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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1950

Page

3

Prof Agard to Speak on Greek Drama Values for Us

Prof Walter R Agard a noted classicalist will address Monroe Woman's Club at St John s Church at 8 tonight His talk Values for Us in Greek Drama will showcase how ancient drama interprets modern life The event is sponsored by the Woman's club literature department with a tea and reception to follow for new members and teachers.

Walter R. Agard Monroe Woman's Club St. John’s Church University of Wisconsin Department of Classics Agard Amherst College Oxford University Sorbonne France American School Athens Greece Amherst Johns Hopkins University of Michigan Wisconsin Woman’s Club Department of Literature Arthur W. Black Prof. Agard Mies James Forbes Robert W. Goetz

Area Presbyterian Women Attend Rally At Union Church Here

Seventy eight women from Presbyterian churches in Beloit Clinton Janesville Lancaster and Monroe registered at the district Presbyterial rally held yesterday at Union church here. Guests included Mrs Kenneth Fox Beloit who returned from missionary work in Alaska and Mrs Alfredo Manendez Barranauillo Colombia South America.

Beloit Clinton Janesville Lancaster Monroe Union Church Ias Kenneth Fox Alaska Alfredo Manendez Barranauillo Colombia South America C. W. Chase Woman's Society of Union Church Bert Waterman

Electa Kelly Celebrated on 93rd Birthday at Browntown

Browntown Times Special reports Mrs Electa Kelly honored on her 93rd birthday Sunday at her daughter Maud Snyder’s home. Guests included Francis Michaels family Robert and Ruth Ann Michaels Caledonia Beloit Emma Michaels Rockford John Williams Jasper and James Williams. A cake was presented by the Williams family who were ill with a sick child.

Browntown Electa Kelly Maud Snyder Kelly Francis Michaels Robert Chester Michaels Ruth Ann Carol Caledonia Retta Richardson Verne Lewis Michaels Beloit Emma Michaels Rockford John Williams Jasper James Robert Williams

Mrs H M Stauffacher Elected Leyenda Club President

Mrs M H Stauffacher was elected president of the Leyenda club for the coming year at the first fall meeting last evening with Mrs Charles A Booth. Portions of the book Townsman by John Ledges were read. Next meeting will be with Mrs W D Clayton.

M. H. Stauffacher Leyenda Club Charles A. Booth 14Th Street John Ledges Booth W. D. Clayton 10Th Street

Legionnaires Plan Dinner and Euchre Tournament

More than 200 Legionnaires reserved a 6:30 stag dinner at The Elms on Argyle Road. The event will be followed by the start of the fall euchre tournament.

Elms Legion Home Old Argyle Road

Missionary Society Meeting at Union Presbyterian

Miss Grace Byers will host the Missionary Society of Union Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 2 p m at her home 1736 13th Street.

Miss Byers Hostesss Missionary Society of Union Presbyterian Church Grace Byers 13Th Street

Ardelle Monte and Donald Sellnow wed at St. John's

Ardelle Jean Monte and Donald Roy Sellnow exchanged nuptial vows in a double ring ceremony at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church at 2 pm. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace and a cathedral train, paired with a pearl necklace and a vision veil. The reception followed in the church for about 200 guests with a yellow and white color scheme.

Ardelle Jean Monte Gustave Monte Route 1 Browntown Donald Roy Sellnow Roy Sellnow Albany St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Paul C. Kehle Selma Steiner William Wilde Donna Wilde Shirley Selinow Ralph Selinow Jr Man Ludell Swenson Virgil Monte Jerry Gelbach Joyce Severson Esther Paulson Florence Voigt Gladys Steiner Helen Ruchti Ira Mayer South Wayne Harold Ruchti Pauline Patterson Werner Buholzer Woodford

Albany Couple Weds in Navy Attire with Guests From Several Towns

The ceremony united the couple Mrs. Sellnow and Mr. Sellnow with the bride wearing a dark navy gown and white trim, and guest list including Albany Browntown South Wayne Orfordville Marshfield Evansville Monticello Kenosha Brodhead Winslow New Glarus. After a wedding trip to Marshfield they will live on a farm on route 1 north of Albany.

