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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1949

Page

3

South Wayne Couple Mark 60th Year of Marriage

South Wayne couple C. Jones and Mrs. Jones celebrate sixty years of marriage after wedlock on Sept 5, 1890 at Gratiot Methodist parsonage by Rev. James W. Brown. They lived on Eastman homestead before moving to South Wayne in 1909 and remain active in older age. They have three children Leslie D. Jones Mrs. Jay Chapman and Mrs. Harry Gross six granddaughters and three great grandsons.

C. Jones Gratiot James W. Brown Eastman Wayne Township South Wayne Jones Mr. Jones Leslie D. Jones Jay Chapman Harry Gross Milwaukee

Pattern directions offer perfect fit with illustrated sew chart

Easy to use pattern promises precise sizing and a complete illustrated sewing chart. Readers are instructed to mail thirty cents for deluxe petiers to Marion Martin in care of e Times Pattern Dept. 232 West 18th Street New York 11 New York. Print name address zone size and style number clearly.

Petiers Marion Martin E Times West 18Th Street New York N. Y

Marriage of 59 Years To Be Married Sunday By Orangeville Couple

Mr and Mrs C C Nolf of Orangeville will celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home Sunday They wed Sept 7 1890 in Cadiz and have lived in the area all their lives Mrs Nolf is 72 and Mr Nolf 83 He was a railroad man and depot agent They have two children Harold of Freeport and Mrs Merl Zimmerman of McConnell Guests include Harold Nolf and family Merle Zimmerman and family Donald Schoffield and family from Rockford and Victor Nolf from Sioux Falls SD

Orangeville Ysimes C. C. Nolf Cadiz Nolf Harold Freeport Merl Zimmerman McConnell Messrs Mmes Harold Nolf Victor

Miss Roselyn Wells Shower Honoree Before Nupitals

Miss Roselyn Wells of Monroe will marry Melvin Dietmeier Jr of Orangeville at St Victor's church at 10 am Saturday. A pre nuptial shower at her home was hosted by Mrs John Schlappi and Mrs Victor Wells with many Monroe residents attending.

Roselyn Wells Monroe Melvin Dietmeier Jr Orangeville St. Victor’s Church John Schlappi Victor Wells Mmes Howard Lewis John Lewis Clarence Golickson Florence Randall Hanson Emerson Wells Russell Hanson Donavan Digman Ralph Wells Ruth Betty Edwin Huffman Jr Jack Williams Oscar Evenson Harland Voegels John J. Foley Jake Senn Jr Leonard Boynton Charles Hartwig Jr Morgan Johnson Evelyn David Werren Edward Erickson Sylvester Granberg Harvey Hartwig Heidi Otis Wells Raymond Heinzelman Joseph Segner Orson Wells Paul Kubly

Jefferson 4 H Club Holds Final Meeting

The Jefferson Jiffy workers 4 H club held their last meeting of the season Thursday evening at Ball school. J Edward Brecklin ADA representative showed slides and Jerry Rufenacht spoke on conservation. Barbara Weiss presided with a milk drinks demo. Evelyn Weiss led the club pledge and group singing with Judith Seyler as accompanist. Ruth Johnson sang Wedding Day with Judith. Record books were handed in and minutes read. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Robert Elmer Barbara and Roy Rockey. A birthday party for Marian Dieckhoff will be held at the home of Mrs Oscar M Shager with Shager family and Dieckhoff relatives attending.

Jefferson Jiffy Workers 4H Ball School J. Edward Brecklin ADA Jerry Rufenacht Barbara Weiss Evelyn Weiss Judith Sey ¢Ler Ruth Johnson Judith Evelyn Luchsinger Robert Elmer Barbara Roy Rockey

South Wayne Opens Schools With Vacations Set

South Wayne high school and grade school opened with 18 freshmen 30 sophomores 24 juniors and 26 seniors. The year’s vacation schedule lists Labor Day Sept 5 Columbus Day Oct 7 Wisconsin Education Association meeting at Platteville Nov 3-5 and again atauk Nov 24-25 Thanksgiving Dec 22-Jan 2 Christmas break Jan 13 end of semest er exams April 7 Good Friday May 17-19 final exams graduation and last day of school

South Wayne Wisconsin Education Association Platteville Auk

Picketing ruled out at Garton Toy Co

Madison reports the Wisconsin Employment Relations Board ruled yesterday that mass picketing at the Garton Toy Co in Sheboygan must cease. Members of the United Electrical Workers union CIO have been on strike at the plant since last month.

