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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

3

Samson Phillips Wedding Unites Miss Lynn Samson and Thomas Phillips

Miss Lynn Annette Samson and Thomas L. Phillipps married Saturday at 2 p.m. in Jordan Lutheran Church. Rev. John Thorson led vows and prayers. attendants included matron of honor Keith J. Berg and family members. Out-of-town guests, reception, and a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin and Michigan followed. the couple will reside in Browntown area after graduation and employment in local hospitals and co-ops.

Lynn Annette Samson Oscar M. Samson Browntown Thomas L. Phillipps Wade Phillipps Juda Jordan Lutheran Church John Thorson James Milz Woodford Ruth Berg South Wayne Keith J. Berg Argyle Chris Bainbridge Darlyne Mayer Debra Phillips Kathy Phillips Kevin Samson Lyle Samson Winslow James McGuire Tom Klemm Larry Richard Wolters St. Louis Larry Davis Larry Kopp Monroe Julie Philipps Mary Kopp Laurie Cathy Chapin Dave Tuescher Middleton Robert Perdue Janis Sandley Madison Becky Fritz Freeport Mary Jo Everson Kathy Larson Souths Roger Mayer Ronald Disch Black Earth Janesville Beloit Missouri Chicago Wisconsin Michigan Black Hawk High School St. Clare Hospital Juda High School Jefferson County

Mrs Wallbaum Feted on Birthday at Casino Monticello

Emma Wallbaum of 627 18th Ave. celebrated her 85th birthday with a family dinner Sunday at the Casino in Monticello. Attending were Selmer Gordee Le, Mabel Figi, Alfred Kubly, Jake Senn and Jerry Senn with Kelly Jo Monroe. She received gifts cards and a decorated cake, with more cards and flowers arriving today.

Wallbaum Emma Wallbaum 18Th Ave Casino Monticell Selmer Gordee Arle Mabel Figi Juda Alfred Kubly Jake Senn Jerry Senn Kelly Jo Monroe

Heidi Schlappi Feted With Shower Ahead of Aug 31 Wedding

Heidi Schlappi of Browntown, soon to wed Stephen Digman at St Victor Church on August 31 at 1 pm, was honored at two showers. Co hosts were Mrs Larry Hawthorn and Mrs Evan Siedschlag at the Hawthorn home rural Monroe. Attendees included Kendall Digman and daughter Tammie, John Schlappi and daughter Ilene, Terrance Kubly, James Moe, Heidi Schlappi and Jane Wells. Connie Johnson was absent.

Heidi Schlappi Browntown Stephen Digman St. Victor's Mmes Larry Hawthorn Evan Siedschlag Monroe Kendall Digman Tammie John Schlappi Ilene Terrance Kubly James Moe Jane Wells Connie Johnson Ruth Homb Linda Harms Madison Patty Sandley Mary Seffrood Jean Wells Misses Johnson Homb Harms Otis Wells

Frenzel Honored With Birthday Dinner at Chalet

Paul L. Frenzel 77, an employee of The Monroe Evening Times, was feted at a Sunday noon dinner at The Chalet near Brodhead. Daughters and sons and their families organized the event with relatives from Monroe Freeport Orangeville and Rockton among attendees. A gift presentation and birthday cake followed the dinner at the Von Moos home.

Frenzel Paul L. Frenzel 22Nd St Monroe Evening Times Brodhead Roy J. Rhyner Carl Coplien Orville Hawthorn Steve Leo F. von Moos Cindi Dan Linda Kolb Larry Frauchiger Monroe Kenneth Moyer Kim Freeport Paul W. Frenzel Shane Tammy Shelly Orangeville Larry Sitnek Conie Bob Rockton Ill von Moos Mr. Frenzel Mrs. Moyer

Pupils of Franklin School Hold Area Reunion

ORANGEVILLE Times Special Former pupils of Franklin school held a reunion at the home of Mrs Milton Moore. A carry in lunch was enjoyed by Mrs Marie Rockey Mrs Flossie Rockey Mrs Edna Bennett Mrs Mary Wohlford all of Freeport Mrs Francis Emmons Rock Falls Mrs Tressie Sowards Mrs Goldie Campbell Mrs Isabelle Wells Mrs Athleen Hulbert Mrs Margaret Barmore teacher Mrs Laura Moore all of Orangeville and Mrs Marie Hardell McConnell Mrs Gertie Davis friend of all the women called in the afternoon.

