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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1964

Page

3

Gean Jones 50th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Albany

Mr and Mrs Gean Jones quietly observe their golden wedding anniversary in Albany noting they were married December 30 1914 in the Methodist Church parsonage. The couple once ran a Woodford restaurant and farmed locally before retiring to the village. They have two sons Fay and Larry in Albany and four grandchildren. daughter Eva Hein died last June.

Albany Gean Jones Louise Zimmerli Methodist Church Fred Jordan John Zimmerli Jr Myrtle Jones Zimmerili Woodford Fay Larry Greg Nancy Jones Kimberly Sue Jones Patti Hein William Eva) Hein

Finley Couple Wed in Grace Lutheran Church

Mr and Mrs James Lee Finley reside at 1032 Center Main Ct Brodhead after their December 19 wedding at 1 pm in Grace Lutheran Church The bride formerly Miss Alice Faye Sarbacker is daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Sarbacker Albany The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Albee Paulson Route 2 Monticello Officiant Rev James Plymire The bridal party includes maid of honor Mary Sarbacker and flower girl Bonnie Sarbacker with ring bearer Jerry Sarbacker and ushers Daryl Severson and Bernard Sarbacker Reception followed at the American Legion hall.

James Lee Finley Center Main Ct Brodhead Grace Lutheran Mary Sarbacker Bonnie Sarbacker Albee J. Paulson Jerry Sarbacker Daryl Severson Bernard Sarbacker

Wedding Reception at Legion Hall Features Family Servers

The Legion Hall wedding reception ran from 2 to 4 p.m. with servers led by Virginia Severson, sister of the bridegroom. Cake duties were handled by Pat Sarbacker, Mrs. Ralph Kelm, Linda Francis, and others, with many out of town guests listed from Shullsburg Browntown Dodgeville and Brodhead areas. Finley works at Golden Rod Creamery in Brodhead.

Legion Hall Virginia Severson Pat Sarbacker Ralph Kelm Linda Francis Margaret Swartzlow Mary Spencer Judy Spradlin Dean Parker Nancy Parker Norris Hoffele Jay Darlene Kate Shullsburg Maurice Francis Linda Jim Warren Mins Jackson Gerald Buckingham Dodgeville Earl Sarbacker Browntown Alvis Spradlin Brodhead Finley Goldenrod Creamery

Zweifel Open House for 50th Wedding Anniversary

Fred Zweifel and Pauline Adler mark 50 years with an open house Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Madison United Church of Christ. They married December 17, 1914 in New Glarus. The couple has two sons Alvin and Harold and three daughters Vi Ola Truttman Evelyn Gordon Mary Weald, plus 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

New Glarus Fred Zweifel de Volis Parkway Madison United Church of Christ Viola) Truttman Blancharville Philipp Evelyn) Gordon Monroe Russell Mary) Weald

Oneco Extension Unit Members Hold Christmas Party

Members of the Oneco Home Extension unit and their husbands gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Busjahn in Monroe for a Christmas party. Games, carols, a gift exchange and a potluck lunch were enjoyed.

Orangeville Oneco Home Extension Unit Frank Busjahn Monroe

Orangeville Rebekah Lodge Plans Monday Practice Session

The degree staff of the Orangeville Rebekah Lodge will hold a practice session at 7 30 p m Monday at the lodge hall for upcoming degree work and ritual duties.

Orangeville Rebekah Lodge

Holiday Party Held for Orangeville Rebekah Lodge

The Past Noble Grands Club of the Orangeville Rebekah Lodge held its annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. R. C. Reuber.

Orangeville Noble Grands Club Rebekah Lodge R. C. Reuber

Lost Act Sparks Puzzling Mystery in Local Arena

A missing stage act sparks a local mystery as performers and staff search backstage for clues. Audiences await news while organizers urge calm and coordinate with authorities to recover the missing performance piece.

Edward Marty Couple to Mark 50th With Open House

Monticello Wednesday Special reports Mr and Mrs Edward W Marty Sr will host an open house Sunday Jan 3 in the Fellowship Hall of Zwingli United Church of Christ to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. The couple married Jan 7 1915 at Swiss Church New Glarus with attendants Clara Theiler Sylvia Curtis Olive Taft John Kundert Walter Wittner and the late Clarence Legier. The Martys have farmed in Washington Township and have four children Eleanor Stauffer Dorothy Johnson Edward W Marty Jr and Thomas Marty.

