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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1961

Page

3

Social Events: Blaum and Camenzind Exchange Wedding Vows

Dr. Gilbert Blaum and Miss Katherine Camenzind exchanged marriage vows at St. Victor's Catholic Church in Chicago. The ceremony followed a gown of silk organza with Alencon lace and a bouquet of red roses. Out-of-town guests hailed from Illinois and Wisconsin as the couple planned to reside at 5940 North O'Dell after a wedding trip to the Eastern United States. Both spouses hold nursing and medical degrees and are connected to Resurrection Hospital in Chicago.

Gilbert Blaum Katherine Camenzind Katherine Louise Camenzind Franz Camenzind Monroe Gilbert Eugene Blaum North O'Dell Chicago Gilbert G. Blaum New Holland St. Victor’s Catholic Church E. C. McCollow Kathleen Burke Suzanne Blaum Mitt Koester Freeport Ann Maske Joe Poggi Frank Camenzind William Tewell Donald Vanger Austin Gibbons Camenzind St. Victor’s Parochial Albert Bilgin Ken Messinger Helen Moest Harriet Hecht Gail Long Susan Rufener Connie Rufener Lincoln Dixon Rockford Orangeville Argyle Monticello New Glarus Brodhead Albany Blanchardville Mineral Point Hollandale Juda Dodgeville Browntown Milwaukee United States Ill Blaum

Evelyn Hartwig and Robert Cameron Wed in Presbyterian Rites

Evelyn Lou Hartwig and Robert Cameron Clark wed in a double ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Canton Ohio at 2 30 PM The vows were performed by Rev Paul V Helm Jr with solos by Joanna Richard The couple will reside at 2221 Mt Vernon Blvd N W Canton Ohio Parents Julius Hartwig and Robert Clark attended The bride wore bouquet taffeta gown with Alencon lace veil bouquet of white roses Stephanotis and ivy The groom is an organist and choirmaster at the Canton church

First Presbyterian Church Canton Evelyn Lou Hartwig Harmon Street North Canton Robert Cameron Clark Mt. Vernon Blvd N.W Paul V. Helm Jr George E. Parkinson Joanna Richard Scotch Plains N.J E. Nelson Larrabee Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Youngstown Ronald L. Gould Julius H. Hartwig Route 1 Robert W. Clark Kansas City Frank Fandrick Rose Macdonald Bloomfield George Riehl Andrew Hartwig Richard Barnard William Cochrane James Steen Clark Monroe High School Westminster Choir College Princeton Central College Fayette, Mo Union Theological Seminary

James Peterson Feted At Confirmation Dinner

James Peterson son of Mr and Mrs Walter Peterson was among Perry Lutheran church confirmands on Sunday. Dinner at Walter Peterson home followed services with numerous Blanchardville area families and guests from Mt Horeb Barneveld Madison and Monroe.

Blanchardville James Peterson Walter Peterson Perry Lutheran Church Messrs Mmes Stanley Johnson Nancy Bruce Randolph Peter V. Peterson Knudt Peterson Lew Peterson Connie Rita Norman Peterson Donald Paul Mt. Horeb Jo Ellen Laurie Ann Lloyd Hendrickson Jr Lance Donald Mein Madison Mines Christ Week Lloyd Hendrickson Philip L. S. Ryan Vivian Johnson Lloyd F. Johnson Douglas Baker Barbara Bonnie and Blanche Jerrold Gant Jedd George Watrud Hazel Anderson Marilyn Karen Alma Devoe Ruth Johnson Harold Mohns Herbert Mohns Dwight Procter Harrison Jack Stafford Monroe Melvin Swain Arthur Swain Lawrence Hawkins Alfred Swain Beloit Stanley Clark Roger Clare Clark Emma Meinert Willis Newcomer Raymond Malcock John Egger Evansville Nobel Wilson Orangeville Rodney Arnsmeier Gilbert Wendler Ronald Arnsmeier Karen, Roscoe, Jr Donald Flynn Davis Joe Fortner Thomas Theiler St. Clare Hospital Clayton Claire Newark Ross Binger Brodhead Alfred Zweifel Andrew Scheidegger State Line Luther League

Gundry House Museum to Open Sunday in Mineral Point

Mineral Point special edition announces Gundry House museum opening Sunday with guest speaker George Fiedler of Winnetka Illinois. The tea starts at 2 30 p m and the museum will be open daily 1 to 5 p m with Mrs Betty Gleichauf as attendant and guide.

Mineral Point Gundry House Museum George Fiedler Winnetka, Ir Betty Gleichauf

Mrs Roy Crago Celebrates 71st Birthday at Browntown

Mrs Roy Crago marked her 71st birthday at her daughter Mrs Jack Williams’ home. She received many gifts and cards as Muriel Williams baked the cake for the party.

