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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1949

Page

3

Southern District Christian Endeavor Skating Party Acknowledged

About 100 youths from Green and Rock counties attended the Riverside rink event in Janesville led by the Juda group and Floyd Mevis. Peter Retzlaff Jr sang a baritone solo and Rev. Peter Retzlaff gave the meditation. Alice Thompson was named Southern district treasurer replacing Leroy Gsell now in the marine corps. Twenty five delegates represented the district at the June Columbus convention where a plaque for the state publicity campaign was awarded.

Green and Rock Counties Christian Endeavor Riverside Janesville Juda Group Floyd Mevis Peter Retzlaff Jr Peter Retzlaff Alice Thompson Leroy Gsell Marine Corps Columbus

Whipple Cousin Bridesmaid at Whitewater Wedding

Miss Evonne Whipple attended as bridesmaid at the Whitewater Methodist church wedding of her cousin Dorothy Whipple to Raymond McQuade. Dorothy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Whipple of Whitewater, former Albany residents. The William Whipples accompanied their daughter to the ceremony.

Evonne Whipple William Whipple 16Th Avenue Whitewater Methodist Church Dorothy Whipple Raymond McQuade Raymond Whipple Whitewater Albany Williamses

Attending Girls State Miss Mildred Ann Cotherman

Miss Mildred Ann Cotherman daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas route 4 attended Badger Girls State a program sponsored by the Wisconsin American Legion auxiliary and UW Extension department of political science. She was sponsored by the Monroe American Legion auxiliary.

Mildred Ann Cotherman Thomas Badger Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary UW Extension Division Department of Political Science Cotherman Monroe American Legion Auxiliary

Baby Shower Held for Keith Dischen at Coral Disch Home

A Monticello event reports a baby shower hosted at the Coral Disch residence for Keith Dischen. Attending were Mrs Leam on Disch, Ralph Freitag and Mrs Sean Legler, along with several others bearing Misspellings and titles in attendance.

Monticello Coral Disch Keith Dischen Leamon Disch Ralph Freitag Sean Legler Mmes Herman J. Sy Clarence Itten J. Herman Elmer Frank Schiesser Adolph Strahm Edward Soper

Mrs Le Roy Penninston Named Milwaukee Homemakers Chairman

Mrs Le Roy Penninston named program chairman of the Milwaukee homemakers section of the American Home Economics Association. Formerly Marguerite Noble of Monroe and Blanchardville, she is daughter of the late Dr and Mrs George Noble of Blanchardville and formerly worked as an office girl at The Evening Times.

le Roy Penninston Milwaukee Homemakers American Home Economics Association Penniston Milwaukee Journal Marguerite Noble Monroe Blanchardville George Noble Evening Times Milwaukee Home

Rural Youth Group Meets at Sutter Farm

The Green County Rural Youth organization held a hay ride last evening at the Emil Sutter farm on route 4. Miss Frie da Sutter was chair man of the entertainment committee with co chair Ed ward Johnson. Forty seven members attended and plans to tour south Wisconsin the last week of July.

Green County Rural Youth Organization Emil Sutter Route 4 Frieda Sutter Edward Johnson Blanchardville Wisconsin

Hold Last Meeting of St Omar Chapter Eastern Star

Members of the St. Omar chapter held a brief season ending meeting. They will reconvene in September with a picnic supper planned.

St. Omar The Eastern Star

Reunion Held Here At Recreation Park

The Bidlingmaier reunion was held Sunday at the Recreation park with 70 present at the picnic dinner. A musical program was held during the afternoon.

Bidlingmaier

Keller Anniversary Celebration At Browntown Hall

Friends and relatives gathered at Browntown hall and the Keller home to honor Mr. and Mrs. George Keller Sr. on their 60th wedding anniversary. Guests included Ross Keller Sr. and Jr. Gerald Land and family W E Michael and family Will Michael M W Winslow and Billie G E Scherer Gary Lee Kenneth Shultz Floyd Brewer and more with Edith Marty and Sherdie Keller of Beloit among those attending.

Browntown George Keller Sr Browntown Hall Keller Home Messrs Mmes Ross Keller Sr Ross Keller Jr Gerald Land W. E. Michael Will Michael M. W. Winslow Billie G. E. Scherer Gary Lee Kenneth Shultz Floyd Brewer Richard Stemps Lola Stemps Edith Marty Sherdie Keller Beloit Spencer

Personal Names Gathered From Monroe and Surrounding Towns

A lengthy roster lists numerous residents and families from Monroe and nearby communities including Freeport Milton Junction Roscoe Milwaukee and Verona. The document names many individuals and households such as Cyrus Kunkle Crothers Zeman Bennett Olewinski Schulz Pulver Collicutt Balback Burrington Jackson Jones Bidlingmaier Small Wolfe Stine Wolfe Hanson Goecks Stubbe Vincent Zander Hartwig Vincent Merriott Pickett Mayer Vincent Caryell Matfield Falk Fankhauser Monte Sta ley Stoehr Stoehr Wilde Staley Staley Seiler Hanson Hegi Olson and others across Browntown Madison Martin town and South Wayne.

