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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1958

Page

4

Marriage Unites Dorleen Showers and Stephen Switzer

Miss Dorleen Ann Showers and Stephen Allson Switzer were married last evening at Orangeville Methodist church with Rev. Joseph Housh officiating. The couple, both of Orangeville, will reside in Freeport at 435 Locust Avenue after visiting Niagara Falls en route home.

Orangeville Methodist Church Dorleen Ann Showers Stephen Allson Switzer Orangeville Joseph Housh Elwood Showers Stephen Switzer Carolyn Cynthia Whitney Chadwick Edward Johnson Glen Bolender Ruth Ann DeWall Shannon Carol Barr Rock Grove Kay Cramer Chicago Marie Fuchs Rickey Randy Sorn Bob Switzer Delmer Robert Schultz Lowell Meyers Bill van Raalte Orangeville Eub Church Ramona Palmer Jean Wuthrich Ernest Thommen Belvachultz Marjorie Niffenegr Joan Burington

Zona Shippee Weds Maynard Fahrney in Oregon Church

Mrs Zona Gail Shippee becomes Mrs Maynard Fahrney after a Saturday ceremony at an Oregon Methodist church. The bride wore a white lace gown with a fingertip veil and pink roses, with Rita Shippee as maid of honor and Beverly Smoker as bridesmaid. Best man Werner Fahrney Jr, with ushers Walter Starks ae Fahrney and another Fahrney.

Maynard Fahrney Oregon Methodist Church Route 1 Albany Fahrney Zona Gail Shippee Duane Shippee Oregon Werner Fahrney Rita Shippee Beverly Smoker Plainfield Werner Fahrney Jr Route 3 Beloit Walter Starks Berlin Ae Fahrney Belleville

Harriet Lee Tschudy Weds at Des Moines

The marriage of Harriet Lee Tschudy daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert O Tschudy Des Moines and William Ross Cedar Rapids Ia was solemnized at 8 pm Saturday in Central Presbyterian church Des Moines A reception followed in the church parlors The couple plan a week honeymoon at a lake cottage Brainerd Minn Both graduates of Cedar Falls Teachers College will teach in separate consolidated schools in northwestern Iowa Ross in industrial arts and his wife in fifth grade

Harriet Lee Tschudy Herbert O. Tschudy Des Moines Monroe William Ross Cedar Rapids Central Presbyterian Church E. A. Ninneman T. R. Holyoke Brainerd Minn Cedar Falls Teachers College Iowa Ross

Monticello Legion and Auxiliary Plan July Picnic

Plans were made at the June auxiliary meeting for a joint picnic with the Monticello Legion on July 3 at Recreation Park in Monroe. If rain, the event moves to the Legion Home. Mrs. Albert J. Marty reported on the Green County Council meeting at Albany. Mrs. R. A. Woodruff and Mrs. Paul Voegeli served refreshments.

Monticello The Legion Recreation Park Monroe Auxiliary Albert J. Marty Green County Council Albany R. A. Woodruff Paul Voegeli

Mrs Zweifel Attends Mother and Daughter Social

Mrs John S Zweifel 88 was the oldest mother at the Mother and Daughter Social for 250 attendees at Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus. A 6:30 buffet supper was served.

New Glarus John S. Zweifel Swiss United Church of Christ

Mothers Honored at Zwingli House and Church Program

The event began at Zwingli House then moved to the church for a program. Mrs. Donald Fjelstad was the youngest mother, Mrs. Edna Norton from Madison traveled the farthest, and Mrs. Robert Roth had the youngest daughter present. Mmes. George Hartman Peter Streiff Delmar Zentner Robert Hoesly and Dennis Streiff earned corsages for having three daughters each.

Zwingli House Donald Fjelstad Edna Norton Madison Robert Roth Mmes George Hartman Peter Streiff Delmar Zentner Robert Hoesly Dennis Streiff

Miss Wittenwyler Honored at Party

Rosemary Wittenwyler was honored at a Saturday evening shower at the Herman G. Karlen home. Don ald Avery will wed next Sunday. Co hostesses were Mrs. John Stauffer and others attended.

