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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1958

Page

3

Social couple Delores Pickett and Alan Hixson wed in Brown Town

Delores Pickett and Alan Hixson married at 2 p.m. yesterday in Brown Town Peace United Church of Christ. Officiant Rev. Daniel V. Schowalter presided. Bride, daughter of Bernard and Mrs. Pickett, wore a lace bodice gown with a colonial bouquet. Groom is son of Wilbur and Mrs. Hixson of Monroe. Guests from Madison, Beloit, Brodhead, and more attended. They plan to reside at 1323% 15th Avenue after a Niagara Falls honeymoon.

Delores Yvonne Pickett 17Th Street Alan Colburn Hixson 13Th Avenue Browntown Peace United Church of Christ Daniel V. Schowalter Helen Anderson Nathan Lindsay Bernard Pickett Woodford Wilbur Hixson Monroe Nancy Wunschel John Darling Madison Homer Pickett Blanchardville Richard Feller Ramona Scott Emily Maurer Elinor, Moe Rosemary Meier Gloria Hixson Verny Warren Freda Grade J. C. Penney Monroe High School Hixson Madison Business College IBM Swiss Colony, Inc

Blumer and Krauss Wed in St John’s United Church

Shirley Mae Blumer and Walter Fred Krauss were married yesterday at 7 p m in St John’s United Church of Christ parsonage with Rev Paul H Olm officiating. Charlene Keegan was maid of honor and Al Fietz best man. An immediate wedding dinner followed at the Swiss Wheel restaurant. The couple will reside on a farm south of New Glarus.

Shirley Mae Blumer 17Th Street Walter Fred Krauss New Glarus St. John’s United Church of Christ Parsonage Paul H. Olm Charlene Keegan Monroe al Fietz

Attending Janesville Baptist Association Convention

The Janesville Baptist Association held its annual convention in Janesville on Thursday with Rev. Sandie Patrick and numerous local members including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Loeffel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Douglas Mrs. Addie Ayres Mrs. Emma Malkow Mrs. Kenneth Klossner Sr. Mrs. Kenneth Klossner Jr. Mrs. Ralph Selbow Mrs. A C Oliver and Mrs. Peter Williams in attendance.

Albany Janesville Baptist Association Janesville Sandie Patrick Fred Loeffel Robert Douglas Addie Ayres William Blumer Emma Malkow Kenneth Klossner Sr Kenneth Klossner Jr Ralph Selbow A. C. Oliver Peter Williams

Gleaners Hostess for First Methodist Class Meeting

Mrs. Wilbur Geyer will host the Gleaners Sunday School Class at the First Methodist Church tomorrow evening at 7 30 with Mrs. Glen H. Ridnour assisting and Mrs. E R Blair in charge of devotions.

Gleaners Wilbur Geyer 17Th Street First Methodist Church Glen H. Ridnour E. R. Blair

Civics Club to Meet Wednesday in Juda

The Times Special notes the civics club will meet Wednesday at Mrs. Jake Jones's home in Juda.

Brodhead Civics Club Jake Jones Juda

Carol Galli Named May Day Attendant at Rockford College

Ruth Marie Batkiewicz was crowned May Queen at Rockford College’s 61st May Day on campus. Carol Galli, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Fred Galli, served as one of two senior attendants and has a history major background with Edinburgh study and campus leadership roles.

Rockford College Rockford Ill Carol Galli G. Fred Galli 27Th Avenue Ruth Marie Batkiewicz Steator University of Edinburgh Scotland Carol Leland H. Carlson

Mother-Daughter Banquet Held by VFW Auxiliary

The VFW Auxiliary hosted a Mother-Daughter banquet at Legion hall Friday night with Mrs. Homer Partridge presiding. Gold Star Mother Mrs. Paul Dulles received a plant, two other Gold Star Mothers were absent, and Mrs. Dale Risum organized table décor. Children performed including Kathy Dudow, the Hoff trio, Cheryl Partridge vocal, and Susan Risum piano.

Brodhead VFW Legion Hall Homer Partridge Paul Dulles Ina Marsh Frank Marcus Dale Risum Kathy Duchow Debbie Juliana Hoff Cheryl Partridge Susan Risum

Picnic Tomorrow by Round Table Study Club at North Side Park

Members of the Round Table Study club plan a 12:30 p.m. picnic tomorrow at North Side Park. An election of officers will be held, with Miss Grace Marsh hosting and presenting the program.

Brodhead Round Table Study Club North Side Park Grace Marsh

Three Four-Generation Families Attend Area Mother-Daughter Tea

MonticelloTimes Special reports three four generation families attending the annual Mother-Daughter tea at Zwingli United Church of Christ. The event drew 300, with remarks by Rev. John Walker of Evansville Methodist and songs by Carol Ponyicsanyi.

