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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1949

Page

3

Social Event: Jean Zuercher Weds Herbert J. Ripp at St Victor's

The wedding of Jean Zuercher and Herbert J. Ripp occurred at St Victor's Church with Rev. E C McCollow officiating. Attendants included Charlene McGinnis as maid of honor and a Ripp brother as best man. The couple originated from Cross Plains and Monroe, with a reception at Eugene Hotel and a later gathering at Turner Hall Clubroom.

Jean Zuercher Herbert J. Ripp St. Victor's Church Bertha Lydia Zuercher Brodhead Eugene Turner Hall Bertha and Zuercher Doris Otter Janice Gibbons Pai Dette Alghe Tan Deke Mensee Cine

Honored at Shower for Miss Shirley Ruch

Miss Shirley Ruch was honored at a bridal shower Thursday evening at the home of Mr. Oakson. Attending were Fred Burkhalter, 1811 Fifteenth Avenue, Miss Ruch, Richard Hale and Raymond Blumer.

Shirley Ruch Mr. Oak Son Fred Burkhalter 15Th Avenue Ruch Richard Hale Raymond Blumer

Bowman Jr. and Grode Wedding Mentioned in Milwaukee Area

The item notes Bowman Jr from Milwaukee and Clarabelle Grode, formerly Ha Shorewood, with Grode described as married to a Monroe native, Se com of ie. The short devotion to the couple names Mrs. Grode and ties to local communities.

Birthday Supper Honors Frank H Broege at Home

Mrs. Broege hosted a birthday supper at 2106 15th Avenue for Frank H. Broege last night. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schumacher and daughter Marian, and Mr. and Mrs. Alton Schu.

Frank H. Broege Broege 15Th Avenue Carl Schumacher Marian Alton Schu

Rock County Hygiene Lectures Schedule Change

Next week's schedule for hygiene lectures attended by Monroe residents in Janesville shifts from Tuesday to Thursday evening, according to the state department of public welfare in Madison.

Rock County Monroe Janesville State Department of Public Welfare Madison

Local Wedding Notices Include Zweifel Reuter Col ney Names

An upcoming event was announced by staff at a telephone office featuring workers Russell Reuter Merton Colney Kathryn Duerst Dean Gmar L Zweifel and Calvin Schuler.

Aid Meeting Tuesday In Monticello Parish House

Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Aid society will meet Tuesday at the parish house with Mrs Bessie Youngreen as chairman. Assisting are Mmes Christ Yaussi Paul Veenie D L Zentner Ted Zurbuchen and Nellie Zweifel.

AID Monticello Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Aid Society Bessie Youngreen Mmes Christ Yaussi Paul Veenie D. L. Zentner Ted Zurbuchen Nellie Zweifel

Hostess for South Wayne Homemakers Club

Mrs. Glen Krupke hosted the South Wayne Homemakers Club at her home on Wednesday. Mrs. Royal Bixby and Mrs. Harold Kading led the entertainment as 12 members attended.

South Wayne Glen Krupke

Guild Plans Meeting Browntown Church Group

Browntown residents attend a Thursday meeting hosted at the Browntown Evangelical and Reformed church by Misses Edith and Emma Salzwedel. The Jordan Guild of Browntown will coordinate parish activities and outreach in the community.

Browntown Jordan Guild

St John’s Groups To Hear Elmhurst College Dean

Miss Genevieve Stout dean of women at Elmhurst college Elmhurst NL will speak before Women’s Union members and their guests Youth Fellowship at the Tuesday St John’s church meeting at 7 45 p m Mrs Emmanuel Fuchs leads the program theme Builders with God A flute and clarinet duet by Judith Kubly and Janet Lanz with Marilyn Lanz as pianist precedes social hour Hostess committee includes Mrs Herbert Stauffacher Miss Tabitha Ritzman and several others.

Genevieve Stout Elmhurst College Elmhurst Women’s Union Young People of Youth Fellowship St. John’s Church Emmanuel Fuchs God Judith Kubly Janet Lanz Marilyn Lanz Herbert Stauffacher Tabitha Ritzman Mmes Ross Martin Ernest Locher Alfred Locher Tom Cromwell Wilbert B. Norman Poff C. J. Schwinge

Leona Tornow Named South Wayne's Queen

Eugene Thoreson selects Leona Tornow as queen for South Wayne prom at the high school gymnasium with the theme Stardust and blue and yellow colors. Bud Wilbur and his Elkhorn orchestra to perform. Leona and Eugene are active in band chorus and school activities. Queen's court includes Dorothy Sacker Carol Winn Rosemary Mauer and Mary Ann Moen.

South Wayne Eugene Thoreson Leona Tornow Stardust Bud Wilbur Elkhorn Leona Eugene Queen’s Court of Honor Dorothy Sacker Carol Winn Rosemary Mauer Mary Ann Moen

Past Chiefs Club hosted by Mrs. Marvin Stabler

Mrs. Marvin Stabler entertained members of the Past Chiefs club at her home Monday. Present were Mmes. A. N. Lawton, Clinton Erickson, a McClellan, Elmo Pengra, F. M. Ties, Emma Muller, Sterling Miller, Oscar Hyatt, Helen Schwartz, Oscar Stabler, Leo Ties, Flora Stromann.

