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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1952

Page

3

Orangeville Pastor to Lead Bethel CE Service Sunday

Bethel Christian Endeavor plans a community service at Bethel Church Sunday at 8 p.m. Rev. Avery R Feils of Grace Reformed Orangeville preaches. Miss Carol Brown in Ongole India mission fund drive. Special music features Miss Joyce Leck, Donna Clark, Carol Falk leads. Daniel Bechtolt chairs. Alice Falk, Aleatha Buri, Hazel Falk assist. Picnic and party at Recreation Park tonight at 8.

Avery R. Feils Grace Reformed Church Orangeville Bethel Christian Endeavor Bethel Christian Endeavor Carol Brown Ongole India Brown Lawrence A Recreation Park

Russell Coldens Feted At Post-Nuptial Shower

A post-nuptial shower honored Russell Colden and his wife at the home of Mr and Mrs Julian Colden in Spring Grove township. Attendees included multiple Colden relatives and friends from Argyle Browntown Monticello Monroe and New Glarus.

Russell Coldens Julian Colden Spring Grove Township Russell Colden Minnie Long Browntown Arthur Herbig Marvin Bowman Victor Bowman Leon Albert Bowman Cecil Rockford Edwin Colden Blanchardville Selmer Colden Argyle Stanley Bowman Monticello Cora Lent Melvin Bowman Monroe Erling Moen Ralph Colden Olga Klossner New Glarus

Local G U G G Honors Mrs Buehler’s Memory

A Turner hall gathering of 52 G U G G members draped the charter for Mrs Rose Buehler. Birthdays for Mrs Lena Stauffacher and Mrs Mary Lengacher were saluted. lunch was led by Mrs Will Rufer and entertainment by Mrs Wiles Thompson. Honors in Yass went to Mrs Will Gempler and Mrs Kathryn Kundert. Mrs G L Redman and Mrs Paul Frenzel earned 500 honors. Next meeting is July 24 with regular meetings through August.

G.U.G.G Turner Hall Rose Buehler Lena Stauffacher Mary Lengacher Will Rufer Wiles Thompson Yass Will Gempler Kathryn Kundert G. L. Redman Paul Frenzel

Twin Grove Softball Team Fetes Miss Jones

Members and friends of Twin Grove girls softball honored Kath leen Jones with a wiener roast at the Joe Jones home after she injured her knee during a game. Attendees included Anita Figi Mary Ellen Jaeggi Mary Lou Schroeder Delorese Roth Penny Kundert Pat Kundert Mildred Grenzow Kathleen Jones Eugene Theiler Tom Theiler John Jaeggi Jr. and Tom Boll.

Twin Grove Joe Jones Kathleen Jones Anita Figi Mary Ellen Jaeggi Mary Lou Schroeder Delorese Roth Penny Kundert Pat Kundert Mildred Grenzow Eugene Theiler Tom Theiler John Jaeggi Jr Tom Boll

Clarno WSWS Meets At Frautschy Residence

Clarno Evangelical United Brethren church WSWS met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Arleigh Frautschy with Mrs. Fred Ziltner as co host. Mrs. Harry Ammann led devotions and Mrs. Ralph Siedschlag taught on Christ Calls The Church A roundtable discussion on Churches for our country's needs followed. Mrs. Martha Grenzow led the prayer session for 19 members and three visitors.

Clarno Evangelical United Brethren Church WSWS Arleigh Frautschy Fred Ziltner Harry Ammann Ralph Siedschlag Christ Martha Grenzow

Music Clinic Attendee's Family Joins UW Session

Marjorie Mahlkuch attends the University of Wisconsin summer music clinic with her mother Mrs. William Mahlkuch and sister Mary Jane, along with Mrs. Ruth Chapman and daughter Betty Lou, registering on Monday at South WaynE.

South Wayne Marjorie Mahlkuch University of Wisconsin William Mahlkuch Mary Jane Ruth Chapman Betty Lou

Mellom Family Meets Blanchardville Reunion Officers

At the Mellom family reunion in Blue Mounds park on Sunday officers were elected with M. C. McConnell as president Gordon Shus as vice president and Mrs. George Watrud as secretary treasurer.

