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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1954

Page

3

Social Events Miss Faeser and Woelffer Wed at St John’s

Miss Alice Mae Faeser and Royal William Woelffer exchanged marriage vows in a candlelight service at St John’s Evangelical and Re formed Church. The ceremony featured a pink rose and delphinium bouquet, a Chantilly lace gown, and a half bonnet veil. The couple, both Monticello residents, plan to live there. he runs Woelffer Drug Store.

St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Alice Mae Faeser Royal William Woelffer Monticello Paul C. Kehle Alvina Faeser 21St Avenue Chantilly Arthur C. Frederick Madison George F., Stauffacher Marian Dieckhoff Robert H. Hendrickson William Silver Roy W. Woelffer Faeser Walter Reger Ernest Anlauf Janesville Palmer Knobe New Glarus West Banff National Park Canada Monroe High School Wisconsin Power and Light Co Monticello High School University of Wisconsin Woelffer Drug Store

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Judith Norder

Miss Judith Norder was honored at a miscellaneous shower. Hostesses were Mrs. Ray Haney of Fredericksburg Virginia Mrs. Clarence Goecks and Mrs. Harold Kline. She will wed Sunday to Raymond Carter of Freeport. Attendees included Mrs. Myron Hanson Mrs. G W Haney Walter Roth and others. Gifts were sent by Mrs. Robert Carter and Mrs. Burt Wells of Beloit.

Judith Norder Ray Haney Fredricksburg Clarence Goecks Harold Kline Norder Raymond Carter Freeport Mmes Myron Hanson G. W. Haney Barboursville Walter Roth Brodhead Robert Roth New Glarus Harold Roth Horeb Kenneth Norder William Roth Robert Logoson Robert Carter Burt Wells Beloit

Wiener Roast Hosted by Henry C Hefty in Monticello

Henry C Hefty hosted a wiener roast in Monticello last night with attendees including Mr and Mrs Arthur Holcomb and Ronald, Miss Helen Meier and Edward Hefty, Mr and Mrs Jake Senn and children from Brown Town, Mr and Mrs Alfred Kubly, Mr and Mrs Roy Felt and daughter Karen, Mrs Clarence Menehan with Donna and Darwin, and Mr and Mrs Edward Schneider and Miss Ruth Brunner from Monroe.

Henry C. Hefty Monticello Arthur Holcomb Ronald Helen Meier Edward Hefty Jake Senn Browntown Alfred Kubly Roy Felt Karen Clarence Menehan Donna Darwin Edward Schneider Ruth Brunner Monroe

Girl Scout Troop 15 Holds Outdoor Meet

Girl Scout Troop 15 met yesterday around the fireplace at Anita Ainsworth's home on 11th street. They discussed badge work and sang. The next meeting is scheduled for July 29.

Girl Scout Troop Girl Scout Troop 15 Anita Ainsworth 11Th Street

Farewell Wishes Mark G U G G Meeting

Mrs. Fritz Messmer received farewell wishes at the G U G G meeting in the lodge room with 55 members present. Birthday candles honored Mmes. William Altman Fritz Messmer Emma Kundert Mary Lengacher and Lena Stauffacher.xtures noted for luncheon and entertainment committees and donations from Mrs. John Backe and Mrs. Robert Benkert. Next meeting slated for July 8.

Fritz Messmer G.U.G.G Mmes William Altman Emma Kundert Mary Lengacher Lena Stauffacher Lena Spaeni Nick Buergisser Ida Celler Frank Zahner Louise Casanova

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Roger Berget

A pink and blue shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Roger Berget and their son Jody Ray was held at their South Wayne home. Gifts came from Helen Sturzenegger Kay Blumer Fred Odell David Johnson Paul Matzke Carroll Holmes Elwood McConnell and others. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Ruff Jean Molin Esther Garvey the Stietz sisters and Leland Hoeft.

