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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1948

Page

3

Bride Delores June Willing Weds Howard Grossen at St John’s

Delores June Willing and Howard Grossen exchanged vows in a 2 p m ceremony at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Beloit with Rev P C Kehle officiating. The bridal party included maid of honor Lillian Leuenberger and bridesmaids Arlene Willing and Caroline Swenson. Out-of-town guests from Madison Janesville Elgin and Monticello attend. The couple will reside route 3 Monroe and Mr Grossen works as a cheesemaker.

St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Delores June Willing Beloit Harold Willing Howard Grossen Emil Grossen Route 3 Monroe P. C. Kehle Lillian Leuenberger Monticello LaVerne Wells Elwin Devoe Roland Richard Joyce Pease Messrs Mmes John O'Malley Madison Ervin Lawrence Arthur Willing Janesville Elmer Willing Elgin Paul Willing Jr Herman Willing William Fisher Walter Nichols Charles Thompson Charles, IL Edward Hopp Raymond Flanagan Clarence St. Charles Grossen

Brodhead Eastern Star Members Host County Program

Brodhead Vivian Blum Green county club Eastern Star hosted a 1 30 luncheon Saturday at the Brodhead Masonic temple with 25 attendees. Honored guests included Mrs Margaret Jones associate matron Baraboo Mrs Vivian Blum grand conductress Monroe Mrs Erna Bartle president and Mrs Mara Lynn secretary New Glarus. The program featured Colleen Ross piano solos the Brodhead Swiss yodlers Lydia and Bertha Zuercher and Mrs Alice Boss with Mae Kleckner singer James Daley Brodhead high school band member on clarinet Laura Garde accompanied Mrs Vivian Bjork in vocal solos.

Brodhead Vivian Blum Green County Club Eastern Star Brodhead Masonic Temple Margaret Jones Baraboo Monroe Erna Bartle Mara Lynn New Glarus Colleen Ross Brodhead Swiss

Mrs Schafer's post nuptial shower honors Rose Marie Buhlman

Mrs Harry Buhlman hosts a post nuptial shower Thursday for Mrs Donald Schafer Monroe and former Rose Marie Buhlman in Freeport where her June 6 marriage was held.

Juda Harry Buhlman Donald Schafer Monroe Freeport Schafer Rose Marie Buhlman

Friendship Homemakers Tour Visits Dickeyville and Dubuque

Twenty nine members and guests traveled by chartered bus on Wednesday to Dickeyville and Dubuque. They toured a radio station and the sunken flower gardens among other local points of interest.

Friendship Homemakers Club Dickeyville Dubuque

Marie Jenks Weds Harland Watrud in Dodgeville Ceremony

Marie Jenks and Harland Watrud wed Saturday at Plymouth Congregational church Dodgeville officiated by Rev. Stanley Lundberg. The couple will live in Blanchardville after a west coast honeymoon. she teaches in a grade school, he runs a service station.

Blanchardville Bernie Jenks Dodgeville Marie Harland Watrud George Watrud Plymouth Congregational Church Stanley Lundberg Dwight Curtis Clio Mich Oneida Jenks

Ernest Blaser Elected President at Steinmann Reunion

Ernest Blaser of Brodhead was elected president at the 14th annual Steinmann reunion held at Bluff View Park. Other officers included John Steinmann as vice president, Mrs. Dave Stauffacher as secretary, and Mrs. Marie Babler directing entertainment. The event drawn about 100 relatives featured a picnic, games, and a social afternoon.

