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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1945

Page

3

Dovre Breisath Wed In Blanchardville Double Ring

Miss Betty Jean Dovre and Julian Breisath married in a double ring ceremony on the Dovre farm near Blanchardville. Sisters Eva and Joyce Breisath served as maid of honor and bridesmaid, with Albert Dovre Jr and Harold Miller as escorts. The event featured A P Anderson at the organ, soloist Miss Charlotte Grundahl, and ushers Howard Breisath and Gordon Olson. Mothers wore blue ensembles and carnations were noted. receptions followed on the Breisath farm.

Dovre-Breisath Blanchardville Times Special Service Betty Jean Dovre Albert Dovre Argyle Julian Breisath Halver Breisath Eva Breisath Joyce Breiseth Albert Dovre, Jr Harold Miller Cas. A Carnation Y. Bernard John Wagner Nelson Clara Bressath

Thorp-Raymond Wed at Hutchinson Airbase Chapel

Thorp Raymond Sir 3/c Nada K Thorp daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Thorp Monroe route 1 wed PhM 2/c John Raymond at Hutchinson Kansas airbase chapel in a double ring ceremony Chaplain Thomas Rich officiated. The bride graduated Monroe high school 1940 Green County Normal 1942 joined Waves 1943. The groom has returned after 30 years in the Pacific and expects discharge soon. They will live in Hutchinson.

the Waves Pacific Hutchinson

Community Socials Include Card Parties and Announcements

Entertainments at Clarno and Monroe homes feature card games with prizes won by Mrs. Harold Lelle John Burri and Laverne Schramm. A betrothal notice for Rev. L A Lavik and marines aerial navigator duty is announced. Luncheon and Christmas supper events honor local residents and guests with prizes and gifts.

Earl White Clarno Township Harold Lelle John Burri Laverne Schramm Schramm Elwood Sherr Browntown Orville Bear Ralph Schaefer Barbara Ellen Schraepfer Monroe L A. Lavik Marines South Pacific

Brown Bernstein Brodhead Special Marriage Notice

Miss Viola Brown daughter of Mrs Sidney Brown Superior wed Rodger L Bernstein son of Mr and Mrs L O Bernstein Brodhead in Christ Lutheran Superior on November 24. The bride wore a white gown with carnations the groom served in the south Pacific and attended Central Teachers college. Maurice L Brown attended the ceremony as her brother and Edith Brown wore pink with pink carnations.

Brown-Bernstein Brodhead Viola Brown Sidney Brown Superior Rodger L. Bern Stein L. O. Bernstein Brodhead Arthur H. Laesch Christ Lutheran Church Maurice L. Brown Edith Brown A. E. Shook Gunner Gunderson H. A. Zibell Bernstein Superior Teachers College South Pacific Central Teachers College Stevens Point

Christmas Program by East Clarno Sunday School

The East Clarno Sunday school presents a Christmas program at 8 p m on Sunday featuring a cantata The Heart of Christmas. A preceding program by beginners and primary students includes many named participants with Mrs Alberet Reinmann as pianist and choir accompanist under the direction of Mrs E C Hartwig and Mrs Martha Grenzow.

East Clarno Lonna Rhyner Karen Sharon Marlene Wagner Donald Keith Christen Carol Barbara Jensen Luann Reinmann Alice Clark Joan Fey Freddie Margaret Kay Solberger Yoland Sweetwood Lorraine Herbert Ruth Discher Yvonne Ammann Joyce Clark Carol Clark Joyce Fey Lillian Roth Nathan Roth Leslie Albright Arley Asmus Albert Reinmann Alberet Reinmann E. C. Hartwig Martha Grenzow

Jefferson Homemakers Learn Rug Cleaning and Linoleum Painting

Mrs Vir gel Wundschel and Miss Mary Marean led a session on core rug cleaning and linoleum painting for 15 Jefferson homemakers at Mrs William Sweeney s home. Members shared their most memorable Christmas and planned a Dec 27 Yuletide party at Pleasant Grove school with canned food donations for overseas relief.

Jefferson Virgel Wundschel Mary Marean William Sweeney Pleasant Grove School C. W. Searles Leland Jordan

Christmas Party for Staver Church Class Names New Officers

Mrs Ernest Busjahn hosted the Room-for-You class at her Winslow area home for the annual Christmas party and business meeting. Dinner was served at noon and gifts exchanged. Officers elected for the new year include Mrs Laura Meine as president, Mrs Phyllis Kuhnke as vice president, Mrs Leatta Busjahn as treasurer, with a secretary to be announced.

Ernest Busjahn Staver Church Winslow Laura Meine Phyllis Kuhnke Leatta Busjahn

Ha-Pockets Kitchen Helpers Named At Social

Mrs. Fred Lehnherr of 2123 Wth Street and Mrs. Otto Albright are listed as co hostesses for a social event, with details readable from the clipped notice.

