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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1956

Page

3

Norene Zimmerman Weds Kenneth Luchsinger at McConnell

Norene Zimmerman and Kenneth Luchsinger married Sunday at McConnell with Rev. Richard Harding presiding. The couple plans to live in McConnell after a trip through Minnesota and Wisconsin. The bride wore a white lace bodice gown with a tulle skirt and a silk illusion veil. Bridesmaids wore shrimp and yellow crystalette gowns, and a reception for 300 followed in the McConnell Community hall. Out-of-town guests came from St. Louis, Rockford, Freeport, Beloit, Madison, and Brodhead.

McConnell Norene Joan Zimmerman Merle C. Zimmerman Sr Kenneth L. Luchsinger Harry Luchsinger 28Th Avenue Richard Harding Darrell Rayhorn Evelyn Carol Luchsinger Linda Holmes Gayle Luchsinger Merle N. Zimmerman Jr Merlin Zimmerman Victor Nolf St. Louis James Orton Juda McConnell Community Hall Mmes Donald Zimmerman Donald Kubatzke Gladwyn Helmeid Therese Ciganek Jean Hawes Marty Martha Bennehoff Judith Holmes Jill Weick Rita Snyder Kathryn Zimmerman Mary Elizabeth Scofield Irving Wardeill Freeport Rockford Beloit Madison Brodhead Luchsinger Winslow High School Rockford School Minnesota Wisconsin

Power Firm Auxiliary Meets in Clubrooms

William Manser and Frank C. Jegerlehner were welcomed as new members of the Wisconsin Power and Light Company Auxiliary at a regular meeting in the clubrooms. Bernadine M. Gunderman and William L. Kugler demonstrated the back pressure arm lift method of artificial respiration. Prize winners at 500 were Mrs Earl B. Weckerly, high. Mrs Manser, second. and Mrs Robert G. Blumer, low.

William Manser Frank C. Jegerlehner Wisconsin Power and Light Company Bernadine M. Gunderman William L. Kugler Earl B. Weckerly Manser Robert G. Blumer Raymond

Mrs Knobel Elected Sorority President at Alpha Zeta

Mrs Palmer Knobel was elected president of the Alpha Zeta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority in the Green Room of the library. Other officers chosen include Ei leen Pagel as vice president Gladys Steiner recording secretary Grude Erb treasurer Viola von Arx corresponding secretary Lois Miller education director Ruth Hanson Evelyn Drake Erma Klassy as state council representatives. Installation is set for June 4 with retiring officers listed and Miss Miller delivering a report on the state convention in Madison hosted by Mrs Richard Wagner.

Housewarming for Alex Birschbach Couple in Monroe

Mr and Mrs Alex Birschbach were honored Sunday night at their new home 2221 5th streets. A basket lunch and money gift were given. Attendees included Ralph Gavigan Bernard Purcell Homer Gavigan Martin Purcell Denise Darlington Charles Meyer and families and others from Mon roe Argyle Urbana and Mil luelle. Terrance Heinzelman baptized at Jordan Lutheran church with sponsors Mr and Mrs Carlos Young. Truman Olin elected president of Music Mothers with officers named.

Alex Birschbach 5Th Streets Birschbachs Messrs Mmes Ralph Gavigan Janesville Bernard Purcell Gerald Purcell Homer Gavigan Martin Purcell Rosemary Bernard Lee Monroe William Purcell Denise Darlington Charles Meyer Harry Gavigan John Lyall Argyle Art Silver Miicelle Terrance Lyn Heinzelman Ray Heinzelman 2Rd Avenue Robert Verle Jordan Lutheran Church Carlos Young Urbana Olin Brodhead Truman Olin Music Mothers O. L Charles Olson Ross Ol

Girl Scout Leaders Approve Area Council in Monroe Meeting

Monroe Girl Scout Council members approved a proposed Rock Walworth and Green County area council at the First Methodist church. Two members, Mrs George R Barry and Mrs Charles J Mathias, received service pins. Senior Scouts Janet Kuebli and Carol Lux will represent Monroe at the national Senior Roundup in Pontiac Michigan. Memorial Day parade planning included all Brownie and Girl Scout troops. The council will begin functioning in fall 1957 if approved by other councils and will not meet again until September.

