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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1961

Page

3

Miss Sally Walker Weds Ardell Jack in Blanchardville

Social events report the wedding of Miss Sally Anne Walker of 2614 14th Street to Ardell Norman Jack of Argyle at Trinity Lutheran Church Blanchardville with Rev. Robert Dennis officiating at 2 p.m. A reception followed. The bride wore a lace gown with rhinestone veil and carried red roses and white carnations. Guests came from Madison Janesville Argyle Monroe Barneveld Ridgeway Hanover NL Hector Minn Darlington Stoughton. The couple plans residence in Argyle after a Wisconsin Dells honeymoon.

Sally Anne Walker N. P. Walker 14Th Street Ardell Norman Jackson Norman Jackson Argyle Trinity Lutheran Church Blanchardville Robert Dennis Ardell Lien Love Roland Severson Mary Walker Robert Nelson Werner Vogel Douglas Watson Merlin Johnson Gary Waage Charles Hermanson Madison Janesville Monroe Barneveld Ridgeway Hanover Hector Minn Darlington Stoughton Wisconsin Dells Jackson Monroe High School United Telephone Co Argyle High School

Picnic honors faculty at Bender home

Senior high teachers gathered for a farewell picnic supper at Mrs. Floriana Bender’s home. Honorees leaving include Mrs. Darlene Strand Dean Twist David Tomchek Roger Helming James Smith Denis Thoms and Miss Betty J Schmidt Ruth Jenks retires. A committee led by Mrs. Bender and Tomchek planned the event.

Floriana Bender Darlene Strand Dean Twist David Tomchek Roger Helming James Smith Denis Thoms Betty J. Schmidt Ruth Jenks Bender Tomchek Bernard Keller Ralph Neale Alice Livingston Walter Babula Keith Livens Janet Gramling Cecil Edwards Helen Rosenthal

Miss Wegner Feted At Bridal Shower For June Wedding

Miss Kay Ann Wegner was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Lena Etter and Mrs. John Strahm at 702 21st avenue. 25 relatives and neighbors attended as games were played gifts were exchanged and a luncheon was served. The couple Miss Wegner and Thomas Smith are set to marry in June.

Kay Ann Wegner Lawrence Wegner 21St Avenue Lena Etter John Strahm Miss Wegner Thomas Smith

Alpha Zeta Members Attend State Sessions

Nine members of Alpha Zeta Chapter left for Green Bay to attend the state convention of Epsilon Sigma Alpha this weekend. Lois Miller is state treasurer and Helen Altman is philanthropic workshop chair.

Alpha Zeta Chapter Green Bay Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Lois Miller Helen Altman

Joyce Weib el Named Soloist at Chicago Conservatory Concert

Joyce Weib el of Brodhead has been chosen as soloist for the June 12 commencement concert at Orchestra Hall Chicago. The award comes from the American Conservatory of Music where artist students perform with the Conservatory Symphony Orchestra.

American Conservatory of Music Chicago Joyce Weibel Paul Weibel Brodhead Orchestra Hall Chicago Symphony Orchestra American Conservator Symphony Orchestra Frances Grand Joyce

Notable Departures List From Local Group Chapter

The group includes chapter president Mrs. John Stauffacher now based in Janesville and members Miss Jean Daehlin Miss Thelma Gamm Miss Ber nice Holsapple Erma Klassy Phyllis Stampfli and Mrs Walter J Kubly.

John Stauffacher Janesville Jean Daehlin Thelma Gamm Bernice Holsapple Erma Klassy Phyllis Stampfli Walter J. Kubly

Swiss Church Group Hosts Hospital Party

Members of the Swiss United Church of Christ held a party for patients at Green County hospital last night. Games and refreshments were enjoyed. Attendees from New Glaris included Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dorst, Mr. and Mrs. William McFadden, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wieland, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Elmer, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Streiff, and Wanda Nadine and Peggy Blumer.

Swiss United Church of Christ Green County Hospital New Glarus Gerald Dorst William McFadden Ernest Wieland Herman Elmer Dean Streiff Wanda Nadine Peggy Blumer

Jordan Lutheran church cleans cemetery lawn weekly

Twelve men and women from Jordan Lutheran Church mowed and cleaned the church cemetery lawn last evening as part of a repeated good neighbor policy. A potluck lunch followed in the basement.

Jordan Lutheran Church

Scouting Council Chooses Officers in Annual Freeport Meeting

Alan Goodmiller Monroe and Walter Seeman Freeport were named vice presidents of the U S Grant Council at the annual Freeport meeting. Glenn Schwendiman Freeport was elected president with Seeman treasurer. Numerous Monroe and Freeport leaders were named to executive and advisory boards.

