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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1949

Page

3

Delores Dittmar and Wesley Homb Wed in St Victor's Rites

Delores Lorraine Dittmar daughter of Mrs Harold Dittmar of 1018 25th avenue exchanged vows with Wesley C Homb son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Homb of South Wayne in a double ring ceremony at St Victor's Catholic church at 11:30. Rev E C McCollow officiated. The bridal party included Mrs Harold Casmer matron of honor and Barbara Fritz Patricia Hogan as bridesmaids. A reception for 200 followed in the parish hall. The couple will reside in Madison after a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin.

St. Victor’s Catholic Church Delores Lorraine Dittmar Harold Dittmar 25Th Avenue Wesley C. Homb Clarence Homb South Wayne E. C. McCollow Harold Casmer Barbara Fritz Monroe Patricia Hogan Bertha John Balbac Patricia Green St. Victor’s Parish Hall Joyce Gibbons Milwaukee Janice Gibbons Frances Wehinger Freeport Josephine Wehinger Robert Kingdon Monroe High School University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Madison

Postville Aid Society Meets at Matzinger Home

The Postville Aid society gathered at Mrs. Albert Matzinger’s residence with Mrs. Sam P. Klassy assisting. Members and guests listed include Walter Hoesly A R Achtemeir Dwight Zwei fel John H Kundert Ernest Strahm Lester McCaughay Adolph Strahm Carl Blaser Lawrence Ames Jake Stauffer Alfred Wyttenach Otto Elmer Alois Busser Pius Busser Robert Wittner Harold Schultz Clarence Hoesly Ernest Wieland Jacob Ott Elman Ott Herbert Blaser Ida Figi Maynard Figi Harold Elmer Herman J. Elmer J Herman Elmer Andrew Aslakson Ambrose Wenger Orville Bleiler Frank Schiesser Melvin Vogels Sam Klassy Albert Matzinger and Misses Tena Sophia Haug Gladys Frey Shirley Matzinger Marjorie Klassy.

Postville Aid Monticello Postville Aid Society Albert Matzinger Sam P. Klassy Mmes Walter Hoesly A. R. Achtemeierr Dwight Zweifel John H. Kundert Ernest Strahm Lester McCaughay Adolph Strahm Carl Blaser Lawrence Ames Jake Stauffacher Alfred Wyttenbach Otto Elmer Alois Busser Pius Busser Robert Wittner Harold Schultz Christ Mueller Clarence Hoesly Ernest Wieland Jacob Ott Peter Ott Elman Ott Herbert Blaser Ida Figi Maynard Figi Harold Elmer Herman J. Elmer J. Herman Elmer Andrew Aslakson Ambrose Wenger Orville Bleiler Frank Schiesser Melvin Voegels Sam Klassy Misses Tena Sophia Haug Gladys Frey Shirley Matzinger Marjorie Klassy

Visit Lake Cottage Hosts Welcoming Monroe Guests

Mrs Herber Becker of 2020 15th avenue hosted friends at Lake Koshkonong this week. Guests included Louis E Buri LaVerne Deal N H Durst and Frank Deininger with Misses Rose Zuercher Anna Roth and Marie Blum. Mrs Wilmer Coates of Juda also joined the outing at the newly remodeled cottage.

Lake Cottage Herbert Becker 15Th Avenue Lake Koshkonong Monroe Louis E. Buri LaVerne ,Deal N. H. Durst Frank Deininger Rose Zuercher Anna Roth Marie Blum Wilmer Coates Juda

Albany Methodist Picnic Sets Monroe Park Date

The Albany Methodist Sunday school and WSCS plan their annual picnic at Recreation Park in Monroe on Thursday. The group will depart Albany at 11 a.m.

FLAN Albany Methodist Sunday School WSCS Recreation Park Monroe Albany

Ex-convict confesses in Peoria jewelry store torture case

Edward Klein, 34, of Chicago, admitted part in the May 23 robbery of John F. Minder and wife in Peoria. Detectives hold Pete Dounias, 30, named by Klein. Dounias was captured in Milwaukee and brought to Chicago. Jewelry valued at 25 000 to 50 000 was stolen after the torturing of the victims with lit cigarettes.