Monticello Rosemary Wittenwyler Donald Avery Herman G. Karlen John Stauffer Mmes Jacob Stauffer Matt Wittenwyler Fred Stauffer Fred Gempeler Ernest Gempeler William Erb Clara Elmer Alwina Gempeler Melvin Blumer Robert Meier Otis Hermanson Jacob Wittenwyler Willis Babler Edwin Schlittler John Brugger Jr Edward Marty Paul Witt Darrell Piette Walter Mueller Lawrence Karlen Willis Elmer Louise Gempeler Marlene Marty Mata Mueller Mary Kay Carol Faye Elmer

Mrs. Jacob Syfestad Heads Blanchardville Auxiliary

Blanchardville Times Special reports Mrs. Jacob Syfestad elected president of the Blanchardville American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Casper Schober named first vice. Mrs. Lavern Kammerode second vice. Mrs. Howard Hendrickson treasurer. Howard B. Marshall described a hospital carnival where the Auxiliary Kitchen Band performed in the parade through six floors of the Veterans hospital in Madison.

Blanchardville Jacob Syfestad American Legion Auxiliary Casper Schober Lavern Kammerode Howard Hendrickson Homer B. Marshall Veterans Hospital Madison

Albany FHA Delegates Attend Green Lake Convention

Janet Striker and Janet Porterfield represented Albany FHA chapter at the Future Homemakers of Tomorrow convention at Green Lake. Both will be seniors at Albany High School and plan to major in home economics after graduation.

Albany Janet Striker Andrew Striker Janet Porterfield Carlyle Porterfield Albany Fha Future Homemakers of Tomorrow Green Lake Albany High School

Larry Meier Birthday Party Held in South Wayne

Mr and Mrs Clarence Meier entertained friends of their son Larry on Saturday afternoon for his ninth birthday in South Wayne.

South Wayne Clarence Meier Larry

Circles of Grace Lutheran to Meet This Week

Naomi Circle of Grace Lutheran Church will meet Tuesday at 8 p m in the church with Mrs Walter Brandli as hostess Ruth Circle will meet at 2 p m Wednesday at the home of Mrs Ray Dye with her as hostess.

Naomi Grace Lutheran Church Walter Brandli Ray Dye Ruth

Farewell Gathering for Senior Girl Scout Troop 231

Mrs. B H Lynch hosted a farewell party and buffet lunch for Senior Girl Scout Troop 231 at Monroe high school graduates. Each member received a gift and a personalized poem, with plans including university enrollment, summer trips, and future employment at Kroger IBM Swiss Colony and nursing or medical fields.

B. H. Lynch Monroe High School Lynch Carol Koenig University of Wisconsin Betty Gempeler Boston Milwaukee Mary Ann Erickson Kroger’s Linda Coole Electronic Institute Omaha Judy Chambers IBM Department Swiss Colony Gayleen Steensrud Wisconsin General Hospital School of Nursing Madison Patricia Crouch Monroe Carol Cunningham Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital Chicago Elise Feutz Antioch College

East Viota Mission Society Meeting At Church

The East Viota Mission Society will meet at the church on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Hostesses include Mrs. Augustine Ronnerud, Burdean Everson, Chris Winger, Harlow Everson, Vernon Larson, Sanford Peterson, Chester Stixrood and Walter Bahler. Devotions by Mrs. Lewis Clark and cradle roll program by Mrs. Paul Rood and Nellie Larson.

East Viota Mission Society Mmes Augustine Ronnerud Burdean Everson Chris Winger Harlow Everson Vernon Larson Sanford Peterson Chester Stixrood Walter Bahler Lewis Clark Paul Rood Nellie Larson

WSWS Meeting Set at Stamm Home This Wednesday

WSWS will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Stamm at 2 p.m. on Wednesday with Mrs. Mabel Schulz as co-hostess. Mrs. Kenneth Miller will give the lesson.

WSWS Bethel Frank Stamm Mabel Schulz Kenneth Miller

Rex Theater Closes For Summer Months

Evansville special report says the Rex theater shut after the last show and will stay closed through the summer. Unity Theater Management of Milwaukee owns the venue and hints at a possible fall reopening.

Rex Theater Evansville Rex Unity Theater Management of Milwaukee

Girl Scout Troop 237 Hosts Season End Picnic

Troop 237 members held their last meeting of the season at Lakeside Heights clubhouse with special guest Mrs. Robert Kubly. The girls presented a layette to Mrs. Kubly and noted the birth of Dale Alan Kubly on May 21. Swimming preceded the picnic.

Edwin Rufenacht Forrest Kubly Lakeside Heights Robert Kubly 17Th Street Lee Kubly Kubly Kublys Dale Alan

Salazar Wins In Test Ballot In Portugal

Early returns show Salazar aligned candidate Adm Americo Tomas leading with about 90 percent of votes. Tomas would succeed President Higino Craveiro Lopes as his seven year term ends. Delgado opposed Salazar but lacked real chance at victory.

