Recital by Mrs. Berkeley's Piano Pupils
Pupils from intermediate and advanced classes presented a piano recital last evening at 8 in the Berkeley studio. Performers included Carol Schindler Marilyn Lanz Patricia Green Donna Lois Olson with solos by Mil dred Krauss Eleanor Hansen Barbera indergand Margaret Stauffacher Sybil Blumer Nan cy Thorp Joel Solomon Peggy Angliker Lois Elaine Burgy Mary Ann Huber Mil ry Lanz Carol Schindler Harveda Ben kert Nancy Moldenhauer Kathryn Janet Krauss Donna Lois Or Ellyn Jane Wenger. Concluding with two quartet pieces by Ellyn Jane Wenger Ruth Wenger Dona Gilbo and Mrs Berkeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arline Berkeley
Berkeley
Carol Schindler
Marilyn Lanz
Patricia Green
Donna Lois Olson
Mildred Krauss
Eleanor Hansen
Barbera Indergand
Margaret Stauffacher
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs W Harry Keegan
A surprise birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Pick Jr in Monroe for Mrs W Harry Keegan. Guests included Mr and Mrs Har ry Keegan and many friends from Monroe Monticello Juda New Glarus Platteville Rockford Freeport Chicago Whitewater and Hollywood Calif with a tiered cake baked by Mrs Laverne Nieman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Harry Keegan
14Th Avenue
Henry Pick, Jr
Monroe
Laverne Nieman
Juda
Harry Keegan
Rudi Reger
Donald Janke
Don
Mina Williams
Lena Etter
Arthur Etter
Brewster Weise
Freeport
Bertha Hurd
Alma Regez
Chicago
Leo Regez
Hollywood
Calif
Herbert Taft
Whitewater
Henry Pick and Son
Bobby
Elizabeth Schulze Honored at Social Evening
Elizabeth Schulze daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Schulze was honored at a social evening ahead of her June 3 marriage to Robert Bernd. Oriental rooms were decorated with poppies, guests presented gifts and a money bouquet, and lunch was served. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Schulze and Mrs Florence Roderick of Edgerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Schulze
R. E. Erickson
Teeter Onnaieg
Turday
Paul T. Schulze
Robert Bernd
Florence Roderick
Edgerton
Birthday twins honored at Elmer residence celebration
In the Elmer home at 1714 8th Street Alvin A. Elmer and his twin sister Mrs John G Bleiler celebrated birthdays with a Sunday surprise gathering. A potluck dinner and social afternoon followed a decorated birthday cake centerpiece. Guests included several Elmer and Stauffacher family members and Nancy Lou Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin A. Elmer
John G. Bleiler
Elmer
8Th Street
Jacob H. Elmer
W. J. Stauffacher
Floyd J. Stauffacher
Nancy Lou
Jessie M. Wagner
Richard C. Wagner
Bieiler
Babler honored at 6th anniversary birthday party
Janis Kay Babler was honored at a birthday party Saturday marking her 6th anniversary. The event at 2011 15th Avenue was hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Babler with Odell Monte leading games and aqua and yellow decorations. Attendees included Janet Kuebli and others. Virginia Geil and Joyce Kortemeier could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Babler
Janis Kay Babler
Adrian Babler
15Th Avenue
Odell Monte
Janet Kuebli
Carol Petersen
Marlene Hare
Karen Miller
Virginia Geil
Monroe
Joyce Kortemeier
Freeport
Odd Fellows Esther Rebekah Lodge Meet Guest Speaker
Cpl. Lawrence H. Courtney will be guest speaker at a joint meeting and picnic of the Inde x Order of Odd Fellow and Esther Rebekah lodges tonight at the L. O. O. F. hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Lawrence H. Courtney
Index Order of Odd Fellow
Esther Rebekah
L. O. O. F. Hall
Mrs A C Trachsel Honors 87th Birthday at Home
Mrs A C Trachsel quietly observes her 87th birthday today at home. She receives many birthday cards gifts flowers and a large birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Trachsel
Knights of Columbus Breakfast Draws About 60 Attendees
About 60 people attended the Sunday Knights of Columbus breakfast. Cpl. Lawrence H. Courtney spoke on Catholic Action in Prison Camps, addressing wartime morale and religious aid.
