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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1948

Page

3

Lois Field and Glenn Elmer Tie Nuptials at St John’s

Miss Lois Jean Field and Glenn M. Elmer were married at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in an 8 PM ceremony officiated by Rev. Paul C. Kehle. The couple, whose families reside in Monroe area, plan a California wedding trip and begin married life with Farm ties and local family presence.

Lois Jean Field Glenn Elmer St. John’s St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Stanley R. Field 15Th Avenue Glenn M. Elmer Paul C. Kehle Charlotte Peterson Jacob D. Elmer Route 3 Harvey California Monroe Elmer

Sanford Lee Elected President At 15th Lee Reunion

Sanford Lee was elected president of the Lee reunion at the 15th annual gathering in Palmer park Janesville. Paul Loess was chosen vice president and Mrs LaVerne Lee secretary treasurer. Barbara Lee named recreation chair for the 1949 reunion to be held in Brodhead at North Side park.

Sanford Lee Brodhead Palmer Park Janesville Paul Loess LaVerne Lee Barbara Lee North Side Park Orville Lee Dennis Lee Gustav Lee Theresa Lee Brooker Chicago Madison Evansville Beloit

Farewell for Calvin Lower at Turner Hall

A surprise farewell party honored Calvin Lower, former superintendent of the Monroe Center and Wyss plants, who resigns to start his own business in Stockton. Attendees from Kraft plants in Monroe, Brodhead, Wyss, Monroe Center, Galena, and Freeport, plus Mr. and Mrs. Lower and their children. The Lowers plan to leave this weekend after a social evening with dancing for about 100 people.

Turner Hall Calvin Lower Monroe Center Wyss Stockton Kraft Assembly Monroe Brodhead Galena Freeport Lower Lowers

Honor Daughter Observed At New Glarus Party

Mr and Mrs Roy Altman hosted a birthday gathering for their daughter Joanne marking her sixth year A list of attendees included Corrine and Dorothy Staley Janice and Kathy Freitag Ann and Beth Goodman and many more relatives and friends from the community.

New Glarus Roy Altman Joanne Corrine Dorothy Staley Janice Kathy Freitag Ann Beth Goodman Try Sue Burgdroff Muriel Babler Roberta Breylinger Bonnie Maurer Sandra Reuter Delayne Showers Sandra Bigler Jeanne Rae Altman John Goodman Ray Marty

Lenwood R Potts Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Recreation Park

Lenwood R Potts marked his fifth birthday with a party at Recreation Park attended by friends Richard Rufener Gregory Kittelsen William Wartenwiler William Burkhard and Neil Jacobs. Gladys Rhyner supervised lunch games and prize distribution.

Lenwood R. Potts Recreation Park Richard Rufener Gregory Kittelsen William Wartenwiler William Burkhard Neil Jacobs Gladys Rhyner

Marriage Tonight for Miss Holcomb and Charles Chapman

Miss Carol Holcomb daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold E Holcomb 1523 13th Avenue will wed Charles E Chapman son of Mr and Mrs Harold S Chapman South Wayne in an 8 p m nuptial service at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church A reception in the church parlors will follow

Carol Holcomb Harold E. Holcomb 13Th Avenue Charles E. Chapman Harold S. Chapman South Wayne Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church

Entertains at Bridge for Moving Member

Blanchardville Times reports Mrs. Herman Lehnherr hosted her bridge club in honor of Mrs. Walter Schneider who is moving to Platteville.

Blanchardville Herman Lehnherr Bridge Club Walter Schneider Platteville

Surprised by Friends at Brodhead Housewarming

Mr. and Mrs. Werner Haur hosted a Sunday evening housewarming in their new Brodhead home after moving from near Monticello. Attendees from Monroe, Monticello, Orfordville, and Juda included many couples and their children. A purse of money was presented to the Haurs as guests enjoyed refreshments and social time.

