Christmas Story Told At Methodist Aid Party By Mrs Isely
The Methodist Aid society Christmas party in the church parlors featured a living picture of Margaret Tarrant’s Everybody's Brother and a retelling of the Christmas story by Mrs. Samuel Isely. Carla Dallman Mary Bauman and Thomas Moe described the living tableau while Lois Burgy read a Christmas tale and Barbara Schuetze led the music. About 40 women attended the tea and the centerpiece featured evergreens and candles with Mrs. Edwin W Schuetze pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid Society
St. Luke
Samuel Isely
10Th Street
Isely
Methodist
Coon Milledgeville
Monroe
Carla Dallman
Mary Bauman
Thomas Moe
Margaret Tarrant
E. O. Evans
Lois Burgy
Barbara Schuetze
F. N. Tyler
Edwin W. Schuetze
Herbert M. Ainsworth
Burnette Painter
Alvin A. Elmer
St John Women Plan Christmas Party Theme
The St John s Women Union meets in church parlors Tuesday at 7 45 p m The Black Madonna will be the Christmas theme Mrs Ray Finch leads with assistance from Miss Dorothy Vogel and Mesdames Leon Schroeder Robert von Kaenel and Thomas Schuetz Special music by Miss Betty Steinmann and Mrs Roger L Elmer White gifts for Biloxi Miss church missions will be received Decorations and social hour prepared by the surprise committee Mesdames Frederic Rosa W S Freitag Albert Wyss Hollis Schilt John Wuethrich Jesse Beach Miss Rose Derendinger Rosali Wue thrich Emma Pfister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Women’s Union
Ray Finch
Dorothy Vogel
Mmes
Leon Schroeder
Robert von Kaenel
Thomas Schuetz
Betty Steinmann
Roger L. Elmer
Biloxi
Miss
Frederic Rosa
W. S. Freitag
Albert Wyss
Hollis Schilt
John Wuethrich
Jesse Beach
Misses Rose Derendinger
Rosali Wuethrich
Emma Pfister
MHS Players Earn C Rating in Sectional Contests
Monroe high school players returned from the southern sectional dramatics contest at Whitewater State Teachers College with a C rating. Riverside and Marquette University high schools Milwaukee earned A ratings for Londonderry Air and Thread of Scarlet, and Muscoda high for Antic Spring. Argyle high school was among ten schools participating yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Whitewater State Teachers College
Riverside
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Londonderry Air
Oneco Home Bureau Plans December 28 Party
The Oneco home bureau met November 30 at Mrs. Arthur Zillmer’s home with 24 members and two guests. Lunch was prepared by the host and Mrs. Roscoe Askey. A business session followed and a dessert talk by Mrs. Raymond Grundy and Mrs. Gordon Priewe. A silent auction occurred and the next meeting is set for Mrs. Harris Rote’s home December 28 with a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Oneco Home Bureau
Arthur Zillmer
Roscoe Askey
Raymond Grundy
Gordon Priewe
Harris Rote
Monticello Housewarming For Earnest Schuerch Couple
Mrs. Henry Duerst and Mrs. Adolph Kistler hosted a house warming for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schuerch who recently moved to the north part of the village. Attendees included Mrs. Mertha Burkhalter of Monroe and several locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Henry Duerst
Adolph Kistler
Ernest Schuerch
Christ Yaussi
Mass
Sophia Wyss
Fred Blum
Schnerchs
Mertha Burkhalter
Monroe
Mmes
Zwingli Ladies Aid Meets At Parish House
Mrs Anna Gempeler chaired the refreshments committee for the Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church Ladies Aid during a Tuesday meeting at the parish house. Assisted by Mrs Dick Freitag Emma Freitag Marvin Freitag John Hammerly and Wilbert S Hoesly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zwingli Group
Monticello
Anna Gempeler
Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church Ladies Aid
Mmes
Dick Freitag
Emma Freitag
Marvin Freitag
John Hammerly
Wilbert S. Hoesly
Gleaners Sunday Class Social At Immanuel Church
Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church Gleaners Sunday school class held a social last evening welcoming 28 members and guests. The gathering featured games singing and refreshments with Arnold Albright serving as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleaners
Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church
Arnold Albright
Engagement announced for Ruth Gjesvold and John Wild
New Glarus announces the engagement of Miss Ruth Gjesvold daughter of Mrs Emma Gjesvold to John Wild son of Mr and Mrs Matt Wild. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glarus
Ruth Gjesvold
Emma Gjesvold
John Wild
Matt Wild
Rebekah Lodge Names Mrs Deininger 1950 Noble Grand
Esther Rebekah lodge at Odd Fellows hall elected Mrs Frank Deininger to succeed Mrs Roy Gempler as noble grand for 1950. Officers named include Miss Rose Zuercher vice grand and Miss Katherine Bowell recording secretary with Barbara Blackbourne and Elizabeth Hoffman as new initiates. Plans discussed for December 16 Christmas party with Odd Fellows. social committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Deininger
25Th Avenue
Roy Gempler
Esther Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Rose Zuercher
Katherine Bowell
Marie Geigel
George Selck
Bernice Holsapple
Grace Schroeder
Ernest M
Monticello High Band Concert Set for December 7
Monticello high school band will present its first public concert of the year on December 7 at Karlen's hall. John Page will lead four groups including the girls chorus and grade mixed chorus with solos by Dawn Elmer and duets by Gladys Buehl, Walter Leathy, Carol Babler, Marilyn Noesen, Pearl Aeschlimann, and Evelyn Aeschlimann. A twirling exhibition and a surprise guest conductor are planned. This marks Page's first public appearance as bandmaster since September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
John Page
Karlen’s Hall
Dawn Elmer
Gladys Buehl
Walter Leathy
Carol Babler
Marilyn Noesen
Pearl
Evelyn Aeschlimann
Beverly Babler
Page
Monticello Auxiliary Welcomes Three New Members
The American Legion auxiliary met in Casino hall and welcomed three new members Mrs. John Smith Mrs. Fred G Holidmann and Mrs. John Page. A Christmas party followed with hymns a reading and vocal duet performances and refreshments served by committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
American Legion Auxiliary
Casino Hall
John Smith
Fred G. Holidmann
John Page
Mmes
Donald Knobel
Albert Knobel
R. W. Karlew
Wallace P. Barlow
Nancy
Karen Kubly
R. W. Woelffer
Thomas Brusveen
M. E. Lynn
Emil Leutenegger Jr
Armin Loeffel
After-Game Dance Draws Lincoln High Crowd
About 300 students and alumni gathered in the Lincoln gym for the after game dance sponsored by the Youth Council. The event followed the Christmas calendar with a jukebox dance. refreshments were arranged by the freshman boys with H. W. Biffle serving as adult adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Gym
Youth Council
H. W. Biffle
Marking Anniversary of Dan and Mrs Regan at Home
Mr and Mrs Dan Regan of 16234 10th street celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary today with an evening party at their home attended by relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Regan
10Th Street
Barn Dance Planned by Hoosier Grove School
The Hoosier Grove school pupils sponsor a barn dance at the community hall this Thursday at 8 pm. Births include Mary Jo to Judd Earlywine and a Monroe hospital baby boy for John and Mrs. Weidman. A marriage license is issued to Miss Mary Ellen Zimmerman and Alvie Phillips. Roy Mahlbuch injures leg in a fall. Donna Jean Paulson baptized at West Luther Valley Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Grove
Merle Lee
Robert Stuckey
Duane Rodney
Judith Lynn
Rodney Arnsmeier
Roger Lyle
Kenneth Zimmerman
State Line
Judd Earlywine
St. Clare Hospital
Monroe
Mary Jo
John Weidman
Willis Stokes
Mary Ellen Zimmerman
Milo Zimmerman
Alvie William Phillips
Fred Rhyner
Arizona
Otto Mohns
Lee Becker
Montiello Honor Roll Names 25 Students