Allen Receives SHAEF Public Relations Award
Gen Frank A Allen director of public relations at SHAEF Frankfurt am Main Germany is awarded the Legion of Merit for meritorious service and superior execution of duties his selfless devotion reflects credit upon the U S Army and Allied cause
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt On Main
Germany
Frank A. Allen
U. S
Mrs Ray Walter 35 Monroe Route 3 Dies of Flu Complications
Mrs. Ray Walter aged 35 living on Monroe Route 3 in Jefferson township died at St. Clare hospital at 6 p m Sunday after four weeks of influenza with pneumonia developing late last week. She leaves husband Ray Walter six daughters Phyllis Mae Mary Jane Ruth Marie Helen Mae Ramona Jean Etna Pauline one son Dayne Ray and grandfather Charles Palmer. Funeral Wednesday at 2 at Shriner Neushwander funeral home Rev Alvin C Rabehl will officiate burial in West Clarno cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Walter
Monroe
Jordan Township
St. Clare Hospital
Orangeville
Jefferson Township
Phyllis Mae
Mary Jane
Ruth Marie
Helen Mae
Ramona Jean
Etna Pauline
Dayne Ray
Charles Palmer
Edwin
Shriner- Neushwander
Alvin C. Rabehl
Immanuel Evangelical Church
West Clarno
Gratiot to Hold Commencement Next Friday Night
Gratiot high school will hold commencement Friday in Pandow hall. Dr. E G Lowell of Platteville State Teacher's College will speak. Rev. W C Snow of South Wayne will offer the benediction. A S Hemphill will present diplomas. Valedictorian Kathleen Peters and salutatorian Marvin Anderson lead a list of graduates including John Sargent Rose Flanagan. LaVerne Zuberbuehler receives a diploma before navy service. Robert Burke to depart next week for army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Pandow Hall
Gratiot High School
E. G. Lowell
Platteville State
John Sargent
Rose Flanagan
Marvin Kant
Lewis Reed
Robert Burke
Kay Hilliard
LaVerne Zuberbuehler
Navy
Army
Blaser Liberated From German Prison Camp
Herbert Blaser has been liberated from a German prison camp, according to word received in Brodhead this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaser
L’vt
Herbert Blaser
Brodhead
Beinema to Brooklyn Awaiting Transfer
Beinema Richard Beinema of the USCG, who has been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Beinema for five days, leaves today for Brooklyn New York to await transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beinema
Richard Beinema
S 2c
USCG
Arthur Beinema
Brooklyn
N. Y
Burkhalter Training for Duty Abroad at Little Creek
Machinist Seaman Rodney R Burkhalter, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Burkhalter of Brodhead, is at the Atlantic fleet amphibious training base in Little Creek Virginia preparing for duty overseas. He joined the navy in October 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkhalter
Rodney R. Burkhalter
Edward Burkhalter
Brodhead
Atlantic Fleet
Little Creek
Navy
Bustle James Bustle Returns to Oklahoma Base
James Bustle has returned to his base in Oklahoma after spending several days with his mother Mrs. Clara Bustle in Brodhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bustle
F /O
James Bustle
Oklahoma
Clara Bustle
Brodhead
Eley Louis Eley Receives Navy Medical Discharge
Madison resident Eley Louis Eley has been medically discharged from the Navy and is at his home. He served as a fireman at the Great Lakes naval training station in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eley
Louis Eley
Madison
Monroe
Navy
Great Lakes
Ill
Private Clifford Gilbert Arrives in France in War News
Word received by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gilbert of Brodhead reports Private Clifford Gilbert has arrived in France. He was inducted into the army on November 22 1944 and trained at Camp Hood Texas before going overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Clifford Gilbert
France
Herman Gilbert
Brodhead
Army
Camp Hood
Tex
Hahn From Washington Soldier Returns After Missing In Action
Hubert E. Hahn, whose wife and daughter live in Monroe, is listed as returning to duty after being missing in action. The release originates from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahn
Washington
S/Set
Hubert E. Hahn
Monroe
Hamilton Son of Verona Veteran Returns Home
Donald Hamilton, son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Hamilton of Verona, has been discharged under the point system. He visited his parents and friends after service. Sergeant Hamilton was a waist gunner and saw action in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Donald Hamilton
Stanley Hamilton
Verona
Italy
Hartman Assigned to Westover Base Training
Hartman Lt. W. George Hartman of Brodhead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry V. Hartman, has been assigned to duty at the first air force base at Westoverfield Massachusetts, where heavy bomber crews are being trained for combat flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
W. George Hartman
Harry V. Hartman
Brodhead
First Air Force Base
Westoverfield
Mass
Herrli-Cpl Carl Herrli Jr Returns to Ft Sheridan
Corporal Carl Herrli Jr. returns to Ft. Sheridan Illinois after a brief furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Herrli Sr of Brodhead.
