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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1949

Page

3

Norma A Peterson Repeats Nuptial Vows With Gordon Peterson

Norma A Peterson and Gordon D Peterson exchanged marriage vows at Yellowstone Lutheran church with Rev. M A Sorenson officiating. The bride wore a white Latin gown with peplum and orange blossom crown. reception followed. The couple will reside in Blanchardville after graduation and farming work.

Argyle Norma Alice Peterson Henry L. Peterson Gordon D. Peterson Peter Peterson Blanchardville Yellowstone Lutheran Church M. A. Sorenson Helen Peterson Merlyn Paulson Aereglum Erlin Paulson Dale Peterson Jean Irene Pengilly Dodgeville Lois Schaller Barneveld Shirley Peterson B Ville

Disch Child Baptized In Monticello Church

Ruth Anne Disch infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis L Disch New Glarus was baptized Sunday Father’s day in the Monticello Evangelical and Reformed church Rev A R Achtemeier officiated Present were Wilbert Wirth and sons George and Dennis Monroe John C Disch and Eleanor Werner Gerber and sons Leon Werner Jr and Gerald Mrs Joseph Smith and son Clifford Ulrich Gerber Otto Hess Edwin and Harry Saxer all of Monticello

Ruth Anne Disch Willis L. Disch New Glarus Monticello Gerald Joseph Smith Clifford Ulrich Gerber Otto Hess Edwin Harry Saxer

St Johns Church Groups Plan Meetings

The Mission Study class will meet tomorrow at 7 45 PM in the church parlors for a review on missions in India led by Miss Ruth Maurer. Sunday at 5 PM the Young Adult Fellowship hosts a summer family picnic at the Robert Von Kaenel home 706 1th street with Von Kaenels and Mrs Fred Ochsner as chairmen. Last Sunday the Youth Fellowship held a parents night with a social evening and a family skit featuring Mrs Do J Schl Sam Rubi Afra ane Thompson and Nathan.

St. John’s Church India Ruth Maurer Robert von Kaenel Lth von Kaenels Fred Ochsner Juda Youth Fellowship Do. J. Sch 1 Sam Rubi Afraane Thompson Nathan

Benkert Family Group Names Year's Officers

The Benkert family reunion at Recreation park drew about 130 relatives from Beloit Milwaukee Evansville Monticello Montour n ia. Herbert H. Stauffacher was elected president Daniel Grillet Freeport vice president Mrs Walter Asmus secretary and Mrs Vincent Thomm treasurer. The reunion will be held next year at Krape park Freeport.

Benkert Recreation Park Beloit Milwaukee Evansville Monticello Montoe Rnia Herbert H. Stauffacher Daniel Grilliet Freeport Walter Asmus Vincent Thomm Krape Park

Miss Shirley Erickson Honored at Brown Town Kitchen Shower

Miss Shirley Erickson was honored at a kitchen shower Saturday at her home in Brown Town. Co hosts were Miss Shirley Wells and Mrs Sylvester Granberg. Erickson will wed Harvey Hartwig Sunday. Present were Mmes Charles Hartwig Clarence Gollackson Jake Senn Jr Fred Probst Illah Oscar Evenson Harland Voegels Oscar Samson Elaine Frank Vander Wilden Kathleen Russell Hanson Randall Hanson Emerson Wells Otis Wells Edward Mc

Shirley Erickson Browntown Shirley Wells Sylvester Granberg Miss Erickson Harvey Hartwig Mmes Charles Hartwig Clarence Gollackson Jake Senn Jr Fred Probst Illah Oscar Evenson Harland Voegels and Son Oscar Samson Elaine Frank Vander Wilden Kathleen Russell Hanson Randall Hanson Emerson Wells Otis Wells Edward Mc

Monroe Residents Visit Friends in Wisconsin Trip

Mr and Mrs Raymond Scott Dewayne Emmaline and Randy and Oscar Durkee former Monroe residents now in Rhinelander visited Frank Friends and other locals Monday They enjoyed a Sunday picnic lunch at Freeport They had not seen Mrs Kileepping for 13 years They also visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Trumpy and family Clarno

Raymond Scott Dewayne Emmaline Randy Oscar Durkee Monroe Rhinelander Frank Newa . Freeport Scott Kileepping Alfred Trumpy Clarno

Nonagon Club Meets at Dessert Luncheon in Monticello

Mrs. Bessie Youngreen entertained the Nonagon club at a dessert luncheon with two tables of contract bridge. Mrs. Anne Elmer acted as a substitute guest.

