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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1948

Page

3

Dorothy Jean Gempler Repeats Nuptial Vows in Monticello

Dorothy Jean Gempler and Kenneth Raymond Schneider renewed their vows at the Zwingli Evangelical and Reform church parsonage this morning in Monticello. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. A R Achtemeier with a small reception for 20 at the bride's home.

Dorothy Jean Gempler Kenneth Schneider Monticello Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church Dorothy Jean Gempeler Albert Gempeler Kenneth Raymond Schneider Albany

Dessert luncheon and bridge party at Monroe country club

Mrs. Howard Steinmann and Mrs. Wallace P. Barlow co hosted a dessert luncheon and bridge party Monday at Monroe country club. Honors went to Mrs. Frederick Steinmann and Mrs. Warren Weller with a list of guests including Mrs. George Hartman and Dean Gmar of New Glarus among others.

Monticello Howard Steinmann Wallace P. Barlow Monroe Country Club Frederick Steinmann Warren Weller Mmes George Hartman Dean Gmar New Glarus Jack Hoskins John Steinmann N. G. Hill Charles Benkendorf Donald Knobel Fred G. Haldiman Charles Mathias Forrest Kubly Lee Kubly Alfred Leiser Alvin Babler William Bauman Victor Heuer Harvey Trumpy Rodney Kittelsen

Mrs. TenEyck Elected President Of WCTU

Mrs. Margaret TenEyck was elected president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Lisa Wraight. Officers named after a 1 o'clock luncheon include Effie Knudson as first vice president Claire Miller as second vice president Elsie Fleming as secretary and Elma Stephens as treasurer.

Teneyck Brodhead Margaret TenEyck Women’s Christian Temperance Union Lisa Wraight Effie Knudson Claire Miller Elsie Fleming Elma Stephens

Birthday dinner honors Karen Bostian in Orangeville

A family dinner was held Sunday at Mr and Mrs J Milton Bostians home in Orangeville in honor of their daughter Karen's birthday anniversary Attending were Frank Fowler Rockford Mrs and Mr Robert Bridge DeKalb Rev and Mrs J E Bostian C B Bridge Virgil Dickinson and son and Russell Hendrickson and family.

Orangeville J. Milton Bostian Karen Messrs Mmes Frank Fowler Rockford Robert Bridge DeKalb J. E. Bostian C. B. Bridge Virgil Dickinson Russell Hendrickson

Engagement announced in Argyle for Joy Elaine Berg and Lester Moen

Mr and Mrs Rudolph Berg of Argyle announce the engagement of their daughter Joy Elaine to Lester Ardel Moen son of Mr and Mrs C A Moen of Argyle. The wedding is set for September 26 at 2 pm in East Viota Lutheran church.

Argyle Rudolph Berg Joy Elaine Lester Ardel Moen C. A. Moen East Viota Lutheran Church

Honored on Birthday for Little Gean Slinde

Little Gean LaVerne Slinde celebrated his second birthday yesterday at home with a party hosted by his mother Mrs. LaVerne Slinde. Guests included Mrs. Walter Tartin and her son Michael, Mrs. Paul Tartin, Mrs. Walter Frenzel and her son Paul, and Mrs. John Heuer.

Gean LaVerne Slinde LaVerne Slinde 1544Th Avenue Walter Tartin Michael Paul Tartin Walter Frenzel Paul John Heuer

Farewell for Werner family before Elkhorn move

Rev and Mrs Richard C Werner and son David leave Albany for Elkhorn after a farewell hosted by over 100 Baptist church friends. A church supper and program followed, with gifts including a purse and a Kappa Nu present. Werner departs after five years, having built the basement and organized the men’s fellowship. He will serve at First Baptist Elkhorn and East Delavan churches.

Albany Richard C. Werner David Elkhorn Baptist Church Orra Compton Methodist Church N. Roy Bowman Werner Kappa Nu Evanston First Baptist Church East Delavan Church

Blanchardville Announces Mary Lou Fosshage Betrothal

Mrs Mildred Fosshage announces the coming marriage of her daughter Mary Lou Fosshage to Charles Thomas son of Warren and Mrs Thomas both of Horeb. Fosshage is an Alpha Gamma Delta member and UW graduate. Thomas served in the marine corps in China and works at Kaestner Heinz Co Madison. The wedding is set for October 2.

Etrothal Blanchardville Mildred Fosshage Horeb Mary Lou Charles Thomas Warren Thomas Fosshage Alpha Gamma Delta University of Wisconsin Thomas Marine Corps China Kaestner-Heinz Co Madison

Wyss and Von Haden Engagement Announced

Announcement of the engagement between Miss Delores J Wyss of 332 Cass street LaCrosse daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Wyss Monroe and Vilas Von Haden son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Von Haden Wilton Wis. The wedding is set for Sept 11 at Indian Creek Lutheran Church Clifton Wis. The Wyss family moved to Monroe this spring from Clifton where Mr Wyss was a buttermaker.

