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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1949

Page

3

County Homemakers Annual Achievement Program Plans Ready

Green county homemakers announce plans for their annual achievement program with Mrs. Frank Bloom as chairman. The 1 30 p m program features group singing led by Mrs. Sam Waelti, a Spring Grove chorus, novelty acts by Mrs. Albert Nyhus and Mrs. Virgil Erickson, Monti cello by Marjorie Klassy, and baton twirling demos by Lehr sisters from Monroe. Roy Craige and partner perform a blackie comedy Cannibal Love, Dawn and Jenny Elmer provide a piano duet, Browntown acts including a western number and a tan dance, plus various solo and duet performances. Mrs. W N Preston will give the recognition talk and the scholarship winner will be announced.

Green County Frank Bloom Sam Waelti Spring Grove Albert Nyhus Virgil Erickson Bern Marjorie Klassy Monticello Diana Sandra Lavonne Lehr Monroe Roy Craige Wntown Dawn Jenny Elmer Grant Allen Wilbert May Browntown Chester Stauffacher Shirley Leopold Reva Delbert Neuenschwander Flaine Elmer New Glar

Kindschi to Address PTA On Mental Hygiene

Dr. Leslie G. Kindschi will speak at the PTA meeting at 8 p m tomorrow in the high school auditorium. Miss Genevieve Arensdorf will present the summer roundup program. Musical numbers are directed by Allan F Barnard. New officers will be presented.

Leslie G. Kindschi General Parent Teacher Association Genevieve Arensdorf Allan F Barnard

Schmerse Housewarming Surprises Davis Couple Saturday

Mr and Mrs William Schmerse of 2026 18th Street Davis Becker addition hosted a housewarming Saturday evening. Five hundred was played with honors to Ralph Bridge, Kermit Wolf, and Mr and Mrs W C Maske. Guests included Kermit Wolf Ralph Bridge and families Juda William Roth Arleigh Frautschy Frank Fritsch and W C Maske Monroe.

Schmerses William Schmerse 18Th Street Davis- Becker Ralph Bridge Kermit Wolf W. C. Maske Messrs Mmes Orangeville Juda William Roth Arleigh Frautschy Frank Fritsch Monroe

Fetes Bowling Team Dinner Held at Spanei Sisters Home

Mrs. Charlotte Magee hosted seven team members for a Monday evening dinner at the Spanei sisters home. Attendees included Miss Wilma Pfeiffer Miss Mardelle Elmer Miss Frida Durtschi Mrs. Helen McGuire and Mrs. Roy Kundert Mrs. Virgil W. Tertin and Mrs. William F. Haman.

FETES Charlotte Magee Spaeni Sisters

Browntown WSCS to Meet at Mrs. Cook’s Home

Browntown WSCS will meet Friday at the home of Mrs. Roland J. Cook. Mrs. George Michael and Mrs. Frank Flannery assist in serving.

Cook Browntown Browntown Wscs Roland J. Cook George Michael Frank Flannery

St Omar Masonic Night Welcomes Eastern Star Degree Recipients

About 200 members and guests attended the St Omar chapter Friends night at the Masonic temple. Robert J. Tracy and Arthur C. Benkett received the Order of Eastern Star degree as chapters from Albany Argyle Beloit Brodhead Brooklyn Darlington Janesville Madison Mt. Horeb Monticello New Glarus Oregon South Wayne and Rockford were represented.

Masonic Temple St. Omar Robert J. Tracy Arthur C. Benkett Order of Eastern Star Albany Argyle Beloit Brodhead Brooklyn Darlington Janesville Madison Mt. Horeb Monticello New Glarus Oregon South Wayne Rockford Monroe Star Mmes Arthur P. Benkett Eva Galusha O. N. Johnson Merle Cass Charles Urban Allen Ross Edwin Johnson Walter LaVassar Isaac Gesme Ed Roth Mt Horeb S. D. Gaarder S. E. Schreiber J. A. Roub William N. Preston Maud E. Wenger Edwin W. Schuetze Elliott Thomas Alfred E. Leiser Wilbur E. Deininger Gerald J. Thornton Roy Grant G. L. Redman William Rees Roy Chesebro Lloyd Marty H. L. Jacobs Ben Feldt

Salzwedel Home Hosts Fifth Wedding Anniversary

A picnic Sunday at George Salzwedel's route 2 Monroe home celebrated the fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Salzwedel of Brodhead. Attendees included F. F. Salzwedel, George Hartwig, Clifford Kesler, Willard Mauermann and families, Lloyd Salzwedel and families, Ed Hartwig, E. W. Salzwedel, Frank Salzwedel of Juda, and Selmer Gordee of Woodford.

