Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed by Wayne Hosts
Mr and Mrs Clinton Montgomery hosted relatives at their home to honor Mr and Mrs A H Mahl kuch on their silver wedding anniversary. Guests included Ella Gundrey Warren, George Ker, Lo well Dale, Patsy Mahl kuch, Lena Mahl kuch, and others across Beloit Janesville Dubuque Schuldt and Rose Marie Mitchell. The honorees received a silver purse. decorations featured a three tier silver trimmed cake made by Patsy Mahl kuch. In the evening friends surprised the couple with Jay Chapman Harold Chapman and Wesley Chapman in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Clinton Montgomery
A. H. Mahikuch
Ella Gundrey Warren
Ill
George Ker
Janesville
Lowell Dale
Jane
Jerry
Beloit
Kenneth Mahlkuch
Patsy
Dubuque
Lena Mahlkuch
Charlies Rockow
Frank Mahlkuch
Fred Mahlkuch
William Mahlkuch
Isa Pember
Schuldt
Rose Marie Mitchell
Meahilkuch
Jay Chapman
Harold Chapman
Wesley Chapman
Mary Ellen Terry to Wed Russell Jacoby in Lena June 22
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Miss Mary Ellen Terry Gratiot to Russell Jacoby Lena is made. Miss Terry has taught in Lena grade schools for several years and was guest of honor at a shower hosted by Helen Dunn Hulda Dietse llmeier Velma Paul and Thelma Nuss in Lena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Mary Ellen Terry
Russell Jacoby
Lena
Miss Terry
Ata Helen Dunn
Hulda Dietstelmeier
Velma Paul
Thelma Nuss
Dunn
Dinner Honoring Cpl Robert Matzke At Clarno Home
Mr and Mrs Herbert Matzke hosted a dinner in Clarno to honor their son Corporal Robert Matzke returning after 37 months in Hawaii. Guests included Mrs Ella Pick Mrs Clara Clark and several Matzke relatives with Wendell Robert and Mary Ella among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Matzke
Clarno
Cpl
Robert Matzke
Corporal Matzke
Hawaii
Ella Pick
Clara Clark
Monroe
Harold Matzke
Freeport
Williard Matzke
Wendell Robert
Ervin Matzke
Mary Ella
South Wayne High Honors Ruth Krupke and Class
Ruth Krupke and Ruth Maurer received diplomas at South Wayne High School exercises. Dr. George Berry of Whitewater spoke as graduates include Ruth Krupke, Ruth Maurer, Delia Birk, Mae Berger, Ednad Lisser, Emogene Ruegsegger, Mathilda Wehinger, Marion Wehinger, Phyllis Wolff and others. Paul Chapman serves with the navy. LaVerne Bergum to enter service Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wayne
Ruth Krupke
Ruth Maurer
George Berry
Whitewater
Paul Chapman
Navy
LaVerne Bergum
Delia Birk
Mae Berger
Ednad Lisser
Emogene Ruegsegger
Mathilda Wehinger
Marion Wehinger
Phyllis Wolff
Ted Abels
Lavern Delbert Butts
Donald Larson
Dean Maddrell
Eugene Meikenberger
Jack Miller
Lost Airman Robert Wunrow of Arpin in carrier Franklin bombing
Robert F. Wunrow of Arpin Wisconsin was reported lost on the aircraft carrier Franklin during the bombing. He was 25 and had served overseas since October 1942. Memorial services are planned in his hometown on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Wunrow
Arvin
Wis
Franklin
War Department
Anton Wiederberger
20Th Avenue
George Altman
Brodhead
Winrow
Local Wedding in Jacksonville Ties Schiesser Brookston Navy Pair
Miss Marie Rose Schiesser AMM 3/c daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred H Schiesser and Joseph R Broxton AMM 1c son of Mr and Mrs C M Broxton both of Pensacola Fla were married May 11 at the Springfield Methodist parsonage in Jacksonville Rev Mr Frasier officiated. Attendants Patricia Prospect and Richard Graves AMM 3/e AMM 3/c. Bride wore navy blue with bridesmaids. Mrs Broxton is a 1940 Monroe high school graduate and joined the Waves in June 1943 sailing training at Hunter College then stationed at Jacksonville Naval Air Station. Groom a Ft Lauderdale high school graduate and former partner in his father’s furniture business is also stationed at Jacksonville. They reside at 5042 Colonial Avenue Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiesser-Broxton
Marie Rose Schiesser
Fred H. Schiesser
13Th Street
Joseph R. Broxton
C. M. Broxton
Pensacola
Fla
Springfield Methodist Parsonage
Jacksonville
Frasier
Patricia Prospect
Richard Graves
Ft. Lauderdale High School
Colonial Avenue
Miss Marian Newberg Weds Cpl. Carl Herrli Jr in Pecatonica
Miss Marian Newberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Newberg Pecatonica Illinois married Cpl Carl Herrli Jr son of Mr and Mrs Carl Herrli Brodhead in a simple Pecatonica parsonage ceremony May 26 Rev A J Berghult officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs LaVern Newberg The couple previously worked in Rockford and he served 37 months in the Philippines and Australia They plan to proceed to Miami Florida for new assignment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Newberg
Carl Newbergs
Pecatonica
Ill
Carl Herrli, Jr
Carl Herrli
Brodhead
Theran Parsonage
A. J. Berghult
LaVern Newberg
Scram Barriage
Pioneer Insurance Company
Rockford
National Lock Plant
Philippines
Australia
Cpl
Dinner honors Raymond J. Myers before armed services
