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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1947

Page

3

Juda Lawn Sets Stage For Afternoon Wedding

The lawn at Vernon Ostrander in Juda hosted the marriage of Carolyn Ostrander to Kenneth Carter, with Rev Newell Mendenhall performing the double ring ceremony. The bride wore white chantilly lace and satin, carried white gladioli, and was given away by her father. Doris Jones and Patricia and Virginia Lewis served as attendants. The groom’s party included Roger Lewis as ring bearer and Royjohn Duffey as best man. A reception followed and the couple planned a post ceremony trip.

Juda Vernon Ostrander Carolyn Kenneth Carter John Carter Fremont Newell Mendenhall Grace Lutheran Church of Monroe Doris Jones Delong Ill Patricia Lewis Virginia Lewis Beloit Glenda Sharer Roger Lewis Royjohn Duffey Manchester Edwin Booth Jr Carter

Birthday Cakes Highlight Vacation Party Circle

Two birthday cakes served as table centerpieces for entertainment during a gathering featuring motion pictures from vacation trips. Guests included many family members and friends such as Mrs. R. K. and Mrs. F. H. Steinmann, John and JoRene Steinmann, the Karlen and Lynn families, and others with children Barbara Betty Jane Judith Madeline and Roy al Jr.

R. K F. H. Steinmann John Steinmann John JoRene C. W. Karlen Donna Howard Steinmann James Jacob Thompson M. E. Lynn Gene R. W. Karlen Barbara Betty Jane Judith Madeline Royal Jr Inez Steinmann H. L. Karlen

Engagement announced for Miss Marie Wahl and William Rieder Jr

Miss Marie Wahl of Blanchardville engaged to William Rieder Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Rieder Sr of 714 18th Avenue. Wahl a registered nurse at St Clare hospital Rieder employed as meat cutter at the A and P store.

Marie Wahl Sth Street Monica Wahl Blanchardville William R. Rieder Jr William Rieder 18Th Avenue Miss Wahl St. Clare Hospital Rieder A and P

Kennisons and Hartwig Have Picnic at Floyd Buttle Home

Mr and Mrs J R Kennison Mr and Mrs Harold Kennison and family and Charles Hartwig enjoyed a picnic dinner at the Floyd Buttle home yesterday in a casual family gathering with neighbors.

J. R. Kennison Harold Kennison Charles Hartwig Floyd Buttle

June Wieman Weds George Steffen in Jordan Lutheran Church

The wedding of Miss June Wieman daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Wieman Woodford and George Steffen son of Mr and Mrs William Steffen Water town was held last evening at 8 at Jordan Lutheran Church Rev G M Gunderson officiated assisted by Rev L W Steffen brother of the groom The ceremony featured pastel gladioli and lighted tapers with June wearing slipper white satin a beaded sweetheart bonnet and a double strand of pearls The bridal party included maid of honor Miss Jeanette Wieman bridesmaids Miss Mary Langehough and Miss Elaine Selseth Best man was Harry Berg with ushers John Hyland and Henry Wieman The service included a vocal by Miss Martha Rosenquist and organ by Miss Mariona Boynton A reception followed and the couple plans to live in Platteville where the groom will study at the State Teachers College.

June Wieman Henry Wieman Woodford George Steffen William Steffen Watertown Jordan Lutheran Church G. M. Gunderson L. W. Steffen Clearwater Neb Elaine Selseth Minneapolis Harry Berg John Hyland Pecatonica Martha Rosenquist Chicago Grieg Mariona Boynton Marion Lucille Freitag Monroe Elizabeth Berg Carol Fankhouser Dorothy Olson Lelores Meythaler Madison Steffen Wisconsin Platteville State Teachers College

New Glarus Couple Wed In Local Church Ceremony

Miss Charlotte Tollefson and Leonard Bigler were married in the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed parsonage with Rev. W. J. Stuckey officiating. Matron of honor was Mrs. Everett Erickson and Everett Erickson served as best man. They plan to reside in New Glarus after a trip to Colorado. Both are New Glarus High School alumni and work for Pet Milk company facilities.

