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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1949

Page

3

Breakfast honors Dorothy Schindler on wedding eve

The Eve ning Times staff held a 7 oclock breakfast at the Ludlow hotel for Dorothy Schindler a February bride to be. She plans to marry Werner Krattiger February first at St Victor s Catholic Church Parsonage in Mt Pleasant township.

Evening Times Ludlow Dorothy Schindler Schindler Times Werner Krat Mt. Pleasant Township St. Victor’s Catholic Church I R Thomas 12Th Street Krattiger Nick Krattiger 25Th Avenue

Pythian Sisters Install Mrs Wyss as Protector

The Pythian Sisters meeting at the Knights of Pythias installed Mrs Delbert Wyss as protector with 50 members present. Mrs Fred Grimm served as installing officer, and the lodge charter was draped in memory of Mrs Elizabeth Baker of Racine.

Delbert Wyss Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Fred Grimm Elizabeth Baker Racine Arthur Black Louis Stauffacher Louis Blanc Walter Freitag Cochairman

Christian Endeavor Postpones Winter Gathering

The Southern District Christian Endeavor Union birthday banquet scheduled for February 8 at the Janesville Evangelical Brethren church has been postponed. The program remains unchanged with Willis Etter of Monroe U.S. vice to Shanghai as the keynote speaker. Officers will be elected and clothing collected for Korean missions.

Christian Endeavor Union Janesville Brethren Church Willis Etter Monroe United States Vice Shanghai Dorothy Keen Juda Oscar Burdick Milton Rock County

Homemakers Meet At Round Grove Hosted By Mrs Stauffacher

Mrs Walter Stauffacher hosted the Round Grove Homemakers with 17 members and two guests. Roll call featured a prize by Mrs William Lehr. Reports on other events were given by Mrs Lehr, Mrs Sam Waelti, and others. entertainment by Mrs Walter Schild and Mrs Henry Babber. luncheon served. Next meeting set for Feb 2 at Mrs Fred Netzger’s home.

Walter Stauffacher Route 4 Monroe Round Grove William Lehr Fred Netzger 17Th Avenue

Segner Family and Guests Announce Engagement List

Mr and Mrs Elton Segner and daughter Kathy Ann, Miss Lois Aebly and Ben Kaster noted in a local social column as engaged or family introductions.

Elton Segner Kathy Ann Lois Aebly Ben Kaster

Mayer Couple to Mark 62 Years of Marriage

Browntown Times Special reports Ferdinand Mayer and his wife Els dob Mayer will observe their 62nd wedding anniversary at home. Els Mayer, born in Switzerland in 1860, came to the United States in 1885. They wed January 27, 1887, at St. John's Evangelical church Monroe. They have six children, five nearby. one in Clarksville, Iowa. Both are in good health.

Browntown Ferdinand Mayer Mayer Elsbeth Babler Switzerland United States Gottfried and Charlotte Mayer Jefferson Township St. John’s Evangelical Church Monroe Mayers Rose Carter Clarksville Clara Burkhalter Sadie DeVoe Casper Fred Clarence Mayer

Helma Hoff to Wed Gilbert E Schneider

Brodhead special notice announces the approaching marriage of Helma Josephine Hoff to Gilbert E Schneider. The couple will wed Saturday at East Luther Valley church. Miss Hoff works at Abbott Laboratories Waukegan and Schneider is employed by Fisher Body division General Motors Janesville.

Brodhead Henry Hoff Route 3 Helma Josephine Gilbert E. Schneider Nick Schneider Janesville East Luther Valley Miss Hoff Abbotts Laboratory Waukegan Schneider Fisher Body Division General Motors

Engagement Announcement for Dorothy Wahler and Charles Miller

Browntown announces the engagement of Dorothy Arlene Wahler to Charles G. Miller. Dorothy is a 1948 South Wayne grad employed at Wilke's Browntown. Charles, a 1947 South Wayne grad, works for Rigg's Produce Woodford. A summer wedding is planned.

Browntown Palmer Wahler Dorothy Arlene Charles G. Miller M. W. Miller Miss Wahler South Wayne High School Wilke’s Miller Rigg’s Produce Woodford

Knudson-Haugen Engagement Announced

Miss June Beatrice Knudson of near Orangeville announces her engagement to Alfred M. Haugen son of Knute Haugen. Miss Knudson teaches school and Mr Haugen farms with his father.

Brodhead June Beatrice Knudson Alfred M. Haugen Helmer Knudson Miss Knudson Orangeville Haugen Knute Haugen

Leyenda Reading Club Hosts Music Recital at Schuetze Home

Members of the Leyenda Reading club and their husbands met at Edwin and Mrs. Schuetze's home at 818 10th Street for an evening program of recordings and analysis of music and composers led by Mr. Schuetze.

Leyenda Reading Club Edwin Schuetze 10Th Street Schuetze

Browntown Firemen Attend Local Meeting

Browntown firemen were guests at Monroe volunteer fire department’s regular meeting at their city quarters. Photos of the Fitzgibbons building fire on Aug 28 by Ross Martin were shown. Monroe members demonstrated new air masks and a social evening followed. Windsor department was invited but did not attend.

Browntown Fire Department Monroe Volunteer Fire Department City Fitzgibbons Ross Martin Monroe Winslow Department

Good Advice at 102 Reflects on Life and Change

Chicago centenarian John Donald turns 102 and reflects on aging. He says comparing eras is unfair, noting some things were better in the past and some better now, but emphasizes it is just good to be alive.

