Legion Auxiliary Inducts 42 Members at Meeting
Forty two new members joined the American Legion auxiliary at its Legion home meeting last evening led by president Mrs. Anna Burkhard. Transferees Paul Kammerode Delbert Wyss and Marie Porter welcomed into the group. Willis Etter United States vice consul to Shanghai spoke on China. Fund drive supported veterans homes with ten dollars for Valentine treats. The program included songs by Miss Nanci Moldenhauer and refreshments after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Anna Burkhard
Mmes
Arthur C. Benkert
Josef Benkert
George Bloom
Walter Bregenzer
Pauline Brown
Wendall Brunkow
Alvin Buholzer
Harry Buholzer
Larry Dodge
Wesley Dodge
Charles Dwyer Jr
Colonel Engebretson
Harold Halverson
Eldred Hanson
Harold Heinmann
Pauline
Irma Buehler
Barbara Ann Fritz
Rosemary Mitchell
Paul Kammerode
Delbert Wyss
Marie Porter
Veterans Homes
Fred Lanz
Nanci Moldenhauer
Bruce Blum
Willis Etter
United States
Shanghai
China
Officers Installed By Aid at St. John's
St. John's Aid Society held installation of officers and a picnic supper. New officers include Mrs. Ross Martin treasurer Mrs. Rose Field and Mrs. Victor Stauffacher as members at large to the Women's Guild. The program featured Swiss singing and a German gifts display from package wrappings and artwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Aid Society
Ross Martin
Rose Field
Victor Stauffacher
Women’s Guild
Fred Fritz
N. H. Durst
Winnie Kuebli
Frank Deininger
Germany
Jordan Busy Bees Homemakers Belated Christmas Party
The Jordan Busy Bees Homemakers club held a belated Christmas party at Mrs. Senn Jr. with co host Mrs. Leonard Bayton. Prizes were awarded to Emerson Wells LaVerne Lehman William May and Victor Wells. Gifts were exchanged. Attendees included Ben Fripkie Charles Hartwig Russell Hanson Randall Hanson LaVerne Lehman Louis Lehman Edward Erickson Emerson Wells Harland Voegeli Victor Wells and William May. The next meeting is set for Jan. 25 at Mrs. Voegeli home with co host Mrs. Oscar Evenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Busy Bees Homemakers Club
Mo Senn Jr
Leonard Bayton
Mmes
Emerson Wells
LaVerne Lehman
William May
Victor Wells
Ben Fripkie
Charles Hartwig
Russell Hanson
Randall Hanson
Louis Lehman
Edward Erickson
Harland Voegeli
Voegeli
Oscar Evenson
Entertains at Supper Guests Include Campbell Family
Mrs. Earl Campbell entertained Wednesday night at an oyster supper. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Elmer and daughter Zonda, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Campbell, Roger Campbell and daughter Diane, and Robert Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Campbell
Rodney Elmer
Zonda
Raymond Campbell
Roger Campbell
Diane
Robert Campbell
Bridge Night Honors at Mrs. Ross Martins Home
Mrs. Ross Martin hosted a bridge club gathering at 2111 12th Street last evening. Honors were awarded to Mrs. Clifford Fritz, Mrs. Elva Kugler, and Mrs. Martin. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Martin
Bridge Club
12Th Street
Clifford Fritz
Elva Kugler
Martin
Bridgettes Honor Mrs Wil son Kubly and Johnson
Mrs Harold Wilson, Mrs Walter Kubly and Miss Marylin Johnson received honors at the Jolly Bridgettes gathering hosted by Mrs Paul W Ritschard at 1017 10th Street last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Ritschard
10Th Street
Harold Wilson
Walter J. Kubly
Marylin Johnson
Bridge Club Honors Earned By Five Members
Mrs Cloyd Pickett hosted the Wednesday Night Bridge club with honors awarded to Mrs Kenneth Hall Mrs Robert Schiller a guest and Mrs Kathryn Thacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyd Pickett
Kenneth Hall
Robert Schiller
Kathryn Thacker
Otts Celebrate 61st Wedding Anniversary at New Glarus
Mr and Mrs Peter Ott observed their 61st wedding anniversary at home. They married January 5 1888 at New Glarus by Rev J T Etter. Attendants were Casper Hefty and Fred Voegels. The Otts ran the homestead farm 22 years then moved to town. They have two daughters Mrs Joe C Hoesly Monticello and Mrs Joe H Hoesly New Glarus, three grandchildren Harley Hoesly Madison Mrs Austin Wageknech Madison and Mrs Frank Brown Oconomowoc, and four great grandchildren. Both in fair health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
Peter Ott
