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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1949

Page

3

Miss Patricia Stubbe Weds Wallace Lindsay in St John’s Church

Miss Patricia Stubbe daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Meythaler of Monroe married Wallace Lindsay son of Mrs Edna Lindsay at St John Evangelical and Reformed church. Rev Paul Kehle officiated. The couple planned a reception at the bride’s home and will reside in Monroe route 5.

Patricia Stubbe Wallace Lindsay St. John’s Church Earl Meythaler Route 5 Monroe Edna Lindsay 13Th Avenue St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Paul C. Kehle Charles Dickson

Miss Riffle Honored At Pre-Nuptial Shower

Miss Patricia Riffle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Riffle, was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Behring at Odd Fellows hall. She is to wed Kenneth Behring Sunday in the Methodist church. Phoebe Abraham sang two solos. desserts and gifts were shared with over 100 attendees.

Elmer Behring 13Th Avenue Patricia Riffle H. W. Riffle 9Th Street Odd Fellows Hall Riffle Kenneth Behring Methodist Church Miss Biffle Phoebe Abraham Carol Annwinger Behring Arthur Keel Mmes. Riffle George Thomm Jennie Priewe August Abraham Alvin Kubly Frank Priewe

Joyce Elaine Bahn Baptized at Grace Lutheran Church

Joyce Elaine Bahn infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Orlan Bahn of Argyle was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church yesterday performed by Rev Newell. Grandparents Albert Bahn Monroe and Rosa Butts attended. A family dinner followed at Mrs Butts home 2016 15th Avenue. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Albert Bahn and Wayne, Mr and Mrs Edward Butts and daughter and Leo Butts of Platteville.

Joyce Elaine Bahn Orlan Bahn Route 1 Argyle Grace Lutheran Church Newell Baby Albert Bahn Monroe Rosa Butts Butts 15Th Avenue Bahns Wayne Edward Butts Leo Butts Platteville

Mrs. Paul Raether Birthday Honors Noted

Mrs. Paul Raether route 2 was surprised Sunday evening for her birthday anniversary. A luncheon and birthday cake were served. Cards of honor went to Mrs. Raether Don Roenneburg Mrs. Herbert Davidson and Franklin Roenneburg. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Don Roenneburg Janesville Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Roenneburg Juda Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Potts Monroe and Mr. and Mrs. Raether.

Paul Raether Route 2 Raether Don Roenneburg Herbert Davidson Franklin Roenneburg Janesville Juda Robert Potts Monroe

Infant Baptized in Methodist Church in Darlington

Larry Robert Schwartz infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Schwartz of 937 12th Street was baptized yesterday morning at Oar Methodist church by Rev E J Jeffery. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Anton Goerlitz. A dinner followed at the home of the maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Mervin Andrews in Darlington.

Larry Robert Schwartz Robert Schwartz 12Th Street Oar- Methodist Church E. J. Jeffery Anton Goerlitz Mervin Andrews Darlington

Engagement announced for Clara Maddison Dougherty

Mrs. Marie Jenny of 1822 11th Street announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Clara Maddison to James Francis Dougherty, son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Dougherty of Ridgeway. The wedding is set for November 19 at 10 a.m. in St. Raphael's Church Madison.

Marie Jenny 11Th Street Clara Madison James Francis Dougherty James H. Dougherty Ridgeway St. Raphael's Church

Aid Plans Service At Union Presbyterian Church

The Aid Society of the Union Presbyterian church meets Wednesday afternoon. The devotional service starts at 4 p m followed by supper at 5 p m.

AID Aid Society of the Union Presbyterian Church

Guild Meeting Planned by Wesleyan Service Guild

The Wesleyan Service Guild of Union Presbyterian Church will meet tomorrow evening at 8 oclock at the home of Mrs. Edwin J. Gustafson at 1409 17th Avenue.

Wesleyan Service Guild Union Presbyterian Church Edwin J. Gustafson 17Th Avenue

Origin of coffee tale traced to Abyssinia around 875

The origin of coffee is uncertain but one traditional account places its beginnings in Abyssinia about the year 875. The story centers on a beverage that spread from that region to broader lands, shaping global customs surrounding caffeine.

