Golden wedding anniversary events for J. Fred Zinser family
Tomorrow marks the gold wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J Fred Zinser of 2427 10th Street with an open house on Sunday. They married June 30 1898 in Monroe and have deep community ties including long service in the grocery trade and church involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred.Zinser
10Th Street
Zinser
Mary M. Duebendorfer
Minnesota
Oes
Rudolph and
Rothy Haggman Duebendorfer
Monroe
Rev
Brookhouse
Emmanuel Evangelical Church
Illinois
Zinsers
Illinois Central Depot
John Duebendorfer
Sam Shar
J. J. Tschudy Jr
Albert Tschudy
Albert
Egg Store
Clinic
L1th Street
Purcell
Masonic Lodge
Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church
Women's Relief Corps
Lethar
Chicago
James Heffron
Roy F. Zinser
Leavenworth
Mich
Kathryn Zinser
Prophetstown
William C
Rockford
Amelia Linington
Grand Rapids
S. D
Kathryn M c Iliney
Duebendorfer
Beresford
John
Col. Zinser
Baptism Feted for Infant Jean Elaine Welton
Infant Jean Elaine Welton daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Welton of Monticello was baptized Sunday by Rev Newell Mendenhall She visited with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Welton and family after the ceremony
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Jean Elaine
Oliver Welton
Monticello
Newell Mendenhall
Kenneth Welton
St Omar Chapter Holds Dedication Ceremonies And Memorial Services
The St Omar Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held memorial services and dedication rites for a new altar cloth at the Masonic temple. Past chaplains attended, including Mrs. Bruce Blum and others. Ave Maria was played by Edwin Schuetze, and gifts were presented in memory of Margaret Sweet. The gathering featured vocal numbers, floral decorations, and a post meeting dining session with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Omar
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Bruce Blum
Margaret Sweet
Mmes
A. P. Benkett
Frank Buehler
Louis Buri
A. S. Peterson
Harriet Carson
Blaine Hughes
Madison
William Heller
Martha
Heller
Janesville
Edwin Schuetze
Glen Roderick
Alvin Elmer
Schuetze
N. G. Preston
Phoebe Abraham
Blum
Milwaukee
Rose Friend
Merle Banks
Zenno Gorder
Herbert D. Goecks
LaVerne Deal
George Stuart
Stanley Howe
Maud E. Wenger
Peterson
Deal
Surprised on Anniversary at New Glarus Housewarming
Relatives honored Mr and Mrs Orville Anderson with a Sunday housewarming for their sixth wedding anniversary. The gathering included many relatives from New Glarus and surrounding towns, a purse of money given to the couple, and a social afternoon with attending family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
Orville Anderson
Anderson
Conrad Elmer
Melvin
Vernon Elmer
Fred Yaeger
Bonnie Kay
Violet Zentner
Monticello
Melvin Jenson
Belleville
Everett Burreson
Henry Gordon
Virgil Gordon
Barneveld
Milo Meland
Charlotte Elmer
Mt. Horeb
Doris Elmer
Ronald Elmer
Clarno
Wilbert Wenger
Dale
Willis Luchsinger
Alvin Anderson
William
Edward Thompson
Blanchardville
John Thompson
Vicki
Marvin Anderson
Judith
Madison
Robert Yaeger
Wilma Hanson and Lewis Olson Wed at Jordan Lutheran
Miss Wilma Seaton Hanson, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Hanson Woodford, married Lewis Peter Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Olson Woodford, at Jordan Lutheran church on June 20 in a candlelight ceremony conducted by Rev. G. M. Gunderson. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle Amos Monte of Monroe, and the couple will live on a farm near Woodford with the groom's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson-Olson
Woodford
Jordan Lutheran Church
Wilma Seaton Hanson
Minnie Hanson
Lewis Peter Olson
Oswald Olson
G. M. Gunderson
Amos Monte
Monroe
Hoesly Freuler Reunion Held at New Glarus Woods
A Hoesly-Freuler reunion occurred Sunday at New Glarus Woods state park. Mrs. Sylvia Breylinger was elected president and Mrs. Joseph H. Hoesly secretary. The group planned to meet again in two years with several families from Hartford Madison and nearby areas in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
New Glarus Woods State Park
John Kundert
Clarence J. Hoesly
Sylvia Breylinger
Joseph H. Hoesly
Frank Brown
Hartford
Austin Wagenk
Hoesly and kin listed in Monroe notice
A local social notice lists numerous Hoesly family members and relatives across Monroe Jefferson New Glarus and Monticello areas. Names include Dr. and Mrs. Fred Kundert and Oscar Osmundson with spouses and children, plus Ray Schmidt William Schultz Clarence Hoesly Lorene Carrol Ray Hoesly Rob ert Hoesly Joseph Hoesly Joseph Hoesly John Kundert Fred Tschudy Robert Breylinger Sylvia Breylinger and H J Horne among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tschudy
