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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1955
Page
3
Miss Beverly Fairman and Thomas Newcomer, both of Brodhead, married today at the Brodhead Methodist church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. R W Sachtsen and Rev. Wilbur Leatherman. The reception followed at the bride’s parents home for about 300 guests.
Miss Mary Ann Jennings daughter of Mr and Mrs Edmund Jennings of South Wayne and Robert P Pollock son of Mr and Mrs John Pollock of Wilkes Barre Pa exchanged vows at St John s Catholic Church in South Wayne Rev Anthony Young officiated Laura Judkins played the organ Bride wore a nylon lace gown carried a white prayer book with an orchid Attendant wore green gown and carried red and white flowers Best man was Robert Bauer Richard Jennings seated guests Following a breakfast at the Eugene hotel the couple plans a trip to Niagara Falls and the eastern states They will reside in Venezuela where the bride has taught and the groom works for Creole Petroleum Corp
Mr and Mrs Laverne Gallitz were honored at a farewell dinner at the Wagon Wheel Rockton then socialized at the Feldt home. The Gallitzs will move to Dubuque next week where he has a transfer with Socony Mobil Oil Co. Attendees included Messrs and Mmes Feldt Alois Ruf O N Johnson and W S MacDonald.
Mrs. C. R. Logan hosted the Jolly Eight club on Tuesday night in Brodhead. Honors went to Mesdames D. S. Markham and M. D. Stabler.
The South Wayne Methodist church hosted the marriage of Betty Lou Chapman and Lt. Duane G. Teuscher at 2:30 PM. The couple, with families Mrs. Amos Mahlbuch and Mrs. Jacob A. Tuescher, planned a Wisconsin trip and future move to Tulsa Oklahoma after their ceremony and reception.
The Belles and Beans Square Dance Club met last night in Moose hall with 36 members present. Fritz Erb of Madison was the caller. An open square dance will be held July 8 by the club in Moose hall.
Elaine Yvonne Wolf daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Wolf Browntown and Richard Louis Hummer son of Mr and Mrs Otto Hummer Downers Grove NL exchanged marriage vows at 2 pm in Stavers Evangelical United Brethren church Sauk City. Rev Homer Retzlaff officiated. The couple plans a Lake Wisconsin trip and settling in Downers Grove.
Gloria Lois Gempeler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Gempeler, married Stanley R Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Chester A Johnson, at 11 am yesterday in Bethel Evangelical United Brethren church. Rev Paul J Gibson officiated. The bride wore navy blue dress with white nylon lace and rhinestones. Attendant Judith Guttmer wore pink sheer dress. Best man Wayne F Gempeler was her brother. A dinner followed at the bride's parents home. The couple will reside at 1103% 1th Street. Mrs Johnson is a Monroe high school graduate and works at Oaktron Industries. Mr Johnson attended Argyle high school and works at Durfee Roofing.
Paul John Achtemeier presented slides from a two year European study at the Ruth Circle meeting in Monticello. The circle plans a public meeting in September with Dr. John A. Schindler as guest speaker. Sixteen members and four guests attended the June session with Mrs. Clarence Elmer Jr. and Mrs. Louis Frey as co hosts.
The Service Record notes Cpl. Leo Stauffacher of Route 4 received his Army discharge and has arrived home from Camp Chaffee Arkansas. Airman 1st Class Gordon E. Holcomb 27 932 940 spent a 30 day leave after a year in Korea and is now with the 310th Arm Not and Elect Maint Lqd at Hill Air Force Base Salina as.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Schneider move from Brodhead to San Jose California. Gottfried Gottier has left his home with his daughter to live with another daughter Mrs Louise Gormann in Freeport.
The passage notes storage batteries as the most familiar method for storing electric energy.
Washington reports farmers in 36 states voting to approve or reject price controls for wheat in 1956. If rejected, Congress may act on a new wheat program to prevent a drop in the $1.19 floor, with a controlled price of $1.81 and a 55 million acre cap on production.
New York report states Ann Clark Rockefeller daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson A Rockefeller of Tarrytown N Y married today Rev Robert Laughlin Pierson son of Mr and Mrs Donald M Pierson of Eagle Wisconsin The bride a Rockefeller granddaughter and Wellesley College class of 1956 member is linked to President Eisenhower through her father.
Members of the Merry Homemakers Club held a family picnic supper last night at the Otto Steinman cottage near Albany. Twenty three were present.
Everett Ravn, safety director of Wisconsin Power and Light Co., was elected president of the Wisconsin Council of Safety at its annual meeting in Lake Delton. He succeeds Clyde Schlueter of Employers Mutuals. The council also elected vice presidents Ed Garthwaite, George Nelson, and Les Mangin, with R. W. Gillette re-elected secretary treasurer.
A commemorative green stamp honoring the centennial of the Old Man of the Mountain discovery went on sale at the local post office yesterday. The central image shows the profile of the landmark as seen from Franconia Notch.
Seventy new coffee houses opened in London's West End during the first three months of 1954 signaling a rapid postwar expansion. The openings reflect a surge in urban dining and social venues as city life returns to pace.
Governor Kohler signs multiple laws in Madison including a two year extension of the 1953 retired teacher pension and higher monthly payments for ex-teachers up to 125 dollars. The measure funds 600000 dollars and requires emergency substitute listing to qualify for benefits.
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