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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1960

Page

3

Mary Ann Weber and Raymond Voegeli Wed in Footville Candlelight

Miss Mary Ann Weber of Orfordville and Raymond Voegeli of Janesville united in a candlelight ceremony at Footville United Church of Christ. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle with a pearl adorned neckline. reception served for 300 guests with out of town attendees listed. The couple plan to reside in Janesville after a Michigan honeymoon.

Monticello Mary Ann Weber Orfordville Raymond Walter Voegeli Janesville Cremony New Footville United Church Barbara Weber Lois Schumacher James Miller Morris, Jr Stewart Balls Jean Weber Betty Weber Jodie Propp Darrell Weber Jerome Voegels Donald Krajaeck Randall Weber Larry Kopp Ruth King’s Daughters Marla Wakefield Janet Porterfield Susan Balis Sherry Reise Barbara Scott Kathy Helegesen Mary Bowles Robert Quinn Anita Anderson Charlotte Waddell Merilyn Hays Kathleen Grunder Monroe Madison Belleville Orangeville Mt. Horeb Fort Atkinson Albany Brodhead Rockford Footville Beloit Texas Michigan Route 2 Albany High School Harper Method Irene Olsen Roger Douglas

Two WSCS Circles Meet at Brodhead

Two circles of the WSCS of the Methodist church met Friday. Electa Circle gathered with Mrs J J Zimmerman as hostess and heard devotions by Mrs George Salladay with a program by Mrs Ray Bigelow about Heart Beats of Our Love. A potluck supper followed with guest Mrs Bert Pryce of Albany. Ruth Circle met at the church for a picnic lunch. Mrs Evan Appleman led devotions and Mrs Fred Henry presented the program.

Brodhead WSCS Methodist Church Electa Circle J. J. Zimmerman George Salladay Ray Bigelow Bert Pryce Albany Ruth Circle Evan Appleman Fred Henry

Women of the Moose Honor Anna Nelson Day in Madison

Women of the Moose of Monroe attended events in Madison on Thursday and Sunday. Seventeen Monroe members joined the Anna Nelson Day celebration at Madison Moose Hall honoring Mrs. Harry Nelson a 40-year member. The Thursday coronation of Queen of Sponsors Irene McDermott drew 19 pages and nine candidates, with gifts presented to Mrs Nelson and Mrs McDermott by lodges statewide. Attendees included Earl Slocum, Lee Babler, Robert Maurer, Charles Schadewald, Rose Ingold, Anna Morgenthaler, Cecil Jones, James Wuethrich, Alma Brugger and Harold Thurston, plus additional members listed for the Sunday event.

Women of the Moose of Monroe Madison Women of Moose Anna Nelson Madison Moose Hall Harry Anna) Nelson Order Irene McDermott McDermott Mmes Earl Slocum Lee Babler Robert H. Maurer Charles Schadewald Rose Ingold Anna Morgenthaler Cecil Jones James Wuethrich Alma _ Brugger Harold Thurston Alma Brugger Homer Wardrow Charles Schadewalt Lee

Monroe Garden Club Will Meet Tomorrow

The Monroe Garden Club will meet at 7 p m in the garden of Mrs Howard Counselman 556 19th avenue. Mary A Knipschild and Mrs Franz Brand lead the Iris program. If rain falls the program moves to the Community Center.

Garden Club Howard Counselman 19Th Avenue Mary A. Knipschild Franz Brand

Mothers Daughters Breakfast at St Victor's School

Rev. Alfred Kunz opened with prayer for the Mother and Daughter breakfast at St. Victor's School after the 8:30 mass. Mrs. Ferron led a Fatima prayer, Miss Donny read a mothers tribute, and Mrs. Donny offered a daughters tribute. Music by a woodwind quintet and vocal group accompanied a piano recital by Mrs. Rieder. Prizes honored families with youngest and most daughters, oldest mother, plus special prizes for Kirsch and Huber.

