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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1950

Page

3

Social Events Bring St Omar Chapter Back With Potluck

Seventy five Eastern Star members of St Omar Chapter resume meetings after summer recess in Mason ic hall with a back to school potluck. Tables decorative by Miss Margaret Baker and Mrs. Evelyn Hartwig. officers and members supported by co chairmen and others. Mrs Bruce J Blum honored for her year as worthy grand matron. Milwaukee grand chapter session planned for Sept 26 to 28. Kohli presents Australia narrative with slides and travelogue queued for a later date.

Masonic Hall St. Omar Eastern Star Margaret Baker Evelyn Hartwig Walter J. Hammer John A. Becker Albert D. Geigel Victor I. Corson Wilbur E. Deininger Maude Wenger Margaret Nell Burgi Sam Hoesly Australia Louis H Kohli World

Double Rites Unite Couples at New Glarus

In a 2 pm Sept 7 double wedding at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed parsonage in New Glarus, Miss Marlene Mae Garde wed Gordon Burki and Miss Gertrude P. Burki paired with William L. Quinn. Rev. Walter J. Stuckey officiated.

New Glarus Marlene Mae Garde Gordon Burki Gertrude P. Burki William L. Quinn Walter J. Stuckey

Beverly Babler Birthday Slumber Party at Monticello

Mrs. Herman Babler hosted a Sunday slumber party for her daughter Beverly's 13th birthday in Monticello. Guests Judith Karlen, Emily Gempeler, Donna Kohler, and Ardys Rosen joined. Carla Blum and Caroli Grunder could not attend. Beverly received gifts. breakfast was served in a dolls pajama table setup after games and records.

Monticello Herman Babler Beverly

VFW Auxiliary Opens Fall Meeting With 35 Members

The VFW auxiliary met in Turner hall for the first fall gathering with 35 members present. President Mrs. Dean N. Peterson presided. Mrs. David D. Ruehlman was initiated and Mrs. William Elliott was installed as banner bearer. Tray mats were prepared for the Waukesha sanatorium and Dr. Ruehlman will deliver them. Refreshments were served after by Mrs. Edward J. Doyle, Mrs. Robert E. Henriquez, Mrs. William Elliott and Mrs. Max Waelti.

VFW Turner Hall Dean N. Peterson David D. Ruehlman William Elliott Monticello Waukesha Ruehlman Mmes Edward J. Doyle Robert E. Henriquez Max Waelti

Brodhead Emmanuel Plans Second Chance Film Showing

The WSCS of Emmanuel EUB church in Brodhead will show the feature length film Second Chance at 8 p m on Wednesday. The film, produced by a group of denominations, is released in the state through the EUB church for the rest of the year and will be available to the public after January.

Brodhead WSCS Emmanuel Eub Church EUB

Lena wedding reception attended by Priewes and Hurst family

Mrs. Orland Priewe and Mr. and Mrs. Orland Priewe attended the wedding reception for Carlene Hurst and George Olmstead Jr. Sunday at the bride’s parents’ Lena home. Other attendees included Emil Schwitz Emil Rayhorn Fred Solberger and daughter Walter Schmerse and son George Beard and son Ben Koester and Milton Folgate.

Orangeville Orland Priewe Carlene Hurst George Olmstead Jr Joseph Hurst Lena Messrs Mmes Emil Schwitz Emil Rayhorn Fred Solberger Walter Schmerse George Beard Ben Koester Milton Folgate

Birthday party honors Floyd Dietmeier and wife

Mrs Floyd Dietmeier hosted a Sunday birthday party honoring her husband Floyd and Mrs Adam Zweifel. Guests included Adam Zweifel Steve Likens Stanley Hulbert Roy Wagner Gilbert Abraham Ralph Frautschy and Orland Priewe. A gift was given and refreshments served.

Orangeville Floyd Dietmeier Floyd Adam Zweifel Messers Mmes Steve Likens Stanley Hulbert Roy Wagner Gilbert Abraham Ralph, Frautschy Orland Priewe

Girl Scouts in City Decorate Cheese Day Floats

Monroe's Girl Scouts joined forces with leaders to create Cheese Day floats. A camping scene and a Swiss cheese wheel float featured Brownies, Intermediate and Senior scouts. Names on display include Josephine Krassy Sally Ruf Dorothy Cavitte Nancy Pilz Connie Smith Maureen Bruni Beverly Thorson Ruth Dwyer Sandra Burgi Diane Davis Sandra Miller Faye Stauffacher Judith Germann Karen Anderson Donna Blum Shirley Counselman Anita Ainsworth Carolyn Benkett Margaret Kofoed plus a long work party list.

