatal Club Milwaukeean shooting of George Elioplos.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Road Madison Adolph Kraemer District Attorney’s Grace Gibson George Elioplos Kraemer Miss Gibson Milwaukeean

Judge May Rectify Grand Jury Action

Gov. R. Gregg Cherry asks Superior Court Judge J. Paul Frizzelle to rectify what he calls a miscarriage of justice in Northampton County where seven white men facing an attempted lynching charge were not indicted and a separate case against Godwin Bush a 2 year old negro was also not indicted. The governor says the grand jury's action leaves the case open.

Raleigh N. C R. Gregg Cherry Superior Court J. Paul Frizzelle Northampton County Northampton Godwin Bush Bush

Civil Air Patrol Placed Under Army Air Forces Command

The Civil Air Patrol, a volunteer semi military group of air minded civilians, comes under the Air Defense Command of the Army Air Forces with HQ at Mitchell Field New York. Previously it reported directly to AAF headquarters in Washington.

AIR Defen Washington Civil Air Patrol Air Defense Command Army Air Forces Mitchell Field AAF Washington

State eyes reroute of highway 11 through Brodhead

The Wisconsin state highway commission proposes rerouting highway 11 for several blocks in Brodhead. Final decision set for Monday August 25. The change shifts the path from Center avenue and First street to run east on 17th street to Ninth avenue East and then back to First street. Public input allowed by contacting the commission.

Brodhead State Highway Commission 17Th Street Center Avenue First Street Ninth Avenue Commission

Blums Observe 40th Anniversary in Janesville

Former Monticello residents Mr and Mrs Jacob E Blum celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at their Janesville home. They have resided in Janesville since 1928 after leaving Monticello where Mr Blum ran a business. They have two sons Ray and Merrill and three grandchildren. The couple were married in Cargill Methodist church in 1907.

Monticello Jacob E. Blum Janesville Ray Merrill Blum Blums Cargill Methodist Church

Falls Breaks Leg For Rockford Woman Mrs Hulda Trickel

Mrs Hulda Trickel of Rockford sustained a broken leg late Monday evening after slipping on grass while getting into her car. She was taken to St Clare hospital for treatment.

Hulda Trickel Rockford St. Clare Hospital

Finger Tip Replaced After Car Door Injury

Mrs. Dorothy Richards of Beloit is confined to St. Clare hospital after injuring her hand in a car door mishap. The attending physician sewed back the tip of a finger.

Dorothy Richards Beloit St. Clare Hospital

Monroe approves new enclosed garbage truck for city use

Zenna A. Gorder, Monroe public works director, told the city council the new enclosed garbage truck has drawn favorable comment. The white truck with an automatic hoist went into operation Monday after delivery late last week, at a cost of 3500 dollars, and praised as a fine piece of equipment by business people and residents.

Monroe Zenna A. Gorder

Impressed with Sanitation Gains in Garbage Pickup Speed

The report praises improvements in sanitation efficiency and faster garbage collection times. It highlights new equipment and routes that reduce debris and odors while boosting city cleanliness. Local officials emphasize ongoing upgrades and community benefits.

OFF FOR PANAMA

Mrs Richard Streiff and her son Rickey depart Chicago by plane to join her husband Lt Richard Streiff in Panama. They plan to live there for two years. Lt Streiff is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred P Streiff of New Glarus. Also traveling were Fred P Streiff, Fred B Streiff of New Glarus, and Mrs Theresa Martin of Blanchardville.

Panama New Glarus Times Special Service Richard Streiff Rickey Chicago Streiff Fred P. Streiff Theresa Martin Blanchardville

Car Collision After Softball Games Damages Kubly Vehicle

Benjamin J. Kubly of 2512 8th Street reports his car was damaged on the left rear fender at Recreation Park last night after softball games in a collision with Edward Huber of 1106% 16th Avenue. Huber’s car sustained no damage.

