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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1959

Page

3

Freeport Couple Weds In English Lutheran Church

Miss Joan Marion Markwardt and Dale I. Glasser wed on May 1 at the First English Lutheran Church Freeport in a 7:30 p m double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white silk chiffon gown with a shirred bodice and scarf neckline. The groom, a Navy veteran, and both families reside in Freeport. They will live at 737 East Illinois after a wedding trip through the South.

Joan Marion Markwardt Lowell E. Markwardt 15Th Avenue Dale I. Glasser Ruth Glasser Illinois Street Freeport Charles F. Land John Parker Charles Landwere William Zeiders LaVerne Miller Errol Waligorski Monroe Don Glasser Markwardt Glasser Wilbur Markwardt Elvin Koester Dorothy Fawver Sandra Waligorski Monroe High School Harper Beauty School Madison Freeport High School Navy Burgess Battery Illinois

Annual Luncheon Held at Browntown

Two hundred thirty mothers daughters and guests attended the Peace United Church of Christ Browntown luncheon last Tuesday evening. The program opened with a piano duet by Kay and Carol Krebs. Mrs Harold Stubbe welcomed guests and introduced the Robert Wurtzels of Freeport who presented a program of Biblical pictures on felt and magic. Mrs Robert Anderson conducted the closing. Special recognitions were given to Mrs Nathan Lindsay oldest mother Mrs Eugene Ellingson and Becky youngest daughter present Mrs Daniel V Schowalter newest mother Mrs Raymond Montgomery newest grandmother Mrs Warren Martin and oldest mother with most living children Mrs Max Lueck.

Peace United Church of Christ Browntown Kay Carol Krebs Harold Stubbe Robert Wurtzels Freeport Robert Anderson John Marty Nathan Lindsay Eugene Ellingson Becky Daniel V. Schowalter Raymond Montgomery Warren Martin Max Lueck

Women Report On Spring Guild Event In Belleville

Mrs C J Schwinger and Mrs Clara Thompson reported on the Western Regional Women's Guild biennial spring session at First Church in Belleville. The Christian Service department coordinates tray favors for nursing homes under supervision of Durst Legler Schreier. Edna Leiser led devotions with slides of Chicago Temple. Mother daughter social set for Friday at 7 30 p m in church parlors with program and refreshments for about 60 members.

C. J. Schwinger Clara Thompson Women’s Guild First Church Belleville Women’s Union St. John’s Church Department of Christian Service Mmes Thomas Cromwell Harold Pederson Rose Schilt N. H. Durst Herman D. Legler Glen Schreier Edna Leiser Chicago Temple Chicago Clayton Olson Henrietta Wurtzel Freport Jake Senn Jr Edward Schneider

Service Guild Installs Officers at Brodhead

Wesleyan Service Guild members were installed at the Monday night Methodist church meeting by Mrs. Wilbur Leatherman. Laura Karney became vice president, Paul Riese was secretary, and Ray Bigelow treasurer. Committees named include Mrs. Scheberie, Leatherman, Ross, Marsh, and Miss Hol.

Brodhead Wesleyan Service Guild Wilbur Leatherman Laura Karney Paul Riese Ray Bigelow Leo Scheberie Christian Social Relations Leatherman Allen Ross Grace Marsh Clara Hol

World to Christ We Bring program noted in church event

Comb sunshine and Miss Lillie Focht publicity. Rev Leatherman showed a film on stewardship. Refresh ments served by Mrs Paul Riese and Miss Grace March. Miss Focht and Mrs Harry Welch led the program and devotions. Miss Perle Skinner accompanied the hymns.

Anita Hawthorne and John Osenga Wed In Amity Lutheran Church

Anita Hawthorne and John Osenga were married May 1 in a double ring ceremony at Amity Lutheran church Lena. Rev Armin Wong officiated at 8 30 p m before immediate families. The bride and groom are from Monroe and Orangeville and both work in Freeport. They will reside in Orangeville.

