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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1948

Page

3

Derning and Taylor Wedding in Brodhead Garden Setting

Kathryn Derning and Francis Taylor wed at the bride’s home in a 4 p.m. ceremony officiated by Rev. J. C. Robertson. The couple, both Antioch College attendees, plan a wedding trip to Babylon Long Island and will pursue studies at the University of Colorado in the fall. Guests traveled from Los Angeles Minneapolis Long Island Gibson City Chicago Rockford Albany and Beloit.

Brodhead Kathryn Joanne Derning John Derning Francis Iva Taylor My F. Taylor Babylon Long J. C. Robertson Mary Ten Eyck David Crowne Los Angeles Calif Vilas Swartz Derning Roberta Betty Dixon Mmes Jack Don Edward Derning Chicago Eee Taylor Brodhead High School Antioch College Yellow Springs Northport Long Island Navy Taylors University of Colorado Minneapolis Gibson City Rockford Albany Beloit

Mrs Roth Elected President of Asid Society

Mrs Edward Roth was elected president of the Asid society of the Bethel Evangelical United Brethren church at a Wednesday meeting in the home of Mrs Marvin Davidson 1309 10th street. Mrs Earl Bechtolt named vice president and Mrs Carl Von Arx secretary with Mrs George Bechtolt and Mrs Royce Foulker overseeing sunshine fund. Retiring vice president Mrs B W Blackburn led the business session. Next meeting set for July 27 at Mrs Earl Bechtolt’s home.

Roth Edward Roth Asid Society Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church Marvin Davidson 10Th Street Earl Bechtolt Carl von Arx George Bechtolt Royce Foulker Sunshine Fund B. W. Blackburn

July meeting of Womans Society reports Pine Lake camp

South Wayne Times Special notes the July gathering of the Woman s Society for Christian service at the Methodist church. Betty Lou Chapman Joan Meier Betsy Jo Smith and Arthur Kelsey reported on a Pine Lake camp, with Donna Adelman Pauline Meier and Joyce Eastman among others from Pine Lake. Men served supper.

South Wayne Woman’s Society For Christian Service Methodist Church Betty Lou Chapman Joan Meier Betsy Jo Smith Arthur Kelsey Youth Fellowship Pine Lake Pine Donna Adelman Pauline Meier Joyce Eastman

Holten and Gay United in Portage Wedding

Tolman E Holten and G Jacquelyn Gay wed in a 2 30 p m ceremony at First Presbyterian Portage with Rev Lloyd DeJong officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Briggs Gay. groom is son of Andrew L Holten. They will reside at 1520 9th street and honeymoon in northern Wisconsin. The bride taught in the commercial field. the groom is UW journalism graduate.

Gladys Jacquelyn Gay Tolman E. Holton Times First Presbyterian Church Portage 9Th Street Wisconsin Tolman E. Holten Lloyd DeJong John Briggs Gay East Conant Street Tom Andrew L. Holten Deerfield Holten Rosemary Boyle Milwaukee Alfred Olson Madison B. M. Phillip Drotning Clifford Gerald Appleton Robert Story Rod A. Porter Annette Morrison Alfred H. Olson Holton Iona Gate Club Clarence Esser Earl Krueger Kathryn Phelps Dells Mary Crowe Robert Stupka Holland Mich Frances

Class Has Party For Betty Collicutt Move To Warren

A Sunday school class met at the home of Mrs H C Homb and Mrs Raymond Sweeney led devotions and entertainment. A gift was given Miss Betty Collicutt who has moved to Warren. A potluck lunch was served to Mrs Royal Bixby, Paul Lawrence, William Meier, A Rading, Raymond Sweeney, Walter McConnell and Miss Betty Collicutt.

South Wayne Friendly Circle H. C. Homb Raymond Sweeney Betty Collicutt Warren Mmes Royal Bixby Paul Lawrence William Meier Rading Raymond Sween Walter McConnell

Garden Club to Meet at Rechsteiner Home

The Garden club will meet Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Walter Rechsteiner west of Albany. Mrs. Robert Douglas and Mrs. Rechsteiner will speak on Flowers and Containers. Mrs. Jesse Douglas and Mrs. Fred Wise will answer questions from last month. A picnic supper followed.

