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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1950

Page

3

Universalists Plan National Department Speaker at Meetings

Mrs. Jean S. Fry of Boston will address church school parents and teachers at a supper meeting. The aid society has a quilting session and a 3 p.m. business meeting with a 3:30 program. Refreshments by several members and bake table led by listed volunteers. State Universalist convention announced for Oct 19–20 in Monroe with a public evening session and a later announced speaker on The Place of Universalism in the World.

Jean S. Fry Boston Department of Education the Universalist Churches of America Aid Society Fry Mmes Charles R. Kohli Arthur P. Benkett Robert L. Rote Frank A. Shriner Isabelle Hough Harriet Carson Milton K. Johnson Roy M. Grant Edward C. Einbeck Ralph J. Kundert Harry McCulley Flora Bengelsdorff the Universalist Church Monroe

Yule Activity Plans Laid by Moose Group

Women of the Moose group held a meeting to plan a Christmas party for 39 members. Each member was asked to bring a present for the Moosehart Christmas fund. Two representatives, Mrs. Schadewaldt and Mrs. Morgenthaler, were chosen for a citizens committee to locate the old people’s home. Mrs. Sophia Becker chaired entertainment as games and luncheon were served by the refreshment committee led by Mrs. Beach, Mr. Scherer, and Mr. Koechner.

Women of the Moosehart Citizens Committee Circuit Court Room Mmes Charles Schadewaldt Anna Morgenthaler Sophia Becker Stanley Beach Harold E. Scherer John Koehner

St John's Fellowship Reports Meeting And Activities

Senior fellowship met at St. John's church after a business session. Rev. Paul C. Kehle presented a movie, games were played, and refreshments served. Attendees included Carol Van Wagenen, JoAnn Kurth, Cleo Mueller, Roland Karlen, John Stau ffacher, Janette Black, Robert Brawand, Jean Stauffacher, Henry Speich, Helen Sturzenegger, and Miss Florence Voigt. Next gathering set for Oct 18.

St. John’s Church Paul C. Kehle Carol van Wagenen JoAnn Kurth Cleo Mueller Roland Karlen John Stauffacher Janette Black Robert Brawand Jean Stauffacher Henry Speich Helen Sturzenegger Florence Voigt

Surprise Shower For Ardelle Monte In Browntown

A surprise pre nuptial shower honored Miss Ardelle Monte of Monroe at her parents home in Browntown Sunday evening attended by 40 friends and relatives. Gifts were brought in a wagon by her nephew Daryl Wilde. Miss Monte is to wed Donald Sellnow of Albany on October 11. The event also served as a surprise birthday for Gustave Monte.

Ardelle Monte Monroe Gustave Monte Browntown Daryl Wilde Miss Monte Donald Sellnow Roy Sellnow Albany

Supper Date Changed for Monroe Youth Fellowship

The Monroe Christian Youth council fellowship supper has moved from Immanuel Church to Union Presbyterian Church on October 9, reflecting a scheduling and venue change for the event attended by local youth and church members.

Monroe Christian Youth Council Fellowship Immanuel Church Union Presbyterian Church

Homemakers to Attend Church on Sunday in Brodhead

Brodhead Albany homemakers center plans Home makers Sunday with joint church service at Evangelical United Brethren in Brodhead at 10 55 a m. The choral club directed by Mrs Gertrude Thomas will provide music. Mrs Fred Hahlen is center chairman.

Brodhead - Albany

United Lutherans Adopt Joint Hymnal

Des Moines reports the United Lutheran church in America approves a common liturgy and hymnal after five years of work by the common service books committee led by Dr. Luther D. Reed. Rev. Clemens H. Zeidler from Appleton named to head a committee on a from constituent sy. The UCLA biennial convention endorses a single service book for multiple denominations including American Lutheran and Suomi synod.

