Monroe Legion Auxiliary Attends Wisconsin Conference
Fourteen Monroe unit members attended the fall conference in Madison. Edna Janke led Monroe as first vice president with other delegates including Frederick Lanz and Joseph Benkert. Monroe reported 245 paid-up members for 1950, ranking second in the area as a membership drive continues. Reports from a four-woman team covered the national convention with morning speeches and a noon lunch followed by round table discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe American Legion Auxiliary
Madison
Wisconsin
Monroe
Mmes
Edna Janke
Third Ward
Frederick F. Lanz
Doran R. Zwygart
Arthur S. Peterson
P. J. Connors Jr
Jospeh J. Benkert
E. C. Hanson
Sherman H
Schindler Receives State Youth Council Invitation
Carol Schindler, daughter of Dr and Mrs John A Schindler of 532 22nd Avenue, has been invited to join the Wisconsin state youth council by Robert M Carnes of Madison. The council, linked to a 1950 White House conference on youth, would be part of the state welfare and recreation department. Carol is a high school senior, president of the Monroe youth council, and attended the governor’s youth conference in Madison last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin State Youth Council
Carol Schindler
John A. Schindler
22Nd Avenue
Robert M. Carnes
Madison
State Youth Public Welfare and Recreation Department
White House
Carol
Monroe
Neighborhood Club Hosts Three Tables of 500 at Bailey Home
Mrs. Samuel Bailey and Mrs. J. J. Kundert entertained the Neighborhood club at Bailey residence 2303 14th Avenue last night. Honors went to Mrs. Elizabeth Pickett, John E. Zimmerman, and Clarence Foss with Mrs. Charles Hurlbut as substitute. Co-hostesses for Oct. 20 will be Mrs. Lloyd Staffon and Mrs. Robert Aeschlimann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bailey
J.J. Kundert
Bailey Home
14Th Avenue
Mmes
Elizabeth Pickett
John E. Zimmerman
Clarence Foss
Charles Hurlbut
Lloyd Staffon
Robert Aeschlimann
Birthday Surprise for Audrey Ann Patterson at Home
Audrey Ann Patterson celebrated her second birthday with a surprise party at her home on Wednesday. Neighbors Norma Ingwell Marion Ingwell Shirley Betty Mohns Phillis Mohns Lois Ann Johnson Kathleen Gibbs Barbara Jean Kessler Karen Woolever Laura Jean Patterson attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Ann Patterson
Norma
Marion Ingwell
Shirley
Betty
Phillis Mohns
Lois Ann Johnson
Kathleen Gibbs
Barbara Jean Kessler
Karen Woolever
Laura Jean
Fairfield Aid Group Marks Anniversary With Tea
The Fairfield Evangelical United Brethren church aid society hosted a silver tea for about 180 guests to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Charter member Ruth Schwartzlow of Brodhead narrated the group’s history. other charter members attended. Visitors from multiple nearby towns joined the program and received corsages.
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Aid Society
Fairfield Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ruth Schwartzlow
Brodhead
Mmes
Emma Bacon
Monroe
John Ruff Jr
Orangeville
Oscar Walters
Pearl Camron
Wade Raymer
Twin Grove
Birthday Party Held For Dianne Grossen
Mrs John Grossen hosted a seventh birthday party for her daughter Dianne on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Elwin DeVoe assisted. Guests included Lucy Ann Lewis Shirley Ritschard Beverly Ratten Elizabeth Ambrose Judy Gempeler Judy Goecks Beverly Gruenberg Linda Lou Sharon Baumgartner Karen Scharer Sandra Miller Sherry Coplen Margaret Ann Schmeltzer Karen Bregenzer Joan Weiss Carol DeVoe Marlene Frey Marlene Grossen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grossen
9Th Street
Dianne
Elwin DeVoe
Lucy Ann Lewis
Shirley Ritschard
Beverly Ratten
Elizabeth Ambrose
Judy Gempeler
Judy Goecks
Beverly Gruenberg
Linda Lou
Sharon Baumgartner
Karen Scharer
Sandra Miller
Sherry Coplien
Margaret Ann Schmeltzer
Karen Bregenzer
Joan Weiss
Carol
Juda Tri-Hi-Y Elects Maxine Miller President
Miss Maxine Miller will lead the Juda Tri-Hi-Y club which counts 28 members. New officers include Delores Roth as vice president Anita Figi as secretary and Donnabelle Rosheisen as treasurer. The group held its first social event a Wiener roast and theatre party at Monroe on Sept 20. Other members named include Luan Miller Virginie Egger Joan Hazeltine and Maryellen Broge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine
Miller
Monroe
Delores Roth
Anita Figi
Donnabelle Rosheisen
Luan Miller
Virginie Egger
Joan Hazeltine
Maryellen’ Broge
Names of club members and advisors listed
Joy ce Arnsmeier Helen Stet tler Bonnie Broge Janet Arns meier Norma Rockey Mildred Ann Grenzow Bette Vanderbilt Mary Schroeder Charlotte Leopold Shirley Kueng Kathleen Jones Mary Jaeggi Elizabeth Hoffman Nancy Hafen Janet Friedly Frances Elis Delores Brunner Nancy Bridges Mary Riese Betty Vaughn Miss Elizabeth Harrison and Mrs Jacob Jones are club advisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Arnsmeier
