Elizabeth May Rice and Paul J Achtemeier Married in Bartlesville
The ceremony took place at 4 30 pm in the First Presbyterian church Bartlesville Oklahoma. Elizabeth May Rice daughter of F E Rice and Mrs Rice of Bartlesville married Paul J Achtemeier son of Rev A R Achtemeier and Mrs Achtemeier of Monticello. They plan a two week wedding trip and later study in Europe for two years. The bride has strong academic credentials and the groom earned a B D from Union Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth May Rice
Paul J. Achtemeier
Oklahoma
Monticello
Bartlesville
Okla
A. R. Achtemeier
First Presbyterian Church
F. E. Rice
Achtemeier
Philip Rice
Europe
Germany
France
Switzerland
Union Theological Seminary
New York
Stephen's College
Stanford University
Columbia University
Union Seminary
Monticello High School
Elmhurst College
John Naef
Virginia Thompson
Kermit Thompson
Darlington
Merlin Emberson
Ginna Emberson
Argyle
Blanchardville Lutheran Church
Pythian Sisters Plan Picnic Event July 22
Pythian Sisters at Pythian hall vote to skip July and August meetings except for a July 22 picnic. June 24 will close the season with final lodge business. Ritschard to handle Kiwanis voter registration plan. Steele to lead Pythian home fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Pythian Hall
Paul W. Ritschard
Kiwanis Club
A. R. Steele
Pythian Home Fund
Watertown
Harold F. Binkley
United States
Leper Colony Fund Collected At Monticello Meeting
Monticello Times reports Evangelical and Reformed Missionary society president Miss Louise Karlen opened a Monday meeting with reading and prayer and an offering of 23.08 for Leonard Wood Leprosy colony. Mrs. C. J. Klooster led the lesson In All Thee To See. Attendees included 26 members and one guest. other notes mention a wedding attendance and WSCS meeting set for Browntown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Louise Karlen
Evangelical and Reformed Missionary Society
Leonard Wood
C. J. Klooster
Herman G. Karlen
Irene Marty
Lora Dick
H. C. Hoesly
Madison
Hoesly
Marian Burgy
Jake Burgy
Kenneth Klassy
North
South
Adam Duerst
Henry C. Elmer
Monroe Country Club Grand Opening Planned for Sunday
The Monroe Country Club announces a grand opening on Sunday featuring a banquet at 6 30 p m in the new dining rooms. Last year’s golf trophies will be awarded and new members introduced. A mixed foursome tournament is slated for the afternoon and a morning stag event precedes it. A square dance is scheduled for June 20 as part of summer activities.
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Monroe Country Club
Margaret Ann Share and Cpl. Davis Betrothed
The engagement of Margaret Ann Share to Cpl. Eugene R. Davis is announced by her parents of 1509 8th Street. Davis, a Marine base swimming instructor on leave from San Diego, will depart tomorrow for the west coast. Share graduates Mt Mary college Milwaukee and plans summer work at Automatic Canteen Co. Chicago before teaching in Milwaukee schools. Both are Monroe High School graduates. Davis attended LaCrosse State College before enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Share
Cpl
Eugene R. Davis
San Diego
John Share
8Th Street
Cpl. Davis
Roy Davis
21St Avenue
Green County Selectee
Share
Mt. Mary College
Milwaukee
Chicago
Automatic Canteen Co. of America
Merchandise Mart
Monroe High School
LaCrosse State College
Miss Jean Brandt Honored at Shower
Miss Jean Brandt and Don Van Wagenen who will wed on July 13 were honored at a Sunday noon bridal shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harland Shattum in Argyle. A picnic dinner followed with a large group from Monroe, Madison, Juda, Browntown, and San Diego Naval base returning serviceman James Van Wagenen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Brandt
Don van Wagenen
Harland Shattum
Argyle
William Eley
Billie
Karen
Betsey Anderson
Madison
Wayne Shelton
Juda
Howard Lueck
Browntown
Mines
Robert van Wagenen
Linda
Sue
John Eley
David
Dan
Harold Thurston
Roy Beach
Rickey
Gary
Curtis
John van Wagenen
James
Jerry
Don
Miss Brandt
Monroe
Skattum
Beth
James van Wagenen
San Diego Naval Base
9Th Street
Judith Thorpe Heads Christian Youth Unit
Miss Judith Thorpe of the Methodist church is elected president of the Monroe Christian Youth council for the coming year. Carol Galli is vice president, Mary Anderson secretary, and Delbert Shaffer treasurer, with Rev. John C. Purdy as adviser. They plan a July 20 picnic with a post event film and a sunrise Easter service offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Thorpe
