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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1953

Page

3

Social Events Miss Mamie Tillema Weds Arnold Marty

Miss Mamie Tillema of 701 14th avenue married Arnold Marty of Monticello at St Victor with Rev E C McCollow officiating. Guests included many Tillema and Marty relatives, a dinner at the Eugene hotel, and a reception at the American Legion home. The bride, UW home economics graduate and Green County home demonstration agent, and the groom, a carpenter, will reside at 701 14th avenue.

Mamie Tillema Arnold Marty E. C. McCollow 14Th Avenue Monticello St. Victor St. Victor's Gloria Marty George Tillema Juneau Matt A. Marty Tillema Leslie F. Huber Eugene American Legion Alice Kelly Madison Beverly McNamara Monroe Lucille Ames Milwaukee Evelyn Scherwitz Darlington Len Galson Galesburg Ill Huber Myron Bable Earl Tillema Charles Norman Joyce Jess Tillema Sam Nelson Melba Ronald Rodgers Oxford J. J. Smedeman Martin Steiner Randolph Andrew de Young Friesland Fidelia van Antwerp Wisconsin Dells Dan Disch Harlan Daluge Janesville Arnold Zumkehr Gerald van Klein Green County Hawaii New Glarus High School St. Paul's Mission House Epworth

Memorial Rites Held for Three Ida Booth Relatives

Rebekah Lodge and Monroe IOOF Lodge No. 72 held joint memorial services at the IOOF hall for Ida Booth, Mrs. Lena Schneider and Mrs. Charles Schutt who died in the past year. Plans were made to attend the state Rebekah assembly in Madison on June 8. Local members to be initiated include Mrs. William M. Geigel, Edwin R. Kaderly, Clara Miller, Ula Tyler, and Miss Lois Miller. Lunch was served by Mrs. Anna Legler and Adolph Kummer, assisted by Mrs. Lee O. Jacobs, Maurice J. Babler and Fred Lengacher.

Rebekah Lodge OOF Esther Rebekah Monroe Ioof Lodge No IOOF Ida Booth Lena Schneider Charles Schutt Rebekah Madison Mmes William M. Geigel Edwin R. Kaderly Clara Miller Ula Tyler Lois Miller Anna Legler Adolph Kummer Lee O. Jacobs Maurice J. Babler Fred Lengacher

Christo Centri Class Party at Bethel Church Juda

The Christo Centri Sunday School class of Bethel church held a party last night at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Warren in Juda. Rev Paul J Gibson presided at the business meeting and devotions were led by Mrs Wayne Stamm. Games were led by Mrs Stephan Pandow. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gibson, Mr and Mrs Pandow, Paul Matzke, Earl Sarbacker and families, Mrs Carl Von Arx and sons, Miss June Drake and Harold Drake of Monroe, Mr and Mrs Robert Phillips of Winslow, and Mr and Mrs Stamm and family of Brodhead.

Christo Centri Juda Bethel Church Paul Warren Paul J. Gibson Wayne Stamm Brodhead Stephan Pandow Messrs Mmes Gibson Pandow Paul Matzke Earl Sarbacker Carl von Arx June Drake Harold Drake Monroe Robert Phillips Winslow Stamm

Square Dance Club Benefits Health Drive at Bluff View Park

The Belles and Beans Square Dance Club will host a public benefit dance on June 19 at Bluff View Park near Brodhead to raise funds for the Monroe Mental Health Fund drive. Fritz Erb of Madison will call, with Madison musicians providing the music, and Hervey J. Hoesly serving as general chairman. A guest night dance drew about 40 couples with Erb calling.

Belles and Beans Square Dance Club Bluff View Park Brodhead Monroe Fritz Erb Madison Hervey J. Hoesly Bluff View Erb

Country Club Plans Auxiliary Events and Club Guest Day

Monroe Country Club Auxiliary schedules events including Guest Day for Brodhead and Beloit clubs on June 17 and a June 30 trip to Freeport as guests of that club. They will host Blackhawk Club of Madison on July 15. A short business meeting preceded bridge and golf where 41 members and guests competed. bridge honors went to Els Prien Herman Fritz and Peter Stauffacher. Golf winners were H W Riffle Victor Marean Charles Mathias and Peter Solomon. Co-hostesses were Mrs Gladys Benkert and Mrs Frank Kantro.

