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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1949

Page

3

Mrs Glenn L Kubly Elected President Of VFW Auxiliary

Mrs Glenn L Kubly was elected president of the VFW auxiliary at Turner hall with 40 members present. Officers include Cloyd Pickett senior vice president Hugh Durgin junior vice president Jerome Waiger chaplain Harold Woolever conductress Lester Bacon guard Nathan Theiler trustee for three years and Miss Helen Burkhard treasurer. Delegates to the district meeting at Kenosha in May were listed and plans discussed for a city manager form of government for Monroe. Proceeds to building fund. bowling chairman Kathryn Yost reported on a Milwaukee VFW tournament with four teams entered and donations to Wisconsin Cottage and to Veterans hospitals for Easter cheer. Mrs Wilmer Palmer was initiated. luncheon served by several members.

Glenn L. Kubly VFW Turner Hall Mmes Cloyd Pickett Hugh Durgin Jerome Waiger Harold Woolever Lester Bacon Nathan Theiler Helen Burkhard Kenosha Mmes. Woolever Bacon Louise Wolleson Ned Walker Harold Pilz Don Lovelace Willis Mitchell Hugo Voelkh Clifford Fritz Monroe James Heffron Kathryn Yost Milwaukee Wisconsin Veterans Hospitals Wilmer Palmer Joseph Dearth Lester Forcade Cyril Loveland Arnold Loveland

Backward Party Highlights Jane Adams Tri-Hi-Y Meeting

Members of the Jane Adams chapter of Tri-Hi-Y and the Little Sisters held a backward party at the Angle. Girls wore backward dress and entered and began with entertainment. Harveda Benkett shared Florida school experiences. Next meeting is March 28 at the Angle.

Jane Addams Tri-Hi-Y Little Sisters Angle Harveda Benkett Florida

Club Enjoys Games at Mrs Kundert Home

Monroe Townsend club held eight tables of games at the home of Mrs Emma Kundert last evening. In 500 honors went to Mrs Jesse Morton high and Mrs Charles Schadewaldt second in pass. Fred Beach high and Mrs Sophie Rutsch second dominoes. Mrs William Metcalf high and J J Boyer of Twin Grove second.

Monroe Townsend Club Emma Kundert Jesse Morton Charles Schadewaldt Fred Beach Sophie Rutsch William Metcalf J. J. Boyer Twin Grove

Engagement of Gloria Nor der to Arnold Rufener announced

Mr and Mrs Harold Nor der of 928 Clarence Court Madison announce the engagement of their daughter Gloria to Arnold Rufener son of Mrs Jacob Rufener Sr Monroe. Arnold Rufener is stationed at Fort Lewis army base in Washington.

Harold &. Norder Clarence Court Madison Gloria Arnold Rufener Jacob Rufener Monroe Rufener Ft. Lewis Army Base Washington

Adams Busy Club meets with storage space lesson

Mrs Carl Nybroten hosted the Adams Busy Club. Roll call answered with common superstitions. Mrs Kenneth Hanson and Mrs Sever Moen gave the storage space lesson. Attendees included Glen Nybroten Otto Rystad Eugene Moen Selmar Bowman Edwin Hadson Carl Schmid Clarence Disrud Oscar Nybroten. Next meeting set for April 13 at Mrs Otto Rystad's home.

Argyle Carl Nybroten Adams Kenneth Hanson Sever Moen Mmes Glen Nybroten Otto Rystad Eugene Moen Selmar Bowman Edwin S. Hadson Carl Schmid Clarence Disrud Oscar Nybroten

WCTU Meeting Rescheduled for March 22

The WCTU will meet next Tuesday at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Frederick Rickleff replacing the last Friday date. A panel discussion on the citizen's role in civil betterment will be held.

WCTU Orangeville Frederick Rickleff

St Omar Eastern Star group reports trips and plans

The St Omar chapter of Eastern Star held a program last night sharing trip reports from members including Mrs. Floyd David and Mrs. Bruce Blum. Dr L A Moore discussed annual plans and a Monroe California chapter comparison. A ten dollar Red Cross donation was voted and a luncheon and choir performance accompanied the event.

