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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1950
Page
11
The piece argues repeal of federal margarine taxes favors southern oil substitute interests and challenges the butter industry. It predicts Wisconsin dairy incomes will adjust, asserting butter will remain preferred if quality stays high, and praises removing the protective crutch for competitive domestic markets.
The senate probe into five percent contracts flagged Maj. Gen. Vaughan as a telling witness revealing gifts to influence in high places. The episode unsettled the public view of Washington and likely nudges officials to greater caution while preserving Truman's loyalty to friends.
Mr and Mrs Laurence Arnold become owners and publishers of the New Lisbon Times Argus They sold the Albany Herald weekly newspaper to his parents Mr and Mrs Lester Arnold on January 3 1950 The young couple produce their first edition this week
The Homemakers club met at 813 17th Street yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Clayte Coplien and Mrs. Ford Wells led a glove making lesson for nine members and lunch was served.
A Beloit group of about 30 people will tour New Glarus tomorrow. J. J. Figi said the bus is expected to arrive about 10 a.m. local time.
Ten years ago Ralph E Ammon and R J Douglas head three day southern governors oleo conference with two other board members. Miss Alma A Keegan and James Flanagan Jr marry. Otto Blumer dies at 57 in Clarno township home. Monroe high loses to Wisconsin 33 32 in OT. Sen William E Borah dies in Washington.
The Monticello Homemakers club met Tuesday with co hostesses Mrs. Albert Strasser Mrs. Martha Steinmann and Mrs. Rose B Voegeli. J W Barlow gave a citizenship report on Town Government and Mrs Zimmerman and Steinmann taught mitten making. Textile painting lesson set for Jan 26 at Monticello center and soil conservation meeting planned for Feb 10. Twelve members attended and refreshments were served.
Cadiz Homemakers met at Mrs. Dale Taft's home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Elva Rinehart and Mrs. Victor Rood led the glove making lesson and a $5 donation was voted to the polio fund. A Valentine party is planned for Friday night February 10 at Mrs. Fred Krebs's home.
Hapre Our CL Mrs. C B Baker and Mrs Jesse Beach led a presentation on glovemaking to Happy Hour Homemakers and guest Mrs Charles Price of Freeport at the Beach home on 1729 14th Street. Mrs E P Haberman gave a citizenship talk Root of Mischief. Eight members enrolled in the textile painting school for homemakers starting January 27. Next meeting to be at Floyd W Maizke home.
The Twin Grove club gathered Tuesday at the Werner Rutsch home for a glove making lesson led by Miss Mamie Tillema. Awards went to Mrs Henry Pick Jr, Alvin Camron and Lawrence Raymer. helpers included Mrs Robert Elmer and Mrs Chester Wyss. A Valentine party at Mrs William Tschudy’s home is planned.
Dutch Hollow Homemakers met with Mrs. August Martini on Wednesday afternoon. A $5 contribution was approved for the March of Dimes. Mrs. Earl Geme gel gave the citizenship report. A gift was presented to Mrs. Lester A. Witt for work with the Christmas fair. Glovemaking lesson was led by Mrs. John Blumer and Mrs. Chester Stauffer. Stauffer will host February 15.
Mrs. Matt Bissig entertained members of the Washington Homemakers club in a social gathering. The event brought together local women to share crafts, recipes, and community updates.
Fred Burgy co hosted with a roll call joke. Mrs. Deppeler reported on dairy laws. Five dollars was donated to the March of Dimes. Mrs. Chesebro and Mrs. Hilliard lead a glove making lesson. Chesebro and Rudy Feller are asked to join the soil conservation program play. Mrs. Rupp attended as guest. Next meeting set at Mrs. Luther Lemon’s home on Feb 15.
Twelve members and guest Mrs. Fred Wuthrich attended the Clarno home demonstration club, with a citizenship report on town government. The club voted $3 to the March of Dimes and planned a Feb 16 meeting at Mrs. Harrison Maizke for economy desserts, a Valentine social, and a mitten making project led by Mrs. Wilson Rote and Mrs. Fred Discher.
Platteville rescue squad revived nine year old Billy Slack who stopped breathing due to virus pneumonia. They administered a palmotor and oxygen during transport to Madison hospital where he was later reported in fair condition. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Slack of Platteville.
Winfred E. Gordon, Fort Atkinson superintendent for seven years, resigned yesterday to take a position with Hale Publishing Co. of Eau Claire. Gordon has taught in Wisconsin schools for 30 years and will leave July 1.
Madison's Atty. Gen. Fairchild clarified that municipal and county veteran relief systems are distinct and may not levy on each other for aid. He defined treatment as examination and diagnosis plus curative care, and noted 1949 legislation aimed to ease TB costs without narrowing eligibility. He also said county treasurers must serve joint normal school boards, and separate lotteries Treasure Hunt and Mr Money Bags were deemed illegal.