Ine Monroe Country Club Brodhead and Beloit Club Freeport Blackhawk Club Madison Mmes Els Prien Herman D. Fritz Peter Stauffacher H. W. Riffle Victor Marean Charles J

Auxiliary Re elects Mrs Leo Gempler

Mrs Leo Gempler was reelected president of the Women’s Auxiliary at Casino Hall. Officers also chosen include Mrs Donald Knobel first vice president Mrs William Elliott second vice president Mrs Albert Knobel treasurer and Mrs Rolland Elmer and Mrs Thomas Rundle color bearers with Mrs Roy Miles Mrs C M Stauffer and Mrs Royal Karlen on the executive committee. New officers to be installed in September. Refreshments served by hostesses.

Wmunticesa Leo Gempler Women’s Auxiliary Casino Hall Donald Knobel William Elliott Albert Knobel Rolland Elmer Thomas Rundle Roy Miles C. M. Stauffer Royal Karlen Thomas Runkle Sr Frank Noesen Lester Schultz Sr

Miss Jacqueline Grant to wed Eugene Thorson in June

Miss Jacqueline Grant daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell V Grant of 829 18th avenue will marry Eugene E Thorson son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Thorson of Woodford on June 28 at 2 30 p m in St Johns church Rev Paul C Kehle officiating Glenda Langston will be maid of honor Meredith Thorson will be bridesmaid Best man will be Jack Thorson and groomsman Edward Wolff The bride graduated with the 1953 Monroe high school class and the groom from South Wayne high school in 1950 He is employed at the Browntown Borden plant.

Jacqueline Grant Russell V. Grant 18Th Avenue Eugene E. Thorson Elmer Thorson Woodford St. John’s Church Paul C. Kehle Glenda Langston Meredith Thorson Thorson Jack Edward Wolff Monroe High School South Wayne High School Browntown Borden Plant

Freeport Invited Here By Grace Brotherhood

The Grace Lutheran church hosts the Freeport district of the Illinois Brotherhood on Monday evening. Rev. Luther Mueller of Trinity Lutheran, Harvard, Ill., and Synod secretary outlines Carthage college enlistment work. Lenwood Monte, Carthage graduate, discusses benefits. Representatives from Rock Grove, Freeport, Forreston, Lanark, Mt. Carroll, Pearl City, Kent, Amity, Lena Immanuel attend. Melvin Peterson gives guest welcome. John Holtshopple Jr. chairs the serving committee.

Freeport Grace Brotherhood Brotherhood of Grace Lutheran Church Illinois Brotherhood Luther Mueller Trinity Lutheran Church Harvard Ill Illinois Synod Northern Conference Carthage College Lenwood Monte Rock Grove Forreston Lanark Mt. Carroll Pearl City Kent Amity Immanuel Lena Melvin Peterson Grace Church Brotherhood John Holtshopple Jr

Albert Grender to be Ordained in Perry Lutheran Church

Albert O Grender son of Mr and Mrs Helmer Grender will be ordained into the Lutheran ministry Sunday at the Perry Lutheran church Rev E Clifford Nelson Luther Seminary St Paul will be the ordinator and Rev J O Jorgen Perry church pastor will be liturgist and present the candidate Assisting clergy include Rev I A Lavik Oconomowoc Rev M A Sorenson Argyle Rev E R Anderson Mr Horeb Rev J P Halterstrum Eleva Rev Erling A Hanson Ladysmith and Rev M A Sorenson Jr missionary to Japan Grender a member of a class of 112 recently graduated from Luther Seminary St Paul has accepted a call to Watford City ND and will begin his ministry there in July.

Prisonancii Los Albert O. Grender Helmer P. Grender Perry Lutheran Church E. Clifford Nelson Luther Seminary St. Paul J. O. Jorgenson Perry Church I. A. Lavik Oconomowoc M. A. Sorenson Argyle E. R. Anderson Horeb J. P. Halterstrum Eleva Erling A. Hanson Ladysmith M. A. Sorenson Jr Japan Grender Watford

Grace Hoffman Marries Pfc. L E Hull Mann

Grace Hoffman daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hoffman Route 2 and Pfc Lewis E Hull son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Hull Orangeville were married at Du buque Evangelical United Brethren church. Rev Raymond Russell officiated. Bride wore navy dress with white accessories and earrings. She is Monticello high school alumna and he is Orangeville high school alumnus. He had a 10 day leave from Camp Pendleton and returned to the Marine base. Mrs Hull will stay with her parents for now.

Eiunilel Dubuque Orangeville High School Camp Pendleton Calif Marine Base Hull

To Marry Tonight Miss Van Moos Weds Mr Cole in Tacoma

Miss Mary Ann Van Moos of 1626 23rd Avenue will marry Glen David Cole of Tacoma Washington in a ceremony at 8 tonight. Rev Paul J. Bicket will perform the service at the Assembly of God church.

