Audrey Penniston Weds Willis Nafzger In Madison Church
Audrey Ann Penniston and Willis Frederick Nafzger wed at St. John s Evangelical and Re formed church with a double ring ceremony. Mrs Nafzger, a Madison hospital secretarial worker, and Mr Nafzger a Monroe area farmer, plan to reside on a rural route after a Florida Washington trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Audrey Ann Penniston
Ward Penniston
Argyle
Willis Frederick Nafzger
Dan Nafzger
Paul C. Kehile
Elaine Dammen
Madison
Robert Nafzger
Agnes
Irene Skattum
Robert W. Penniston
George Trumpy
Clarno
Lucile Jaegers
Phyllis Wang
Eva Robertson
Monroe
Nafzger
Argyle High School
Madison College
Olson-Veerhusen
Union Trust Companies
Monroe High School
Florida
Washington, D. C
We Nafzger
Anniversary Dinner Honors Werner Hauri and Family
Mr and Mrs Werner Hauri were honored at a home dinner marking their 30th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Ervin Hauri and sons Werner and Richard from Monticello, John Pengra and daughter LaVon Kay, Grace Hauri and Dorothy Hauri of Monroe, Henry Zweifel and sons Carl and Duane of Juda, plus afternoon callers Robert Hauri of Brodhead, Gertrude Pfister of Monroe, and Daryle Judd of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner
Duane
Juda
Grace Hauri
Monticello
Dorothy Hauri
Monroe
Robert Hauri
Brodhead
Gertrude Pfister
Daryle Judd
Grace N Roth and Ernest M Marty wed in Monroe
Grace N Roth daughter of Mr and Mrs R T Holcomb of Monroe married Ernest M Marty son of the late Mr and Mrs Jacob Marty in a parsonage ceremony conducted by Rev Paul C Kehle Their attendants were Mrs Howard O Schulz and La Verne E Deal After a wedding trip to Milwaukee they will reside in Monroe Mrs Roth is a Monroe High School graduate and Mr Marty is a Monroe High School graduate and a lineman for Wisconsin Power and Light Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roeth-Marty
Grace N. Roth
R. T. Holcomb
Ernest M. Marty
Jacob Marty
St. John’s Evangelical and
Monroe
Monroe High School
Marty
Wisconsin Power and Light Co
Marriages Link Friedli Babler and Stafford Collicutt Couples
Miss Rosabel Friedli daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin O Friedli Monroe route 5 married Robert Franklyn Babler son of Mr and Mrs Henry E Babler Monroe route 4 on November 29 in Nashua Iowa The groom 1939 Monroe High School graduate works on a farm and will operate his parents farm after March 1 Elizabeth Anne Stafford and Lt Charles C Collicutt son of Harry V Collicutt South Wayne were married October 5 in Adak Alaska They reside in Fairbanks where he is assigned to Ladd Field Mrs Collicutt has served with the American Red Cross recreation staff two years and spent a year in Hawaii before moving to Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosabel Friedli
Edwin O. Friedli
Monroe
Robert Franklyn Babler
Henry E. Babler
Nashua
Round Grove
Babler
Monroe High School
Lucille Gempeler Bride of Kenneth Boslow in Immanuel Church
Miss Lucille Gempeler daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Gempeler 1118 16th street married Kenneth Boslow son of Mr. and Mrs. C O Boslow route 1 Shannon Ill in a 2 o clock double ring ceremony at Immanuel Evangelical church Rev Alvin C Rabehl officiating Mrs Rodney Block and Mrs oo Liechti assisted in serving a reception at the Gempeler home pink and white decor and wedding cake were featured both attended local schools in Monroe and Shannon respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gempeler-Boslow
Lucille Gempeler
Henry S. Gempeler
16Th Street
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Kenneth Boslow
C. O. Boslow
Shannon
Ill
Alvin C. Rabehl
Harold Breinhart
Gempeler
Rodney Block
Oo Liechti
Birthday Dinner for Carl Burgi Observed at Home
Mrs. H. C. Burgi hosted a dinner party Saturday night in honor of her son Carl Burgi's birthday. Guests included August Burgi and Sandra Barneveld, Robert C. Holland, John Stockle, Robert Lindner, William Siedschlag, Alma Burgi, Barbara Springberg, William Senatsch and sons Billy and Grant. Carl Burgi, injured in a Thanksgiving Eve automobile accident, is making satisfactory recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Burgi
H. C. Burgi
Carl
August Burgi
Sandra
Barneveld
Robert C. Holland
Madison
John Stockle
Robert Lindner
Calumet City
William Siedschlag
Alma Burgi
Barbara Springberg
William Senatsch
Billy
Grant
Mr. Burgi
Honor Mrs Waelti A Birthday Party Noted
A birthday party for Mrs Kenneth Waelti and Edward H Schneider was held Saturday evening at the Schneider home 1001 12th avenue Clarence Menehan won high for men and the traveling prize Mrs Jacob Senn high Mrs Waelti and George Lawyer scored low refreshments served to Kenneth Waelti Jacob Senn Clarence Menehan Francis Menehan James Bray Evelyn Waelti and George Lawver
