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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1950

Page

3

Social Events at Angle Youth Center Highlight Dances

MHS freshmen danced to jukebox music last night with chaperone Dewey A. Dwyer and class chairmen Wesley Timmins and Willis Hartwig leading the program. Another dance is planned after tonight’s Richland Center Monroe game. The youth council meets Monday to map January and February plans. A new movie serial starts January 25 at the weekly Wednesday noon and evening showings. Films Strategic Materials and Our Country screen January 28.

Oreign Dewey A. Dwyer Wesley Timmons Willis Hartwig Richland Center-Monroe

Mrs Mervin Wilson Honored at Baby Shower

A post-baby shower for Mrs Mervin Wilson of 1745 16th Street was hosted last evening in the apartment of Miss Charleen McGinnis and Miss Kathleen Sheehan at 1322 17th Avenue. Yellow and pink streamers set the color theme and waxed diapers served as place markers while two tables of contract bridge were played by guests including Patricia Tobin Janice Gibbons and several others.

Mervin Wisoun 16Th Street Charleen McGinnis Kathleen Sheehan 17Th Avenue Patricia Tobin Janice Gibbons Mmes Herbert Ripp Clifford Reasa Burton Bacon William E. Schmitz

Union Church Women Hear of Mission Work

At yesterday afternoon’s meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of Union Presbyterian Church Landrum spoke on medical missionary work in Iran. The group met with Mrs. Awalt Eichstadt at 2426 9th Street, with Miss Lola Burdick in charge and Mrs. Kate Christenson delivering devotions. Miss Grace Byers reviewed two chapters of Japan Begins Again, and Mrs. Christenson spoke on Dr Harriet Davies’s work in Pakistan.

Vailas Landrum Iran Women’s Missionary Society Union Presbyterian Church Awalt Eichstadt 9Th Street Lola Burdick Kate Christenson Grace Byers Japan Christenson Harriet Davies Pakistan

G U G G Initiates Two New Members

G U G G welcomed two new members Mrs Robert Zweiter and Mrs Casper Schilt at last evening's Turner hall meeting. Lena Augsburger supervised lunch and Anna Morgenthaler organized the entertainment. Honors in bridge went to Mrs Fred Ross and Mrs Thomas Schindler. in 500 to Mrs Charles Dwyer and Mrs John Kubly. Birthday greetings were sung for Mrs Mary Elmer Mrs Flora Fleuter and Albert Wyss. Next meeting set for Jan 26.

Robert Zweiter Casper Schilt Turner Hall Lena Augsburger Anna Morgenthaler Fred Ross Thomas Schindler Charles Dwyer John Kubly Mmes Mary Elmer Flora Fleuter Albert Wyss

Dr Dommers Weds Miss Shirley Mueller in Dubuque

Dr. and Miss Shirley Mueller tied the knot yesterday at Wartburg Seminary chapel in Dubuque in a simple ceremony. Mueller, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, taught at Ward Belmont College and Nashville, while Dommers formerly practiced at Monroe Clinic and was a resident of Savannah. Attendance was hindered by hazardous driving conditions, including Dr. W. B. Gnagi and Dr. N. E. Bear.

Paul Dommers Savanna Til Monroe Clinic St. Clare Hospital Shirley Mueller Columbus Wartburg Seminary Dubuque Mueller Belmont Junior College Nashville Tenn W. B. Gnagi N. E. Bear

Bank Employees Honored at Annual Social Meeting

Marian Howarth, assistant cashier, retires after 11 years at Commercial and Savings Bank. She and husband will move to Howarth home farm near Elizabeth March 1. Babler couple to start farming Schwartzenberger home farm on highway 11 March 1. Both women praised in bank trust department tenure during the Banjo Pete's social. New hires Phyllis Wang Ruth Johnson and Caroline Vogel introduced. Bruce M. Blum acted as toastmaster. Dr C W Bennett and Ralph H Wenger spoke.

