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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1949

Page

3

Largest Dress Revue Highlights Local Fair

County 4 H club event showcases hundreds of dresses made by seamstresses across ages 10 to 16. Winners include Lou Ann Schindler and Rose Schmid with blue ribbons. Also notes Albany sorority meeting and Church of Christ Scientist services.

Helen Gruenwald Narator Lou Ann Schindler Dayton Rose Schmid York Kay Bartelt Jefferson Evelyn Weiss J . Kathryn McGuire Claro Cc Florence McGuire Clarno CC Marilyn Rutsch Barbara Weiss Bonna Smith Browntown Rosemary Flannery Adams Sarah Becker Oakley Betty Christensen Decatur Carol Hoesly New Glarus Janice Christensen Marianne Elmer Mt. Pleasant Alice Clark Clarno Catherine Mr. Pleasant Nancy Conway Alonda Signer Kathleen Blumer Shirley Rosheisen Spring Grove Francis Ludwig Monroe Home Economics Donna Lois Olson Rosemary Babler Gladys Buehl Kathryn Chambers Juda Bette Vanderbilt Mary Timm Yvonne Ammann Nellie Weibel Marion Busjahn Beverly Hunt Carol Wood Albany

Set Church Program Highlights Hawaii Theme

The islands of Hawaii will be the subject of the Women's Union meeting on Tuesday at 7 45 in St John s church parlors. Mrs Victor Ellingson is program chairman assisted by Miss Hannah Bindschaedler.

Islands of Hawaii Women’s ‘Union St. John’s Church Victor Ellingson Hannah Bindschaedler

Choir Members Host Watermelon Feast After Rehearsal

Members of the First Baptist church choir held a watermelon feast in the church basement after Thursday evening rehearsal.

Ana Petite First Baptist Church

Methodist Guild Garden Tea Party at South Wayne

South Wayne Methodist Guild will host a garden tea Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs A M Stites South Wayne The event will feature Mrs Robert E Davenport and Mrs Robert V Chinnock presiding at the tea table with a rock garden backdrop Invitations extend to WSCS members and friends in Monroe Lamont Browntown Winslow and South Wayne Mrs Arthur F Rother chairs decorations head Mrs Davenport and Mrs Richard son refreshments Transport arrangements handled by Mrs Robert B Trumpy and publicity by Mrs Arlie G Mitchell.

Wesleyan Guild Monroe Winslow Arthur F. Rother Davenport Robert H. Richardson Robert B. Trumpy Arlie G. Mitchell

Local Women Attend Guild Leaders Course

Ames Louis en route to Elmhurst College Elmhurst Illinois more than 200 leaders of the Women's Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed church attended a conference yesterday The Tapestry of the Kingdom was the theme used also by the International Women's Union in Switzerland in 1938 Miss Helen Kenyon moderator of the Congregational Christian Church spoke and Dr David Dunn of the Lancaster Theological Seminary led a Bible hour each morning.

Ames. Louis Sein Eine

Miss Mary Jean Balch Weds Madison Man

Announcement from Robert Smiley reports the marriage of Mary Jean Balch to Robert E. Jones of Madison on July 16 in the First Protestant church of New Braunfels Texas. The bride is the daughter of the late Harry Balch. She attended the University of Wisconsin last year. The couple is to reside in Madison and pursue graduate work at the university.

Sway Robert Smiley Mary Jean Balch Robert E. Jones Madison New Braunfels Tex Harry Balch University of Wisconsin Jones University

Gemuetlichkeit Set After Green County Fair Horse Show

Ernest W. Hayes announces a post show Gemuetlichkeit at the Eugene hotel tonight for all Green county fair horsemen. The gathering follows the horse show with entertainment by the Discord Quartet of Janesville. Patricia Meyers invited fair directors expected to attend.

