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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1948

Page

4

Christmas Musical Benfits Monroe Woman's Club Plans

Social events plans near completion for a Christmas musical at 2 30 Sunday afternoon in the Monroe high school auditorium. Proceeds go to Monroe youth center with Junior Orchesis dancing numbers directed by Mrs Grace Anderson. Ushers include members of The Angle under Mrs A R Neushwander and Miss Marie Geigel.

Monroe Woman's Club Monroe Orchesis Grace Anderson Phoebe Abraham Karen Bender Syvil Blumer Lois Prandt Barbara Davis Nancy Davis Dorothy Davitte Marlene Flannery Joan Hammer Cathy Hartman Mary Hogan Maribeth Holcomb Mary Ann Huber Marlea Kiel Judith Kubly Nancy Lou Kundert Marilyn Lanz Jeniece Lindsay Judith Madden Frances Miller Nanci Moldenhauer Heidi Pfaeffli Lois Beth Richardson Carol Schindler Carol Ann Schwingel Joan Schroeder Peg Stauffacher Royletta Speich Lois Stuessy Donna Thomm Carol van Wagenen Zuercher Angle A. R. Neushwander Marie Geigel Joyce Broege Barbara Schulz Clara Goodrich Janet Edith Orton Rubyue

Local Odd Fellows Elect Roy Gempeler

The Monroe IOOF lodge elected Roy Gempeler as noble grand at last evening's meeting in the lodge hall. Other officers chosen were Willis Berndt as vice grand Elmer Erickson as secretary Ernest Hayes re elected treasurer J Holsapple re elected trustee for three years A lundi n was se

Monroe Ioof Lodge Roy Gempeler Willis Berndt Elmer Erickson Ernst Hayes J. Holsapple Justee A Lundin

Birthday Celebration for Ben Helmeid at Home

Ben Helmeid celebrated his 58th birthday Saturday evening at 1410 7th Avenue with a social gathering of friends and relatives. Present were Clayton Helmeid and family Edgerton Wilbert Ruse and family Gene Dewar Jamesville Rex Albert Brodhead Walter Derendinger Wiola Warren Ervin Kent Ill Franklyn Wells Gund er Anderson and daughter Lois and Donald Helmeid Monroe. Mr. Helmeid received many gifts.

Ben Helmeid 1410 7Th Avenue Messrs Mmes Clayton Helmeid Edgerton Wilbert Ruse Gene Dewar Janesville Rex Albert Brodhead Walter Derendinger Wiola Warren Ervin Kent Ill Franklyn Wells Gunder Anderson Lois Donald Helmeid Monroe Mr. Helmeid

Yule Party Planned by Tri-Yi-Y Jane Addams Chapter

The Jane Addams chapter of Tri-Yi-Y planned a Christmas party for December 20 at The Angle after its regular meeting. They also discussed the annual Y dance on December 30 with invites going to Monroe Y groups and alumni. Nanci Moldenhauer leads the dance committee.

Jane Addams Tri-Yi-Y Angle Monroe Nanci Moldenhauer

Birthday Surprise For Mrs Ackermann At Home

Several friends surprised Mrs. Alice Ackermann yesterday afternoon on her 71st birthday at her home on 16th Street. The gathering was social and a luncheon was served.

Alice Ackermann 16Th Street

Kiel elected chancellor commander of Knights of Pythias

Alton Kiel was elected chancellor commander of the Knights of Pythias at the annual meeting. Alfred H vice chancellor commander, Robert H Stauffer prelate, Floyd Matzke, A R Steele financial secretary and secretary, Paul Knoll treasurer, Fred Sarles master of arms, Walter Timm inner guard, Henry Babler Jr outer guard, Glenn Stauffacher trustee for three years. Fifty members enjoyed a venison supper before the meeting. Kiel, Stauffacher and Robert Alder led the supper. Entertainment followed in the clubroom.

Alton Kiel Compeee Knights of Pythias Alfred H Rbert H. Staufaher Prelat Floyd Matzke A. R. Steele Paul Knoll Fred Sarles Walter Timm Henry Babler Jr Glenn Stauffacher Kiel

Alpha Zeta Sorority Christmas Party Hosts at Yale Library

Alpha Zeta chapter of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority held its Christmas party last evening in the Yale Library Green Room starting with a seven o'clock supper. Miss Ruth Hanson, Miss Lois Fritsch, Miss Maybelle Barber, Miss Dorothy Johnson, and Mrs Elva Kugler organized the event. A program featured a piano solo and reading by Miss Johnson, songs by a trio, and readings by Miss Marion Dieckhoff with recorded music and group singing. Santa Claus distributed gifts at the end.