Robert Breylinger
Robert
William Engler
Sylvia Breylinger
New Glarus
H. J. Horne
Monticello
Swiggum Smythe Wedding in Madison at York Lutheran
Miss Gwendolyn Constance Swiggum daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Watrud Blanchardville married Lowell Jennings Smythe son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Smythe Madison in York Lutheran church on June 22 at 2 30 pm Rev I A Lavik officiated Attendants were Mrs Herbert Klassy and Edwin W Smythe Jr The couple will reside at 1509 Madison Street Madison The bride a University of Wisconsin graduate now studying medicine is a member of Alpha Epsilon Iota Phi Eta Sigma and Phi Beta Pi The groom earned a masters in anatomy on June 19 and is enrolled in the medical school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smythe
Madison Street
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Alpha Epsilon Iota Sorority
Phi Eta Sigma
Phi Beta Pi
Honor Mrs Travis Picnic For Monroe Native
Twenty two friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred A Gempeler on 22nd avenue for a picnic dinner honoring Mr and Mrs William T Clauss and Mrs Mary Travis Parks Ridge TI. Mrs Travis, a former Monroe resident aged 83, enjoys visits and returning to Monroe with her daughter Mrs Clauss. Attendees included Alvin Ault, E C Bechtolt and family, Earl Bechtolt and family, Edward Roth and son Roy, Fred A Gempeler and daughter Gloria, Ida Morton Etta Bechtolt Rev and Mrs B W Blackburn Wayne Gempeler and children Larry and Kay Juda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis
Messrs
Mmes
E. C. Bechtolt
Earl Bechtolt
Edward Roth
Roy
Fred A. Gempeler
Gloria
Ida Morton
Etta Bechtolt
B. W. Blackburn
Alvin Ault
Wayne Gempeler
Larry
Kay
Juda
Schmid Family Reunion Plans Next Gathering
Schmid family reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schult near Monroe with thirty five relatives present. The group voted to hold the next reunion at the Ivan Schmid home in Orfordville on the last Sunday in June 1949, with attendees from Monticello Albany Orfordville Orangeville Beloit and Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmid
Clarence Schult
Monroe
Ivan Schmid
Orfordville
Merlyn Schmid
Monticello
Fred Schmid
Albany
Kermit Wolf
Orangeville
Jacob Anastasi
Beloit
Messrs
Mmes
Edward N. Stauffacher
Maurice Babler
Albert Schmid
Arleigh Frautschy
Clarence Schultz
Alton Kiel Elected President at Indergand Family Reunion
Alton Kiel was elected president of the Indergand family reunion Sunday at the Werner Rutsch farm. Ninety persons attended the gathering. Mrs. Doran Zwygart was chosen secretary treasurer and Mrs. Walter Stauffacher and Mrs. Allie Holtshopple to the entertainment committee. Next year s reunion will also be held on the last Sunday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Kiel
Indergand
Werner Rutsch
Doran Zwygart
Walter Stauffacher
Allie Holtshopple
Roy Portmann Celebrates 10th Birthday at Home
Roy Portmann marked his tenth birthday Saturday at the Portmann home of Mr and Mrs Herman Portmann. Pink and white decorations adorned the table with ten pink candles on the cake. Guests played games and prizes were awarded. Mrs Portmann assisted with hosting.
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Roy Portmann
Herman Portmann
Portmann
Luncheon Held With Attendants and Guests List
A luncheon was served and assisted by her daughter Charlotte and Mrs. William Thurston. Attending the party were Cheryl Richards, Jane Reger, Marcia Conway, Janis Babler, Janet Kuebli, Eugene Baker, Llewellyn Waelti, Francis Brennan, Donald and Duane McKenna, Gary and Bryan Broge, William Conway, Richard DeVoe, Larry Menehan, Jean Barmore, and William Thurston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
William Thurston
Cheryl Richards
Jane Reger
Marcia Conway
Janis Babler
Janet Kuebli
Eugene Baker
Llewellyn Waelti
Francis Brennan
Donald
Duane
McKenna
Gary
Bryan Broge
William Conway
Richard Devoe
Larry Menehan
Jean Barmore
Miss Schroeder Elected President of Reunion Group
Miss Blanche Schroeder was elected president of next year's Schroeder reunion at a gathering Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Zunker in Dakota. Other officers named were Mrs. Evan N. Beck as vice president and Mrs. Martha E. Grenzow as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Blanche Schroeder
F. A. Zunker
Dakota
Evan N. Beck
Polo, Il
Martha E. Grenzow
Clarno
Myron Searing
Charles Schroeder
Louis Peters
Zunker
Rockford
Rock City
Freeport
Polo
Baileyville
Cedarburg
Beloit
Monroe
Entertains Friends at Wilbert Striker Home
Mr and Mrs Wilbert Striker hosted Mr and Mrs Orville Berger and children Carolyn and Ronald Mrs Bertha Larson and Lester Larson as dinner guests in their home yesterday.