Monticello Zwingli United Church of Christ Rose Sipple Willis Babler Gordon Schultz Susan Roscoe Smith Monroe Clarence Loveland Willis Elmer Mary Kay Carol Faye John Patriguen John Rosheisen Hollis Baebler Holly Ann Marilyn Loveland

Flora Stuessy Feted At Brodhead Dinner

Mrs Lulu Mattison hosted a Sunday dinner in Brodhead to honor Flora Stuessy on her high school graduation. Guests included Dr and Mrs M W Stuessy Flora Lawrence Dr and Mrs Merton Mattison and son Jay Merton. Flora received gifts.

Brodhead Lulu Mattison Flora Stuessy Brodhead High School M. W. Stuessy Flora Lawrence Merton Mattison Jay Merton

Darcy Dean Baptized at Zwingli United Church of Christ

Darcy Dean Karlen infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Karlen received Christian baptism Sunday at Zwingli United Church of Christ during worship services led by Rev. A R Achtemeier. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Albert Doppler. After services the Karlens hosted dinner for the Dopplers and Mr and Mrs Fred Frehner and daughters of Brodhead.

Darcy Dean Monticello Lawrence Karlen A. R. Achtemeier Zwingli United Church of Christ Albert Deppler Karlen Doppler Fred Frehner Brodhead

Mission group to meet at church Wednesday

East Viota Mission Society will meet at the church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Hostesses will be Mies Clarence Saalsan Parks Wang Ted Monson Helen Skattum Lester Sandley Alvin Peterson Clara Stixrood and Kermit Watkins. Devotions will be led by Mrs Arleigh Johnson and a program will be presented by Mrs Myrto Saalsa a.

East Viota Mission Society Mies Clarence Saalsan Parks Wang Ted Monson Helen Skattum Lester Sandley Alvin Peterson Clara Stixrood Kermit Watkins Arleigh Johnson Myrto Saalsaa

Mrs. Zumbach Elected VFW Auxiliary Senior Vice President

Mrs. Ernest Zumbach was elected senior vice president at the First District VFW and Auxiliary meeting in Janesville. Mrs. Louis Oostdik named color bearer. Zumbach remains state VFW cancer chairman and Oostdik received local auxiliary 100 percent membership award. Cecil Jones Post represented by Francis Easter commander Hugo Voelkli and Mrs Voelkli with Mmes. Alta Weeks Ernest Zumbach Louis Oostdik and Walter Franzel.

Ernest Zumbach VFW Janesville Louis Oostdik Zumbach Oostdik Cah Cecil Jones Francis Easter Hugo Voelkli

Byron Smith Couple Feted an Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Byron Smith of rural Winslow were honored at a family gathering at their home marking their 38th wedding anniversary. They were married May 19, 1920 in Browntown by Rev. McCann. Attending were numerous relatives from Monroe and nearby towns.

Byron Smith Winslow Browntown Mccann Smiths Byron Jr Bryan Allen Messrs Mmes Renie Smith Tom Vern Smith Delvert Smith Glenn Milestone Fred Ryser Coral Johnson Sandra Monroe Joseph Tschanz Juda Glenn Smith Elwood Scherer South Wayne Eugene Smith Barbara Madison Arthur Broge Harold Ellis Maralyn Beverly Smith Don Martin Vera

Local Families Gather for Monroe Area Notices

A list of residents and relatives from Monroe Winslow Argyle Madison Janesville Beloit and Brown Town receives public notices. Named individuals include Mrs Bessie Boeck Mrs Lola Baker Madison Merrill Thurston Rose Broge Sam Kubly LaVerne Boeck daughters William Thurston Lester Smith Virgil Delmax Charlie Devlin Denzil Bunkers Byron Smith Jr Nettie Devlin Ethel Smith and Charles Stoll.

Nettie Devlin Monroe Ethel Smith Winslow Charles Stoll Browntown

Wanamaker Couple Mark Golden Anniversary in Chanute

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wanamaker celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house in Chanute Kansas attended by about 400. Harold I Moe and Mrs Moe accompanied by charter plane from Monroe Airport. The Wanamakers have four daughters one son died last fall and three living grandchildren with a grandson Thomas C Moe who died last October.

Harold I. Moe Chanute Kas C. E. Wanamaker Monroe Wanamaker Air Force Formosa Wanamakers Thomas C. Moe

Memorial Rites Set By Pythian Sisters

A memorial service will be conducted by the Pythian Sisters at 8 p.m. tomorrow. Mmes. Tallie Everson Carl Pfisterer A N Lawton M W Stuessy Allen Ross Leo Ties Carl Moen John Pengra and Miss Sylvia Luch will lead the program and social hour.

