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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1949

Page

3

Lois Stauffacher and Clayton Olson Wed at St John’s

Miss Lois Charline Stauffacher and Clayton Martin Olson married in a 2:30 p m ceremony at St John’s Evangelical and Reform church. The couple will reside at 733% 16th Avenue. Attendants included Joyce Stauffacher and Barbara Olson with a reception for 200. Out-of-town guests from Woodford, Monroe, Juda, Argyle, Browntown and other nearby towns attended.

St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Lois Charline Stauffacher J. J. Stauffacher Route 5 Monroe Clayton Martin Olson S. M. Olson Woodford Paul C. Kehle Joyce Stauffacher Dean Ableman Janesville Oscar Johnson Myron Babler Barbara Olson Hoffman’s 16Th Avenue Jane Janet Stauffacher Mmes Noel Way Ronald Trickel Robert Zimmerman Joyce Clark Lois Blum James Perdue W. B. Martin Ordean Olson Kenneth Scott Vernon Larson Delores Robert Johnson H. A. Witman Charles Joseph Scott Norman Anderson Lloyd Johnson South Wayne Henry Rebly Jjr Argyle Noel R. Way Horeb Frederick Schindler Juda Herbert Kundert Madison Gerald Swiggum Browntown Oliver Olson Darlington Edward Johnson Wiota Beverly Salen

Miss Evelyn Kramer Engaged to Wesley Larson

An engagement announcement reports Miss Evelyn Kramer daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Kramer route 2 Monroe to Wesley Larson son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Larson route 1 South Wayne No wedding date is set Miss Kramer attended Monroe high school and Larson graduated South Wayne high school in 1948

Evelyn Kramer Henry Kramer Monroe Wesley Larson Joseph Larson South Wayne Miss Kramer Monroe High School Larson South Wayne High School

Westminster Guild to Meet at Mrs Ivey's Home

Westminster Guild of the Union Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow evening at 8 in the home of Mrs. John B. Ivey at 809 22nd avenue.

Westminster Guild The Union Presbyterian Church John B. Ivey 22Nd Avenue

Monroe Girl Scouts decorate eight shop windows for week

Eight windows around the Monroe square feature life size Girl Scout models by 277 Scouts from 19 Monroe troops. Senior troops 3 7 8 and Brownie troops 4 13 14 15 16 18 19 prepared the displays. An opening Play Day at Lincoln gym drew about 125 Brownies and their leaders with council refreshments.

Girl Scouts of Monroe Wisconsin Power and Light Co Monroe Gas Co Schuetzel, Baumans Russ Tracy’s Penney’s Meythaler’s Lincoln Gym Girl Scout Council

Fall Y M C A programs begin eight activities

With November, eight local Y M C A organizations start the 1949 50 schedule. Monroe Y operates under Tri county Y M C A with Chester Welch directing. Programs span grades five through twelve with Boys units Friendly Indian and Gray Y Hi Y and Girls units Little Women Teen Y and Little Sisters. Evelyn Hartwig and Larry Litchen highlighted aims of fellowship and cooperation.

Y.M.C.A Monroe Chester Welch Janesville Little Women Club Little Sisters Jane Addams Evelyn Hartwig Larry L. Iitchen

Parsonage Move Marks Church Life Milestones

Margaret Baker managed the guest book while hostesses and committee members oversaw the reception and kitchen duties. The Landrums moved into the new parsonage on Oct 19 after summering at the Peterson apartments and Miss Stearns residence. manse construction began July 20.

Margaret Baker Sandra Haworth Geraldine Evelyn Rabe Barbara Carol Kundert Mmes Ward Stackpole Roy A. Schultz Harold S. Haworth Edna Olson Melvin Olson Otto Kiel Gay Milham John Eley Awalt Eichstadt Landrums Parsonage Peterson 11Th Street

Halloween Party Ends Club Season at Monroe Country Club

The Halloween party last night at Monroe Country Club served a turkey dinner to 107 guests. It was the season finale with dancing from 9 p m to 1 a m and music by Hal Mack and his orchestra.