Abyssinia

Miss Nanette Elmer Weds Norman H Disch in Immanuel ceremony

Nanette Elmer daughter of Hollis J Elmer and Norman H Disch son of Jacob Disch married at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev Howard L Orians officiating A reception followed at the bride's home Guests included out of town family JoAnne Elmer as maid of honor and Chester Disch as best man The couple will reside in Monticello after a wedding trip

Nanette Ellyn Elmer Hollis J. Elmer Lake Drive Norman Henry Disch Jacob Disch Monticello Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Howard L. Orians JoAnne Elmer W. Gilman Madison Chester Disch Eugene Hanson Monroe High School Whitewater State Teachers College Alpha Sigma Sorority The Commercial and Savings Bank New Glarus High School Navy Tarawa of Gas Station New Glar Milwaukee Wisconsin

Sorority Plans State Council Meeting in Manitowoc

The Alpha Zeta sorority hosted a rushee tea at Mrs. Fred Blumer Jr.’s home to discuss the state council meeting set for November 13 in Manitowoc. Attendees included rushees Mrs. Paul W. Ritschard and others, Monroe chapter representatives, and Manitowoc president Mrs. Loris Touhey. Yellow and white chrysanthemums and candles formed the centerpiece.

State Council Manitowoc Alpha Zeta Fred Blumer Jr 1Lth Street Harris Germann Helen Altman Paul W. Ritschard Harry E. Williams Harold A. Halverson Louise Neal Monroe Evelyn Drake Walter J. Kubly Erma Klassy Dorothy Johnson Loris Touhey Helen Greenstein Madison

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs George Keller Sr

Mr and Mrs Archie Small hosted a cafeteria dinner yesterday for the 76th birthday of Mrs George Keller Sr. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Keller, Mr and Mrs George Keller and family, Mrs Hattie Mann of Browntown, and several relatives from Monroe and nearby areas.

Archie Small Route 4 George Keller Sr William Keller George Keller Hattie Mann Browntown Messrs Mines Harry Collicutt Clifton Balbac Warren Veril Smull Franklyn Stine Russell Hansen Michael Smull Monroe

Party Honors Mrs Wayne Vanderbilt at Juda Event

Mrs Frank Ronspiez entertained with a surprise birthday party Wednesday evening in Juda honoring Mrs Wayne Vanderbilt. Two tables of 500 were played with honors awarded to Mrs Fred Brunkow, Mrs Vanderbilt and Mrs Florence Miller. Mrs Vanderbilt received a gift from the group.

Frank Ronspiez Wayne Vanderbilt Fred Brunkow Vanderbilt Florence Miller

Juda Woman's Club Plans Public Welfare Program

The Juda woman's club meets Thursday evening at Miss Gertrude Erb's home. Mrs. Viola Jones and Mrs. Adelie Lehnherr will lead the program on Public Welfare.

Juda Woman's Club Gertrude Erb Viola Jones Adelie Lehnherr

Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting Recalls New Duo Hosts

The Baptist Youth Fellowship gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George New with Duane Helland assisting as cohost. The event featured fellowship and planning for upcoming activities.

Juda The Baptist Youth Fellowship George New Duane Helland Coost

Aid Meeting Called at Baptist Missionary Aid Session

Juda Times reports a Baptist Missionary Aid meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. L. Helnd, with White Cross work to be done.

White Cross Baptist Missionary Aid Meeting L. L. Helnd

Bossharts Present Annual Horse Show

The fourth annual horse show and trail ride at Conrad Bosshart stock farm in Brodhead drew 175 entries from regional riding clubs. Hi ram Johnson judged the show with Les lie Twensend as ringmaster and Robert Brown as master of ceremonies. Championship stock horse awards went to William Eddy Beloit Joan Laymeyer Freeport and Jack Grahm Janesville.

Brodhead Conrad Bosshart Stock Farm Hiram Johnson Sharon Leslie Twensend Robert Brown Rockford William Eddy Beloit Joan Laymeyer Freeport Jack Grahm Janesville

Homemakers Tour Planned in Green County

About 100 Green county Homemakers Club members will join a soil conservation tour tomorrow. They meet at 10 30 a m at The Casino Monticello with a sack lunch for noon led by Prof O R Zeasman of the University of Wisconsin. The tour includes visits to the Conrad Stauffacher and Herman Klassy farms. Liberty Monroe Liberty Homemakers meet Thursday at 1 30 p m at Mrs Ray Dyes route 3 Monroe with Mrs Henry Rinehardt as co host and pack a Christmas box for a Belgian farmer and son the second such donation.

Green County Monticello O. R. Zeasman College of Agriculture University of Wisconsin Conrad Stauffacher Herman Klassy Liberty Monroe Liberty Homemakers Club Ray Dye Route 3 Henry Rinehardt

Plane crash near Cheyenne airport kills three crewmen

A Slick Airways cargo plane diverted by storms crashed near Cheyenne airport killing all three aboard. The twin engine craft struck a knoll three miles northwest of the runway while approaching for landing from San Francisco to Denver.

