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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1949

Page

3

Social Events Louise Thommen Weds F H Buehler In Darlington Rites

Monroe daughter Louise Thommen and Frederick Henry Buehler of Monroe were united in marriage at 2 pm in Darlington. Rev. William Seimers officiated the single ring ceremony. Attendants Hedwig Thommen and Ernest Thommen. After a wedding trip to Chicago they will reside on route 4 Monroe.

Monroe August Thommen Calamine Frederick Henry Buehler Gottfried Buehler Darlington William Seimers Hedwig Thommen Ernest Thommen Helen Eichie Chicago Route 4

Krauses Celebrate 41st Wedding Anniversary

Fred Krauses and his wife mark their 41st anniversary at 710 10th Street. They wed in 1908 at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church by Rev P A Schuh. The couple, in good health, have six children Henry Kramer Jake Rothenbuehler Ben Knouse Jr Fred Jr Clarence Wilbert, all of Monroe, plus 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Ana Ars 10Th Street St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Kraus Henry Kramer Jake Rothenbuehler Ben Knouse Jr Belmont Fred Jr Clarence Wilbert Monroe

Miss Zuercher Feted At Party On Birthday

Mrs. rranxvein of 112 25th avenue entertained last evening in honor of her niece Marylyn Zuer, marking her 19th birthday. Three tables of court whist were played, with honors going to Miss Lois Stuessy and Mrs. Clifford Geigel. Gifts were given to Miss Zuercher. other attendees included Misses Marion Signer Joanne Da Joyce Speich Audrey Blum Nanci Moldenhauer Janice Dye Delores Meyers Carol Van Wagenen and Mary Hess.

Rranxvein 25Th Avenue Marylyn Zuer Lois Stuessy Clifford Geigel

Marian Anderson Teen-Y Club Hosts Yule Dance

About fifty members and escorts attended the Y party at the holiday decorated youth center. Dancing and games provided entertainment with refreshments served by the girls. Leaders were Miss Kathleen Conway and Miss Clareda Wenger. Chaparones included H F Biffle, Miss Joanne Kurth and Mrs Evelyn Hartwig.

Angle Marian Anderson Kathleen Conway Clareda Wenger H. F. Biffle Joanne Kurth Evelyn Hartwig

G U G G Members View Alaska Trip at Christmas Party

Monroe G U G G club held a Christmas party at Turner hall for 62 members. Mrs John Mueller led entertainment with Diane Burgy on accordion. Mollie Wyss hosted luncheon in a Yule decorated hall. Next meeting set for Jan 12. Virginia Karlen hosted a Wednesday Christmas party at 2425 7th street with Misses Nancy Benkert Pilz Heinzelman Wood. gifts opened and movie at youth center.

Virginia Karlen 7Th Street Nancy Benkert Nancy Lee Pilz Lara Heinzelman Carolyn Wood

Bible Club Holds Second Yule Program in Monroe

The Bible club at Monroe hosted its second Christmas program at Mrs. George F. Burdick’s home on 2915 10th Street. Children May Donald, Marion Ingwell, Norman Ingwell, Ronald Ingwell, Clifton Ingwell, Dennis Ingwell, Larry Ingwell, Cheryl Ault, Charlene Ault, and Kathleen Gibbs participated. Awards for scripture memory were given to Mavis and Donald Ingwell. The event, led by Miss Lola Burdick of Evangelism Fellowship International, included a social time and refreshments. Twenty carolers from Union Presbyterian Church visited as a surprise.

Amusnenus George F. Burdick 10Th Street Bible Club Monroe David May Donald Marion Norman Ingwell Ronald Clifton Dennis Larry Cheryl Charlene ‘Ault Kathleen Gibbs Mavis Donald Ingwell Lola ‘Burdick Evangelism Fellowship International Union _ Presbyterian Church

Mrs Hartsough Hosts Faithful Worker's Sunday Class

Mrs John Hartsough entertained the Faithful Worker’s Sunday school class of the Methodist church Tuesday evening in south Wayne. Mrs D M Howery led with a reading and prayer. Entertainment was provided by Mrs Harry Maddrell, with gift exchanges and notes written to Mrs Clarence Heindel.

South Wayne John Hartsough Faithful Worker's Methodist Church D. M. Howery Harry Maddrell Clarence Heindel

Kraft Food workers hold Monroe plant Christmas party

Monroe plant Kraft Food Co. employees celebrated with a Christmas breakfast at the Eugene hotel. Miss Maud E. Wenger showed moving pictures of her summer trip through Europe at the party last evening.

