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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1951

Page

3

Milwaukee Bride Lois Davis Weds Richard Steffen

Miss Lois Jeanette Davis of Milwaukee married Richard Vernon Steffen of Abbotsford in the Church of the Gesu Milwaukee. The ceremony featured Rev E J Mullaney S J with organist John Leich and soloist Mary Ann VerHalen. The couple plans to reside at 11005 W Cleveland Ave Milwaukee after a California honeymoon.

Lois Jeanette Davis Milwaukee Roy F. Davis 21St Avenue Richard Vernon Steffen Vernon M. Steffen Abbotsford Church of the Gesu E. J. Mullaney S.J John Leich Mary Ann VerHalen Clara Sun Joan Davis Whitewater Joan Rappert Menasha Jeane Bailie Paul DeNoble William C. Steffen Eugene Davis Monroe James C. Steffen Drexel Lodge Marquette University Ambassador Hotel California Cleveland Avenue

Albany Residents Mark 87th Birthdays

Mrs. Mary Schultz aged 87 celebrated at home after arriving from Germany at age 20. She makes hooked rugs. her husband died a year and a half ago. Fellow resident Harry C. Atherton also turned 87, a retired funeral director and merchant who led the First Baptist church choir for many years.

Albany Mary Schultz Mary Albright Germany Harry C. Atherton First Baptist Church

Women’s Union Meeting at St John’s Church Tuesday

Mrs Roy Gempeler will be program chairman at the Women’s union meeting in St John’s church Tuesday evening at 7 45. She will present the topic Our Church on the Highway with Mrs Victor Ellingson Mrs Floyd Asmus and other members assisting. Miss Evelyn Hartwig to provide special music. May birthday members will host the surprise with Mrs James Bray in charge.

UNION Roy Gempeler Women’s Union St. John’s Church Our Church Mmes Victor Ellingson Floyd Asmus Charles Frey Ida_ Lundgren John Augsburger Fred Sarles Hervey Hoesly Arthur F. Wagner Jr Maurice Quinn Evelyn Hartwig James Bray

Edwards Pfund engagement announced in Albany area

Albany Times Special reports Charlene Louise Edwards of Evansville is engaged to John Edward Pfund of Davis Til. No wedding date is set. Miss Edwards recently graduated from Evansville High School and attended Albany High School for a year and a half.

Albany Chauncey S. Edwards Evansville Charlene Louise John Edward Pfund Harold Pfund Davis Til Miss Edwards Albany High School

Stoughton luncheon guests attend rural vocational exhibit

Monti cello Mrs. C. M. Stauffer and Mmes. W. L. Zweifel J. S. Urban Phillip Marty and Arthur Theiler of New Glarus joined Mrs. Norma Anderson at the Stoughton annual rural vocational exhibit held at the Stoughton community hall.

Stoughton Monticello C. M. Stauffer Monticello Mmes W. L. Zweifel J. S. Urban Phillip Marty Arthur Theiler New _ Glarus Norma Anderson Stoughton Stoughton Community Hall

Margaret Conway and Donald Disch marry at Janesville

The marriage of Margaret T. Conway and Donald F. Disch was solemnized at St. Mary's rectory in Janesville with Rev. E. J. Beck officiating. The couple, both with ties to Janesville and Monroe, plan a northern wedding trip and residence in Monroe.

Margaret Conway Donald Disch Janesville

Donald Janke Heads Alumni Association Dance

Donald W. Janke elected president of the Monroe High School Alumni Association at a large reunion and dance draw­ing 400 attendees. Officers named include Kenneth Davis as vice president and J William Tschanz as secretary treasurer. The event honored the class of 1926 silver anniversary with a dinner at Swiss Wheel restaurant and featured guests from several cities and Chrysler official John E. Dreier sending a letter.

