Monroe Woman's Club Admits Members and Plans 1950-51 Slate
The Monroe Woman's Club accepted Mrs. Edward C. Einbeck and Mrs. Russell V. Grant as new members after a board meeting in the Green room. The group voted to join the Monroe chamber of commerce and donated 55 toward heart, polio, Red Cross, TB and Christmas basket funds. A nominating committee will select officers for 1950 51 at the 7 30 p m business meeting before the lecture in the Green room. Mrs. Harold C. Heinmann and Mrs. William E. Amstutz chaired the education department which sponsors a Wednesday lecture by John W. Melcher of Madison, noted for exceptional children education. The committee includes many club members and Miss Hannah Bindschaedler and Florence Wartenweiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Einbeck
Russell V. Grant
Monroe Woman's Club
Library
Monroe Chambber of Commerce
Green Room
Harold C. Heinmann
William E. Amstutz
Department of Education
John W. Melcher
Madison
Melcher
Wisconsin
Chinese Idol Melody To Open Note Parade High School Program
Monroe high school will stage two evenings of music next Tuesday and Wednesday with 54 musicians in black and white performing A Chinese Idol and Parade of Notes. Madame Lunaticus of the Winener Opera Co. will sing La Voix Des Oiseaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe High School
Madame D'Clare Lunaticus
Madame Lunaticus
The
Winener Opera Co
Jacques Damarell
Margaret Angliker
Mildred Krauss
Sybil Blumer
Carol Schindler
Mr. Barnard
Monroe
T. R. Holyoke
Paul Hlavachek Wins Albany Woman's Club Art Prize
Paul Hlavachek won first prize in the Helen Mears art contest sponsored by Albany Woman's Club. His crayon picture titled Albany's Biggest Industry depicts the Indiana Condensed Milk Co. plant. Betty Fahrney took second with At Day's End showing a harvest field sunset and a tractor. Marilyn Bongiorno earned third for A Model Dairy Farm. Shirley Zanoni received honorable mention for My Dairy Farm. Cash awards to top three at commencement. first place advances to district contest. Nine eighth graders competed, the most in the contest's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Paul Hlavachek
Helen Mears
Albany Woman's Club
Indiana Condensed Milk Co
Betty Fahrney
Marilyn Bongiorno
My Dairy Farm
Shirley Zanoni
Federated Woman’s Clubs
Farewell Party for Niederbergers at Advance Cheese Factory
Patrons of the Advance cheese factory in Clarno township hosted a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Anton Niederberger the long time cheesemaker moving to Monroe. Niederberger will be replaced by his brother Franz who has assisted previously at the Green County Co op factory. The Niederbergers move into the Imhoffs home at 2114 14th street Monroe after a night of music cards lunch and gifts from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advance
Niederbergers
Tory
Clarno
Anton Niederberger
Monroe
Niederberger
Green County
Copp
Franz
Oscar Imhoffs
14Th Street
St Johns Aid Group March Meeting Attendees
About 69 members attended the St. Johns Aid meeting in the church parlors yesterday afternoon for the March program. Mrs. O. A. Moldenhauer led devotions and topic in the absence of Mrs. Gertrude Myers who is ill at home. Assisting was Mrs. Ross S. Martin. A special declamation was given by Donald Fritz and a St. Patricks day luncheon was served by several ladies including Emil Boesch Carl L. Ault Joseph Ackermann Emil Baumgartner Fred Benkert Charles Benert and Ann L. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Aid
0. A. Moldenhauer
Gertrude Myers
Ross S. ‘Martin
Donald Fritz
Mmes
Emil Boesch
Carl L. Ault
Joseph Ackermann
Emil Baumgartner
Fred Benkert
Charles Benert
Ann L. Davis
Legion Auxiliary Votes To Send Badger Girl To State
The American Legion auxiliary voted to send a Monroe high school junior girl to Badger Girls State in Madison and donated $5 to the Red Cross. The April meeting was moved to March 20 to avoid Maundy Thursday. Card honors went to Eva Galusha, Victor Carson, Sherman H. Dearth and Frederick H. Wittner. First degree work was received by one candidate at Smith Lodge in Mason Temple. A luncheon followed, served by J. Henry Tschucy, Robert W. Kramer and Wesley L. Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Badger
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Red Cross
Monroe
Badger Girls
Madison
Mmes
Eva Galusha
Victor Carson
Sherman H. Dearth
Frederick H. Wittner
Smith Lodge
Mason’ Temple
J. Henry Tschucy
Robert W. Kramer
Wesley L. Dodge
Quartet Will Sing At Post Game Dance
The Four Flushers quartet Alan Prisk Ben Blaser Jack Andereck and Rudolf Maurer perform during intermission at tonight's after game dance in Lincoln gym. Youth council plans a tomorrow fundraising sale to furnish the new center at the former bottling plant chaired by Joan Hammer and Audrey Houshopple with a large committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavern Wickersham
Raymond Kubly
Gilbert L. Goodman
Janet Lanz