Ars. Marian Howarth Commercial and Savings Bank Elizabeth Merlyn J. Babler Schwartzenberger Highway 11 Monroe Juda Willard C. Bender Roland W. Blaha Phyllis Wang Argyle Ruth Johnson Twin Grove Caroline Vogel Bruce M. Blum C. W. Bennett Ralph H. Wenger

Juda Friendly Indians Name Chief at Reorganization

Gerald Jorjan was elected chief of the Juda Friendly Indian club at its reorganization meeting held Wednesday evening in the high school. Leaders Donald Keen and Paul Matzke attended as the club chose Wednesday evenings for meetings and began selecting study books. Other officers elected were Russell Bauman tom tom bearer Charles Trotter Indian runner Eugene Stettler medicine man and Michael Yankton wampum bearer. Pins and emblems will be distributed at the next meeting on Wednesday Jan 18. Games for the 7th and 8th grade club teams will be scheduled with Monroe Brodhead Orfordville Footville Evansville and Brooklyn Y Friendly Indians and Y Pioneers.

Gerald Jorjan Juda Friendly Indian Club Donald Keen Paul Matzke Friendly Indians Russell Bauman Tom Tom Charles Trotter Eugene Stettler Michael Yankton

Miss Frick Named DAR Good Citizen at New Glarus

Elaine Frick senior at New Glarus High School, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sylvan Frick, was selected by students and faculty as the DAR good citizen candidate. She has led in Future Homemakers of America, served in the school band, chorus and as accompanist, and is active in Old Guard and Annual staff.

New Carus Elaine ‘Frick Sylvan Frick New Glarus Dar Good Citizen Miss Frick Elaine Future Homemakers of America Old Guard

South Wayne WSCS Hears Officer Reports

Officers reports were given at the South Wayne Methodist church WSCS meeting on Wednesday afternoon. A fund raising project to print cook books is led by Mrs. Ethel Olson with program leader Mrs. Stanley Johnson. Birthday greetings were sung for Rev. Charles J. Swanson. Lunch for 35 attendees was served by Mines, Royal Bixby and Harold Kading.

Wayne WSCS South Wayne Methodist Church Ethel Olson Stanley Johnson Charles J. Swanson Mines Royal Bixby Harold Kading

Birthday party honors third birthday of Steven Zweifel

Mrs Arthur Zweifel hosted friends at a birthday party in honor of her son Steven turning three. Attendees included Mrs Roswell Phillipson Chuck and John, Mrs Gerald Disch Judy and Mitch, Mrs Roy Bently Marina and Roy Jr., Mrs Harley Hoesly Bill and Jack, Mrs Millard Tschudy Kim, Janet Schneider and Mrs N E Weifel.

Arthur Zweifel Steven Roswell Phillipson Chuck John Gerald Disch Judy Mitch Roy Bently Marcia Roy Jr Harley Hoesly Bill Jack Millard Tschudy and Kim Janet Schneider N. E. Weifel

Birthday and club gatherings feature local hostesses

Multiple social events are reported: Mrs. Karl Burkhalter hosted a birthday party at 2511 12th Street with two tables of 500 and honors to Mrs. Robert Kubly and Mrs. Donovan Jones, plus attendees including Mrs. Charles L. Hurlbut and others. Mrs. A. G. Mitchell hosted the Thursday Evening Bridge Club with two contract tables. Mrs. Margaret Hefty led a Yass club meeting in New Glarus with several attendees. Dolores Stephenson to wed Fred A. Frehner on February 11. Miss Stephenson teaches at Smiley school. A Methodist Sunday School class met at Gisele with seven present and lunch served.

Karl Burkhalter 12Th Street Robert Kubly Donovan Jones Mmes Charles L. Hurlbut Harold A. Halverson Leo J. ‘Riggle Arnold M. ‘Albright Pauline Reed HAL A. G. Mitchell Frederick F. Lant E. C. Hanson Otto Boelter New Glarus Margaret Hefty Yass Club Mmes, Harlan Wernle Oswald Altman William Scheu Fred Tschudy Thomas Hefty Rose Opferman Scheu Miss Stephenson Albany Byron Stephenson Route 1 Dolores Fred A. Frehner Monroe Emil Frehner Monticello Smiley School South Wayne Methodist Church Charles Chapman Paul Lawrence

