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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1946

Page

3

Dragan Wirth wedding in Middle Village and Monticello

Miss Ann Dragan daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank A Dragan of Middle Village New York married Cecil Frederic Wirth son of Mr and Mrs Herman J Wirth of Monticello at St Margaret s Church Middle Village The ceremony included maid of honor Miss Florence Dwyer best man Wilbert Marty and ushers Frank Drugan Jr and Karl Wirth A wedding dinner and reception followed with 75 guests The couple plans to reside in Middle Village Mrs Wirth a Dominican Commercial High School graduate and former secretary at Unpondlie company in Manhattan Mr Wirth a Monticello High School graduate and assistant expert manager at Manhattan Machine Co.

Dragan-Wirth Monticello Ann Drugan Frank A. Dragan Middle Village Long Island N. Y Cecil Frederic Wirth Herman J. Wirth St. Margaret's Church John J. Pfeifauf Toadamp Florence Dwyer Elmhurst Wilbert Marty Frank Drugan Jr Rego Park Karl Wirth Jamaica Manhattan Monticello High School Manhattan Machine Co

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Francis Quinn at Stephens Home

A birthday dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Lester Stephens to honor Mrs Francis Quinn. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Frey and family Juda Mr and Mrs James Daly Postville Mr and Mrs Maurice Quinn Monroe Mr and Mrs Earl Hagen Argyle Mr and Mrs William Hassenfelt and family Mr and Mrs Marble Stephens Mr and Mrs Arno Wiegan and family Vincent and Theresa Quinn Mr and Mrs Leo Quinn and family Argyle.

Quinn Francis Quinn Lester Stephens Ralph Frey Juda James Daly Postville Maurice Quinn Monroe Earl Hagen Argyle William Hassenfelt Marble Stephens Arno Wiegan Vincent and Theresa Quinn Leo Quinn Ami

Birthday Surprise for Nathan Isely in Twin Grove

Nathan Isely aged ten celebrated his birthday yesterday in Twin Grove with gifts from friends and relatives. Merle Isely showed movies, while Mrs. Glenn Benkett and Mrs. Wilbert Ott brought cakes and refreshments. Attendees included Rose Isely, Charles Kazel, Merle Isely and son Jimmy of Freeport, Glenn Benkett, Wilbert Ott and families of Monroe, and Robert Oakes of Orangeville.

Nathan Isely Hazel Isely Twin Grove Merle Isely Glenn Benkett Wilbert Ott Rose Isely Charles Kazel Jimmy Freeport Monroe Robert Oakes Orangeville

Marcus Resigns as Vehicle Commission Head and Returns to Prior Post

Marcus has resigned as head of the Vehicle Commission and returns to his former role as director of licensing and registration. He cites civil service rights and notes his prior salary of $375 monthly versus $416 as commissioner. He asked Governor Goodland to consider reappointment when the legislature convenes.

Madison Ben Marcus Com- Goodland Marcus State Senate Goodland Servernor

Revenue Taste: I R B Collected 7.56 Million from Slot Wins

The U S internal revenue bureau reported 7 556 200 dollars in slot machine receipts for the 1945 fiscal year.

U.S. Internal Revenue Bureau

Bled Ence Town Name Variant Veldes In Historic Record

A historical note records that the Yugoslavian town now called Bled was once known as Veldes, reflecting old spelling in regional references.

Bledence Veldes

Albany Legion auxiliary elect officers and plan parade float

Mrs. E. O. Osborne was elected president with Mrs. Walter Whitcomb as vice president and others named as secretary treasurer historian chaplain and sergeant at arms. Installing officers were announced and a float for the fireman's frolic was planned for Saturday. Co hosts were Mrs. Osborne and Mrs. Vena Maulcook. The next meeting is Oct 8. Kathryn Halder surprised on 78th birthday with a social and refreshments. Attendees included Rose Beer Anna Schmeldt Robert Marke Frank Monte Kate Goecks Anna Widmer Clark Kleckner Julia Thorp Lydia Schultz.

Albany E. O. Osborne American Legion Auxiliary Walter Whitcomb Emil Steindorf G. Roy Phelps Irene Piness Earl Zwickey Alvin Blumer Francis Atkinson Osborne Vena Maulcook Kathryn. Halder Mmes Rose Beer Anna Schmeldt Robert Marke Frank Monte Kate Goecks Anna Widmer Clark Kleckner Julia Thorp Lydia Schultz

New Homemaker Group Formed at Miller Home

A new homemaker group organized Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Milo H Miller’s home with 11 members present. Officers include Mrs Adrian Babler president Mrs Roy Feldt vice president and Mrs Milo H Miller secretary treasurer. Miss Marlys Richert county home agent presented a lesson on Wash Woolens the Easy Way. Light refreshments were served by the hostess.

Milo H. Miller Adrian Babler Roy Feldt Marlys Richert

Country Club Auxiliary Luncheon Bridges and Golf Honors

About 35 members attended the weekly Country club auxiliary luncheon held yesterday. Mrs. O. A. Moldenhauer Mrs. Everett A. Janke and Mrs. Carlton E. Ashby won honors at five tables of bridge. Winner of the golf prize was Mrs. Harris F. Babler Mrs. Maynard E. Julson Cherry Point N C was a guest.

