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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1945
Page
3
Doctors and Monroe Clinic staff along with spouses were treated to a turkey dinner at the Moose hall for the annual Christmas party. Dr. W B Gnagi served as master of ceremonies and introduced a member who received a miniature remembrance.
The Townsend club No. 1 held its annual Christmas party at Moose hall with 60 members and friends exchanging gifts. Miss Minnie Lamg and Bessie Beck chaired the event with Emma Beightot appearing as Emil Maske and Mrs. Emma Kundert among attendees.
Miss Carol Schindler was re elected president at the regular T A club meeting with Mrs Hess as activities chairman and Kathleen Conway serving as vice chairwoman.
Sung and accompanied by Mrs. George F. Stauffacher, she was remembered with songs. Gifts and treats were presented by Santa Claus and a pot-luck luncheon was served.
The Orfordville Cooperative Dairy association has been sold to the Chicago Pure Milk Co. The sale price for the cooperative was $55.
Miss Welton plans marriage to Ernest Measerli this week. Luncheon held with guests including Mrs Jennie Welton, Mrs Herbert Kubly, Mr and Mrs Harold Hartwig, Miss Schiess, Mrs Edgar Jacobs, Mrs Josef, Miss Blum and Miss Theresa Saunders.
Members enjoyed games and carols as new volunteers joined the club Mrs William Jenatsch Mrs John Blumer and Mrs George Stauffacher. A five dollar donation to the Christmas Neighbor club was approved with Mrs George Holenstein and Mrs Chester Stauffacher organizing entertainment and Mrs Milton Brechlin and Mrs Connie Elmer the dinner. Brechlin will entertain at the next meeting January 16.
A 1890 period club event featured hats inspired by a dinner party and card games at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Bruni, 1125 23rd Avenue. Refreshments followed a holiday theme.
The Cadiz Homemakers and families were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Gilmore with a Christmas story after refreshments. They played games, exchanged gifts, and shared a pot luck luncheon. The next meeting is Jan 15 at Mrs. Max Rinehart's home.
In Chicago a wedding is announced for January 19. Miss Krauss, a well known resident, is reported as the granddaughter of a local family. The notice mentions players and honors in bridge, naming Mrs. Eula, Mrs. Kathryn Tyler, Ball, and Miss Otilla Bindschaed ler as related to the event.
The United Brethren church schedules a 7 45 p m conference meeting this Thursday with Rev Warren presiding during the devotional. The Women of the Moose plan a card party next Wednesday hosted by Mrs. at the church.
A gathering marked the start of construction for the United Brethren church with gifts exchanged and refreshments served. Locals participated in the ceremony as plans move forward.
A fragment notes a service separation and a visit to Mrs. Anna Brown before a Fresno trip to join his wife in a western city. The brief mentions are incomplete, but indicate military service status and family plans.
Cpl. Robert E. Hayes and Sgt. William Preston, 1943 Monroe High graduates, met in Yokohama for a rare reunion. Their families, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hayes and Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Preston, received word of the friendly visit.
Camp Hood Texas family link described with Private Lehnherr having served at Camp Hood since August. The note mentions his wife and four children in relation to the military assignment.
A Manila to San Francisco sea voyage brought a serviceman home to 1909 7th Street where his parents learned he arrived safely. Sergeant Schutt plans to spend Christmas in Loi re with his wife and expects to serve as a sailor in his army career. He has been aboard the hospital ship USS Okasbab during service. The Comfort, a hospital ship bombed by the Japanese near Okinawa last spring, is noted in the narrative.
Great Lakes bulk fleet sets a new grain record with 17,240,560 net tons moved from April 1 to December 1, 1944, per Lake Carriers Association. November coal shipments reached 6,834,008 tons, beating prior months, while iron ore totaled 84,720,961 tons by December 1, below the 1942 peak and shy of last season’s peak.
Gunpowder is a mixture of saltpeter sulphur and charcoal. Bolivia is the fifth largest country of South America.
Chicago markets show salable livestock counts totaling about 9 000 cattle and calves with steady to weak price shifts. Cattle and hogs exhibit tight supply in some categories while salable sheep and lambs trend lower. Live poultry and eggs hold firm with assorted price ranges. grains see limited gains and steady to firm values amid mixed receipts.
Wall Street opened with indecision but prices rose for selected motors, rails and industrials. Fractions to several points gained amid scattered activity. traders noted potential relief after Monday's sharp two year relapse and hints of renewed tax selling.
The report notes a cautious stance as workers await progress on labor issues while financial markets keep bonds and commodities largely steady. No major shifts seen in early trading.
The column lists multiple local notices from Brodhead and area including illness updates for Mrs. Donald L. Collins and Mrs. August Reese, a December 20 high school recital by Pruth McFarland to fund equipment, and various travel visits, church activities, and family milestones. Vic tory loan oversubscription totals 83,803.75 and Pamela Rose Standridge is born at Scott Field hospital to S/Sgt. and Mrs Pee.
The text notes a United States Military Academy graduate of 1918 who led the 338th Engineer General Service Regiment overseas. He earned a Merit Award for his accomplishments with the regiment.
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