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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1950

Page

3

Royal Arch Widows Degree Recipients Named At Temple

About 100 persons attended Pal estine chapter No. 23 Royal Masons rites at the Masonic temple last night where 24 Monroe area women received the Royal Arch Widows degree. Recipients include Mmes. Lyle A. Rodger Jeanette Smith South Wayne Robert J. Rufenacht Nathan F. Burgy and others from Albuny Gratiot Browntown and nearby towns.

Masonic Temple Palestine Royal Masons Monroe and Area Royal Arch Mmes Lyle A. Rodger Jeanette Smith South Wayne Robert J. Rufenacht Nathan F. Burgy Stuart F. Kingston W.W. S. MacDonald Carl H. Maurer Ramona Faith Alblany Ernest Batchelor Irene Spinhirne Winslow Wallace Schaber Gratiot Carl Holzinger Alan Goodmiller Roy F. Peter Robert Montgomery Browntown Helen Miller Herbert M. Ainsworth William Plate Harry Burmeister Russel H. Shultz Orville Hawthorne Frank A. Buehler George E. Jacobs Albert R. Neushwander

State Officers Install G U G G Monroe Chapter

Mrs Helen Hoss state president of G U G G and Mrs Rose Zimmers state vice president installed new officers at the Monroe chapter meeting last evening. Andrea Klassy is the new president. There were 145 present with 26 guests from New Glarus. Birthday greetings were sung, a picnic supper was served with tables decorated in fall flowers. Entertainment included a French horn solo by Darlene Johnson and vocal and accordion numbers by local performers.

Helen Hoss G.U.G.G Rose Zimmers Monroe Andrew Klassy New Glarus Ralph C. Norder John Bruni Darlene Johnson Shirley Winneman Patricia Thorp Marian Walker Lawrence Menehan Marlena Larson

County Riders Enter Sunday State Roundup

Green county horsemen named to compete Sunday at Dane county fair grounds in the state roundup against riders from 14 state clubs. Entries list class numbers and riders including Nathan Hare Sonny Boy Allen Landville Mrs Conrad Bosshart Vickey Robert Condon Mrs Vern Schmidt Spook Six Conrad Bosshart Fly Boy Mrs Schmid King Joyce Hare Gene Rowley Footville Topsy Robert Inder gand Egg Nog Junior Schultz Monroe Pal Eleven Bosshart Cap. William Stockdale Joyce Hare Lady Condon Spoo

Green County Dane County Fairgrounds Nathan Hare Wisconsin Sonny Boy Allen Landville Brodhead Conrad Bosshart Vickey Robert Condon Vern Schmidt Orfordville Spook Fly Boy Schmid King Joyce Hare Gene Rowley Footville Topsy Robert Indergand Egg Nog Junior Schultz Monroe Pal Bosshart Cap William Stockdale Durand Lady Condon Spoo

Bethel Group Plans November Masquerade

Bethel Christian Endeavor groups plan a November masquerade at Dr. James R. Weir home 2204 17th street with Mrs. Falk and Dr. Weir in attendance. Other events include missions and stewardship lessons a surprise night panel discussion a film Bible study and a Thanksgiving meeting.

Bethel Christian Endeavor Clarence Falk Route 3 Monroe James R. Weir 17Th Street Hazel Alice Falk Aleatha Buri Joyce Bechtolt David Johnson Daniel Bechtolt Falk Weir

Card club gathers for 3 tables of 500 at Burgi home

Mrs Clarence J Foss and Mrs August H Burgi hosted the neighborhood card club at 2310 13th Avenue with three tables of 500. Honors went to Mrs Jesse S Morton Mrs Harold F Pickett and Mrs J J Kundert. Refreshments were served with Halloween decorations. Co hosts planned for November party.

Clarence J. Foss August H. Burgi Burgi 13Th Avenue Mmnes Jesse S. Morton Harold F. Pickett J. J. Kundert Samuel L. Bailey

Allen Child Baptized in Darlington Church

Tim othey Allen infant son of Mr and Mrs Ervin Bergum was baptized Sunday at Holy Rosary Church Darlington with Rev Young officiating. Mr and Mrs Robert Klough were sponsors. The Bergums have three other sons John Teddy and William.

New Glarus Children Baptized in Ceremony

Three infants were baptized at the Swiss church in New Glarus by Rev. W. J. Stuckey Lisa Marie Tschudy infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Tschudy Jack Warren Hoesly son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Hoesly Alfred John Lienhardt son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lienhardt Jr Sponsors for Lisa Marie were Lt. and Mrs. Richard Streiff for Jack Warren Dr. Earl Hicks and Mrs. Frank Brown and for Alfred John Mr and Mrs John Thorson Families hosted dinner after the ceremony with relatives listed from New Glarus Belleville Blanchardville Vergene and Roger Jenson Rockford and others.