Browntown Roy Crago Jack Williams Muriel

Bible school opens at Union EUB church Oakley

The Times Special reports a Bible school at Union EUB Church Oakley starting Monday June 5 for a week. A program and family picnic will climax the event.

Union Eub Church Oakley

Family gathering at Lawrence Klentz home

A family gathering was held at the Lawrence Klentz home in rural Juda. Dinner guests included Louise Kuhnke and Reuben Orangeville. Clark Strong and family Baileyville. Harold Holloway Winslow. Gerald Howard La Verne. Alvin Klentz Sr and Alvin Jr Orangeville. with Baileyville and Orangeville residents attending.

Lawrence Klentz Juda Louise Kuhnke Reuben Orangeville Clark Strong Gloria Gary Donna Gordon Baileyville Ill Harold Holloway Winslow Gerald Howard LaVerne Alvin Klentz Alvin Jr Orangeille

Alpha Wang Weds Lester H Anderson at East Wiota Church

Miss Alpha C Wang daughter of Mrs Charles A Wang and Lester H Anderson son of Mrs Alma Anderson were married at East Wiota Lutheran church. Rev Emil Martinson officiated at 2 pm with organ music by Mrs Arleigh Johnson. The couple plans a Westward wedding trip and will reside on Route 1 Argyle.

Alpha C. Wang Charles A. Wang 22Nd Avenue Lester H. Anderson Alma Anderson Argyle East Wiota Lutheran Church Emil Martinson Arleigh Johnson Bonnie Wang Glenn Anderson Blanchardville Route 1

Birthday salute for Nancy Segner at Elton Segner home

Nancy Segner celebrated her tenth birthday at the Elton Segner residence in Monroe with games and lunch. Attendees included Cindy Durtschi of Monticello, Mr and Mrs Wayne Segner of Madison and Cathy and Wayne Segner, plus Karen Witt of Gaylord Flannery and Mr and Mrs John Segner, all in Monroe.

Nancy Segner Elton Segner Monroe Cindy Durtschi Monticello Wayne Segner Madison Karen Witt Gaylord Flannery John Segner Cathy

Wedding Report for Miss Jean LaVonne Clark and Ralph Eugene Hanson

Mrs Lester Schulz assisted at the reception and cut the groom’s cake after the 2 p m ceremony at Adams Lutheran church Argyle. Mrs Donald Parks helped with the wedding report while Mrs Chester Hanson and Mrs Philip Ingwell oversaw the gifts.

Lester Schulz Jean LaVonne Clark Ralph Eugene Hanson Adams Lutheran Church Argyle Donald Parks Chester Hanson Philip Ingwell

Rural schools hold picnics as year ends

The Michaels school closed with a picnic as students with perfect attendance were named including Edward Nelson and Alan Johnson. Graduates included Pris cila Amman, Ginger Nall, Bruce Scott and Frederick Ross. Other schools report picnics, teachers returning, and several graduates and perfect attendance awards across JUDA and Sam Ball and Silver schools.

Michaels Edward Nelson Alan Johnson Richard Steven Kathy Schwartz Priscila Amman Ginger Nall Bruce Scott Frederick Ross Sam Ball School Scott George Buol Jack Feldt Nancy Patricia Siedschlag Cave of the Mounds Little Norway Donna Ludwig Diane Feldt Victor Weibel Silver School Harriet Keener Linda Trumpy Linda Keener Beth Trumpy Anna Keener Cynthia Seeholzer Gordon Huntley Edna A. Babler

City Receives 2033 Fire Insurance Check

The city received a 2033 dollar fire insurance check representing two percent of last year’s premiums. Wisconsin issued 624 checks totaling 668186 to municipalities with fire protection services. Commissioner Charles Manson said insurers report premiums and pay dues to the commissioner, who distributes them to fund fire departments.

Wisconsin Charles Manson Commissioner of Insurance Manson

Monroe seniors pictured in UW Badger yearbook 1961

Eight Monroe students appear among 1777 in the University of Wisconsin 1961 Badger yearbook senior section. Janis Babler and Carolyn Benkert will be honored at the All University Convocation on Sunday June 4 at 4 p.m. in the Wisconsin Union Theater. Also listed are Nathan Andereck Henry Hefty Harry Krebs Roger Hasse William Lanz and Dennis Goecks. Commencement for over 2500 degrees occurs Monday June 5 at Camp Randall Stadium.