42nd Anniversary Surprises For Mr. And Mrs Swartz
Yesterday the couple marked 42 years of marriage with visits from Charles Bernard and daughter Winnie Bog, Verne Swann of Davis Illinois, Virgil Wunschel of Juda, Dr. John Swartz and daughter of Baraboo, and Mrs John Lehr and family of Monticello. Two anniversary cakes served as table centerpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Swartz
Charles Bernard
Winnebago
Verne Swann
Davis
Virgil Wunschel
Juda
John Swartz
Burgy Hosts 10th Anniversary Dinner at City Hotel
Mr and Mrs Theo J Burgy celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a dinner party at the City hotel. Attending were Messrs and Mesd Cloyd Pickett Wilbur Deininger Russell Fritz Oscar Shager Miss Frances Leuenberger Frederick Ayres all of Monroe and Mr and Mrs Elliott Montgomery of Brodhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo J. Burgy
City Hotel
Messrs and
Mmes. Cloyd Pickett
Wilbur E. Deininger
Russell Fritz
Oscar Shager
Frances Leuenberger
Frederick Ayres
Monroe
Elliott Montgomery
Brodhead
Argue Hagemann Miss Jessiemae Argue and Rus wed
A church wedding in Belleville united Miss Jessiemae Argue, Hagemann, and Rus Saturday. Attending from Monroe were Mrs. Alice B. Martin and Mrs. Frank Dye with their daughter, plus Miss Helen Frauchiger of Madison who visited Monroe for the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Frauchiger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argue-Hagemann
Jessiemae Argue
Russell Hagemann
Belleville
Monroe
Alice B. Martin
Frank Dye
Helen Frauchiger
Madison
Gottlieb Frauchiger
Wisconsin Child Welfare Talk at Monroe Women's Club
Miss Elizabeth Yerxa director of the state department of child welfare in Madison will discuss child welfare problems in Wisconsin at the Monroe Women's Club Christmas meeting. The event is Wednesday at 8 in the Green Room of the library with Mrs. J. T. Etter Jr. as committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Club
Elizabeth Yerxa
State Child Welfare Department
Madison
Wisconsin
Monroe Women's Club
J. T. Etter Jr
Department of Public Welfare
Mies
John H. Figi
J. W. Ganshert
Chester J. Goetz
Christmas Music Arranged by Mrs Howey Names Mentioned
The article lists individuals including Hervey J. Hoesly E. R. Johnson Hilton E. Kirschner Forrest Kubly F Earl Lamboley J E Lovell May L Luchsinger Burton H Lynch Lee R Mitchell Adolph J Levy J M Stauffacher and Frank Thorpe. Mrs D Andrew Howey arranged Christmas music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey J. Hoesly
E. R. Johnson
Hilton E. Kirschner
Forrest Kubly
F. Earl Lamboley
J. E. Lovell
May L. Luchsinger
Burton H. Lynch
Lee R. Mitchell
Adolph J. Levy
J. M. Stauffacher
Frank Thorpe
D. Andrew Howey
Birthday Dinner Hosted by Boll Family at Twin Grove
Miss Marian Boll acted as hostess at a birthday dinner at her parents home in Twin Grove. Attending were Miss Joyce Gibbons Milwaukee Miss Patricia Hogan Madison Miss Lillian Neuenschwander Monroe and Mr and Mrs Albert Boll Mrs Herbert Boll Barbara, Herbert and Thomas Boll of Twin Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Boll
Twin Grove
Marian Boll
Joyce Gibbons
Milwaukee
Patricia Hogan
Madison
Lillian Neuenschwander
Monroe
Albert Boll
Barbara
Herbert and
Thomas
Holcomb Family Hosts Dinner for Several Guests
The Holcombs entertained at their home yesterday for Mr and Mrs R W Monteith and daughter from Richland Center Mr and Mrs George Fraser and family from Beloit Mr and Mrs Ed C Roth Mr Horeb and Mr and Mrs Harry Monteith from Monroe in a family dinner event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holcombs
Marvin T. Holcomb
R. W. Monteith
Richland Center
George Fraser
Beloit
Ed C. Roth
Horeb
Harry Monteith
Monroe
Engagement announced for Miss Ida Stricker and Carl Schiess
Miss Ida Stricker daughter of Mrs Herman Stricker route 2 announces engagement to Carl Schiess. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Stricker
Herman Monte
Carl Schiess
U S Plans Solo Relief After UNRRA Ends
Washington reports the United States will continue relief work abroad after UNRRA ends at month’s end but only in countries proving need. Undersecretary Dean Acheson said Congress will be asked for a generous appropriation as the U N relief agency expires December 31 after a $2.7 billion U S contribution from a $3 billion program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
UNRRA
Dean Acheson
Congress
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Browntown Homemakers to Host Christmas Party
