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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1947

Page

3

Prizes Awarded in Fun Day Parade at Park

Fred R. Simpson park director handed awards to winners after yesterday’s Fun Day costume parade which drew about 500 children. Prizes went to Diane Weeks Judith Babler Floyd Weeks for quick service. other winners included Jill White Karen Davis and more in multiple costume categories.

Fred R. Simpson Recreation Park Chilon Diane Weeks Judith Babler Floyd Weeks Jill White Karen Davis Atom Buster John Schindler William Domm Thomas Marti Donald Brennen Nate Lindsay Dave Forbes Sonja Coplein Judith Germann Kay Mitchell Robert Schwaiger Penny Haberman Alice Borgrien William Boears Janice Bahler Basil Wilson Pikes Peak Helen Mildred Stauffer William Boyd Peter Johnson Lester Peter Pat Barnard Sandra Simpson Yerda Franks Jackie Grant William Lanz Gerald Janet Lee Jacobs John Bruni Daniel Bender Nancy Stauffacher Diane Fritz Mary Borgrien

Thurlow J. Patton Dies in Chicago at 80

Thurlow J. Patton 80, son of a former Juda Baptist minister, died in Chicago. Funeral 2:30 Sunday at Juda Baptist Church with Rev. Richard C. Werner officiating. Burial Mt. Vernon cemetery. Newcomer funeral home of Brodhead in charge. Survived by six children and seven grandchildren.

Thurlow J. Patton Chicago Juda Baptist Richard C. Werner Albany Baptist Church Mt. Vernon Cemetery Newcomer Funeral Brodhead Juny G. R Lydia Roderick Patton Monroe Nellie Wescott Patton Whitewater Helen Harris Dorothy Spersrud Marion Dahl Clara Sibbald Theo Patton Milwaukee Wescott Patton Beloit James Allen

Confessions Extorted By Soviets, Says U.S.

American officials in Romania report that the communist regime is attempting to extort confessions ahead of forthcoming trials of opposition leaders seized in a roundup. Roy Melbourne, U.S. political representative in Bucharest, sent the report after two formal protests over suppression of civil liberties in violation of the peace treaty.

Washington Romania State Department Roy M. Melbourne U. S Bucharest

Puerto Rico Governor Placed on Caribbean Commission

President Truman named Jesus T. Pinero, governor of Puerto Rico, to the United States section of the Caribbean commission. He succeeds Rexford Tugwell, who previously held the post.

Washington Truman Jesus T. Pinero Puerto Rico United States White House Pinero Rexford Guy Tugwell

Methodist Church Service and Community Meeting

The church led by Charles A. Briggs offers Sunday school classes at 9 30 am and worship at 10 40 am. The Gleaners meet Tuesday at 8 pm at Mrs Iva Giffords home, 1516 8th Street.

Charles A. Briggs Iva Gifford 8Th Street

Sunday Worship and Sunday School Schedule

Sunday morning service at 10 45 with sermon titled Soul. Sunday school for pupils up to 20 meets at 9 45. Wednesday evening testimony meeting is at 7 45. All are welcome.

St Andrew's Episcopal Mission Service at 9 30 a.m

The notice lists a 2019 event at St Andrew's Episcopal Mission on 10th Street with Eleventh Sunday after Trinity and morning prayer at 9:30 a.m. The fragment confirms a church service schedule and location.

ST. Andrew's Episcopal Mission 10Th Street

Immanuel Evangelical Service Notes Lyndon Vi el

Lyndon Clyde Viel, minister at Immanuel Evangelical, leads Sunday school at 9 45 and morning worship at 10 50 with a sermon titled Show Me God The Father.

Immanuel Lyndon Clyde Viel Me God the Father

St. Joan's Evangelical and Reformed Service Notice

St Joan s Evangelical and Reformed church calendar for the eleventh Sunday after Trinity lists Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 led by Pastor Paul C Kehle. No church council meeting this Monday announcement to follow.

ST. Joan's

Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule and Event

Pastor B. W. Blackburn leads Sunday school at 9 45 and worship at 10 50. Christian Endeavor meets at Janesville park for a wiener roast at 5 pm with attendees to bring wieners and buns and the society providing ice cream. Prayer meeting is Tuesday August 19 at 8 pm and choir practice is Saturday at 3 pm. All are welcome.

Evangelical United Brethren B. W. Blackburn Christian Endeavor Janesville Park Janesville Society

New Apostolic Church Schedule for Sunday and Wednesday

The New Apostolic church at 1511 13th Avenue announces Sunday services at 10 a.m. with topic The Image of God by Rev. H. Bickel of Chicago and a 7 30 p m evening sermon on The Armor of God on the same day. Wednesday services at 8 p m feature Of His Own Will Begat He with the Word of Truth.

