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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1949

Page

3

Four Guests Welcome Miss Corson At Social Event

Miss Harriet Corson hosted an unexpected gathering as Mrs. Fred D. Bolte of Honolulu arrived with Mrs. Mary Fleener of Modesto and the Bolte son and wife from Berkeley. The visitors traveled from Hawaii through New York and Chicago en route to the Pacific Northwest while sharing family ties and memories from Berkeley and the University of Hawaii.

Harriet Corson 17Th Street Miss Corson Fred D. Bolte Monroe Honolulu Bolte Hawaii Mary Fleener Modesta Calif Chicago Boltes Ballo Bruetting Blumer’s Brewery Bruettings 1Ith Street Methodist Church Germany

Church Group Honors Mrs Achtemeier With Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs A R Achtemeier celebrated her birthday with a surprise party hosted by the Washington Reformed Aid society at the parish house. Mrs Werner Hefty chaired the event and guests presented flowers fruit and a birthday cake as gifts.

Monticello A. R. Achtemeier Washington Reformed Aid Society Werner Hefty

Green County Rural Youth to Host Monday Hay Ride

Members of the Green County Rural Youth meet at the Green County Normal school to travel to the Emil Sutter farm northeast of Monroe for a hay ride chaired by Frieda Sutter. Ed Johnson of Blanchardville leads refreshments as chairman.

Green County Rural Youth Green County Normal School Emil Sutter Monroe Frieda Sutter Ed Johnson Blanchardville

Stelter and Phillips Betrothed in Monroe Engagement

Mr and Mrs Henry Stelter of Woodford announce the engagement of their daughter Lauretta Maye Stelter to Glen Phillips son of Mr and Mrs Leland Phillips of Monroe. Lauretta Maye is a Monroe high school 1949 graduate and is at home. Glen Phillips is a farmer. No wedding date has been set.

Henry Stelter Woodford Lauretta Maye Glen Phillips Leland Phillips Monroe Miss Stelter Monroe High School Phillips

Monroe and Blackhawk Women Golfers Share Guest Day Honors

Golfers from Blackhawk and Monroe shared top honors at the annual guest day as Monroe Country Club entertained the Madison group. Low gross went to Mrs. E. L. Roettiger, Blackhawk, 94. low net to Mrs. Nathan Goetz, Monroe, 80, with several other 18 and 9 hole low nets and ties noted for Blackhawk and Monroe participants.

Monroe Blackhawk Monroe Country Club Madison E. L. Roettiger Nathan Goetz Alma Caradine R. E. Lievan W. R. Wilkinson M. R. Williams J. T. Burdick Jack

Local club bridge and golf results and luncheon

Figi and Monroe tied for first low net on nine holes with 81 and 45 respectively in a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Clarence Kempfert. Eleven bridge tables were played with honors awarded to several members as the afternoon featured bridge and socializing in Monroe.

Mmes W. L. Cartwright J. L. Burch L. A. Littig Blackhawk Alvin Kubly H. B. Caradine Robert Tracy Monroe

Miss Avis Jacobson and Murray Fisher Wed at East Viola Parsonage

Miss Avis Jacobson daughter of Mrs John Risser of Orangeville and Murray Fisher son of Mrs William Wescott of Alma Center exchanged marriage vows Friday at the East Viola parsonage. Rev G M Gunderson performed the double ring ceremony with Miss Marjorie Watson as bridesmaid and Sylvester Halvorson as best man. A reception followed.

Avis Jacobson John Risser Orangeville Murray Fisher William Wescott Alma Center East Viota Parsonage G. M. Gunderson Marjorie Watson Sylvester Halvorson

Bride and groom wed at home of sister in Darlington

The wedding couple, Mr and Mrs Vincent McKillip, with assistance from Mrs Walter McKillip and Darlene and Lula Watson, are part of a ceremony held at the home of the bride's sister. The bride attended Monroe and South Wayne high schools. the groom, a 1944 Alma Center high school graduate and World War II navy veteran with 28 months service, will live on a farm near Orangeville where the groom works.

