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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1949

Page

3

Pythian Sisters Install Officers At KP Hall

Mrs Amos Johnson is praised as excellent senior at the Pythian Sisters meeting. Delbert Wyss and Albert Wyss are installed as excellent junior and protector. A dress revue entertained with models including Roy Davis and Kathryn Van Metre. St Patrick’s decor graced luncheon tables as co chairs led the committee.

Amos Johnson KP Hall Delbert Wyss Albert Wyss Mmes Roy Davis Kathryn van Metre Herbert Stauffacher Alfred Henning Clara Thompson Marian Dieckhoff Shirley Spaide Alice Mae Faeser Herman Dieckhoff Floyd Matzke Clarence Spaide Cochairmen Fred Musselman Agnes Galle Frank Maurer John E. Andereck Fréé Grimm Madison Mmes. Grimm A. R. Steele Edward Walter Eva Galusha Clara B. Theiler Roy T. Evanson Walter L. Day Monroe Edith Broughton Brodhead

Two Officers Named By St. John's Group

John A. Ammon was elected vice president and Frederick J. Sarles treasurer at the St. John's Brotherhood meeting. Rev. P. C. Kehle led the Lenten devotion. Russell W. Prien spoke on the proposed change to a city manager form of government for Monroe to the 40 attendees, followed by an hour of discussion. Lunch was served by Emanuel B. Fuchs Herman Dieckhoff and N. H. Durst.

John A. Ammon Frederick J. Sarles St. John’s Brotherhood P. C. Kehle Russell W. Prien Citizens Committee Monroe Emmanuel B. Fuchs Herman Dieckhoff N. H. Durst

Jegerlehner 20th Wedding Anniversary Honored at Dinner

Mr. and Mrs Walter Jegerlehner of Darlington were honored at a Sunday eve dinner marking their 20th anniversary. They received a money gift as part of the celebration joined by relatives including Bohrem, the Jegerlehners, Stettlers and Otto family members from nearby communities.

Walter Jegerlehner Darlington Peter Bohrem Juda Albin Jegerlehner Blanchardville Fred Stettler South Wayne Erika Otto Linda Alde& Hawthorne Renate Jegerlehner Lillian Wanda Stettler

Olson couples wedding in Chattanooga ceremony

Dr. Merlin J. Olson of Chattanooga married Blanche Marie Toplin a registered nurse in a Feb. 26 ceremony. The groom is the son of State Senator Melvin J. Olson of South Wayne.

DR. Olson Merlin J. Olson Chattanooga Tenn Melvin J. Olson South Wayne Blanche Marie Toplin R.N

Reading Group Meets at Kohli Home

The Legenda Reading Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Charles R. Kohli's home. Guest speaker Mrs. Charles Booth discussed life and customs in Belgium.

Legenda Reading Club Charles R. Kohli W. D. Clayton Charles Booth Belgium

Father son banquet planned by Evangelical church

A father son banquet sponsored by the Brotherhood of the Evangelical church will be held in Community hall Friday evening March 25. Rolland Keen Fredrick Feldt Dr Elmer Ronspiez and Rev Peter Retzlaff serve on the program committee.

Brotherhood of the Evangelical Church Rolland Keen Fredrick Feldt Elmer Ronspiez Peter Retzlaff

Schupbachs Observe Golden Wedding in New Glarus

Mr and Mrs John Schupbach longtime Washington township residents celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their New Glarus home. Married March 9 1899 in New Glarus by Rev Anton Roth. They have four children twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

John Schupbach Washington Township New Glarus Rosina Blum Anton Roth Schupbachs Schupbach New Glarus Township Herman Willis Chicago Barbara Werndli Monticello Henry Blum Evansville Fred Blum Fred Zuber Monroe Home Farm

Roxy Card Club Hosts St. Patrick's Day Night

Mrs Lena Augsburger hosted the Roxy group at 811 16th Avenue with a St Patrick's Day motif. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Rehmer, Mrs Mary Lengacher, Mrs Rose Hauser and Mrs Clara Brewand.

Roxy Group Lena Augsburger 16Th Avenue Roxy Rehmer Mary Lengacher Rose Hauser Clara Brewand

Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Potluck Supper

The Knights of Columbus auxiliary held a meeting last night in the KC hall. Mrs William T Kane led the supper arrangements for the event.

