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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1950
Page
3
Monroe Woman's club stage production of Clubbing a Husband reveals a 12 woman cast led by Mrs Way ne J Fencil as the organizer Mrs Henry F Ashton. The play to be staged at the high school auditorium features Mrs John H Usher as the bride and proceeds go to St Clare hospital room furnishing fund.
The Green County Shrine club voted for an afternoon Zor Temple chanters concert to be held Sunday March 5 with Laverne C. Gallitz named ticket sales chairman. The male chorus includes Philip N. Snodgrass directed by Bernhard Westlund, with a quartet Alan Prisk Ben Blaser Jack Andereck and Rudolf. accompanist Ruth E. Maurer. Place to be announced.
The Woman's Relief Corps held its first regular meeting of 1950 with 65 members. Cub Scout Den 11 was presented a large flag by Mrs. Walter Keubli while Mrs. Alfred E. Henning, patriotic instructor, gave the presentation. Wayne Bahn spoke for the den.
Miss Rose Marie Walters daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Walters of 1916 13th Avenue will wed Albert R Schmidt son of Mr and Mrs A O Schmidt of East St Louis Illinois on February 12 The bride is a reporter for the Evening Times and the groom attends the University of Wisconsin They will reside in St Louis
Monroe seniors in Fred R. Simpson’s American problems class face mandatory VFW essay entries for the 1950 national contest, while juniors in Miss LaVon Jones’s American history course have optional participation. Essays compiled in the next three weeks will be turned over to Mrs. Dean Pet.
The local VFW essay committee chair announces the April deadline for entries. Prizes will be awarded on a nationwide basis with the theme Peace With Honor for America guiding the judging and advancement to state and national rounds.
Miss Kathryn Ann Yeager daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville S Severson Blanchardville married Mil ford L Paulson son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Paulson Blanchardville at Yellowstore Lutheran church Saturday eve ning Rev M A Sorenson officiated The bridal party included maid of honor Audrey Phillipson bridesmaids Marian Paulson Lenore DeWaide best man Martyn Trumble ushers Roslyn Paulson Clair Swiggum. reception for 125 guests
The wedding party included Miss Ione Hendrickson and several bridesmaids. The bride, a Blanchardville high school graduate, worked for the state department of public welfare in Madison. The groom, also a Blanchardville graduate, is a farmer. After a Florida honeymoon they will live in Blanchardville.
Mrs Neva Wessel celebrated her 88th birthday at home with friends this afternoon. The former Neva Farmer of Brodhead remains in good health and does her own work. Her husband Menzo Wessel died 17 years ago. she has a brother Arthur Farmer of San Diego California.
Neil Pryce was installed as an officer of the Juanita Rebekah Lodge in Albany with other officers named as Mrs. Bea r Swie Stein and fellow members present in the hall during the special meeting.
The document lists officers including treasurer Carl Struck and Miss Anna Rhyner as deputy, with Steindorf and Buchschacher among the committee set. It names warden Minnie Anderson, chaplain Jennie Howard, conductor Rhyner, side guardian Earl McCulley, outside guardian Louis Flored, and supporters May Thornton and Ray Webb. Installing staff include Trella Webb, Anderson, and Thornley with entertainment planning by Olive Hilllard Schmid and Zwickey Rhyner.
Miss Vivian Johnson of Juda engaged to A Donald Lane son of Mrs Marian Lane Maywood. Vivian, a Juda high school and University of Wisconsin graduate, is a staff dietician at Wesley Memorial Chicago. Lane, Beloit College graduate, works with General Mills Chicago offices. Spring wedding planned. Union to Meet Albany Baptist Mission Union attendees include co hosts Mrs A C Oliver Mrs Jane Flint and Mrs E D Porter field with Mrs Albert Loeffel giving the program.
Ziltener household in Spring Grove hosts a housewarming party Saturday evening to celebrate moving into a new farm home. Guests include Russell Rosheisen Ben Deininger Howard Newcomer Walter Ziltener Orville Hawkins and others. Warne notes a Catholic Youth Organization roller skating event for 35 members at Meier's hall in South Wayne and Gran Flot.
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