Roger Berget Jody Ray South Wayne Helen Sturzenegger Kay Blumer Mises Fred T. Odell David Johnson Monroe Mmes Paul Matzke Juda Carroll Holmes Browntown Elwood McConnell Darlington John B. Ruff Jean Molin Esther E. Garvey Rose Clara Lucille Stietz Leland Hoeft

Miss Wheeler Feted At Brodhead Shower

Miss Shirley Wheeler was honored at a miscellaneous shower Thursday night at the home of Miss Jeanine Main. She will wed Robert Lee Hauser in the Congregational church Saturday. The event was hosted by the 1954 Brodhead high school graduating class, of which Wheeler was a member.

Brodhead Shirley Wheeler Jeanine Main

Mrs C R Logan Hosts Jolly Eight Club Honors

Mrs C R Logan entertained the Jolly Eight club. Honors went to Mrs Avis Olson and Mrs Vilas Swartz.

Brodhead C. R. Logan Jolly Eight Club Avis Olson Vilas Swartz

Piano Recital at Methodist Church Sunday Evening

Students of Mrs. Donald Thorp present a piano and vocal program at 8 p m Sunday in the Methodist church. Intermediate and junior players perform solos and quartets plus vocal pieces. Senior recital with duets two piano duets and quartets and vocal pieces follows Tuesday at 8 p m.

Donald Thorp Methodist Church Stephen Buehler Frieda Frances Mary Jane Bear Jane Hager Linda Stubbe Marion Mitchell Ann Greiner Shirley Joyce Retzlaff Barbara Mary Jo Tuescher Valoise Sharon Rood Joyce Koch Karyn Toby Goecks Anita Luann Prien Ann Nancy Johnson Robert Sweeney Carol Jean Rolli Marilyn Foley Sally Dickson Larry Krebs Bobbette Becky Trumpy James Arthur Roethe Beverly Schmid Duane Winters Eleanor Swenson

Luther League Meet Set Here Next Week

Three representatives of the Luther League of America will conduct sessions with the Luther League of Grace church here Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. They are traveling from Milwaukee and will move to Fond du Lac after the visit. Opening session Monday at 7 30 p m. Tuesday at 3 p m with a potluck supper at 6 30 p m. The caravan comprises 15 groups from coast to coast promoting youth work. Miss Judith Field president of the local group is en route to southern California via Salt Lake City as part of the caravan.

Luther League of America Luther League of Grace Church Milwaukee Fond du Lac Judith Field California Salt Lake City

Princeton Choir Sets Concert Here Monday

The Princeton Theological Seminary choir will give an acapella sacred music program Monday at 1:30 p m in Union Presbyterian church. Director Dr David Hugh Jones leads the 17 member ensemble on its ninth annual tour including Korea duty era troops Alaska Canada and domestic venues.

Princeton Theological Seminary Princeton N.J Union Presbyterian Church David Hugh Jones John C. Purdy Korea Alaska Canada

Mrs. Blackford Heads Brodhead Eastern Star

Mrs. Howard Blackford was elected worthy matron of the Brodhead chapter of the Order of Eastern Star to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Oren Burt who moved to California. The special election was held Wednesday night.

Brodhead Howard Blackford Order of Eastern Star Oren Burt California

Miss Thurman Engaged To Warren H. Schesser

ABANY Times Special reports the engagement of Rita Rae Thurman to Warren Henry Schesser, announced by Mr and Mrs Harry Thurman. The couple, tied to families in the area, plans to marry in the near future.

Miss Thurman Warren H. Schesser

Albany Couple Plan July Wedding After Graduation

Miss Thurman daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Schesser graduated Albany high school and attended Green County Normal school. Her fiancé also graduated Albany high school. Both will work in Madison for the summer and plan a July wedding.