Monroe Josephine Krassy Sally Ruf Dorothy Cavitte Nancy Pilz Connie Smith Maureen Bruni Beverly Thorson Ruth Dwyer Sandra Burgi Diane Davis Sandra Miller Faye Stauffacher Judith Germann Karen Anderson Donna Blum Shirley Counselman Anita Ainsworth Carolyn Benkett Margaret Kofoed Floyd A. Davis Paul W. Snowden Edmund R. Anderson Joan Hammer Heidi Pfaeffli Judith Thorpe Barbara Frey Jane Stauffacher Barbara Boyd Dora Schindler Carol Schwingel Barbara Mauerman Audrey Holtshopple Glenda Langston Gloria Prien Glenda Martin

Arlene Musser Engaged to William Peterson

Mr. and Mrs. Milford Musser of Ladysmith Wis announce the engagement of their daughter Arlene Ann to William Howard Peterson son of Mr. and Mrs Henry Peterson also of Ladysmith The wedding is set for Oct 20 which also marks the Mil ford Musser family silver wedding anniversary The Musser family were former Orangeville residents

Orangeville Milford Musser Ladysmith Wis Arlene Ann William Howard Peterson Henry Peterson Musser

Former classmates hold third annual picnic dinner

A group of former school mates held their third annual picnic dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Van Matre. Present were Mr and Mrs Steve Lik Rockford Stanley Hulbert Adam Zweifel Floyd Gearhart Richard Reuber Mrs Beulah Parriott and Lewis Cantrill. The picnic next year will be on the second Sunday in September at the home of Mr and Mrs Steve Likens Rockford.

Orangeville Clarence van Matre Steve Lik Rockford Stanley Hulbert Adam Zweifel Floyd Gearhart Richard Reuber Beulah Parriott Lewis Cantrill Steve Likens

Materials Ready for Junior Red Cross to Green County Schools

Junior Red Cross materials will be distributed to Green county schools this Friday by Mrs. Herman D. Legler, chairwoman of Junior activities. Enrollment in Junior Red Cross will be completed by November 15.

Mark Anniversary Dinner for Anton Hefty Couple

Mr and Mrs Anton Hefty entertained at Sunday dinner honoring their 38th wedding anniversary.

Monticello Anton Hefty

Satisfactory recovery after knee surgery for teen

Dale Rod aged 18 of 2008 18th Avenue is listed in satisfactory condition at St Francis Hospital Freeport following surgery to repair a fractured left kneecap from a Thursday automobile crash. His family hopes he can go home by week’s end. Weekend visitors included Ray Rod and Floyd Howarth with Charles Mendota Richard Blackman and Dorothy West Brooklyn.

Dale Rod 18Th Avenue St. Francis Hospital Freeport Rod Ella Rod Mmes Ray Rod Stewart Floyd Howarth Charles Mendota Richard Blackman Dorothy Brooklyn

Station Aided Visitors at Court House Aid

The Red Cross station set up on the first floor of the cheese day circuit court room assisted visitors for the big day. Dr. Ben H. Brunkow and Dr. Alfred E. Leiser were on duty with nurses Miss Ruth Chase and Miss Esther O’Malia.

Red Cross Court House Circuit Court Room Ben H. Brunkow Alfred E. Leiser Ruth Chase Esther O’malia

Margaret Schiesser III in serious condition after stroke

Miss Margaret Schiesser of 1313 20th avenue remained unconscious at St. Clare hospital early this afternoon after a stroke last evening at home. She was taken to the hospital by ambulance around 2 30 p m. A niece, Mrs. Harry B Lyford, arrived this afternoon from Chevy Chase Maryland.

Miss Schiesser Margaret Schiesser 20Th Avenue St. Clare Hospital Harry B. Lyford Chevy Chase

Monroe records third amateur radio license granted

John W. Schild of 2309 15th Avenue earned the radio amateurs license with call letters W9LFI after a federal code and radio theory exam in Chicago. The community now has three licensed amateurs, Nathan Goetz W9GBP and Rex Eyler W9HAC being the others in Monroe.

