Open house marks Witt anniversary with 160 guests
More than 160 persons attended the open house for Mr and Mrs Lester Witt at their Route 4 home Sunday in observance of their 25th wedding anniversary. Hostess Mrs Wallace Miller of Monroe and guest book presider Mrs Richard Hefty of Lake Mills led the event with several family members aiding in serving and cake decoration. Out of town guests came from Kimberly Lake Mills Milwaukee Madison Juda Mt Horeb Monticello Albany Brodhead Evansville New Glarus Beloit Janesville Argyle Orangeville Warren Hil. The couple, married June 1 1939 in Monroe, have farmed in the Sylvester and Mt Pleasant townships since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Witt
Route 4
Wallace Miller
Monroe
Richard Hefty
Lake Mills
Roger Olson Honored With Graduation Event
Roger Olson was honored at a gathering hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Bernard Olson. He graduated from Gratiot High School during commencement exercises at Gratiot Memorial Center. Attendees included Robert Hoesley Teresa Ernie Goecks Fay Monroe Ralph Webinger Jackie Larry Carla Robert Erickson Linda Susan Steven South Wayne Clinton Nall and family Argyle Mrs Ella Olson Monroe Mrs Amos Olson Tom Miss Kay McGowan Darlington Miss Judy Olson and Barbara Thompson Madison Mike Olson Spring Green and Linda and Donna Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouuin Wade
James
Roger Olson
Bernard Olson
Roger
Gratiot High School
Gratiot Memorial Center
Messrs
Mmes
Robert Hoesley
Teresa
Ernie Goecks
Fay
Monroe
Ralph Webinger
Jackie
Larry
Carla
Robert Erickson
Linda
Susan
Steven
South Wayne
Clinton Nall
Argyle
Ella Olson
Amos Olson
Tom
Kay McGowan
Darlington
Judy Olson
Barbara Thompson
Madison
Mike Olson
Spring Green
Donna Olson
Mrs Letha Bates Engaged to Trubian Bride-Elect Plans June Wedding
The engagement of Mrs Letha Bates Lena formerly of Monroe to Rodell Trubian son of Mrs Viola Trubian Shullsburg is announced. Bates daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John La Bore of Heron South Dakota. She is employed at Rick's Casino rural 5 Be rfl enod and on the Fred Stalder farm Winslow. The couple plans an early June wedding and will operate the Martin Brinksmire farm near Pear City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letha Bates
Lena
Monroe
Rodell Trubian
Viola Trubian
Shullsburg
Bates
John LaBore
Heron, S.D
Rick's Casino
Fred Stalder
Winslow
Martin Brinksmire
Pear City
Mrs. Rieder Elected Head of KC Auxiliary
Mrs William Rieder was elected president of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary during the meeting last evening in the Legion hall Other officers include Mrs Edwin Pankau vice president Mrs Roger Moe secretary and Mrs Gene Osmond treasurer Committee members were Mrs Bernard Purcell and Mrs Bernard Weigel co chairs and Mrs Robert Maurer Robert Bussen Sam Humbel Frank Menehan and John Ferron
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rieder
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Edwin Pankau
Roger Moe
Gene Osmond
Bernard Purcell
Bernard Weigel
Mies
Robert Maurer
Robert Bussen
Sam Humbel
Frank Menehan
John Ferron
Slides of Poppy Event To Be Shown Thursday
Mrs Hester Schwartz will present slides of the Poppy Day parade at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall. Officers to be elected. Mmes Alfred Hen ing Wilma Lovell Hester wartz and Misses Helen Zil mer Charlotte Young report on their May 15 Veterans hospital visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Schwartz
American Legion Auxiliary
P.m
Legion
Mmes
Alfred Hening
Wilma Lovell
Hester Wartz
Helen Zilmer
Charlotte Young
Veterans Hospital
Vacation Bible Schools Begin at Brodhead Churches
Three churches in Brodhead announce Vacation Bible Schools starting Monday June 8. The Methodist and Bethlehem Lutheran churches plan two weeks of lessons and activities while the Congregational church schedules one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead Brodhead
Methodist
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Congregational Church
Abigail Shuler to Wed David Grams in October
Abigail Jane Shuler and David Frederick Grams announce their engagement. Shuler is a UW Madison history major and Stephens College alumna, while Grams, a Monroe high school star, will graduate from the University of Wisconsin with an accounting degree and ROTC commission. He plans to serve three years in the Army after graduation. The couple plans a late October wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Shuler
Rowley Avenue
Madison
Abigail Jane Shuler
David Frederick Grams
Elmer D. Grams
Nicolet Street
Janesville
Monroe
Army
Grams
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Two Juda Graduates Honored With Party