NEW Apostolic 13Th Avenue God H. Bickel Chicago

Mission Services Held at 1208 12th Street

D Bruzelius, minister, hosts Sunday school at 1 30. Missionary offering received. Afternoon service at 2 30 on Conversion of Cornelius. Evening service at 8 on The Temptation. Special services start Wednesday August 20 at 8 p m and run each evening through August 31 except Monday and Saturday. Evangelist Olaf S Palm of Denver leads with special songs and singing. A welcome to all.

12Th Street D. Bruzelius Cornelius Evangelist Olaf S. Palm Denver

Sunday Schedule and Church Services Cards

Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. church service at 10 45 a.m. sermon The Need for Devotion. Luther League gathering at 7 p.m. Ladies Aid Society meeting Friday at 2 30 p.m. Newell Mendenhall is the pastor.

Luther League Ladies Aid Society Newell Mendenhall

Mt Olive Lutheran Service At Wis Synod Hall

Mt Olive Lutheran in Wisconsin part of the Lutheran Synod holds a divine service at 11 a.m. in the chapel located at 2019 10th Street with Pastor E Toepel presiding.

MT. Olive Lutheran Wis. Synod E. Toepel Divine Service 10Th Street

University students lead Joint Parish service theme

The Church and Its Youth will headline a 10 45 a m service led by six University of Wisconsin students including Marion Gibson Madison Marion Sunny Janesville Daisy Roberts Columbus William Wareham Superior and James and Lawrence Glassco Janesville The group supplies music and organist with a church school at 9 30 Rev D Andrew Howey pastor all university and future university bound high school students invited.

University of Wisconsin Presbyterian Marion Gibson Madison Marion Sunny Janesville Daisy Roberts Columbus William Wareham Superior James Lawrence Glassco D. Andrew Howey

Juda And Retzlaffs Host and Visit Relatives Across Area

Mrs F N Miller notes weekend visits and Sunday guests across Juda Monroe and nearby towns. Families include Retzlaffs Clarno Newman Goecks and Zettles Orangeville with relatives in Janesville Milwaukee Naperville and Elkhorn.

Homer Retzlaff Clarno Evangelical Parsonage William Norder Janesville Henry Moser Gertrude Newman Leland Skattum Monroe Mabel Bartel August Schadewald Vera Davis Elkhorn Daisy Stoll Harvard Inez Weaver Alfred Buhlman Freeport Ervin Goecks Emil Klingbiel Chicago Betty Nafzger Milwaukee Harold Andereck Duane Memphis Tenn Nettie Andereck T. L. Newman Ira Coates Clarence Zuhlke Guy Zettle Orangeville Joan Nancy Judy Newman James Retzlaff Naperville Paul Retzlaff James Naperville, Ill

Cheese Laboratory Formed By Trade Groups In Wisconsin

Cheese Laboratory, Inc. is formed to take over regional research work previously led by Charles A. Buck. The Foreign Type Cheesemakers Association and the Wisconsin Swiss and Limberger Cheese Producers Association will jointly operate the facility at the Brown Swiss dairy plant. John Werren will head activities including milk-ship inspections, microscopic tests, starter maintenance, and quality reporting for member factories.

Cheese Laboratory, Inc Foreign Type Cheesemakers’ Association Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers’ Association Charles A. Buck Idaho Brown Swiss John Werren Casper Jaggi Brodhead University of Wisconsin Gottlieb Werren Blue Mounds Werren

Livestock market reports from Chicago and grain prices

USDA market notes show salable hogs and cattle totals with uneven demand and higher sows. Cattle prices rose on top grades while medium heifers lagged. vealers steady yet slaughter calves mixed. Grain pits saw profit taking in corn as showers potential. wheat steady, oats down. cash corn offerings ample for Saturday.

Chicago USDA Board of Trade Today Iowa Iowa. In Addition, A Late Weather Bureau

50 Per Cent of Army Volunteers Are Unfit

General Leslie R. Groves said only about half of volunteers for a new regular army and air force meet high enlistment standards. He spoke at the 11th armored division reunion, noting raised standards amid manpower needs for a 1,000,000 strong force and the atomic age. He warned atomic threats may shrink unit sizes and challenge large army support.

Chicago Leslie R. Groves Army 11Th Armored Thunderbolt Groves

Continental Congress Sets Beer Ration for Troops

The U S Continental Congress established a one quart beer per soldier per day ration for its troops, outlining this allowance as part of military provisions.