Chicago Peoria Edward Klein Pete Dounias Klein Dounas Milwaukee John F. Minder

Franklin district school meeting elects officials and approves levy

Glen Gilmore was re elected director at the Franklin district annual school meeting. Voters approved a local levy of 2450 dollars. Fred Krebs serves as clerk and Otmar Keller as treasurer. The district has 14 boys and 12 girls of school age.

Glen Gilmore Franklin Fred Krebs Otmar Keller

Marian Martin Pattern T9015 For Sundress Jumper Blouse

Deluxe sewing pattern from Marian Martin offers sundress jumper and blouse in sizes 12 through 20 and 40, with size 16 and 4% yards of 35 inch fabric. Complete illustrated sew chart, 30 cents special handling, send to The Times Pattern Dept New York.

Marian Martin Care of the Times Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y

Family Honors Mrs Isely At 90th Birthday Dinner

Mrs. Samuel Isely celebrated her 90th birthday with an open house in Monroe. Out-of-town relatives from Wisconsin and Illinois attended the dinner at her home, while plans were made for additional family arrivals from Chicago.

Samuel Isely Chris Isely Wauwatosa Robert Wenger Kewanee Ill Don Wenger Randy Thiensville Burt Isely Thomas Goetz Monroe E. R. Scheibel Madison Emmett Jorgest Freeport Effie Wenger Robert Isely Chicago Chris Iselys 10Th Street

Youth Center Hosts Juke Box Dance in Gold Daze Theme

The Monroe youth center hosted a Friday night dance sponsored by the youth council with a gold and brown rustic look. A painted covered wagon adorns the front window while regular dances occur every other Friday at Lincoln high school gymnasium.

Monroe Youth Center Youth Council Lincoln High School

Browntown WSCS Circles Host Monroe Guests at Lueck Home

Monroe Methodist WSCS Circles 1 and 2 entertained yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Herman Lueck’s Browntown area home. The gathering was social with a lawn supper and help from Browntown and area women, totaling about guests.

Monroe Methodist Wscs Herman Lueck Browntown

Local Group Planning Chicago Shrine Trip

More than 500 Shriners and their families from Wisconsin are expected for the Imperial Shrine council session parade and activities in Chicago Tuesday. Special trains will carry the attendees. From Monroe, Leon O. Schmidt and family La verne C. Gallitz, O. N. Johnson, Otto H. Kundert, Stanley W. Howe, and Louis H. Kohli plan to attend.

Shriners Wisconsin Imperial Shrine Council Chicago Monroe Messrs Mmes Leon O. Schmidt and Son Laverne C. Gallitz O. N. Johnson Otto H. Kundert Stanley W. Howe Louis H. Kohli

Juda Jolly Juniors 4H names chairmen for late summer meeting

Juda Jolly Juniors 4H appoints chairmen Janet Arnsmeier Joyce Arnsmeier Andrea Andrews Gene Bloom Harold Helmeid Lois Miller and Luan Miller to organize a late summer social. A Wednesday tour begins at 8 30 a m from Juda high school led by Miss Marilyn Hamman. A judging contest is set for Thursday evening at Donald Albright home.

Juda Janet and Joyce Arnsmeier Joan Andrews Gene Bloom Harold Helmeid Lois Miller Luan Miller Juda Jolly Judo Marilyn Hamnan Donald Albright

Monticello Homecoming Opens With Water Fights and Tug of War

Monticello begins its homecoming with water fights and tug of war drawing several thousand spectators. Events start after a 1 p.m. parade featuring floats and bands. Teams from Monticello New Glarus Mt. Pleasant Washington Exeter townships compete with finals at 1:30 p.m. A trick horse act and Swiss wrestling follow. Free attractions run 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, ending with fireworks.

Monticello New Glarus Mt. Pleasant Washington Exeter

Social Roundup Delights Blanchardville Visitors

Rudolph O Regez from Monroe and grandson Donald Janke vacation with Eugene Richardson in Blanchardville while relatives visit in Lexington Kentucky. Widespread visits continue among local families including the Janke Musebeck Lappin and Vick households with trips to Wisconsin Dells and Durant Oklahoma.