Monticello high school announces 25 students on the honor roll for the second six weeks. Freshmen listed Marilyn Noesen Gertrude Mueller Pearl Aeschlimann Dawn Elmer Jo-Ann Dick Elsbeth Bernet Carol Babier Bobby Zweifel Shirley Root. Sophomores include Ralph Gempeler Bertha Graber Frances Loeffel Ilene Zimmerman Agnes Keener Joan Drafahl Herbert Bircher. Juniors Lorraine White Ruth Gempeler Gladys Buehl Donna Karlen. Seniors Marilyn Milbrandt Gordon Schultz Rosemary Barber Rose Marie Trumpy Barbara Karlen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Monticello High School
Marilyn Noesen
Gertrude Mueller
Pearl Aeschlimann
Dawn Elmer
Jo-Ann Dick
Elsbeth Bernet
Carol Babier
Bobby Zweifel
Shirley Root
Ralph Gempeler
Bertha Graber
Frances Loeffel
Ilene Zimmerman
Agnes Keener
Joan Drafahl
Herbert Bircher
Lorraine White
Ruth Gempeler
Gladys Buehl
Donna Karlen
Marilyn Milbrandt
Gordon Schultz
Rosemary Babler
Rose Marie Trumpy
Barbara Karlen
Orangeville Social Notes From Mrs Glen E Bolender
Orangeville community updates with multiple weekend visits and gatherings. Families from Freeport Monroe Rockford Chicago Davis Roma and Beloit appear among guests and hosts. Local birthdays and PTA event are noted along with several home moves and farm occupancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Babler
Highway 26
Orangeville
Elver Wenlandt
Ipavn
Ill
Roy Hartman
Peotone
Cora Hartman
Charles Allen
Roma
Fred Neuenschwander
Carl Wirsing
Harry Noble
Fulton
Earl Vance
Robert Dinges
Davis
R. L. Dinges
Will Leeman
Freeport
Earl Dittmar
Vernon C. Bittner
Pleasant Hill
PTA
Fred Solberger
Fred Blumer
Monroe
John R. Stocker
Chicago
Louise Stocker
Ruth
Naomi
Mary Reeser
Robert McIintyre
Elizabeth Hill
John McIntyre
Poplar Grove
B. C. Holloway
Mary McIntyre
Mmes
C. B. Bridge
J. Milton Bostian
Virgil Dickinson
Russell Henricksons
Jennie Belknap
Floyd Parriottof
Sciota Mills
Belknap
Charles Stocker and Sons
Will Ross
Charles Stocker
Delores Fink
Richard Noble
Donald Jacobs
Glenn Keulers
Roy Hefty
T. A. Kiburtz
Donald Bennett
First Indian totem poles built in British Columbia
The earliest totem poles in the region are thought to have been erected less than two centuries ago in British Columbia or the Queen Charlotte Islands to the west of the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Queen Charlotte Islands
Canadian
Dollar's Real Worth Tells True Story in Income Boom
The article analyzes U S personal income in 1949 versus 1939. It notes total personal income rose from 73 billion to 211 billion, but higher taxes and living costs eroded purchasing power. It cites manufacturing workers' weekly wages, showing real value declined for most despite nominal gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Statistics Bureau
Restricted Units Go under FHA Ban
The federal government announced that no further FHA financing will be provided to racially restricted properties. Solicitor General Philip B. Perlman spoke for President Truman and officials McGrath Foley at a New York housing discrimination meeting, with remarks distributed publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philip B. Perlman
New York State Committee On
New York City
Perlman
Truman
McGrath
Raymond M. Foley
Wisconsin Supreme Court Fines Three Milwaukee Attorneys
Three Milwaukee attorneys were fined by the Wisconsin supreme court yesterday for contempt over a brief filed in a stock sales case rehearing petition. Brooke Tibbs paid $200 while Suel Arnold and G R Dougherty each paid $100, and all apologized to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Brooke Tibbs
Suel Arnold
G. R. Dougherty
Tobacco loan rates set for Wisconsin crop
The agriculture department announced 1949 tobacco loan rates with 19.8 cents per pound for southern Wisconsin type 54 tobacco and 25.7 cents per pound for northern Wisconsin type 55 tobacco. Commodity Credit Corporation loans will be available to growers on a grade basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Wisconsin
Commodity Credit Corporation
Monticello Socials Roundup From Monticello Area
Monticello and nearby communities share visits and events as residents travel to Madison Monroe Freeport Chicago and New Glarus for family gatherings school meetings hospital calls and social occasions. Guests include many named families and individuals with Thanksgiving and weekend noted in local life.