Fred Lehnherr Wth Street Otto Albright

G. U. G. G. Holds Regular Meeting at Turner Hall

Turner hall hosted 60 members of G. U. G. G. last evening. Honors went to Mrs. Emma Kundert Mrs. Kathryn Kundert and Mrs. Ed Dailenbach. Mrs. John Tschanz chaired the meeting. A Christmas party is planned for Dec 27 and a New Year party with guest invites.

Turner Hall Emma Kundert Kathryn Kundert Ed Dailenbach John Tschanz J. L. Babler

Marriage of Miss Alice Mac Ona and Fred Hofer Jr

The marriage was solemnized at the Evangelical and Reformed parsonage on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Walter J. Stuckey performing the ceremony. The groom, Fred Hofer Jr., recently discharged from the army, had served in Europe and was discharged on Sept 11, 1945.

Alice Macona Fred Hofer, Jr Fred Hofer Evangelical and Reformed Parsonage Walter J. Stuckey Europe

Normal School Box Supper Raises Funds for Chicago Trip

Sixteen students from the Os County Normal School hosted a box social to raise funds for a sightseeing trip to Chicago in late January. About 150 people attended with dancing and games. Harvey H. Holland served as auctioneer for the basket lunches.

Normal School Os County Normal School Chicago Harvey H. Holland

Swenson Craig Announces Marriage of Adeline Swenson

Miss Adeline Swenson daughter of Oliver S Swenson Doe River British Columbia and C D Craig Clayhurst B C announce their forthcoming marriage The bride attended Blanchardville High School while residing with Rev and Mrs Martin J Olson former Blanchardville pastor

Swenson-Craig Adeline Swenson Oliver S. Swenson Doe River British Columbia C. D. Craig Clayhurst B. C Blanchardville High School Martin J. Olson Blanchardville

Book Club Parties at Mrs. Easter Home

The Friendly Book club held its Christmas party Thursday at Mrs. Francis Easter's residence, 2214 Sixth Street. Members exchanged gifts and played games before a luncheon. the next meeting is in December.

Walter J. Hammer 16Th Street W. Gnagi C. E. Baumie Ralph H. Wenger Friendly Book Club Francis Easter Sixth Street

Homemakers Host Party and Red Cross Gift Drive

The Liberty Homemakers, led by co hostess Mrs Ray Dye and Mrs Albert C Neuenschwander, gathered 14 members to make two dozen pairs of scuffs for the Red Cross. The afternoon featured group singing and Christmas poems by Mrs Theo Bayrhoffer Mrs Paul Busch and Mrs Henry Rinehardt. A potluck lunch preceded gift exchanges with plans for the January 10 meeting.

Liberty Ray Dye Albert C. Neuenschwander Red Cross Afernoon Theo Bayrhoffer Paul Busch Henry Rinehardt

Monroe Feed and Seed to Open in Monroe

The Monroe Feed and Seed company at 1207 16th Avenue will open Monday December 17. Owner Harry R. Hilgendorf announced the new venture. he and Mrs. Hilgendorf plan to relocate to Monroe once housing is found. Hilgendorf comes to Monroe from Beloit.

Monroe Monroe Feed and Seed Company 16Th Avenue Harry R. Hilgendorf Hilgendorf Beloit

Bailes on Terminal Leave After Five Years in Army

Captain Leonard W. Bailes of Monroe is on terminal leave from the army after five years of service. He served in the South Pacific with the 11th Airborne Division and wears the Silver Star, a Presidential citation, and three campaign stars. He is on leave at Camp Grant.

Bailes Leonard W. Bailes Monroe Army South Pacific 11Th Airborne Division Camp Grant

Service Woman From Spars Seeks Discharge in St Louis

Dolores E Leinberger of the Spars is at a separation center in St Louis awaiting discharge after three years in the Spars. She had been stationed at San Diego California and plans to visit her sister Mrs Glenn A Wood at 1625 19th street after separation.

Leinberger Dolores E. Leinberger Spars Separation Center St. Louis San Diego Calif Glenn A. Wood 19Th Street

Neuenschwander Family Christmas Greetings From Regensburg

Charles Neuenschwander sends Christmas wishes from Regensburg to Mr and Mrs Alfred Neuenschwander. He announces plans to visit Switzerland to see grandparents and other relatives.

Neuenschwander Alfred Neuenschwander Charles Neuenschwanoun Regensburg Switzerland

Parmer Assigned Shore Duty in Guam After Sea Service

Parmer J. Parmer now on shore duty in Guam following a period at sea. He is stationed on the island, continuing service duties in a shore assignment rather than sea duty.

Parmer Mason J. Parmer Guam

Army Sergeant Hollis R. Schilt Returns to Tacoma

Schilt son of Mr and Mrs R J Schilt 509 16th avenue arrived in Tacoma Washington from Calcutta India after a monthlong voyage His Army intelligence work took him to China and India for almost two years He expects discharge in Washington after over three years in service

Soldier Albert Wieland Discharged After Pacific Service

Albert Wieland of Orangeville is now a civilian at home after discharge from the army at Camp McCoy. He served more than four years, spent 30 years in the Pacific theater with action in New Georgia Bougainville and Luzon.