Vincent McKillip Darlington McKillip Walter McKillip Darlene Lula Watson Monroe South Wayne Alma Center Orangeville

Circle meetings planned at two homes tomorrow

Circle one of the Methodist WSCS will meet at 2 30 p m tomorrow at 1817 8th street with Miss Alma Ruegger as co host. Circle two will meet at 1608 15th avenue with Mrs Dwight Crandall hosting and Mrs Henry Nygard assisting.

Circle One Methodist WSCS William A. Schuetze 8Th Street Alma Ruegger Dwight Crandall 15Th Avenue Circle Two Henry Nygard

Square Dance Class Tonight in Lincoln Gym

Square dancing classes meet again at 7 30 tonight in the Lincoln gym with newcomers welcome. Mrs Grace Anderson serves as instructor.

Lincoln Gymnasium Grace Anderson

Yass Club Hostess in New Glarus Afternoon Gathering

Mrs. Thomas Hefty hosted members of her yass club Tuesday afternoon at New Glarus. The informal gathering featured conversation and light refreshments in a cordial social moment.

Yass New Glarus Thomas Hefty

Local Winners Named in Community Event

The event honored Mmes. Oswald Altman, Margaret Hefty, Harlan Wernle, Fred Tschudy, Fred J. Marty, John Kundert, and William Scheu, with Mrs. Melchior Schiesser as substitute. Prizes were won by Mrs. Scheu and Mrs. Schiesser. Refreshments were served.

Mmes Oswald Altman Margaret Hefty Harlan Wernle Fred Tschudy Fred J. Marty John Kundert William Scheu Melchior Schiesser Scheu Schiesser

Grace Lutheran Aid Society Meeting At Church

The Grace Lutheran Aid Society will meet at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the church. Hostesses include Mrs. Chester Peterson, Mrs. O. C. Schneider, Mrs. Frederick F. Lanz, and Mrs. Kathryn Van Matre.

Grace Lutheran Aid _ society Chester Peterson O. C. Schneider Frederick F. Lanz Kathryn van Matre

Voegeli Son Born In Monticello Family Welcomes Boy

Mr and Mrs Donald Voegeli announce the birth of a son Monday. The baby is the son of J J Voegeli of Monticello and joins Don Voegeli's Madison orchestra as manager and leader.

Voegeli Monticello Donald Voegeli J. J. Voegeli Don Voegeli Madison

Surprise 25th anniversary honor for Ed and Mrs Gmar

A surprise Sunday party honored Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gmar on their 25th wedding anniversary at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Albert Babler in Monticello. The couple received a silver coin tree and an anniversary cake. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gmur and family.

New Glarns Ed Gmar Albert Babler Monticello Joseph Gmur

Local Social Notes List Several Residents and Guests

Mrs. Ames Zimmerman and Grace attend. Amelia Gmar hosts. Mr. and Mrs. John Freitag welcome guests. Matt V l and Mrs. Fred V. attend. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. present. Wilbert Hoesly and Herman Marty host and guest pairs are listed.

Ames Zimmerman Grace Amelia Gmar John Freitag Matt V l Fred V Thomas V Wilbert Hoesly Herman Marty

Weekend Family Gathering Noted in Manitowoc News

Report highlights a family event over the weekend with relatives including Mr and Mrs Edward Pasewalk Mrs Ruth Buerstaete and children Manitowoc and Tom Kohls and Koble. The account references Rev and emeter and a fastened th 4.

Blentios Thelie Emeter Edward Pasewalk Ruth Buerstaete Manitowoc Tom Kohls Koble

Attend Annual Picnic At Blanchardville

About 50 relatives and friends gathered for the Blanchardville annual picnic as reported by the Times Special. The event drew local families and neighbors for a day of fellowship and outdoor activities.

Blanchardville

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