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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1968

Page

3

Betrothed Connie Ruff to John Darling in Madison

Mr and Mrs Karl Ruff of 137 Lathrup Street Madison announce the engagement of their daughter Connie Christine to John Philip Darling son of Mrs Philip H Darling and the late Mr Darling Madison and Wisconsin graduates plan April 27 wedding at Blessed Sacrament Church. Darling is an Army lieutenant veteran CPA and partner at A G Kiesling and Associates with offices in Madison Springfield and Des Moines.

Karl Ruff Lathrup St Madison Connie Christine John Philip Darling Philip H. Darling Monroe Mr. Darling Miss Ruff University of Wisconsin Darling Alpha Tau Omega Okinawa A. G. Kiesling and

Mary Jo Henning and Robert Spohn Wed in Colorado Church

Miss Mary Jo Henning and Robert Spohn wed December 30 1967 at St Therese Church Denver Colorado Pastor James Hamblin officiated Parents listed for both families The bride wore a white crepe gown with lace trim and carried white carnations Attendants included maid of honor Carol Norwood and best man William Spehn The couple will reside in Dothan Alabama with Mr Spohn stationed at Ft Rucker Alabama.

Mary Jo Henning del Mar Parkway Aurora Colo Robert Spohn Holyoke St. Therese Church Denver James Hamblin Alfred Henning 28Th Ave Monroe Fred Spohr Kolyoke, Cole William Spehn William Smith Bakersville Calif Alvin Rasmussen Monroe High School Presbyterian - St. Lukes School of Nursing Chicago Veterans Hospital Madison Veteran's Hospital

Ruth Elmer Weds Brown in Ceremony Held at Church Here

Ruth Elmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin H Elmer and Gary Lee Brown son of Mr and Mrs Edmund Brown were married Saturday January 20 at St Johns United Church of Christ Monroe. The 2 PM ceremony was led by Rev Calvin P Fischer with a Chantilly lace gown and cascade bouquet. The reception followed at Moose Hall with family and friends from Monroe Platteville Galena and Madison in attendance. The newlyweds reside at 2000% 17th St Monroe.

Ruth Ann Elmer Alvin H. Elmer 29Th Ave Gary Lee Brown Edmund Brown Platteville St. John’s United Church of Christ Monroe Calvin P. Fischer Vernon Leopold James Hay Warren Patricia Doherty Terry Brown Jan Brown Dennis Elmer Janesville Brown Moose Hall Arletta Maeder Galena Lillian Elmer New Glarus Faye Williams Madison Sharon Karen Brown William Korn Alfred Meier Philip Moe Joan West Kathy Dearth Jessie French Elaine Steffen Apple River Freeport Elizabeth Ill Dubuque Rewey Beaver Dam Beloit 17Th St Monroe High School St. Clare Hospital Platteville High School American Schools of Chicago Marty-Ripp

Miss Ida Casanova Feted at G U G G Meeting

Thirty nine members attended the regular G U G G Women’s Order meeting in Turner Hall on January 25. Ida Casanova received birthday honors and entertainment committee members were named for the event. The next meeting is scheduled for February 8. To Be Wed: Miss Ida Adamski to Dean Thomas North in August.

Ida Casanova G.U.G.G G. U. G. G. Women’s Order Turner Hall Marvin Holcomb Werner Kohler Anna Morgenthaler Mae Gustafson Rose Zuercher Yass John Kernen Alma Brechlien Harry Babler Henry Altmann Rose Voelkli Homer Wardlow Lester Forcade Mabel Zweifel Lena Bloom

Girls Service Group Hosts Hospital Dance in Monroe

Members of the Girls Service Club of Monroe High School entertained Green County Hospital residents with a dance on Thursday evening January 25. Assisting were Janice Ruda Elaine Schwartz Sue Smith Gloria Blum Sandy Heimann Barbara Dalton Lynn Counselman Sandy Blum and Chris Stamm. Bernie Purcell and Karen Cameron provided special entertainment. Dancing ended with home made cookies and coffee served by the group.

Girls Service Club Monroe High School Green County Hospital Janice Ruda Elaine Schwartz Sue Smith Gloria Blum Sandy Heimann Barbra Dalton Lynn Counselman Sandy Blum Chris Stamm Bernie Purcell Karen Cammeron

Lida Ludlow Reading Club Sets Wednesday Meeting

Members of the Lida Ludlow Reading Club will meet Wednesday January 31 at 523 St. Clare Court, the home of Mrs. Ben Brunkow. Mrs. David M. Woods leads the program reviewing the book We Nehrus by Krishna Nehru Hutheesing.

Lida Ludlow Reading Club Ben Brunkow St. Clare Court David M. Woods We Nehrus Krishna Nehru Hutheesing

Buckeye Unit Plans Meeting on Feb 2

The Buckeye Unit of the Home Extension will meet with Mrs. Herman Busjahn at 1 30 p m Friday Feb 2 This is a change of hostesses due to illness Roll call will be answered to Quotes or Facts about Lincoln or Washington The major lesson Your Personal Clothing Plan will be given by Mrs Lyle Reed and Mrs Dan Adams The minor lesson on Jiffy Food Recipes will be by Mrs LaVerne Holmes The Bible Study Class of Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet Wednesday Jan 31 at 2 p m in the home of Mrs Daisy Kundert Pauline Stauffacher will give the lesson.