Mary Ann van Moos 23Rd Avenue Glen David Cole Tacoma Wash Paul J. Bicket Assembly of God Church

Dr J R Ganshert Named as President of MHS Alumni Group

Dr Joseph R Ganshert was named president of the Monroe High School Alumni Association during the Coronation Ball in the high school gym. New officers include Hollis R Schilt as secretary and Nathan L Goetz as treasurer, with a new succession plan making the president automatically the next year’s treasurer.

J.R. Ganshert MHS Alumni Group STK Jack Sweeney Monroe High School Joseph R. Ganshert Hollis R. Schilt Nathan L. Goetz Robert W. Goetz John L. Wagner Goetz Robert N. Kingdon Judy O'Donnell E. Herman Dieckhoff Sondra Simpson

Juda Host At WCTU Convention At Juda

The annual WCTU gathering for Green and Lafayette Counties will be held June 11 in Juda with morning sessions in the Community hall and a noon picnic lunch. The afternoon session occurs in the EUB church with Rev. Lynn F. B. Tschudy as guest speaker and a memorial service for members who died in the past year.

WCTU Green Lafayette Juda EUB Lynn F. B. Tschudy New Glarus

4H Family Night and Oakley Club June Meeting

The 4H Family Night and June meeting of Oakley 4H club were held at Union church on Monday. Vice President Jean Erb led the business session, discussing club tour, dress revue, and camp week at Upham Woods. Phyllis Alexander elected to attend the camp. Special numbers included Emery Marchant on accordion, a Phyllis Alexander and Shirley Kueng piano duet, and Jean and Roger Erb on accordion and piano duet. Films Safety in the Home and Fire Prevention were shown. Next meeting set for July 6 at Carl Figi home.

Oakley 4H Union Church Jean Erb Upham Woods Phyllis Alexander Emery Marchant Shirley Kueng Jean Roger Erb Carl Figi

Korean Jitters Hit Stock Mart

The stock market fell as a looming Korean truce stirred selling waves. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks slid to 106.80 for the week, with Thursday marking a low of 106.50, while volume peaked modestly at 1.49 million shares.

New York Wall Street Associated Press

West Wisconsin Conference to Convene in La Crosse

Ministers and laymen from about 275 Methodist churches across western Wisconsin will gather in La Crosse June 10 through 14 for the 99th annual West Wisconsin Conference of the Methodist Church. The meeting aims to conduct sessions and church business with modest costs.

LA Crosse Wisconsin The Methodist Church

Graduates of 1928 Renew Friendships at Reunion

Graduates of 1928 held a reunion at Monroe Country Club reuniting more than eighty classmates, wives, husbands, and eight former teachers after 25 years. Henry Germann was elected president by unanimous vote and a five year follow up was planned. Herbert M. Ainsworth acted as master of ceremonies with a class song, memories, and letters from absent members.

Florence Chambers Ryan Monroe Country Club Henry Germann Herbert M. Ainsworth Citie Marie Chambers Witt William Stauffer Arthur Lamb Thomas Sickinger Percy Grainger Ainsworth Robert Clark 17Th Avenue J. Chester T. Becker Herbert H. Stauffacher Sanford J. Hanson Effie Rickson Anne Elmer Verley M. Denny

Church and School Tax Exemptions Limited

Madison reporting two Thomson opinions on property tax exemptions for churches and schools. A Milwaukee church residence used as part of teacher compensation, located over a half mile from the church and not adjacent, is not exempt. Beloit College campus rentals to faculty fall within exemption grounds as part of college premises.

Madison N. Thomson C. Stanley Perry Corporation Counsel Milwaukee Thomson Beloit College H.W. Harder Wisconsin Department of Taxation Beloit

Congress Lags on Major Projects and Tax Debate

Washington reports Congress lags on major legislation amid budget reviews and White House talks with GOP leaders. Eisenhower seeks extended excess profits tax while facing opposition. Hawaii statehood and Taft-Hartley revisions falter. U.N. stance on Red China remains contentious. Also note a Milwaukee Moose women’s tour of Town Hall Dairy Co-op.

James Marlow Washington Congress Eisenhower Truman White House U.S United Nations Menhower U.N Britain Korea Hawaii Statehood Labor Durkin Tour Dairy Co-Op Monticello Frances Bukoski Women of the Moose Milwaukee Town Hall

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