Des Moines Clemens H. Zeidler Appleton United Lutheran Church In America UCLA Luther D. Reed Philadelphia Lutheran Seminary

Arrangements Made For School Board Dinner for Teachers

Mrs Harold C Heimann and Mrs Perle G Guess will co chair the annual school board city school teachers dinner at the Country club at 675 p m Monday. About 100 people expected. Louis H Kohli will show world trip pictures and Dr Alfred E Leiser will be guest violinist.

Harold C. Heimann Perle G. Guess Country Club Monroe Louis H. Kohli Alfred E. Leiser Godfrey E. Zuercher Leslie GC. Kindschi E. O. Evans Harold C. Heiman Rodney O. Kittelsen Herbert T. Johnson Herman A. Stuessy

Zwingli Society Votes Food Gifts

Zwingli Evangelical and Re formed Aid society voted six units of canned food for the Mission House at the Tuesday meeting. The program was led by Mrs. Clarence Itten, with Mrs. Zentner and Mrs. Marty reporting on the Woman's Guild. Forty seven members and two guests attended.

Monticello Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Aid Society Mission House Lillian Zentner Grace Aldrich, Blackarth Hanson Joseph Blumer John Hammerly Clarence Itten William Spring

Max Voelkli Elected By VFW Cooties Here

Max Voelkli was named commander of the Cooties the funl order of the VFW at the monthly meeting last evening in the armory. A social evening of cards followed with refreshments. W. E. Deininger was named senior vice commander, Glenn L. Kubly junior vice commander, Julius Hofer quartermaster.

Max Voelkli VFW Armory W. E. Deininger Glenn L. Kubly Julius Hofer Hugo Voelkl Wilmer A. Palmer Fred Good Don Lovelace Frank M. Haren Michael R. Hyland J. H. Schwhiger

Miss Blumer Shows Movies of Her Trip

Miss Priscilla Blumer displayed colored movies of a bicycle trip through England and France at the Methodist church meeting Tuesday night. Plans were made for a rummage and bake sale on Oct. 28. Mrs. Alvin Elmer hosted with Mrs. Nellie Engles assisting. Devotions led by Mrs. Robert V. Chinnock.

Priscilla Blumer 21St Street England France Methodist Church Alvin Elmer Nellie Engles Robert V. Chinnock

Great Books Group Discusses Symposium

Plato's Symposium was the topic of the third course Great Books session held last evening at 8 p.m. in the library. Moderators Fred J. Sarles and Herbert J. Bolliger led the discussion.

Fred J. Sarles Herbert J. Bolliger

Engineer Blamed In Wreck Report

The Interstate Commerce Commission says engineer W. E. Eller was at fault in the Sept 11 wreck that killed 33 Pennsylvania national guardsmen near Coshocton Ohio. The Spirit of St Louis failed to follow signal indications and hit a standing troop train at about 48 mph despite signals and warning fuses.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Pennsylvania National Pennsylvania Railroad Spirit of St. Louis Coshocton Ohio ICS Spirit of W. E. Eller

Wildcat Strike Ends Ford Halts Layoffs

Ford Motor Co reports a break in a wildcat strike threatening plant shutdown. Night shift production at Dearborn mills resumes to 30 to 50 percent, possibly cancelling layoffs impacting up to 125000 workers. An earlier unauthorized strike caused 700 layoffs in the pressed steel unit.

Detroit Ford Motor Co Ford Dearborn

Cadott Man Named By County Boards Group

Clarence Batts of Cadott was elected chairman of the Wisconsin County Boards association at its three day convention. Vernon Gaspar of Waukesha and R. B. Meech of Beloit were named vice president and secretary respectively. The group urged counties to resist transferring public relief control to the federal government while adjusting changes to meet federal requirements and retain county administration.

Wausau Clarence Batts Cadott Wisconsin County Boards Association Vernon Gaspar Waukesha R. B. Meech Beloit Wisconsin

Rajah the Indian elephant put in chains at London Zoo

An Indian elephant named Rajah at the London Zoo was chained today for conduct unbecoming a gentleman. He pushed a hole in a wall with his head, drawing screams from visitors. The hole opened into a powder room used by ladies on the other side of the wall.