George Salzwedel Route 2 Monroe Robert Salzwedel Brodhead Messrs Mmes F. F. Salzwedel George Hartwig Clifford Kesler Willard Mauermann Lloyd Salzwedel Ed Hartwig E. W. Salzwedel Frank Salzwedel Juda Selmer Gordee Woodford

Mrs Peterson to Speak at Union Presbyterian Meeting

Mrs. Marshall L. Peterson will be guest speaker at the Women’s Society meeting of Union Presbyterian Church at 8 tonight. Mrs. Curtis Chase, president, will preside over the business session.

Peterson Marshall L. Peterson Women’s Society of Union Presbyterian Church Curtis Chase

Gilman Schmid hosts birthday dinner for Lorietta and Larry

Monticello note reports Mr and Mrs Gilman Schmid hosting a Sunday birthday dinner for their children Lorietta and Larry. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Schmid, Garfield Schmid and daughter Oregon, and Carl Wyss.

Monticello Gilman Schmid Loretta Larry Messrs Mmes John Schmid Garfield Schmid Oregon Carl Wyss

Evening callers visit Schmid home noted

The record lists evening visitors including Monroe with Ivan Marty and children Sam Goecks and Agnes and Eugene Koehner in Washington township and Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Marty. Also seen were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holcomb with child ren and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mc Cann and Jerlyn.

Monroe Ivan Marty Sam Goecks Agnes Eugene Koehner Washington Township Charles R. Marty Schmid Robert Holcomb Jerry McCann Jerlyn

Birthday Party Honors 82nd Birthday in Wisconsin

A Sunday dinner in Clinton honors Mrs Alta Patton of Evansville on her 82nd birthday. Attendees from Juda include her daughter Mrs Harri son Grenzow and husband and the Grenzows. Other guests include Mr and Mrs Robert Rutsch Monroe Mr and Mrs Faye Patton Rockford Mr and Mrs Glenn Hartner Milwaukee and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hansen Evansville.

Juda Alta Patton Evansville Auber Hansen Clinton Harrison Grenzow Morris Grenzow Robert Rutsch Monroe Faye Patton Rockford Glenn Hartner Milwaukee Kenneth Hansen

Grace Marlene Peckham to wed Donald Ruef engagement announced

Albany special notices report Mr. and Mrs. Wayne O Peckham announce the engagement of their daughter Grace Marlene to Donald J Ruef son of Mr and Mrs John Rueff. No wedding date set. Grace Peckham is class of 1949 Albany high school. Ruef is a recent Albany high school graduate employed at the condensery.

Albany Wayne O. Peckham Grace Marlene Donald J. Ruef John Rueff Miss Peckham Albany High School Ruef

Birthday Dinner Honored Mr Spangler in Albany

Mrs C B Spangler of Albany entertained at a birthday dinner for Mr Spangler who suffered a stroke a year ago. Attendees included Theodore Albert and daughter Karen, Addie Briggs, Leonard Figs, Marie Grant, Monroe Greeson with wife from Rockford, Eugene Creegan from New Glarus.

Albany C. B. Spangler Spangler Theodore Albert Karen Addie Briggs Leonard Figs Marie Grant Monroe Herman Greeson Rockford Eugene Creegan New Glarus

Birthday Honored at Argyle Dinner for Mrs. Glenn Boyer

Mr. and Mrs. John Boyer hosted a Sunday dinner in Argyle honoring Mrs. Glenn Boyer’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Boyer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mahlbuch and family, and Mrs. Homer Retzlaff and her sons.

John Boyer Argyle Glenn Boyer Fred Mahlbuch Homer Retzlaff

Rita and Aly Denied Private Wedding Plea

The French ministry of justice refused a special dispensation to allow Prince Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth to wed at the prince's chateau. As a result the marriage will occur in Vallauris city hall, with banns waived and the ceremony set for May 27.

