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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1949

Page

3

Homemakers Tour Milwaukee Observes City Sights

Members of the Clarno and Richland Homemakers clubs conducted a day trip to Milwaukee. Guests visited the Goodwill industry building Lake Drive Maitland air radio city Boston store and Mitchell Park Conservatory near Heaven City resort. The group included Lea Matzke Lydia Woelfli Lena Woelfli Glenn Rod erick Arleigh Frautschy Louis Pfund and others with many accompanying ladies.

Clarno and Richland Homemakers Club Milwaukee Goodwill Industry Building Lake Drive Maitland Air Radio City Boston Store Model Home, Telephone Company Mitchell Park Conservatory Heaven City Resort Lea Matzke Lydia Lena Woelfli Mmnes Glenn Roderick Arleigh J. Frautschy Louis Pfund Harold Stair Carl Si Lee Welz Byron Matzke Virgil Hawthorne Forrest Briggs Willard S. Matzke Floyd Asmus

Bridge club holds desserts at Eugene hotel

Mrs. Robert L. Rote hosted her bridge club at the Eugene hotel yesterday afternoon. After dessert, members gathered at the Rote home for two tables of bridge. Honors went to Mrs. Walter J. Bauman Mrs. Charles R. Kohli and Mrs. Ray A. Young.

Robert L. Rote Eugene Rote Walter J. Bauman Charles R. Kohli Ray A. Young

Married at Oregon Woodford couples unite in Lutheran ceremony

Roland Rygh of Woodford wed Miss Darlene Jane Bavery of Oregon in a Saturday ceremony at St John’s Lutheran Church Oregon with Rev E G Stolen officiating. The bride’s sister Rosemary assisted. brother John Rygh was best man and ushers included Alvin Bavery and Arthur Rygh. About 200 guests attended at the Oregon village hall.

Oregon Woodford Roland Rygh Theodore Rygh Darlene Jane Bavery St. John’s Lutheran Church E. G. Stolen Stoughton Francis Bavery Rosemary John Rygh Alvin Bavery Arthur Rygh Oregon Village Hall

Banquet and anniversary notices from Orangeville and Blanchardville

Mrs. E C Priewe hosted the mother and daughter banquet in Orangeville at the Methodist church with toasts by Mrs. Priewe and Mrs Ava Mays and a program by Connie Russell Darlene Showers Beverly Miller Mary Kathryn Stabe and others. In Blanchardville Mr and Mrs Carl Ayen were honored for their 49th wedding anniversary at a family gathering. A Monticello bridge club event was hosted by Mrs Donald Knobel with several attendees listed.

Orangeville E. C. Priewe Blanchardville Carl Ayen Alvin Colden Hollandale R. O. Ayen Madison Ralph Plantikow Jean Ann Doris Colden Monroe Andrew Ayen Selmer Ayen Orville Ayen

Brodhead Garden Club Announces June Speakers

Mrs Clarence Howard president of the Freeport Garden Club and Mrs Frank Keck of the Illinois Federation of Garden Clubs will speak at the June 20 meeting at the Congregational church. In the previous meeting Mrs E J Mitchell showcased shellcraft after wintering in Florida.

Clarence Howard Freeport Garden Club Frank Keck Illinois Federation of Garden Clubs Garden Club Congregational Church Fred Hahlen E. J. Mitchell Florida Mitchell

Jeannine Bauer Weds Robert LaBrode in Mt Carroll Church

Jeannine Bauer and Robert LaBrode were married May 9 in a Lutheran ceremony at Mt Carroll, with Barbara Schimelpfenig and Bernard Stoltz as attendants. The bride, a Freeport High School graduate, is a long distance operator for Northwestern Telephone Co. in Freeport. The groom, also a Freeport graduate, works with his father in contracting.

Orangeville George Bauer Ridott Jeannine Robert LaBrode Charles LaBorde Mt. Carroll Barbara Schimelpfenig Bernard J. Stoltz Freeport High School Northwestern Telephone Co Freeport

Reading Club Meet At Monticello Hostess Evening

Mrs J W Barlow hosted a Fort nightly reading club gathering in Monticello Tuesday. Miss Alda Arn opened the session with The Chain by Paul Wellman. Attendees included Mrs R H Schoonover and several others with a guest from San Antonio Texas.

