Installation of John Ross Women’s Relief Corps members
Mrs J W Barlow presided as installing officer for the John Ross Women’s Relief Corps No 83 Y at Monticello. Officers installed included Mrs Bessie Youngreen president and Mrs Emil Voegels senior vice president with 44 members attending the ceremony and hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
J. W. Barlow
John Ross Women’s Relief Corps
Herman Babler
Henry C. Elmer
Henry E. Babler
Fred Escher
John Elmer
Dwight Zweifel
Bessie Youngreen
Emil G. Voegels
Louise Karlen
Ivan Wichser
F. W. Voegels
John Zimmerman
Roy Bissig
Dave Brink
Abraham Kubly
W. S. Hoesly
Baltz Hoesly
Dick Zentner
Edmund Dooley
Thomas Brusveen
Lawrence Karlen
Willis Elmer
Florence Loveland
O. D. Curtis
Marvin Zimmerman
Lawrence G. Marty
C. M. Stauffer
Lena Babler
Fannie Loveland
Emily Jordan
Mmes
Dick Freitag
James Hancock
Jacob Legler
Elizabeth Rolph
Jacob Huber
Ae Cc. Kilassy
George Raf
First Rehearsal Set For 1950 Messiah Here
The 1950 Green County Community Chorus Messiah will rehearse Sunday at 8 p m in Immanuel church Monroe under director Mrs Lyndon C Viel with Olga Ruth as accompanist Edwin W Schuetze arranges the orchestra All singers welcome Last year Palm Sunday performance drew a large audience with a Wisconsin university quartet featured for arias plans call for a UW quartet this year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County Community Chorus
Immanuel Church
Monroe
Lyndon C. Viel
Olga Ruth
Edwin W. Schuetze
Handel
University of Wisconsin School of Music
Mrs Hefty Celebrates 76th Birthday with Dinner
Monticello says Mrs. F. K. Hefty of Washington township marked her 76th birthday Tuesday with a dinner for guests including Mr. and Mrs. Dick Freitag Nic Freitag and Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Freitag. She resides on the long owned Hefty farm and has a daughter Mrs. Fred G. Blum of Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
F. K. Hefty
Washington Township
Dick Freitag
Nic Freitag
Henry D. Freitag
Hefty
Fred G. Blum
Madison
Firemen Honored At South Wayne Dinner
Sixty five firemen and wives attended a dinner at the South Wayne Methodist church dining room hosted by the WSCS. Table decor featured miniature red fire trucks ladders and lighted red candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wayne
South Wayne Methodist Church
WSCS
Gorders Honored At Surprise Dinner For 15th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Zenno A Gorder were feted at the Hoffman House Madison last evening marking their 15th anniversary. Attendees included O A Moldenhauer Russell W Prien and Dr and Mrs C J Schwingel. The Gorders wed January 19 1935 at Our Saviour Lutheran LaCrosse. They have three children Shirley Natalie and Steven. Mr Gorder is city engineer and water department superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorders
Zenno A. Gorder
Hoffman House
Madison
Messrs
Mmes
O. A. Moldenhauer
Russell W. Prien
C. J. Schwingel
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
LaCrosse
George Oldvilden
Shirley
Natalie
Steven
Gorder
Water Department
Dessert bridge honors at Mrs. Lanz residence
Mrs Frederick F Lanz hosted a dessert bridge event at 1753 14th Street. Five tables played contract, with honors going to Mines players Lawrence Raymer Mervyn Meythaler J William Tschanz Lawrence L Kitchen Richard H Bahr A G Mitchell and T W Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick F. Lanz
14Th Street
Dessert Bridge
Lawrence Raymer
Mervyn Meythaler
J. William Tschanz
Lawrence L. Kitchen
Richard H. Bahr
A. G. Mitchell
T. W. Reilly
Mrs Viney Hosts Bridge Night at 16041 14th Street
Mrs Joseph D Viney acted as hostess to two tables of contract bridge at her home on 16041 14th Street last evening. Honors were awarded to Mrs Paul W Ritschard Miss Marjorie Holcomb and Miss Lois Fritsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viney
Joseph D. Viney
L1th Street
Paul W. Ritschard
Marjorie Holcomb
Lois Fritsch
Named Prom King at New Glarus Junior Dance
The junior class selects Alster Jelle as prom king for the annual New Glarus spring dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alster Jelle
Girl Scout Leaders Hear Two Discussions On Duties Activities
Miss Eleanor Schmitt of Chicago led a morning leadership clinic at 517 20th avenue and an afternoon session at Monroe Youth Center. The program covered chairmen duties, program planning, leadership requirements, and maintaining cooperation among Brownie and Intermediate leaders, with a charter revision approved for Monroe council at the April meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Schmitt
Chicago
W. Howard Smith
20Th Avenue
Monroe
Miss Schmitt
Girl Scout Area 7
Center
Dommerses To Settle In Savanna After Florida Honeymoon
