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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

3

Social Events for 30th Anniversary Reunion Held in 1926 Group

The 1926 30th anniversary reunion of a class will be held Saturday at 6 30 p m in the American Legion home with a social hour and a 7 30 buffet dinner. Lawrence Courtney of Janesville is master of ceremonies, assisted by William J Wartenweiler and Mrs Leland A Kubly. A roll of the class with married names and addresses will be presented. Musical hits of 1926 will be played by Harold A Leuenberger. Decorations reflect class colors rose and gold. John Thomm and Arleigh Mitchell oversee tables and decorations. Participants will introduce themselves and share their work and family details. Letters from distant attendees will be read by committee members.

Harold A. Leuenberger 17Th Street Clarence Schultz Route 3 Mies Edward C. Ruff M. J. Gonstead John Thomm Monroe Arleigh Mitchell South Wayne Mitchell

Potluck Dinner Held For Walter Melland

Walter Melland prepares to leave for service as relatives and friends gather at the Melland home Sunday for a potluck. Gifts of money are presented, and attendees share pictures and games such as horseshoes in a warm sendoff.

Walter Melland

Lynn Reunion Held At Bruehlman Home

A Lynn Reunion gathering occurred Sunday at the Bruehlman residence near Argyle with about 95 attendees. Freeman Beech and La Verne Holcomb were reelected president and vice president, Janice Isely elected secretary-treasurer, followed by a short program and noon picnic. Relatives came from Woodford, Mineral Point, Monroe, Monticello, Mt. Horeb, Beloit, Janesville, Dodgeville, Hollandale, Blanchardville, Platteville, Juda, Argyle and Englewood Colorado.

John Bruehlman Argyle Freeman Beech Juda Laverne Holcomb Monroe Janice Isely Woodford Mineral Point Monticelio Mt. Horeb Beloit Janesville Dodgeville Hollandale Blanchardville Platteville Argyle and Englewood, Colo

Picnic Event Held For Bowling Team 2 Mrs Wi

Host and hostess Mrs Wi am wuethrich led a picnic for their bowling team and a former member Miss Rose Stietz home on two week vacation from St Catherine's Convent Racine. Guests included Raoul Wuethrich Shirley Wahl Mary Stietz Lucille Stietz Mrs Henry Stietz Adolph Sebranek Jr Daniel Gerber and daughter Deborah John B Ruff and daughter Dawn Mrs Edward Phillips and children.

Am Wuethrich Rose Stietz Miss Stietz St. Catherine's Convent Racine Raoul Wuethrich Shirley Wahl Mary Stietz Lucille Stietz Henry Stietz Adolph Sebranek Jr Mmes Daniel Gerber Deborah John B. Ruff Dawn Monroe Edward Phillips Beloit

Bridge and Golf Winners Listed for Luncheon

Bridge and golf winners named for a Country Club Auxiliary luncheon. Listed winners include Fred Kouang, Maude Wenger, and Lydia West among guests. Golf low net winners noted in three flights with close tee shot honors. next meeting flower organizers named. next luncheon canceled for a Blackhawk Country Club visit.

Fred Feutz Jr J. Leo Norton Roth Perry J. Power Harold Snyder Clarence Franklin Nathan L .Goetz No. 8 Robert W. Goetz Anthony M

Nichols Couple Feted At Farewell Outing

A farewell picnic for Mr and Mrs Charles Nichols was held at Recreation Park as they depart Monday for Quantico Virginia where Nichols will begin six months of officer training at a Marine school and become a second lieutenant. Mrs Nichols is Ruth Bohren. Attending were numerous relatives including John Bohren Ralph Bohren and Vickie Ann, Rose Schilt and family, Robert Schilt and Tommie and Debbie, and many others from Madison Clarno Juda Monroe Cross Plains and nearby areas.

Philip C Jorenbys Honored at Gathering

A Monday night family gathering at Mrs. Ollie Pauls home honored Lt. and Mrs. Philip C. Jorenby of Fort Lord Missouri recent newlyweds. Gifts and a purse of money were presented, lunch served, with many relatives and friends in attendance. The item also notes a bridge club gathering and a Methodist WSCS circle meeting with officer elections planned.

Philip C. Jorenbys Blanchardville Ollie Pauls Philip C. Jorenby Fort Lord Howard Jorenby Ruth Mary Orville Jorenby Gale New Glarus Ed Jorenby

Miss Lela Thompson Weds Jerome Nedrose in Blanchardville

Miss Lela Arlys Thompson daughter of Mrs Mabel B Thompson of Blanchardville wed Jerome Vernon Nedrose son of Mrs H C Nedrose of Oregon in Blanchardville Luther an church. Rev Richard Torgerson officiated they were escorted by her brother Merlin L The bride wore a white net gown with lace and pearls. Rebecca Jo Weston was maid of honor and Teddy Nedlose was ring bearer. A reception followed in the church parlors with numerous attendants. Mrs Nedlose a 1956 Blanchardville High School graduate. her husband works at the Oscar Mayer plant in Madison.

