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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1947

Page

8

Government accounting under fire fuels budget doubt

A former audit official contends that government books are so tangled that it is impossible to tell if a surplus or deficit exists. He argues the budget puzzle worsened by billions in army and navy spending omitted from a June 30 surplus. The critique questions how Congress can determine past expenditures and suggests continued large-scale cuts to shrink government toward a sane size.

Auditiog Funcfeneral Accounting Office Sudit Army Navy Treasury Congress

Christmas Seals Drive Remains A Seasonal Fundraising Tradition

The Christmas Seals program has long funded the fight against tuberculosis and become a holiday institution. The community is urged to respond again by sending dollars in exchange for seals mailed to homes, inviting first time donors to join.

Seal Sears

School district committee forms to address tuition and redistricting

Eugene Stuessy of New Glarus is elected chairman of a new committee coordinating service for schools and student payments from districts. The panel, with experienced members, will pursue district redistricting as a legal requirement and investigate tuition as a principal factor, aiming to launch the work with capable leadership.

Eugene Stuessy New Glarus

Two Priests Honored At Brodhead Program

A Brodhead program honored two priests in a community service event attended by members of the church and area residents. Refreshments were served by women of the church with Mrs Emma Scheberle and Miss Genevieve Dumphy pouring. Rev Breines, formerly assistant at St Bernard's Madison, participated in the ceremony.

Pierce . Ee Oe Oreter Emma Scheberle Genevieve Dumphy Breines St. Bernard's Madison

Lafayette's First War Dead to Arrive

Pvt Henry E O Brien of Lafayette county is returned for final burial in Darlington with flag ceremony and community tribute. Family, local veterans groups, church rites, and half mast flags mark the arrival before a 9 am Saturday Mass at Holy Rosary and burial in the church cemetery.

Lafayette County Henry E. O'Brien Ezra Sommers Darlington Bates-O'Brien American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Holy Rosary Catholic Church Bernard Doyle Stile Funeral Home Pvt O Brien Stanley Alton Johnson Biville Iceland Pvt. Johnson O’brien Blanchardville Camp Croft S.C Camp Custer Mich Olfusa River Fossvegut

One-Time Belleville Man Dies at Beloit

William Berg aged 66 died at Beloit home after a lengthy Beloit residence. An employee of Wright and Wagner Dairy, he lived in Beloit 20 years. Born July 6 1881 he is survived by two sons Bert J of Beloit and Henry L of Three Rivers a brother Rittiee of Belleville two sisters Mrs Roy Dalrimple of Belvidere Ill and Miss Fannie Berg of Three Rivers. Services will be held at 3 pm tomorrow at Rosman-Uehling-Kinzer chapel Beloit with Rev Arlie Krus officiating burial in Eastlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm tonight at the chapel.

Selevine William Berg Beloit Wright and Wagner Dairy Company Mr. Berg Bert J Henry L Three Rivers Rittiee Belleville Roy Dalrimple Belvidere Fannie Berg

Monroe attendees at International Livestock Exposition

A small crowd gathers at the International Livestock Exposition in the International Amphitheater at Chicago's Union Stock Yards this week. From Monroe, Robert Davenport, ag instructor. Mrs Davenport. Kenneth Slocum, Green County club agent. Mrs Slocum. George Stauffacher and son John of Monroe route 3 attend. Some Monroe FFA members plan to attend this weekend.

Union Stock Yards Chicago Monroe Robert Davenport Davenport Kenneth Slocum Green County Club Slocum George Stauffacher John Monroe Ffa

Jacob Krieg Elected Monticello Fire Chief

Jacob Krieg was elected Monticello fire chief to replace C. M. Stauffer who resigned after twenty years as chief and a fireman for twenty five years. Adam Schuler remains secretary Otto Bently treasurer and Fred Escher trustee. Mt. Pleasant and Washington township officials attended the meeting Monday night with refreshments. Stauffer showed moving pictures for entertainment. The new chief will appoint an assistant chief and his squad later.

Jacob Krieg C. M. Stauffer Adam Schuler Otto Bently Treas Fred Escher Mt. Pleasant Washington Township Stauffer

Karl E. Bregenzer to Receive Silver Palm Award

Karl E. Bregenzer will be awarded the Silver Palm at the Green District Court of Honor in the high school gymnasium Saturday night. Rev. Newell Mendenhall announced the event. The Silver Palm honors 36 merit badges, 15 beyond Eagle Scout. Bregenzer, 1947 Monroe High graduate and University of Wisconsin pre medical student, is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Bregenzer.

Nine Monroe Hunters And Guide Take Bucks In Season

A party of nine hunters and their guide returned from the north woods with a trailer load of venison. William and Fred Greub Ernest Rutenacht Dan Nafzger Walter Stautfach er Merlin Burkhalter Clark Bechtolt John Reider Raymond Malcock Herman Dittmer and guide Wilber Smith of Gordon hunted through the season in Douglas and Bayfield counties. Nafzger led off with the first deer Dittmer and the guide were last. The final deer fell at 12 30 Sunday noon before season end. the largest buck weighed 150 pounds.

Monroe Nafzger Dittmer Guide

Millikin approves faculty bonus and staff raise totals

James Millikin University board increases compensation with a $100 cost of living bonus for faculty and a salary percentage bonus for staff, bringing this year's total bonuses to $350 after a $200 May distribution. The bonuses will be paid through monthly checks. Separately, Japan reports delayed cigarette lines easing by 1951 as prices rise and shortages persist.