Helen Stettler
Bonnie Broge
Janet Arnsmeier
Norma Rockey
Mildred Ann Grenzow
Bette Vanderbilt
Mary Schroeder
Charlotte Leopold
Shirley Kueng
Kathleen Jones
Mary Jaeggi
Elizabeth Hoffman
Nancy Hafen
Janet Friedly
Frances Elis
Delores Brunner
Nancy Bridges
Mary Riese
Betty Vaughn
Elizabeth Harrison
Mrs
Jacob Jones
Library Meeting At Brodhead Church
The Rock River Valley district library meeting will be at Brodhead Congregational Church on Tuesday with 9 a.m. registration. B H Roderick delivers welcome, W S Botsford responds. Afternoon speaker Rebecca C Barton of the governor's human rights commission. Bookmobile on display and library staff consultations. Luncheon at 12 15 features a Brodhead Swiss trio Lydia and Bertha Zuercher and Mrs John Ross. Tea closes at 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
Rock River Valley
Brodhead Congregational Church
B. H. Roderick
W. S. Botsford
Free Library Commission
Orilla Thompson
Ann Farrington
WFLC
Edwin Stille
First District Women’s Club
Dorothea Krause
Wisconsin Library Association
W. A. Sumner
Stoughton
Rebecca C. Barton
Governor’s Commission On Human Rights
Library Commission
Lydia
Bertha Zuercher
John Ross
Bangs of Mt. Horeb Observe Golden Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Halvor Bang of Mt. Horeb will celebrate their 50 year marriage this Sunday. Married in 1899 they spent 40 years on a 160 acre Springdale township farm now owned by their daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Quentin Stenseth. They have another daughter and a son, with family connections in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Horeb
Halvor Bang
Springdale Township
Quentin Stenseth
Bangs
S. E. Barton
Wausau
Leonard
Bangs to Host Open House This Sunday
Jerome Iowa residents Mr and Mrs Bang invite relatives and friends to an open house at their home in Sioux City on Sunday afternoon and evening. The couple have eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome
Sioux City
Bang
Milwaukee G.U.G.G. Secretary Ella Slipper Dies
The Milwaukee based G U G G society mourns state secretary Mrs Ella Slipper who passed away yesterday afternoon after a long illness. She served as secretary for 17 years and the funeral services are scheduled for Monday at 1 30 p m at Ritter Funeral Home located at 53rd street and North avenue in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.U.G.G. Society
Ella Slipper
Milwaukee
Slipper
Ritter
53Rd Street
North Avenue
Party Honors Couple on 10th Anniversary
Albany Times Special reports Mr and Mrs Gabrial Weber celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary with a party Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Allan Weber west of town. Four tables of cards were played with honors to Mrs Phillip Kauk Paul Frederick and Mrs Ivan Edwards.
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Albany
Gabrial Weber
Allan Weber
Town
Phillip Kauk
Paul Frederick
Ivan Edwards
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Swiggums Home
Mrs Glen A Swiggum entertained her bridge club last evening at 1020 24th Street. Luncheon was served and two tables played contract. Prizes were won by Mrs Lawrence Raymer Mrs Frederick Lanz and Mrs Herbert Pfund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Glen A. Swiggum
24Th Street
Lawrence Raymer
Frederick F. Lanz
Herbert Pfund
Child Baptized in Monroe at St John’s Evangelical
Thomas Herman, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Durtschi route 2 Monroe, was baptized September 23 at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. Rev P C Kehle officiated with sponsors Mr and Mrs Fred Durtschi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Herman
Herman Durtschi
Route 2
Monroe
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
P. C. Kehle
Fred Durtschi
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Hamilton by Friends
Mrs Edmund C Hamilton was honored at a birthday dinner last evening with a gathering of friends. The event featured warm tributes and festive refreshments as acquaintances celebrated her milestone.
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Edmund C. Hamilton
Party Guests Include Notable Canton Residents
Attendees at the gathering included Mrs. Willard Miller of Canton Ohio Dr. John F. Caradine and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Figi along with Mr. and Mrs. Rodney O. Kittelsen Mr. and Mrs. Zenne A. Gorder and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Riffle.
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Willard Miller
Canton, O
John F. Caradine
Charles Figi
Rodney O. Kittelsen
Zenne A. Gorder
H. W. Riffle
Thursday Club Enjoyed by Idle Hour Hosts
Mrs May L Luchsinger entertained the Thursday club at Idle Hour farm with guest of honor Mrs Lydia West of Los Angeles.