Methodist Church
Monroe Christian Youth Council
Carol Galli
St. John’s Church
Mary Anderson
Universalist Church
Delbert Shaffer
Bethel Church
John C. Purdy
Kenneth Stair
Evelyn Rabe
Geraldine Rabe
Youth Fellowship Groups Seek Funds for Lake Geneva Camp Delegates
The interdenominational camp at Lake Geneva will send two delegates with help from youth fellowship groups across participating churches. The groups are urged to contribute financially to support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Geneva
Monroe Girl Scouts Visit South Pacific in Milwaukee
Girl Scout Troop 3 from Monroe travels to Milwaukee for the stage musical South Pacific starring Janet Blair. They attend the matinee, have dinner, then return home. Accompanying leaders are Mrs. John H. Bruni and Mrs. Alois T. Beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Troop 3
Milwaukee
South Pacific
Janet Blair
Monroe
John H. Bruni
Alois T. Beer
Ruth Dwyer
Darleen Keel
Maureen Bruni
Sandra Haworth
Sandra Simpson
Shirley Pickett
Judith Thorp
Glenda Langston
George Ann Pulkrabek
Helen Ann Stauffacher
Janet Holtshopple
Billie Ann Wenger
Glenda Martin
Gloria Prien
Browntown school completes fourth annual session with family picnic
The Browntown based school held its fourth annual session for local children, with a 9 am start for classes and an 11 am closing program followed by a noon picnic on the Peace Church lawn. Total enrollment reached 115 including staff. officers include Sheldon Hoesly of New Glarus as president and William Hartwig as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Church
Browntown
Ralph K. Kofoed
Walter H. Waeckerle
Joan Schuetz
Shirley Montgomery
Mmes
Frank Larson
Don Goodman
Ray Binns
Awald Lueck
Frank Stark
Glen Meier
Gerald Swiggum
Frank Guttmer
Victor Rood
John Krebs
Ray Montgomery
Judith Krupke
Bonita Soddy
Marilyn
Janis Engebrets
Reception attendees listed for Vernon and Elmer wedding
The Evening Times lists guests at the Sunday night reception for Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Elmer. Attendees include the Schwitz and Elmer families from Monticello and Orangeville, along with siblings and their families such as Orville Anderson Casper Rebly Floyd French Lester Schulz Robert Schwitz George Clark Fred Williams Dan Brennan Patty Milford Schwitz. Mrs Brennan and her mother Mrs Williams served. Harvey Elmer was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Elmer
L. M. Schwitz
Conrad Elmer
Monticello
Emil Schwitz
Orangeville
Messrs. and Mmes. Orville Anderson
Casper Rebly
Floyd French
Lester Schulz Jr
Robert Schwitz
George Clark
Fred Williams
Dan Brennan
Patty
Milford Schwitz
Schroeders Elect Karl Bauman President At Reunion
Karl Bauman of Milton Junction was chosen president of the Schroeder family annual reunion held Sunday at the Arthur E. Schroeder home in Clarno. Other officers named were Irving Searing of Baileyville Illinois and Mrs. Martha Grenzow of Clarno. The group planned next year’s reunion for the second Sunday in June at Mrs. Melvin Zipse’s home in Mt. Morris Illinois.
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Schroeders
Karl Bauman
Milton Junction
Schroeder
Arthur E. Schroeder
Clarno
Irving Searing
Baileyville
Ill
Martha Grenzow
Melvin Zipse
Mt. Morris
Pinnows to Gather for Annual Reunion at Recreation Park
The Pinnow family will hold their annual reunion Sunday at Recreation Park. Attendees are expected to include descendants from across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Park
Benkerts to Gather 26th Annual Family Reunion
The Benkerts plan the 26th annual family reunion at Recreation Park beginning at noon Sunday. The event welcomes relatives and includes a gathering at the park for a noon start.
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Benkerts
Benkert
Recreation Park
Washington Homemakers Host Feller Family Picnic
The Washington Homemakers club held a Sunday family picnic dinner at Monticello with Mr and Mrs Robert Feller who moved to a Mt Pleasant township farm this spring. Attendees included Matt Bissig and granddaughter Judith, Melvin Updike and family, Emil Sutter, Cecil Holloway, Adolph Brunner, Dean Hilliard and families, Rudy Feller and family, Monty Chesebro and family, Luther Lemon, Elmer Jay, Ray Campbell and family, Murl Sweet and Mrs Grace Wolfley.
