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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1949

Page

3

Charlene Krueger Weds William Fiedler In Albany Ceremony

Charlene Mae Krueger and William Clarence Fiedler wed at Zwingli church in Monticello in a candlelight ceremony attended by relatives and friends. The couple, both Albany graduates of 1948, plan a southern wedding trip and will reside on the groom’s father’s farm after Oct 23.

Albany Charlene Mae Krueger Hazel Krueger William Clarence Fiedler Clarence Fiedler Route 1 Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church Monticello A. R. Achtemeier Harry John Ruth Krueger Delores Fiedler Betty Lehman Janesville Maid of Honor Carol Lehman Larry Krueger Marvin Lange LeRoy Maurermann Douglas Stephenson T. E. Sharer Elizabeth Gurtner Madison Rockford Monroe Brodhead Evansville Albany High School Sharer Furniture

Columbus Day Party Plans Set by Lodge

A Columbus Day banquet for the Knights of Columbus and their wives will start at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the club rooms, followed by a dance. Msgr. William P. Mahoney of Madison will speak. Worthy Grand Knight Willard C. Bender serves as master of ceremonies.

Knights of Columbus William P. Mahoney Madison Willard C. Bender W. H. Smith Joseph J. Whalen Bernard E. Purcell

Engagement announced for Marie Ethel Buehler Hoseley

Brooklyn couple Mr and Mrs George Buehler announce the engagement of their daughter Marie Ethel to Thomas H Hoseley son of Mr and Mrs Hoseley both of Brooklyn The wedding is set for Saturday November 5 at the Evangelical Swiss Reformed church in New Glarus.

Brooklyn George Buehler Evansville Marie Ethel Thomas H. Hoseley Hoseley Evangelical New Glarus

Birthday surprise for Fay Jones husband

Albany special report says Mrs. Fay Jones hosted a surprise birthday party last evening for her husband. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Gean Jones and son Larry, Mr. and Mrs. William Hein, William Zimmerli, Helen E. Steurs, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zimmerli.

Albany Fay Jones Gean Jones Larry William Hein William Zimmerli Helen E. Steurs Albert Zimmerli

Smuts Retired From Military Post

Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts, 79, is relieved as commander-in-chief of South Africa's defense forces and placed on the retired list. Defense Minister F C Erasmus sent Smuts a notice yesterday, with the action taken by the governor general in council.

Johannesburg Jan Christiaan Smuts South Africa F. C. Erasmus Smuts Erasmus

Rescued Boy Returns Into Fire and Dies

In Youngstown Ohio a two year old boy Garry Weingart died of asphyxiation and burns after being carried to safety then returning to the burning farm home to rescue belongings. Coroner David A Belinsky said the fire started when Mrs Weingart attempted to start an oil fire.

Youngstown David A. Belinsky Garry Weingart Eldon Weingart

Robert Ambrose Elected Juvie Club President at Moose Hall

Robert Ambrose was elected president for the coming year of the Fidelity Juvie club at yesterday’s meeting in Moose Hall. Officers include Judith Thorpe assistant superintendent Gary Broge vice president Joan Block secretary Dennis Goecks flag bearer Gordon Rutsch right marshal Judith Buehler left marshal Roy Portman banker Helen Waelchli guard of love Ronald Liechti club reporter. About thirty children attended the backward meeting with Halloween decorations and prizes awarded to Pat Whalen Dennis Goecks Ronald Liechti John Buehler and Judith Thorpe.

Robert Ambrose Fidelity Juvie Club Moose Hall Judith Thorpe Gary Broge Joan Block Dennis Goecks Gordon Rutsch Judith Buehler Roy Portman Helen Waelchli Guard of Love Ronald Liechti Pat Whalen John Buehler

Jorgensons Honored At Anniversary Party

Mrs Walter Wyss and Mrs Fred Grimm hosted a Beloit party honoring Mr and Mrs Charles Jorgenson on their silver wedding anniversary. Six 500 games yielded high honors to Mrs Chester Wyss and Ludwig Signer with wow to Mrs Signer and Chester Wyss. special prizes went to Mrs Sam Teuscher and Leo Flanagan.

