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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1950

Page

3

Rites Unite Miss Wehinger and John H. Goodman Jr

Social events note a double ring ceremony at St Victor's Church with Rev E C McCollow uniting Miss Josephine Wehinger and John H Goodman Jr. The couple will reside in Monroe after a northern Wisconsin honeymoon.

St. Victor's Miss Wehinger John H. Goodman Jr St. Victor’s E. C. McCollow Josephine Wehinger Frank Wehingers South Wayne John Goodmans Jr 16Th Avenue Lu Ann Webinger Harold J. Shonts Monroe Delores Krupke Orangeville Carl Wehinger Constant Wehinger Gilbert Goodman Bernard Hartwig Moose Hall Mary Hess Pauline Reed Thomas Bustle Madison Frederic Co. Rosa Robert N. Kingdon Wisconsin Goodman Rosa Ben E. Kubly

Honored at Party For Mrs Anton Hefty and Mrs Ida Frehner

Monticello Times reports a birthday gathering Saturday evening at the Hefty home honoring Mrs. Anton Hefty and Mrs. Ida Frehner. Attendees included Mrs. Fred Marty of California and many local friends.

Monticello Anton Hefty Ida Frehner Hefty Mmes Fred Marty California John Meier Jr Anna Schweizer Barbara Disch C. Fred Disch Fred Studer Julia Abdanholden Charles R. Marty Flora Gempeler Emil Frehner Johanna Kohlber Alfred Wettach John Hammerly Ernest Wenger Neilie Zweifel John A. Marty Merlyn Schmid Florence Kubly

Mrs Wittwer Is Honored At Surprise Family Picnic

Mrs Robert Wittwer of New Glarus was feted at a surprise Sunday picnic at her home. Guests included Edward Wittwer and Dick Smith families from Monroe, Matt Bissig and Roy Bissig families with Judith, John Wittenwyler and Herman, Clara Hefty, Monti Cello, and Buz Lange with family from Madison.

Zimmerman Named Monroe WRC Senior Vice President

Mrs. Will Zimmerman was elected senior vice president of the Women’s Relief Corps to fill the vacancy created by Mrs. Amos Johnson who takes on the presidency for the year. Installation occurred at Pythian hall by Miss Marie Blum with Mrs. Garrett Keel assisting. The group heard a Sheboygan convention report from Mrs. Keel and announced plans for a July 18 picnic at Recreation Park.

Will Zimmerman Women’s Relief Corps Amos Johnson Zimmerman Pythian Hall Marie Blum Garrett Keel WRC Sheboygan Keel May L. Luchsinger Los Angeles Henry Babler Joyce Pease Monticello Heidi Pfaeffli Mmes Alton Kiel Emma Bacon Allan Davis Charles Buehler Jr Recreation Park

Schuler Baebler Family Reunion At Riverside Park

The 31st Schuler and Baebler family reunion drew 103 relatives at Riverside Park in Janesville hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bennet. The oldest was Henry Baebler 82 from Brooklyn and the youngest Gale Lynn Groves seven months from Oregon. Relatives came from New Glarus Dayton Belleville Oregon Madison Monticello Stoughton Rochelle and Van Nuys with long-distance guests from Van Nuys California.

Monticello Schuler

Will Roberts Mark Brooklyn Anniversary

Will and Mrs. Roberts celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their farm in Oregon. Born in Rutland they married June 18, 1896 at Brooklyn Methodist church. They have five daughters and three sons, all in the region.

Brooklyn Will Roberts Oregon Rutland Brooklyn Methodist Church Roberts Russell Washburn Houston Tex Sheldon Chandler Robert Olson Madison Arnold Liska Milwaukee Frank Koepp Mark Ray Lloyd

Browntown Bible School Sees Sixty Volunteers Enrolls

Seventy six youngsters enrolled in Browntown Vacation Bible School starting Monday. Classes run 9 to 11 30 a m at the Methodist and Peace churches and continue for two weeks.

Browntown Methodist and Peace Church

Altar Society Plans Study Clubs Formation

St Victor's Altar society held a monthly meeting in the parish hall to discuss forming women's study clubs. Rev. E C McCollow explained objectives, with Mrs Otto Rupnow presiding for about 100 attendees. Card honors went to Mrs Darrell Weakley Mrs George Stauffacher Mrs Theodore Gaukapp and Mrs William Riederer.

