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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1950
Page
2
A reflective editorial urges 1951 as a moment to unite Americans in defense of liberty and to meet the communist challenge with resolve. It frames the coming year as a chance for regeneration, personal effort, and adherence to the Declaration and Constitution, despite uncertain future wars.
The piece argues Asian and European states push for concessions to red China or the Soviet bloc, fearing aggression if the United States yields on Korea or permits concessions. It warns against negotiating with tyranny, citing history from Hitler to Stalin and urging a fortress defense stance for the Americas.
Mr and Mrs Francis La verne Updike wed today at Zwingli church Monticello Rev A R Achtemeier officiated the double ring ceremony Miss Mary Ellen Broge became the bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Broge Juda route 1 The bride wore a white satin gown with sweetheart neckline and a crown of orange blossoms The couple will reside on a farm near Monticello Bridesmaids were Bonnie Broge and Shirley Broge Best man was Updike Jr and usher Rolland Barth A wedding supper followed and the newlyweds plan farm life near Monticello The bride and groom are graduates of Juda and Monticello schools respectively
Delbert Mayer stationed at Camp McCoy near Madison spent Christmas weekend with his father Clarence Mayer near Browntown and visited friends in South Wayne before returning to Camp McCoy Monday afternoon.
Noel Luetke, 37, a farmer from near Markesan, was killed instantly when the pickup he rode in rammed a culvert after losing control on a town road about 18 miles northeast of Green Lake.
Arnold L. Schroeder a 21 year old farmer was sentenced in federal district court in Grand Rapids to five years in prison for defying a draft summons.
Ten years ago a vast number of historic London buildings lay ruined after Nazi incendiary assaults on December 30 1940 signaling the war's brutal aerial onslaught. A fatal stroke claims Charles B Schubring at 55 and Monroe's 1940 home construction hits a peak with 31 new houses remodeled. Closing 1940 hours show lull in Britain’s aerial siege as Hitler vows 1941 victory.
The Monroe Christian Youth council will hold a New Year’s Eve Watch Night at the Methodist church from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Rev. Dallas D. Landrum will speak. A high school octet directed by Mrs. Lyndon Viel will perform, with ushers and officers listed. The council, led by Miss Abatha Buri, has organized goals and a Korea clothing drive this fall aiding the needy.
Miss Mary Clariene Erickson married Donald Isaac Berg at Blanchardville Lutheran Church in a 2 PM ceremony. Rev Torgney Kleven officiated. The couple plans to reside on the Berg family farm near Argyle after a short honeymoon. The bride, a Blanchardville and Platteville graduate, teaches third grade. the groom, a Blanchardville graduate, attended UW short course and works on the farm.
Family social note reports Mr and Mrs Edwin Kaderly Jr hosting a cousin's dinner with attendees from Juda Brodhead Monroe Janesville and Whitewater. Separate item notes Harland Babler family moving to the Fred Gempeler property south of the village to work for Mr Gempeler. Also union meeting at St John s church with Wise Men program and officer installations.
Mr and Mrs Ernest S Kaderly announce the engagement of their daughter Verlene to Robert Walder son of Mr and Mrs William Walder both of Brodhead. No wedding date has been set.
Mr and Mrs Dale Taft of Browntown announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Ann to Robert L Stauffacher son of Mr and Mrs Louis B Stauffacher of 2004 7th street No definite wedding plans have been made Barbara attends Green County Normal School Robert works at the Five Corner cheese factory
The WSCS of the Methodist church will meet Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. with hostesses Mrs. C. L. Simmons Mrs. Fred Mahl kuch and Mrs. A H Mahl kuch. Harold 8. Chapman is chairman and Mrs. man will preside.
Rev and Mrs Newell M Mendenhall hosted the Green County Ministerial Association holiday gathering at their home 1021 15th Avenue Monroe area clergy guests included Revs and Mmes Howard L Orians Paul C Kehle Lawrence A Brown Dallas D Landrum Ralph K Kofoed John E MacMartin Walter Waeckerle Walter Thompson Robert A Boettcher and Peter Retzlaff in Monroe Prow Town Albany Brodhead Juda locales.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hiltbrand of Monroe hosted a dinner Thursday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hiltbrand and sons Denver, Edwin Kaderly Jr., Frank Webinger, Lillian Adelman, and others from Juda, Janesville, Great Lakes, Brodhead, Freeport, Beloit, and Whitewater. A family Christmas dinner followed Sunday with a large group including Merlyn Miller, Kaderly Sr., Ed ward Kaderly and family, Trachsel and families, Urban Miller, Oliver Miller, Fleck, Gallagher family, and additional Adelman members.
Mr and Mrs Werner Saxer and family were honored at a neighborhood farewell party in Exeter township as they move to the John Wirth farm north of Monticello. Saxer has worked for Merlyn Loveland on the Clar-
Verona announces the approaching marriage of Mildred Bernice Sonste to Ernest Rufener. The couple will wed on January 5.
The Green County Board of Supervisors opened its November 1950 session in Monroe with all members present. Readings included petitions on depository status and road trunk placement, salary asks, and county budget actions, followed by committee reports on equalization and outlay carryovers.
Mt. Pleasant Mutual Fire Insurance Co reports 1950 losses paid totaling 27 103 42 with Gilbert Hoesly New Glarus president announcing at the annual meeting set for Tuesday Losses since organization reach 612 079 58 The company writes 5 718 134 in policies in 1950 and ends the year Dec 31 1950 with 75 285 58 on hand Total 1950 income 108 222 72 and expenses 32 937 14 including prior balance and reinsurance receipts.
Darlington Special report: Ted Curry, son of Lafayette County Sheriff Homer Curry, spots two escapees Richard Rector and Stanley Floerke walking in Verona. He detains them, delivers to Dane County Jail in Madison, then transports them to Milwaukee for business, returning to Lafayette County Jail to await reformatory officials.
The Agriculture Department reported that voters in a December referendum backed marketing quotas for cigar filler and binder type 42 55 by 66.82 percent, while those growing cigar filler type 41 rejected quotas with 21.6 percent support. The approved quota type is produced mainly in six states including Wisconsin.
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