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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1950

Page

3

Dettwiler and Arn Wed in St John’s Church Ceremony

Miss Jeanette Helen Dettwiler daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Dettwiler route 4 Monroe and Norman Arn son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Arn route 2 Monticello were married today at 10 am Rev Paul C Kehle officiated. Attendants Ruth Dettwiler maid of honor and Rudolph Speich Jr best man. The couple will honeymoon three weeks in California and Oregon and reside on a farm near Orangeville. The bride a Monroe High School graduate and former nurse's aide at St Claire hospital. the groom educated nearby and now a farmer.

Jeanette Helen Dettwiler Gil’bert Dettwiler Monroe Norman Arn Alfred Arn Monticello St. John’s Church Paul C. Kehle Ruth Ann Dettwiler Rudolph Speich Jr California Oregon sZroom Arn Orangeville Monroe High School St. Claire Hospital

Wings over Jordan Choir Concert at St Johns Church

Wings over Jordan, a Negro choir from Cleveland Ohio, will perform at St John s church Friday at 8 p m under Monroe ministerial association sponsorship. Organized in 1937 by Rev G T Settle the group has toured the country and presented overseas war effort concerts. The spirituals aim to tell the Negro story through music and support free will offering concerts to carry the Negro story and oppose communism in America as it affects the Negro.

Jordan Cleveland St. John’s Church Monroe Ministerial Association G. T. Settle Gethsemane Baptist Church

Pythian Sisters View Kohli World Trip Slides

Louis H. Kohli presented slides from his world trip at the Pythian Sisters meeting. Sixty members attended as the session followed by a luncheon prepared by co chairmen and volunteers. Tables featured fall flowers.

Louis H. Kohli Mmes Paul F. Rufenacht Paul E. Baltzer Louis B. Stauffacher Mabel Haeft

Legion Past Presidents Parley At Elms

The American Legion auxiliary past presidents parley met at the Elms with 12 members present. President Mrs. Herman O. Burkhard led the business session which announced a rummage sale for Oct. 14. Members sewed carpet rags for the veterans hospital and a luncheon was served.

American Legion Auxiliary the Elms Herman O. Burkhard Veterans’ Hospital

Miss Lola Burdick Returns From Wisconsin Conference

Miss Lola Burdick of 2915 10th street attended the first state conference of the child evangelism fellowship in Wisconsin and upper Michigan on Sept 23 24. The nondenominational movement aims to reach children through Bible clubs and Burdick started the Monroe chapter two years ago.

Lola Burdick 10Th Street Wisconsin Rapids Child Evangelism Fellowship Wisconsin Upper Michigan Burdick Monroe

Mrs Henry Voelkli to mark 82nd birthday tomorrow

Mrs Henry Voelkli aged 82 will observe her birthday tomorrow at St Clare hospital where she is convalescing from a fall Sept 2 She suffered a broken hip shoulder and wrist after slipping on wet cement while working in her yard and garden She was born Marianna Roder near Thun Switzerland and married Henry Voelkli in Europe They came to Monroe in 1893 celebrating a golden wedding anniversary two years before his death in 1941 She has 10 children listed with relatives in Be loit and nearby communities including Rose Margaret Buehler Elsmere Howe Arthur Keel Ralph Schroeder Olga Max Hugo and George

Henry Voelkli 20Th Street St. Clare Hospital Switzerland Europe Monroe

Farewell Party for Mrs. Della Pettis by Smiths

Mrs. Della Pettis was honored at a farewell gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith in Jefferson township before her departure on October 9 from Monroe to Minneapolis. Neighbors and relatives from Monroe Great Falls Mont Clarno Jefferson township attended.

Mrs. Della Pettis Smiths Clyde Smith Jefferson Township Della Pettis Monroe

Project Leaders Hear Property Descent Talks

A Monroe I homemakers group met at the courthouse with Miss Louise A. Young and Joseph D. Viney speaking on property transfer. Young co authored a bulletin on planning for transfer of property and noted the value of prior planning to avoid hardships.

Court House Monroe I Louise A. Young College of Agriculture Joseph D. Viney Miss Young J. H. Beuscher University of Wisconsin

Group Discusses Property Law Concepts in Meeting

A discussion on joint tenancy tenancy in common laws of descent when property is in one name and transfer of property by will was held. The dialogue touched on estate transfer implications and family ownership questions.

Marion Walker Elected Jane Addams President

Marion Walker became president of the Jane Addams chapter Tri-Hi-Y at a meeting with Mrs Evelyn Hartwig. Other officers include Ila Probst as vice president Evelyn Ruff secretary Doris Hamman treasurer and Delores Hodgson reporter. The group plans dances on Oct 6 and Oct 20 and holds an Oct 2 meeting for installation of officers and Little Sisters.

Marion Walker Jane Addams Tri-Hi-Y Evelyn Hartwig Ila Probst Evelyn Ruff Doris Hamman Delores Hodgson Ft. Atkinson-Monroe Little Sisters Sally Burt Lavon Broge Ruth Feldt

Kiwanis Cabin Event Plans Dedicates Memorial Flag Staff

The Monroe Kiwanis club schedules a 3 p m recreational start at the Kiwanis youth cabin northwest of Monroe for the H Merton Place memorial flag staff dedication from 4 30 to 5 p m with dinner to follow. If weather turns bad lunches move to the Monroe Country club. Beginning next month weekly luncheons move to the Swiss Wheel on highway 69.

