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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1945

Page

3

Shrine Club Socials Honor Green County Nobles In Madison

Nobles and ladies of the Green County Shrine club were honored at a dinner in the Masonic temple with 150 attendees. Potentate Alvin E. Diemer introduced visiting nobles and spoke on shrinedom. entertainment followed, arranged by local leaders, and the next meeting is set for June 19. Also reported is the Burns Bastian wedding in Shullsburg with Miss Margaret Burns and Francis M. Bastian exchanging rings at St Matthews Church.

Green County Alvin E. Diemer Zortemple Madison Southern Wisconsin Shrine Club Janesville Potentate Diemer Divanh Eastern Star and Commandery Jenek Tes Tees Marshall T. Wilson R. E. Erickson Leon O. Schmidt Kathryn Burns Milwaukee Harry Bastian Waukegan Ill Stasia Florence Doyle Wisconsin Galena Bastian East Dubuque

Entertaining Mothers of Zeta Chapter ESA

Mothers of Zeta chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha were entertained at a candlelight affair at the Ge hotel. Miss Corrine Han 500, Jane Petersen, Harriett Sacker and Violet Elmer co hosted with spring floral tables and lighted tapers. Evelyn Drake of Plan Trinity introduced the toast to mothers. Sunday Trinity observances planned by Knights of Columbus include communion services followed by breakfast and a short program. Remember makeup basics with a clean base.

Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Dulis Tak Counties Os Ge Corrine Han 500 Jane Petersen Harriett Sacker Violet Elmer Evelyn Drake Knights of Columbus

Initiation of New Members at Ladies of I O O F Hall

Sixty three members of the Women's Relief corps attended a new member initiation last evening at the I O O F hall. Three women were inducted. The blood plasma fund for April and May totaled 1546.02 dollars. Reading of National Tribune items closed the meeting, followed by refreshments and group singing.

Women’s Relief Corps I. O. O. F. Hall E. A. Anderson William Foley Sophia Burkhall Kenneth A. Black Frank A. Buehler W. N. Preston The National Tribune Alfred Morgenthaler Katherine Frehner LaVerne E. Deal Victor J. Carson Erma Larson

Roxy Club Hosts Evening Card Party at Home

Three tables of 500 were played last evening at Mrs. Schneider’s home 2218 15th. Winners were Mrs. Lena Augsburger, Mrs. Joe Riedweg, and Mrs. Joseph Rohner. A luncheon followed with attendees including Mines Fred Boesiger John Hauser Arthur Spoerry Emil Baumgartner Fred Brawand Emily Karlen Louisa Steffen Emma Leuenberger and Mary Lengacher.

Roxy Schneider Lena Augsburger Joe Riedweg Joseph Rohner Mines Fred Boesiger John T. Hauser Arthur Spoerry Emil Baumgartner Fred Brawand Emily Karlen Louisa Steffen Emma Leuenberger Mary Lengacher

Italians Establish Laborers' School in Rimini

Rimini opens a technical school for unskilled workers, possibly the first free trade school in Italian history. Sponsored by Eighth Army AMG authorities and local leaders, the program aims to enroll about 800 students this year in carpentry bricklaying steelworking plumbing plastering roofing glazing and concrete work. Costs for books tools and equipment are funded by Rimini contractors and civic leaders.

Rimini Italy Adriatic Eighth Army AMG

Family Greetings From Far Fronts In Army News

Lindsay family sends Mother’s Day wishes from Fort Meade to Pvt Wallace Lind say and from Ralph E Lindsay at St. Albans Long Island where he recovers from leg surgery. Lindsay reports progress. Clinton Nall son of Frank Nall Argyle on leave from sea duty in the south Pacific.

Lindsay Edna _ Lindsay Pvt Wallace Lindsay Ft. Meade Ralph E. Lindsay St. Albans Long Island Signalman Nall Si c Clinton Nall Frank Nall Argyle South Pacific

Olson Theodore John Olson Enlists as Seaman First Class

Theodore John Olson son of Mrs Edna Olson 2219 8th Street sworn into the Navy as Seaman First Class Radio Technician at Madison recruiting station. He earns the rating of Seaman 1c RT and soon will begin boot training followed by an 11 month engineering course. After graduation he becomes a petty officer and serves in preventive maintenance on ships and aircraft of the fleet.

Olson Theodore John Olson Edna Olson 8Th Street Navy Madison

Local Youth Rupnow Joins Navy as Seaman First Class

Rupnow a senior at Monroe High School and son of Mr and Mrs Otto H Rupnow has enlisted in the Navy and earned the rate of seaman first class radio technician after passing the Navy Eddy test. Upon graduation he will enter boat training then an eleven month engineering course before assignment to the fleet.

