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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1949

Page

3

Great Books Group plans first year study setup

Members of the Great Books club met in the library Green room for an opening business discussion. Dr. Brunkow and Mr. Bolliger led the session on Hemassy with a second-year delay pushing the next meeting to Oct 5 at 7 30 pm.

Sniry Great Books Club Library B. H. Brunkow Herbert J. Bolliger Hemassey Perse G. Guess John A. Schindler James R. Weir George R. Barry Messrs Mmes Perle G. Guess T. A. Hartman Frederick J. Sarles L. A. Koenig Weir Barry Brunkow Anton Portman W. C. Bender John A. Schin

Immanuel WSWS Entertains Visitors

Immanuel WSWS members and guests from Brocgead WSWS and Monroe United Brethren attended a yesterday afternoon program in the church parlors. Mrs Alvina Bleiler chaired the event with assistants Mme Elizabeth Stuessy William A Dreibelbis and George F Hartwig. Special music featured Mrs Howard L Orians Mrs Anna Legler Virginia Mildred and Kathryn Krauss. Mrs Fred F Salzwedel oversaw refreshments.

WSWS Immanuel Church Brocgead Monroe United Brethren Church Alvina Bleiler Mme Elizabeth Stuessy William A. Dreibelbis George F. Hartwig Howard L. Orians Anna Legler Virginia Mildred Kathryn Krauss Fred F. Salzwedel

Wisconsin Centennial Art Display in Janesville

The Janesville Art League sponsors a free exhibit at the Women's Club gallery 108 S Jackson St Janesville open 9 am to 5 pm daily through Sept 15. The collection honoring Wisconsin's centennial year was purchased for $12150 by Gimbel Brothers in Milwaukee.

Gimpau Women’s Club Jackson Street Janesville

Monroe WSCS Plans To Meet Tomorrow

The first WSCS meeting of the Methodist church will be at 8 p m tomorrow in the church parlors. Mrs H F Cunningham will lead devotional service on Toward One World in Christ. Mrs Ralph Kofoed and daughter Ann will discuss Fron tenac and Pine Lake activities. Mrs Harold H Moe and Mrs Robert C Dunn supervise refreshments, with Mrs William Schuetze and Miss Alma Ruegger pouring.

WSCS Methodist Church H. F. Cunningham Ralph Kofoed Ann Frontenac Pine Lake Harold H. Moe Robert C. Dunn William Schuetze Alma Ruegger

DAR Chapter Hears Arizona Trip Story

Mrs Frances Durner told Col Benjamin Harrison DAR chapter members yesterday afternoon about a trip to Arizona at the home of Mrs E N Churchill 807 13th avenue. Co hosts were Mrs Churchill Mrs Anna Clark and Miss Gertrude Ball guests included Mrs Bender formerly Florence L Miller of Monroe.

Arizona Frances Durner Col. Benjamin

Universalist Aid To Resume Meetings

Universalist Atasocey will resume Friday afternoon gatherings with an all day quilting session in the church parlor and a program highlighting summer vacation activities as reported by members. Mrs. Burton H. Lynch is program chairman and Mrs. Russell J. Myers handles refreshments for group 9. Brodhead wedding announced Theresa C Wellnitz to Royal S Fields Whitewater to be married September 17 at St Patrick's Church Whitewater at 9 am.

Universalist Atasocey Burton H. Lynch Russell J. Myers Brodhead Margaret Wellnitz Theresa C. Wellnitz Royal S. Fields Whitewater St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Miss Jocelyn Saether Weds Arthur Elmer in Blanchardville

Miss Jocelyn Saether daughter of Mr and Mrs H T Saether became the bride yesterday in Blanchardville to Arthur Julian Elmer son of Mrs Julius H Elmer and the late Mr Elmer New Glarus Rev Paul Dwyer officiated at the Immaculate Conception church ceremony Maid of honor was Miss Curran best man was Mr Curran Bride wore forest green satin and a feather bonnet cloche A wedding breakfast followed at Edgewater Madison They plan a northern Wisconsin trip and will reside in New Glarus where Mr Elmer is in business and Mrs Elmer is a registered nurse