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Wilbert Striker
Orville Berger
Carolyn
Ronald
Bertha Larson
Lester Larson
Farm Bureau Leaders Hear Call to Serve Rural Needs
Wilfred Shaw of the American Farm Bureau Federation told leaders from 12 midwestern states that the bureau must stay responsive to the land’s needs to maintain its position. He spoke at a Midwest Farm Bureau training school aimed at boosting the bureau’s service effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
American Farm Bureau Federation
Wisconsin
Michigan
Wilfred Shaw
Midwest Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Clerks Urged To Aid Fight For Tenure Law
Wisconsin County Clerks association urged support for a bill to extend terms of state and county officials from two to four years. District Attorney Elmer Ronkamp of Outagamie county spoke at the 43rd State convention and backed spring elections instead of fall. Hugo Keller proposed allowing each county to appoint an executive director and coordinator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wisconsin County Clerks Association
Elmer Ronkamp
Outagamie County
Hugo Keller
Outagamie
Former Michigan rep faces prison over false pretenses case
William C. Stenson, 47 of Greenland, a former upper peninsula state representative, was convicted on false pretenses and fraudulent conversion. Contractor Lester A. Davidson alleged Stenson obtained 7560 dollars through deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Upper Peninsula
William C. Stenson
Greenland
Lester A. Davidson
Stenson
Comebacks Spark Interest as Dewey Pursues Presidency
Gov. Thomas E Dewey, a long-time GOP figure, repeatedly reshaped his career with comebacks. From early defeats to victori es in New York and near-misses for the presidency, the 46 year old governor of New York leverages a record of surpluses, tax cuts, and veteran benefits while highlighting his Albany leadership against Truman. He was born in Owosso Michigan on March 24 1902 and built a legal career that propelled him to national fame.
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Henry
Philadelphia
Thomas FE
Dewey
New York
Manhattan
Herbert H. Lehman
Robert A. Taft
Wendell L. Willkie
New York State
Michigan
Chicago
Roosevelt
Fdr
Willkie
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Oregon
White House
Albany
Truman
Middle West
Owosso
Mich
George Dewey
Annie Dewey
Thomas Edmund
Episcopal Church
University of Michigan
Francis Eileen Hutt
Sapulpa
Oklo
New York City
Columbia University Law School
Percy Rector Stephens
Law
Stephens
Miss Hutt
George White
U. S
Southern New
Pawling
Afolkey Bible School Ends With Community Picnic
A two week vacation Bible school session at Afolkey closed Friday with a picnic for children and parents. The two churches of the community sponsored the school with teachers from nursery through intermediates and a music instructor. Total enrollment reached 50 as daily offerings supported needy children in Europe.
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Orangeville
Afolkey
Ira Foss
Homer Fehr
Glen Yeoman
Nobel Wilson
George Obert
Frederick Rickleff
William Ochsner
Europe
Formation of Forestry Advisory Board Studied
The Wisconsin conservation commission will consider forming a forestry advisory committee at its next meeting in Madison on July 6. Director Ernest Swift said the group would help shape a long range program to optimize the state’s forest resources. The idea was first proposed at Wisconsin Rapids earlier this month by lumber and paper mill representatives. The committee would include lumber, veneer, sulfite and kraft industries and small operators in the wood using and cutting sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin Conservation Commission
Ernest Swift
Commission
Wisconsin Rapids
Romansch Dialect in Switzerland Blends Italian and German
A note explains that the Romansch language spoken in Switzerland results from a mix of Italian and German influences. It highlights how regional speech reflects historical contact and cultural exchange within Swiss communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Iraq Formed From Three Former Turkish Provinces
Iraq emerged as a new entity patterned after the dissolution of three historic Turkish provinces, marking a dramatic territorial and political reorganization in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iraq
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J. F. Zinsers
Zoe Morris
Barbara Dawn Williams
Leda Walters
Morris
Cornelius Morris Jr
Virginia
RED Goose
Life
This Week
Monroe Shoe Store
Friedman
Shelby
Farm Bureau Leaders Center
Richardson Electric
Afolkey Bible School
City Mattress CO
Wis
Royal Blue Grapefruit
Kundert-Elmer
Royal Blue
Bartlet
Morton’s
Piss
Baker's Premium Cocoanut
Sreee
Rocco Broom
Hill's Coffee
Rth
Janes
Home Electrical Appliances
Phillips and Smith
Daemons
Laisa
Ted Dele
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Sscs
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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