Monroe Ae Temple Association L. A. Moore St. Omar Eastern Star Red Cross Floyd David Monroe California Louis Benkett Florida Cuba Bruce Blum Arthur P. Benkett Ralph H. Wenger Albert Neushwander J. A. Roub Sally Ransdell Leo D. Lewis Mmes John A. Becker Zenno A. Gorder Merle Banks Peter A. Solomon Nathan E. Bear George Mauerman Jack Andereck

Mrs Eldred of Albany Celebrates 81st Birthday

Albany Times Special reports Mrs Minnie Eldred observed her 81st birthday at her sister Miss Jennie Howard’s home where she has lived 11 years. The former Minnie Howard was born in Magnolia Corners and lived in Minnesota before settling in Albany Wisconsin. She married Fred Eldred in 1889 and later moved to Iowa and Illinois. Her husband died after a Chicago railroad accident. She has a son Louis and a daughter Frances Fisher of Alhambra California, plus three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is active in Eastern Star Juanita Rebekah lodge and Royal Neighbor.

Albany Minnie Eldred Jennie Howard The Baptist Church Eldred Iowa Illinois Chicago Louis Frances Fisher Alhambra Calif Donald Howard Eastern Star Juanita Rebekah Lodge

Housewarming For Kubly At Green County Bank Family

First Nation al bank employees held a surprise house warming for Mr and Mrs Walter J Kubly at 1748 15th street. A potluck luncheon and card playing followed. Mrs Kubly, a former bank employee, recently became register in probate of Green County.

First National Bank Walter J. Kubly 15Th Street Kubly Green County

Figures on taxes illustrate the tax day spike

Representative Mack of Washington notes a striking figure about tax payments. He says last year’s income tax collections in $1,000 bills would form a pile about 2% miles high, roughly 26 times the Washington Monument, highlighting that today is the final day for tax payments.

Washington Mack Washington Monument

Band Features Set For Farmers Night

The high school band plans a 45 minute Farmers Night program at Turner hall on Tuesday March 22. Allan F Barnard announces Sousa Washington Post March and Merle Evans Red Wagons, with Marian Signer yodeling Weggis Song and Kneublatzli inviting audience rhythms. The Twinkling Twirling Teensters will flash baton numbers with band music, Jack Anderick will sing Far Away Places, Moonlight and Roses and The Fox Hunt are on the program.

Chamber of Commerce Turner Hall Allan F. Barnard Washington Post John Philip Sousa Merle Evans Marian Signer Jack Andereck

Juda Church Plans Pioneer Farm Event Sunday

The Juda Baptist church sponsors a Sunday program at 2 15 p m featuring Farm certificates and a tea. Dr Clifford Lord of the State Historical Society and Dr Ezra G Roth of the Baptist State convention speak marking the church’s 107th anniversary with special music by descendants of Juda pioneers.

The Baptist Church Juda Clifford Lord State Historical Society Ezra G. Roth Milwaukee Baptist State Convention Roth Ralph Bridge L. A. Lehnherr

Peterson Discusses Five Duties of Citizenship

Marshall L. Peterson, candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, spoke at the Neillsville Kiwanis last night on citizen obligations. He cited humility and told of chaplains sacrificing themselves as ship sank to illustrate the duties of tolerance, understanding, honesty, and respect for laws.

Marshall L. Peterson Monroe Wisconsin Supreme Court Neillsville Kiwanis Club

Rural School Notes and Local Meeting Plans

Jordan Prairie Mothers club ordered a swing set for their school in Decatur township where Miss Joyce Reasa teaches. Ten members attended the March meeting at Mrs. Arkel Keen’s home and planned a bake sale at Albany on Saturday. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Ernest Schenk’s home.

