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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1950

Page

3

Miss Vivian Johnson Marries Donald Lane in Juda Home

The wedding of Miss Vivian Johnson daughter of Mrs Ira Johnson Juda and Donald Lane son of Mrs Marion Lane Oak Park was held at 2 PM in the Johnson home. Rev C J Tingley officiated with Miss Alice Mae Cleveland Albany as bridesmaid and William Thompson Rockford as groomsman. The couple planned a wedding trip to Virginia and Washington DC and will reside in Chicago after May 22.

Guga Vivian Johnson Ira Johnson Juda Donald Lane Chicago Marion Lane Oak Park Johnson C. J. ‘Tingley The Baptist Church Alice Mae Cleveland Albany Hammond Ind William Thompson Rockford Jack Andereck Monroe Miss Cleveland Mrs. Johnson Lane Mmes Ben Cleveland Jr Wilmer Coates Lewis Lehnherr L. L. Helland Doris Kueng Harry Buehlman Judo High School University of Wisconsin Sigma Upsilon Sigma Phi Upsilon Omicron Omicron Nu Wesley Memorial Hospital Proviso Township High School Maywood Beloit =lege Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity General Mills Co

Miss Roethlisberger Weds Dwight W Elmer in Monticello Church

Marilyn Roethlisberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Roethlisberger wed Dwight W Elmer son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Elmer in a candlelight ceremony at the Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church Rev A R Achtemeier officiated Attendants were Mrs John Herschlei and Jerry Elmer Bride wore navy silk crepe dress with Viennese lace and an ivory silk hat Partner in New Glarus Post He served in the air corps He will move to Monticello then to New Glarus on June 15 after a brief wedding trip the couple will reside in Monticello until that date

John Herschlei Madison Jerry Elmer Belleville Elmer University of Wisconsin School of Nursing Air Corps New Glarus Post Monticello New Glarus

Mrs. Theresa Zibung Bid Adieu With Swiss Trip Party

Mrs. Theresa Zibung, leaving next Wednesday for a three month visit to Switzerland, was hosted last evening by Miss Pauline Schwarzenberger at her 1500 11th Street apartment. Canasta was played by Miss Schwarzenberger, Mrs. Zibung, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank May before Zibung sails aboard the S S Washington. She will visit her sister Miss Clara Eberle, a teacher in Saargans Canton St Gallen, marking her first return in 35 years.

Theresa Zibung Switzerland Pauline Schwarzenberger 11Th Street Canasta

Miss Marilyn Hasse Weds William R Hartwig at St John’s Church

Mr and Mrs Lange announce the June 25 wedding of their daughter Marilyn Hasse to William R Hartwig son of Mr and Mrs George J Hartwig 1923 12th Street. The candlelight ceremony will be at 8 p m at St John’s Church. Miss Hasse works for Monroe Feed and Seed Co and Mr Hartwig is in farming.

Ads ANG Mts Wenn L. Russe Route 3 Marilyn William R. Hartwig George J. Hartwig 12Th Street St. John’s Church Hasse Monroe Feed and Seed Co Hartwig

Birthday Dinner Honors E N Chuveaut and May L Luchsinger

A May birthday dinner was held last evening at the Mrs Elsie Gerber home route 3 honoring E N Chuveaut and May L Luchsinger. Hostesses Nellie Kohli Maude Monroe Paul J Weirich and Belle Burke led the celebration then guests moved to Mrs Kohli's home for the social evening.

E. N. Chuveaut May L. Luchsinger Elsie Gerber Route 3 Mmes Nellie Kohli Maude Monroe Paul J. Weirich Belle Burke

Wayne Area Class Notes Highlight Community Events

Mrs T J Lacey presided over a meeting to discuss summer program activities. South Wayne high school economics girls and Miss Margaret Fisher present a style show at 2 p m in the high school gym with an informal tea following. Patricia Stauffacher and Herman Christen Jr were honored at a miscellaneous shower ahead of their wedding. The WCTU and an upcoming institute for Green and Lafayette counties were announced. Jaanita Rebekah lodge plans a special meeting with state official May Beimel visiting. Reverend Gilbert E Carlton to speak at South Wayne high school bac calaureate on May 14. First softball meeting slated for New Glarus village hall Tuesday.