A post graduation party followed Juda high school graduation honoring Dorothy Coplien and Patricia Pinnow. Attendees included numerous local couples and families from Monroe Monticello Clarno New Glarus Brodhead Beloit and Juda, with many extended relatives and friends listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juda High School
Dorothy Coplien
Patricia Pinnow
Lee Nipple
Bar‘Wata Jensen
Bill Hartwig
Donald Timm
Beth
Bradley
Dennis
Donna
W. G. Timm
Betty
Monroe
Ralph Brunner
Monticello
LaVerne Elmer
Jeffery Nevil
Brooklyn
Carl Jensen
Floyd Timm
Goulds Wed in Darlington After Honeymoon Up North
George Gould and Mary Louise Whitford Gould were married May 14 at Holy Rosary rectory Darlington officiated by Rev R J Brophy. The couple, honeymooning in Wisconsin Michigan and Illinois, reside in Darlington with a 275 guest reception at the American Legion hall. Mrs Gould a Dubuque Beauty School graduate works at the Shoppe. Mr Gould with Christenson and Olson Construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Rita White
Diana Svendsen Honored With Dinner In Monticello
Diana Lynn Svendsen was honored with a Sunday picnic dinner hosted by Jr. and Mrs. Victor Svendsen of Route 2 Monticello. The event followed her confirmation at Adams Lutheran church. Attendees included families from Monroe Browntown Monticello and Colleen, Gurnee Ill. Memorial Day supper guests from North Chicago were also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Svendsen
Monticello
Diana Lynn
Adams Lutheran Church
Ernest Busjahn
Messrs
Mmes
Robert Johnson
Jeff
Larry
Greg
Robert Babler
Linda
Jody
Monroe
Ronald Scheider
Scott
Jimmie
Browntown
Linda Gerber
Clem Brabender
Colleen
Pam
Rodney
Gurnee
Ill
Alice Burrington
Carol
Tammy
James Clouse
Chet Edwards
North Chicago
Donna Jean Lean Engaged to Dennis L Crouch
Betrothed announcement from Mr and Mrs Oscar Lean Route 2 Monticello for their daughter Donna Jean to Dennis Lee Crouch son of Mr and Mrs Albert Crouch Route 2 Monticello Miss Lean will graduate from Monticello High School Friday The groom elect is a 1962 Monticello High School graduate and helps on the family farm No wedding date set Schroeder Photo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lean
Route 2
Monticello
Donna Jean
Dennis Lee Crouch
Albert Crouch
Miss Lean
Monticello High School
Schroeder
School Picnic Marks Enterprise Closure on Route 1
A closing picnic for Enterprise school on Route 1 Monroe is set for Sunday at noon on the school grounds. All former students teachers families and neighbors are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Route 1
Monroe
Graduation Party Honors Gempeler and Goecks
Larry Gempeler and Gary Goecks were honored at a Wednesday evening graduation party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Emil Goecks in Juda Route 1. A cake baked by Mrs. Frank Schroeder served as centerpiece with many Juda and surrounding-area family members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Gempeler
Gary Goecks
Emil Goecks
Route 1
Juda
Frank Schroeder
Messrs
Mmes
Glen Wunsheel
Wendel Wunshel
Wayne Gempeler
Donna
Loran
Walter Ludwig
Jerry
Merin Klopfenstein
Jackie
Rose Clark
Otto Specks
Miss Feutz Installed By Alpha Zeta Sorority
Miss Feutz was installed as the new president of Alpha Zeta Sorority of Epsilon Sigma Alpha during Guest Night at Idle Hour Mansion. Mrs. Leo Share officiated. new officers include Miss Erma Klassy as vice president and Miss Dorothy Johnson as state council representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suiss
Audrey Beach
Local Social Event Highlights And Entertainment
Corrine Germann Harriet Stauffer and Mrs Walter Kubly were presented, with William Rollins entertaining. Decorations were organized by Miss Gamm Miss Helen Altman and Miss Dorothy Johnson. Thousands rely on Classified Ads in solving daily problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrine Germann
Harriet Stauffacher
Walter Kubly
William Rollins
Miss Gamm
Helen Altman
Dorothy Johnson
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Edith Stoll Home in Monticello
Nonagon Club members were entertained during a luncheon and bridge at the Mrs Edith Stoll home in Monticello, the gathering described as a social afternoon with card games and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Stoll
Monticello
Ganther Couple Feted With Reception In Monticello
Dr and Mrs Howard Ganther were honored at a Madison area reception after their May 26 wedding. Guests listed include Mr and Mrs Werner Hetty and other local families from Madison Orangeville Monroe and Milwaukee. Attendants named include many couples and individuals from around Wisconsin.