Rose Voegels
Monticello
J. T. Etter
Casper Hefty
Fred Voegels
Ott
Otts
Joe C. Hoesly
Joe H. Hoesly
Harley Hoesly
Austin Wageknech
Madison
Frank Brown
Oconomowoc
Monticello Masons and Eastern Star Install Officers
Union Masonic lodge and the Eastern Star held a joint installation at the Masonic hall Wednesday evening. Walter Hadding and C. M. Stauffer installed Wilbert Stauffer as master of the lodge, with officers including H. A. Becker and Mr. Haddinger as wardens, Adam Schuler treasurer, Otto Bently secretary, and Ralph Zimmerman senior deacon. Eastern Star matron Miss Florice Paulson and other named officers were welcomed, with outgoing matron Mrs. Zentner and Mr. Stauffer receiving gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Union Masonic Lodge
The
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Walter Hadding
C. M. Stauffer
Wilbert Stauffer
Masonic Lodge
H. A. Becker
Mr. Haddinger
Adam Schuler
Henry V. Baebler
Otto Bently
Ralph Zimmerman
Frederick Voegels
John Altman
Tyler
Bruce Blum
Monroe
Blum
Florice Paulson
Brooklyn
Matt Zentner
Stauffer
Lora Dick
Mmes. Zentner
Bessie Youngreen
Lynn
John Ponyiscanyi
Martha
Fred Roethlisberger
Electa
Albert Knobel
Musician
Dorothy Marty
Ruth
Betty Ann Baebler
Esther
Ruth Gabroud to Wed Joseph Motz in February
Mr and Mrs Maurice Gabroud of Blanchardville announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth to Joseph Motz son of Mr and Mrs Anton Motz of 1724 17th street. Motz is a cheesemaker at the Richland cheese factory. The wedding is set for February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Gabroud
Blanchardville
Ruth
Joseph Motz
Anton Motz
17Th Street
Motz
Richland Cheese Factory
Bridge Club Hostess Entertains Members
Mrs E D McQuillan hosted her bridge club Tuesday afternoon with attendees Mmes John Kundert Henry Schmid Alvin Ott Mollie Frick Fred Tschudy Emil Kaeser Harlan Wernle Fred J Marty Clarence J Hoesly Substitutes were Mrs John Leidel Mrs Ray Meythaler and Mrs McQuillan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
New Glarus
E. D. McQuillan
Mmes
John Kundert
Henry Schmid
Alvin Ott
Mollie Frick
Fred Tschudy
Emil Kaeser
Harlan Wernle
Fred J. Marty
Clarence J. Hoesly
John Leidel
Ray Meythaler
McQuillan
Honored on Birthday Dinner Surprise for Janet Arnsmeier
Janet Arnsmeier celebrated her 17th birthday with a Monday dinner surprise hosted by Mr and Mrs Ivan Arnsmeier. Attending were Misses Mary Ellen Broge Maxine Miller Shirley Rosheisen Verlene Kaderly Mardell Brunner Joyce Watzger Helen Heyn Joyce Arnsmeier and Jerry Waelti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honred
Juda
Janet Arnsmeier
Ivan Armsmeier
Mary Ellen Broge
Maxine Miller
Shirley Rosheisen
Verlene Kaderly
Mardell Brunner
Joyce Watzger
Helen Heyn
Joyce Arnsmeier
Jerry Waelti
New Glarus Installs Eastern Star Officers
Mrs. Everett Whiesal was installed as worthy matron of the Eastern Star in New Glarus Tuesday evening. Other officers include Casper Thorn as worthy patron Mrs. Margaret Mueller as associate matron William Palmer as associate patron Arlene Rolfe as treasurer Mathilda Hefty as marshal Marie Matzinger as Adah Mines William Palmer as secretary Waldo Freitag as conductress Al Burgdorff as associate conductress Casper Thorn as chaplain Warren Rolfe as organist Roy Bentley among listed Ruth Palmer Duerst Esther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
Everett Whiesal
Eastern Star
Casper Thorn
Margaret Mueller
William Palmer
Arlene Rolfe
Mathilda Hefty
Marie Matzinger
Waldo Freitag
al Burgdorff
Loyalty ceremony for past worthy matron jewel at Martha chapter
Mrs. C. H. Bartle received the past worthy matron's jewel and a loyalty ceremony was held. Installation included Mrs. Bartle, Mrs. Eugene Strickler, Palmer Arn and inviting officers. installing officers were Mmes. Fred J. Duerst, Wilbert Zweifel, Palmer Arn and Edward Wyss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Paul Grossenbacher
Electa
Arnold Widmer
Palmer Arn
Sentinel
C. H. Bartle
Homemakers Club Leaders Meet at School on Tuesday
Project leaders from three local Homemakers clubs gathered at the school on Tuesday. Miss Mamie Tillema of Monroe spoke on presenting the January project, salads. Attending were Mmes. Albert Pfund, Julian Elmer, Chester Disch, John Wettach and James Pierce.
