Pythian Sisters Hold Tea and Nobility Dinner
Mrs. A R Steele introduced as Wisconsin grand treasurer at a 6 30 tea opening the season for the Pythian Sisters. 250 attended a reception for grand chiefs at the Masonic hall in Nee nah honoring Mrs Reil M Anderson. 75 past grands and officers joined a buffet at Mrs Andersons Menasha home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Steele
Wisconsin
Alvin Kubly
Steele
Masonic Hall
Neenah
Reil M. Anderson
Menasha
Fred Grimm
Edith Broughton
Brodhead
Clara Ehle
Sunshine Girls
Stoughton
Paul Baltzer
Ralph Greenwald
Arlie Asmus
Fred Sarles
Arthur Black
John Brugger
Clara Thompson
Relatives Gather for Picnic at Cave of the Mounds
A Sunday gathering of relatives and friends enjoyed a picnic at the Cave of the Mounds. Attendees included Phillip Sperle, Dave Richards of Mineral Point, Wallace Randall and daughters Lynn and Christine of Wauwatosa, Herman Schreiber and Dulcie of Milwaukee, Laurel Leigh, Arthur Buckingham of Ridgeway, Arthur Reese of Argyle, E. B. Noble and Donald, Homer Noble and sons Will and Mary Williams of Darlington, William Basthemer and family, Walter Basthemer and son Wally Jr and Cheryl of Mount Horeb, Roland Treloar and daughters Betty De Lea and Jacqueline, Lois Burgy of Monroe, Stanley Olson of Blanchardville, and Roland Kleckler of Orangeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cave of the Mounds
Phillip Sperle
Dave Richards
Mineral Point
Wallace Randall
Lynn
Christine
Jane Diengeneberg
Wauwatosa
Herman Schreiber
Dulcie
Milwaukee
Laurel Leigh
Arthur Buckingham
Ridgeway
Arthur Reese
Argyle
E. B. Noble
Donald
Homer Noble
Will Noble
Mary Williams
Darlington
William Basthemer
Walter Basthemer
Wally Jr
Cheryl
Mount Horeb
Roland Treloar
Betty
de- Lea
Jacqueline
Lois Burgy
Monroe
Stanley Olson
Blanchardville
Roland Kleckler
Orangeville
Society Opens Season at Zwingli Church Picnic
Monticello Times Special reports the Missionary society of Zwingli Evangelical and Re formed church opening fall meetings with a 7 pm picnic supper. Mrs Lillian Zentner and Miss Frieda Benkert led the program with readings prayers scripture and a new book report. Birthday greetings were sung and readings closed before the WSCS circles meet at scheduled homes Friday and Thursday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Benkert
New World
Irene Marty
Bessie Youngreen
Zentner
Mmes
John Gempeler
Ken
Klassy
Dick Zentner
Nellie Zweifel
Frieda Benkert
Entertainments at Local Clubs Highlight Desert Luncheon
Mrs. J. P. Zweifel hosted the Entertains Club with a dessert luncheon. Mrs. Martha Steinmann entertained the evening contract club on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
J. P. Zweifel
Nonagon Bridge Club
Martha Steinmann
Evening Contract Club
Mrs. Waelti Elected Monroe Center No. 2 Chairman
Mrs. Samuel W. Waelti of 1620 23rd Avenue was chosen as chair man of Monroe Center No. 2 at a Homemaker Club meeting in the courthouse. She succeeds Mrs. Fred Grimm as the center prepares for the 1948 49 season with prior meetings for Browntown Center and Monroe Center No. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Waelti
Monroe Center
Samuel W. Waelti
23Rd Avenue
Monroe Center No. 2
Homemaker Club
Court House
Waelti
Fred Grimm
9Th Street
Browntown Center
Monroe Center No. 1
Green County Home Demonstration Council
Mamie Tillema
Frank Bloom
Tillema
Henry E. Babler
Henry Schnei der home hosts Kuhlmeier and Schneider guests
Sunday guests at the Henry Schnei der home included Mr and Mrs Arthur Kuhlmeier and Mr and Mrs Howard Kuhlmeier with two daughters from Dakota Ill Also present were Mr and Mrs Fred Steurs and daughters Jewell and Fritzie and son James and Robert J Schneider all of Darlington Mr and Mrs Walter Schneider and daughters Linda Lou and Sherry Rae of Madison Mrs and Mrs Arleigh Schneider and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Schneider of Brod ead
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Henry G. Schneider
Arthur Kuhllmeier
Howard Kuhlmeier
Dakota
Ill
Fred Steurs
Jewell
Fritzie
James
Robert J. Schneider
Darlington
Walter Schneider
Linda Lou
Sherry Rae
Madison
Arleigh Schneider
Kenneth Schneider
Brodead
Meeting Highlights from Amsterdam IC Church World Meet
The Women's Missionary Society of Union Presbyterian Church met at Miss Grace Byers home to discuss the world meet of the International Council of Churches in Amsterdam. A lunch followed with assistant hostesses Miss Jessie Chesebro and Miss Merle Goetz. Out-of-town guest Mrs. Verona Jones of Iowa attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Council of Churches
Amsterdam
Women’s Missionary Society of Union Presbyterian Church
Grace Byers