Brodhead Pythian Sisters Mmes Tallie Everson Carl Pfisterer A. N. Lawton M. W. Stuessy Allen Ross Leo Ties Carl Moen John Pengra Sylvia Luchsinger

Pythian Sisters to Meet in IOOF Hall Tomorrow

Pythian Sisters will hold a regular meeting at 8 p m tomorrow in IOOF hall. Officers and degree staff will practice for memorial services.

IOOF

Esther Circle to Meet at Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Mrs. Henry Swenson will host the Esther Circle of Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 8 tonight.

Henry Swenson Esther Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Rural Schools Pupils Toast Perfect Attendance Marks

Carol Wyss Ronald Rebly and Darrell Indergand achieved perfect attendance at fliff school this year. Graduates include Jean Wyss Diane Hartwig Judith Flanagan and Roger Kubly. Mrs Leila Meyer teaches. The group toured the post office and the Green County Farm after a radio program, joined by Mmes Jerry Thomm Delbert Indergard Harold Hartwig Lloyd Rufer Harvey Taman Carl Wyss Casper Aebly and Roy Kubly.

Carol Wyss Ronald Rebly Darrell Indergand Fliff School Jean Wyss Diane Hartwig Judith Flanagan Roger Kubly Leila Meyer Green County Mmes Jerry Thomm Delbert Indergard Harold Hartwig Lloyd Rufer Harvey Taman Carl Wyss Casper Aebly Roy Kubly

Wisconsin Elks elect Fromm president elect in Appleton

Jack Fromm of Wausau was named president-elect of the Wisconsin Elks Association at its Appleton convention. J. M. Van Rooy of Appleton was installed as president, succeeding Fromm’s term next year. Leo Schmalz was re-elected secretary and William Hermann of Manitowoc was re-elected treasurer. Paul Fischl of Manitowoc was mentioned in the session summaries.

Appleton Jack Fromm Wausau Wisconsin Elks Association J. M. van Rooy Fromm van Rooy Leo Schmalz Aana William Hermann Manitowoc Paul Fischl

Wisconsin Classroom Leaders Elect District Vice Presidents

The selection names Robert Schill of Wisconsin Rapids as northwest vice president and Dr. Austin Sipple of Beloit as south district vice president alongside an elected northeastern Wisconsin district vice president.

Wisconsin Robert Schill Wisconsin Rapids Northwest Austin Sipple Beloit South

Postmaster League Names Edberg Leader at Wisconsin Convention

Mrs VivIan Edberg of Radisson was reelected president of the Wisconsin Branch National League of Postmasters at its annual convention in Eau Claire. Joe Eagan Highland was elected secretary and Harvey DiVall Montfort treasurer. Other officers include William Hannan Blue River first vice president Cora Campbell Packwaukee second vice president Joe Kaminski Lake Delton third vice president and Violet Place Nelson fourth vice president.

EAU Claire Vivian Edberg Radisson Wisconsin National League of Postmasters Joe Eagan Highland Harvey DiVall Montfort William Hannan Blue River Cora Campbell Packwaukee Joe Kaaminski Lake Delton Violet Place Nelson

Earth and Solar System Far Younger Than Milky Way

Scientists note the Earth and entire solar system are about two and a half billion years younger than the Milky Way, the galaxy they inhabit, reshaping timelines of cosmic formation and migration.

Earth Solar System Milky Way

Janesville Woman Sues Motel Over Folding Bed

Mrs. Mary Weatherly filed a summons in Circuit Court alleging a motel folding bed snapped shut causing a broken neck. She seeks a discovering hearing an injunction to impound the bed and halt changes in the room at the Riverside Motel Beloit operated by Grant Hustad.

Janesville Mary Weatherly

Farm youth killed in plow accident near parents’ farm

William J. Schlosser, 15, was killed when he fell from a tractor while plowing on the Schlosser farm owned by his parents Mr and Mrs Francis Schlosser in Eau Claire. The tragedy occurred during farm work and prompted an investigation by local authorities.

Eau Claire William J. Schlosser Francis Schlosser

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Delores Pickett Alan C. Hixson Browntown Church Shirley M. Blumer Walter Krauss Mito Fou Pandow Jewel Elgin Arrow OU Fed Pandow Jewelry Goetz Theatre WG Sama Carol Krupke Karl Krupke South Wayne High School Joyce Hammer Lyle Hammer Thomas Jarrell Russell Mosely State Department of Public Instruction Salvation Army THE Armstrong Rubber Company Armstrong Crandall Oil CO 16Th Avenue Elks Congress Zuer- Yo As & Zuercher Agen Zuercher G Zuercher Agency Postmaster League Edberg Coleman Coleman LP KOREX Ber Bovers Rapid Gas North G. D. Hammitt Thorp Finance Corp Thorp Office Northwoods Thorp Finance Thorp 17Th Ave Thorp Finance Corporation Thorp, Wisconsin
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