Monrleems Uuntact Kraft Food Co Monroe Maud E. Wenger Europe Eugene Hotel

Monticello WRC Hosts Yule Program

Twenty members attended the Christmas party and lunch of the Woman's Relief Corps Wednesday evening. A brief business meeting was held. Mrs. Herman Babler and Mrs. Thomas Brusveen chaired the program consisting of games and contests and two readings by Mrs. Henry C. Elmer and Mrs. Herman Babler. Gifts were exchanged.

Woman’s Relief Corps Herman Babler Thomas Brusveen Henry C. Elmer

Albany Masons Elect Officers for New Year

Atkinson was elected worshipful master of the Masonic lodge Wednesday evening. Joint installation with the Eastern Star will be held Tuesday evening. Other officers elected include Paul Baumgartner senior warden Edward Killingstad junior warden C H Gelbach treasurer Harry Jacobson Jr secretary C H Ferguson trustee for three years. Frank Moyer and G R Phelps are hold-over trustees.

Nacany —Oepenny Mowers Atkinson Masonic Lodge Eastern Star Paul Baumgartner Edward Killingstad C. H. Gelbach Harry Jacobson Jr C. H. Ferguson Frank Moyer G. R Phelps

Mrs O B Peterson Re-elected Royal Neighbors Officer

Mrs O B Peterson was re elected oracle of the Royal Neighbors lodge for the seventeenth year Wednesday evening. Other officers named include Mmes John Doyle and Palmer Wahler with past Stanley.

O.B. Peterson Wayne South Wayne Speal O. B. Peterson The Royal Neighbors Lodge Mmes John Doyle Palmer Wahler Stanley

Mandrake the Magician names listed as officials

Johnson chancellor Wayne recorder Ole Lund re William Tuller marshal A H Mahlbuch manager Leon Andrews inner sentinel Casper Maurer outer sentinel O B Peterson delegate to state convention Harold Chapman alternate

Take A Shot at It church event at Rev. Torgney Klev en

A church event titled Take A Shot at It was led by Rev. Torgney Klev en with sponsors noted as Isabel and Ar den Dean Watrud, the baby's aunt and uncle.

Phondvane Torgney Kleven Isabel and Arden Dean Watrud

Mrs Walter Elmer Named Albany Oracle

Mrs Walter Elmer elected oracle of the Royal Neighbors in Albany. She succeeds Mrs Kenneth Klossner who becomes past oracle next year. Other officers named, with appointive roles to be selected by Elmer. installation set for the third Tuesday in January. Santa visits The Times office party for women employees. Crystal Tower group holds Christmas party at Grant's Maple Grove Inn. Zwingli church girls guild carols at various homes. Blanchardville Methodist children to present playlet tonight. Elmer Hanson celebrates 60th birthday at family dinner. Ronald Dean Watrud baptized at Lutheran church.

Puwwany Vocpeemsy — Amet Walter Elmer Oracle The Royal Neighbors Kenneth Klossner Walter Fahrney Louis Eldred Henry Blumer Glen Jones Charles Phillips Ben Reasa Inner Sentinel Alvin Peterson Outer Sentinel Tower Group Crystal ‘Rower Grant Maple Grove Inn

Twin Grove Homemakers Meet For Christmas Party

Twin Grove Homemakers gathered at Mrs. Lawrence Raymer’s home for their annual Christmas party with potluck, games, and gift exchanges. Prizes went to Mrs. Herbert Pfund, Mrs. Roy Ruff Jr., and Mrs. Robert Elmer, with blue wreath gifts for new sons of Mrs. Franklin Camron and Mrs. Harry Salathe. Next meeting at Mrs. Werner Rutsch’s home.

Twin Grove Lawrence Raymer Herbert Pfund Roy Ruff Jr Robert Elmer Franklin Camron Harry Salathe Mytery Raymer Paul Matzke Werner Rutsch

Transit Strike Ties Up Cleveland City

A surprise transit strike halted Cleveland's routines as 4000 AFL workers walked out after a 496 to 287 vote. Thousands were stranded. taxi firms with 650 vehicles were overwhelmed, ruining last minute Christmas shopping plans and prompting quick ride-sharing measures.