U.S. Continental Congress

Pattern 9223 Teen Blouse and School Skirt Set

Pattern 9223 offers a teen size blouse and school skirt with sissy-pretty bow and ruffles. Includes complete illustrated sew chart and alphabet transfer. sizes 10 to 18 with size 12 blouse. 35 inch yardage listed. mail 25 cents to The Monroe Evening Times Pattern Dept. NYC address provided.

Alphabet Transfer Inc Monroe Evening Times Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y

Monticello Social Roundup Hears Visits And Travels

Mrs O D Curtis reports on Monticello social activity with visits to Monroe for a Ruth Boesiger shower at the Emil Buholzer home and co hosting by Mrs Robert Kingdon. The page also notes visits by Paulsons of Freeport to William Pagel’s home and other local travel and guests, including Madison calls and State fair plans.

Jacob Legler Harold Willing Ida Schenk Monroe Nancy Becker Howard Richard Voegeli Voegeli Leon Klassy J. W. Barlow M. P. Ohlson Milwaukee Herman Babler Donald Beverly Jean Allan Eagle River Edgar Guenther Prospect O Ulrich Freitag New Glarus Anton Hefty Violet Leuenberger Joyce Erickson Delores Blum Carla

Orangeville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

The Orangeville W.S.C.S. met with Mrs. Ward Bower as Mrs. Florence Moses Fink spoke on Alaska. Numerous locals are noted visiting, hosting, or attending camp meetings, picnics, and family reunions across Freeport, Madison, Rockford, and surrounding towns. Regular church and civic events fill the week.

W.S.C.S Methodist Church Ward Bower Irving Elliott Leo Rusk Florence Moses Fink Cedarville Alaska Mesdames Bower Fred White Harold Beard Merril Mays Arjen Wessells James Chilton Charles Foss Oakdale Camp Meeting Gladys’ Rosensteil Eva Daughenbaugh Robert Rosensteil Diane, McConnell Jay Daughenbaugh Marilyn Smith Winslow Fred Anderson Great Lakes Maude Askey Freeport R. M. Messinger Marvin Kottman Toulon Ill Ray Askey Albert Hemphill St. Francis Hospital Donald Eder Bonnie Bolender Alvin Camrona Nancy Twin Grove Mt. Prospect Roy Kacena Russell Hendrick

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S Christian Science Assembly OF God Grace Lutheran Juda F. N. Miller J. F. Freitag Barbara Freitag Henry Babler Adam Schuler Royal Woelffer Gene Lynn John Ponyiscanyi Decatur Country Club Emil Blum Margaret Delores Carla Blum Arnold Kreussi Jr Caroline Meier Verona Marlene Meier Soldiers Grove John Meier Sr Marian Martin Monticello O. D. Curtis Harry Schrader Sales Dakota, Ill Norge Harry Schrader Mgr Albert Haugelshofer L. J. Rangasser and W. B. Elbeck Glen E. Bolender Florence Station Virgil Dickinson Hagensack Minn Glen Bolender Mary Lu Holman Burdette Johnson Rockford Paul Bolender J. R. Bolender Wis Kenneth Gross Springfield Gilbert Abraham Zella Gouse Bud Anderson Grant Anderson Rock Grove J. M. Boyer Guy Boyer Buckeye Earl Elliott Sarah Dodgeville John Hartman Carroll H. M. Noble Ed Noble Fulton Bernice Louise Kuhnke Reuben Walter Blazing Glen Larson Durand Erwin Gruber Albany John Gruber Harvey Hastings Marianne John John Musser Russell Moen Argyle Oscar Samuelson Beryl Hemphill Browntown Martha Bennehoff Penn Ammon Moyer Cora Hartman C. W. Frautschy James MacLean Lakeland Fla John Wagner WCTU John Babler Vernon Funnell Pecatonica Ramona H. Hunt Lawrence Hemphill Hines Hospital Mamie Emrich Smith Oakdale Kenneth Lower Monticllo Ellen Goodhart Mary Brunkow Darlington Clara Lenz Katharine Caryl Jean Frautschy Audrey Ruff Patsy Clarno Barbara Sowards Jack Steel Freport Wek Miles S. M. Jensen Lee Fourpe Gerald Mansfield Chiropractic M. J. Gonstead Res General Motors Oldsmobile Ice Crystal Pure Ninneman Coal - Ice Co Eae Tmcs MC al Monroe, Wis 11Th Street Green County Auto Co
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