Mellom Family Blanchardville Mellom Blue Mounds Park M. C. McConnell Gordon Shus George Watrud

David Legler plans open house for 60th anniversary

Monticello residents Mr. and Mrs. David Legler will mark their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering Sunday at their home. They wed July 12, 1892, in Monticello. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Legler, Verona, who will attend. They have five children, twelve grandchildren, and nineteen great grandchildren. Mrs. Legler is 80, Mr. Legler 79. They have long farmed in Mt. Pleasant and Washington townships before retiring to Monticello on South Main street.

Monticello David Legler Bertha Schlittler Legler Rusterholz Andrew Legler Verona Leglers Herman Monroe John Freitag New Glarus Fred C. Hammerly Albany William Buehl Sr Joseph Legler Mt. Pleasant Washington South Main Street

Birthday Train Outing For RoxAnn Gempeler

Mrs Leon Gempeler hosted a belated third birthday party for her daughter RoxAnn with a Monroe to Brodhead train ride. Children included Anna Marie Marty Nancy Holcomb Karen Gempeler Elaine Gempeler Lavonne Loveland Bonnie Yaeger Donna Duertschi Loretta Schmid Larry Rinehart and RoxAnn Gempeler. They had a picnic at Harold Neuenschwander home in Monroe and were met by cars in Brodhead. Mrs Neuenschwander joined the trip.

Merlyn Loveland Harland Rinehart

Area Girl Scouts Have Park Outings

Brownie and Girl Scouts from New Glarus Argyle and Blanchardville completed a five day day camp at Blanchardville park and New Glarus woods State Park. Leaders mothers and interested women helped plan and direct activities including singing swimming games dramatics story hour and craft work. New Glarus adult leaders listed.

Blanchardville New Glarus Argyle Blanchardville Park New Glarus Woods Russell Monroe Henry Hoesly Arthur J. Theiler Carl Erb Werner Ziltner Marshal Ingwell Stanley Freitag Todd Hewes Harold Gerry John Goodman Misses Rhoda Babler Marlea Duerst Violet Duerst Kathleen Zweifel Kathryn Ott Deanne Showers Rose Marie Feller

Miss Brandt to Wed Donald VanWagenen

The marriage of Miss Jean Brandt daughter of Mrs. Howard W. Lueck Browntown to Donald J. VanWagenen son of Mrs. John A. VanWagenen 1802 14th Avenue will be solemnized Sunday at 2 p.m. at St Johns Evangelical and Reformed Church Rev Paul C Kehle will officiate.

Jean Brandt Howard W. Lueck Browntown Donald J. VanWagenen John A. VanWagenen 14Th Avenue St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Paul C. Kehle

Queen Esther Class Meets at Our Savior's Lutheran

Mrs Jule Nelson hosted the Queen Esther class of Our Savior's Lutheran church Tuesday. Mrs Chester Stixrood led the business and lesson session with devotions by Mrs Frances Seffrood. A social hour followed a share-a-dish lunch for 10 members.

Wayne South Wayne Jule Nelson Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Chester Stixrood Frances Seffrood

Miss Villella and Staffon to Wed in Footville

Miss Elinore Villella daughter of Mrs Alvin Kjelland Footville will wed James Staffon son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Staffon 2119 14th Avenue tomorrow at 930 am in St Augustine church Footville Rev Alfonse Foltz will celebrate the Mass Miss Helen Buch Monroe will be maid of honor Bridesmaids Lois Lundy Kay Conway Mona Mielke Flower girl Mary Ann Kjelland Flower bearer Joel Kjelland Groom’s party Eugen Quinn best man William Hogan Jr Fred Huber Robert Lee Thompson Groomsmen William Hogan Sr James Quinn Monroe will seat the guests

Elinore Villella Alvin Kjelland Footville James Staffon Lloyd Staffon 14Th Avenue St. Augustine’s Church Alfonse Foltz Helen Bucb Monroe Lois Lundy Kay Conway Mona Mielke Mary Ann Joel Kjelland Eugene Quinn William Hogan Jr Fred Huber Robert Lee Thompson William Hogan Sr James Quinn

Picnic honors the Kenter family at McKellar Memorial Park

A Sunday picnic dinner in Eau Claire honored Mr. and Mrs. William Kenter and their family. Attendees included William and Francis McGettigan and families, Frank Meade, Al Glenn and families, Raymond Meade and families, R. E. Saether and family, E. J. Barber and Susan, Donald Reger and sons, and Vera Syse.

