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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1972
Page
4
A 21 year old mother of a four month old, divorced at 16, recounts her history and a pending marriage proposal to a 25 year old coworker. His mother demands proof of the divorce, which the woman refuses to provide. The letter argues that she should not bow to suspicion and that the couple deserves a chance. The page also includes teen advocacy letters and a Blanchardville wedding notice.
The Swiss Birthday Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Louise Blum’s home to honor the anniversaries of Mrs. Martha Kistler and Mrs. Anna Schweizer, with residents and members in attendance.
Sgt. Roger E. Walmer, who left December 29 to return to military service in Germany, was honored at a farewell party December 28. He is due to return to the United States in July. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Walmer and others from Monticello and Freeport. A social afternoon with refreshments followed.
The Col. Benjamin Harrison Chapter of the DAR will meet Tuesday January 4 at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs. Fred Selck 915 9th St.
Ms Carol Ann Ruchti daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Ruchti of 2215 9th St Madison and Steve Naab son of Mr and Mrs Henry Naab of West Bend will marry in June. Miss Ruchti a 1969 Monroe High School and 1971 Madison Technical College graduate works for New England Life in Madison. Naab a 1969 West Bend High School graduate attends UW Madison and works for University Hospitals Madison.
Members of the Cheese City Toastmasters meet Saturday in the West Dining Room of the Swiss Wheel for a family style dinner and installation of officers. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7. Robert Richards will serve as toast master. Call John Schild at 325-2309 or Dwight Coplien at 325-2661 before Tuesday to attend.
At the annual Monroe Turn and Schwing Club meeting in Turner Hall officers were elected with Clarence Gissing re elected as president. The club name was changed to Swiss American Gymnastics Club of Monroe under a bylaws revision by a committee including Clarence Gissing and Fritz Wenger. The annual family night is set for Friday at Turner Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. LeVerne Martin of Freeport Illinois marked their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday December 28. They plan a family celebration in January and were married December 28 1921 in Shullsburg. They have three children seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The Past Chiefs Club of the Brodhead Banner Temple Pythian Sisters elected officers during a holiday dinner at the Harris House. Officers include Fannie Ties president, Robert Wells vice president, Richard Garde secretary treasurer, and Fretch McClellan sunshine. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Carl Mohns.
Miss LaVonne Hess, whose Albany marriage to Dennis Cleaveland is set for January 15, was honored at a Wednesday afternoon kitchen shower hosted at the Calvin Drafahl home. Co hosts were Mrs. Drafahl, Mrs. George Wasserstrauss and Mrs. Ted Sager. Guests played games and enjoyed refreshments while many gifts were presented by a line of friends.
The Marshall Bluff Archery Club held its annual Christmas dinner at the club house with a 7 30 potluck. A short business meeting followed and officers were reelected: Robert Getman president Mrs Ralph Kubly secretary treasurer and directors Mrs Robert Getman Reynold Zeller and Lawrence Karlen. A gift exchange and social evening completed the event with members including Mr and Mrs Roy Bissig Monroe Mr and Mrs Ralph Kubly Mr and Mrs Lawrence Karlen Mr and Mrs Robert Getman Mr and Mrs Owen Keener Mr and Mrs Jerry Pederson Mrs Walter Zeller Mrs Doris Wagner Lawrence F Marty Reynold Zeller and Ralph Pederson.
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