Professor Becker to Speak on Germany at Woman's Club
Prof. Becker will present a lecture on Germany at the Woman's Club program in the Green Room of the library at 8 p m Wednesday. The event, chaired by Mrs William F Thurber, includes a business meeting and a tea following the program.
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Prof. Becker
Germany
Woman's Club
Uni Woman's Club
Army
Becker
Hesse
Jurisdict
Department of International Relations
William F. Thurber
Dorothy Walrack and Charles Kundert Wed at Methodist Church
Miss Dorothy Ann Walrack daughter of Mr and Mrs James Walrack of Blan and Charles Kundert son of Mr and Mrs Kundert of Kendal held a Methodist wedding ceremony. Best man was the groom’s brother. A reception followed at the home of Burnett Painter. The bride attended Blanchardville High School and Monroe Fair High School class of 1945 and will farm on a route four farm.
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Dorothy Ann Walrack
James Walrack
Blan Kundert Jr
Charles Kundert Sr
Kendalbert
Burnett Painter
Sees
Et Ocuate
Blanchardville High School
Fase Tae Olen
Evening Times
Monroe Fair High
Route 4
Panel discusses Monroe youth center activities at LegionAuxiliary
Five men and leader Larry Kitchen led a discussion on Monroe youth center activities at the American Legion auxiliary meeting. Participants included Alan Prisk Ben Blaser Heidi Pfaeffli and Mildred Krauss. Louis Koenig spoke on his work as district attorney at Phillips. A $10 donation was approved for the school milk fund and a vote to send a girl to the annual girls state in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Larry Kitchen
American Legion Auxiliee
Alan Prisk
Ben Blaser
Heidi Pfaeffli
Mildred Krauss
Louis Koenig
Phillips
Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Schwingel Home
Thursday evening bridge club gathered at 2110 14th street hosted by Mrs. C. J. Schwingel. Two tables played contract bridge with honors awarded to Mrs. George Stauffacher Mrs. F Earl Lamboley and Mrs. Roy Schiffman.
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Bridge Club
C. J. Schwingel
14Th Street
George Stauffacher
F. Earl Lamboley
Roy Schiffman
Birthday Party for WSCS Held at Methodist Church
About 200 attendees gathered yesterday afternoon in the Methodist church parlors for the annual WSCS celebration. Tables themed by month showcased flowers, favors, and original creations, with a circus motif for the children’s table and a program featuring songs, skits, and a comedy pantomime. Dinner followed the entertainment, with numerous ladies assisting in decoration and service.
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Methodist Wscs
Mmes
Robert Richardson
Robert Trumpy
Robert Davenport
Kenneth Bauman
Clarence Spaide
Jack Marty
Robert Behar
Daisy Fresner
Arlie Mitchell
Richard Wagner
Arthur Roethe
William Plate
Rodney Kittelsen
Dwain Mings
Perle Guess
Charles Marvin
Harold Moe
Robert Chinnock
Edgar Jacobs
Wes Engels
Myron Stair
Floyd Matzke
G. J. Thornton
Alma Ruegger
H. F. Cunningham
Herbert Ainsworth
Arthur Black
Belinda
Chinnock
Arthur W. Black
Florence Voigt Naette
Olga Ruth
Sally Ransdell
A. W. Schwabe
East school birthday party features color slides and circus life
The second and third graders at East School held a Wednesday afternoon birthday party for Kirk West Gerald Kubly and Sharon Einbeck. Color slides of local scenes and circus life highlighted the event as gifts and cards were exchanged and party games were played.
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East School
Kirk West
Elmer L. West
Gerald Kubly
Glenn L. Kubly
Sharon Einbeck
Edward C. Ejinbeck
Trail Program At Boots and Saddle Club Meeting
The Boots and Saddle club held an evening meeting at Mrs. D. E. Alston home in Monroe route 2 to discuss an early trail ride. Prizes went to Mrs. Leo Culles Irving Hauri and special prizes to Frances Rufi and Nancy Woelfli. Mrs. Auft organized the entertainment with a luncheon run by Mrs. Fern Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boots and Saddle Club
D. E. Alston
Route 2
Monroe
Leo Culles
Ervin Hauri
Frances Rufi
Nancy Woelfli
Auft
Fern Schmidt
Bridge Meeting at Mrs Schwaiger's Home
Mrs J H Schwaiger hosted the prides club at her home on 911 21st street for a three table contract game last evening. Honors went to Miss Nell Burgi Mrs Clarabelle Grode Mrs A J Roub and a special prize was awarded Miss Charlotte Young.