Ernest Blaser Brodhead Steinmann Bluff View Park John Steinmann Dave Stauffacher Marie Babler Messrs Mmes Clifford Babler Rodney Buchholtz Paul Gerber Floyd Os Evelyn Marrow Freeport Charles Claus Livermore Ray Patrick Beloit John Blaser Rockford Edward Blaser Sun Prairie Fred E. Blumer Albany Irwin Braun Milwaukee Ray Elliott Nazianz Wis

Schindler Family Reunion Held at New Glarus Park

The Schindler family reunion at New Glarus state park featured a full day of activities with a noon picnic and afternoon games. Clarence E. Hoesly of New Glarus was reappointed president for another year, with William Buehl, Mrs. Hosea Sandridge’s successor as secretary, and Mrs. Emma Kiel succeeding Fred Friedrichs as treasurer. Entertainment committee members included Mrs. Clayton Streiff, Arthur Ames, and Leonard Walden, all of New Glarus.

Schindler New Glarus State Park Clarence E. Hoesly New Glarus Hosea Sandridge Belleville William Buehl Emma Kiel Fred Friedrichs Mmes Clayton Streiff Arthur Ames Leonard Walden

Niffenegger Couple Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs Ed L Niffenegger Route 2 marked their silver wedding anniversary with an all day gathering at their home attended by 50 friends and relatives. The Niffeneggers were honored guests at the event.

Ed L. Niffenegger Route 2 Niffeneggers

Marriage Celebrated at St John Church Parsonage

Married July 3 1923 in the St John church parsonage by the late Rev Alfred Schuh the couple held a party early so their son Sgt Eugene Fr Dix New Jersey could attend They have six children Edward Jr Eugene Robert Duane Marian Marjorie and John all at home except Eugene Among out of town guests were Ralph Douglas Harold Figi Janesville Roy Niffenegger Love’s Park and George Figi Woodford.

St. John’s Church Alfred Schuh Sgt Eugene Dix N. J Aredward Jr Robert Duane Marian Marjorie John Messrs Mmes Ralph Douglas Harold Figi Janesville Roy Niffenegger Love's Or George Figi Woodord

Picnic Guests Honor Mr and Mrs Boyle in Janesville

Long Beach California visitors Mr and Mrs Mark Boyle were guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lovell and family at a Riverside Park picnic in Janesville yesterday. The Boyles plan a midwest tour and will return home September 1. Attendees included the Lovell family and relatives from Madison Dubuque Beloit Oconomowoc Palmyra Sullivan and Monroe.

Mark Boyle Long Beach Calif Kenneth Lovell Riverside Park Janesville Boyle Midwest Robert Lovell Madison Earl Lovell Dubuque Gordon Lovell Beloit Dorothy Lovell Oconomowoc Janet Merson Palmyra William Propp Sullivan Casper Hammerly Gary Monroe

Picnic Outing Follows Old Schoolmates Gathering

After the Old Schoolmates picnic in South Wayne yesterday, friends and relatives went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell West at 1412 12th Avenue for a social picnic supper. Attendees included the Engles family of Monroe, the West family, Kirk and Kathy, and others from Rockton, Darlington, and Sioux Falls, S D.

South Wayne Russell West 12Th Avenue Messrs Mmes Wes Engles George Elmer West Kirk Kathy Rocky and Terry Monroe C. M. Engles Charles Bennett Myron Schmoldt John Roger Myron Rockton Ray Garvey Darlington Beulah Cain Sioux Falls S. D

Koepnick Reunion Elects Officers At Janesville Riverside

Kenneth Koepnick of Monroe was named president and Mrs LaVerne Koepnick of Elkhorn was chosen secretary at the annual Koepnick reunion held yesterday in Riverside Park Janesville. About 40 relatives attended the picnic at noon and a social afternoon followed.

Kenneth Koepnick Monroe LaVerne Koepnick Elkhorn Koepnick Riverside Park Janesville

Becker Reunion Held At Evansville Park

The 25th annual Becker reunion was held at Evansville park yesterday with more than 100 attendees. Monroe delegation included Mr. and Mrs. Herman Becker and family, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Zimmerman, and Mrs. C. B. Schubring.