Donald W. Janke Monroe High School Kenneth Davis J. William Tschanz Lawrence Courtney Janesville T. R. Holyoke Alta Tochterman Alexander Wauwatosa John E. Dreier Chrysler Corp New York Marie Elmer) Strickland Bradford Drake Paulette Burgy Victor J. Payton Chicago Irvin Isely Minneapolis Herbert Tschudy Marshalltown Vin Henry Fond du Lac Cleve Stair Green Bay Herbert Spaeni Barron G. L. Otterstein Milwaukee Ralph Freitag Darien Archie Hadden Albert Stauffer Harold E. Burgi Robert Kohli Madison Carl Schmid Argyle Walter Haberman Brodhead George Graser Beloit Clifford Augenstein Milton E. Feldt Pat Bruni Edgerton Ernest Schmocker Manston Monroe Robert Stauftacher Arlie G. Mitchell Elmer J. Trickel Edward C. Ruff M. J. Gonstead Francis O’donnell Paul W. Neubauer William J. Wartenweiler Clarence Schultz Harold A. Leuenberger

Grace Cordes Hosts Fortnightly 500 Club Night

Mrs. Grace Cordes entertained the Fortnightly 500 club Thursday night. Honors went to Mrs. Andrew Anderson, Mrs. Ben Reasa and Mrs. William Stendorf.

Albany Grace Cordes Andrew Anderson Ben Reasa William Steindorf

Albany group to meet at village park Tuesday

The Mary Martha circle of the Methodist church in Albany will hold a meeting at the village park Tuesday afternoon. Hostlers are Mrs. William Trow and Mrs. Louis Sisson.

Albany Mary Martha Circle The Methodist Church Village Park William Trow Louis Sisson

Ruth and Naomi society meeting at Mrs. Stabenow's home

The Ruth and Naomi society of Grace Reformed church will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Henry Stabenow in Orangeville.

Orangeville Ruth and Naomi Grace Reformed Church Henry Stabenow

Kathleen Jones Weds Leo F. Butts at St Victor's Parsonage

Kathleen Mary Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter M Jones 1515 7th street wed Leo F Butts son of Mrs Rosa Butts 2016 15th avenue Rev E C McCollow officiated at St Victor's parsonage A dinner followed at Spaeni's They will reside at Gonstead apartments after a wedding trip to Michigan and Canada Kathleen is a medical technician and Leo is a coach and history teacher at Blue River high school

Kathleen Mary Jones Peter M. Jones 7Th Street Leo F. Butts Rosa Butts 15Th Avenue E. C. McCollow St. Victor’s Parsonage Connie Johnson Harry SoLontos Richland Center Spaeni’s Michigan Canada Gonstead Butts Monroe High School Northwest Institute of Medical Technology

Monticello Zwingli Choirs to Join in Concert Tomorrow

Senior, junior and children’s choirs of Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church will present a joint concert at 10 40 a m tomorrow with a processional and blessings by Rev A R Achtemeier. The program features sacred songs such as Fairest Lord Jesus God is Goodness God Is Love Evening Star The Alpine Song Remember Now Thy Creator and The Lord Bless Thee and Keep Thee among others with listed choir members.

Monticello Zwingli Achtemeier Lora Dick John Stauffer Caroline Spring Leo Gempeler Fred Abbott Irene Marty Ruth Gempeler Matt Zentner Calvin Stauffer Gladys Buehl Clarence Elmer Jr Donna Karlen Roland Lehman Thomas Brusveen Glenn Spring Roy Talmadge Walter Hoesly William V. Baebler Frederick Voegels C. Klooster Ralph Gempeler Irving Eichorst LeRoy Spring Jenny Elmer Marlene Holdrich Gertrude Mueller Marlene Marty Rosemary Wittenwyler Marian Hefty Barbara Studer Nancy Kubly Joan Dick Carol Babler Dawn Elmer

Meta Mueller Children's Choir Cast List

The article lists members of the Meta Mueller children’s choir including Karen Kub ly Wanda Kay Harden Janet Kammerer Gail Spring Judith Babler Rosanda Richards Beverly Spring Dawn Elmer Madeline Karlen Carolyn Klas sy Mary Baebler Shirley Woodruff Gail Wittenwyler Carla Blum Nancy Root Mary Klassy Judith Woodruff Emily Gempeler Beverly Babler Ardys Rosen Kathryn Klassy Judith Karlen and Janice Escher.