Monroe Country Club Hal Mack

Plat To Be Topic At Book Discussion

The first year Great Books club meets at 8 p m in the Green room of the library to discuss Plato's Republic books 1 and 2 led by Dr. John Caradine and F Royce ZumBrunnen.

Great Books Club John Caradine F. Royce ZumBrunnen

Fredric Rosa Celebrated Birthday With Family Party

Mr and Mrs Fredric Rosa hosted a birthday party for their son Fredric David Rosa aged three at their home 1420 10th street. A Halloween motif appeared in decorations and games were played with gifts given. Guests included Mrs Gordon Olson and her daughter Pamela.

Fredric Rosa 10Th Street Fredric Davis Fredric David Mmes Gordon Olson Pamela

Unclear Names in Local Notice Remain Fragmentary

Fragmentary OCR lists personal names including Candis Mrs Donald Bar more Gene Du ane Frank Klarer Nancy Farnum Knipschild Robert Monroe Allen C Davis Richard Allen Madison Ben Rosa Diane Cheri Maren go Ia with no clear event or context provided in the readable text.

Candis Donald Barmore Gene Duane Frank Klarer Nancy Farnum Knipschild Robert Monroe Allen C. Davis Richard Allen Madison Ben Rosa Diane Cheri Marengo

Birthday party honors LaVerne Crooks at Methodist church

Miss Virginia Crooks of Browntown hosted a birthday gathering for her brother LaVerne on his fourth birthday. Friends joined in Halloween themed games and refreshments as LaVerne received many gifts. attendees included Kathy West Peter Kofoed Mary Mitchell Rose Webster James Bauman Sandy Bertram Jeffery Kittel Diane Barbara Schuetze Dickie Bertram and Rebecca Trumpy.

Virginia Crooks Browntown LaVerne Kathy West Peter Kofoed Mary Mitchell Rose Webster James Bauman Sandy Bertram Jeffery Kittelson Diane Barbara Schuetze Dickie Bertram Rebecca Trumpy

Veterans of Foreign Wars Fall Dance At Turner Hall

About 900 people attended the Veterans of Foreign Wars annual fall dance at Turner Hall last evening. Music was provided by Lawrence Duchow and his orchestra, with J. C. Underwood and Edward Doyle as co chairmen of the event.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Turner Hall Lawrence Duchow J. C. Underwood Edward Doyle

Luncheon Hosts Include Carter Yost and Luethy Families

A 6 o'clock luncheon was served with guests Mr. and Mrs. Carter Mrs. Barbara Yost of Monroe and Mr. and Mrs. Lue thy and Bud and Fred Luethy of Beloit. Mrs. Yost returned home last evening after a Beloit weekend.

Carter Barbara Yost Monroe Luethy Bud Fred Luethy Beloit

Party Highlights at Volmary Home Halloween Gathering

Billy Joe Volmary hosted a costume party for kindergarten friends at his parents' home on Saturday. The brown and green decorations featured a lighted jack o lantern centerpiece and Allen Stauffacher won the prize for the most original costume. Attendees included Jim Foesch Stephen Lenstry Patricia Kundert Tommy Kubly Gary Studer Neil DeVoe and Kay Bauman.

Billy Joe Volmary Joseph Volmary 6Th Street Allen Stauffacher Jimmy Foesch Stephen Lenstry Patricia Kundert Tommy Kubly Gary Studer Neil DeVoe Kay Bauman

Circle to Meet at Dunn Home in Circle No 2

Methodist church circle No. 2 will meet at Mrs. Robert Dunn's home at 1222 11th street at 8 p. m. Tuesday with Mrs. Wesley Engles as co hostess.

Methodist Church Circle No Robert Dunn 11Th Street Wesley Engles

Sign Trading Pact Linked Japan and W Germany

Tokyo and Western Germany announced a one year trade pact valued at about $20 million in goods. The agreement follows prior signing by the American British and French military governors of Western Germany.

