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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1953
Page
3
Miss Joan Laws Davis and Robert C Nelson wed in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Madison. The bride wore a white Marquisette gown with lace and a fingertip veil. Bridesmaids wore white nylon net over lilac taffeta, and the couple plans to live in Kenosha after teaching positions. Guests from Milwaukee Madison and Chicago attended.
Nola Rae Heinzelman daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Heinzelman Port Washington exchanged marriage vows with Darrel Schultz son of Mr and Mrs Harry Schultz at St John s Lutheran Port Washington in a candlelight ceremony The bride wore an imported French tulle gown with chantilly lace and a full train They were married by Rev William Theiss A reception followed at the American Legion Clubhouse Out of town guests included relatives from Monroe Sheboygan and Kewaskum The couple will reside in Sheboygan after a northern Wisconsin trip Both families noted for local ties with the groom and bride graduates of Port Washington High School and La Crosse State College respectively.
Blanchardville Times Special announces the engagement of Marilyn Unterholzner, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. L. J. Unterholzner, to Robert D. McLean, son of Mr. and Mrs. William McLean of Whitewater. The couple plan to wed July 5 at 8 p.m. in Blanchardville Lutheran Church. Marilyn, UW alumnus and Chicago College of Laboratory Technology graduate, has worked in her father’s office. Robert attended UW and works for the Milwaukee Road in New Glarus.
The previously published marriage notice for Miss Eleanor Ruth Olson and Orville I Gilbertson omitted the ringbearer Thomas Jenny. The name is now provided to complete the account of the wedding held yesterday.
A Monroe Country Club dinner dance tonight honors James Forbes for 25 years as golf pro. Master of ceremonies a. a. was. Dr. Gnagi stands in for Robert L. Rote who is under Milwaukee infection treatment. Gifts to Forbes at 11 p.m. Forbes, a Scotland native, joined from Ridgewood CC in Cleveland in 1929 with Philip N. Snodgrass assisting.
Girl Scout Troop 3 hosted a pre nuptial shower for Miss Jacqueline Grant at the John H. Bruni home. The event, in aqua orchid and mock orange blossom decor, celebrated her June 28 marriage to Eugene Thorson with guests and troop members named.
Miss Donna Lois Olson and Gerald F Fritz wed in a double-ring ceremony at Union Presbyterian Church with Rev. John C. Purdy officiating. Attendants wore black Schiffli net gowns and the couple planned a honeymoon to Bermuda after a reception for 150, with guests from Madison, LaCrosse, Monroe, Mineral Point, Milwaukee and other Wisconsin towns.
Five members were welcomed into Esther Rebekah lodge at their meeting in the I.O.O.F. hall last evening. Beverly Flaherty played accordion selections. The June lunch committee included Mrs. W. C. Maske Mrs. Lowell E. Markwardt Mrs. Harold Leuenberger and Miss Bernice Holi.
Donald Hazelwood of Wausau was UW's 100,000th graduate, earning a Bachelor of Science in mathematics. Carol Pierce of Eagle followed as the 100,000th graduate in sociology with a B S. The 100th commencement drew over 10,000 spectators in the heat. Estimates put the 200,000th UW graduate in 1973. A cod fish can lay up to nine million eggs.
Miss Beth Earleywine and E D McNair were married in a double ring ceremony at Brodhead Methodist Church with Rev. Lee H. Jones officiating. The couple, both of Brodhead, plan to live there after July 1. she is a Wisconsin graduate and former Monroe high English teacher, he a Wisconsin alumnus and farmer.
Miss Sylvia Randall and Lyal G. Taylor united in a double ring ceremony at Cargill Methodist Church Janesville at 2 p m. The bride wore white satin with lace details and a train, carrying white carnations with a white orchid. Matron of honor and bridesmaid wore aqua gowns, and a reception followed in the church basement. The couple plans a southern states wedding trip. she is connected with a Janesville real estate agency and he with Fairbanks Morse in Beloit.
France reports a larger merchant marine than before World War II with 751 ships totaling 3,487,467 tons. The government notes growth in the French fleet, signaling strengthened maritime capacity and economic reach.
