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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1949

Page

3

Arlene Broughton and Samuel Ferguson Wed in Albany Farm Home

Arlene Beth Broughton and Samuel Harold Ferguson married at the Broughton farm on route 2 Albany Sunday. The ceremony at 3 p.m. was led by Rev. Orra G. Compton with maid of honor Kathleen Broughton and best man Charles Ferguson. A reception for 32 followed. After Sept. 16 they will live in Madison where Mrs Ferguson works for Drs Helgert and Baker.

Albany Cal Broughton Arlene Beth Samuel Harold Ferguson Orra G. Compton Kathleen Broughton Bonetha Reddick Charles Ferguson Donald Janney Sparta Reddick G Reat Mmes James Price Guy Reasa Arthur Broughton

Surprise Picnic Marks 20th Wedding Anniversary

A surprise premier was held Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schuetz of Monroe route 5 to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. Attendees included numerous Schuetz family members and friends as well as Mrs. Harry Bloom who baked a three tier cake and a gift was given to the couple. The couple has two children, Alvin and Robert.

Edward Schuetz Route 5 Monroe Messrs Mmes Jacob Schuetz Sr Joe F. Gmar Thomas Schuetz William Schuetz Walter Schuetz John Schuetz Jr Carl Schuetz Fred Schuetz Harry J. Bloom Jacob Lauper Morgan Johnson Elizabeth Schuetz Albert Sebastian Laeser Jr Karen Albright Roy Vetterlie Virgil Neuenschwander Eldon’ Walters Alvin Robert Schuetz Harry Bloom Robert

Blum Reunion at Recreation Park Monroe

The Blum family reunion took place Sunday at Recreation Park in Monroe with many family members attending from across Iowa and Washington, D C. Attendees included Frieda Blum Lee Blum Wilde Fred Blum and others, along with extended relatives and guests from Beloit Monroe Roscoe Smith and Bruce Blum among the noted names. A separate birthday observance celebrated Glen Chambers Beloit John Chambers Monroe and Floyd Chambers at a picnic hosted by Floyd Chambers.

Blum Recreation Park Monroe Frieda Blum Lee Blum Hampton Will Wild Belleville Fred G. Blum Twin Grove Glen Chambers Beloit John Chambers Floyd Chambers William Chambers

Weekly Square Dance Draws 200 At Recreation Park

About 70 dancers and spectators gathered on the tennis courts at Recreation Park for a Tuesday square dance event under the Monroe recreation department. Mrs Grace Anderson called the squares as polkas and schottisch were performed during the busy evening alongside swimming softball games and youth basketball on the ball field. The dances have occurred each Tuesday for the past three weeks.

Recreation Park Monroe Recreational Department Grace Anderson

Joyce Ott Honored At Pre-Nuptial Event

Joyce Ott was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs newer .ewart and Mrs Wilbert Ott for Miss Joyce Ott of 1302 19th street. Miss Ott will wed Burnette Burkhalter of Browntown on Sept. 11. Attending were Joyce Campbell Carol Broge Marcel le Burkhalter Phylis Crawford Lorraine Schmitz Reva Herfel Mary Ann Balzly Louise Beach Patricia Biffle Mary Trachsel Jeannine Staffon and Ralph Zettle Roy Beach Arthur Widmer and Leo Von Moos.

Newer Ewart Wilbert Ott Joyce Ott 19Th Street Miss Ott Burnette Burkhalter Browntown Joyce Campbell Carol Broge Marcelle Burkhalter Phylis Crawford Lorraine Schmitz Reva Herfel Mary Ann Balzly Louise Beach Patricia Biffle Mary Trachsel Jeannine Staffon Mmes Ralph Zettle Roy Beach Arthur Widmer Leo von’ Moos

Auxiliary at Club Hosts Play Day Event

The Monroe Country Club hosts the auxiliary play day, the women’s group’s final major program of the year. About 40 attended the morning golf, with 9 am coffee by Mrs. Ray A. Young and Mrs. Ralph H. Wenger. Luncheon hostesses included Mrs. Kenneth W. Stuart and others. the day featured crazy golf in the morning and regular golf and bridge in the afternoon.

Monroe Country Club Ray A.young Ralph H. Wenger Kenneth W. Stuart John Usher J. T. Etter Howard P. Olsen Frances Moritz

Honored on Birthday for Deanna Grant’s 81st Celebration

Deanna Kay Grant, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Grant of 1726 Lake Drive, was honored at an 81st birthday anniversary party held yesterday at the clubhouse on Lake Francis with guests in attendance.

Deanna Kay Grant Roy Grant Lake Drive Lake Francis

Grace Lutheran aid society meeting and social gifts noted

The article lists attendees and gift givers including Jean Sack Gerry Lou Blaha Virginia Geil Donna Gustafson and many others. Mrs Grant was helped by Mrs Dale Rabe Mrs Milton K Johnson and Mrs Edward Einbeck. The Grace Lutheran aid society meets Friday at 2 pm at the church with entertainment planned by several named men.

