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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1949

Page

4

Miss Mary Ellen Zimmerman Weds Alvie Phillips in Juda Church

Miss Mary Ellen Zimmerman and Alvie William Phillips were married yesterday at 3 PM in the Oakley Evangelical United Brethren church in Juda. The ceremony was followed by a family reception at the bride’s home. Both newlyweds work for United Telephone Co and will reside near Monroe route 2.

Mary Ellen Zimmerman Milo Zimmerman Route 2 Juda Oakley Evangelical United Brethren Church Alvie William Phillips Leland Phillips 16Th Avenue Peter Retzlaff Lauretta Zimmerman Charles Cedarville Mrs. Phillips United Telephone Co Monroe Phillips Brodhead High School Mr Phillips Monroe High School

Miss Laura Ritter Plans Jan 19 Wedding

Miss Laura Ritter of Denver announces engagement to Dr A G Rasch of Ainsworth Nebraska. The wedding is set for January 19 and the couple will reside in Ainsworth. Miss Ritter, Monroe High School graduate, moved with her late father Richard Ritter to Denver in 1926. She has worked with the Denver public library.

Laura Ritter Denver A. G. Rasch Ainsworth Neb Miss Ritter Monroe High School Richard Ritter Ritter Denver Public Library Switzer

Kenneth Mayer Jr 7th Birthday Celebrated at Home

Kenneth Mayer Jr. marked his seventh birthday with seven boys at his Argyle road home yesterday. Guests included Ricky Feutz George Bennis Larry Moth Kenny Ginner Billy Burkhard Bobby Gempeler and Jimmy Erickson. Westminster guild of the Union Presbyterian church meets tomorrow at 8 for Christmas party and officer elections at Mrs Otto Kiel's home 2309 11th street. Monticello Times Special Mrs Martha Steinmann hosted the Friday auction bridge club at two tables with Mrs Fannie Loveland as substitute.

Kenneth Mayer Jr Argyle Road Ricky Feutz George Bennis Larry Moth Kenny Ginner Billy Burkhard Bobby Gempeler Jimmy Erickson Westminster Guild of the Union Presbyterian Church Otto Kiel 11Th Street Monticello Martha Steinmann Fannie Loveland

Pastor Kofoed Leaves for Methodist Missions Meeting

Rev Ralph K Kofoed pastor of the local Methodist church travels to Buck Hills Falls Pennsylvania for the annual meeting of the national board of missions and church extension He was appointed by the bishops committee on rural life to a planning committee for a second national Methodist rural life conference set for July 1951 The committee is led by Bishop Charles W Brashares of Des Moines He previously served as president of the Methodist rural fellowship and contributed to the first rural life conference in Lincoln Nebraska in 1947 He will return in time for Sunday services.

Ralph K. Kofoed Methodist Church National Board of Missions Buck Hills Falls Kofoed Bishops’ Committee On Rural Life Methodist Rural Life Conference Charles W. Brashares Des Moines Rev. Kofoed Methodist Rural Fellowship Rural Life Conference Lincoln Neb

William Plate Elected Leader of Methodist Group

William Plate, new resident of the Methodist Young Adult Fellowship, presided for the first time at the meeting held last evening in the parsonage. The group collected clothing for needy families and voted to care for the church Christmas tree in the parlor. Mrs. Robert Dunn led devotions on Christmas and Robert Richardson led the panel discussion Our Faith In God. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Plate and Rev and Mrs Ralph K Kofoed.

William Plate Methodist Oung Adult Fellowship Robert Dunn Robert Richardson Plate Ralph K. Kofoed

Birthday Party for Wende Lou Hahlen

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hahlen of Brodhead hosted yesterday in honor of their granddaughter Wende Lou Hahlen’s first birthday. Attending were Mrs. Anna Theiler and Mr. and Mrs. John Kubly of Monroe, John Buss of Waupun, Fred Hahlen, Harvey Mauerman and families of Brodhead.