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J. H. Schwaiger
21St Street
Prides Club
Nell Burgi
Clarabelle Grode
A. J. Roub
W. B. Gnagi
Charlotte Young
Bridge party hosted by Mrs Alvin Cameron at Twin Grove
Mrs Alvin Cameron hosted her bridge club at her Twin Grove home. Two tables of contract bridge played with honors going to Mines Clifford Fritz Ross Martin Ray Thorpe William Rees. Refreshments were served.
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Alvin Cameron
Twin Grove
Clifford Fritz
Ross Martin
Ray Thorpe
William Rees
Wisconsin Theta Sigma Phi Honors Miss Schoonover
Miss June Schoonover daughter of Mr and Mrs R A ver has been invited to attend the Formal Matrix Table banquet on March 22 by the University of Wisconsin chapter of Theta Sigma Phi. The event honors outstanding women students with Schoonover listed as a junior majoring.
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June Schoonover
R. Aver
University of Wisconsin
Theta Sigma Phi Sorority
Schoonover
Dormitory Leadership Highlight at Louire Hall
A brief note highlights a student active in child development work and serving as president of her dormitory club at Louire Hall, showcasing leadership among residents.
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Louire Hall
WRC Initiates Two at Monticello Chapter
Mrs. George Divers and Mrs. Anton Hefty were initiated into the John Rose chapter of the Women's Relief Corps at the Masonic hall. Forty-eight members and one guest, Mrs. Fred Burgy, attended. Refreshments were served by Mrs. J. W. Barlow and others.
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WRC
Monticello
George Divers
Anton Hefty
John Rose
Women’s Relief Corps
Masonic Hall
Fred Burgy
J. W. Barlow
O. D. Curtis
Henry E. Babler
Fred Blum
Rudy Ammon
Lena Babler
H. A. Walters
B. L. Clark
Mrs Harlow to Speak on Old Glass at Civics Club
Mrs Belle Harlow will discuss the history of old glass at the Civics Club meeting Monday at 2 30 p m. in the Congregational church. Her talk will be illustrated with a display and a silver tea will follow. The meeting is open to the public.
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Harlow
Belle Harlow
Civics Club
Congregational Church
Aid Group to Meet in March at Parish House
Washington Reformed Aid Society will meet March 9 at the parish house with Mrs. Clarence Elmer Jr. as hostess.
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Monticello
Washington Reformed Aid Society
Clarence Elmer Jr
Ruth Hartwig Heads Browntown 4-H Club
Browntown 4-H officers for 1949 include Ruth Hartwig president and Wanda Vincent vice president. Ira Probst is secretary Arthur Armstrong treasurer Kenneth Chapin reporter with Mmes Edwin Chapin Oscar Drye as directors. Plans note March 31 meeting and Shirley Montgomery to lead the pledge.
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Browntown
Ruth Hartwig
Wanda Vincent
Ira Probst
Arthur Armstrong
Kenneth Chapin
Mmes
Edwin Chapin
Oscar Drye
Carson Hunt
Martin Dickson
Drye
Raymond Montgomery
Shirley Montgomery
Gempler Receives Plaque at Tire Firm Anniversary Party
William D. Gempler was awarded a plaque by Goodyear Tire representatives at a Turner hall celebration marking his 10th anniversary with the firm. About 800 attendees watched T. S. Michaels of Chicago present the honor. Gempler discussed the soil conservation award program before dancing and film shorts on soil conservation.
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William D. Gempler
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Turner Hall
T. S. Michaels
Chicago
Gempler
Shrine Ambassadors Named for District
Potentate Rufus Wells of Madison announced district ambassadors for the shrine. Selected are Zenno A. Gorder and Louis H. Kohli of Monroe, Alois H. Ruf of Monticello, Christian M. Stauffer of Monticello, Peter E. Hefty and Joshua J. Hoesly of New Glarus, Ray H. Hardinger of Albany, Sidney R. Fosshage and Clinton S. Pierce of Brodhead, Verne A. Marshall Jr. of Blanchardville.
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Rufus Wells
Madison
Zenno A. Gorder
Louis H. Kohli
Alois H. Ruf
Monroe
Christian M. Stauffer
Monticello
Peter E. Hefty
Joshua J. Hoesly
New Glarus
Ray H. Hardinger
Albany
Sidney R. Fosshage
Clinton S. Pierce
Brodhead
Verne A. Marshall Jr
Blanchardville
Fire Chief Urges Monroe Spring Cleanup for Fire Loss Prevention
Fire Chief H. L. Sickinger urges all Monroe merchants to join a spring cleanup week to cut fire losses. He cites that 43 percent of businesses closed by fire never reopen and stresses good housekeeping, clear aisles, unblocked fire doors, insulated nearby woodwork, no combustibles near heaters, proper disposal of rubbish, and safe electrical wiring.