St. Victor’s Altar Society E. C. McCollow Otto Rupnow Altar Society Mmes Darrell Weakley George Stauffacher Theodore F. Gaukapp William C. Riederer

Herman Christen Jr Named President at Stauffacher Reunion

Herman Christen Jr was elected president at the 21st annual Stauffacher reunion held Sunday at Bluff View park near Brodhead. Ray Stauffacher of German Valley Ill was named vice president and Mrs Gaylord Thurston of Freeport secretary. Numerous Stauffachers and relatives from Monroe Freeport German Valley Delavan Milwaukee and other nearby towns attended the gathering.

Herman Christen Jr Ray Stauffacher German Valley, Ill Gaylord Thurston Freeport Stauffacher Bluff View Park Brodhead Mmes Jacob and David H. Stauffacher Monroe Messrs George Meile Elmer Schultz

Attended Wedding of Joyce Geigel and Roger Humphrey

Out of town guests included Ernest Kuehne Henry Carter Mrs Don Goodrich Miss Winifred Rogers Virgil Delbert Kuehne Dwight Schroeder Larry George Steffen Har vey Milbrandt Frederick Rupp Thomas Humphrey James Humphrey C E Erickson Eric Werner Sally Ann Fredrickson Pat Rutham Gary Marvin Humphrey Herbert Erickson of Williams Bay Madison Cottage Grove Waunakee Monticello Monticello Madison area names listed as attendees.

Joyce Mardelle Geigel Roger W. Humphrey Ernest Kuehne Henry Carter Don Goodrich Winifred Rogers Virgil Delbert Kuehne Madison

Notable Residents Named in Regional Social Notices

Mmes William Norder Henry Norder and Mardelle Matzke of Juda along with Robert Wagner of Peoria Nil and others from Lake Geneva Chicago Quincy IL Williams Bay Delavan gather these Messrs and Mmes Martin Thorson Helene Roberta Carl Anderson Louis Kaphengst Phyllis Randy Schoeneman William Arvid Thompson Mrs Henry Wilson Edith Kell man Esther Golden Ann Carpenter and Butch Domres listed among attendees in a regional social notice.

William Norder Henry Norder Mardelle Matzke Juda Robert Wagner Peoria Nil Lake Geneva Chicago Quincy Williams Bay Delavan Messrs Mmes Martin Thorson Helene Roberta Carl Anderson Louis Kaphengst Phyllis Randy Schoeneman William Arvid Thompson Henry Wilson Edith Kellman Esther Golden Ann Carpenter Butch Domres

Junior Choir Provides County Home Concert Night

Members of St. John's junior high choir performed at the Green county home last evening. The program featured Joyce Babler on piano solo, piano duets with Miss Babler and Susan Blumer, vocal solos by Joan Knaack, and accordion by William Riese. Two song groups offered folk tunes then anthems directed by Florence Voigt.

St. John’s Junior High Choir Green County Joyce Babler Miss Babler Susan Blumer Joan Knaack William Riese Florence Voigt

Miss Marilyn Hasse Feted at Bridal Shower Event

Miss Marilyn Hasse, to wed William Hartwig Sunday, was honored at a shower last evening in the Jerry Thomm residence on route 3. Canasta and court whist were played. honors went to Mines, with attendees including Ralph Karlen Delbert Kundert Herman Blum Kenneth Feldt and Misses Marilyn and Glenda Hasse. Also present were Mmes Roy Ott Paul Wuetrich Lawrence Karlen Ralph Weckerly and Robert Hartwig. Mrs Robert Wuetrich could not attend.

Hasse Marilyn Hasse William Hartwig Jerry Thomm Route 3 Ralph Karlen Delbert Kundert Herman Blum Kenneth Feldt Marilyn Glenda Hasse Mmes Roy Ott Paul Wuetrich Lawrence Karlen Ralph Weckerly Robert Hartwig Robert Wuetrich

Rebekahs to Meet Albany Friday Evening

Albany based Rebekah lodge Juanita Rebekah will hold a regular session Friday evening followed by a two month vacation period. Memorial services are planned and Mrs. Fred Schmid and Mrs. Harry Thurman are on for the good of the order.

