Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Monroe Evening Times in Monroe, Wisconsin

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1963

Page

3

Swiss Club Wedding Anniversary Toasted by Aeberli Family

Mr and Mrs Albert Aeberli were honored at a Swiss Club gathering last night marking their wedding anniversary, originally tied the prior December and celebrated in Switzerland. The event featured greetings for several members, a Kennedy memorial, carols, Santa visit, and mentions of Swiss guests Adrian Studer and ties to Swiss American circles.

Albert Aeberli Or Hall Switzerland Aeberli Rudy Gregg William Greuch Margaret Rast Jerry Wettach John F. Kennedy Emil Leutenegger Sr Margaret Bernice Marianne Fred Werner Rast Chris I Santa Claus Mmes Henry Vetterli William Greub Fred Richiger Fred Wald John Gehrig Karl Pfister Adrian Studer Zurich

Kaiser Couple To Hold Open House On Dec 29

Orangeville Times reports Mr and Mrs Raymond Kaiser of Dakota will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with open house on Sunday December 29 greeting friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m. They have four children Robert Donald Ann and Danny.

Kaiser Orangeville Raymond Kaiser Dakota Waukon Robert Donald Ann Danny

Juda Area Churches Plan Christmas Programs

Three area churches schedule Christmas events. Union Church of Oakley offers a 7 30 p m program on Sunday. Juda Baptist Sunday school presents an 8 p m program the same night. Juda EUE church holds its Christmas Eve program at 8 p m.

JUDA Union Church of Oakley Juda Baptist Church Juda Eue

Duchow Family Hosts Freeport Yale Dinner

More than 40 attended the annual Duchow Christmas party Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Burlyn Kriens in Freeport. Cards were played and gifts exchanged. Attendees came from Rockford Monroe Juda and Freeport.

Duchow Mrs. Burlyn Kriens Freeport Rockford Monroe Juda

Baptism of Jeffrey Thomas Hunt at St Victor's Church

Jeffrey Thomas Hunt, son of Mr and Mrs Dennis W Hunt, was baptized Sunday December 8 at St Victor's Catholic Church by Rev E C McCollow. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Eugene Beer. A buffet lunch followed at the Dennis Hunt home with family guests present.

Jeffrey Thomas Dennis W. Hunt St. Victor’s Catholic Church E. C. McCollow Eugene Beer Dennis Hunt Clifford Hunt Tommy Frank Gurr Jeffrey Hawthorne Douglas Jeffrey

Jacqueline Lawrence and Thomas Freund Wed in Madison

After basic training, Jacqueline J. Lawrence joins husband Thomas E. Freund at his Ft Benning, following a candlelight ceremony at First Methodist Church Madison. Bride’s parents from South Wayne and Stoughton natives assisted, with matron of honor Mrs. James Lewis Oshkosh and best man Clair Christenson Stoughton.

Jacqueline J. Lawrence Paul Lawrence South Wayne Thomas E. Freund Earl Freund Route 2 Stoughton First Methodist Church Madison Thomas R. Jarrell Tomah S. Allen Ft. Benning James Lewis Oshkosh Clair Christenson Robert Freund McFarland B. H. Rossum J. D. Walton Midvale Blvd

Women’s Guild Plans Browntown Christmas Program

The Peace Church Women’s Guild in Browntown will hold a Thursday 2 p.m. meeting with the theme Christmas Around the World. Members will wear costumes and describe Christmas customs in nine countries. Mrs. Royal Ritschard will sing Korean carols. refreshments are provided by Mrs. Guttmer, Henning, Luck, and DeVoe.

Browntown Women’s Guild of the Peace Church Royal Ritschard Walter Guttmer Martha Henning Awalt Luck James DeVoe

Vesper Circle Meets At Trumpy Home Here

The Vesper Circle of the Methodist church met at the home of Mrs. Robert Trumpy with Mrs. Herbert Russell as co host. Mrs. William B. Johnston Jr presented The Christmas Story assisted by Mrs. Effie Wenger and Mrs. Arthur Roe.

Methodist Church Robert Trumpy Herbert Russell William B. Johnston Jr Effie Wenger Arthur Roethe

Auxiliary Unit Meets at Eagles Club

The Eagles Auxiliary met last night in the Eagles Club rooms. A potluck dinner followed the meeting and a gift exchange was held. The next meeting will be January 7.

Eagles

Janice Updike and LeRoy Rufer Wed at St Johns Church

The couple exchanged marriage vows in a 2 p.m. ceremony at St Johns United Church of Christ with Rev. Paul H. Olm officiating. Attendants included Miss Nancy Updike as maid of honor and Miss Ruth Ann Rufer as flower girl, with a bridal party wearing coordinated gowns and carrying carnations.

Gardenias St. John’s United Church of Christ Janice Marie Updike le Roy Alvin Rufer Paul H. Olm Marcia Kundert Susan Goecks Melvin Updike Route 1 Argyle Alvin Rufer Route 4 Monroe Nancy Updike Vivian Gruenwald Madison Mary Hensler Cambridge Maid of Honor Glenn Moore Mark Rufer Kenneth Rufer Robert Rufer Aun Richard Updike Larry Rufer Dwight Zettle Milford Updike Kenneth Wyss

Monroe couple wed as guests travel from many towns

The ceremony included grandmothers in white carnation corsages and a Legion Hall reception. Guests came from Madison, Middleton, Freeport, Milwaukee, Monticello, New Glarus, Argyle, Cedarville, Verona, Cambridge, Edgerton, Janesville, Monmouth, Ill. and Stoughton. The couple plan a summer trip and will live at 2609 8th Street. The bride, a 1961 Monroe graduate, worked for the Wisconsin State Taxation Department. the groom, a 1958 Monroe graduate, served five years in the Marines and works at the Swiss Chalet Cheese factory.