Monroe Kiwanis Club Monroe Monroe Country Club Highway 69

Ruth Maurer Honored At Pre-Nuptial Shower

A pre-nuptial shower honoring Miss Ruth E. Maurer was held at her parents 2102 9th street last evening. Ruth Maurer and Raymond E. Barth of Washington D C will marry Saturday at 3 p m in St Johns church. Guests included Florence Voigt Ida Derendinger Rose Derendinger Betty Steinmann Dorothy Vogel and others.

Ruth E. Maurer Rudy Maurer 9Th Street Miss Maurer Raymond E. Barth Washington, D. C St. John’s Church Florence Voigt Ida Rose Derendinger Betty Steinmann Dorothy Vogel Alice Faeser Mildred Langhard Erma Helen Klassy Ben H. Brunkow the Maurers

Birthday Party Honors Beutel Twins in Juda

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Whitehead hosted a Monday evening party in Juda honoring twin grandsons Keith and Kurt Beutel on their first birthday. The Beutels are children of Mr. and Mrs. Heinz Beutel of Brodhead. Guests included grandparents and great grandparents.

Juda Elmer Whitehead Keith Kurt Beutel Heinz Beutel Brodhead William Beutel Monroe W. D. Whitehead

Community Members Named in Browntown Callers List

Residents including Mer, Anderson, Browntown, and callers Ralph, Lawrence, Judith Whitehead Juda as well as Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gibson of Brodhead were cited among those who phoned in.

Mer Anderson Browntown Ralph Lawrence Judith Whitehead Juda Donald Gibson Brodhead

Miss Joyce Hare Engaged To Wed Charles Henzel

Engagement of their daughter Joyce Hare to Charles Henzel of Milton Junction announced by Alderman and Mrs O L Hare. No wedding date set for the Monroe horsewoman and the son of Mr and Mrs John Henzel who farm with his parents at Milton Junction.

Miss Joyce Charles Henzel Milton Junction O. L. Hare 16Th Avenue Monroe John Henzel

Stevenson Stixrood Family Reunion at Woodford

A Stevenson-Stixrood family reunion gathered Sunday at the Lewis Clark home in Woodford. A noon cafeteria dinner was served followed by social time. Attendees included numerous family members from New Richmond Rio Monroe Argyle Darlington Clayton Anderson and other towns.

Woodford Stevenson-Stixrood Lewis Clark Henry Sheen Grace New Richmond Herbert Emerson Horeb Jewell Evenson Rio Kenneth Johnson Clara Stixrood Monroe Arnold Berger Darlington Fred Campbell Jean Jack Everson Argyle Ray Eveland Clayton Anderson Orville Anderson Keith Lamont Kenneth Anderson Audrey Kay Nancy Beth Wilhelm Rugh Brenda Kay Vickie Lee Gratiot Raymond Stevenson Franklin and Raymond Jr Charles Putnam Carol Sandra Grace Johnson Wiola Clifford Stixrood Chester Stixrood Maynard Jones Karen South Wayne Virgil Clark

Gonstead Hosts Bridge Club Honors

Mrs. M. J. Gonstead of 801 14th avenue hosted her bridge club last night. Honors went to Mrs. Nell Cunningham Mrs. George H Schuh and Mrs. Edmund C Hamilton with Mrs. Arthur Roethe winning slam honors. A luncheon was served.

M. J. Gonstead 14Th Avenue Bridge Club Nell Cunningham George H. Schuh Edmund C. Hamilton Arthur Roethe

Janesville Baptist Meeting Holds 90th Annual Session

The Janesville Baptist Association meets today in Evansville for its 90th annual session with the theme Discipleship. Rev. C. J. Tingley of Juda leads the afternoon devotions as a member church Juda participates in the event.

Evansville Janesville Baptist Association Juda Church Janesville Association C. J. Tingley Juda

Mrs Zweifel Honored by Relatives on Birthday

Orangeville Times Special notes a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs Adam Zweifel last Wednesday. Guests included Elman Babler and Darlene of Cedarville Harold Harnish and Merna Lee of Freeport.

Zweifel Orangeville Adam Zweifel Messrs Mmes. Elman Babler Darlene Cedarville Harold Harnish Merna Lee Freeport

Parriott Family and Friends Gift to Mrs Zweitel

Mrs Beulah Parriott Peggy and Gerald Parriott Mrs Jean Roe and Jerry Mr and Mrs Miles Barr and Kermit and Mrs Roy Wagner gave Mrs Zweitel a gift.

Beulah Parriott Peggy Gerald Parriott Jean Roe Jerry Miles Barr Kermit Roy Wagner Mrs. Zweitel

Roy Wagner Anniversary Fete at Home

A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Roy Wagner on their 29th wedding anniversary at their home Sunday evening. Guests included Orland Priewe Adam Zweifel Gilbert Abraham Stanley Hulbert and Ralph Frautschy who brought cake and refreshments and presented a gift to the couple.

