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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1949

Page

3

Miss Betty Gruenberg Weds E R Rackow In Martintown Church

Miss Betty Gruenberg and E R Rackow marry in a double ring ceremony at Martintown Church. The bride wears ivory slipper satin with lace, a long train, and a seed pearl crown. a 100 guest reception follows in the church parlors. The couple will reside in Winslow after a wedding trip to Michigan Canada and Niagara Falls.

Berg Louise Gruenberg Fritz Miller Willard Benninger Marilyn Rackow Glenn Lawtown Stillman Valley Ill Milwaukee Orangeville McConnell Woodford Wiocta Winslow High School Montgomery Electric Co Browntown Monroe Sales Co Michigan Canada Niagara Falls Winslow

Landscape meeting for Monroe district home makers clubs

Project leaders of the home makers' clubs in Monroe district met Thursday afternoon at the courthouse for a landscaping meeting. County agent Myron E. Jeglum and Edward Janke presented guidance on lawn shrub and tree care and demonstrated tree placement for shade and windbreak purposes.

Monroe Court House Myron E. Jeglum Ggee Edward Janke

Homemakers Plan Christmas Fair in Monroe and Browntown

A Christmas fair sponsored by homemakers of Monroe I and II and Browntown centers will be held Saturday November 19. Plans include a display center a demonstration center and booths of homemade articles to sell. Attendees at the Thursday meeting include Mrs. Arthur Hanson Mrs. Frank Stubbe Mrs. Avery Yost Mrs. Lester A. Witter Mrs. Arthur Schroder Mrs. Myron Jeglum and Miss Mamie Millima.

Monroe I and II Browntown Arthur Hanson Winslow Frank Stubbe Avery Yost Lester A. Witter Arthur Schroder Myron Jeglum Mamie Millima

Great Books Group Plans Tuesday Meeting

The Great Books club schedules a Tuesday gathering at 8 p m in the library Green room to discuss the Declaration of Independence and Kings and II Samuel chapters 11 and 12. Moderators are Mrs. John A. Schindler and Mrs. Perle G. Guess. On Wednesday

Great Books Club John A. Schindler Perle G. Guess

Miss Helen Altman Honored on Birthday

A surprise birthday party honored Miss Helen Altman last evening hosted by Misses Ida and Rose Derendinger. Attending were Mrs. Joe Altman, Misses Helen and Erma Klassy, Bernice Holsapple, Olga Ruth, Ruth Maurer, and others from Fort Madison Iowa.

Helen Altman Ida Rose Derendinger Voigt Fort Madison Joe Altman Helen Erma Klassy Bernice Holsapple Olga Ruth Ruth Maurer

Infant Alan Richard Soddy Baptized at Browntown Peace

Alan Richard Soddy, infant son of Mr and Mrs Richard Soddy of Monroe, was baptized yesterday afternoon at Browntown Peace church by Rev Walter H Waeckerie. Sponsors were Mrs Hans von Allmen and Clarence Soddy. Supper followed at the home of Mr and Mrs von Allmen, 2103 South Street.

Sopdys Alan Richard Richard Soddy Monroe Browntown Peace Church Walter H. Waeckerie Hans von Allmen Clarence Soddy

Mrs. Koehler Hosts Card Party at Home

Mrs. Leo V. Koehler entertained at five card tables in her home at 525 20th Avenue. Honors went to Mmes. H. W. Riffie, Herman Fritz, F. Earl Lambo le y, Chester J. Goetz, Walter J. Donovan, Arthur Roethe, Zenno A. Gorder and Roy Schiffman.

Leo V. Koehler 20Th Avenue Mmes H. W. Riffie Herman Fritz F. Earl Lamboley Chester J. Goetz Walter J. Donovan Arthur Roethe Zenno A. Gorder Roy Schiffman

Observance Plans for R C Smiths at Methodist Church

Friends and relatives plan an open house at the Methodist church tomorrow from 2 to 5 PM in observance of the o e anniversary of Mr and Mrs Roscoe C Smith of 2238 8th street married October 4 1899 in Freeport Their daughter Mrs James T Holcomb of Monroe will host with seven granddaughters and daughters in law assistings including Miss Marjorie Holveoes and Miss Joan Smith Other attendees from Monticello Washington township Madison Denmark near Clarno and local residents will help in the kitchen as Circle Aid members oversee the event

Roscoe C. Smith Smiths Freeport James T. Holcomb Monroe Marjorie Holve Joan Smith Ashington Township Merlin Loveland Willis Elmer Monticello Louis Janke Denmark Roy Gessler Madison Maynard Losey Clarno Circle Aid Society

Girl Scout Troop No 11 Tours Madison Neighborhood

Girl Scout Troop No 11 led by Mrs D D Ruehlman and Mrs Roland W and Mrs Roy Grant drives twelve girls to Madison. They tour Radio Park in the morning and have luncheon at Manchesters with plans continuing after.

