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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1949

Page

3

Mrs Schmerse Named WRC Relief Chairman at KP Hall

Mrs William Schmerse was named relief chairman of the O F Pinney Women's Relief corps at the regular meeting in KP hall. Amos Johnson received a pin for past recruiting and a letter of appreciation for gifts to the Keshena Indian School for Girls. A large meat platter given to Mrs Weeks by Mr and Mrs Pinney was displayed. Entertainment featured Patricia and Nancy Thorpe in a cornet duet.

William Schmerse O. F. Pinney Women’s Relief Corps KP Hall Amos Johnson Keshena Indian School Alta Weeks O. F. Pinney Patricia Thorpe Nancy Leon Schmidt Jr

Miss Beverly Rosheisen to Wed Hawthorne Honored at Shower

Miss Beverly Rosheisen, soon to wed William Hawthorne on February 5, was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Miss Etha Discher. Attendees included Patricia Anderson, Maxine Share, Betty Treloar, Carol Broge, Mary Trachsel, Jean Teehan, Lillian Stettler, Phyllis Crawford, Jeanine Staffon and Mrs Roy Beach. corsage given and many gifts received while refreshments were served.

Beverly Rosheisen William Hawthorne Etha Discher 10Th Street Miss Rosheisen Patricia Anderson Maxine Share Betty Treloar Carol Broge Mary Trachsel Jean Teehan Lillian Stettler Phyllis Crawford Jeanine Staffon Roy Beach Rosheisen

Monroe Victory Home club picnic at 2238 8th Street

The Monroe Victory Home makers club met at Mrs. Roscoe Smiths home for a picnic dinner. Co hostesses were Mrs. Elsie Preston. The lesson covered Salads and a program on the life of Benjamin Franklin was given by Mrs. W G Bear and Mrs. Henry Babler Jr.

Monroe Victory Homemakers Club Roscoe Smith 8Th Street Elsie Preston Benjamin Franklin W. G. Bear Henry Babler Jr

Dr Wayne Fencil Speech At Knights Of Columbus Meeting

Dr Wayne Fencil spoke on The New Drugs of Today and Their Benefits for Surgery at the Knights of Columbus KC hall yesterday evening. Plans were announced for Beloit January 30 and a luncheon was served by Leo H Share and W Howard Smith.

Fencil Wayne Fencil Knights of Columbus KC Hall Beloit Leo H. Share W. Howard Smith

Bridge Club Tea and Prizes At Mrs. Roth Home

Mrs. Fred Roth hosted her bridge club Monday evening at 1508 9th Street with two tables in play. Prizes were awarded to Mmes. George Meythaler Frank Buhler G L Redman and Walter Day. Refreshments were served.

Bridge Club Fred Roth 9Th Street Mmes George Meythaler Frank Buehler G. L. Redman Walter Day

Roxy Bridge Club Hosts Evening Event

Mrs Emile Karlen hosted the Roxy Club at 1020 18th Avenue with three bridge tables. honors went to Mines Lena Augsburger Arthur Spoerry Mary Lengacher Rose Hauser. Browntown Charter Chums planned a Valentine party and donated $5 to the March of Dimes plus a Salvation Army gift.

Roxy Club Emile Karlen 18Th Avenue Lena Augsburger Arthur Spoerry Mary Lengacher Rose Hauser Browntown Frank Larson Browntown Charter March of Dimes Salvation Army Avery Yost Oscar Nybroten Larson Marvin Sandley

WSCS Playlet Planned at Albany Meeting

A WSCS playlet showing the work will be presented tomorrow afternoon at the Mines. The serving committee includes C H Ferguson Henry Olson Charles Phillips and Boyd Atkinson.

WSCS Albany C. H. Ferguson Henry Olson Charles Phillips Boyd Atkinson

Universalist Aid To Sew on Friday

The Universalist Aid society plans an all day quilting and sewing program Friday at the church starting at 1 a m. A relief for displaced persons of Germany begins at 2 p m with a 3 30 p m business meeting and a 4 p m program. Vocal solos by Florence Voigt with Olgar Buth accompany readings by Mrs. Arthur Black. Lunch is by Mrs. May Luchsinger and bake table by Group No 5 chair Mrs. Arthur Benkett. Society president is Mrs. B H Lynch.

the Universalist Aid Society Germany Florence Voigt Christian Education Olgar Buth Arthur Black Voigt May L

Ole Lunds Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary

South Wayne Special: Mr and Mrs Ole Lund celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with open house on Sunday January 30. They married February 1 1899 at the bride's mother Anna Brenum home in Gratiot township. They lived in Gratiot and South Wayne before moving to the village about 24 years ago. The Lunds have two sons Murville Janesville and Forrest Belle Plaine Iowa and three grandchildren.