Brodhead Werner Haur Monticello Brod Messrs Mmes Arthur Malkow Kenneth Creuzer Ervin Coplien Chester Ludwig Paul Frederick Fred Zentner Monroe Fred Speich Roy Zentner Ervin Hauri Jacob Speich Orfordville Grace Hauri Juda Hauri Ticello Paul Marsh Nathan Grenzow Betty Timm James McGuire Donald Timm Route 5 Micahl Glass Brooklyn Gary Malkow Burleigh Bartlett Donald Newcomer Albany Jerry Rufenacht Donald Albright Milton Babler Margaret Hermanson Blanchardville Leo Stauffacher

Miss Lois Martenson speaks to Kappa Nu on Brazil mission

Albany Times Special reports Miss Lois Martenson a Brazilian missionary from Granite Falls Minnesota spoke at the Kappa Nu society gathering hosted by Mrs. Neil Pryce. On a one year leave she plans medical technology study before returning to Brazil.

Brazil Albany Lois Martenson Kappa Nu Society Neil Pryce Miss Martenson Granite Falls Minn First Baptist Church Miss Mortenson

Fellowship Picnic at Fish Lake Resort Enjoyed by Westminster Group

Westminster Fellowship of the Presbyterian church spent Wednesday at Fish Lake resort visiting the Ralph Kundert family vacationing there. The group swam, roasted weiners, and faced heavy rain and winds on the return trip after passing Springfield Corners soon after a tornado struck.

Westminster Fellowship The Presbyterian Church Fish Lake Resort Ralph Kundert Weiner Fred Wilson Elizabeth Saint Geraldine Evelyn Rabe Daniel John Eley Jr Joyce Joan Waefler Sandra Haworth Robert Eicholtz Joan Kundert Alice Schilt Springfield Corners

Birthday Celebration for Herbert L. Trotter

Herbert Lee Trotter marked his sixth birthday with a park party for six friends. Attending were John Schiesser Roland Severson Harold Saether John and James Meier Neil Robinson of Wauwatosa plus several Mrs. Schiesser Mrs. Orville Severson Mrs. W. H. Dobson Mary Dobson Mrs. Emily Butcher Mary Ellen Lovelace Mrs. William Trotter and Nancy.

Blanchardville Herbert Lee Trotter John Schiesser Roland Severson Harold Saether John James Meier Neil Robinson Wauwatosa M. Schiesser Orville Severson W. H. Dobson Mary Dobson Emily Butcher Mary Ellen Lovelace William Trotter Nancy

Knipschild Siedschlag Engagement Sets August Wedding

Invitations announce the approaching marriage of Kathrine June Knipschild daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Knipschild to Donald N Siedschlag son of Mr and Mrs John H Siedschlag. The ceremony will be August 15 at 8 p m at St John s Evangelical and Reformed Church with a reception in the church parlors to follow.

John H. Knipschild Katherine June Donald N. Siedschlag John H. Siedschlag St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church

Freida Sutter Hosts Hawaiian Visitors for Two Days

Miss Freida Sutter entertained two Hawaiian visitors Miss Jeanne Kawamura and Miss Jean Miwashiro for two days. They toured the Washington Town House Cooperative Cheese Factory the fair and the Cave of the Mounds among other places. The visitors departed this morning to return home.

Freida Sutter Jeanne Kawamura Jean Miwashiro Washington Townhouse Co

Juda Housewives Win Fruit Honors

At the county fair yesterday the Juda Housewives earned fruit honors in a crowded open class with few contestants but many entries. Prize winners include Mrs. Ted Burgy Mrs. A R Ludwig and Mrs. Chester Pinnow all of Juda. Grace Keister Route 1 had no competitors in the honey class.

Ted Burgy A. R. Ludwig Juda Chester Pinnow Grace Keister

Italian anatomist uncovers connecting vessels with microscope

The question of how arteries and veins connect was answered in 1661 by an Italian anatomist who discovered tiny connecting vessels using the newly invented microscope.

Red blood cells vastly outnumber white cells in blood

In the human bloodstream red blood cells outnumber white cells by about 700 to 1. The dominant cells carry oxygen, while the smaller population supports immune functions and immune response.

