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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1948

Page

3

Wedding of Miss Geraldine Chapman in South Wayne

Miss Geraldine Chapman and Robert Chapman wed at Immanuel Evan Chapman South Wayne with Rev. L C Viel officiating. Attendants included Mrs Lyle Sickinger and Dorothy Johnson. Out of town guests came from Chicago Rockford Freeport Madison and New Glarus. The couple plan to reside in South Wayne after a northern Wisconsin wedding trip.

Immanuel Evan Chapman South Wayne L. C. Viel Harold S. Chapman Earl Holcomb Lyle Sickinger Dorothy Marilyn Johnson Archie Myers Jr Robert Rufenacht Chicago Rockford Freeport Menasha Madison Monticello New Glarus Chapman Wisconsin Monroe High School Wisconsin Power and Light Co Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Madison Business College

Women’s Union to Discuss The Christian Woman and World Evangelism

Mrs Gertrude Myers leads a discussion on The Christian Woman and World Evangelism at St John’s church Tuesday evening with Mesdames Rudolph Maurer Ben Kubly Fred B Marty Clifford Fritz and Herman Burkhard assisting. Jack Andereck performs a vocal solo with Carol Schindler. Surprise committee includes Misses Mary Lanz Margaret Schiesser Kathryn Wartenweiler Florence Wartenweiler and Mrs John Augsburger.

Gertrude Myers Rudolph Maurer Ben Kubly Fred B. Marty Clifford Fritz Herman Burkhard Women’s Union St. John’s Church Jack Andereck Carol Schindler Mary Lanz Margaret Schiesser Kathryn Wartenweiler Florence Wartenweiler John Augsburger

Platteville woman wins most poultry ribbons at fair

Mrs. Richard Huehne of Platteville dominates open class poultry, sweeping blue ribbons in barred Plymouth rocks, American classes, and Asiatics. She also takes most wyandette prizes, while Mrs. Rufi and Frances Mae Rufi win others. Monroes Mrs. John W. Ruff and Mary L. Pick contest in two divisions. Huehne also leads in ducks and geese with others sharing remaining honors.

Richard Huehne Platteville John W. Ruff Monroe Mary L. Pick Huehne Rufi Frances Mae Rufi

German Adviser Urges Face Saving to Split Berlin Showdown

Dr. Erich Kordt, ex German foreign office official, says Russians prize face saving in disputes and allies should offer a way out without backing off. He recalls Munich era talks and how Germany tried to use concessions to avert war, while Hitler sought a small war to boost prestige.

Dewitt MacKenzie Associated Press Foreign Office Berlin Erich Kordt University of Munich America Hitler Kordt Munich Chamberlain Godesberg Fuehrer Dr. Kordt London Czechoslovakia

Frances Ladwig Wins In Food Preservation

Frances Ladwig of route 2 won six first places in food preservation display at the junior fair judged by Lorna M. Peck, Iowa county home demonstration agent. Several other exhibitors earned multiple blue ribbons and firsts including Shirley Rosheisen and a list of two blue ribbon winners from Albany, New Glarus, Judo, and Browntown.

Frances Ladwig Lorna M. Peck Iowa Dorothy McGrath Argyle Shirley Rosheisen Mildred Cotherman Betty Hoesly Albany Barbara Kenison Mildred Asmus Donna Signer Darlene Hoesly New Glarus Mary Ann Oberholzer Joanne Stephenson Ira Jean Probst Browntown Dolores Stephenson Iris Dawn Ludwig

Bizer Couple Accepts Teaching Posts in Iola

Juda couple H O Bizer and wife move to Iola where he becomes principal overseeing 16 teachers and she joins the grades staff. They relocate with daughter Betty from Juda, where he served as principal since 1943 but taught last year.