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H. L. Sickinger
Monroe
Sickinger
Parliament Approves Huge Defense Budget
Britain approves defense estimates totaling 759,860,000 pounds in peacetime budget, passing Commons 227 to 3. The figure converts to about 3.039 billion dollars as the country plans next year’s spending after demobilization post World War II.
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London
Britain
House of Commons
Monticello Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Monticello residents hosted and visited many neighbors with dinners, weekend trips, and callers from Monroe Madison Freeport and New Glarus. Notable events include the Masonic lodge conferring the second degree on Otto Weller and multiple visits to and from the Pagel, Blum, Brink, and Schenk families across surrounding towns.
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Henry J. Elmer
Robert Trickel
Robert
Jack Trickel
Billy
Monroe
Donald Trickel
Milledgeville
Frederick Dahms
Lancaster
Ida Schenk
Barbara Rhyner
Clarence Marty
Madison
Fred Hammerly
Pleasant
Hammerlys
Martys
William Pagel
Casper Hammerly
Ernest Dahler
New Glarus
Russell Mullen
Freeport
Fred A. Blum
O. E. Zentner
Jacob Legler
Robert Kingdon
Donald
Elizabeth Brink
Vernon
Dave Brink
Walter Brink
Kenneth Holcomb
Cheryl
Ivan Grunder
Thomas Voegels
Ed Grunder
Robert King
Don
Elizabeth
A. R. Achtemeier
Sheboygan
A. C. Nelson
Melvin Westby
Verona
David Brink
Clifford Berge
Garge
N. D
Monticello
Marline Maertens
St. Louis
Zwingli Church
M. E. Lynn
C. M. Stauffer
Kay Steinmann
George Steinmann
Frieda Benkert
C. W. Karlen
Charles Derendinger
Fred H. Steinmann
Masonic Lodge
Otto Weller
Anna Stauffacher
A. M. Hefty
Ray Silver
Three Trustees Named For Louis Neff Trust
Trustees of a $20 000 Louis Neff trust for St Victor s Catholic Congregation were named in county court by Acting Judge J F Collins. Named trustees are Harold J Lamboley William Hogan and Melchair A Denny. Neff left his entire estate to the church and for the Propagation of the Faith. Final accounting was made yesterday.
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St. Victor’s
Louis Neff
J. F. Collins
Lafayette County
Harold J. Lamboley
William Hogan
Melchair A. Denny
Neff
Senate confirms Dr. E B Fred to educational exchange panel
Washington reports the Senate confirmed Dr. E B Fred, president of the University of Wisconsin, as a member of the advisory commission on educational exchange.
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E. B. Fred
Washington
Senate
University of Wisconsin
Advisory Commission On Educational Exchange
Golda Myerson Named Labor Minister in Tel Aviv Cabinet
Mrs. Golda Myerson, a former Milwaukee school teacher, was appointed labor minister in a 12 member cabinet reportedly formed by Premier David Ben-Gurion. A source said the cabinet would be submitted to President Chaim Weizmann soon.
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Labor Post
Tel Aviv
Golda Myerson
Milwaukee
David Ben-Gurion
Chaim Weizmann
Milwaukee man killed by portable grinder accident
John Heger aged 54 of Milwaukee died when a portable grinder he was operating toppled and crushed him yesterday. Authorities reported the incident occurred at his workplace and is being investigated for safety lapses.
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Milwaukee
John Heger
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Dorothy Walrack
Charles Kundert
Bakers
Frankes
Jordan
Farm Bureau
Ioof Hall
Paul Franke
E. O. Baker
Franke
Dane County Service Co
Bureau
Eau Arn
Wander
Frank
Entertains Club
Robert W. Kramer
WSCS
Methodist Church
BOT Hof
Kempfert Pharmaly
Wis
Kelvinator
Ischu Dys
Mrs. Steven
Luice
Ruf
Ace
Bauman
Sponsored
VFW
U.S.A
Camendian
ACE Brewing CO
Canad
Wilson Distributors
12Th Street
Armstrong
California
Armstrong ‘Carson
James Lees and Sons
Archibald Holmes
M. J. Whittal
Atkinson
Wade
Markwood
Kirsch
Acme
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