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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1948

Page

3

Former Monticello Resident Celebrates 91st Birthday

Mrs. H. W. Pickford, formerly of Monticello and now in Madison, marks her 91st birthday today with a 50s era Monticello reunion at her son-in-law and daughter Prof. and Mrs. Ray Sen in Madison. Attendees include relatives from Monticello and across Wisconsin, meeting many first time since 1898.

H. W. Pickford Monticello Madison Charles Dietz Monroe Arthur Weight Herman Karlen J. D. R. Stevens

Browntown Woman Celebrates 21st Birthday Picnic

Mrs. John Patterson marked her 21st birthday with a Sunday picnic at South Wayne park. Attending were Mrs. Verne Nethery and daughter Betty of Shullsburg, Ed Geebel family of Darlington, Ralph Pederson and children, Allen Schultz family from Darlington, and several other relatives including Laura Jean and Audrey Ann Patterson.

Browntown John Patterson South Wayne Park Verne Nethery Betty Shullsburg Ed Geebel Bernadine Rose Mary Carl Charlene Eleanor Robert Sherry Allen Schultz Roy Allen Kenny Lee Darlington Ralph Pederson Ralphie and Marlyn Argyle Junior Lawrence Shirley Mae Shelba Jean Lee Schwartz Gratiot Laura Jean Audrey Ann

Roxy Club Hosts New Members and Prizes

Mrs Lena Augsberger opened her home to the Roxy club last evening with prizes awarded to Mrs Joseph Rohner Mrs Fred Brawand and Mrs Rose Hauser. The traveling award went to Mrs Ray Boesiger. In Browntown the Methodist Ladies Aid will meet Friday at 2 p m hosted by Mrs Theda May with several new members joining.

Mau Browntown Women’s Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Aid Theda May Roxy Club Lena Augsberger Joseph Rohner Fred Brawand Rose Hauser Ray Boesiger

Alumni Dance Set at Monroe High with Oriental Prom Decor

About 250 couples are expected for the gala alumni dance Friday evening in the Monroe High gym. Don Voegeli and his orchestra provide music. The Junior Prom Oriental theme decorates the setting. Evelyn Drake reports eligible attendees include graduates, Monroe teachers and retirees, board members and spouses, and out of town guests. Lee Mitchell leads the Alumni Association committee in finalizing plans.

Don Voegeli Evelyn Drake Alumni Association Monroe High School Monroe Board of Education Lee Mitchell

Clarence Jenny to Marry Delores Gilbertson in Blanchardville Nuptials

Clarence Jacob Jenny of Paoli son of Mrs Marie Jenny of Monroe will wed Delores Ruth Gilbertson daughter of Mrs Clara Gilbertson Blanchardville in a candlelight ceremony May 15 at the Blanchardville Lutheran church. The bride will be given in marriage by her oldest brother Harford Gilbertson. Attendants include Mrs Henry Jenny matron of honor and Mrs Lewiss Hardyman with Miss Gladys Jenny and Miss Clara Jenny.

Gilbertson Jenny Clarence Jacob Jenny Paoli Marie Jenny Monroe Delores Ruth Gilbertson Clara Gilbertson Blanchardville Blanchardville Lutheran Church Harford Gilbertson Henry Jenny Lewiss Hardyman Gladys Jenny Clara Jenny

Paoli Couple Wed as Cheese Maker Settles Home

Attendants included Henry Jenny Alve Gilbertson Lewis Hardyman and Clarence Miker. Mary Lou Hardyman flower girl Junior Johnson ring bearer. Candle lighters were Henry Gilbertson and Roger Berry. Rev T Kleven officiated. After a short wedding trip the couple will live in Paoli where the groom works in cheese making.

Henry Jenny Alve Gilbertson Lewis Hardyman Clarence Miker Mary Lou Hardyman Junior Johnson Henry Gilbertson Roger Berry T. Kleven Paoli

Pythians hold memorial ceremony for deceased members

Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias Ivanhoe chapter No. 41 held joint memorial services in the lodge hall. Seventy five people attended the solemn event with Mrs Roy Evenson delivering the eulogy and Edwin Andereck singing a solo with Virginia Krauss on piano. Officers joined the ceremony as the degree staff led by Mrs Clarence Day. Spring flowers adorned the hall and co-chairs Mrs Reeve Bokemeier and Mrs Lee Stauffacher oversaw refreshments with assistants Clara B Theiler and Mmes Victor Carson, Walter Day and Dell Ludlow.

Knights of Pythias Ivanhoe Roy Evenson Edwin Andereck Virginia Krauss Clarence Day Reeve Bokemeier Lee Stauffacher Clara B. Theiler Mmes Victor Carson Walter Day Dell Ludlow

Betrothal announced for Helen Rupp and William Clark

Dayton special notices announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Helen Maxine Rupp, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Rupp, to William Clark of Belleville. The wedding is planned for June 22 at St Marys Church in Belleville. Miss Rupp works for the Madison Board of Health.

Dayton Peter Rupp Helen Maxine William Clark R. F. Clark Belleville St. Mary’s Church Miss Rupp Madison Board of Health

McCarragher Schmit Nuptials Linked Hollandale Mineral Point

Miss Anna Marie McCarragher daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene McCarragher of Hollandale wed Herman Schmit of Mineral Point Thursday morning at St Pat...