Alan Goodmiller Monroe Walter Seeman Freeport U.S. Grant Council Glenn Schwendiman Nat G. Preston Frank Doescher Platteville Schwendiman National Council Abner Anderson New Glarus John Bruni L. A. Koenig Anthony Kubly Wilbur E. Deininger Russell Myers Russell Carter Juda Robert Cook Lancaster Leo Sullivan James Leit Robert Jones John Vincent Galena Lyle Olson Darlington George Sterk Edward Turnbaugh Savanna F. J. Mullin Carroll Lyall Taubert Pearl City Victor Fishburn H. P. Ousley Arthur L. Riche W. E. Rideout Kenneth K. Ridgway Howard Scholes Thomas Pfisterer E. F. Freymiller Boscobel L. M. Gundlach

Lafayette to Study Bids for 60 Bed Nursing Home

Darlington special session set for 1:30 p.m. to accept or reject bids. Total project cost near 600000 with architect fees and equipment. Willy Construction Co. Dubuque leads general bid at 295145. plumbing 45865. heating 90560. electrical 40439.

Darlington Lafayette County Board Willy Construction Co Dubuque Central Piping Automatic Heating Co Middleton Blazer Electric Co

Charcoal Production Process Described

Charcoal is produced by heating wood in a sealed area with limited air. The wood smolders and glows without flaming, yielding a charred product used as fuel.

Consumer counsel urged to curb fraud in Wisconsin

Madison coverage reports Assembly state affairs committee heard George Sicker urge creating a consumer counsel in the attorney general’s office to investigate unfair trade practices. Gov. Nelson backs the measure as spinning off from the Agriculture Department. County board reps warned outside Milwaukee counties would face 750000 dollars yearly costs for 40 years to fund retirement credits, while a union-backed bill seeks to exempt construction from union election rules to align with Taft Hartley Act amendments.

Madison Assembly State Affairs Committee George Sieker Sicker Nelson Department of Agriculture Milwaukee al Thelen Wisconsin Boards Assoiation Thelen Joint Finance Committee Assembly Labor Committee Wisconsin

Eastern Star to host Friends Night meeting

Willow chapter of Eastern Star announces Friends Night at the upcoming Tuesday meeting. Mr and Mrs Carl Stubbe of Winslow will be guest worthy patron and worthy matron.

OES Orangeville Willow Chapter Eastern Star Carl Stubbe Winslow

Real estate investments by U.S. life insurers reach 3.78 billion

The Institute of Life Insurance reports U.S. life insurance companies hold a total real estate investment of 3.78 billion dollars.

The Institute of Life Insurance U.S

Amazing bargains in The Times classified

Classifieds in The Times highlight daily bargains across items and services. Readers find discounts on household goods, vehicles, real estate, jobs, and personal ads.

Times

SBA Chief Cites Idle Plant Losses

GREEN LAKE The SBA chief says idle plants waste about 30 billion dollars yearly. John E. Horne notes SBA loan programs will back smaller firms with record lending and grants to build new plants, linking financing to local industry incentives.

SBA Chief Green Lake U.S John E. Horne Small Business Administration Horne Europe Foley Victor I. Minahan Appleton Post- Crescent Minahan

Inez as Spanish form of the girl’s name Agnes

A note explains that Inez is the Spanish form of the female given name Agnes. It highlights regional naming variants and ancestry considerations for naming practices.

Inez Agnes

Oakley 4-H Club meets with parade plan and fundraiser

Larry Leopold presided as Sherri Leopold led the flag salute and Lindsay Earley led the club pledge. Roy Vetterli spoke on auto safety. Jerry Ludwig gave a dairy project talk and Mrs Ludwig led a group sing. The club voted to enter a float in the Dairy Day parade and to hold a fund raising event. Refreshments were served by the Balsiger and Zimmerman families.

Larry Leopold Sherri Leopold Lindsay Earley Roy Vetterli Jerry Ludwig

Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H Meeting Plans County Contest

Roll call was answered by My favorite flower at the Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H Club meeting. Linda Larson and Nancy Klarer led flag and club pledges. Marsha Manos and Kay Daley gave project talks and Linda McGuire led song. Cynthia Elleson attended as guest. Plans for a judging and demonstration contest at the next meeting in preparation for the county contest in June.

Linda Larson Nancy Klarer Marsha Manos Kay Daley Linda McGuire Cynthia Ellefson

Club appoints demonstration presenters and lunch hosts

Mary Sullivan chairs a committee with Linda McGuire Linda DeVoe and Patty Dearth to plan demonstrations for members. Lunch service was provided by Jill Counselman Audrey Patterson Marsha Manos and Patty Cum mer.

Sisting Mary Sullivan Linda McGuire Linda DeVoe Patty Dearth Jill Counselman Audrey Patterson Marsha Manos Patty Cummer

Heiler Sells Barber Shop to Wayne Kint

Stanley Heiler sold his barber shop to Wayne Kint of Rockford who took possession Monday. Heiler has bought a trailer court near Byron across from Lake Louise. Kint is married with three children and the family will move here soon.

Orangeville Stanley Ueiler Wayne Kint Rockford Heiler Byron Lake Louise Kint

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