Chicago John Donaldson

Ancient animals suffered arthritis like modern humans

Scientists state that creatures living millions of years ago experienced the same types of arthritis seen in present day humans, highlighting a long history of joint disease across species.

No Pressure Seen On Workers' School

Madison reports union officials and state labor leaders say there is no pressure on the University of Wisconsin workers school after a two hour conference. George Haberman of the Wisconsin Federation of Labor led the meeting following a CIO member union claim of pressure to restrict the program and budget.

Madison University of Wisconsin School For Workers George Haberman Wisconsin Federation of Labor Haberman CIO United Automobile Workers Union Reuther University Board of Regents

1948 Hunting and Trapping License Sales Review

The county clerk reports 1948 license activity including 425 raccoon tags 3 458 resident hunting licenses 226 trapping licenses with 10 752 trap tags 741 deer licenses 30 sportsmen licenses 13 duplicate hunting licenses 10 big game licenses and 14 small game licenses issued to out of state hunters.

West Side Auto Parts Store Opens On Highway 11

The West Side Motors on highway 11 west across from the Whirling Wheels roller rink opens a new auto parts and supplies store for retail and wholesale. Clarence Ostby operates the store in a new building also used for auto repair work, continuing repair services under the new setup.

West Side Motors Highway 11 Whirling Wheels Clarence Ostby

Radio TV Split Seen As Inevitable, FCC Chair Says

Chairman Wayne Coy of the FCC told the Boston Radio Executives and Advertising clubs that radio and television will be run by separate interests. He predicted many broadcasters will abandon radio for television and that 1,000 television stations should be operating within six to seven years, with video expanding to rural and urban areas.

Boston Wayne Coy Federal Communications Commission Coy Boston Radio Executives Club Boston Advertising Club Visual Broadcasting

Weekend Visits Across Town Add To Local News

New Glarus resident Mrs. Millard Tschuey hosted by Roger Hefty in Madison. Florence Gibbons from Madison called on her parents. Elmer and Fred Tschudy hosted Belleville visitors. Nathan Figi of Madison visited his parents. John Kundert home hosted multiple Hoesly and Hoesly family members for dinner. Carol Hoesly and Ray Hoesly family members visited. Ed Richert and Fred Schindler group visits noted. Casper Thorn from Belleville made a Saturday call.

Roger Hefty Madison Thomas Hefty Florence Gibbons George Gibbons Richard Elmer Belleville Fred Tschudy Nathan Figi Elmer Figi John Kundert Joe C. Hoesly Clarence Hoesly Mike Hoesly Nordean Darleen Ray Hoesly Carol Carol Hoesly Ed Richert Reedsburg Fred Schindler Fred Juda Fred J. Marty Casper Thorn Ruth Feldt Monroe Donna Karlen C. W Robert Holcomb Sr Henry C. Elmer Henry E. Babler Fred C. Marty Lawrence Anton Hefty Theodore Butler Bar Willard Hefty Middleton Beach Charles Rolph Jr Milwaukee Business College Charlies Rolph Caroline Voegeli Lydia Voegeli Kathryn Rupp Milwaukee Jacob Rupp Jr Bernice Babler Ray Silver Anna Stauffacher Andrew Hoesly New Glarus Robert Richard Zumkehr Henry

Better Crops Rally to Hear Wisconsin Soil Expert Chapman

C. J. Chapman former extension soils specialist at the University of Wisconsin and native of Darlington will speak at the Better Crops day in the circuit court room Friday. George Briggs will discuss the county weed program and control policies.

C. J. Chapman University of Wisconsin Darlington Chapman George Briggs Circuit Court Room Mazomania High School Agricultural Service Bureau Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio State Soils Laboratory Green County Briggs

Missing Chief Fired by Thessalon Town Council

In Thessalon Ontario the town council dismissed Police Chief Neil Montgomery for neglect of duties after he had been missing since Thursday. The small community of about 1300 residents faced a sudden leadership gap and uncertainty about local policing.

Thessalon Neil Montgomery Ontario

Sunday Guests and Local Social Roundup in Monticello Area

Monticello and nearby communities feature a string of weekend visits and social events. Residents from Baraboo Prairie du Lac Barneveld Monroe Madison and New Glarus join family gatherings with extended relatives and celebrate birthdays and weekend getaways.

Duerst and Zumkehr Family Ties Noted at Mt Horeb

Duerst and Arn Zumkehr share family ties during a Mt Horeb event with Arn serving as a caller. The snippet highlights the connection between the two families at the local gathering.

Duerst Arnold Zumkehr Mt. Horeb

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Christian Endeavor E. Ashby Ferdinand Mayers Helma Hoff Browntown Firemen China Chiang Kai-shek Nanking Hangchow Chekiang Province Chiang Fenghwa Yangtze Shading Auto Parts Glarus Mrs. Millard Tschuey Cc. J. Chapman ARSS Carary Coca-Cola Company Freeport Coca-Cola Bottling Company The Monticello O. D. Curtis Waldo C. Dick Joan Baraboo Lester Cramer Judith Prairie du Lac C. W. Karlen Donna John Dick F. H. Steinmann Contract Bridge Club Leon Holcomb Barneveld Methodist Hospital John Stauffer California Bara Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Curtis ROTE Help Suport Virginia Daucvel Beverage Ssanette Ace Bertha the Store For Women
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