Brodhead Jacob Hahlen Wende Lou Hahlen Anna Theiler Messrs Mmes John Kubly Monroe John Buss Waupun Fred Hahlen Harvey Mauerman

County CROP Drive Opens at Local Services

Contributions were received in city and county churches during yesterday's services to mark the opening drive by the Green county Christian Rural Overseas Program to ward the goal of two carloads of produce for shipment to the needy in France and Asia. Receipts have not yet been turned in to the CROP city and county offices.

Green County Christian Rural Overseas Program France Asia

Township Chairmen Train for County Program Launch

Rev. Newell Menden hall publicity chairman said the program will be in full swing by next week. A training meeting at Juan for area chairmen was held Thursday with several more sessions planned for other county sections.

Newell Mendenhall Juan

Mayor F A Buehler Celebrates 63rd Birthday

Mayor Frank A. Buehler marked his 63rd birthday with a 6 PM supper at his home on 1308 9th Street. Attendees included Robert K. Benkert John Wyss M Earl Clark John Kubly Will C Maske George Hartwig J L Babler Fred W Musselman Monroe Frank Ronspiez and Juda. Five tables of 500 were played with honors to Earl Clark Robert Benkert Frank Ronspiez John Kubly Mrs Clark Mrs Wyss Mrs Benkert and Mrs Maske. Fred Musselman won a special prize.

Frank A. Buehler 9Th Street Messrs Mmes Robert K. Benkert John Wyss M. Earl Clark John Kubly Will C. Maske George Hartwig J. L. Babler Fred W. Musselman Monroe Frank Ronspiez Juda Earl Clark Robert Benkert Clark Wyss Benkert Maske Fred Musselman

Blanchardville College Students Earn Honors

Blanchardville Times special reports two local students receiving honors this week. Slyvia Kleven, daughter of Rev and Mrs Torgney Kleven, is named in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities for Augsburg College in Minneapolis where she is a senior and serves as choir secretary and band treasurer. Martell C Disrud, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Disrud, selected for the 39 voice Men's Chorus at the University of Wisconsin.

Blanchardville Blanchardville College Slyvia Kleven Torgney Kleven Augsburg College Minneapolis Miss Kleven Martell C. Disrud Clarence Disrud University of Wisconsin

Pamela Marie Knouse Baptized at Immanuel Church

Pamela Marie Knouse, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Knouse Jr of Belmont, was baptized yesterday at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev Howard L Orians officiating. Sponsors were Phillip Herbruck of Freeport Della Mosley of Darlington and John Krumpel of Belmont. A dinner followed at her grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Kraus Jr of 822 10th street.

Pamela Marie Knouse Ben Knouse Jr Belmont Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Howard L. Orians Phillip Herbruck Freeport Della Mosley Darlington John Krumpel Fred Kraus Jr 10Th Street

Community Members Share Gifts with Pamela Marie

A Belmont and Darlington area group lists Mrs. Ben Knouse Jr. and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Krause and others in Belmont Alvin Krause Harold Kurth Janice Robert Knouse and Linda Monroe Della Mosley Sally Kay Phillip Herbruck Chester Mead and sons Freeport and John Krumple Belmont celebrate Pamela Marie who received many gifts.

Ben Knouse Jr Belmont Henry Kramer Alvin Krause Harold Kurth Janice Robert Knouse Wilbert Krause Clarence Krause Linda Monroe Della Mosley Sally Kay Darlington Phillip Herbruck Chester Mead and Sons Freeport John Krumple Pamela Marie

Birthday Supper Honoring Ben Helmeid at Home

An oyster supper marked the 60th birthday of Ben Helmeid at 1049 7th Avenue Saturday evening. Guests included Rex Helmeid, Delavan. Wilbert Rose, Janesville. Clayton Helmeid, Edgerton. and others from Belleville, Brodhead, Monroe, and nearby towns. cards were played after refreshments prepared by Mrs Walter Derendinger and Mrs Clayton Helmeid.