Alpha Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Ruth Hanson Lois Fritsch Maybelle Barber Dorothy Johnson Elva Kugler Johnson Helen Klassy Walter Kubly Harris Germann Marion Dieckhoff Santa Claus

Marriage Announcement Alberta Mae Kubly Weds Albert Heimann

Mr and Mrs Rudy Kubly announce the marriage of their daughter Alberta Mae to Albert Heimann son of Mr and Mrs John Heimann New Glarus. The ceremony took place November 28 in Dubuque Iowa.

Rudy Kubly Monroe

Observance of Lloyd Scott Golden Wedding Anniversary

Seventy two relatives gathered in Albany Sunday to honor Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Scott on their gold en wedding anniversary. A potluck dinner featured a golden platform centerpiece with five decorated cakes and gifts including silverware money flowers and more. Guests listed include Lena Lewis Kathleen Best Leslie Best Gene Best William Tilley Harry West Marjorie Van Matre and others from Madison Browntown Woodford Barneveld Winslow and South Wayne.

Albany Lloyd Scott Lena Lewis Kathleen Madison Leslie Best Gene Best Terry and Leon Holcomb Jackie Keith Barneveld Ernest Steinman Winslow Jack’Van Matre

Family Listing Across Multiple U.S. Towns

A compiled list showing families and children across Milwaukee Chicago Footville Magnolia Darlington Beloit Albany including Betty Robert Henry Sicotte Neil Scott Ada McKlwain Isabel Margaret West Carrie Curry Clarence McKilwain Joe Roy Webb Jr. Wanda Sharon Jackie Kurtis and other relatives in household groupings.

Betty Robert Milwaukee Henry Sicotte Chicago Henry Scott Margaret Barbara Susan Patricia Footville Neil Scott Judy Neila Lewis Magnolia Ada McKlwain Isabel Margaret West Carrie Curry Darlington Clarence McKilwain Joe Beloit Roy Webb Jr Philip Cheryl Vaughn Lewis Clayton Burt S. D. Gaarder Wanda Sharon Jackie Kurtis Albany

Reed 50th wedding anniversary turkey dinner at Twin Grove

A Sunday turkey dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Reed celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The oldest guest was 91 year old Mrs. Mary Germane, aunt of the couple, with many Reed relatives in attendance from Orangeville Beloit Milwaukee and Freeport and nearby towns.

Twin Grove Preston Reed Mary Germane Reed Messrs Mmes Elmer Moellenberndt Howard Ralph Reed Orangeville Milford Reed Beloit Alvin Minert Wayne Shippy Larry Rock Grove Marvin Minert Joanne Kenneth Reed Esther Fluegel Freeport Betty Reed Milwaukee

Farewell Party For Fred Wieland Before Swiss Visit

Orangeville hosts a farewell party for Fred Wieland who will visit relatives in Switzerland for two months. The social evening featured films of the group with attendees including Walter Wieland and son Kenneth of Evansville Frederick Krattiger and son James of Monticello Clifton Ault and Mrs. Elsa Rattin of Monroe Jacob Wieland of Beloit Miss Ann Shipe of Washington D C and Albert Wieland of Orangeville.

Orangeville Fred Wieland Switzerland Messrs Mmes Walter Wieland Kenneth Evansville Frederick Krattiger James Monticello Clifton C. Ault Elsa Rattin Monroe Jacob Wieland Beloit Ann Shipe Washington D. C Albert Wieland

Ladies group names and officers set for Christmas program

Faye Pryce vice grand Edith Zwickey secretary Clella Thornley re-elected treasurer Minnie Anderson trustee for three years Ann Rhyner recommended deputy president. Plans for the Christmas program were made for Friday evening December 17.

Faye Pryce Edith Zwickey Clella Thornley Minnie Anderson Ann Rhyner

Entertains Club at New Glarus Bridge Meeting

Mrs. George Kartman hosted the New Glarus bridge club with members Mrs. Gerald Disch, Mrs. Wilbert Leinhardt, Mrs. Quinton Ott, Mrs. Fred Leinhardt, Mrs. Harrison Schuett, Mrs. Robert Dibble and Miss Lorraine McQuillan. Honors were awarded to Mrs. Disch and Mrs. Ott.

Entertains Club New Glarus George Kartman Bridge Club Mmes Gerald Disch Wilbert Leinhardt Quinton Ott Fred Leinhardt Harrison Schuett Robert Dibble Lorraine McQuillan

Yale Woman's club Christmas party set for Dec 15

Albany Times Special reports the Woman's Club planned Christmas gathering at the Methodist church basement on Wednesday evening December 15. A 7:30 potluck supper follows with a gift exchange and social hour.

YALE Albany Woman's Club Methodist Church

Albany Star to Elect Officers at Next Meeting

The Order of Eastern Star plans its annual officer election at the next regular meeting on Wednesday. Initiatory work will also be performed. Mrs. Virginia Blumer serves as worthy matron.