Junior Fair Booths Showcase 4 H FFA and FHA Efforts

Green county junior fair booths display methods and achievements of boys and girls in FFA 4 H and FHA clubs judged by Sally Turnbull of Wisconsin Power and Light and Edward Ensch. Projects include balanced diets safety displays weed control soil conservation home preservation and rural life progress with varied booth themes and message emphases.

Green County Sally Turnbull Home Service Wisconsin Power and Light Co Edward Ensch Veterans’ Agricultural Monroe FFA Mt. Pleasant Blaine Albany Oak Corners Dairy Club Glarus America Spring Grove Club Oakley Monroe Home Ec Club Clarno 4-H Club York 4-H North Washington

Arkansas Woman Creates Real Looking Orchids From Paper

Ruth Woodruff Gilbert of Arkansas crafts lifelike paper orchids from wood fiber and glue. Her nearly indistinguishable creations fool florists and even travelers, born from a billboard image inspiration in 1939. Her hobby aims to bring happiness, not market profit.

Arkansas Fayetteville Ark Ruth Woodruff Gilbert Gilbert

St. John’s Evangelical Church News and Service Notes

The tenth Sunday after Trinity service at 10 45 with church school at 9 30. No German service in the afternoon. Women’s Union meets Tuesday at 7 45 pm. No Aid meeting in August. Rev. Paul C Kehle pastor.

ST. John‘s Evangelical and Reformed Churh School Women’s Union Paul C. Kehle

First Universalist Church to Resume Services September 12

Church services will resume September 12 with Henry G. Cooper as minister. The notice announces the reopening of the First Universalist Church with Cooper leading the pulpit and the congregation invited to return for services.

First Universalist Henry G. Cooper

Grace Lutheran Church Schedule and Meetings

Grace Lutheran Sundays include Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 with a sermon The Peril of Easy Christianity. Women Missionary Society meets Monday at 7 30 at Mrs William Brunkow home with Mrs Raymond Martin as co host. Othe Schneider reads The World We Want for Our Children. Church Council meets Tuesday at 7 30 led by Rev Newell Mendenhall.

Grace Lutheran William Brunkow Raymond Martin Othe Schneider Church Council Newell Mendenhall

St Andrew's Episcopal Mission Service Schedule

The parish at 2019 10th Street announces a 9 30 a m service for boys girls and parents and a Wednesday 7 a m gathering.

ST. Andrew‘s Episcopal Mission 10Th Street

Immanuel and Bethel Churches Welcome All for Sunday Services

Evangelical United Brethren Immanuel church led by Rev. Lyn don C Viel holds church school at 9:45 and morning worship at 10:50 with guest Lloyd Baryard of British West Africa delivering With Christ in Africa. Bethel church under Rev. B W Blackburn offers Sunday school at 9:30 worship at 10:35, Christian Endeavor at 8 p m, basket dinner after service, no choir practice Saturday. all welcome.

Evangelical United Brethren Immanuel Church Lyndon C. Viel Lloyd Baryard British West Africa Christ Africa Bethel Church B. W. Blackburn Christian Endeavor

Mt Olive Lutheran Wisconsin Synod Service Notice

Divine services Sundays at 11 a.m. in the Episcopal chapel located at 2019 10th Street officiated by Pastor Eldor Toepel.

MT. Olive Lutheran Wisconsin Synod Episcopal Chapel 10Th Street Eldor Toepel

Assembly of God pastor cancels Sunday services

Rev. David Bruzelius of the Assembly of God notes there is no Sunday school or services this Sunday.

Assembly OF God David Bruzelius

Union Presbyterian Church Services and Meetings

Union Presbyterian Church schedule includes Sunday school at 9 30 with John Eley Jr as superintendent morning worship at 10 45 led by Pastor Frederick Wilson Westminster fellowship at 7 p m Tuesday missionary society meeting at 7 30 at Mrs George Burdick home with Iran as the evening topic

Union Presbyterian Church John Eley Jr Frederick Wilson Westminster Fellowship Tuesday Missionary Society George Burdick Iran

New Apostolic Church Service Schedule at 1511 13th Avenue

Rev. R. H. Scharnweber leads services at the New Apostolic church located at 1511 13th Avenue. Sunday service at 10 a.m. no evening service. Wednesday service at 8 p.m. Adjustments to weekly worship times are noted.