Meta Mueller Karen Kubly Wanda Kay Harden Janet Kammerer Gail Spring Judith Babler Rosanda Richards Beverly Spring Dawn Elmer Madeline Karlen Carolyn Klassy Mary Baebler Shirley Woodruff Gail Wittenwyler Carla Blum Nancy Root Mary Klassy Judith Woodruff Emily Gempeler Beverly Babler Ardys Rosen Kathryn Klassy Judith Karlen Janice Escher

Brownie Play Day Brings Hundreds to Lincoln Gym

One hundred Brownies from nine troops gathered at Lincoln gym for their annual play day. Indoor due to weather, leaders including Mines, Ejinbeck, Kingdon, Rubi, Counselman, Goodmiller, Coplien, Goecks, Bauman, Kubly, Woolever, Loveland, Love land, Fritz, Bregenzer, Kofoed, and Smith attended the event.

Lincoln Gymnasium Mines Edward W. Ensch Edward C. R. Ejinbeck Robert N. Kingdon Sam A. Rubi Howard Counselman Alan L. Goodmiller Carl C. Coplien Herbert H. Goecks Kenneth W. Bauman Forrest Kubly Harold O. Woolever Arnold L. Loveland C. J. Loveland Russell Fritz Walter Bregenzer Ralph K. Kofoed W. Howard Smith

JOOF and Rebekahs Hold Joint Memorial Services

Memorial services were conducted by JOOF and Esther Rebekah lodges at Oddfellow hall followed by a Rebekah meeting. Miss Judith Seyler sang several solos with Florence Voigt on piano. Luncheon duties were shared by Bernice Holsapple and Ben Holsapple among others. The next meeting before the summer recess is June 15.

Joof and Esther Rebekah Oddfellow Hall Rebekahs Judith Seyler Florence Voigt Bernice Holsapple Mmes Ben Holsapple M. Earl Clark Fred Lengacher Ben J. Kubly

Pink and blue shower honors two brides

Mrs. Harold Halverson and Mrs. Leo Von Moos Jr. hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Edwin Goecks and Mrs. Alvin Blanchard at Mrs. Paul Frenzel's home. Court whist honors went to Mrs. Kenneth Behring, Mrs. E. J. Thornton, and Mrs. Lena Rayhorn among others present.

Harold Halverson Leo von Moos Jr Edwin Goecks Alvin Blanchard Paul Frenzel Kenneth Behring E. J. Thornton Lena Rayhorn Mmes Frank Butts Gerald Krupke Kittie Pillmore P. J. Connors Jr Harold Picket Marjorie Waller

Guild Plans Session at Methodist Basement

The Zwingli guild of the Reformed church will meet in the basement of the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Lois Baertschi will be hostess.

Albany Zwingli Guild of the Reformed Church Methodist Church Lois Baertschi

Monroe Students Will Get Degrees Plans Camp Offering

Monroe area graduates and students headline a busy post year list. Mary Catherine Share of 2223 8th Street will receive her degree from Mount Mary College Milwaukee with Dr Edward A Fitzpatrick giving the address. Northwestern Universitys centennial commencement features Louis S St Laurent as principal speaker. Gail Roub, Mary Joyce Condon and William Emmenegger are among local degree recipients. Luther College will graduate 166 seniors led by C Norman Brunsdale. Baccalaureate services and local graduates Jeanette Gilbertson Harry Johnson and Alton Martin are noted.

