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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1950

Page

4

Wayne-Specialy Betty Wahler Receives American Legion Citizenship

At commencement exercises in the high school, Betty Wahler was awarded American Legion citizenship by William Bruns. Wahler, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Palmer Wahler of Browntown, also earned second high scholastic honors and a four-year attendance record award. The program included Dr. Glen Eye and Rev. Walter H. Waeckerle. State Senator Melvin J. Olson presented diplomas to 24 graduates, among them Betty Wahler, Lillian Erickson, Eugene Thorson, and Edward Wolf. Final reports and medals were distributed, with staff changes announced for next year and the class bus trip to the Wisconsin Dells.

Douth Wayne Betty Wahler American _ Legion William Bruns Village Legion Post Miss Wahler Palmer Wahler Browntown Hazeld Kading Jr Harold “Kadings Monroe Eugene Thorson Robert and William Stauffer Lillian Erickson Edward Wolf Lawrence Berger Glen Eye University of Wisconsin Walter H. Waeckerle Harold Seffrood Robert Beverly Wampfler Carol Winn Gerald Fritz Rosemary Mitchell Everett J. Ifill Ruth Lippoldt Platteville State Teachers College E. J. Hill Wisconsin Dells Margaret Fisher Madison

Bible School Plans Set at South Wayne

Daily vacation Bible school will be held May 22 to 26 with classes from 9 30 to 11 30 in the morning and 1 30 to 3 30 in the afternoon. All community children are invited to attend, sponsored by St.

South Wayne South Wayne

Monticello Legion Honors World War I Members

The American Legion branch in Monticello honored twenty WWI members at a social evening, presenting each with a framed certificate, a card, and an emblem for 25 years of service. Jack Hoskins served as master of ceremonies as group singing, dancing, and a served lunch accompanied the event with Legion wives as guests.

Monticello James Amstutz-Marty American Legion Legion Jack Hoskins J. W. Barlow R. W. Woelffer Arthur Staedt

Maennerchor Hosts Magg Swiss Films Tonight

The Maennerchor presents John Magg, narrator and adventurer, showing all color Swiss films at 8 p m tonight at Wilhelm Tell hall. A Swiss music festival scheduled for this evening is postponed to next Friday due to Rudy Burkhalter and Betty Kneubuehl being in Washington D C. for the Swiss cheese battle.

Glarus Maennerchor John Magg Wilhelm Tell Hall Rudy Burkhalter Betty Kneubuehl Washington D. C

Albany Woman's Club Banquet Well Attended

Albany Times Special notes a large attendance at the annual mother daughter banquet of the Albany Woman's Club held at the grade school gym on Wednesday evening. Mrs. E. O. Osborne served as toastmaster for the 7 30 potluck dinner and club president Mrs. C. H. Ferguson gave a welcome.

Albany Woman's Club Albany Woman's Club E. O. Osborne C. H. Ferguson

Carl Ayers Feted at 50th Wedding Anniversary

Blanchardville Times Special reports Mr and Mrs Carl Ayen were honored Sunday at a family gathering marking their 50th wedding anniversary. About 70 guests attended at the Avens home. Attendees included Bert Mann of Moorhead IA, Gordon Mann and son of Ute IA, and Louis Baeth of Moorhead. The Ayens have three children, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren with relatives from Beloit Milwaukee Madison and several towns.

Carl Ayers Blanchardville Carl Ayen Orville Aven Bert| Mann Moorhead Mmes Gordon Mann Ute Louis Baeth Beloit Milwaukee Mt. Horeb Han’over Ill Madison Argyle Victa Browntown Monroe Holandale Ayen Orville Russell Alvin Colden

Farmer in the Dell Operetta Delights Monticello Hall

The first six grades presented The Farmer in the Dell at Karlen's hall to a full house Wednesday evening. Miss Lora Dick Miss Marie Splinter Mrs Ruth Zentner and Mrs Hazel Kundert led the show. Over 100 children performed in various roles with 5th and 6th graders forming the orchestra.

Monticello

Mitchell Graduates From Washington High School Albany

Tim C Mitchell the younger son of Mr and Mrs Harland C Mitchell New London former Albany residents is graduating this year from Washington High School New London The Fort Nightly Reading club hosted by Miss Alda Arn at Louise Karlen home concluded the book Gentian Hill by Elizabeth Goudge with Mrs J W Barlow presiding

Mitchell Albany Tim C Mitchell Harland C. Mitchell New London Washington High School Monticello J W. Barlow Gentian Hill Elizabeth Goudge Fort Nightly Louise Karlen Alda Arn

Rural schools in Badger Meadow Valley and Marty plan events

Badger school sponsors a mixed music program at Decatur town hall with piano, vocal, maypole, baton, and square dancing led by Mrs Selmer Olson. Meadow Valley at New Glarus plans closing picnic as Miss Ruthella Share teaches. Marty school pupils tour Monroe water works before a cleanup day, dinner wiener roast, 24 11 ball game, Mother's Day party and sewing class with girls embroidering pillow covers and scarfs.

Badger School Decatur Town Hall Selmer Olson Badger Meadow Valley New Glarus Township Ruthella Share Marty Monroe Kathryn O

Monticello area schools hold picnics and awards

Rural Monticello district schools wrap up term activities with picnics at state park and Madison. Teachers Edna Babler Anna Babler Leona Coplie etc. receive diplomas and honors while students like Reva Neuenschwander and Jeanette Wald earn diplomas and recognition. Local livestock and market data accompany the page.

Wall Street Trading Showed Selective Gain on Copper and Motors

A creeping advance formed in New York trading as buyers were selective and many stocks held Thursday levels or gained only fractions. Copper mining issues, motors and utilities led modest progress with General Motors posting higher results.

Wall Street New York General Motors

Railway bonds lift market as firms extend gains

Chrysler, American Telephone, International Telephone, Ana conda Cooper, Kennecott, Du Pont, and Johns-Manville appear in a broader market rally as railway issues advance. Bond prices firm and investors seek steady returns amid improved rail sector sentiment.

Chrysler American Telephone International Telephone Anaconda Cooper Kennecott DuPont Johns-Manville

Services Planned at Jordan Lutheran Church

Services at Jordan Lutheran church north of Browntown will be held at 11 a m Sunday. Sunday school is at 10 a m The minister is Rev. G M Gunderson.

Jordan Lutheran Church Browntown G. M. Gunderson

Laborites Win in London Gasoline Rationing Vote

London today sees the labor government defeat a challenge to its gasoline rationing policy. The division was 187 to 141 in the vote, affirming the policy and government position.

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South Wayne High Wahler Robert Fernstaedt LE St Nen Monticello Legion Maennerchor Magg Wainwright Pharmacy First National Bank of Monroe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Archie Bennett John Porter Brooklyn James Carroll Kenneth, Baumgartner A. M. Jones Linda Baumgartner Wanda Saarder Marilyn Bongiorno Aoa AK Itf Rural Schools Ereestienne Tmay’s Babler Highway 39 Leona Coplie Silver Edna Babler New Glarus State Park Oake Shade Anna Babler Simmons Ivan Wichser Fairview Margaret Blum Bethel School Monroe Township Elizabeth Severson Reva Neuenschwander Jeanette Wald Delbert Shirley Lewis Geraldine Hasse Joan Severson Joann St Marine Corps Chicago USDA U. S Mrs. Steven Luick O- Mankit Des Chock Pincheck Sanforizea Sun Edie Goetz Theatre Wards Monroe, Wis Montgomery Ward & CO. Building Materials Dept
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