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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

3

Social Events Highlight 180 Women at Miss Marston Talk

Miss Louise Marston, Madison newspaper woman, addressed 180 members and guests at the Woman's club spring social in St John’s church parlors. The event, sponsored by the club’s literature department, featured an intimate anecdotes program, buffet dinner, and dessert service by Girl Scouts troop 7.

Louise ‘Marston Woman's Club St. John’s Church Miss Marston Madison Club Department of Literature George Abplanalp Winslow Abplanalp Carl H. Maurer Girl Scouts Troop 7 Josef J. Benkett Arlie G. Mitchell Stewart F. Kingston Mmes. E. N. Churchill Federation Arthur P. Benkett Stewart Kingston Wade L. Cash Board of Appeals Harvey J. Hoesly Press Edwin Rufendt Harvey H. ‘Trumpy House John T. Etter Jr Paul J. Snowden

Junior Music Groups Set Last PTA Meeting Program

Junior bands and orchestras will perform at the final PTA meeting of the year tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium led by Allan F. Barnard and student conductor Donald Fritz. The program includes a medley of American tunes, quartet and trio pieces, a hymn, and a panel discussion on correcting wrong notions, followed by a pie coffee social hour.

PTA Allan F. Barnard Donald Fritz William Lanz Michael Bellahan Jerry Davis George Jacobs Edna Mackey Dallas D. Landrum

Immanuel Church Mother Daughter Party Honors Mrs Marcks

Ushers in colorful costumes welcomed 250 at Immanuel as Mrs Elgie C Marcks of Milwaukee spoke on Ambassadors of Good Will. Dolls from Germany illustrated the talk while performances by Mrs Ralph H Wenger Miss Maud E Wenger Heidi Pfaeffli Janet Schultz and a string trio preceded the invocation. Mothers were honored with traditional tributes by Miss Clara Zum Brunnen Shirley Geigel and Mrs Earl Geigel. attendees wore national costumes.

Ralph H. Wenger Maud E. Wenger Heidi Pfaeffli Janet Schultz Sybil Blumer Dora Carol Schindler Alvin C. Rabehl Clara Zum Brunnen Shirley Geigel Earl Geigel Jane Ruf Ardeth Orians Marilyn Miller Sondra Simp

Tea Honors Mothers At Church Parlor Event

Ushers were sons of an American Indian woman and Japanese-swathed Luann Stauffacher and Anita Blackbourn sat beside Mrs. Marcks as she spoke. Corsages named oldest mother youngest mother newest mother and most children present. Carol Wyss, four, celebrated a birthday. Apple blossoms and wax magnolias adorned tables. Mrs. Harvey S. Stauffacher led decorations. Tea servers included Mmes. Laverne C. Garlitz Ralph Wenger Richard H. Bahr and Elmer Hawke. Tea committee was headed by Mrs. Alan Goodmiller with Mrs. Harold Wagner directing the program. Children’s table featured cakes gingerbread animals stick candy and bird corsages.

Luann Stauffacher Anita Blackbourn Marcks C. J. ZumBrunnen Montgomery Chesebro Milo Miller Ed Ludwig Carol Wyss Harvey S. Stauffacher Mmes Laverne C. Garlitz Ralph Wenger Richard H. Bahr Elmer Hawke Alan Goodmiller Harold Wagner

Knights Templar Install Officers After Dinner Ceremony

The Monroe Commandery No. 48 Knights Templar held an installation for the 1950 51 officers after a family dinner at a Masonic hall attended by 55 members and guests. Officers installed included Sever B. Gaarder Albany commander and Clark Kleckmer Monticello captain general.

Monroe Commandery No Knights Templar Masonic Hall E. B. Lux Monroe Willis Riemer Brodhead Sever B. Gaarder Albany C. M. Stauffer Monticello Clark Kleckmer F. W. Riemer Gifford E.solem T. R. Holyoke J. C. Calder Leon O.schmidt Albert R. Neushwander

Auxiliary of power firm canasta session at Wisconsin Power and Light

Several hands of canasta followed a brief business meeting at the Wisconsin Power and Light Co auxiliary gathering held last evening in the company assembly rooms. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ben Holsapple, Roy Beach, and Earl Weckerly. Tulips and plum blossoms added festivity to the tables, and lunch was served by Mines Robert Van Wagenen, Eugene Weaver, and Roy Davis.

Wisconsin Power and Light Co Mmes Ben Holsapple Roy Beach Earl Weckerly Robert van Wagenen Eugene Weaver Roy Davis

Great Books Group Plans Last Meeting

The last meeting of the year for first-year Great Books club members will center on discussion of the Communist Manifesto. Mrs Ronald Lehman of Monticello and William Miller are named in the notice.

Ronald Lehman Monticello William Miller

Discussion on Religion and Capitalism at Library

Tonight at 8 in the library Green room a moderator will lead a discussion. Tomorrow at 7 30 p m second year Great Booksters meet in the Green room to debate Tawney s Religion and the Rise of Capitalism with Dr Ben H Brunkow and Herbert J Bolliger as moderators.

