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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1949

Page

3

Youth Group Plans to Buy Chairs After Film Sales

The Angle reports a net profit around 120 from Wizard of Oz ticket sales at the start of the week. Funds will buy 20 metal folding chairs for the youth center as weekly film programs begin Wednesday at noon and evening for town and country students. Tonight at 9 30 a film short Unfinished Business shows. The youth council plans a work day at Recreation park in early November with student volunteers tackling seed beds and odd jobs before winter.

Angle Recreation Park

Missionary Society Hosts Surprise Birthday Party

The Women's Missionary Society of the Union Presbyterian church surprised Miss Clara Stauffer at her home on her birthday. Fourteen members and five visitors attended. Co hostesses Mimi Bleiler and president Mimi Bleiler chaired. Deovtions led by Loretta Dooley. An article on a Presbyterian high school in Japan read by Dallas Landrum and Miss Grace Byers reviewed the first chapter of Japan Begins Again by William Kerr. Refreshments were served by Mrs. John Eley and Nellie Stewart.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Union Presbyterian Church Clara Stauffacher 23Rd Avenue Mamie Bleiler Loretta Dooley Presbyterian Japan Dallas D. Landrum Grace Byers William C. Kerr John Eley Nellie Stewart

Organ Dedication Planned at Wayne

A special service featuring an organ recital and dedication of a Hammond organ will be held Sunday at 8 p m at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church Wayne township. The interior has been remodeled for the occasion with a guest organist performing selections. Miss Leona Tornow, longtime church pianist, will serve as regular organist. The organ is placed as a memorial to Miss Martha Neesemann by her brothers Arthur and Otto Neesemann.

St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Wayne Township Leona Tornow Martha Neesemann Arthur Otto Neesemann

Sorority Plans Rushee Party After Meeting

Alpha Zeta sorority hosts a special rushee party Monday after a 7:30 pm library Green Room business meeting. Co chairmen Miss Helen Burkhard and Mrs. Harris Germann are aided by Messrs. Richard R. Wagner, Robert Schuler, Gilbert Baltzer and Misses Majorie Holcomb Janet Hiltbrand and Marcella Kammerude.

Alpha Zeta Sorority Library Helen Burkhard Harris Germann Mmnes Richard R. Wagner Robert Schuler Gilbert T. Baltzer Majorie Holcomb Janet Hiltbrand Marcella Kammerude

Friendly Circle Sunday School Elects Officers

Mrs. Paul Lawrence was elected president of the Friendly Circle Sunday school class of the Methodist church at the Tuesday meeting. Mrs. Merlyn Chapman was elected vice president and Mrs. Charles Chapman, secretary-treasurer. The group met at the home of Mrs. Raymond Sweeney.

South Wayne Paul Lawrence Friendly Circle Methodist Church Merlyn Chapman Charles Chapman Raymond Sweeney

Monroe High Stage to Present Where the Cross is Made

Monroe High School plans a Monday 3 pm performance of Eugene ONeill one act Where the Cross is Made in the auditorium. A Sunday dress rehearsal precedes it. Cast includes Mary Ann Huber Donald Fritz Ben Blaser Jack Marvin Kenneth Norton Gordon Orians Glen Pehl. Crew features Heidi Praeffli William Lengacher Patrick Kubly Ruth Feldt Sarah Burt and director R W Witt.

Monroe High School Eugene O’neill Mary Ann Huber Donald Fritz Ben Blaser Jack Marvin Kenneth Norton Gordon Orians Glen Pehl Heidi Praeffli William Lengacher Patrick Kubly Ruth Fe

Dinner party honors Miss Kleinmaier in Eugene

Mrs Roy Zweifel hosted a dinner at the Eugene hotel for Miss Frances Kleinmaier visiting from California. A 7 o clock dinner was served with seven guests including Mrs James Green, Mrs Harold Dittmar, Mrs Claude Eley, Mrs Charlotte Magee and Mrs Helen E Steuri.

Roy Zweifel 24Th Avenue Frances Kleinmaier California Eugene Hotel Mmes James Green Harold Dittmar Claude Eley Charlotte Magee Helen E. Steuri

Mrs Harold Stoll Honored at Surprise Birthday Party

Miss Marjorie Stoll hosted a surprise party for her mother Mrs Harold Stoll in Woodford. Euchre was played and a lunch with a birthday cake baked by Miss Stoll was served. Attendees included Harold Stoll, his wife, their daughters Marjorie Judy Joan and Carol, Lyle Kohl and son Michael, Ernest Lisser Jr., Freeman Berg and daughters Diane and Ruth.