John W. Schild 15Th Avenue Chicago Monroe Nathan Goetz Rex Eyler

Take Down Bunting By Rehms In Fort Wayne Parade

Mr and Mrs L Robert Rehm of Fort Wayne Indiana and their decorating firm were dismantling Cheese Day street decorations this morning. They expected to complete the task of removing parade floats by Friday.

L. Robert Rehm Ft. Wayne Ind Rehms

Dunwiddie Siblings Welcome A Baby Boy at St. Clare

Mr and Mrs Roger Dunwiddie of Juda announce the birth of a son today at St Clare hospital. Mrs Dunwiddie is the former Betty Hilliard daughter of the Shir l Hilliards route 2 and a former Evening Times employee.

Dunwiddie Roger Dunwiddie St. Clare Hospital Betty Hilliard Shirl Hilliards Evening Times

Roy Jaberg Improving at St. Clare Hospital

Roy Jaberg of 1904 10th street is improving steadily at St. Clare hospital after entering Sept. 3 as a medical patient following a hemorrhage.

Roy Jaberg 10Th Street St. Clare Hospital

Monroe Common Council Proceedings September 5 1950

Monroe Wisconsin council meets with Mayor Buehler presiding. Actions include fence and bid advertising for disposal plant, licenses for cement contractor and operators, and a 6 000 gallon oil storage tank permit for Monroe Clinic. Salary adjustment for city engineer aide approved, street light and storm sewer petitions referred to proper committees, and city sealer appointment of Fred Meythaler approved.

Council Chamber City of Monroe F. A. Buehler Alderman Matzke Fred Galli Gempeler Gorder Judiciary Committee Ray E. Larson Co Madison Wis Zilmer-Riley Vern E. Cary 27Th Avenue Board of Health Frank D. Kantro 7Th Street Committee On Water and Thos. B. Schindler Catherine Lamboley 23Rd Avenue 17Th Street Committee John E. Andereck Lincoln Park Board of Public Works 26Th Avenue 17Th Avenue Frank Kantro Monroe Clinic Police and Safety Committee Harold Wuethrich 12Th Street Jack Yates Oehmke Margaret Oehmke Clarence Morton 13Th Avenue Herman Dittmer 20Th Street Alderman Hare Fire Department Matzke Buehler Forcade Louis Blanc Norton Committee On Ainsworth Insurance Agency Lien Chemical Co Wisconsin State Prison Standard Oil Co Neenah Foundry Co Russel H. Schultz Mine Safety Appliance Co Milwaukee Lead Works Siseve Burkhard Auto Electric Co Cities Service Cisil Co Solomon Auto Parts Co Roger Elmer William F. Beckman H. L. Schindler Common Council Finance and Taxation Committee Walter Ekum Floyd Matzke E. J. Norton Sebastian Laeser Jr Schindler Elmer Hare Beckman Fifth Avenue 5Th Avenue 10Th Street L. G. Forcade L. Hare Alderman Schindler Zilmer-Riley Post No American Legion Harold S. Wuethrich Herman E. Dittmer Fred Meythaler Alder Man Schindler Alderman Forcade Marie Blum 9Th Avenue 10Th Avenue Blum Planning Commission G. S. Soseman

Ban on Sirens Slows New York Police Cars

Sirens no longer scream along New York City streets as civilians restrict siren use to air raid alerts. Police, firemen, and ambulances report slower response times and difficulty speeding through traffic after the ban took effect yesterday.

New York New York City

A Bomb Attack Blood Demand Warned By Doctors

Three University of Chicago physicians warn in the bulletin of the Atomic Scientists that two atomic bombs over US cities could require about 7 500 000 pints of blood for survivors. They estimate half a million cases with irradiation sickness needing a pint every other day for four to six weeks.

Chicago America United States University of Chicago J. Garrett Allen Peter V. Moulder Daniel M. Enerson Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

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Brodhead Emmanuel Girl Scouts of Arlene Ann Musser Proceedings of Common Council Committee On Claims Vld Burlington Mills Denier T. E. Thoresen Sonotone Wisconsin Eugene Hotel Koil Monroe, Wis Simtex
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