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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1950
Page
3
Paul Bellman reports the Brodhead Pythians held a double installation for new officers including chancellor commander Rodney William and grand lodge representative Carl Broughton. The event featured candlelight, singing, presentations, gifts, and a luncheon followed by dancing.
Miss Joyce Irene Tschudy daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Tschudy New Glarus became the bride of Robert Roth New Glarus son of Mr and Mrs Albert Roth Monroe at 230 pm today in the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church Rev W J Stuckey officiated the double ring ceremony The bride wore a white satin gown with illusion neckline and long train Her veil crown was worn Mrs Wilbert Bernet sister of the bride was matron of honor Harold Roth Mt Horeb was best man and ushers were Russell Rueter New Glarus and William Roth Blanchardville A reception was held at the house with Misses Dar Tene Blum Anna Streiff Jean Miss Ruth Stuckey sang Be cause and The Lords Prayer The couple will reside in New Glarus
Mrs Burton H Lynen was elected president of the Universalist Aid society for a third term. Officers for 1950 include Mmes John A Becker first vice president J A Rouch second vice president Arthur P Benkett treasurer and Victor L Carson secretary. The dance and baton twirling program pleased the 45 members present. Mrs Roub chairs refreshments at the Jan 27 meeting and Mrs Minor W Anderson handles the bake table.
Dolores Meythaler daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Meythaler Woodford and Ronald W Grant son of Mr and Mrs C A Grant Madison exchanged marriage vows in Woodford Methodist church at 230 pm Rev Charles J Swanson officiated The bride wore a white wool jersey dress with pink rosebuds The groom is a Madison salesman The couple will reside at 2126 E Dayton Madison The ceremony featured Nuptial Bene sung by LaVonne Youngblood and Leona Tornow
Miss Carolyn Kueck daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Kueck Brodhead married Robert Scholz Beloit son of Mrs Erma Scholz Oak Park II in a candlelight ceremony at the bride’s home Beloit newspaper notes the couple will reside in Beloit.
Albert Gempeler Bertha Love land Herman Klassy and Clarence Elmer Jr. Mrs. Sam Duerst read the constitution and a letter from a German family acknowledged the baby layette. Mrs. Fannie Loveland gave a sunshine report. Membership reached 50 with 33 present at peak and 15 at minimum. Lesson theme World Family of Nation was given by Mmes Henry Hefty Anna Elmer and Bertha Loveland. Mrs Flora Gempeler hosted refreshments. Mmes William Isely William Sullivan Robert Isely Candace Jean Karlen Dallis Wilde Diane William Bidlingmaier Lawrence Bidlingmaier Edward Bidlingmaier and guest Mrs Betty Legler attended.
Don Voegeli is named musical director for the University of Wisconsin Hares production Good for the Girls. He wrote the score and has aided Hares foot shows for eight years while serving as WHA musical director and teaching a campus music course. He is Monticello born and the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Voegeli.
Mrs Barlow the Eastern Star matron appointed committees for the year at the meeting Thursday evening with Mrs John Gempeler in charge of refreshments and a long list of officers aiding in program marshall helpers finance flowers music publicity and other tasks including Miss Lora Dick and Miss Betty Aun Baebler among the named helpers.
The Monroe and Jordan townships Farm Bureau units met last evening in the Odd Fellows hall. Miss Mamie Tillema county home agent showed a movie on Work Simplification and Miss Ruth Chase county nurse spoke on health with slides. Ervin Chellevold was introduced as the new county insurance agent. Social committee members were Mrs Harold Kennison and Mrs George Benkett, with entertainment by Mrs Henry Rebly Jr and Mrs H E Babler. Shirley Leopold sang and Roger Roethenbuehler played accordion solos. The next meeting on February 10 will be men s night.
A birthday supper for Delores Krupke was hosted by Mrs. George Bechtolt at 2103 12th Street. Attendees included Audrey and Hazel Kolden Joanna Waelchli Mabel Hanna Theresa Saunders Gloria Marty Joyce Montgomery Jane Bender and Shirley King. A theatre party followed the meal.
South Wayne Royal Neighbors lodge met Wednesday evening as Mrs. C. B. Peterson was installed as oracle. Installing officer Mrs. A. H. Mahlbuch, ceremonial marshal Mrs. T. J. Lacey, and other officers included Mines John Doyle vice oracle, Palmer Wahler past oracle, Stanley Johnson chancellor, Ole Lund receiver, Ernest Kessler recorder, William Tuller marshal, Harry Hanson assistant marshal, Leon Andrews inner, Casper Maurer outer, A. H. Mahlbuch manager, Charles Rackow musician, James Schliem flag bearer.
Thirty members and six guests attended the Washington Reformed Aid meeting at the parish house. Guests included Mrs Harvey Hartwig and Mrs Ivan Hartwig among others. Annual reports were read and eight members had perfect attendance, naming Mrs Charles Marty and Mrs Flora Gempeler among those praised.