Local Soldier Johnson Promoted to Private First Class
Johnson Orville C from Brodhead in a field artillery unit rises to private first class. He serves with a heavy artillery gun crew and has participated in campaigns in Germany, daughter Mrs Gertrude Johnson of Brodhead notes.
Kolander Cpl Lloyd Kolander Returns Home for 21 Day Furlough
Cpl Lloyd Kolander, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Kolander of Brodhead, arrived home this weekend for a 21 day furlough with his family after serving in Greenland for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolander
Cpl
Lloyd Kolander
Ben Kolander
Brodhead
Greenland
Prisoner Cpl Werner Kassermans Reported Safe in Germany
Kassermans The Godfery Badertscher family of Brodhead received word from a German chaplain that Corporal Werner Kassermans was well and safe and would write soon of his experiences. He was captured on September 14, 1944 and had last word in December during his imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kassermans
Godfery Badertscher
Brodhead
Germany
Cpl
Werner Kassermans
Corporal Kassermans
Larkin Receives Call From Brother Freed From German Prison
Chicago resident William Larkin, freed from a German prison camp after being held since December, phoned his brother Larkin-James Larkin, Brod head, Sunday to announce his return home. Loeffel-Mrs. Chester Ladwig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin
James Larkin
Brodhead
William Larkin
Chicago
Loeffel Brother Telegram Says Soldier Arrives in California
Monroe reports a telegram from her brother Pfc. Eddie Loeffel that he has arrived in California and expects to be home on furlough soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Pfc
Eddie Loeffel
California
Lysser Completes Advanced Communications Course
Lysser Cpl William H Lysser son of Mrs Anna Lysser 1817 13th avenue graduated May 19 from Boca Raton army airfield Fla a technical school of the AAF training command from an advanced communications course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lysser
Cpl
William H. Lysser
Anna Lysser
13Th Avenue
Boca Raton Army Airfield
Fla
AAF Training Command
Mariott Family Zealously Await Son’s Return
Gratiot couple Mr and Mrs Frank J Mariott report a letter from their son Sgt John Mariott confirming he is qualified for return to the States soon.
McGinnis Family Apparently Visiting Gratiot
Pharmacist McGinnis, a former chiropractor, and Mrs. Edward J. McGinnis with son David are spending a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles McGinnis in Gratiot.
Murray to begin Navy flight training after Coast Guard service
Murray son of Mrs Naomi Murray visits before reporting to navy flight training. A Coast Guard quartermaster third class he enlisted in June 1942 and has served ten months in the 14th Naval District. He previously worked in advertising and attended the University of Wisconsin for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
John M. Murray
Coast Guard
Armed Forces
Navy
Naomi Murray
14Th Naval District
University of Wisconsin
Pang-Sgt Pang Rejoins Family During Furlough
Pang Sergeant Wong S Pang arrived Sunday from Camp Claiborne La to spend his furlough with Mr and Mrs Roy Grant and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pang
Sgt
Wong S. Pang
Camp Claiborne
Roy Grant
Reigle Family Messages Liberation From German Camp
Mrs William Reigle and Mrs Gerald Reigle received Red Cross telegrams this week confirming son and husband Cpl Gerald Reigle was liberated from a German camp.