Ther Frank Sellow Albany Browntown South Wayne Orfordville Marshfield Evansville Monticello Kenosha Brodhead Winslow New Glarus Sellnow Eugene Mershfield

Mrs. Steele Reappointed Pythian Treasurer At Wisconsin Convention

Mrs. A R Steele of 1624 14 11th street was elected grand treasurer for the third year at the 54th annual Grand Pythian Order convention held at the Wisconsin Hotel in Milwaukee over the weekend. Also elected were Andrea Hadler as grand chief of the Wisconsin Pythian Sisters and Lawrence Kinney as grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Wisconsin. The event ends with plans for next fall in Appleton.

A. R. Steele 11Th Street Grand Pythian Order Wisconsin Hotel Milwaukee Andrea Hadler Wisconsin Pythian Sisters Lawrence Kinney Ashland Knights of Pythias of Wisconsin Fred Grimm Leon O. Schmidt T. R. Evenson Appleton Monroe Pythian Sisters Mmes Clara Thompson Louis F. Blanc Ralph Schroeder Herbert H. Goecks Alton V. Kiel Henry Babler Pythian Old Peoples Home

Columbus Day Banquet Plans Set by Knights of Columbus

Final arrangements are made for the annual Columbus day dinner on Oct 15 sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Rev Francis L McDonald Our Lady Queen of Peace Madison will be principal speaker at 7 p m He is former state chaplain of the Wisconsin Knights of Columbus and a native of Argyle Manorette Catering Co Madison will prepare the dinner Reservations go to general chairman William T Kane by Saturday Dr F J Bongiorno Albany will direct the musical program.

Knights of Columbus Francis L. McDonald Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Madison Wisconsin Knights of Columbus Argyle Manorette Catering Co William T. Kane F. J. Bongiorno Albany

Immanuel Brotherhood Holds Meeting at Church Parlors

Immanuel church brotherhood met in the church parlors with Scripture by Milo Miller and prayer from Rev. Howard L. Orians. President Roy F. Peter led a business session while a mixed chorus directed by Mrs. Lyndon C. Weil performed two Fred Waring arrangements.

Immanuel Church Brotherhood Milo Miller Howard L. Orians Roy F. Peter Lyndon C. Weil Fred Waring

Address by Rev Landwehr on a Dash of Religion

Rev Donald Landwehr of Oak Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church Freeport delivered the address And a Dash of Religion. Attendees included Clara Goodrich John Anderick Frank Carmichael Laverne Schmerse Gary Quinn Virgil Wenger William Riffle with Miss Heidi Pfaeffli pianist. Lunch was served by committee chaired by Stanley Mauermann with Willard Mauermann Fred Salzwedel F Royce Zumbrunnen Richard Bahr and Walter L Day.

Clara Goodrich John Anderick Frank Carmichael Laverne Schmerse Gary Quinn Virgil Wenger William Riffle Heidi Pfaeffli Donald Landwehr Oak Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church Freeport Stanley Mauermann Willard Mauermann Fred Salzwedel F. Royce Zum- Brunnen Richard Bahr Walter L. Day

Maria Whitehead Feted on Her Birthday at Home

Relatives and friends gathered at noon on Sunday for a potluck birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Maria Whitehead. Attendees included Mrs. Ransom Keister Mrs. W. R. Keister Lake Delavan Mrs. John Walsh South Hampton Long Island NY Mrs. Alma Kundert Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wainwright Miss Etta Van Matre Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Van Matre and daughters Peggy and Patty Monroe Mr. and Mrs. Sterman Lawyer Miss Sylvia Whitehead Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pittsley Freeport Mrs. Lillian Phelps Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mann Winslow James Mann Platteville Miss Charlie Ray Crane Winslow Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nybroten and children Ronnie and Dorothy Mr. and Mrs. John Williams and sons Jasper and James Mr. and Mrs. Edward McDaniel and daughter Gladys and Mr. and Mrs. C L Crago.

Browntown Maria Whitehead Ransom Keister W. R. Keister Lake Delavan John Walsh South Hampton Long Island N. Y Alma Kundert Clarence Wainwright Etta van Matre Eugene van Matre Peggy Patty Monroe Gladys C. L. Crago

Royal Arch Masons To Give Widow Degree

Seven Wives of Palestine chapter No 21 Royal Arch Masons will receive the Royal Arch Masons Widows degree in Masonic temple ceremonies at 8 tomorrow night. Sever D. Gaarder and D. M. Howery will confer the degree with Fred C. Goecks as chapter high priest. About 20 to 30 women are expected after a potluck supper. this will be the first such ceremony in two years. Ole Flizram heads the dining room committee.