New Glarus Times Evangelical and Reformed Church Charlotte Tollefson Charles Tollefson Leonard Bigler Fred Bigler W. J. Stuckey Everett Erickson

Lawn Supper for Judith Seyler Marks Birthday

A lawn supper in honor of Judith Seyler celebrating her 12th birthday was held Friday evening at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Robert E Tschudy, 2234 16th Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Tschudy and daughter Sherry, Andrew Tschudy, Mr and Mrs Robert Tschudy and Mr and Mrs Weaver Seyler and children William and Judith.

Judith Seyler Robert E. Tschudy 16Th Street William Tschudy Sherry Andrew Tschudy Robert Tschudy Weaver Seyler William Judith

Dietz Family Reunion Plans Annual Picnic at Recreation Park

Dietz family members and their descendants gathered for a four generation reunion with a picnic at Recreation Park. About 60 people attended and decided the event will become an annual affair on the second Sunday in August at the same location. Several members met new relatives at the gathering. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dietz, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kundert and family, Mrs. Shirley Bogue and son, Mrs. John Becker of Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. R. E.

Family listed relatives from multiple towns attend event

Davison and family of Biloxi Mississippi join Mr and Mrs Paul Dietz of Rochester New York in attendance. Daphne Anderson of Fond du Lac along with numerous Meythalers from Browntown and Jordan appear with extended families from Madison Freeport Lena Rockford Beloit Juda Juda and Lena.

Clarence Schroeder Clarno Andrew Meythaler Clare Meythaler Brodhead Peter Valentia Madison Ernest Kensey Freeport Edith Buechtel Lena Wesley Dietz Rockford Vere Dietz Beloit Leon Bolsiger Juda John Matzke

Christenson Amundson wed in Rockton ceremony

Hazel Christenson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hogan Orfordville married Tilman S Amundson route 3 Brodhead in Old Stone church Rockton Rev Claude Warren officiating. Attendants were Rolland Henderson and wife. Wedding dinner at Wagon Wheel Rockton. They will live route 3 Brodhead.

Christenson-Amundson Brodhead Times Special Service Hazel Christenson Henry Hogan Orfordville Tilman _S. Amundson Old Stone Rockton Claude Warren Rolland Henderson

Stricker Schiess Couple Wed In Monroe

The Stricker Schiess wedding at St John Evangelical and Reformed Church, with Rev. Paul Kehle officiating, followed by a five o'clock dinner at the bride’s home for Monroe and Monticello guests. The newlyweds depart for a northern wedding trip. Mrs. Schiess Jr. is Ida Luella Stricker. groom is Carl Schiess Jr. Best man Walter Bregenzer. maid of honor Nellie Stricker. The cake was a three tier centerpiece.

Stricker-Schiess Wisconsin Carl August Schiess Jr 13Th Avenue St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Paul C. Kehle Schiess Jr Ida Luella Stricker Herman Monte Mr. Schiess Jr Monroe William Palmer

Birthday celebration for Mary Howe on Sixth Street lawn

In honor of her first birth day anniversary Mary Howe daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerome J Howe hosted a Saturday lawn party at the W R Schuetze home 1503 Sixth Street Guests included Robert E Rote Linda Feutz Billy Schuet ze Kim Kindschi Martha Etter Susan Mathias Tony Lux Jimmy Howe Louvann Heimann from Monroe Nancy Roddick from Platteville and Ellen Roddick from Chicago Refreshments were served.

