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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1949

Page

3

St Johns Choirs to Perform Concert at Church Sunday

St Johns Evangelical Church hosts a Sunday concert featuring its three choirs and a pianist. The program includes works arranged by Janet Lanz and Ruth Maurer Kneack, with performers listed among a large local roster of singers and accompanists.

St. John’s Choirs St. John’s Evangelical Church Janet Rlyn Lanz Swan Ruth Maurer Kneack Rudolf Voce Creatures of Our Rubi J Seyler Wesley Ser John Wenger Sally Wenger Carolyn Wood Clifford Bennett Guin Barbara Weiss Shirley Ser Nathan Beach Kennet Stemnman Shirley Mahle Edwin J Andereck Y Angliker Jean Babler Me Beckman Ben Biaser Ji Blumer Jo Anne Dewis Kathleen Feldt Ruth Pool Nanci Maurer Moldenhauer Urer Jo- Ann Schroeder Schultz Rogietta Betty Stein- D. Stauffacher Lois Willi Timmons Arley Vogel Gerald von Zue Ger

Marriage Announcement of Miss Marion Strawser and Claude Senger

News arrives of the May 25 marriage between Miss Marion B. Strawser of Monroe and Claude B. Senger of California. The ceremony was civilian in the transportation section with the groom’s mother in attendance. Mrs. Senger served in Japan while in the WAC and is expected to return to the United States in January.

Marion B. Strawser Charles Strawser Monroe Claude B. Senger California Senger Japan WAC Welfare Department Green County Monroe High Ag Mire States

Flora Fluder Honored by Turner Hall Group Affinity

Mrs. Flora Fluder returned from a year in Switzerland and was honored at the G U G G meeting in Turner hall. Eighty two members attended a picnic supper led by Mrs. John Mueller and a program arranged by Mrs. J. L. Babler featured Swiss numbers by Miss Marian Segner and Mrs. Chester Wyss, instrumental pieces by Kathryn and Mildred Krauss, and accordion tunes by Diane Burgi. A June 23 meeting was announced. She earlier received a party honor from the Alpen Roeslis at Mrs. Fred Benkert’s home.

Flora Fluder Switzerland Turner Hall John Mueller J. L. Babler Marian Segner Chester Wyss Kathryn Mildred Krauss Diane Burgi Fluder Alpen Roeslis Card Club Fred Benkert 17Th Avenue

Bridge Club Surprises Mrs Nell Cunningham

The Wednesday night bridge club held a house warming for Mrs Nell W Cunningham at her new home at 900 1th Street. A 6 30 potluck supper was served and a gift presented. Honors went to Mrs George H Schuh Mrs John W ODonnell Mrs Clarence F Kempfert and one to Mrs M J. . Present were Mrs Kempfert Mrs Gonstead Mrs ODonnell Mrs Schuh Mrs Arthur F Roethe Mrs Zenno A Gorder Leo V Koehler and Edmund c Hamilton.

Nell W. Cunningham Lth Cunningham Mmes George H. Schuh John W. O'Donnell Clarence F. Kempfert M. J Mmes. Kempfert Gonstead O’donnell, Schuh Arthur F. Roethe Zenno A. Gorder Leo V. Koehler Edmund c. Hamilton

Juda Pastor's Sons Mark Parents Anniversary at Service

The sons of Rev. Mrs. C. J. Tingley, pastor of the Baptist church, observed the 35th wedding anniversary of their parents and the 6th anniversary of the Arthur Tingleys. The Tingley sons led the Sunday service with Irvin Tingley from KEYD Minneapolis in charge of music and Arthur Tingley delivering the message.

C. J. Tingley The Baptist Church Arthur Tingleys Tingley Irvin Keyd Minneapolis Arthur Nekoosa

Thursday Club Meets at Mrs Davidson Home

Mrs Herbert Davidson hosted the Thursday evening bridge club at 1203 12th street with two tables of contract. Prizes of honors went to Mmes. Frederick Lanz E C Hanson and Lawrence Raymer. A luncheon was served.

Herbert Davidson 12Th Street Mmes Frederick Lanz E. C. Hanson Lawrence Raymer

Marks 9th Birthday For John Norder In Chicago

John Norder celebrated his 9th birthday yesterday with a family gathering at his home at 2236 8th Street. Mr and Mrs Ralph Norder hosted the event with close relatives and friends in attendance.