D. D. Ruehlman Roland W Roy Grant Madison Radio Park Manchesters

Helpful Home Club Holds First Meeting

Juda Times Special Helpful Homemakers club met at Miss Esther Newman's home for the season opener. They elected project leaders, admitted new member Mrs. Letha Hillbrand, and screened films including the Passion play trip to Zion City Illinois.

Juda Helpful Homemakers Club Esther Newman Letha Hillbrand Marvin Schmerse Zion City Lola Broege Esther New Ja Miller Monroe Ethel Pinnow Pauline Jones

Mt Pleasant Homemakers Tour Chicago Trip

Mt Pleasant Homemakers club members traveled to Chicago a sightseeing day visiting the Wrigley Building and attending the Railroad Fair. Attending were Mmes Henry Baebler Vinal Jorgenson Fred Abbott John Lehr and many others with two guests Mrs Clifford Riese and Mrs Wilbert Strahm joining.

Monticello Mt. Pleasant Emery Silve Bob Trumpy Stillman Huntly Jacob Schultz John Daubert Rudy Ammon Wilbert Christen Clifford Riese Oregon Wilbert Strahm

Laupers celebrate 10th wedding anniversary in Blanchardville

Mr and Mrs William Lauper hosted a Sunday gathering for the John Laupers 10th wedding anniversary. Guests included Robert Rissen Meiringen Switzerland Nick Engelbert Fred Thorn Oscar Thorn Edward Stebnitz Ralph Thon August Rusch Norman Duesler and families Chris Lauper Edward Engelbert and families Mrs Elsie Thori Mrs Alfred Knutson and Carol Lauper.

Blanchardville William Lauper John Laupers Messrs Mmes Robert Rissen Meiringen Switzerland Nick Engelbert Fred Thorn Oscar Thorn Edward Stebnitz Ralph Thon August Rusch Norman Duesler Chris Lauper Edward Engelbert Elsie Thori Alfred Knutson Carol Lauper

Zwingli Aid Meeting Set at Parish House

Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Aid society will meet Tuesday at the parish house with Mrs Anna G Blum and Mrs Sylvia Curtis as co chairs. They will be assisted by Mrs Clara Achtemeier Mrs Rose Bircher Mrs Lena Babler and Mrs Bertha Blumer.

Zwingli Monticello Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Aid Society Anna G. Blum Sylvia Curtis Mmes Clara Achtemeier Rose Bircher Lena Babler Bertha Blumer

Mrs Lynn Installed as Grand Ada at Milwaukee Chapter

Mrs M E Lynn, local worthy matron of the Eastern Star, was appointed to serve as grand Ada at the grand chapter meeting in Milwaukee. She was inducted with the officers at grand chapter Thursday afternoon.

Monticello M. E. Lynn The Eastern Star Milwaukee Grand Chapter

Open Story Hour in New Glarus for Fall Session

The Children's Story Hour meets Saturday, Oct. 22, for the fall season with Miss Fay Zentner, the village librarian, leading sessions starting at 2 30 p m.

Glarus

Meeting Planned for Albany Homemakers Club

Miss Mamie Tillema county home agent calls a 2 p.m. Monday meeting at the Community Center in Albany to organize a homemakers club.

Albany Club Albany Mamie Tillema

Baptist Youth Fellowship Set for Thursday Meeting

Baptist Youth Fellowship will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Newman. Duane Helland will assist with the event.

Juda Baptist Youth Fellowship Geo Newman Duane Helland

Child Steals Show At Belleville Fair

A 5 year old son of Mr and Mrs John Bolligester captured first in the cattle show at the Belleville high school free fair. He led a two week old calf into the ring for preschool contestants, drawing cheers and a coin collection from spectators. Exhibits stretched across the high school gym grounds and adjacent lots with strong crops, canning, and clothing displays judged by county agricultural staff and education officials.