Theresa Clary
Billie Ann Wenger
Shirley Pickett
Hazel Howard
Jane Stauffacher
Barbara Frey
Doris Ann Tschudy
Evelyn Ruff
Marion Walker
Carol Schwinger
Barbara Boyd
Judith Holland
Button Group Hears Talk on Glass Work
Miss Tabitha M. Ritzmann spoke to Helvetian Button Club at Mrs. Ida Klossner’s home 927 Ith Street. She traced the art’s development through centuries and showed cathedral glass samples and color reproductions of notable stained glass windows in the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha M. Ritzmann
Helvetian Button Club
Ida Klossner
Ith Street
St Johns Women Hold Annual Party at Durst Home
The St John s Women Union held their annual supper last evening at Mrs N H Durst s home 620 14th avenue. Attendees included co chairwoman Miss Helen Altman Mmes Paul Keble Lydia Budde Louis Blanc Charles Frey Rose Augsburger Mary Lanz Hulda Rieder Bernice Holsapple Betty Steinman Rose Derendinger. Absent were Miss Hannah Bischaedler Mrs Gertrude Myers and Mrs John Nyman co chairwoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otewarden
St. John’s Women’s Union
N. H. Durst
14Th Avenue
Cochairman
Helen Altman
Mmes
Paul C. Keble
Lydia M. Budde
Louis F. Blanc
Charles Frey
Rose Augsburger
Mary Lanz
Hulda Rieder
Bernice Holsapple
Betty Steinman
Rose Derendinger
Hannah Bischaedler
Gertrude Myers
John Nyman
Notable family ties span generations near Albany
The family moved from a farm west of Albany to a village home in June 1939. They consist of a son Edward on the home farm, a daughter Mrs Harold Bernhagen of Albany, and four grandsons. Mrs Oliver’s father, over 95, divides his time between the Oliver home and another daughter, Mrs Sam Swiggum of Belleville, spending a month with the Olivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Edward
Harold Bernhagen
Oliver
Sam Swiggum
Belleville
Birthdays Day Apart Fall in Two Months Albany Times Special
Mr and Mrs Ross Stephenson celebrate birthdays one day apart with a farm party on his anniversary. Twelve relatives attend with three banco tables. Joanne Stephenson had high in games while Mrs Ludell Swenson had low. Mrs Stephenson’s March 1 birthday dinner honors her mother Mrs Elsie Abey and guests Mrs Charles Kelley of Evansville Mr Emma Elmer and grandson David Milbrandt Mrs Lydia Stephenson and Mrs Ruby Krueger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ross Stephenson
Stephenson
Bancoin
Joanne Stephenson
Ludell Swenson
Emma Elmer
David Milbrandt
Lydia Stephenson
Ruby Krueger
Towns Observe 61st Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William Towns reach their 61st anniversary at their Decatur township farm home near Albany. They married March 3 1889 at Brodhead Baptist church parsonage. The couple have three children Iva and Ivan twins at home and Mrs Harland Gillette living between Albany and Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towns
Albany
William Towns
Decatur Township
the Gap Church
Clara Burt
Mr. Towns
England
Brodhead Baptist Church
Iva
Ivan
Harland Gillette
Monroe
Rural Youth Party At Turner Hall Draws 300+
More than 300 persons attended the Green County rural Youth supper at Turner hall. The event preceded the carnival and square dance with side-shows and stunts. Jack Frost Madison recreation director led the square dancing as Hartwig's orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
Turner Hall
Jack Frost
Madison Recreational
Farm Bureau
Hartwig
Bridge Club Honor Roll At Mrs Hammer Home
Mrs Walter J Hammer entertained the Thursday Evening bridge club at her home 2217 16th street with two tables of cards Honors went to Mrs Clarabelle Grade Mrs Fred L Kohli Mrs C E Baumle Mrs W B Gnagi and Mrs J H Schwaiger Diane Fritz hosted a sleepover with several of her fifth grade classmates at her parents home Mr and Mrs Clif in the same locality
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Hammer
16Th Street
Mmes Clarabelle Grade
Fred L. Kohli
C. E. Baumle
W. B. Gnagi
J. H. Schwaiger
Diane Fritz
Mrs. Clif
Birthday celebration delayed by mumps at local event
Ford M Fritz of 1913 11th Street notes a birthday celebration delayed from February 21 due to mumps. Attendees included Karen Albright Karen Christianson Judy German Judy Moore and Theresa Von Allmenn. Also, 15 student nurses will receive caps in ceremonies Sunday at 3 p.m. in the hospital chapel. Rev F J Frye will be the main speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford M. Fritz
11Th Street
Karen Albright
Karen Christianson
Judy German
Judy Moore
Theresa von Allmenn
Gertrude Virginia Niederberger
William Niederberger
12Th Street
F. J. Frye
St. Mark's Church
Maytown
St. Joseph's Church
Freeport
Engagement announced for Charlene Zee and La Verne Hegge
Orfordville announces engagement of Charlene Zee daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Zee Janesville to La Verne Hegge son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Hegges No wedding date set Miss Zee a 1946 Orfordville high school graduate works at Parker Pen Co Janesville Fiance employed by Beloit Savings Bank and is a 1945 Orfordville graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orfordville