Rhoda Mae Zenas J. Bicket Paul J. Bicket 10Th Street George Price Rock Springs Baraboo Gospel Tabernacle Miss Price Central Bible Institute Springfield Sauk Normal Reedsburg Prairie du Lac Whitewater State College

Miss Schwarzenberg Returns From Switzerland Visit

Pauline Schwarzenberger came back yesterday after a two week trip to Switzerland with 30 local residents. Also returning were Rudy Burkhalter and Mr and Mrs Alfred Haack of Madison. The group included other members finishing extended stays in Switzerland.

Pauline Schwarzenberger Switzerland Rudy Burkhalter Alfred Haack Madison

Fortnightly reading club reviews Desperate Hours

Mrs R H Schoononer and Miss Irene Marty hosted a Fortnightly meeting in Madison with attendees Mrs W E Blum Mrs Albert Knobel Yolanda Richards Misses Fannie G Frieda Benkert Alda Arn and others as they finished Joseph Hayes Desperate Hours.

Cubs Hold Picnic By Den 11 At Recreation Park

Cub Scout Den 11 held a picnic at Recreation Park yesterday for troop members and families. Attendees included Rocky West Ronald Wilde Steven Kelley David Poff Robert Goecks James Spring David Dearth and Thomas Sickinger with Mrs Sherman H Dearth as den mother.

CUBS Cub Scout Den 11 Recreation Park Rocky West Ronald Wilde Steven Kelley David Poff Robert Goecks James Spring David Dearth Thomas Sickinger Sherman H. Dearth

1954 Gathering President Named Raphael Daly

Raphael Daly is identified as the president of the 1954 gathering in the record, signaling leadership for the event and confirming the key figure involved in organizing activities.

Raphael Daly

Ties Reunion Sunday at Macktown Forest Preserve

The Ties cousins reunion will be held Sunday at Macktown Forest Preserve in Rockton Illinois.

Macktown Forest Preserve Rockton, Il

Army Aug Draft for 23,000 Men

The Army issues a draft call for 23,000 men in August matching July levels. This brings total draftees or induction earmarks since September 1950 to 1,743,430. The quota rose from 18,000 in June to 23,000 in July to meet military needs as many will complete two years of active duty in the new fiscal year.

Washington Army

Cornell Man Chides 4 H Clubs for Losing Interest in Yearlings

Cornell University professor H A Willman told the American Dairy Science Association that 4 H Club members excel at feeding calves but lose interest as yearlings. He cited a study of 806 dairy records showing interest drops after about one year, while recordkeeping has improved since 1948 by 21 percent.

State College Cornell University H. A. Willman Ithaca, N. Y American Dairy Science Association Willman W. H. Townley S. T. Coulter University of Minnesota Mark Kenney University of Maryland

Past Chiefs Hold Tuesday Night Gathering

Past Chiefs club hosted by Mrs. Condon with Mrs. F A Condon Mrs D L Collins and Mrs C T Pfisterer as hostesses. Prizes awarded to Mrs. G N Lawton Mrs R C Broughton and Mrs Stanley Knight.

Chiefs Brodhead Mmes F. A. Condon D. L. Collins C. T. Pfisterer Chiefs Club Condon G. N. Lawton R. C. Broughton Stanley Knight

Honor Shower For Barbara Lee Before marrying Lt Haak

Mrs. Elmer Foss and Mrs. Paul Foss hosted a Thursday afternoon shower honoring Miss Barbara Lee. The forthcoming marriage to Lt. Eugene Haak is set for Saturday with family and friends in attendance.

Brodhead Elmer Foss Paul Foss Barbara Lee Eugene Haak

Hostess at Junior Contract Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs. R. K. Stephens served as hostess Thursday afternoon for the Junior Contract Bridge Club. Honors were awarded to Mrs. Leo Scheberle and Mrs. Helen Swartz.

Brodhead R. K. Stephens Leo Scheberle Helen Swartz

Indergand Family Reunion Slated for Sunday

The annual Indergand family reunion will be held Sunday at Recreation Park. A noon picnic dinner will be followed by an election of a reunion officer and committee members.