13Th Street
Jessie Chesebro
Merle Goetz
Verona Jones
Iowa
Knights of Columbus auxiliary hosts potluck meeting
The KC auxiliary held a potluck supper at the KC hall last evening. A business meeting planned the year ahead. Mrs. Louis Goethals chaired with co-chair Mrs. Anton Portman. Eighty attendees included guests from Brodhead and Albany. Rev. A. R. Breines of Brodhead spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KC Auxiliary
Knights of Columbus
KC Hall
Louis Goethals
Anton Portman
Brodhead
Albany
A. R. Breines
Esther Rebekah lodge marks 22nd anniversary in event
Nine chapter members received corsages at the Esther Rebekah lodge anniversary celebration held last Thursday at the hall. Seventeen members from the Warren lodge attended the program included games and a lunch for forty five members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Rebekah Lodge
Warren Lodge
Mrs Bowman elected president at Fairview reunion
Mrs N Roy Bowman was elected president of the Fairview school reunion at the fourth annual gathering Sunday. Other officers include Mrs Mike Carroll vice president Mrs Louis Zurfluh secretary and Mrs Walter Preuti treasurer. Chairmen named were Mrs Frank Albright dinner Mrs Henry Spring program Joe Blumer entertainment Allan Chesebro 89 Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
Albany
N. Roy Bowman
Fairview School
Mike Carroll
Louis Zurfluh
Walter Preuti
Frank Albright
Henry Spring
Joe Blumer
Allan Chesebro
Monroe
Oldest and youngest honored at Albany school event
The record notes Mrs. Sarah Rhyner aged 78 as the oldest attendee from Albany. Fay Briggs and Regina Higbee are listed as the youngest boy and girl. Mrs. Frank Trow is the oldest teacher and Miss Margaret Blum from Monticello the present teacher. About 120 former teachers and pupils attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Rhyner
Albany
Philily
Fay Briggs
Regina Higbee
Frank Trow
Margaret Blum
Monticello
Housewarming for Wuetrichs at Dinges Residence
A housewarming last evening welcomed Mr and Mrs Allie Wuetrich who moved from the Wuetrich farm in Clarno township to the Dinges residence on highway 69 south of Monroe. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Victor Marean Mr and Mrs Willie Anderegg and Mr and Mrs Gebhard Hauser who gave a gift. A function was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Wuetrich
Wuetrich
Clarno Township
Dinges
Highway 69
Monroe
Victor Marean
Willie Anderegg
Gebhard Hauser
Wuetrichs
Mrs Opferman Hosts Yass Club in New Glarus
Mrs Rose Opferman entertained the Yass club at her New Glarus home Monday afternoon. Awards went to Mrs William Schell and Mrs Thomas Hefty. Guests included Mrs Melchair Schiesser substitute player and Mrs John Kundert Margaret Hefty Fred Tschudy Oswald Altman and Fred J Marty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opferman
New Glarus
Rose Opferman
Yass Club
William Schell
Thomas Hefty
Melchair Schiesser
Mmes
John Kundert
Margaret Hefty
Fred Tschudy
Oswald Altman
Fred J. Marty
Miss Marizn Signer Honored On Sixteenth Birthday
Miss Marizn Signer was honored on her sixteenth birthday at a noon dinner party hosted by her mother Mrs. Ludwig Signer at their home on route 5. Guests included Miss Martyn Zuercher Mary Hess Mary Boyd Janice Dye Joyce Speich Lois Stuessy Lois Richardson Nancy Moldenhauer Joan Davis and Delores Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signer
Marizn
Ludwig Signer
Route 5
Martyn Zuercher
Mary Hess
Mary Boyd
Janice Dye
Joyce Speich
Lois Stuessy
Lois Richardson
Nancy Moldenhauer
Joan Davis
Delores Meyer
Anniversary Dinner Honors Preston Helgren Couples
Misses Mary and Charlotte Preston hosted a family gathering Sunday to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversaries of Mrs. F. J. Helgren of Waukegan and Nat G. Preston of Monroe, along with Mr. Helgren and Mrs. Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
Mary
Charlotte Preston
F. J. Helgren
Waukegan
Nat G. Preston
Monroe
Helgren
Preston
Juda Jolly Juniors Hold Final Meeting
The Jolly Juniors 4 H club held its last meeting of the season with about fifty members and leaders present. Ruth Ellen Stuessy and Robert Schilt led demonstrations while Janet and Joyce Arnsmeier sang a duet with Dorothy Keen. A lunch was served by the food and nutrition class. County nurse Ruth Chase spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Juniors
Ruth Ellen Stuessy
Robert Schilt
Janet
Joyce Arnsmeier
Dorothy Keen
Ruth Chase
Colorado River Stands as Nation’s Second Longest
The Colorado River ranks as the United States’ second longest river, known for its vast watershed and pivotal role in western water systems. This designation highlights its length and significance in geography and regional hydrology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