Amity Lutheran Church Lena Anita Hawthorne John Osenga Armin Wong Clifford Hawthorne Monroe Osenga Dowie Osenga Orangeville Norma Richtemeyer Leo Zimmerman Monroe High School Orangeville High School Freeport

Mrs Black Hosts Mother's Day Readings for Pythian Sisters

Mrs Arthur Black led readings at a Pythian Sisters gathering in IOOF hall for Mothers Day observance. Planning a May 16 fundraising project in the First National Bank Community Room was announced. Several members plan to attend the Be loit friendship night on May 22. Mrs Frederick Mahlbuch reported on the past chief's party at Maple Grove Inn. Cards awarded honors to Mmes Herman Dieckhoff Arthur Malkow and Russell West. Mrs Carl Stubbe served as entertainment chair. Dining room committee members were Mmes Clarence Wainwright W. L. Cash and Alma Brugger.

Arthur Black Pythian Sisters IOOF First National Bank Beloit Frederick Mahlbuch Maple Grove Inn Mmes Herman Dieckhoff Arthur Malkow Russell West Carl] Stubbe Clarence Wainwright W. L. Cash Alma Brugger

Miss Peterson to Wed Jack Thompson May 30

Blanchardville brief announces the engagement of Jeanette Arlene Peterson of Dodgeville to Jack Thompson, son of Floyd and Mrs. Thompson. The wedding is planned for May 30. Jeanette works at the Wayside Inn in Dodgeville and Jack is employed by Helin Motor Sales.

Blanchardville Percy Peterson Hollandale Jeanette Arlene Dodgeville Jack Thompson Floyd Thompson Miss Peterson Wayside Inn Helin Motor Sales

Annual Reception Held in EUB Church

More than 130 attended the annual Mother-Daughter reception at Immanuel EUB Church. Mrs. Harvey Stauffacher welcomed guests while Mrs. Alois Ruf led a toast to daughters. Guest speaker Mrs. Raymond A. Knapp of Janesville spoke and poems from When We Were Very Young were read.

Immanuel Eub Church Eva Spreng Wsws Harvey Stauffacher Alois Ruf Sally Ruf Clara Zum Brunnen Peggy Prien Carol Brunkow Mary Jo Henning Russel Schultz John Chambers Raymond A. Knapp Janesville Bernard Bartel Knapp Jesus Hollis Elmer Frank Fritsch Arthur Hartwick Gladys Andrews Monroe Robert Schitt Debra Jo Clarno Mary Kay Schutt Bartel W. J. Danner

Chairmen Give Reports At Zwingli Aid Meeting

Department chairmen reported at the Aid Circle gathering of Zwingli church in Monticello. Mrs Floss Elmer joined the membership as 43 members and two guests attended. Mrs A R Achtemeier played quiet music and the president Mrs John G Blum read A Mother Speaks. New members are Mrs Kathryn Christen and Mrs Sylvia Curtis. Delegates H F Stoll William G Meier and Wilbert Christen Sr. reported on the second bi annual meeting.

Monticello Times Aid Circle Zwingli Church Floss Elmer A. R. Achtemeier John G. Blum Frieda Hageman Emil G. Voegels

Family Night Friday at West Wiota Church

Dr. Peter J. Doeswyck will speak at the West Wiota Lutheran family night program Friday at 8 p.m. The Junior choir will sing and refreshments follow. Doeswyck heads Knights of Christ Inc a national association of converted Catholic priests for mutual defense and outreach. He was ordained 1933 and resigned 1938 and has led Protestant Information Center in New York City and edited Converted Catholic. Knights of Christ Inc Western division based in Long Beach California and Eastern division in New York City.

