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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1955

Page

3

Geraldine Swanson and Donald Sullivan Wed in Lutheran Ceremony

Miss Geraldine May Swanson and Donald T Sullivan were married Sunday afternoon at Grace Lutheran church. Rev C C Warfel officiated with music by Mrs Walter Brandli. The couple resides at 1113 16th Ave and 1525 16th Ave. Sullivan works at the Chevrolet plant in Janesville.

Geraldine May Swanson Selmar Swanson 16Th Avenue Grace Lutheran Church Donald T. Sullivan Julia Tody Sullivan C. C. Warfel Walter Brandli Shirley Montgomery Hazel Swanson Janet Farmer Virgil Neuenschwander Donna Bowman Elsie Fresh Donald Elmer Sherman Johnson Virgil Wenger Hattie Flannery Selmer Bowman Judith Johnson Sullivan Chevrolet Janesville

Lars Skattum Family Holds Annual Reunion

The Lars Skattum family reunion was held Sunday in Recreation Park with a picnic lunch. Attending were many relatives from Darlington Madison Monroe Argyle Monticello Janesville Belmont Juda and Waterloo Iowa among others including Mr. and Mrs. Leland Skattum and families Merlin Jorgenson and family and Mrs. Lucille Schaber and family.

Lars Skattum Recreation Park R. J. Kilpatrick Teaneck N. J Mmes Orville Skattum Waterloo Roy May Janesville Clyde Field Monticello Irene Skattum Madison Thomas Skattum Belmont Leland Schultz Burrows Park Hoyt Park Jake Schultz Albert J. Marty John Daubert Irene Marty

St. Andrew's Church to Hold Bible School

St. Andrew's Church opens a two week Bible School from July 5 to 9 a.m. to noon daily for ages 4 through 12 with kindergarten primary and junior classes. Milwaukee Diocese staff Hampton H. Thomas Jr Donna Jean Rittenhouse Rita Ann Duggan and Joan Willett lead the program with worship arts crafts music and recreation. Rev Richard F Hulburt is the pastor.

St. Andrew’s Summer Church School Monroe Milwaukee Hampton H. Thomas Jr Donna Jean Rittenhouse Wauwatosa Rita Ann Duggan Joan Willett Madison Richard F. Hulburt St. Andrew’s Church

WMF Guild to Meet at Jordan Lutheran Church

The WMF Guild of the Jordan Lutheran church will meet Thursday at 2 p m in the church parlors. Hostesses will be Mines Frank Larson Fred Probst Henry White and Morgan Johnson. A crank roll program will be given.

WMF Guild Jordan Lutheran Church Frank Larson Fred Probst Henry White Morgan Johnson

Marriage of Joan G Knaack and Kenneth J Doyle in Madison

Miss Joan Gail Knaack daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil C Knaack 2213 8th Street Madison became the bride of Airman 2nd Class Kenneth J Doyle son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Doyle Anoka Minnesota Saturday at St John Evangelical and Reformed Church Rev Paul C Kehle officiated The couple will reside at 11 W Gilman Madison He is stationed at Truax Field Mrs Doyle a Monroe high school graduate and former Madison Business College student is employed at Farmers Mutual Co Madison The groom attended the University of Minnesota

Joan Gail Knaack Emil C. Knaack 8Th Street Kenneth J. Doyle Kenneth Doyle Anoka Minn St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Paul C. Kehle Charles Kummer James Johnston Madison Knaeck Airman Doyle W. Gilman Truax Field Monroe Madison Business College Farmers Mutual Co University of Minnesota

Open House Celebrates Golden Wedding of Harry M Monteith

A Sunday open house at 534 16th Avenue honors Harry M Monteith and his wife on their golden wedding anniversary. Guests came from Madison Janesville Edgerton Richland Center Rockford Birchwood Mt Horeb Juda Brodhead Monticello Elgin Greene and Las Vegas. The Monteiths wed June 29 1905 in Elgin Illinois and have three daughters one son and eleven grandchildren.