Cheyenne Slick Airways Denver

Milwaukeean Tells Of Drownings in 1935

A 26 year old Milwaukee man Wallace E Skiba admitted to police that at age 11 he pushed two playmates into the Milwaukee river dock causing the deaths of Steven Murazewski eight and Robert Vogel seven. He walked into headquarters and confessed saying his conscience haunted him and he could not hold a job.

Milwaukee John Hurley Wallace E. Skiba Skiba Steven Muraszewski Robert Vogel

Pope Receives Bright Blue Scooter Gift

Pope Pius XII, 73, unveils a brand new blue motor scooter at Castel Gandolfo and plans to donate the ride to a country mission to transport priests in remote rural areas.

Castel Gandolfo Pius XII

Church Takeover Ordered by Prague Authorities

The Czechoslovak government ordered county and village communist led administrations to prepare to assume close supervision of churches and tighten control over local affairs.

Prague

Roofing Work Completed at Monticello Businesses

Special report notes new roofs installed on several business properties in Monticello including the Grand Central hotel Krieg and Zurbachen garage and Arns IGA store.

Monticello Grand Central Hotel Krieg and Zurbachen Arn IGA

Milk and barn updates and farm value trends in Clarno area

Forrest Briggs builds a new milk house and barn addition with modern cooling equipment at Clarno. Albany's William Zimmerli adds a red roof to his barn. Local cows from John In gold estate Brown Swiss herd post production records with milk and fat totals. Wisconsin testing shows 365 day production for Belle and other cows. DPMA reports farm land values down two percent from March to July and below 1943 peak, though still above pre war averages. The outlook points to continued modest declines tied to prices and income.

Forrest Briggs Clarno Township John Ingold Monroe Lydia Inkwyl Mardell Betwyl Verena Inkwyl DPMA Chicago

Oyster spawning Triggered by Warm Waters

The text notes that oyster spawning occurs when the surrounding water temperature reaches 68 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. This condition marks the onset of reproductive activity in oyster populations.

Barkley Praises 81st Congress At Wisconsin Dinner

Vice President Alben Barkley addressed 1,700 Wisconsin Democrats at Jefferson Jackson day events in Milwaukee praising the 81st Congress. He claimed it will end with an unprecedented record and cited pledges on minimum wage and reciprocal trade.

Milwaukee Alben Barkley Barkley Wisconsin Charles E. Broughton Sheboygan Press Congress Democrats Western Europe Germany Russia James Honzik

Shawano Nabs Suspect in Horse Theft

A 29 year old man was held today as the bandit who held up John Garska Saturday night and rode off on Garska's horse. Garska, three miles east of Gresham, reported a stranger claimed his car broke down and asked for food. The man threatened to shoot, took his billfold and watch, forced Garsha to the barn and mounted a horse before fleeing toward Gresham. Sheriff Hugo Baker coordinated with officers who found Garsha's billfold in the stranger's car and tracked him to a tavern.

Shawano John Garska Garska Gresham Garsha Gars

Cheese Kettle News and Dairy Notes From Wisconsin

The Swiss cheese market was firm and active with high prices for the week ending Oct 6. State brand and grade B cheese prices were reported with limited grade B supplies and ample current demand. John D Woethrich was elected president of the Central Wisconsin Cheesemakers and Butter Makers Association. Twenty five Kraft branch sales supervisors toured Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin. Wilbur A Stewart of Green Wood won champion cheddar at Waterloo Ia for the second straight year. New Wisconsin milk production standards ban housing other livestock in dairy barns to reduce odors and contamination risk to milk.

Madison Wisconsin Kraft Monroe Illinois Indiana Kraft Holdings Eugene Otel Wilbur A. Stewart Greenwood Waterloo USDA CCC Lester Legrid State Department of Agriculture

Law School Goes Coed At Harvard

Harvard Law School will admit a small number of women for the first time in 1950. Dean Erwin N Griswold announced that women graduates from accredited colleges will be eligible to apply to the 132 year old institution.

Cambridge Harvard Law School Erwin N. Griswold

Thomas Ewing Appointed First Interior Secretary in 1849

Thomas Ewing became the first secretary of the interior when appointed in 1849, shaping early U.S. federal governance of public lands and agencies.

Thomas Ewing the Interior

New Hearing Device Without Ear Receiver Debuts in Chicago

Chicago firm Belton Beltone advertises an invisible Phantomold hearing device that eliminates the ear receiver button. The ad promises clear hearing for deaf individuals, offering a free brochure and at home trial with no cost.

Chicago Ill Belton Dept 19Th St Beltone

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