Monticello J. W. Barlow Alda Arn Paul Wellman R. H. Schoonover Monroe Mmes W. E. Blum Albert Knobel Rosa Roth Yolanda Richards Freida Benkert Irene Marty Michael Meurey San Antonio Tex

Homemakers Meet in South Wayne Club Gathering

Third Tuesday home makers club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Clarence Miller with co host Mrs. William Mahlbuch. Seventeen members attended as Mrs. William Hixiem presided. They planned a Madison tour for Tuesday and an ice cream social at Mrs. Charles Swanson's home on July 17.

Homemakers South Wayne Homemakers Club Clarence Miller William Mahlbuch William Hixiem Madison Charles Swanson

Nybroten Engages Dorothy Ann Nybroten to Arvid Wickland

Mr and Mrs Casper Nybroten announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Ann to Arvid Wickland son of Iver Wickland of Rockford. Dorothy is a nurse at Swedish American hospital Rockford and Arvid works at Ropers in Rockford. No wedding date is set.

Argyle Casper Nybroten Dorothy Ann Arvid Wickland Iver Wickland Rockford

Mrs Stauffer Hosts Contract Bridge Club Evening

Mrs. C. M. Stauffer entertained the contract bridge club on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mmes. R. H. Schoonover Monroe M. E. Lynn C. W. Karlen Albert Knobel Willis J. Marty R. W. Karlen J. W. Barlow and O. D. Curtis.

Mrs. Stauffer Monticello C. M. Stauffer Contract Bridge Club Mmes. R. H. Schoonover Monroe M. E. Lynn C. W. Karlen Albert Knobel Willis J. Marty R. W. Karlen J. W. Barlow O. D. Curtis

WSWS Reception At EUB Church Auxiliary Home

A mother and daughter reception was hosted by the evening auxiliary of the WSWS at Miss Pauline Reuber’s home. A note recalls a machine gun being first fired from an airplane in 1912.

WSWS Orangeville Evangelical United Brethren Church Pauline Reuber

Kleerex Pimple Cover Claims Quick Hide

Advertisement promotes Kleerex as a medicated flesh colored liquid that dries on contact to hide pimples quickly. It claims to soothe itching reduce redness and offers money back if the product fails with pricing shown as 49c and 98c.

Kleerex

Orangeville Graduation Plans Highlight Sermon and Ceremony

Rev. Fred Anderson will headline the Orangeville high school baccalaureate at 8 p.m. Sunday in the high school auditorium with a processional by Shirley Scheider and a gospel setting by Rev. Rickleff and the mixed chorus. The commencement address, “And Now the Finish,” will be delivered by Gaylord Couchman at 8 p.m. next Thursday. graduates include Rob ert Reb ly and Jane Kubatzke among many seniors.

Orangeville Fred Anderson Orangeville High School Shirley Jean Scheider Frederick L. Rickleff Rev. Anderson Rickleff Virgie Kleppinger Jane Kubatzke Joyce Fiene America

Young Duke of Wellington Purchases Commission

The Duke of Wellington bought a military commission and rose to lieutenant colonel in the English Army at age 22. The entry highlights rapid early advancement through purchase before formal promotion.

Duke of Wellington

Men Hospitalized By Car Accidents Near Monroe and Winslow

Cyrus Carter of Freeport sustained a broken back after falling from a moving car driven by Russell Rutter of Davis Illinois two and a half miles north of Monroe on Highway 69. Carter was placed in a body east at St Clare hospital. Clifford Wells of Winslow remained at St Clare for head bruises after falling asleep at the wheel near the Illinois Wisconsin state line.

Cyrus Carter Freeport St. Clare Hospital Russell Rutter Davis Ill Monroe Carter Clifford Wells Winslow St. Clare Illinois-Wisconsin

South Wayne School Holds Final Picnics and Graduations

South Wayne third and fourth graders led by Miss Edith Kirshbasem visited Little Norway and Madison on the last picnic day. Upper grade students and Rudolf Haskee held a picnic at Freeport. Eighth grade graduation exercises are planned for Darlington Wednesday.

South Wayne Edith Kirshbasem Little Norway Madison Rudolf Haskee Freeport Darlington

District Rebekah Meet Planned at Orangeville

The 44th annual session of the Rebekah district assembly will be held Monday in Memorial hall with district president Mrs. Earl Dittmar presiding. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Mt. Carroll lodge presents the evening memorial services and Savanna lodge will direct installation of new officers. Assembly degrees are set for 4 p.m.

Orangeville Rebekah Memorial Hall Earl Dittmar Mt. Carroll Lodge Savanna Lodge

Local Cers District Officers Attend Orangeville Event

Orangeville district officers Mrs. Dittmar Mrs. Or ville Barker Mrs. Elsie Pinnow and Mrs. Curt Cole will be present for the day's activities as part of the local event.