Wives of Palestine Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Sever D. Gaarder Albany Monroe Commandery Head D. M. Howery South Wayne Fred C. Goecks Ole Flizram Monroe

Scout Awards Given In Monticello Church

Boy Scout and Cub Scout awards were presented at a ceremony at Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church in Monticello. Scoutmaster Irving Eichorst awarded tenderfoot badges to Roger Hoesly Larry Gessler Ed die Riese Dennis Field Wayne Broge Kenneth Kundert and Donald Hoesly. Second class went to Donald Karlen Ralph Schuler Zane Zurbuchen Gordon Rosen Ronald Schuett Jerry Witten wyler first class to John Schmidt.

Monticello Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church Irving J. Eichorst Roger Hoesly Larry Gessler Eddie Riese Dennis Field Wayne Broge Kenneth Kundert Donald Hoesly Donald Karlen Ralph Schuler Zane Zurbuchen Gordon Rosen Ronald Schuett Jerry Wittenwyler John Schmidt Norman Rosen Den

Scout Leaders Tie Recognition At Monday Meeting

Lawrence Karlen awarded explorer's ties to Jerry Wittenwyler Ralph Schuler Zane Zurbuchen and Eddie Riese. George Grenzow presented advancement bear pins to Billy Hefty Tommy Marty Jack Ponyicsanyi and John Heldrich. Lion advancement pins went to Billy Escher and Steven Boyum. Regular boy scout meeting was held Monday evening.

Jerry Wittenwyler Ralph Schuler Zane Zurbuchen Lawrence Karlen Eddie Riese George Grenzow Cuba Billy Hefty Tommy Marty Jack Ponyicsanyi John Heldrich Billy Escher Steven Boyum

Zwingli Missionary Society Plans Election

Monticello Times Special report. Mrs C M Stauffer acted president in the president's absence for the Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Missionary Society meeting Monday. Miss Rose Stauffer and Miss Louise Karlen served as program co chairs and led devotions.

Monticello C. M. Stauffer Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Missionary Society Rose Stauffer Louise Karlen Cochairmen John Gempeler Irene Marty C. Klooster

Entertain at Bridge at Germann Home

Mrs John D Germann and Mrs M J Knight hosted a 1 pm luncheon and bridge at 1416 14th avenue. Honors and guest awards went to May L Luchsinger Edna Luchsinger E W Stuart and Lydia West of Los Angeles. Three tables of contract were in play.

John D. Germann M. J. Knight Germann 14Th Avenue Mmes May L. Luchsinger E. N. Churchill Edna Luchsinger George W. Stuart Lydia West Los Angeles

Children Baptized in Spring Grove

Gary McNair infant son of Mr and Mrs Walter Robinson Janesville and Paul Sherman and Lauren Dale children of Mr and Mrs Dale Young were baptized Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Jay McNair Rev R W Sachssen of the Methodist church officiated

Spring Grove Gary McNair Walter Robinson Janesville Paul Sherman Lauren Dale Dale Young Jay McNair R. W. Sachtsen Methodist Church

Brodhead Wesleyan group visits Monroe guild

Seven members of the Brodhead Wesleyan service guild were guests of the Monroe guild last evening. The visitors were Mrs Tina Pratt Ardyth Sachtsen Lillie Focht Mildred Salliday Grace Dedrick Ethel Mae Curtis and Lois Gill.

Brodhead Brodhead Wesleyan Service Guild Monroe Guild Tina Pratt Ardyth Sachtsen Lillie Focht Mildred Salliday Grace Dedrick Ethel Mae Curtis Lois Gill

Tuesday Bridge Honors at Mrs Johnson’s Home

Miss Alice Johnson hosted the Tuesday evening bridge club at 1318 11th Street. Two tables played with honors awarded to Miss Margaret Baker, Miss Esther O'Malia, and Mrs Rex Bledsoe.

Alice Johnson 11Th Street Margaret Baker Esther O’malia Rex Bledsoe

Honored on Birthday for Jorgie Arm strong

Mrs Emmett Arm strong hosted a Sunday afternoon birthday party in honor of her daughter Jorgie turning three. Guests included family friends and neighbors who shared cake and greetings.

Arnsmeier and Zweifel Named in Local Notice

Karl Ray, Lois and Bonnie Arnsmeier, Carol and Freddie Zweifel appear in a local public notice listing parties involved in a property or financial matter. The brief item notes names and the participation of multiple residents in a community proceeding.

