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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1952

Page

3

Y Dance Features Kingsley Orchestra for Holiday Gala

The semi formal Y holiday dance happens Friday night from 8 30 to 12 30 with Norm Kingsley and his orchestra. Miss Darlene Keel heads the Tri-Hi-Y event as general chairman and plans include Yale and New Year decorations. Alumni and students attend with chaperones listed and multiple committee roles noted.

Norm Kingsley Darlene Keel Tri- Hi-Y Tom Holcomb Don Brennan Shirley Pickett Sandra Haworth Helen Ann Stauffacher Lela Ludwig Glenda Langston Mary Robertson Youth Council Judy Seyler George Ann Pulkrabek

Swiss and French Guests At Kittelsens Party

Mr and Mrs Rodney O Kittel entertained last evening for Maj Ray Kundert New Glarus recently returned from Germany Miss Monique Simone Klein Strasbourg Alsace Lorraine student at a Roanoke Virginia college and F A Fluckiger Wochen Zeitung Zurich Switzerland correspondent now in the United States Herbert Kubly New York City and Edwin Barlow New Glarus attended Miss Klein has been at Virginia college for three months and is in her senior year Fluckiger arrived two weeks ago to write features and commentaries for Wochen Zeitung with New York as headquarters

Rodney O. Kittelsen Maj Ray Kundert New Glarus Germany Monique Simone Klein Strasbourg Alsace- Lorraine Roanoke F. A. Fluckiger Wochen-Zeitung Zurich Switzerland Herbert Kubly New York City Edwin Barlow Klein Virginia College Fluckiger United States New York

Stauffacher named 1953 Wisconsin Prom music chairman

Albert Stauffacher son of Mr and Mrs Herbert H Stauffacher of 1020 12th street was named music chairman for the 1953 Wisconsin Prom to hire the band arrange equipment and oversee expenses. He is a University of Wisconsin junior majoring in banking and finance and serves on 20 student committees. The Balsigers entertain at Juda area family dinner for daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs A S Roberts of Kansas City.

Albert Stauffacher Herbert H. Stauffacher 12Th Street Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Memorial Union Building Stauffacher Phi Delta Theta Oct Millall Music Prom Music Haresfoot Balsigers Christ Balsiger 8Th Street A. S. Roberts Kansas City Lawrence Swinson Albert Balsiger Fred Gobeli Leon Balsiger Juda Gobeli

Iowa Ceremony Unites Miss Steinke and Herald Bittorf

Miss Pearl Marie Steinke daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Steinke Gibson Iowa will wed Herald Bittorf son of Rev and Mrs R F Bittorf Bangor Wisconsin tonight at Grace Lutheran church Oskaloosa Iowa The Bittorf family traveled to attend The ceremony officiant Rev Bittorf of Mt Olive Church will preside A brother Victor is best man Reinhard organist Ruth guest book keeper Miss Steinke Luther College Decorah Iowa graduate and teacher Groom Northwestern College Worthington Minnesota graduate teaches Lutheran Parochial School Wisconsin Synod at Bangor

Pearl Marie Steinke Robert Steinke Gibson Herald Bittorf Bangor Wis R. F. Bittorf 16Th Street Grace Lutheran Church Oskaloosa Bittorf Mt. Olive Church Victor Reinhard Ruth Miss Steinke Luther College Decorah Urbana Doctor Martin Luther High School New Ulm Minn Northwestern College Watertown Wisconsin Synod

Hanson Krause wedding in Evansville ties in Albany plans

Miss Ruth Agnes Krause wed Clinton Hanson on December 20 at First Methodist Church Evansville. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs LaVerne Hallman and bridesmaids Mrs Donald Flood and Mrs Farnum Knipschild. Best man Adolph Gobeli. groomsmen Eddi Kiester Lee Neuenschwander Delbert Kraus and Harry Hanson. Reception for 175 at Grange hall Evansville. The couple plans a Tucson honeymoon. Ruth Krause attended the University of Wisconsin and works for Baker Manufacturing Evansville. Clinton Hanson works for Fisher Body GM Janesville.

Clinton LaVerne Hanson Albany Tucson Ariz Robert Boettcher Brodhead Emmanuel Church Ruth Agnes Krause Floyd Krause Evansville Clinton Hanson Harry Hanson Route 1 First Methodist Church

Hans Brusveen Plan Anniversary Gathering

Hans and wife celebrate 45 years of marriage at a New Year’s Day family gathering in Monticello. The event also marks 15 years for their son-in-law and daughter Byron and Mrs Kittle. Guests include the Kittlesons, Horeb, Thomas and Howard Brusveen, and Betty.

