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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1949

Page

3

Swiss Holiday Tales Shared By G U G G Members

Eighty two members attended the G U G G G meeting in Turner hall. Mrs Flora Fluder read a letter detailing her June trip to Switzerland via France and Italy and Christmas and New Year celebrations. She plans to return in May. Birthdays for Mary Elmer Marie Meyers Albert Wyss were honored. A card party is planned for February 8 with Lena Augsberger as chair. A New Year’s Eve dance report preceded a luncheon chaired by Mrs Frank Geisler.

Turner Hall Flora Fluder Switzerland J. L. Babler Flader France Italy Mmes Mary Elmer Marie Meyers Albert Wyss Lena Augsberger Frank Geisler

Mrs Mucks Hosts Newcomers Group Demonstration

Members of the Newcomers Homemakers club gathered at Mrs. George Mucks home to watch a Salads demonstration last evening. Mrs. Ralph Strasser and Mrs. Clarence Menahan led the session with several club members in attendance.

Newcomers Homemakers Club George Mucks 1Lth Avenue Ralph Strasser Clarence Menahan Mmes Kenneth Bauman Myron Jeglum Robert Davenport Fred Simpson Kenneth Tait William Rieder Kenneth Slocum Richard Bahr Jr

Wisconsin Power and Light auxiliary meeting set for Monday

The Wisconsin Power and Light Co auxiliary will meet at 8 Monday evening in the club rooms. Mrs LaVerne Deal Mrs Ben Holsapple and Mrs Ernest Schober will be co hostesses.

Wisconsin Power and Light Co LaVerne Deal Ben Holsapple Ernest Schober

Woman's Club Tea Follows Library Meeting

Mrs. Alvin C. Rabehl and Miss Nell Burgi presided at the tea in the Green room after the business meeting of the Woman's club held Wednesday evening in the library.

Alvin C. Rabehl Nell Burgi Woman's Club

G U G G Holds January Meeting at Wilhelm Tell Hall

The G U G G society met Tuesday evening in New Glarus at Wilhelm Tell hall. Mrs Charles Gehrig, secretary, and Mrs John Zumkehr of the sick committee read reports. After business, members born in January were recognized with a birthday song. Refreshments served. next one meeting planned.

New Glarus G. U. G. G. Society Wilhelm Tell Hall Charles Gehrig John Zumkehr Nie Zentner

Ellen Mae Sonsteby to wed LeRoy Trumpy at Primrose Lutheran

Belleville announces the engagement of Ellen Mae Sonsteby to LeRoy Trumpy son of Jacob Trumpy Albany. The couple will marry Wednesday at the Primrose Lutheran church with both families listed in the notice.

Belleville Adolph Sonsteby Ellen Mae LeRoy Trumpy Jacob Trumpy Albany Primrose Lutheran Church

Reading Club hostessing in Monticello

Miss Irene Marty served as hostess for the Fortnightly Reading club gathering Tuesday evening at Miss Emma Marty’s home in Monticello. Mrs. R. H. Schoonover read from the book Lace Curtains, and refreshments were served by Miss Marty.

Monticello Irene Marty Emma Marty R. H. Schoonover

Orfordville Woman Heads Riding Group

Officers of the Green County Boots and Saddle club for 1949 include Mrs. Ivan Schmid as president, Robert Ludwig as vice president, Patsy Garwig as secretary, and Mrs. Leo Dulles as publicity chair. A meeting is set for Feb 3 at the Robert Ludwig home. The Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Trail Ride association will hold its annual meeting Feb 2 at Janet Boys club building in Rockord.

Green County Boots and Saddle Club Ivan Schmid Orfordville Robert Ludwig Route 2 Brodhead Patsy Garwig Leo Dulles Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Trail Ride Association Janet Boys Club Rockord

FBI says one in twenty Americans fingerprinted

FBI Director J Edgar Hoover reported that about one in every 20 persons in the United States has been arrested and fingerprinted. He said the FBI processed 759,698 fingerprints last year, noting more arrests involved 21 year olds than any other age group.

Washington United States FBI J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Hoover

Three airmen killed in Rhein Main airlift crash

Lt. Craig B. Ladd of Bayfield Wisconsin was one of three fliers killed when an airlift plane crashed near Rhein Main airport. Ladd, a co pilot, is survived by his wife Eleanor of Minneapolis.

Badger Flier VICTI Frankfort Craig B. Ladd Bayfield Wis Rhein Main U. S. Air Force Ladd Eleanor Minneapolis

Liberty Homemakers Plan Scholarship Aid

Liberty Homemakers met at the Albright home to vote a donation toward a home- economics scholarship for a 4 H girl. A salad lesson was led by Mrs Dye and Mrs Stein. Next meeting set for February 10 at Mrs Stein's home with co host Mrs Neuenschwander. meat cookery to be taught.

