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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1952

Page

4

Gala Junior Promenade Promises Night of Dinners and Dance

Prom night events unfold with pre prom dinners for juniors and seniors, a post prom party at Monroe Country Club, a 9 PM promenade in the gym, and a dawn breakfast schedule at Recreation Park and Goetz theater. Hawaii themed party features Dick Miyagawa and Jean Hagelund with orchid gifts for all prom participants.

Madison Barbara Ostby Clarence Ostby Gary Quinn James Quinn Rockton Recreation Park Frank Kundert City Recreation Department Monroe Country Club Dick Miyagawa Hawaii Jean Hagelund University of Wisconsin Messrs Mmes Lee Mitchell Ernest Zumbach Don Lovelace Joe E. Miller H. W. Biffle Margaret Baker John “Jumbo” Stauffacher Goetz Theater the Park Billie Ann Wenger Shirley Pickett David Forbes Dick McArdle Spielessen John H. Bruni 23Rd Avenue Bruni Elsbeth Prien Gloria Green 25Th Avenue Arnold Stalder Joan Lundy Roger Hasse Jane Staufffacher Donald ‘Eimer Mary ‘Thompson Ludwig Zoller Mary

Girl Scouts Plan For Memorial Day Activities

Girl Scouts plan for Memorial Day with Brownies, intermediates and seniors participating. Burgi Jr demonstrated flag ceremonies and handed booklets to troops. Brownies spoke of joining cemetery ceremonies while Linda Goecks and Susan Warfel were chosen to represent them. Miss Nancy Houser offered leadership visit help. May meeting set at Mrs Bruni home. Brownie Troop 13 from South School attended Kiwanis Youth cabin picnic with mothers and siblings. girls performed dramatized fairy tale pieces.

Theodore J. Burgi Jr Burgi Linda Goecks Susan Warfel Nancy Houser Gary Ind Miss Houser Spielessen John H. Bruni 23Rd Avenue Monroe South School Kiwanis Robert M. Kingdon Russel Fritz

Walter Stauffachers Given Housewarming

Walter Stauffachers and family were honored at a surprise housewarming at 628 14th Avenue. Guests served a midnight lunch as five tables of 500 played. high honors went to Mrs. Stauffacher and Kenneth Sonnenburg, with low winners Fred Dettwiler and Frederick Rieder. Attendees included James Sonnenburg, Alvin Brugger, Arden Frederick Rieder, Walter Wyss, Casper Schild, Daniel Wyss, Gilbert Dettwiler, Lois Schild, Otto Wyss, Mrs John Anderson, Robert, and Fred Dettwiler.

Plauffacher 14Th Avenue Stauffacher Kenneth Sonnenburg Fred Dettwiler Frederick Rieder Messrs James Alvin Brugger Arden Walter Wyss Casper Schild Daniel Wyss Gilbert Dettwiler Lois Otto Schild Wyss Johnndson Robert

Piano Recital Planned By Pupils Here Sunday

Junior and intermediate pupils of Mrs. Arline Berkeley present a Sunday 3 p.m. piano recital at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed church. The program features solos duets two piano numbers trio and quartet pieces with begin and closing numbers by Id Jacobs David Pfisterer and Fred Ainsworth. Additional performers include Donna Gustafson Lynda Pfisterer Carolyn Benkert and others with ushers Billy Ann Wenger Ann Kafoed Ardath Oria.

Arline Berkeley St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Id Jacobs David Pfisterer Fred Ainsworth Donna Gustafson Lynda Pfisterer Carolyn Benkert

Local residents named in community notice

Judy Kingdon, Elaine Rubi, Karen Wagner, Nancy and Margaret Ko foed, Marilyn, Sarah and Francis Brennan, Bill Schwinger, Mary Miller, Dan Bender and Cecelia Grawel are listed in a community notice detailing participants and involved locals.

