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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1949

Page

3

Cub Scout Minstrels Featured in Universalist Aid Program

A nine member Cub Scout Den 2 minstrel show opened the Universalist Aid Society program yesterday afternoon. Interlocutor Larry Loveland led the blackface performance with Billy Lanz Michael Rellahan John Hammer Charles Chase Lester Peter Gordon Stauffacher Owen Hefty and Ronnie Elmer. Marilyn Lanz accompanied. Den mother and dad are Mr and Mrs Harry J Rellahan. Carol Schindler played two piano selections to close. Mrs Charles R Kohli was program chairman and refreshments were arranged by Mrs Burton Lynch president.

Den 2 Universalist Aid Society Larry Loveland Billy Lanz Michael Rellahan John Hammer Charles Chase Lester Peter Gordon Stauffacher Owen Hefty Ronnie Elmer Marilyn Lanz Harry J. Rellahan Den Carol Schindler Charles R. Kohli Burton Lynch Monroe United Nations Party John A. Becker

Zentner Anniversary Observed By Family In Monroe

Mr and Mrs Clyde Adelman hosted a noon dinner for the 41st wedding anniversary of Ada Babler Zentner and Matt Zentner of Monroe. The couple married March 11 1908 in Monroe and later moved to town. Attending were relatives from New Glarus Medford Monticello and Monroe including John Zweifel Otto Babler Dick Freitag and Ben Elmer.

Clyde Adelman Route 4 Matt Zentner 17Th Avenue Zentner Ada Babler Monroe Adelman Clarence Mechelke Medford

Freida Roth Weds Ray D. Haney in Virginia

Announcement from New Glarus reports the marriage on February 19 of Freida Roth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Roth to Ray D. Haney son of Mrs. G. W. Haney of Barboursville. Freida is a New Glarus high school graduate and formerly worked at Burgess Battery in Monroe. Haney is a heating engineer based in Gloucester New Jersey, where the couple resides.

Freida Roth Albert Roth New Glarus Ray D. Haney G. W. Haney Barboursville Harold J. Kline Robert Lageson Haney New Glarus High School Burgess Battery Monroe Virginia Gloucester N. J

Rialto Club Hosts Bridge Evening Honor Recipients

Mrs. G L Redman hosted the Rialto contract bridge club at her home on 802 10th Street. Honors went to Mrs. Herman Fritz Mrs. Lena Etter Mrs. Anna Davis and guest Mrs. Amelia Scott of New York visiting sisters Mrs. Fred Musselman on 1219 12th Street.

Rialto Club G. L. Redman Rialto Contract Bridge Club 10Th Street Herman Fritz Lena Etter Anna Davis Amelia Scott New York Fred Musselman 12Th Street

Hostess to Gleaners in South Wayne Sunday class

Mrs. Ole Lund hosted the Loyal Gleaners Sunday school class meeting Tuesday afternoon in South Wayne. She presided at devotions and the business session. Miss Ida Robinson gave the lesson, followed by a social hour and luncheon served by the hostess.

Gleaners South Wayne Ole Lund Lund Ida Robinson

South Wayne Social News Recap

Mrs. Harry T. Maddrell reports several local families and guests returning from travels in Florida and Knoxville. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman hosted relatives. L. D. Jones entertained for Mrs. Frank Jones on her birthday. Hasleys now stationed at Cherry Point after Hawaii visit.

Jay Chapman Betty Lou Florida George E. Kelsey Bonnie Knoxville Tenn Ralph Moon Menasha Edward A. Chapman Frank Noesen John Marilyn Monticello George Strub William Hexum St. Petersburg Fla L. E. Creasy L. D. Jones Frank Jones Harry Gross Milwaukee Norman Olson Clarence Johnson Sharon Gordon Johnson Viola James Bryson Darlington John Doyle Merlin L. Hasley Michael Patrick Cherry Point N. C Hasley Hasleys

Rebel Losses Reported in Greek Counterinsurgency

Athens AP reports that since Gen. Alexander Papagos took command on January 22, 2,798 communist guerrillas were killed and 3,201 captured. The figures reflect the ongoing Greek army campaign against insurgents.

Athens Alexander Papagos

Want Ad Burden: High Labor for Modest Pay

A brief notice reports that buying a Want ad yields heavy labor for minimal earnings. The piece notes advertisers must prepare copy, select categories, and manage layout with limited compensation, highlighting the mismatch between effort and payoff.

