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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1948

Page

3

Gowns Shine in Wayne Monroe Nuptials and Beloit Couple Weds

Miss Mary Arlene Wampfier and Carl A. Von Arx wed at Bethel Evangelical United Brethren church with 125 guests. Attendants wore organdy gowns and corsages. A second announcement reports Miss Ann Everest Gregerson marrying Sidney Anderson at St. John’s in Beloit with 200 guests and a 100-guest breakfast, plans to reside at Lauderdale Lake after a Canada trip.

Mary Arlene Wampfier Ada Wampfiler South Wayne Carl A. von Arx John von Arx Monroe B. W. Blackle Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church Hazel Falk Beverly Wampfler Ruth von Arx Joyce Wampfler Betty Jean Wampfler Harold Ellis Robert von Arx Harold Wampfler Sonny Simmons Margaret Ufer Mary Lu Schillinger George Campbell Ralph Shaffer Alice Carol Falk Cayla Stamm Joyce Gwendolyn Shafer von Arx West South Wayne High School Monroe High School Monroe Machine and Welding Works Ann Everest Gregerson Elkhorn Annette J. Thompson Sidney Anderson Lauderdale Louis B. Gregerson Elkhorn High School Milwaukee-Downer College Theodora Ellen Thompson Anderson Sidney W. Anderson Beloit Mercersburg Academy Yale Elseco Canada Lauderdale Lake

Birthday Picnic Planned for 90th Mary Maddrell

Mrs. Mary Maddrell of Cadiz township turns 90 on Sunday and invites friends to a picnic dinner in South Wayne village park. Born July 4 1858 she lived near South Wayne most of her life with her husband John T Maddrell who died in 1930. Her children Roy Jasper Ben and MrsGeorge Kramer survive.

Mary Robinson Maddrell Cadiz Township Maddrell South Wayne Roy Maddrell Rockford Ben Browntown Jasper Darlington George Kramer Milwaukee John T. Maddrell

Olson Gobeli union in South Wayne wedding

Miss Myra Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Olson Lamont Wis became the bride of Theodore L Gobeli Monroe Saturday afternoon in a service at Methodist church parsonage South Wayne Rev George E Kelsey performed the double ring ceremony The couple will live in Lamont where Mr Gobeli is employed as a cheesemaker.

Elmers Celebrate Silver Wedding in Monticello Township

Mr and Mrs Harvey Elmer of Mt Pleasant township observed their silver wedding anniversary with two gatherings. They were married June 28 1923 at the Evangelical church in New Glarus. The couple have five children and farm in Mt Pleasant. A purse of silver was presented and gifts and refreshments were shared with relatives and neighbors.

Elmers Monticello Harvey Elmer Pleasant Township Elmer Evangelical Madison Marianne Harvey Earl Dawn Jenny Richard Freitag Lawrence G. Marty Elmer Freitag Yass Messrs Mmes Walter Ringhand Rita Henry Marty Willis William Buehl Gladys John Buehler Hollis Fred Abbott Harvey Milrandt Marilyn Carol John Lehr Ralph Hammerly

Local Notables List Names in Community Notice

Ricky Earl Feldt and family Walter Tyron Henry V Babler and daughter Betty Ann Fred Meier and daughter Helen Mrs Wilma Ringhand Misses Edna and Nona Babler appear in a local social or club notice listing residents and relatives for a community event or roster.

Ricky Earl Feldt Walter Tyron Henry V. Babler Betty Ann Fred Meier Helen Wilma Ringhand Edna Nona Babler

Pleasant Ridge Mothers' Club Presents Three One Act Plays

Blanchardville rural talents shone as the Pleasant Ridge Mothers' club staged three one act plays directed by Mrs. Arne Fincert. The cast included Orlean Dammen Melvin Sitrommen Clarence Steele Oscar Lean Vernus Lofgren Walter Sterling Orlando L Dow John Dunlavy Irene Wahl Fincert and the school teacher Mrs Homer Pederson. Marie and Marion Steele sang and Kari John played accordion. A peek a boo lunch followed.

Blanchardville Pleasant Ridge Irene Wahl Finhert Homer Pederson Marie Marion Steele Kari John

Mary Million to observe 97th birthday in Blanchardville

Mrs Mary Million of Blanchardville will celebrate her 97th birthday Monday July 5. Born in Hadeland Norway she moved to Green County as a child. She married Hans Swiggum in 1867 and Warner Million in 1893. She was church Aid society president for 16 years.

Blanchardville Mary Million Hadeland Norway Green County Hans Swiggum Warner Million Aid Society

Honor Karlens Host Family Dinner in Monticello

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Karlen entertained at a family dinner Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs Herman G Karlen who will be leaving for the west coast soon. Fred C Karlen Jr celebrated his birthday Sunday. Mmes Fred C Karlen Jr and daughter Virginia of Monroe, Henry Wetcher and son Karl were present.

Karlens

Karlen Family Mentioned Across Cross Plains Monticello

The passage lists Cross Plains residents Ralph Karlen and his daughter Candace Jean, Herman G. Karlen and his sons Royal and Donald, Mrs. Fred C. Karlen Jr and Miss Louise Karlen of Monticello.