Blanchardville William Kenter Eau Claire McKellar Memorial Park Messrs Mmes William McGettigan Francis McGettigan Mineral Point Frank Meade al Glenn Raymond Meade R. E. Saether E. J. Barber Susan Donald Reger Vera Syse

Loveland Fetes Granddaughter's Fifth Birthday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Loveland hosted a Tuesday dinner for granddaughter LaVonne Loveland on her fifth birthday. Attending were Tommy Elmer of Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Elmer of New Glarus, Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Elmer, and the Merlyn Loveland family.

McCoppins Carlsens Feted At Seattle Gathering

Mr and Mrs Emmett Mc Coppin of Houston and Mr and Mrs J C Carlsen of Seattle were guests of honor Sunday at the Maurice Sardeson home. Others included Mrs Mallard Mr and Mrs William Stratman Jean Madison Arthur Bruni Monroe K G Rundhaug and Amy and Mr and Mrs Milo.

Local Names List Spurs Small Town Cachet

Rundhaug and Claire join A. J. Holt and Earl Alm with family alongside A. L. Sarde son and Maurice Sardeson and Ronald Lillit Gunderson in Blanchard ville context. The fragment references several residents and a place name.

Rundhaug Claire A. J. Holt Earl Alm

Peter Nyhus Birthday Honor Party

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nyhus hosted a Sunday gathering at their home to celebrate his birthday. Attending were Kathryn and Virginia Nyhus Ed Heglund Verlean Haugen Arthur Nyhus Clifford Olson Albert Nyhus Janice Linda David Elmo Holt Debra Homer Hendrickson Dean na Larry Stanley Olson Shelley Stacy Grant Nyhus Arlin Hanson Larry Albert Martin son Ronnie Shirley Sharon Raymond Lund and family.

Peter Nyhus Blanchardville Kathryn Virginia Nyhus Ed Heglund Verlean Haugen Messrs Mmes Arthur Nyhus Clifford Olson Albert Nyhus Janice Linda David Elmo Holt Debra Homer Hendrickson Deanna Larry Stanley Olson Shelley Stacy Grant Nyhus Arlin Hanson Albert Martinson Ronnie Shirley Sharon Raymond Lund Family

Meet at Monticello Royal Neighbors Lodge Hosts

The Royal Neighbors lodge gathered at the Abley home with Miss Ruth Abley and Mrs. Arthur Steadtler as co-hostesses. Luella Borkenhagen of Orfordville attended as RNA deputy guest. Entertainment included a 500 game won by Mrs. Henry Krueger and consolation earned by Mrs. Etta Babler.

Monticello Royal Neighbors Lodge Ruth Abley Arthur Steadtler Abley Luella Borkenhagen Orfordville Henry Krueger Etta Babler

Baumgartner Honored On 11th Birthday Party

Kenneth Baumgartner son of Mr and Mrs Walter Baumgartner of 1019 11th Street was honored at a party in Recreation Park for his 11th birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Jake Strasser Mrs Ben Jenny Jimmy Furniss Dorene Baumgartner and Mr and Mrs Joseph Koch and family.

Baumgartner Kenneth Baumgartner Walter Baumgartner 11Th Street Recreation Park Jake Strasser Ben Jenny Jimmy Furniss Dorene Baumgartner Joseph Koch

Happy Eight Meets Mrs Zweifel for 500 Night

Mrs Zweifel hosted the Happy Eight Club at 709 26th Avenue with two tables of 500 in play. Honors went to Mrs Brugger, Mrs Kubly, and Mrs Karlen.

Happy Eight Robert Zweifel 26Th Avenue John Brugger John Kubly Fred Karlen

Mt Pleasant 4-H Club Meets at Babler School

Robert Abbott presided at the Mt Pleasant 4-H club meeting Tuesday at the Babler school. Judith Babler led the pledge and roll call focused on exhibition at the Green County Fair. Marian Hefty spoke on Fruits in Meals, while Leon Elmer demonstrated electrical facts. Entry blanks for the fair were completed after records were corrected and updated.