Spring Grove Marvin Stabler Chiefs Club Mmes. A. N. Lawton Clinton Erickson A McClellan Elmo Pengra F. M. Ties Emma Muller Sterling Miller Oscar Hyatt Helen Schwartz Oscar Stabler Leo Ties Flora Stromann

Plans Monday Event By Washington Reformed Aid Society

An all day meeting will be held Monday by Washington Reformed Aid Society at the church. At noon a basket lunch will be served for the men aiding in the cleanup day. A business meeting will follow in the afternoon.

Monticello Washington Reformed Aijid Society

Auxiliary to Start at Decatur Lake Club Opening

Opening day at the Decatur Lake country club features a Tuesday luncheon starting at 1 o'clock. Hostesses include Mrs. Stanley Wraight, Mrs. George Charles, Mrs. Gus Murdock, and Mrs. Clay Edwards.

Decatur Lake Country Club Stanley Wraight George Charles Gus Murdock Clay Edwards

Roths to Leave for Three Lakes Stay Five Months

Mr and Mrs Fred Roth Jr of 1508 9th Street will depart for Three Lakes tomorrow to remain five months. Fred Roth will manage Martys Show boat there. They plan Sunday breakfast at Mt Horeb with son Fred Jr and Dean Roth will join them after school to spend summer with grandparents. Their apartment is rented to Mr and Mrs Marvin Wilson formerly Elsie Duchow.

Fred Roth Jr 9Th Street Three Lakes Roth Marty Roths Mt. Horeb Fred Jr Dean Roth Marvin Wilson Wilson Elsie Duchow

Evidence Linking Caste System to Racial Supremacy

The article argues that light skinned conquerors introduced the caste system including untouchables in India to preserve racial and ruling dominance over dark skinned tribes and other subjects.

India

Universalists Elect Officers At Annual Congregation Meeting

Russell J. Myers was elected moderator for a one year term at the Universalist church meeting last evening. He succeeds Walter L. Day who resigned recently. Mrs May L Luchsinger was elected trustee and treasurer with Russell V Grant Edward Einbeck and Mrs Minor Anderson elected trustees for three year terms. A 630 picnic supper was served with Mmes B H Lynch Roy Grant Harvey Hadinger and J A Roub in charge.

Russell J. Myers Universalist’s Church Walter L. Day May L. Luchsinger Russell V. Grant Edward Einbeck Minor Anderson Mmes B. H. Lynch Roy Grant Harvey Hadinger J. A. Roub

Monticello Social Roundup Notes Local Visits

Monticello residents and neighbors share weekend and midweek visits across Madison Madison New Glarus Monroe and Belleville. Attendees include Mr and Mrs J N Barlow Mr and Mrs W P Barlow Rev A R Achte Meier and other locals at gatherings, meetings and dances with many family sightings and community citations.

Guest School Top Solos and Ensembles Awards Listed

The music festival results show 21 guest schools winning top ratings in solos and ensembles. Notable names include Albany Starred groups with firsts in woodwind and brass, and multiple performers such as Norman Smith, Dorothy Preuti, Wanda Trow, and James Dillon earning high marks across vocal and instrumental categories. Special note: Belleville and Milton schools also posted strong showing with numerous firsts and ensemble awards. A special report notes Mrs. Henry I. Klassy visiting Berne, Switzerland.

Albany Charles Ferguson Wanda Trow Dorothy Preuti Norman Smith Karen Kittlesen Marge Spinhirne Arena Nancy Hodgson Dolly Schoenemann Helen Salzman Argyle Martha Rossing James Dillon Joanne Penniston Marilyn Nybroten Doris Pfund Belleville June Garveille Joan Francois Raymond Lamboley Louis Judd Howard Hodel Kathryn Gevin Carol Kohl John Babler Dorothy Strommen Audrey Watrud Alice Lien Allan Lien Leif Erickson Brodhead Marie Temby Jane TenEyck Priscilla Strommen Unidentified Brooklyn Gwen Chandler Gerald Porter Anetta West Cambridge Brass Ensemble June Solyom Joyce Meister Merrill Paynter Wanda Swieso Robert Blum Phyllis Rasmussen Vocal Ensemble Joyce Stansell Charles Romstad Wayne Dunbar Henry I. Klassy Berne Switzerland

Explorer Osa Johnson wins uncontested divorce

Chicago reports Mrs Osa Johnson Getts, famed explorer and big game hunter with her first husband Martin Johnson, secured an uncontested divorce this week from Clark H Getts a 55 year old New York City booking agent.

Chicago Osa Johnson Getts Martin Johnson Clark H. Getts New York City

Congress Weighs U S Education Aid

Congress debates a federal aid plan offering 300 million dollars yearly to the 48 states for public schools. Supporters say it helps poorer states and teachers pay while preserving state control. Opponents warn of federal intrusion but supporters cite general welfare and mobility of citizens.

Congress Senate House New York Mississippi

Russian Offer Appears Linked to Hope for Peace

The note suggests a potential path to ending hostilities if conditions allow lifting the blockade. Diplomatic circles see a cautious, conditional move aimed at easing tension, with observers noting Moscow’s aim to shift focus toward peace while balancing strategic interests.

Pulp Moscow

Girl Scouts Set Awards Tomorrow With Tea and Ceremony

More than 100 girls will receive honors as Girl Scout troops participate in the afternoon’s entertainment. The event will be followed by a 3 o'clock tea. Mrs. Ernest will lead the troop activities and supervise the ceremony.

Ernest

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