Miss JoAnne Black Weds James Crotty in Gratiot
Miss JoAnne Black daughter of Mr and Mrs Dotson Black of Darlington married James E Crotty son of Mrs Blanch Crotty and the late Frank Crotty at St Josephs Church Gratiot Rev Anthony Young officiated Miss Jeanne McFarland sang Ave Maria The couple plan to live on a farm near South Wayne following a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wayne
JoAnne Black
Dotson Black
Darlington
James E. Crotty
Blanch Crotty
Frank Crotty
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Gratiot
Anthony Young
Jeanne McFarland
Mary Black
Mmes
Robert Larson
Wesley Reed
Patricia Grove
Valda Togaty
Darlene Doyle
Margaret Cavanaugh
Atty. F. E. Olson
South Wayne High School
Farms
Miss Patricia Klassy Weds Lewis McGinnis Jr in California
Patricia Klassy of Monticello becomes the bride of Lewis McGinnis Jr. of Los Angeles. The ceremony was at Compton California today. The couple will live in Compton. The bride's parents are Mr and Mrs Herman J Klassy of Monticello Route 2. The groom's parents are Mr and Mrs Lewis McGinnis Sr of Rockford. The bride is Monticello high school graduate and former Schwarz Paper Co. employee. The groom is a Durand high school graduate, four years Navy veteran, now with TWA in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Patricia Klassy
Madison
Herman J. Klassy
Route 2
Lewis McGinnis Jr
Los Angeles
Compton
Calif
Lewis McGinnis
Rockford
North Santa, Fe
McGinnis Jr
Monticello High School
Schwarz Paper Co
Durand High School
Navy
TWA
Pageant of Brides Presented at Orangeville Church
The WSCS of Orangeville Methodist staged a Pageant of Brides inside a church decorated as a June garden. Oleander plants created the garden scene, including a 100 year old specimen. Mrs. Margaret Barmore and Miss Sharon Freeze spoke on the legend of the garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
WSCS
Orangeville Methodist Church
Margaret Barmore
Sharon Freeze
Oldest gown in 1858 dress models display at pageant
Mrs Thomas Stewart of 1858 handmade gown wore it again at a reception for Stephen A. Douglas in Freeport during the Lincoln Douglas debate. The dress, 97 years old, recalls Thomas Stewart a California gold prospector who sent his fiancée samples of his finds. Reva Jean Iserman, a great great niece, modeled the gown during the pageant, followed by a tea for 250 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stewart
Missionary Society Meets in Monticello
The Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Missionary Society met in the parish house Monday night. Mrs. Fred Abbott and Mrs. M. E. Lynn led the lesson Man and God in the City. Mrs. John Richards completed a book report. Miss Lora Dick sang This is My Task. A special offering supported the Leonard Wood Memorial. Visiting committee appointments covered June July and August with named members. Summer meetings will be omitted and fall sessions resume. Hosts were Mrs. Willard Prisk and Mrs. Alma Gempeler, with two guests from Pacoima California and Elville Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Fred Abbott
M. E. Lynn
Zwingli
Emil G. Voegels
E. W. Marty
C. W. Karlen
Willard Prisk
Alma Gempeler
Cliton Taylor
Pacoima
Calif
Orville Anderson
Mrs. Lester Krug Elected by Auxiliary
Mrs. Lester Krug was elected president of the Orangeville American Legion Auxiliary. Officers named include Elwyn Mains as first vice president Della Ault as second vice president Robert Rosenstiel as treasurer Eva Daughenbaugh as chaplain Val Schriener historian I O Shaffer sergeant at arms. Schriener appointed secretary. Next meeting is July 7 a joint meeting with the Legion. A wiener roast will be held at Bennetham Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Lester Krug
American Legion Auxiliary
Elwyn Mains
Della Ault
Robert Rosenstiel
Eva Daughenbaugh
Val Schreiner
I. O. Shaffer
Val Schriener
The
Legion
Bennetham Woods
Youth Fellowship officers elected at Argyle meeting
Heidi Leatherman of Brodhead was chosen president of the Methodist Youth Fellowship sub-district. Delmar Atkinson of Albany was named vice president, Doris Stuessy of Fordwood secretary, and Karen Atter of Lamont treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidi Leatherman
Brodhead
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Argyle
Delmar Atkinson
Albany
Doris Stuessy
Woodford
Karen Atter
Lamont
Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Joan Hammer