Suanurarlville John J. Anderegg Ole Anderson Selmar Judd Jr Mmes Morris Strommen Paul O'Brien Gerald Gelbach Sanford Gilbertson Kenneth W. Hanson Morrion Berg Ida Kolden Jeanette Anderson Merlin Thompson Nedlose Blanchardville High School Oscar , Mayer Madison

Elizabeth Simmons to Turn 96 as Birthday Mark

Elizabeth Simmons will celebrate her 96th birthday tomorrow at the home of Mr and Mrs George Coplien where she has lived the last three years. She will be joined by her son and daughter in law in Simmons Midwest Wyoming and another son Frank in Yakima Washington and a daughter Mrs Hoyt. Simmons, now blind, is in fair health and mostly bedbound.

Elizabeth Simmons Albany George Coplien

Baptisms Performed In New Glarus Church

In New Glarus Swiss Evangelical and Reform Church Rev. Lynn F. B. Tschudy conducted Sunday baptisms. Randall Clayton Engen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton M. Engen, was baptized with Mrs. Duane Babler and Dean Iverson as sponsors. Deborah team Marty, of Mr. and Mrs. Kermit L. Marty, was also baptized after the service with sponsors Mrs. Atm McDermott and Ralph Gempe.

Lynn F. B. Tschudy Randall Clayton Engen Clayton M. Engen Duane Babler Dean Iverson Deborah Marty Kermit L. Marty Atm McDermott Ralph Gempeer

Miss Willyn Heye Weds Lt Phillip Jorenby in San Antonio

Miss Willyn Heye daughter of Mr and Mrs William Heye of San Antonio Texas married Lt Phillip Jorenby son of Mr and Mrs Howard Jorenby of Blanchardville. The ceremony took place June 5 at 8 p m in St John’s Lutheran church San Antonio conducted by Rev Meyer.

Willyn Heye Phillip Jorenby Blanchardville Miss Willyn Heye William Heye San Antonio Tex Phillip ©. Jorenby Howard Jorenby St. John’s Lutheran Church Meyer

Mrs Jorenby Wed In Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Olga Heye served as maid of honor and bridesmaids included Mrs Glenn Reichert Ruth and Mary Jorenby in a double ring ceremony. Robert Jorenby was best man with Glenn Reichert Howard Pieper and Larry Nau as groomsmen. Lt and Mrs Jorenby spent their honeymoon in Blanchardville and will proceed to Forland Missouri where Lt Jorenby is stationed.

Miss Heye Olga Heye Glenn Reichert Ruth Mary Jorenby Robert Jorenby Howard Pieper Larry Nau

Miss Webb Honored At Pre-nuptial Event

Albany news note on Alice Faye Webb honored at a pre nuptial shower at First Baptist Church. Her marriage to Charles Miller of Monroe will be Saturday at the same church with Rev. Burton F. Moore officiating. Guests are immediate family and close friends. Dinner at Edgewater Cafe. Webb is Albany high school graduate and former Monroe president. daughter of the late Lorraine Webb and Wayne Webb of Hanover.

Albany TUMG Alice Faye Webb First Baptist Church Charles Miller Monroe Burton F. Moore Edgewater Cafe Albany High School Lorraine Webb Trella Webb Wayne Webb Hanover

Mrs Brandenberg Honored at Shower in Kubly Home

Mes Delivyn M Brainenberg was honored at a pink and blue shower at the Richard A Kubly home. Co hosts were Mmes Kubly Ruf and Lindgren. Games with prizes, pink blue decor, and a stork. Attendees included Miss Lura Heinzelman and Mmes Broge Vogel Barnstable Van Wagenen Huber Wels.

Delivyn M. Brainenberg Richard A. Kubly Mmes. Kubly Paul W. Ruf Larry R. Lindgren Lura Heinzelman Mmes Richard Broge Arley Vogel Ralph Barnstable Donald van Wagenen Frederick Huber Joseph Wels

Miss Pilz Honored With Bridal Shower

Nancy Pilz is feted at a bridal shower hosted by Nancy Kendert and Mrs. William Spoerry at the Kendert home. Guests included Lara Heinzerlman Elen Rudi Barbara Boyd Dora Schindler Barbara Mauerman Carol Ann Schwingel Janet Lanz and Audrey Holtshopple along with Mrs. Laurence Leverton Virginia Frautschy Delivyn Brandenburg Earl Aiken and Harold Pilz. BRODHEAD PARTY HELD Mr and Mrs Albert Stuessy hosted a Sunday gathering honoring their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ralph Burgener. Fifty relatives and friends attended the event. Mrs Burgener is the former Arlene Stuessy.