South Wayne Margaret Fisher Patricia Stauffacher Herman Christen Jr St. John’s Church Clara Brawand 10Th Street WCTU Albany John Morgenthaler H. A. Erickson Institute For Green Lafayette Juda

Grenzow Schou Wedding In Juda Evangelical Church

Mary Ann Grenzow and Robert L. Schou wed in a double ring ceremony at Juda Evangelical United Brethren Church at 2 PM with white snapdragon decorations framing the altar. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Grenzow, wore white slipper satin with Chantilly lace and a train. groom is son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Schou of Leland. The reception followed at the community hall with lavender and yellow decor. the couple will reside at 1631 North Horace Avenue, Rockford after May 15. Both are graduates in Rockford and Juda, with Mrs Schou employed at Lathrop Brown and Connoly and Mr Schou at Clark Mutual Casualty.

Vuud — Wpeeiaty — Pasxels Evangelical United Brethren Church Mary Ann Grenzow Robert L. Schou Peter Retzlaff George Grenzow Elmer Schou Leland Donald Schous Earl Wendel Grenzow Paul Matzke Esther Larson Maxine Miller Community Hall Irvin Matzke Carol Meinert Kathryn Chambers Lathrop, Brown and Connoly Rockford Schou Earlville High School Rockford School of Business George Robers Clark Mutual Casualty Co

Monticello Legion Auxiliary Observes First Anniversary

The Monticello American Legion Auxiliary marked its first anniversary at Casino hall with about 50 attendees including legionnaires as guests. Guest speakers were Gordon Roseleip and Charles Baker, with entertainment by the Gempeler and Kubly families and the Feller sisters.

Monticenio Monticello American Legion Auxiliary Casino Hall Gordon Roseleip Darlington Third District Legion Charles Baker Madison Leo Gempeler Barbara Nancy Karen’ Kubly Feller

Eugene Doyle Assumes Albany Scout Troop Leader Post

Eugene Doyle becomes scoutmaster of Troop No. 107 after a vacancy since last fall. He is aided by Kenneth Sisson and David Zanoni. A reorganization meeting will be held soon, with Dr. F. J. Bongiorno noting other committee members T. E. Sharer F. A. Pattridge and Kenneth Baumgartner and a fifth member to be chosen later.

Eugene Doyle S. D. Gaarder Doyle Kenneth Sisson David Zanoni F. J. Bongiorno Scout Committee T. E. Sharer F. A. Pattridge Kenneth Baumgartner

Rebekah Lodge Committee Reports And Meeting Notes

Rebekah lodge members met at IOOF hall to hear delegates’ reports from the Evansville district meeting on April 26. Mrs Ralph Ellis served as social chairman with assistance from Mrs Ed win R Broge and Mrs N H Durst. Barbara Meythaler of New Glarus serves on the UW student committee planning the May 20 1950 Tournament of Song on campus. Altar society of St John’s Catholic parish meets Wednesday evening in Odd Fellows hall for May business.

Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Ioof Hall Evansville Ralph Ellis Edwin R. Broge N. H. Durst New Glarus Barbara Meythaler Altar Society South Wayne Altar Society of St. John’s Catholic Odd Fellows Hall

Plays By 4-H Clubs At Brodhead High School

Spring Grove and Decatur 4-H clubs stage drama festival at 8 p m Monday in Brodhead high school. Decatur presents His Just Desserts directed by Mrs. Ben Zimmerni. Spring Grove performs Mrs O Learys Cow and The Electric Fence with Mrs Marvin Stabler directing and Weibel sisters with accordion numbers and Diane Smith singing assisted by Mrs. Shrier. Cast includes Audrey Roberts Mary Stabler Tom Roberts Shirley Rosheisen Shirley Rueff Margaret Roberts Russell Pinnow Artie Riese Marybeth Riese Marjory Deppler Larry Pinnow Jerry Stabler Gary Hawkins.

Brodhead Spring Grove Decatur Brodhead ‘High Ben Zimmerni O’leary Marvin ‘Stabler Weibel Sisters Diane Smith

Senate Approves Foreign Aid Setup

The Senate passed a large foreign aid bill despite reductions. The overall package totals about 3.122 billion dollars with a 60 to 8 vote, while Truman’s 45 million “point four” aid to underdeveloped areas cleared by one vote 37 to 36. A near tie blocked a 50 million cut to the European recovery program, and the Marshall plan third year faced the only significant cut.

Senate Truman

University Agronomist To Speak Here Tonight

George Briggs, University of Wisconsin extension agronomist, will be a guest speaker Tuesday evening at a weed control meeting in the courthouse for Morroe and surrounding township areas. Township chairmen, deputy weed commissioner and custom spray ring operators as well as farmers are urged to attend. The latest data on 245 for control of brush will be explained. Nick Calabresa of the soils conservation department will discuss land use in weed control. Others participating will be Fred Williams, Green county weed commissioner, Myron E. Jeglum, county agricultural agent, and Robert Davenport, high school agricultural instructor.

