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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1949

Page

3

Tri County YMCA Elects Directors At Banquet

The Tri County YMCA annual meeting tonight at 6 30 in the Methodist church features Dr David Wesley Soper Beloit College religion department as guest speaker. E O Evans Monroe schools superintendent is toastmaster and will introduce members who will report. Group singing led by Miss Florence Voigt, solo by Jack Andereck Hi Y member, and a Irish folk dance by North fifth graders. Dr Alfred Leiser Hi Y leader will play violin. C S Middbon Edgerton YMCA president will preside as 11 board directors and 33 advisory board members are elected. treasurer L A Markham will report and O N Johnson finance chair will present theft and quotas for community approval.

Tri-County YMCA David Wesley Soper Department of Religion Beloit College E. O. Evans Monroe Florence Voigt Jack Andereck North School Alfred Leiser C. S. Middbon Edgerton L. A. Markham O. N. Johnson

Oscar Peterson Honored On 67th Birthday In Kraus Home

Oscar Peterson of Argyle was feted at a 67th birthday party Sunday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence J. Kraus at their Route 3 home. The afternoon included visiting and a tier cake. Guests included Grace Mosley and family, Jake Rothenbuehler and family, Fred Kraus Jr. and family, Wilbert Kraus and family, Jack Kubly and family, Sally Kay Mosley, Evelyn Luciana, Pauline, Bernard, and Dewey McNett, Della Mosley and daughter, Peter Rude and family, and Thomas Chenous of Blanchardville.

Oscar Peterson Argyle Clarence J. Kraus Route 3 Grace Mosley Jake Rothenbuehler Fred Kraus Jr Wilbert Kraus Jack Kubly Monroe Della Mosley Sally Kay Evelyn Luciana Pauline Bernard Dewey McNett Darlington Peter Rude Thomas Chenous Blanchardville

St Omar Chapter Eastern Star Discusses City Manager Plan

Sixty members met at the Masonic temple where Bruce M. Blum explained the proposed city manager plan to be voted on April 5. Luncheon followed, with the dining room set by Ruth Hammer and others.

St. Omar Eastern Star Masonic Temple Bruce M. Blum Lewis van Wagenen John Ball Anna Davis Wilburt Eaton Mmes Ruth Hammer Margaret Hanson Roberta Chryst

Milwaukee executive meeting leader visits Waukesha

Mrs. Alvin C. Rabehl presided at an executive meeting of the State Women's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren church in Milwaukee. She then visited Waukesha with her daughter Jean Marie a Carroll College junior.

Alvin C. Rabehl State Women’s Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Church Milwaukee Waukesha Jean Marie Carroll College

Carl Condon 3rd Birthday Party Held Saturday Afternoon

Mrs. Gerald Condon entertained for her son Carl Condon on Saturday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Hahlen Paula Ann Franklyn Condon Lynn Mrs alaese Jerry Jean Mrs. James Karney Connie Kathy Gretchen Mrs. Carl Pfisterer Robert Mrs. Donald Condon Beverly Fairman Carolyn Pinnow Danny Newcomer and Mrs. Marvin Fairman.

Gerald Condon Carl Robert Hahlen Paula Ann Franklyn Condon Lynn Alaese & Jerry Jean James Karney Connie Kathy Gretchen Carl Pfisterer Robert Donald Condon Beverly Fairman Carolyn Pinnow Danny Newcomer Marvin Fairman

Daughter Engaged in Janesville Nuptials Plans

Brodhead Times Special reports Lucille McNair of Janesville becomes engaged to Walter Robinson of Peru Illinois. Parents Mr and Mrs Jay D McNair announce the engagement and an early summer wedding is planned.

Brodhead Jay D. McNair Lucille Janesville Walter Robinson Daniel Robinson Peru Ill

Bridge Party at Monticello Hosts Wallace and Barlow

Mr and Mrs Wallace P Barlow entertained at two tables of contract bridge Sunday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Steinmann Mr and Mrs John Steinmann and Mr and Mrs N G Hill.

Bridge Monticello Wallace P. Barlow Contract Bridge Howard Steinmann John Steinmann N. G. Hill

Jane Addams Group Maps Dance Program

The Jane Addams chapter of the Tri-Hi-Y held a “come as you are” party with plans for food booths and a dance during the music festival. The dance is set for Friday evening April 29 in Lincoln gym with Virginia Knaack Harveda Benkert and Donna Lois Olson in charge. Joanne Kurth chairs the food booths. Little Sister and senior high booth operations are planned.

Jane Addams Tri-Hi-Y Lincoln Gymnasium Virginia Knaack Harveda Benkert Donna Lois Olson Joanne Kurth Little Sister Methodist Church YMCA

Father and Son Banquet Draws Local Attendance

About 150 people attended the father and son banquet Friday night at Community Hall hosted by the Evangelical United Brethren Brotherhood. Marshall L Peter Jr was guest speaker. Friday at 1 30 p m the Women s Society of Christian Service plans the annual unveiling party of missionary sisters at the hall. Friday night Lenten prayer service will be held at the home of Will Stark and Frank Siedschlag.

Evangelical United Brethren Brotherhood Marshall L. Peterson Monroe Women’s Society of Christian Service of Church Will Stark Frank Siedschlag

Wedding Guests Gather for Delma Roethlisberger and John Herschleb

Out of town guests attended the wedding and reception at Zwingli church and parish house for Miss Delma Roethlisberger and John Herschleb. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harold Herschieb and children, Mr and Mrs Arthur Oltum, Mrs Ida Thompson, Mrs George Kahl and Lona, Mrs Bernie Feisst, Ruth M DeBraal, Dorothy Syftestad, Mrs Harry Ralph, George Lewis, Mrs Robert Lewis, Jerry Herschlei, Mr and Mrs Gordon Steinhofer, Hulda Steinhofer, Elmo Wilke, Mr and Mrs Robert Hughes, Robert Parkinson, Virginia Litch, Donald Vangmess, Ed Mills.