Ben Helmeid 7Th Avenue Walter Derendinger Belleville Clayton Helmeid Edgerton Rex Helmeid Rex Albert Brodhead Franklyn Wells Jerry Keil

Halversons Host Honor for Son and Daughter-in-Law

Mr and Mrs Theodore Halverson of Postville entertained Tuesday evening in honor of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Herbert Halverson. Attending were Alvin Blanchard Malcolm Disrud Sanford Halverson and families Burnell Halvorson and family Eugene Hamilton and family Fred Rice and Tommy Mrs L H De.

Waide, Mrs. Orville Severson and Roland Yaeger

Mrs. Waide and Mrs. Kathryn Yaeger are listed with Roland Yaeger and Charmain Mae Gant in a formal notice. The snippet names individuals likely connected to a marriage, estate, or beneficiary list.

Waide Orville Severson Roland Kathryn Yaeger Charmain Mae Gant

Great Books Groups Set Evening Discussions

William Miller and Harold Fenton moderate the first year group discussion of Aristophanes Lysistrata Birds Clouds in the library Green room tomorrow at 8. The second year group with Mr and Mrs Perle G Guess discusses Plato Meno on Wednesday at 7 30 in the Green room.

William Miller Harold Fenton Aristophanes Plato Meno Perle G. Guess

Riders Plan Dance for Polio Benefit

Green county Boots and Saddle club organized a January polio benefit dance at Decatur community hall on December 1. Hostess Mrs. Ivan Schmidt of Orfordville hosted the meeting.

Green County Boots and Saddle Club Decatur Community Hall Ivan Schmidt Orfordville

Legionnaires Dance Draws Crowd at American Legion Club

About 300 Legion couples and guests enjoyed a Saturday evening dance at the American Legion club house. Music was by the Rhythm Ramblers of Blanchardville who will perform again this Saturday. December 17 is the date set for the next event.

Legionnaires American Legion Club Legion Rhythm Ramblers Blanchardville

Legion Christmas Party at The Elms Reported by Dance Chairman

Ernest Wenger as dance chairman announced details of the Legion Christmas party to be held at The Elms. The report notes his role and the event context within the organization.

Brodhead Chorus to Perform at Albany WSCS Tea

The Brodhead Women’s chorus under Mrs. Gertrude Thomas will sing several selections at the Albany WSCS tea and bazaar event.

Brodhead Brodhead Women’s Chorus Gertrude Thomas Albany WSCS

Methodist WSCS Christmas Party Host at Mrs Stair’s Home

Evening Circle of Methodist WSCS plans a Christmas party tomorrow at 1615 8th Street hosted by Mrs Myron Stair. A gift exchange will be held.

Methodist WSCS Myron Stair 8Th Street

Albany Churches Lead Mobile X-Ray Unit Initiative

Rev. Orra Compton pastor of the Methodist church and Kyle Miller of the Baptist church co chair the mobile X-ray unit coming to Albany on January 17. An organizational meeting was held at the village hall with Miss Ruth Chase, county nurse, in charge.

Albany Orra Compton Methodist Church Kyle Miller Baptist Mobile Ruth Chase

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Zimmerman A. W. Phillips Oakley Gavel Wende Lou Hahlen Service For Aan Ted's Shoe Service Evening Times Annex SHCE Lanz Agency Valeee Sist Wisconsin Department of Agriculture State Capitol Bulding Madison F. A. Buehler Wenger and Kramer Hardware Hong Plug Iace General Electric Richardson Electric Texaco Service Center Mer Monrol Wendel Simmons Monroe Construction Co Albany Methodist Church Bauman’s Furniture Mart Mrs Walter Bauman Ken Bauman Wm. Hall Aly Gardner EIB Ce rRey Gardner Baking CO
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