Jocelyn Beether H. T. Saether Arthur Julian Elmer Julius H. Elmer Mr. Elmer New Glarus Paul Dwyer Immaculate Conception Church Thomas J. Curran Manston Curran Edgewater Madison Northern Wisconsin Elmer

Karlen Golden Wedding Observed in Winslow

Scores of friends and relatives from Winslow and Monroe counties called yesterday at Mr and Mrs Fred J Karlen sr s Winslow home to greet them on their 50th wedding anniversary The Karlen family known for cheese interests held a 6 30 dinner at the Eugene hotel as part of the observance

Winslow Monroe Fred J. Karlen Sr Karlen Eugene

Homecraft Classes Planned at Brodhead

Beloit Vocational School rural homemaking department teams with Brodhead High School to offer homecraft courses starting September 23. Clarissa Porter will instruct on fabric painting wood glass and metal etching aluminum craft and finishing. No fee. material costs only. First session 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday September 23 at Brodhead High School. Details via Ms. Gurnie H. Condon.

Prouneau Yopeuias Beloit Vocational School Clarissa Porter Beloit School Aries Brodhead High School Gurnie H. Condon

Local society visits and charity apple canning plans

Karlen presides as Mrs Waldo Dick and Hulda Karlen join the society as guests. Visiting committee reports 20 calls in three months. New committees form with Mrs Abraham Kubly and Mrs William Spring as visiting officers, guests include Mrs Paul Veenie and Mrs John Hammerly. Next week members meet at Mrs Christ Yaussi’s home to can apples for Milwaukee Deaconess Hospital and sponsor a food sale. Juda Ruefs move to Monroe after marriage in 1936. Barbara Ruef and Mrs Elsie Meich try relocate with husband John Ruef, formerly of Juda. Neighbors hosted a farewell party with a gift from 32 friends.

Christ Yaussi Deaconess Hospital Milwaukee Ruefs Monroe Juda John Peter Ruef Barbara Monroe Kane Farm Equipment Co Juda Ruef Elsie Meichtry Carter Implement Co

Hostesses to Lodge at Monticello Royal Neighbors Meeting

Royal Neighbors lodge met Tuesday evening in Monticello with Mrs Henry Krueger and co-hostesses. Sixteen members and two guests attended. entertainment featured a 500 card game won by Mrs Krueger and low by Mrs George Steinmann. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Monticello Royal Neighbors Lodge Henry Krueger Ed Schmid J. P. Zweifel P. J. Aultman Cincinnati John Elmer

Mrs Henry V Babler Named Local Census Group Chair

Mrs Henry V Babler named local chairman of the county wide united religious census to be taken later this month. Local steering committee includes Mrs Harvey E Elmer Mrs Werner Hefty Mrs Willis Marty Mrs George Grenzow and Norman Rosen. They met Tuesday to select workers who will meet next Wednesday at 8 p m at Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church for final instructions and data cards. Area for Monticello covers village Mt Pleasant township north Washington township and south Exeter township. Churches cooperating are Zwingli Grace and Washington Reformed.

Henry V. Baebler Monticello Henry V. Babler Baebler Harvey E. Elmer Werner Hefty Willis Marty George Grenzow Norman Rosen Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church Mt. Pleasant Township Washington Township Exeter Township Zwingli, Grace Washington Reformed

Plan Monticello Dance At Fire Department Meeting

At a Tuesday evening fire department meeting the vote approved the annual firemen dance for the latter part of October or early November. Twenty seven firemen attended.

Monticello Fire Department

Market report from Chicago shows livestock demand uneven

Salable hogs 9 000 with slow bidding. top 22.35 for one load. Good to choice 200 270 lbs 21 75 32 25. Under 190 lbs down 25 50. sows 18 50 19 50 up to 19 75. cattle 4 000. calves 400. Steers and heifers steady to 50 higher. prime loads 1 257 lbs at 32 00. 1 347 lbs at 31 50. Bulk steers 26 50 30 75. heifers 25 75 28 50. cows 14 00 16 50.