Rebekahs Albany Juanita Rebekah Lodge Fred Schmid Harry Thurman Order

Older Group Makes Use Of Community Building

A goodly crowd of local young adults and adults used the city community center in the La ger building south of the armory last night. L. L. Kitchen, city recreation director, said the center opens each Tuesday evening for older groups with juke box dancing loafing and use of pool table tennis and other games.

L. L. Kitchen

Copliens elect 1950 reunion officers at Lake Leota

M. J. Wellman of Chicago was elected president of the Coplien family reunion group at their 1950 gathering Sunday at Lake Leota Evansville. Raymond Schroeder of Juto named vice president and Kenneth Schneider of Evansville secretary treasurer. Fifty persons attended from Evansville Footville Janesville Chicago Beloit Juda Monroe Orangeville Freeport and Albany.

Copliens M. J. Wellman Chicago Coplien Lake Leota Evansville Raymond Schroeder Juto Kenneth Schneider Footville Janesville Beloit Juda Monroe Orangeville Freeport Albany

Reservists Hold Group Picnic at Monroe Recreation Park

Flight F of squadron 9656 VAFT reserve held a family picnic at Monroe Recreation park shelter house last evening with 25 attendees. Refreshments were organized by Lt. Col. Robert Hahlen Maj. Kenneth Tait Lt. Willard Mauerman Capt. Leon Schroeder and Mrs Schroeder. The next meeting is set for June 27 at Badger airport.

Vaft Reserve Monroe Recreation Park Robert Hahlen Kenneth Tait Willard Mauerman Leon Schroeder Schroeder Badger

Roxy Club Hosts Lena Augsburger At Home

Mrs Lena Augsburger entertained members of the Roxy club at her home 1310 19th street with two tables of 500 last evening. High honors went to the top scorers and guests and the event closed with trophies awarded.

Roxy Club Lena Augsburger 19Th Street

Quartet of Substitutes Noted in Descriptive Gym Debut

Mrs Lillian Christen listed as substitute player second, followed by Mrs Arthur Spoerry third, Mrs Clara Brawand, and traveler Mrs Mary Lengacher in the described team lineup.

Lillian Christen Arthur Spoerry Clara Brawand Mary Lengacher

Child Baptized at Washington Reformed Church

Donna Rae Indergand daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Indergand route 4 was baptized Sunday by Rev A R Achtemeier at Washington Reformed Church Her sponsors were Elwood Koch and Miss Charlene Indergand of Monroe

Donna Rae Raymond Indergand Route 4 A. R. Achtemeier Washington Reformed Church Elwood Koch Charlene Indergand Monroe

Shower planned for Miss Marcia Kingsley

A pre nuptial shower for Miss Marcia Kingsley of Madison will be held Friday evening at the Community Center Methodist church. She is to marry July 1 in Albany to Albert Phillips, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Phillips.

Albany Marcia Kingsley Madison Community Center Methodist Church Kingsley Albert Phillips Charles Phillips

Women Take Trip to Chicago by Bus from Albany

Members of the Sugar River Homemakers and Woman's club leave Albany by chartered bus at 5 30 a m for a day in Chicago.

Albany Sugar River Homemakers Woman’s Club Chicago

Betts and Nicol Seek Re election to Assembly

Madison reports two Republican assemblymen Arnie Betts of Lodi and Alex Nicol of Sparta announce bids for re election Nicol who served as assembly speaker in 1949 and represented Monroe county failed to win party endorsement for lieutenant governor at the state GOP convention

Prosperity Peak Seen for Postwar Year by Advisor

Washington reports President Truman's Council of Economic Advisors chair Leon H. Kerserling says the nation is at the peak point of postwar real prosperity with a bright outlook for the rest of the year.

Boon Washington Leon H. Kerserling Truman Council of Economic Advisors

Bray Seaside Baby Sets Weight Record at 17 Pounds

An Irish seaside town reports a newborn weight record with baby Michael Kinch weighing 17 pounds 3 ounces at birth. He arrived to 34 year old mother, in Bray, drawing national attention to the unusual heavyweight newborn.

Bray Michael Kinch

Mary Kinch and Her Fifth Child Michael

Mary Kinch wife of a bus conductor is noted with her fifth child Michael.

Mary Kinch Michael

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