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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1946
Page
4
Social news notes Norman Kraft and family of Red Oak join Mr and Mrs Victor Folgate and family for community gatherings and family get togethers.
Mrs Kathryn Marie LeFevre daughter of Gordon and Marion LeFevre of Upper Black Eddy Pa and Pfc Franklyn A Condon son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Condon of Brodhead were married in a double ring ceremony at a Phoenixville hospital where the groom is stationed. Chaplain Rudesill read the service. Miss Ann Hoffman was maid of honor and Francis Swiggum served as best man with ushers Pat Lutsch and Nettie Smoogen. Mrs Condon a Presbyterian Hospital trained nurse will reside in Brodhead with her husband after his December discharge.
Mrs. Lester Forcade hosted a contract bridge evening with two tables. Prizes went to Mrs. Leland L. Lamboley Mrs. Forcade and Mrs. Cloyd W. Picket. Mrs. Lamboley and Miss May Hofer attended as substitutes. refreshments were served.
Three tables of 500 were played at the Roxy club meeting held at the Joe Rohner home. High honors went to Miss Louise Steffen with second and third going to Mrs. John A. Mueller and Mrs. Mae Knight respectively. A luncheon followed.
Mr and Mrs M E Lynn marked their 23rd wedding anniversary with an open house at their Monticello home. About 160 friends and relatives visited throughout the day, offering best wishes.
Circus arrives Friday with Rudy Rudynoff, famed horse trainer, and Bailey Brothers contract acts. Feature performers include Dolly Jacobs and Captain Engerer with Nubian lions, Henderson trio with aerial acts, LaBonds elephants, plus clowns and animal acts across two shows at 2 and 8 p.m. Gates open one hour early for animal inspection.
Brooklyn hosts Mr and Mrs Harold Fiedler and family while Cuba City hosts Mr and Mrs Milo Hoesly and daughter Darlyne. New Glarus lists Mr and Mrs Walter Dick and daughter JoAnn and Prairie du Sac hosts Mr and Mrs Clifton Taylor and Pacomia California hosts Mr and Mrs R H Schoonover and Monroe.
Albany society column records weekend visits and family travel among Madison and Wisconsin residents. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gressman, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Barton, James Price, Meredith Walker, Rev. R. C. Werner, Jacquelyn Joy Blumer, William Blumer, J. C. Phillips, Olive Hilliard, Genevieve Webb, Howard Renneberg, C. A. Kildon, Fred Combs, Clif ton Peterson, Everett Olson, Olaf Olson, Erna Peterson, and Augusta Peterson with multiple trips to Green Lake, Milwaukee, Fennimore, Brodhead, and Verona.
H. V. Hartman Truman Olson and R. K. named by Dr. M. W. Stuessy to study school bus service for rural areas. The Brodhead-Decatur board reelected its president. A $48,000 direct tax was approved by 21 electors. Huebner, reappointed as agricultural course commissioner, will serve as treasurer with Miss Lillie M. Focht as clerk.
Mrs Ida Schweitzer aged 50 died Monday night in Ripon California at her daughter Mrs Oscar Feller's home during a visit of three months. Body to be moved to Saether funeral home Blanchardville for services likely Saturday or Sunday with burial in Hollandale. Survived by four sons Fred of Blue Mound Ernest of Dodgeville Walter in the Navy and Werner in the Army. two daughters Mrs Feller and Miss Gertrude Schweitzer of California.
James Pryce was reelected clerk of the Albany school board at the annual meeting and budget hearing. Twenty two voters attended. Board members include M. L. Barton and Ruth Whalen. A budget of $15,500 was adopted with $625 for high school band uniforms.
Mrs F N Miller undergoes surgery access at hospital Tuesday morning. John Affolter works at G B Lahr store during Miller's absence. Evangelical church quarterly conference, Dist Supt M M Berger presiding, held Saturday. Leonard Vogel and family dined with Ralph Frey in Janesville. Russell Carter buys Gus Norder home. Phil Schmitt and family from Whiting Indiana visit Ronspier Kolander homes. Elmer Matzke and Donna Jean attend Fred wedding reception.
Delegates are elected to the WMS convention at Lombard from Juda Evangelical church Esther Larson and Mrs. Wm Matzke with alternates Ed Hintzman and El mer Matzke. Local families visit and attend church and club events. Wesley’s shipment to Yokohama is reported. social activities include 4 H ice cream social at G B Lahr lawn and Missionary Ladies Aid meeting at Baptist church parlor.
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