New Glarus Lisa Marie Tschudy Millard Tschudy Jack Warren Hoesly Harley Hoesly Alfred John Lienhardt Fred Lienhardt Jr W. J. Stuckey Lis& Marie Richard Streiff Jack Warren Earl Hicks Frank Brown Alfred John John Thorson Tschudy Melvin Jenson Belleville Fred Tschudy Ricky Theresa Martin Blanchardville la Venne Vergene Roger Jenson Fred P. Streiff Joe H. Hoesly Richard Streiff Hicks Ruth Charles Joe C. Hoesly William Frailey Rockford Bill Jack Oconomowoc Lienhardt Alfred Lienhardt Jr Horeb Harland Barton

Stephenson WCTU Sets Oct 18 Convention at Orangeville

The Stephenson County Woman's Christian Temperance Union announces its annual convention at Grace Reformed Church in Orangeville on October 18. The executive board meets at 9 30 a m with the session opening at 10 a m led by county president Mrs J J Rosenthal. Officers to be elected and reports from local unions and county officers will be given. An afternoon program starts at 1 30 featuring devotional, memorial service and musical numbers with addresses by four pastors.

Orangeville Stephenson County Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Grace Reformed Church J. J. Rosenthal

St Marks Choir to Sing at Brodhead

St Mark's African Methodist Episcopal church Gospel chorus of Milwaukee will perform Sunday at 8 p m in Brodhead high school gym. Sponsored by Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren church, the 25 member group has long presented concerts in Milwaukee and nearby areas and recently entertained veterans at Wood hospital. Their traditional spirituals are highlighted.

Brodhead St. Mark’s African M. E. Church Gospel Chorus Milwaukee Brodhead High School Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Veteran’s Hospital Wood Wis

Miss Klassy and Fiance Honored in Monticello Shower

Miss Helen Klassy of Monroe and her fiancé Robert Stauffer, set to wed October 22, were feted at a Monticello shower hosted by Robert’s parents. Guests included Mrs. Anna Gempeler and several Gempeler and Newman family members from Footville, Afton, Capron, and nearby areas.

Monticello Helen Klassy Monroe Robert Stauffer Jacob Stauffer Anna Gempeler Mmes Walter Gempeler Jacob Gempeler Robert Joan Paul Newman Footville Fred Newman Afton Edward Becker Capron Ernest

Local Family Names in Obituary Notice

A damaged OCR snippet lists individuals tied to the Stauffer and Gempeler families including C. M. Gempeler, John Stauffer, Fred Gempeler, Ruth Emily, Ralph and Ernest, Calvin Stauffer, Danny Ray Lauch, Donald and Marion, Misses Kate and Rose Stauffer, and Lou ise Gempeler.

Cumberland Sky-Pilot To Be Here For Service

Rev Hiram Frakes known as Sky-Pilot of the Cumberland Mountains will preach at Monroe and Browntown Methodist churches Sunday and attend the fall conference at Mt Horeb. He once led Henderson settlement in Bell County from a log cabin to a 14-building campus of 500 acres and the town Frakes Ky bears his name. he will be principal speaker at the Mt Horeb conference.

Hiram Frakes Cumberland Mountains Reader’s Digest Monroe Browntown Mt. Horeb Frakes Pineville Bell County Henderson Settlement Frakes, Ky Rev. Frake

Aid of Washington Church Elects Officers for Two Years

The Washington Reformed Aid Society met at Mrs. William Rufer home and elected officers for two years. President Mrs. Fred A. Karlen, secretary Mrs. Anoix Zimmerman, VP Mrs. Albert Gempeler, treasurer Mrs. Herman Klassy. Oct 25 chicken dinner chaired by Mrs. Anton Hefty at 5 p.m. Dining room chair Mrs. Arthur Holcomb. One visitor, Mrs. Albert Weismiller, attended. thirty-three members present.

Monticello Washington Reformed Aid Society William Rufer Fred A. Karlen Anoix Zimmerman Clarence Elmer Sr Albert Gempeler Herman Klassy Anton Hefty Arthur Holcomb Henry Hefty Albert Weismiller

City and County Groups to Attend State Music Meeting

Allan F. Barnard, Monroe high school band and orchestra instructor, Gerald Fritz, South Wayne band instructor, and Gerald Von Klein, Argyle instructor, were named as district representatives to a Milwaukee state music meeting on Nov 1. Also named were Roy Dvorak, UW band instructor, Lois Disrud and Durward McVey, New Glarus principal. A total of 31 schools are included in the district with Supt. E. O. Evans and Assistant Principal T. R. Holyoke also attending.

