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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1952

Page

3

Miss Gibbons Weds Roland H. Shamburek in St Victor’s Rites

Miss Gladys Gibbons daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Gibbons and Roland H Shamburek son of Mr and Mrs William Shamburek were married in a nuptial Mass at St Victor's Catholic church Clintonville former Monroe residents officiated by Rev E McCollow. Maids and best man were from Milwaukee. The brides gown featured white embossed organdy over turquoise taffeta with a matching maid of honor dress. After a northern Wisconsin wedding trip the couple will reside in Madison.

Gladys Gibbons John R. Gibbons Sth Street Roland H. Shamburek William Shamburek Clintonville Monroe St. Victor's Catholic Church E. ©. McCollow Joyce Gibbons Milwaukee Lloyd Shamburek Eugene Hotel Shamburek Monroe High School

Children’s Day Program Set at Clarno Zion Church

Zion Evangelical U B Church of Clarno hosts a Children’s Day observance at 8 p m featuring a school processional Heavenly Sunshine and songs Good Evening to You Whisper A prayer by Phyllis Baumgartner. Students from primary to older will perform readings duets and a playlet with Rev Homer Retzlaff delivering remarks.

Suecasnions Zion Evangelical U. B. Church of Jimmy Retzlaff Jeanne Ellen Ausmus Karen Maske Wendell Matzke Helen Fey Gareta Jean Liedschlag Mary Louise Ziltener Janet Fey Beverly Flaherty Harvey Baumgartner Bethany Matzke Lyle Baumgartner David Ziltener Carol Welz Jerry Briggs Robert Timm Marian Welz Lawaine Sweetwood Bible Times Harley Maske Mavin Herbert Jimmy Jerry Beach Dennis Daryl Sweetwood Alice Clark Lonna Rhyner Playlet Peter Retzlaff Nathan Hartwig Luann Reinmann Barbara Jensen Floyd Timm Harrymann Leslie Albright Arley Ausmus Lee Welz Homer Retzlaff

Girl Scout Troop 16 Outing at Kiwanis Cabin

Girl Scout Troop 16 led by Mrs Sam Bailey with Miss Betty Rupp enjoyed an outing at the Kiwanis Youth Cabin yesterday. Participants included Erla Bailey Judy Beckman Jean Clark Marcia DeRemer Sal Fritz Jacqueline Grinnell Judith Kingston Carolina Kopp Karen Luenberger Barbara Mauerman Sandra Martin Jannette Rupp Sheri Simpson LaVonne Webster Karen Wagner and Beverly Zentner.

Cabin Sam Bailey Betty Rupp Kiwanis Erla Bailey Judy Beckman Jean Clark Marcia DeRemer Sal Fritz Jacqueline Grinnell Judith Kingston Carolina Kopp Karen, Luenberger Barbara Mauerman Sandra Martin Jannette Rupp Sheri Simpson LaVonne Webster Karen Wagner Beverly Zentner

Rosemary Gerber and William A. Ehlert Wed at St John’s

Miss Rosemary Lou Gerber daughter of Paul A. Gerber and the late Mrs Gerber married William A. Ehlert son of Mr and Mrs Fred Greub in a 3 PM double ring ceremony at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed church. Rev Paul C Kehle officiated before an altar with gladioli and carnations. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Floyd Ostrander and bridesmaid Mrs Eugene Bauman. Nephews Arthur Grob and Dallas Elliott acted as ushers. Daniel E Courtney sang with organist William Guthrie. The bride wore a strapless double net gown with pearl crown and pink white carnation bouquet. Reception for 75 at the bride’s father’s home followed. The couple toured Wisconsin Dells for their honeymoon.

St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Rosemary Lou Ger[ber Paul A. Gerber 13Th ‘Street Gerber William A. Ehlert Land Fred Greub 16Th Street Paul C. Kehle Floyd Ostrander Eugene Bauman Waterloo Ostrander Bestman Bauman Arthur Grob Chicago Dallas Elliott St.Nazianz Kenneth Steinman Monroe Daniel E. Courtney William F. Guthrie Man Otto Leuenberger Lorraine Webb Clara Elliott St. Nazianz Shnneapolis Hartford Aurora Bruce South Wayne Freeport Dakota Beloit Janesville Shawano Tigerton Clintonville Monroe High School Monroe Accounts Service and Credit Bureau Ehlert Marion High School River Falls State College Platteville Wisconsin Dells

Luther Valley Rites Unite Miss Swenson and Carl B Davidson

Miss Nina Swenson daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Swenson Brodhead wed Carl Burn Davidson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Carl Davidson in a double ring ceremony at West Luther Valley church near Orfordville at 2 pm yesterday Rev Marcus Lewis officiated. The bride wore white satin with fingertip veil. Bridesmaid Miss June Swenson sister of the bride and matron of honor Mrs Myron Nolty Juda wore pink and white and carried red and white carnations. Mother of the bride wore peacock blue crepe with silver bead train. Best man Frank Truthardt Brodhead and groomsman Myron Nolty Juda. The party then attended a supper at the Swenson home followed by a shower and dance at Bluff View Park near Brodhead.