Wisconsin cows hit by stomatis outbreak in fall description

Dr J E McDermid of Ladysmith told the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association on Thursday that a fall outbreak of a disease called stomatis in cows across north central Wisconsin resembles foot and mouth disease but the cause remains unknown.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association J. E. McDermid Ladysmith

Sunday and church services listed for area parishes

Sunday school for ages nine to twelve and teachers meeting. St Andrew's Episcopal Church at 2019 10th Street holds Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Martins youth service at 10 a.m. Rev L B Hastings pastor. Evangelical United Brethren Immanuel minister Howard Orians. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:50 a.m. Sermon Finding Contentment in Ordinary Tasks. Youth fellowship 7:15 p.m. Choir rehearsals Thursday 7–8 p.m. Junior choir Friday 4:30 p.m. Fairfield pastor Rev Clarence E Kimmel. Confirmation 9:30 a.m. Sunday and Sunday school 10:30. Final catechetical class rehearsal Saturday 10 a.m. Bethel pastor Rev Lawrence A Brown. Sunday school 10 a.m. Morning and evening worship at Immanuel Church. Christian Endeavor 8 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Edith Eykamp India Immanuel Cchurch Newell ‘Mendenhall Richland Commission On Worship Evan Salem Lutherangelism McConnell Immanuel F. Bittorf Mary and Ida Wells Circle One David Menzies 24Th Avenue Circle 2 W. G. Bear ST. Andrew's Episcopal Church 10Th Street Martins Roger Schwaiger Rev L. B. Hastings Evangelical United Brethren Immanuel Howard L. Orians Fairfield Clarence E Kimmel Bethel Lawrence A. Brown Immanuel Church Christian Endeavor Browntown Peace Evangelical and Reformed St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Wayne W. H. Waeckerle ST. John's Evangelical and Reformed Second Epiphany Paul C. Keble

Community church services and meetings schedule

Listings show Iwin Grove Bible School at 10 a.m. followed by Lord's Supper and worship at 11 a.m. Rev. Howard Cowan leads. Other churches note Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. and morning services, with annual congregational meetings in the evening or afternoon, and confirmations or classes scheduled in coming days. Rev. W H Waeckerle, Rev. Walter J Stucky, Rev. Roy Berg among pastors.

Iwin Grove Christian Bible School Howard Cowan

Union Presbyterian and Other Churches Schedule

Union Presbyterian led by Rev Dallas D Landrum lists services with sermon Witnesses and multiple activities including choir practice and leadership training. St John’s Evangelical hosts Epiphany Sunday events with church school worship and annual meeting. Mt Olive Lutheran service and Sunday school noted with officer installation and Saturday class.

Postville Memorial Sunday Schedule

The notice lists ship at 2 p m Sunday school at 2 45 p m Postville Memorial Sunday school and A Need For All Bible class at 9 45 a m.

Postville Memorial

Judge Upholds Milwaukee Parking Meters Test

Circuit Judge Rowland J. Steinle ruled that Milwaukee's new parking meters are constitutional. He denied Clyde M. Paust's petition urging invalidation, calling the ordinance a reasonable police power measure. Paust argued the meters are revenue driven and discriminatory against auto owners seeking street parking.

Alwaysee — Ry Milwaukee Rowland J. Steinle Clyde M. Paust Steinle

Wire Network To Aid In Weather Forecasts

Washington reports government plans to open a 10 000 mile coast to coast wire network on March 1 to speed long distance weather forecasts for pilots. The Civil Aeronautics Administration says the express service will link about 40 major cities and supplement 75 000 miles of domestic teletype lines. The network aims to streamline forecasts by reducing relay points.

Washington —(P Civil Aeronautics Administration Express

Alarm clock leg found in Milwaukee man’s lung

Leo Piskula of Milwaukee suffered a 29 year cough before doctors removed a clock leg from his lung. He had swallowed it as a baby, and it remained forgotten until recent X rays prompted surgery. The patient’s father Hilary helped identify the object during family talks.

