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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1950

Page

3

St Patrick's Day Dances Highlight City Festivities

The city marks The Wearin' Of the Green with three dances by local groups. Knights of Columbus host an Emerald Isle event at the White Building with Art Muesebel’s band. Jane Addams Tri-HFY hosts a Puff-Pant prom at Lincoln gym and an Emerald Isle ball. Moose Lodge also plans a St Patrick's dance tonight. Betty Moore, Lois Brandt, and Janette Black are among crowned and featured participants.

Knights of Columbus White Building Art Mussebl Memrs Wil William Hogan Lincoln Gym Jane Addams Betty Moore Casper Moore 19Th Avenue Emerald Isle Lois Burgy Janette Black Miss Moore Lois Brandt Tri-Hfy Banjo Pete Moose Lodge Moose Hall

Miss Fritz to Marry Daniel Wyss Tonight

Miss Barbara Ann Fritz of 2403 8th street to wed Daniel Fredrick Wyss of route 5 in a formal 8 o clock ceremony at St John s Evangelical and Reform church Rev Paul C Kehr to read the ceremony a reception to follow in church parlors.

Barbara Ann Fritz Herman D. Fritz 8Th Street Daniel Fredrick Wyss Walter E. Wyss St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church Paul C. Kehr

Albany Hosts Methodist Youth Rally Sunday

Albany will host a sub district Methodist Youth rally this Sunday. Registration starts at 3 p m in the high school gym, followed by recreation and discussion groups. A potluck supper is scheduled for 5 30 p m with worship and motion pictures to close the program.

Albany Methodist

Miss Alberta Hartwig Weds Rodney D. Davis at Nuptials

Miss Alberta Rose Hartwig daughter of Mrs Ida Hartwig route 5 and Rodney Duane Davis son of Mr and Mrs Guy Davis route 1 Juda were married at 2 pm yesterday in St John s Evangelical and Reformed church The double ring service was conducted by Rev Paul C Kehle Attendants included Mrs John Krattiger sister of the bride and Dale Davis the groom s brother The bride wore a navy blue suit with pink rose corsage The matron of honor wore grey check and yellow rose corsage The bride a Monroe high school 1946 graduate and the groom a Juda high school 1944 graduate have farm plans and will reside on a farm route 2 Juda after a Chicago wedding trip and return home.

Alberta Hartwig Rodney D. Davis Alberta Rose Hartwig Ida Hartwig Rodney Duane Davis Guy Davis Juda St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Paul C. Kehle John Krattiger Dale’Davis Monroe High School Juda High School Chicago Route 2

Zor Leader Names Monroe Men Aides and Ambassadors

Monroe residents W. C. McCutchin and Leon O. Schmidt are named regional aide and ambassador at large by Zor Potentate Otto M. Gelein. Jorgen A. Strommen of Fr. Atkinson also named regional aide, with Ons including Orrin D. St. Clair Maidens named aide in chief and others in Madison Eau Claire Barneveld and Beloit named aides at large.

Zor Monroe W. C. McCutchin Otto M. Gelein Eau Claire Leon O. Schmidt Potentate Gelein Jorgen A. Strommen Fr. Atkinson Orin Wooley Beloit Stanley Marshall Hollan Idale Clifford Brainerd Janesville Orrin D. St. Clair Maidens Earl Sachse Madison Fred Klusendorf Barneveld E. H. Kemna

James Rupnow Birthday Party Celebrates Third Year

James Rupnow son of Mr and Mrs William Rupnow was honored yesterday at a birthday party attended by Judy Monte Linda Van Houten Gary Eldred Diana Norder Jane Carol Mrs George Trumpy Joan and Carol Mrs Edward Lageson maternal grandmother George Lageson Garnet Rupnow and other relatives. Miss Eileen Hammerly pledges by Sigma Kappa at University of Wisconsin Albany achieving 2.7 GPA in third semester. Wisconsin Power and Light auxiliary to hold a pot luck supper with husbands Monday night.

