Colorful Promenade Highlights Monroe High Event
Monroe Junior and Senior girls and escorts filled the gym for a vibrant prom with Miss Barbara Ostby crowned prom queen by Gary Quinn. Pre prom dinners occurred at Swiss Wheel and Wagon Wheel, followed by a post prom party at Monroe Country Club with Hawaii theme and entertainment by Dick Miyagawa and Jack Sweeney's orchestra. The evening ended with four breakfast gatherings after a late theater outing of Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Barbara Ostby
Gary Quinn
Quinn
South Sea
Jack Sweeny
Cromer Houser
J. C Calder
Mary
Jane Hasse
Carol Falk
Barbara Weiss
Karen Yeazel
Diane Elmer
Donna Harrington
Victor Chambers
William Tenatsch
Gordon Prien
Nathan Lindsay
Bali
Hawaii
Dick Miyagawa
Monroe Country Club
Goetz Theater
Nellie
State Convention Of Button Hobbyists To Be Here Tomorrow
Button collectors from Wisconsin are expected at the Wisconsin State Button Society meeting tomorrow afternoon and evening in the Universalist church. Dinner at 5:30 will be served by the church women. Mrs. E. R. Blair of 2209 8th Street, state president, will preside. H. A. Crow of Kent Illinois will speak on button classifications. Victor W. Flint of Milwaukee, the treasurer, is among attending officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Button Society
Universalist Church
Helvetian Button Club
Hostess Club
E. R. Blair
8Th Street
National Organization
H. A. Crow
Kent
Ill
National Button Society
Victor W. Flint
Milwaukee
Blair
Miss Barbara Olson Wins Wayne Award at Graduation
Miss Barbara Olson of Woodford earned valedictorian honors at South Wayne High School and received the American Legion citizenship award during last night’s commencement. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Olson and other relatives from Monroe Argyle and nearby towns, with Olson siblings also present at related Baccalaureate services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Olson
S. M. Olson
Woodford
South Wayne High School
American Legion
Ronald Trickel
Herbert Huffman
Jane
Hazel Huffman
Clayton M. Olson
Joyce Stauffacher
Monroe
Vernon Larson
Delores
Argyle
Miss Olson
Mmes
Huffman
Trickel
Larson
Olson
Larsons
Olsons
South School Plans Square Dance for PTA Meeting
South School PTA schedules an eight o clock square dance and fellowship for the final meeting of the year led by president Mrs Arthur F Wagner Jr. The October meeting was canceled due to the building program and an extra spring gathering was decided to help parents get better acquainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South School
PTA
Arthur F. Wagner Jr
Weekend Dining Rooms Open at Monroe Country Club Smorgasbord Featured
Smorgasbord at 6 p.m. opens the season as Monroe Country Club invites 140 to 150 members to tour the new dining rooms. After, bridge and euchre tables. several private parties last week praised the cuisine. Green County Bankers plan golf outing and officer election. dinner for 150 and guests from Madison Chicago Rockford. Ventriloquist Robert Neller to entertain. Green County Medical Society dinner Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Stag day Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwo-Uant
Monroe Country Club
James Forbes
Green County Bankers Association
Madison
Chicago
Rockford
Robert Neller
Appleton Ventriloquist
Green County Medical Society
Music Style Show at Monroe PTA Rally Wednesday
Students from Monroe junior and senior high schools will present a music and style program for the Parent-Teacher Council on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The 7:30 p.m. business meeting will include state convention reports. The program opens with the junior band concert followed by a style show by sewing classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Sandra Scherer Wire
Allan
Clarno Exchange Club Tour To Rockford
Clarno Exchange Club and guests, about 30 people, traveled by chartered bus to Rockford on Thursday. They visited a furniture factory where each visitor received an orchid, then nylon hosiery plants, a Sweden House dinner, and Swedish gift shop items. A potato chip plant tour was canceled due to temporary closure for lack of potatoes. Attendees included Mmes. Henry Vetterli, Fred Beckman, George Pick, and many others with Miss Selma Woefle among the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarno
George Pick
Charles Vogel
Henry Pick
Albert Speich
Agnes Blum
Glen Roderick
Robert Vogel
Frank Foulker
Vilas Thompson
Carl Wyss
Robert Blum
Ed Schuetz
Marie Reusser
Martha Grenzow
Floyd Timm
A. E. Schroeder
John Voegel Jr
Duane Zweifel
George Daley
Heinz Beutel
Glen Siedschlag
Net
Orangeville Women Named on Committees
Mrs. George Obert, new president of the Orangeville Women’s club, announced appointed officers and committees. Officers include Mrs. John Kramer as vice president, Mrs. Ray Geller secretary, Mrs. Harris Rote corresponding secretary, Mrs. Elwood Showers treasurer, Mrs. Glen Bolander press reporter, and Mrs. Lyle Rinehart parliamentarian. Committees feature Program chair Mrs. Fred Solberger with members I O Shaffer, Gordon Priewe, Margaret Barmore, Carl Folgate, Lyle Rinehart, Ew yn Mains, and Adam Zweifel. Music chair Mrs. Clifford Black with members Fred Buehler, Fred Rickleff, Edgar Foss, Wilmer Palmer, and Miss Ellen Goodhart. Calendar chair Mrs. Ralph Keister with members Mrs. Ray Geiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
George Obert
Orangeville Woman’s Club
John Kramer
Ray Geller
Harris Rote
Elwood Showers
Glen Bolender
Lyle Rinehart
Fred Solberger
Mmes. I. O. Shaffer
Club leadership and department chairmen named in notices
Merrill Mays Homer Walker and many members listed as chairs for departments and society committees. Names include Mrs. Irving Elliott and Mrs. John Jensen among others guiding American citizenship, home, art, civil service, conservation, education, Indian welfare, law observance, motion picture, music, public welfare, radio and international relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Mays
Homer Walker
Clayton Heck
C. B. Bridge
Dale Phillips
Ver Boyer
Lee Barker
LeRoy Frank
Irving Elliott
Louis Rabe
Crus Blunt
William Ochsner
Herman Wyssman
Frank Limacher
Leo Rusk
James Whittenberg
Virgil Dickinson
Frank Ochsner
Roy Ruff
Ray Dietmeier
LaVerne Schramm
Ralph Babler
Delbert Stabenow
Vernon Best
Robert Ritzman
Della Seidel
Charles Holloway
Elwood Showers
John Jensen
Milton Bostian
John Kramer
Walter Foss
Civil Service
Roy Wagner
Ralph Anderson
Ralph Frautschy
Ott Folgate
Milton Moore
Clifford Black
Lester Krug
Burnham Martin
Ralph Zettle
John Freese
Blanchardville Woman's Club Names Committees
Blanchardville Times reports the Blanchardville Woman's Club held a meeting at Mrs. Hattie Mullen's home. Mrs. William Weaver was elected president with officers Mrs. Howard Hendrickson vice president and Barbara Brenner recording secretary. Committees named include Program, Social, Membership, and Benevolence with listed chairwomen. Mrs. Marshall led a discussion on Great Artists of Wisconsin and slides were shown by Mrs. Ethel Dison with a vocal duet by Mrs. Alvin Blanchard and Mrs. Harry Disrud. The group plans to resume meetings in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchardville
Woman's Club
William Weaver
Blandville
Woman’s Club
Hattie Mullen
Howard Hendrickson
Barbara Brenner
Grodon Shold
Mary Swiggum
Mmes
Roland Dunn
H. B. Marshall
Eldon Hird
Frank Mason Jr
Geneva McRenolds
Almond Holt
Art Juve
Harry Lien
T. J. Watson
Julia’ Lyngans
L. M. Cowley
E. W. Gould
Wilson Baker
F. L. Kingeter
Harry Disrud
Theresa Martin
W. A. Marshall
Miss Schilt to marri L R Strommen in Belleville rites
Miss Schilt daughter of Mr and Mrs John Schilt will wed L R Strommen at 8 p m in Belleville Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev Harvey Norenberg officiating. Matron of honor is twin sister Mrs Evan Keister Juda. bridesmaid Karen Kay Keister. best man Evan Keister. ushers John Schilt Jr and Roland Strommen. ring bearer Roger Mahlbuch. vocalist Mrs John Zentner with Geraldine Matzinger at piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Marie Schilt
Belleville
Leland R. Strommen
Blanchardville
Karen Kay
Evan Keister
John Schilt Jr
Roland Strommen
Roger Mahlbuch
John Zentner
Geraldine Matzinger
StauffacherNicholas Jr Engagement Announced
