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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1949

Page

3

Monroe Debates City Manager Plan at WRC Meeting

Two declamations were given by high school students Nancy Benkett with Bobby Shafto s Gone to Sea and James Marvin with Eyes. A report on the city manager plan and approval of a donation to the Veterans home at King Wisconsin for hospital gowns were featured. Mrs William Zimmerman presented the flag gift to the junior high school and Miss Marie Blum explained the proposed city manager form of government for Monroe which comes before the electors April 5.

Veterans Home King Wis Knights of Pythias Nancy Benkett Bobby Shafto James Marvin William Zimmerman Marie Blum Monroe

Club Elects in April at Learn and Live Homemakers

Nomination committee for the upcoming election was appointed at a Monday meeting held at Mrs. Harold Wagner’s home. Members listed include Mrs. Milo Miller Mrs. Edward Ruff and Mrs. Redge Thornton.

Harold Wagner 15Th Avenue Milo Miller Edward Ruff Redge Thornton Alton Kiel Frank Fritsch Adrian Babler

Exeter Club Meets for Friendly Neighbors

Exeter Homemakers club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Anna Schindler’s home with Mrs. Evelyn as co host. Sixteen members attended the lesson on storage space conducted by Mrs. Helen Bollig and Mrs. Elaine Zweifel. A birthday cake was presented to Mrs. Zweifel and Mrs. Wilma Christen by the hostesses and a lunch was served.

Exeter Club Exeter Friendly Neighbors Homemakers Club Anna Schindler Evelyn Helen Bollig Elaine Zweifel

Baptism of Delores Helen Indergand in Monroe Church

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Indergand of route 4 Monroe was baptized Delores Helen at Washington Evangelical and Reformed church by Rev. A R Achteimer of Monticello. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. William Grossen of Monticello. Mrs. Eugene Elmer hosted a yard club gathering with honors to Mrs. Adrian Babler Mrs. Harold Baltzer and Mrs. Robert Aeschlimann.

Raymond Indergand Route 4 Monroe Delores Helen Sunday Washington Evangelical and Reformed Church A. R. Achtemeier Monticello William Grossen Eugene Elmer Adrian Babler Harold Baltzer Robert Aeschlimann

Gleaners class honors Mrs Iva Gifford at farewell party

Mrs Iva Gifford president of the Gleaners class of the Methodist was honored at a farewell party at Mrs E O Evans home 2202 11th street about 30 members attended a 6 30 dinner. She is leaving Monroe to move to Wauwatosa with her daughter Mrs John Rieder.

Iva Gifford Gleaners Methodist E. O. Evans 11Th Street Gifford Monroe Wauwatosa John Rieder

Cham bers Observe 45th Wedding Anniversary in Milwaukee

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Chambers are this day celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary during a visit to Milwaukee. They are guests of their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Don Waufle. Tomorrow they will observe Mr. Waufle s birthday anniversary.

C. W. Chambers Milwaukee Don Waufle Mr. Waufle

Streiffs celebrate 20th wedding anniversary

Relatives gathered Sunday at the Melvin Streiff home to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Walter Streiff on their 20th wedding anniversary. Attending were William Legler of Brooklyn, Herman Legler of Sun Prairie, Herman Blum of Monticello, Emanuel Streiff, Jacob Disch and Rolland Hartman and Barbara, Doris Strahm, J. J. Figi, and the Streiff family.

New Glarus Walter Streiff Melvin Streiff Messrs Mmes William Legler Brooklyn Herman Legler Sun Prairie Herman Blum Monticello Emanuel Streiff Jacob Disch Rolland George Hartman Barbara Doris Strahm J. J. Figi

Legion Auxiliary sponsors girl delegate to Badger Girls State

Brodhead area members of the American Legion auxiliary voted Monday evening to sponsor a girl chosen by the high school faculty as the delegate to Badger Girls State in June. The meeting, held in the Woman's club rooms, featured a paper on community service by Mrs. Dwight Pierce and was presided over by president Mrs. Arthur Anderson. The Pythian Sisters chorus entertained with vocal selections.

American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State Woman’s Club Dwight Pierce Arthur Anderson Pythian Sisters Chorus Mmes Fred Hahlen Newman Schrader Orla McClellan

Carter's Little Liver Pills Promote Bile Flow

An old advertisement claims the liver pours two pints of bile daily and that Carter's Little Liver Pills restore free bile flow improving digestion. It markets the product as a remedy for gas, constipation, and general vitality with a 33¢ price at drugstores.

Carter

Local social gathering detailed in program notes

Mrs. Eugene Clark accompanied by her husband led the attendees with Mrs. Carl Broughton as program chairman. Refreshments after the event were provided by Mrs. C. T. Pfister, Mrs. William Bellman, Mrs. Knute Restiegen, Mrs. Olaf Anderson and Mrs. Florence Darby.