Chicago USDA

Bulk canners and bulls ease in varied markets

Chicago grain and livestock markets show mixed moves as bulk canners and cutters price 12.25 to 14.25, medium to good bulls 18.00 to 20.00, and good to choice dealers 26.00 to 28.00. US poultry steady with 48 truck receipts. butter and eggs hold. grain closes steady after a timid rally spurred by CCC cash buying talk. Washington to New York reports tie to market steadiness and bond demand.

Chicago USDA U. S Commodity Credit Corporation Philadelphia

Wirth family hosts first birthday dinner in Monticello

Dennis Lee Wirth celebrated his first birthday with a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Wirth of route 4. Attending guests included John Wirth senior and family, Ralph Zimmerman, Harland Babler and families, John Wirth junior, and Mrs. Faxer and children, all of Monticello. WSCS Browntown Methodist group to meet at Mrs. George Michael's home with co-hostesses D J Bechtolt Ervin Bechtolt Ben Maddrell Roland Cook and Mrs Michael.

FETEL Wilbert Wirth Route 4 Dennis Lee Messrs Mmes John Wirth Sr Werner Faxer Ralph Zimmerman Harland Babler John Wirth Jr John Faxer Monticello Wscs Browntown Browntown Methodist Church George Michael D. J. Bechtolt Ervin Bechtolt Ben Maddrell Roland Cook Mrs

Mrs Barron Feted At Family Reunion

Elma Barron received distinction as the oldest living original member at the Bower family reunion held Sunday in Memorial hall. Attendees included Archie Bobb and numerous Barron relatives from Freeport Chicago Cedarville and Orangeville, with names such as Harold Harnish Rolland Parriott Ward Bower and Eva Daughenbaugh listed among attendees.

Sangeville Elma Barron Bower Memorial Hall Archie Bobb Messrs Mmes Robert Rosenstiel Harold Harnish Freeport Rolland Parriott Chicago Harold Bower LaRose Ill Elman Babler Cedarville Pauline Rose Miles Ward Bower Bernice Earl Barron Homer Walker Adam Zweifel Miles Barr Beulah Parriott Eva Daughenbaugh Mary Orangeville

Restaurant Man Dies In Janesville At 65

Shing K. Joe, a Janesville restaurant operator for 29 years, died yesterday at Mercy Hospital after a short illness. He retired from active work two years ago.

Janesville Shing K. Joe Mercy Hospital

A F Abraham Feted On His 80th Birthday

A F Abraham was honored at a family dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Gilbert Abraham Sunday in Orangeville. Attending were A F Abraham and wife Ben Abraham and daughter Mrs Ida St John of Monroe Mrs Arthur Hahn and three children of Waukegan Gerald Abraham Cedarville and the Raymond Grindy family.

Orangeviie Gilbert Abraham A. F. Abraham Mmes Ben Abraham Ida St. John Monroe Arthur Hahn Waukegan Abr Gerald Abraham Cedarville Raymond Grindy

Orangeville Faculty Guests of Club at Women’s Night

The Orangeville community high school district faculty will be feted at the Women’s club guest night on Tuesday at 8 p m in Memorial hall marking the club year’s start. Also invited are educational board members and spouses, with Illinois state representative John K. Morris set to speak on the legislature. Music by Mrs Lyndon C Viel and son Lyndon Jr Monroe.

Orangevile James Orangeville Community Memorial Hall Educational Board John K. Morris Illinois Lyndon C. Viel Lyndon Jr Monroe

Zwingli Aid Group Opens Fall Schedule

Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Aid Society opened its fall meetings Tuesday at the parish house with a potluck dinner. The business program was led by Mrs. Cloyance.

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Great Books Group Immanuel Wsws Dar Universalist Aid Jocelyn Saether Arthur Elmer Blanchardville Karlens U. S. Steel General Motors Schenley American Telephone Warm Springs Atlanta Franklin D. Roosevelt Wall Street New York Roosecrelt Jo' Vell Curtiss New Peas Mrs. Barron Schuetze’s Ven, Munsingwear and Stratford Arrow Wembley Firoet Foy A.F. Abraham Zwingli Aid Group Arrow and Portis Arrow, Whitney Nelson Paige
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