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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1949

Page

3

Local PTA to host U N panel review in Madison high school

Mrs Stanley Ashby state chairman for Wisconsin C PTO World Understanding Committee will lead a PTA meeting in the Madison high school library at 7 30 p m Wednesday The panel will discuss What Is My Stake in the United Nations Russell W Prien will explain Monroe city manager form of government Mrs E R Blair reports for the nominating committee Guests include Argyle and Brodhead associations Mrs Edward Dallman chairs the program

Stanley Ashby Madison Wisconsin Congress of Parents and Teachers Ralph Purcell Charles Deakman Dean Walters United Nations Monroe Russell W. Prien E. R. Blair Argyle Brodhead Edward Dallman

Courtney Trickel Wedding at Dubuque St Peter’s Church

Announcement of the marriage of Anna Courtney and William A Trickel performed Saturday at St Peter’s Evangalical Church in Dubuque by Rev F Landdeck. Attended by Mr and Mrs Charles Dwyer and Mr and Mrs George Bloom. The couple will reside at 1213% 16th Avenue after a dinner at the Page hotel.

Anna Courtney 16Th Avenue William A. Trickel Evansville Dubuque St. Peter’s Evangelical Church F. Landdeck Charles Dwyer George Bloom Jake Rattin Page Hotel

Named to committee at St John's Young Adult Fellowship

Edward P. Mueller and Mr and Mrs Ray Finch were elected as a temporary steering committee by 31 attendees at the St John s church Young Adult Fellowship social and business meeting last evening. Miss Florence Voigt presented three film strips. Supper was arranged by Mrs Finch and Mrs Mueller.

Edward P. Mueller Ray Finch St. John’s Church Florence Voigt Finch Mueller

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Two Local Women

Greenbush Mothers club hosted a shower for Mrs. Theodore Ott and Mrs. Harvey Heller at the Ott home on route 2 Monroe. Court whist and games provided entertainment with high honors awarded to Mrs. Donard Dunaway and Ralph Shaffer. Refreshments followed.

Theodore Ott Harvey Heller Greenbush Mothers Club Ott Route 2 Monroe Donard Dunaway Ralph Shaffer

Mrs Booth to Speak on Belgium at Reading Club

Mrs Charles Booth will speak on Belgium at the Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Lida Ludlow Reading Club held in the home of Mrs Ralph Wenger at 803 18th Avenue. Mrs Harvey Holland is in charge of the program.

Booth Charles Booth Belgium Lida Ludlow Reading Club Ralph Wenger 18Th Avenue Harvey Holland

Shower honors Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Meier Jr

Friends and neighbors in Monroe honored the couple at a shower last evening. Progressive 500 was played and 35 guests enjoyed refreshments.

Alfred Meier, Jr Monroe

Band Mothers to Meet at Mrs Hefty Home

Albany band mothers plan a meeting this evening at Mrs. Fred Hefty’s home west of town with co hosts Mmes Byron Stephenson Jr Gottlieb Oberholzer and Jacob Hoesly assisting.

Albany Fred Hefty Mmes Byron Stephenson Jr Gottlieb Oberholzer Jacob Hoesly

Guild Meeting Set at Peace Church

Browntown special notice announces the Women’s Guild monthly meeting of the Peace church to be held Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John E. Meyer presiding.

Browntown Women’s Guild of the Peace Church John E. Meyer

Recital by Spring Music Group Delights Monroe Audience

An audience of 150 parents and friends attended the Sunday afternoon recital at the Universalist together with Miss Marie pec pupils. Soloists displayed poise and refined bowing while young accompanists offered sensitive support. Performers included Rita Bregenzer Nancy Burgy Charles Chase Curtis Wagner and others with Lois Burgy Mary Ann Huber and more assisting.

The Universalist Mariepec Monroe Rita Bregenzer Nancy Burgy Charles Chase Curtis Wagner Suzanne Kingston Marjorie Niffenegger Janet Holtshopple Maureen Bruni Ellen Rubi Janet Jean Stauffacher Norma Neuenschwander Nancy Pilz Doris Ann Tschudy Jennette Crane Bobby Akre Earl Hawkins Lois Burgy Mary Ann Huber Alice Holtshopple Carol Schwingel

Honored with Parties for Monticello Newlyweds Werner Krattiger

Mr. and Mrs. Werner Krattiger recently married were honored at two surprise parties last week in Monticello. Neighbors visited Tuesday with a lunch from guest baskets. several families and individuals attended. A second gathering Saturday evening featured cards and luncheon with relatives and friends including the Krattigers and Ludwig, Barth, and Glendenning families.

