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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1950

Page

3

Miss Lois Blum Weds Richard G. Wainwright in Sunday Service

Miss Lois Blum married Richard G. Wainwright in a double ring ceremony at St John Evangelical and Reformed Church. The bride wore white lace and satin, was escorted by her stepfather, with sister Mrs. Greeder as matron of honor, and a reception followed in the church parlor. The couple will live in Wonewoc where he will coach basketball and teach. Both are Monroe High School graduates.

Lois Blum Richard G. Wainwright Clarence M. Wainwright Paul C. Kehle St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Miss Blum Wendell A. Miller 13Th Avenue Mr. Miller George H. Greeder Chicago Donald Ross Monroe Mrs. Greeder Miller Wainwright 16Th Avenue Donald van Wagenen Ray Hornig Rockfield Wis Paul Mueller Gerald Thompson Edwin L. Andereck Noel Way Mr. Horeb Doris Burke Canfield Ill Jean Stauffacher Jeannine Staffon Royletta Speich Marguerite Hinds Monroe Wonewoe Monroe High School Whitewater State Teachers’ College Sigma Sigma Sigma Pauly Cheese Co Stuart Cheese Co University of Wisconsin Platteville State Teachers’ College

Miss Melva Olson Weds Cecil Hatfield in Argyle Church

Miss Melva Janette Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Olson Argyle wed Cecil Harlen Hatfield son of Mr and Mrs George Hatfield Argyle in a 230 pm double ring ceremony at Argyle Methodist Church Rev George Crow officiated Attendants included Mrs Ted Gobeli as matron of honor Bridesmaids Miss Jacqueline Schmerse Monroe Mrs Charles Cleveland Monticello LaVon Hatfield Argyle Best man Milford Olson Darlington groomsmen Robert Johnson Monticello and usher Ted Gobeli The bride wore a white satin gown with lace ruffle and veil bouquet of red rose buds and gladioli The groom and his party and reception followed in church parlors The couple, both Argyle High School graduates 1947, will reside in Monroe with her employment as a nurse's aide at St Clare Hospital and his at Monticello feed mill.

Argyle Melva Janette Olson Jerry Olson Cecil Harlen Hatfield George Hatfields Argyle Methodist Church George Crow Ted Gobeli Jacqueline Schmerse Monroe Charles Cleveland Monticello LaVon Hatfield Robert Johnson Milford Olson Darlington Argyle High School St. Clare Hospital Floyd J. Binninger Belvidere Ill Charlotte R. Stuessy Clarence W. Stuessys 17Th Avenue First Methodist Church Ralph K. Kofoed Lois Stuessy Ann Teener Parkville Patricia Binninger Jill Zum- Brunnen Jock ZumBrunnen Calvin Wadsworth Cool Valley Robert Clewell Dubuque Robert Burrows Ruth Weidmer Freeport Maywood Hal Christianson Maxine Crandell Janet Stuessy

Engagement announced for Ruth Eleanore Maurer and Raymond Barth

Mr and Mrs Rudy Maurer of 2102 9th street announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Eleanore to Raymond E Barth son of Ernest Barth of Marengo Illinois and grandson of Mrs Barbara Ruppert of 1711 10th street An early fall wedding is planned.

Rudy Maurer 9Th Street Ruth Eleanore Raymond E. Barth Ernest Barth Marengo, Ill Barbara Ruppert 10Th Street

Nuptials Tie Charlotte Stuessy and Floyd J. Binninger

Floyd J. Binninger of Belvidere Illinois married Charlotte R. Stuessy daughter of Clarence W and Mrs Stuessy at First Methodist church in a double ring ceremony. The bridal party included Lois Stuessy as matron of honor and Ann Teener Patricia Binninger as bridesmaids. The couple, both University of Dubuque graduates, plan to reside in Belvidere with the bride teaching home economics in Hanover Illinois.

Mrs Delva Shonts Weds Alvin Blanchard Jr in Blanchardville

Mrs Delva J Butts of Monroe wed Alvin Blanchard Jr son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Blanchard Jr Blanchardville in Blanchardville Lutheran church The bride wore opaline blue crepe and a large hat The groom is a Blanchardville native and a hotel employee The ceremony was conducted by Rev Kleven with attendants and reception in church parlors

Alvin Blanchard Jr Blanchardville Delva J. Shonts Frank W. Butts 14Th Avenue Monroe Torgney Kleven Malcolm Disrud Alvin Blanchards Jr William Winzenreid Herbert Dobson Harry Disrud Mmes Ernest Minor Orville Severson Bert Marshall Blanchard Monroe High School Lee’s Blanchardville High School Eugene Hotel