Monroe University of Wisconsin Badger The State University Janis K. Babler Carolyn J. Benkert Wisconsin Union Theater Miss Benkert Arthur C. Benkert Miss Babler Verla Babler University Nathan D. Andereck John E. Andereck Henry G. Hefty Henry L. Hefty Harry J. Krebs Henry Krebs

Kluwin Elected In Bar s Ballot

John Kluwin of Milwaukee named president-elect of the State Bar of Wisconsin and to the executive committee as 1962 top office looms. Walter Brummond, Appleton, secretary. Hugh Gwin, Hudson, treasurer. Whitney to become president June 16.

Madison John Kluwin Milwaukee State Bar of Wisconsin Bar Walter Brummond Appleton Hugh Gwin Hudson John C. Whitney Green Bay Carroll Callahan Columns Kluwin Arthur Wickham Jack McManus Roland J. Steinle Sr State Judicial Council Robert F. Lehman Elkhorn Robert C. Lovejoy Janesville Lyall T. Beggs Leo C. Hartman Juneau Leonard Roraff la Crosse Jackson M. Bruce

Juda By Mabel E. Bauer

Social notes from Juda report visits and attendances at church events. Mr and Mrs Ben Miller called at Gayle Matzke home while Miss Mabel Prien of Monroe visited Shirl Hilliard and attended the Juda High Baccalaureate. Lyle Hilliard, 1961 class member, noted.

Ben Miller Gayle Matzke Monroe Mabel Prien Shirl Hilliard Juda High School Lyle Hilliard Harrison Grenzow James Allen Brodhead Juda Baptist Church Darlington John Leg

Weekend Visit Roundup From Madison to Orangeville

Gerald Smith and a Madison resident spent the weekend with their parents. Mr and Mrs Marvin Siedschlag and Diane and Mrs Elizabeth Stuessy of Monroe called on Mr and Mrs John Babler of Orangeville Sunday afternoon.

Gerald Smith Madison Marvin Siedschlag Diane Elizabeth Stuessy Monroe John Babler Orangeville

Spring Grove Folks Attend Picnics and Gatherings

Local residents from Spring Grove and nearby towns share a series of gatherings. Families visit, dine, and attend funerals and confirmations while relatives travel between Monroe Evansville and Brodhead for social events and church league plans a skating party in Evansville.

Steel Bridge Spans Colorado River At Moab In 1912

A steel bridge was constructed across the Colorado River at Moab Utah in 1912 marking a key transport development for the region.

Colorado River Moab Utah

UW To Graduate 2 400 This Year

Madison Wisconsin 1961 commencement will award degrees to 2400 students from 44 nations and 42 states plus the District of Columbia. 65 percent of graduates are Wisconsin residents from every county. Bachelor degrees go to 1600, advanced to 700, and medical degrees to 165. Foreign graduates range from Nigeria to Norway and from Australia to Venezuela. 69 percent are men and 31 percent women. about 32 percent are married. The average age of women is 22.5 years. men’s age is not stated.

Wisconsin Nigeria Norway Australia Venezuela States District of Columbia Julius Mintz

Classified Ad Urges Cash from Extra Farm Equipment

Local option seeks to sell extra farm equipment and livestock for cash via a classified ad. Farm owner lists items available and invites buyers to contact for quick sale and fair pricing.

Faubus Attacks Little Rock Desegregation Plan

Gov. Faubus denounces the Little Rock School Board action to desegregate four junior highs and an all white high school next fall. The board, under court orders, added 25 Negroes to four junior high schools and increased Negro high school enrollment to 24 at once white Technical High. Board President Tucker defends compliance with the court order and says motives align with prior integration steps.

Little Rock Ark Orval E. Faubus NAACP Faubus National Guardsmen National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Arkansas South Hungary Everett Tucker Jr Tucker

158 Hunting Mishaps For State Last Year

Wisconsin reported 158 hunting accidents in 1960, with 13 fatalities. Deer hunter deaths totaled nine, and 70 percent of incidents involved hunters under 21, including five under 12. Bow and arrow accidents were three and nonfatal. The Nile is cited as the world’s longest river at 4,000 miles.

Madison Wisconsin State Conservation Department Herb Lemke

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Sebmitz Robert C. Clark Robert Cameron Alpha Wang East Wiota Bill Clark Richard Roenneburg Thelma Gempeler Dennis L. Goecks Henry C. Hefty Roger L. Hasse William H. Lanz Mabel E. Bauer 17Th Ave 12Th St Center Market Lester Reed Spring Grove Mrs. Herbert Mohns Arnold Albright Mildred Malcock Duane Kay Teal Ernie Brunner Fritz Laeser Mohns Dallas Weidman Leon Weidman Frank Seibert Big Rock Peonies Starflower Shop Puritan Fund D. N. Johnson the Marshall CO. Investments 11Th Street Business Mart Wis Sugar River Raceway Brodhead, Wis Midwest Hammond Indiana Clarence Bridge Bluff View Park
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