Cleveland Cleveland Transit System AFL Transit Vision

Texas Gas Pipe Line Blows Up in Kansas

A gas line carrying gas to Michigan Wisconsin and Detroit area exploded yesterday near here. A snow and ice blanket prevented a fire with only burning gas. No injuries reported. The line belongs to the Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line Co. Crews from Kansas City were en route to repair.

Detroit Michigan-Wisconsin Pipe Line Co Kansas City Wisconsin Michigan

Canton Man Leads Milwaukee School System

Harold S. Vincent of Canton Ohio was chosen by Milwaukee's school board to become the new superintendent, succeeding the late Lowell P. Goodrich. Vincent has led Canton schools since 1987, overseeing about 17,000 students as Milwaukee enrolls around 120,000.

Milwaukee Harold S. Vincent Canton Ohio Vincent Lowell P. Goodrich Goodrich Canton Schools

Weekend Social Guests Across Janesville Area

A series of visits and gatherings reported in Janesville and nearby towns includes N Milter and Mrs Zetta Bradley guests of Mrs Gertrude Newman. Sunday visitors for Mr and Mrs William Norder Mr and Mrs Henry Norder and Mr and Mrs Ervin Matrice at Mrs Lena Mosser’s home. Ed Hartwig and Frank Siedschlag guests at a birthday dinner for Mr Siedschlag at Mr and Mrs George Hartwig’s home. Mr and Mrs Robert Haman of Elmhurst Tl Saturday guests at Mrs Gertrude Newman’s. Mrs Stella Haman accompanying them home. Mr and Mrs Frank Verch and Roger of Janesville visiting Claude Walton’s home.

Zetta Bradley Janesville Gertrude Newman William Norder Henry Norder Ervin Lena Mosser Ed Hartwig Frank Siedschlag Siedschlag George Hartwig Monroe Robert Haman Elmhurst Stella Haman Frank Verch Roger Claude Walton

McKellar joins call for cut in ECA Europe aid

Senator McKellar of Tennessee joins Senator Vandenberg in urging deep cuts in European recovery aid. He says a substantial reduction is necessary as lawmakers warn that U S dollar aid to Western Europe may be trimmed from 3.778 billion this year, with talks of at least a one billion cut next year.

Washington McKellar D-Tenn Senate Appropriations Committee Hoffman Paul Hoffman Economic Cooperation Administration Tennessee Vandenberg Michigan Europe U.S ECA

Broughton Renamed Home Loan Bank Head

Charles E. Broughton editor of the Sheboygan Press was reappointed board chairman of the Home Loan Bank of Chicago for 1950. George F. Rowe of Milwaukee was named public interest director. The bank is one of 11 district federal home loan banks.

Charles E. Broughton Sheboygan Press Home Loan Bank of Chicago George F. Rowe Milwaukee Federal Home Loan

Navy taxed for overlooked $1 to fund Pearl Harbor line

A small $1 misstep in appropriations led to a $2,000 Hawaiian territorial tax bill on a private line used by the Navy for the Oahu railway and Lane company's Pearl Harbor branch. Under a lease the Navy pays taxes. if the U.S. owned the line it would be tax free. In Prague a gunman wounded Donald M. Brander, director of the British Institute of Bratislava, at his home last night.

Sury Congress Oahu Prague Donald M. Brander British Institute of Bratislava

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Louise Thommen F.H. Buehler Fred Krauses Zuercher Kraft Monticello Wrc Albany Masons Monroe Electric Shop Stackpole and Schild Alfred “Shorty” Meier Mandrake the Magician Ren TERIG Nandrake BY Lee Falk Phil Davis Jang Albany Santa the Times Times Monticello Girl Blanchardville Methodist Mark Elmer Hanson News of the Homemakers Helpful Group Helpful Homemakers Ben Miller Ted Miller John Hiltbrant Edward Hintzman Ruth Brunkow Green County Browntown New Glarus Brodhead New York Long Island Pennsylvania Station Chiropractic M. J. Gonstead Jone Deason Krogers John Kreier Texas Kansas Canton Man N. Milter Sid’s Beauty Shop Borg Guustina Tuercher-Zuercher Agency Union Bus Depot Mr. and Mrs Ted Schmiediin Cut Parade Navy Hiway Geis Flere Kasminas Casey's D-X Tom Casey Mat Rou Lew Perntore Elaine Knowles Weaver Columbia University Eureka Wisconsin Power and
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