Walter Wyss Fred Grimm Charles Jorgenson Beloit Chester Wyss Ludwig Signer Signer Sam Teuscher Leo Flanagan Messrs Mmes Sharon Delbert Wyss Carl Wyss John Wyss Charles Grimm Emil Sutter Frieda Lee Stauffacher Sam Tuescher Monroe Christ Grimm Janesville LeRoy Taylor Forrest Hile

Miss Patricia Riffle to Wed Tomorrow

Miss Patricia Riffle daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Riffle will marry Kenneth E Behring tomorrow at 2 pm in the Methodist church Rev Ralph K Kofoed to officiate The couple will be attended by maid of honor Miss Balzly and best man Richard Bennema A reception follows at Grace Lutheran parlors one block east of the church

Patricia Riffle H. W. Riffle 9Th Street Kenneth E. Behring Elmer L. Behring 13Th Avenue Ralph K. Kofoed Mary Balzly Richard Bennema Grace Lutheran Church Methodist Church

Miss Phyllis Ladwig To Wed This Evening

The marriage of Miss Phyllis Faye Ladwig daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Ladwig route 2 and Carl A Burgi son of Mrs Herman C Burgi 1822 10th street will be solemnized at 730 this evening in the Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church Rev Howard C Orians pastor of the church will read the double ring ceremony A reception at the church parlors will follow

Phyllis Faye Ladwig Sam Ladwig Route 2 Carl A. Burgi Herman C. Burgi 10Th Street Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Howard C. Orians

Legion Home Basket Social Draws Local Members and Escorts

A social event for American Legion and Auxiliary members and escorts will be held next Friday evening at the Legion home on old Argyle road. The old-time basket social features auctioneer Theodore J. Burgy with Frank Heinzelman and William Wartenweiler as clerks. Co chairs are Mrs Doran R Zwygart and Mrs Alvin Babler with cards and dancing planned.

American Legion Legion Home Old Argyle Road Theodore J.burgy Frank Heinzelman William Wartenweiler Doran R. Zwygart Alvin Babler

Plan Halloween Party by Wisconsin Power and Light Auxiliary

The Wisconsin Power and Light auxiliary schedules a Halloween costume party in their club rooms on Monday evening. Hostesses will be Mrs. Carson Lowl, Mrs. Harold Halvorson, and Mrs. Ray Martin.

Wisconsin Power and Light Auxiliary Carson Lowl Harold Halvorson Ray Martin

Americans Spend 50 Million Annually on Cigarette Lighters

Hal Boyle reports Americans spend about 50 million dollars each year on lighters as a wartime style gadget. Ronson Art Metal Works plans its 35 millionth lighter while tracing the industry’s growth since World War I and II. Louis Aronson founded Ronson and died in 1940.

Hal Boyle New York Flint Alfred R. Nathan Ronson Art Metal Works, Inc Ronson Company General Motors Louis V. Aronson Aronson Nathan

Croak Croak Son Celebrates 94th Birthday in Evansville

Walter Croak of Evansville today marks his 94th birthday as the last survivor of the Croak settlement’s founding family. He attends a family dinner at his nephew Charles Maloy’s home and remains active, reading world news by radio and visiting the city for church services.

Albany Croak Walter Croak Evansville Charles Maloy Mr. Croak Carpenter Croak Walter King Croak St. Paul’s Catholic Church Michael Croak

Worth While Homemakers Club Holds Cadiz Meeting

Cadiz group meets at Mrs. Gayle Burington’s home for a Wednesday session. Members exchanged flower bulbs, discussed landscaping, and heard a school laws report by Mrs. Grant Allen. Christmas fair chairman named as Mrs. Don Goodman for the club with project leaders announced for November 9 at Mrs. Frank DeVoe’s home.

Dun Movin Homemakers Welcome New Member

Mrs Louis Rabe was inducted into the Dun Movin Homemakers club at Mrs John Kryders home 1511 20th avenue. Eight members attended as landscaping and citizenship topics were presented. The group voted not to participate in this year’s Christmas fair and drew secret pal names for the year. Next meeting at Mrs Virgil Hawthorne 2256 15th street on Navy 11.