Madison Garton Toy Co Sheboygan Wisconsin Employment Relations Board United Electrical Workers Union CIO

Madison gets $2000 cancer grant for UW research

The American Cancer Society Inc approves a $2000 project grant to the University of Wisconsin cancer research department on the recommendation of the National Research Council growth committee.

Madison University of Wisconsin Cancer Research Department American Cancer Society Inc Committee On Growth National Research Council

Brooklyn School Engages New Teachers for Fall Term

Brooklyn elementary will add four new staff members at start of classes Tuesday. New teachers include Wilmer Pautz teaching seventh and eighth grades, Clemens Baime handling seventh and eighth, Irene Fleming for fifth and sixth, Ee Pearl Long for third and fourth. Returning staff include A K Ryan principal science, Mrs Johnson Evansville English, Mary Zwiebel Elkhorn commercial subjects, and Beatrice Wilbur Edgerton first and second grades.

Sivuniyn Wrooniyn Brooklyn Wilmer Pautz Bonduel Clemens Baime Badger Irene Fleming Ee Pearl Long A.K. Ryan Princip In Johnson Evansille Mary Zwiebel Elkhorn Beatrice Wilbur Edgerton

Farewell Banquet Honors Rev. Carrig

A farewell banquet at Gratiot Memorial center honored Rev. Father F. J. Carrig. Women of St. Joseph's parish hosted the event with fifty officers and clergymen in attendance. Parishioners from South Wayne and Gratiot joined a 7 p.m. program as Rev. Carrigg delivered a farewell message after 19 years as pastor of St. Joseph's Gratiot and St. John's South Wayne.

South Wayne Gratiot Memorial Center F. J. Carrig St. Joseph’s Parish Gratiot Carrigg St. Joseph’s Church St. John’s Church

Milwaukee Gas Rule Angers Local Dealers

Milwaukee gasoline dealers denounce a state agriculture department ruling as ridiculous after the AG considers if state laws are broken in price cutting in the metro area. Officials said an investigation found no evidence of selling gasoline at a loss, while the state fair trade practices law requires a markup to cover business costs.

Ouonounce Milwaukee Louis Faber Milwaukee Retail Gasoline Dealers Association Agriculture Department Madison

Bishop of London to Receive Ripon Degree

Lord Bishop of London Jonn W. C. Wand will be awarded an honorary doctor of laws by Ripon College on September 16. He will address the college convocation and then speak at a eucharistic congress at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Fond du Lac on September 18 and at St. James Church in Milwaukee the same day.

A.— Or. Jonn W. C. Wand London Ripa College St. Paul's Cathedral Fond du Lac St. James Church Milwaukee

Milwaukee to Occupy Part of Wood Property

Milwaukee County will take over sections of land at the Veterans Administration Center in Wood under a bill signed by President Truman. The property will be used for civic and recreational purposes, with one section conveyed by quit claim deed and another leased by the county for twenty years.

Washington —Ory Milwaukee County Veterans Administration Center At Wood Truman

Swedish Baron Works As Laborer in Madison

Baron Ludvig of Ugglas, once head of Sweden’s largest farm, works as a laborer on Madison veterans hospital project to learn about American life. He and his wife and four month old daughter live modestly while funding a Wisconsin agriculture course and planning to return to Sweden in 1951.

Madison Sweden Veterans’ Hospital Ludvig Ugglas New York Washington Detroit Dane Stockholm Forsmarck Castle University of Wisconsin

Tell Pageant Weekend Set in New Glarus Festive Air

The 12th annual Wilhelm Tell drama presented by the Wilhelm Tell Community Guild returns to New Glarus this Labor Day weekend. Performances in Swiss German and English begin Monday at 1 30 p m after Sunday and Monday rehearsals and a village park program tonight. Visitors will attend Thursday through a busful Milwaukee guests to the embroidery plant and museum with Swiss songs and a canton flag special act in the village park.

Gilbert Ott Wilhelm Tell Schiller New Glarus Paul Grossenbacher Gessler Joshua Hoesly Albert Wirz Harlan Wernle Marie Streiff Lila Mae Schneider Doris Stuessy Robert Arn E Herd Elmer's Grove Wilhelm Tell Community Guild of Milwaukee Abroidery Village Park Maennerchor Albert Mueller Glarus Switzerland

Bulgarian Protest Details Greek Aggression Claims

A Bulgarian government press statement accused Greece of invasions by royal Greek army units and Greek aircraft over Bulgaria between August 22 and 30. It also alleged Greek warships searched Bulgarian ships in the Aegean and noted a United Nations protest filed in New York with 25 aggressive acts. In Madison Hospital report, Karl Niedermann Jr. receives spine injury treatment at Madison General Hospital from an June incident at Klondike cheese factory.

