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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
4
A long list of relatives and friends visit from Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin over the weekend. Dinners weddings and stays highlight the social activity with locals hosting travelers and extended family including the U Ren and Zurfluh families.
Miss Linda Rufener, bride-to-be of Mark Walls, received two bridal showers last week. A personal shower Aug. 7 at her sister’s home featured a buffet luncheon and gifts. Aug. 8 grocery shower at Mrs. Marie Rufener’s home included games, prizes, and a decorated lunch table with a double-bell cake. Guests included family and friends from Monroe, Chicago, Milwaukee, Cuba City, Monticello, Argyle, Belleville, and other nearby areas.
Axbby advice column features readers seeking guidance on ending a marriage-like closeness with a dying husband’s friend, fitting into a wealthy wedding, and handling a pushy husband. Abby counsels gradual disengagement, self-preservation, and practical dress guidance for a groom’s mother in law contexts.
The Auxiliary to the Veteran of Foreign Wars announces its membership drive now underway with dues for 1974 payable. At Aug 13 meeting at the VFW Post Home a thank you letter from a camper sponsored by the auxiliary was read and a cancer booth report noted funds go to grants for cancer patients and research. Mrs Ernest Zumbach presented the state convention cancer booth report. Miss Kenneth Bowers was reinstated as a member. Plans for the fire school lunch stand were discussed.
Hello World Mr. and Mrs. William Novak of Chicago welcome daughter Sharlene Ann born Wednesday August 1 at Little Company of Mary Hospital Evergreen Park. Mrs. Novak formerly Debbie McAdams. Grandparents Charles McAdams and Peter Novak Sr. with great grandparents Frank Privata Sr. and Peter J. Novak all of Chicago.
A Sunday August 5 gathering for descendants of Jacob and Marie Rufenacht Tuescher featured a picnic lunch, games, and carding at the East Clarno Community Center. Attendees included John Tuescher Jr and family, Edwin Schmid and family, William Schmid and family, Robert Schuette and family, Richard Tuescher and family, Lyle Samson and family, Joan Reilly, Roger Reentz and children, Mike Sullivan and daughter, plus John Crabaugh and others. Also present were Misers and Mmes John Tuescher Sr, Jake Tuescher, Albert Tuescher, Dave Tuescher, and Richard Dombrowski.
The former Miss Jean Sickinger daughter of Mrs Marvel Sickinger of Monroe was honored at a bridal shower on August 2 at the Gary Buholzer home in Monroe. Co hostesses included Miss Marty Cline and guests listed with friends and relatives in attendance.
A neighborhood farewell party honored Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Beach as they prepare to move to Mesa Arizona Aug. 13. Attendees included Jan Wittwer Madison Stewart Strait Newport R I Fred Wittner Wittner family Pauline Reed and others. The couple will reside at 1352 W Garden Circle Mesa Arizona 85201. The marriage occurred in the Chapel of St Johns Church.
Janesville Golden Agers attended a Monroe Golden Age club meeting at the Community Center with 19 from Janesville and about 40 from Monroe. Guests included Mrs. Vera Miller and grandchildren Kim and Lisa Beloff of Miami. Winners in 500 were Eva Sommers and Lola Goodman. euchre winners were Julia Allen and Verna Foulker.
A surprise party at the Roger Sullivan residence Aug. 11 marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sullivan. Guests included Roger Wand Frank Salzwedel Mrs Joe Best and Mrs Ambrose Waelti who attended, with gifts and a luncheon following. The couple wed Aug. 15 1948 at Immanuel Evangelical United Brothern Church.
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