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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1949

Page

4

Social Events Highlight VFW Auxiliary Visit in Turner Hall

Mrs Emma Springen Beloit first district VFW auxiliary official guest and speaker. She praised three year old organization while committee reports were heard. A Veterans Hospital Armistice Day treats drive was approved. Buddy Poppy day committee named and visitors from Beloit Janesville attended with refreshments and entertainment.

Emma Springen Beloit VFW Turner Hall Veterans Hospital Harry E. Williams Glenn L. Kubly Mmes Hugh Durgin Lester Bacon Adolph Ambrose Wilmer Palmer Charles Hyland Ernest Zumbach Clark Kleckner Janesville Don Lovelace Matt Sobran J. H. Schwaiger Wilbur Deininger Palmer Harold Woolever

Woman's Club Fall Reception Plans Set

The Monroe Woman's Club hosts a fall social and teachers' reception tomorrow at 8 in St. John's church parlors. An illustrated talk by Robert J. Burkhard, on a seven month "photographic tour of Europe," follows a Columbus themed decor. Mrs. Perle G. Guess and Mrs. Arthur P. Benkett will pour. committee chairs are Mrs. Charles B. Marvin and Miss Doris Messmer with several assists.

Christopher Columbus Monroe Woman's Club St. John’s Church Perle G. Guess Arthur P. Benkett Robert J. Burkhard Europe Charles B. Marvin Doris Messmer Mmes Theodore A. Hartman Maurice W. Quinn Rose H. Johnson Department of International Relations Mr. Burkhard Lillian Gempeler Maud E. Wenger L. A. Koenig Arthur C. Benkert Glen Benkert Walter L. Day Wesley L. Dodge James Forbes Chester J. Goetz Hilton Kirchner Ralph K. Kofoed Leon Kubly Willis Ludlow Edwin C. Miller John O'Donnell Robert L. Rote Paul A. Ruf Willard R. Schuetze Lyle F. Sickinger Fred R. Simpson Kenneth W. Stuart Ray Thorpe

Columbus Day Plans Set by KC Members

The Knights of Columbus meet in their club rooms and shift meetings to Mondays. They plan a Columbus Day banquet and dance Sunday at 7 p.m. Rt. Rev. Msgr. William Mahoney will speak. Willard C. Bender will MC. State officers Clem J. Schlaefer Leslie J. Schinx J. L. Reinhart and Earl Gilson attend a Platteville meeting.

Knights of Columbus Lodge William Mahoney St. Raphael’s Church of Madison Madison Willard C. Bender Platteville Clem J. Schlaefer Leslie J. Schinx J. L. Reinhart Earl Gilson

District WCTU Marks Diamond Jubilee Here

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Lafayette and Green County met at Immanuel Evangelical United church to celebrate the state union diamond jubilee. Mrs Emma Mielke past state president Ripon spoke at the midday luncheon. A pageant presented this afternoon featured the 12 past presidents since Milwaukee.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Lafayette Green County Immanuel Evangelical United Church Emma Mielke Ripon Milwaukee

Reading Club Meets at Ruehlman Home

Lida Ludlow announced a reading club gathering at 2 15 p m tomorrow at Mrs Ruehlman s home 1606 23rd Avenue She will also present the program.

Reading Club Lida Ludlow D. D. Ruehlman 23Rd Avenue

Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting at Gustafson Home

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist church will meet tonight at 8 o clock in the home of Mrs Edwin J Gustafson at 1409 17th avenue.

Wesleyan Service Guild of I Methodist Church Edwin J. Gustafson 17Th Avenue

Putmans Observe 25th Wedding Anniversary at Wiota Home

Charles H Putmans and wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner at their Wiota residence on Sunday. A large gathering of relatives and friends from nearby towns joined in, and a second surprise party was held Friday evening by the Social Hour club at Wilfred Johnson's home.

Charles H. Putnam Wiota Herman Durtschi Monroe David Robert Charles Carol Sandra Arthur Putnams Messrs Mmes Ernest Olson Fred Campbell Jean Wiola Ernest Hendrickson Marie Vinger Clara Stixrood Phyllis Gordon Jacque Gunnard Johnson Selbrey Alueonden Mockterdreyer Ord Martin Vinger Lamont Henry Winger Madison Robert Hendrickson Blanchardville William Putnam Jack Everson Robert Hawley Argyle Bette Everson Chicago Clifford Stixrood Maynard Jones Karen Fred Mayer George DeNure South Wayne William McGransham Fayette James Cullen Mary Kay Darlington Katherine Cullen Wilfred Johnson

Four Local Candidates Receive OES Degrees

Four candidates Mr and Mrs Robert V Chinnock Mrs Lareey Dodge and Mrs Ralph K Kofoed received degrees of the Order of the Eastern Star at the meeting last evening in the Masonic temple. The charter was draped in memory of William R Graves past grand patron for 1925 26. Music was by a seven voice choir.