Wwetthay Nina Swenson Fred Swenson Route 2 Brodhead Carl Burn Davidson Jr Carl Davidson West Luther Valley Church Orfordville Tev Marcus Lewis June Swenson Myron Nolty Juda Frank Truthardt Swenson Bluff View Park

Local Kin Attend Wedding in Minneapolis

Local kin Mr and Mrs Harvey H Trumpy travel to Minneapolis for the wedding of Miss Joan Elliott youngest daughter of Homer Elliott formerly of Monroe and Douglas Warner of Minneapolis. The Mayflower Congregational church ceremony will be followed by a reception at the Minneapolis Athletic Club. The bride's mother Blanche Bechtolt of Minneapolis is to be matron of honor and her three year old son James Elliott Stuart will be ring bearer.

Harvey H.trumpy Minneapolis Joan Elliott Homer Elliott Monroe Douglas Warner Mayflower Congregational Church Minneapolis Athletic Club Art of Minneapolis James Elliott Stuart Blanche Bechtolt

Mrs Reddick and Lang to Wed in Evening Rites

Albany pair Mrs Benetha C Reddick daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Ferguson of Albany and Peru Ind and Carl Lang son of Mr and Mrs Julius Goecks Pasadena Calif will be married this evening at the home of Rev Ci l in South Wayne The Rev Ci l will officiate and the wedding will be followed by a potluck luncheon Immediate family members will attend The couple’s families and local church members are listed with service details and guests.

Savior’s Lutheran New Apostolic Church Sies J ciAt Joe" Atthentio Jayton Hauser Wildwood J Wanda Road James Clark Lelle Oscar A Terson Mmes. Palmer Wahler Lloyd Retzlaff Will Hexom John Stauffer Wilbur Burri

Moose event draws Monticello attendees in Monroe meeting

Monticello residents attended a Moose lodge gathering in Monroe on Wednesday evening. Helpers serving lunch included Mmes. Jake Legler Henry Duerst Thomas Voegeli and Sophia Wyss.

Monticello Moose Lodge Monroe Mmes Jake Legler Henry Duerst Thomas Voegeli Sophia Wyss

Mathys-Moe Engagement for July Wedding in Blanchardville

Mr and Mrs Alfred Mathys of Darlington announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Helen to Sgt Donald Moe son of Mr and Mrs James Moe of South Wayne. The ceremony will be July 1 at 9 am at Immaculate Conception Church Blanchardville. Miss Mathys graduates May 29 from Wisconsin State College Platteville. Sgt Moe reports overseas in July.

Alfred Mathys Darlington Helen Donald Moe James Moe South Wayne Immaculate Conception Church Blanchardville Miss Mathys Wisconsin State College Platteville Sgt Moe

Cub Scout Pack 314 Plans Summer Events

Cub Scout Pack 314 plans summer activities with meetings continuing through summer and a fund raising sale on July 12. The annual summer family picnic occurred Thursday afternoon at Recreation Park featuring awards including gold and silver arrows and graduation certificates.

Facn i City Scout Knights of Pythias Hall Wendell L. Fuller Recreation Park W. W. Woethrich Cubs Frederick Feutz Albert Anderson Kim Bellaver Nathan Klassy Silver Arrows Nathan Weiler James Erickson Roger Bruny David ‘Trickel David Wuethrich Erwin Peter John Rufenacht

Miss Wenger to Wed Alden Mork Tomorrow

Miss Wenger daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph H Wenger of 1803 18th Avenue will marry Alden L Mork son of Mr and Mrs G K Mork of Tomah in a 7 PM ceremony at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev Howard L Orians to officiate A reception for over 200 guests will follow at Monroe Country Club The couple will honeymoon at Mackinac Island and in Canada after the reception Cotton has become the largest money crop of California farmers.

Wenger Vauguver Ralph H. Wenger 18Th Avenue Alden L. Mork G. K. Mork Tomah Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Howard L. Orians Monroe Country Club

Truman signals retirement after current term ends

Chicago banker James C Thompson said President Truman told him at a White House dinner that it would be folly to consider seeking another term. Thompson reported Truman indicated he would retire when his term expires and would only advise his successor if invited.

Washington Truman White House

Potosi Brewery Marks Centennial Year Of Founding

The Potosi Brewery heads into its centennial year of producing the famed local beer. Four sons of the original four Schumacher brothers, who took over in 1886, now run the operation with Adolph Schumacher as general manager Walter Schumacher as secretary Rudolph Schumacher as bottling foreman and Adam Schumacher as vice president and head brewmaster. Local distributor Ralph W Haberman handles distribution.

Potosi Brewuus Wy Adolph Schumacher Walter Schumacher Rudolph Schumacher Adam Schumacher Ralph W. Haberman 10Th Street

Judges Confer Here On Furniture Plans

Two Green County circuit court judges met with the Board of Supervisors purchasing committee to propose two furniture plans for the courthouse. Judge Harry S. Fox of Janesville and Judge Harold J. Lamboley discussed options to be submitted to the board at the August session starting August 5. Committee members Aebly, Jordan township, Mt. Pleasant township, Roy Crago of Browntown, and county clerk Mrs. Wilma Lengacher attended.