New Glarus Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
New Glarus residents and visitors are featured in a series of social items. Mr. and Mrs. William War necke of Highland Illinois visit relatives. Mrs. William Schell hosts Yass Club with prizes won by Mrs. Opferman, Mrs. Wernle, and Mrs. Tschudy. Other locals host bridge and social gatherings with "Mr. and Mrs." households listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warnecke
Highland
Ill
William Schell
Yass Club
Mmes
Harlan Wernle
Fred Tschudy
Thomas Hefty
Oswald Altman
Rose Opferman
John Kundert
Opferman
Wernle
Tschudy
T. A. Hefty
Andrew Hoesly
Werner Hefty
Washington
George Kohn
Waukegan
Fredric Weber
Belleville
Bridge Club
E. D. McQuillan
Mollie Frick
Barbara Werndli
Henry Schmid
Emil Kaeser
William Warnetke
Jacob Hefty
J. H. Hoesly
Acting Chinese Chief Plans Private U.S. Visit
Li Tsung jen, acting president of China, completed arrangements to depart by plane Monday for the United States. The state department has authorized the trip, described only as for private reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
China
Li Tsung-jen
United States
State Department
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Yale
St. John’s
MHS
Oneco
Rebekah Lodge
Spring Grove
Mrs. Herbert Mohns
Montiello
Glen E. Bolender
J. Parnell Thomas
R-Nj
Thomas
Chiropractic
M. J. Gonstead
Turner Hall Club
O. D. Curtis
Edward Gmar
Delmar Kubly
Kris
New Glarus
Anton Hoesly
Ed Freitag
W. S. Hoesly
Rox Ann Kubly
Robert Holcomb Jr
John Wirth Jr
Werner Heft
Clarence Loveland
Henry Hefty
Helen Meyers
Arthur Holcomb
Otto Babler
Henry C. Klassy
H. F. Stoll
Adam Schuler
C. Fredrick
John Rhyner
Casper Hefty
Anton Hefty
C. W. Karlen
W. E. Blum
Mmes. Wallace P. Barlow
W. L. Zweifel
Richard Retrum
Blanchardville
Delores Stephenson
Albany
Laurence Karlen
Fred Frehner
Karlen
C. M. Stauffer
Henry J. Elmer
Karl
Cross Plains
Herman G. Karlen
J. J. Voegeli
Donald Voegeli
Ernest Schlittler
Anna Baebler
Clarence Elmer Jr
Wallace Feldt
Ben Feldt
Penny J. Elmer
Fred Duertschi
Washington Township
Harold J. Blum
John G. Blum
Gregory
Richard
Mary Ann
Robert Holcomb Sr
Anna Frances
Janesville
Bernard Bierderman
Dennis
Ida Schenk
Frank McQuillan
Muscoda
Fred Bircher
John
Gladys
Calvin Stuessy
Nic Freitag
Lyle Dix
Route 2
Donald
Ralph
John Meier Sr
John Meier Jr
Meier Sr
William G. Meier
Bobby
Thomas Schindler
Jacob Schilt
Elmer Schaller
Mendota
J. J. Voegels
John Stauffer
E. W. Marty
C. M
Fort Atkinson
B. R. Young
Milton Junction
C. D. Kennedy
Howard Kennedy
Ruth Chase
Green County
H. Bartle
Ray Marty
John Dahnke
H. F. Zimmerman
Argyle
Malcolm McDonald
Leon Babler
Voegels
James
Doris Jean
Harry Bock
Rockford
Howard Steinmann
Contract Bridge
Messrs
John Steinman
A. G. Hill
Wex Christensen
Michael
Denver
Zweifel
Matt Zentner
Ivan Wischer
Margaret Blum
Marianne Elmer
Rick Freitag
Henry Elmer
Pleasant
Emil Bpbuholzer
Mike Hoesly
Clarence J. Hoesly
J. C
Ted Severson
Luther Jenson
Rolla
Millard Tschudy
Kim
Richard Elmer
Tschudys
Albert Gerber
Arthur Elmer
Wilbert Zweifel
G. I. Wallace
Times Office
Emery A. Odell
Evening Times
Times Business
Mrs. Millard Tschudy
U.S
Wisconsin Power and
Board of Directors
Otis Gerke
Monroe Evening Times
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