Dr and Mrs Paul Dommers announce their return from a Florida honeymoon on Feb 10 and will reside at 52 4th Street Savanna Ill. They wed Jan 12 at Wartburg seminary chapel Dubuque Iowa. The bride Shirley Ann Mueller is daughter of Richard Mueller Columbus Ohio. Dommers formerly resident physician at Monroe Clinic St Clare hospital in 1947 and is son of Mr and Mrs Paul T Dommers of Gays Mills Wisconsin. Mrs Dommers formerly taught physical education at Ward Belmont junior college Nashville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Paul Dommers
Wartburg Seminary
Dubuque
4Th Street
Savanna
Florida
Dommers
Shirley Ann Mueller
Richard Saunders Mueller
Columbus, O
Merlin Seal
Gays Mills
Paul T. Dommersnaes
Monroe Clinic
St. Clare Hospital
Ward-Belmont Junior College
Nashville
Tenn
Miss Mary L. Dahnke Engaged to Nathan Figi
New Glarus reports the engagement of Mary Louise Dahnke daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Dahnke to Nathan Figi son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Figi. Miss Dahnke attended the University of Wisconsin and is training as an X ray tech at the Methodist hospital. Mr Figi works for the Wisconsin Telephone Co in Madison. No wedding date yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
John F. Dahnke
Mary Louise
Nathan Figi
Elmer Figi
Dahnke
University of Wisconsin
Methodist Hospital
Figi
Wisconsin Telephone Co
Madison
New Glarus Girl to Marry Navy Man
Nick Marty announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter Leona of Washington to Lt. Santo J. Barca of the navy. They plan to wed in the Naval chapel on Easter Sunday. Lt. Barca is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barca of Mt. Morris New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
Nick Marty
Leona
Washington, D. C
Santo J. Barca
Navy
Naval Chapel
Barca
Michael Barca
Mt. Morris
N. Y
Entertain Club Hosts Charity Evening at Foss Home
Mrs Clarence G Foss and Mrs August H Burgi welcome Neighborhood club guests at 2316 13th Avenue with three 500 tables. Top honors go to Miss Rose Altmann Mrs Robert Aeschlimann and Mrs E E Wolf. February meeting co hosts named Mrs John E Zimmerman and Miss Altmann at the former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence G. Foss
August H. Burgi
Foss
13Th Avenue
Rose Altmann
Robert Aeschlimann
E. E. Wolf
John E. Zimmerman
Miss Altmann
Church group elects leaders for missionary society
Mrs Willis J Marty was elected president of the Young Peoples Missionary society at their Monday evening meeting with Miss Frieda Benkett. Mrs R W Woelffer was named vice president, Mrs Fred Burgy recording secretary, Mrs J W Barlow corresponding secretary, and Miss Florence Loveland treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Willis J. Marty
The
Young Peoples’ Missionary Society
Frieda Benkett
R. W. Woelffer
Fred Burgy
J. W Barlow
Florence Loveland
Drill Team Guests Entertained At 2311 13th Street
Mrs J L Babler hosted the G U G G drill team at her home last evening. Four tables of cards were played with honors awarded to Mrs Will Gempeler and Mrs Clara Brawand plus Mrs John Mueller. Substitutes Mrs John Kubly and Mrs Robert Zweifel attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Babler
13Th Street
Will Gempeler
Clara Brawand
John Mueller
John Kubly
Robert Zweifel
Honored on Birthday at Monticello Gathering
Mrs. John Fiie was surprised by friends on her birthday Tuesday evening in Monticello. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Christ Schmid and daughter Suzanne, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Von Arx, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blum with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
John Fiie
Christ Schmid
Suzanne
Emil von Arx
Louis Blum
Local Figures Named in Community Notice
Donald Gilbertson, Glenn Schmid, Miss Gladys Frie and Louis Blum Jr. are listed in a community notice detailing upcoming events and roles. The document references their involvement in local affairs and civic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Gilbertson
Glenn Schmid
Gladys Frie
Louis Blum Jr
Schultz couple marks 44 years of marriage
Monticello couple Mr. and Mrs. Jake Schultz celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary Monday. Longtime Mt. Pleasant township residents with two children and three grandchildren. Mrs. John Daubert of Monticello and Raymond L. Schultz of Kokomo Indiana among relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jake Schultz
Monticelo
Schultzes
Mt. Pleasant Township
John Daubert
Raymond L. Schultz
Kokomo
Ind
Blumers Entertain Friends at Dinner Gathering
Mr and Mrs Joe Blumer hosted a dinner Friday evening entertaining a group of friends at their home. Guests included Fred Hammerly William Pagel William Spring Elmer Schwerin Dave Brink Robert Holcomb sr and E A Bontly among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blumers
Monticello
Joe Blumer
Yass
Messrs
Mmes
