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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1949

Page

3

Green County Chorus Prepares Messiah Concert Rehearsals

Final rehearsals underway for Handel's Messiah presented by the Green County Community Chorus to be held Sunday April 10 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Ed win tives from Monroe and other counties join the chorus with a planned professional quartet and a $200 expense goal.

Palm Green County Immanuel Church Monroe Thomas Snodgrass Madison Goetz Theater Lyndon C. Viel Viel Florence Voigt St. John’s Church Edmund R. Anderson Edwin Schuetze Christine Gunlaugson University of Wisconsin

Homemakers Club Meeting at Mrs Trutt Man’s Home

Ben Homemakers club gathered at Mrs Sylvan Trutt man’s home with co host Miss Oswald Zentner presenting a lesson. Attendees included Mrs Zentner their daughter and many neighbors. next meeting set for April 21 at Charles Hoesly home with Miss Ness sisters as co hostesses.

Ben Homemakers Club Sylvan Truttman Oswald Zentner Zentner Gerald Paulson Mmes Tilman Paulson Leonard Rindy Ernest Zentner Paul Eichelkraut Kermit Fijelstad Melvin Fijelstad Earl Erickson Lily Bertha Ness Oliver Hustad Robert Strahm Joseph Truttman Charles Hoesly Bertha Lilly Ness

State Line Troopers Home Makers Hold March Meeting

Eleven members and one visitor Mrs Russell Mills attended the March gathering at Mrs Kuhlee's home. Mrs Har Trumpy and Mrs John Cabeene assisted with a project lesson and entertainment led by Mrs John F Augsburger and Mrs Art Hanson. Luncheon was served by Mrs Kuhl. Next meeting will elect officers at Mrs Harold Staley’s home.

Russell Mills State Line Troopers Kuhlee Har- Trumpy John Cabeene John F. Augsburger Art Hanson Kuhl Harold Staley

Pink and blue shower honors Mrs Wallace Miller

Mrs Cyril Loveland Mrs Fred Miller and Mrs Ned Walker hosted a shower for Mrs Wallace Miller at the Loveland home. Guests enjoyed cards and a Chinese lunch at Grant's Maple Grove Inn with attendees including Arnold Loveland Thomas Moore Glen Heffron John Brugger Ernest Dettwiler Thomas Stauffacher Werner Haessig and L E Bothell.

Cyril Loveland Fred Miller Ned Walker Wallace Miller

Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Rees Home

Mrs William Rees entertained members of her bridge club at her home on 2474 13th Avenue last evening. Two tables played contract bridge with honors to Mrs Reese Mrs Glenn Kubly and Mrs Kenneth Norder. Mrs Kubly and Mrs Jack Becher served as substitutes. A luncheon was served by the hostess.

Bridge Club William Rees Lth Avenue Reese Glenn Kubly Kenneth Norder Kubly Jack Becher

Entertains Bridge Club at Monroe Home

Mrs. Lawrence Raymer of route 5 Monroe hosted her bridge club last evening at two tables playing contract with honors. Substitutes included Mrs. Herbert Pfund Mrs Etter Frederick Lanz Mrs Etter and Mrs. Robert Stewart.

Lawrence Raymer Route 5 Monroe Mmes Herbert Pfund Lls Etter Frederick Lanz Etter Robert Stewart

Reading party delights first grade pupils and mothers

First grade pupils at South school entertained their mothers with a reading party this afternoon. A luncheon followed the event, providing a social gathering for families.

The South School

Juda Group Meeting on Storage Space by Homemakers Club

Juda Special Helpful Homemakers club met with Mrs. Chester Pinnow on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Rolland Keen and Mrs. Pinnow presented a project lesson on storage space.

Juda Group Juda Helpful Homemakers Club Chester Pinnow Rolland Keen Pinnow

Girl Scouts Present Two Childrens Plays at Library

Girl Scout Troop No 10 presents two plays tomorrow at 2 30 in the Green room of the library under Mrs John A Schindler. Casts include Joyce Babler Shirley Gorder Judith Holland Susan Blumer Elsa Schindler Diane Snyder Billie Wenger Shirley Pickett Sandra Haworth Ann Kofoed Carol Galli Betty Goodman and others. Tickets coordinated by Joan Zwygart as the troop works on dramatics badge and provides Saturday afternoon entertainment with a possible repeat next week due to limited room capacity.

