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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1949

Page

3

Universalist Aid Society Christmas Party Highlights

Girl Scout troop 11 performed folk dancing and singing at the Universalist Aid Society Christmas party in the church parlors. JoAnn Zwygart sang Messiah with Olga Ruth, the junior high sextet included Joan Knaack Judith Norder and others, and Harriet Carson read The Little Gray Lamb. The nominating committee, chaired by Mrs Adolph Levy, set plans for the January 1950 election and Rev John E MacMartin and wife were welcomed as the new minister.

Universalist Aid Society Troop 11 Beverly Banks Nancy Kohl Nancy Stauffacher Patsy Ruehlman Donna Gustafson Donna Grant Jean Sacker Judith Frey David D. Ruehlman Handel Messiah JoAnn Zwygart Olga Ruth Joan Knaack Judith Norder Barbara Foley Ann Kofoed Jeanette Duerst Little Gray Lamb Harriet Carson Mmes Adolph Levy John A. Becker Arthur P. Benkett

Quiet observance marks 54th Blumer anniversary

Adam and Mrs. Blumer will quietly observe their 54th wedding anniversary at their home 1737 14th Street. Married December 12, 1895 in Monroe, the couple lived on a Washington township farm and later he became brewmaster at Monroe brewery retiring in 1939.

Adam Blumer 14Th Street Blumers Monroe P. A. Schuh Blumer Switzerland Benedict Magdaline Nuehschwander Washington Township Adam Marguerite Blumer Monroe Brewery Mr. Blumer Pecatonica River

Judith Norder Heads Junior High Council

Judith Norder daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Norder was elected president of the junior high school student council during homeroom elections Thursday. Nine homeroom commissioners join her on the student representative council: Gladys Rhyner Rose Mary Purcell William Heinzelman Jane Thompson Sandra Scherer Gry Larson Gary Rupnow Stalder and Jeanette aera.

Judith Norder Kenneth Norder 8Th Street Gladys Rhyner Rose Mary Purcell William Heinzelman Jane Thompson Sandra Scherer 7Ry Larson Gary Rupnow Stalder Jeanette Aera

Washington Aid Plans Yearly Christmas Party

Washington Reformed Aid society will meet at the parish house Wednesday for the annual Christmas program. Each member will bring a guest. Cash donations and offering boxes will be turned in. Hostesses will be Mines. 77 W. Blum, chairman, Bently, Herman Ritschard, tom thur Holcomb, Robert Holcomb sr., Clarence Eimer sr. and Edna Schuler.

Monticello Washington Reformed Aid _ society W. Blum Bently Herman Ritschard Tomthur Holcomb Robert Holcomb Sr Clarence Eimer Edna Schuler

New Glarus Bridge Club Hosts Tuesday Meeting

Mrs Emil Kaeser entertained members of her bridge club Tuesday afternoon at New Glarus Times Special. Attendees included Mmes Fred Tschudy John Kundert Harlan Wernle E D McQuillan Barbara Werndli Oswald Altman Alvin Ott Clarence Hoesly with substitutes Mrs Jacob Hefty Mrs John Leidel and Mrs Joe H Hoesly.

Entertains Club New Glarus Emil Kaeser Bridge Club Mmes Fred Tschudy John Kundert Harlan Wernle E. D. McQuillan Barbara Werndli Oswald Altman Alvin Ott Clarence Hoesly Jacob Hefty John Leidel Joe H. Hoesly

Wayland club to lead Sunday worship at Baptist Church

Young Baptist students from the Wayland club Madi son will lead the Sunday morning service in the pastor Rev C J Tingley absence. Rev Tingley is patient at St Clare hospital. A fellowship dinner will follow the service.

Wayland Club Madison The Baptist Church C. J. Tingley Tingley St. Clare Hospital

Juda Plan Yule Operetta The Toys That Had to Wait

Juda grade children will present the Christmas operetta The Toys That Had to Wait Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8 in the high school auditorium. Treats will be given to the grade and pregrade children.

Juda

Dinner at Monticello to Honor Mrs Leonard on 84th Birthday

A dinner December 18 at the Curtis home in Monticello will mark the 84th birthday of Mrs. Charles Marty Leonard. Hosts include her oldest son Fred C. Marty and oldest grandson Lawrence. The celebration gathers immediate family. Mrs. Leonard, born Rosina Hefty, has 29 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren among a total of 104 relatives.

New Glarus Charles Marty Leonard O. D. Curtis Monticello Leonard Rosina Hefty Fridolin Hefty Monroe Washington Township J. C. Marty Washington Area Marty Henry Loveland Martys E. W Jacob Marty Lovelands J.C. Marty Charles Leonard Henry Gesslers

Monroe Common Council Proceedings December 6 1949

Monroe Wisconsin adopts 1950 budget and tax levy approves extension of sewer work on Seventh street authorizes Moe property purchase for veterans housing grants pharmacist and operator licenses issued street light denial and easement approvals for water and disposal projects plus a special claims adjustment committee formed and instructed to meet after adjournment