Kunkle Cyrus Crothers Freeport William Finn Milton Junction John Zeman Roscoe Alex Olewinski Ray Bennett Milwaukee Floyd Babcock Dixie Lee Floyd Feby Clinton Wilbert Schulz Garden — Prairie Ill Werner Pulver Terry Verona Harry Collicutt Clifton Balback Warren Mabel Burrington Belleville Gene Jackson Racine Maynard Jones Karen South Wayne Albert Bidlingmaier Winslow Monroe Archie Small George Wolfe Kay Franklin Stine Albert Wolfe Randall Hanson Veril Small Russell Hanson Clarence Goecks C. A. Stubbe Oshin Vincent Lottie Zander Bernard Hartwig Henry Hanson Browntown Messrs Mmes George Keller Clark Keller William Keller George C Michaels Neil Swiggum William E. May B. E. Maddrell Roland Cook C. L. Crago Roy Binns Homer Anderson Hattie Mann Ward Merriott Julia Pickett Casper Mayer A Vincent Wanda Vincent Beverly Hunt Jimmy Vincent Frank Caryell Laura Matfield Willis Falk Carol Fankhauser Madison Frank Monte Amos Monte Herman Monte Herman Plantikow Werner Buholzer Larry Anna Richards Marvin Rufer Charles Gerrand Argyle Harold Staley Frank Stoehr Louise Stoehr Martintown Gus Monte William Wilde Leo Staley Ira Mayer Marilyn Mille Seiler Minnie Hanson Leo Hanson Walter Hegi Lewis Olson Woodord

Family gathering at Woodford home honors local guests

A Sunday family dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jacobs home in Woodford drew relatives and friends from Santa Ana California Zion Illinois and nearby areas. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Cody Estella and Willard Elsinor Tom Finney and others.

Woodford Fred Jacobs Harry Cody Estella Willard John Elsinor Tom Finney Santa Ana California Herbert Falk Lillian John Balligooijén Zion, Ill

Ethridge couple to mark 55th anniversary with open house

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ethridge of Belleville will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with an open house on July 3. They are the parents of Mrs. William Hale of South Wayne.

South Wayne J. H. Ethridge Belleville Ethridges William Hale

Snappy Snazzers Hold Meeting at Rodebaugh Home

The Snappy Snazzers 4 H club met at Sandra Rodebaugh’s residence with full attendance. Talks covered How to Make Cookies and First Steps in Baking led by Jean Messinger and other members.

Orangeville 4-H Sandra Rodebaugh Jean Messinger

When Sick of Being Sick See The Chiropractor

Clinic ad by M. J. Gonstead promotes chiropractic care with X Ray and Neurocalometer services. Includes phone 373 and residence 101 Monroe.

Chiropractic M. J. Gonstead Monroe

Wisconsin GOP chair resigns over stalled committee

Coleman the Wisconsin republican finance chairman told Scott he cannot spend time on a committee that is not moving along. The remark followed Scott's 54 to 50 confidence vote and his assertion of party harmony after an Omaha meeting. The next meeting is set for July 7 at the home of Delores and Joyce Kneller.

Darlene Mays Shirley Sweetwood Faye Retzlaff Lowaine Sweetwood Delores Joyce Kneller Coleman Wisconsin Republican Finance Scott Harmony GOP National Committee Omaha

Wisconsin GOP official Coleman resigns from committee

Washington reports Vice Chairman Thomas E. Coleman quit the Republican Strategy Committee accusing GOP National Chairman Hugh D. Scott Jr. of failing to keep the party aligned with its goals.

Washington Thomas E. Coleman Republican Strategy Committee GOP Hugh D. Scott Jr

Waterspouts Kill Girl and Injure Nine in Philippines

Press reports say two waterspouts struck Bantayan Island north of Cebu in the Central Philippines. A 9 year old girl died and nine others were injured.

Manila Bantayan Island Cebu Phillippines

Unclear fragment on political philanthropy and spending

The readable text criticizes political philosophers who perform acts of kindness using public funds, expressing discomfort with using taxpayer money for philanthropic deeds.

Hit Run Speedboat Amputates Girl's Feet at Lake Tahoe

A hit and run speedboat incident at Lake Tahoe left 11 year old swimmer Imogene Wittsche with both feet severed after a boat roared between her and companion Janet Lutz, 13, of Roseville California. Deputy Brenzel reported the craft shot past the girls near the beach as Janet escaped. The second foot loss is suspected to have occurred during the chaotic event.

Reno Imogene Wittsche Janet Lutz Roseville Calif Lake Tahoe F. W. Brenzel Janet Imogene

Brooklyn Children Begin Red Cross Swim Lessons

Over 50 Brooklyn youngsters attend their first swimming class sponsored by the Dane County Red Cross chapter at the Oregon pool. Participants meet at the Brooklyn Community Hall at 9 a m and are bused to the facility.

Brooklyn Dane County American Red Cross Oregon Pool

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