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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1949

Page

3

Miss Mildred Locust and Norman S Gruenewald Wedded at St John’s

The couple wed in a double ring ceremony at St John’s. The bride wore a white gown with lace sleeves and a lace tiara, carrying white roses and hyacinths. The groom’s party included Helen ter of the groom as maid of honor, Merlyn Rufer as best man, and Willis Gruenewald plus Daniel Wyss as ushers. A reception for 85 followed. the pair plan to reside on the Monroe area farm after a Chicago wedding trip.

Helenter Mardell Dade Janesville Mary Lu Schillinger Janesville High School Monroe High School Chicago Route 2 Monroe

Silver Anniversary Marked at Reception

One hundred sixty five guests attended yesterday's afternoon reception from 2 to 4 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs Perle winger. Ed Myron Stair Miss Elvira Gorham assisted Mrs Guess. The former Doris Hunter is daughter of the late John G. Hunter. Perle G Guess married Jan 30 1924 in the Methodist parsonage. A 5 30 dinner at the Blair home followed.

Entertain Yass Club at Monticello Home

Mr and Mrs Fred Bircher of Monticello hosted their yass club social last evening. Honors went to Mr and Mrs Henry and Mr and Mrs Herbert Bly. Attendees included John Waelti Herbert K bly and daughter Henry Leuzinger and family and Eugene and Nancy Farmer of Monroe.

Fred Bircher Monticello Henry Herbert Bly Messrs Mmes John Waelti Herbert Kubly Henry Leuzinger Eugene and Nancy Farmer Monroe

Mrs Holland Hostess Reading Club Meeting

Lida Ludlow will host a Reading club gathering on Wednesday at 2 15 PM at 1517 17th Avenue. Mrs T F Ransdell will review the book High Towers by Thomas Costain.

Holland Lida Ludlow

Westminster Guild Meeting At Mrs Bishop Home

Westminster Guild of Union Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Lester Bish op at 2201 6th street.

Westminster Guild Union Presbyterian Church Lester Bishop 6Th Street

Hostess for Bridge in Monticello

Mrs. Anna Elmer was hostess to the Friday bridge club at her home with Mrs. Henry C. El mer assisting. Three tables of auction were played and luncheon was served. Present were Mrs. Em 1 Voegl, George Stoll, F. Stoll, J Zweifel, H Liar len, J C Vi eli, Bessie Youngreen, Anna Gerber.

Monticello Anna Elmer Henry C. Elmer Mmes Em 1 Voegl George Ee F. Stoll George Eg B. Clark J. P Zweifel H Liarlen J. C G. Vieli Bessie Youngreen Nna Gerber

Bolender Remembered After 1899 Fire At Edna Bolender Home

Fifty years ago Fred J Bolender was overcome by smoke during the Fitzgibbons buggy plant blaze on January 14 1899. He watched firemen fight flames in 5 below zero weather from his living room as the Edna Bolender home at 2103 Fifth Avenue burned interior. He was born there October 4 1868 and lived next door to the house his father built circa 1867 with Mrs Bolender for 50 years.

Fred J. Bolender Fitzgibbons Edna Bolender Mrs. Bolender

Gasoline Octane Seek Change Since 1930

Since 1930 average regular grade gasoline octane numbers rose from 60 to 76, reflecting evolving refining standards and consumer expectations for engine performance.

Chicagoan To Address Guilds Guest Dinner

Dr. Robert Stanger a Chicago pastor will speak at the Woman's Guild guest and men's night at St John s Church tomorrow at 6 45 with a picnic dinner. A Bird In the Hand skit will be staged by Edna Leiser Hedwig Brunner and Dorothy Vogel. A Woman s trio Voigt Ruth Steinman will sing with Marilyn Lanz on piano. Peggy Angliker will play clarinet solos with Lanz. Department chairs include Mrs Frank Deininger Miss Rose Zuercher Program Miss Mary Lanz Dining room Mrs Charles Frey Waitresses Mrs Rudolph Mauer Kitchen.

Robert Stanger Chicago Woman's Guild St. John’s Church Edna Leiser Hedwig Brunner Dorothy Vogel Florence Voigt Olga Ruth Betty Steinman Marilyn Lanz Peggy Angliker Miss Lanz Frank Deininger Rose Zuercher Mary Lanz Charles Frey Rudolph Maurer

Monticello Plans Woman's Program At Farm Institute

Monticello organizes a February 24 program at the Monticello farm institute for women featuring a hobby show and an afternoon program. J B Hayes university poultry specialist and Miss Sally Turnbull from Wisconsin Power and Light Co. will speak on baby chicks and poultry disease alongside musical numbers. Planning attendees include Mmes James Pierce Clarence Elmer Marvin Zimm… Willis Babler Henry V Baebler and Miss Mamie Tillema county home agent.

Monticello Mamie Tillema

Mrs Belle Olson To Be 90 Tomorrow

Mrs Belle Olson of South Wayne will celebrate her 90th birthday tomorrow at home with her daughter Mrs Fred Larson. Born February 1 on a Wiota township farm to Ned and Caren Shager, she married Stoner Olson in January 1876. he died in 1918. She has three daughters, Mrs Larson, Mrs Louise Torkelson, and Mrs Jack Salson.