DUN Movin Monroe Louis Rabe Dun Movin’ Homemakers Club John Kryder 20Th Avenue Kryder Chester Frautschy Virgil Hawthorne 15Th Street Navy

Lace maker A W Wieser outlines Swiss embroidery plans

A. W. Wieser, president of Upright Swiss Embroideries, Inc., will speak Thursday October 27 over WLS Chicago. Wieser brings Swiss lace craft experience from his native land and notes his move from farming to lace production in America, incorporating floral and leaf designs into traditional Swedish patterns.

A. W. Wieser Upright Swiss Embroideries, Inc WLS Chicago Wieser Switzerland America

Whitewater college elects freshman class secretary

Nanci Moldenhauer daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar A Moldenhauer of 2003 8th street has been elected secretary of the freshman class at Whitewater State Teachers College. She and her siblings Jo Anne and James also students at Whitewater arrived home with their parents for the weekend.

Nanci Moldenhauer Oscar A. Moldenhauer 8Th Street Whitewater State Teachers College Nanci Jo Anne James Whitewater

Wisconsin lawmakers warn of gold price rise to devalue currency

Wisconsin Republican lawmakers at a breakfast speculated that President Truman may raise the price of gold from 35 to 45 dollars an ounce within two years to reduce the public debt. They warned such action could trigger inflation and undermine currency confidence as Britain devalued the pound.

Richard P. Powers Washington Wisconsin Truman Roosevelt Gardner Withrow LaCrosse Congress Withdrow Capitol Hill Great Britain Lawrence H. Smith Racine Smith John W. Byrnes Green Bay

Four Held for Trial In Safecracking Raids

In Racine four men Jerome Ciel 22 Robert Neumann 29 Robert Borchardt 23 and John C Thoennes 22 were bound over to municipal court for trial on burglary charges. Lawrence Sabatino 19 received a two week delay due to his attorney illness. Harold Dickson 26, a former demolition expert, testified the youths aided in safe cracking attempts.

Racine Jerome Ciel Robert Neumann Robert Borchardt John C. Thoennes Lawrence Sabatino Eugene Haley Harold Dickson Combat Engineers Dickson

European tour reunion gathers 14 of 16 Chicago group

Misses Maud E. Wenger and Lillian Gempeler spend the weekend in Chicago for a reunion of the European tour party. Fourteen of the sixteen travelers are expected to meet.

Maud E. Wenger Lillian Gempeler Chicago

Mrs J Alden Riner and Mrs Edward Bengston Return Home

Mrs J Alden Riner and Mrs Edward Bengston of Freeport return from three months abroad. They landed in New York on the Queen Mary Thursday after visiting Switzerland and France. Mrs Riner studied in Paris with Conrad Rickert, the renowned Dutch painter.

J. Alden Riner Edward Bengston Freeport New York Switzerland France Riner Paris Conrad Rickert

Judge Lamboley to Speak at Beloit KC Columbus Banquet

Judge Harold J. Lamboley of Green County Court will be guest speaker at Beloit KC lodge Columbus day banquet at St. Jude's hall. He will discuss the order’s progress and will be accompanied by Mrs Lamboley.

Harold J. Lamboley Green County Court Beloit KC Lodge St. Jude’s Hall Mrs. Lamboley

Lambley Visit Highlights Coincidental Surname in Monroe

Mr and Mrs Charles Lamboley of Corning Indiana stopped in Monroe en route to Kenosha to visit Judge Harold J Lamboley. They learned there is no familial relation to the local Lamboley line, noting the surname coincidence.

Monroe Kenosha Charles Lamboley Corning Harold J. Lamboley Charles Lamboleys Lamboley

Hunter Found Dead on Rush Lake Near Oshkosh

Carl E. Sauer, 57, Milwaukee, was found dead aboard his hunting skiff on Rush Lake eleven miles southwest of Oshkosh. Winnebago County coroner Dr. G A. Steele ruled death from a heart attack.

