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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1950

Page

5

Social Events Bring New Year Cheer Across City

New Year celebrations span public dances at The Elms and Turner Hall with crowds turning away for lack of space. Private home parties include the Campbells Schindlers Maurers and Gemplers hosting guests from Madison Twin Grove and beyond. Darlene May Wenger and Duane Chapman wed at St John s Church with a full reception and guests from Chicago Maine Michigan Milwaukee and Madison in attendance.

Dariene May Wenger Duane Chapman St. John's Church Weavy Tog Arsarle Monroe The Elms Ernest E. Wengen American’ Legion 1 Knights of Pythias KP Hall Turner Hall Don Campbell George Schindler Herbert T. Johnson Rudy Maurer Roy Gempler Campbells Ith Street Quentin Sammis Huntington Long Island N. Y Messrs Mines Robert DeVoe Madison George Wells Lloyd Holmes Eugene Beach Donald F. Ripp Charles Figi William Hall Leon Schroeder Robert J Tracy Robert Rosa Ellen Jane Wenger Raymond Kundert John Chambers Schindler 16Th Avenue John Caradine Frank Hamilton Jacob Marty Herbert Ripp Bertha Schindler Maurer Betty Steinmann Helen Altman Priscilla Blummer Mildred Langhard Rut Maurer Harold Rottler James Moldenhauer Fred Buehlmann Robert Crandall Gempler Mmes Alvin Frazier William Heinzelman Andrew Bell Weaver Seyler Alvin Camron Twin Grove Carol Schindler Sybil Blumer Judith Kubl Progressive Party 19Th Avenue 22Nd Avenue Ben J. Kubly 8Th Street Judith Kubly Doris Tschudy Fred Bucb Carol Schwingel William Beach Dora Schindler Kenneth Davis Evelyn Ruff Jack Avderegg Ben Blaser Willard A. Bender

Miss Mary Joy and Capt Shellito Wed in Rites Here

Miss Mary Joy daughter of Mr and Mrs David A Joy of 20th Avenue became the bride of Capt Robert Thomas Shellito son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kellito of Shell Lake yesterday forenoon in a single ring ceremony at St Victor s rectory. Rev E C McCollow officiated with Miss Margar Joy and Woodrow Bitney as attendants. A luncheon for 20 followed at the Eugene hotel. They will reside in Dublin Ireland where Mrs Shellito is employed and Capt Shellito is stationed with the U S Air Force. The wedding party wore navy blue outfits and corsages of white roses.

Mary Joy Glamme David A. Joy 20Th Avenue Robert Thomas Shellito Frank Kellito Shell Lake E. C. McCollow St. Victor's Pride Margar Joy Milwaukee Woodrow Bitney Badger Shellito Eugene Hotel San Francisco Sycamore Crescent Dublin Ireland Capt. Shellito U. S. Air Force

Surprise Party Honors Martins at Woodford

A surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Martins on their 40th wedding anniversary at their Woodford home Thursday. A lunch was served and guests included Hartwig family members, Harold Martin of Milton Junction, and a number of local residents and relatives from Browntown Monroe Argyle and Darlington.

W. 5 Marti Woodford Tes Hartwig Hartwig Martin Harold Martin Milton Junction Messrs Ana Mmes Hubert Rockow Wesley Svendsen Browntown Lenwood Martin Iva Hartwig Monroe Donald Martn Lyle Dailey Donnie Russell Perdue Jerry Olson Argyle Melva Olson Ted Goebels Randy Darlington Cecil Hatfield

George Ingwells Greet Friends on Anniversary

Mr and Mrs George Ingwell celebrate golden wedding anniversary at an open house held New Year s Day from 2 to 5 in their Blanchardville home. The couple were married January 3 1900 in the bride s sister s home.

Tatsravine —Times George Ingwell Blanchardville

Anniversary of John A Olson and Mrs Hanson in Blanchardville

Mrs Oscar A Hanson and John A Olson celebrated their anniversary with five children present. The couple farmed in Town county until 1929 then moved to Blanchardville. Attendees include Dr. Guy Ingwell Knox Indiana Curtis Madison Norman Middleton and grandchildren. Golden flowers ivory tapers decorated the reception table a three tier wedding cake centerpiece. Beatrice Williams poured and Mrs Curtis Ingwell and Mrs Guy Ingwell served. Granddaughters assisted as hostesses.

John A. Olson Oscar A. Hanson Town County Lanchardville Guy Ingwell Knox Ind Curtis Madison Norman Middleton Alice Williams Archie Blanchardville Beatrice Williams Curtis Ingwell

David Schumachers Feted on Anniversary

David Schumachers celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on New Year’s Eve at their home 518 16th Ave Viola Palmer and David Schumacher wed in Monroe on December 31, 1924 officiated by the late Rev. P. A. Schuh. They have a daughter, Mrs. David Erickson, and granddaughter Mary Jolene Erickson. Attendees included Dean and Mrs. Rinehardt, Glen Gilmore, Chester and family, Ralph and Eldon Shaffer, Harry Grinnell, Fred Selck, Ole Berg, Virgil of Argyle, Charles Palmer, and Mr. and Mrs. David Erickson and Mary Jolene.

Ana Ours Savia Schumacher 16Th Avenue Viola Palmer David Schumacher Monroe P. A. Schuh David Erickson Mary Jolene Erickson Messrs Mmes Dean Rinehardt Glen Gilmore Chester Shaffer Ralph Shaffer Eldon Harry Grinnell

Mrs Anna Legier Heads Church Class

Mrs Anna Legier will serve as president of the Philathea Sunday school class of Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren church for 1950. Officers elected at a class meeting at Alois Rut home 2510 10th street were Mmes Jesse Nauman vice president Alois Ruf secretary and Miss Marie Geigel treasurer. Mrs Stanley Howe assisting hostess for the session in which 21 members and one guest were present. Mrs Adelle Stauffacher told of her recent trip through the east.