In World War II raids reached 500 planes, but single atomic bombs could match that power. President Eisenhower argues security isn’t tied to a fixed plane count, noting three bombers with modern weapons can replicate much of the Normandy breakout’s firepower. The Air Force pushes 143 wings, while critics doubt the linkage. Gen Vandenberg contends bomb payload must align with target delivery, citing interlocking bomber fire. Debate centers on whether U.S. air power should shrink with atomic potency or maintain force levels for assured defense. The discussion spans projected wings, manpower estimates, and service-wide strength within a broader defense plan.
Thirteen-year-old Jerry Roy of Huntington West Virginia known as Jughead won the 28th annual national marbles tournament in Asbury Park New Jersey defeating John Gaetano thirteen of Throop Pennsylvania eleven to three in the final round. Jerry broke a three year hold on the title by entrants from Throop. John had defeated Harold Poindexter eleven of Kooperstown West Virginia Arlene Riddett fourteen of Yonkers New York the girls champion and Richard Markley fourteen of Beloit Wisconsin before losing to Jerry Arlene had hoped to become the first girl to win the grand championship but she earned the girls title.
Norman Ross, 57, longtime NBC radio and TV disk jockey and former world swimming record holder, died Friday night in Evans ton after falling ill in his yard. A former newspaperman who worked for the Portland Oregonian, San Francisco Examiner, and Chicago Journal, he joined NBC in 1933. He competed in the 1920 Olympics as a distance swimmer and held 72 world records.
Miss Dorothy Renter from Lena becomes the first female to earn a bachelor of science in dairy industry at Iowa State College Ames. She plans to join the family business at Kolb Lena Cheese Co. with her parents Mr and Mrs Karl Renter.
Senator Herbert Lehman of New York will address about 900 Wisconsin Democrats at the annual Jefferson-Jack Day dinner to be held Saturday night in the Milwaukee auditorium.
The Argus 4-H Club met at the Argus school house with each member identifying a flower for roll call. Sally Kubly demonstrated ingredient measurements and Philip Miller led the club pledge. Plans were made for the annual project tour on July 19. The next meeting is set for July 16 at the Argus school with a special program.
Orlando L. Emrich a 14 year old of Freeport died after a short illness. He was born Nov 15 at Dakota son of George and Lydia Emrich. Survived by two sons Merle and Charles a daughter Mrs Gilbert Cahoon a brother Boye a sister Mrs Frank Gochnaur and four grandchildren. Services Monday at 1 30 CST at Burlington Funeral Home Orangeville with Rev Edward Arends officiating. Burial in Rock Grove Cemetery. Friends may call tonight after 6 p m.
Madison reports Swiss and American cheese and butter markets held steady this week. Demand for Swiss was fair with limited Grade A supply and ample Grade C. American cheddar prices unchanged on some grades, butter supplies above demand with prices slightly higher due to heavy government purchases.
Rev. Wilcox and Mrs. Wilcox will depart Tuesday for Pleasant Valley near Kenosha where he will take a pastorate. He has served the Albany and Attica Methodist churches for two years. Rev. A. D. Willett of Madison will become the new pastor here.
Governor Kohler vetoed a bill to grant $1000 yearly from the general fund to fund a United Spanish War Veterans encampment. The measure was introduced by the Assembly veterans and military affairs committee at the request of the Wisconsin Veterans Council.
In Hollywood new slang emerges with 3D cinema and NBCs Saturday Night Revue. Lexicographer Joe Bigelow notes terms like Goulash Peasants Cat call Uber gulch Horror box Train wreck Face factory and Marx man mark the evolving TV language.
US market notes show salable hogs at 26.10 top for bulk 180-260 lb, a range of 25.50-26.00, with heavier and lighter lots varied. Salable cattle count 200 with primes to 24.50. Grain futures list cash wheat none, corn at 1.55 to 1.57, oats around 0.77 to 0.79, barley ~1.30-1.60, and mentions a one-lira coin value in Italy amid small change.
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