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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1955

Page

3

Miss Frances Miller Weds Howard Wells In Evening Ceremony

Miss Frances Marder Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Franz R Miller 609 19th Avenue became the bride of Howard D Wells son of Mr and Mrs Orson Wells 2029 17th Avenue last night at 8 pm in Jordan Lutheran church Rev Justin H Flak officiated in the double ring ceremony The bride wore a nylon street length gown with a Peter Pan collar and navy accessories The groom's sister Mrs Joseph Signer was attendant Emerson Wells was best man A reception followed at the bridegroom's sister's home They will reside in Rantoul Illinois The bride is a Monroe High School graduate and was employed by Lakeshire Mart Co The husband is stationed at Chanute Air Force Base.

Frances Miller Howard Wells Frances Marder Miller Franz R. Miller 19Th Avenue Howard D. Wells Orson Wells 17Th Avenue Jordan Lutheran Church Justin H. Flak Joseph Signer Emerson Wells Paul Kubly Rantoul Ill

City Church Theme For WSWS Meeting

Mrs H Matt Stauffacher presented The City Church as the program theme at the Eva Spreng WSWS gathering of Immanuel church last night with 40 members present. New members were welcomed as five joined the young people's committee reported and the bake sale was noted. The state WSWS convention was announced and refreshments followed.

H. Matt Stauffacher Eva Spreng Wsws Immanuel Church Stauffacher Henry Kundert Arthur C. Nondahl Herman A. Stuessy Richard H. Bahr Young People’s Committee Bernard Bartel Immanuel WSWS Bahr Mmes Robert Schuler Stanley W. Howe Walter Kuebli Alvin Kubly Glenn Benkert Ernest Busjahn

Square Dance Draws 80 Couples at Turner Hall

Eighty couples attended a square dance at Turner hall hosted by the Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club. The event entertained the beginners class and guests came from Madison Belleville New Glarus Brodhead Freeport Rock City Shannon and Orangeville. Refreshments were served by the host club.

Turner Hall Shirts and Skirts Madison Belleville New Glarus Brodhead Freeport Rock City Shannon Orangeville

Browntown Methodist church group to meet with program

The WSCS of Browntown Methodist church will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at the church. A program will be given and refreshments will be served by president Mrs Theda May assisted by Mrs Effie Vincent.

Brwntown WSCS Browntown Methodist Church Theda May Effie Vincent

Rev Frambo to Speak at Orangeville Father Son Banquet

Rev W H Frambo of Second Baptist Church Freeport will be guest speaker at a father son banquet at 7 p m tomorrow in the Orangeville Grace Reformed Church annex.

Orangeville W. H. Frambo Second Baptist Church Freeport Grace Reformed Church

Bible School Ends With Friday Night Program

Vacation Bible School closes with an 8 p m program in the grade school gym. Ninety nine pupils are enrolled across nursery and primary to juniors. Rev M E Best will lead songs scripture and prayers. Rev A R Felts gives benediction after candlelight services by juniors and an offering by teen helpers.

Orangeville M. E. Best A. R. Felts

Service Guild Meets Brodhead in September Pause

The Wesleyan Service Guild held its last meeting before a September recess at the Methodist church. A 6:30 picnic supper followed. Mrs. Wilbur Leatherman led devotions and summarized the WSCS convention at Chippewa Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ross displayed pictures from Florida and Mardi Gras trips.

Service Guild Brodhead Wesleyan Service Guild Methodist Church Wilbur Leatherman Chippewa Falls Allen Ross Florida Mardi Gras

Flower Mission Day Observed by Brodhead WCTU

The Brodhead WCTU held its annual flower mission day with Mrs. Jessie Douglas as hostess. Mrs. Will Gibson led devotions and Mrs. Clyde Berryman provided the Washington Letter. The group will remember shut ins.

Brodhead Brodhead Wctu Jessie Douglas Will Gibson Clyde Berryman Washington Flower Mission Group Shutins

St Johns Women Hear Explanation of Indian Mystery

Mrs. Raymond E. Barth spoke to the St Johns Women’s Union about India, detailing life in Madras and the plight of pavement dwellers. She described housing, diet, health, and vaccines, and noted meat availability and a cobra skin wallet in an exhibit. Seventy-five attendees shared refreshments after the program.

India Raymond E. Barth Women’s Union St. John’s Church Memsahib Tabitha M. Ritzmann Ross S. Martin Sam Rubi

Flag Day Reports at Woman's Relief Corps Meeting

Mrs Garrett W Keeler director read Flag Day articles at a meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps. Thirty five members heard of flags given to two Brownie Scout Troops. Mrs Alfred Morgenthaler supervised refreshments. next meeting set for June 21.

Garrett W. Keel Woman's Relief Corps Alfred Morgenthaler

Wreford and Johnson Attend West Wisconsin Methodist Conference

Rev and Mrs John F Wreford of South Wayne church and Mrs Sam Johnson lay member travel to Menomonie for the annual West Wisconsin Conference of the Methodist church running through Sunday.

South Wayne John F. Wreford Sam Johnson West Wisconsin Methodist Church Menomonie

Scouts Sell Cookies to Fund Camp Trips

The Brodhead Girl Scouts conduct a house to house sale of peanuts and cookies to raise funds for scouting camp. Leaders are Mrs. John D. Timm and Mrs. Wilton Hurley guiding the group.

