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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1948
Page
3
Mr and Mrs George W Winchester Jr wed Sunday in the Methodist church here and left for a honeymoon. Their home will be in Waukesha after returning. The bride Lois Jean Kundert is from Monroe and George is from Norwalk Connecticut.
Mrs. Robert Buehler and Mrs. Harvey Trumpy co hosted a Sunday afternoon party on the Trumpy lawn honoring Carole Buehler and James Trumpy turning three. Guests received favors and a luncheon was served to Ann Goecks Robert E. Rote Linda Marbry Barbara Rufe Nacht Diane Zwygart William R. Schuetze Kay Bauman Jill Ann Babler and others.
Mrs. John Gempeler entertained neighbors at a Friday evening shower for Miss Marian Strasser, whose September marriage to William Lauber was announced. Games and socializing followed. attendees included Mrs. Jack Hoskins, Mrs. Albert Strasser, and several others, with Miss Joyce Prisk among the guests.
Delmar Kubly was honored with a surprise birthday party Saturday evening. Attending were Junior Kundert Everette Erickson Robert Hoesly Cloyance Zweifel and Merton Colney.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gessler and daughter Shari Lee were guests of honor at a Recreation Park picnic Sunday. Other attendees included Roscoe Smith, James Holcomb and son Jerry, Lewis Janke and son Richard, all from Monroe, Maynard Losey and daughter of Clarno, Merlin Loveland and daughter, Willis Elmer, Clarence Loveland of Monticello, and Mrs. Allie Beer and family of Monroe.
Carolyn Heck and John F. McKenna were married in a 2 p m ceremony at the Orangeville Methodist Church with Rev Fred Anderson officiating. Attendants included Miss Mary Alice Foss as maid of honor and Ralph McKenna as best man. 200 guests attended a church parlors reception. The bride wore nylon marquisette and taffeta with a rhinestone necklace and her grandmother's wedding ring. The couple will reside in Winslow after a Wisconsin wedding trip.
Mr. McKenna, graduate of Evansville High School and Whitewater State Teachers College, is pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin. He serves as coach and teacher of social science at Winslow High School.
The Monroe Country Club auxiliary moves its weekly luncheon to 12 30 noon due to the funeral of JoDelle Riffle 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Riffle who died yesterday morning Election of officers will be held A flag tournament for golfers is set for the afternoon with bridge in the club house
Attendees at the Virginia Freitag and Donald Miller wedding at Villa Park included Mr. and Mrs. E W Marty and their children Eleanor Dorothy Tommy and Edward Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hefty. Dr. and Mrs. William V Baebler. Edwin Klassy. Mr. and Mrs. Emil G Voegels. Monticello. John Legler of Boulder Colorado. and Pete Legler of Jamestown North Dakota.
Miss Bea trice Ann Ruch was surprised Friday evening at her parents home in Juda on her 13th birthday. The event followed by a social evening with Mr. and Mrs Rudy Kubly and family, Mr. and Mrs Harvey Heller of Monroe, and Mr. and Mrs John Ruch and family.
Announcements show the forthcoming marriage of Leo Felts to Miss Roberta Meyers of Freeport on September 8. Leo is the son of Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Felts, a former pastor at the Evangelical church, and a Monticello high school graduate.
The first fall meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Mrs E N Churchill home. Mrs Churchill and Miss Gertrude Ball will be co hosts. Mrs Mildred Clayton will read the centennial edition of Harper magazine printed in July 1876.
Mr and Mrs Henry W Burmeister of Gratiot marked their 78th birthdays with family at their home. Mr Burmeister celebrated his birthday last Thursday and Mrs Burmeister's was observed on Sunday.
Madison reports 113 additional county draft board members to serve in peacetime registrations. Aug 25 list had 196 members. 91 more will be released later to reach five per board. Lt. Col. Bentley Courtenay says a five member state board of appeals will be named within two weeks along with appeal agents and medical examiners. He notes local boards lack volunteers and urges residents to serve as registrars.
Rev M A Sorenson longtime McFarland Lutheran pastor resigns to accept a posting at Yellowstone Lutheran church between Argyle and Darlington in Lafayette County. He organized St Mark's Lutheran in Madison and served as its pastor 1929 1932 and 1941 1946.
The Saddle Club of Green County schedules Sunday events at the fairgrounds with a 12 noon parade from the grounds and a 1 30 pm entertainment in front of the amphitheater. Awards will be given by Mrs Robert Ludwig. Judges include Robert Morton Janesville and Charles Voegels.
Milwaukee report says a repeal of a 300 minnows daily limit in certain Wisconsin waters will be sought at the September 10 state conservation commission meeting in Eagle River. Dr Edward Schneberger will urge the repeal per Attorney Ramon H Papka.
Detroit Kaiser-Frazer Corp plans a new affordable car. Henry J. Kaiser disclosed at a 1949 line showing that the model is completed on drafting boards and reached the clay model stage.
Pvt. Eugene Babler spent a Saturday evening with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Babler at their home on 1503 11th Avenue after completing basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky and now attends officers training there.
Out of town relatives attended the funeral for Hal Philips yesterday in Albany. Esther Bowen Lawrence Rabe of Chicago Carl Phillips and son John of West Liberty Iowa Raymond Morger Grace Hubbell and Mary Reglia of Sioux City Iowa were present. Masonic rites were conducted and the flag draped casket was presented to the widow. Phillips had served on the Mexican border.
Nikkie Voegeli and Paul Bodman, Swiss university students, spend several days as guests at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. They are hosted during a time framing visit from Monticello.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Voegeli and their son Royal a law student at the university participate in a national student exchange. Nikkie Voegeli is traced as a distant relative of Jacob Voegeli. Madison notes plans of Rob ert Holcomb Jr and families to return home by car in ten days from a western trip.
Mr and Mrs Robert Holcomb Sr returned from a western trip by plane when Mr Holcomb fell ill in Washington They were met Monday at the airport by relatives and friends before continuing home to recuperate The brief item notes the illness but gives no further medical details.
The Mission band directed the Sunday service at Evangelical United Brethren Church. A Chinese film titled My Name is Han was shown along with Children of Switzerland.
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