Mary Howe Jerome J. Howe W. R. Schuetze 1503 Sixth Street Robert E. Rote Linda Feutz Billy Schuetze Kim Kindschi Martha Etter Susan Mathias Tony Lux Jimmy Howe Louvann Heimann Monroe Nancy Roddick Platteville Ellen Roddick Chicago

Family reunites 30 years after separation at R. J. Cook home

The Cook family gathered at the Brown town home of R. J. Cook for a turkey dinner marking a 30 year reunion. Attendees included Gerald Cook and wife from Los Angeles, Mable Mawell from Whitmore Calif, Walter Cook from Dexter Iowa, Leonard Cook and Bernard Cook with spouses from Earlham Iowa, Frank Klarer and daughter Nancy, and Francis Cook.

R. J. Cook Browntown Gerald Cook Los Angeles Mable Mawell Whittier Calif Walter Cook Dexter, Ia Leonard Cook Bernard Cook Earlham Frank Klarer Nancy Francis Cook

Brown town trio noted in Monroe event

Monroe reports recognition of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Cook and their son Marlin from Brown town as part of a local family event.

Family gathers at Riverside Park honors veterans

A Grant family gathering at Riverside park in Janesville yesterday honored members who had served in the armed forces. Attendees from Monroe include Emma Witt Becker, Robert and George Grant, William and Catherine Blum, and others. many more relatives from Milwaukee Neenah Elkhart and Chicago joined the event.

Grant Riverside Park Janesville Monroe Emma Wittbecker Robert George Grant William Blum Catherine Coral Orlan Bahn Joe Johnson Mary Lengacher R. V. Grant Jacqueline Jean Charles Strawser Flora Skarweski Joe Gaylord Emma Ila Ed Lentz James Larson Ross Diane Randie Roland Schroeder Judith Joyce Richard Milwaukee Dolores Sieber Neenah Russell Kedder Paul Marilyn Nancy David Elkhart Ind Mary Mayhew Lorraine Jane Arthur Schranz Bobby Albert Wente Gloria Joan Janet Beverly Jackie Chicago

Dinner Guests At Monroe Home

Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Fred Kuebli sr. included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Deitrich and Mr. and Mrs. William Bencit of Milwaukee, Henry Luecki and Miss Elizabeth Luecki of Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. William Luecki and sons of Redondo Beach California, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuebli and son Gary, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kuebli and family, and Fred Kuebli of Monroe. The William Lueckis are visiting relatives and friends in Monroe and Freeport.

Fred Kuebli Sr Robert Deitrich William Bencit Milwaukee Henry Luecki Elizabeth Luecki Freeport William Luecki Redondo Beach Calif Henry Kuebli Gary Walter Kuebli Fred Kuebli Monroe William Lueckis Sam Swiggum Belleville A. C. Oliver Claudia Hallie Lelia Turner Wisconsin Minnesota Canada Doris Burdick Madison Boscobel Robert Burdick James E. Lewis Fletcher N. C Vernon Lewis Washington, D. C Lizzie Lewis E. G. Zimmerman D. V. Widger

Honored at Shower for Elaine Maurer Ahead of Wedding

Miss Joyce Stauffacher hosted a kitchen shower Saturday evening for Elaine Maurer who will marry William Preston. Honors in cards went to Miss Helen Brawand and Mrs. Donald Ripp. Guests included Helen and Dorothy Braw Ruth Boesiger Louise Vincent Jean Zuercher and Mmes Frank Butterfield Donald Ripp and J T Etter Jr.

Joyce Stauffacher Elaine Maurer William Preston Helen Brawand Donald Ripp Helen Dorothy Brawand Ruth Boesiger Louise Vincent Jean Zuercher Mmes Frank Butterfield J. T. Etter Jr

Hostess Barbara Blackbourn Entertains Clinton Blackbourn

Miss Barbara Blackbourn acted as hostess at a dinner party for guests Mr and Mrs Clinton Blackbourn at her home on 2501 10th Street.