Tokyo Japan Germany

West Side Workers Homemakers visit former member

Several members of the West Side Workers Homemakers club drove to Woodford on Friday to visit former member Mrs. J Edward Brecklin. A wiener roast highlighted the afternoon with attendees Mrs. Royce Foulker Mrs. Ella Rod Mrs. Thomas Cromwell Mrs. Ernest Walker and Mr Harold Wolfe.

West Side Workers West Side Workers Homemakers Club Woodford J. Edward Brecklin Mmes Royce Foulker Ella Rod Thomas Cromwell Ernest Walker Harold Wolfe

Nominated for Wisconsin Education Association President

Milwaukee leader Winston Brown superintendent of Waukesha county schools and Arthur H Filbey Fond du Lac senior high school assistant principal are nominated for the Wisconsin Education Association presidency.

WEA Milwaukee Winston Brown Waukesha County Arthur H. Filbey Fond du Lac Wisconsin Education Association

Village Mailmen Gain Pay Boost and Reclassification

President Truman signed a law converting village mailmen to city status with a pay raise up to 1000 dollars annually. Village carriers would shift from a top salary of 2550 to 3550 dollars and be placed in the city letter carrier class. The same action implements automatic promotions for temporary workers in mail equipment shops.

Washington Truman

Fistula Piles Abscess Book Offer From McCleary Clinic

FISTULA Piles Fissures and Rectal Abscess are common ailments that may be associated with neglected fistula. Our new illustrated 160 page book sent FREE. Write today to McCleary Clinic and Hospital Excelsior Springs Mo E3411 Elms Blvd.

McCleary Clinic Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs,Mo

Clyde Moss Dies Publisher of Bogalusa Enterprise

Clyde S. Moss, 68, publisher of the Bogalusa Enterprise and American Republic since founding the paper in 1914, died Sunday in Bogalusa, La. He was born in Bloomfield, Indiana, and began in newspaper work with his father on the Linton Daily Call.

Bogalusa Clyde S. Moss Bogalusa Enterprise and American Bloomfield Ind Linton Daily Call

Party at Beloit Honors Mrs. Carter

Mr. and Mrs. John Carter Jr. hosted a Beloit gathering honoring Mrs. Carter's birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Luethy. The event featured games and socializing with Monroe residents noted among attendees.

Beloit Carter John Carter Jr Route 4 Monroe Fred Luethy

When Sick of Being Sick See the Chiropractor

Ad promotes M. J. Gonstead chiropractic clinic with X ray services and contact numbers, promising relief from illness.

Chiropractic M. J. Gonstead Monroe

Presbyterian Manse Open House Held Here

Open house at the new Union Presbyterian manse at 2610 8th Street drew 150 members of the congregation and friends of Rev and Mrs Dallas D Lan drum yesterday. Decorations included red geraniums and candles for the buffet table with Mrs Fred L Kohli aiding. Tea was served by Mrs M Eerl Clark and Misses Emma Buehler Grace Byers and Tessa Stearns. Miss M

New Union Presbyterian Manse 8Th Street Dallas D. Landrum Fred L. Kohli M. Eerl Clark Emma Buehler Grace Byers Tessa Stearns

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Lois Stauffacher Clayton M. Olson St. John’s Batty Hatty Haworth’s Martha Ae Ee Ae Ogaus Fredric David Rosa LaVerne Crooks VFW News of the Homemakers Helpful Club Wilma Starke Helpful Homemakers Club Juda Community Hall Ethel Pinnow Joseph Jones Emil Schmerse Ruth Brunkow Starke Clyde Moss DuPont Bauman Ace Stores Hamilton Monroe's Woolworths Pia Nex Dairy Dept Kroger Kroger Bartlett del Monte Libby Embassy Velveeta Pka I-D Ted Spotlight Cofeee Hills Bros. Butter-Nut - Folgers Doe Wilson’s Swift Wisconsin Flutt Aerowax
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