John A. Schindler Sta Joyce Babler Peter Shirley Gorder Judith Holland Susan Blumer Augan Bene Deamain Idoclere Ione Umarilyn Plate Judith Norder Elsa Schindler Sandra Haworth

Walter Timms Mark Silver Anniversary

The silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Timm of route 5 was celebrated with a church picnic, open house, and a 60 guest dinner at Immanuel church. The couple, active in 4-H, are linked to Green County Holstein Breeders. daughters Mary and Betty earned state recognitions in Holstein and dairy projects.

Walter G. Timm Immanuel Church Timm Chester Pinnow Green County Holstein Breeders Association Timms Mary Wisconsin Holstein Association Oshkosh Betty

Hostess Leaders Faithful Workers Class Meeting

Mrs Wesley A Chapman hosted the Faithful Workers Sunday school class with co hosts Mrs John Chapman and Mrs Stanley Johnson Tuesday evening. Mrs David Howery led the business session in place of ill Mrs L D Jones. Mrs Jay Chapman presented the lesson and supervised entertainment.

South Wayne Wesley A. Chapman John Chapman Stanley Johnson David Howery L. D. Jones Jay Chapman

Celebration marks Mrs Albert Miller's 74th birthday

South Wayne relatives attended a Browntown celebration on Sunday for Mrs Albert Miller. Attendees included Harry De Nure and family Ray Miller and family Clifford Miller Anton Bruher and family Bertha Gruber Shirley and Mary Lou Schliem and Dale Schliem.

South Wayne Albert Miller Browntown Messrs Mmes Harry de Nure Ray Miller Clifford Miller Anton Bruher Bertha Gruber Shirley Mary Lou Dale Schliem

Sewing Club Meets for Pink and Blue Shower

Mrs. Walter Wenger hosted the Stitch and Chatter sewing club gathering Wednesday evening in New Glarus in honor of Mrs. Harold Ingwell. Guests included Mrs. Ingwell Mrs. Merton Colney Mrs. Millard Tsch and Mrs. Rudy Schneider and games and refreshments were enjoyed.

Sewing Club New Glarus Walter Wenger Stitch and Chatter Sewing Club Harold Ingwell Ingwell Merton Colney Millard Tsch Rudy Schneider Wenger

Surprised at Home by Neighbors in Monticello

Mrs. Rose B. Voegels who has been convalescing at her Monticello home from a winter fractured hip received a surprise visit Wednesday afternoon. Neighbors present included Mmes. Flora Geppler, Emery Silver, Ernest.

Monticello Rose B. Voegels Mmes Flora Gempeler Emery Silver Ernest

Orangeville man builds nationwide card business despite arthritis

Zweifel, a 41 year old Orangeville resident stricken with spinal arthritis, built a mail order greeting card empire selling over 200000 boxes a year via 4000 agents. Former Kroger meat salesman, he began with 25 dollars in cards, expanded to home approvals and retail work, now aims at 250000 boxes as Easter plans pair him with his secretary Gertrude Arndt for marriage and new home.

Orangeville Harry R. Zweifel Zweifel Kroger Co Cedarville Gertrude Arndt Wisconsin Rapids Wis Miss Arndt

Local names listed for public record potential filings

A catalog of individuals including Schlittler Casper Rhyner John Hammerly Abraham Kubly Joe Blumer Anton Hefty John A Marty William Spring Walter Hoesly and Alice Martin appears in the archival notice. No further context or actions are provided in readable text.

75th Birthday Observed for Mrs Maria Runden in Blanchardville

Sunday guests attended the 75th birthday anniversary of Mrs Maria Runden. Attendees included Mr Myron Wilcox and family Mr Obert Swenson Mrs William Carter the Obert Runden family Mrs Emma Larson Mr Daniel Johnson and family Mrs Oscar Hanson and Mrs Kjersti Knudtson.

Blanchardville Maria Runden Myron Wilcox Obert Swenson William Carter Obert Runden Emma Larson Daniel Johnson Oscar Hanson Kjersti Knudtson

Choir Concert Attended by Mrs Mason’s Party

Mrs Frank Mason Jr attended a Chicago concert by Northland College choir from Ashland where her daughter Marilee is a member. She was accompanied from Milwaukee by Mrs Hazel B Mason of Wales.