Monroe Legion Hall Carol Rufer Patty Rieder Marie Hanson Beverly Thomas Kenneth Rufer Karen Mayer Irene Prohaskin Gayle Burington Browntown Lloyd Rufer Milford Updike Robert Rufer Richard Harris Marsha Zurfluh Dwight Zettle Harley Duerst Diane Rufer Madison Middleton Freeport Milwaukee Monticello New Glarus Argyle Cedarville Verona Cambridge Edgerton Janesville Monmouth Ill Stoughton 8Th Street Rufer Monroe High School Wisconsin State Taxation Department United States Marine Corps Albert Deppler

WCTU Meeting Planned With Edith Keen Friday Afternoon

The Times reports the Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at 2 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Edith Keen leads devotions, and Mrs. John Leggett conducts the devotional segment. Mrs. Harry Smith presents the lesson.

WCTU Edith Keen John Leggett Harry Smith

Youth Fellowship Unit To Hold Holiday Party

NEW GLARUS Times Special The Junior High Youth Fellowship group will meet Thursday evening for caroling and a Christmas party. A 6 15 supper will be served followed by devotions and recreation. James Colney is in charge of devotions assisted by Steve Yaeger John Elmer and Charles Bigler. Lisa Tschudy chairs recreation with Diane Embertson Doris Hofmann and Shelby Babler assisting. Members of the serving committee are John Leinhardt Michael Hoesly Debbie Iverson and Greg Foster with their parents.

NEW Glarus Times James Colney Steve Yaeger John Elmer Charles Bigler Lisa Tschudy Diane Embertson Doris Hofmann Shelby Babler John Leinhardt Michael Hoesly Debbie Iverson Greg Foster

Yuletide Carols Sung At Sorority Christmas Party

The Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority held its annual Christmas party at Marco's last night. Shirley Larse from Monroe and Mrs. Elwood Sherer of South Wayne led carols and a singing program. Helen Altman Dorothy Johnson and Thelma Gamm directed the program.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Marco’s Shirley Larse Monroe Elwood Sherer South Wayne Helen Altman Dorothy Johnson Thelma Gamm

Program on Sunday at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ Christmas program will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Orangeville Church of Christ

Holiday Party Held in Monticello at the Casino

Mr and Mrs William Gibbons hosted a holiday gathering for their employees at the Casino in Monticello. The event highlighted year end appreciation with attendees from the firm and a festive local reception.

Monticello William Gibbons

Christmas Party At The Casino Hosts Gift Exchange

A couples gathering last evening featured a 7 p.m. dinner at the casino followed by a gift exchange among spouses.

Christmas Program at Basswood Church Sunday

A Christmas program at Basswood Church will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Orangeville Basswood

Johnson Signs Aid for Colleges

President Johnson signed a federal education bill providing nearly 1.2 billion dollars in aid to colleges and universities over three years. He called it the most significant education bill in the Republics history and a monument to JFK and Congress. Funds will build classrooms laboratories and libraries.

Washington Johnson Congress The Republic John F. Kennedy

Racine Names First Negro Deputy Sheriff Carl Poindexter

Carl Poindexter, 26, has become Racine County's first Black deputy sheriff. He previously worked for American Motors Corp.

Racine Carl Poindexter Racine County American Motors Corp

Cub Scouts Welcome Santa at Pack 315 Meeting

Santa visited Lincoln gym last night as Pack 315 hosted stockings on the tree for the Woman's Club Christmas Stocking project. Den 1 and Den 3 presented skits while awards were handed to Bear and Lion recipients. Webelos Den welcomed new members and closed under Edwin Rufenacht. Den 2 opened the program withDen mothers Mrs. Crandall and Mrs. Holyoke on hand. Pop corn distribution to mothers announced for Thursday.

Santa Cub Scouts Woman’s Club Lincoln Gymnasium Deaners Den 1 Paul Olm Bruce Reichert Den 3 Arthur Spoerry Edwin Rufenacht Wayne Ratzlaff Robbie Crandall Bob Miller Mike Wells Webelos den W” den David Spoerry John Baumann Den 2 Robert Crandall Thomas Holyoke

Car Hits Embankment, Driver Escapes Injury

Charles J. Ferguson a 32 year old from Albany escaped injury when his car struck an embankment and rolled over on the old Argyle Road near the city limits. The sheriff's deputies were alerted at 8 53 p m Ferguson said he attempted to slow for the curve and the car went straight into the embankment.

Charles J. Ferguson Albany Argyle Road Ferguson

Fire deaths reach 116000 in past decade NFPA cites data

The National Fire Protection Association reports about 116000 American lives lost to fire over ten years. The finding highlights the ongoing fire safety challenge nationwide and underscores the need for prevention measures and public awareness campaigns.

National Fire Protection Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yale By the Idle Hour Mansion Jacqueline Lawrence Thomas Freund Women’s Guild Vesper Circle Trumpy LeRoy Rufer St. John’s Church Schmitz Mrs Broad Farm Lanz Agency Aewey Dad Bauman Fritz Cleaners Rita B Beet Abs Wality S-M-L University Prints Cottons Dacron Towncraft OF Towncraft Shop Penney’s
Search Courier

Search the Monroe Evening Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Monroe Evening Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication