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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1956

Page

3

Miss Brunkow Weds Eugene Updike In Immanuel Ceremony

Miss Katherine Brunkow and Eugene Updike exchanged nuptial vows at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church at 1 30 PM. Rev. Bernard Bartel officiated. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon net with a buoyant bouffant skirt and carried a prayer book topped with orchids and lilies of the valley. Attendants wore blue and yellow gowns, blue carnations, and the bridal party included maid of honor Dorothy Brunkow and bridesmaids Ruth Ann Priewe and Mrs. Orville Kiel Jr. Best man was Francis Updike with groomsmen Raymond Updike and Walter and Robert Brunkow. A reception followed in the church parlors and a wedding dinner at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Monroe after June 18 and plan a northern Wisconsin wedding trip.

Brunkow Eugene Edward Updike Immanuel Katherine Marie Brunkow Fred W. Brunkow Janesville Velma L. Updike Monticello Immanuel Evangelical Bernard Bartel Fred Trachsel Dorothy Brunkow Orville Kiel Jr Ruth Ann Priewe JoAnn Beth Kiel Raymond Updike Francis Updike Walter Robert Brunkow Frank L. Benny Dwight Zettle Leo Johnson LaVerne Sommers Clarence Wittner Norman Arn Monroe Wisconsin Updike Round Grove Simmons Rural School Monticello High School General Motors Co Ross ‘Olin Eugene Clark Marlene Schwartz Richard Warn Dennis Schwartz Trude Peterson Donald Gadow Oscar Peterson Delores Brunner Belvidere Rockford Rockton Freeport Durand Beloit Walworth Orfordville Evansville Tennessee Peterson Brodhead High School Orfordville High School Yagles

Miss Anita Della Figi Weds Werner Gerber in St John Church

Miss Anita Della Figi and Werner Frederick Gerber were married at St John s Evangelical and Re formed Church by Rev Paul C Kehle with a white gladioli and red carnation altar. The bride wore Chantilly lace with a lace cloche veil and pearl jewelry, carrying a white orchid. Attendants wore white organdy with red velvet accents. Out of town guests came from Chicago Davis Montfort Juda Brodhead Janesville Woodford and Madison. The couple plans a western states and Canada honeymoon and will reside on a Juda farm. The bride is Juda High School and Green County Teacher s College graduate and taught in Juda. the groom is a Juda High School graduate and Air Force veteran.

Ec One Cari Figi Juda Werner Frederick Gerber Fred Gerber Paul C. Kehle St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Miss Figs Dan Markham George Stauffacher Beverly Sullivan Monroe LaVonne Hilliard Madison Walter Douglas Stanley Douglas Brodhead Walter Williams Monticello Jim Newman Mmes Bernard Figi Regis Gavigan Argyle Kenneth Abert Donald Pitinow Chicago Davis Montfort Janesville Woodford Canada Gerber Juda High School Green County Teacher's College Juda State Air Force

Recital by Dancing Pupils at Local High School

About 350 attendees watched Kathryn Sullivan pupils perform Moments to Remember in the high school auditorium. Mrs Sullivan received a gift. Mrs Folpitts backstage, Geigel and Jungen handled costumes and lighting, with later plans for Vacation by Magic Carpet next Tuesday at 8.

Kathryn Sullivan Sullivan Mmes Earl Geigel Alice Jungen R. P. Folpitts Tom Holcomb Floyd Weeks Mumiverg Grandma Gay Pare Shirley Temple

Mothers and Daughters Attend Area Dessert Luncheon

About 220 mothers and daughters gathered for a dessert luncheon at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church. Corsages were given to the oldest and youngest mothers and to those with notable family ties. The program featured welcome, readings, solos, a guest speaker, and musical performances by Edelweiss Stars with accompanists Alice Freitag and Lynne Luch singer.

