Miss Mary Corpe and Rev John Purdy wed in Chicago
Social events report the marriage of Miss Mary Margaret Corpe and Rev John Clifford Purdy at Mont Clare Congregational Church Chicago at 3:30 PM The bride wore a satin gown with lace and train and carried white daisies The groom is pastor of Union Presbyterian Church Monroe and the couple will reside in Monroe after a trip to Northern Wisconsin The bride is a University of Wisconsin alumna and plans to teach English The groom holds degrees from Wooster College and Princeton Theological Seminary The wedding included Rev Earl Christman and other clergy, with a reception in the church fellowship hall Attendees from Monroe included Mr and Mrs Harold Haworth and Mrs John B Greiner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Corpe
John C. Purdy
Chicago
Mary Margaret Corpe
John Corpe
W. Medill Avenue
John Clifford Purdy
Corpe
Earl Christman
Henry DeBruyne
William A. Corpe
John B. Greiner
Monroe
Chun Sung Chun
William McConnel
Purdy
University of Wisconsin
Flint
Mich
Ireland Receives Navy Blood Donation Drive
About four hundred U S Navy sailors visiting Dublin on a courtesy call donated a pint of blood each to aid Irish hospitals. The gesture was organized during their squadron’s stay and reflects wartime humanitarian assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dublin
U. S. Navy
Mrs. Lux Named Motion Picture Chair in State Club Federation
Mrs. E. B. Lux accepts the chairmanship of motion pictures for the State Federation of Women's Clubs. The appointment was made by president Mrs. Raymond M. Rightsell. Lux has previously served on the first district board, with recent appointees including Mrs. Robert H. Richardson and Mrs. L. A. Koenig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lux
E. B. Lux
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Raymond M. Rightsell
Presi*dent
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Robert H. Richardson
L. A. Koenig
Girl Scout Troop 15 Plans Camping Trip
Girl Scout Troop 15 met for their regular August gathering at Mrs. LaVerne Koehn's home with 19 members present. They worked on clerk badges as committee chairmen were named for the camping trip: Shirley Counselman for menu, Beverly Koehn for handicraft, and Anita Ainsworth for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Troop 15
LaVerne Koehn
Shirley Counselman
Beverly Koehn
Anita Ainsworth
Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Joanne Smith
Miss Joanne Smith was honored at a pre-nuptial shower hosted in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith. Hostesses served lunch. gifts were arranged under an umbrella. Miss Smith plans to marry Doral Ethridge on August 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Smith
Richard Smith
C. W. Loveland
Willis ‘Elmer
Robert Wittner
Roy Bissig
Miss Smith
Doral Ethridge
Walter Dunlavey Feted With Party
Surprise birthday party honored Walter Dunlavey hosted by Mrs Walter Neuenschwan der and Mrs Walter Neuenschwander on Tuesday evening Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joseph Dunlavey and son Argyle Mr and Mrs Kenneth Neuenschwander and Walter Dunlavey and family from Monroe with Juda and others present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mio. Meuneus
Svewenschwander
Walter Neuenschwander
Walter Dunlavey
Juda
Joseph Dunlavey
Argyle
Kenneth Neuenschwander
Monroe
Wesley Grenzow
Elda Schadewald
Messrs
Mmes
Ed Ludwig
Herbert Kuhnke
Clarno
Robert Becker
Spring Grove Township
Nathan Grenzow
Harlan
Ben Miller
George Grenzow
Morris Grenzow
Patty
Esther Larsen
Mary Matzke
Mrs Friedrichs Feted At Pink Blue Shower
Mrs Milton Friedrichs was guest of honor at a pink and blue shower hosted in the Delmar Friedrichs home. Co hosts were Mrs Delmar Friedrichs and Mrs Charles Huber. Mrs Harold Blumer and Miss Leona Johnson led a name contest and Mr and Mrs Charles Huber presented colored slides.
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Friedrichs
Milton Friedrichs
Delmar Friedrichs
Charles Huber
Harold Blumer
Leona Johnson
Friedrichs and relatives listed in social note
Huber and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Friedrichs and family, Mr. and Mrs. Milo F. Friedrichs and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blumer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Friedrichs, Dalen Friedrichs and Miss Johnson.
Jaycette Members Attend State Session in Wisconsin Dells
Ninety seven state Jaycettes attended the meeting in Wisconsin Dells with seven Monroe chapter members taking part. After lunch and a business session, the group toured Camp Wanbeek guided by Harold F. Scharge. Monroe attendees included Mrs. Frank C. Stiles and others.
