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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
3
Troop 3 hosted a 6 30 pm potluck in the Girl Scout room for 40 guests. Mothers received gifts, Brownie wings were awarded to four girls from Troop 9, and troop members helped with tables decorations serving and gifts.
A mother daughter tea will be held Sunday at 3 30 in the Grace Lutheran church parlors. Mrs Ernest Spring will pay tribute to the mothers, Miss Marian Dieck hoff will respond, selections will be played by Jan ice Dye, and a duet will be sung by Audrey Peterson and Gurine Whitlock.
A 7 o'clock dinner at the Ludlow hotel preceded three tables of contract bridge at the home of Mrs. William E. Wenger. Awards were given to Mrs. Wenger, Mrs. Harold Gordon, and Mrs. C. E. Baumie.
Mrs Clifford McCurry and co-hostess Carol Lindsay entertain club members with an evening at home. Guest list includes Mrs A. G. and other familiar society figures. Event featured light refreshments and casual conversation.
Division I of the Music Study club will meet at 10 Saturday morning at Mrs. Arline Berkeley's studio. The program will be given by Deanna Grant, Patricia Lambley, Susan Blumer, Elsa Schindjer, Janet Lanz, Joan Hammer, Barbara Maverman, Sally and Sue Wenger, Joyce Babler, Bill Bowers, Billie Ann Wenger, Beverly Benks, Sandra Scherer, Carol Schwingel, Eben Ann Rubi, Janet Schulz and Paul Ruf.
Clarence Soddy was elected president of the newly organized acee 4-H club at the ini Stanley Bruggeris aus Gouna. John Blumer was secretary treasurer and Robert ee ee ee ee eee director of County conn waeta ox attended the meeting.
A local Happy Homemakers group met yesterday afternoon showcasing hospitality and table service. Mrs. Fred Jaeser led activities and welcomed attendees in a cordial gathering.
Corporal Lawrence H Courtney from Camp Cabanatuan in the Philippines speaks to Monroe PTA at the high school auditorium. He recounts daily prisoner routines, scarce food, salt rationing, and medical shortages, noting faith services and small acts of kindness amid hardship.
Otto Pinnow purchases the registered Holstein-Friesian bull Tuebie Fobes from the cattle herd of C. D. Frautschy. The sale adds a notable sire to Pinnow's dairy stock and strengthens his breeding program. Tuebie Fobes is described as a registered Holstein-Friesian, enhancing pedigree value for future milk production and lineage.
Sgt. Robert Buehler, son of Mrs Margaret Buehler, arrived from Winthill Farm Station Virginia to spend an 11 day furlough with his wife friends and relatives and to visit hometown contacts during the leave period.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Buhlman of Juda report their son Charles Buhlman, in boat training at Great Lakes naval training station, is quarantined with scarlet fever, delaying his expected graduation from Juda's class this week.
In a letter to his aunt Miss Inez Weaver Juda Arthur W. Latham reports a lively liberty port stop. He notes modern but damaged shops, handmade goods, a stage revue by native performers, and a starlet with voice and looks. He recalls a horse cart taxi ride through rough streets and the crew wearing whites aboard ship.
Robb-Picson, son of Mr and Mrs W Robb of Blanchardville, has been promoted to sergeant according to word received by his wife and parents.
Private Edwin Rutsch has arrived in France after eight months of service, confirmed by his wife at 541 17th Avenue. The notice reports his safe arrival and ongoing military duty.
Shrier Brodhead has been honorably discharged and will return home soon. He enlisted in April 1940 and spent three years in U S camps before serving in England with a supply group for 26 months. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shrier and husband of Kathleen Peterson Shrier, a research analyst in Egypt.
Paul Rudolph Steffen, 18, son of Mrs. Louisa C. Steffen, 1602 12th Street, was among those finishing an intensive basic engineering training at Great Lakes service schools Tl. He earned selection for specialized training based on his recruit aptitude test scores. Graduates from ten specialized courses at Great Lakes are sent to sea.
J H Beighiol, a patrolman helper for Jefferson in Green county, found a four inch high mushroom inside a broken quart bottle unearthed while patching blacktop. He removed the bottle and hopes to cultivate a mushroom crop next year.
A brief notice highlights options to join shore stations or pursue further study at an advanced school. The item emphasizes opportunities and eligibility steps for interested individuals.
Urben Urben of New Glarus one of 74 sailors to graduate from the navy radio training program at the University of Wisconsin Madison Memorial Union exercises. Prof Philo M Buck spoke as the group set a new record average of 93.95 led by Capt L K Pollard. Urben returns home on a five day leave before reporting to Shoemaker California.
Verch夫 Frank and wife in Juda received a call from sons MM Donald and Roger Verch who were in Boston after landing from a coast trip with the merchant marines and expect to depart soon for another voyage.
Vernus L. Watkins S 2c reports arrival in Carolina after nine months in the South Pacific. He plans a visit to his Blanchardville home soon, per word sent to his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Watkins.
First Lt. Albert W. Geigel, Monroe Wisconsin, served as assistant musical director and pianist in a China based production of Oklahoma for 14th Air Force troops. He studied at the University of Wisconsin and Chicago, and was active in university musical groups.