Benjamin J. Kubly 8Th Street Recreation Park Edward Huber 16Th Avenue Huber

Dutch-born Father Boniface recounts WWII siege memories

A substitute priest at St. Victor's Catholic church spoke to the Knights of Columbus about his experiences in Holland before, during, and after the German siege in World War II. Refreshments were served after the talk.

Holland Boniface St. Victor’s Catholic Church E. C. McCollow Knights of Columbus

Traffic Officers Meet District No 1 Patrol at Courthouse

State traffic patrolmen including Nathan F. Burgy Monroe T B Esser Madison Kissinger Richland Center Alex Drives Madison John B Bolender Lancaster and Briese Water town gathered at the courthouse under Capt Preston McEvoy for training and a get together.

Court House Preston McEvoy Manston Nathan F. Burgy Monroe T. B. Esser Madison Kissinger Richland Center Alex Drives John B. Bolender Lancaster Briese Watertown

Fried richs visit back after 15 years home trip

Mr and Mrs Fred Fried richs and son Vernon return to route 3 after a week visiting relatives and friends in Huron Hitchcock Redfield and Doland South Dakota and Monticello and Enfield Minnesota They lived in South Dakota for 13 years and this was their first return in 15 years They report that

Fred Friedrichs Vernon Route 3 Huron Hitchcock Redfield Doland S. D Monticello Enfield Minn Friedrichs South Dakota

South Dakota Enjoys bumper Wheat Harvest Amid Beauty

South Dakota presents a vivid scene of a bumper wheat harvest, highlighting wide fields, golden heads, and scenic rural landscapes that showcase the state’s agricultural abundance. The piece notes favorable growing conditions and strong yields for farmers this season.

South Dakota

Funeral Attendees From Far Corners For Nicolas Stauffacher

Out-of-town relatives and friends traveled to attend the Nicolas Stauffacher funeral yesterday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stauffacher and others from Renwick Neenah Princeton Ill Freeport Janesville Browntown Monticello Albany New Glarus and Browntown.

Nicolas Stauffacher Jacob Stauffacher Arthur Stauffacher Carla Renwick Leonard Stauffacher Fennimore LeRoy Schultz Gerald Neenah George Cregan Sally Nancy Princeton Ill E. R. Stauffacher Mary Elmer Bessie Ganshert Freeport Leon Stauffacher Janesville Dietrich Stauffacher New Glarus W. D. Stauffacher Marvin Stauffacher Jacob Elmer Browntown John Baebler Rudy Freitag Casper Rhyner Monticello Irene Pluss Sarah Rhyner Albany

Mrs Elsbeth Gempler to Be Laid To Rest

Mrs Elsbeth Gempler 66 of Clarno township dies at St Clare hospital after long illness. Last rites by Rev Paul Kehle at St Johns Evangelical Church tomorrow at 2 pm with viewing from Shriner Neushwander Funeral Home starting 10 30 am. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Born Elsbeth Stauffer June 19 1881 in Jordan Township Green County lifelong resident.

Hev. Paul C. Kehle St. John’s Greenwood Cemetery Green County Elsbeth Stauffacher Jordan Township

Early 1905 Wedding Ties Babler Stauffacher Family

Abraham and Elsbeth Babler Stauffacher note a 1905 marriage to Herman Gempeler performed by Rev. P. A. Schuh of St. John's church. The family lived in Adams township then Monroe before settling on the Gempeler farm route 5 near the city. Surviving children include Mrs. Arthur Kroschell and Mrs. Wallace Le Roy, sons Alfred Herbert Roy, and siblings Jacob Edward William Otto Albert, with others. The obituary mentions parents and prior husband.

Abraham Elsbeth Babler Stauffacher Herman Gempeler P. A. Schuh St. John’s Church Adams Township Monroe Gempeler Route 5

Local obituary note lists family of Louise May 10 1926

A May 10 1926 notice records a daughter named Louise and siblings John Ernest Henry and Katharine Newman of Iowa as part of the family notice.

Louise John Ernest Henry Katherine Newman Iowa

Essential minerals come from soil feeding plants and animals

Essential minerals people rely on come from the soil via plants and animals that ingest calcium phosphorus and other body building minerals.

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