London Rajah London Zoo

Truman Letter Hinting Lewis Ambassadorship Joke Revealed

Colorado Senator Neal Bishop disclosed a 1949 letter in which President Truman declined appointing John L. Lewis as ambassador to Russia. The exchange, sent amid a coal strike threat, praised Lewis in playful terms before Truman said he already had a suitable appointee and thanked the senator for the humor. Lewis offered no public comment.

Denver John L. Lewis Truman Colorado Neal Bishop Bishop United Mine Workers Russia Lewis Stalin Gromyko Vishinsky Molotov Moscow

Bureau Drops Fight On Insurance Rates

Insurance Commissioner John R. Lange reported that Milwaukee fire rating bureau agreed to drop its appeal from a state order to cut rates. They will ask Madison Circuit Judge Herman Sachtsen to dismiss the action for review. The order, effective Sept 1, cut premiums for brick buildings 15 percent, frame dwellings 10 percent, and seasonal properties 25 percent.

Madison John R. Lange Fire Rating Insurance Bureau of Milwaukee Lange Herman Sachtsen

Defense Effort Booms Demand for DP Help

Ugo Carusi, head of the displaced persons commission, said the national defense effort has created a great demand for DP assistance. He noted many sponsors canceled early program arrangements but cancellations have now nearly ceased.

Washington National Defense Effort Displaced Persons Commission Ugo Carusi Commission Dp’s

Farm Scene Reports Busy Livestock Activity Near Warren

The Neese family on an eighty acre Warren area farm along the South Apple River road raises cattle hogs and chickens with Mrs. Neese living on the property since birth. Local cattle trades include Alfred Meier selling two Brown Swiss bulls and multiple bulls changing hands among Schmid Ekum Meier and other buyers.

Milton Neese Edward Webinger South Wayne Warren South Apple River Road Neese Edwin Clock Alonzo Clock Alfred Meier Highway 59 Monroe Judd Bridge Bailie Secretaria Agricultura YY Ganaderia Mexico D. A Jerry B Rock Hill Stanley H. Davis Darlington Edna Schmid Highway 81 Peggy’s Majesty Meadow Green Fred O'Donnell Lone Rock Luman J. Temby Dodgeville Marjorie Schmid Ekum Meadow Green Lindy’s Majesty Kastenmeier Bros Beaver Dam Ross Peppers Tom Peppers, Brodhead

Printer inventor Underhill dies at 75 in New Jersey

Charles Reginald Underhill, credited with inventing the wireless telegraph printing system, died at his home in Lower Bank New Jersey yesterday. He was 75.

Lower Bank N. J Charles Reginald Underhill

32 Die in Gas Blast at Lota Mine Chile

Thirty two coal miners were killed and five injured in a gas explosion at the Pique Grande mine in Lota Concepcion province. Authorities report the disaster occurred today and rescue teams are securing the site.

Santiago Chile Pique Grande Lota Conception Province

Livestock Markets Report From Chicago and Colorado

USDA inspected livestock and poultry markets show hogs selling slow to steady with most figures down about 25 cents from Wednesday. Cattle and calves are uneven with early cows steady but late trade weak to down 25 cents. steers and heifers in thin demand and feeders steady to mixed. Also noted are Colorado fed steers and varied feeder weights with price ranges and a brief note on live poultry butter and eggs steady or unchanged in receipts and pricing.

Chicago USDA Colorado F.o.b

Grain price quotes for futures and cash markets

The report lists bid and ask ranges for wheat corn and oats in Chicago. No. 2 red wheat 2.16 cash. corn No. 1 yellow 1.53 to 1.54. oats No. 1 heavy mixed around 83 to 84 cents.

Chicago

Quemoy Shelling Reported by Chinese Nationalist Ministry

Taipei reports a three hour Communist shelling of Quemoy on Tuesday as observed by the Chinese nationalist defense ministry. The clash underscores ongoing tensions between Beijing and Taipei over the island stronghold.

Taipei Defense Ministry Quemoy

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