Green County Fair Eugene Hotel Ernest W. Hayes Janesville Patricia Meyers

Darlington Church Awaits New Pastor

First Baptist church will be filled by visiting pastors until September when Rev Wendell Hansen of Plainfield arrives to succeed Rev C E O Beirne who resigned for Pewaukee. Hansen, married with one son, is a Nortern Baptist seminary graduate. Redecorating and floor refinishing are under way in the dining room while new plumbing fixtures and kitchen equipment are installed at the parsonage. Eight marriage licenses were issued in July by the county clerk.

Eem First Baptist Church Wendell Hansen Plainfield C. E. O'Beirne Pewaukee Hansen Northern Baptist Seminary

Methodist Church To Have New Organ

The Methodist church in Monroe is installing a new nine-set electric organ from WHA Madison to replace the old seven-set hand-pumped organ in use since 1887. Installation begins Monday with a cherry wood console matching the sanctuary. The project is part of a $25,000 five year fund and ends by fall.

WHA Madison Methodist Ralph K. Kofoed Dwight A. Crandall Church Board of Trustees Monroe Charles B. Bolender Kofoed

Governor Signs Welfare Project

Governor signs a welfare bill appropriating about 1 million dollars for improved care in mental and welfare institutions. The measure funds additional treatment personnel, higher attendant salaries, and a staff for a medium security prison overflow facility at Waupun. It ties to a 13 million dollar building program and follows meetings with mental hospital superintendents.

Waupun United States Rennebohm

Credit Buying Tops 16 Billion As Credit Use Grows

Americans increasingly rely on charges for purchases as consumer credit hit a record 16 billion dollars in June. The Federal Reserve reported a 121 million rise in installment auto credit, marking the largest component of the total.

Sac Federal Reserve Board

Iwo Flag-Raising Survivors Reenact Historic Moment On Film

Three Iwo Jima flag raisers who survived the battle return to cinema to reenact the iconic image. Rene Gagnon works in a Manchester cotton mill and eyes California. Ira Hayes hopes to farm in Arizona. the third, Bradley, remains tied to his family life and humor about the event. They recall the fifth day of invasion and note others died later in the campaign. The trio, after a war bond tour, were taken to Camp Pendleton to film the revival, marking a third reenactment of the flag raising.

Bob Thomas Hollywood U.S Iwo Jima Rene Gagnon Manchester N. H Gagnon G.I. Bill Angie California Ira H. Hayes Bapchule Ariz Mis Antigo Wis Joe Rosenthal Associated Press Bradley Suribachi Marine Corps Camp Pendleton San Diego Chicago

Entries Listed For Sunday's Seventh Annual County Horse Show

Long list of entries for the county fair horse show includes Open hunter and jumper, Hackney Pony Stake, Open Roadsters, three gaited stake, open fine harness, and harness type divisions. Named riders, owners, and stables from Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan are shown with numerous horses and drivers. A separate brief notes a 12 year old Alma girl dies after a fall near La Crosse and a Mexican truck crash kills 17. A London meeting plans an anti communist labor federation.