Evangelical and Reformed Church Margaret Hefty Franklyn Wyttenpach Walter Stuckey Peter Streiff Robert Roth Wex Christenson Arcadia Colo Gerald Disch Judy Disch Paul Klassy Eloise Judy Harvey Ott Richard Retrum Robert’ Strickler Richard Torgerson Edelweiss Stars Ralph Luchsinger Elizabeth Yaeger Linda Zentner Charles Hicks David Hefty Edelweiss Alice Freitag Lynne Luchsinger

Beverly Schwartz and Trudane R Peterson Wed in Brodhead Church

Miss Beverly Schwartz became Mrs Trudane Roy Peterson at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Brodhead. Rev Robert A Boettcher officiated at 1:30 pm. Family details, bridal attire, attendants, and reception noted. couple to reside with her parents briefly after a southern honeymoon.

Beverly Schwartz Trudane R. Peterson Brodhead

Sunday School Class Sees Colored Slides

The Philathea Sunday school class at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church met to view Chesebro and Miller Jr slides from a Texas Arizona trip and slides from the last church picnic. Mrs Mae Ruf presided with Miss Wijra Gorham and Mrs Edna Mackey leading devotions. Hostesses were Elsie Schillinger and William Miller Sr. Refreshments served to 19 members and five guests.

Atuy Chesebro Wunam Miller Jr Philathea Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Chesebro Texas Arizona Miller Mae Ruf Wwira Gorham Edna Mackey Mmes Elsie Schillinger William Miller Sr

Universalist Aid Society hears of Hawaii trip display

Mrs. George Geiger spoke about her trip to Hawaii during a meeting of the Aid Society of the First Universalist church. A Hawaii article display was shown. Hostesses were Mrs. Robert E. Hardell and Mrs. Geiger. No meeting until September.

George Geiger Hawaii Aid Society of First Universalist Church Mmes Robert E. Hardell Geiger

Minister to Attend Conference With Early Church Services

Church services will be held at 8 a m tomorrow at the Methodist church. Rev Wilbur Leatherman will attend a conference in Madison at 10 30.

Brodhead Methodist Church Wilbur Leatherman Madison

Bethlehem Church Holds Guest Day at Brodhead Poli ae

Bethlehem Lutheran church held guest day with Mrs. Amanda Gilbert welcoming visitors from other churches. Mrs. Ruth Varland of Rockford spoke on the Come and See Lutheran TV program. The junior choir, soloists Judy Anderson and Susan Schultz, and organist Mrs. William Hall supported the event. Refreshments were served with Mrs. Gilbert pouring.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church John P. Derning Elbert Springsted Frederick Ties DeLyle Rostad Amanda Gilbert Aid Society William Hall Clancy Shaw al Jubie Susan Schultz Judy Anderson Juble Ruth Varland Rockford Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Paul Seider Marcus Lewis O. W. Brager Lloyd Iverson

Bethel Church Holds Father Son Banquet

Bethel Evangelical United Brethren church hosted a Father Son banquet last night in the church. The film The Happy Heart was shown. Frank Stamm and his son gave the toast and response. Awards were presented to Truman Selck as youngest member and Frank Stamm as oldest member. Women of the church served.

APP Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church Frank Stamm Truman Selck

Washington Circle Meeting Co Hosts At Parish House

Mrs. E. A. Bently and Mrs. Arthur Ross will serve as co hosts at the Washington Circle gathering on Wednesday afternoon at the parish house.

Monticello E. A. Bently Arthur Ross Washington Circle

Mrs Juanita Landis Weds in Albany Church

Mrs Juanita Mae Landis daughter of Mrs Blanche Young Miss h to Dickerson Charles Ray Richardson son of Mrs Sarah Richertsen St Francisville united in a 2 pm ceremony at Albany Methodist church. Attendants Clifford Ludwig of Brodhead. Julieanne Landis flower girl. reception at home. couple to live on a Brooklyn area farm where the groom works.

Albany Juanita Mae Landis Blanche Young Micheton Ind Charles Ray Richardson Brooklyn Sarah Richertsen St. Francisville Bruce Illett Albany Methodist Church A. M. Jones Gerald Heitzman Clifford Ludwig Brodhead Julieanne Landis

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Discusses Junior Activities

Mrs. Merton Mattison will present the topic on junior activities at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting Monday night at Legion headquarters. Hostesses include Mrs. Joe Gmar, Nellie Broughton, S L Cain, Guernie Condon, Carrie Fowler, Marguerite Mooney, Howard Plumb, and Harold Schultz.