Liberty Homemakers Arnold Otto Albright 23Rd Avenue Ray Dye Franklin Stein Stein Route 3 Monroe Albert C. Neuenschwander

Kummer Jenkins Wedding Announced in Monroe

Mr and Mrs Jacob Kummer route 4 Monroe announce the marriage of their daughter Martha to Harvey Jenkins son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Jenkins Warren Illinois. The ceremony was Jan 7 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua New Hampshire. Attendants included Rob ert Jenkins, the groom’s brother. Mrs Jenkins attended Monroe High School and Harvey Jenkins a Warren High School graduate served five years in the military. They will reside in Charles City Iowa where Jenkins works in his father’s trucking business.

Jacob Kummer Monroe Martha Harvey Jenkins LeRoy Jenkins Warren Ill Little Brown Church Nashua Robert Jenkins Jenkins Monroe High School Mr. Jenkins Warren High School Charles City

Dutch Hollow Homemakers Exchange Cookies and Recipes

Dutch Hollow Homemakers met at Mrs William Tienatschs home on Monroe Route 2. Members voted a donation to the police fund and shared homemade cookies and recipes. Miss Mamie Tillema and Mrs Earl Geigel led a salad lesson. next meeting is at Mrs Milton Brechlein s home on February 16.

Dutch Hollow William Tienatsch Route 2 Monroe Police Mamie Tillema Earl Geigel Milton Brechlein

Officers Installed for Washington Reformed Aid Society

Monticello Times Special reports the Washington Reformed Aid Society held a candlelight service at the parish house where 24 members and two guests attended. Mrs. E. W. Marty presided as installing officer and new officers include Fred A. Karlen president Emil Elmer vice president Clarence Elmer Jr secretary Herman Klassy treasurer Amos Zimmerman spiritual life Werner Hefty christian citizenship Albert Moritz stewardship Fannie Loveland missionary Charles R. Marty social service Albert Gempeler membership Flora Gempeler bank offering Henry Hefty education. Lesson by Henry Hefty on The Things Which Makes for Peace. Mrs. Fred W. Blum hosted.

Monticello Washington Reformed Aid Society E. W. Marty Wilbert Hefty Emily Achtemeier Fred A. Karlen Emil Elmer Clarence Elmer Jr Herman Klassy Amos Zimmerman Werner Hefty Albert Moritz Fannie Loveland Charles R. Marty Albert Gempeler Flora Gempeler Henry Hefty Fred W. Blum

Dry Goods Merchants Anticipate Easter Retail Gains

New York reports a moderate rise in Easter shopping for March and April as officers of the National Retail Dry Goods association forecast improved retailing. The estimates vary on the amount of increase but remain optimistic, voiced at a news conference ending the 38th annual convention attended by about 5,000 retailers.

New York National Retail Dry Goods Association

Air Force Cancels 240 Plane Orders For Bombers and Upgrades

The air force revises its buying plan by canceling 240 aircraft orders and reallocating about 300 million dollars to B-36 bombers and modernization of existing planes. No total reduction in new spending. deliveries would not occur until 1949 or later for many canceled items. The service plans to add more Vultee B-36s beyond the 95 on order, with roughly half of the current order already built. The B-36 weighs about 150 tons and has a 10,000 mile range, though past flights reached just over 8,000 miles.

Washington Air Force

Hook petitions contest Ferguson reelection in Senate panel

Former Michigan congressman Frank Hook’s challenge to Homer Ferguson’s November 2 reelection went to the senate rules subcommittee on elections. Chairman Francis J. Myers said copies of the petition were distributed, no action was taken, and no date for a further meeting was set. Hook opposed Ferguson in the election.

Washington Michigan Frank Hook Homer Ferguson R-Midh Senate Rules Subcommittee Francis J. Myers D-Pa Hook Ferguson

Local Social Notes from Orangeville and Surrounding Areas

Rev Fred Anderson attended a Methodist church conference in Rockford on day and Tuesday. Mrs Jennie Belknap returned home Monday after a month with her son-in-law and daughter in Sciota Mills. A son was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Verl Boyer at a Freeport hospital. Mr and Mrs Lyle Rinehart and son Gerry visited Juda relatives. Mrs Louise Stocker and John with guests Albert Werz of Switzerland joined a dinner at John Klever in Freeport. The Moens and their children from Argyle spent the weekend with Albert Hemphill.

Fred Anderson Rockford Jennie Belknap Floyd Parriott Sciota Mills Verl Boyer Freeport Hospital Lyle Rinehart Gerry Russell Carter Louise Stocker John Albert Werz Switzerland John Klever Freeport Russell Moen Argyle Albert Hemphill

District Meeting Fridayguest speakers at Monroe Assembly of God

The Assembly of God churches of the southwest Wis section meet in Monroe on Friday. Rev Carl Johnson of Baraboo speaks at 2:30 afternoon service. Evening services start 6:30 with a youth worship led by Rev Robert Graber of Manston and 8 o'clock main service featuring Rev David M Carlson district superintendent. Public welcome.