Werner Krattiger Route 1 Monticello Messrs Mmes Harvey Milbrandt Fred Abcott John Lehr Ralph Hammerly Fred Babler Earl Feldt Vinal Jorgenson Walter Tryon Joan John Waelchli John Buehler Hollis Emil Burri Kenneth Stauf Henry Stauffacher Kenneth Stauffacher Clark Dooley Henry Marty Henry Jr Harvey Elmer Walter Ringhand Mmnes Nick Krattiger John Hoesly John Krattiger Edwin Krattiger Herman Krattiger Marvin Adlt Thomas B. Schindler Walter Ludwig Fred Barth Harold Barth Fred Glendenning

Clarno Exchange Club Meets at Monroe Home

The March meeting of the Clarno Exchange club was held Friday afternoon at Mrs Henry Pick Jr s home route 5 Monroe. A donation was voted to the Red Cross fund and helpful ideas were exchanged. Luncheon was served to 17 members and guests.

Clarno Group Clarno Exchange Club Henry Pick Jr Route 5 Monroe Red Cross Fund

Hostesses at Shower Honor Miss Roethlisberger

Monticello Times notes Mrs Conrad Stauffacher Mrs Fred Haldimann and Miss Dorothy Stauffacher hosting a shower for Miss Delma Roethlisberger whose marriage to John Herschlei Madison is set for March 26. Guests and names of attendees listed. prizes awarded and refreshments served after games.

Monticello Conrad Stauffacher Fred Haldimann Dorothy Stauffacher Delma Roethlisberger John Herschlei Madison Roethlisberger Delmar Kubly Roger Klassy New Glarus Henry Herschleb Marilyn Roethlisberger Karl Roethlisberger Alice Mae Carol Linda Nancy Gratiot Mmes Walter Zeller Ivan Wichser Willis J. Marty F. W. Voegeli Anna Stauffacher Lawrence G. Marty Dwight Zweifel Cecil Jodan Jacob Voegeli Lydia Voegeli Henry V. Baebler John Elmer C. M. Stauffer Ted Butler Arnold Elmer Fred Roethlisberger M. E. Lynn Elisa Roethlisberger R. W. Woelffer George Graf Fred Escher O. D. Curtis Betty Ann Baebler Virginia Elmer

Birthday party honors Ronda Richards fifth year

Monticello Times reports Mrs. Yolanda Richards hosted a Friday party for her daughter Ronda’s fifth birthday. Guests included Kay Klooster Barry Wirth Mary Baebler William Baebler Ruth Ann Baeble Beth Ann Schuler Elmer Jay Lemon Darlyne Elmer Carol Ponyiscanyi Rosandal Richards.

Monticello Yolanda Richards Ronda Kay Klooster Barry Wirth Mary William Baebler Ruth Ann Baeble Beth Ann Schuler Elmer Jay Lemon Darlyne Elmer Carol Ponyiscanyi Rosandal Richards

Lavonne Madi son Engaged to Julian Paulson

Argyle Mr and Mrs Henry Peterson announce the engagement of their daughter Lavonne Madi son to Julian Paulson son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Paulson Blanchardville.

Argyle Henry Peterson Lavonne Madison Julian Paulson Oscar Paulson Blanchardville

Scots Independence Flurry Signals Debate Not Breakaway

The piece argues Scotland likely won t seek full separation from England despite calls for home rule. It notes economic ties and the 74 Scottish MPs in London, cites the Loch Ness monster as a cultural aside, and mentions a 1947 Inverness sighting while warning against overestimating the independence movement s momentum.