Monticello Delma Roethlisberger John Herschleb Zwingli Harold Herschieb Arthur Oltum Ida Thompson George Kahl Lona Bernie Feisst Ruth M. DeBraal Dorothy Syftestad Harry Ralph George Lewis

Madison Names in Community Directory

A long list of residents and couples from Madison and nearby towns including Dwight Elmer Wilma Sprague Donald Herschleb Frannie Wall Virginia Barlow Shirley Herschleb Frances Hebblethwaite Arnold Lee Russell Olson Mary Lou Dahnke Nancy Becker Sam Duerst Clarence Primrose Henry Hustad Conrad Wagner Horeb Lloyd Butts Lou Ann Amnella Verona Herman Kubly Delmar Kubly Roger Klassy William Weller Watoma New Glarus is presented.

Dwight Elmer Wilma Sprague Donald Herschleb Frannie Wall Virginia Barlow Shirley Herschleb Frances Hebblethwaite Arnold Lee Russell Olson Mary Lou Dahnke Nancy Becker Madison Sam Duerst Clarence Primrose Henry Hustad Conrad Wagner Horeb Lloyd Butts Lou Ann Amnella Verona Herman Kubly Delmar Kubly Roxann Roger Klassy New Glarus William Weller Watoma

Honored at farewell for Mrs. Ivan Boyer

Mrs. Ivan Boyer was feted by 50 friends at Community Hall on Saturday and given a gift. The Boyers moved to Lake Bluff Illinois where she will be a housemother at a Methodist orphanage. Mr Boyer is employed as an officer at Glencoe Illinois near Lake W.

Ivan Boyer Community Hall Boyers Lake Bluff Ill Boyer Glencoe Lake Luff

Birthday Honoring Kay Carter At Mrs Russell Carter's Home

Mrs Russell Carter hosted a Saturday celebration at her home for Kay Carter's 10th birthday. Attendees included family and friends, with festive refreshments marking the occasion.

County Buildings Under Watch in Insurance Review

The Green county insurance committee began a two day session inspecting all county buildings and property to update insurance coverage. Led by Robert E. Zuercher, members Lou is Wolleson Gilbert Hoesly and Ray Silver will report recommendations to the April county board meeting.

Green County Insurance Committee County Board of Supervisors Robert E. Zuercher Louis R. Wolleson Monroe Gilbert P. Hoesly New Glarus Ray T. Silver Mt. Pleasant Township

Tea Ranks as World’s Third Popular Drink

The National Geographic Society notes tea is the world’s third most popular drink after water and milk. The fact highlights tea’s global cultural presence and widespread consumption across regions.

National Geographic Society

Century certificates awarded to Brodhead families

Members of Brodhead area century old farms and pioneer families received century certificates from the State Historical Society during a Friday program at the Congregational church. Dr. Clifford Lord presented 22 recipients including Everett Green Emma Borchardt Baird and several others. Milwaukee Baptist official Ezra Roth spoke Sunday at Juda Baptist church for its 107th anniversary. about 60 attended.

Brodhead Brodhead Area State Historical Society Clifford Lord Society Brodhead Federation of Women’s Clubs Congregational Church Everett Green Emma Baird Borchardt Glenn Barleywine Mattie Davis Lake Albert Lois McCarer Ezra G. Roth Milwaukee The Baptist State Convention Juda Baptist Church

Defendant Sentenced In Postoffice Holdup

Milwaukee Wisconsin John G Wenman 31 of Kenosha received concurrent prison terms totaling 30 years for robbing the Salem Wisconsin post office on January 10 19?? The 25 year term covered the robbery and a five year term covered assaulting a postmaster with a loaded revolver with intent to rob Judge F Ryan Duffy imposed the sentences.

Milwaukee John G. Wenman Kenosha Salem Wis F. Ryan Duffy

Two for the Price of One Want Ad Sparks Heavy Workload

A reader reports heavy workload for little pay after purchasing two want ads. The notice notes increased postings and time demands without additional compensation, highlighting a mismatch between effort and earnings for advertisers.

Berlin Embassy Aide Indicted by U S Jury

Federal grand jury indicted Herbert John Burgman a former Berlin embassy aide on treason charges He allegedly broadcast Nazi radio propaganda during World War II Burgman 52 a Hokah Minnesota native served 20 years as a clerk and statistician at the Berlin embassy and stayed in Berlin after Pearl Harbor rather than return to the United States

Washington Herbert John Burgman U. S Berlin Burgman Hokah Minn

British Debaters Win On Revolution Issue

Cambridge University and another team debated the American Revolution last night and England won. The match centered on revolutionary arguments and featured strong rhetoric from the British side.

Madison England Cambridge University Uni

Wisconsin team wins debate on American Revolution question

The Wisconsin squad argued the resolution that the world would be happier if American revolutionaries had remained in the British empire. The English school, Percy Cradock of Durham and Duncan MacRae of London, won the audience decision 209 to 100. Wisconsin debuts Robert Conner Belleville and Edwin Gaede from Madison.

Percy Cradock Durham Duncan MacRae London Robert Conner Belleville Edwin Gaede Madison Wisconsin

Bureau Meets Friday at Spring Grove Farm

Spring Grove Farm Bureau will meet Friday night. Committee in charge of the program includes Mmes Howard Newcomer Dale Young Fred Kundert and Baltz Hefty.

A Lenten Dish Creamed Celery and Oysters

A lent dish features creamed celery and oysters served on crisp crackers. Finish with a light paprika dusting before serving.

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