Rudolph O. Regez Monroe Donald Janke Eugene Richardson Don Janke Danny Mrs. Regez Lexington William Musebeck A. J. Holt Henry Stebnitz Hollandale Otto Christianson Shirley Mae River Falls Melvin Smedsrud Beloit Judy Charles Ingwell New Glarus Fred Heller Portage Lillie Gunderson Smedsrud and Olson Livingston Donald Dimick Marcia Amelia Garfield Wisconsin Rapids Walter Peterson Billy Pitt Dodgeville W. H. Weaver Clarice Berg South Wayne Arleigh Olson Ernest Johnson Faye Ann Cobb F. L. Kingeter Karen Kingeter James Kelly William McSherry Raymond Leo Goebel Joseph Murphy Horeb Homer Dietrich Florence Ariz Hazel George Paynter

County Exceeds Bond Drive Quota in State Standings

Green county surpassed its savings bond quota by 13 991 dollars toward a 159 000 goal during the week earning 103 1 percent and placing 18th in the state. Russell W Prien of Monroe served as drive chairman.

Green County Russell W. Prien Monroe

Herby Henrikson Opens New Albany Depot

Albany announces the opening of a beer and soft drink depot by Herby Henrikson in the former Ken's Shoe Shop location just south of the latch factory. The new business occupies the building previously used by Ken's Shoe Shop.

Albany Herby Henrikson Ken’s Latch

School Opening Talk Set At Argyle Annual Meet

The Apple Branch school district No. 3 plans its annual meeting Monday evening to discuss reopening the school and related arrangements.

Apple Branch

Red bug feeds on skin not blood

A chigger or red bug is described as feeding on and digesting skin rather than drawing blood, according to the source text. The note clarifies the parasite’s feeding behavior and distinguishes it from other biting insects.

Vatican Edict Shapes Catholics in Red Zones

Essay argues Vatican excommunication doctrine pressures Polish peasants under communist rule. It discusses conflict between church authority and state power, urging discernment with guidance from priests and conscience. The piece frames the Vatican order as a strong weapon in the cold war religious struggle.

James D. White New York Vatican Europe Korea Ince

Repairs Completed On Monroe-Albany Road Relocation

Three additional strips of the Highway 59 relocation on the Monroe Albany road have been scarified and relaid to fix a bleeding condition where oil rises to the surface. Six spots have been treated so far.

Monroe-Albany

Blend Milk Price Set for June 1949 in Chicago Order

All producers under the Chicago federal milk marketing order will receive a uniform blended price of 3.21 per hundredweight for June 1949 deliveries. The price is four cents higher than May 1949 but 1.30 lower than June 1948. Total receipts for last June were 329.4 million pounds, up 28.8 million from June 1948.

Chicago Board of Trade

State Republicans Press Scott to Quit as National Chair

The Wisconsin Republican executive committee demanded the resignation of National Chairman Hugh Scott. Wayne Hood, elected vice chairman, led the move and urged the two Wisconsin national committee members to accept Scott's resignation without delay. Committeewoman Yvonne Town signaled opposition. Cyrus L. Philipp had prior opposition but was absent.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Republican Party Hugh Scott Scott Wayne Hood la Crosse Wisconsin Republican National Committee Yvonne Town Waukesha Cyrus L. Philipp

Woman’s lie test backs accident claim in Edgerton stabbing

Mrs. Helen Willman 35 says the knife stabbing of her husband Frank Willman 38 at Edgerton was accidental and a lie detector test substantiates the claim. Dane County DA Robert Arthur released the report today.

Madison Helen Willman Frank Willman Edgerton Dane County Dist. Atty Robert Arthur

Revenue Bureau Rules Tax On Prize Winners

The Internal Revenue Service will tax prize money from the American Bar Association essay prize. A 1939 DC Court of Appeals ruling had treated the $3,000 fund as a gift, exempt from tax, but the bureau rejects that view and will pursue income tax collection pending further court action.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau Bureau American Bar Association U. S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Bar Association Appeals Court Supreme Court

Greer Garson Weds Texas Rancher in Santa Fe Ceremony

Movie star Greer Garson married Col. E. E. Fogelson a 48 year old Texas rancher and oil man in Santa Fe yesterday. It was her third marriage at 36 after a divorce from actor Richard Ney. Fogelson had one prior marriage.

Santa Fe Greer Garson Col E. E. Fogelson Texas Mrs. Miniver Richard Ney Fogelson

League to Meet for Green County Tavern Officers Vote

The Green County tavern league will hold its annual election Tuesday evening in Turner hall. Lunch will be served.

Green County Tavern League Turner Hall

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