Orangeville Buckeye Home Extension Herman Busjahn Lincoln Washington Lyle Reed Dan Adams LaVerne Holmes Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Daisy Kundert Pauline Stauffacher

Boy Scout Week Events Planned in New Glarus

In observance of Boy Scout Week February 7 to 13 Cub Scouts will display at Zemp's Meat Market with Den Mathers arranging. Kenneth Henning named Pinewood Derby chairman for an April event after the January Pack meeting at the grade school gym. Blue and Gold banquet set for February 22 in the same gym with a 6 30 p.m. potluck. Pete Defaul, 19, of West Allis and Carroll College student won the Senior Men’s title at the 68th National outdoor speed skating championships in St Paul.

New Glarus Zemp’s den Mathers Kenneth Henning ST. Paul, Minn Pete Defaul West Allis Wis Carroll College Waukesha

Resignation Accepted as Community Action Director

The Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program board met at the Iowa County Court House in Dodgeville to accept the resignation of director Ruel C. Irwin. Peg Rasch of Platteville was promoted to fill the post, having served as assistant director since March 1967. An executive committee with representatives from each county was formed to aid Mrs. Rasch. The committee includes Bernal Coy, Richland. Richard Scullion, Iowa. Ray Kaskey, Green. Elton Noble, Grant. and Joe Robinson, Lafayette. A Feb 21 meeting at 8 p.m. in Dodgeville invites public participation in poverty relief planning.

Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, Inc Iowa County Court House Dodgeville Ruel C. Irwin Peg Rasch Platteville Rasch Joe Robinson

Monroe Coin Club to Meet Tuesday Evening

The Monroe Coin Club will hold its monthly gathering at 8 p.m. Tuesday January 30 in the Community Room of the First National Bank. Members will adjourn to the Green County House as guests of club president Bill Moon.

Monroe Coin Club First National Bank Green County House Bill Moon

Lafayette Co op Meeting Set for Feb 1 in Darlington

Kenneth Arneson announces the 27th annual Lafayette Farm Co op meeting will be February 1 at New Community High School Darlington. Reports on the past year will be shared, with member information included. Guest speaker Melvin Sims of FS Services Inc. will speak. supper by Farm Bureau Women and entertainment by the Dick Brainard Old Time German Band.

Darlington Kenneth Arneson Lafayette Farmco Coop Arneson Melvin Sims FS Services Inc Sims Adams County Illinois College of Agriculture University of Illinois Farm Bureau Dick Brainard

Homemaker Club Meetings Share Ireland Trip and Lessons

Local Homemakers groups gathered for events at members' homes including Mrs. Russell Carter and Mrs. Ned Flanagan sharing Ireland trip slides. Lessons centered on Wheel of Concern and Manners with hostesses named for February meetings.

Platteville Woman Receives Degree at State University

Mrs. Jerry E. Schliem of 895 Camp St Platteville graduated mid year at Platteville State University during a ceremony Sunday January 14 in the University Field House. She earned a Bachelor of Science in secondary education with English major and physical education minor. She taught PE in Belmont schools and family hosted a buffet after the ceremony.

Jerry E. Schliem Camp St Platteville Platteville State University University Schliem Marian Irene Mitchell Arlie Mitchell South Wayne Lela Gage Earl Schliem Janet Schliem Pulaski Michael Perry Merrill Donald Spencer Madison

Albert Hanson 85 Dies After Long Illness in Iowa County

Albert Hanson 85 a native of Oslo Norway died Sunday January 28 in an Iowa County nursing home after a long illness. He came to the United States in 1899 settling in Hollandale then lived in Madison before farming in Spring Green and Arena and later retiring to Dodgeville. Survived by five sons Curtis Reuben Raymond Marvin and Albert Jr and four daughters James Whitford Grace Roberts Milo Cutler and Francis Mc Carville a sister Louise Benson 39 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday January 30 at Lulloff Funeral Home Dodgeville with burial at Graceland Cemetery Mineral Point. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Oslo Norway Albert Hanson Dodgeville Iowa County Hollandale Madison Spring Green Arena Albert Jr Curtis Reuben Raymond Marvin Mineral Point James Whitford Cobb

Five Area Students On Roll at Oshkosh

Monroe area students Kristine Brugger William S Flaherty Jane Paradowski John Oschsner and Judith Sutter are named to Oshkosh State University honor roll for first semester 1967 68 with at least 14 credits and a 33 GPA. GO THROUGH ICE MUKWONAGO Three ice fishermen broke through the ice at Phantom Lake Sunday and sank. tow trucks recovered two autos hours later.