George Briggs University of Wisconsin Extension Agronomist Court House Morroe Nick Calabresa Soils Conservation Department Fred Williams Green County Myron E. Jeglum Robert Davenport

Wavell Goes To Hospital On 67th Birthday

Field Marshal Lord Wavell was admitted to hospital in London for a serious abdominal operation on his 67th birthday his family said the condition will give rise to anxiety for the next few days. In Racine Joseph Adamovitz 61 was killed Friday after being struck by a northbound North Western train the coroner listed the death as death by own action.

Marshal Wavell London Field Marshal Lord Wavell Racine Joseph Adamovitz North Western Bernard Evenson

Dike Break Floods Parts of Winnipeg

Winnipeg and nearby St Boniface faced dike breaches after three barriers failed flooding four streets in North Winnipeg. Officials warned the Red river could rise another 18 inches, reaching eight and a half feet above flood stage, threatening several city blocks if more dikes failed. City Engineer W D Hurst warned of widespread flooding if breaches widen.

Winnipeg Man St. Boniface W. D. Hurst

Small Business Aid Plan Studied

President Truman submitted a five point program to aid small business. It calls for government loan insurance and creation of investment companies for long term loans. Senators Lucas Maybank Sparkman praised it as sound while Senator Wherry urged less government. New York bankers gave it a cool reception. Small business groups had no immediate comment.

Washington Truman Senate Democrats Wherry R-Neb Congress New York Lucas D-Ill Maybank D-Sc Sparkman Dala

Green County 4H Center Holds Third Meeting

The Green County Center 4-H club held its third meeting on Thursday evening with discussion and planning for future work. Chester Dillon Jr led the club pledge and Nancy Woelfly led allegiance to the flag. Myron Jegium county agricultural agent showed pictures. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be May 18.

Green CO. Center Green County Center 4-H Club Chester Dillon Jr Nancy Woelfly Myron Jegium

Wisconsin Wind Speeds Vary From Gale To Hurricane

Wisconsin experienced winds ranging from a whole gale to a hurricane with gusts up to 92 miles per hour. Superior recorded 88 miles per hour and Green Bay 92. Dust storms tied to Kansas winds were the cause, described as Wisconsin’s worst since 1935. Weather officials cited imported hides as an unrelated 1950 supply note.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Superior Green Bay R. J. Mackenhirn University of Wisconsin Experiment Station Madison University al Joos Kansas

Isolated Disease Found In Wild Animals In Green County

A virulent bacterium was isolated from blood streams of sick raccoons at Poynette game farm. Health officials urge all wardens to report sick or dead wildlife and advise hunters not to use raccoon dogs for training while tests continue. Rabies tests are negative. pneumonia and brain inflammation observed.

Pitt man-Robertson Pathology Poynette Game Norman Hicks Green County Kenneth Flakas Poynette Warden Hicks Game Division Monroe

Trip Planned to Mt Horeb Swiss Lace Factory Visit

West Side Workers planned a June outing to Mt Horeb Little Norway and the New Glarus Swiss lace factory. The group met Thursday at the Clayte Coplien home, 803 17th Street, and Mrs. Net tie Baltzer will host the June 15 meeting.

Mt. Horeb Little Norway Glarus West Side Clayte Coplien 17Th Street Nettie Baltzer

Lights Go Out In Dental Office Mystery

Dentists and a patient were startled when the power failed at a local dental office. An X ray machine briefly sparked back to life during an test, but the lights remained off until a child restored them by climbing chairs and turning them on. The wind was blamed for knocking a door knocker at the Deininger home.

Wang Room Wilbur E. Deininger 18Th Avenue Deiningers Deininger David

Britain allows FBI interview with Dr. Klaus Fuchs

A Scotland Yard agent will observe FBI questioning of atom spy Dr. Klaus Fuchs in prison about Russian espionage in America. Britain granted permission with conditions, citing exceptional circumstances, after Fuchs was sentenced last March to 14 years for disclosing British-American atomic secrets to Russia.

London Scotland Yard FBI Atom Klaus Fuchs America Britain Fuchs

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Roethlisberger Dwight W. Elmer Marilyn Hasse W.R. Hartwig T. J. Lacey Jaanita Rebekah Lodge May Beimel Manston State Assembly Monticello’s Legion Marks Auxiliary Year World News of the Homemakers Sity Aabour Trukenbrod’s Wis Dr. Fuchs Chevrolet Pary Ioap Americ Ling Marty-Ripp
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