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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1947

Page

3

Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed by Albany Couple

Mr and Mrs Russell B Atkinson of Albany celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 and 6 to 10 pm at the Methodist church. They were married May 20 1897 at the L A Sutherland home in Sylvester township by Rev Morgan. They have five children Frances Carlson Dell Trow Jean Runans Boyd Atkinson and Mary Rogers.

Russell B. Atkinson Albany Methodist Atkinson L. A. Sutherland Sylvester Township Rev. Morgan Monroe Atkinsons Myrtle Edwards Pembroke Edwards Bremer County Mr. Atkinson Francis Atkinson Sr Owen Atkinson Frances Carlson Dell Trow Jean Runans Boyd Atkinson Mary Rogers Chicago Albany Herald

Preside at State Sorority Convention Highlights Milwaukee Visit

Sheeze Jake state president travels to Milwaukee to preside at the second annual State Convention of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority. Attendees include state secretary treasurer Miss Helen Klassy and delegate Miss Lois Fritsch, with a guest list of numerous chapter members and advisors. Tonight Miss Drake attends a Gretchen Colnik play and visits Cinderella House for tea.

Sheeze Jake Milwaukee Epsilom Sigma Alpha Sorority Helen Klassy Lois Fritsch Elva Fritz Leo Share Doris Kueng Lois Miller Marge Bloom Freida Detwiler Erma Klassy Lorraine Benke Lena Rubi

Clarno Ladies Exchange Club Meets and News

The Clarno Ladies Exchange Club held its regular monthly meeting with Mrs. Albert Speich. They honored Karen Lynn Maske, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Maske, at a pink and blue shower. Quilt blocks were distributed for a baby quilt. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Speich and daughter Kathryn. Attendees included multiple local residents and families. Also noted are marriage news for Betty Jean Johnson and her groom Krugjohann Jr., former New Glarus residents now in Rockford, and other community activities such as junior Audubon club, square dance plans, and a betrothal announcement for Phyllis Mackenhirn and Ernest E. Anlauf.

Clarno Exchange Club Clarno Ladies Exchange Club Albert Speich Karen Lynn Maske W. L. Maske Kenneth Burrington Barbara Floyd Timm Bobby Ernest Snyder John Vogel, Jr Marian Edward Schuetz Robert Blumer Emil Duvach Henry Pick Sr Charles Vogel Ray Speich Diane Karen Kathryn Magdaline Selma Lydia Woelfli Johnson Krugjohann Jr Mo Krugjohann Jr Trinity Lutheran Church Rockford New Glarus Pet Milk Co Betty Jean Johnson Viola Johnson Blanchardville

Four Area Schools Take Capitol Sightseeing Tour

Four elementary groups from Enterprise Ullom Roosevelt and Franklin schools rode buses to Madison for a capitol tour. Teachers and students listed include Rex Dahms Frances Bidlingmaier JoAnne DeVoe Marion Brecklin Vernona West Wayne Signer Lyle Drake and many others. Also notes rhubarb stems contain oxalic acid and leaves should not be eaten due to poison risk.

Uper Grace Jaren Enterprise Ullom Roosevelt Franklin Madison Capitol Fish Hatchery Forest Products Laboratory Vilas Park Rex Dahms Frances Bidlingmaier Joanne DeVoe Helen Spring Nathan Beach Hollis Maske Marion Brecklin Ceylon Robert Stamm Norbert Lydia Wells Jean Brant Kenneth Krebs Irene Trickel Freddie Brown

Livestock Market Report Chicago usva and USDA notes

Livestock market data shows salable hogs 6 000 to 9 000 with weights under 240 pounds steady to 25 cents higher on ears, over 240 pounds 25 50 cents lower, sows about 25 cents lower. Cattle and calves: salable cattle 1 500, calves 500. slaughter steers and heifers active and steady, cows and bulls mostly steady with broad weekend clearance. Poultry and eggs: live poultry steady with eight truck receipts, butter steady, eggs irregular with receipts 32 1 current 40 balance unchanged.

Chicago Usva USDA

Wisconsin FFA member named to national band

Gerald Lehnherr son of Mr and Mrs Herman Lehnherr is one of two Wisconsinites selected to play in the national FFA band in Kansas City next October from a group of 300 nominees at the state level He previously played in the state FFA band in Milwaukee last year The item notes Poland's change in industry from agriculture due to Silesia occupation and mentions stock market context with Diamonds referenced in a separate line.

Times Special Service Gerald Lehnherr Herman Lehnherr Wisconsin Kansas City Gerald Milwaukee

Market Drift and Mixed Signals Wall Street Trade

Traders backed into the mini ranks amid oversold concerns and doubts on price wage trends, labor laws, and taxes. The list leaned toward coal mine conference outcomes while several names held aloof or trimmed. Downticks appeared in Bethlehem, U S Steel, GM, Chrysler, and AT&T as bonds and commodities stayed uneven.

International Nickel Phelps Dodge General Electric U. S. Gypsy Texas Co International Paper Bethlehem U. S. Steel General Motors Chrysler American Telephone

South School Hobby Show Showcases Varied Entries

The South School Hobby Show drew about 150 attendees with a wide range of entries from students, faculty, and neighbors. Organized by 23 fourth and fifth grade students under Mrs. Vina Stauffacher, the event featured a trick horse by William Cromwell, miniature dog collections, button displays, antique items, animal specimens, poetry, needlework, arrowheads, stamps, bottles, and other curiosities. A charity box for the cancer drive raised $25.

South School Vina Stauffacher William Cromwell C. W. Maske Fred H. Blumer Esther Norder Lydia Schultz Monroe

Brodhead Legion Plans Poppy Day May 24

Amanda Gilbert chairs the annual Poppy Day event run by the Swann Gehr American Legion post on Saturday May 24. Committees include Large Poppies chaired by Charlotte Preston and workers Atha Zuercher Catherine Pierce Esther Cain and morning sales led by Carrie.

Brodhead American Legion Post Prouse Amanda Gilbert Swann-Gehr American Legion Post Charlotte Preston

Local Drive Heads to Schneider’s Clothing Store

Derning chairs a labor crew of 14 students for afternoon sales while Emma Laube and Hazel Beattie head evening duties with a wide list of volunteer workers. The drive uses Schneider’s Clothing Store as headquarters with Merle Searles and Lydia Zuercher on the window committee. The piece also offers cleaning advice for sparkling shop windows and a prompt to try a want ad.

Schneider's Clothing Store Merle Searles Lydia Zuercher Window

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