Knights of Columbus KC Hall William T. Kane

Twelve Attend Meeting Of T L S Club At Deininger Home

The T L S club gathered at Miss Lena Deininger’s 1728 15th street home with co-hostesses Miss Deininger and Mrs. Herman D Legler. Twelve members attended.

T. L. S. Club Lena Deininger 15Th Street Deininger Herman D. Legler

Methodist Guild Meeting At Mrs Behar Home

The Guild of the Methodist church met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Behar with 17 members and guest Mrs. Harry Williams.

Methodist Guild The Methodist Church Robert Behar Harry Williams

Wedded at Oregon: Charlene Grunnet Marries Howard Anderson

Charlene Grunnet of Brooklyn wed Howard Anderson of Brooklyn in a ceremony reported by the Blanchardville Times. The article notes Charlene is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Grunnet and Howard is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl J Anderson. The wedding took place last Saturday.

Oregon Blanchardville Charlene Grunnet Theodore Grunnet Brooklyn Howard Anderson Carl J. Anderson

Wedding at St. John's Lutheran Church Oregon

The double ring ceremony was read by Rev. A. M. Romstad of Evansville at St. John's Lutheran Church in Oregon. Miss Amy Anderson, sister of the groom, served as maid of honor. Jerome Grunnet, brother of the bride, was best man with bridesmaids Gladys and June Grunnet. A reception for 200 followed at Brooklyn Community hall, and the couple plans to live on a farm near Brooklyn.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Oregon A. M. Romstad Evansville Amy Anderson Jerome Grunnet Gladys June Grunnet Brooklyn Community Hall Brooklyn

WSWS Meetings Set at Orangeville Church Group

The WSWS afternoon group will meet tomorrow at the home of Mrs. John Babler with devotions by Mrs. G B Goodhart and a lesson led by Mrs. Otto Folgate. Secret sisters to be revealed and officers elected. The evening group meets with Mrs. Milton Moore next Tuesday evening.

WSWS Orangeville

Albany Hosts Noticeable Schneider Family Visit

Mr and Mrs George Kolinek and daughters Marilyn and Jane of Chicago returned home after visiting Henry G Schneider and family near Albany. Visitors at the Schneider home Sunday included Arleigh Schneider and John of Brodhead Fred Steuri and Fredricka and James of Darlington Walter Schneider and daughters Linda and Sherry of Sun Prairie.

Albany George Kolinek Marilyn Jane Chicago Henry G. Schneider Schneider Arleigh Schneider John Brodhead Fred Steuri Fredricka James Darlington Walter Schneider Linda Sherry Sun Prairie Steuri Henry G

Schneider Visit at Kenneth Schneider Home Near Evansville

A report notes Kenneth Schneider was visited at his home near Evansville. The article provides limited details on the visit and its purpose.

Schneider Kenneth Schneider Evansville

Areme Club Elects Monticello President

Mrs F H Steinmann was elected president of the Areme club past matrons of the Monticello chapter Eastern Star at the spring meeting held at Mrs Albert Knobel’s home. Co hosts included Mrs Emil Voegels Mrs Bessie Youngreen Mrs J W Barlow and Miss Lora Dick. Re elected historian was Mrs H F Stoll and Matt Zentner joined the club. Prizes went to Mrs Willis J Marty Mrs F W Voegels and Mrs Henry V Baebler with refreshments served. Past matrons present included Mmes H F Stoll Henry V Baebler John Streiff Jr John Stauffer F W Voegels Willis J Marty Matt Zentner and C M Stauffer.

Areme Club Monticello F. H. Steinmann Eastern Star Albert Knobel Emil Voegels Bessie Youngreen J. W. Barlow Lora Dick H. F. Stoll Matt Zentner Willis J. Marty F. W. Voegels Henry V. Baebler Mmes John Streiff Jr John Stauffer C. M. Stauffer

Meeting Date Changed for Friendship Homemakers Club

The Juda Times reports the Friendship Homemakers club will hold its meeting Thursday evening, March 17, at Mrs. E. T. Lahr’s home. The night was moved due to Lenten services on Wednesday. Mrs. Gladys Andrews and Mrs. Marion Liedschlag will present the clothes storage lesson.