South Wayne Ole Lund Emma Brenum Anna Brenum Gratiot Township Gratiot Lunds Murville Janesville Forrest Belle Plaine

Rebekahs Install Albany Lodge Officers for Year

Albany Times Special reports Jaanita Rebekah lodge No 145 installed officers for the year. Named were Flossie Steindorf as noble grand Faye Pryce vice grand A Anderson past noble grand Edith Zawickey secretary Clella Thornley treasurer Clara Reasa warden Nina Buchschacher musician Grace Webb inside guardian Carl Struck outside guardian Trella Webb right supporter Gretta Eldred left supporter Ruth McCulley left supporter to vice grand Grace Webb Clara Reasa Gretta Eldred sunshine committee Trella Webb Ruth McCulley and Mae Thorn ton finance committee Anna Rhyner conductor Jennie Howard chaplain Mae Thornton left supporter to noble grand. Oyster supper served after meeting.

Rebekahs Albany Jaanita Rebekah Lodge Mmes Flossie Steindorf Faye Pryce A. Anderson Edith Zawickey Clella Thornley Clara Reasa Nina Buchschacher Grace Webb Guardian Carl Struck Trella Webb Noble Grand Gretta Eldred Ruth McCulley Sunshine Mae Thornton Misses Anna Rhyner Jennie Howard

Club to Aid Fund and Local Happenings

The Twin Valley Homemakers met at Mrs. James Hanna’s home to donate to the 4 H home economics scholarship. Members shared favorite radio programs and learned about salads from Mrs. James Argue and Mrs. Stanley Finke. Next meeting Feb 11 at Mrs. Del mar Arn’s home will cover meat cookery.

Glarus Twin Valley James Hanna James Argue Stanley Finke Delmar Arn

Bolender Gehrke Engagement Announced in Lancaster

The engagement of Beth Bolender to Thomas Gehrke is announced by their parents in Lancaster. Miss Bolender, a nursing student at Evangelical Deaconess hospital Milwaukee, is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Bolender. Mr. Gehrke studies accounting at Madison College.

John W. Bolender Lancaster Beth Thomas W. Gehrke Wilson Gehrke Fennimore Miss Bolender Evangelical Deaconess Hospital Milwaukee Gehrke Madison College Bolenders Monroe

Unclear list of names with roles and titles

A fragmented OCR text lists multiple names and titles such as secretary, conductor, associate conductress, chaplain, marshal, warden, sentinel, and organist. It names Clara Weinshenk, Elmer Erickson, Walter La Vassar, Julie Lygaas, Vera Robertson, Leila Winger, Ida Harker, Orvil Soper, Adah, Ruth, Esther, Allie Sarkeson, Martha, W. G. Gould, Electa, V. A. Marshall.

Argyle Masons Install Officers in Lodge Ceremony

Argyle Masonic lodge recently installed Ralph Peterson as worshipful master Willard Soper as senior warden Allen Marshall as junior warden Alvin Larson as treasurer C A La Vassar as secretary Harry Marsh as senior deacon Sylvan Krahenbuhl as junior deacon Lawrence Steiner as stewards Kenneth Lyngaas as stewards Howard Middleton as tiler J D Darrow as installing officer and Earl Waddington as installing marshal.

Argyle Masons Blanchardville Argyle Masonic Lodge Ralph Peterson Willard Soper Allen Marshall Alvin Larson C. A. la Vassar Harry Marsh Sylvan Krahenbuhl Lawrence Steiner Kenneth Lyngaas Stewarts Howard Middleton J. D. Darrow Earl Waddington

Honored on Birthday at Monticello Home

Mrs John Fiie was surprised Monday evening at her home in Monticello by friends for her birthday. Attending were Howard Lausch Christ Schmidt and his family Harold Schultz Emil Schadewaldts from New Glarus.

Monticello John Fiie Messrs Mmes Howard Lausch Christ Schmidt Harold Schultz Emil Schadewaldts New Glarus

WCTU Meeting Set on Legislative Action Theme

The Orangeville chapter of the WCTU meets Friday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Andersons home to discuss Legislative Action at Washington and related reform topics.

Orangeville Washington WCTU Fred Anderson

Bridge Club Meets Monticelo Evening Social

Mr and Mrs C W Karlen hosted a seven o clock bridge gathering for members at their home with guests from the Monticelo circle. The special occasion featured a formal card play and light refreshments in a cordial setting.

Bridge Club Monticelo C. W. Karlen

Sunday Bridge Social Promises Warm Evening

Supper and four tables of contract bridge Sunday evening. Mesdames R H Schoonover Monroe J W Barlow H A Becker R W Woelffer R W Karlen C M Stauffer and M E Lynn attended.

Messrs Mmes R. H. Schoonover Monroe J. W. Barlow H. A. Becker R. W. Woelffer R W. Karlen C M Stauffer M E. Lynn

Farewell Party For Mr and Mrs Schwartzlow Held Near Juda

Mr and Mrs Marvin Schwartzlow and family were honored at a farewell party at their farm near Juda by 45 neighbors and friends. They will move soon to a farm near Brodhead. A social evening with refreshments was enjoyed.

Juda Marvin Schwartzlow Schwartzlows Brodhead

Monticello Society Hosts Young People Missionary Group

The Young People’s Missionary society was entertained Monday evening by Mrs. Louise Elmer. Mrs. Willis J. Marty and Miss Frieda Benkert led the lesson. Mrs. H. L. Karlen attended as a guest and refreshments were served.