Barbara Blackbourn Clinton Blackbourn 10Th Street

Guild Meeting Set by Women of Church of Peace Browntown

The Women's Guild of the Church of Peace Browntown will meet Thursday hosted by Mrs. Anna Haeft at the Paul F. Rufe Nacht home located at 1109 9th Street.

Women’s Guild of The Church of Peace of Browntown Anna Haeft Paul F. Rufenacht 9Th Street

South Wayne Births and Local Visits Noted

Mr. and Mrs. Clark Lelle are parents of a son born Aug. 4 at Deaconess hospital Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hale and son Gordon of Argyle visited Will Meier and family. Mr. and Mrs. Casper Maurer and daughters Joann and Emile and son Billy were also present.

Clark Lelle Deaconess Hospital Freeport Kenneth Hale Gordon Argyle Will Meier Casper Maurer Joann Emilie Billy

Free brochure aids deafened persons offer

A crippled-voice advertisement promotes a free brochure titled Full-tone Hearing for hard of hearing individuals. Readers are urged to send name and address on a penny postcard to Beltone Dept 18 Chicago 8 Ill to obtain the guide and share with friends who may be deafened.

Beltone Dept 19Th St Chicago Ill Adv

Local residents host and visit with relatives during weekend

Mrs Frank Lindicum and daughter Sue picnicked at Apple River Canyon Sunday while Joann and Sue stayed at a Girl Scout camp there for a week. Numerous visitors from Chicago Wiota Madison and Freeport enjoyed weekends with local families and traveled to Baron Agra Kas and Sterling for events.

Frank Lindicum Sue Apple River Canyon Joann Ida Ganshert Chicago Lina Buttery Wiota Alfred Peterson Tom Peterson Monroe Lillian Adelman Donna Clarence Rudd Middleton Bertha Lammers Winslow Robert and Charles Chapman George J. Maddrell Madison Walbourg Reed Minkc Reed William Reed William Tuller

Cotton consumption in US would span to the Moon

The article notes that yearly cotton usage in the United States is vast, enough to fashion a bolt of fabric reaching the moon 28 times. It emphasizes the scale of domestic textile demand and production.

United States

Monroe Country Club completes annual handicap tourney

Nate Goetz defeats Vic Carson 2 and 1 to win the fourth flight title at the Monroe Country Club handicap tournament held Saturday. In August matches John Wagner beat Duke Etter 3 and 1 while Clayton Olson beat H B Caradine 2 and 1. Evelyn Biffle defeats Alice Kundert in a semifinal to reach the first flight final against Dorothy Mathias. Qualifying for the annual club championship runs Aug 23–28 with Budd Biffle defending last year’s champion, plus seven top qualifiers. Matches for club titles occur over Labor Day weekend.

Monroe Nate Goetz Vic Carson John Wagner Duke Etter Clayton Olson H. B. Caradine Olson Evelyn Biffle Alice Kundert Jimmy Forbes Budd Biffle

Seven of ten American workers commute by auto

A report shows seven of ten American workers travel to and from their jobs by automobile. The data highlights car reliance across regions and demographics.

Albany Social Notes Highlights Visit And Travel Sightings

Mrs. William Steindorf reports Lila Whalen arriving from Detroit for a mother’s visit, Cecil Whalen from New York City to stay two weeks, and other relatives from California to Wisconsin. Local families host gatherings, scouts attend Camp Lester, and trips span Des Moines to Oregon with rain and crops mentioned.

Lila Whalen Detroit John Whalen Ivan Cecil Whalen New York City W. A. Gibson Jean LaCrosse Gibson Amelia Hein Colonel Dixon Johnnie Gloria June Dixon Berkeley Calif Rolland Steindorf Paul Striker Frank Steindorf Crescence Graves Pasciua Harvey Graves Lewis Graves California Joyce Flesher Darlington Russell Charles Flesher Boy Scouts Troop No. 107 Camp Lester Decatur Lake A. C. Christopher Bernice Frank John Christopher Rockford Laura Hilliard

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