Oshkosh Carl E. Sauer Milwaukee Rush Lake Here G. A. Steele Winnebago County Sauer

Chicago Markets: Livestock and Grain Movements Mark Close

Hog salables total 3500 with barrows steady to 25 cents lower and sows unevenly steady to strong. top at 18.75 with fortes near 18.40. Cattle salable around 500. steers steady to 1.00 higher, cows and bulls up 25 to 50, feeders up to 50 and under 750 lb weights leading gains. For grains, corn weak but soybeans and wheat rise late on farm legislation news. July wheat up over 1 cent with corn mixed and soybeans up 14-34 cents.

Chicago USDA Board of Trade Senate-House

Wall Street Trading News in Quiet Market

New York traders showed subdued activity with a total 500000 shares changing hands. Admiral Emerson and Motorola stocks hit year highs as demand rose for tele vision related issues amid a fast growing industry expanding transmission facilities to distant cities. Railroads lagged in the day’s trading.

Wall Street New York Raadie Admiral Emerson Motorola

Shame on You Your Slip is Showing Editorial Critique

American farmers are urged to fix rural mailboxes in an editorial from Electricity on the Farm. Postmaster Burkhard of Monroe criticizes 95 percent of rural boxes as poor and unkempt, citing rats and weather as service barriers, with photos contrasting a Legion home mailbox and a farm box valued around $50,000.

Electricity On the John J. Burkhard Monroe Burkhard Legion

Market Overview Mixed as Steels Slip and Motors Rise

The market showed steels down slightly while motors and utilities edged higher. Gold shares were mostly weak except Homestake Mining, which rose and hit a new yearly high. Metal mining lagged as stocks like Westinghouse Philco Zenith Chrysler American Can ITT and Lockheed rose, while Santa Fe Southern Pacific Republic Steel GM International Harvester Distillers and Seagrams fell. The bond market remained mixed and quiet.

Westinghouse Philco Zenith Chrysler American Can International Telephone and Telegraph Lockheed Santa Fe Southern Pacific Republic Steel General Motors International Harvester Distillers Corp Seagrams

Vandenberg Leaves Hospital for Rest After Surgery

Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg was released from University Hospital in Ann Arbor and ordered to rest for 90 days. The Republican foreign affairs leader, operated on October 3, had half his left lung removed. his condition was described as excellent.

Ann Arbor —i Arthur H. Vandenberg University Hospital

Soldier's Brother May Return Body

Pvt. Allen J. Schwartz, brother of Pvt. Lloyd H. Schwartz who died of burns on Guadalcanal, may accompany the body home. American Legion leader Gordon W. Roseleip says efforts are under way in Darlington to have Allen Schwartz, stationed in Japan, meet and transport his brother’s body for burial. Lloyd Schwartz died when gasoline used as a light source ignited his clothing. details are still arriving. The father, John Schwartz, is in Milwaukee veterans hospital. another brother, Warrant Officer George Schwartz, is at Fort Warren. Return from Guadalcanal is expected in four to six weeks.

Darlington Allen J. Schwartz Lloyd H. Schwartz Guadalcanal Pacific Gordon W. Roseleip Third American Legion Allen Schwartz Japan Lloyd Schwartz Schwartz Roseleip John Schwartz Wood Veteran’s Hospital Milwaukee George Schwartz Fort Warren Wyo Pvt. Schwartz

Shawano Defendants Win 40 Day Stay of Execution

A union business agent and eight union members received a 40 day stay of execution on fines from Oct 1 tied to the Consoli dated Badger Co operative creamery strike. Martin Young of Green Bay was fined 100 dollars for urging pickets to resist police. Eight pickets were fined 10 dollars each for disorderly conduct. The state supreme court has issued two writs of error in the case.

Shawano Consolidated Badger Co-operative Creamery Martin Young Green Bay AFL Dairy Workers State Supreme Court

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William Fiedler Jan Smuts Juvie Club Jorgensons Phyllis Ladwig Basket Social Scene News of the Homemakers Harold R. Medina Medina U.S Harvey S. Stauffacher Chiropractor White Block Vandenberg Storm Window Badger Paint Store Ge FT ROTE Oldsmobiles Oldsmobile Rocket Green County Auto CO 11Th Street Wlad Aler
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