The notice lists events for St. John s Evangelical and Reformed including Sunday school at 9 30 a m and sermon at 10 45 a m on the third Sunday after Epiphany. A teachers meeting is set for Jan 27 at 6 30 p m and no confirmation class tomorrow. Rev C M Zenk of Madison will preach Jan 29 in the pastor s absence. Rev Paul C Kehle remains pastor.
Grace Lutheran lists Sunday school at 9 15 a m and church service at 10 30 a m. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p m with an aid meeting Friday 2 p m. Confirmation at 10 a m Saturday led by Rev Newell Mendenhall pastor.
Union Presbyterian Church lists minister Rev Dallas D Landrum with church school at 9 30 worship at 10 45 morning service and senior Westminster Fellowship at 7 pm no evening hymn. Choir practice scheduled for Thursday at 7 15 pm.
Sunday school at 1 30 p m and worship at 2 30 p m with an evangelistic service at 8 p m Bible study and prayer on Wednesday evening and Christ s Ambassadors service on Thursday evening.
The church of St Andrew’s Episcopal holds the Third Sunday after Epiphany Eucharist at 10 a.m. on January 25, with Holy Communion and a service noting the conversion of St Paul at 10 a.m. at 10th Street location.
Rev. Otto Diebel leads the New Apostolic service at 10 o clock in Beloit with the theme Except the Lord Build the House They Labor in Vain That Build It. Sunday school follows at 11 o clock. Service continues to all parishioners.
At 7 30 p m readers note the phrase Other Foundation Can No Man lay Than That is Laid Which is Jesus Christ. Midweek service scheduled for 8 p m Wednesday with Blessed is the Man That Walketh Not in the Counsel of the Ungodly quoted.
Churches list pastors and schedules for South Wayne Lamont Woodford and Monroe Browntown. South Wayne Lamont Woodford worship times, Sunday school and youth fellowship sessions noted. Monroe features Rev Kofoed and multiple youth groups with a sermon titled The Bible Our Guide to Faith. Browntown cites pastor Kofoed worship and Sunday school with a postponed Woman's Society meeting.
Immanuel led by Rev Howard J L Orians with Sunday school 9 45 worship 10 50 sermon The Beginning of Wisdom Youth fellowship Messiahs rehearsal leadership school Mothers club Bible study choir rehearsals. Bethel led by Rev Lawrence A Brown with Sunday school 10 worship 11 Christian Endeavor Youth rally. Monticello and New Glarus both under Brown pastor. Fairfield led by Rev Clarence E Kimmel worship 9 30 sermon Continuing in Temptation.
At 10 30 a m third quarterly conference at Rock Grove at 8 p m Jan 31.
Reverend John E. MacMartin leads Universalist services with a sermon on Open Door for Thoughtful Minds. Church school at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:45 a.m. Universalist youth fellowship meets in church parlors from 5 to 7 p.m.
Truth as subject in all churches of Christ Scientist with lessons from Psalms and Science and Health. Service 10 45 a m Sunday. Sunday school for under 20 at 9 30 a m. testimony meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p m.
Mt Olive Lutheran Church at 821 13th Avenue led by Rev. R F Bittorf offers service at 10 30 a m with the sermon As A Christian You Have a Wonderful Hope Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a children's confirmation class at the parsonage Saturday 9 to 12 a m with Sunday school teachers meeting at 7 30 p m
Richland Salem Lutheran Church sits one and a half miles southeast of McConnell. Worship is at 9 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a.m. Rev. R. F. Bittorf is the pastor.
Zwingli Sunday school at 9 30 a m Worship at 10 40 a m Youth Fellowship at 8 p m Parish house Choirs at 1 and 2 p m Saturday Confirmation classes at 1 and 2 p m Saturday Annual congregation meet
Reading the scattered timetable, the Washington Reformed holds its annual meeting at 2 p.m. and Postville Memorial invites Sunday school and a Need For All Bible Class at 9:45 a.m. The fragmented text outlines church events for worship and study.
Twin Grove Bible school opens at 10 a m followed by the Lord's Supper and worship service at 11 a m Rev Howard Cowan is the minister for the services.
The Martins Town Community Church holds Sunday service at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. Rev. Roy Berg serves as pastor.
St. Pauls Evangelical in Browntown and Peace Evangelical report no service this week. Next worship at 10 30 a m on Jan 29 with Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Rev Walter H Waeckerle is pastor at St Pauls.
Clarno worship and Sunday school times listed. Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sunday school at 11 a.m. Staver church holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 05 a.m. Rev. Homer Retzlaff is pastor. Mixed M's meet Friday evening at 8 p.m.
Dr. Austin C. Wagenknecht has accepted a professorship in Biochemistry at Cornell University Geneva New York in the division of food science and technology focusing on enzymatic oxidation. He earned his PhD in biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin. His wife is the daughter of the Joe C. Hoeslys.
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