Blanchardville Frank Mason Jr Chicago Northland College Choir Ashland Marilee Milwaukee Hazel B. Mason Wales

Couple to mark 55th wedding anniversary at home

Mr and Mrs Lewis Cold en will celebrate their 55th anniversary with an open house at their home Sunday starting at 2 p m Special church services will follow at Trinity Lutheran church Sunday at 11 a m

Blanchardville Lewis Colden Trinity Lutheran Church

Swoose, Flying Fortress, Begins Final Flight Toward Immortality

The L A based Flying Fortress Swoose, the only warplane in service from Dec 7 1941 to VJ Day, leaves for Chicago en route to the Smithsonian National Air Museum in Washington. Col Frank Kurtz will pilot the first leg with four original crew members aboard as a ceremony marks the plane’s final journey.

Chicago Smithsonian Institution National Air Museum Washington Col Frank Kurtz Los Anne Washington, . C Municipal Max Fletcher Bowron Turner Air Force 19Th Bombardment Group Clarkfield Philippines

Ground and air unit training announced for Wisconsin

Adjutant General Leo M. Boyle announced field training on July 23 with ground troops to train at Camp McCoy Wis and air units at Camp Williams near Wisconsin Dells Wis.

Mer Leo M. Boyle Camp McCoy Wis Camp Williams Wisconsin Dells

Birds Abundant in Philippines Do Not Reflect Native Animal Diversity

The Philippines show rich bird life yet possess relatively few native mammal species. Experts note endemism and habitat changes shaping the archipelago's animal diversity and conservation needs.

The Philippines

Illinois Plans Camps For Guard Likely This Summer

The Illinois National Guard will begin summer camps later this year, outlining training, safety measures, and participant eligibility as part of preparations announced in Springfield. Units across the state are expected to participate with new schedules and resources.

Illinois Springfield Illinois National Guard

Wisconsin Delegation Split on Rankin Bill

Wisconsin's congressional delegation split on the Rankin veterans pension bill with Democrats Biemiller Za blocki and Republicans Byrnes and Davis voting aye while Hull Murray O'Konski Smith and Withrow all Republicans voted no. Rep. Keefe was not recorded.

Washington Wisconsin House Biemiller Zablocki Byrnes Davis Hull Murray O’konski Smith Withrow Rep Keefe Wis

Miller suffers finger loss in saw incident at South Wayne

Ralph Miller an implement and feed dealer in South Wayne lost his left index finger and suffered cuts to the middle ring and thumb while operating an electric saw on Tuesday. The injuries were not life threatening and the other fingers sustained less severe damage.

South Wayne Ralph Miller

Local social notes from Albany and area

Mrs. William Steindorf reports visits to De Forest for the Leyley Implement Co anniversary in Sun Prairie. O D Grennwaldt Jr visits Hollywood. Ethan Lewis returns from St Marys Madison. W A Elmer recovering from pneumonia. Weekend guests include Robert Youngblood and visits in Kenosha and Footville. Ruth Mae Keehn and Earl Kersten wed at Footville. Rev Orra Compton resumes studies in Evanston.

Charles Flesher Alex Schultz de Forest Haley Implement Co Sun Prairie O. D. Grenawaldt Hollywood O. D. Grennwaldt Jr Ethan Lewis St. Mary’s Hospital Madison W. A. Elmer William Schultz B. C. Spangler Robert Youngblood Racine Lorna Stewart Shirley Croake Kenosha Tesla Griffen Croake Lawrence Berg Harry Sophie Hanson Arthur Ryan Woodford William Krueger Earl McCulley Ruth MaeKeehn Earl Kersten Christian Church Footville Orra Compton Garrett Bible Institute Evanston B. W. Jackson Lonnie Bynumville

Galileo's 1608 Telescopes Opened New Sky Views

The great astronomer Galileo built actual telescopes in 1608 and became the first to scan the heavens with an optical aid, marking a turning point in astronomical observation.

Galileo

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County Choral Group Homemakers Mrs. Kuhl Girl Scouts Walter Timms Swiss Cheese Shop Hiway Orangeville Invalid Los Angeles New Guinea Dutch East Indies Celebes George H. Brett Southwest Pacific Tschudys Cycos Rankin Albany William Steindorf Chiropractic Clinic J. Gonstead Hotel the Friendly Hotel Rae Kink
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