Peter J. Doeswyck West Wiota Lutheran Church Doeswyck Knights of Christ, Inc Protestant Information Center of New York Long Beach Calif New York City

Dedication May 24 At Mt Olive Church

Mt Olive Lutheran church marks its anniversary and organ dedication on Sunday May 24. Pastor Rev R F Bittorf announces guest speaker Rev Elder A Toepel former pastor until 1949. Organist Richard Nutterer Thiensville and choir to sing.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church R. F. Bittorf A. Toepel Richard Nutterer Thiensville Herbert Friedrich Church Aid Society Fred H. Friedrichs Walter W. Wieser Bittorf Martin R. Schmidt Harold E. Mueller

Mother-Daughter Tea Planned at Clarno EUB Church

The annual event takes place Friday evening at the Clarno EUB church with music and readings. Mrs. Ben F Feldt of Monroe will present pictures of Hawaii after the program.

Clarno Eub Church Hawaii Ben F. Feldt Monroe

WRC Plans Mother's Day Program and Milwaukee Event

The Woman's Relief Corps announces its annual Mother's Day program and plans for a department convention in Milwaukee June 14 to 16. Members will also join the Memorial Day observance at Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Clark Kleckner and Mrs Beatrice Mulligan read poems for Mothers Day. Corages were presented to Lena Mitchell oldest mother, Kenneth Kleckner youngest mother, and Mulligan mother with most children.

Department Milwaukee Greenwood Cemetery Woman's Relief Corps Legion Hall Clark Kleckner Beatrice Mulligan Lena Mitchell Kenneth Kleckner Mulligan Kleckner Garrett Keel Richard Wagner Dorothy Block

Luther League names Grace Lutheran officers and reps

Susan Grundahl was named president Sharon Baumgartner vice president David Warfel secretary Susan Warfel treasurer and Enid Spring and Robert Shager named Monroe Christian Youth Council representatives at Grace Lutheran church meeting Sunday evening.

Susan Grundahl Sharon Baumgartner David Warfel Susan Warfel Enid Spring Robert Shager Monroe Christian Youth Council Luther League of Grace Lutheran Church

Baptisms At Peace United Church Of Christ Browntown

During Sunday worship at Peace United Church of Christ in Browntown several children were baptized. Named are John Frederick son of Donald and Mary Ritschard Route 3 Jerome Andrew son of Charles and Barbara Soddy Monroe and Barbara Jean.

Peace United Church of Christ Browntown John Frederick Donald Ritschard Route 3 Jerome Andrew Charles Soddy Monroe Barbara Jean

Rural Life Sunday Observed By Local 4-H Families

The service featured baptisms for Ronnie Eugene Juenemann and other church members. Cadiz, Jordan and Browntown 4-H club families attended with parents and leaders, highlighting rural life in the community.

Daniel V. Schowalter Browntown Ronnie Eugene Donald Juenemann Route 3 Cadiz Jordan

Society to Meet at Universalist Church Aid Group

The Universalist Church Aid society will meet at 3 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Minor Anderson will read a short play after the business meeting. Refreshments will be served by Mines. Attendees include Harry Young Ray Young Anna Bayrhoffer Elsie Preston and Walter Hammer.

Lightning Risk Higher for Lone Trees Than Forests

A tree growing in the open is more prone to lightning strikes than trees within a forest, highlighting the protective effect of grouped vegetation against lightning.

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Joan Markwardt Dale Glasser Freeport Church Gola Pittsley Mrs Service Guild Wisconsin Power and Light Company Mrs. Black Fashion Elry EUB South Wisconsin Women’s Guild Fred Escher Bessie Youngreen Mmes. Escher Ted Zurbuchen William G. Meier Wilbert Christen Sr Kathryn Steadtler West Wiota Mt. Olive Church Hattie Seeds Dan River Coftons Activitee Dacron and Cotter Ick Leader Store Silverwar Goetz Theatre WRC Prom Rental Service Mother the Chocolate Shop Munsing Wear Valenciennes Etter Reanae Kempfert’s Johnson’s Lady Schick Shavers Ronson Lighters Schick Butane Tweed Emir Bright Jasmin Paris Coty Desert Flower Danita Escapade Electrique Stick Polaroid Argus
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