Tawney Ben H. Brunkow Herbert J. Bolliger

Universalist Church Brotherhood Formed in Cheyenne

A new men’s club formed at the Universalist church last evening with twenty members. Paul P. Dannerbeck was named president, Donovan Otteson vice president, Ralph J. Kundert secretary, and Victor I. Carson treasurer. The group held a steak dinner and viewed films of a Cheyenne rodeo and Florida by Elmer Trickel, with tentative plans for the year.

Miss Fritsch Alpha Zeta Sorority Lastevening Lois Fritsch Bernice Holsapple Helen Klassy William Kugler Fred Blumer Jr Lillian Roth Walter J. Kubly State Council Kubly Helen Altman Marian’ Dieckhoff Lucille Randall Fred Blumer’ Jr Monroe Madison Frank A. Buehler W. B. Gnagi Monroe Chamber of Commerce Sedora Brostein Lena Rubi Universalist Church The Universalist Brotherhood Paul P. Dannerbeck Donovan Otteson Ralph J. Kundert Route 3 Victor I. Carson Florida Elmer Jack” Trickel

Brooklyn nursing student to attend St Josephs commencement

Miss Dorothy Fleming of Brooklyn will take part in the Marshfield St Josephs school of nursing commencement May 28 and plans to stay to work in the pediatric ward. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Fleming.

Brooklyn Dorothy Fleming St. Joseph’s School of Nursing Marshfield Harry Fleming St. Joseph's

Monroe Park Band Charms County Home Audience

The 43 member Monroe park band directed by Allan F. Barnard gave its second concert at the county home dining room, announced practice nights and sought sousaphones while residents praised the visit as a calendar highlight. The program included American We, Morning Noon and Night, My Isle of Golden Dreams, Entry of the Gladiators, Deep in Dixie, Princess of India overture, Thirty Second Division March, Onward Christian Soldiers, Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus, Saratoga March, Dark Town Democrats Ball, a German medley and The Stars and Stripes Forever.

Monroe Park Green County Farm Allan F. Barnard City Park Board Barnard Park Band Warden Francis Francis Gladiators Forrest Deininger Wisconsin Nna Steinmetz Jesus Saratoga

Road job approved for Green and Rock counties

Gov Rennebohm approved a highway contract worth 45996 with P W Ryan and Sons of Janesville for drainage and base construction on 1.357 miles of state highway 59 in Green and Rock counties. The work covers the relocation point at the highway 59 junction with 104 on the county line.

Rennebohm P. W. Ryan and Sons Janesville Green and Rock

Eisner Seeks Re election in Dane County Third District

Madison assemblyman Herman Eisner of Cross Plains announced today he will seek the Democratic nomination for re election in Dane county's third district. Eisner was first elected in 1948 and represents the area.

Recruiter Dies After Car Crash In Medford

Sgt. George Galbrecht, 28, an army recruiting officer in Medford, died Monday from injuries suffered when his car overturned in a ditch Friday. Local authorities report the fatal accident remains under investigation.

Wasusau George Galbrecht Medford

John Christen Family Ends Swiss Visit in Chicago Flight

Mr and Mrs Christens of Zurich Switzerland wrap a year in the Monroe area visiting three daughters and a son. They plan to depart from Chicago tomorrow for Europe marking Mr Christens tenth ocean crossing. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Fred Vogel at a farewell party with relatives from Monticello South Wayne Juda and Juda area.

Gonn Cnristen Zurich Switzerland Chicago Europe Christen Green County Christens Monroe Fred Vogel Martin Blum George Vogel John Christen Jr Juda Wisconsin Henry Duerst Monticello South Wayne Emil Buholzer Ray Beckman Jr

State Seeks Details On Wisconsin Power Bond Plan

The Wisconsin Power and Light Co. of Madison was asked by the public service commission on Monday to provide more information on a proposed stock issuance. The utility seeks to issue 8 million dollars in mortgage bonds and 3.203 million dollars in common stock. The commission wants data on competitive bidding for bonds and the offering price for the stock.

Saaation —Ury Wisconsin Power and Light Co Madison Public Service Commission

Rail Leader Dies in Las Vegas at 64

George F. Ash longtime Union Pacific president dies at 64 in Las Vegas from heart disease complications. The retired railroad executive passed away last night after a period of illness.

Las Vegas Nev George F. Ash Union Pacific Railroad

Stalin halves East Zone reparations bill in half

Moscow cuts the Soviet occupation zone war reparations bill in half leaving 3.171 billion dollars to be paid over 15 years. East German Premier Otto Grotewohl had requested a reduction to aid democratic reconstruction. Soviet controlled stations hailed the move as generous aid and a gesture of support.

Germany Moscow Stalin Otto Grotewohl Russia Potsdam Germany Radio Berlin

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