Mary Catherine Share Leo H. Share 8Th Street Mount Mary College Milwaukee Edward A. Fitzpatrick Northwestern University Evanston Louis S. St. Laurent Canada Halford E. Luccock Yale University Divinity School Gail H. Roub J. A. Roub 17Th Avenue Mary Joyce Condon Brodhead William Francis Emmenegger Luther College At Decorah C. Norman Brunsdale North Dakota Jeanette Gilbertson Blanchardville Harry Johnson Gratiot Alton Martin Argyle

WSCS Meeting Plans Box Collection at Methodist Church

Lyngaas and Miss Olga Moen serve on the committee. Mite boxes will be presented at the WSCS meeting of the Methodist church on Wednesday at Mrs. Lyle Rinehart's home.

Lyngaas Olga Moen Orangeville WSCS Methodist Church Lyle Rinehart

Club Arranges Tour to Western Wisconsin

New Glarus homemakers club plans an annual trip on Monday June 18 visiting historical spots in western Wisconsin. The group will tour local sites and enjoy the day together.

New Glarus New Glarus Homemakers Club

Homemakers Plan Lafayette County Achievement Day

Lafayette county homemakers hold Achievement Day Tuesday at 10 30 a m in Darlington high school gym. The film Our Father House shows home remodeling. Guest speaker Mrs Flora Cushman from Jefferson county discusses I Saw a Ship Sailing. Noon luncheon by Darlington Hospital guild.

Lafayette Darlington Lafayette County Flora Cushman Mmes Joseph Ruppert Robert Keough Vivian Barnes Melville Hillery Arthur Reese Russell Hinkins Belmont Evelyn Scherwitz

Hearing Set on Express Service Discontinuation

The public service commission will hold an 11 a m Wednesday hearing at the courthouse on the application by Railway Express Agency Inc for authority to discontinue pick up and delivery service of express matter at Brodhead.

Public Service Commission Court House Railway Express Agency, Inc Brodhead

Injured in Fall at Home

Mrs. Joe Ginner of 2038 17th Avenue is convalescing at St. Clare hospital with a fractured left hip after falling at her residence a week ago.

Joe Ginner 17Th Avenue St. Clare Hospital

Larger room sought for kindergarten class enrollment

New Glarus Times Special reports the kindergarten cohort is expected to reach about 28 pupils. Principal Neil Luenenschloss will assign a larger room to accommodate the anticipated enrollment.

Glarus Neil Luenenschloss

Darlington Man Earns BA From University of Dubuque

Jer ry Edgar son of Mr and Mrs James Edgar received his bachelor of arts degree at the University of Dubuque yesterday.

Darlington Jerry Edgar James Edgar University of Dubuque

Four Receive Degrees at Platteville State College

Darlington special report lists June Bredeson Mary Hastert Harold Ayer and Gerald Howe as graduates yesterday from Platteville State College.

Darlington Platteville State College June Bredeson Mary Hastert Harold Ayer Gerald Howe

Victor Sorenson Recovers From Back Injury

Victor Sorenson a Kroger meat cutter is recuperating at his home on 2007 8th Avenue after a back injury. He is up part of the time but his back remains taped and he has been ill for more than two weeks.

Victor Sorenson Kroger’s 8Th Avenue

Holstein Breeders Visit Local Hosts From Monroe

Mr and Mrs Albert Steffen Holstein breeders from Monroe Washington visited Mr and Mrs W G Timm route 5 as guests They are delegates to the Holstein Friesian association meeting at Des Moines this month The Steffens left yesterday for Council Bluffs then Des Moines after touring registered Holstein herds in Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa.

Albert Steffen Monroe Wash W. G. Timm Steffen Washington National Holstein-Friesian Association Des Moines Steffens Council Bluffs Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa

Fourth Child Son Born to Fond du Lac Trumpy Family

Mr and Mrs Donald Trumpy of Fond du Lac announce the birth of their fourth child a son yesterday They already have two daughters and a son Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Russell Trumpy

Donald Trumpy Fond du Lac Russell Trumpy

Eleven obtain licenses in May at county clerk office

Applications for 11 marriage licenses were filed during May at the county clerk's office. The report lists the names and details of those seeking nuptial licenses.