Miss Joan Ruth Hammer daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter J Hammer 2217 16th street was honored at a Monroe County pre-nuptial shower hosted by Mrs John A Becker with an afternoon luncheon and bridge Twenty seven guests attended Honors went to Mrs Harold Gordon Madison Chester J Goetz and W B Gnagi and Miss Maud E Wenger Gifts were given to the bride elect by Bonnie Jo Hunt and Richard Barry dancing pupils of Mrs B J Sullivan who performed for the group Miss Hammer and Albert H Stauffacher son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Stauffacher of Monroe will be married the evening of June 25 at the Universalist church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Ruth Hammer
Walter J. Hammer
16Th Street
Monroe
John A. Becker
Bridge
Mmes
Harold Gordon
Madison
Chester J. Goetz
W. B. Gnagi
Maud E. Wenger
Bonnie Jo Hunt
Richard Barry
B. J. Sullivan
Miss Hammer
Albert H. Stauffacher
Herbert Stauffacher
Universalist Church
Benkert Family Reunion Set for Sunday at Recreation Park
The 29th annual Benkert family reunion will begin at noon this Sunday in Recreation Park. Officers include Ray E. Kundert as president, Vincent Thomm as vice president, Mrs. Arthur P. Benkert as secretary, and Mrs. Louis Benkert as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benkert
Recreation Park
Ray E. Kundert
Vincent Thomm
Arthur P. Benkert
Louis Benkert
Girl Scouts Camp Out Near Monroe
Ten Girl Scouts and leaders camped at the Kiwanis Youth Cabin near Monroe Sunday. The group included Mrs. John Smith Linda and Jackie and Mrs. Harold Babler and Shay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
John Smith
Linda
Jackie
Harold Babler
Shay
Kiwanis
Monroe
Local Scouts Listed for Tuesday Night Activity
The roster includes Barbara Gempler, Joanne Schnieder, Janice Huber, Ruth Ann Babler, Ronda Richards, Beth Ann Schuler, Carol Ponyicsanyi, Kay Klooster, Carolyn Frye, and Judith Woodruff outlining the Tuesday night program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Gempler
Joanne Schneider
Janice Huber
Ruth Ann Babler
Ronda Richards
Beth Ann Schuler
Carol Ponyicsanyi
Kay Klooster
Carolyn Frye
Judith Woodruff
Kathryn Chambers speaks on European Homemaking at FHA convention
Miss Kathryn Chambers attended the state FHA convention at Green Lake last week and addressed about 800 delegates on the topic European Homemaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Chambers
FHA
Green Lake
Fifteen Women Honor Mrs Lahr On Birthday
Mrs. E. T. Lahr celebrated with a surprise afternoon gathering as fifteen women assembled Monday. A social time followed by refreshments concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juda
E. T. Lahr
Institute Scheduled by Orangeville WCTU Union
The annual local WCTU institute of the Orangeville Union will be held at the home of Mrs. Alvin Meinert in Rock Grove on Wednesday June 22. The program begins at 9 a.m. A meeting to discuss organizing a Lions Club in Orangeville will be held June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orangeville Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Wctu Institute of the
Orangeville Union
Alvin Meinert
Rock Grove
CLUB
Orangeville Legion Hall
Lions Club
Pinnow Family Reunion Scheduled at Recreation Park
The annual Pinnow family reunion will be held Sunday at Recreation Park with a picnic dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinnow Family
Reecreation Park
Mrs. Winn celebrated 86th birthday with family
Hattie Winn was honored on her 86th birthday by 80 friends and relatives. She lives with her sons Joe Winn of Browntown and Glenn Winn of Wiota. Attendees from Rockford Madison Browntown Darlington Footville Chicago Marengo Wiota and Edgerton joined the observance at the Scheideggers Hanover residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Winn
Glenn Winn
Wiota
Andrew Scheidegger
Hanover
Rockford
Madison, Brown
Orangeville Home Bureau Set To Meet June 22
The Orangeville Home Bureau Unit will convene at 7 30 p m on June 22 at the home of Mrs Otto Folgate. The major lesson will be given by Mrs Victor Folgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Crotty
California
Davenport
WEKZ
Illinois
Wisconsin
the Voice of Agriculture
Missionary Society
Joan Hammer
Fannie May
Sorin
Forever Young
Georgiana
Gloria Swanson
Mrs. Winn
Hudson Hornet
Hollywood
Hudson
Hudson Hornets
WASPS
Ramblers
American Motors
Disneyland Park, California
11Th Avenue
Stocker Hudson
Westinghouse
U.S
New Westinghouse
Speedy Super Corox
Richardson
Varese
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!