Friendship Homemakers Club E. T. Lahr Gladys Andrews Marion Liedschlag

Hostess for Guild at Zwingli Church Event

Joyce Prisk served as hostess for the Girls Guild of Zwingli church gathering Monday evening in the parish house. Barbara Karlen acted as program chairman and led the proceedings.

Monticello Joyce Prisk Zwingli Church Barbara Karlen

Sailor Assigned to U S S Coral Sea At Norfolk

George Kleckner son of Mr and Mrs Clark Kleckner 2023 13th avenue was scheduled to report for duty today aboard the aircraft carrier U S S Coral Sea at Norfolk Virginia Kleckner enlisted in the navy from Monroe on November 29 for a year of service and was home recently on a 12 day leave after training at the Great Lakes center.

George Kleckner Clark Kleckner 13Th Avenue U.S.S. Coral Sea Norfolk Kleckner Navy Monroe Great Lakes Center

Koepnick family relocates to Anton Motz residence

Mr and Mrs Frank Koepnick have moved from 1333 17th Street to an apartment in the Anton Motz residence at 1724 117th Street.

Frank Koepnicks Frank Koepnick 17Th Street Anton Motz

One of Twins Dies in Milwaukee Infant Bernd

Robert L. Jr. infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bernd of Milwaukee died March 5 and was buried in the New Rich area.

Robert L. Jr Robert L. Bernd Milwaukee New Rich

Two Brothers Born March Third in Wisconsin

In Mond Wisconsin Robert LeMoine and his twin brother David LeMoine were born March 3 at Deaconess hospital Milwaukee Their mother Mrs Bernd is the daughter of Paul and Schulze from Edgerton formerly of Monroe

Mond Wis Robert David LeMoine Deaconess Hospital Milwaukee Bernd Paul T. Schulzes Edgerton Monroe

Kirchoff couple birth Francesca Mary in Hollandale

Francesca Mary Kirchoff, daughter of Albert and Marjorie Kirchoff publishers of the Hollandale Review, was born Friday in Hollandale.

Hollandale Francesca Mary Albert Kirchoff The Hollandale Review

Kiwanis Luncheon Sees John Silbernagel Speak on Disability Plans

John Silbernagel of Madison Wisconsin department of business research will address the Kiwanis Club at the Monroe hotel tomorrow. He will discuss Cash Disability Plans and Unemployment Compensation in a guest lecture for the audience.

John Silbernagel Madison Department of Business Research Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Monroe Hotel

Plane Meeting Delayed After Postponements

The organization meeting of plane owners and pilots has been postponed again and rescheduled, delaying plans for joint action.

Meeting Aims to Organize Pilots at Badger Flying Service

Pilots and owners plan a meeting next Tuesday evening at the Badger Flying Service airport west of Monroe. The gathering, postponed from Feb 22, seeks to organize to improve flying facilities in the area.

Uled Badger Flying Service Monroe

Burgy couple name daughter Barbette Zona

Mr and Mrs Theodore J Burgy announce the birth of daughter Barbette Zona born March 1 Mrs Burgy is formerly Zona Lengacher of Monticello

Theodore J. Burgy Burgy Zona Lengacher Monticello

Reserve officers organize local air force unit

Reserve officers and airmen will meet tomorrow night at the Freeport headquarters of Flight C of the 220th Composite Squadron. Last week in the Monroe armory Lt. Col. Charles B. Marvin announced plans to organize a local group open to all eligible voters.

Freeport 220Th Composite Squadron Monroe Charles B. Marvin

Meeting Planned at Waffle Shop for Trip Transport

Members will gather at 6:30 p.m. at the Waffle shop to pool transportation for the upcoming trip.

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Superintendent Florence Wartenweiler attends regional meeting in Madison

Miss Florence Wartenweiler county superintendent of schools attends a southwestern group meeting of superintendents in Madison today. The visit highlights regional discussion among district leaders and educational priorities.

Florence Wartenweiler Madison

Truck Being Rebuilt In St Louis After Fire Engine Chassis

The new fire truck chassis is being equipped in St Louis. Wesley Retzlaff and Fire Chief L S Brown drove the vehicle there Saturday for its equipment.

St. Louis Wesley Retzlaff L. S. Brown

College counselor to visit Monroe high for girls plans

Mrs. L. J. Hall assistant director of admission at Rockford College will visit Monroe on Friday to confer with senior high school girls about future college plans.

L. J. Hall Rockford College Monroe

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