Samry Eagm Monroe Wirt Rock, Walworth and Green County Monroe First Methodist Church Wisconsin Mmes George R. Barry Charles J. Mathias George E. Jacobs E. B. Lux Pontiac Mich Janet Kuebli Carol Lux Antigo

Area Garden Club Hosts Guest Event Resnenen

Brodhead Garden club held a guest meeting with high school musicians Susan Schultz Judy Kundert Joyce Wiebel and Joanne Ayres performing vocal and piano pieces. A colored film on Williamsburg flower arrangements and slides from other gardens were shown. Mrs W C Baumgartner Mrs Ralph Douglas poured tea. Mrs Orla McClellan was refreshment chair. The centennial tables featured a gold service with tulips and lilies of the valley centerpieces.

Uum Nes Brodhead Garden Club George Diedrich Susan Schultz Judy Kundert Joyce Wiebel David Clark Joanne Ayres Williamsburg Ralph Douglas Orla McClellan

Baptismal Dinner Held For Sally Jo Johnson

Mr and Mrs Gus Johnson of Blanchardville held a baptism for daughter Sally Jo at Yellowstone Lutheran church with Rev A M Sorenson officiating. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Edward Marty Jr of Madison. A dinner followed with guests including the Martys, Mrs C W Freitag, Clarence Wittner, Mrs Donald Miller and David, Mrs John Oostdik, Mr and Mrs E W Marty and Tommy, Mr and Mrs John Stauffer, Mr and Mrs Ever Hanson and family, and Mrs Margaret Johnson. Jaycettes meet tonight with Miss M Margaret Baker reviewing current novels at 8 p m in the Green Room library.

Wees Caval Nms Pecial Gus Johnson Blanchardville Sally Jo Yellowstone Lutheran Church A.M. Sorenson Edward Marty Jr Madison Johnsons Martys C. W. Freitag Clarence Wittner DeKalb Donald Miller David Naperville John Oostdik Monroe E. W. Marty Tommy John Stauffer Kenneth Monticello Ever Hanson Argyle Margaret Johnson Jaycettes M. Margaret Baker Miss Baker George J. Schinler Leander B. Kirsch Rolland E. Karlen

Miss Sandra Blum Honored on Birthday

Sandra Kay Blum daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Blum was honored at a birthday party yesterday afternoon for her sixth birthday. She received many gifts and games were played. Attending were Carol Burgi Linja Aeschlimann Mary Mallory Jan Wittner Susan Schilt Billy Pickett Max Voelkli and Jimmy Stackpole.

Sandra Blum Sandra Kay Blum Herman Blum Carol Burgi Linja Aeschlimann Mary Mallory Jan Wittner Susan Schilt Billy Pickett Max Voelkli Jimmy Stackpole

New Members Accepted At Swiss Club Meeting

Monroe Swiss Club last night welcomed new members Cetra, Monticello. Mr and Mrs Frank Burri, Madison. and other listed members in Turner Hall. Edward Frauchiger presented slides on local Swiss activities as Edelweiss Stars and Maennerchor from New Glarus performed. The club plans to attend Madison Dairy Day in early June and host an open house June 4 by the First National Bank of Madison.

Anes Cetra Ana Anema Gempeler Monticello Frank Burri Madison Monroe Turner Hall Edelweiss Maennerchor New Glarus Edward Frauchiger Mmes Melchoir Denny Fred Krebs Hans’ Leuenberzer Rosa Krahenfsuebl Ernest Locher Ernest Kummer William Niederberger le Roy Woethrich Robert Woethrich Gerald von Klein

Erickson Home Site Hosts Family Gathering

A family gathering was held at the David Erickson home on Route 2 for Grace Wolfe and Ray Wolfe with Kathy Gordon and Don ald and relatives from Oakland California. Attendees included Albert Hirshbrunner Nathan Mauerman Debra Ernest Schwarze Gary Richard Lloyd Salzwedel Eugene Darlene Ted Schultz David Schmacher Erickson Mary Jolene Charles Gary and others from Monroe Eugene Whitehead Madison Emil Mauerman Browntown and Arley Roderick Larry Dennis Raymond Alma Stabler Juda.