Pruunmay Vimes Merton Mattison American Legion Auxiliary Legion Headquarters Mmes Joe Gmar Nellie Broughton S. L. Cain Guernie Condon Carrie Fowler Marguerite Mooney Howard Plumb Harold Schultz

Join Brodhead Church Welcomes Twelves Members

Twelve members will be taken into the Congregational church Sunday by Rev. J. C. Robertson. Included are Mr. and Mrs. Roy McBride, Mrs. Herbert Stuessy and Mary May, Arnold Ayres and Larry, Mrs. Everett Visger and Vincent, Howard Blackford, Ruth Ann and William, and Donald Olin. Nelson Schwend, 2392 10th street, was honored on his birthday Thursday night by 22 friends and relatives from New Glarus and Mon-...

Brodhead Church Brodhead Congregational Church J. C. Robertson Roy McBride Herbert Stuessy Mary May Arnold Ayres Larry Everett Visger Vincent Howard Blackford Ruth Ann William Donald Olin Nelson Schwend 10Th Street New Glarus Mon

Roe Plays Bass in Evening Performance

The evening was spent playing bass as the musician performed a quiet set.

Roe Bass

Area WCTU To Hold Convention Tuesday

The 58th annual Green and Lafayette county convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held Tuesday in the Blanchardville Methodist church. Morning sessions open at 10 with Mrs Bertha Meinert in charge for reports and officer elections. A noon potluck lunch follows and Rev Howard Beiley of Monroe Assembly of God will speak. Delegates from Juda Brodhead Albany Monroe Blanchardville and York unions attend.

Green Lafayette Women’s Christian Temptance Union Blanchardville Bertha Meinert Juda Howard Beiley Assembly of God Monroe Judo Brodhead Albany York

Army Pvt Nathan P Beach attends five day retreat in Seoul

The Service Record notes Army Pvt Nathan P Beach aged 20 son of Jesse W Beach of 2418 11th Avenue recently attended a five day religious retreat at the Charpline's Retreat Center in Seoul Beach is a driver in the Tard Tank Battalion Company C He entered the Army in July 1955 and was last stationed at Ft Knox Kentucky Beach arrived in Korea last January.

Nathan P. Beach Jesse W. Beach 11Th Avenue Charplain’s Seoul Beach Tard Tank Battalion Ft. Knox Korea

Roderick Finishes Boot Training at Great Lakes

Carl Roderick son of Mr and Mrs Marion Roderick has completed boot training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and is home on fourteen day leave He will report for further duties after leave and training notes indicate readiness for next assignment.

Brodhead Carl Roderick Marion Roderick Great Lakes Naval Training Station

Graduation notice for local student and attendees

The report notes a hospital apprenticeship graduate from Brodhead high school in 1954. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Marion Roderick and Edward, Mrs. Nellie Roderick, and Mrs. Frank Parker. Separate item: The National Council of Churches announced a June 11 to 15 meeting at Lake Geneva Wisconsin to train church leaders in promoting the United Church Canvas.

Great Lakes Brodhead High School Marion Roderick Edward Nellie Roderick Frank Parker New York National Council of Churches Lake Geneva Wis United Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ugene Updike Sen Werner F. Gerber Anita Della Figi Werner Gerber St. John’s Church Wisconsin Federation of Women's Club Methodist Rhinelander Wisconsin Federation William E. Amstutz Woman's Club of Brodhead Chapter Eastern Star Sisters of the Swish the Legion Hall First Duane‘ Youngblood David Clark Mrs Trudane Peterson Bethlehem Church Brodhead Poli Ae Bethel Church Carpenters F. F. Salzwedel Better Homes & Gardens Home Improvement Contest Badger Paint Store Monroe's Juanita Landis Albany Church Audrey Ann Mau Merle W. Adleman Vernon Buske Stockton Genesse Mau Sbullsburg Mau Warren, NL Western Insurance Co Freeport Silo Co Muldoon WCTU Borden Illinois Waters Softner 18Th Street
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