The
United States
Lemay Bond Set After Forgery Arraignment
Lemay faced a forgery arraignment with bond set at 2000 on four counts. Prosecutors allege he forged his missing wife Cecelia Lemay’s name on small checks while police pursue foul play leads. The arraignment was continued to September 28. Lemay remains in Milwaukee County custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Edmond H. Lemay
William J. McCauley
Lemay
Cecilia
Ted Wedemeyer
Milwaukee County
McCauley
Robert Jones
Wedemeyer
George Hanley
Jones
Rev F W Huebner Speaker at Albany First Baptist
Rev F W Huebner of Brodhead will be the guest speaker at the First Baptist church in Albany on Sunday. The Mission Union meets Thursday afternoon in the church basement. Mrs Oliver Sanders of Janesville will speak. Hostesses are Mmes Dewey Holburt Paul Striker and E D Porterfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
First Baptist Church
F. W. Huebner
Brodhead
Mission Union of the Church
Oliver Sanders
Janesville
Mmes
Dewey Holburt
Paul Striker
E. D. Porterfield
Little Girl Confused In Real Parents Search at Lake Rescue
A four year old girl from Binghamton rejoined her father George Bleecker Jr and grandparents at Side Lake after a housing fire exposed her tale of three sets of guardians. Margaret had vanished in 1947 and was briefly believed to be the Carrolls’ daughter before being turned over to the Lewises. The reunion followed a tense moment as the child sorted through foster, paternal, and grandparent claims amid tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Margaret Bleecker
Binghamton
N. Y
George Bleecker Jr
Endicott
George Bleecker Sr
Side Lake
Hibbing
Everett B. Carroll
Margaret
Carrolls
Richard H. Lewis
Bleecker
Lewis
Carroll
Bleeckers
Child to Stay With Carrols Then Disappears Weeks Later
A man named Bleecker says his child was placed with the Carrolls for about a week while parents sought a new home. When he asked for the child’s return, he discovered the Carrolls had moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrolls
Bleecker
Peat and Marsh Fires Threaten State Forests
Tomahawk reports peat and marsh blazes endangering forests. Chief Ranger Neil H. LeMay said five new fires were controlled and 15 existing blazes remained, with smoke hampering ranger efforts. The largest fire covered about 2900 acres in Colburn Adams county while another burned nearly 500 acres in Necedah refuge Juneau county, deer sheltered in the refuge and were out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil H. LeMay
Forest Protection Headquarters
Colburn
Adams County
Necedah Wild Life Refuge
Juneau County
John L. Munson 87 Dies After Lingering Illness
Blanchardville Times Special reports the death of John L. Munson 87 of Rockford on Sept 3 after a lingering illness. Born in Wiota he was son of the Lars Munsons. He lived in Blanchardville many years and installed the village first telephone. He ran a furniture and undertak ing business a general store drug store and owned substantial real estate. He later worked in Iowa and Illinois and retired in 1925. Surviving are his widow two daughters Mrs Owen Kelly Blanchardville and Adria Kirkpatrick Hanford Calif two sons Lawrence and Corbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchardville
John L. Munson
Rockford
Wiota
Lars Munsons
Iowa
Illinois
Owen Kelly
Adria Kirkpatrick
Hanford
Calif
Lawrence
Corbin
Rockford Family Grows to Ten Grandchildren
In Argyle, a Rockford family celebrates reaching ten grandchildren as Andrew Munson welcomes the latest arrival, expanding the family circle and marking a notable milestone for the siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Andrew Munson
Argyle
Birch and Magician Show At Monroe High October 20
Birch master magician appears with Mabel Sperry, noted xylophone soloist from the Century of Progress. Sperry joins a sparkling program of beauty and color with her Marimba Xylophone in a dramatic September 20 performance at the Monroe high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch
Mabel Sperry
Century of Progress
Chicago
Monroe High School
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A.R. Steele
Pythian Sisters
WSWS
WSCS
Otto Lanz
16Th Street
F. N. Tyler
O. N. Johnson
20Th Avenue
M . H. Olson
R. G. Rottler
Charles Marvin
Lanz Agency
Juda Jolly Juniors
Swiggum
Standard Service
LANTZ
Bond
Query
Richardson Electric
Continental
Monroe Shoe Store
Century Service Go
John Holtshopple Jr
10Th Street
Bellana
Bellans
Green County Frozen Food Market
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