Judy Kingdon Elaine Rubi Karen Wagner Nancy Margaret Kofoed Marilyn Sarah Francis Brennan Bill Schwinger Mary Miller Dan Bender Cecelia Grawel

Mrs. Woodman Honored by Daughter in Long Beach Visit

Mrs. W H Woodman who is visiting from Long Beach Calif was entertained by her daughter Mrs Roy Gempler on June 9. The gathering featured court whist. Attendees included Mmes Carl Heins telman Ernest Deininger Alex Rutsch Chester Prien Ralph Thacker Alvin James William Zuhlke Ernest Amman Rose Milton Prien Neva Victor Marean Philip Brown Adolph Thacker and Gif ford Solem.

Roy Gempler Jone W. H. Woodman Long Beach Calif Mmes Carl Heinstelman Ernest Deininger Alex« Rutsch Chester Prien Ralph Thacker Alvin and James William Zuhlke Ernest Amman Rose Milton Prien Neva Victor Marean Philip Brown Adolph Thacker Gifford Solem

Clarno WSWS Invited To Immanuel Gathering

Clarno WSWS Evangelical United Brethren church is invited to a June gathering at Monroe Immanuel church. The meeting was held at Mrs. Ralph Siedschlag’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Arley Ausmus. Mrs. Carl Jensen led devotions and Mrs. Robert Vogel gave the lesson. Mrs. Homer Retzlaff led the prayer session for 17 members and one visitor.

WSWS Clarno Evangeliial United Brethren Church Monroe Immanuel Church Clarno Ralph Siedschlag Arley Ausmus Carl Jensen Robert Vogel Christ Homer Retzlaff

Miss Gertrude Grunewald to Wed Herbert W Booth

Beloit announces the engagement and approaching marriage of Gertrude Grunewald to Herbert W Booth. Gertrude is a registered nurse at Monroe Clinic. Herbert is employed by Drapery House and Town and Country firms. A June wedding is planned.

Washington Aid Gets Guild Session Report

Washington Refor society met Wednesday at the house with 27 members and two guests. Mrs. Ivan Marty hosted. guests were Mrs. Albert Weissmiller and George Rusch. The meeting opened with hymn and music by Mrs. A R Achteimer, scripture by Mrs. Robert Holcomb Sr., and prayer led by Herman Klassy. The lesson theme Teach Me Thy Way in Every Home was presented in a playlet.

Munlilella Washington Refor Society Ivan Marty Albert Weissmiller Monroe George Rusch A. R. Achtemeier Robert Holcomb Sr Herman Klassy Evey

Local Women Share Greetings at Brownstown Guild Meeting

Mrs Sam Duerst read a piece titled Mother's Day while Mrs Fred Blum and Mrs E A Bently received birthday regards. Mrs J Duerst reported on the Woman's Guild gathering held in Brownstown with Mmes Achtemeier Albert Gempeler Henry Hefty and Werner Hefty also noted.

Mmes. Achtemeier Albert Gempeler Henry Hefty Werner Hefty Sam Duerst Fred Blum E. A. Bently J. Duerst Woman's Guild Browntown

Miss Gloria Erickson Betrothal Announcement in Monroe

Miss Gloria Lorraine Erickson of Blanchardville and Monroe is engaged to Robert Treuhardt of Monroe. She is a worker at the Green County Highway Shop, and he works for Frank Kubly Transfer Co. A fall wedding is planned.

Auion Erickson Blanchardville Gloria Lorraine Monroe Robert Treuhardt David Freuhardt Miss Erickson Green County Treuhardt Frank Kubly Transfer Co

Miss Thompson to Wed Merlin Emberson in Blanchardville

Blanchardville reports the engagement of Virginia Thompson of Darlington to Merlin Emberson, son of Mrs. Gilma Emberson. The couple plans a 10 p.m. wedding on June 7 at the Blanchardville Lutheran church.

Miss Thompson Merlin Emberson Blanchardville Kermit Thompson Darlington Virginia Merlin “Emberson Gilma Emberson Gyle Blanchardville Lutheran Church

Lois Johnson Betrothed to Robert Montgomery

Royal Neighbors meet in Monticello as Mrs. Fred Escher and Mrs. Edmund Dooley hostesses. A brief business session precedes a 500 card game with Mrs. Emily Jordan winning high honors and Mrs. Ted Zurbuchen taking consolation. Refreshments afterward.