Roy

Lodges Invite Guests to Joint Rebekah Session

Albany Times Special reports Juanita Rebekah lodge members invited to guest night Thursday Oct 5 at Janesville lodge No 171 Mrs Ben Reasa vice grand of local lodge will be guest of host lodge vice grand.

Albany Juanita Rebekah Lodge Janesville Lodge Ben Reasa

Helpful homemakers club reorganizes for year at meeting

The Helpful Homemakers Club plans a reorganization and lesson planning session tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs Lola Broege. Mrs Joe Jones serves as president of the club.

Lola Broege Joe Jones

Round Grove Homemakers Club Meet Recap

Round Grove homemakers group met with Mrs John Augsburg at 1723 16th Street. Seventeen members attended as Mrs Robert Babler opened the year plan. Barbara Freitag and Sam Waelti named citizenship chairmen. Awards were given to Waelti Pest Rieder and Schmid with Wyss receiving a special award. October plans include entertainment chairmen Babler and Henry E Babler and October leaders Rieder and Wyss.

Round Grove Round Grove Club John Augsburger 16Th Street Robert Babler Barbara Freitag Sam Waelti John Rieder Walter Wyss Babler Henry E. Babler Mmes. Waelti Lawrence Pest Albert Schmid Wyss Mae Doherty Pest Arthur Benkert

Y H C F Club Meets at Spring Grove

The Y H C F homemakers met September 21 with Mrs Raymond Malcock for the first meeting of the year. Officers include Mrs Herman Stampfle president Mrs Marvin Olin vice president and Mrs Ernest Riese secretary. Committees are Mrs James Brace and Allan Cowan sun shine. Rodney Arnsmeier and James Brace telephone. Leslie Pinnow citizenship report.

Y.H.C.F Spring Grove Raymond Malcock Mmes Herman Stampfle Marvin Olin Ernest Riese James Brace Allan Cowan Sunshine Rodney Arnsmeier Leslie Pinnow

Homemaker Events Outline for Year Featured Fair Sunday and Dance

A group outlined the year's program including a homemaker's fair and homemaker's Sunday plus a square dance. The plan emphasizes community activities and social gatherings for members.

Clarno homemakers club opens fall session at Sept meeting

Mrs Clarence E Schroeder hosted the Clarno club on September 21 for a potluck noon meeting. President Glenn Roderick led the business session and plans for the year were set. Members voted to buy emblem stationery from Miss Mamie Tillema. The Christmas fair and birthday party plans emerged. Project leaders Frank Trumpy and Arthur Schroeder will lead the October 19 meeting with Mrs John Vogel.

Clarno Club Clarence E. Schroeder Clarno Homemakers Club Glenn Roderick Mamie Tillema Mmes Frank Trumpy Arthur Schroeder John Vogel

Market roundup shows steady to weaker cattle hogs price shifts

Chicago market notes 9,000 salable hogs slow and mostly down sellers steady to 25 lower with later trade finishing 25 lower. Hogs mainly 200-270 lb at 20.75-21.35, heavier with limited supplies. Cattle 12,000 salable. calves 400. Slaughter cattle and stock cattle mostly 25 cents lower. high quality fed steers 32.75-33.25. Vealers 29-34. stocker yearlings 27-30.25. Live poultry weak with varied prices around 1% to 2 cents higher.

Chicago USDA

Grain and market report with mixed commodity prices

Chicago cash grain quotes show No 3 red wheat at 2.13 and corn prices around 1.54 for No 2. No 3, No 4 oats rates range from about 0.78 to 0.82. Egg and poultry receipts noted with butter steady and wholesale prices unchanged.

Chicago

Wall Street Gains Amid Partial Recovery Across Sectors

A strong market rebound in New York lifted stock prices a few cents to over a dollar a share. Bulls steadied sentiment after yesterday's losses with notable strength in Santa Fe Standard Oil NJ TWA American Airlines Zenith Philco Admiral National Distillers and U S Steel.

Wall Street New York Santa Fe Standard Oil TWA American Airlines Zenith Philco Admiral Corp National Distillers U. S. Steel

Milwaukee Man Vaunts Alibi In Taverns Robbery Case

Phillip Jaeger, sought in Raymond Henning Jr. tavern killing, proved in Chicago at the time of the shooting, Det. Capt. Kraemer said. A woman identified him as one of her Chicago holdup assailants on Aug 2, Jaeger described the robbery and picked the woman from Milwaukee HQ. Jaeger and his wife Virginia, 30, are jailed on armed robbery charges in two Milwaukee holdups.

Milwaukee Phillip Jaeger Raymond Henning Jr Chicago Adolph Kraemer Kraemer Henning Jaeger Virginia

Bullet Fatality Linked to WWI Rifle Wound

London reports 59 year old laborer and ex boxer James Barrow died last week from a bullet lodged in his kidney. Coroner ruled death caused by a bullet from a German rifle that wounded him during World War I.

London James Barrow Barrow

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