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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1945

Page

3

Two Wisconsin Weddings Dormant in 1940s Style

Miss Marilyn Doris Priewe, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Priewe Monroe route 1, and Roswell Charles Babler, son of Mr and Mrs John M Babler Dakota Il, wed in Immanuel Evangelical church with Rev C F Schriver officiating. After Florida trip they will live on Babler’s farm near Dakota. Babler's bride is Monroe High School graduate class of 1943 and worked in Freeport. he is a farmer from Orangeville. Ensuing notice covers Blanchardville pair Victoria Syse and First Lt. J Stuart Schofield in candlelight ceremony at Blanchardville Lutheran Church with detailed bridal party, dinner and reception, and Schofield’s military honors including Air Medal and Presidential Citation.

Marilyn Doris Priewe Alvin Priewe Monroe Route 1 Roswell Charles Babler John M. Babler Dakota Immanuel Evangelical C. F. Schriver Carol Priewe Orangeville Stanley Meier Eldon Schriver Naperville Monroe Lois Finkenbircher Arlene Gearhart Mavis Hovde Verena Kubly Herman Kohn Florida Micro- Switch Company Freeport Orange- Seeeeee Schofield-Syse Blanchardville Victoria Syse Glenn B. Syse J. Stuart Schofield Ira Schofield Chetek Wis Blanchardville Lutheran Church Martin J. Olson Arlene Gunderson Mary Bartmess Patricia Everard Milwaukee Janice Syse Beverly Thompson Norman Syse Quinten Sys Roland Syse Richard Betrum Co Hotel Saeasanens Schofield Miami Beach Fla Spencerian Business College Pi Rho Zeta Marquette University School of Dentistry 15Th Aaf

Surprise party honors Lisser and Stoll on birthdays

A surprise party hosted by Mrs. Lyle Kahl honored Ernest Lisser Sr. and Marjorie Stoll for their birthdays this week and also celebrated Mrs. Ernest Lisser Sr. on Mother's Day. Attendees included the Lisser and Stoll families and others from Freeport Monticello Lisser Jr. and nearby communities.

Ernest Lisser Marjorie Stoll Lyle Kahl Har_— Stoll Monroe Fred Lisser Freeport Arthur Studer Monticello Kenneth Meyer Lisser, Jr Glen Rufer Roy Rood

Circles to Meet of the Women’s Society of Christian Service

The four circles of the Methodist church will meet Friday afternoon. Circle 1 meets at 2110 9th Street with co hosts Mrs Myron Stair and Mrs Roy G Rottler. Circle 2 gathers at 818 10th Street with Mrs Edwin W Schuetze and Mrs Howard Teasdale assisting. Circle 4 convenes at 630 22nd Avenue with Mrs G J Thornton hosting and Mrs Flora Rice assisting.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Myron Stair Roy G. Rottler Stair 9Th Street Edwin W. Schuetze Howard Teasdale Schuetze 10Th Street Edna Drake G. J. Thornton 22Nd Avenue Flora Rice

Mother Daughter Program At Union Memorial Church

Forty two women and girls attended the mother-daughter program at Union Memorial church in South Wayne. The Good Cheer class sponsored the meeting with hymns prayers readings and a short sermon. Each mother wore a corsage and refreshments were served with pink table decorations.

Union Memorial Church South Wayne

Universalist Aid and Ladies Aid Meet With Quilting Day

The Universalist Aid and Universalist Ladies Aid will meet at 3 30 p m tomorrow with Becker as chairman. An address by Cpl Lawrence Courtney will be included. A full day of quilting is planned.

Universalist Aid Universalist Ladies Aid Becker Cpl Lawrence Courtney

Mills 4-H Club Plans Kitten tall Team

The Millis 4-H club met at Mrs. Alfred Westgard’s home Tuesday evening to discuss starting a kitten tall team. Mrs. Peck spoke on the clothing project and a lunch was served.

Noble Stocker-Noble wedding in Orangeville church

In a May 13 ceremony at Orangeville Methodist Church Miss Jean Noble, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Noble, became the bride of Charles Stocker, Navy man S 2/c. Mrs. Glen Bolender provided nuptial organ music and Miss Bonnie Bolender sang I Love Thee and I Love You Truly as vows were exchanged. The church featured snapdragons tulips honeysuckle and Pacific huckleberry in decor.

Charles E. Harry, Jr

Wedding of Miss Stocker and Groom at Orangeville Church

The ceremony featured Miss Stocker in a satin trimmed gown with a pearl necklace and a net veil. The groom and families hosted a reception for about 50 relatives. After a brief honeymoon the bride will return to work at Micro Switch and the groom to the Great Lakes assignment.