Albany Star Albany Order of Eastern Star Virginia Blumer

Santa Claus Janitor Charged With Double Murder

John W. Givens, 51, arrested in a Santa Claus workshop, faces murder charges for killing two elderly men in Pennsylvania. He will be extradited after not contesting the move, following a tip from Los Angeles aided by a post office bulletin board alert. Givens worked as a janitor for the Salvation Army and helped with Christmas preparations.

Colorado Springs Pennsylvania Denver FBI Russell P. Kramer John W. Givens Los Angeles Givens Salvation Army

Golden wedding anniversary celebrated in Rockford

Mr and Mrs I Amos John of South Wayne will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 p m at the LaFayette hotel in Rockford. Their four sons and families will host the event.

South Wayne I. Amos Johnon Rockford LaFayette Hotel

Bridge Club Meets In New Glarus

Mr and Mrs Emil Kaeser hosted their bridge club Friday at New Glarus Attendees included Harland Wernle Alvin Ott Fred J Marty Dr and Mrs E D McQuillan with Ott and others serving as substitutes.

New Glarus Emil Kaeser Messrs Mmes Harland Wernle Alvin Ott Fred J. Marty E. D. McQuillan Ott

Engine efficiencies Restate Historical Figures

The text states steam engines convert about ten percent of input energy to power, gasoline engines around twenty percent, and diesel engines about forty percent.

Flossie Steindorf Elected Noble Grand in Albany Lodge

Mrs Flossie Steindorf was elected to noble grand of Juanita Rebekah lodge at Friday's meeting. Other officers are: Mrs.

Albany Flossie Steindorf Noble Grand Juanita Rebekah Lodge

Community Notes From Monticello Social Roundup

Monticello social scene features Mrs J J Voegels hosting the Auction bridge club with substitutes Mrs Anna Elmer and Mrs Dorothy Evans. Visits span from Beloit to Milwaukee as locals share weekends with relatives and attend family gatherings and burial services for Pvt Paul C Derendinger.

J. J. Voegels Auction Bridge Club Mmes Anna Elmer Dorothy Evans Dorothy Evans Montana H. L. Carlen Monticello Robert Wagner Beloit O. D. Curtis Gail Fisher Nic Freitag Milwaukee Frederick Sammong Rufus Freitag Santa Monica Calif Chester Prien Shirley Gordon T. A. Hoesly Anna Rheabough Monroe Henry D. Freitag Herman G. Legler Robinson N. D Robert Holcomb Sr

Dodges Coal Ad Promises Finest Fuel Quality

An advertisement touts The Dodges selling coal as the finest and highest quality. The copy mentions a next scene in an insane asylum serving soup to nuts and notes 50 ft and 15 ft rolls of corn cribb ing.

Family Names Listed Across Wisconsin Communities

The notice names Rosa and family in Evansville, Mr and Mrs Fred Ochsner and Ernest Ochsner, Mr and Mrs Laverne Wenger and Mrs Gotfried Wenger in Juda, Mr and Mrs Ambrose Wenger and Mr and Mrs John Deren dinger in Blanchardville, Mr and Mrs Walter Derendinger in Viola, Mrs Ben Helmeid in Monroe, Mr and Mrs Frank Cerro and Miss Bertha Derendinger in Madison.

Rosa Evansville Fred Ochsner Ernest Ochsner Laverne Wenger Gotfried Wenger Juda Ambrose Wenger John Derendinger Blanchardville Walter Derendinger Viola Ben Helmeid Monroe Frank Cerro Bertha Derendinger Madison

Spotted jaguar hunted by ranchers in North America

The largest North American cat, the Spotted jaguar, weighs over 300 pounds and often kills one deer or livestock per week. Ranchers relentlessly hunt this big cat to protect their herds and livelihoods.

Steel Works Unveils Zinc Coating Process in Pittsburgh

Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp. yesterday unveiled a continuous zinc coating process at Irvin works. A 500 foot line can produce about 309 tons of galvanized steel sheets daily. A parallel line for light gauge material will finish in a few months. Vice President J E Lose stated the new line yields far better quality than the old galvanizing method.

Pttsburgh Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp U. S. Steel Corp Irvin Works J. E. Lose

Also Mentioned on This Page

Local Odd Fellows Parker Turner Hall Club Turner Hall C. D. Curtis Robert Wild Rinehart Theiler Henry Babler Sr Herman Babler C. M. Stauffer Charles T. Leach Jr Chesterton Ind J. F. Freitag Postville Paul C. Derendinger Lawrence North Side India Kentucky Hector Hample Monroe Lumber & Fuel Guaraneed Ga Shelee America Tate Steel Works Petti Dixie Shop The POST Dixie Suor Wis
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