Clyde Scotland J. W. McKillsop Inverness Inverness-Shire Britain England London

Moose Women Initiate Five Monroe Members in Janesville

Five Monroe candidates were initiated into the Women of the Moose during a sponsors parade in Janesville. Those initiated were Mmes Roy Speich Clark Kleckner Jack Marty Robert Blum and Alice Jones. The Monroe sponsor chair Mrs Arville Gwynne led the event and a $25 scholarship gift to Mooseheart School of Music was presented by Mrs Elwood Scherer Monroe chapter chair. Twenty six Monroe lodge members attended.

Monroe Women of the Moose Janesville Mmes Roy Speich Clark Kleckner Jack Marty Robert Blum Alice Jones Arville Gwynne Elwood Scherer Monroe Women of the Moose Mooseheart School of Music Monroe Lodge Mmes Schrer Fred Reider Orville Bear Will C. Rufer Hilda Rufenacht Henry Elmer Robert Maurer Harold Thurston Jack Becker Kenneth Schmid Harold Scherer Charles Schadewaldt Marie Reisser Henry Kramer Arthur Kubly Jake Strasser Carl Trachsel Clifford Clair Albert Zuhlke John Casanova Stanley Beach Asmond Pederson

King George Improves After Nerve Operation

London reports King George is more comfortable with overall condition described as satisfactory. Doctors say a delicate nerve operation near the spine Friday aimed to improve circulation in the legs and side effects are not yet known.

London George

Mrs. Ybarbo’s Term Reduced to Five Years

Wiesbaden Germany A U S military government appeals court reduced from 20 to five years the prison sentence imposed on Mrs Wilma Ybarbo for killing her soldier husband The five judge court confirmed the right of U S military government courts to try U S civilians in occupied Germany The court found under German law the sentence could be for no more than five years Mrs Ybarbo 23 year old mother from Malden Mass was found guilty under both German and U S military government law of shooting her husband Sgt John Ybarbo of Goliad Tex

Wiesbaden Germany U. S Wilma Ybarbo Ybarbo Malden Mass Sgt John Ybarbo Goliad, Tex

Solid Benton Store Built of Quarry Rock

The Kearns grocery store on Benton's Main street, built circa 1870 from local quarry rock, is operated by the same family for three generations since 79 years ago. An odd note claims 9,306,600 Illinois and Michigan residents could ride an elevator with 115,000 passengers per trip in eight hours.

Benton Kearns Benton’s James Kearns Shullsburg Illinois Michigan United States

Market Roundup: Livestock and Markets Report

USDA sales show hogs steady to 25 cents lower across weights with top near 21.75 for 170-230 lb hogs and lighter cattle demand steady to weak. Cattle calves 13,000 and 500, steer yearlings active, bulls and weaners mostly steady, top steers 27.50 at 1,150-1,350 lb. cows scarce and steady. Produce section notes mixed prices for poultry, eggs, butter, and oils with notable gains by Skelly Oil and mixed stock market changes.

Chicago USDA F.o.b U. S Skelly Oil Standard Oil California Union Pacific du Pont National Distillers Johns Manville U.S. Steel Youngstown Sheet and Tube Goodrich Caterpillar Tractor Boeing, Texas Co General Electric Radio Corp U.S

Wall Street Trading Quiet Market Stirs Little Change

Stocks in New York traded with muted activity as prices shifted only slightly amid a quiet session. Investors awaited cues as major averages showed modest moves and volume remained light.

New York

Wisconsin Vets Enrolled in Vocational Schools Tops 9000

More than 9,000 war veterans enrolled in Wisconsin vocational schools in January according to the state board of vocational and adult education.

Madison Wisconsin State Board of Vocational and Adult Education

U S Envoy Apologizes To Cuba For Incident

Havana reports U S Ambassador Robert Butler apologized for drunken acts by three U S sailors who desecrated Jose Marti statue. A crowd threatened lynching as police fired into the air to disperse locals. Sailors were released to the navy on condition of discipline. Rodman and other ships departed Havana.

Havana U. S Robert Butler Cuba Jose Marti Tars Navy Rodman

Einstein Turns 70 In Quiet Celebration At Home

Albert Einstein marks his 70th birthday with a private day at his Princeton home. He requested no interviews or public statements and reportedly skipped events at the Institute for Advanced Study.

Princeton Albert Einstein Institute of Advanced Study

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