South Wayne Belle Olson Fred Larson Olson Ned Caren Shager Wiota Township Stoner Olson Larson Louis Torkelson Jack Salson Beloit

South Wayne Royal Neighbors install officers

Royal Neighbors lodge installed officers at the hall Wednesday evening with Mrs. Nancy Bixby as installing officer and Mrs. L Mae Mahikuch as ceremonial marshal. 1949 officers include Mmes O Peterson oracle Lola Welch Clifford Stixrood oracle Ernest Tuller marshal Harry Hangon assistant marshal Leon Andrews Mner sentinel Casper Maurer outer sentinel Charles Rockow musician Frank Jones manager Hans Lund flag bearer Clarence Homb Dorsey Signer Wayne Martin Palmer Wahler John Doyle attendants.

South Wayne Royal Neighbors Lodge Nancy Bixby L. Mae Mahikuch Mmes. O. Peterson Oracle Lola Welch Clifford Stixrood Ernest Tuller Harry Hangon Leon Andrews Mner Sentinel Casper Maurer Outer Sentinel Charles Rockow Frank Jones Hans Lund Clarence Homb Dorsey Signer Wayne Martin Palmer Wahler John Doyle

Honored on Birthday in Family Supper

Mrs. Ira Holcomb hosted a Friday evening family supper in honor of Mr. Holcomb's birthday. Guests included Fred J. Duerst and daughter of New Glarus, Edwin Wilde and children of Monroe, Willis Spring and children, Robert Holcomb Sr., Fred C. Marty and Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Curtis.

Monticello Ira Holcomb Rinehart Theiler Edwin Wilde Monroe Robert Holcomb Sr O. D. Curtis Charles Leonard New Glarus Herman Wirth Madison Wirth Wisconsin General Hospital Ronald Sims Platteville J. W. Barlow Rosa Roth Frieda Benkett Ted Butler Melvin Lynn Jr University of Wisconsin M. E. Lynn Dale Erickson Lynn

South Wayne Homemakers Club Meeting Held at Mrs Bixby Home

Mrs Royal Bixby hosted the South Wayne Homemakers Club meeting Friday afternoon. Project leaders Mrs Lloyd Retzlaff and Mrs Glen Krupke led a lesson and demonstration on frozen foods. President Mrs Norman Olson presided over the business meeting.

South Wayne Royal Bixby Homemakers Club Lloyd Retzlaff Glen Krupke Norman Olson

Acheson Labels Communism Reactionary in Moscow Talk

Secretary of State Dean Acheson calls communism reactionary for turning back freedoms while tracing western political progress from ancient rulers to modern republics. He notes in Russia only 6 million of 200 million belong to the communist party, with secret police and exile under the regime.

Washington Dean Acheson Russia Communist Party Siberia

Yass Tournament Draws Crowd at Casino Hall

About 160 people attended a yass tournament at Casino hall with prizes awarded and refreshments served. Promoter Henry J. Elmer and manager Conrad Stauffacher led the event, aided by assistants Robert Holcomb Jr Merlyn Loveland C M Stauffer W E Blum and Adam Schuler.

Casino Hall Henry J. Elmer Conrad Stauffacher Robert Holcomb Jr Merlyn Loveland C. M. Stauffer W. E. Blum Adam Schuler Fred Roethlisberger Madison Madeline Wright H. A. Becker J. P. Zweifel Thomas Hagen Milwaukee Herman Babler Henry Babler Jr New Glarus Fred A. Blum Monroe Delma Roethlisberger Jean Allan

Dr Rudolph Chicago Medical Leader Dies

Dr Louis Rudolph aged 63 a prominent Chicago obstetrician and gynecologist died yesterday at Wesley Memorial Hospital He was Racine native a Northwestern University Medical School graduate 1911 and served as obstetrics instructor at Cook County Graduate School of Medicine and on the American College of Surgeons board

Chicago Louis Rudolph Wesley Memorial Hospital Racine Rudolph Northwestern University Medical School Cook County Graduate School of Medicine American College of Surgeons

Cold War to Last Long Says Royall in Remarks

Secretary of the Army Royall told the House Armed Services Committee that a hot war is unlikely but a dangerous international situation remains likely for years. He warned Moscow will keep pursuing world revolution through espionage and unrest in non communist states, implying a prolonged cold war of attrition with possible revolts among Soviet satellites.

Dewitt MacKenzie Washington Royall Armed Services Committee U. S. House of Representatives Russia America Moscow Europe Asia China Burma

Plant nutrition essentials for growth and development

Growth depends on carbon oxygen hydrogen and nine key nutrients calcium iron magnesium nitrogen phosphorus potassium sulfur plus trace elements. Essential elements support structural components metabolic processes and energy transfer in plants.

Arthritis and rheumatism affect most midlife adults

An estimate suggests that 97 percent of people living beyond mid life develop bone and joint changes typical of arthritis and rheumatism.

Want Ads Promise Busy Work for Tiny Pay

Classified buyers learn that placing a Want ad yields extensive tasks and heavy labor for minimal cost, with advertisers warned of the time and effort required to manage responses and fulfill listings.

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Mildred Locust Norman S. Gruenewald St. John’s Guild BY Jimmy Hatlo Thanx Pop New York Bigdome J.pluvius Acheson Monroe Quick Loan Co 17Th Ave Monroe, Wis Blumers Drug Co W. H. M. Bayne Mer Dr. Rudolph Isms Lanz Agency Coolerator Richardson Electric Co Blumer’s Trukenbrod’s Lazo Imperial Kubly Paint Store Ad Housekeeping Prim Wis Wisconsin Power and Light Company
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