Margaret Stauffacher and A Richard Nicholas Jr announce their engagement from Milwaukee and Oak Park addresses. Margaret graduates Prospect Hall June 13 after Carroll College work. Fiance is Carroll College senior and Phi Theta Pi member. Birch er child baptized Sandra Jane at Monticello church with Miss sponsors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Stauffacher
A.r.nicholas Jr
Air
Glenn F. Stauffacher
22Nd Avenue
Margaret
Milwaukee
Carroll College
Waukesha
Phi Theta’ Pi Fraternity
Swiss club to meet at Shinich hall and school news
The Rural Schools notes list dinner guests at the Bircher home in Madison and honor baptism. Diane Losey had perfect attendance at Spring Creek school Clarno. Swiss club meets Monday at Shinich hall 8 pm. Teachers and students receive honors in Let's Draw. Closing events include a picnic at New Glarus Woods State Park and teacher assignments for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Bircher
Madison
Mr. Bircher
Glenn Collins
Mineral Point
Bircher
Cory Kelly
Tom
Sandy Collins
Glenn
Bob Collin
Fred Bircher
Marion
Herbert
Gladys
Diane Losey
New Glarus Woods State Park
Marty
Washington Township
Frank Noesen
Monticello
2300 To Receive Degrees from UW
More than 2300 students will receive degrees at the University of Wisconsin annual commencement June 20. About 1800 graduates will receive bachelor degrees and 500 master and doctoral degrees. Commencement weekend opens with honors convocation June 19. Alumni Day, with reunions for classes 1902 Half Century Club and others, is June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Half Century Club
Homemakers Club Adds Three New Members At Mills Meeting
Three new members joined the Ball Mills Homemakers Club this week Mrs. Clifford Kesler Mr. Roger Sullivan and Mrs. Frederick Strahm. Plans for a club picnic were set for the last Sunday in July at Riverside Park Janesville. New secret pass names were drawn revealing the former ones. The first September meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Frederick Mahl kuch route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Balls Mills
Ball Mill Homemakers Club
Clifford Kesler
Roger Sullivan
Frederick Strahm
Riverside Park
Janesville
Frederick Mahl ‘Kuch
Yellowstone 4 H Club Presents Two One Act Plays
Blanchardville Times Special reports the Yellowstone 4 H club will stage two one act plays at Farmer School at 8 p m Monday. Be Home By Midnight features Lois Lofgren Dick Gifford Claire Lien Carol Hanson and Sylvan Jammen. Waiting For the Train stars Bob McGowan Donna Everson Robert and Avis Rude Clayton and Merlyn Dammen Margaret Dearth Betty McGowan Dean Johnson Jerry Gant and Frank Dearth. A box social will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone
Blanchardville
Farmer School
Lois Lofgren
Dick Gifford
Claire Lien
Carol Hanson
Sylvan Jammen
Bob McGowan
Donna Everson
Robert
Avis Rude
Clayton
Merlyn Dammen
Margaret Dearth
Betty McGowan
Dean Johnson
Jerry Gant
Frank Dearth
Milwaukee Building Strike Ends in Wage Pact
A month long four county construction strike ended when employers ratified a federal conciliator drafted agreement. Wages rise up to 11 cents an hour with five cent welfare benefits. The Building Trades Employers Association approved the plan after AFL unions backed it in recent meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Building Trades Employers Association
AFL
Building Trades
Ritschards Move to Love Farm Land in Washington Township
Mr and Mrs Norman Ritschard moved yesterday to their new residence on Clarence W Love land farm in Washington township where he is employed They were married last Saturday at St Johns church and were at St Louis on their wedding trip Mrs Ritschard is the former Betty Wuetrich daughter of Mr and Mrs Allie Wuetrich
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Ritschard
Clarence W. Loveland
Washington Township
St. John’s Church
St. Louis
Ritschard
Betty Wuetrich
Allie| Wuetrich
Juda High Plans Class Night and Graduation
Juda High outlines a multi event senior plan with Class Night Tuesday May 27 and Baccalaureate May 25 at the Baptist church. Commencement May 27 at Emmanuel Evangelical church with Prof A T Weaver of Wisconsin addressing. Nancy Bridge as soloist, senior gifts, awards, and a girl quartet performance feature among readings by Anita Figi Ronald Rear and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Maple Grove Inn
A. T. Weaver