Belleville John Bolligester Ates County Lester van Loon Florence Wartenweiler

Choral Groups Plan South Wayne Concert

South Wayne choral groups will present Tune Up Time Thursday at 8 p m in the high school gymnasium. The Singing Belles Vandaliers and the mixed chorus will perform with a clarinet solo by Marjorie Mahlbuch and a vocal quartet Leona Tornow Elizabeth Brog Edward Wolff and Eugene Thoreson accompanied by Betty Lou Chapman and Leona Tornow.

South Wayne Singing Belles Vandaliers Marjorie Mahlbuch Leona Tornow Elizabeth Brog Edward Wolff Eugene Thoreson Betty Lou Chapman

Local residents undertake travels and attend events

Mrs F N Miller and others plan auto tours through northern Wisconsin and to Nebraska and Colorado while various couples and individuals visit relatives, attend fairs, or host gatherings. Hospital dismissals, church meetings, and social visits mark a week of travel and community activity in Juda and nearby towns.

Blanchardville Couple Moves to Cottage Grove Apartment

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schindler and son Madison have moved to an apartment in Cottage Grove. Schindler commutes daily to Madison for work after living with their parents in Blanchardville and New Glarus.

Blanchardville Harold Schindler Madison Cottage Grove

Decatur rural school grows with new desks and books

Bis ectrtn FERS RURAL SCHOOIS in Decatur township near Brodhead reports the largest enrollment in years with 19 pupils including Roy Neidermeier and Charles Evans. The school received World books dictionaries textbooks and library books plus five large desks. Assistant Janet Jones helped obtain nature study titles. First graders Gwen Walter and others use the old desks as 9 new library books arrive.

Decatur School Brodhead Roy Neidermeier Pine Bluff Charles Evans Roosevelt Gwen Walter Janet Jones Pearl Engebretson Decatur Township Searles Sylvester Township Letha Zee

Tots Re-enter Home, Perish During Blaze

In Allegan Michigan two young children Mabel Darliene aged 3 and Herbert Richard aged 2 died after rushing back into a flaming house following their mother Mrs Herbert Caswell's initial rescue. The mother saved Floyd an 11 month old who remained in her arms.

Allegan Mich Herbert Caswell Mabel Darliene Herbert Richard Floyd

Albany Social Notes From Mrs Steindorf's Many Visits

Mrs Irene Dustan of Stevens Point spent Wednesday at her mother Mrs Earl Zwickey's home. Several relatives attended the funeral of August Braun in Fairbanks. Randall Steindorf and Janice Graham visit the Emil Steindorf home as parents vacation in northern Wisconsin. Attendees at the Janesville Baptist association meeting in Clinton include Kyle Miller and others from Albany and Juda.

George Haman Frank Jordan Wisconsin Elmer Matzke Mattie Smith Madison Nebraska Colorado Charles Burke Floyd Burke St. Clare Hospital Tuesay Walter Ludwig Chicago Walworth Baptist Missionary Aid WSWS Evangelical United Brethren Church Fairfield Harry Kubly Rock Grove George Albright Manitowoc William Albright Guy Earlywine Oliver Earlywine Bro Hattie Bagley George Hall Richland Center Claude Walton Janet Arnsmeier Maxine Miller Whitewater Donna Adleman Nellie Newman Milwaukee Merrill Waelti Glenn Boyer William Meinert Esther Larson Frank Siedschlag Juda Matzke Brodhead Illiam Schmerse Elizabeth Stuessy Monroe Sparta WCTU Mmes C. J. Tingley Gertrude Newman Craerick Irene Dustan Stevens Point Earl Zwickey Paul Striker Anna Striker Walter Minder Edward Striker Andrew Striker Gabrial Weber Frank Stuntz Ivan Edwards Lloyd Edwards August Braun Fairbanks C. F. Reinitz Louis Nettie Jones Bert Pryce Madison General Hospital Randall Steindorf Janice Graham Evansville Emil Steindorf Donald Graham Ida Lutz Racine Robert Youngblood Janesville Baptist Association Clinton Kyle Miller Frank Steindorf Addie Ayres Fred Loeffel Dana Phleps Robert Jones H. A. Erickson Gloria Zwickey Methodist Hospital Emil Schmerze Ben Reasa Albany Wausaw Marion

Chicago Man Visits Garfield Coldens After War Casualty

Chicago resident William McHugh, an ex army friend of the Garfield Coldens' son Garness, who died in the war, visited them with his family here last week. McHugh was injured when Colden was fatally wounded.