James Supuun William Rupnow Judy Monte Linda van Houten Gary Eldred Diana Norder Jane Carol Mitchell Billy’ Lageson George Trumpy Joan Edward Lageson George Lageson Garnet Rupnow UW Albany Eileen Hammerly Fred Hammerly Jr Sigma Kappa University of Wisconsin Hammerly University Wisconsin Power and Light Auxiliary

Election of officers around Australia to Columbia continues

The club plans officer elections as travelers depart by ship routes via Suez and the Mediterranean. Names mentioned include Mmes Ralph Ceylon, Lindsay, E E Schober, and W S. The voyage starts in Europe on June 20, with arrival at an eastern seaport on June 26. Additional notes record Mr Kohli leaving Monroe October 6 for the Duncans and birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ray Haney of Fredericksburg Virginia, wife Frieda Roth is her mother.

Australia Columbia Ralph Ceylon Suez Canal Lindsay E. E. Schober W.S Mediterranean MacDonald Richard Gil England British Isles Continent Europe Kohli Monroe Duncans Duncan Mary ‘Ann Kohli Ray Haney Kenmore Avenue Fredericksburg Haney Frieda Roth Albert Roth 20Th Street

Bridge Clubs Host Night At Homes In City

Mrs. Ross Martin entertained two bridge tables at her home on 12th street with honors shared by Mrs. William Rees Mrs. Walter Day and Mrs. Ray Thorpe along with a luncheon served. Mrs. Kohli hosted the Thursday Evening Bridge Club at 8th street with honors at two tables awarded to Ralph Stauffacher Jerome Schwaiger Ralph H. Wenger and Clarabelle Srode. Albany notes a father and son church banquet set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. hosted by committee including Robert Grossman Walter Whitcomb and Rev. Orra G. Compt on.

Robert Kramer Elizabeth Pickett Kramer 10Th Street Mmes Jess Morton J. J. Kundert Charles Walker Samuel Bailey Robert Aeschlimann Harold Pickett Henry Brown Iva Pickett Charles R. Kohli 8Th Street Walter Bauman Robert L. Rote Albert Neushwander HAS Bridge Club Ross Martin 12Th Street William Rees Walter Day Ray Thorpe Albany The Methodist Church Robert Grossman Walter Whitcomb Orra G. Compton

Swiggum Browntown to Big Delta on Alaskan Highway

Francis E. Swiggum Browntown has left for Big Delta Alaska from home on furlough. He travels by car along the new Alaskan highway and expects to reach Big Delta in eight days. William Norton son of Mr and Mrs J Lee Norton is one of ten Wisconsin representatives in the intercollegiate livestock judging contest at Oklahoma City. Norton travels with E R Hauser university livestock judging coach for practice sessions with live stock breeders.

Alcan Francis E. Swiggum Browntown Big Delta Alaska William Norton J. Lee Norton 10Th | Street Wisconsin Oklahoma City E. R. Hauser

Rural Youth Banquet and Semi Formal Dance Invites

Green County Rural Youth members are invited to a banquet at the farm bureau auditorium in Freeport at 6 45 p m Tuesday evening followed by a semi formal dance at the Masonic temple.

Green County Stephenson County Freeport Farm Bureau Masonic Temple

Leaves Australia for England voyage begins March 11

Louis H. Kohli, who has been in Australia with his daughter Mrs Ed Duncan and family, sailed from Australia on March 11 for England. The ocean voyage is scheduled to take 37 days.

Australia Louis H. Kohli Ed Duncan England

Richard J Wirth Enlists in U S Air Force

Richard J Wirth age 18 of Monticello enlisted March 16 for four years in the U S Air Force. He previously served in Co K 128th Infantry National Guard and is a Monticello High School graduate of 1949. Sgt Walter M Helgesen announced new office hours for the Monroe recruiting station in the post office.