Delores J. Wyss Cass Street LaCrosse Walter Wyss Monroe Vilas von Haden Elmer von Haden Wilton Indian Creek Lutheran Church Clifton Wis Wyss

Dinner Postponed by St. John's Aid Society

The annual birthday dinner set for tomorrow is rescheduled to September 9. A social service film will be shown, and volunteer contributions from the dinner will support the Emmaus Home at Marthasville, Missouri, a facility for the feeble minded and epileptic residents.

St. John’s Aid Society Emmaus Marthasville

Mrs Goetz Hosts Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting

The Wesleyan Service Guild met at Mrs. Thomas Goetz home with 15 members present. Devotions were led by Mrs. Harold Moe and the World Council of Churches program presented by Mrs. Kenneth Bauman with help from Mrs. Bernard Poff and Mrs. Lyle Rodger. Plans were made for a barbecu e and ice cream supper on September 16. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. William Plate.

Goetz Wesleyan Service Guild Thomas Goetz Harold Moe World Council of Churches Kenneth Bauman Bernard Poff Lyle Rodger William Plate

Steindorf Named New WCTU President in Albany Meeting

Albany Times Special reports Mrs. Rolland Steindorf will become president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union replacing Mrs. R C Werner who is moving to Elkhorn. Mrs Lottie Lewis will host the Tuesday afternoon meeting.

Steindorf Albany Women’s’ Christian Temperance Union Lottie Lewis Rolland Steindorf R. C. Werner Elkhorn

Card Party At Decatur Country Club Attracts Local Women

Mmes Willis J. Marty Frederick Steinmann Albert Knobel and Wallace P. Barlow attended the card party hosted by Monticello women at the Decatur Country Club near Brodhead yesterday.

Monticello Willis J. Marty Frederick Steinmann Albert Knobel Wallace P. Barlow Decatur Country Club Brodhead

Entertaining Juniors at Decatur Lake Club

Mrs. F A Condon hosted the junior contract club at Decatur Lake country club Friday afternoon. Honors were earned by Mrs. A L Breyvogle and Mrs. D L Collins.

Brodhead F. A. Condon Decatur Lake Country Club A. L. Breyvogle D. L. Collins

Plans for Rural Youth Organization Discussed

A general meeting at Green County Normal school discussed forming a rural youth group for 18 to 28 year olds. Sponsors include Green County Farm Bureau and the extension office. Temporary officers were elected and two membership-drive teams formed for Monroe and Juda areas. Regular meetings will be the last Tuesday of each month, with the next set for September 2.

Green County Normal School Green County Farm Bureau Associated Women of the Farm Bureau County Extension Office Victor Rood Monroe Arbert Scherer Route 4 Tams Bernard Figi Juda Ben Kaster Argyle Figi Herbert Scherer Frank Bloom M. E. Jeglum Kenneth D. Slocum R. J. Douglas Kaster Walter Brunkow Lois Rebly Vincent Thomm Mamie Tillema J. E. Brecklin James Green Wisconsin Farm Bureau Wayne Weber Farm Bureau

Britain Exports Dogs To Earn Foreign Funds

Britain ships dogs abroad to bring in foreign currency. In six weeks to Aug 13 pedigree dogs exported earned 22 600 pounds and the full 1948 total is anticipated above 200 000 pounds. The United States is the largest buyer with 91 dogs sent there, including poodles, Yorkshire and Welsh terriers, Pekingese, wire haired and West Highland terriers, and English setters. Prices ranged from 12 pounds to 750 pounds.

London Britain United States America

Baumgartner Cows Earn High Classifications in HoFr Association Review

Two Baumgartner cows received the second highest score of very good in the Holstein-Friesian Association of America type classification for the W. C. and Paul Baumgartner herd. It marks the herd's fourth type classification. Three other cows in the Baumgartner herd were scored good plus.

W. C Holstein-Friesian Association of America Baumgartner

Marian Martin Christmas Sewing Pattern 9091 Ad

Thrifty pattern 9091 sells well at fairs and makes bib aprons from feed bags or scraps. Complete illustrated sew chart and transfer included. Send 25 cents to Monroe Evening Times Pattern Dept New York NY.

Monroe Evening Times Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y

Orangeville High Opens With Enrollment of 157

Orangeville high school opened Monday with an enrollment of 157 students including 49 freshmen 32 sophomores 45 juniors and 31 seniors. Paul Kavadas of DeKalb joined the faculty as a new member and is a graduate of Northern Illinois State Teachers College at DeKalb.

Orangeville Orangeville High School Paul Kavadas DeKalb Northern Illinois State Teachers College

Gas and Electric seeks $2 million loan permit

Washington Madison Gas and Electric Co seeks authority from the Securities and Exchange Commission to borrow 2 million dollars. The funds would come from Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago and First Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee to finance new construction.