Green County Board of Supervisors Harry S. Fox Circuit Janesville Harold J. Lamboley Aebly Jordan Township Mt. Pleasant Township Roy Crago Browntown Wilma I.’ Lengacher County

Horse Race Scheduled At Mineral Point Track

The first seasonal race meets at Mineral Point with proceeds to fund new stalls at the Iowa County fairgrounds. Local track officials announce the event to open the season and support improvements at the fairgrounds.

Mineral Point

County's Status To Remain Ideal Under Rosenberry Bill

A report outlines how Wisconsin counties would be represented under the Rosenberry redistricting plan. It notes Green, Racine, Kenosha, Rock, Walworth, and Rock counties vary from ideal districts, with changes proposed to achieve closer parity while preserving county lines. The piece discusses senate and assembly district sizes, population ratios, and the potential political impact of deviations from population rules.

Rosenberry Green County Kenosha County Racine County Rock County Walworth County Senate Iowa Lafayette Grant County Kenosha Walworth Rock First Wisconsin Waukesha Winnebago

Wayne Picnic Planned at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

The annual Schoolmates Picnic and program will be held Sunday, June 29, at Our Savior's Lutheran church. A potluck dinner will start at 12 30 p.m. Mrs. Ruth Chapman is acting secretary.

Wayne South Wayne Our Savior's Lutheran Church Ruth Chapman

Breakfast flight at Monroe airfield by Green County pilots

A breakfast flight event will be held tomorrow morning at Monroe airfield from 7 to noon, hosted by the Green County Pilots Association. Radio controlled models from Janesville will fly during entertainment time with awards for first arrival, youngest licensed pilot, first woman to fly in, and eldest plane. Pilots should bring their own tie-downs.

Monroe Green County’ Pilots’ Association Janesville

Fehr, 83, Lena resident dies. funeral set

Arthur P. Fehr 83 a retired farmer died yesterday at his Lena home. Services will be at 2 p m tomorrow at Lena Methodist Church with Rev George W Martin officiating. Interment Lena Burial Park. Born near Dakota he farmed in Stephenson County many years retiring in 1945. He leaves Mary widow a daughter Mrs Mildred Nuss Lena a sister Mrs Edith Kaiser Cedarville.

Lena Arthur P. Fehr Lena Methodist Church George W. Martin Lena Burial Park Dakota Stephenson County Mary Mildred Nuss Lenada Edith Kaiser Cedarville

Emma Prasse 85 East Moline obituary notice

Mrs Emma Prasse 85 East Moline died Thursday. Services held at Leamon chapel at 2 p m with Rev C L Pieper officiating. Burial at Lena Burial Park. She leaves son George Rockford two sisters Nell Kuhlemeier Cora Dole both Pearl City two brothers William Dole Pearl City Herman Shannon.

WEVA Opeday— Dervices Emma Prasse East Moline Leamon Chapel C. L. Pieper Immanuel Lieran Church Lena Burial Park Prasse Kent ‘Township George Rockford Nell Kuhlemeier Cora Dole Pearl City William Dole Herman Shannon

Milwaukee Tragedy as Woman Struck by Southbound Trolley

Miss Grace B. Stengel, 26, was killed yesterday in Milwaukee after she ran from a penitentiary setting and was struck by a southbound trolley.

Milwaukee Grace B. Stengel

Bar Association rejects bonding proposal in Wisconsin

ELKHART LAKE Wis The House of Governors of the Wisconsin Bar Association rejected a proposal that all Wisconsin lawyers be bonded to protect client funds Alfred L Godfrey of Elkhorn had urged the measure The body also backed a pension system for county judges and higher salaries for state supreme court and circuit judges E Harold Hallows was named president elect Cecilia Doyle treasurer and Gilson G Glasier secretary for the 1953 54 year Coffee plants grow wild in Ethiopia.

Elkhart Lake Wis House of Governors Wisconsin Bar Association Wisconsin Alfred L. Godfrey Elkhorn Godfrey Supreme Court E. Harold Hallows Milwaukee Bar Association Cecilia Doyle Fond du Lac Gilson G. Glasier Madison

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Miss Gibbons St. Victor's Church At Clarno Rosemary Gerber St. John's Luther Valley Miss Swenson Carl B. Davidson Wayne Church Helen Mathys Miss Wenger Alden Mork California Guest HST Potosi WEED Mt. Pleasant County of Green State of Town Board of Roy T. Silver Earl Feldt Clarno Township Henry Pick Fred Discher Weed Commission Faber Richardson Electric Co 16Th Ave Sylvester Township Sylvester Alfred Barth New Glarus Township New Glarus County of Green Melvin M. Streiff Ethiopia Wm. A. Becker Co City OF B. J. Dunwiddie Otto Klemm Spring Grove Township Spring Grove Roger Douglas Weed Commissio Adams Township Adams Edward Bidlingmaier Edwin Henson
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