Raymond J. Myers, soon to enter the armed forces, was honored at a dinner and surprise party hosted by Roy Wenger in Clarno township. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Myers and Beverly Joan, the Wengers and Deiningers with their families, and the Webingers, while Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbons could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond J. Myers
Armed Services
Roy Wenger
Clarno Township
Glen Wenger
Ben Deininger
Donald Deininger
Beverly Joan
Jimmy
Margaret
Frank
Robert Webinger
William Gibbons
Vets Guests at Gratiot Memorial Day Ceremonies
Veterans of the Spanish American war World War I and World War II attended Memorial Day services in Gratiot Park. Rev Young Darlington was guest of honor and soldiers and sailors of the wars were recognized. The high school band directed by Miss Rosemarie Rolph and Gratiot grades staff presented readings skits and musical numbers as children laid flowers on graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Darlington
Rosemarie Rolph
Gratiot
Lauretta Gille
Calista Kilcoyne
Solomon Autoparts Firm Incorporated
Peter S Solomon files articles of incorporation for a wholesale automotive parts firm to operate as Solomon Autoparts Company Inc Authorized capital stock of 50000 common and preferred incorporators include Peter S Solomon Garrett W Keel and Lewis R Van Wagenen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Peter S. Solomon
Solomon
Solomon Autoparts Company, Inc
Garrett W. Keel
Lewis R. van Wagenen
Community farewell honors Gaylord Miller before overseas duty
Orangeville and Monticello residents joined a farewell party at the Miller home for Gaylord Miller S 2c who is returning from overseas service before a June 4 reassignment. Attendees included the Bolender Boyer Phillips Campbell and other local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Boyer
Verl Boyer
James Boyer
Oscar Phillips
Donald Phillips
Robert Phillips
George Campbell
Monroe
Arthur Miller
Monticello
Gaylord Miller
S 2c
Harry Lausch
Iola
Indianapolis
Ind
Ralph Lausch
Nancy Camron
Twin Grove
Glen Bolender
Loreen Lubbers
Oak Avenue
Freeport
Esther Wilhelms
F. J. Kissinger
Ruth
Charles Foss
Marlene
Norma Kottman
Levi Meshler
Eleroy
Lois McKeown
L. D. van Matre
C. B. Bridge
J. Milton Bostain
Virgil Dickinson
Rockford Memorial Hospital
Ruth Bridge
Mildred Berry
Rockford
Court Methodist Church
Appell Son Liberated From German Prison Camp
Appell of Gratiot learned Sgt. Robert Appell has been freed from a German prison camp after being held since Sept sixteenth, 1944 when his plane went down near Berlin. Also Blaser Pfc Herbert Blaser 28 was freed from a German camp after capture in the North African campaign in spring 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appell
Leo Appell
Robert Appell
Berlin
Gratiot
Blaser
Pfc
Herbert Blaser
Brodhead
Gempler Edward Gempler Returns From 30 Month Overseas Duty
Edward Gempler of Orangeville has received an honorable discharge and arrived home this week after thirty months of service overseas. He is the brother of Mrs. John Teuscher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gempler
T . Edward Gempler
John Teuscher
Orangeville
Keister-First Set Furlough for Marine Evan G Keister
Evan G Keister United States Marine is spending a 30 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Chester Keister Monroe route 4. Keister has returned after twenty seven months service in the south Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keister
Evan
G. Keister
U. S
Chester Keister
Monroe
Sergeant Keister
South Pacific
Matzke Cpl and Wife On Furlough At Parents Home
Cor poral Matzke and Mrs Matzke are spending a furlough at his parents home with other relatives and friends. He has been in Hawaii for the past 37 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matzke
Cpl
Robert F. Matzke
Herbert Matzke
Clarno
Corporal Matzke
Hawaii
British Motorists Back to Highways Milestone Milestone and Family Notes
British motorists returned to the roads with gasoline rationing allowing about 120 miles per month for A card holders and increased B card allowances. Officials expect up to 750000 vehicles on the highways once bans lift, though taxes and insurance may slow pre war returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Washington
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Reverend Strum to Visit Yellowstone Church Sunday
Rev Strum will be guest at Yellowstone Church on Sunday as part of a new assignment. The event highlights local religious outreach and community engagement in the Great Lakes region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Rev
Strum
Yellowstone Church
TenEyck Arrives on Furlough From Service
TenEyck Brodhead has reached the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank TenEyck to spend a furlough after several years of military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TenEyck
Frank TenEyck
Brodhead
Teuscher Daughter Leaves for California Transfer
Shirlene Teuscher daughter of Mr and Mrs John Teuscher of Orangeville departed Wednesday for Shoemaker California for a further transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teuscher
