DAR meeting notes from national session in Washington
Mrs. Luchsinger reported on the 1950 National Defense conference in Washington D C where President Truman and National Commander George N Craig spoke. The event drew about 1000 delegates from 40 national women’s organizations with the American Legion Auxiliary hosting on the site in the home of Myron I Stair at 1615 8th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Truman
George N. Craig
American Legion
W. D. Clayton
Paul J. Weirich
Stair
Mrs Walters Initiated Into Women of the Moose Branch
Mrs William H Walters was initiated into the Women of the Moose lodge at the Moose hall last evening. Sandra Scherer performed several piano selections during the program planned by ritual chairman Mrs Fred Rieder. Mrs Harold E Scherer reported on the Feb 24 card party. Refreshments were served by Mrs Amelia Zuhlke and Mrs Anna B Morgenthaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Walters
Women of the Moose Lodge
Moose Hall
Sandra Scherer
Fred Rieder
Harold E. Scherer
Amelia Zuhlke
Anna B. Morgenthaler
Schlittlers celebrate 30th wedding anniversary party
Ernest Schlittler and wife were honored Sunday at a friends’ party marking their 30th anniversary. Refreshments and a gift followed an evening of socializing with guests including John and Rose Mary Wittenwyler, Herman Karlen, Matt Bissig, and Jacob Wittenwyler. Also, Patricia Tobin hosted a dessert-bridge gathering at 1109 20th Avenue with attendees Kathleen Sheehan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amonticello
Ernest Schlittler
Yass
Messrs
Mmes
John Wittenwyler
Herman
Matt H. Wittenwyler
Matt Bissig
Herman G. Karlen
Jacob’ Wittenwyler
Rosemary
Robert
Patricia Tobin
20Th’ Avenue
Kathleen Sheehan
Chaleen McGinnis
Margaret Niedermann
Janice Gibbons
Mervin G. Wilson
Burt E. Bacon
William Schmitz
Clifford Reasa
Persian tableland life described for reading club background
Mrs. Landrum spoke at the Lida Ludlow reading club about the Gevacca tableland in Iran. She portrayed the Persian people and customs, noted Christian versus Mohammedan contrasts, and displayed intricate Persian handicrafts including wood boxes rugs and handmade jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gevacca
Iran
Dallas D. Landrum
Lida Ludlow Reading Club
Fred L. Kohli
8Th Street
Becker Illing Beta to Wed in St John’s Church
Betty Ann Becker daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert W Becker of 2020 15th Avenue Waukesha will marry Robert J Illing son of Mr and Mrs H T Illing of Waukesha March 19 at St Johns Evangelical and Reform Church here Becker attended Carroll College and Prospect Hall Milwaukee and is a Milwaukee post office inspector Illing attended Carroll College and Northwestern University and works in a Milwaukee brokerage with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ann Becker
Herbert W. Becker
15Th Avenue
Robert J. Illing
H. T.ling
Waukesha
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Miss Becker
Carroll College
Prospect Hall
Milwaukee
Illing
Northwestern University
Chris A Fields Plan Anniversary Observance
Mr and Mrs Chris A Fields of Horeb observe their golden wedding Sunday at home. A noon dinner and open house follow their 1900 East Blue Mounds Lutheran church wedding. Attendants include Mrs Julia Karisgod Mrs Julia Berg John Field and Chris Gesme. Field retired after 43 years as a grocer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hore — Wyreens
Chris A. Field
Horeb
East Blue Mounds Lutherland Church
Julia Karisgod
Blanchardville
Julia Berg
Madison
John Field
Starbuck
Minn
Chris Gesme
Field
Woman’s Club Holds Orangeville Meeting
The Orangeville Women’s Club held its postponed meeting Tuesday at Memorial hall with good attendance. Two new members, Mrs. Ray Dietmeier and Mrs. Ralph Zettle, were welcomed. A $5 Red Cross donation was noted and a drive committee was named: Mrs. J. Milton Bostian, Merle Leverton, and Mrs. Lewis Rabe. Music chair Mrs. Ochsner announced a March 14 program featuring an instrumental quartet from Byron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangevile
Orangeville Woman’s Club
Memorial Hall
Ray Dietmeier
Ralph Zettle
Red Cross
Clifford Black
J. Milton Bostian
Merle Leverton
Lewis Rabe
William Oschsner
Byron
Ellen Goodhart
Music Committee
Mary Ann Huber
Comin Round the Mountain Hillbilly Show Heads to Orangeville
A hillbilly comedy event titled Comin Round the Mountain is scheduled for Orangeville. Local residents anticipate a lively night of rural humor and music from traveling entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville Community Club
Skitter
Paw
Maw
Corney Bell
Sammy Fe
Hawg
Pansy Sue
Orangeville
Canasta Evening Highlights Monticello Social Figures
Glenn Clarno and daughter along with Stanley Hulbert Gilbert Abramham and daughter and Mrs Roy Ruff and daughter were among players in a Monticello gathering. The evening featured canasta with Mmes Anton Hefty Sam Duerst Herman Schlittler Waldo Zimmerman Clarence Elmer Jr Merlyn Loveland and E W in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Clarno
Stanley Hulbert
Gilbert Abraham
Roy Ruff
Monticello
Mmes
Anton Hefty
Sam Duerst
Herman Schlittler
Waldo Zimmerman
Clarence Elmer Jr
Merlyn Loveland
E. W
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Women of Moose
Mrs. Walters
Ernest Schlittlers
Sewall
Style-Mart
Kerry Keith
Glen
Schaetzes
Laurence Anderson
R. H. Iling
Chris A. Fields
Woman's Club
Clover Farm
Clover Farm Bread
Imperial Valley
Carolyn Farmer
Ree
Bonnie Bolender
Jean Stocker
Jean Shippy
Glen Bolennder
W. A. Haupt
Ferne Holloway
Arthur Rabe
Irving Elliott
Lee Barker
Vernon Best
George Kleckler
Morre
M. W. Moore
Messrs. and Mmes Delbert Stabenow
Fami
Palmer's Tavern
Monroe
V.F.W
New Mexico
Kroger
U. S
Porterhouse Steak
Indsor Cr
Good Kroger
U. S. NO
Pork & Beans
Worr
Elly
Joe IC
Lipton’s Tea
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