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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
3
Monroe women enjoyed a social event hosted by St John’s of Wisconsin sorority with a fashion show. B Lax and Mrs Arthur Benkett of Monroe introduced a guest who modeled sportwear ensembles.
Lt Jessie Teuscher and Warren Gooding wed at St Pauls church in New Jersey. The bride, a Navy lieutenant, has served since 1942 and recently completed Pacific duty. the groom is a Fairfax High School graduate. The couple plan a Monroe visit after her army release.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Briggs of Albany plan an open house for their 50th wedding anniversary at Roy Cottage on the river pond. The event runs from 1 to 5 p m on May 16 1898 at the Church of England in Market Lincolnshire.
Memorial services were planned at a Royal Neighbors lodge meeting in the IOOF hall. The service will be held at the lodge’s next meeting on May 25. Thirty-five members attended the gathering.
A mission rally was held with guest Mrs W E Blum in attendance at the parish. Mrs Emil Voegeli and Mrs Jake Thompson served as co-hostesses, supported by Mrs Elfa Voegeli and Miss.
Fannie G Benkert chaired the program and Miss Benkert spoke on excerpts from China Twilight or Dawn. Louise Karlen Irene Marty and Mrs William V Baebler reported on the regional Wom en's guild meeting at Darl ington April 28. Miss Lora Dick sang and the group sang a birthday greeting for Miss Rose Stauffer.
Mrs. G. B. Lahr, oldest mother, received red roses from 175 attendees at the high school gym banquet. Kay Gempler, youngest present, won a basket of sweetpeas. Inez Weaver hosted as toastmistress. Nancy Bridge led a toast to mothers. Music by Joan Hazeltine and Luan Miller. photos by Elmer Asmus. prayers led by C. J. Kienpind and Peter Retz.
Mr and Mrs Robert H Donavan hosted a family dinner in Rockford for Mothers Day and birthdays. Honorees included Robert Donavan and Mr and Mrs Clarence Barker. Attending were Mrs Anna Miller Merlyn Barker Betty Marty Orangeville Mr and Mrs Clarence Barker Jr and family and Mr and Mrs Donald Schneider with daughter from McConnell.
A family dinner marked the 32nd wedding anniversary of Charles and the birthday anniversary of their son Richard. Guests included Mrs. Gene Rusk and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Evans with others in Hampshire NL.
Richard left for Biloxi Mississippi after a 10 day leave with his family as Mr and Mrs John LaBrode and family of Juda hosted relatives in a brief family gathering.
Mrs Mollie Frick hosted her bridge club on Tuesday afternoon with members Mmes Fred J Marty Emil Kaeser Harlan Wernle Oswald Altman Fred Tschudy John Kundert Clarence J Hoesly Barbara Werndli Alvin Ott and substitutes Mmes Herman Hefty Jacob Hefty Melchior Schiesser. Refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Boyum of Madison and Mr and Mrs Cecil Jordan attended a Sunday birthday party for Steve Boyum at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Herman Klassy. Mrs Boyum stayed at the Klassy home until Tuesday.
Mrs. Harlan Wernle hosted the Yass Club Monday afternoon. Attending were Mrs. John Kundert, Mrs. Margaret Hefty, Mrs. Fred J. Marty, Mrs. Rose Opferman, Mrs. Thomas Hefty, Mrs. Oswald Altman, Mrs. William Scheu and Mrs. Mollie Frick.
Mrs. John Taft was elected treasurer at the annual meeting of the city federation of clubs. Officers include president Mrs. G D Richardson vice president Stanley Wraight and secretary Frank Maurerman.
The Men's club of South Wayne Methodist church sponsors a musical program Sunday at 8 p.m. featuring the Monroe Methodist choir in the church sanctuary.
Mrs Emily Jordan served as hostess for the Tuesday evening contract bridge club, welcoming players and organizing the session.
Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Bittner hosted guests today, including Mr. and a family member not named in the fragment. Further details are incomplete.
Mrs. W. Burnett and daughter Sue of Freeport will move with Mr. Burnett former chief engineer of radio station WFRL as they relocate to California for residence.
Brodhead Times reports the garden club will meet Monday at Mrs Mabel Hahlen's home. President Mrs E J Mitchell will show Florida grown plants from the winter exhibit.
Three Monroe men will display prize winning works in Madison from May 28 to June 13. Arthur L. Johnson, Carl Marty Sr, and Arthur Kalson created paintings and woodcarving pieces that were among 11 rural art exhibit entries at the Oregon regional show and advanced to the state art show. Their works will be shown at the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union building alongside other finalists. Johnson's piece depicts the Fitzgibbons building fire from August 28 last year and Marty portrays an old Swiss cheese factory scene.
Parker Pen Co announced a new entry into the medium priced fountain pen market with the Parker 21 selling for about $5. Kenneth Parker, company president, said the move aims to broaden the domestic market and align with purchasing power in many foreign markets.
The annual daily vacation Bible school sponsored by the Methodist and Baptist churches runs June 6 to 17. Classes meet on weekdays from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Enrollment historically exceeds 100, with sessions held at both churches.
Chicago market notes butter steady receipts 681 628 prices unchanged eggs easy receipts 16 475 prices unchanged live poultry easy receipts 23 trucks prices unchanged.
Moderate buying kept the market on a rising price path with limited trading, as investors reacted to U S Steel’s common stock split increasing outstanding shares to about 26.1 million and authorized stock to 45 million. Chrysler, Graham Paige, Firestone and Western each traded weakly at new 1949 lows.
Union and Westinghouse Electric engage in corporate bonds with narrow moves as US government securities stay steady in over the counter dealings.
The northwest division of the American Pulp and Paper Mill Superintendents association will hold its annual spring conference here Friday. Local and regional mill officials are expected to attend the event at the Appleton venue with discussions on mill practices and industry standards.
A fragment notes an event from Wisconsin on a Saturday with unclear location context and a mention of Upper Michigan influence. Details are incomplete but indicate a regional or travel reference.
A local report states an individual from Orangeville after a deal with Raymond Kopp becomes connected with Dillon and the Foreston Cheese Company, marking a move into a field and snare matters.
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