Saris Ministry of Justice Aly Khan Rita Hayworth Prince’s Chateau Vallauris Prince’s Riviera Chateau

Fortyt Percent of People Lack Wisdom Teeth

A study notes forty percent of individuals never develop wisdom teeth. Researchers from unnamed institutions observe this dental variance across populations.

Navy Sailor Returns Home for 30 Day Leave

Jerry Hanson of Martintown arrives Sunday from the Panama Canal Zone to spend a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Art Hanson Jr. He is stationed on the U S S Orion.

Jerry Hanson S. N Panama Canal Zone Navy Art Hanson Jr Martintown Jerry U. S. S. Orion

Weed program officials meet in three counties

J. B. Scherer chairman of the Green county agricultural committee and Fred Williams county weed commissioner visited Vernon Crawford and Richland counties yesterday. They met with county agents and took part in discussions on weed control work in Green county.

J. B. Scherer Green County Agricultural Committee Fred Williams Vernon Crawford Richland Green County

Lanzes Return From California Trip

Mr and Mrs Herman F Lanz of 2308 10th street have returned from a month long visit to California where they visited their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Robert H Lanz in Los Angeles.

Coast Herman F. Lanz 10Th Street California Robert H. Lanz Los Angeles

May Club Visits Monroe From Darlington

Seven members and guests from the Darlington May birthday club toured Monroe visiting local points of interest. The birthday visitors were Estella Wood Edith Michaelson Margaret West Herman Schreiter and Miss Josephine Driver. The guests were Stella Torgerson and Belle Francis.

City Darlington Monroe Mmes Estella Wood Edith Michaelson Margaret West Herman Schreiter Josephine Driver Stella Torgerson Belle Francis

Start of Mil ton K Johnsons Lakeside Heights home

Workmen began excavating the foundation for a one story residence being built by Milton K. Johnson just south of the Roy Grant home in Lakeside Heights.

Milton K. Johnson Roy Grant Lakeside Heights

Maryland Named for Queen Henrietta Maria of England

The state of Maryland was named as the eighth smallest state in the union in honor of Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I of England. The origin reflects colonial naming practices tied to royal figures.

Maryland Union Charles I Henrietta Maria of England

Rennebohm Signs Laws into Effect in Wisconsin

Gov. Rennebohm signed several bills into law. Rural schools must add loading zones for bus discharges. Under 18s barred from beer taverns unless with a guardian. Forest crop income shared with towns for roads and schools. thresholds split by amount. Provisions also tighten farm machinery serial numbers, truck loading penalties, and fence viewer pay. Pedestrians with white canes require drivers to stop 10 feet away. PSC must decide promptly after filing briefs or arguments.

Madison Rennebohm Public Service Commission

Pastor’s Messages Embrace Forgiveness. Evening Services At Eight

The pastor’s messages focus on forgiveness and renewal. Services continue this week at 8 o’clock each evening.

CLASS GOES ON TOUR VISITS IBU WAUKEE AND LOCATIONS

A class with chaperones including Prince William Clements toured Ibu Waukee on Friday visiting Washington Park Zoo and WTMJ station along with other local spots.

Prince William Clements Ibwaukee Washington Park Zoo WTMJ

Oakley School Closes Year With Community Picnic

Oakley School ends the year with a Friday picnic dinner for parents and community friends. The event honors teacher Myron Koehler and marks the close of the academic term.

Oakley School Myron Koehler

Three Fined At Hurley Hearings By Department Agents

Department agents rounded up three establishments on Saturday night in Hurley. The Fiesta club the Club and the Showheaet were cited and crops and bleckick tables were confiscated.

Hurley Maer Fiesta Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. G. Kindschi PTA Eastern Star Marie Elgin Hamilton Rita Aly AGW Borden’s Ice Cream Corner Hiway Goodfyear Gempler Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev. K. F. Brice Music Director Harvey S. Stauffacher Hoedra- Mater Dever Vobiewall Fernder Thertle America Pontler Fisher Johnson Pontiac Ceidlitz Ename Seidlitz Ana” Paints Finer
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