Indergand Recreation Park

House leader warns of millions in benefits fraud

Rep. Short says Army investigators found about 30 percent of secondary allotments to parents were improper or fraudulent. He estimates at least 20 million dollars in savings for the Army and proportional savings for other services as federal prosecutions and courts martial proceed. The chairman cited 30 convictions already secured.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Rep. Short R-Mo Short Armed Services Treasury Army

Wisconsin Pair and Two Others Die in Nevada Crash

A head on collision near Golconda Nevada killed three men and an 11-year-old boy with two Wisconsin residents among the dead. The Humboldt County Sheriff identified the victims as Robert Robear of Eldorado Ford du Tac County 1st Lt. Gordon Klein hammer of Milwaukee I B Carter of Dallas Texas and Morris Smith of Milano Texas.

Golconda Nev Wisconsin Here Humboldt County Delbert Moore Robert Robear Fldorado Ford du Tac County Gordon Kleinhammer Milwaukee I. B. Carter Dallas

Albany Area Summer Visitors and Local News Notes

Mrs Lorna Stewart and Mrs C H Gelback visited Woodruff where Stewart works for the season. Dr and Mrs Robert Zwickey of Rockville Md and family stay with his father Earl Zwickey. Ruth Sobrodski and son Jimmy of Waukesha joined other guests including Mr and Mrs Jack Malay of Chicago. Mrs Elizabeth Case’s illness summoned Stewart home. George Lundeen and sons from Ripon visited Emil Steindorf family and Madison relatives. Fay Jones E O Osborne Paul Zee and Albert Zimmerli attend summer school at Whitewater State College. Lewis Graves return from Kentucky Tennessee trip. Mary Drafahl formerly of Footville to be cared for at Bert Powers home. Hilliard to care for Reynolds family member arriving July 15. W F Kean and daughters of Riverside Ill stopped to see Mrs Kean's mother.

Lorna Stewart C. H. Gelback Woodruff Gelback Robert Zwickey Rockville Earl Zwickey Zwickey Ruth Sobrodski Jimmy Waukesha Jack Malay Chicago Elizabeth Case George Lundeen Mark Lynn Ripon Emil Steindorf Madison Mmes Fay Jones E. O. Osborne Paul Zee Albert Zimmerli Whitewater State College Lewis Graves Kentucky Tennessee Mary Drafahl Footville Olive Hilliard Bert Powers

Local Travel Notes and Family News From Surrounding Areas

The column lists several families and travelers. Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Mabie and daughter Karen planned a Hayward vacation. Mrs. Jaunita Landis and daughter visited Anderson to spend weeks with her mother. Er, Mrs. Ernestine Malkow and family en route to a summer camp near Woodruff for eight weeks. Ivan Phelps of Moresville is ill at St. Vincent hospital in Indianapolis. Gus Elg and companion expected to arrive from Longview Washington to visit Mrs. Lloyd Scott’s family.

Ernestine Malkow Woodruff Margaret Ivan Phelps Moresville Ind St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis Jaunita Landis Anderson Jessie Smith Ellsworth Mabie Karen

Meyner Brannan to Speak at Democratic State Convention

Governor Meyner of New Jersey and former Agriculture Secretary Brannan will headline the Democratic state convention in Milwaukee July 9 to 11, announced by State Chairman Walstead on Thursday.

Meyner Milwaukee Robert E. Meyner New Jersey Agriculture Charles F. Brannan Elliot N. Walstead

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alice Faeser Royal Woelffer St. John’s Church Don Don's Standard Service Rellies Miss Wheeler Princeton Choir Mrs. Blackford Eastern Star Miss Schwarzenberg Cornell Lanz Agency Bauman Ace Hardware Goodmiller Monroe Cash Market Record Players Music Stands Batons Agency For Swissair Airline Goetz Theatre Wis James Way Uetla Bulova Mermaid Rtties Jewelry Store Square — Monroe U. S Albany William Steindorf H.p. Motors North Side Pure Oil Station Conco B.T.U Century Service CO John Holtshopple Jr
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