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Wisconsin Dells
Monroe
Camp Wanbeek
Easter Seal Fund
Harold F. Scharge
Frank C. Stiles
Kenneth R. Schneider
F. John Grode
Vernard D. Swiese
W. George Wells
Joseph R. Ganshert
Hood J. Holmes
Robert Marty Returns From ROTC Training at Fort Sill
Robert H. Marty, son of Mr and Mrs Robert F Marty, has returned home after six weeks of summer ROTC training at Fort Sill Oklahoma. He trained on the M 1 rifle and took part in field maneuvers, progressing through field artillery assignments at the camp.
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Robert Marty
Robert H. Marty
Robert F. Marty
Fort Sill
Okahoma
Marty
Monticello Socials and Area Callers Across Wisconsin
John Stoll returned to Milwaukee after visiting his son in law and daughter the Mileses. Numerous residents visited Madison Monroe Monroe New Glarus Belleville and Madison throughout the week with calls at Lake Kegonsa Okee Lake Wisconsin and Yellowstone Lake near Argyle.
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John Stoll
Milwaukee
Raymond Miles
W. S. Hoesly
Lake Kegonsa
Merlyn Schmid
John
Ted Zurbuchen
Jane
Dean
Okee
Lake Wisconsin
John G. Blum
Madison
Robert Wild
New Glarus
Lydia Voegels
Monroe
Doris Wagner
Curt
Hazel Kundert
Bertha Keller
C. M."'Stauffer
C. D. Curtis
Arthur Steaddler
Barton Hanson
Mason
George Rodenberg
Dave Brink
William Arnold
Mt. Horeb
John B. Hoskins
Thomas Voegels
Sarah’ Klassy
Belleville
O. D. Curtis
Curt Wagner
Robert Holcomb
Judith Wilde
Holcomb Sr
Ed Lipchow
Jacob Karlen
Carolyn Krajeck
Evansville
Thomas Voegeli
Fannie G
Frieda Benkert
Baltz Hoesly
Thomas Brusveen
Fred A
Ed Blum
R. H. Schoonover
Otto Babler
Yellowstone Lake
Argyle
Fred Root
Ventura
Ray Root
Peter Streiff
Fred P. Streiff
Anna Streiff
Jacob Voegels
Adam Schuler
Beth Ann
Herman Babler Allan
Jean
R. J. Theiler
John Christopher
Kay
Albany
Adam Duerst
Sarah Klassy
Anti-Red Legislation Faces Slim Senate Hurdles
James Marlow reports that by August 7 Congress faces little chance of major anti-Communist laws passing. The House has approved six bills while the Senate has only one, with key measures stalled or split between committees and potential compromises unlikely. Names include President Eisenhower Atty Gen Brownell and six House bills on spying saboteurs wiretaps and publishing controls.
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James Marlow
Washington
Congress
Eisenhower
Gen. Brownell
House
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Committee
Brownell
Thousands Expected at Milwaukee Jehovahs Witnesses Convention
About 5,000 Jehovahs Witnesses opened a four day district convention at the Auditorium in Milwaukee with an anticipated crowd of 10,000 on Sunday. Local attendees gathered as speakers outlined religious instruction and community outreach plans for the event.
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Witnesses
Milwaukee
Jehovah's Witnesses
Boyle Offers Tourist Hints From a Rapid City Tour
A touring reporter warns visitors to skeptical about souvenir claims in the Black Hills. Hints warn that dried porcupine eggs sold as eggs are simply burrs. Wind Cave’s Bridal Chamber tale is noted as a local tall tale with no official matrimony.
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HAL Puble
Rapid City
S. D
Black Hills
Buffalo
Mt. Rushmore Memorial
Wind Cave
Adenauer to Visit U.S. for American Legion Address
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer will fly to the United States next month to address the national convention of the American Legion on August 30 in Washington. The piece notes historic floods in the Netherlands caused by storms in the Middle Ages and early modern times, each taking about 100,000 lives.
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Adenauer
U.S. Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
United States
National Convention of the American Legion
Washington
Netherlands
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Girl Scout Troop
Jaycette
Lawver
Brodhead
W. W. Lawver
Presidents Club
Woman's Relief Corps
Ruth Schwartzlow
Newell Holcomb
Marvin Fairman
John Pengra
John Taft
Léonard Erickson
van. A. Marsh
Mineral Point
Mission Band
Little Heralds
Brodhead Evangelical United Brethren Church
Roger Keen
Clyde Moore
Monticello
Genevieve de Galard-Terraube
Dien Bien Phu
White House
Henri Bonnet
Frances P. Bolton
Ohio
Miss de Galard
Green County
Cae
Wisconsin
Leslie Albright
21St Street
17Th Avenue
Boyle
11Th Avenue
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