Woodford Marjorie Stoll Harold Stoll Miss Stoll Messrs Mmes Marjorie Judy Joan Carol Lyle Kohl Michael Ernest Lisser Jr Freeman Berg Diane Ruth

Orangeville Club Hears Travel Talk

Charles W. Robbe spoke to the Orangeville Woman's club at Memorial hall about his European study tour. He showed pictures from England France Holland and Belgium and was joined by guest soprano Mrs. Lois Krantz who performed with accompaniment by Mrs. Frederick Rickleff. Four new members joined the club.

Orangeville Charles W. Robbe Europe

Local Club Names Delegates to County Federation Meet

Miss Con stance Perino and Mrs. George Obert head the club lineup with Mrs. Edgar Foss and Mrs. Homer Walker. Delegates to the county federation fall meeting in Winslow Tuesday include Mrs. George Kleckler and Mrs. Harris Rote. Joseph Schofield of Rock Grove will attend the Winslow gathering to discuss "The Blind" with his seeing eye dog.

Constance Perino George Obert Edgar Foss Homer Walker George Kleckler Harris Rote County Federation Winslow Joseph Schofield Rock Grove

Schuepbach Children Celebrate Birthday Party

Mrs. Robert Schuepbach hosted a birthday party for Linda Kaye and Robert Schuepbach with games, Halloween favors, two cakes, and lunch. Guests included Ricky Freitag, Janice Escher, Joan Schmieder, Linda Gempler, Barbara Gempler, Barry Wirth, Billy Wyss, Rox Ann Kubly, Carol Ponyicsanyi, Beth Ann Schuler, Terry Wichser, and several noted family members.

Monticello Robert Schuepbach Linda Kaye Robert Ricky Terry Freitag Janice Escher Joan Schmieder Linda Barbara Gempler Barry Wirth Billy Wyss Rox Ann Kubly Carol Ponyicsanyi Beth Ann Schuler Terry Wichser Mmes Karl Frietag Lewis Wyss Frederick Wirth Wilbert Hoesly John Wittenwyler

South Wayne Class Given Party at Home

Mrs. Walter Ufer and Mrs. Isadore Smith co hosted a Queen Esther Sunday school class party at the Ufer home for 19 members and two guests. Devotions were led by Mrs. Herman Krupke and the lesson by Mrs. O B Peterson. Entertainment was directed by Mrs. Mayme Segner and Mrs. Oscar Peterson.

South Wayne Walter Ufer Isadore Smith Ufer Queen Esther Union Memorial Church Herman Krupke O. B. Peterson Mayme Segner Oscar Peterson

Mrs Albert Gempeler Elected at Monticello

Mrs Albert Gempeler was elected vice president of the Washington Reformed Aid society on Wednesday. Mrs Herman Klassy was re elected treasurer, both will serve two years. Other officers of the aid are.

Monticello Albert Gempeler Washington Reformed Aid _society Herman Klassy the Aid

Women’s group reports trip to Indian schools and China lesson

Mrs. Fred A. Karlen presides as secretary and president, outlining a Monroe group excursion to Neilsville and Black River Falls Indian schools. The lesson Our Responsibility to China was led by Mrs. Fred Karlen with help from several members, plus new member Mrs. Fred Blum and guest Mrs. Fred Karlen Sr.

Fred A. Karlen Clarence Elmer Jr Monroe Neilsville Black River Falls China Fred Karlen Mmes E. W. Marty Werner Hefty Clarence Elmer Sr Herman Klassy Fred Blum Fred Karlen Sr

Area Church Groups To Present Speaker

Miss Musiel Lester world traveler and lecturer will speak at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church in New Glarus Wednesday evening on The Church The Hope of the World. The program is under the joint auspices of the Woman's Guild of New Glarus and Monticello and open to the public with a free will offering. Lester is on a coast to coast speaking tour and will be in the middle west for two weeks.

New Glarus Musiel Lester Evangelical and Reformed Church Woman’s Guild of New Glarus and Monticello Middle West

Hal Bridge Club Hosts Evening Contract Games

Mrs. M. J. Gonstead hosted her bridge club at two contract tables on 14th avenue. Prizes went to Zenno A. Gorder Clarence Kempfert and Leo Koehler with a special prize awarded to guest substitute Mrs. Roy Schiffman.

HAL Bridge Club M. J. Gonstead 14Th Avenue Mmes Zenno A. Gorder Clarence Kempfert Leo Koehler Roy Schiffman

Entertains Club Hosts Bridge Event At Luncheon

Miss Maud E. Wenger of 1702 17th avenue entertained members of the Thursday Evening Bridge club. At two tables of contract, honors went to Mrs. A. R. Neushwander, Mrs. Walter J. Bauman and Miss Nell Burgi. A luncheon was served.