Ph. Shirlene Teuscher
John Teuscher
Orangeville
Calif
Vetterli-Pfic Henry Vetterli Leaves for Ft Ord
Henry Vetterli left yesterday for Ft Ord California after a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Vetterli of Clarno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetterli
Pfic
Henry Vetterli
Ft. Ord
Calif
Clarno
Vickers-M Sgt Keith Vickers Home On 17 Day Furlough
Sg t Keith Vickers son of Mr and Mrs C A Vickers Blanchardville is home from Camp Santa Marie California for a 17 day furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickers
Keith Vickers
C. A. Vickers
Blanchardville
Camp Santa Marie
Calif
Albany Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Club News
Mrs Lulu Silver and Mrs Dora Knight receive treatment at St Clare hospital after a barn fall on the Albany Brodhead road. The newly formed Baptist church young women club named Kappa Nu elected officers with Mrs R C Werner as president. Memorial Day visits include Mrs Willis Weise and two children with local households, and families from Madison and Evansville attended events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Knight
Albany-Brodhead
St. Clare Hospital
William Pryce
Knight
Louise Schindler
Monroe
W. F
H. G. Hein
Truman Sharer
Baileyville
Tll
The
Young Women of the Baptist Church
Kappa Nu
R. C. Werner
Ralph Sellow
Newton Davis
William Steindorf
Robert Atkinson
Etta Pryce
Evansville
Rebekah
Eliza Tilley
Rena Graham
Crusaders
Baptist Church
Chester Francis
Lincoln
Neb
C. H. Frances
Gordon Steindorf
Dehmer
J. C. Phillips
Wheaton
Phillips
Ollie Hillard
Genevieve Webb
Joanne Peterson
Elmer Malkow
Madison
Ernest Malkow
Malkow
Calif
Jean
Douglas Aircraft
Santa Monica
Lois Falk
Jean Steindorf
Theodore Falk
Minnie Tomlin
Frank Smith
Local notes from Monroe schedule and visitors
Browntown figures E Leah Tomlinson and Frank Stark visited in Monroe on Monday along with Edwin Chapin and his wife. A Homemaker's picnic moved from June 12 to June 5 at Recreation Park in Monroe with a picnic supper and movie. Mrs Addie Williams of Milwaukee was here Wednesday and R D Ritchison and daughter Sharen were also mentioned along with Mrs Ger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stark
Monroe
Edwin Chapin
Recreation Park
Addie Williams
Milwaukee
R. D. Rtchison
Sharen
Ger
Social Visits Reported Around Monroe Area
Ald Swiggum and Joann Margaret Tree visited Monroe residents on different days. Several families including the Guttmers Curry Trickle Nelson Erickson and others hosted or were visited in Monroe and Darlington. The W S C S plans a meeting at the Lawver home with other locals noted from Orfordville Argyle and Monroe in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald Swiggum
Monroe
Joann Margaret Tree
Charles Guttmer
Homer Curry
Cinda Lou
Sarah Trickle
Margaret Nelson
Darlington
R. E. Erickson
George Lawyer
George Drye
Louis Persons
Orfordville
Earl Ellingson
Sonja and
Jerry
Argyle
Francis Doherty
Diane Ellen
Norris Tree
Lord Haw Haw Was A German Citizen
A British intelligence officer stated William Joyce known as Lord Haw Haw became a German national in 1940. Speculation in London followed his seizure as to whether he would claim German nationality to avoid charges of treason or war crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lueneburg
Germany
Second Army
William Joyce
Lord Haw Haw
London
Berlin
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Kellogg's
Pka
Ance
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Seattle
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John Anderegg
Juda
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University of Wisconsin
Solomon Autoparts Firm Incorporated
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Sunset Crater
Arizona
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Fayette
M. L. Milestone
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17Th AirBorne Division
France
439Th
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Europe
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Ens
Jocelyn Saether
Great Lakes, Ill
Mrs. H. T. Saether
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Herbert Stocker
Iran
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New Guinea
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George Strum
Yellowstone Lutheran Church
Iwo Jima
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T. V. Soong
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Chiang
Albany
Lulu Silver
Robert Polly
Waterford
Polly
Smith
E. O. Osborne
Susanne
Sheridan
Hart
Albany- Brodhead Road
Thelma Zimmerman
Helen Zentner
Harry Zentner
William E. Blumer
N. C
Camp LeJuene
Robert Schneider
Chicago
Homer Berryman
B. A. Gothompson
Portage
Gilbert
Grace Barton
Paynette
Lynn Broughton
Willis Weise
David Kubly
Fats
Browntown
E. Leah Tomlinson
Chiropractic
M. J. Gonstead
Res
Schmid
Meadow Green Market
Browntown Road
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BIG Gain
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Garver
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