Chicago Blanchardville William McHugh Garfield Coldens Garness McHugh Young Colden

Housing chief named for Wisconsin veterans act

Madison announces Harrison L. Barner of Madison as supervisor for the new Wisconsin veterans housing act. The appointment was disclosed today and marks a key staffing move in veterans housing programs.

Madison Harrison L. Barner

Young Folk Learn New Yo-Yo Tricks in City Schools

Fred Anunciacion of Rockford demonstrated advanced yo-yo tricks at city schools on Friday noon. The Philippine Islands native showed spins that tuck the toy into his jacket, bite his trouser leg, or whirl like a ferris wheel while describing how he learned the moves and how his carving knife skills aid his craft.

Fred Anunciacion Rockford Fred Phillipine Islands America Rockford Novelty Company

Landing Gear Failure Narrowly Misses Injuring Passengers

A Northwest Airlines twin engine Martin 2 0 2 landed at Mitchell Field Milwaukee last night with the left landing gear collapsed. Pilot Floyd M. Dean of Minneapolis kept the wing up until the roll slowed. The craft swerved, but 36 passengers escaped injury and departed via baggage door while arrangements were made for alternate travel.

Milwaukee Northwest Airlines Mitchell Field Floyd M. Dean Minneapolis

Atomic Inquiry Report Assaulted by Senate House Panel

The senate house atomic committee battles over a proposed report clearing the AEC of mismanagement charges. Senator Hickenlooper calls the draft a white wash and demands discussion of conclusions and completion of the investigation. The panel ends public hearings after weeks of testimony and moves to a closed study of security policy.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Senate-House Atomic Committee Hickenlooper Rtowa AEC David E. Lilienthal Committee McMahon Dconn Senate-House Committee Hickenloopers Atomic Agency William Borden

McMahon Frames Draft For Committee Review

The draft was circulated to committee members as a confidential document for their study. McMahon called the group into session next Wednesday to approve or reject it.

der McMahon McMahon

Ministers Attend Funeral for Dr Paul Grosshuesch

Ministers from Monroe area and beyond attended the funeral for Dr Paul Grosshuesch president of Mission House college and seminary at Plymouth. He and his brother Rev Calvin Grosshuesch died in a car truck crash near Hampton Iowa earlier in the week. Attendees included Rev Paul Kehle Rev Walter Waeckerle Rev William Siemers Rev John Gerber Rev Walter Clausing Rev Harvey Norenberg and others from Monticello and nearby towns.

Monroe Vicinity Paul Grosshuesch Mission House College and Seminary Plymouth Grosshuesch Hampton Calvin Grosshuesch Evangelical and Reformed Church Klemme Iowa Paul C. Kehle St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Monroe Walter Waeckerle Brownstown William Siemers Darlington John Gerber Lancaster Walter Clausing Verona Harvey Norenberg Belleville A. R. Achtemeier William V. Baebler Monticello

New Bank Approved River Falls State Bank Opens Monday

Madison reports River Falls State Bank has received a certificate of authority from the state banking commission. G M Matthews, state commissioner of banks, announced the approval and noted the new bank will open for business on Monday.

Madison River Falls State Bank G. M. Matthews State Commissioner of Banks

Hammers Ringing At Blanchardville

Winter remodeling rush as residents prep homes in Blanchardville. Framing rises on the Glenn Syse house while Dr. L J Unterholzner builds a new residence. Perry and Mabel Jackson clear their lot for a three bedroom ranch. Ella Bainbridge home re-sided. Meade and Steiner homes undergo foundation work.

Blanchardville Lannonstone Glenn Syse Ella Bainbridge Lyall Cowley Frank Meades Carl Steiners

Directors Elected at NRUC Regional Meeting

Madison election results name E. J. Stoneman of Platteville among regional directors for the National Rural Electric Co operative Association. The vote was held last night with directors chosen to lead local cooperative chapters.

Madison National Rural Electric Co-operative Association E. J. Stoneman Platteville

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Betty Gruenberg E. R. Rackow Martintown Great Books Group R. C. Smiths Methodist Church Girl Scout Helpful Baptist Meeting Plan F. N. Miller Green County Hillcrest Dane County Capper Homemakers Club William Steindorf New Mil Waukee Journal New York Ecartoons New “Picture Journal Leroy Randall Phillips Atomic Inquiry Harvey Stauffacher Chiropractor White Block
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