Wieland Albert Wieland Fred Wieland Orangeville Camp McCoy Pacific Theater New Georgia Bougainville Luzon

Trumpeter Wood Stations In Aleutians Two Months

Wood, a trumpeter in the 238th AGF band, has served in the Aleutians for two months. His wife says his views on the climate and opportunities there cannot be printed. He has been in the service since spring.

Wood Glenn A. Wood Aleutians AGF

Framed Question on Clwstticu Ads and Problems

A reader asks about using classic ads to solve some problems. The note hints at applying historic advertising tactics to modern issues without clear details or a concrete plan.

Chicago Livestock Prices Steady with Mixed Beef and Sheep Declines

USDA market report shows salable hogs 14,000 with 14.85 ceiling for barrows and gilts under 180 lb, sows at 14.10, cattle 2,300 total salable with few top grade steers around 18.00 but overall dull after a 50 cent drop, vealers down to 15.50, bulls scarce at 10.00-13.00, sheep 10,500 total with good lambs 14.50-14.60 and mutton bids around 14.25-14.60, native ewes 6.00-7.25, and yearlings arriving. live poultry firm with roasters 27-28 and eggs firm amid receipts of 7,401.

Chicago USDA

Grain market in Chicago opens quiet with slight advances

Chicago grain prices edged up modestly in a subdued session. Wheat stayed largely inactive until midsession, rye and oats gained briefly on commission house buying, and holdings were helped by reports of snowfall in the Southwest. Receipts included 25 cars of wheat, 209 of corn, 27 oats, and 9 soybeans.

Chicago

Wall Street Trading in New York Sees Market Revival Hints

Buying of rails stiffened the stock market after an early mild selloff. Commitments were reinstated as activity dried to a six week low, suggesting selling may be done and a resumed advance possible. Earnings, dividends and idle cash supported the trend while dealings were slack and bonds and commodities stayed narrow.

New York

Brazilians Celebrate Christmas Eve Feast of Fluffy Pancakes

Brazilians mark Christmas Eve with a festive meal featuring fluffy pancakes and codfish cakes. A famous cheese cake is kept for Christmas day.

Metal Discharge Buttons Available To Service Veterans

Capt. Lewis Lockhart announced metal discharge buttons, known as ruptured ducks, are available at the local recruiting office. Veterans who received plastic buttons can exchange for a metal one free of charge, while those missing or damaged may buy new ones for 10 cents. Present honorable discharge papers or orders placing officers on inactive duty when requesting replacements.

Lewis Lockhart

Local Social Roundup Heads to Freeport and Monroe

Browntown residents including Mrs. C L Crags and Mr and Mrs Farmer Bast visited Freeport. Verona guests Mr and Mrs Werner Pulver called on Clark Keller who is ill but improving. A group including John Hartwig and Mr and Mrs Ernest Stoehr traveled to Monroe. Otto Klemm visited Winslow. Mr and Mrs Frank DeVoe hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs Ira DeVoe and son Dwaine and Miss Ruth Boecik from Lena.

Farmer Bast Freeport Werner Pulver Verona Clark Keller John Hartwig Ernest Stoehr Ole Sandley Monroe Otto Klemm Winslow Frank DeVoe Ira de Voe Dwaine Ruth Boecik Lena Ira

Local Social Roundup and Funeral Notices

Mayer and daughter Marlyn attend the funeral of Mrs. Clarence Mayer at the Church of Peace. Elmer Bast and Ford Snyder visited the Farmer Bast home. Browntown Homemakers met with Mrs. Hubert Rock. attendees included many named locals and a Christmas gift exchange with carols. Andrew Jane of Kansas visits Monroe relatives. Eugene Doyle of the Milwaukee road is transferred to Brodhead and plans relocation.

E. V. Bechtolt Ward Merritt Earl Ellingson Ivanee Frank Larson Vergil Swiggum Gerald Swiggum Frank Stark Hubert Rockow Ray Crago Ray Rockow Andrew Jane Kansas George Long Monroe Emma McGuire Milwaukee Road Brodhead Mrs. Doyle

Parrots and Crows Named Most Intelligent Birds

A study highlights parrots and crows as the most intelligent birds, noting their problem solving, tool use, and complex social behaviors. Researchers emphasize cognitive similarities to primates and potential implications for animal intelligence research.

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Herman D. Fritz Herman Fritz William Grueb Otilla Bindschaedler John Wyss Fred Grimm Peter Steuri Harry Huffman Clarno Fred Beach John Donmeyer Elmo Huffman Virginia Broege Ralph Mann Warren Clyde Smith John Carter, Jr Messrs Huffman Donmeyer Mann White Ray Hasse Monroe Feed-Seed Company Wall Street REW Shipmert Avde PR C. L. Crags Epol Sale Sal Toyland Ncmakaulaa MLR Wisconsin Lanz Johnson
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