Suna —Ury Pagana Voday Greece United Nations New York Bulgaria Royal Greek Army Aegean Madison Hospital Blanchardville Karl Niedermann Jr Karl Niedermann Madison General Hospital Klondike Highway 81

Dining car fire halts Minneapolis 400 at Kenosha

A dining car blaze halted the North Western Minneapolis 400 in Kenosha yesterday. Firemen from Kenosha extinguished the flames with minor damage. Conductor Daniel O'Leary of Chicago reported the loss as small. Milwaukee veteran Zip Goelz dies at 65, longtime municipal athletic department employee and early sandlot baseball umpire.

Kenosha North Western Railroad Minneapolis Daniel O'Leary Chicago Milwaukee Joseph Zip) Goelz Municipal Athletic Department

32nd Division Group Meets in Grand Rapids

The 32nd Red Arrow division held its 30th annual convention in Grand Rapids with about 2,000 delegates expected from 41 states and Hawaii. Maj. Gen. Edwin F. Harding will be toastmaster at the banquet. A parade and memorial services for fallen 32nd division members are planned Sunday.

32Nd Division Grand Rapids 32Nd Red Arrow Division Ben W. Wacker Saginaw Hawaii Edwin F. Harding Park Congregational Church

Farmer Reports Hog Theft. Police Nab Suspect Near Farmington

Elm er Zessin of Farmington said he first noticed seven hogs missing yesterday. State police reported that Glen Akerson, 30, an employee on a nearby farm, admitted taking the hogs and selling them at the Peoria stock yards. The thief was reported to be in custody.

Anton Elmer Zessin Farmington Glen Akerson Zessin Peoria

Clarence Miller Hospitalized After Stroke on Thursday

Clarence Miller aged 55 of the George Hoffman farm just north of South Wayne suffered a stroke at 6 p m Thursday. He has been in ill health for two years with left-sided paralysis. Mrs Ralph Miller, a daughter, is aiding in care.

Clarence Miller South Wayne George Hoffman Ralph Miller

Five Schreiber relatives visit Monroe dairy and cheese markets

Martin H. Schreiber and son Ronald arrive with three nephews from Baltimore after touring packing houses in Chicago and Oconomowoc. They sample the Monroe countryside and its large farms and cattle as Swiss cheese markets hold steady for Sept. 1. Wisconsin state brand prices run 43-46 cents, B grades 37-41, C grades 34-37, grinders 31-32. Dairy trends show steady to firm prices. butter and cream rise, fluid milk oversupply persists, production declines, and cheese markets stay firm with ample supply of aged cheese.

Schreiber Yestern Kraft Foods Martin H. Schreiber Ronald Eugene Theodore Lew Baltimore Lewis Washington University John Hopkins Chicago Oconomowock Monroe Madison Wisconsin USDA CCC

Officers Re-elected at Catholic Knights of Wisconsin Meet

Joseph Walsh of Potosi was re-elected president at the 27th triennial convention in Appleton. All other officers were re-elected, including Nick Heintskill of Milwaukee as vice president and Edward H. Jacobs of Beaver Dam as treasurer.

Appleton Joseph Walsh Potosi Catholic Knights of Wisconsin Nick Heintskill Milwaukee Edward H. Jacobs Beaver Dam

Local Social Notes Highlight South Wayne Visitors and Travel

South Wayne social page lists numerous guests and trips from Monroe to Rockford and Madison. Families such as the Lunds, Petersons, and Hartsoughs host or visit relatives. many attend reunions, church events, and vacations at Northernaire and Yellowstone Luther an church events.

State Milk Hearing Set for September 19 in Madison

State agriculture officials announced a hearing on September 19 in Madison to establish standard rules for production and processing of Grade A milk for interstate shipment. Proposals include requirements for fluid-market milk and an optional continuous inspection service for milk sent to other states.

Madison

Albany delegate Sharer to national funeral directors meet

Truman E. Sharer of Albany is named a delegate of the Southwestern Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association to the national funeral directors convention in St. Louis from October 24 to 27.

Albany Truman E. Sharer Southwestern Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association National Funeral Directors Convention St. Louis

Actress June Horne seeks divorce from Jackie Cooper

Los Angeles report states actress June Horne sues for divorce against Jackie Cooper aged 27 former child actor citing anguish pain humiliation and embarrassment as grounds for dissolution of marriage in a court filing.

Los Angeles June Horne Jackie Cooper

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