Lisbon Antonio Salazar Portugal Adm Americo Tomas Higino Craveiro Lopes Humberto Delgado Salazar

Nelson, former Darlington mayor, dies at 76 in Lafayette hospital

Co. E. Nelson, 76, longtime Darlington figure and retired funeral director, died Saturday at Lafayette County Memorial Hospital. He served as mayor from 1953 to 1956 after Frank Reichling’s death and operated a hardware store before joining the funeral trade in 1922. Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery. memorial services were held at the Darlington Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Pilgrim and Rev. E. J. Jeffrey presiding. Surviving are his wife Mabell, daughter Mrs. Norman Stout, two sisters, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. His son D Elton Nelson, a state education official, was killed in a 1955 airliner crash near Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Darlington (Special) Co E. Nelson Darlington Lafayette County Memorial Hospital Wilerncon Richard Pilgrim E. J. Jeffrey Union Grove Sharer Funeral Home Nelson Funeral Home Nelson Lamont Township Frank Reichling Mabel Norman Stout Mary Anderson Tillie Christenson D. Elton Nelson State Department of Public Instruction Cheyenne Wyo

Knights Templar Plan To Attend Wisconsin Centenary Conclave

Monroe Commandery No. 48 Knights Templar plans to attend the Grand Commandery of Wisconsin centennial conclave in LaCrosse in June 1921. Expected delegates include M. V. Miller and Mrs. Miller of Browntown along with several couples from Monticello Juda Juda and Monroe. Walter A. Delamater of Rhinebeck N Y will be featured guest and most eminent grand master of the US Grand Encampment. Wisconsin officers Clinton L Peterson of LaCrosse notes attendees from Michigan Indiana Illinois Iowa Minnesota and West Virginia.

Monroe Commandery No Knights Templar Grand Commandery of Wisconsin LaCrosse M. V. Miller Monroe Commandery Miller Raymond Montgomery Browntown C. M. Stauffer Monticello Owen Beckman Herbert Mohns Juda L. A. Moore O. N. Johnson Monroe Walter A. DeLamater Rhinebeck N.Y United States Michigan Indiana Illinois Iowa Minnesota West Virginia Clinton L. Peterson

Rites at Evansville For Mrs. Bourbeau 88

Funeral services were held today in Evansville for Mrs Edith Bourbeau 88 a native of Dayton who died Saturday She lived in Iowa briefly after marriage then moved to Evansville and had resided in Janesville the last decade Her husband preceded her in death.

Evansville Edith Bourbeau Dayton Rodent Ape

Family Remembrance from Janesville Area

Surviving relatives include a daughter Mrs. Rollo Dobson and son Wayne of Janesville. The obituary notes 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren among the died, with other details not readable in the fragment.

Rollo Dobson Wayne Janesville

Canoe Trip Says 100 Explorers Trek into Canada

One hundred Explorer Scouts and leaders from the Mound district of the U S Grant Council completed a week long canoe expedition into the Quetico Superior National Forest in Canada. Orville Rice led the group as part of the High Adventure Explorer Program. The party, split into 12 crews, traveled by canoe northward with RCMP air patrols overhead and no roads or permanent buildings in the area.

Mound U. S. Grant Council Canada Orville Rice Boscobel The Council Quetico-Superior National Forest Canadian Royal Mounted Police

Famed Wayside Inn Restored and Reopened

Sudbury Massachusetts reports the historic Wayside Inn, known as the Red Horse Tavern, back in operation after a 1955 fire left it ruined. The restored inn invites travelers to eat drink and rest, reviving the landmark famous from Longfellow’s Tales of a Wayside Inn.

Sudbury Mass Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Red Horse Tavern

Cashmere Shawls From Tibetan Goats Silk Wool

A brief note explains cashmere shawls are made from fine hair of Tibetan goats and spun into silky woolen fabrics used in luxury scarves and wraps.

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Stephen A. Switzer Zona Shippee Monticello Legion Mrs. Zweifel Schlegel Black River Falls Julia Schlegel Helen Sholes Mary Sichler Wittenwyler HOME Mrs. Lynch Girl Scout News Teutonic Blue Cross Oakland Calif East Bay Hotel Eugene Jacobs 12Th Ave Wayside Inn Earl R. Gutbrod Audivox Western Electric Hearing Eugene Hotel
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