Monticello Hans Brusveen York Township Eddie Jorenby Blanchardville Brusveens Byron Kittlesons Byron Kittleson Paul Sonja Horeb Thomas Brusveen Howard Brusveen Betty Hans Brusveens

Johnsons Celebrated on 25th Anniversary Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Lester J. Johnson of Route 5 were honored over the weekend for their 25th wedding anniversary. Friends met Friday at Turner hall, and a family dinner followed Sunday at son Daryle Johnson’s home. They wed in Freeport on December 27, 1927, with Rev. H G Hominghauser officiating. They have five children: Daryl, Donald, Leona, Allen, and Lester Jr. All reside near Monroe and New Glarus.

Lester Turner Hall Daryle Nellie Kundert Jacob Kundert Lester J. Johnson Andrew Johnson Freeport H. G. Hominghauser Johnsons Daryl New Glarus Donald Leona Allen Lester Jr Monroe

Delores Scheidegger Engaged to Utah Man

Mr and Mrs Arthur Scheidegger Belmont announce their daughter Delores Scheidegger will marry Norval R Jones of Newton Utah. Delores attends Washington State College Pullman while Jones attends Utah State College Logan No wedding date set.

Arthur Scheidegger Belmont Monroe Smithfield Utah Delores Norval R. Jones Newton Scheidegger Washington State College Pullman Wash Jones Utah State College Logan

Richard Kubly Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Richard Kubly son of Mr and Mrs Ben E Kubly entertained school friends yesterday at his home in So apt on Argyle Road for his seventh birthday. Games were played and Richard received gifts from his friends. His sisters Janice and Joyce Kubly served lunch. A birthday cake was centerpiece. Guests included Elizabeth Von Arx Linda Feutz Ann Goecks.

Richard Kubly Ben E. Kubly Argyle Road So Apt Richard Janice Joyce Kubly Elizabeth von Arx Linda Feutz Ann Goecks

Local residents listed in community notice

Judy Mahley Glenda Kubly Tony Lux Nathan Studer Richard Coplien James Marty Bobby Tschanz Jeffery Addie and David Kubly are named in a local public notice listing residents connected to the event. The document identifies individuals involved in a community matter and records their participation.

Judy Mahley Glenda Kubly Tony Lux Nathan Studer Richard Coplien James Marty Bobby Tschanz Jeffery Addie David Kubly

Heitz Engagement to McGuire Announced

Gloria Helen Heitz of Route 2 and James R. McGuire of Route 5 are engaged. Gloria is a 1952 Monroe High School grad employed by First National Bank of Monroe. James is a 1951 Monroe High School grad and student at St Thomas College in St Paul.

R. Leland Heitz Route 2 Gloria Helen James R. McGuire Michael R. McGuire Route 5 Miss Heitz Monroe High School First National Bank of Monroe St. Thomas College St.aul

Neighbors Hold Surprise Housewarming for Johnsons

A group of former neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. Herbert T. Johnson at 808 15th Avenue Saturday evening with a social gathering and potluck lunch. The Johnsons received a purse of money presented by E. O. Evans Frank Schwartzlow George Hoover John H. Bruni Leo Hofmeister and Joe Kuhne.

Charleen Ruch Feted On Sixth Birthday At Party

Charleen Ruch daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Ruch 2541 13th street was honored at a party yesterday for her sixth birthday anniversary. Games were played and a lunch served. Charleen received gifts. Attending were Gweneth and Yvonne Broge of Monticello Larry Phillips Diane Ferguson Gary and Larry Ruch Kathy West and John Schiller.

Charleen Ruch Charles Ruch 13Th Street Charleen Gweneth Yvonne Broge Monticello Larry Phillips Diane Ferguson Gary Larry Ruch Kathy West John Schiller

Hefty Family Belated Christmas Dinner Hosted

Mr and Mrs Werner Hefty and family entertained the Hefty families at a belated Christmas dinner and gift exchange Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Hefty and family from Orangeville Mr and Mrs Werner Brunner and Rickie Jefferson Ed C Hefty Mr and Mrs Henry Hefty Helen Meyers and Gordon Holcomb.

Werner Heftys Monticello Werner Hefty Roy Hefty Orangeville Werner Brunner Rickie Jefferson Ed C. Hefty Henry Hefty Helen Meyers Gordon Holcomb

Jule Kennedy and James De Loy Wed in Kenosha

Howard Voegels Edward Buddy Marty and Miss Beth Ann Becker attended the wedding with Howard serving as an usher. The ceremony took place in Kenosha on Saturday honoring the newlyweds.

Monticello Howard Voegels Edward Buddy) Marty Beth Ann Becker Jule Kennedy James DeLoy Kenosha Howard

Retired Baraboo Doctor Harris J. Irwin Dies at 92

Harris J. Irwin, a 92 year old former Baraboo physician who practiced in Lodi before moving to Baraboo in 1900, died in a Madison hospital on Monday after retiring in 1948.