Juda H. O. Bizer Iola

Big Four Ministers May Meet On Berlin Crisis

Widespread speculation grows that the big four foreign ministers America Britain Russia and France may hold a conference to resolve the Berlin crisis. Western powers push a show of force through food and transit restrictions while preparing to defend aid convoys. Authorities note Moscow’s aim to unify western Germany and bring Europe under Soviet influence.

Dewitt MacKenzie Associated Press America Britain Russia France Berlin Bern United States Germany Europe London Truman Marshal Stalin Charles G. Ross Stalin Washington Communist Party Politburo Marshal Voroshilov Andrei Zhanov V. M. Molotov Andrei Andreyev

Winners to State Contest From Wisconsin Junior Fair

Four first place winners in home economics judging qualify for the state junior judging at the Wisconsin centennial Aug. 19. Janice Dye of Monroe leads foods with first. Janet Williams of Decatur and Kathryn Chambers of Juda tie for second. Catherine Blum of Monroe places fourth. Canning winners include Dolores Stephenson of Albany and Mildred Cotherman of Green County Center with second and third respectively. Clothing results crown Kathryn Chambers first with Donna Lois Olson and Rosemary Babler tied for second. Blum is fourth. Home improvements see Marion Signer and Frances Ludwig of Monroe tied for first, with Signer and Kathleen Blumer of Claro tied for second. Mrs. Fred Probst directed arrangements. Agricultural judging under Ed Klassy of New Glarus awaits final tabulation.

Janice Dye Monroe Home Ec Janet Williams Decatur Kathryn Chambers Juda Catherine Blum Dolores Stephenson Smiley Club Albany Mildred Cotherman Green County Center Shirley Rosheisen Spring Grove Dorothy McGrath Jordan Donna Lois Olson Rosemary Babler Mr. Pleasant Marion Signer Frances Ludwig Monroe Home Ec Club Donna Leah Signer Kathleen Blumer Clarno Fred Probst Ed Klassy New Glarus Robert Robert Keen

Price Peaks for Cheddar on Wisconsin Exchange

Cheddar on the Wisconsin cheese exchange hits 4712 cents a pound, matching last week’s high. Volume reaches 48 cars totaling over 1.7 million pounds with mixed lots including Michigan U. S. No. 1 cheddars and Daisy varieties. Unfilled bids include several lots at 4614 and 4612.

Plymouth Wisconsin Cheese Exchange Michigan U. S Michigan U. S

No Man's Land term recalls wartime waste ground history

The phrase No Man's Land appears in World War I usage reflecting a charged area of contested ground. Its origins trace to fourteenth century London waste ground once used for executions.

No Man’s Land London

Footville Man Named Junior Chef de Train

W. A. Canary of Footville was named junior grande chef de train of the Wisconsin 40 er 8 at the annual Milwaukee convention. Al Ledrowski of Columbus was chosen as chef de gare.

Footville W. A. Canary Wisconsin Milwaukee Associated Press al Ledrowski Columbus

Buck white tailed deer shed antlers in January

Wildlife notes explain that male deer retain their antlers for most of the year but shed them during January. The process prepares a new set for the next mating season and signals seasonal change in habitats.

Illinois breeders win swine honors at county fair

Open class swine honors at the county fair went to out of county exhibitors. Ernest Schmidt of Lena swept all Poland China class titles, while Anton Moest and Alois Moest Jr of Orangeville led Chester Whites awards. Duroc Jersey grand champion boar was from Darius Eastman and Son of South Wayne, and grand champion sow by Kenneth Koertner of Pearl City. Ernest Rock of Mineral Point and Robert Robb of Wins ton also won prizes.

Green County Wisconsin Ernest Schmidt Lena Poland Anton Moest Route 1 Orangeville Alois Moest Jr Darius Eastman

Blanchardville Social Notes Mention Visits and Birth

Mrs W F McGuigan and Mrs W E Trotter and son Herbie spent Wednesday with Larry and Phyllis Bredeson in Rockford. Several families from Blanchardville and surrounding areas, including Steiner and Whitford households, hosted or visited across Wisconsin. A daughter Bonnie Jean Whitford was born to James and Alice Whitford of Marinette on July 11.