Deanna Jean Sack Gerry Lou Blaha Virginia Geil Donna Gustafson Delores Marti Joyce Babler Judith Frey Mary Ann Erickson Mary Anderson Sharon Michael Einbeck Patricia Lamboley Corley Rabe Marsha Heuer Beverly Banks Janet Beckman Patsy Ruehlman Phyllis Scharnweber Kathy Carrie Rabe Grant Dale Rabe Milton K. Johnson Edward Einbeck AID Grace Lutheran aid _society Entertainment Sam Boyd Will, Geigel Oscar Shager P! J. Comnors ,Jr Raymond Martin

Picnic Outing Held by Sunnyside Homemakers Club

Blanchardville Times Special reports Sunnyside Homemakers Club held a Sunday picnic in the park. Attendees included Glenn Syse and Janice, Alve Thompson and Beverly, Edwin Kolden and Audrey Eloise and Ruth, John D Ula and Norris, Herbert Albertson and family, Joseph Ula and Lois, Orville Folkedahl and Bobby, Quinton Syse and Ronnie, Mrs Susan Folkedahl and Beulah, Jay Gunderson, Gust Syse.

Blanchardville Sunnyside

Darrow Family Reunion Held At Mrs. Max Jacobs Home

The Darrow family gathering occurred Sunday at the home of Mrs. Max Jacobs. Attendees included J. D. Darrow of Argyle. William Darrow of St. Petersburg Florida. Ray Schaff and grandson Leland. David Darrow of Rockford. William and Howard Cassidy with their spouses. Vernus Cassidy and David. Mrs. Susan Darrow. Mary and Jack Finley of Mineral Point. Kenneth Ryan and family. James Ryan and others from Blanchard.

Aries Darrow Max Jacobs J. D. Darrow Argyle William Darrow St. Petersburg Fla Ray Schaff Leland David Darrow Rockford William Cassidy Howard Cassidy Vernus Cassidy David Susan Darrow Mary Jack Finley Mineral Point Kenneth Ryan James Ryan Blanchard

Our Club Elects Officers in Brodhead

Miss Jerry Halverson and families from Freeport and Browntown noted in social items. Our club, meeting at R. J. Douglas’s home, elected presidency for the coming season with Mrs George Brandenburg as president and Mrs Jake Hahlen as vice president. Grace Mauerman named club reporter. Lavern Dennis baptized at St Paul Evangelical Church with Rev Walter H Waeckerle officiating.

Brodhead Our R. J. Douglas Eorge Brandenburg Jake Hahlen Harold Newcomer Grace’ Mauerman Browntown Vern Dennis Gerald’ Akins St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Walter H. Waeckerle

Two Cars Sideswipe On Highway 11 After Dozing Driver

Ted J. Sterner of Atlantic Ta and Robert W. Probst of 625 West Johnson Madison were in a sideswiping collision on highway 11 at the Bechtolt farm west of Monroe at 2 50 p m yesterday. Sterner said he fell asleep at the wheel to Green County highway police.

Ted J. Sterner Atlantic Robert W. Probst W. Johnson Street Madison Bechtolt Farm Monroe Sterner Green County

DeVries, Longtime Chicago Music Critic, Dies at 90

Herman Devries, 90, longtime music critic for the Chicago Herald American for over three decades, died today at his home. Known as the dean of American music critics, he had retired from the paper several years ago.

Devries Chicago Herman Devries Chicago Herald American The Herald-American

Railroader Visits Here Over Crossing Measure Veto

Dewey W. Woolen district traffic manager for the Sinois Central railroad visited Monroe in the interests of the crossing protection measure vetoed by Gov. Rennebohm. The measure is to come before the September session of the legislature. Mrs. Frank Koepnick is convalescing at the home of her mother, Mrs. Joseph Kesler. The Koepnicks and Gilmores returned from a trip through the badlands and Black Hills, visiting Cheyenne and Yuma, and toured Boys Town in Omaha. Dr. Nathan E. Bear and William C. Bender of the Monroe Kiwanis club attended the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan district service club convention at Appleton.

Dewey W. Woolen Sinois Central Railroad Freeport Monroe Rennebohm Frank Koepnick Joseph Kesler 17Th Avenue St. Clare citMorrs Glenn Gilmore Cadiz Township Black Hills South Dakota Cheyenne Wyo Yuma Colo Omaha Nebr Nathan E. Bear William C. Bender Monroe Kiwanis Club Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Service Club Appleton

Babler Starts Training at Green County Radio Station

Adrian Babler has begun training at WRJK in Green County to replace Norman Johnson, the current operator who will attend the University of Wisconsin this fall. James Raoul Coteson named after parents Mr and Mrs Roland Cote Lyons IL born Sunday at St Clare hospital Mrs

Babler Joe Adrian Babler WRJK Green County Norman Johnson Wisconsin

Fall victim improves after 37 foot fall at Monticello

James Latimer aged 25 of Le Seuer Minnesota is reported to be improved at St Clare hospital after a 37 foot fall from the water tower under construction at Monticello His condition was critical on admission Monday. The report comes as local updates note Skipped details and other community notices.

James Latimer le Seuer Minn Monticello St. Clare Hospital

Rescued After Six Hours Trapped Under Car Near Oakfield

Albert E. Enders of West de Pere Wisconsin was freed by an unnamed bakery truck driver who pulled him from a ditch near Oakfield after being pinned for six hours. A separate item notes Mary Peter becomes president of the Dominican congregation council at Sinsinawa in 1943.

Fond du Lac Albert E. Enders West de Pere Wis Oakfield Mary Peter Council of the Dominican Congregation of the Holy Rosary Sinsinawa

Rosary College Names Sister Mary Timothea President

Rosary College in River Forest Illinois announced today that Sister Mary Timothea O P has been named president of the institution.

Heads Rosary College River Forest Rosary College Mary Timothea O. P

Engaged as Teacher for High Point Rural School

Blanchardville Times reports Miss Anne Thompson has been engaged to teach at High Point rural school near Dodgeville and will begin duties there Monday.

Blanchardville Anne Thompson High Point Dodge~ville

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