Monroe and Area Oshkosh State University Kristine Brugger William _ S

Wartenweiler 86 Dies in Monroe at Home

Henry Wartenweiler aged 86 of 1316 23rd Ave Monroe died 11 40 a m Sunday January 28 at Monroe Manor Nursing Home after short illness. He was born November 4 1881 to John and Catherine Bless Wartenweiler and attended Monroe schools. He belonged to St John United Church of Christ and Moose Lodge where he was oldest active member. Surviving are a brother William Dupree SD and a sister Katherine of He. He was preceded in death by his parents five brothers and three sisters. Funeral services 1 30 p m Tuesday January 30 at Shriner Neushwander Funeral Home with Rev Milton G Petzold officiating. Burial Greenwood Cemetery.

Monroe Henry Wartenweiler 23Rd Ave Monroe Manor John Catherine Bless Wartenweiler Wartenweiler St. John’s United Church of Christ Moose Lodge William Dupree S.D Katherine Clackamas Ore Jacob George David Fred J Florence M Rose Shriner - Neushwander Milton G. Petzold St. John’s Church Greenwood Cemetery

Service Record Highlights Bre num Graduates From Air Force School

Airman Mervyn Brenum, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Brenum of Grat iot, graduates from U S Air Force technical school at Lowry AFB Colo. He trains as a material specialist and joins a Strategic Air Command unit at K I Sawyer AFB Mich. A 1966 graduate of South Wayne Wis High School. Home on leave Monticello Times Special Sp 4 David Zweifel furlough at his parents home after a year in the Army. He came from Fort Benning Ga. Now in Vietnam SP 4 Richard P Kern son of Mr and Mrs Paul Kern of 2610 8th Ave writes from Vietnam driving truck since Aug 26 with U S Army forces. His address: SP 4 Richard P Kern US 564 53986 H H T 1 4th Cav AP O San Francisco Calif 96345. Phillip R Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Johnson commissioned second lieutenant in U S Air Force after Officers Training School at Lackland AFB Tex. He is assigned to Keesler AFB Miss with Air Training Command. A Blanchardville High School graduate, BA in Business Administration from Luther College Decorah Ia. His wife Mary is daughter of Mrs E F Kel and of Red Lake Falls Minn. Milwaukee among 30 cities winning awards in national cleanest town contest by the national clean-up paint up fix up bureau.

Brenum Mervyn G. Brenum Floyd B. Brenum Gratiot U.S. Air Force Technical School Lowry Afb Colo Strategic Air Command K. I. Sawyer Afb Mich South Wayne Wis.) High School Monticello David Zweifel Dwight Zweifel David Fort Benning Vietnam Richard P. Kern Paul Kern 8Th Ave U.S H.H.T 4Th Cav A.P.O San Francisco Calif Blanchardville Times Phillp R. Johnson Robert L. Johnson U.S. Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Texas Johnson Keesler Afb Mississippi Air Training Command Blanchardville High School Luther College Decorah Mary E. F. Keland Red Lake Falls, Minn

Four-H Winter Camp at Upham Woods Highlighted

The Green County 4-H club recounts a weekend at Upham Woods near Wisconsin Dells with indoor discussions on teenage concerns and outdoor activities like tobogganing and skating. A Wisconsin Correctional Institution panel on crime featured four young inmates sharing background context, plus milk substitute notes and price ideas for dairy products.

Upham Woods Wisconsin Dells Sauk Columbia

Real estate broker or salesman courses advertised

An advertisement invites adults to become licensed real estate brokers or salespersons with an easy fast low fee program. First Class Free in Madison at Hotel Loraine on Wednesday Jan 31 at 7 00 PM with additional classes in Madison and Janesville and a home study option Wis School of Real estate 161 W Wis Ave Milwaukee.

Madison Hotel Loraine Janesville Wis School of Real Estate W. Wis. Ave Milwaukee

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Mr. and Mrs. Spohn Colorado Adtaker Ruth Elmer Radke Gary Brown John F. Adamski Sparta Helen Margaret Thomas North North Miss Adamski Marquette University National la Crosse State University Eta Phi Alpha Girls Service Group Lida Ludlow Lafayette Co-op Meeting News of the Homemakers Helpful Homemakers Friendship Homemakers Russell Carter Ned Flanagan Ireland Will Matzke Chester Pinnow Carter Anna Waelti Pinnow Clara Miller Sweet ‘N Neat Club Sweet ‘N Neat Homemakers Dennis Rinehardt Robert Meier Donald Witt Terry Wichser Robert Wittenwyler Dennis Rineharat Friendship Circle Friendship Circle Homemakers Club Russel Carter Homemakers Club Frank Koch Center Edward Flanagan Henry Norder Inez Weaver Round Grove Homemakers Henry E. Babler Round Grove Homemakers Club John Augsburger South Lamont Argyle South Lamont Homemakers Club Delmar Budsberg Virgil Hendrickson Charles Svoboda Irving Zimmermann Jerry Schliem Oshkosh Shriner Neuschwander Earl Hager Herbert Booth 19Th Ave Cal’s Green County Gary Hartwig Jody Wegmueller Mary Classen Wisconsin Correctional Institution At Fox Lake Chaplin Marigold Foods Co Minn Wisconsin CAL Kraemer Lanz Agency
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