Pupils to Appear in Recital Sunday

Miss Marie Spee presents 18 string pupils in a public recital at the Universalist Sunday at 2 p m. The program lists Rita Bregenzer Nancy Burgy Charles Chase Janet Schultz Curtis Wagner Suzanne Kingston Marjorie Niffenegger Jane Holtshepple Maureen Bruni Ellen Rubi Janet Stauffacher Jean Stauffacher Norma Neuenschwander Nancy Pilz Doris Ann Tschudy Jeanette Crane Bobbe Akre Earl Hawkins with accompanists Lois Burgy Mary Ann Huber Alice Holtshopple Nancy Pilz and Carol Schwingel. Selections include Fibich Poem Indian Lave Call and Handel Largo.

Marie Spee Universalist Rita Bregenzer Nancy Burgy Charles Chase Janet Schultz Curtis Wagner Suzanne Kingston Marjorie Niffenegger Jane Holtshepple Maureen Bruni Ellen Rubi Janet Jean Stauffacher Norma Neuenschwander Nancy Pilz Doris Ann Tschudy Jeanette Crane Bobbe Akre Earl Hawkins

Chesebros To Observe 59th Wedding Anniversary

The Ell Chesebros celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary Sunday at 902 10th Street with an afternoon gathering for friends and relatives.

Chesebros 902 10Th Street

GIVES STORAGE LESSON AT Tri Town Homemakers MEETING

Miss Mamie Tillema led a storage space lesson at the Tri Town Homemakers club gathering held Thursday at the home of Mrs. Edward Soper. Attendees included Mmes Rudy Ammon Leamon Disch Robert Duerst Ralph Freitag Sheldon Hoesly Lawrence Huber Clarence Itten Herman Klassy Sam Klassy Arthur Legler Albert Matzinger Jacob Ott Thomas Ott Frank Schiesser Adolph Strahm Melvin Voegeli and Robert Wild. A luncheon was served.

Monticello Mamie Tillema Tri - Town Homemakers Club Edward Soper Mmes Rudy Ammon Leamon Disch Robert Duerst Ralph Freitag Sheldon Hoesly Lawrence Huber Clarence Itten Herman J. Klassy Sam Klassy Arthur Legler Albert Matzinger Jacob Ott Thomas Ott Frank Sc Arthur Haldiman Joliet Jacob Voegels Fred Escher Billy and Shirley Edmund Dooley New Glarus Ralph Cairns Fennimore Gary Studer Monroe Fred Studer Howard Kennedy Glarus Adam Schuler Beth Ann Donald Ted Butler Madison Anton Hefty Roy Hefty Orangeville Jack Hoskins Douglas Reuben Hoskins Dodgeville J. P. Zwei Carolyn Voegeli Fannie G Frieda Benkert Rosa Roth Melvin Lynn John Richards Royal Howard Voegeli F. H. Steinmann Miss Kay Frederick Steinmann Milwaukee Henry C. Elmer Henry E. Babler Edward Schlittler C. M. Stauffer James Dooley Albert Knobel Evansville Fred G. Blum Marian Calumet City Ill Wayne Arvy M. E. Lynn R. H. Schoonover Schoonover John A. Marty Emily Achtemeier Washington Reformed Aid Clarence Elmer Jr

Induction Highlights East ern Star Ceremony in Monticello

Mr and Mrs Harry Haddinger were inducted into the Eastern Star in the Masonic hall Thursday evening with 45 members and guests present. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Haddinger Fr Atkinson Mrs Roy Haddinger Mrs E O Osborne Albany Miss Florice Paulson Oregon and Ben Feldt Monroe. Refreshments were served by Mrs Helga Nicholls chairman and several others.

Eastern Star Monticello Harry Haddinger Masonic Hall Fred Haddinger Fr. Atkinson Roy Haddinger E. O. Osborne Albany Florice Paulson Oregon Ben Feldt Monroe Helga Nicholls Albert Knobel Adam Schuler Mmes George Steinmann F. H. Steinmann John Gempeler W. D. Elmer

Entertain Yass Group Honors At Four Tables

Mrs. Robert Holcomb Sr hosted a Yass event with four tables on Thursday evening. Honors went to Mrs. William Spring William Pagel Mrs. E A Bontly and Joseph Blumer. Attendees included Fred Hammerly E A Bontly Dave Brink Elmer Schwerin William Spring Joseph Blumer and William Pagel.