Monticello high school's 1945 senior class will attend Baccalaureate services Sunday evening at the Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church. With Rev. Achtemeier away due to his father's illness, the graduation speaker remains unnamed. Commencement is scheduled Friday at the same church, with class members including de Achtemeier Colleen Blum Moritz Lucille Lieshbrunner Kathleen Pagel Fred Schulz Carl Duerst Carl Wirth John Waelchn Willis Elmer Lawrence Karlen and Delbert Ritschard.
St John s Evangelical and Reformed announces Sunday May 20 with Sunday school at 9 30 a m special Pentecost service and sermon at 10 45 a m followed by the Lord s supper Attendance and support of the church will give added meaning to I Am an American Church council meets at 8 p m Monday Sunday school teachers meet at 6 30 p m Friday Paul C Kehle is pastor
The United Brethren Warren W. Sutton church holds Sunday school at 9 45 worship at 10 45 for Pentecost and a service themed Using American Citizenship for God's Greater Glory A mixed quartet sings America the Beautiful May 25 Torchbearers plan a church party honoring returning service members Sgt Ralph L Falk and Cpl Walter D Loertscher on temporary duty Official board session follows at 11 45 No C E due to baccalaureate Sunday
Rev Eldor A Toepel pastor at 2019 Tenth Street conducts divine service every Sunday at 9 30. Everyone welcome. St Peter s Lutheran Brodhead also with Rev Eldor A Toepel pastor holds divine service next Sunday at 11 00 in German with all welcome.
Sunday services in the church edifice at 10 45 a m with subject Mortals and Immortals. Wednesday evening services at 745. All cordially invited. Sunday school for pupils up to 20 years at 945 each Sunday.
Monroe and Browntown churches outline Sunday school hours morning worship and sermons with themes Making Citizenship Christian and Your Examinations. Midweek and Friday meetings, annual church conferences led by district superintendent J Pierce Newell and local officers, with youth fellowship and WSCS gathering. Immanuel Evangelical lists services and choirs with Baccalaureate plan at 8 pm. Universalist notes Sunday school worship and a sermon titled Worldwide Freedom of the.
A religious discussion invites readers to hear a timely subject presented from a religious viewpoint. The notice signals an upcoming program and encourages attendance for this consultation.
The church announces services for Pentecost Sunday at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 11 a.m. No Sunday evening service. Regular midweek service scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m. The public is invited.
The church announces an eight o'clock Holy Eucharist and meditation led by Rev. Charles C. Jones.
At 1208 12th Street Rev. Jack A. Andrews leads Sunday school at 1 30 pm with classes for all and a 2 30 pm service on Divine Guidance Evangelistic service at 8 pm with subject Three Lost Things Wednesday 8 pm prayer and praise service with a short message by the pastor.
Browntown Evangelical and Reformed Parish led by Pastor J. L. Haack marks Pentecost Sunday with threefold meaning. The observance commemorates a great historical event, honors the Christian home, and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the home for children and aged at Bensenville Illinois.
The Church of Peace in Browntown announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a special service at 10 30 a m Pastor sermons on The Gifts of Pentecost as They Affect the Individual the Home and the Benevolent Institutions A special anniversary offering is requested for the Bensenville home.
Ebenezer in Jordan Township holds an English festival service at 9 a m with a sermon on Gods Holy and Benevolent Purpose.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Pentecost and communion at 10 45 a m. Heidelberg league at 8 p m. Evangelical. W J Abe, pastor. Worship at 9 30 and children’s instruction at 10 o’clock. Text Philippians 1 27. Theme Three Fold Loyalty. Welcome to our service.
Monticello Zwingli Evangelical and Re formed church led by A. R. Achtemeier notes there will be no Sunday morning services. Baccalaureate services are set for Sunday at 8 p.m. The junior choir rehearses Saturday at 1 p.m. Children’s choir at 2 p.m. No confirmation meeting.
Washington Reformed church led by Rev. W. J. Abe invites worshipers with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m The sermon theme is Three Fold Loyalty Postville Memorial holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages Herman Feenie is superintendent
The notice lists services at South Wayne, Gratiot, Woodford, and Lamont churches. Memorial service for Harley Spragle set for 11:15 a.m. with address by A. H. Schneider. Lamont vacation church school opens May 28 at 9 a.m. Next Lamont service May 27 at 8 p.m.
The Clarno Staver Evangelical church schedule lists worship at 10 a m and Sunday school at 11 with Staver Sunday school at 10 15 and a sermon at 11 15. The notice records service times for the church in the Clarno East Clarno area.
South Wayne guests of Mr and Mrs Clifford Stixrood and George DeNure include Mr and Mrs Charles Pinney and Floyd Pinney of Rockford, nephews of DeNure. Norma Jones of Brodhead visited her parents, and Mrs Roy Sargent hosted the Faithful Workers Sunday school class with regular devotions and a meeting.
Fifteen members attended a lesson gathering with lunch served by Mrs. Florence Tuller and Mrs. Sargent. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Kading and Charles and Raymond Kading of Stoughton and Darlington, plus Mr. and Mrs. Carl Millenbrandt and Sharon of Freeport. Various locals visited relatives in Gratiot, Monroe, Beloit, Woodford, and St. Francis hospital student nurse Frances Webinger.
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