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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1948

Page

3

Weckerly Stuessy Wedding At Waucoma Lodge

Anna Ruth Weckerly daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy M Weckerly near Monroe married Nathan Ivan Stuessy son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Stuessy at Waucoma in a noon ceremony performed by Dr Charles A Briggs. The couple will reside at 1403 15th avenue after August 25 following a northern honeymoon with relatives Charlotte R Stuessy and Eugene Stuessy attended. Stuessy worked at Fairview cheese factory after navy service.

Mrs. Stuessy 15Th Avenue

Garden Club Meeting Reviews Chrysanthemum Topics

The Garden club met at Mrs. Robert Douglas’s country home to discuss chrysanthemums for the September meeting. Mrs. Nellie Fleck leads the project and Mrs. L. J. Stair reviewed the book I Like Gardening. A weiner roast and picnic closed the afternoon with guests Mrs. Davis of Chicago and Mrs. Stewart Mason.

Garden Club Brodhead Robert Douglas Nellie Fleck L. J. Stair Davis Chicago Stewart Mason

Hayride and games planned by Monroe church youth groups

The Southern District Christian Endeavor meeting will be held September 12 at Monroe starting 3:30 p.m. It features outdoor games supper at 6 and a hayride with a hobo theme. A committee from Bethel Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Grace Lutheran and Union Presbyterian churches organized the event at the Bonner White farm three miles west of Monroe on highway 11.

Christian Endeavor Monroe Young People’s Societies Bethel and Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Grace Lutheran Union Presbyterian Bonner White Farm Highway 11

Rhinelander Pilot Dies in Plane Crash

Richard R. Weaver a 31 year old Rhinelander pilot died instantly when his light plane struck an electric power line and nosed over on an airfield in Crivitz Charles Glanzer field owner and witness pulled Weaver from the wreckage confirming the fatal crash occurred yesterday near Crivitz Wisconsin authorities were awaiting further details from the investigation

Crivitz Richard R. Weaver Rhinelander Charles Glanzer Weaver

Peterson Blakslee Engagement Planned for Beirut Wedding

Mr and Mrs Oscar Peterson announce the engagement of daughter Kathleen to George Blakslee of Haverford Pa both employed by Arabian American Oil Co in Dhahran Saudi Arabia Miss Peterson conducts research work while Mr Blakslee is a geologist The couple expect a mid September wedding in Beirut Lebanon and will honeymoon through Europe before a leave in the United States

Oscar Peterson Route 3 Kathleen George Blakslee Haverford Dhahran Saudi Arabia Miss Peterson

Zabels Honored at Farewell Picnic Before Move to Fremont

Mr and Mrs Orville Zabel and sons James and Robert were feted at a Sunday picnic at Recreation Park Monroe. The Zabels move to Fremont Nebraska where Mr Zabel will teach at the college. Guests included William Matzke Harry Thompson Arthur Keen and families William Norder Rolland Keen and families Hen Roy Petersen and families.

Orville Zabel James Robert Recreation Park Monroe Zabels Fremont Neb Zabel University of Wisconsin Messrs Mmes William Matzke Harry Thompso Arthur Keen William Norder Rolland Keen Hen- Roy Petersen

Women of the Moose convention attendees return home

Mrs Harold Scherer and Mrs Vinal Jorgenson completed a three day W omen of the Moose convention held at Stevens Hotel Chicago and Mooseheart. Scherer serves as senior regent and Jorgenson as junior graduate regent for the Monroe chapter.

Harold Scherer Vinal Jorgenson Women of the Moose Stevens Hotel Chicago Mooseheart

Royal Neighbors Lodge Meeting Tuesday at Mrs Bridge's Home

The Royal Neighbors lodge plans a gathering on Tuesday hosted by Mrs. Ralph Bridge at her residence. Members are notified to attend the home meeting.

Juda Royal Neighbors Lodge Ralph Bridge

Willis Zwickey Farm Sold Near New Glarus

The Willis Zwickey farm southwest of New Glarus has been sold to Stanley Kittrun near Forward. Possession is to be given on or before March 1. Classified want column.

New Glarus Willis Zwickey Farm Stanley Kitt Run Forward

Aquacode Aquacade Thrills Monroe at Recreation Park

Monroe's Aquacade of 1948 at the Recreation Park pool drew spectators despite cool wind. Lifeguards Ruthella Share and JoAnne Elmer directed. pool manager Eugene Davis assisted with props as divers and groups from the summer program performed elaborate acts and a grand finale.

Doris Ann Tschudy Barbara Frey Mary Ann Huber Maribeth Holcomb Carla Reger Eileen Esterly Glenda Martin Maureen Bruni Bonnie Kiel Dorothy Davitt Phoebe Abraham Jane Stauffacher Jerry Kubly John Hammer Judy Frey Daniel Courtney Leo Hbilfiker Fred Kundert Roland Karlen Leo Hilfiker Eugene Davis Robert Wells Aquabeles Aquabelles Rubhella Share JoAnne Elmer

Housing Program To Permit Homes for Average Income

Washington outlines a new housing act aimed at average income homes for sale and rent. It emphasizes mass production and financing aids through FHA and RFC to lower costs, expand prefab housing, and support rental projects with rent regulation and yield guarantees for moderate income families.

Sterling F. Green Washington Federal Housing Administration Reconstruction Finance Corp. Rfc FHA

Sweden Faces its Own Kosenkina Case in 1940s Debate

The Swedish case mirrors the US drama as Lydia Makarova a 19 year old Russian girl living in Stockholm resists return to the Soviet Union. Sweden's foreign office notes repeated Soviet requests to repatriate her while Sweden guards its sovereignty and denies Moscow access to the girl. The article links the Swedish incident to wider Cold War tensions and US refuge for three other teachers.

Dewitt MacKenzie Associated Press Oksana Stepanovna Kosenkina New York Sweden Nvet United Nations Berlin Kosenkina Lydia Makarova Moscow Leningrad Stockholm Foreign Office Russia Miss Makar America Washington Uncle Sam

Two More Mystery Blazes Break Out On Illinois Farm

Macomb reports a state fire official investigated a string of fires at the Charles Willey farm. Three new fires damaged a second barn and two outbuildings while the elderly couple fought some blazes earlier. Fire chief Fred Wilson called the case baffling and collected newspaper samples for analysis.

Illinois Farm Macomb Charles Willey Willey Fred Wilson

Customers of U. S. Gas Utilities Totaled 21590 in 1947

The report shows that combined customers of U. S. gas utility companies reached 21 590 by the close of 1947. The figure reflects nationwide service expansion and growing household and commercial demand for natural gas.

U. S

Co K to Join Albany Firemen Frolic Parade

About 20 members of Co. K a national guard unit will participate in the Albany Firemen's Frolic parade tomorrow. Two jeeps and a two and a half ton truck leave the armory at 9 a.m. under Lt. Richard H. Bahr and Lt-Sgt. Dwight Coplien.

Co. K National Guard Albany Richard H. Bahr Dwgiht Coplien

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