University of Wisconsin
Emmanuel Evangelical Church
Nancy Bridge
Sarah Becker
Bonnie Broge
Joyce Arnsmeier
Helen Stettler
Ronald Rear
Donald Pinnow
Anita Fi Mary Riese
Joanne Hazeltine
Anita Figi
Helen Stetter
Mary Riese
Donald Pin
Peter Retzlaff
Audrey Siedel
Madison Callers and Visiting Guests Mentioned in Monticello Notice
A Monticello column lists Madison callers and weekend visitors including Mrs. E W Marty Miss Dorothy Marty Mrs John Stauffer and Mr and Mrs Robert Stauffer. It notes guests of Jake Stauffer and mentions several residents visiting relatives and undergoing hospital care and surgery. Also announced is approval of a new steel concrete Yahara River bridge on County Trunk B near Stoughton by Gov Kohler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Marty
Dorothy Marty
John Stauffer
Madison
Robert Stauffer
Monroe
Jake Stauffer
William’ Borchart
Marion
Jon
The
Stauffers Mines
Sam Duerst
Fred Zweifel
Albert Gempeler
Arthur Holcomb
Henry Hefty
Voegels
G. C. Steinmann
Indiana
Waldo Dick
JoAnne
Baraboo
John Dick
Walter Gempeler
Anna Gempeler
Footville
Kate
Rose Stauffer
Yahara River
Stoughton
Kohler
Service Records from World War II Era Personnel
Service notes report Pvt Gordon E. Nipple assigned to Garmisch post in southern Bavaria as a motor pool driver after basic at Fort Jackson. Also covered are Sergeant First Class Gerald Gelbach returning to the United States from Korea rotation after front-line service with the 24th Infantry Division and Koeran War service details. Alfred Grogg writes from Korea describing mail delays and oil strike news affecting troops. Staff Sergeant Jacob Kummer discharged at Fort Sheridan after nine months in Korea with the 7th Division. Panama Canal Zone treaty transfer to the United States noted with date Feb 26, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavaria
Gordon E. Nipple
Tilman Nipple
Albany
Garmisch
Pvt
Nipple
Fort Jackson
S. C
Bavarian Alps
Gerald F. Gelbach
C. H. Gelbach
24Th Inf. Div
Japan
United States
Honshu
Korea
Gelbach
Co. B
21St Inf. Regt
Army
Alfred Grogg
San Francisco
Rudy Grogg
Rock City
Kummer
Jacob Kumaer
Jakob Kutmer
Monroe
Fort Sheridan
31St Field Artillery
Camp Carson
Colo
Market summary for CHICAGO hogs and cattle prices
Hog sales rose with barrows and gilts 1.75 to 2.25 higher and sows up 1.75 to 2.00. Cattle traded mixed with high grades up to 37.50 and heavy weights pressured. bulls and feeders gained 50 to 1.00. Grains rose late on the Board of Trade with May soybeans around 3.03 and lard up to 12.00 per hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvestoen
Chicago
USDA
Board of Trade
St Louis Trip Planned by Kaeser and Hare for Pet Milk Office
Emil F. Kaeser of New Glarus and O. L. Hare of Monroe plan a late tomorrow afternoon business trip to the Pet Milk Co. office in St. Louis to discuss a pending matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Emil F. Kaeser
New Glarus
O. L. Hare
Monroe
Pet Milk Co
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Rialto Club
G. L. Redman
Rialto Bridge Club
10Th Street
Herman D. Fritz
Wade L. Cash
Walter L. Day
Frank L. Hoffman
Masonic Chorus
Country Club
Clarno Exchange Club
Miss Schilt
L.R. Strommen
Pleasure Bend Drive-in
Wally Speich
the Commercial and Savings Bank
American Express
Oldsmobile
Id Rural Schools
Mud Branch
Argyl
Evening Times
Edna Wenger
James’ Johnson
Walter Etter
Harold Everson
Christian Thompson
David Johnson
Donald Hildreth
Mary Ellen Everson
Jerry Pederson
Linda Thompson
Roger Lee Goepfert
Dennis Johnson
Susan Meyers
Patricia Meyers
David
Larry Walters
Donna Hildreth
Ralph Pederson
Sandra Walters
Ellen Kay Johnson
Harold Thompson
David Pederson
Robert “Mickey” Meyers
Janet Thompson
Nancy Johnson
Chaleen Buehler
Ann Johnson
Ane Hatfield
Barbara Etter
Wisconsin Fritos, Inc
WEK
Diane Spickler
Bethel School
Monroe Township
Delmar Spickler
Larry Spickler
Dickie Kern
Alana Jane Hasse
Elizabeth Severson
Jordan Prairie School
Doctor Township
Clarence Mahle
Jordin Prairie Mothers’ Club
Marvin Malkow
Howard Sutherland
Albert Elmer
Wilbur Kiema
Willis Riemer
Juda High
O. D. Curtis
Panama Canal Zone
Republic of Panama
Magee Beauty Shop
17Th Avenue
Drea
Green County Auto Co
11Th Street
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