The Browntown group meets Wednesday at Mrs. Ivan Ellingson’s home with Mrs. Ward Merritt helping serve. It will be a Christmas party with a gift exchange. Other local visits include Mrs. Norris Tree and Mrs. Ernest Soddy in Freeport, and extended family outings in Davis and Winslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browntown
Ivan Ellingson
Ward Merritt
Norris Tree
Ernest Soddy
Betty
Freeport
Farmer East
W. S.C
Winslow
LeRoy Crago
Davis
Crago
Capt
Kenneth Lawyer
Lee Whitehead
Herbert Soddy
Ferdinand Mayer
Spain Kids Gather For Good Deeds On Christmas Eve
In Spain on Christmas Eve crowds of young people fill streets eager to perform good deeds before church bells mark the hour of the holy birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Rev. George Carver Dies After Long Ministry
News from Browntown reports the death of Reverend George Carver of Hudson. He served Cadiz Browntown and Woodford during his long tenure here, leaving a mark on his congregations and the towns he aided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver
Browntown
George Carver
Hudson
Cadiz
Woodford
Platteville Student Marjorie Schmid Helps In December Musicale
Miss Marjorie Schmid, a Platteville college student, contributed to the December musicale on December 10 as a member of the trombone quartet which performed a Christmas medley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Schmid
Platteville
Stout symphonic singers perform Christmas oratorio in Menomonie
Miss Phyllis Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl R Johnson is among the Stout symphonic singers taking part in the Christmas oratorio performance at Menomonie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Johnson
Earl R. Johnson
Menomonie
Burkhard Flies Home From Boston en Route to Monroe
Merchant marine Robert Burkhard departs Boston this afternoon by airliner for Chicago. He plans to visit his parents, Mr and Mrs John J Burkhard in Monroe tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkhard
Robert Burkhard
Merchant Marine
Boston
Chicago
Monroe
John J. Burkhard
Geigel Heads to Milwaukee Meeting Return Planned
Albert Geigel director of the state implement dealers association travels to Milwaukee for a two day session and is expected back Wednesday.
Complete City Tax Roll for 1947 Prepared
The city tax roll is completed by City Clerk G. S. Soseman showing $259 721 10 to be raised for 1947 at a rate of 30 dollars per thousand assessed valuation. Taxes become payable January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Soseman
Transferred WAC Charlotte Young to Fort Ord unit
Transferred T/Sgt Charlotte Young with the Wacs to the 6003rd Army Service Unit Detachment at Fort Ord California, according to word received by her brothers Ray A Young and Harry C Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Young
Wacs
6003Rd Army Service Unit
Ft. Ord
Calif
Ray A
Harry C. Young
Death of Bloomer Drugist Ed ward Dettloff prompts services
Death in Chippewa Falls Sunday of Edward Dettloff, Bloomer druggist, prompts funeral Wednesday. His cousin Mrs Bruce M Blum of Bloomer is notified by the death of Edward Dettloff, well known in Monroe through frequent visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce M. Blum
Bloomer
Wis
Edward Dettloff
Chippewa Falls
Mr. Dettloff
Monroe
County Health Visit Highlights Rural School Check
Mrs Irene Kimel district supervising nurse of the state board of health visited Green County schools today to inspect rural school health services, noting the county has been without a county nurse since Miss Mildred Kuelling resigned August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Kimel
Madison
State Board of Health
Green County
Mildred Kuelling
Paratrooper Norman Kennedy Qualifies in Japan
Pvt. Norman Kennedy has earned army paratrooper qualification after completing five jumps and is serving with the Eighth Army in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Norman Kennedy
Eighth Army
Monroe Nine Star Route Contracts Set for Bids
Star route mail truck contracts affecting nine Monroe routes were announced by John J. Burkhard postmaster with bids due on or before April 15 1947. Proposals will be received for the varying routes and service requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Monroe
John J. Burkhard
Miller Marine Cpl Wilbert Miller on 10 day leave in Clarno
Cpl Wilbert Miller arrived Saturday evening from Washington DC to spend a 10 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Miller in Clarno. Mail delivery notices set a deadline of 5:15 pm February 20 for routes from July 1, 1947 to June 30, 1951. Monroe area reports five morning routes and four afternoon routes with three coming and one going out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Cpl. Miller