Milwaukee Leo Piskula Piskula Leo Hilary

Robot Elephant Joins List of New Inventions at Thaxted

Frank Stuart plans to unveil the world first robot elephant in Thaxted England. The gasoline powered animal walks 28 mph, flaps ears and waves its trunk while carrying eight people. It operates by night to avoid villagers and has license plates headlights and tail light. By day the device stays in a locked shed.

Thaxted England Frank Stuart Stuart

Clifford Lien Becomes Full Owner of Blanchardville Lumber

Clifford Lien buys Art Juve’s stake and becomes sole owner of the Blanchardville lumber company. Lien has served the firm for over 30 years. Anton Hanson, a longtime employee from the Henry Lovejoy era, is rehired.

Blanchardville Clifford Lien Art Juve Blanchardville Lumber Company Lien Anton Hanson Henry Lovejoy

Andresen Opposes Milk Shipping Bans

Rep. August H. Andresen of Minnesota voiced opposition to federal restrictions on the free movement of milk and cream. He spoke before leaving for St. Paul to attend a dairy groups meeting where the eastern market loss to Midwest dairy products was a major topic.

Washington Ury August H. Andresen Rminn St. Paul

Milk Market Barriers Reported in Federal Agreements

Federal marketing agreements include prohibitions on shipping milk and cream into metropolitan areas by producers outside the region. The agreements aim to protect local markets and control supply, reflecting early regional dairy policy approaches.

Tavern Fracas Story Fails To Impress Jury

Evrard Bay ud-yon dvr ard, a Green Bay farm er, faces sentencing after a municipal court found him guilty of assaulting tavern keeper Earl Phillips with a glass ash tray a beer glass two beer bottles and three bar stools Phillips alleged Evrard threw objects while Evrard claimed a bar stool slipped as he tried to ward off a flying beer glass from Phillips.

Aneen Bay Ut— Yonn Dvrard Green Bay Earl Phillips Humboldt Evrard Philips

Ingrid Bergman to Seek Mexican Divorce From Lindstrom

Ingrid Bergman plans to pursue a Mexican divorce from Hollywood surgeon Dr. Peter Lindstrom. Bergman’s attorney Gino Sotis announced the move here, as the Swedish film star said she would marry Italian director Roberto Rossellini.

Rome Ingrid Bergman Peter Lindstrom Hollywood Gino Sotis Roberto Rossellini

Curti to Address Founders Day Dinner

Dr Merle Curti history professor at the University of Wisconsin will be principal speaker at the state historical society annual Founders Day dinner on January 28 in Madison.

Curti Madison Merle Curti University of Wisconsin The State Historical Society

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MHS Angle Mervin Wilson Union Church G.U.G.G Dr. Dommers Nancy Houser Cromer Houser Ardia Alpha Kappa Delta Miss Houser Ray E. Kundert Ray F. Burmeister Lions New Glarus Ernest E. Goranson Woman's Club Lewis Graves Harier Graves William Steindorf Betty Smith Washington Township Werner T. Hefty Sylvester Township Frank Schwartzlows Schwartzlows Kathleen Schutt Clifford Prien Elmer Schwartzlow Ray Norder Rose Voegels UNION Herman Krupke Queen Esther Union Memorial Church Clarence Olson Buttercup Green County Farm Clifford Stixrood John Doyle Emil Stang M. J. Olson Norman Olson Mawr Timen Church News Universalist John E. MacMartin Universalist Youth Fellowship Assembly OF God L. E. Curtis Sun Day School Christ’s Ambassadors Browntown Ralph K. Kofoed Woodford Lamont MYF Methodist NEW Glarus Swiss Evangelical and Reformed Walter J. Stuckey Martintown Roy Berg Monticello Zwingli Washington Reformed — Wor Union Presbyterian Dallas D. Landrum Westminster Fellowship MT. Olive Lutheran Church 13Th Avenue R. F. Bittorf Chiropractic Clinic M. J. Gonstead S&s RW Mater Econor Kane Farm Equipment 17Th Avenue Stackpole and Schild Andresen DODGE Dearth Motor Sales Plymouth ,Monroe, Wis Chen NC Tate TOP Entertainment Harriet Highway
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