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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1950

Page

3

Senior class play The Male Animal prep ends with dress rehearsal

Final week of senior play prep begins with 6 p m dinner by Director R W Witt in Eugene hotel Blue room. Cast and promoters attend. last rehearsal without audience. Dress rehearsal Tuesday 8 p m at high school auditorium with parents and faculty. Public shows Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Post-play party Thursday at Dr John A Schindler residence 532 22nd avenue. Cast and crew feted Wednesday at Rev and Mrs Howard L Orians home. Posters feature three act Thurber Elliott Nugent comedy with Francis Thorpe and Caroll Schindler.

R. W. Witt Eugene John A. Schindler 22Nd Avenue Howard L. Orians 16Th Avenue James Thurber Elliott Nugent Francis Thorpe Tommy Turner Caroll Schindler Eten Beloit

Eau Claire Woman Elected State DAR Regent

Eau Claire resident Mrs. Marl M. Hale was elected state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Oshkosh convention, succeeding Mrs. Leland H. Barker of Wisconsin Rapids. Other officers chosen included Mrs. Frank L. Harris, Racine. D. B. McIntyre, Antigo. G. A. Parkinson, Milwaukee. Earle S. Metcalf, Madison. and Austin C. Hayward, Fond du Lac. DAR awards honored Beverly Lieding, Sheboygan, $100 first prize. Bessie Thompson, Menasha, $25 second. Ann Hanson, Manitowoc, $15 third, from 356 nominees. Mildred Cotherman named Monroe candidate. May L. Luchsinger and E. N. Churchill attended from Monroe.

Marl M. Hale Eau Claire Daughters of the American Revolution Leland H. Barker Wisconsin Rapids Oshkosh Mmes Frank L. Harris Racine D. B. McIntyre Antigo G. A. Parkinson Milwaukee Earle S.metcalf Madison Austin C. Hayward Fond du Lac DAR Beverly Lieding Sheboygan Bessie ‘Thompson Menasha Ann Hanson Manston Mildred Cotherman Monroe May L. Luchsinger E. N. Churchill

Beckman Couple Mark 57th Anniversary in Monroe Home

William F Beckman and Anna Ott Beckman observed their 57th wedding anniversary quietly at their Monroe home. The couple married March 23 1893 in Clare. They formerly lived in Clarno and have six children 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren remaining as part of their family.

William F. Beckman 14Th Avenue Gottlieb ‘ ‘Ott Clare Anna Ott William Beck

Prom Theme Chosen At New Glarus High

The junior prom on April 14 will feature the theme Some Enchanted Evening. Darlene Walden and Alster Jelle will reign over the festivities as hosts.

New Glarus High New Glarus Darlene Walden Leonard Walden Alster Jelle Clarence Jelle

Presbyterian District Workshop Speakers Set

Aiss Fern Gabel of Sneinon Jackson school in Alaska and Miss Rachel Benfer, area secretary of the National Mission board of the Presbyterian church, will speak at the union church workshop Monday afternoon. Women from Lancaster, Janesville, Clinton and Beloit will attend the Monroe conference followed by a reception and tea. Arrangements for the reception and registration are by Mrs. Roy Schiffman and others. The musical program is planned by Mrs. I. E. Dooley. Chairmen include Mrs. Fred L. Kohli, Floyd A. Davis, and Lester H. Bishop with serving and refreshment committees listed.

Aiss Fern Gabel Sneinon Jackson School Alaska Rachel Benfer National Mission Board The Presbyterian Church Union Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Lancaster Janesville Clinton Beloit Monroe Worshop Mmes Roy Schiffman Harold 3. Haworth Ray E. Kundert I. E. Dooley Fred L. Kohli Floyd A. Davis Lester H. Bishop Otto Kiel Jacob Kubly David M. Woods Roy A. Schultz Lois Chase L.A. Koenig Grace’ Byers

Minstrel Show Planned by Albany Young Adult Group

The Albany Young Adult Group at the Methodist church plans an old-fashioned minstrel show in the grade school gym on April 13. HS. Greenleaf of Randolph directs the show and is visiting the Compton couple to secure cast and write the script. He has ten years teaching English and drama in Chicago and thirteen years in Chautauqua lyceum work, with twelve years on stage. Proceeds fund an electric organ for the church.

HS. Greenleaf Randolph Orra G. Compton Greenleaf Chicago Chautauqua Lyceum

Charles J Allens Married 60 Years

Charles J Allens and his wife Mrs Charles J Allen longtime Green and Lafayette county natives will quietly observe their 60th wedding anniversary at their Janesville home 314 McKinley street. No celebration planned due to Mr Allen recovering from surgery. Mrs Allen born 1870 in Lafayette county with Van Matre lineage. great grandfather Van Matre came from Holland to Ohio in 1721. his sons moved to Wisconsin in 1836. The Allens, with Ohio ancestry on both sides, spent part of their years in the area.

Charles J. Allen Green Lafayette County Janesville Mcinley Street Allen van Matre Holland Ohio Wisconsin Mr. Allen Green County Allens

Married Life Links Mineral Point to Janesville in 1930

The couple began their married life in Mineral Point and moved to Janesville in 1930. They have two daughters identified as Mrs. Homer J. Ludden of Corpus Christi Texas and Mrs. E. W. Post of Janesville, plus three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mineral Point Janesville Homer J. Ludden Corpus Christi Tex E. W. Post

G U G G Meets Here For Cards and Socials

The Monroe G U G G held a Turner hall meeting with 30 present planning a card party for April 13 and playing court whist. Mrs. Lee Babler led lunch arrangements and Mrs. Ralph Norder entertainment with honors to Mrs. John Von Arx, Milton Rabe, and Clara Brawand.