Ted Richard Rusk Fred Lengacher, Jr Kenosha Wis Hebert John Stocker Jt Stocker Monroe William Ross German Valley Meria Frautschy Kathryn Burington Great Lakes Stocker Micro Switch Orangeville American School Chicago

Honor Ruth Petersen Before May 26 nuptials in Rockford

Ruth Petersen was honored at a miscellaneous shower at the Montgomery Chesebro home 1736 15th Street. Co hosts were Mrs Chesebro and Miss Jane Petersen. Lois Fritsch and Charline McGinnis won cards and gifts were presented in a May basket. A luncheon followed with guests including Lucille Ames Florence Gerber Evelyn Bloom and other Petersen family members.

Ruth Petersen David H. Patton Rockford Montgomery Chesebro 15Th Street Chesebro Jane Petersen Lois Fritsch Charline McGinnis Miss Petersen Lucille Ames Florence Gerber Evelyn Bloom Jane and Ruth Petersen Mesdames Kendallen Robert Wagner Edward Ensch Barton Pickett

Mrs Schuh Hosts Bridge Club At Home

Mrs Schuh entertained her bridge club at two tables of contract last evening. Honors went to Mrs Gonstead Mrs Schwingel Mrs Koehler and Mrs Gorder who also received the traveling prize. Refreshments were served.

Schuh George H. Schuh M. J. Gonstead C. J. Schwingel Leo V. Koehler Zenno A. Gorder

Mrs Georgia Hyde Honored As Mother At Madison Event

Madison honors Mrs Georgia C Hyde former Monroe music instructor and longtime educator and community leader. She taught in Janesville and Madison schools and organized the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association and the first Boy Scout troop in Wisconsin. She remains active in composition and youth music projects while guiding her son Grant M Hyde university journalism director.

Georgia C. Hyde Monroe Public Madison Grant M. Hyde University of Wisconsin Hyde Janesville The Capital Times National League of American Pen Women Wisconsin Music Teachers’ Association Wisconsin Chicago First National Association National Board Daughters of the American Revolution Madison Woman's Club Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs Cleveland Rochelle Cona Work Wisconn Monroe J. D. Soseman

Wisconsin music educator and journalist family ties noted

After moving to Madison she led the theoretical and normal department of the Wisconsin School of Music. She studied with renowned teachers. Her son Will C. Hyde, longtime editor of the Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, now works in the Wisconsin department of public welfare in public relations.

Madison Wisconsin School of Music Will C. Hyde Fond du Lac

Imperial Potentate of Shrine to visit Madison Saturday

Alfred G. Arnold national head of Shrine domes visits Zor temple Madison as spring ceremonial conducts large candidate class. Diemer anticipates a large class with initiatory ritual in the afternoon and a buffet dinner at the Masonic temple. Concerts and drills may follow on Wisconsin avenue if weather allows.

Imperial Alfred G. Arnold North America Zor Temple Madison Zor Melvin E. Diemer Masonic Temple Wisconsin Avenue Temple

Tobacco Growers Protest Cigar Tax in Wisconsin

Madison reports tobacco growers testified before the joint finance committee to oppose a proposed cigar tax. The amendment to the tax bill would set rates from 4 mills on five cent cigars to 2 cents on twenty cent cigars, aiming to raise over a million dollars for the biennium.

Madison Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee Senate

John Bauer Named New Brewmaster at Blumer Brewing

John Bauer becomes production head at Blumer Brewing succeeding the late George L. Schwarz. A Portage veteran with four years as brewmaster at Portage, past roles include first kettleman in Chicago and nine years as assistant brewmaster in Battle Creek. He brings formal brewing training and says Blumer’s facility supports a 29 000 barrels annual output under federal inspection. Bauer has moved to establish residence and will relocate his family once ownership is settled.

John Bauer Blumer Brewing Company George L. Schwarz Mr. Bauer Portage Kettleman Chicago Battle Creek Technological Institute Blumer Company Blumer Bauer

Children report taken to Monroe following incident

An 11-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son were taken to Monroe amid an ongoing case. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances or return plans.

Monroe

Earl W Wing Found Guilty in New London Bank Robbery

Milwaukee based report says Earl W Wing of Shipdon Wisconsin was found guilty by a federal court jury of robbing the First State Bank at New London Wisconsin for 748 dollars on May 19 1944. Judge F Ryan Duffy delayed sentence pending an investigation. Government witnesses testified Wing entered the bank pointed a gun and demanded money.

Milwaukee Earl W. Wing Shipdon Wis New London F. Ryan Duffy Wing First State Bank

Witness Denies New London Robbery In Court

Wing testified for himself denying involvement in the robbery in New London and argued he was not present at the time of the crime. A request for caution is noted as the transcript reflects handling of tense statements.

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