Nonagon Club Monticello Bessie Youngreen Anne Elmer

Mrs Wilbert Zweifel Elected at New Glarus

Mrs Zweifel was elected president of the Stuessy Kuenzi Legion auxiliary at a New Glarus meeting in the Zwingli house. Officers elected included Mrs Palmer Strickler and George Hartman as vice presidents, Werner Ziltner treasurer, Millard Tschudy secretary, Warren Ruesch chaplin, Miss Hazel Urben color bearer, Mrs Willard Marty sergeant at arms, and Mrs Ed Fuhrmann historian. Delegates to the Milwaukee state convention August 12 to 14 were named: Mrs Zweifel, Mrs Tschudy, and Mrs Ziltner. Refreshments were served by several members. Next meeting set for September.

New Glarus Wilbert Zweifel Stuessy- Kuenzi Legion Auxiliary Zwingli House Mmes Palmer Strickler George Hartman Werner Ziltner Millard Tschudy Warren Ruesch Chaplin Hazel Urben Willard Marty Ed Fuhrmann Milwaukee Zweifel Tschudy Ziltner Louis Mbert Eugene Stuessy Arthur Theiler Fred Tschudy

Simmons-Douglas Nuptials Announced

The wedding of Miss Norma Pauline Simmons and Albert Elroy Douglas was announced for June 15 at the Methodist parsonage in Darlington. Miss Shirley McNett served as maid of honor and Robert Douglas was best man. The couple, both from Darlington, will reside there after a dinner for immediate families.

Darlington Norma Pauline Simmons Russell Simmons Albert Elroy Douglas Alpha Douglas Shirley McNett Robert Douglas Darlington High School

Monticello Party Honors Louis Blum 22nd Anniversary

Monticello honors Louis Blum and wife at a Thursday party for their twenty second wedding anniversary. Attending were Elmon Blum and family from Browntown, Ivan Blum and family from South Wayne, Emil Von Arx family from Argyle, John Fiie family, Robert Schmid family, and many Blum relatives from Monticello.

Louis Blum Monticello Elmon Blum Harold Richard Thomas Blum Alvin Blum Browntown Ivan Blum Ronald Patty South Wayne Emil von Arx Donald Argyle John Fiie Gladys Kenneth Robert Schmid Robert John Louis Emmalene Fredrick Ray la Verne Blum

List of Misses in Local Pageant lineup

The article lists Misses Dolores Meyer Audrey Blum Nanci Moldenhauer Marilyn Zuercher Mary Barbara Hess Marian Signer and Evelyn Due as part of the local pageant lineup highlighting contestants and participants.

Ent Dolores Meyer Audrey Blum Nanci Moldenhauer Marilyn Zuercher Mary Barbara Hess Marian Signer Evelyn Due

Old Timers Band Rehearsal Prepares for Public Concert

About 117 veterans attended a two hour rehearsal at Monroe's senior high school music room led by Band Director Allan F. Barnard. The concert is set for Tuesday June 28 at Recreation Park with rain dates Wednesday and possible cancellation.

Rose Marie Rolph New Glarus Glen Wood Belleville Verona Gerald Fritz South Wayne Browntown Gerald von Klein Argyle Albert Neushwander Barnard J.J. Figi Figi

Stauffacher Family Holds 20th Reunion Election

Harold Stauffacher was elected president at the Stauffacher 20th annual reunion at Bluff View Park on Sunday. Mrs. Robert Arn was chosen as vice president and Miss Patricia Stauffacher as secretary. The oldest member was David Stauffacher Jr at 87 and the youngest was David George Stauffacher seven months. A picnic dinner followed with about 75 relatives attending from New Glarus Montecello Monroe Milwaukee Freeport Brodhead Beloit Racine Rockton Delavan and Dixon.