Orangeville Franklin School Milton Moore Marie Rockey Flossie Rockey Edna Bennett Mary Wohlford Freeport Francis Emmons Rock Falls Tressie Sowards Goldie Campbell Isabelle Wells Athleen Hulbert Margaret Barmore Laura Moore Marie Hardell, McConnell Gertie Davis

Clarno WSCS Unit Gathers at Session

The Clarno Zion United Methodist WSCS held its August meeting at the home of Mrs. Carl Jensen with 13 members present. The theme Toward More Effective Communication with Youth aimed to raise adult awareness of youth behavior and reactions. prayers led by Mrs. Arley Ausmus, devotions by Mrs. Roselyn Vogel, lesson by Mrs. Fred Roth. refreshments by Mrs. Jensen.

Clanquisses Clarno Zion United Methodist Ws.c.s Carl Jensen Arley Ausmus Roselyn Vogel Fred Roth Albert Cuhnke Jensen

Pink Blue Shower Honors Mrs Strause in Monticello

Mrs Larry Strause was feted at a surprise pink and blue shower at the Ernie Strause home with co hosts Mrs Jon Lehnherr and Mrs Ernie Strause. Cathy Broge and Mrs Roy Babler won prizes. door prize went to Mrs Jonathan Rupp. Refreshments were served. attendees included Mrs Edna Lenzinger.

Ora Axtell Monroe Roy Babler Milton Babler Clarence Blumer Jonathan Rupp Jeanne Blumer Terry Wichser Cathy Broge Patty Strause Bruce Kehm Larry Strause Ernie Strause Jon Lehnherr Esther Klontz Ralph Kehm Kenneth Herlein Strause Monticello Edna Lenzinger Len

Popular colors rule upholstery and drapery trends

A nationwide survey finds blues as the top seller in upholstery furniture, followed by fruit tones like lime lemon tangerine and greens yellows and oranges. The article urges choosing a basic color you like and notes monotones or contrasting schemes can both be effective with careful planning.

Heinzelman's Decorating Center Home Upholstery and Drapery

A local shop advertises a wide range of upholstery fabrics including nauga hyde and other uphols fabrics. It promotes selecting drape carpeting and wall colors for homes and highlights reasonable prices. Located at 1028 17th Ave with street phone 325 6666 and hours 9 to 5 daily and 9 to 9 Friday.

Davenport Heinzelman's Heizelman’s Decorating Center 17Th Ave

Pitt, Anthony 59, Chicago man dies in Platteville

Anthony P. Pitt, 59, of Chicago, died Monday in a Platteville hospital. Born in Detroit, he was a painter. Survived by wife Helen, son Mark in Chicago, daughters Mrs. David Lien and Pamela, both in Chicago area, six brothers, four grandchildren. Services set for Thursday at 1 30 p m at Thomas Funeral Home. callers welcomed after 10 a m.

Platteville Anthony P. Pitt Chico Thomas Pitt Detroit Helen Mark Chicago David Lien Pamela

Personal notices highlight regional visits and travels

Personal mentions from Monroe area readers note Mr and Mrs Maynard of Menlo Park Calif visiting in Monroe with Mrs Ed Schneider and relatives. The Schneider family, formerly of Palm Harbor Fla, stay with Kathryn Neuen schwander during hip recovery. Also covered are Krehma family visits from Kansas City and Manhattan, Notre Dame and Kansas State studies, upcoming camping and fishing in Hamilton Mont, and extensive Florida trip details for Herman son family. A separate item reports a 10 year old boy impaled by a branch in Salisbury undergoing surgery in Haverhill.