Harry M. Monteith 16Th Avenue Clair Weiss Greene Thomas Stauffacher Madison Janesville Edgerton Richland Center Rockford Birchwood Mt. Horeb Juda Brodhead Monticello Elgin Ill Greene, Ia Las Vegas John Graham Monteith Elizabeth Wille Paul Wagner Roth Trinity Lutheran Church Parsonage Monroe Marvin T. Holcomb George Fraser Beloit Edward C. Roth Horeb Ralph and —_ Monteith

Talent Show and Dance Set for Tomorrow Night

Final preparations were completed at a Green County Rural Youth meeting in the courthouse for a talent show and dance tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Turner hall. Winners will be announced during the first intermission and prizes awarded. a highway safety project is also under consideration.

Turner Hall Green County Rural Youth Organization

How to Photograph Fireworks With Simple Camera Techniques

A guide to capturing fireworks with a bulk or time exposure using a tripod and any camera. Choose a view that shows the full show, brace the camera, and keep the shutter open to trace bursts. Box cameras work with black and white or fast color film, with f stops around f/11 or f/6.3 for color Type A film.

Mary Jean Wahl and Gene Hendrickson Wed in Blanchardville Church

Mary Jean Wahl daughter of Mrs Monica Wahl Blanchardville wed Gene Hendrickson son of Mr and Mrs Guy Hendrickson Route 2 Argyle at 930 am in Immaculate Conception Church Blanchardville Rev Leo F Lanphier officiated Hedwig Zimmermann sang with Mrs Werner Ryser as accompanist Bride wore floor length Chantilly lace gown with nylon tulle train and wore a half hat veil The couple will reside with the Hendrickson family after a return trip to the North Both work owners at local firms and plan to make Blanchardville home.

Mary Jean Wahl Monica Wahl Blanchardville Gene Hendrickson Guy Hendrickson Argyle Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Leo F. Lanphier Hedwig Zimmerman Werner Ryser Maurice William Rieder Henry Gruenenfelder Jr Ginger Ingwell Betty McGowan

Orphanage Group Entertains Children at St. Vincent

Members of the Green County 40 or 8 entertained more than 100 children at St. Vincent Orphanage in Freeport on Sunday. The program featured Dorleen Showers and Keith Christen on the trampoline with William Rattin as the clown, assisted by LeRoy Wuetrich Ernest Ammon Mike Wuetrich and Mr and Mrs Showers. Patty Krebs and Janice Riese played accordion selections and sang. Attendees included Walter Schildt Harold Baltzer H O Schultz Sam Pickett Monroe and Roger Bernstein Gerton Fowler Brodhead.

Green County St. Vincent Freeport Dorleen Showers Keith Christen William Rattin LeRoy Wuetrich Ernest Ammon Mike Wuetrich

Florence Voigt Weds Rev A C Koengeter In Ft Madison Ia

Florence Voigt daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph F Voigt Ft Madison Ia married Rev A C Koengeter son of Mrs Nathan Koengeter Ann Arbor Mich Sunday at 4 pm in St John Evangelical and Reformed church Ft Madison The couple honeymooned in Wisconsin and Michigan. The bride wore aqua street length dress with bouffant skirt and white accessories.

Wisconsin Michigan A. C. Koengeter St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Ft. Madison Florence Voigt Ralph F. Voigt Koengeter Prescott, Ariz Nathan Koengeter Ann Arbor Mich Fred Stiegemeier A. P. Werner Walter Frey

Koengeter and Bride wed in Prescott after ceremony

Miss Koengeter wore a white gown and carried a nosegay of gladioli. Miss Carol Bragonier attended as bridesmaid in pink. Loren Koengeter of Chelsea Michigan served as best man. ushers were Howard Frey and Bert Sale of Ft Madison. After a honeymoon the couple will reside in Prescott Arizona where he serves as a clergyman. Mrs Koengeter is a graduate of Christian College Columbia Missouri and Eden Theological Seminary Webster Groves Missouri. She formerly directed music and Christian education at St Johns Evangelical and Reformed Church Monroe. Her husband is a graduate of Capital University and Seminary Columbus Ohio.