John Norder Ralph Norder 8Th Street

Birthday party at his home with gifts and luncheon

A party was held at his home with games and many gifts. His mother served a luncheon. Attendees included Al len Bruce Holtshopple, Kenneth Keel, Karen, Neil and George Jacobs, Arthur and James Roethe, Holly Kay Moore, Mar lene Hare, Diane Haessig, Francis Lamboley, Jerry Schroeder and Grant Beer.

John Allen Bruce Holtshopple Kenneth Keel Karen Neil George Jacobs Arthur James Roethe Holly Kay Moore Marlene Hare Diane Haessig Francis Lamboley Jerry Schroeder Grant Beer

Birthday party honors Jill ZumBrunnen at park

Mrs Royce ZumBrunnen hosted a party at Recreation park to celebrate her daughter Jill’s fourth birthday. Attendees included Larry Mene han, Donna Mae Mene han, Darwin Mene han, Jerry Senn, Janet Senn, John Wagner, Karen Feldt, Bob Knipschild and Jock ZumBrunnen.

Royce ZumBrunnen Jill Recreation Park Larry Donna Mae Darwin Menehan Jerry Janet Senn John Wagner Karen Feldt Bob Knipschild Jock ZumBrunnen

Family Picnic Held At Browntown Hosts

A Sunday picnic dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs W E Keller in Browntown. Attendees included Mace Ross of Darlington Lee Van Matre and family of Milwaukee Ward Merritt and family Lee Roy Van Matre Willis Van Matre of Milwaukee Otton Ross of Marlin Texas.

W. E. Keller Browntown Messrs Mmes Mace Ross Darlington Lee van Matre Milwaukee Ward Merritt LeeRoy van Matre Willis van Matre Otton Ross Marlin Tex

Zwingli Aid Society Meets in Monticello

Forty eight members and guests attended the Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church aid society meeting at the parish house. Devotions committee members were Mrs A R Achtmeier pianist Mrs Baltz Hoesly Miss Kate Stauffer Mrs H Stoll and Mrs John Richards. Mrs Robert Rundle joined the society and birthday members were Mrs Alfred Isely Mrs A R Achtmeier Mrs Robert Rundle Mrs Henry Babler and Henry E Baber.

Zwingli Aid Monticello Aid Society Zwingli

WCTU Memorial Meeting Held in South Wayne

The Women's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. O. B. Peterson's home with 14 members present. Memorials were observed for Mrs. Clara Bell who died in May. The group voted to donate the offering to the American Bible Society. Mrs. George E. Kelsey led devotions and a farewell gift was presented as she departs South Wayne.

WCTU South Wayne Women’s Christian Temperance Union O. B. Peterson George E. Kelsey Clara Bell American Bible Society Mmes. M. J. Olson Rosemary Mauer

Good Cheer Sunday School Elects Officers

Mrs. Clark Lille was elected president of the Good Cheer Sunday school class at a Tuesday evening gathering at Mrs. Casper Mauer's home. Other officers include Mrs. Lloyd Retzlaff as vice president, Mrs. Kenneth Segner as secretary, and Mrs. Elwood Sherer as treasurer. A social hour followed and luncheon was served.

South Wayne Clark Lille Good Cheer Casper Mauer Lloyd Retzlaff Kenneth Segner Elwood Sherer

JW Evangelical guests dine at Janesville church

About 30 members of the Evangelical WSWS attended a 6 30 p m dinner Tuesday at the Janesville Evangelical United Brethren church in a community gathering reported by Times Special.

Janesville WSWS Evangelical United Brethren Church

Historians Link Bible’s “brass” to Bronze in Ancient Texts

Scholars argue the biblical term brass likely denotes bronze rather than pure copper or brass. The interpretation aligns with ancient metal use and Phoenician trade patterns, suggesting a common translation bias in early translations.

Fly-up Advances Girl Scouts at Recreation Park Ceremony

A Brownie Fly-up ceremony at Recreation Park Shelter House promoted 43 members to Girl Scout ranks with 130 Brownies and 50 parents attending. Leaders pinned wings and scout pins, with 41 fly-ups and two walk-ons moving to new troops 9, 12, and 2.

Recreation Park Shelter House Howard W. Smith Kathleen Jones E. B. Lux Adrian S. Babler E. M. Eusch Jones Robert N. Kingdon Raphael J. Daly Floyd A. Davis Joyce Johnson George E. Wenger Davis Adolph Liechti Miss Jones Alta Mae Field Mmes Adrian Babler George Wenger Arthur C. Benkett Floyd Davis Robert Kingdon Raphael Daly Donna Bloom Carol Peterson Arlene Ambrose Janis Babler Patricia Baumle Sarah Brennan Nancy Davidson Jane Good Evelyn Goodman Janet Kuebli Cheryl Richard Jane Reger Hedwig Studer Nancy Wagner Carol Wenger Jo Ann Stein Stephanie West Lawaine Foley Karen Christensen Troop 16 Alan Goodmiller Karen Leuenberger Lavon Webster

Pins Awarded Amid Illness Disruption

Despite illness affecting the event, seven recipients earned pins: Karen Anderson, Judith Beckman, Karen Davis, Barbara Elmer, Lois Ann Goodmiller, Barbara Marvin, and Sherry Sue Simpson.

Karen Anderson Judith Beckman Karen Davis Barbara Elmer Lois Ann Goodmiller Barbara Marvin Sherry Sue Simpson

Juda Bible School to Open June 13

Evangelical United Brethren vacation Bible school will open Monday morning with about 80 students. The two week program runs mornings only. Rev. Peter Retzlaff leads devotions and singing. Teachers in charge include Joyce Arnsmeier, Alda Schadewald, Mabel Bauer, Ed Jordan, Lawrence Hartwig, Jake Jones, William Meinert, and Andrews as recreation director.

Evangelical United Brethren Vacation Bible School Peter Retzlaff Joyce Arnsmeier Harvey Andrew Janet Arnsmeier Alda Schadewald Mabel Bauer Ed Jordan Lawrence Hartwig Jake Jones William Meinert Andrews

Rev Orians To Deliver First Sermon At Immanuel Church

Rev Howard L Orians arrived from Milwaukee to take over duties at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church and will give his first sermon this Sunday. He and his wife and daughter reside at the church parsonage. Their son, who just finished the Bay View high school term in Milwaukee, will join them tomorrow. A reception for the Orians family is planned at the church next Friday.

Howard L. Orians Milwaukee Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Orians Bay View High School

North Side Swiss Cheese Co op marks 16th year under Eschers

The North Side Swiss Cheese cooperative celebrated its 16th anniversary with an annual social at Grand Central hall Wednesday night. Fred and Arthur Escher have led the factory since its founding.

Monticello North Side Swiss Cheese Co-Op Grand Central Hall Fred Arthur Escher

Ada mints ice box guilt Walnut Ridge tragedy

Arkansas State Police report a 10 year old boy confessed to slamming a vacant ice box door that killed three other children. He was an uncle of one victim.

Walnut Ridge Arkansas State Police

Child Smothering Tragedy In Green Bay

A three month old girl Kathleen Rifleman daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Rifleman was found smothered yesterday after her mother tucked her in for a nap. The incident occurred in Green Bay and is treated as a public safety matter awaiting further details.

AMA Leaders Deny Change in Health Insurance Fight

Atlantic City reports quote Dr. R L Sensenich retiring AMA president and Dr Elmer Henderson board chair saying restricting Fishbein's platform does not soften the drive against compulsory health insurance. They insist the medical profession maintains its opposition and the board action does not alter that stance.

Atlantic City American Medical Association Morris Fishbein R. L. Sensenich South Bend Ind AMA Elmer Henderson Louisville Fishbein Sensenich

Syria Quits Parley After Deadlock Ends Talks

Tel Aviv reports Syria withdraws from armistice talks with Israel amid deadlock and refusal to continue negotiations. Israeli foreign office notes the move ends the meeting cycle.

Syria Tel Aviv

Beloit Man Shifted From Bern to London as Third Secretary

Herbert Findley Proppos of Beloit has been transferred from Bern Switzerland to London as third secretary and vice counsel.

Bern Washington Herbert Findley Proppos Beloit Switzerland London

Wisconsin Drivers Warned of Chicago Traffic Crackdown

AAA warns Wisconsin motorists to slow down when passing through Chicago as police intensify enforcement. Club Manager Stuart B. Wright cites a Milwaukee driver jailed on a traffic charge and bond forfeiture after missing a court hearing.

Madison Wisconsin Chicago American Automobile Association AAA Stuart B. Wright Wright Milwaukee

Picnic Ends Season by Zwingli Girls Guild

The Girls' Guild of Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church and leader Mrs. Wallace P. Barlow hosted a picnic supper Monday at New Glarus roadside state park, marking the season's final gathering.

Monticello Girls’ Guild of

Jobless figures rise to new peak in May

Unemployment climbed 273,000 in May to 3,289,000, a postwar high. Census officials noted the rise defies typical seasonal easing and cited youths entering summer work as a factor. Farm employment rose 875,000 to 58,694,000, slightly above last year.

Washington Census Bureau

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