Rupnow Monroe High School Otto H. Rupnow 22Nd Avenue Navy

Snively Accepts Seaman First Class Radio Technician Post

Snively Harry Snively son of Mr and Mrs Clifford H Snively of 517 20th avenue has been accepted for service as a seaman first class radio technician after success in navy Eddy tests taken at the high school. A high school senior he will begin boat training after graduation and then undergo an 11 month engineering course before fleet assignment.

Schumacher Son Promoted to Private First Class

Schumacher, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Schumacher, has been promoted to private first class in a letter to his parents. He has served in Belgium France and Holland.

Schumacher Alton Schumacher Carl Schumacher Belgium France Holland

Rankin Calls for OWI Abolishment

Rankin of Mississippi urged abolishing the Office of War Information in a House speech. He cited President Truman's yesterday move to end OWI control of German news and defended a freer press as compatible with security, noting director Elmer Davis had misread the policy.

Washington Rankin D-Miss Office of War Information House Truman OWI Germany Elmer Davis Davis

Cleaning tip reminds to brush and bathe lampshades

A housekeeping note advises brushing and bathing lampshades during cleaning. It emphasizes care to maintain fabric and appearance, suggesting simple methods suitable for household upkeep.

New Glarus Guests and Local Family News

New Glarus social notes list dinners and visits across area families including Staley Becker Dietz Hefty Krauss Legler Miller and more. Lawrence Iverson enters service Monday with wife Ruth Gmur to live with her parents. several nieces and missionaries noted. A bridal shower for Arlene Webber hosted by Betty Schneider with many attendees and gifts highlighted.

Palmer Arthur Raymond Marjorie Charles Bier Janesville Ida Figg Palmer Duerst Kathleen Kubly Madison Matilda Kubly Raymond Gessler Monticello Henry Gessler Adolph Strahm Jacob Strahm Shulisburg Gladys Waterman Monroe Edward Webber Eugene Arlene Melvin Schneider New Glarus Art Hohlstein Sidney Markhardat Portage Arnie Anholt DeForest Moritz Krugjohann Rockford Pfe Orville Anderson Albert Anderson Horeb Doris Elmer Ronnie Conrad Elmer, Jr Andrew Hoesly Elmer Hoesly Anton Hefty Ernest Zentner Caspar Zentner St. Clare Hospital T. A. Hoesly Clarence E. Hoesly Betty Schneider Arlene Webber Miss Schneider Gloria Marty Betsy Henning Junior Kundert Jeanette Tollefson Valaria Luane Christen Rebecca Theiler Lorene Hoesly Diana Bartle Ruth Hoesly Grace Colney Bernice Kuenzie Grace Dahler Marie Zimmerli Marion Freder Betty Knubuehl Marilys Kubly Delores Barton William Hustad Rolland Hustad Herman Marty Ernest Reymond John E. Schneider Casper Schneider

Rev Gerberding Reelected President of Lutheran Synod

The English Evangelical Lutheran synod of the Northwest reelected Rev R H Gerberding of Minneapolis as president for another term. J H Jensen of Janesville Wisconsin was reelected treasurer after 34 years and Dr William B Bacher of Milwaukee was reelected secretary after 22 years. The synod, covering Wisconsin Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana and Manitoba, concluded its 3 day conference.

Minneapolis R. H. Gerberding English Evangelical Lutheran Synod of the Northwest Wisconsin Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana Manitoba J. H. Jensen Janesville Wis William B. Bacher Milwaukee

Social notes and visits from Brodhead and nearby towns

Mrs Donald L Cellins and Mrs Morris Springsted hosted the Monday club. Janesville visitors Patricia Williams and Patricia Kelly spent the weekend. Pearl Reigle accepted a contract to teach next year at Jordan School. Lee B Menor, formerly of Los Angeles, plans Memorial Day in Brodhead and will visit friends. Mr and Mrs Stanley Wilsey and daughter Mary of Ockford spent Sunday with Mrs Mattie Lake. Mrs H J Moon of Milwaukee and son Robert on furlough visited J B Pierce’s home. Marion Brager joined 30 new U S nurse corps members at Mercy Hospital. The Bragers and Mattisons drove to Milwaukee Friday to see friends. Mattison reports George Broughton improving at Columbia Hospital.

H. J. Moon Milwaukee Robert J. B. Pierce Marion Brager U. S Mercy Hospital Marion Clarence Brager H. F. Mattison M. W. Stuessy Lowell Ringen Mattison George Broughton Columbia Hospital

Incidental Victims Held in Manila Camp

Twenty three Poles labeled incidental victims of the Polish government dispute will remain at Santo Tomas internment camp in Manila while the United States decides which of the two Polish governments to recognize, American officials said today.

Manila Santo Tomas United States

War Job Recruitment Surpasses Half Million in 1944

The United States employment service recruited over 500000 people for war work outside their home towns during 1944, reflecting a massive mobilization effort.

United States Employment Service

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