Yass Club Holds Picnic at Monroe Township Farm

Members of a bass club and their families gathered yesterday at the Albert Neuenschwander farm home on Route 3 in Monroe township for a picnic. Cards were played in the afternoon while children enjoyed games.

Yass Club Albert

Jordan Guild to Meet at Woodford Home

The Jordan Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church will meet at the home of Mrs Edward Butts near Woodford on Thursday July 3.

Jordan Guild Woodford The Evangelical and Reformed Church Edward Butts

Mrs Ritschard Hosts Gathering at 1017 Tenth Street

Mrs. Paul W. Ritschard acted as hostess to a group at her home on 1017 Tenth Street, hosting a social gathering.

Ritschard Paul W. Ritschard 10Th Street

Friends Friday Bridge Night Honors Shared

At her home Friday evening two bridge tables competed. Honors went to Miss Dorothy Johnson, Mrs. Roy C. Kubly and Mrs. Duane Babler.

Dorothy Johnson Roy C. Kubly Duane Babler

Beloit's National Miles Champion Returns Home

Herbie Turman, 14, arrived to a wild welcome in Beloit after winning the national marble championship at Wildwood New Jersey. Thousands gathered at the depot and streets as he rode a fire truck to downtown, carrying prizes including a $100 wrist watch and a bicycle plus a $50 government bond from the American Legion and a pen and pencil set from the Beloit chamber of commerce.

Beloit Herbie Turman Arew Wildwood N. J Herbie South Beloit American Legion Post Beloit Chamber of Commerce

Normal Class of 1912 Holds Reunion Dinner

The Green County Normal School class of 1912 held a Saturday reunion with dinner at the Spaeni sisters’ place followed by social time at Miss Florence M. Wartenweiler’s home. Lavender and white decor framed the event. Attending members included Mrs. Josh Hoesly, Mrs. Pearl Haldiman, Mrs. Bernard Shea, Miss Lydia Woelfli, Miss Hanna Bindschaedler, Miss Wartenweiler, Mrs. Verna Kubly, Mrs. Otto Rupnow, and Mrs. Elsmere Howe.

Green County Normal School Spaeni Sisters Florence M. Wartenweiler Josh Hoesly Pearl Haldiman New Glarus Bernard Shea Afton Lydia Woelfli Hanna Bindschaedler Wartenweiler Verna Kubly Otto Rupnow Elsmere Howe

Shrine Group Files Corporation Papers

Articles of incorporation for the Green County Shrine club have been filed at the register of deeds office. It is organized without capital stock and no dividends of pecuniary profits shall be declared. The annual meeting will be the third Tuesday in November, with at least four meetings annually. Forming the corporation are L. C. Gallitz, 2111 10th street. O. N. Johnson, 1811 11th street. Leon O. Schmidt, 1620 16th avenue.

Green County Shrine Club the Register of Deeds L. C. Gallitz 10Th Street O. N. Johnson 11Th Street Leon O. Schmidt 16Th Avenue

Legion Fun Group Holds Initiation in Wrecking Ceremonies

Eighteen members of the Green county volture of the 40 et 8 were initiated at the armory during wrecking ceremonies attended by 40 et 8 members from nine counties. An impromptu parade by visiting American Legion fans enlivened the event with the Dane county wrecking crew conducting the initiation assisted by members from Sauk Juneau Rock Walworth Lafayette Fond du Lac Kenosha and Milwaukee counties. Green county initiates named include William Schillinger Evan C. Chambers Mark Grinnell James Bray Harold Baltzer Fred Dearth Sherman H. Dearth Wilbur E. Deininger Theodore J. Burgy Wesley L. Dodge Arthur S. Peterson Sam Pickett Calvin Bahn Edwin Affolter Howard O. Schulz P. J. Lochner all of Monroe with Charles Kammer New Glarus and William Elliott Monticello. Luncheon followed at the armory.