A party was held at the Mr and Mrs Max Wyss Jr home route 1 Brodhead Thursday night honoring their infant daughter Marcia Lynn. Present were Chester Wyss Duane Zweifel Lamonte Zimmerman and Harry Buehlman of Juda and George Salzwedel of Monroe. A gift was presented to the baby from the group.
Mrs William Naef Sr hosted the Townline Mothers club gathering with luncheon and a five dollar pot fund donation. The next meeting will be at Mrs Robert Isely's home. Only a partial attendee list is readable.
The Wisconsin Power and Light auxiliary will meet Monday at 8 p m in the clubroom of the firm building with hostesses Mrs Stewart F Kingston Mrs Harry J Bellahan Mrs Frank W Heinzelman and Mrs Ned Walker.
Argyle reports the American Legion auxiliary will again sponsor a hobby show on April 8. The event aims to showcase local crafts and talents with proceeds supporting veterans programs.
The Newcomer Homemakers Club met Thursday evening at 1329 25th Avenue with Mrs. Clarence Menehan as co host. Miss Mamie Tillema county home agent assisted in glove making and four dollars were sent to the Christmas Neighbors club.
USDA market data show salable hogs around 4000 head with weights over 220 pounds dragging prices, sow demand firmer, barrows and gilts steady to 25 cents lower. cattle receipts up with steers and yearlings 50 to 1.50 lower, cows and bulls weaker, fed stock prices mixed, veals up to 82 dollars, grain futures slightly higher on cautious trading as cold winter conditions support early corn and wheat buying.
Browntown Times Special reports Charter Chums Homemakers club guests will gather Monday evening at Mrs E V Bech toll home with Mrs Marvin Sandley as co host. Project leaders Mrs Gerald Swiggum and Mrs E V Bech toll will teach a lesson on gloves and mittens.
Manila reports that opening Congress on January 23 may probe U S Secretary of State Acheson for charges that postwar aid by America has been misused. The inquiry was proposed by liberal party supporters and Nacionalista members led by Jose P. Laurel, former puppet president under Japan.
King Paul signed a royal decree suspending the emergency act across Greece as measures invoked to quell the 1946 communist rebellion wind down. The decree removed constraints on free speech and assembly, restoring normal constitutional rights.
Wall Street saw last minute selling distort a two hour session with mixed final prices. Radio and television group weakness emerged though Armour, Cudahy, Swift, International and Wilson gained on favorable earnings. Admiral Corp eased, Magnavox and Zenith held, Chrysler slipped from a brief rally as turnover reached about 1.1 million shares.
At the Wisconsin Fur Breeders association three day convention and show Marsnfield crowned the fox pelt champion Smieja Brothers Independence with a 567 point score. Wittig Farms Green Bay placed second with 418. Grand champion mink pelts were awarded to Dark Hiawatha Farms Wisconsin Rapids silver blue Eberlei Farms Shawano silver blue breaths of spring Jonas Farms Wausau pastel and pastel breath of spring Wittig Farms Green Bay and Aleutian Jonas. Harley Wittig Green Bay was elected president of the breeders association.
Fond du Lac and Cincinnati operations will be merged as the Cincinnati Planet Co. becomes absorbed by parent Giddings and Lewis Machine Tool Co. President R. J. Kraut stated the move aims at economy and efficiency, with completion by July 1. Cincinnati firm, bought in July 1948, has operated as a subsidiary.
The Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce said President Truman's proposed 1951 budget of 42.4 billion is excessive and can be balanced without new federal taxes. It urged adopting Byrd's 36 billion plan with debt reduction and urged eliminating 6.4 billion in wasteful spending. The chamber estimated Wisconsin's share at 891,219,000.
A Wisconsin family left grieving by a December fire that killed three children has been given a new home. Central Wisconsin residents raised about $5,700 to fund a four bedroom siding home in the village of Sherry, roughly miles north of Wisconsin Rapids, purchased for $5,600.
The loan advisory committee urged the Wisconsin veterans affairs department to streamline housing authority loan applications by requiring only basic information initially and sending the rest later. The eight page forms risk missing the March 1 deadline, and Atty. Gen. Fairchild said simplified blanks by March 1 would meet the law’s deadline. Twenty percent of the state veterans housing fund is reserved for local housing authority grants.
Llano Fisher 34, charged with indecent liberties with a minor, was admitted yesterday to the state hospital at Mendota for a 30 day mental evaluation as ordered by Judge Harold J. Lamboley. Sheriff Matt Solbran escorted him. after physician reports, he will return to county court for disposition. Fisher pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity. He was arrested just before Christmas on charges involving a five year old Albany child.
An Italian assizes court ruled the Austrian annulment of Roberto Rossellini's marriage to Marcella de Marchis valid, clearing a path for his marriage to Ingrid Bergman. Bergman’s Italian attorney said she will seek a Mexican divorce from husband Dr Peter Lindstrom.
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