Monticello Robert Abbott Mt. Pleasant Babler Judith Babler Green County Fair Marian Hefty Leon Elmer

Miss Nancy Houser Takes Councilor Role at Summer Camp

Miss Nancy Houser is employed as a councilor at a girls camp near Minocqua for six weeks. Her sister Miss Diane Houser works at the Benton Settlement House in Chicago for six weeks. They are daughters of Mrs Cromer Houser. Nancy previously worked at the Swiss Colony store and is now at Red Pine camp.

Nancy Houser Minocqua Diane Benton Chicago Nancy Swiss Colony Red Pine Camp Cromer Houser

McGuire Couple Welcome Son Harry George

Mr and Mrs Harry McGuire Jr announce the birth of a son named Harry George at St Marys hospital Madison yesterday morning. The child has a sister Linda. Mrs Ladner of Monroe and George Ladner of Orangeville are relatives. The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry McGuire Sr of route 4.

Mrs Stephen Switzer Admitted To Deaconess Hospital

Mrs Stephen Switzer of Orangeville has been admitted as a medical patient to Deaconess Hospital in Freeport for treatment.

Deaconess Hospital Stephen Switzer Orangeville Freeport

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs David McKenzie Jr Lake City

Mrs Mary Ganshirt of Grat iot reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs David McKenzie Jr of Lake City Minnesota. Rosa Ganshirt of Grat iot is noted as the former Rosa Ganshirt.

Gratiot Mary Ganshirt David McKenzie Jr Lake City Minn McKenzie Rosa Ganshirt Grajot

Eight Women Stay At Dr J A Roub Cottage

Eight local women are spending a few days at the Dr J A Roub cottage at Lake Koshkonong and will return Sunday. The group includes Mmes Leo D Lewis Albert R Neuschwander Ralph H Weng er R Bennett W L Cash A Roub Phoebe Chadwick and Lena Etter.

Roub Cottage

Korn Boy Admitted For Observation At Wisconsin General

Albert Korn son of Mr and Mrs George Korn Sr route 4 is a patient at Wisconsin General hospital in Madison. He entered Wednesday and is under observation and treatment.

Madison Hospital Albert Korn George Korn Sr Wisconsin General Hospital Madison

Cunningham attends GOP convention sessions in Chicago

Donald H. Cunningham of 2264 16th street attended GOP national convention sessions in Chicago early this week. He traveled with Clyde Caswell, former NBC announcer and Columbia College radio dean, to a hotel meeting with Gov. Fine of Pennsylvania Senator Duff and General MacArthur, accompanied by other newsmen and radio officials.

Donald H. Cunningham 16Th Street Chicago Clyde Caswell NBC Columbia College Radio College Cunningham Gov. Fine Pennsylvania Senator Duff General MacArthur

Pederson to Graduate From Platteville State College

Mrs Eleanor Pederson will graduate July 25 from the four year elementary course at Platteville State College She will receive her Bachelor of Science degree in education.

Argyle Eleanor Pederson Platteville State College

Wellmans in Europe Argyle

Dr and Mrs F L Wellman of Turrialba Costa Rica now in Europe. He is on a trip around the world.

Wellmans Europe Argyle F. L. Wellman Turrialba Costa Rica Clarence G. Uren Wellman

Mrs Wellman to Tour Europe and Visit Parents in Argyle

Mrs Wellman, a U S government plant pathologist, will travel in Europe and return to Washington by mid August. She will visit her parents in Argyle until Christmas, then join Dr Wellman for the trip back to Costa Rica.

U. S

Visits Home Leaders Plan County District Meetings

Miss Edith Bangham district home demonstration supervisor from Madison visited the Schisser home in New Glarus. She met Miss Mamie Tillema county home agent and Mrs. Frank Schiesser district homemakers' chairman to plan county and district meetings.

Edith Bangham Madison Mamie Tillema Frank Schiesser New Glarus Schiesser

Mrs. Goecks Is Patient In Mercy Hospital

Mrs. Carl Goecks is a patient at Mercy hospital in Janesville. The item clarifies Mrs. Goecks is not Bonetha Ferguson Redick.

Goecks III Albany Carl Goecks Mercy Hospital Janesville Goecks Bonetha Ferguson Redick

Nudists complain of heat at Philomath conference

Bare facts report that nudists returning from a sunbathing conference in Philomath Oregon found the heat so intense they had to clothe themselves again.

Vancouver B. C Philomath Ore

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