Miss Lorraine Hansen Weds Sylvan Waage in East Wiota Church

Miss Lorraine Ruth Hansen daughter of Mr and Mrs Irven Hansen Woodford and Sylvan L Waage son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Waage Argyle were married in East Wiota church Saturday at 8 15 pm Attendants included Delores and Eleanor Hansen Richard Ewing Ar leigh Waage and others music was by Mrs Walter Bahler and Theodore Rygh Jr Ushers Coral Disch Monticello and Russell Wang Woodford The bride wore a gown of satin lace and pearl trim in a double ring ceremony

Argyle East Wolta Lorraine Ruth Hansen Irven Hansens Woodford Sylvan L. Waage Andrew Waages Delores Eleanor Hansen Richard Ewing Hazel Green Arleigh Waage Harlow Gerkast William Rossing M. A. Sorenson Walter Bahler Theodore Rygh Jr Coral Disch Monticello Russell Wang

Wedding Gown Details Highlight Argyle Nuptials

A bride wore a white satin gown with a buttoned back bodice and chantilly lace yoke, with marquisette peplum and a long train. Maid of honor Miss De lores Hansen wore nile green, and bridesmaids in yellow and green. The couple will reside in Argyle after a short wedding trip.

Goecks Family Chooses Annual Reunions Here

The first Goecks family reunion at Recreation Park drew about 30 relatives who approved holding reunions each second Sunday in August and elected Ernest Goecks as acting chairman. Mary Leuenberger treasurer and Caroline Goecks secretary led the organizing committee.

Goecks Recreation Park Ernest Goecks Mary Leuenberger Caroline Goecks Lillian Roth Carol Goecks Emil Goecks Messrs Mmes Harold Goecks LaGrange Ill Julius Bolling William Goecks Hervey Hoesly Frank Kundert Sophie Schaffer Charles L. Bandi Fred Roth Lillian Christ Roth Rueben Goecks Carl Goecks Dora Leuenberger Joachim Bolliger

Mrs. Regula Babler Celebrated With Surprise Birthday Dinner

The 80th birthday of Mrs. Regula Babler of Monroe was honored with a surprise picnic dinner at a daughter’s farm home. She, who is active and healthy, received many gifts as family members from Monroe and nearby towns attended.

Regula Babler 18Th Avenue J. J. Stauffacher Route 5 Babler Messers Mmes J. L. Babler John Babler Will Babler Danny van Hulton

Merrill Waelti Undergoes Lung Surgery in Madison

Merrill Waelti of Juda is reported in satisfactory condition at Wisconsin General Hospital Madison after undergoing lung surgery Saturday morning. He has been hospitalized in Madison for four weeks.

Merrill Waelti Wisconsin General Hospital Madison

Chicago Police Link One-Man Crime Wave to Schultz

Detective Harry Martin reports Russell Schultz confessed to multiple car thefts from Madison and New York and Mansfield Ohio, including a stolen rental car, a July liquor shipment theft, and a prior Chicago probation for a bogus check. Schultz, held for further investigation, faces federal trial in Cincinnati.

Chicago Russell Schultz Harry Martin Schultz Martin Madison New York Mansfield Federal District Court Cincinnati Indianapolis

Church Holidays Spark Fireworks on Malta and Cyprus

Fireworks light the skies during church holidays across the Mediterranean islands of Malta and Cyprus. Local communities cheer as festive displays illuminate coastlines and urban centers alike.

Mediterranean Malta Cyprus

Brodhead Adds Five New Teachers and Courses for Fall

The Brodhead school opens Tuesday September 5 with five new faculty members and two new courses Latin and manual arts. New lab gear for science and playground equipment are installed. Driver pairs John Pengra and Merwin Risum. Textbook rental starts in the elementary school. New staff include elementary principal Pardeeville native Steve S Edl and eighth grade teacher, Francis J Eckerman of Warren Illinois as athletic coach and manual arts teacher, Ruth M Polzin of Mosinee teaching Latin and girls physical education, Jean Fritz of Benton as fourth grade teacher, and Monica Edahl of Pardeeville as combined grades teacher. Existing staff list includes superintendent C T Pfisterer and teachers Larkin, Della W Larkin, Lois M Gill, Mary Preston, Esther Cain, Dorothy Sveom, Robert F Keen, Donald Schumacher, Isabel Collins, Ethel Mae Curtis, Gladys Natzger, Grace Marsh, Virginia Wahler, Gwenivere Youngblood, Glenn Pfisterer, and Helen Beckwith. Beth Ringen is high school secretary. janitors Arthur J Young and Clarence Brager.