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Washington Fetes Fellers
Monticello
Washington Homemakers Club
Robert Feller
Mt. Pleasant Township
Messrs
Mmnes
Matt Bissig
Judith Bissig
Melvin Updike
Emil Sutter
Cecil Holloway
Adolph Brunner
Dean Hilliard
Rudy Feller
Dodge County Lawyer Plans Challenge to Rep Davis
Beaver Dam Wisconsin Earl Schumacher former Dodge County district attorney announced yesterday he will oppose Rep Glen Davis of Waukesha for the Republican nomination to the Second Congressional District seat now held by Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Dam
Wis
Earl Schumacher
Dodge County
Glen Davis
Waukesha
Davis
Darlington Attorney Seeks Lafayette County DA Post
Gil bert Barnard announces candidacy for Lafayette County district attorney on the Republican ticket. He will oppose incumbent Charles O Connell. Barnard is part of the Johnson and Barnard firm here with Ervin Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Gilbert Barnard
Lafayette County
Barnard
Charles O’connell
Ervin Johnson
Johnson and Barnard
Bittner Children In Madison Hospital
Ricky Bittner five and his sister Lolly nearly seven are hospitalized at Wisconsin General in Madison with asthma allergies and a rare blood condition. Doctors suspect Rickey’s illness began after exposure to cattle and weed spray used on the family farm. Lolly has been under care for asthma since last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricky Bittner
Lolly
Wisconsin General Hospital
Madison
William Bittner
Rickey
Bittner
Britain’s Shipyards Busier Than In 30 Years
British shipyards report peak activity unseen in three decades with orders rising across several yards. Shipowners and workers express optimism as production schedules extend and delivery dates tighten.
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Britain
Albany By Mrs. William Steindorf Albany
Mrs Adolph Zimmerman and daughter Gertrude along with Mrs Cecil McCreedy spent Saturday in Milwaukee on business and visited in Albany and Milwaukee commerce circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
William Steindorf
Adolph Zimmerman
Gertrude
Cecil McCreedy
Milwaukee
Keating estate valued at $130000 left to widow and sons
John P. Keating, vice president and production manager of the Milwaukee Journal, left an estate valued at more than $130000 in his will dated May 19. He bequeathed $10000 to each of his two sons and placed the remaining balance in trust for his widow Alice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
John P. Keating
The
Milwaukee Journal
Alice
Vacation Bible School Enrolls About Ninety In Orangeville
The Daily Vacation Bible School in Orangeville continues with about 90 pupils enrolled. Closing day Friday includes a noon picnic dinner and afternoon entertainment. The staff features chairwoman Mrs. Clifford Black and assistants Mrs. John Jensen and Mrs. John Freese.
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Orangeville
Clifford Black
John Jensen
John Freese
Will Haupt
Robert Froning
J. Milton Bostian
John Babler
Delores Reeser
Browntown Bible Classes Near End
Browntown reports the Daily Vacation Bible School held at Peace church and the Methodist church over the past two weeks nears conclusion. Volunteers organized activities and lessons for local youths into a final session this week.
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Browntown
Community Daily Vacation Bible School
Peace Church
Methodist Church
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J. Robert Sandman
E. Scott Rice
Robert B. Rice
Pythian Sisters Plan
WSCS
Browntown Methodist Church
Ward Merritt
Country Club
Christian
Ben F. Feldt
25Th Avenue
Kathleen
Hans Sulzer
Johanna Sulzer
Johnson Pontiac Co
Sgt
Sulzer
Chanute Air Force Base
Rantoul
Girl Scouts
Bridge Club
Harold E. Scherer
Lth Avenue
Margaret Baker
Vern Dary
Jack Becher
News of the Homemakers
Rep
Thomas J. H. Trapnell
187Th Airborne Combat Team
Koje Island
Lafayette Post
Bittner Children
Madison Hospital
J. W. Robilette
Res
Benkert Bldg
Renker
Guckenheimer
PEKIN
Ae Ie
Vnr
Ed VY
16Th Avenue
the Commercial and Savings Bank
American Dairy Association
Wisconsin
ADA
Maurice Atlas
Atlas, Super Markets
Indianapolis
Ind
G.V.W
H.P
Dodge
Dearth Motor Sales
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