Sasinay Gauserang David Erickson Grace Wolfe Ray Wolfe Kathy Gordon Donald Oakland Calif Albert Hirshbrunner Messrs Mmnes Nathan Mauerman Debra Ernest Schwarze Gary Richard Lloyd Salzwedel Eugene Darlene Ted Schultz David Schumacher Erickson Mary Jolene Charles Monroe Eugene Whitehead Madison Emil Mauerman Browntown Arley Roderick Larry Dennis Raymond Alma Stabler Juda

Mayer man to receive B Ed degree at National College of Education

Miss Barbara Mayerman daughter of Mr and Mrs George J Mayerman 2021 11th Street will graduate with a bachelor of education from National College of Education Evansville IN at commencement on Monday June 4 She has accepted a teaching position for next fall in Des Plaines Illinois in college she was active in the YWCA and the Association for Childhood Education

Barbara Mayerman George J. Mayerman 11Th Street National College of Education Evansville Mayerman Des Plaines YWCA Association For Childhood Education

Confirmation Held at New Glarus Church

Five children were confirmed at the Evangelical United Brethren church in New Glarus Sunday evening by Rev. Paul Gibson. Confirmed were Joan Syvrud Barbara Syvrud Robert Syvrud Jerry Foster Raymond Kolden and the children were listed as offspring of the respective parents Mr and Mrs Arvin Syvrud Earl Foster and Ted Kolden.

New Glarus Evangelical United Brethren Church Paul Gibson Joan Barbara Robert Syvrud Awarvin S Svvrud Jerry Foster Earl Foster Raymond Kolden Ted Kolden

Miss Leck Honored For Tenth Birthday

A birthday party was held at 1000 24th Street Saturday afternoon for ten year old Miss Leck. Games, refreshments, and gifts marked the celebration with guests including Kathy Martin Phyllis Mohns Sandy Fritz Vicky Martin Kathy Baltzer Mary Howe Libby VonAre Sherry Ritter Margy Marti Judy Rupp Melveta Zentner Susan Mallory Delores Boss Patty Laeser Vicky Lysser Kay Lindsay Mary Lynn Condon and Shirley Leck.

1000 24Th Street Miss Leck Kathy Martin Phyllis Mohns Sandy Fritz Vicky Martin Kathy Baltzer Mary Howe Libby VonAre Sherry Ritter Margy Marti Judy Rupp Melveta Zentner Susan Mallory Delores Boss Patty Laeser Vicky Lysser Kay Lindsay Mary Lynn Condon Shirley Leck

Congregational and Methodist centennial guests visit Brodhead

Sunday evening social entries list numerous out of town guests from Janesville Madison Beloit Milwaukee and Illinois for church centennial events. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sprecher Miss Elizabeth Richter Mrs. Florence Richter and others. Levi Torkelson attended a funeral in South Wayne for Jennie Chapman Stites.

Lara Stair Faith Hartman Janesville Lyman Sprecher Edward Sprecher Madison Nellie Stair A. A. TenEyck Susan Janice Robert S. H. Stair Stephen John Smith Ara Holcomb Lillie Focht Hiorence Richter Elizabeth Richter Carson Cole California George Frazer Beloit Vera Dinsdale Robert Trumpy Monroe R. J. Brodhead David Clara Beck William McCarten Milwaukee Florence Richter Robert Sachtsen Lancaster Jake Jones W. S. Murphy John Plichta West Allis Roger S. Moore Oak Park Ill

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Miss Zimmerman Kenneth Luchsinger WSCS Methodist Church State Line Trinity Lutheran Church Judy Beverly Kundert Cathy Pinnow John Maurer Robert Wunschel Reading Club John A. Schindler Lida Ludlow Reading Club Riaiee Jaaens Girl Scout Area Council Area Garden Club Sally Jo Johnson Stratton Riviera Briggs & Stratton Greiner’s Hardware Amos Zimmerman Kay Marie John Krahenbuhl Ernest Krahenbuhl Fayette Monticello High School Monroe Evening Times Navy Hay Hollow Leck Miss Grace Marsh ROSA Mercury Montereys Montclairs WREX Behring Motor Company Monroe, Wis
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