Royal Neighbors Monticello Fred Escher Edmund Dooley Escher Hom Emily Jordan Ted Zurbuchen

Parochial School Objectives Upheld By Serra International

Milwaukee delegates heard religious training linked to good education at Serra International, with attorney Joseph Craven defending non public schools as non divisive. Craven urged parochial schools support for good government and national unity, noting religious citizenship as key to current problems. Serra International, a Catholic service group, promotes priesthood vocation among young men.

Milwaukee Joseph A. Craven Denver Colo Serra International James B. Conant Harvard University

Accidental Shooting Death in Merrimac Man

Merrimac in Sauk County. Wardner Anthony 51 Route 1 Merrimac found shot to death at home. Deputy Coroner I A Lund ruled accidental, saying the gun cleaning caused the fatal event. Lions Convention Coming to Milwaukee May 25 to 27. Lions leader H C Perry Jr. from Carrizo, Texas will be guest speaker.

Merrimac Wis Wardner Anthony Route 1 Sauk County I. A. Lund Anthony LIONS Milwaukee Lions Club Wiseconsin H.C. Perry Jr Carrizo Tex National’ Lion

Want Ad Promises Big Work For Small Pay

Classified note urges buyers to consider a Want Ad, claiming extensive employment opportunities come with low-cost listings. Emphasizes value in seeking work through affordable notices.

Brodhead Garden Club Hosts All Day Meeting and Picnic

The Brodhead Garden Club will hold an all day meeting and picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hartman.

Brodhead Brodhead Garden Club L. M. Hartman

Monticello Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Monticello society items list visits and calls across Madison Janesville New Glarus and Lake Wisconsin. People include Anton Hefty Henry Hefty E W Marty J P Zweitel and many others with family gatherings and weekend hostings noted.

Social Visits Highlight Madison Trip and Family Gatherings

Dr and Mrs H H Hoesly of New Glarus spent Thursday in Madison with the George Wright family Mrs Thomas Voegeli of the George Krajeck family visited Saturday and joined the Ed Grun N group for a weekend gathering in town

Forrest Smith Herman Marty W. S. Hoesly Lake Wisconsin Henry William Grunder Belleville Thomas’ Woesells W. L. Zweifel Ralph Keppler Madison R. H. Schoonover Monroe Schoonover H. A. Becker H. H. Hoesly New Glarus George Wright Thomas Voegeli George Krajeck Famiville Ed Grun- N

Dr. Herbert A Barnes Dies in Delafield Wis

Dr. Herbert A Barnes, 76, longtime Delafield resident and health officer for 29 years, died yesterday at St. John’s Military Academy. He served as local physician and civic figure in the Delafield area.

Barnes Delafield Wis Herbert A. Barnes Phelan St. John’s Military

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MHS Burgy Walter Stauffachers Monroe Cash Market 11Th Street RO A Ung Co ExpeiPh MO J. Connors Connors, JR Monroe, Wisconsin W.H. Woodman Clarno Wsws Immanuel Gathering Miss Grunewald H.W. Booth Washington Aid 1. M. Bracewell, Mgr Montgomery Ward & Co 18Th Ave Michael-Leonard Garden Michael-Leonard Gloria Erickson Lois Johnson Robert Montgomery Brett Montgomery Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Co Wallace ‘Bodies Sates the Commercial and Savings Bank American Express Travelers Pfister 12Th Street Sears, Roebuck and CO Monroe, Wis ESS Avery Ene Borgoial C. D. Curtis Anton Hefty E. W. Marty J. P. Zweitel St. Mary's Hospital Albert Knobel Donald Knobel Phillip Kay Ann Anna Francis Janesville Baltz Hoesly Regula Voegeli Harold Estervig Estervig Bonnie Mmes. Hoesly Voegeli Shirley Billy Milo Thurston Ronny Joanne Dick Freitag Elmer Lawrence G. Marty Arthur Steaddler Burton Hanson John Hanson John G. Blum Harold J Bauman’s Revere Magnetic Tape Recorder
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