NEW Apostolic 13Th Avenue R. H. Scharnweber

Christian Science Sunday Service Schedule Worldwide

The weekly lesson sermon centers on Love with John 4 God is love. Selections from the Bible and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy form the lesson. Sunday service 10 45. Sunday school for under 20 at 9 30. Wednesday 745 p m.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Methodist Churches Announce Services and Activities

Monroe service schedule includes Sunday school at 9 30 for all juniors and older people morning worship at 10 40 with the Lord s Supper and a meditation on The Christian Ministry Nancy Thorpe to sing a vocal solo church school at 10 40 for children nursery through primary parents urged to enroll children Youth Fellowship meets Thursday at 6 30 p m Browntown morning worship at 9 with the sacrament of the Lord s Supper offered Sunday

Methodist Monroe Browntown Ralph K. Kofoed Christian Ministry Nancy Thorpe

School for All Children and Youth Opens

A new institution titled School for All Children and Youth opens at a local campus at 10. The program aims to serve diverse students with inclusive education and community support.

Browntown Evangelical Church Announces Services and Baptism

Rev. J. L. Haack will lead worship at St. Paul’s in Wayne township with a 9:30 Sunday school and 10:30 worship. Peace Church Browntown holds 9:30 Sunday school and an 8 p.m. baptism and confirmation service receiving 12 adults into active membership.

Browntown

New Glarus Church Schedule Includes Sunday School and Services

The New Glarus Swiss Evangelical and Re formed church announces Sunday activities. Sunday school begins at 9 15 with services at 10 30 and choir rehearsals set for regular times.

NEW Glarus Swiss Evangelical and Reformed

Church Schedule For Clarno and Staver

Clerno worship times listed with Sunday services at 10 and 11. Staver church offers Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 five five and a quarter. Room for you class meets Thursday with junior choir Thursday night at the church.

Clarno-Staver Clarno Staver

Monticello Church Announces Sunday Schedule

Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed led by Rev A R Achtemeier invites all for Sunday school at 9 30. Classes for all ages. Morning worship at 10 40 with a sermon by Rev Achtemeier. No junior or children s choir rehearsal.

Monticello Zwingli

Washington Reformed Church Morning Worship Service

Morning worship at 9 Sunday at Washington Reformed Church with Sunday school immediately after services.

Washington Reformed Church

Postville Memorial Sunday School Draws Attendees

Postville Memorial outlines Sunday school activities led by Herman Feenie superintendent The Need For All Bible class meets at 9 15 a m with regular sessions and share in the church schedule

Postville Memorial Sunday School Herman Feenie

Reverend W J Abe Pulpit at Evangelical United Brethren Church

The Evangelical United Brethren Church announces worship at 10 45 a m with Reverend W J Abe minister delivering the sermon The theme titled The Greatest Preacher in the Old Testament emphasizes biblical exhortation and communal worship in a traditional service.

Evangelical United Brethren Church W. J. Abe

Better Days Here For Older Workers

New York observers note aging workers face fewer hiring barriers as groups form to tackle the problem. The labor pool shrinks with more youngsters in service, boosting the value of older workers who now number in a growing, aging workforce. The average labor force age rose from 36.1 in 1940 to 37.6 by February 1948.

New York United States National Industrial Conference Board

Schroeder Couple Relocate to Jefferson to Manage Store

Mr and Mrs Arnold Schroeder moved yesterday to Jefferson. Schroeder will manage a local grocery store. He previously ran a grocery business in Monroe and was employed at Meythaler s.

Jefferson Arnold Schroeder Schroeder Monroe Meythaler’s

UW Summer Prom Finance Chairman Named

James Hamilton of New Glarus is chosen as chairman of the finance committee for the University of Wisconsin summer prom. The event will be held August 6 in the Memorial Union on the campus.