Maud E. Wenger 17Th Avenue A. R. Neushwander Walter J. Bauman Nell Burgi

Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Braw’s Home

Miss Dorothy Johnson hosted her bridge club at Mrs Fred Braws home 1316 10th Street. Honors went to Mrs Archie My...

Bridge Club Dorothy Johnson Fred Braw 10Th Street Archie My

Fragmentary Social Page Note Ties Guests to Tables

Partial OCR shows names including Wed, Lois Fritsch and Mrs Walter Kubly at a social event. Two tables of contract were in play, suggesting games or bidding activity as part of the gathering.

Ers Jr Lois Fritsch Walter J. Kubly

Garden Club to Host Freeport Speaker on Holiday Ideas

Brodhead Garden club welcomes Mrs. Clarence Howard of Freeport as guest speaker next Wednesday afternoon. An authority on flower arrangements, she will share Holiday Ideas for members and guests.

Brodhead Clarence Howard Freeport Freeport Garden Club Brodhead Garden Club

Housewarming Held for Becker House Owners

Mr and Mrs Allen Ross who recently bought the Becker house on East Second Avenue hosted a housewarming last evening. Twenty five couples attended a program and games, followed by a lunch.

Allen Ross Becker East Second Avenue

Hilton Buys Waldorf Astoria Operator for 3 Million

Hilton Hotels Corp acquires 68 percent of Waldorf Astoria Corp by purchasing 250 000 shares in a deal led by Conrad N Hilton. The transaction covers the hotel operator, not the Waldorf Astoria building on Park and Lexington. The 47 story building houses 2200 rooms.

New York Hilton Hotel Chain Conrad N. Hilton Los Angeles Hilton Hotels Corp Waldorf-Astoria Corp Waldorf-Astoria Park and Lexington Avenues 49Th 50Th Street

Night bites by chiggers debunk a common belief

Some researchers challenge the idea that chiggers never bite at night. They explain that chigger feeding can occur indoors or outdoors under various light conditions, and nocturnal activity may contribute to itching and welts in exposed skin.

Richards Assigned To State Traffic Patrol Post

Tom B. Richards of Brodhead has been assigned to the state traffic patrol for an indefinite period. He recently left his post as Green County highway police to join the state force, working with Nathan F. Burgy.

Poe Commemorative Stamp Issued for Poe Death Anniversary

A three cent Edgar Allan Poe commemorative stamp went on sale at the post office to mark the 100th anniversary of Poe s death. The issuance highlights the author s enduring literary legacy and national recognition.

Poe Edgar Allen Poe

New Glarus Fire Talks Leader Jacob Bruni and Nathan Burgy

Fire Chief Jacob Bruni of New Glarus joins Nathan F Burgy in a public safety discussion. The event seeks to outline fire department plans and community risk mitigation.

New Glarus Jacob Bruni Nathan F. Burgy

Monroe Patrol Speakers Lead Fire Prevention Assembly

Monroe Wisconsin state traffic patrol officers spoke at a school assembly during fire prevention week to emphasize safety. Two officers addressed students with demonstrations and safety tips.

Monroe Wisconsin

Geiger Couple Welcome Kathryn Anne in Stevens Point

Mr and Mrs William J Geiger of Stevens Point announce the birth of a daughter Kathryn Anne born Monday The Geigers note Mr Geiger is a former Monroe resident

William J. Geiger Stevens Point Kathryn Anne Geiger Monroe

Eidsmoe House Welcomes Kiel Family

Blanchardville report notes Mr. and Mrs. Orville Kiel Jr and their son have moved into the Oscar Eidsmoe residence, joining local households in the town.

Recruiter Sets Hours At Post Office Basement

Cpl. Bartholomew VanDyke of Janesville will be in the post office basement every Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 3 p m to take enlistments in the army and air force. Cpl. VanDyke and Capt.

Bartholomew VanDyke Janesville Army Air Force Cpl VanDyke

Glenn R. Grimm Visits Madison as Field Operations Officer

Glenn R. Grimm, a field operations officer, was in Madison today for unspecified duties. Local officials did not disclose the purpose of the visit.

Glenn R. Grimm Madison

Stearns Visits Here on Miami Planning Board Visit

Frank F. Stearns director of planning for the Miami city planning board travels from Cleveland to visit his sister Mrs. Charles R. Kohli and longtime friends. He arrived for a visit and intended to return after the stay.

Jury Clears Hunter in Deer Ownership Dispute

A Marinette Green Bay man was found innocent yesterday of aiming a gun at West De Pere hunter Norbert Gossen during a dispute over deer ownership. Circuit Court jurors returned the verdict in favor of Alex Gegare, who faced weapons charges.

Hunter Marinette Green Bay West de Pere Alex. Gegare Norbert Gossen Durin

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