Alfred Kunz Knights of Columbus Auxiliary St. Victor’s School Kunz John E. Ferron Our Lady of Fatima Marguerite Donny Melchior Donny Joan Montgomery Lorna Wemmer Beatrice Judy Flanagan Karen Buholzer Jean Robichaux Julene Simmons Mary Ann Purcell W. A. Bender Robert Rieder Jill Hall Mary Sullivan Dominic Garfalo John Usher Thomas Keegan Lee Kirsch Joe Huber Sam Humbel

Kiwanis Ladies Night Speaker to Talk on Russia

Mrs. Dorothy C. Hood of Park Ridge Ill will speak at Kiwanis Ladies Night at Monroe Country Club restaurant tomorrow at 7. Her topic is A Woman Looks at Russia She has been resident director of dormitories at Whitewater State College since 1953 and has traveled extensively in Europe. Two new members James Bosanny and LeRoy R Phillips welcomed. Kiwanis director's meeting set June 1 at 7 30 p.m. First National Bank. Local club hosts Madison Chamber of Commerce at Turner Hall noon June 2.

Dorothy C. Hood Park Ridge Ill Monroe Country Club

Senior Daughters Feted At Durtschi Home Event

Mr and Mrs Fred Durtschi and Mr and Mrs Sylvan Bidlingmaier hosted a Friday evening gathering at the Durtschi home after high school graduation to honor Sharon Durtschi and Karen Bidlingmaier who received their diplomas. Regments were served and gifts bestowed.

Monticello Fred Durtschi Sylvan Bidlingmaier Durtschi Sharon Durtschi Karen Bidlingmaier William Bidlingmaier Dallas Wild Delbert Moritz Becky Lloyd Siedschlag Jean Bidlingmaier Nathan Bidlingmaier Darrell Kleckner Monroe Herman Durtschi Henry J. Elmer Robert Durtschi Bertha Loveland Florence Loveland Nancy Durtschi

Brodhead Annual Staff Holds Party at School

The Red B annual staff held a Friday night party at the high school to distribute the 1960 annuals to all four classes. Seniors served as sponsors and autographed the books while refreshments were served. The annual is dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. James Larkin.

Brodhead James Larkin

Retired teacher honored as Red B faculty advisor

Mrs. Larkin retired last year after serving as faculty advisor to the Red B. The staff included Shelby Mauermann editor in chief Jeffrey Knezel Gary Saunders and others with Roger Pinnow as business manager and Anna Lea Peterson as art editor. Class editors were JoAnn Ayres Karen Klemm Sharon Wichell and Evelyn Nichols. Advisors were Mrs. Wilmer Pautz and Mrs. Marvin Sveom.

Larkin Red B Shelby Mauermann Jeffrey Knezel Gary Saunders Roger Pinnow William Scobie Anna Lea Peterson Nancy Cox Jane Sveem Sandra DeVoe Elaine Douglas Gary Blaser Don Olin Don Walter Jim Freh

WSCS Meets Browntown With May Birthday Party

Regular WSCS meeting of the Methodist church and a May birthday party will be held at 2 p m Thursday. The event combines church fellowship with the birthday celebration for members born in May.

WSCS Browntown The Methodist Church

Meeting at church in Brodhead for WCTU session

The WCTU will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Methodist church instead of at Mrs Beatrice Wheeler's home. The notice specifies the change of venue for the gathering.

Brodhead WCTU Methodist Beatrice Wheeler

Loran Township Rejects Road Bond Proposal

In Pearl City Illinois a proposed 150000 road bond referendum to repair 41 miles of roads in Loran Township was defeated 160 to 134 on Saturday. Loran Township is among 11 Stephenson County townships holding spring road bond referendums with Kent Township voting May 31 on a 30000 bond.

Pearl City Ill Loran Township Stephenson County Kent Township

Area Horses Capture Honors at Madison

Mrs. George Norton and Mrs. Leroy Woethrich showed horses at Madison over the weekend. Norton entered Osogay a three year old Morgan mare in the Morgan model class placing fifth and in the Morgan three gaited class taking third. Woethrich exhibited Raffarana a three year old Arabian stallion in the Arabian three gaited class finishing third. Both horses were in the ring for the first time under saddle.

George Norton Leroy Woethrich Madison

Troop 296 Scouts Sing, Study Clouds at Meeting

Members of Troop 296 sang songs and learned about cloud types while drawing weather flags. Linda Wilcox treated attendees. Mrs Patterson leads the group which meets at Barton Pickett’s home.