Marine
Cpl
Wilbert Miller
Washington, D. C
Fred Miller
Clarno
Furlough in Honolulu for Four Soldiers En Route to Japan
Privates Robert Gibbons Russell Kundert Jack Calder and Len Wood Monte spent a two day pass in Honolulu last week on their voyage to Japan. Parents praised the scenery in letters describing the excursion experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Robert Gibbons
Russell Kundert
Jack Calder
Lenwood Monte
Japan
Miss Valliere Decker Joins Oregon University Staff
At Oregon University Miss Valliere Decker former resident of Juda is now at Eugene Oregon connected with the home economics staff at the university Her mother Mrs Ida L Decker has returned to Tucson Arizona for a more favorable climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon University
Valliere Decker
Juda
Eugene
Ore
University
Ida L. Decker
Tucson
Ariz
Gnagi Family Returns From California Trip
Dr and Mrs W B Gnagi came home Sunday from a visit to Los Angeles and other California cities where they visited Peter M Gnagi and family and the Willis Durst family. They accompanied their son Pvt David to a port before his departure for duty in the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
W. B. Gnagi
Los Angeles
Peter M. Gnagi
Willis Durst
Pvt
David
Orient
Iran Faces Military Attack During Azerbaijan Election Oversight
Premier Ahmed Quavam reported a militia assault on government troops sent to semi autonomous Azerbaijan province to supervise elections. An Azerbaijani leader asserted Azerbaijan is inseparable from Iran. Quavam ordered troops to cover all parts of Azerbaijan within two weeks and urged peasants and workers to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Tehran
Ahmed Quavam
Azerbaijan
Quavam
Rooster Must Stand 300 Feet From Homes in Kenilworth
In Kenilworth Illinois a rule requires roosters to retreat 300 feet from any residence before crowing. The United States began producing optical glass in 1893 marking early industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenilworth
Ill
United States
Miners Return to Diggings End 17-Day Strike
Soft coal miners resumed production ending a 17 day stoppage that crippled the economy. About 400 000 United Mine Workers led by Pennsylvania and West Virginia diggers returned to work as John L Lewis ordered. Early reports showed compliance though full output may take days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
United Mine
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
John L. Lewis
John P. Busherello
UMW District 5
Busharello
Lewis
Digger
Powhatan Point
Bellaire
Neffs, O
Ohio
Miners End Walkout After Government Contract Voided
Miners vote to end the stoppage that began November 20 after Lewis voided the government contract. Adolph Pacific of UMW District 6 says most men will return, though some may stay out. Railroads steel and coal users brace for a quick recovery as layoffs ease and Christmas prospects brighten. Federal fuel regulations wind down with stockpiles to be replenished by normal production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Adolph Pacific
UMW
Ohio
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp
Weekend tieups worsen railroad freight car shortage
The five day work week has contributed to a railroad freight car shortage because cars are tied up over weekends.
Community Notes From New Glarus and Madison
Harold Garey visited Mt. Horeb as a business caller. Miss Hse Strickler from Madison spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Strickler. The Home Economics division under Miss Margaret Shaver held a Christmas gift and bake sale Saturday. Guests at the John E Schneider home included Mr and Mrs Anton Yaeger Miss Gladys Anderson Fred Yaeger Mr and Mrs Clarence Roth and family. Edwin Stuessy of Madison visited his parents Saturday. Philipp H and Neal Marty, university students, spent the weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Garey
Mt. Horeb
Hse Strickler
Madison
Eugene Strickler
Margaret Shaver
Anton Yaeger
Gladys Anderson
Fred Yaeger
Clarence Roth
John E. Schneider
Edwin Stuessy
Henry Stuessy
Philipp H
Neal Marty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Penniston-Nafzger
Dixie Shop
U. S
C. L. Crago
9Th St
Thorp Finance Corporation
Goetz Theatre
Parker
Thornton & Minor Clinic
Thornton Miner
Robby
the Store For Women
RADIO
Bauman
Ace
Glarus
Appolonia Zweifel
RAF
Shes
Crandall Disco
Enter Ae Ee
16Th Ave
Seucepan
Geigels
Liam
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