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May L. Luchsinger
Idle Hour Farm
Lydia West
Los Angeles
The Bunch Plans Annual Get-Together at Christopher Home
The Bunch will gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Christopher on October 9 for the group’s annual reunion. The members are longtime girlhood friends of Mrs. Christopher and their families, meeting each year for two decades.
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Albany
Bunch
F. W. Christopher
Christopher
Attending Marquette Browntown Misses Foulker
Miss Marian and Ruth Foulker daughters of Mr and Mrs Elmer Foulker are both attending Marquette University Ruth is a sophomore in the school of journalism and Marian is studying advanced nursing courses.
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Marquette Browntown
Marian
Ruth Foulker
Elmer Foulker
Marquette University
Ruth
WSWS Plans Fall Institute at Davis Monday
Orangeville Times reports the WSWS of the Orangeville Evangelical United Brethren church plans to attend the fall institute at Davis on Monday. Mrs. Kermit Wolf hosted the meeting.
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WSWS
Orangeville
Davis
Meet at Gratiot South Wayne Excel Camp attends royal neighbors convention
South Wayne members of the Excel Camp and Royal Neighbors of America attended the Royal Neighbors of America Convention at Gratiot on Tuesday.
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Gratiot
South Wayne
Excel
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors of America
Feted on Birthday by Husband and Friends
Mrs. George Smith was surprised on her birthday Sunday at a party hosted by her husband and friends. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Olson and Kenneth of South Wayne, Homer Clark, Elmer Homb, Woodford, and others.
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South Wayne
George Smith
Joseph Olson
Kenneth
Homer Clark
Elmer Homb
Woodford
Band Boosters Plan Special Entertainment Night
The Band Boosters club announces a special program at the coming Wednesday meeting at 8 p.m. in the school house. The event aims to boost band support and involved families and students are urged to attend.
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Orangeville
Writ for Lobby Hearings For Superior Judge Proctor Issued
A writ of mandamus directed Superior Judge Roy Proctor to proceed in a case involving a legislative lobbyist. The alternative writ required him to pursue a criminal action against Arthur J. Balzer of Milwaukee or show cause by Oct 10. The writ also applies to Milton T. Murray. Both men represented a Milwaukee petroleum firm during the 1949 legislative session. Judge Proctor had dismissed charges against Balzer and Murray earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Roy Proctor
Avlin C. Reis
Proctor
Arthur J. Balzer
Milwaukee
Reis
Milton T. Murray
Balzer
Murray
Miller Recuperating After Motorcycle Crash
Ralph Miller, who sustained facial cuts and bruises in a motorcycle accident north of town on Sept. 21, is able to be up and around. He also suffered a sprained right arm and wrist when his cycle slid in loose gravel.
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Miller
South
Wayne
Ralph Miller
Town
Committees Set For Angle Project
The Angle Monroe youth group co sponsors a Oct 9 re turn of Wizard of Oz at the Chalet theater with proceeds funding new center equipment and improvements. Committees organize ticket sales started today with Jane Anderson and James Forbes as finance chairs.
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Angle Monroe _ youth group
Chalet Theater
Jane Anderson
James Forbes
Mary Holban Schilt
Beverly Thorson
Audrey Holtshopple
Audrey Peterson
Carol Schwinger
Claire Goodrich
Karen Bender
Racine Tavernkeepers Donate to Local AA Chapter
The Racine Tavernkeepers League, Inc. donates $100 to Racine local Alcoholics Anonymous. President Emil Hansen calls the gift serious and not a gag donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Racine Tavernkeepers League, Inc
Alcoholics Anonymous
Emil Hansen
Lyman McKee Named ADA Wisconsin Chief
Madison election of Lyman McKee as president of the American Dairy Association of Wisconsin was announced by the board directors. McKee is president of the Madison Milk Producers Cooperative and succeeds Bryce S. Landt who died in a traffic accident. Homer Melvin of Glenbeula was named to succeed McKee as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Lyman McKee
American Dairy Association of Wisconsin
McKee
Madison Milk Producers’ Co-operative Association
Bryce S. Landt
Homer Melvin
Glenbeula
Two Accident Cases Scheduled for November Trial
Two cases set for jury trial at the county court November term opening Nov 12 involve Howard Lueck versus George Seick and General Casualty Co and Herbert and Lenoir Ainsworth versus Kenneth C Zillmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lueck
George Seick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Auxiliary
State Council
Neighborhood Club
Bailey's
Fairfield Aid Group
Dianne Grossen
Juda Tri-Hi-Y
Maxine Miller
Brodhead Church
Bangs of
Motor Sales
Palmer's Tavern
Green County
Ben E. Kubly
Monroe, Wis
Hoffer
Hoffer’s Paints
Bruni-Miller Company
12Th Street
G.U.G.G
John Ammon
Bombay
Rhomberg
Eugene Hotel Bldg
H. C. Homb
Ada
Army Navy Store
Ruf Bldg
G.I
NESCO
Bauman
Ace
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