Troop 296 Linda Wilcox Patterson Barton Pickett

Ponies Shine at Madison Saddle Club Show

Ponies trained by Hugh T. Roberts and family dominated the Madison Saddle Club show at Dane County fairgrounds. Blue Cody owned by Merlyn Teasdale won first in fine harness with silver manes, Thistle Dew Lamplighter owned by Reed Kaeser placed second in roadster under 42 inches, while Dunravin Defender owned by A. J. Weisner took two top fours in roadster over 46 inches. all ponies driven by Roberts.

Hugh T. Roberts Hughie Monroe Schuetze Halbrook Farms Route 3 Madison Saddle Club Dane County Fairgrounds Blue Cody Merlyn Teasdale Belmont Reed Kaeser McHenry Dunravin Defender A. J. Weisner Aurora

New Postoffice Dedication Held In Evansville

Evansville held a dedication program for its new postoffice with Lud wig J Roe of the Minneapolis Region as featured speaker. Evansville postmaster R J Antes opened the event and introduced ceremony chairman Ben Green. Mayor Wilson Brown welcomed attendees, Rev J L Walker gave invocation and benediction, Leo Ford introduced guests from the National Association of Postmasters, and music featured the cornet trio, Evansville High School band, and Rita Ford singing the Star Spangled Banner.

Evansville Ludwig J. Roe Minneapolis U. S. Postoffice Department Postoffice R. J. Antes Ben Green Wilson Brown J. L. Walker Leo Ford Janesville National Association of Postmasters Cornet R. Rita Ford Wyler School John J. Burkhard Monroe Shirley Conway Albany Paul Matzke Juda William Behrens Brodhead Clayton C. Watkins Argyle

Lifeguards Tired Of Witty Remarks

A humorous New York piece mocks lifeguards by listing snappy remarks overheard at the beach. It portrays guards tired of catcalls and jests, with lines about bodies, dating, jealousy, and summer life reflecting social attitudes of the era.

Platform Incident Noted After Shoulder Strap Breaks

A brief report notes a platform mishap when a blonde spectator's shoulder strap gave way. No injuries reported, crowd remained calm as event staff addressed the minor disruption.

Belafontes Ex Spouse Set to Wed Senator Brown

Margarte Belafonte, ex wife of Harry Belafonte, will marry State Senator George L. Brown. She met Brown two years ago while touring for the NAACP. Brown, 34, Denver Post night city editor and Kansas University graduate, is a World War II fighter pilot and the first Black state senator.

Denver Colo Margarite Belafonte Harry Belafonte George L. Brown Kansas University State Senate

Mt Horeb Lions Club Builds Shelter House

Mt Horeb Lions Club nears completion of a shelter house at Boeck's park to be donated to the village. The club will award a $100 scholarship to a high school senior based on need and college acceptance. A $25 gift was given to the Lions foundation camp for the Blind at Rosholt. Funds came from home talent show cake and flag sales.

MT. Horeb Boeck’s Park Mt. Horeb Lions Club Lions Foundation Rosholt

Wayne Center Pupils Tour Madison on School Trip

Wayne Center school pupils toured five Madison sites on Friday accompanied by their teacher Mrs. Buddy May and several parents. The group plans a schoolhouse picnic on Sunday.

South Wayne Wayne Center School Madison Buddy May Lloyd Burkhalter Robert Erickson Helen Saalsan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Raymond W. Voegeli Austin Raymond W. Voegels Veril Patterson Lois Teresa N. Hancock Richard L. Keller Frank Keller Horeb Miss Patterson Argyle High School Whitewater State College State Board of Vocational and Adult Education Women of Monroe Garden Club Garden Py Nas Garden Center St. Victor's School Kiwanis Russia Wisconsin Milwaukee State Medical Society Fred W. Sachse Hartford Irene T. Stemper Oconomonoc Ralph T. Gilchrist Herbert W. Strass Frank J. Fechter Leo W. Egloff Pewaukee Karl E. Kassowitz Thorp Monroe Donald M. Hugdchl Girl Scout News Service Department Service Dept Montgomery Ward New York Mabel Jane Tarzan Wall Street Belafonte Sen. Brown Shelter House MODEL
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