Newwines Yene—Aeeeweneeewe Millikin University

Anniversary Social Marks 25 Years For Juda Rock City Couples

Two Juda and Rock City families observed their 25th wedding anniversaries with Thanksgiving dinners and gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. David Hillman of Rock City host. Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Shelton of Juda were married on Thanksgiving Day 1922. Families include Sheltons, Hillmans, and related relatives. festivities featured turkey dinners, cards, music, and visits from friends and extended kin. The event highlighted family ties and longstanding community links.

Juda David Hillman Rock City Hillmans Audrey Shelton Shelton Hillman David Rockey Sheltons Wayne Lewis Fairy Delight Franklin Roenneburgs Juto Clifford Fritz John Denmeier Lloyd Lee Leuenberger Lloyd Leuenberger Monroe Fred Kloepping Marlene Kloepping Orangeville Andrew Bell Franklin Dale Kloepping Herbert Andereck Luther Rodenbaugh Andereck Daniel Kloepping Rock Grove E. E. Andereck Rodenbaugh Jacob New Orleans

Monticello Nuptials Linked to Milwaukee Pair

Ann Diem of Milwaukee married James S. LaBril of Milwaukee in Grace Reformed church nuptials led by Rev. John C. Gieser. Bride’s Madison mother and groom’s Milwaukee mother noted. After Chicago trip, they plan to reside at 2368 North 26th Street.

Molilie LaBril Milwaukee Chicago North 26Th Street West Division High School Oklahoma A. and M. Civil Engineering Nordberg Manufacturing Company Eleanor Marty

The McCarty's Christmas At Orangeville Club Meeting

Rangeville Times Special Service reports the Orangeville Woman's Club will meet Tuesday evening for December. The program includes a Christmas tableau and songs by Bonnie Bolender Fred Anderson and Carolyn Heck plus a gift exchange. Members will bring a Park gift.

Rangeville McCarty Orangeville Woman's Club Bonnie Bolender Fred Anderson Carolyn Heck

Birthday Party Honoring Joyce Folgate At Folgate Home

Mr and Mrs Victor Folgate hosted a birthday party Sunday for their daughter Joyce. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Engels of Freeport and Mr and Mrs Otto Folgate with Mary Kay Engels. William Engels returned home after visiting over the weekend.

Orangeville Times Victor Folgate Joyce William Engels Freeport Otto Folgate Mary Kay Engels Folgate

Birthday celebration for Mrs Jennie Belknap at Sciola Mills

The Belknap birthday dinner was at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Parr iott in Sciola Mills with a Denver call from sisters Euphemia Ann and Valera Johnson. Congregational Aid to meet Friday. women to sew carpet rugs.

Belknap Orangeville Times Jennie Belknap Floyd Parriott Sciola Mills

Baptism Sponsors Named Iris Dahms and Willis Elmer

Mrs Iris Dahms of Monroe and Willis Elmer served as sponsors at a local baptism in Monticello. The ceremony welcomed a newborn with family and church members in attendance, reflecting community ties and traditional rites.

Monticello Times Superial Service Iris Dahms Monroe Willis Elmer

Christmas party at the Juda hall hosts exchange of gifts

Rev. A. R. Achtemeier officiated at a church event for Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Loveland and daughter La Venne. A Christmas party followed with a picnic supper at 7 p.m. and entertainment plus a gift exchange.

Merlyn Loveland la Venne A. R. Achtemeier Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church Juda Hall

Honored on Birthday by Mrs Andrews for Daughter Joan

On her 16th birthday Joan was feted at home by Mrs Harvey Andrews with 20 guests. Games were played, refreshments served, and gifts given. The Friendship Circle of the Juda Homemakers also planned an entertainment for families.

Joan Harvey Andrews

Spring Grove Farm Bureau Meeting Friday Evening

Spring Grove Farm Bureau will hold its meeting Friday evening at the farm bureau hall.

Sleuthing for Shoppers Tabitha Ritzmann

Tabitha Marie Ritzmann is highlighted in a shopper focused feature exploring investigative sleuthing methods. The piece profiles her approach to consumer research, market trends, and savvy buying strategies.

Party books for teens from Betty Betz boost social ease

Baker's Book Store highlights Betty Betz titles for teens and party ideas. Party Book offers tips on how to get acquainted, what to wear, how to act, party games and more. Your Manners Are Showing provides timeless etiquette tips for any age in social settings. Treasury of Games Quizzes and Puzzles presents activities for all ages and party sizes.

Baker's Book Store Betty Betz

Artemis Gowns and Slips at See's for Christmas Gifts

See's offers Artemis designed slips gowns and negligees in rayon satin crepe and crepe de chine. Styles include petal pink white Bermuda pink and Danube blue with varying sizes from 32 to 38 and prices from 2.98 to 7.98. Artemis provides straight and half sizes and emphasizes smooth fitting for women of all ages.

Artemis SEE

Right Shoe Repair Shop Promises Quick Low-Cost Repairs

It taps shoes for all ages from 6 to 60 and promises expert repairs with quality soles heels and clips. The ad urges bringing repairs early to save on new shoes and highlights shines sewing leather items and leather articles at Tread Right.

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