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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
2
A Milwaukee report describes a novel chewing gum that dissolves or disappears as it is chewed. The piece discusses potential benefits and dangers from gum disposal and the imagined era when a dissolving gum eliminates chewing and litter problems.
A tribute recalls Babe Ruth as a national icon who retired with the Boston Braves in 1935 and hit his famed 60th home run in 1927. The piece contrasts Ruth’s human flaws with other stars, praising his impact on American character and the enduring love fans have for the sport.
This May 2 1937 report highlights local obituaries marriages and events. It notes Clarno rural carrier route discontinuation after June 1 Mrs Adeline Eickmeier dies at Rev John Gatermann Monticello H L Hendrickson celebrate golden wedding Blanchardville Dorothy Ellefson wed Norman Ecklich Doris Bruni wins typing contest.
Sgt Elmer Thompson of Janesville is recognized for high enlistment numbers at the Monroe Post Office. He leads Wisconsin recruiters for three months, showcasing strong ties between the community and the army. A feature on him will appear in Army Life.
Lydia Ashe a young chemist falls for Captain Christopher Stark who returns from war with shaken confidence. He admits love on the eve of Lydia’s departure as Kirby Theo and Raphael plan moves between Connecticut New York and the mountain inn. The tale ends with plans, home, and civilian life ahead.
A wife on honeymoon contemplates shared life with Chris a man marked by war injury. She recalls their wedding ring and the past as they face uncertainty, planning returns home while navigating his handicap and their evolving closeness.
The Kansas City forecast for May 21 and 22 calls for rain or snow. J R Lloyd, president of the National Association of Weather Forecasters, says the event will be an artificial demonstration using dry ice during the association's convention in the city.
Approximately 600000 copies of the May issue of the International This magazine for the AFL International Brotherhood of Teamsters failed to reach the post office as truck drivers union members halted distribution in a strike.
Drs. Leo L. Hardt and Leonard P. Brodt of Loyola School of Medicine describe a tablet remedy for stomach ulcers to the American College of Physicians. The powdery mix of aluminum magnesium and mucin was given to 34 patients for four to 12 weeks with rapid pain relief and sustained comfort after treatment periods up to three months.
Robert Trainor 63 of Madison waived his preliminary hearing in superior court. Judge Roy Proctor bound him over to circuit court for trial in September. Trainor, a former clerk in the Wisconsin motor vehicle department, is charged with embezzling 1145 dollars in state funds.
The New Apostolic Church at 1511 13th Avenue schedules Rev. R. H. Scharnweber to speak at 10 on Commit Thy Ways Unto the Lord. Sunday school follows at 11. Rev. O. Diebel of Beloit presents Wait on the Lord and Keep His Way at 7:30. Midweek service is 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Grace Lutheran announces Sunday school at 9 30 service at 10 45 no Luther league Sunday evening Children of the church meet tomorrow at 2 Women's Missionary Society meets 7 30 Monday at Mrs Brunkow home with Mrs Martin co hostess Ernest Spring will read They Message for Unconquered Frontiers Church council meets 7 30 Tuesday Choir rehearsal Friday 7 30 Newell Mendenhall pastor
Minister Immanuel Evangelical Alvin C. Rabehl announces Sunday school at 9 45 worship at 10 50 with Mother's Day baptism. Choirs perform Blessed songs and a southern district rally at 2 Sunday afternoon. Evening service at Juda church. Eva Spring Missionary society meets Tuesday evening and W S W S meets Wednesday afternoon at 2.
Fourth Sunday after Easter church activities include church school at 9 30 Worship and sermon at 10 45 German service at 2 pm Women’s Union meeting Tuesday at 7 45 P C Kehle pastor.
B W Blackburn pastor invites all to Sunday school at 10 worship at 11 and evening service at 8 at Immanuel Evangelical Church. A Southern district Christian Endeavor rally is set for 2 30 in the same church with revival meetings each evening through Sunday night May 11 inviting all to attend.
The Assembly of God at 1208 12th Street schedules Sunday school at 1 30 for all ages and a worship service at 2 30 This missionary Sunday includes communion An evening evangelistic service follows at 8 with a Wednesday prayer service at 8 All welcome to attend.
Elder A Toe pel leads service at Mt Olive Lutheran in the chapel located at 2019 10th Street at 11 o clock.
The notice lists service times and activities at St Andrew's Episcopal Mission 2019 10th Street. Sunday worship at 8 45 a.m. Choir practice at 9 15 a.m. Friday prayers at 7 a.m. Union Presbyterian Sunday school at 9 30 and union worship with Universalist church at 10 45 led by Rev D Andrew Howey speaking on Whither Bound Everyone invited. Monday 8 p.m. elder meeting in church office Thursday choir rehearsal LeRoy Loats pastor.
Woodford adds Sunday school at 9 30 and evening worship at 7 30 while Lamont shifts Sunday school to 10. The W S C S monthly gathering moves to May 15 with Miss Col man speaking at 2 p m.
In Monroe worship and sermon at 10 40 with Sunday school at 9 30 and youth fellowship at 7. A regional conference of the Woman s Society of Christian Service runs 9 30 to 4 30 Monday. May official board meets at 7 at the parsonage. Wesleyan Service guild meets with Mrs Bernard Stoltz at 8 Monday. A mother and daughter banquet is at 6 15 Friday. In Browntown worship and sermon at 9, Sunday school for all ages at 10, and the Woman s Society of Christian Service at 2 Friday.
Methodist George E. Kelsey presides Gratiot church with Sunday school at 9. Worship at 9 30. South Wayne church holds worship at 10 with Sunday school at 11. Evening service at 8. Miss Maxine Colman, a young woman who has spent several.
Rev. D. Andrew Howey delivers the 10:45 service sermon on Whither Bound with Union Presbyterian guests. F J Roub plays organ and Gate Roud piano in arrangements of Finlandia and Ave Maria. Church school begins at 9:30.
Sunday service at 10 45 with the subject Everlasting Punishment and Sunday school for pupils up to 20 years at 9 45. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 45. All are welcome.
Clarno and Staver churches announce Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 with Homer Retzlaff as pastor. The W S W S group meets Wednesday at 2.
J L Haack pastor announces Rural Life Sunday with Sunday school at 9 30 and a special service at 10 30 The Cadiz 4 H club is invited as guests Sermon topic is Agriculture and Religion with the text The earth is the Lord s.
Monticello Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed parish lists services at Mt Pleas ant and North Washington 4-H clubs as guests with others invited. Washington Reformed service at 1 45 pm. Evangelical United Brethren pastor Rev W J Abe leads 9 45 am Sunday school and 10 45 am worship with theme The Ascended Lord. Postville Memorial 9 45 am Bible class. Notes on choirs and meetings.
Orangeville weekly column lists weekend visits across Clinton and Freeport with families from Lena, Cedarville, Winslow, Dakota and MeConnell. The Stephenson county high school festival in Orangeville May 2 features bands and glee clubs from Pearl City Lena Winslow Dakota Pleasant Prairie and Orangeville under guest conductor Ernest Seeman of Freeport.
W Rhoads of Oregon and several couples and individuals from Freeport Monroe Darlington Cedarville and Helenville are listed visiting relatives and friends on weekends and afternoons. Notable names include Wilbur Pickering former Orangeville high principal Lena Langenstein Earl Barron Joyce Zimmennan and Mary Brunkow with many other local households shown in brief calls and visits.
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