Richard J. Wirth Monticello Herman J U. S. Air Force Walter M. Helgesen Monroe Air Force Pvt. Wirth Co. K 128Th Infantry National Guard Helgesen

Secret Atom Talks Planned in Ontario

A three nation atomic energy conference is set for March 22 23 and 24 at Chalk River Ontario Canada The U S atomic energy commission announced representatives from 10 U S centers will meet with British and Canadian projects in a closed session to discuss measuring atomic radiations

Ontario Washington Chalk River Canada U. S. Atomic Energy Commission

Market summary from Chicago livestock and commodities

Livestock prices show steady to small gains across hogs and cattle with top hogs around 16.85 for over 250 pounds and mixed 15.25 to 16.75 for lighter weights. Cattle and calves steady with occasional high good steers near 29.00 and general ranges 23.0 to 26.5 for steers and heifers. sows 12.75 to 15.25. Produce notes include irregular live poultry receipts and stable butter and eggs prices. Wall Street gains lift auto stocks led by General Motors, Chrysler, Packard, and Studebaker.

Chicago USDA Dulk Wall Street New York General Motors Chrysler Packard Studebaker

Rumors of Quick Chrysler Settlement Circulate

Reports suggest a rapid settlement of the strike against Chrysler, now in effect since January 25. Wall Street and industry shares show mixed movement as high prices were paid for Bethlehem Steel, Montgomery Ward, Admiral, Zenith, Armour, and American Telephone, with Goodyear and others also trading heavily.

Chrysler Bethlehem Steel Montgomery Ward Admiral Corp Zenith Radio Armour American Telephone Goodyear J. I.case Consolidated Natural Gas American Smelting Chesapeake al: Io

Homemakers Club Meeting At Mrs Brugger’s Home

The Sylvester homemakers club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Brugger. Visitors included Mrs. Walter L. Day and Mrs. Frank Schwartziow. Citizenship report by Mrs. William Schmerse and project lesson by Mrs. Alvin Brugger and Mrs. Arthur Meyers. The group voted a fund to the Red Cross and set April 15 as next meeting date with Mrs. Alvin Brugger.

Brugger Sylvester Homemakers Club John Brugger Walter L. Day Frank Schwartziow William Schmerse Alvin Brugger Arthur Meyers Red Cross Cate

Grooming program discussed at Haber man home meeting

The Happy Hour homemakers met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. E. T. Haberman’s home 1016 25th Avenue. Project leaders Mmes Frederick J. Sarles and Rudy Maurer illustrated grooming problems and solutions while Mrs Arthur W. Black summarized the Brannan plan and its contrast with the present government.

Haberman E. T. Haberman 25Th Avenue Mmes Frederick J. Sarles Rudy Maurer Arthur W. Black Brannan

Homemakers hold meeting with fundraising and officer vote

The group discussed storage plans for farm products and selling perishable surpluses across the counter. Twelve members donated 1 to the county homemakers scholarship fund and 5 to support a Belgian war orphan. Mmes Day Miller Kundert and Miss Haack hosted guests. officer elections set for April 20 at 2234 15th Street.

County Homemakers Center II Mmes Clarence E. Day Center Clara Miller John E. Kundert Martha Haack Arthur Knipschild 15Th Street

Home Decoration Lesson At Housewarming

A home agent led a lesson on home decoration at yesterday's housewarming. Attending were many guests including Mrs. Orvite Hawthorn, Larry, Mrs. John Meredith, John Paul, Lou Ann, Mrs. Maynard Losey, Diane, Judy, and several others. The narrative also notes the elephant's silent gait through the jungle at 15 miles an hour.

Orvite Hawthorn Larry John Meredith John Paul Lou Ann Maynard Losey Diane Judy Erne Kern Maribeth Paul Wuetrich Billy Ralph Lichtenwalner Marian Willard’ Matze Wendell James F. Stearns Sandra Barbara Kenneth Hartwig

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Miss Fritz Daniel Wyss Walter Trickel Browntown Euchre Glen Boss Emil Mann Ralph Garwell 13Th Street Yard REISS Lamboley Coal and Ie Co Bruni-Miller Company James Rupnow Richardson Milk House Delta Homecr James Way EQU Richardson's Posite Fire Station Badger Motors Deep Freeze Ace Way Gempler Tire Shop News of the Homemakers Trumpy Alfred Trumpy Monroe, Wis 16Th Street Wilbur Hixson Porkey la Cee Ed Ben-Hur America Wager & Keamee Americas Toealy Freezer M. J. Gonstead Children’s Records P Records 45 RPM
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