New Glarus James Hamilton Louis Schoch University of Wisconsin Memorial Union

Rural Mail Carriers Hold Picnic at Marty Home

Green county rural mail carriers gathered Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Marty for a picnic dinner. Delegates from the state convention at Wausau in July 1921 reported on convention activities. Attending were Roy Fries Juda Harry Schwartz and granddaughter John Andereck and son Ben Abraham and daughter Arthur Klingbeil George Ross Brodhead Clifford Gelbach Albany Manifee Burris Platteville and Frank Clark Monticello.

New Glarus Green County Ray Marty Wausau Messrs Mmes Roy Fries Juda Harry Schwartz John Andereck Ben Abraham Monroe Arthur Klingbeil George Ross Brodhead Clifford Gelbach Albany Manifee Burris Platteville Frank Clark Monticello

New Glarus Band Concert At Village Park Tonight

The New Glarus school band will present a concert at the village park this evening at 8 o clock. The event showcases student musicians and offers a community music moment under the summer sky.

New Glarus Village Park

Betty Ann Klemm Wins Milwaukee Downer College Scholarship

Betty Ann Klemm daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Klemm 1017 9th Avenue has been awarded a one year scholastic scholarship to Milwaukee Downer College She is a 1948 Monroe High School graduate and ranked among the top ten students in her class.

Betty Ann Klemm Otto Klemm 9Th Avenue Milwaukee Downer College Monroe High School Betty

Fenders Dented in Side Collision near Turner Hall

Two cars driven by Casper Portman of 1814 19th street and Fred L. Beimborn of Madison collided near Turner Hall in the 1200 block of 17th Avenue at 4 11 p m yesterday. Beimborn was pulling out from a curbside parking stall when the crash occurred.

Casper Portman 19Th Street Fred L. Beimborn Madison Turner Hall 17Th Avenue Beimborn

Sharer Family Plans Yellowstone Trip With Scout Stop

Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Sharer and their children Anne and David depart Sunday for Yellowstone. They will visit the Apple River scout camp to meet son James who will join them on part of the journey.

West Albany T. E. Sharer Anne David Yellowstone Apple River James

Car Recovered After Stolen in New Glarus

Donald Jordee of Blanchardville reports his car stolen from a New Glarus parking spot between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. The sheriff announces the vehicle was found days later in roughly the same location, likely taken for a short joy ride with a half full gas tank and no apparent damage.

Donald Jordee Blanchardville New Glarus Sheriff's Department

Fractures Leg of Robert H. Figs in Hay Mow Fall

Robert H. Figs, 34, of South Wayne, fractured his right leg in a fall from a hay mow. He is a patient at St. Clare hospital.

Robert H. Figs South Wayne St. Clare Hospital

Haraszthy: Father of American wine industry

An Americanized Hungarian entrepreneur named Haraszthy is credited as the real father of the American wine industry for returning thousands of European grape slips to California and planting vineyards that shaped early American winemaking.

Haraszthy California

California Zinfandel Grape Emerges as Most Planted

The article notes that the Zinfandel variety is the most widely planted and productive grape in California, underscoring its prominence in the state's viticulture.

California

Burgys Dominate Percheron Class In Draft Horse Show

Jacob Burgy and son from Monticello and Will Hartwig and sons from Monroe led the Percheron division as burgy entries swept best stallion and best mare. Parker Taft from Freeport dominated the Belgian best mare class while all three exhibitors shared honors in the draft horse division.

Jacob Burgy Monticello Parker Taft Freeport Will F. Hartwig

New antibiotic aureomycin unveiled for infantile paralysis and venereal disease

The aureomycin antibiotic, developed in New Jersey, is being tested in Texas for infantile paralysis and in New York City for a venereal disease. It is active against some viruses and can reach nerve cells, a capability that sets it apart from many drugs. Columbia University and the University of Texas medical school are involved in trials, with doctors praising its effectiveness against typhogranuloma and noting its potential beyond bacteria.

New York Texas New York City Lederle Laboratories New Jersey New York Academy of Sciences Columbia _ university’s college of physicians and surgeons University of Texas Medical School

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