Irs Anna Legier Will Philathea Sunny School Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Alois Rut 10Th Street Mmes Jesse Nauman Alois Ruf Marie Geigel Stanley Howe Adelle Stauffacher East

College Students Resume Studies As Vacations End

College students began returning to classes across Wisconsin today after two week breaks. Institutions reopening include the University of Wisconsin Beloit Platteville state teachers college and Carroll college with some students at Whitewater state teachers college and Milwaukee-Downer set to start tomorrow.

Monroe Collegians University of Wisconsin Beloit College Platteville State Teachers College Carroll College Whitewater State Teachers College Milwaukee-Downer

Darold Bleiler Feted At Party in Monticello

Darold Bleiler Postville left yesterday for Chicago to enter Moody Bible Institute. He was honored at a farewell party at the home of Mr and Mrs Les- in Monticello, Monticello district.

Darold Bleiler Monticello Postville Chicago Moody Bible Institute Les

Loan Terms for Salary Car and Farm Chattels

Borrow on salary, car, furniture, or farm chattels and repay over 6, 12, 15, or 18 months based on purpose. No endorsers or guarantors. Monthly rate 2.14% for balances up to 100 dollars, 2% on 100 to 200, and 19% on balances over 200.

Social gathering at Bleiler home Friday evening

Ter Bleiler hosted guests including Herman Elmer and family Harland Jule Elmer Patricia Orville Bleiler Ernest Wirland Ann Davern and children Harold Arvin Bleiler Lena Haug Helen Kolden from Postville Mrs Herman Feenser of Monticello and Carol Musser of Loretta attended.

Ter Bleiler Messrs Mmes Herman Elmer and Son Harland Jule Elmer Patricia Orville Bleiler Ernest Wirland Anne Davern Harold and Arvin Bleiler Lena Haug Helen Kolden Postville Herman Feenser Monticello Carol Musser Loretta

Band Orchestra Set Formal Concert Dates

Monroe high school will stage a formal orchestra and band concert in the school auditorium on March 7 and March 8. Director Allan F Barnard announced the program features the orchestra performing the first half and the concert band the second half.

Monroe High School Allan F. Barnard

Open House at Rev. Orians Home Attracts 250 Guests

Wellwishers visit the Rev. Howard L. Orians home at 1611 16th Avenue for an open house on Sunday afternoon and evening. Mrs. H. B. Caradine chairs the event with assistance from Glenn F. Stauffacher Henry Kundert William F. Haman E A Janke Charles J Niles and Alton V Kiel. Eva Spreng WSWS sponsored the affair with tea service by several ladies in the afternoon and evening.

Orians Howard L. Orians H. B. Caradine Mmes Glenn F. Stauffacher Henry Kundert William F. Haman E. A. Janke Charles J. Niles Alton V. Kiel Eva Spreng WSWS

Stauffer Housewarming and Local Socials Highlight Monticello

Monticello notes report the Stauffer family honored at a housewarming with many relatives present from local farms. Separate items list Matzkes entertaining at Clarno and a Bethel church aid society meeting. Also noted are December marriage license applications in Green County and street flushing due to mild weather. Snyder family relocates to Ludlow hotel with Hamilton and Olson households updating housing moves.

Retail committee meeting at Eugene hotel

Retail committee meets at Eugene hotel Tuesday evening January 3 at 6 30 o clock. Board of Directors to meet at Eugene hotel Wednesday evening January 4 at 6 30 o clock. Members may call dinner reservations to the secretary Walter L Day secretary phone 39.

Eugene Hotel Board of Directors

Six Figure Franchise Opportunity in Monroe Area

There is a rare profitable franchise chance in Monroe for a capable entrepreneur with moderate capital. The opportunity promises a six figure annual business within two years, backed by a leading firm in livestock and poultry feed with 55 years in agriculture. Send a letter explaining qualifications, business history, and two local references to F. B. Merrill, Ralston Purina Company, P O Box 1203 Minneapolis 6 Minnesota.

Monroe F. B. Merrill Ralston Purina Company P.O Minneapolis Minnesota

Also Mentioned on This Page

Darlene May Wenger Oa Wenger Jr Edward Chapman Merlyn Chaptelical and Reformed Church Joyce Becktolt Ruth Goodman Shirley Wells Emil Maurer South Wayne Fred L. Wenger Daniel Bechtolt Donald Glen Pehl Geraldine Chapman Maine Michigan Matison Clareda Wenger Bernice Baehler Margaret Schollmeyer Kathryn Trotter Audrey’Ann Flannery E. A. Chapman R.T. Shellito Sue Lincicum Frank Lindicum Sue Chester Stixrood DAR Fred. L. Kohli Nellie W. Kohli Lillian Gempeler George Ingwells David Schumachers Anna Legier Oliver Monrof Oreste Sean Ered Sadary Ri Fred Gempeler Calvin Stauffer Ernest Ralph Gempeler John Stauffer Matzkes Ervin Manxe Clarno Ole Berg Clarence Falk Dewey Goodman Ervin Matzke Ralph Falk Freeport Herman Falk Aid Society of Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church Green County City Street Department Fom 14Th Avenue E. C. Hamiltons Hamiltons Gordon Olsons Snyders Florida Chamber of Commerce Walter L. Day Dodge VALE Dearth Motor Sales WLAD Monroe, Wis
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