Garden Club Walter Rechsteiner Albany Robert Douglas Rechsteiner Jesse Douglas Fred Wise

Circles Hold Meetings in Picnic and Home Gatherings

Circle 1 of the Woman's Society for Christian Service held a 1 PM picnic luncheon at Putman's Park Friday. Circle 2 met at the home of Mrs. M. J. Condon.

Brodhead Circle 1 Woman's Society For Christian Service Putman’s Park Circle 2 M. J. Condon

Royal Neighbors Meet in Wiota Session

South Wayne Royal Neighbor Camp No. 1254 held a regular Wednesday meeting with officers Mmes. Grace Johnson Carolyn Larson and Martin Monson of Wiota in attendance.

Royal Neighbors South Wayne Mmes Grace Johnson Carolyn Larson Martin Monson Wiota

Betrothal announced for Darlene Kammerud and Virgil Bieger

Mr and Mrs Oscar Kammerud Blanchardville announce the engagement of their daughter Darlene 1321 17th avenue to Virgil Bieger son of Mrs Lillian Bieger 606 17th avenue The wedding is planned for early September Darlene Kammerud is employed at the Monroe laundry or mill unsure text ends with Monroe.

Oscar Kammerud Blanchardville Darlene 17Th Avenue Virgil Bieger Lillian Bieger Miss Kammerud Monroe

Schindlers Host Lawn Party for Monroe Clinic Staff

Dr and Mrs John A Schindler entertained sixty Monroe clinic employees at a Thursday lawn party with dancing games and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Robert Wurtzell Freeport magicians were also on the program.

Boy 14 Rescues Brother From Garage Fire

Milwaukee report details 14 year old Ervin Kardash diving through a sheet of flame to rescue his sleeping three year old brother Harry from a garage blaze. Ervin sustained third degree burns to his arm while Harry remained unharmed.

Milwaukee Ervin Kardash Ervin Harry Kardash Loretta Kardash

Orangeville Social Guests From Nearby Towns Share Sunday

Local residents hosted a string of visitors from Monroe Beloit Rock Grove Washington D C Primrose and other places over the weekend. Attendees included families of Rinehart Dittmar Schofield Van Matre and Schrack among others. Several groups traveled for visits and a Lena camp gathering is noted.

Lyle Rinehart Gerry Eugene Rinehart Flora Wirth Alta Elmer Rinehart Harold Dittmar Wesley Homb Monroe Earl Dittmar Victor Folgate Joseph Schofield Rock Grove Linda Lou Gary Shippy McConnell Jack Teuscher Elmer Priewe Gordon Priewe Madison John Gruber Anna Gutman Jean Ann Preis Washington, D. C Dickeyville Sarah Palmer Kewanee James Chilton Andrew Garrigan Beloit Fred White Martha Bennehoff West Ralph Bannehoff Paul Barmore California L. D. van Matre Charles E. Confer Sutherland Neb Laura Damier Jeanette Schramm Pasadena Calif Pearl Schrack M. B. Kober Cedar Rapids Marie Kober Mason City E. C Primrose Frances Deaver Stanley Hulbert Adam Zweifel Roy Wagner Miles Barr Lake Waubesa Fred Anderson Methodist Church Lena Camp Grounds June Holloway Darlene Mays Mary Carolyn Anderson Mary Kathryn Stabenow Vernetta Ault Oneta Dinges Mary Daughenbaugh Connie Russell Donna Cline Barbara Marty Floyd Dietmeier Ray Dietmeier Melvin Dietmeier Twyla Stemm F. F. Sowards Glenn Clarno M. W R. W. Moore

New Books Open At Ludlow Memorial Library

A wide range of new titles spans politics, hobbies, and fiction including Jim Farley’s Story Roosevelt Years and Beard’s President Roosevelt and the Coming of the War. Also featured are Look Listen and Learn and Setting Your Table for home makers, and several novels by Buck Grey Ward Duncan and others.

Ludlow Memorial Jim Farley Roosevelt James A. Farley Charles A. Beard Sumner Welles Palestine United Nations Ellis Gibbs Arnall Georgia Andrew Loomis Bruce Elliott W. W. McCullough Helen Sprackling May Hill Arbuthnot Arnold J. Toynbee Dale Carnegie Herbert M. Baus Roberto C. Moore Weaver and Merrill Pearl S. Buck Lida Larrimore Zane Grey Mary Jane Ward Maxine Dale David Duncan Anne T. Brooks

Mutiny Reported Aboard Freighter William Carson

The US navy logged a report of a mutiny aboard the freighter William Carson. A radioman sent a phoney SOS before jumping overboard to his death. A destroyer party later boarded about 300 miles west of the Azores and found an orderly crew.