Brodhead John Pengra Merwin Risum Steve S. Edl Pardeeville Francis J. Eckerman Warren Ruth M. Polzin Mosinee Jean Fritz Benton Monica Edahl C. T. Pfisterer J. H. Larkin Della W. Larkin Lois M. Gill Mary Preston Esther Cain Dorothy Sveom Robert F. Keen Donald Schumacher Sic Isabel Collins Ethel Mae Curtis Gladys Natzger Grace Marsh Virginia Wahler Gwenivere Youngblood Glenn Pfisterer Helen Beckwith Beth Ringen Arthur J. Young Clarence Brager

Forest fires burn across California with widespread damage

Over the weekend at least 23 forest and brush fires scorched timber dry California. The largest blaze burned through Cleveland national forest east of San Diego covering more than 56 000 acres. Foresters estimate damage to watershed lands at 3 million dollars.

San Francisco California Cleveland National Forest San Diego

Prison Riot Flares at San Quentin

Eleven ringleaders of three weekend riots in San Quentin prison are held in solitary confinement. All outbreaks occurred in the mess hall and eleven inmates were injured by flying trays cups and utensils during one melee.

San Quentin San Quentin Prison

Claims Third Set Watertown Man Says Teeth Grow

An 83-year-old Watertown resident William Schweitzer claims he is growing a third set of teeth after noting one edge of a third set emerging while he still has only four teeth remaining from his second set. He attributes the growth to aging.

Watertown N. Y William Schweitzer Perchriver

Laborites Propose World Aid Plan for Mutual Development

Britain's Labour Party unveils a world aid plan to run beyond 1952 aiming at mutual economic development. The pamphlet calls for Western unity, armed defenses against communism, and active assistance to "backward areas" led by Britain with Morgan Phillips stating the party would lead the initiative.

London Britain Labor Party America Morgan Phillips Truman

Ottawa Cabinet Huddles Over Impending Rail Tieup

The Canadian cabinet met in emergency session after a last-ditch effort to avert a nationwide rail strike set to begin tomorrow. The dispute prompted the government to seek swift settlement with rail workers and carriers.

Ottawa

Harry White Injured In Highway Accident

Harry White of Chicago formerly of Brooklyn was hurt when his car slid off highway 13 14 about three miles north of Evansville. He received treatment from an Evansville doctor and was taken to his mother's Brooklyn home. His car was demolished after rolling into a cornfield.

Brooklyn Harry White Chicago Highway 13 14 Evansville White

Three New Teachers Join Monticello Public Schools

Monticello public schools open Monday September 4 with three new staff members. William Ernst of Racine will teach history and German replacing long time faculty John Richards. Evelyn Bischoff of Brodhead becomes 7th and 8th grade teacher and Lois Grimstead of Mt. Horeb teaches English and dramatics.

Monticello Monticello Public William Ernst Racine John Richards Evelyn Bischoff Brodhead Lois Grimstead Mt. Horeb Herman A. Becker John Ponyicsanyi A. G. Hill John Page Lora Dick Marie Splinter Argyle Ruth Zentner Hazel Kundert Edmund Dooley Henry V. Baebler Otto Bently Wallace P. Barlow

Record of 1949 U S menhaden catch total

The 1949 U S menhaden catch totaled 1 050 000 000 pounds marking a record year for the fishery with high yields reported across major harvesting regions. The figure reflects substantial industry activity and market demand during the year.

U. S

Moose Dedicate 1.5 Million House of God for Children

Mooseheart hosts the Loyal Order of Moose 62nd annual convention opening with a 1.5 million dollar house of God for children. About 5 000 children have been reared since 1913 at the Moose city 37 miles west of Chicago. Dedication services were led by Rev C D Payne and Msgr John J Laffey, with Willis E Donley addressing the crowd in the main auditorium. The building features a tower of tolerance and a 64 bell carillon in the expanded campus.

Mooseheart House of God The Loyal Order of Moose Moose Chicago C. D. Payne Msgr John J. Laffey Willis E. Donley Menomonie Order

Police Radio In Operation In New Glarus

The New Glarus police radio system was activated Saturday afternoon. The mobile unit is installed in Marshal Frank Garwell's car.

Glarus Frank Garwell

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Melva Olson Cecil Hatfield Charlotte Stuessy F. J. Binninger Delva Shonts Rev. Kleven Lorraine Hansen Sylvan Waage East Wiota Delores Hansen Doris Nybroten Phyllis Wang Myron Erickson Calvin Erickson Waage Hoffman Dry Cleaners Phillipson Dells John Wenkman Narrows Upper Dells Wisconsin River Moose Dedicate Children’s Church CROS Imperial Webster Chrysler Studer Super 6Th St Wlad
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