Planning Commission Plan Commission F. A. Buehler B. J. Dunwiddie E. J. Norton Zenno Gorder Arthur C. Benkert C. J. Goetz Monroe Country Club Milwaukee and St. Paul Recreation Park B. J. Dinwiddie Director of Public Works Committee On Madison Graduate School University of Wisconsin Z. A. Gorder Monroe Frank Boeck Jr Water Department Board Public Property Committee E. M. Scheflow Joseph Schwarzenberger 7Th Street 26Th Avenue Board of Public Works Chamber of Commerce Water and Light Committee Schiller Blue Print Co Albert Hirshbrunner Hall Terial Welding Co Street Lanz Hardware Co Ous Dis- Light Co Ace Paraham City Hahn Bruni-Miller Co Ap Sewer Monroe Ditch Diggers Re- Nagel Hart Co de- Monroe John T. Etter Re- Bauman ‘Ace Fuel Co Alderman Meythaler Keel Milwaukee Alderman Norton Finance and Taxation Committee Finance and Taxation Wisconsin City of Floyd Matzke Herman L. Schindler Common Council State of Committee On Finance and Taxation Municipal Reserve Fund Municipal Pension Fund Fierd Matzke Alderman Schindler Green ‘County Matzke Alderman Matzke Schindler Norton Seventh Street Twenty Sixth Avenue H. H. Moe Sebastain Laeser Jr O. L. Hare L. G. Forcade Meythaler Edward M. Mees 15Th Avenue 17Th Avenue Sebastian Laeser Jr Burnett Briggs 11Th Street Council of the City of Committee On Water and Lights Highway 69 5Th Street Letha Thorp Water Department of 10Th Street 5Th Avenue City Limits Public Service Commission Alderman For Bolender Buehler G. S. Soseman

Barlow Chosen Worthy Matron Of Monticello Chapter

Mrs Wallace P Barlow was elected worthy matron of Monticello Eastern Star at the Thursday meeting. Officers include M C Lynn as worthy patron and Mrs John Gempeler as associate matron. A candlelight welcome honored transfer Mrs H A Becker and Mrs Barlow sang two solos. Refreshments followed.

Monticello Wallace P. Barlow Eastern Star M. C. Lynn John Gempeler C. M. Stauffer Mmes Henry V. Baebler Willis J. Marty W. D. Elmer John Ponyicsanyi F. W. Voegeli

Kiel Heads Monroe Knights of Pythias Lodge

Alton V. Kiel was elected chancellor commander for 1950 of the Monroe Knights of Pythias lodge. Herbert H. Stautfacher will serve as vice chancellor. Other officers include Frederick J. Sarles prelate Floyd Maizke master of work A. R. Steele financial secretary and secretary Paul Knoll treasurer Henry Babler Jr master-at-arms Gerald Kiel inner guard John Matzke outer guard T Roy Everson G L representative An installation is planned jointly with the Pythian Sisters in early January.

Alton V. Kiel Monroe Knights of Pythias Lodge Herbert H. Stautffacher Frederick J. Sarles Floyd Maizke A. R. Steele Paul Knoll Henry Babler Jr Gerald Kiel John Matzke T. Roy Everson

Yule Program Given by Brodhead Civics Club

Mrs C R Mason and Mrs Donald Edwards led the Christmas program at the Woman's clubrooms. The Civics club heard the Pythian Chorus under Mrs Elliot Thomas with Laura Garde on piano, readings and songs including He Shall Feed His Flock Oh Holy Night and Christmas Without Johnny. Tea committee included Mrs R K Stephens S H Stair Ross Alin Hale Grover with Mrs Stanley Wraight serving.

Donald Edwards Mmes R. K. Stephens S. H. Stair Ross Alin Hale Grover Stanley Wraight

Christmas parties noted for Homemakers clubs

About 75 people attended the Friendship Homemakers Christmas party at Community hall with a 7 pm supper and a film shown by Elmer Asmus. Gifts were exchanged and children received treats. At Valley View, Mrs. Ernes Scheidegger hosted a Christmas party with carols, games, prizes, and a potluck dinner after a business meeting.

Friendship Homemakers Club Community Hall Elmer Asmus Wisconsin Valley View Valley View Homemakers Club Ernest Scheidegger Walter Gertsch William Leopold Clarence Falk Joyce Bechtolt

Juda News Notes and Local Visits

Kenneth Jones of Madison spent Wednesday with E. E. Matzke while Rev. F. F. Jordan of Elgin Indiana visited relatives here and enjoyed supper at the Sam Walters home. The article also notes that the peanut, a Brazil native legume, is part of the pea family.

Kenneth Jones Madison E. E. Matzke F. F. Jordan Elgin Sam Walters Brazil

Also Mentioned on This Page

Universalist Society Adam Blumers St. John’s Church Harold A Walter Wauwatosa Washington Aid Plan Juda Service Proceedings of Common Council Council Chamber Wis Forcade Laeser Heeb Co Harold Snively Mid Continent Pet Co Eells Welding Co Crandall Oil Co A. F. Rote Co Ma- Esee Blumer Pharmacy Gempler Ee Ee Rufenacht Oil Co George J. Meythaler Alderman Laeser Common Council of Board of Appeals OES Mrs. Barlow M.E. Lynn Knights of Pythias News of the Homemakers F. N. Miller Philco Philco Advanced Design Louis E. Buri Electric CO PRUCO
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