Karl Ray Lois and Bonnie Arnsmeier Carol and Freddie Zweifel

Fidelity JuVies Meet at Moose Hall Friday

Fidelity JuVies gather Friday at 3 30 p m in Moose Hall for a meeting. A turtle race is planned for members and guests with prizes. Members will prepare tray favors and refreshments will be served.

Fidelity JuVies Moose Hall

Eyler Infant Named Thomas Nelson at St. Clare

Rex Eyler and his wife Helen Jane Becker Eyler named their newborn son Thomas Nelson. He arrived at St. Clare hospital on September 30, with Mrs. Eyler née Becker listed as the mother.

Eyler Rex Eyler Thomas Nelson St. Clare Hospital Helen Jane Becker Otto Becker

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Fiedler in Albany

Mr and Mrs William Fiedler of Albany welcomed a daughter born Sunday at St. Clare hospital. Mrs Fiedler is formerly Charlene Krueger of Albany.

William Fiedler Albany St. Clare Hospital Fielder Charlene Krueger

Berkeley Son Born at Lakeview Hospital Danville Ill

A son was born yesterday at Lakeview hospital Danville Illinois to Mr and Mrs John Berkeley. The baby is the son of Mrs Arlene C Berkeley and Mr Berkeley who live at 1723 14th street. Mrs Berkeley was notified today.

Berkeley Lakeview Hospital Danville Ill John Berkeley Arlene C. Berkeley 14Th Street

Clinic Managers Elect New National Officers at Convention

Harold E. Scherer of Monroe Clinic was named second vice president of the national association of clinic managers at the White Sulphur Springs convention. Harold R. Heberlin of Jackson Clinic Madison was named president-elect and John E. Rowland of Little Rock was elevated to president.

Harold E. Scherer Monroe Clinic National Association of Clinic Managers White Sulphur Springs W. Va Harold R. Heberlin Jackson Clinic Madison John E. Rowland Little Rock Ark

Miss Kathryn Yost Faces Major Surgery Friday

Miss Kathryn Yost of 822 20th Avenue is scheduled for major surgery Friday morning at St. Clare hospital where she is currently a medical patient.

Kathryn Yost 20Th Avenue St. Clare Hospital

Smiths Name Baby Susan Kay at St. Clare Hospital

Mr and Mrs Newell B Smith route 3 welcomed their third daughter on Sunday at St Clare hospital naming her Susan Kay She has an older brother and Mrs Smith is the former Edith Brand daughter of Mr and Mrs Franz Brand

Susan Kay Newell B. Smith St. Clare Hospital Susan Smith Edith Brand Franz Brand

New Cancer Cell Theory Advanced

In Schenectady New York researchers J C Fisher and J H Holloman presented a cancer theory to the National Academy of Sciences. They propose that every person harbors cancer cells from birth but cancer develops when four to six cells cluster and cooperate to form malignant growth.

Schenectady N. Y National Academy of Sciences National Academy Congress J. C. Fisher J. H. Holloman General Electric Research Laboratory

Hastings Woman, 108, Believed UK’s Oldest

For the second year, the postman delivered birthday greetings from the king and queen to Mrs Matilda Coppins of Hastings England. She is believed to be the United Kingdom’s oldest woman at 108.

Hastings England Matilda Coppins Britain United Kingdom

Wartime Warning on Slave Labour in Siberia

The Chinese national defense ministry warned that millions of Chinese would perish as slave laborers in Siberia, labeled victims of the Soviet dream of world conquest. The report frames the threat as part of broader wartime propaganda.

Taipei Defense Ministry Siberia

Waelti Trucking Co License Amended by State

Waelti Waelti Trucking Co Juda has license amended authorizing haulage of gravel black dirt black top fill sand stone asphalt cinders ashes cement in dump trucks for Big 3 a Co Hinsdale Illinois to Wisconsin points within 20 miles for highway construction and maintenance and for Paul Lindsay Monroe. Assignment of license of M W Waelti route 2 to Burnett Bahe 2003 15th street approved by public service commission.

John F. Waelti Waelti Trucking Co Juda Big 3 A Co Hinsdale Ill Juta Wisconsin Paul Lindsay Monroe M. W. Waelti Burnett Bahe 15Th Street Public Service Commission

Goettingen mourns death of philosopher Nicolai Hartmann

The German philosopher Nicolai Hartmann, aged 68, has died in Goettingen. His death is reported across the German press, marking the loss of a noted thinker in postwar philosophy.

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