Robert V. Chinnock Lareey Dodge Ralph K. Kofoed Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple William R. Graves Eastern Star Seven Voices Mmes Edwin Schuetze Ralph Wenger Herbert M. Ainsworth Glen Roderick Alvin Elmer Ervin Goecks Betty Steinmann Floyd Davis E. B. Lux Davis N. G. Preston Clifford Fritz Marvin Holcomb Raymond Fritz William Kuegler Marie Blum Victor I. Corson R. W. Blaha

Casper Duertschi Honored at Birthday Party

A surprise birthday party was held Sunday evening at the Casper Duertschi home route 4 in honor of his birth. Attending were Mmes William Duertschi and children Warren Ernest Holz and family Monticello Fred Duertschi and family Herman Duertschi and children Robert Legler Miss Ida Duertschi Miss Frieda Duertschi Alvin Duertschi Lloyd Siedschling Donald Thoman Monroe.

Casper Duertschi Route 4 Messrs Mmes William Duertschi Warren Ernest Holz Monticello Fred Duertschi Herman Duertschi Robert Legler Ida Duertschi Frieda Duertschi Alvin Duertschi Lloyd Siedschling Donald Thoman Monroe

Miss Phyllis Ladwig Wedding Shower Honors

Fifty friends gathered Friday at the Loyd Prien home route 2 for a wedding shower honoring Miss Phyllis Ladwig and her coming marriage to Carl A Burgi of Monroe. The service will be held Saturday at Immanuel church with Rev Howard L Orians officiating. Co hosts were Mrs Sam Ladwig and Mrs Montgomery Chesebro.

Loyd Prien Route 2 Phyllis Ladwig Carl A. Burgi Monroe Immanuel Church Howard L. Orians Sam Ladwig Montgomery Chesebro Laurence Prien Ladwig Carl Burgi William Schmerse Francis Ludwig Montreue Chesebro Jeanette Lad Harris "Meyers Messrs Mmes Leland

Mrs. Bridge to preside at Wisconsin Cancer Society meeting

Mrs. Ralph Bridge of Juda will preside over the biennial conference of the third medical district of the Wisconsin division of the American Cancer Society in Madison on Saturday. The event includes a training school at First Methodist Church with speakers Dr. Bertrand Meyer and Dr. W. D. Stovall and addresses by state leaders.

Ralph Bridge Juda Third Wisconsin American Cancer Society Madison Bridge Green First Methodist Church Ben Blaser Monroe High School Zuercher Sisters Brodhead Bertrand Meyer State of Wisconsin General Hospital W. D. Stovall UW Medical School Fred Clausen Horicon State Society Walter Rechsteiner Albany

Local Families Noted in Community List

A roster of residents and relatives appears, naming Heitz and family, Alvin Brugg er, William F. Schmerse, Ed Lad wig and family, Hollis E. Schutt and family, L. J. Prien and Marvin, Arthur Meyers and family, Sam Ladwig and family, Montgomery Chesebro, Clif ford Ladwig, Mrs. Martin Frederick and Eleanor, Mrs. Rose Vogels, Mrs. Mathilda A. Burgi and Miss Margaret Schulmyer.

Heitz Alvin Brugger William F. Schmerse Ed Ladwig Hollis E. Schutt L. J. Prien Marvin Arthur Meyers Sam Ladwig Montgomery Chesebro Clifford Ladwig Martin Frederick Eleanor Rose Voegels Mathilda A. Burgi Margaret Schulmyer

WSWS Meeting Set By Evangelical Unit Brethren

The WSWS of the Evangelical United Brethren will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Otto Folgate with afternoon group plans.

WSWS Orangeville Evangelical United Brethren Otto Folgate

Orangeville Band Elects New Officers

Seneeville Times Special reports the Orangeville band elected Ira Eugene Shaffer as president and Mary Lucille Daughenbaugh as vice president. Donna Marie Lehman is secretary and treasurer, with Oneta Wynona Dinges and Richard Lee Jensen as reporters. Barbara Ann Sewards and Marie Hemphill as librarians, Gene Jordan and Tom Bordner as custodians, Nancy Ann Ritzman and Sue Carolyn Moore as entertainers.