Harold Stauffachr Stauffacher Bluff View Park Robert Arn Patricia Stauffacher David Stauffacher Jr David George Stauffacher New Glarus Monticello Monroe Milwaukee Freeport Brodhead Beloit Racine Rockton Delavan Dixon

Visit at Oshkosh Picnic Dinner Hosts Drews

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Drews of Oshkosh entertained at their home on Sunday with a picnic dinner and supper. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hahlen, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mauerman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Burnett Kubly and family, Brodhead, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Babler, Mr. and Mrs. John Kubly, Ben F. Feldt and daughters Kathleen and Ruth, Hans Sultz er, Monroe, Mrs. Norma Drews and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Drews and family.

Oshkosh L. A. Drews Fred Hahlen Harvey Mauerman Burnett Kubly Brodhead G. L. Babler John Kubly Ben F. Feldt Kathleen Ruth Hans Sulzer

Surprise birthday party for Mrs. Volney Morton and Ver ley M Denney

A surprise birthday celebration was held Sunday at their home 1525 16th avenue honoring Mrs. Volney Morton and Ver ley M Denney. Out of town relatives included Mr and Mrs Wilbur Robinson Pekin Illinois and Mr and Mrs Walter Wicks Rockford Illinois. Wilma and Clara Osborn Madison joined in serving after Mrs Morton and Mrs Denney baked the cakes.

Volney Morton Verley M. Denney 16Th Avenue Wilbur Robinson Pekin Iil Walter Wicks Rockford Wilma Clara Osborn Madison Verley Denney

Jordan Aid To Meet Browntown The Times Special

Jordan Lutheran Aid society will meet with Mrs. Fred Probst Thursday. Mrs. Emma Olson, Mrs. Lewis Lehman and Mrs. Marvin Sandley will assist.

Jordan Aid Browntown Jordan Lutheran Aid Society Fred Probst Emma _ Olson Lewis Lehman Marvin Sandley

Business meeting of Union Presbyterian Aid Society

The Union Presbyterian Aid Society will meet Wednesday at 3 30 for business sessions with devotions at 4 The supper committee is chaired by Mrs John Calder with a 5 pm planning role

Union Presbyterian Aid Society John Calder

DAR to Meet in Green Room at Ludlow Library

The DAR will meet tomorrow evening in the Green room of Ludlow Memorial Library at 7 30. Members should gather for the scheduled session in the library venue.

DAR Ludlow Memorial Library

Prairie du Chien trip taken by homemakers

Prairie du Chien excursion by the Wallace Homemakers clubWednesday included stops at Wegalusing State park Dousman house the museum Old Trading Post and Bill Dousman hotel with a Mississippi River boat ride. Members named Mines Charles Dereding er Fred Myers Jacob Disch Chester Disch Fred Moser Walter Zeller Eugene Updike John Wettach Terrance Freitag John Saxer Joe Hoesly John Altman Jacob Wettach Fred Escher Nordean Judd John Elmer Charles Gerber Edmund Dooley Henry Duerst Edna Schuler Anton Hetty Fred Disch Walter Derédinger Wilbert Elmer and Misses Helen Meyer Ruth Ann Legler Erma Duerst Charlotte Zimmerman Doris Rosa Ellen Kohler.

New Glarus Wallace Homemakers Club Prairie du Chien Wegalusing State Park Dousman the Museum Old Trading Post Bill Dousman Mississippi Mines Charles Deredinger Fred Myers Jacob Disch Chester Disch Fred Moser Walter Zeller Eugene Updike John Wettach Terrance Freitag John Saxer Joe

School Committee Airs Albany Boundary Plan

Green county committee discussed Albany school boundary relative to Brooklyn schools in the courthouse. Principal H. L. Bronson recently resigned and James Price of the Albany board met with the committee. No action taken. next meet with Juda and Brodhead boards on proposed boundaries.

Albany Brooklyn Green County Court House H. L. Bronson James Price Juda Brodhead

Governors back Western Europe aid after Smith atomic claim

Colorado Springs reports Lt Gen Walter Bedell Smith warned at the 41st governors’ meeting that the Soviet union may test an atomic bomb soon. He cautioned Moscow lacks the know how for mass production and remote handling. Governors including Thomas E. Dewey voiced support for the administration’s $1.13 billion program to rearm Europe against communism.