Warmar Suower Nancy Pilz Nancy Kendert William Spoerry Kendert Avenue Lara Heinzerman Elen Rudi Barbara Boyd Dora Schindler Barbara Mauerman Carol Ann Schwingel Janet Lanz Audrey Holtshopple Mmes Laurence Leverton Virginia Frautschy Delivyn Brandenburg Earl Aiken Harold Pilz Brodhead Albert Stuessy Ralph Burgener Burgener Arlene Stuessy

Rufener Family Holds Fourth Annual Reunion

Rufener family members gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Voegels and Sons Route 2 for the fourth annual reunion. A picnic dinner preceded ball games with attendees including Arnold Rufener and family Harvard Ill Ernest Rufener and daughter Belleville Erwin Rufener and family Monticello Emil Rufener and daughter Blanchardville Armin Rufener and family Jake Rufener and family and Mrs Jacob Rufener Sr.

Rufener Raymond ‘. Voegels and Route 2 Mmes Arnold Rufener Harvard Ill Ernest Rufener Belleville Erwin Rufener Monticello Emil Rufener Blanchardville Armin Rufener Jake Rufener Jacob Rufener

Royal Neighbors Install Mrs Kleckner As Vice Oracle

Mrs Kleckner was inducted as vice oracle of the Royal Neighbors Lodge and a memorial service occurred at IOOF hall with Miss Nancy Peterson singing. Mrs Kramer led entertainment and refreshments were provided by Mmes Poff Pick and Hirsbrunner. Mrs Hofmeister was honored for her birthday. the lodge will meet in July and August.

Suo Gare KeeRner Royal Neighbors IOOF Nancy Peterson Robert Kramer Mmes Bernard Poff George Pick John Hirsbrunner Sarah Hofmeister

Family Picnic Held At Lincoln Park Here

A Sunday Lincoln Park family picnic drew attendees including Mr and Mrs absent a premo. Plans call for next year’s event to be held the second Sunday in June again at Lincoln Park.

Lincoln Park

Methodist Church Plans Summer Unified Services

Community families including Fred Karlen, Ralph Karlen, Herman Wild, Marvin Wild, Minnie Chryst, Chester Chryst, Virginia Frautschy, Carl Siedsching, and Leo Gerber are noted in a church schedule. A 9 a m unified service and 1 p m preaching service were arranged by the education and worship commission and Rev Wilbur Leatherman. At New Glarus the Women's Guild meets at 8 tonight at the Zwingli House with Mrs George Hartman and Mrs Robert McLean in charge and a committee listed. The G U G G unit in New Glarus reports 65 members present for a regular meeting, next set for July 10, with Mrs Christ Mueller in charge of refreshments. The British railways reported 500 million passenger miles with no fatalities last year.

Fred Karlen Ralph Karlen Herman Wild Marvin Wild Minnie Chryst Chester Chryst Madison Virginia Frautschy Carl Siedsching Leo Gerber Methodist Church Commission On Education and Wilbur Leatherman New Glarus Women’s Guild Zwingli House George Hartman Robert McLean Mmes Charles Gardner A. J. Theiler Melvin Streiff S. J. Francois G.U.G.G Christ Mueller Herman Burkhardt

Hersholt Collection Sent to U S Library of Congress

Danish born actor Jean Hersholt left his Hans Christian Andersen collection to the U S Library of Congress. He died at 69 on June 2, and his wife Petra via Hersholt helped finalize the bequest. Estate attorney L B Korn described the donation as honoring Hersholt’s American ties.

Aneles Jean Hersholt America Hans Christian Andersen Hersholt Petra Via Hersholt Andersen U. S. Library of Congress L. B. Korn

Translations by Hersholt Placed in Danish Museum

Hersholt prepared English translations and arranged to present them to the Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Odense Denmark. The action reflects a cultural exchange highlighting Danish literary heritage.

Hefty and others visit Kubly family in Tomah

Monticello Times reports Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hefty Mrs. Clara Elmer Mrs. Nellie Zweifel Roy Schweizer and Florence Kubly drove to Tomah Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kubly and their infant son Eric Walter. Lyle Sinnett and family were Madison callers Monday evening.

Anton Hefty Clara Elmer Nellie Zweifel Roy Schweizer Florence Kubly Tomah Walter Kubly Eric Walter Lyle Sinnett Madison

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Sylvan C. Kneubuehl Afra Frederick Kundert Ralph Kundert Monroe High School Miss Kneubuehl University of Wisconsin Swiss Colony Victor Melland Walter Nettie Johnson Charles Willard Donald Shager Sherman Anderson James Nestingen Morgan Phillips Pearl Mau Evelyn Chester Hanson Mayme Elfie Erickson Francis Barry Messrs Lynn Bruehlman Robert Phillips WSWS Beth-el Will Nichols Jennie Welton Clarence Foss Barbara Yost Frank Hauser Louis Creuzer Methodist Wscs Carl Holsinger 17Th Avenue New Leu Golden Hominy Lela Thompson Jerome Nedrose New Glarus Church New Glaps Miss Webb Mrs. Brandenberg Miss Pilz Waldorf ET Dubuque Mons Michigan Royal Towncraft Lord Plaids Kipper the Boss Neckties British Railways U.S. Library Pyuanes
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