Eugene Clark Carl Broughton Mmes C. T. Pfister William Bellman Knute Restiegen Olaf Anderson Florence Darby

Yass Group Meets at New Glarus Home

Mrs John Kundert entertained her yass club Monday afternoon. Present were Mrs Fred Tschudy Mrs Fred J Marty Mrs Oswald Altman Mrs Thomas Hefty Mrs William Schell Mrs Margaret Hefty Mrs Harlan Wernle and Mrs Rose Opferman. Refreshments were served. Prizes were won by Mrs Hefty and Mrs Wernle.

Yass Group New Glarus John Kundert Yass Club Mmes Fred Tschudy Fred J. Marty Oswald Altman Thomas Hefty William Schell Margaret Hefty Harlan Wernle Rose Opferman Hefty Wernle

Father and Son Banquet Set by Immanuel Church

The Brotherhood of the Immanuel church announces a father and son banquet on Friday March 25 at 7 p m in Community hall. Lenten prayer services tonight will be held at the homes of Henry Norder, William Norder, and William Beightol.

Brotherhood of the Immanuel Church Henry Norder William Norder William Beightol

Bird species count ranges 10000 to 20000 in study

The study estimates there are between 10 000 and 20 000 living bird species, with perching and songbirds forming the bulk of the total.

Mrs Place Returns From Natchez Garden Pilgrimage

Mrs H M Place returned Tuesday from a visit with her son Richard and family in Natchez Mississippi. She attended the Natchez garden pilgrimage sponsored by the garden clubs and toured the old homes of Natchez, marking the highlight of her trip.

Natchez H. M. Place Richard Miss

Attendees at 42nd anniversary service for Dr. John Dowie

Attendees at Zion City Illinois last weekend for the 42nd anniversary death observance included Rev. and Mrs. David Bruzelius Mr. and Mrs. Leo Von Moos Jr Mrs. Henry Marty and son Mrs. Orville Norder Jesse Koeshall and son Monticello and Paul Huffman and children. Services were conducted by Rev. William Branham in honor of the occasion.

Zion John Dowie Zion City Ill David Bruzelius Leo von Moos Jr Henry Marty Orville Norder Jesse Koeshall Monticello Paul Huffman William Branham

Mrs Barbara Springberg Patient at Ravenswood Hospital

Barbara Springberg remains at Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago for observation. She expects to stay several more days as doctors monitor her condition.

Chicago Barbara Springberg Ravenswood Hospital

Tragedy Strikes on Western Trip

Mr Hoffman, who was stricken on a western trip, remained in critical condition after entering St Clare hospital Sunday evening following his return.

Blythe Myers Shows Continued Improvement at St. Clare

Continued improvement is shown in the condition of Blythe Myers, a patient at St. Clare, who spent a restful night.

Blythe Myers St. Clare

Otter Man Emil Liers to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting

Emil E. Liers known as The Otter Man will appear at a high school assembly and then address Monroe Kiwanis Club at tomorrow noon at the Monroe location. The event highlights a guest speaker and community engagement.

Emil E. Liers Otter Man Monroe Kiwanis Club Monroe Ho

Scout Group Plans Luncheon and Otter Demonstration

A luncheon will feature a motion picture titled My Pals and Playmates and display trained otters. A directors' meeting will follow to discuss plans for the scout cabin.

Mrs Musselman in St Clare after Monday collision

The condition of Mrs. Fred Musselman in St. Clare hospital was reported satisfactory today after a Monday night collision. She suffered bruises shock and a fractured kneecap.

Fred Musselman St. Clare Hospital

Return From West After Six Week Tucson Visit

Mr and Mrs Marlee W Rath burn have returned from a six weeks trip to Tucson and Den.

West Marlee W. Rathburn Tucson Den

Rathburn Family Visits Relatives Across States

While in Tucson they stayed with Mrs. Rathburn’s son Jerrold Brown and his wife Joyce Stauffacher. Brown is studying for a Master’s degree at the University of Tucson. The Rathburns also visited her older son Willard Brown in Denver where he runs a photography studio.

Tucson

Tractor Driver Fined for DUI in County Court

Ralph Huffman of route 5 pled guilty before Judge Harold J. Lamboley after a city police arrest on an outlying street. He was found slumped over the wheel and fined $75 plus costs for operating a tractor while intoxicated.

Ralph Huffman Harold J. Lamboley Huffman

Neighbor Feared Fumes Overcome Man in Winter Cab

Neighbors worried a man had succumbed to fumes while riding in a winter cab. Authorities investigated the scene and searched for signs of gas exposure or accidental poisoning.

Freida Sutter Undergoes Appendectomy

Miss Freida Sutter of route 4 Monroe is reported resting comfortably after an appendectomy performed yesterday.

Freida Sutter Route 4 Monroe

Michigan Governor Williams to Speak at Wisconsin Centennial

Governor G Mennen Williams of Michigan will address the University of Wisconsin centennial student symposium on March 24. The event marks the university's 100th anniversary and features academic speakers and student discussions.

Salvation Army Worldwide Uses 81 Languages

Salvation Army workers across the globe communicate in 81 distinct languages to serve communities. Local units report multilingual outreach supports shelters food aid and youth programs reaching diverse populations.

Salvation Army

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