Monroe G. U. G. G Turner Hall Lee Babler Ralph Norder Mmes John von Arx Milton Rabe Clara Brawand

College Comedy Set For March 28 29 At Platteville

Robert Chambers and Kenneth Scott from Platteville state teachers college will star in a campus musical comedy to be presented at the college on March 28 and 29.

South Wayne Robert Chambers Kenneth Scott Platteville State Teachers College

Faithful Workers Sunday School Class Hostess

Mrs Harold S Chapman served as hostess to the Faithful Workers Sunday school class at the Methodist church with a warm welcome and fellowship.

Burris South Wayne Times Speial Good Cheer Union Memorial Church Wilbur Burri A. B. Peterson Clark Lelle Harvid Lelle South Wayne Harold S. Chapman The Methodist Church

Redingote Pattern 9001 Adopts Dark Sheet Dress

Marian Martin pattern 9001 offers a redingote dress with white organza collar and cuffs over a taffeta slipdress in sizes 12 through 20 and 40. The pattern includes yardage details, complete sew chart, and costs twenty five cents. order via The Times Pattern Dept in New York.

Wwewest Marian Martin Care of the Times West 18Th Street New York N. Y

Evening social hosted by Mrs Chapman and guests

Tuesday evening saw Mrs John Chapman as co-hostess with Mrs H Mahikuch leading devotions and entertainment for attendees.

John Chapman H. Mahikuch

Tsaldaris Still Holds Greek Power Balance

Athens reported a new centrist Greek government led by Sophocles Venizelos, yet its fate rests with Constantin Tsaldaris. The sworn-in administration expects 145 votes in the 250-member parliament from a liberal coalition, but Tsaldaris’ royalist faction holds about 60 seats, threatening the balance.

Athens Liberal Sophocles Venizelos Constantin Tsaldaris Tsaldaris

News of the Homemakers Charter Chums Club Browntown

Mrs. Ray Rackow described a Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans at the Charter Chums Homemakers meeting held at Mrs. Ward Merritt’s home. The group faced high water en route and needed assistance through flooded areas.

Charter Chums Club Browntown Ray Rockow New Orleans Mardi Gras Charter Chums Homemakers Club Ward Merritt

Plan Family Night Suc-yopeeas at Casino Hall

The TriTown homemakers club schedules a family night at Casino hall on April 1 with lunch committee volunteers named Le man Disch Thomas Oit Doral Disch Albert Matzinger and Sam Klas sy. The next regular meeting is April 13 at Mrs J Herman Elmer's home for officer elections. The March meeting at Mrs Orso Duerst's home had 17 members answering roll call with shampoo names.

Suc Yopeeas TriTown Homemakers’lab Casino Hall Leman Disch Thomas Oit Doral Disch Albert Matzinger Sam Klassy J. Herman Elmer Orso Duerst Ed Soper Robert Duerst Disch Soper

Mrs Witt Hosts Dutch Hollow Homemakers Meeting

Mrs. Lester A Witt of route 2 hosted the Dutch Hollow homemakers on Wednesday afternoon. Members contributed articles for an auction, heard a citizenship report, and donated to the Red Cross, scholarship fund, and Upham Woods. A project on good grooming was led by Mrs. John Blumer with a lotion making demo.

Orangeville Oneco home bureau unit meets at Askey home

The Oneco home bureau unit met March 22 at Mrs. Roscoe Askey’s home with four guests, raising 26 members. A $2 contribution went to the Red Cross fund. Topics included spring and fall flower garden planning and cake decoration. Next meeting April 26 at Mrs. Ray Dietmeier’s home.

Askey Orangeville Oneco Home Bureau Roscoe Askey Walter Pinnow Asd Red Cross Fund Frank Busjahn Fred Buehler Clarence van Matre Ernest Busjahn Raymond Grundy Ray Dietmeier

Beer Price War Hits Milwaukee Beer Capi tal

Milwaukee stores on the far east side cut case beer prices by 20 to 25 cents in a competitive move. Bottle beer $3.25 and canned $3.65, with regular prices at $3.50 and $3.86. A spokesman said profit is slim but they must meet competition from major breweries Blatz Schlitz Pabst and Miller who will continue the price discipline.

Muwaunee — Vey Far East Side Blatz Schlitz Pabst Miller

Today’s Markets Livestock Chicago and New York trading

USDA reports slower hog sales with price ranges near 16.25 to 16.35 for 190-230 lb porkers and steady cattle and calves with steers 23.50 to 28.50 and vealers 26.00 to 30.00. Live poultry steady with hens and fryers quoted, butter and eggs mixed. New York stock demand improves from early losses with U S Steel and GM among notable decliners.

Chicago USDA Lincago U. S

State Road Projects To Cost 30 Million Dollars

Wisconsin state highway commission will let road contracts for about 30 million dollars this year. Engineer E L Roettiger told the 37th annual convention of the American Road Builders association that about 27 million will go to the state trunk system and 3 million to secondary roads.

Muwaukee Wisconsin E. L. Roettiger Commission American Road Builders’ Association Roettiger

Congress to probe Klan activities in current session

Chairman Wood of Georgia said the House Un-American Activities Committee is investigating the Ku Klux Klan this session. Reporters were told that investigators have already compiled substantial information on the Klan. Separate note mentions hummingbirds feed on nectar and small insects.

KLAN Washington House un-American Activities Wood D-Ga

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