Cers Orangeville Dittmar Orville Barker Elsie Pinnow Curt Cole

New Teachers Hired For Albany Schools

Albany article notes two new teachers filling vacancies. John Favell of Beloit will head the music department and teach mathematics, replacing Mrs. Maynard Sell. he graduates Beloit College next month. Marcella Albers of North Freedom will teach 3rd and 4th grade, replacing Mrs. D H Partridge.

Albany John Favell Beloit Maynard Sell Favell Beloit College Marcella Albers North Freedom D. H. Partridge

Bernhagen couple acquire Mick's Cafe in Albany

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bernhagen of Oak Park Illinois bought Mick's Cafe in Albany and took possession today. Pier Mick of Richland Center sold the restaurant last month to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Landis. Mrs. Bernhagen is the former Hazel Oliver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Oliver of the village.

Albany Harold Bernhagen Oak Park Ill Mick Bernhagen Hazel Oliver A. C. Olivr This Village Pier Mick Richland Center Larry Landis

William Weiss Named Local Delegate to Synod Conference

Albany Special reports William Weiss has been chosen as a local delegate to the Southern Wisconsin Synod of the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church conference. The event will take place May 27 and 28 in Kewaskum.

Albany William Weiss Wisconsin Synod Swiss Evangelical and Reformed Church Conference Kewaskum

Jamboree Committee Named at New Glarus

The New Glarus Jamboree committee for the American Legion event June 11 and 12 at Shooting Park has been named. Jacob Bruni chairs with Gerald Disch as co chair, and a full slate of chairmen and coordinators covers program refreshments dance MP board ticket sales side show finance and more.

New Glarus—Times Shooting Park Jacob Bruni Gerald Disch Cochairman Cochairmen Arthur Zweifel Fred Leinhardt Walter Wenger Emil Ziltner Louis Ubert Jacob Schm Paul Schneider Abner Anderson Jacob Duerst

PTA Election Planned in Brodhead High School

BrodheadTimes Special reports the Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting Monday in the high school assembly room to elect officers and show an education film on home and school activities.

PTA Brodhead Parent- Teacher Association

Kammer Leads Green County in Legion Membership Drive

Charles Kammer of New Glarus earned a medal for securing the most new and renewed American Legion memberships in Green county during the 13th national aerial roundup drive. He signed up 87 members.

New Glarus Charles Kammer Green County American Legion

Brothers Accepted by Theta Kasee Fraternity

David and Laurence, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence, were accepted by the Theta Kasee fraternity at Waldorf College.

Brodhead—Times David and Laurence Mrs Waldorf College

Township Exercises At Darlington And Lafayette High School

Prof Cyril Grace of Plattville State Teachers College will give the address at the Darlington Township exercises. The South Wayne mixed chorus will perform. The program starts at 1 p m with a 12 15 p m assembly in the high school auditorium.

Lafayette Cyril Grace Platteville Voice South

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Clarno and Richmond Bridge Club Donald Knobel Howard Steinmann Wallace P. Barlow Charles Benkendorf Matt Zentner John Steinmann John Ponyicsanyi Ray Woodruff A. G. Hill Alvin Mitchell Ted Butler Ruth Paulson Brodhead Garden Club Wenean Stiane T. M.reg U-S-Pat-Of Boob Kessler City Hall F. N. Anderson Coachman Washington Post John A. Jense Jensen Lyle Rinehart Anderson Robert Phyllis Jean Reed Donald M. Reeser Robert D. Reeser Evelyn Alta Riemer Charles E. Roderick Martin Savage Luella Jane Solace Clarence Sorn, Jr Richard L. Thorn Rose Marie Tobler Phyllis Irene Webster Claire E. Wichmann Freeport Construction Co. New Addition Monroe Construction Co Wendell Simons Buehler Plumbing and Heating Heating Lanz Hardware Sam Rubi Roscoe Dalton Mr. Elmer E. Dettwiler Bruni and Miller Construction Co Mohn’s Trucking Co Ta As PO Lokal DU New Glarus United States of America Frank A. Buehler City of American Legion Auxiliary James Bray Starline Cannonball Ace Sunny Croft Dairy H M Bayne Green County Dairy Day Fairgrounds W.ls Connie Janie The Buccaneers U. of W WLS Monroe Chamber of Commerce Juggler
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