Washington Madison Gas and Electric Co Madison Securities and Exchange Commission Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago First Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee

Market Report Chicago Livestock and Produce

Livestock prices edged lower with hogs 50 cents to 1.00 down across most weights and cattle fluctuating. Slaughter cattle and calves show varied gains and losses with steers 39.00-41.40 for some loads, heifers 31.00-38.50, cows 15.00-22.50, bulls 21.00-24.00, and dealers steady to strong. Produce markets show steady live poultry, firm butter, and steady eggs with current receipts noted.

Chicago USDA

Wall Street Gains on Rails and Steel Shares in New York

A forward surge in railway, automobile and steel shares lifted the stock market with expanded volume. Prices rose to new 1948 highs as rails led gains, with Rock Island and major issues like New York Central, Nickel Plate, Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, U S Steel, General Motors and Studebaker posting higher prices.

New York Rock Island N. Y

Rich corporations form alliance amid market shifts

Rich Montgomery Ward American Telephone and General Electric unite to leverage cross industry strengths, signaling a strategic collaboration amid evolving consumer goods and tech sectors.

Rich Montgomery Ward American Telephone General Electric

Brennecke Heifer Wins Sixth Blue Ribbon at State Fair

C F Brennecke of 702 19th Avenue reports Double Jane Designs Kay a Brown Swiss heifer won its sixth blue ribbon this summer at the Minnesota state fair in St Paul in the open class division. The animal previously captured blue ribbons at the Illinois state fair the Wisconsin centennial and two county fairs. Brennecke noted the feat across six contests with different judges saying the heifer must have what it takes.

Double Jane Design Kay C. F. Brennecke 19Th Avenue St. Paul Brennecke Janesville

Mrs Harriet Welty 86 Die in Freeport Death notice

Mrs Harriet Welty 86 died Monday night at Deaconess hospital Freeport. Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at Graham funeral home with Rev Sargent Wright Maywood officiating. Burial Elmwood cemetery. She was born March 8 1862 in Warren and survived by daughter Mrs E J Baker Chicago and three sons Jay E John Freeport and William Rockford. Thunder is caused by sudden air expansion from heat of a lightning flash.

Warren Harriet Welty Deaconess Freeport Graham Funeral Home Sargent Wright Maywood Elmwood Cemetery Welty E. J. Baker Chicago Jay E John William Rockford

John Emrick Elected Secretary of Church

Twin Grove Times Special reports John Emrick was elected treasurer and James Boyer secretary of the Twin Grove church during a Sunday night meeting attended by brethren from Footville Janesville Beloit and Fairfield. The session noted a donation of new song books by Fred Miller Footville and plans for a heating system joint by Beloit Janesville Footville congregations. Services will be held every other Sunday night starting Sept 12 at 7 45 p m with Bible school and morning services at 9 30 a m each Sunday.

Twin Grove John Emrick James Boyer Footville Janesville Beloit Fairfield Fred Miller

Crash Victims Linked to Orfordville Family

Flin Flon Canada couple Mr and Mrs W C Plummer, among 37 killed near Fountain City, are believed to be the parents in law of former Orfordville resident Miss Adeline Wigdahl. The Plummers, who run a hotel and resort in Canada, are relatives of John Vigdahl and Ben Vigdahl of Albany, with connections to Orfordville.

W. C. Plummer Flin Flon Manitoba Canada Fountain City Orfordville Adeline Wigdahl Plummer John Vigdahl Young Plummers Ben Vigdahl Albany

Easter lilies bloom across Monroe area says residents

Mrs. Martin Riese reports late blooming Easter lilies at 1012 9th Avenue with five blossoms in bloom and four more about to open. Mrs. Charles Zee at 2115 9th Street also has an Easter lily with two large blossoms.

Martin Riese 9Th Avenue Monroe Charles Zee 9Th Street

Color Changes in a Chamelo n May Reflect Emotion

The article suggests that melon color shifts could partly signal emotional reactions such as anger and fear. It notes how visual cues might relate to internal states and how researchers interpret such changes.

Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University

The Hall of Fame for Great Americans stands on the New York University campus. The landmark honors notable figures in American history. Visitors can explore portraits and biographical details of distinguished individuals.

Hall of Fame For New York University

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Henry G. Schnieder Route 1 A. R. Achtemeier Charlene R. Holcomb Henry Gene Schneider Glenn Gempeler Ralph Zimmerman Schneider Western Auto Associate Store Ches. Marvin Marian Martin Orangeville High ZumBrunnen 17Th Avenue Wall Street C. F. Brennecke Heifer Wisconsin Green County Frozen Food Market 16Th Ave Dodgeville, Wis Hahn Bldg POST Dixie Shop Eco Walther Gobardine Garnet Red Hunter Fee
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