Madison Harris J. Irwin Baraboo Madison Hospital Lodi

Christmas Seal Sales Reported in Monroe

The Monroe Anti-Tuberculosis committee reports 46th annual Christmas seal sales totaling 2025.25 dollars announced by secretary treasurer Wilma Heimann. The drive ran Nov 1 to Dec 25 with contributions accepted until Apr 1. over 1,000 letters remain unanswered. Rudolph P. Reger chaired the seal safe, with Mrs J T Etter Jr leading the local committee.

Monroe _ Anti-Tuberculosis committee Wilma Heimann

Offers Pile Up For Flying Enterprise Hero

San Francisco hero Captain Kurt Larssen, skipper of the ill fated Flying Enterprise, says he rejected more than two million dollars in offers to capitalize on his experience. He arrived Sunday night on the Flying Enterprise II and noted he has written over 10,000 thank you notes to refusals. The original Enterprise sank off England's coast on January 10 after a bold rescue effort.

San Francisco Kurt Larssen England

Brooklyn Sisters Celebrate Christmas With 349 Years

Four sisters with ages totaling 349 shared Christmas dinner at the home of Minnie Baldwin 85 Route 2 Brooklyn. The others present were Margaret Boning 86 Basco Jessie Moorehead 90 Madison and Helen Boning 88 Basco. Mrs Baldwin hosts for her three sons Robert Fred and Frank.

Brooklyn Minnie Baldwin Route 2 Margaret Boning Basco Jessie Moorehead Madison Helen Boning Baldwin Robert Fred Frank

Language Arts Course Planned for Teachers

An advanced language arts series for teachers will start 5 PM Tuesday January 20 at Green County Normal School. L. G. Nemec from the University of Wisconsin extension department will teach. Sessions continue each Tuesday with undergraduate fees of 22.50 and graduate fees of 37.50.

Green County Normal School C. Irene Quinn L. G. Nemec University of Wisconsin Extension Department

Husky New Year Worried Oldster

Hal Boyle reflects on 1953 as a sober year arriving not as a bright child but as a middle aged man. Americans face unity challenges and strive for world peace while pursuing personal resolutions amid a fear filled era. He notes global concerns and calls for collective effort to meet a demanding year ahead.

Hal Boyle New York América China

Hummingbirds Seen Fly at 60 MPH Speed

Observers report hummingbirds moving at speeds up to 60 miles per hour, a rate comparable to a fast automobile.

University interviewers seek Wisconsin high school seniors

Miss Schindler and James Forbes, along with 63 other University of Wisconsin students, interview outstanding high school seniors statewide to recruit them to attend UW. Interviewers, chosen by a student faculty committee, will visit homes of alumni during holidays or the school year to discuss university life.

James Forbes 11Th Avenue Carol Schindler 22Nd Avenue University of Wisconsin

Monroe Pure Milk Local District Change Names Leaders

The Monroe Pure Milk Association district is reassigned from District 2 to District 9 covering Lancaster Brooklyn Evansville Monroe and Orfordville. It lists 102 members with John Haldi man as president William Wood as vice president Paul W Baumgartner as secretary treasurer. Delegates include Edward Kaderly Jr and Gayle H Matzke with Wood Leon Gempler and Gilbert Dettwiler as alternates.

Monroe Pure Milk Association Lancaster Brooklyn Evansville Orfordville John Haldiman William Wood Paul W. Baumgartner Albany Edward Kaderly Jr Gayle H. Matzke Wood Leon Gempler Monticello Gilbert Dettwiler

Fletcher Henderson Dies at 55 in Harlem Hospital

Fletcher Henderson an African American orchestra leader aged 55 died Monday night at Harlem Hospital after a prolonged illness. He led prominent jazz bands and was a major influence in the Harlem music scene. The death marks a significant loss to the New York music community.

Fletcher Henderson New York Harlem Hospital

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Kittelsens Iowa C.l.hansons Plan Tucson Baker Manufacturing Co Fisher Body Division General Motors Janesville Eouipa Kane International Harvester Dealer Merlin J. Meythaler Certified Public Accountant Fred J. Blumer Ruf Goetz United Telephone Co Betty Crotty Arthur Blum Robert Blum Blanche Crotty South Wayne Miss Crotty St. Clare Hospital A. T. Heinzelman Delores Scheidegger Gloria Helen Heitz J.R. McGuire the Times Browntown Hero RAPS Arthur E. Bestor Jr University of Illinois Bestor American Historical Association Washington Allstate Insurance Co North Third Street Milwaukee You Thrift First National Bank Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Pendleton Benkert Miss Schindler Forbes Counsel Freezer Supplies Hamilton Richardson Electric CO 16Th Avenue
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