Marion Brown Hartland Flying Victory Brown Mr. Brown Monroe Louisville Chicago Lightland Paul S. Dougherty la Grange Ill Neana Carol Zaun J. J. Zaun Nastorah the Flying Dutchman W. Lageman J. H. Janssen Freeport Belmead J. Martin John J. Wahl John” Wahl Rockford Marcheta Ernie Peel Frank Traver Clinton Skirbeck Flame Hawthorne Plymouth E. J Slavin Wm. S. Mole Dubuque Sandra Dave Sadoff Manitowoc Wis T. Wilkinson Lake Villa Poseidon Peavine Margaret Schubacher J. E. Olson Mary Hageman Madison Stonewall Jack Meehan Topper Don Schill Dodgeville Wheat-Crest Earl Boughton Janesville Pretty Boy Irma Glassbrenner Nob Hill Black Knight Ruth Green Melville Stables Glen Ellyn Til Allegro Penny King Wayne King Fairview Clipper John Genarella Jr Oak Park Red Rhythm Dave Wendt W. H. Wendt Fitchburg Bengen Hanover Billy Runzel Blue Top ‘Farm Norwood Park Park High Jane Simeon Cine Senator Gerald Huntoon R. B. Frazer Billings Mont Don Rogers E. N. Lashmet Glencoe Ginger Rogers James F. Patterson Aurora Frisco Dick Horlick Racine Diana Q. Stanley Johnson Pine Tree Stables McHenry Boxwood Song Jack Oleman Tom O'Malley Imperial Twilight Patty Fechter J. F. Fechter Milwaukee Br Quality Queen Alan Scott Alan L Scott Lucky Boy Charles’ Kane Harbor Light Margaret Hagberg Milwaukee Blue Orchid Lois M. Petersen Stonewall’s Lion Mary Watson Knob Hill Farm Bow’s Dream James Olson A. L. Graber Silver King Stanley Olson LaCrosse Red Pepper K. E. Reisinger Elders Rocket Frank Traver Arter Roseline King George E. J. Slavin William. S. Molo Little Giant Jimmy Watt Jack Brotzman Elgin Her Highness Ed Larson Sheboygan His Majesty Beulah Puls Little Vagabond Dave Sadotf Lucky Charm Dart Sadott Flying Victory F. J. Fechter Jeanette Heisler Rapp Farms Naperville Robin King Everett Ledbetter King’s Black Gold Clarence Trussel Nob! Hill Stables Dane Wendt Mighty Flame Ray* Shaffer Temp Farm Wheaton Why Harry Art Led

Japan socialist premier seeks rebirth and moral revival

New York interview with Tetsu Katayama, Japan's first postwar socialist premier, now out of office. He plans a new socialist campaign, argues socialists must follow independent paths, and stresses moral rehabilitation. He cites European examples and notes his June apology at Caux for Japan's wartime aggression, aiming to lead a national revival.

Py Dew MacKenzie New York Tetsu Katayama Japan Nippon House of Representatives Katayama Caux Switzerland World Assembly of the

Darlington Hospital Aid Approval Sought

The state board of health approved Darlington's request for 145,044 dollars in federal aid for a 437,082 dollar memorial hospital of 35 beds. The approval was sent to the U S Public Health Service which is expected to act within 10 days.

Eslington-Tppecray State Board of Health Memorial Hospital U. S. Public Health Service Darlington

Highway Work Listed in Darlington Area

Special report notes road improvements under way in La Fayette county including 10 miles of concrete for State Route 23 north of Darlington blacktop resurfacing along County F from here to Blanchardville construction on State 78 between Wiota and Argyle work on State 126 near Belmont and on State Highway 23 near Mineral Point.

Darlington Lafayette County Here Blanchardville State Wiota Argyle Belmont Ineral Point

Washington's Dog Days Slow Congress Action

Washington reporter James Mariow notes the summer doldrums as Congress nears a September 1 adjournment. Big programs recede from the agenda while civil rights and health proposals fade. potential action centers on a higher minimum wage, expanded Social Security benefits, and funds for arming Western Europe, with Senate debate likely lengthy.

James Mariow Washington Congress President Truman FEPC The Fair Employment Practices Commission Bist Congress Truman Europe Senate

Model farm plan aims for county centers in every county

Rep Pace proposes federal grants to create model farms and county agricultural buildings housing all agencies. The plan would cost about 250 million dollars for around 2 500 counties, with the feds paying a third. Critics warn it could clash with rural rehabilitation funds and private model farms.

Washington Congress Rep Pace D-Ga Land Grant Colleges House Grant D-Ala U. S. Department of Agriculture Cooley

Italy Ratifies Atlantic Pact Despite Communist Opposition

Italy's senate approved ratification of the Atlantic pact by 175 to 81 and authorized the government to ratify the alliance with Western powers. The chamber of deputies has already approved. The pact, joined by the United States and others, goes into effect once the Netherlands acts. Italy is linked with Norway Portugal Denmark and Iceland but not a founder. Italy hopes for modern weapons after defeat.

Italy Chamber of Deputies United States Great Britain Canada France Belgium Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Denmark Iceland

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