Ruehlow Family Visits During 20 Day Camp Furlough
Ruehlow T Sget and Mrs Lawrence Ruehlow and daughter Sandra of Tampa Florida are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Albert Ruehlow in Brodhead while he enjoys a 20 day furlough from camp duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruehlow
Lawrence Ruehlow
Sandra
Tampa
Fla
Albert Ruehlow
Brodhead
Satterlee Family En Route Home After Overseas Service
Sergeant Satterlee and Mrs Satterlee visit Gratiot with relatives after 27 months overseas. He served in the marine corps since March 13, 1931 and earned the good conduct medal, pre Pearl Harbor ribbon, Bougainville and Guam campaign ribbons. They plan to return to Mare Island California for at least six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satterlee
Sgt
Harold Satterlee
Gratiot
Sergeant Satterlee
Marine Corps
States
Minnesota
Guam
Satterlees
Mare Island
Calif
News Notes From Brodhead War Family Dispatches
Local residents share military updates as relatives return home briefly or prepare to move on. Sauers and Stencel families send regards from Arkansas and New York while Skattum, Tomosullo, and Waelti report furloughs, overseas service, and impressions from Europe and Great Lakes deployments.
Waelti Family Noted in War Era Card
Pvt. Waelti, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Waelti of Juda, is referenced in a wartime scene describing soldiers preparing gear and meals. The brief mentions group formations and routine tasks as part of daily life in the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt. Waelti
John Waelti
Walker Marine Private Returns After Okinawa Tour
Walker Pfc Ned Walker of the Marines arrived Saturday evening to spend five days with his wife and daughter Marion. He will report at San Francisco after months overseas duty on Okinawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skattum
Robert Skattum
South Pacific
Norfolk
Walker
Pfc
Ned Walker
Marines
Marion
San Francisco
Okinawa
Wagner-Set Man Awaiting U S Transport From France
Robert Wagner son of Mr and Mrs A L Wagner awaits transport to the United States from a French port. Sergeant Wagner was a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Robert Wagner
A. L. Wagner
United States
Sergeant Wagner
Prisoner of the Germans Liberated by Russians
The article notes a prisoner held by German forces for several months was freed by Soviet troops after being moved through three separate camps.
Montifelt, 72, Dies at Home in Brodhead
Herman Montifelt 72 died suddenly at his Brodhead home about 11 15 last evening. A farmer born Aug 3 1872 in Spring Grove township he had lived in Stephenson county and later returned to the home farm before moving to town. Survived by wife Phoebe daughter Helen Andrews three brothers Charles Frank Ernest and sister Mrs Fred Pinnow. Funeral plans set for 1 30 p m Thursday at Newcomer Brodhead with Rev F W Huebner officiating and burial in Union cemetery Spring Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Homer) Montifelt
Brodhead
Montifelt
Newcomer
F. W. Huebner
Spring Grove
Herman Montifelt
William and
Anna Muller Montifelt
Spring Grove Township
Phoebe Rosheisen
Juda
Stephenson County
Ill
Helen Andrews
Ernest
Charles
Frank
Fred Pinnow
Three Sisters and Grandson Die in Tragic Incident
Report notes three sisters and one grandson deceased in a single event. No further details available in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ents
Holstein-Friesian Bull Change of Ownership Recorded
Lois Jean Miller of Juda recently bought a registered Holstein herd sire from H S Stauffer in Monroe. The transfer for the animal named King Autie Joe Ormsby 922832 was filed with the Holstein-Friesian Association of America in Brattleboro Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Lois Jean Miller
Juda
H. S. Stauffacher
Monroe
King Aultie Joe Ormsby
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Human ears rarely hear a pure tone due to complex sounds
Humans mostly hear mixtures of frequencies as sounds rather than a single pure tone. The statement explains that ear perception involves multiple notes produced by varying vibrations, making pure tones uncommon in everyday listening.
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Allen
Shaef Department
Helen Walker
Lumber Jacket
Loeffel
Mrs
Chester Ladwig
Mary Margaret Truman
Virginia
Stencel
J. L. Stencel
New York City
O. L. Stencel
Stonebeck
Ben Stonebeck
Tomosullo
Thomas Tomosullo
Steve Burns
Ludlow
Waelti
Merrill Waelti
Czechoslovakia
Paradise
Headquarters
Fun
Lee’s
Sport Wear
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