Fred Hammerly
William Pagel
William Spring
Elmer Schwerin
Dave Brink
Robert Holcomb Sr
E. A. Bontly
Benkert hosts employees and friends at Maple Grove Inn
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Benkert entertained employees of Benkert's Clothing and their friends at a dinner in Maple Grove Inn last evening. The group then gathered for a social hour at the Benkert home 1403 17th avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur P. Benkert
Benkert
Maple Grove Inn
17Th Avenue
Mrs Karlen Hosts T H E Club Card Party
The T H E club met at Mrs. Fred Karlen's home at 2425 17th street yesterday afternoon. Two tables of cards were played with Mrs. John Bruegger, Mrs. Robert Benkert and Mrs. George Selck receiving honors. Mrs. Leo Gerber was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karlen
T. H. E. Club
Fred Karlen
17Th Street
John Bruegger
Robert Benkert
George Selck
Leo Gerber
Thursday Evening Bridge Club Honors At Luncheon
Mrs R J Grode hosted the Thursday Evening bridge club at two contract tables on 1904 8th Street. Honors went to Mrs Ralph H Wenger Mrs Harold W Gordon and Miss Nell Burgi with luncheon served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Grode
8Th Street
Ralph H. Wenger
Harold W. Gordon
Nell Burgi
TB X Ray Truck Ends First Week
The anti tuberculosis mobile X ray unit completed its first week offering free clinic service at Green County farm. Next week it visits Monticello village hall from 1 to 4 p m then Monroe, Jordan school January 30 and Postville town hall January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County Farm
Monticello
William Babler
Edyth R. Stoll
Monroe
Jordan School
Postville Town Hall
Henry Rebly
Jordan Committee
Postville
Roy Bentley
New Glarus
Howard Brusveen
Lawrence Huber
Homer Retzlaff
Clarence Schroeder
Clarno
Wisconsin Air Crashes Kill 21 in 1949
Wisconsin air crashes killed 21 people in 1949, down from 29 in 1948, according to the state aeronautics commission. There were 14 fatal accidents, down from 19, with main causes listed as reckless flying, use of small fields, and mechanical failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
State Aeronautics Commission
Justice Rosenberry visits UW YMCA project in Monroe
Retired Chief Justice Marvin Rosenberry toured the University of Wisconsin YMCA building project in Monroe. He was joined by Kirk Wendt of the engineering school and C. V. Hibbard, former secretary of the university YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Rosenberry
Monroe
YMCA
University of Wisconsin
Kirk Wendt
Engineering School
C. V. Hibbard
University Ymca
Re-Elected Officers Named at Blanchardville Church
Blanchardville Lutheran church re elected secretary Harry Lien and treasurer Oscar Schindler last Sunday. Other officers are vice president Orvin Phillipson deacon Almond Holt and trustees Sherman Hermanson Elmer Strommen. Rev. Torgney Kleven serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchardville
Harry Lien
Walker Offered for Fracture Patients by Red Cross
Green County Red Cross offers a walker for recuperating fracture patients. Dr. Alfred Leiser, county chairman, said the device was purchased with county Red Cross funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
The
Red Cross
Alfred Leiser
County Red Cross
Franz Howard Takes New Glarus Meat Cutter Post
Franz Howard a native of Canton Bern Switzerland is employed as meat cutter at Burgdorffs Inc He has been in this country since holiday time with his cousin Fred Schneeberger and family at Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glarus
Franz Howard
Canton Bern
Switzerland
Burgdorff’s, Inc
Fred Schneeberger
Albany
Returning to Post New Glarus Man En Route to Europe
Ray Kundert has returned to Washington D C en route back to his European assignment after a brief stay with his parents Mr and Mrs Dave Kundert Jr He flew to the States on business and secured a few days leave to visit here with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Kundert
Washington, D. C
Dave Kundert Jr
Washington
York Lutheran church elects officers in 53rd term
A. C. Ula begins his 53rd term as secretary of the York Lutheran church. Albert Erickson is elected treasurer succeeding Louis Lindokken who served three years. Other officers include Christ Gronner deacon Gifford Paulson Burnell Erickson and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchardville
A. C. Ula
York Lutheran Church
Albert Erickson
Louis Lindokken
Christ Gronner
Gifford Paulson
Burnell Erickson
Ervin Broges Move to Local Home
Mr and Mrs Ervin Broge and family relocated from the apartment above Monticello Meat Market to a house at the village edge purchased from Robert R Reed of Janesville. Broges meat market partner Karl Freitag now occupies the former apartment. the business deal was completed weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Broges