London United States Navy William Carson Naval Headquarters United States George K. MacKenzie Azores

Centen nial Circus Dinner Set in Delavan

County circus fans gather for a state wide centennial celebration in Delavan. Edwin Barlow of New Glaris will preside at the dinner and dance at the Colonial hotel. Green county circus fans aid preparations with members including Dr Sylvan J Francois and several New Glarus residents along with attendees from Monroe and Brodhead.

Edwin Barlow New Glarus Delavan Green County State Centennial Committee Barlow Sylvan J. Francois Edward N. Fuhrmann

Green County Bank Re-elects Roderick President

Green County Bank of Brodhead re elected Roderick as president at the annual meeting held Wednesday afternoon. Edward M. Lyons named vice president, G N Swartz as cashier, Elsie L Dinse assistant cashier, Hale Grover as teller. Seven directors chosen: Fleck Timm Newcomer Lyons Lehnherr Derning Roderick. Pierce Cole died. Dr E J Mitchell declined re election.

C. W. Fleck J. C. Timm D. L. Newcomer Mr. Lyons August Lehnherr John Derning Roderick Pierce Cole E. J. Mitchell

Mother Charged With Cremation of Infant

Milwaukee after a hotel room arrest, Thelma Irene Schroeder 30, mother of three, faces unlawful cremation of an infant. Phillip Leonard 42 is also charged with disorderly conduct. both arraignments set for district court.

Milwaukee Aladdin de Brozzo Thelma Irene Schroeder de Brozzo

Idaho's First Official Highway Completed After Three Years

Idaho opened its first official highway after three years of construction, spanning 624 miles. The project marked a major regional transportation milestone, linking key towns and enabling faster travel across the state.

Idaho

City Circus Group To Entertain Stars

A Monroe audience awaits Cole Brothers circus with the Karl L. King Tent in attendance for after show entertainment. Circle members Nic Nait to tent from New Glarus join circus figures as Leland C. White welcomes longtime friend Zack Terrell, president and manager of the circus, in Monroe.

Cole Brothers Circus Karl L. King Monroe Circus Fans of America Nic Naitto New Glarus Leland C. White Zack Terrell White Woodstock Mr. Terrell Sells-Floto Terrell Mr. White Chicago

Explosion Kills Welder in Milwaukee Tank Work

A 500 gallon fuel oil tank exploded during welding in Milwaukee killing Thomas McShane, 48, and lightly shaking helper Alfred Herbst who was on the opposite side. About ten gallons of fuel oil remained. investigators suspect the welder’s torch ignited fumes.

Milwaukee Thomas McShane Alfred Herbst

McElligott Announces Candidacy for Lieutenant Governor

Milwaukee attorney and Marquette high school basketball coach Francis L. McElligott 38 of Thiensville yesterday announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket. A World War II veteran, he was a football and basketball letter winner at Marquette University.

Milwaukee Francis L. McElligott Thiensville Marquette High School McElligott Marquette University

European farming judged retarded by Iowa traveler Henry Kramer

Henry Kramer of route 2 recounts a two month overseas trip noting Europe's farms are fragmented and expensive. He cites Swiss cows and horses values, small field plots, low wages, and high prices for American goods like electric appliances and food. He visited many relatives in Switzerland and Europe, observed farm practices, and concluded no farm in Green County compares with his own back home.

Switzerland Henry Kramer Route 2 America Kramer Alps States Marie Detligen Gottfried Kramer Iowa Europe Nova Scotia Ireland Scotland England London Zurich Beil Kra Mer Monroe Karl Pfister Speich Joseph Riedweg Emil Buholzer Fred Bauman Browntown John Fishbacker Brodhead Paris Italy Venice Germany Austria Green County

Ottawa and DC populations by federal district sizes

Ottawa the Canadian capital has about 200000 residents in a 900 square mile federal district. In the United States more than 800000 people live in the District of Columbia within 69 square miles.

Ottawa Federal District U. S District of Columbia

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