Entertains Society Monticello The Young People’s Missionary Society Louise Elmer Willis J. Marty Frieda Benkert H. L. Karlen

Church Group Meets in Beloit for Social After Meeting

The New Apostolic church youth group held a business meeting last evening in the lower auditorium, followed by a social gathering. Four Beloit members attended as guests.

New Apostolic Church Beloit

Tuesday Bridge Night Honors At Mrs Becher Home

Mrs Jack Becher hosted the Tuesday Night Bridge club at her home. Honors went to Miss Elvina Rust for high and Mrs L E Bothell for low and traveling.

Jack Becher Elvina Rust L. E. Bothell

Mark anniversaries honor of Mr Duerst birthday

Mrs. Robert Duerst of Adams township hosted friends Sunday evening to celebrate Mr Duerst birthday and the couple's 25th wedding anniversary with greetings and refreshments.

Mark Monticello Robert Duerst Adams Township Duerst

Wittner Wedding Guests List in Monroe Reception

The notice lists Mr and Mrs Edward D Wittner of Monroe and guests including Fred Karlen Werner Blumer Fred Schmid Lloyd Prien Robert Ryan and Paul Veenje from Monticello attending the event in Monroe.

Sary Edward D. Wittner Monroe Messrs Mmes Fred Karlen Werner Blumer Fred Schmid Lloyd Prien Robert Ryan Paul Veenje Monticello

By Mrs Millard Tschudy Miss Barbara Meythaler in UW chorus concert

Madison reports show Barbara Meythaler daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Meythaler is a UW chorus member slated to sing March 20 in Union Theater Madison. Nearby notes list visits and travels among area residents including Mr and Mrs J H Hoesly trip to Florida and health-related plans with Sarasota.

Barbara Meythaler Ray Meythaler University of Wisconsin Chorus Union Theater Madison J. H. Hoesly John Thorson Horeb Florida Mr. Hoesly Sarasota Fla John Kundert A. C. Nelson Florence Wartenweiler Monroe Fred J. Marty Jacob C. Hefty Casper Hefty Moritz Krugjohann Eloid Gonstead Mt. Horeb Melvin Jenson la Venne Vergene Belleville Daugh

Social visits travel through several towns this weekend

Ida Figg of Argyle and her daughter Carol returned home after a visit with Ida's mother. Audrey Streiff of Madison spent time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Streiff. Mrs. Fred Streiff and Miss Anna Streiff visited Barbara Werndli in Monticello Monday. Rodney Kittel and his wife visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Haldiman Sunday in Monroe.

Ter Millard Tschudy Kim Jacob Jacobson Horeb Arthur Zweifel Fred Tschudy John Kundert Clarence Oliver Madison Monroe George Abplanap Arthur Theiler Fred Kundert Oswald Altman Lester Blumer Lester Evans Alguenquin Fred P. Streiff Casper Thorn Belleville Palmer Duerst Carol Peter H. Streiff Ida Figg Argyle Audrey Streiff Fred B. Streiff Anna Streiff Barbara Werndli Monticello Rodney Kittelsen Fred Haldiman

Wisconsin professor to teach at University of Oslo

Prof. H. J. Kolb chair of rural sociology at the University of Wisconsin will teach at the University of Oslo Norway during the second semester after being granted a six month leave of absence from UW.

Norway Madison University of Wisconsin University of

Wisconsin Air Guard to Fly at Inaugural Parade

The 126th fighter squadron of the Wisconsin National Guard in Milwaukee will contribute 12 planes to a flight in the inaugural parade for President Truman on Thursday. Commanded by Capt. Thomas R. Hardeman, the unit will participate under the adjutant general's direction today.

Madison 126Th Wisconsin National Guard Milwaukee Truman Adjutant General’s Office Wisconsin Thomas R. Hardeman

Boston interns win raise at city hospital plan

Boston City Hospital interns will now receive a salary scale from 300 to 900 dollars, replacing previous pay only for fourth and fifth year interns. Mayor James M. Curley approved the new scale, easing need to sell blood to buy shoes.

Boston Boston City Hospital James M. Curley

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Universalist Aid Ole Lunds Clara Bolendér N. H. Bolender Paul Bolender Freeport Glen Bolender Earl Dittmar Bonnie Bolender Phyllis Bolender Joseph Kemp Alpha Chapter Order of Eastern Star H. B. Marshall Jennie Bartle Trea Beth Bolender Tom Joseph Aebly Clarno Thorp Ove Ata Monroe, Wis Sixteenth Avenue Black Hawk U. S Pullorum Monroe Roller Mill Mrs. Millard Tschudy Bannonnenest Eno Ooecnoe Ncesvececescos de Meinert Cabinet Co Wisconsin Air Guard Dakota Cedarville Ray Folgate Leroy Frank Albert Hugelshofer Leo Bangasser Fred Alien NBC Network Ford Theater CF Network Theresa Monroe Sales Co 16Th Avenue W.L.A.D
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