Green County Armory American Legion Dane County Sauk Juneau Rock Walworth Lafayette Fond du Lac Kenosha Milwaukee County Theodore J. Burgy Wesley L. Dodge Arthur S. Peterson Sam Pickett Calvin Bahn Edwin Affolter Howard O. Schulz P. J. Lochner Monroe Charles Kammer New Glarus William Elliott Monticello

Mama Sea Lion Flirts While New Baby Drowns

Catalina the Brookfield zoo sea lion attracted by Butch the 1500 pound bull ignored her drowning cub Guppy II during a training swim. The accompanying report notes keepers lament the tragedy and question Catalina's distraction.

Mama Sea Lion New Baby Chicago Catalina Brookfield Zoo Guppy II Guppy Butch

Petrillo Bans Discs Without Bands In Hollywood Move

Petrillo extends his record ban by urging stars to avoid vocal backings on discs. Recording firms dodge the rule by adding non union instruments and choral groups. Sinatra says the effort may end his a cappella record. Musicians union head orders restraint. members must comply.

Hollywood James Petrillo Frank Sinatra Musicians’ Union American Federation of Musicians

Louis Grebner Dies At Warren Home

Warren Special Louis C Grebner longtime Jo Daviess county resident died Saturday at his Warren home Funeral services set for 3 30 Tuesday at Bartell funeral home Burial planned for Highland West Apple River He is survived by wife Lillie son Alvin Warren sister Mrs Earl Davis Warren and brother Henry Apple River

Warren Louis C. Grebner Jo Daviess County Bartell Funeral Home Highland West Ella Cemetery Apple River Thompson Township Grebner Lillie Alvin Earl Davis Henry

Italian Communists Continue Pisa Strike

Communist led actions kept Italy tense as a four day Pisa general strike persisted after talks between industrialists and labor groups failed to resolve demands to rehire 110 workers laid off from a match factory following a weekend food workers settlement.

Rome Italy Pisa Industrial Association and Chamber of Labor

Recreation Programs Report Big Summer Attendance at City Park

City recreation director Lawrence L Kitchen reports 246 boys and girls in the summer swimming program and 241 in the playground program at Recreation Park. Swimming classes under Eugene Davis run each morning, while Miss June Schoonover supervises playground activities after noon. Read more on class counts, team formations, and planned events including water ballet tryouts and junior senior swimming teams.

Recreation Park Lawrence L. Kitchen Eugene Davis Park Pool June Schoonover Ninty Kitchen

Juda Girl Scout Investiture Planned at High School

Juda Girl Scout Troop 1 chartered May 1 will hold its investiture ceremony Wednesday at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. A one act play directed by Esther Newman will be presented and tenderfoot badges conferred by troop leader Mrs Louis Lehnherr. Assistant leader is Mrs Samuel Mohns Jr. Charter members include Audrey Seidel Janet Frey Bette Ellen Vanderbilt Nancy Bridge Betty Bizer Dorothy Baum Kathleen Jones Joyce Arnsmeier Delores Feldt and Phyllis Andrews.

Esther Newman Louis Lehnherr Samuel Mohns Jr Audrey Seidel Janet Frey Bette Ellen Vanderbilt Nancy Bridge Betty Bizer Dorothy Baum Kathleen Jones Joyce Arnsmeier Delores Feldt Phyllis Andrews

Also Mentioned on This Page

Delores June Willing Garden Club Century Harvey Mauermann Ruth Schwartzlow Jennie Karney Fred Henry Mary May Stuessy County Eastern Star Homer Allen Marie Jenks aSon Margarine P.O Illinois Shrine Group Files Corporation MAUTZ Kubly Coar Legion Monroe Quick Loan Co 17Th Ave Monroe, Wis Blumers Drug Co W. H. M. Bayne Mer Monroe Shoe Store Petrillo Louis Grebner Warren, Il Oflowa Oss Ainsworth Insurance Agency Violet Juda Girl Scout Ting-A-Ling General Electric Bauman Ace
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