Brodhead John D. Timm Wilton Hurley

Bible School Opens at Baptist Church

Times Special reports a daily vacation Bible school opening at the Baptist church with forenoon and afternoon sessions. Closing exercises are planned for 8 p m Sunday.

Bible School The Baptist Church

Custard Pie Contest Set for Tuesday in Green County

The third annual county custard pie contest, sponsored by the Farm Bureau Women, will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p m in the basement of the Green County Service Co building. The county winner advances to a district event June 20, with state and national contests on November 11 in Green Bay.

Green County Service Co Farm Bureau Women Green Bay Ernest Schmid Katherine Pinnow Brodhead

Tour films shown at IOOF hall meeting gathers in Pacific Northwest

L. O. Schmidt presented a tour film program of the Pacific Northwest after a Py thian Sisters meeting in the IOOF hall. Fifty members and guests attended and refreshments were served by chairmen Mrs. Will Blum and helpers Mrs. Clarence Thompson and Mrs. Fred Faeser.

Pacific Northwest L. O. Schmidt Pythian Sisters IOOF Will Blum Clarence Thompson Fred Faeser

Paul Stewart Delivers Sermon at Madison Baptist Church

Paul Stewart of Madison was the guest speaker at a Sunday service at the local Baptist church, delivering remarks to the congregation.

Paul Stewart Madison

Pupils Perform Well In Dance Revue At High School

A near capacity crowd enjoyed Mrs. B. J. Sullivan’s pupils in a five part dance revue themed Follow the Piper at the high school auditorium. The performance featured numerous solos and group numbers with dancers such as Jill Stauffacher Nancy Hirsch Cathy Hill Marcia Simmons Peggy Gempler Jeffery Smith Janet Barry and Steven Rosa among many listed performers.

Margaret M. Roberts B. J. Sullivan Pied Piper Mother Goose Avenue Mary Peggy Gempler Cinderella Jeffery Smith Prince Charming Baby Bear Bobby Carey Goldilocks Janet Barry Peggy Sullivan Wendy Peter Pan Dick Barry Marlene Armstrong Floyd Weeks Captain Hook Holly Hoesly Little Princess Freddie Rosa Davy Crockett Gaineth Gonstead Valerie Usher Cheryl Loveland Steven Rosa Pony Boy

Turn and Schwing Club Members Named in Listing

Mary Margaret Hodgson Cathy Lamboley Michael and Louis Lamboley Beverly Rattin Shirley Ault Jayne Hoffman Barbara Dickson Marlene Armstrong Elaine Andereck Janice Daubert Marcia Mahley Laura Springer Joan Johnson Janice Keister Janis Hefty Susan Hefty Deanna Mayner Jeanine Steffen David Stabenow Craig Kleckler and Diane Kuban listed among club members. Also noted are Elsa Rattin Ruth Ruf Janet Thommen Jean Halvorson Esther Schwartz Helen Krattiger and Dorleen Showers Theresa von Allman as participants.

Mary Margaret Hodgson Cathy Lamboley Michael Louis Lamboley Beverly Rattin Shirley Ault Jayne Hoffman Barbara Dickson Marlene Armstrong Elaine Andereck Janice Daubert Marcia Mahley Laura Springer Joan Johnson Janice Keister Janis Hefty Susan Hefty Deanna Mayner Jeanine Steffen David Stabenow Craig Kleckler Diane Kuban Turn Mmes Elsa Rattin Ruth Ruf Janet Thommen Jean Halvorson Esther Schwartz Helen Krattiger Misses Dorleen Showers Theresa von Allman

Uncles Tom Cabin Sells 3 Million Copies

The novel Uncle Tom's Cabin ranks among America's best sellers with about three million copies distributed highlighting its wide popular impact.

America

Badger Boys State Opens at Ripon College

Badger Boys State for 1955 opens Saturday at Ripon College with 724 citizens on hand for the eight day democratic experiment. The fictitious 49th state operates until June 18 and concludes with the governor’s inauguration June 16 officiated by Justice Grover Broadfoot of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. High school juniors participate, campaign for offices, and assume duties after election.

RIPON Badger Boys State Ripon College Grover Broadfoot Wisconsin Supreme Court The American Legion

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City Church Myra J. Rear 16Th Avenue Carol Jean Gordon Mohns Robert Mohns Juda Miss Rear Monroe High School Grace Lutheran Church Schmitz Helen Ninneman 15Th Avenue Charmaine James J. Beliakoff James Beliakoff San Francisco Miss Ninneman Bob Jones University Greenville S.C Jantzen Lyle Monroe Wisconsin St. John’s Hilda Lindberg Jane A Carl E. Schuetz Carl Schuetz Miss Lindberg S. S. Sorkin Evansville Germany Kaltenborn Ber Marion Maurer Sherry Shaffer Rosemary Forcade Karen Albert Ann Goecks Diana Weeks Greta Pitkins Badger Surge Store Wayne, Wis Olafsen Food and Nutrition Board National Academy of Science LS An Chatham Orlon
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