Ed C Hefty Roy Schweizer and Ronnie Briggs
Mrs Ganther is the former Marian Elizabeth Hefty with Ed C Hefty Roy Schweizer and Ronnie Briggs referenced in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hefty
Roy Schweizer
Ronnie Briggs
Mrs. Ganther
Marian Elizabeth Hefty
Barnard Named to State Legislation Committee on Children
Monroe resident Mrs Allan R Barnard has been named to the State Legislation Committee on Children and Youth. The panel will monitor legislation affecting children and youth at state and federal levels, focusing on migrants school dropouts youth employment and youth corps. Mrs Barnard will serve for one year with Mrs Harry Hamilton of Madison as committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan R. Barnard
Monroe
Barnard
Harry Hamilton
Madison
Mrs Grill To Appear As Accompanist Tonight
Joyce Barrer Grill formerly of Monroe is featured on Channel 21 Madison tonight as accompanist on the Recital program. She will back soprano Dolores Ivanchich, Vilas Music Scholar, and sing selections from Beethoven Debussy and Bizet. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Babler Monroe and has notable experience in music and television.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Barrer Grill
Monroe
Tonight
Channel 21
Madison
Dolores Ivanchich
Vilas
Beethoven
Dubussy
Bizet
Grill
Harry Babler
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Farm Home
Trubian
Abigail Shuler
George Gould
Diana Lynn Svendsen
Gempeler, Goecks
Miss Feutz
Alpha Zeta Sorority
Richard Muenich
Loras College
Malcolm Muenich
Holly
Sanford Hanson
Lee Mitchell
Michelle
Bernard Flanagan
Jerry’ Muenich
Milwaukee
Muenich
Monroe High School
Richland Creek
Henry Pick
S. E
Five Corners
Green County Extension Office
Wisconsin
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Sherwin-Williams
Dougherty Creek
Ambrose Wenger
Blanchardville
Green County
Argyle, Monroe
New Glarus
Gordon Holcomb
Darrell Kleckler
Terri
Roy Hefty
Janis
Charles Rowland
Michael and
Laureen
Orangeville
Charles Johnson
Waunakee
Edwin Klasy
Roger Klassedra
Michael
Reneew
Earl Sarbacker
Harland
Albert Bidlingmaier
William Bidlingmaier
Dallas Wild
Herbert Baumgartner
Carol Milbrandt
Wesley Carlson
Chicago
Gus Adamson
Charles Marty
Albert Boss
Joanne
Delbert Moritz
Rebecca
Henry C. Hefty
Waldo Zimmerman
William E
Slassy
William Jetty
Bertha Loveland
Anna Elmer
Margaret Chamberlin
Anna Schweizer
Herman Klassy
Clarence Elmer
Florence Loveland
Leon’ Klas
Allan Barnard
Mrs. Grill
Hawk
Dee Power
Power and Light
Hugh
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