Yass Monticello Robert Holcomb Sr William Spring William Pagel E. A. Bontly Joseph Blumer Messrs Mmes Fred Hammerly Dave Brink Elmer Schwerin

Mrs Charles Benkendorf Hosts Bridge Evening

Mrs Charles Benkendorf entertained at three tables of contract bridge Tuesday evening. Present were Mrs Wallace P Barlow Mrs Donald Knobel Mrs John Steinmann Mrs A G Hill Mrs Alvin Mitchell Mrs Jack Hoskins Mrs Ray Woodruff Mrs Howard Steinmann Mrs Karl Freitag Mrs Leo Gempeler and Mrs Ted Butler.

Monticello Charles Benkendorf Mmes Wallace P. Barlow Donald Knobel John Steinmann A. G. Hill Alvin Mitchell Jack Hoskins Ray Woodruff Howard Steinmann Karl Freitag Leo Gempeler Ted Butler

Elected as Teacher and Youth Officers Named

Mrs. Chester Stixrood was chosen as teacher for the newly organized Young Peoples church. Miss Judy Krupke was elected president, with Miss Joan Mauer as vice president and Miss Mary Arnot as secretary-treasurer. The class will meet the first Tuesday evening each month.

South Wayne Chester Stixrood Young Peoples Church Judy Krupke Joan Mauer Mary Arnot

CLASS HOLDS MEETING AT SOUTH WAYNE METHODIST CHURCH

The Sunday school class of the Methodist church in South Wayne met Tuesday evening with Mrs. H. C. Homb. Mrs. Everett Hill led devotions and the business session while Mrs. Homb provided refreshments to close the gathering.

South Wayne—Times Methodist Church H. C. Homb Everett Hill

Quilting Program Held at Union Memorial Church

An all day quilting session took place at the home of Mrs. Avery Stites with a potluck luncheon at noon. Members of the Loyal Gleaners class created the quilt.

South Wayne Avery Stites Loyal Gleaners Union Memorial Church

Grace Lutheran Girls Missionary Group Meets Monday

The Girls Missionary Society of Grace Lutheran Church will gather Monday at 4 PM at the home of Mrs Chester Peterson 1736 15th Street with Audrey Peterson as hostess. Barbara Boyd will present the lesson.

Girls Missionary Society of Grace Lutheran Church Chester Peterson 15Th Street Audrey Peterson Barbara Boyd

Bureau Re-elects Mrs Sam Waelti At Farm Bureau Meeting

Mrs Sam Waelti was re elected president of the Monroe and Jordan township Farm Bureau at the IOOF hall meeting. Elected officers include Casper Schild as vice president and Mrs Albert Neuenschwander as secretary treasurer. The annual picnic is set for July 10 at Recreation Park with committee members named.

Sam Waelti Monroe and Jordan Township Farm Bureau IOOF Casper Schild Albert Neuenschwander Edward Rote Adolph Brunner Vincent Thomm Monroe Township Associated Women of the Recreation Park Mmes Walter Stauffacher Fred Fredrichs Ludwig Zoller David Indergand Larry Moth Green County Service Harold Counsel Equity Livestock Co-op Yards Jerry Brunner Yass Joseph Steiner Carl Goecks Gilbert Dettwiler Roscoe Smith Barber Cheese Co-op Route 1 Barneveld Alfred A. Abplanalp Edgar Field Edward Smith Albert Bruffat Reuben Espe*seth Roger Volstad Abplanalp

Monticello Social Notes Roundup in Local Families

Monticello residents hosted visitors from Madison Monroe and Milwaukee while out of town guests enjoyed meals and weekend stays. Local clubs met for bridge and reform aid as residents plan a March missionary society gathering with co hosts and community hospitality.

Salvation Army Aids with Meals and Beds in 1948

In 1948 the Salvation Army reports supplying 22,785,427 meals and 9,294,358 beds to those in need, reflecting a large-scale humanitarian effort across its service networks.

Salvation Army

Monroe High Student Wins Anti-Tuberculosis Award

Barbara Stauffacher, 17, Monroe senior and Bulletin editor, wins the Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis association prize for her article Monroes Fights Tuberculosis detailing local efforts during the mobile X-ray unit visit. Rudolph P. Reger will present the trophy. community support and a $1000 national research contribution are noted.