Lewis Zee
Janesville
Charlene
La‘Verne Hegge
Oliver Hegges
Miss Zee
Orfordville High School
Parker Pen Co
Beloit Savings Bank
State Radio Feature On Community To Be Recorded Next Week
State radio plans a half hour program recorded at WHA Madison for Monroe and Green County communities. Two men, aided by Monroe chamber president Dr. W B Gnagi and chamber PR chair Harold E Scherer, will interview leaders next Tuesday and again Thursday before editing. Mountain water from hydrants gutters downtown in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acoue Sreom Anu Mars Ocamidt
State FM
WHA
Madison
Monroe
Green County
W. B. Gnagi
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Harold E. Scherer
Chamber
Marshall Zwygart Feted On His Second Birthday
Marshall Zwygart was feted on his 2nd birthday with a party yesterday afternoon attended by 17 playmates and their mothers in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doran R. Zwygart, 705 25th avenue. A birthday cake and candles highlighted the pink and white decorations. Favors were presented each of the little guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Zwygart
Doran R. Zwygart
25Th Avenue
Albany Couple Mark 48th Wedding Anniversary
Mrs A C Oliver and her husband observed their 48th anniversary on Sunday March 12. The couple Laura Fritz and Andrew C Oliver wed at the Fritz home in Montrose township near Belleville on March 12 1902. They farmed in the Belleville area.
VA Finances Law 7800 To Be Fired Nationwide
The Veterans Administration announced it will dismiss 7,800 employees nationwide due to lack of funds. About 3,000 in hospitals and homes and 4,000 in other roles are affected. Dismissal notices will be issued by March 10 as salary funds for the current year and next year are insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Veterans Administration
Indiana Farmers Buy Cattle in Green County Visit
Indiana farmers Carl Hendrickson and Merrill Christopher from Lafayette travel to Green County to purchase registered and grade Holsteins and Guernseys for their dairy herds. They study local dairying and cheese production while on the trip. Hendrickson farms 500 acres. Christopher owns 320 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Carl Hendrickson
Merrill Christopher
Lafayette
Green County
Hendrickson
Christopher
Lancaster Service Held for Mrs. Anna G. Smith
Services for Anna G. Smith 81 of Stitzer were held today at 2 p m at Gable-Weeden Funeral Home with Rev. John Geiber officiating. Burial at Hillside Cemetery. She died Wednesday in a Lancaster hospital after a long illness. Daughter of Kasper Schmidt she was born in Liberty Township. Husband Daniel died in 1946. Surviving are four children, one brother and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancaster
Anna G. Smith
Stitzer
Gable-Weeden
John Geiber
Hillside
Smith
Lancaster
Kasper Schmidt
Liberty Township
Daniel
Navy schooling for Monroe high graduate Calvin Drafahl
Calvin Drafahl, a 1948 Monroe high school graduate, will attend a navy trade school after recruit training under the navy high school graduate training program. The announcement was made by Dave L. Beh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Calvin Drafahl
Monroe High School
Dave L. Beh
Navy Recruiter Message for Monroe and Green County
The navy recruiter for Monroe and Green counties invites men interested in enlisting to contact Behrens in the basement of the post office between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. each Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rens
Navy
Monroe
Green County
Behrens
Township farmers urged to sign 1050 ACP program today
Monroe township farmers are urged to sign up for the 1050 ACP program at the circuit court room today and tomorrow. The town committee members J Be Scherer Glenn L Hasse and Carl SS assist farmers at the courthouse to help with enrollment for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township
Max
Circuit Court Room
Towneship
Court House
J. Be Scherer
Glenn L. Hasse
Carl
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Department
Harold A. Blumer
Harold Haworth
Carl Brenneck
Alvin H.babler
William C. Bender
Charles A. Booth
James §. Bray
Thomas J. Cunningham
Floyd A. Davis
Theodore F. Gaulapp
Paul C. Kehle
Leslie G. Kindschi
Nellie W. Kohli
Leland L. Lamboley
William Mueller
Roy F. Peter
Lyle A. Rodger
I. M. Stauffacher
Effie Wen
Roy Vetterli
Nevan Beckman
St. John's Aid Group
St. John’s
Salt Lake City
the Chocolate Shop
United Telephone Company
Monroe, Wiscons
Financial Statement
Telephone Pla
Bayer
Total
Monroe Exchange
Mais SaCog
John L. Lewis
Silver Spring
Harvey S. Stauffacher
White Block
Monroe Cash Market
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16Th Avenue
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