Hospital selects Dr. Kundert as secretary treasurer
Dr. Palmer Kundert, husband of Kathryn Mauer of Monroe, has been elected secretary-treasurer of the staff at Wisconsin General Hospital in Madison. Kundert, a former New Glarus resident, takes the post as part of the hospital's staff leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Kundert
Kathryn Mauerman
Monroe
Wisconsin General Hospital
Madison
Kundert
New Glarus
Kubly Articles Appear in Esquire and Mademoiselle
January issues feature Herbert Kubly, formerly of New Glarus, with a photograph and a brief career biography. The writer has had two plays produced and two more in preparation.
Grostue Implement Co. Opens New Building in Albany
Albany Special announces the formal opening of the Grostue Implement Co. new building scheduled for Saturday January 15. Open house runs 1 to 5 p m and a farm show will be staged in the grade school gymnasium in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Grostue Implement Co
Join Lumber Firm Monticello Adds Two New Employees
Two new staff members join Karlen and Steinman Lumber Co. Marcus Weston formerly of Spring Green joins as a member of the architectural staff and studied under Frank Lloyd Wright. The Westons live in the remodeled H. L. Karlen house. Buford Hernan of Madison joins the accounting department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Karlen and Steinman Lumber Co
Marcus Weston
Spring Green
Frank Lloyd Wright
Weston
Strasser Convalesces After Sparta Accident
Edward Strasser of Albany now convalescing at his brother Albert Strasser’s home in Monticello after discharge from Sparta hospital. He was injured in an auto accident near Sparta while traveling north for a deer hunting trip in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasser
Edward Strasser
Albany
Monroe
Albert
Monticello
Sparta Hospital
Sparta
Wisconsin Journalist to Join New Glarus Post Staff
Warren Ruesch of Medford is set to join the New Glarus Post as staff writer effective February 1. He will graduate from the University of Wisconsin school of journalism this month and previously worked at the Medford Star News last summer. He and his wife plan to live in rooms in the Strickler building formerly used by the Harold Ingwell family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post New Glarus
Times Special
Warren Ruesch
Medford
New Glarus Post
University of Wisconsin
Ruesch
Medford Star News
Strickler
Harold Ingwell
Argyle Teacher Resigns Over Ill Health
Mrs. Clarinda Weinschenk resigns from first and second grade teaching duties in Argyle due to ill health. She will remains until a substitute is found and key duties are transitioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle Argyle
Clarinda Weinschenk
New Kiwanis Officers Take Over for 1949
The Kiwanis Club elected and installed its 1949 officers at a weekly luncheon at the Monroe hotel. New president Dr. David D. Ruehlman and vice president Dr. Nathan E. Bear head a long list of directors and chairmen. Myron Jeglum spoke to the club yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Monroe Hotel
David D. Ruehlman
Herbert M. Ainsworth
Nathan E. Bear
Charles B. Marvin
The
Ainsworth
Paul C. Kehle
Oscar A. Moldenhauer
Wesley L. Dodge
Henry Kundert
Earl Johnson
Fred L. Kehle
John A. Becker
Paul J. Weirich
Carlton E. Ashby
Rolland R. Etter
MacDonald
Marvin
Paul E. Baltzer
Alvin H. Babler
Russell W. Prien
Bender
Robert Tracy
Alvin Camron
Herman Schmitz
Roy G. Rottler
Lewis A. Moore
Howard P. Olsen
Clifford H. Snively
Herman D. Fritz
Huffman
G. W. Wilkinson
Lester R. Creutz
Fred J. Bolender
Warren F
R. Johnson
Frank L. Hoffman
Lester R. Loechelt
Ray H. Schoonover
Marshall L. Peterson
Creutz
Place
Trakenbrod
Thurber
Rev
Rabehl
Myron Jeglum
Pickups Along The News Beats
A Monroe father endures a winter sleepless night as babysitting chaos unravels with a toddler and a mischievous older sister. Clerks at Schuetze's attract attention in vintage garb from vests to derby hats, while Mrs Bray and Mrs Mahlberg showcase period gowns and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuetze’s
James Bray
Clarence Mahlberg
New Glarus Briefs and Local Notes
Mr and Mrs Charles Bandi return from Rochester Minn where he had surgery and is now convalescing at home. Miss Wilma Johnson teaches Bern school west of New Glarus while Miss Irene Hanson visits California and Washington. Mr and Mrs Bernard Wilde visit Chicago. Mrs Kathryn Fuhrman Eagle River visits daughter Mayron and Mr and Mrs Ed Fuhrmann. Mr and Mrs Thomas Purcell Belleville are the parents of a son born Dec 30. she the former Sylvia Keppler of New Glarus. Sapphires and rubies are basically the same stone with color difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bandi
Rochester
Minn
Thomas Purcell
Belleville
Purcell
Sylvia Keppler
New Glarus
Cheese Factory Upgrades and Cheese Makers in Wisconsin