Rudolph P. Reger Monroe High School Bulletin Barbara Stauffacher Jane Addams Tri-Hi-Y Monroe Evening Times Barbara Anti-Tuberculosis Association Monroe High School

Mahikuch Chosen As Village Leader

Amos H. Mahikuch was nominated for village president of South Wayne at the caucus last evening. Three contests are slated with Edward Webinger opposing Royal Bixby for assessor, Norman Olson vs J. L. Smith for justice of the peace, and Ralph Miller challenging Otto Sandum for constable. Unopposed are Raymond Homb for clerk D. M. Howery for treasurer and Jay Chapman for supervisor.

South Wayne Amos H. Mahikuch Norman Olson Edward Webinger Royal Bixby Justice of the Peace J. L. Smith Ralph Miller Otto Sandum Raymond Homb Earl Hasley D. M. Howery Jay Chapman John Jackson P. J. Lacey Earl Mhasley Amos Mahlkuch

One Contest Slated In Mt Pleasant Vote

Darlington special election coverage notes one contest in April for county superintendent of schools. Incumbent Paul F. Gleiter seeks reelection against Effie Doering. Gleiter was appointed to the post in 1943. County Judge Joseph F. Collins runs unopposed for his office in the same vote.

Darlington Lafayette County Joseph F. Collins Effie Doering Paul F. Gleiter Gleiter

Education figure resumes duties after resignation

After Kathryn Cullen resigned he was elected to a full term in 1945. Miss Doering has taught in Lafayette county rural schools teachers colleges and Georgetown University. She is former supervising teacher in Lafayette county.

Kathryn Cullen Miss Doering Lafayette County Teachers Colleges Georgetown University

Finland at Center of US Policy Claim in Moscow Gazette

The Literary Gazette claims Finnish ruling circles follow a foreign policy directed by the United States, alleging Moscow reports today.

Finland Moscow Literary Gazette United States

Wisconsin dairy study to improve brick cheese quality

The bureau of dairy industry and the Wisconsin agricultural experiment station will test cooperative methods to produce uniformly good brick cheese. Research covers pasteurization and other factors with notes on local co-ops, industry figures, and upcoming meetings in Janesville and Orangeville.

Helen E. Steuri Bureau of Dairy Industry Wisconsin Agriculture Experiment Station Wisconsin M. H. Stauffacher Fred Galli Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers Association Janesville

Market roundup Chicago hog and cattle prices

Chicago markets report salable hogs at 2700 head, prices mostly 21.00 to 22.25 per cwt with week’s top 22.25. Cattle, calves, and feeders show varied gains and declines across weight classes, with top two car loads of high quality fed steers reaching 29.00, beef cows 16.50 to 19.50, bulls 21.00 to 23.50, and overall activity reflecting a steady to higher trend in lighter weights and weaker dealer demand.

Chicago U/P USDA

Liveweight steer and stocker price report

Trade notes show choice dealers paying 26.00 to 28.00 per hundredweight, medium to low-choice stockers and feeding steers around 1,000 pounds bringing 21.00 to 25.00. Prices reflect regional cattle market activity and feeder classifications.

Wall Street Week Opens With Cautious Gains After Rally

Wall Street edged higher in a cautious session after Friday's rise as many issues gained fractions while turnover neared 350000 shares. Rails led the advance though several rail stocks paused, and coal mine work stoppages introduced a new factor into market math. U S Steel GM J I Case Schenley and AT&T rose, while bonds saw narrow gains amid selective rail demand.

Wall Street New York Baltimore and Ohio Chesapeake and Ohio Santa Fe Union Pacific Mississippi John L Lewis U. S. Steel General Motors J. I. Case Schenley American Telephone

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cub Scout Universalist Aid Mrs Harry T. Maddrell Bureau O. D. Curtis Monroe Laundry Monroe Anti-Tuberculosis Association National Association For Research Mahikuch Mt. Pleasant University of Arizona At Tucson Indiana Condensed Milk Co Charles Scheidegger Smithfield Utah Utah College of Agriculture Logan Pleasant Hill Fred Wieland Scheidegger Clifton Ault Horne Maurice R Ithaches Caren Taxpayer Statute of Wisconsin Beloit Rhinelander Maurice R. Connors Harvey S. Stauffacher Chiropractor White Block Oldsmobile Fisher Mal Ldsmobile Green County Auto CO 11Th Street W.L.A.D. 501
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