Seneeville Ira Eugene Shaffer Mary Lucille Daughenbaugh Donna Marie Lehman Oneta Wynona Dinges Richard Lee Jensen Marie Hemphill Barbara Ann Sewards Gene Jordan Tom Bordner Nancy Ann Ritzman Sue Carolyn Moore Caryl Jean Frautschy Albert Goetz Allen Fehr

No Prosecution Seen In Drowning Admission

Milwaukee curtain raises on Wallace Skiba 26 who admitted to drownings of two 14 year old boys. Two psychiatrists found him sane. District Attorney William McCauley doubted prosecution would follow. Skiba said conscience drove him to police headquarters Sunday night to tell his story.

Milwaukee Wallace Skiba William C. McCauley Skiba McCauley

New Social Security Bill Expands Aid To Disabled Groups

Washington reports the bill passed by the House would extend federal aid to two disabled groups. First, those already covered who become totally and permanently disabled before 65 would receive pension as if reaching 65, costing about 700 million yearly. Second, those not covered who are totally disabled could qualify under a new assistance plan costing about 66 million yearly, contingent on state programs matching federal funds.

Washington House Senate Congressional No. 1 Mississippi California Nevada Waon

Twin Valley Homemakers Meet Hosts and Lessons

Mrs. John J. Disch hosted the Twin Valley Homemakers Friday. The group discussed the frolic and heard about new milk laws. Lessons on landscaping and serving company meals were planned for the next meeting at Mrs. Wilbert Elmer’s home. Four visitors attended and all members were present. A lunch was served.

Twin Valley John J. Disch Stanley Finke Ernest Lehr Mamie Tillema James Argue James Hanna Wilbert Elmer Roy Bontely Mamie _ Tillema John Altman Marlene

Socialist to Seek New French Cabinet in 13 Month Coalition

Paris reports Jules Moch, socialist party leader, asked by President Vincent Auriol to form a new French government. If he succeeds, Moch would become premier succeeding Henri Queuille, who resigned six days ago amid an economic dispute that split the 13 month old coalition cabinet. Moch previously served as interior minister in the Queuille cabinet.

Paris Jules Moch Vincent Auriol Moch Henri Queuille Queuille

Gessler Boy Breaks Arm at School

Eugene Gessler six year old son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Gessler suffered a broken right arm while playing at school Friday.

Monticello Eugene Gessler Raymond Gessler

Markets wrap Livestock and grain at Chicago

Livestock trading opened modestly active then slower with gains for butchers and higher hog values 18.75 top for select 230-270 lb hogs. Cattle and calves mixed to higher with top steers 35.25 and cows up to 18.00. bulls strong. Grain eased near close as corn fell, wheat off modestly. USDA updates receipts for cattle calves hogs and poultry with mixed egg and butter notes.

Chicago USDA Wyoming U. S Board of Trade

Wall Street Trading Activity in New York Summary

Active buying on Wall Street in New York leads trading as investors respond to market cues. Prices edge higher with gains across key indices and sector rotation visible among financials and tech.

Wall Street Trading New York

Ship Sails To Rescue Marooned Scientists

The 1200 ton steamer John Biscoe sails for the Antarctic to rescue eleven British scientists stranded for two years on Stonington Island in Marguerite Bay. The marooned team, mainly geologists and meteorologists, report life is hard but all are well.

Southampton John Biscoe Antartic Stonington Island Marguerite Bay Britain

Matilda Coppin Celebrates 107th Birthday in England

Spry and hearty Mrs. Matilda Coppin marked her 107th birthday in St Leonards on Sea England. Her 94 year old brother Charles Evans planned a toast at a local saloon in Stroud Kent to honor her milestone.

St. Leonards-on-sea England Matilda Coppin Stroud Kent Charles Evans

Power Firm Dinner Ends in Candlelight at Bayview

About 300 to 400 guests from South Texas attended a dinner at Bayview hosted by Central Power and Light Co after inspecting the La Palma power plant near San Benito. As dinner began the lights failed and officials searched for the fuse box, but the meal continued by candlelight.

Harlingen Tex South Texas Bayview Central Power and Light Coey la Palma San Benito

FFA Honors 18 for Aid to Youth at Kansas City Convention

The Future Farmers of America named 18 men as recipients of honorary American Farmer degrees for their contributions to farm youth development. The afternoon session will confer the degrees while the Star Farmer of America is chosen at tonight's session, carrying a $1,000 prize. Three regional Star farmers will also be named and awarded $500 each. Want Ads are big producers.

Kansas City Future Farmers of America Today Star Farmer of America Future Farmers

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