Brunkow cheese factory near Darlington adds new machinery and shelving and repaints the plant. Fred Greissbuehler with 30 years in cheese making runs Swiss alongside his sons Walter and Rudy. Lee White heads the company, Clara Helm is secretary treasurer, with Harvey Helm and William Pink as salesmen. Milk payments average $3.80 per hundredweight for November, down 4% from October and 13% from November 1947. Brick cheese production begins at Fertile Ridge Cheese Co. near Mt. Horeb with Fred Wenger at the helm. Conrad Heuser is president-vice president, Roman L. Sutter secretary-treasurer, Alvin Helmenstine salesman. seven patrons haul milk. Burke Cheese and Butter Co. plans 1949 improvements including floors and doors. George Hollenstein remains Swiss cheesemaker. Jacob Buscher is president with A. H. Marty vice president and Edward Bell secretary-treasurer. Jacob Buscher, Marty J. Burke and Bell directors. Twenty patrons met for their annual Jan. 4 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunkow
Darlington
Fayette Township
Fred Greissbuehler
Greissbuehler
Walter
Rudy
Lee White
Clara G. Helm
Harvey Helm
William Pink
Fertile Ridge Cheese Co
Blue Mounds Township
Mt. Horeb
Fred Wenger
Conrad Heuser
Roman L. Sutter
Alvin Helmenstine
Burke Cheese and Butter Co
Route 1
Seymour Township
George Hollenstein
Jacob Buscher
A. H. Marty
Edward Bell
Will Lidgett
Buscher
Marty J. H. Burke
Bell
Albany Sees Early Spring Warmth and Robin Sighting
Albany reports unseasonably pleasant weather as residents enjoy mild days. A robin was spotted this week near the Maurice Parker residence on the west side of the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Maurice Parker
Vatican City: World’s Smallest State by Population and Area
Vatican City, with 1 025 residents and 108.7 acres, is the world’s smallest sovereign state by both population and land area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Canary Island Visitor To Sail for England
Jose Gonzales of the Canary Islands has left for the east to sail on the Queen Mary bound for England. He has spent months at the Rolland Etter home and will oversee the family tomato export business in England, hoping to return to Monroe within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Gonzales
Canary Islands
Rolland Etter
England
Gonzales
Islands
Jose
Monroe
Wisconsin Traffic Fatalities Rise in 1948 Report
Wisconsin's motor vehicle department notes 807 traffic deaths in 1948 up from 782 in 1947 due to higher traffic volume. Eighty four victims were children under 15, and twelve were bicycle riders. Washburn County had no fatalities. Green County recorded three in 1948 with victims named Roman Robatzky Albany Rudolph Kaderly Juda and Wallace J Mann Winslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
State Motor Vehicle Department
Washburn
Green County
Roman Robatzky
Albany
Rudolph Kaderly
Juda
Wallace J. Mann
Winslow
Captain Harold Zweifel Visits Grandparents in Brief Leave
Capt Harold Zweifel visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs John S Zweifel and other relatives after a year’s service in Africa. His wife and son Terry, who have been living nearby, will return to Africa with him when his leave ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
Harold Zweifel
John S. Zweifel
Africa
Terry
First Cast Iron Bridge Built Over the Erie at Frankfort
America's first cast iron bridge crossed the Erie canal at Frankfort New York in 1840 marking an early industrial milestone in canal region transport and engineering progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Frankfort
N. Y
Apprenticeship enrollment climbs in Wisconsin programs
Madison report shows over 11 000 apprentices in 51 vocational and adult education courses across 57 schools last fall. State director Cl. L. Greiber notes standardized labor interest and a 20 000 adult enrollments in general education. Courses span welding, crafts, art and music to meet local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Cr. L. Greiber
State Industrial Commission
Greiber
Oil Drill Begins On Local Farm Near Highway 42
A six man crew started to drill for oil yesterday on a farm southwest of Sheboygan Falls. The target lies about 3,200 feet beneath granite base as an 83 foot derrick rises over the site near highway 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan Falls
Here
Highway 42
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Legion’s Auxiliary
St. John’s
First National Bank
State Bank of
Woodford
Leon Hortwig
Peter Otts
Monticello Masons
Eastern Star Install
Schopnuofen Edelweiss CO
Chicago
HLL
Kiwanis Club
Archer Quality
Mrs. Millard Tschudo
Art Instruction, Inc
Minneapolis
Uest
Dept
South 4Th St
Helen E. Steari
Dairy Products Marketing Association At
Albany Reports Robin
Rottler
Canary Island
Turner Hall
Sponsored
VFW
Browntown
Highway 11
Highway 69
Wisconsin Power and Light Co
Aia
John Deere
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