Swiss Church New Glarus Clara Theiler Monroe Sylvia Curtis Monticello Olive Taft Whitewater John Kundert Michigan Walter Wittner Dora Streiff Ott Clarence Legier Martys Washington Township John Eleanor) Stauffer Dorothy Johnson Edward W. Marty Jr Madison Thomas Marty Sheboygan

Stauffer and Johnson Grandchildren Mentioned

Seven grandchildren named Kenneth and Alan Stauffer, Paul and Sally Johnson, and Bonnie, Pamela and Jill Marty are listed in the passage.

Kenneth and Alan Stauffer Paul and Sally Johnson Bonnie, Pamela and Jill Marty

Maryland Prisoner Loses Privileges After Car Theft

Tommy Luke a 24 year old Dorchester County Jail inmate slipped from the jail kitchen Christmas Eve and took a new sheriff’s police car to Hurlock to see a girl friend. He returned the car early Christmas morning after being ordered to do so by Sheriff Calvert Creighton and is now in a security cell facing charges of breaking out of jail unauthorized use of the police car and injuring his girlfriend.

Cambridge Dorchester County Tommy Luke Hurlock Calvert Creighton Luke

Antarctica Glaciers Move Rapidly Limiting Landings

Antarctica's glaciers advance about 600 yards per year and their ice surface is fractured by ridges crevasses and snow bridges making helicopter landings nearly impossible.

Antarctica

Christmas at Our House Ends With Olives and Dill

After festive treats, no one is hungry for more foods except olives and dill pickles. The unusual appetite turn surprises family members during the holiday.

Clarno 4 H Club Decorates Extension Office Tree

The Clarno Clubbers 4 H Club brightened the Extension Office with a Christmas tree decoration. Mrs. William Schuetz, the leaders and members are thanked for the kind gesture.

Clarno Clubbers William Schuetz

1965 4-H Enrollment Cards Due January 1

Four-H enrollment cards for 1965 members and leaders are due in the Extension Office by Jan 1 with a preference for earlier submission. Plans call for assembling 4-H literature in the Ag Building on December 29 and 31 and January 2, then grouping by clubs for leader pickup at the January meeting. If clubs meet earlier, literature can be picked up at the County Extension Office for distribution at the January meeting.

County Extension Office

Thief in 4-H Flag Warns of Returns

A note claims Ken Allen holds the 4 H flag and threatens to withhold it. The writer warns he should watch his owls or face a top of the Clarno Classy Club Christmas tree. The threat ends with a jokey promise of an ear of corn for neighborhood squirrels.

Ken Allen

Wendel Wunschels Face Dog Population Dilemma

Selma reports porch sagging from a growing dog herd including Little Joe Little Luke Lady Fuzzball Snooks Brownie and neighbor Rex as Wilbur neighbor Rex. Jim Packard plans to interview Little Joe on his radio show.

Selma Little Joe Little Luke Lady Brownie Rex Jim Packard Calvin Kraemer

Dear Abby column prompts conflict and control in relationships

A reader seeks advice on moving in with a much older partner and potential implications for a lasting relationship while another asks about breaking a promissory betrothal made under parental pressure. The letters highlight power dynamics, pressure from family, and aging expectations in romantic decisions.

Dear Abby letter on marriage and social norms

Reader cites a Tea honoring Lady Bird Johnson showing three senators wives dressed well yet barefoot. The note questions social expectations for respectable couples and the footwear shock prompts Ruth Chase’s request for Abby's opinion. Ruth Chase closes with praise.

Abby Lady Bird Johnson Frank Lausche Stephen Young Ohio Anthony Celebrezze Ruth Chase

Dear Abby A Letter About a Silent Mother In Law

A wife asks if she has a right to feel resentful toward her husband’s mother who never uses her name in letters. The mother writes lengthy notes to her son, asks about grandchildren, and sends gifts, leaving the wife unsure if she is acknowledged.

Abby Bertram

Dear Afraid You Promised to Marry Under Pressure

The speaker questions a daughter's promise to wed “M” urged by her father and urges personal truth without fear of punishment. The note centers on a forced betrothal and a plea for autonomous choice and honesty.

Abby column prompts readers to write in with replies

A note requests readers to write to Abby care of The Monroe Evening Times and to include a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply. It outlines how to send correspondence for Abby.

Abby Monroe Evening Times

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred Zweifels UCC Geississias i Ier West Side Laube Edward Marty SR Zwingli Church Edward Marty Maryland Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Ruth Mrs. Celebrezze Swenson
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