Colorado Springs Russia Western Europe Walter Bedell Smith Smith Moscow Thomas E. Dewey New York

U S Staffs Face Payless Paydays

William Weldon regional disbursing officer of the treasury department warned that 8 900 federal employees in Illinois Michigan Indiana Iowa and Wisconsin faced possible payless days unless Congress passes a deficiency appropriation bill. He noted a 330 year wage boost granted last year used most pay roll funds. Departments affected include Treasury Commerce Agriculture and Justice.

Chicago Congress William Weldon Treasury Department Weldon Illinois Michigan Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Department Treasury Commerce Agriculture Justice

CROP Farmers Donated 2392 Carloads for Overseas Relief

Dayton reports 26 states produced 75,668,581 pounds of food for overseas relief in the year ending June 1. Crop Chairman John D. Metzler notes 2392 carloads valued at $6,596,674. The program expands nationwide this year, sponsored by Catholic Rural Life, Church World Service and Lutheran World Relief.

Dayton Christian Rural Overseas Program John D. Metzler Catholic Rural Life Conference For Church World Service Lutheran World Relief National Lutheran Council

Grand Canyon Stretchs 217 Miles Long Scenic Wonder

The Grand Canyon is described as one of the world’s scenic wonders with a length of 217 miles. The note emphasizes its prominence as a natural landmark.

Grand Canyon The

Missing Lemay Case: Clue Fails to Identify Items

In Ironwood Michigan two rings a coat button a purse a house key and a handkerchief found beside a skeleton were shown to three former neighbors of Cecelia Lemay missing from Wauwatosa for over a year. Neighbors could not identify the items.

Milwaukee Cecelia Lemay Ironwood Mich Michigan

Coal Tieop Stalls Australian Industry

Shelved coal supplies halt Australian industry as 200000 workers in Sydney and Newcastle lose jobs. Miners threaten a general walkout next Monday over a 35 hour week and a 30 shilling pay rise, while storms delay coal deliveries and factories stay closed.

Sydney Newcastle Australia

Wiley Will Address Women's GOP Session

U S Sen Wiley will keynote a meeting of the advisory board of the National Federation of Women's Republican clubs in Madison The state welcome will be extended to about 40 national leaders for sessions focused on the federation role in the 1950 campaign and boosting its influence in congressional elections

Madison U. S Wiley National Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs Renebohm

Try Out for Chorus With Monroe 4-H Members in Madison

Miss Marian Signer Frances Ludwig and Janice Dye of the Monroe Home Economics 4-H club attended state 4-H chorus tryouts in Madison yesterday. Miss Mildred Cotherman joined and took part in the safety speaking contest. They were accompanied by Mrs Ludwig Signer and Mrs Ray Dye.

Marian Signer Francis Ludwig Janice Dye Monroe Home Economics

Bible School Closes After Two Week Vacation Session

Evangelical United Brethren church held a two week vacation Bible school closing with a school lawn picnic for students and parents. The students presented a program during Sunday evening service. Greenland was first settled in the 10th century.

Bible School The Evangelical United Brethren Church Greenland

Market Report Chicago Live Stock and Produce

Chicago markets show salable hogs 6 000 with gains 25 to 50 cents on most weights and sows led by top 21.75 while cattle and calves face light receipts and mixed gains across beef and dairy, with beef steers, heifers and cows up to 1 dollar. Live poultry prices steady to mixed, butter steady, eggs weak as receipts vary.

Chicago USDA Reope

Prices Steady in Market Report Despite Minor Shifts

Prices remain unchanged to a cent a dozen lower with U S standards 42 45 current receipts 41 checks 39 and balance holding steady as reported in the latest market brief.

U.S

Wall Street Edges Forward After Tepid Opening Rally

The New York market mostly fluctuated in tight ranges with only fractional changes. A morning buying rush faded, leaving an overall modest advance as many key stocks finished lower or unchanged and total turnover hovered near 800000 shares. Corporate bonds moved narrowly.

New York

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