Maynard Menlo Park Calif Monroe Ed Schneider Palm Harbor Fla Kathryn Neuenschwander Schneider Barbara Heiman 15Th Ave Ludwig C. Krehma Stephen Kansas City John Krehman Barbara Michele Laurie Manhattan Kans Stephen Krehman Notre Dame University South Bend Ind John Krehma Kansas State University Hamilton Mont Otis Hermanson Monticello Randall Sandra Florida Chicago Louisville Nashville Everglades National Park the Keys Seaquarium Miami Beach Catona Beach Cape Kennedy Space Center Marineland Smokey Mountains Hermansons California Diana May Dawn Volmary Sauk City Dorothy Volmary Woimary South Wayne Freeport Rockford Sever Haverhill Mass Salisbury Brian Nelson Marshall Nelson Hale Hospital

Leo Gobel 75 Dies After Long Illness in Verona Nursing Home

Leo Gobel 75 native of Perry Township died Monday August 26 in a Verona nursing home after a long illness. He was married to Mary Kalscheur and farmed in Perry Township before moving to Mt Horeb in 1946. Surviving three sons Leo L Madison Jack Mt Horeb Fred Woodstock Ill. two daughters Ethel Austin Lansing IL Catherine Kelley Denver Colo. a sister Mrs John Lockwood Mt Horeb. 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral 9:30 am Wednesday Aug 28 at St Ignatius Church with Rosary 8:30 tonight at Gesme Ellestad Funeral Home. Call Mrs Volmary 325-3488. Goodwill Industries aids disabled in rehabilitation through clothing, shoes, housewares, toys and small appliances. Its warehouse was recently destroyed by fire with 100 tons of materials lost. serves 120 disabled men and women. three million pounds of clothing used annually.

MT. Horeb Speczuy Perry Township Leo Gobel Verona Mary Kalscheur Leo L Madison Jack Gesme - Ellestad Funeral Home Volmary Goodwill Industries

Volmary Home Collection Point Arrangements Noted

Goodwill Industries announces local home collection depots at Mrs. Dorothy Volmary 1708 6th St and Mrs. Lela Gage South Wayne as convenient disposal points for clothing and house wares before scheduled truck pickups. Bags are provided. Regular pickups occur on the Monroe and other community dates, with Lela Gage listing contact details.

Goodwill Industries Depository Dorothy Volmary 6Th St Alfred Soldwish Goodwill Industries Lela Gage South Wayne

Zurbruegg 77 Rites Thursday in Columbus

Funeral services for Ernest Zurbruegg 77 of rural Columbus will be at 1 30 p m Thursday Aug 29 at Gesme Ellestad Funeral Home. He died Sunday Aug 25 born in Canton Bern Switzerland farmed Mt Horeb area before moving to Columbus in 1947. Surviving two sons a daughter a sister a brother four grandchildren two great grandchildren. Wealthy actor David Garrick died in London 1779 fortune over 100000 pounds.

Horeb Opecia Ernest Zurbruegg Columbus Gesme- Ellestad Zurbruegg Canton Bern Switzerland Mt. Horeb Elizabeth Lange Adolf Robert Edwin Zwald Portland Tex Frieda Abrianalp Arena Emil Marathon N.Y

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Lynn Anderson Thomas Phillips Ann Schmitz Jordan Lutheran Area Lanz Insurance Bernard F. Gibbons 11Th St Ruth Mae Wilkinson Violet Stauffacher Wilkinson Gibbons Archie Gibbons Sr Mr. Gibbons Palm Sunday Roy’s Sanitary Dairy, Inc Clarno WSCS Anthony Pitt Adtaker David Garrick England London U.S Wisconsin School of Real Estate Wisconsin Ave Wankes Spurgeon Onco Grains Antiqua Patents Holyoke Kundert-Loeffel Shoes
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