Monticello
Ervin Broge
Robert R. Reed
Janesville
Broge
Karl Freitag
Freitag
Reed
Freeport Garden Club Sponsors Sunday Evening Talk
A public appearance is scheduled at Freeport Consistory auditorium Sunday at 8. The event is sponsored by the Men's Garden Club of Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Grau Child Born In Milwaukee Daughter Cynthia Marie
Mr and Mrs William Grau announce the birth of a daughter Cynthia Marie in Milwaukee on January 15 The mother is formerly Arlene Klassy of Fort Atkinson a well known local figure and a niece of Mrs Dick Zentner The couple have many other relatives in the area
Marty Returns to Duties at Swiss Cheese Corp of America
Robert F. Marty, after illness on December 17, has recovered and now spends a few hours daily at his duties with the Swiss Cheese Corp. of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Marty
New Swiss Cheese Corp. of America
Mrs Hattie E Thorp Serious After Stroke at St Clare
The condition of Mrs Hattie E Thorp of 1203 10th Street, admitted December 28 as a medical patient at St. Clare Hospital, is reported serious after she suffered a stroke at the end of last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie E. Thorp
10Th Street
St. Clare Hospital
Barbara Jean Rufenacht Improves at Home
Barbara Jean, four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Rufenacht of 1903 10th street, is reported improving at home after a serge of pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean
Edwin Rufenacht
10Th Street
Condition improves for R. E. Erickson after illness
Condition of R. E. Erickson resident of 1020 20th avenue and assistant cashier at the First National Bank is described as much stronger and a little improved after a cerebral ailment that became serious Wednesday. He is recuperating at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Erickson
20Th Avenue
Mr. Erickson
First National Bank
Double Birthday at Blum Home
The Blum family marks a double birthday for Mrs. Werner Blum and her daughter Miss Marie Blum of the First National Bank sharing the same calendar day.
Covered highway bridge at Woodstock rebuilt for preservation
A covered highway bridge in Woodstock Windsor county Vermont remains in use after a recent rebuild aimed at preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Windsor County
Vermont
Holyoke High School Assistant Principal Hospitalized
Holyoke assistant principal T. R. Holyoke of Monroe High School is gravely ill with an acute gall bladder infection. He was admitted to St. Clare Hospital yesterday as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
T. R. Holyoke
22Nd Avenue
Monroe High School
St. Clare Hospital
Schindler to Speak on Mind Power Lecture
Dr. John A. Schindler to repeat his oft discussed talk about how the mind can influence memory and thought selection, presenting insights for personal improvement at an upcoming event.
Former Alderman Krause Says Fuss Led to Resignation
Milwaukee sources report former Alderman Albert J. Krause resigning for his ailing wife. He cites not being forced to quit and says the job was too much excitement for her. Authorities had searched nationwide for him after he vanished, then returned to Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Albert J. Krause
The
Milwaukee Sentinel Today
the Sentinel
Dist. Atty
William J. McCauley
Krause
Joseph Tierney
Milton M. McGuire
Frank Zeidler
City
Walter J. Mattison
Nickerson Divorce Over Desertion Ties Weekend Nudist Retreat
Jersey City report states Mrs. William J. Nickerson obtained a divorce on desertion charges. She claimed her husband left for a weekend at a nudist camp two and a half years ago and did not return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
William J. Nickerson
Doctor’s Wife Martha Baker Dies in Tomahawk
Mrs. Martha Baker age 51 died of a heart ailment at a hospital Thursday night. She was the wife of Dr. George R. Baker a physician and surgeon of tomahawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Baker
George R. Baker
Adams convicted in death abortion case
Manitowoc jurors deliberated four hours before finding Louis Adams 48 guilty of third degree murder for causing the death of Violet Johnson 43 in Mari nette by performing an abortion Circuit Judge Henry Detling postponed sentencing to hear defense motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Louis Adams
Henry Detling
Adams
Violet Johnson
Marinette
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WRC
Masonic Hall
Mrs. Hefty
S. Wayne
Mrs. Lanz
Girl Scout
Mrs. Dommers
Mary L. Dahnke
Justice Rosenberry
UW Project
Ote Choice
Green County Farm Bureau
Wendell Simmons
Monroe Construction Co
Oaart
Amay
Kroger
Pete
Johnston
John Ammon
Henry J. Taylor
ABC Network
Buick
Aeda
Tappet
Fisher
Badger Motors
11Th Street
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