Carol Bragonier Koengeter Christian College Columbia Eden Theological Seminary Webster Graves St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Monroe Capital University and Seminary Columbus

Birthday honor for Diane Schuler at parental home

Diane Schuler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schuler of 1117 13th Avenue, was feted at a birthday party Sunday hosted by her parents with guests including Edna Schuler Paul Schuler and several Monroe and Warren residents. The Monroe Townsend club held a card party after its meeting with 500 honors to Tena Keegan and Addie Briggs, euchre to Frank Hauser and Jess Metcalf, and dominoes to William Metcalf. Barbara Kundert organized refreshments.

Diane Schuler Robert Schuler 13Th Avenue Edna Schuler Paul Schuler Monticello George Bloom Helen Ninneman Charmaine Shirley Donald Bloom Donnie Monroe Verald Sigalus Warren Monroe Townsend Club Tena Keegan Addie Briggs Frank Hauser Jess Metcalf William Metcalf Emma Kundert Barbara Kundert

Names of People and Places in a Fragmented List

A readable fragment lists Paul Kuenning from Chicago alongside multiple couples and individuals in cities such as Los Angeles Wauwatosa Cleveland and Cleveland again. It names Mr and Mrs Maslack Christopherson Condon Cort and others, plus children and spouses.

Paul Kuenning Chicago George Maslack Michael Anne Los Angeles Olin Christopherson Barbara Mary Lou Wauwatosa George Condon Sue Mary Cort Bill Libby Holly Cleveland Gerald Condon Scott Cort Teri Tim Donald Condon Don Jon

Trail Ride and Horse Show Held by Local Club

The Green County Boots and Saddle Club hosted a trail ride and horse show at Marvin Malkow farm in Decatur Township on Sunday. About 40 horses competed in 13 classes with ribbons for the top five in each class and riders from Monroe, Clarno, Orangeville, Evansville, Beloit, South Wayne, Freeport, and Brodhead attended.

Green County Boots and Saddle Club Marvin Malkow Decatur Township Monroe Clarno Orangeville Evansville Beloit South Wayne Freeport Brodhead

Family Reunion Held at Condon Home

Mr and Mrs M J Condon hosted a family reunion at their home over the weekend. Rev and Mrs were among the relatives present as part of the gathering.

Brodhead M. J. Condon

Entertained At Dinner By Mr and Mrs Stauffer

Mr and Mrs C M Stauffer hosted a family dinner Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs.

Monticello C. M. Stauffer

Family Names and Weekend Travel Notes

Clifton Taylor of Pacoima California and Mr and Mrs Fred Newman of Afton visit Footville with Mrs Anna Gempeler and Mr and Mrs Ernest Gempeler and Louise. The Taylors left for Footville Sunday to visit relatives for several days.

Clifton Taylor Pacoima Calif Fred Newman Afton Anna Gempeler Footville Ernest Gempeler Louise Jacob Stauffacher Taylor

Circle To Meet At Monroe Methodist Church

The Vesper Circle of the Monroe Methodist church will meet tomorrow at 8 p m at Mrs Coyla Cox home. Miss Elvira Gor ham will be assistant hostess.

Monroe Methodist Church Coyla Cox Elvira Gorham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Geraldine Swanson Donald Sullivan St. Andrew's Church Lanz Agency St. John’s Church Harry M. Monteiths Kempfert’s Photo Department Kempfert’s Pharmacy Barbara Fox Anita Gruenenfelder Billy Rieder Mark Wahl Dean Hendrickson Duane Wild Homer Hendrickson Myron Wahl Francis Fox Ivan’s Audrey Flannery Marie Hoff Majorie Klassey Joanne Severson Ed Fitzsimmons Shirley Wahl Ed Scadden Jonas Kammerode al Schuler Monroe Clinic Nelson’s Golf Service Rev A.C. Koengeter Bauman Ace Hardware MasterCraft GALS Cale Sale Mantentraft YAN White House Beat Maatentraft
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