Country Club O. A. Moldenhauer Everett A. Janke Carlton E. Ashby Harris F. Babler Maynard E. Julson Cherry Point N. C

Royal Neighbors Hold Picnic Supper Meeting

Royal Neighbors gathered for a picnic supper in LO with 25 in attendance. Mrs. Robert Maurer and Mrs. Fred Schindler organized the supper and Mrs. Lena Stauffacher served as entertainment chairman.

LO. O Hell Robert Maurer Fred Schindler Lena Stauffacher

Kraft Cheese strikes settled at Green Bay plants

The AFL Dairy and Creamery employees union announced settlement of a strike at Kraft Cheese Co plants in Green Bay with the plants to reopen today. Management proposals for similar settlements at Kraft in Plymouth and Freeport and at Borden in Plymouth will be presented to workers soon after talks with union officials and U S conciliation service. The plants had closed September 3 after failed contract negotiations.

Green Bay Kraft Cheese Co Martin J. Young AFL Dairy and Creamery Young Kraft Plymouth Freeport Borden E. J. Herman Chicago Clement Murphy U. S. Conciliation Service

CIO Upholds Reds For Second Time

Delegates at the CIO united electrical radio and machine workers convention voted to reelect incumbent officers by large margins over the anti Communist bloc. General President Albert J. Fitzgerald defeated Harry Black. Julius Emspak, James Maties and James Enright retained key posts. The assembly backed a resolution to fully support the CIO political action committee to help form a new people’s party in 1948 if major parties ignore voters.

Milwaukee CIO United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers Resolutions Committee Albert J. Fitzgerald Lynn Mass Harry Black Pittsburgh Julius Emspak Tuckahoe N. Y James Click St. Louis James J. Maties Brooklyn Bartholomew Enright Jersey City N. J

Charge 67 in Black Market Auto Deals In Los Angeles Area

Sixty seven Los Angeles area auto dealers were released on bonds of 500 dollars each on charges of selling cars above OPA ceilings. Paul Barksdale D Orr regional OPA director said the drive to eradicate price irregularities had just begun. The CPA said many 1946 models with few miles on the speedometers were found on used car lots. Some dealers complained they bought cars for resale at higher prices and stood to lose sums.

Los Angeles Liberty OPA Paul Barksdale D'Orr CPA

Myrtle Returns Myrtle the Turtle From Vacation

Myrtle, known as Myrtle the turtle at the Crystal Tower, vanished from her tank yesterday morning. The crew searched frantically, moving pop cases and crawling on hands and knees, before she reappeared last night poking her nose from under the freezer and slipping back into the water with her pal Oscar.

Myrtle Myrt Crystal Tower Oscar

Albany Firemen Frolic Parade Boost to Publicize Event

Albany boosters toured Green county to publicize the second annual Firemen s Frolic in Albany with a parade featuring Albany and Zion High School bands a Little German band floats the new triple purpose fire truck dedication and a queen crowning. Benn Ehr s orchestra Madison Oren Burt is general chairman with committees for parade ball games dance and advertising. Today s outreach also covered Brodhead Judo Monroe Monticello New Glarus and Belleville. Americans chew about 12 million pounds of gum a year.

Albany Green County Zion Jake Schesser Benn Ehr Madison Oren Burt Parade William Hein Walter Rechsteiner Wilbur Dehmer M. L. Barton N. Roy Bowman Truman Sharer Albert Loeffel F. J. Bongiorno Walter Althaus Fay Jones John Christopher Brodhead Judo Monroe Monticello New Glarus Belleville

Livestock and Grain Market Brief From Chicago USDA Report

The Chicago USDA market report shows salable hogs 1 200 with steady demand and prices around 16.25, salable cattle 1 800 and calves 300, with full trade steady and top steers around 20.25. Poultry and eggs move firm with various FOB prices. butter quoted firm with AA 76.25-76.5, eggs firmer with U S extras and standards listed. Wheat and oats prices mixed as grains recover from early losses, with 2 405 000 bushel receipts at major terminals and improved cash demand. Canadian oats export ruling relaxed.

Chicago USDA U. S Canadian Wheat Board

Market closes with modest gains on cautious trading

New York stocks resumed on a restricted basis as some issues extended a small rally while others fell. Fractions to seven point losses narrowed as investors cash in on yesterday’s upswing, with bearish sentiment noted by commission houses amid a clouded price wage picture.

New York American Tobacco Chrysler Republic Steel International Harvester Douglas Aircraft U. S. Rubber American Can du Pont Johns Manville Chesapeake & Ohio American Smelting Goodyear Santa Fe Union Carbide Bethlehem Caterpillar Tractor Standard Oil (Nj

Rust or Dark Spots Removed From Scissors

Clean rust or dark spots off scissors by rubbing with fine sandpaper or steel wool to smooth roughness and then apply a small amount of oil to protect the blades.

Fasterth Denture Powder Promises Comfort and Odor Reduction

An old ad copy touts FASTERTH a pleasant alkaline denture powder. It claims to stabilize false teeth, improve eating and speaking comfort, leave no gummy taste, and reduce denture breath. Available at drug stores.

Biggest U S Fleet Into Tokyo Bay Since Surrender

The largest U S naval force to steam into Tokyo Bay since the surrender sails toward Yokosuka. Task Force 77 under Rear Adm Frederick W McMahon is scheduled to drop anchor Sept 26. It will visit Kanghai and Tsingtao en route and conduct exercises in Japanese waters before returning to Guam Nov 8. The fleet includes two aircraft carriers, three cruisers and nine destroyers.

Yokosuka U. S Tokyo Bay Frederick W. McMahon Kanghai Tsingtao Guam

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