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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1948

Page

3

Social Events Sponsor Concert by Rockford Chorus

Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority plans a fall concert by the Rockford Business and Professional Men's chorus with no date set yet. Also discussed were the annual dairy bar at the fair and a July national convention for Evelyn Drake in Los Angeles. The event featured a bridal show for Evelyn Bidlingmaier and Moritz with pink and white decorations and hostess Florence Loveland.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Rockford Los Angeles Cial Evelyn Bidlingmaier Delbert Moritz Bertha Loveland Florence Loveland John Zimmerman Roy Bissig Miss Loveland Alvin Mortz Monroe Alvin Kundert Durand Mmes William Bidlingmaier Gilman Schmid Werner Hefty Norman Benkert William Klassy Emil Elmer Fred W. Blum Dallas Wild John Stenbroten Leon Voegeli Albert Moritz Charles R. Marty Henry J. Elmer Anton Hefty Edna Schuler Fannie Loveland Flora Gempejer Bertha Thoman Rosa Roth Fannie G Frieda Benkett Judy Thoman

WEDDING GUEST LIST AND ENGAGEMENT NOTES

New Glarus notes list of out of town guests at Miss Carol Muriel Ann Laughridge and William Ray Laughridge wedding. Jones Coyne Evansville engagement announced with plans to reside in Platteville. Barbara Joan Jones and Francis Michael Coyne wed in Evansville. Engagement of Lorraine Block to Corp Milford Olson announced with Olson stationed at Camp Lejeune.

New Glarus Carol Muriel Ann- William Ray Laughridy Edwin Duerst Arthur Elkhorn Joan Loughead Whitewar Lelia Claudia Turner Roy King Nancy Eloise Charlotte William Pryce Henry Olson Janet Jerry Charles Phillips Bert Pryce Virgil Pryce Eugene Laughridge Donald Albany Thomas C. Hefty Tilman Herbert Bernstein Evansv Walter Zweifel Clarence Zweifel Cyril Briggs Roy Hefty Belleville Herman Elmer Monroe Maynard Nelson Belmont C. A. Hoffmeister Elizabeth Potosi Sanford Nybroton Jaughters Francis McGrath Dorothy Argyle George Laughridge Janesville G. L. Doverspike Merle Burgdorff Mary Walsh Signe Benson Mauston Dennis Castigan Lyndon Station Lee Wesner l Madison Mary Kucirek Necedah Donald Nipple Louisville Warren Pryce Houston Tex George J. Maddrell Lodi Robert J. Coyne Platteville Platteville State Teachers College University of Wisconsin South Wayne High School Lena Block Lorraine Corp Milford Olson Masey Olson Olson Marine Corps Camp le Jeune N. C

Monroe club card party and social gatherings reported

The article covers social events in Monroe and nearby towns. Mrs Henry Babler Jr and Mrs Everett Janke hosted an afternoon of bridge and 500 with prizes, plans for a Freeport trip in July, and a centennial paper by Mrs Leo Share. The Moose hall hosted a Monroe Townsend club card party with winners in 500 and dominoes, plus potluck plans. Other gatherings include Sylvester Friendly Neighbor and Stitch and Sew clubs hosting meetings with upcoming park picnics and committee assignments.

Henry Babler Jr Everett Janke Freeport Leo Share Wisconsin Otto Kiel Herman Fritz Clarence Kempfert Share Fritz W. G Virgil, Stauffacher Floyd Pyle Ed . Wolters Chester Frautschy Moose Hall Monroe Townsend Club Yass Fred Beach Emma_Kundert John Casanova Rose Rennick J. M. Boyer Lulu Davidson Emma Kundert Finn Metcalf Edwin Huffman Route 2 Monroe Sylvester Friendly Neighbor Club Park Evansville Wilbert Trotter Huffman

Rapid Transit Line For Sale to Cities

The Milwaukee Electric Lines Inc has offered for purchase a rapid transit line between Milwaukee and Waukesha to either or both cities. The bid was made yesterday as the company was formed to take over the electric railway from the previous owners.

Six Pros Seek Nomination As GOP President Choice

Philadelphia reports a dozen seasoned Republicans vie for the 1948 GOP nomination. Dewey Taft Stassen Vandenberg Warren Martin are profiled as potential contenders, with noted strengths, ages, and career highlights.