W. E. Trotter Herbie W. H. Dobson Larry Bredeson Rockford Trotter Victor Winger Ruth Ann Christine of Stanley John Steiner Freeport Marvin Swiggum Donna Scott Madison John Whitford Alice MacKenzie Blanchardville Wayne Apuli Wauwatosa Albert Ayen Burt McKenzie Edith Carol McKenzie Clarence Erickson Lewis Paulson Harold Maurice Faslyn Douglas Joe Wahlum Julian Paulson Beloit Palmer Johnson Ruth Darleen Raymond Ole Jeremiason

Social visits and family gatherings in Postville region

Royal weekend scenes unfold as Martin and David Jeremiason and others share picnics and Sunday dinners at Clifford Johnson, Theodore Halverson, and Kiel homes. Residents from Madison Browntown New Glarus and Iola visit relatives. camping at Devils Lake and trips to Chicago complete a busy social period.

Martin David Martin Jeremiason Ludwig Swenson Edwin and Orrion Clifford Johnson Alvin Blanchard Alvin Wiliam Mullen Malcolm Disrud Charmian Mac Gant Theodore Halverson Postville Dorothy Kiel Nadine Sharp Madison Frank Drake Monroe Glenn Boss Barbara Frederick Browntown O. L. Kiel Cleave Kiel Jean Watson R. N T. J. Watson Ray Jones Warren Richard Retrum Jakie Unterholzner Lloyd Allen Hendrickson John Thorson Devils Lake Conrad Peterson Laura Iola Wis Ed Schroeder Elmer Budsberg Bensonville Ill Harold Gerry Stanley Freitag New Glarus Harold Schindler Chris Wahl Kathy Freitag Chicago The National Outdoor Advertising Association

William Gannett Rites Scheduled for Monday

Augusta Maine reports private funeral services will be held Monday for William H. Gannett 94 year old retired publisher who died yesterday He was an aviation and winter sports enthusiast who retired in 1924 but still visited the Kennebec Journal plant until recently He was father of Guy P Gannett Maine newspaper publisher and radio station owner who began working at eight guiding a blind cousin to piano tuning jobs.

Augusta William H. Gannett Gannett Kennebec Journal Guy P. Gannett Maine

Monroe Man Guards Secret of Smelly Cheese Fish Bait

Jacob Taxacher of Monroe has spent 15 years commercializing a strong smelling fish bait made from aged cheese. He secrets the method and tests it away from buildings, while remaining active in farming and local streams with his wife Frieda.

Jacob Taxacher 12Th Street Taxacher Mr. Taxacher Pecatonica Green County Tyrol Austria America Sabina Hauser John T. Hauser Monroe Frieda Weiss Taxachers Andrew Klassy

Five Junior Fair Booths Earn Excellent Ratings

Five of the 20 junior fair booths received excellent ratings from judges Miss Sally Turnbull and Ed Eusch of Monroe. Top honors went to Spring Grove, Monroe Home Ec, North Washington, De catur 4-H clubs and the Monroe FFA.

Sally Turnbull Ed Eusch Monroe Spring Grove Monroe Home Ec North Washington Decatur Monroe Ffa New Glarus Ffa Oakley York New Glarus Albany Clarno Smiley Oak Corners Dairy Brooklyn Busy Bees Browntown Worthy Juda Jolly Monroe Ag Blaine Busy Bees Mt. Pleasant

Vets Reinstate Seven Million in Insurance

World War II veterans reinstate seven million one hundred ninety six thousand dollars of national service life insurance this week. John P. Cullen, Veterans Administration regional manager, says the rush to reinstate lapsed policies occurred before tonight’s deadline. After today, physical examinations will be required to reinstate.

Milwaukee John P. Cullen Veterans’ Administration

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