Allan F. Barnard Monroe Gerald Fritz South Wayne Gerald von Klein Argyle Milwaukee Evansville Roy Dvorak University of Wisconsin Lois Disrud Durward McVey New Glarus Supt. E. O. Evans T. R. Holyoke

Miss Lydia Schulz Birthday Honor at Home

Miss Lydia Schulz was honored on her 83rd birthday at her home on 1204 21st Street. Attending were Mrs Clark A Kleckner, Fred Bruni, Stanley A Beach, Rose Beer, Rosa Ja.

Lydia Schulz 21St Street Mmes Clark A. Kleckner Fred Bruni Stanley A. Beach Rose Beer Rosa Ja

Birthday Gathering Details At Local Event

Margaret Dahler Cobson and Miss Patricia Rust attended a social event with Mrs Kleckner cutting the birthday cake and Mrs Beer serving coffee.

Mrs. Ganshert Feted At Baby Shower In Milwaukee

Mrs J Roger Ganshert was honored at a baby shower hosted October 6 by Mmes Gilbert Baltzer and Paul Ganshert at 1115 20th Avenue. Court whist awarded honors to Mmes Lawrence Vincent and Bruce Helland. Guests included several Mmes and Misses from Milwaukee and Brodhead.

Mrs Achtemeier Named to Represent Guild at North Wisconsin Meetings

Mrs A R Achtemeier will represent the national guild of the Evangelical and Aformed Women's guild at regional North Wisconsin Synod meetings in Colby and Oshkosh on Tuesday and Wednesday. She succeeds the former secretary Florence Partridge who cannot attend due to illness.

Two Young Gorillas Headed to Milwaukee Zoo

Milwaukee reports two male baby gorillas acquired by the Washington Park Zoo from animal dealers and the French government after 17 months of negotiations. Pabst Brewing Co. purchased the gorillas for $10,000. Zoo Director George Speidel travels to New York to arrange shipment to Milwaukee where a gorilla nursery is prepared.

Milwaukee Washington Park Zoo Pabst Brewing Co United,States Africa George Speidel New York

Canada to sail 10,000 troops to Korea soon

Ottawa reports a 10,000 man Canadian force for United Nations service in Korea is tentatively set to depart next month aboard U S planes. First ships from the group are expected to sail for Okinawa in the near term as plans firm up.

Canada Ottawa United Nations Korea Okinawa U. S

Orene Burt Hurt In Bicycle Accident

Orene Burt seven years old daughter of the Burts was cut and bruised about the mouth and chin when her bicycle tipped over late Wednesday afternoon. A Poe Albany physician treated her injuries.

Orene Burt Brodhead Oren Burts Poe Albany

Acute Polio Cases Begin Decline in U S

Washington reports 1816 acute poliomyelitis cases in the week ending October 7, a 9 percent drop from the prior week. Yearly total now 23351, compared with 34716 last year, with New York leading weekly cases at 286 and several midwestern states also high. The public health service notes the peak occurred the week ending September 23, the highest in 20 years except 1932. Diptheria totals 155, smallpox one case in Tennessee.

Washington Public Health Service New York Ohio Michigan Illinois Pennsylvania Iowa Th Health Service Tennessee

Father Held in Murder Of Wife And Five Children

In Collie Perth Australia a woman and five of her six children were found dead with throats cut in their home. Police arrested the father Raymond Armanasco a 35 year old milkman who had been missing since last night. The mother Elsie Armanasco 35 lay on a bed and a sixth child survived with friends last night.

Perth Australia Collie Raymond Armanasco Elsie Armanasco

Chicago Markets Digest Opens With Mixed Livestock Board

Hog salables 5 000 mostly 25 50 cents higher on butchers and sows with top 20 60 for around a load. Cattle and calves generally steady to strong with loads to prime, weights 1 125 lb steers 33 75 and 1 215 lb weights 32 00. Produce Butter eggs steady. wheat corn oats and other grain quotes shown for cash trade.

Chicago USDA

Bergman to relinquish share in minor Pia Lindstrom estate

Actress Ingrid Bergman agrees to relinquish her control in the $22325 trust of her 12 year old daughter Pia Lindstrom. Dr Peter Lindstrom petitions to nome a Los Angeles bank as co guardian of the estate replacing Bergman.

Los Angeles Ingrid Bergman Pia Peter Lindstrom Miss Bergman

Shaw Returns To Garden After Fall At 94

George Bernard Shaw was back yesterday in his garden in St. Lawrence Eng after a fall left him with a fractured thigh a month ago. The Irish wit toured flower beds in a wheelchair and appeared cheerful as he recuperates from the incident and its aftereffects.

St. Lawrence Eng George Bernard Shaw Shaw

Watermelon Flavor Linked to Seed Factors

Researchers suggest seed composition may influence watermelon flavor, with scientists examining how seed traits affect sweetness and aroma in different varieties. Early studies indicate possible correlations between seed presence and juiciness, guiding breeding approaches.

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