Riemer Family Reunion Scheduled Tomorrow

The Riemer family reunion will be held tomorrow in South Side park drawing descendants of Mr and Mrs Fred Riemer formerly of Monroe and Cadiz township. Only one living child, Joe Riemer of Winslow, is noted among attendees.

Brodhead Riemer South Side Park Fred Riemer Monroe Cadiz Township Joe Riemer Winslow

Reunion Plans Rain Location

The reunion will be held in case of rain at the Methodist church parlors in Brodhead.

Methodist Brodhead

Family heads to West Point for graduation and wedding

Mr and Mrs Rodney Kit telsen and Mrs E C Hamilton depart by car for West Point to attend Cadet Frank E Hamiltons graduation on Tuesday Mr Hamilton will fly Monday The party also plans to travel to Bridgeport Connecticut Wednesday for Lt Hamiltons wedding to Miss Nancy Joyce Gronberg

West Point Rodney O. Kittelsen E. C. Hamilton Frank E. Hamilton Mr. Hamilton Kittelsens Hamiltons Bridgeport Conn Lt. Hamilton Nancy Joyce Gronberg

Arm Fracture Snares Local Resident

Miss Charlene Booth age 82 of 1420 10th street is treated at home for a double fracture of the left upper arm just below the shoulder. Tape supports the limb instead of a cast after she fell while starting to attend graduation exercises Thursday night. the injury was discovered yesterday.

Charlene Booth 10Th Street

Monticello Social Notes From Mrs Curtis About Visits

Dr and Mrs Charles Benkend orf have returned from Milwaukee where he resumed practice after a week illness. Mr and Mrs H L Karlen took their daughter Mrs R K Dugdale to Sheridan Indiana Tuesday. Dugdale and sons Tommy and Dickie stayed here past weekend with relatives.

Charles Benkendorf Milwaukee Benkendorf H. L. Karlen R. K. Dugdale Sheridan Ind Dugdale Tommy Dickie Lester Kroes H. F. Stoll Stolls Albert Knobel Fred Rhyner Loren Rhyner Stockton Ill Casper Rhyner Ida Schenk Robert Schenk Albany Robert Holcomb Jr John Wirth Jr

Local visitors and family gatherings noted in area over Decoration Day

A string of visits and social calls highlights the holiday weekend in the region. Families from Madison Monroe Freeport and Mt. Horeb shared time with relatives in Elkhorn Prairie du Lac and nearby towns. Members include the Karlen Ford circle and Badger Ordnance staff.

Lester Cramer Judith Prairie du Lac Norman KaVool Elkhorn J. P. Zweifel William Pagel Clarence Elmer Jr Bonniette Monroe Monay Nancy Becker Madison H. A. Becker Kenneth Lovell Gary Casper Hammerly Dorothy Pagel Freeport Milo ‘Nurston Ronney Joan Marianne Elmer Elmer Freitag Harvey Elmer Ray Nelson Carol Jordan Cecil Jordan Russell. Myers Jimmy Fred W. Blum Dave Legler Ernest Wenger

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Richard Steffen Richard V. Steffen Margaret T. Conway Anna Conway Fourth Avenue Donald F. Disch Henry Disch St. Mary’s E. J. Beck Betty Babcock Martin Conway Techny St. Mary’s’ S Church Hall Victor Jenson Margaret McQuade Maurice Wingler Oregon Janesville High School University of Wisconsin Rural Mutual Casualty Insurance Co Disch Equity Co-op Livestock Sales Association Armed Forces Donald Janke de Laval Tschudys Kathleen Jones St. Victor's Parsonage Monticello Zwingli Free Town Delivery Lincoln American Legion Auxiliary Mary Swiggum Fred Stoller Theodore Kolden Scott Campbell Chris Hanson Julia News of the Homemakers O. D. Curtis the Commercial and Savings Bank F.D.L.C Philco Warrenty Louis E. Buri Electric Co
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