Jordan Prairie Mothers Club Decatur Township Joyce Reasa Arkel Keen Albany Ernest Schenk

Three to Speak at Green County Holstein Breeders Dinner

At St. Johns Thursday evening the Green County Holstein Breeders association banquet will feature three talks by Dr. Henry Scott of the Wisconsin Alumni Foundation Charles Brace of the Holstein association and Arthur Collention of the University of Wisconsin extension division dairyman. Nearly 200 guests are expected for the 7 p.m. dinner with Mr and Mrs Walter G Timm Monroe in charge of arrangements.

Green County Holstein Breeders Association St. John’s Henry Scott Wisconsin Alumni Foundation Charles Brace The Holstein Association Arthur Collention University of Wisconsin Walter G. Timm Monroe

Brodhead Notes From Local Social Roundup

Mrs Donald L Collins writes from Brodhead as Mr and Mrs Loyd Breyvogel tour to Arizona visiting Dr and Mrs Ralph Palmer. Mrs Palmer formerly Mildred Kurtz of this city. Mrs Scott Hamilton of Chicago stays with her mother Mrs Blanche Green. Mrs Emma Muller returns from California and Evanston, Illinois to visiting daughters and the Jerry Hooks.

Loyd Breyvogel Arizona Ralph Palmer Palmer Mildred Kurtz Scott Hamilton Chicago Blanche Green Emma Muller California Jerry Hooks Evanston

Livestock and Poultry Prices From Chicago Market Report

USDA Chicago market results show salable hogs 10,000 with steady to 25 cent gains on most under 230 pounds, various weight ranges quoted up to 21.75 for top sows. Cattle and calves 7,000 salable, steers around 25.75 to 27.00 for 1,050 to 1,375 pounds, vealers 26 to 29, with good and choice stockers steady. live poultry steady with fowls at 40-41 and roasters 35-38. Eggs and butter mixed, eggs near unchanged, butter lower by fractions.

Chicago USDA U. S

Balance and proportions update noted for a 44 to 69.9 range

A report records a proportion adjustment with 60 to 69.9 per unit while the partner 43.5 balance remains unchanged. No additional context or entities are specified.

New York Stocks Drift Lower Amid Slow Market

The market opened with fractional losses and a narrow range that persisted through most of the session. Signs of slight recovery appeared late but the overall tone remained slow with no urgency, led by declines in railroads steels and major industrials.

New York Youngstown Sheet U. S. Steel Republic Steel Nickel Plate Montgomery Ward Firestone J. I. Case General Electric Commonwealth Edison Electric Power and Light Standard Oil N.J Sears Roebuck U. S

Milwaukee Opera Cancels Show Over AFL Ticket Sellers Strike

The Milwaukee Opera company canceled the Song of Norway engagement scheduled for April 29 to May after AFL ticket sellers union threatened to picket another production if a union seller did not handle advance sales.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Opera Company AFL

Young Chicago Slayer Faces Trial March 21

Chicago court ruled 14 year old Howard Lang capable of understanding a murder charge. Trial set for March 1 after the Illinois Supreme Court ordered a new trial due to insufficient evidence of understanding. Lang is accused of killing seven year old Lonnie Fellick in woods on October 18, 1947 following a quarrel. Judge John A. Sbarbaro entered a plea of innocence for him.

Chicago Howard Lang Illinois Supreme Court Howard Lonnie Fellick John A. Sbarbaro Criminal Court Bey

The French chateau of Fontainebleau nearby

The fragment notes the French chateau Fontainebleau about 35 miles from an unspecified point, suggesting a travel or location reference in a historical reportage.

Fontainebleau

Paris Ties to French Kings Through Eight Centuries

Paris has been linked to the lives of French kings for more than 800 years, shaping the city’s historic role and royal associations across many eras.

Paris

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Vfw’s Mrs. Nybroten Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Juda Church Pioneer Farm Peterson Brodhead Donald L. Collins I. G. A. Store Green County Frozen Food Market Wall Street Union Balks Opera ROTE Kline Electric Service Wiring and Service Harold J. Kline Goodrich BPS BY Patterson-Sargent Sid Weyenberg Shoes Monroe Roller Mills Dee Rush Tommy Gaughan Prop
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