Cross Plains Ralph Karlen Candace Jean Herman G. Karlen Royal Donald Fred C. Karlen Jr Louise Karlen Monticello

Cadiz Homemakers Picnic At Max Rinehart Home

Cadiz Homemakers club held its annual picnic Sunday at the Max Rinehart residence. Attendees included Herman Lueck Glenn Gilmore Dean Rinehart Clarence Rinehart Harold Lille and son Ralph Shaffer and family Victor Rood and family Fred Krebs and family Lloyd Retzlaff and family G L Scherer Elwood Scherer Oscar Anderson and family Frank Good Max Rinehart and family Mrs Bertha Wang and daughter Bonnie.

Homemakers Picnic Cadiz

Phillips Family Reunion Held At Donald Phillips Home

The Phillips family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Phillips. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Miller and family, Miss June Miller of Monticello, Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell of Brownstown, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Phillips and family, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Verl Boyer and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Boyer.

Phillips Orangeville Donald Phillips Arthur Miller Leland Miller June Miller Monticello George Campbell Browntown Irvin Phillips Oscar Phillips Verl Boyer Guy Boyer

Colette Leather Hosted At Blanchardville Shower

Miss Colette Leather was honored at a pre-nuptial shower held at her home Sunday evening. Betty Bloender and Mitzie Unterholzner organized a musical program for entertainment.

Blanchardville Colette Leather Betty Bolender Mitzie Unterholzner

Gifts Presented By Mrs Saether Luncheon Hosted By Ladies

Miss Saether received several gifts then enjoyed lunch prepared by Mrs Frances Meyer Mrs Mae Schiesser Mrs Frances Saether and Miss Mabel Jackson in a social gathering.

Miss Saether Frances Meyer Mae _ Schiesser Frances Saether Mabel Jackson

Mrs Anna Morton Attends 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass

Mrs Anna M Morton attended the 50th wedding anniversary mass for Mr and Mrs Henry F Weishar at St Josephs church Freeport yesterday. A reception in the church parlors from 2 to 5 p m followed with gifts from many friends and relatives. Mr Weishar is a ticket agent for Illinois Central in Freeport.

Anna M. Morton St. Joseph’s Church Freeport Henry F. Weishar Weishar Illinois Central

Mrs Zimmerman Is Honored On 86th Birthday At Picnic

Mrs Mary Zimmerman celebrated her 86th birthday with a family picnic at Recreation Park Sun day. Fifty one relatives and friends attended and presented gifts to the honored guest.

Zimmerman Mary Zimmerman Recreation Park

Mrs Frenzel Keeps Active At 1315 22nd Street

Her home with her daughter Mrs Paul Frenzel remains active for her age and she takes keen interest in fine needlework knitting and crocheting laces and rugs for her children and many grandchildren.

Paul Frenzel 22Nd Street

St John's Aid Society Meets With Recital and Talk

Mrs Emil Sutter will lead devotions and give the topic when St John s Aid Society meets tomorrow at 2 30 p m Accordion selections will be offered by Frances and Grace Bidlingmaier Donald Fritz and Leon Schmidt Jr will appear in a piano duet Mrs Charles Stubbe will be in charge of refreshments.

Emil Sutter St. John’s Aid Society Frances Grace Bidlingmaier Donald Fritz Leon Schmidt Jr Charles Stubbe

Fred Hartwick Elected President of Miller Family Group

Fred Hartwick was named president of the Miller family group at the 22nd annual reunion held Sunday at Recreation Park. Mrs. Frank Schutt was chosen vice president, Dr.

Fred Hartwick Miller Recreation Park Frank Schutt

Relatives Gather for Oakland Family’s Picnic Social

Jack Caradine served as treasurer and Miss Lois Miller as secretary at a family gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Haman and their son from Oakland, California traveled the longest distance among 80 relatives. The day ended with a picnic dinner and social time.

Jack Caradine Lois Miller Milton Haman Oakland Calif

Rabe Family Reunion to be Held in Winslow Park

The 20th annual Rabe family reunion will take place Sunday in Winslow Park. Mrs. Leo Kohl of Monroe serves as secretary of the organizing group.

Rabe Winslow Leo Kohl Monroe

Kiwanis Club Summer Talks Move to Monroe Country Club

The Monroe Kiwanis club opens its summer program series at Monroe Country Club with a noon meeting tomorrow. Speaker John C. Reich of Baraboo, an international trustee of Key Clubs, will address the group. Key clubs are the Kiwanis junior organization.

Monroe Kiwanis Club Monroe Country Club Tommorrow Noon John C. Reich Baraboo International Kiwanis

Seven Turners Visit Monroe Before Milwaukee Turnfest

Seven Turners from San Francisco spend two days in Monroe meeting local members before traveling to Milwaukee for the national turnfest of the Swiss American Gymnastic Association. Participants include Ernest Mueller Otto Miller Frank Marty Mr and Mrs Paul Dolder and Rosemary and Rita Dolder. Otto Miller and Mrs Dolder have previously visited Monroe and took part in the 1937 turnfest here.

Turners San Francisco Monroe Milwaukee Swiss American Gymnastic Association Ernest Mueller Otto Miller Frank Marty Paul Dolder Rosemary Rita Dolder Dolder

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