GOP Philadelphia Thomas E. Dewey New York Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Robert A. Taft Ohio Senate Dewey U. S. Attorney

Congregational Churches Approve Merger to Form United Church

The Congregational Christian Churches vote 10 or 12 against a basis of union with the Evangelical and Reformed Church to create the United Church of Christ with about 2 million members. Delegates endorse the plan, with merger completion contingent on 75 percent church ratification by next Jan. 1. The accord preserves autonomy of synods and conferences while assigning quotas for a first General Synod.

St. Louis Congregationalists General Council General Synod United Church of Christ

Janesville Man Elected Wisconsin Association Secretary President

Mai Murphy secretary of the Janesville chamber of commerce was elected president of the Wisconsin Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries at a Rhinelander meeting.

Janesville Ele Rhinelander Mai Murphy

Cheese output hits record in Wisconsin 1947 figures

Production of all cheese reached a new state record in 1947 at nearly 536 million pounds, with American cheese leading at over 416 million pounds. Swiss and brick Munster showed strong percentage gains while Italian cheese fell sharply. Also notes dairy industry sentiment on quality standards and a local business acquisition. A Swiss trip by Mrs. Jaggs and family is mentioned, and a new Town Hall factory in Washington township is set to open July 1.

Helen Steari Wisconsin United States Departments of Agriculture Limburger Dairy ‘Quality Improvement Association H. J. Weavers State Department of Agriculture Weavers Washington Township

Milwaukee Minister Charged With Sodomy

Rev Ezra R Vornholt pastor at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran church was charged with sodomy involving an 11 year old boy and given a July 8 continuance after posting 300 bail. He denied the charge.

Milwaukee Ezra R. Vornholt Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church Vornholt

Suit He Couldn't Find 28 Years Ago Turns Up On His 95th Birthday

George Allen, who was predicted to die in 1920 at age 67, celebrates his 95th birthday after his wife hid a suit for his funeral. He attributes longevity to living one day at a time, stays active mowing the lawn and tending the furnace, and lives with his daughter after his wife’s death eighteen years ago.

Taft Cincinnati William Howard Taft The United States Senate U. S Stassen Arthur H. Vanden Grand Ray Fas Mich Dewey Earl Warren Oakland Congress Radical Congress Joseph W. Martin Wanechusetts Wendell Willickie Auimsi George Allen George Allen Jen Alien

Modern Mrs Plans Her Meals Better

Atlantic City reports a National Association of Retail Grocers survey finding modern housewives plan and balance meals, improving lunch and dinner while breakfast remains the forgotten meal. The typical American dinner still features steak potatoes and apple pie, with fruit juice coffee and rolls for breakfast.

Atlantic City N. J National Association of Retail Grocers Middle South

Cadiz Men Committed to Northern Colony Training School

Two Cadiz men aged 26 and 32 were committed yesterday to the Northern Colony and Training School at Chippewa Falls by Judge Harold J. Lamboley. They were escorted to the institution immediately by Sheriff Evan Chambers.

Cadiz Chippewa Falls Harold J. Lamboley Sherif Evan Chamrs

Recreation Program To Suit Both Adults and Youngsters

Lawrence L Kitchen, city recreation director, unveils a 1948 program for Recreation Park offering activities for all ages. Softball baseball volleyball soccer tennis archery ping pong shuffleboard singing drama folk dancing story telling and other games. Most youth activities daytime and adult events early in the week. A folk dance class and outdoor dance may be added. girls softball and boys baseball leagues planned. handicrafts include leathercraft metal craft and woodwork. Free swimming instruction offered at 7:30 Mondays for adults.

Recreation Park Lawrence L. Kitchen Kitchen Itchen June Schoonover

Wisconsin Specialist Helps Monroe 4 H Girls In Home Projects

Miss Gertrude Hoffman home furnishing specialist from the University of Wisconsin will visit Monroe tomorrow to assist 4 H girls in refinishing furniture and making home articles. The meeting for all county home improvement project members starts at noon at Recreation Park with a picnic dinner, according to county home agent Mamie Tiltema.

Gertrude Hoffman Hame University of Wisconsin Monroe Recreation Park Mamie Til“ema

Parker Honored by Brown University with Honorary MA

Kenneth S. Parker, president of Parker Pen Co, received an honorary master of arts degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, yesterday.

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