Assembly of God Wis Monroe Friay Carl Johnson Baraboo Young Peoples Robert Graber Manston David M. Carlson Wisconsin and Northern Michigan

School Reorganization Plan To Be Discussed

Madison report announces a conference on school district reorganization involving county superintendents and committees in January 2021. Speakers listed include Milo K. Swanton of the Wisconsin Council of Agriculture Cooperatives Ralph Joliffe of the State Department of Public Instruction and M G Toepfel of the State Commission on Improvement of the Educational System.

Madison University of Wisconsin Milo K. Swanton Wisconsin Council of Agriculture Cooperatives Ralph Joliffe State Department of Public Instruction M. G. Toepfel State Commission On Improvement

Mrs Groth Resigns as Cosmetology Head in Wisconsin

Madison reports the resignation of Mrs Marion Groth director of the state health department cosmetology division effective February 10. Groth joined the department in 1940 and was involved last year in a controversy with the Wisconsin Hairdressers and Cosmetologists association.

Madison Marion Groth State Department of Health C. A. Neupert Neupert Groth Department Wisconsin Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association

Markets Report Chicago Livestock and Produce

Salable hogs total 9 500 with steady early trade and 25 cent decline later across weights. Cattle calves 1 500, steers and heifers mostly steady, cows weaker, bulls softer. Beef bull values 22.00 22.25, feeders 34.00 down, produce butter 64.25 64.50, eggs 40 42 cents per dozen with slight declines.

Chicago USDA U. S

Poultry Prices and Receipts Highlight Market Update

Live poultry receipts show 11 truck arrivals with steady overall demand. Prices remain largely unchanged with a cent per pound shift noted for leghorn fowl at 28 to 29 cents, while rent receipts average 39.5 and dirties 37.5 with checks at 35. USDA market notes indicate stable tone across the poultry sector.

USDA

AT and T Drops Amid Justice Monopoly Suit News

New York markets weaken as AT and T falls about 1 percent to a 1943 low after the Justice Department files a monopoly suit. Other issues slide modestly, with U S Steel, General Motors, Chrysler, Studebaker, Sears Roebuck, Paramount, and more under pressure while some support appears late in the session. Bond declines accompany stock losses. Government securities stay firm in over the counter dealings.

New York T and T Department of Justice U.S. Steel National Steel General Motors Chrysler Studebaker Sears Roebuck Schenely Commonwealth Edison Anaconda Copper Westinghouse Electric Johns Manville J. C. Penney Radio Corp Standard Oil NJ Paramount Pictures AT and T U. S

Clothes moth larvae diet and fiber preferences

The larvae of the clothes moth eat wool, fur, feathers, and animal fibers but avoid cotton, linen, silk, rayon, and nylon.

Browntown Social Roundup Notables and Local Moves

Browntown notices show Herbert Flannery returning from Dayton and Roy Crago visiting Monroe. Farm sale: Eric Halverson sold an 80 acre Cadiz township farm to Rudy Bittner, operated by Harry Holton for two years. Families visit Browntown and Winslow with guests from Freeport Woodford and Monroe.

Browntown Harry Holton Roy Crago Monroe Kathryn Gerber Frank Guttmer Woodford C Crago Ivan Ellings Elmer DeVoe Frank DeVoe Ulrich Zimmerman Winslow

Fond du Lac Man Dies After Lake Winnebago Find

Fond du Lac city commissioner William A. Coffman aged 66 died yesterday at St. Agnes hospital after being found unconscious on ice covered Lake Winnebago where he spent the afternoon ice fishing. He had just completed his second six year term on the city council and announced he would not seek re election. He is survived by his wife and his brother C F Coffman editor of the Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter.

Fond du Lac William A. Coffman St. Agnes Hospital Winnebago Coffman C. F. Coffman

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G.U.G.G Mrs. Mucks Badger Lines Kummer-Jenkins Dutch Hollow Club Air Arm Orangeville Mrs Glen E. Edender Pecan Lady Borden Wall Street Ruf J. J. Daacon Luick’s Ice Cream C. L. Crago Herbert Flannery Dayton John Williams Brant W. Binger Joseph Dale Thomas Binger Thomas Binger Jr Maria Whitehead Sylvia Whitehead Max Rhineheart Clarence Rhineheart Homer Anderson Eric Halverson Rudy Bittner Cadiz Harvey Stauffacher Chiropractor White Block General Motors Proving Ground Chevrolet 18Th Avenue Coats
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