McCarragher

Couple Schmit wed in Hollandale church ceremony

The ceremony at Rick's Church in Hollandale was attended by the bride's sister Mrs. Carl Monroe and Homer U'Ren of Mineral Point. After a honeymoon in northern Wisconsin and Canada the couple will reside in Hollandale.

Rick Hollandale Carl Monroe Homer U’ren Mineral Point Wisconsin Canada Schmit

School Club Meeting in Blanchardville Hosts List of Attendees

Blanchardville Times Special reports the Mothers club meeting hosted by Mrs Alvin Hanson with co host Mrs Enos Jeglum. Attendees included Erick Engen Clarence Jelle their daughter Sharon Alvin Anderson and family members Lanny Larry Melvin Fijelstad Darwin Jordee Thorvald Vamstad Tillman Paulson and daughter Barbara Rudy Willborn Clifford Albertson Ralph Emerson and children Allan and David Raymond Lund and children Janice James Anita Tally Brynjulfson Milo Melland Enos Jeglum Willis Luchsinger Herman Lehnherr and Miss Bertha Ness and Miss Lily Ness.

Blanchardville Tyva Alvin Hanson Enos Jeglum Mmes Erick Engen Clarence Jelle Sharon Alvin Anderson Orville Anderson Lanny Larry Melvin Fijelstad Darwin Jordee Thorvald Vamstad Tillman Paulson Barbara Rudy Willborn Carol Clifford Albertson Ralph Emerson Allan David Raymond Lund Janice James Anita Tally Brynjulfson Milo Melland Willis Luchsinger Herman Lehnherr Misses Bertha Lily Ness

Hosts to Relatives at Decatur Country Club Dinner

Mr and Mrs Donald Knobel hosted a Sunday dinner at the Decatur Country Club near Brodhead for his aunts Mrs Anna Frances of Janesville and Mrs Emily Jordan and for his parents Mr and Mrs Albert Knobel.

Monticello Donald Knobel Decatur Country Club Brodhead Anna Frances Janesville Emily Jordan Albert Knobel

Book Review by Legenda Reading Club Hosts

Legenda Reading club met last evening at Mrs. Charles Marvin's home to review the book Peace of Mind.

Hears Book Review Legenda Reading Club Charles Marvin

Lineman Electrocuted Touching Suspect Live Line

Beloit Wisconsin Power and Light Co lineman Royden E Tull died after touching a 2300 volt line believed to be off He was pronounced dead at Beloit hospital authorities said the incident occurred yesterday attracting immediate investigation

Beloit Royden E. Tull Wisconsin Power and Light Co Beloit Hospital

Miss Genevieve Arensdorf Plans Western Trip With Friends

School nurse Miss Genevieve Arensdorf of Dubuque plans an extensive summer automobile tour to the western states with a group of friends.

Genevieve Arensdorf Dubuque

Flower beds planted in court house park

Red geraniums and white petunias have been planted in the flower beds in the court house park.

Court House Park

Move to new home in Blanchardville

Mr and Mrs Everett Ingw ell and their son have moved to a new house purchased from Fred Ethridge in Blanchardville. The house has undergone extensive remodeling and is now ready for occupancy.

Blanchardville Everett Ingwell and Son Fred Ethridge

Rent Coldren home in Spring Grove

Mr and Mrs Fred Aeschlimann have rented the former Fred Coldren house in Spring Grove and will move there early in June.

Coldren Spring Grove Fred Aeschlimann Fred Coldren

Mrs. Schultz to Travel for Janesville Baptists

Mrs. Fred G. Schultz, chairman of the white crosswork for the Janesville Baptist association, will go to Milwaukee Saturday.

Albany Fred G. Schultz Janesville Baptist Association Milwaukee

Instruction at National Convention on Mission Field Supplies

A note describes presenting guidance at the national convention of the Northern Baptist convention. It notes she has led local work for years, organized the preparation of surgical supplies for mission fields.

Northern Baptist Convention

Car vandalism reported in Monroe square

W H Bayne of Monroe reported this morning that his car parked on the east side of the square was damaged last night between 7 30 and 10 15 by a boy who climbed on the vehicle and jumped on the top caving it in badly.

W. H. Bayne Monroe Bayne

Oil men to meet Wisconsin Petroleum Committee head

Madison executive secretary F M Elliott of the Wisconsin Petroleum Industry Committee is set to address a meeting of county gasoline and oil dealers and service stations.

F. M. Elliott Madison Wisconsin Petroleum Industry Committee

Petroleum firms to hold meeting at the courthouse

Operators and distributors of petroleum products will gather for an eight o clock meeting Friday evening in the courthouse. An illustrated address will use a color film to highlight the work and services of the industries.

Court House

Supervisors Discuss Harrassed Harry Case at Meeting

Training supervisor of Madi led discussions on Harrassed Harry at yesterday's supervisors meeting attended by 23 staff and surrounding area employees. Problems concerning 23 AT MEETING operation were also discussed and Wisconsin Luncheon was served at the Power and Light Co. Monroe hotel.

Madi Harry Everett Ravn Wisconsin Power and Light Co Monroe

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