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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1949

Page

3

Miss Irene Tornow Weds Edward Kaster in Monroe Ceremony

Erma Irene Tornow and Edward James Kaster married in a Monroe parsonage ceremony officiated by Victo r S parsonage. Attendants were Leona Tornow and Ben Kaster. The bride wore white satin with pearl trim and carried red roses. A reception followed at the bride's parents home. The couple plans to live on a farm near Monroe after a wedding trip.

Erma Irene Tornow Winslow Edward James _oy Monroe Victo Jer C. McCollow Leona Tornow Ben Kaster Kaster Leo Torbride Rosemary Maurer South Wayne al Differt Gerald Akins Ralph Karlen Janan Easter Delores Marian Butts Lois Rebrey Monroe South Wayne School Green County Normal Wayne Center School Lafayette County

Candidates Accepted for Monticello Star Event

Five candidates were welcomed at Monticello Star proceedings led by Mr. Ooh Seen with M. E. Lynn serving as patron and matron. The list includes Tyre Mineral Point Feldt Monroe New Glarus and Oregon residents Ms Mona Paulson Metilda Jensen and others.

Monticello Ooh Seen M. E. Lynn Tyre Mineral Point Alois Rut Feldt Monroe Milo Hoesly W. L. Zweifel New Glarus Mona Paulson Nelson Metilda Jensen Oregon

Brownie Troop 9 Welcomes New Leader

Brownie Troop 9 introduced new troop leader Miss Joyce Johnson at a meeting. The section lists Dianne Burgs as president, Kathryn Kos as secretary, Janice Kubiy as treasurer, and Marian Hever and Penny McCall as patrol leaders.

Brownie Joyce Johnson Dianne Burgs Pres Kathryn Koscribe Janice Kubiy Marian Hever Penny Mccalle

Infant Baptism Report From Blanchardville

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. a baptized Wednesday in Blanchardville with Rev. O. S. Paulson of LaCrosse presiding. Sponsors were Mrs. Harold Pitzner and Robert Thompson. Visitors at the Paulson home included Rev. and Mrs. Paulson and daughters, Mrs. Harold Pitzner and Carla of LaCrosse, Mrs. Andrew Ayen, Mrs. Ed Thompson, and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Anderson and Judy.

Blanchardville Nesday O. S. Paulson LaCrosse Harold Pitzner Robert Thompson Paulsonee Paulson Carla Andrew Ayen Ed Thompson Marvin Anderson Judy

Guild To Meet Browntown Special

The Jordan Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed church Browntown will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs Will Boethker.

Browntown Jordan Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Will Boethker

Three Golf Events at Monroe Country Club Memorial Weekend

Monroe Country club schedules three golf events over Memorial day weekend with a Sunday flag tournament for men and an evening dance. Russell Myers chairs the event committee with members P. J. Lochner Delbert C. Share John F. Caradine John H. Usher and Robert W. Goetz guiding preparations.

Monroe Country Club Russell Myers Myers P. J. Lochner Delbert C. Share John F. Caradine John H. Usher Robert W. Goetz

Gratiot Couple Margaret Ganshert Weds David McKenzie

Margaret Ganshert and David McKenzie married in Gratiot at St Joseph’s Church. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Mary Ganshert, and groom from Lake City Minnesota, plan a Lake Louise Canada honeymoon and will reside in Lake City.

Eugene Gratiot Margaret Rose Ganshert Mary Ganshert David McKenzie John McKenzie Lake City Minn St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Mary Jane Zeigle Warren Irene Gille Elsie Forte Branford Conn Jerry DeLeyden Chicago Clarence Rice Minneapolis Gratiot High School St. Anthony’s Hospital Rockford University of Minnesota Sister Kenney Institute McKenzie Lake Louise Canada

Walter Whitcomb Elected by Albany Alumni Association

Walter Whitcomb named president of the Albany High School Alumni Association at the annual banquet in the grade school gym. Harry Carroll elected vice president and Stanton P. Stears named secretary treasurer. Helen E. Steuri toastmaster. District Attorney Rodney O. Kittelsen and J. R. Schesser gave toasts. Mrs. Mary Atkinson Rogers spoke briefly. The program featured class presentation, addresses, and musical numbers.

Albany Walter Whitcomb Albany High School Harry Carroll Stanton P. Stears Helen E. Steuri Rodney O. Kittelsen Monroe J. R. Schesser James Price Paul Elmer Jr Joanne Stephenson Karen Kittleson

Party Honors Visitors at Schlittler Home in Milwaukee

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schlittler hosted relatives and friends Tuesday evening for guests Marie Blum, Arthur Berling and Judith and Tommy of Milwaukee. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wild of New Glarus, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blum, Lydia Voegels, Fannie G. Benkert, Rosa Roth, Frieda Benkert, Adolph Kistler, and Armin Loeffel.

Monticello Herman Schlittler Marie Blum Arthur Berling Judith Tommy Milwaukee Robert Wild New Glarus Fred Blum Lydia Voegels Fannie G. Benkert Rosa Roth Frieda Benkert Adolph Kistler Armin Loeffel

Honored at Shower for Mrs. Hoesly and Jo Ann

Mrs. Cleyance Zweifel and Mrs. Harold Hoesly co hosted a Tuesday evening shower in New Glarus for Mrs. Robert Hoesly and her daughter Jo Ann. Present were Mrs. Robert Breylinger Mrs. Julian Elmer Mrs. Paul Duerst Mrs. Marshall Ingwell Clayton Streiff Wilbur Buri and Louise Leiser.

New Glarus Cleyance Zweifel Harold Hoesly Robert Hoesly Jo Ann Mmes Robert Breylinger Julian Elmer Paul Duerst Marshall Ingwell Clayton Streiff Wilbur Buri South Wayne Louise Leiser Monroe

Jordan Aid to Meet Browntown

The Jordan Lutheran Aid will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday in the church parlors. The serving committee includes Mrs. Henry Weiman Mrs. Eric Halverson Mrs. Minnie Hanson and Mrs. Oscar Nybroten.

Jordan Aid Browntown Jordan Lutheran Aid Henry Weiman Eric Halverson Minnie Hanson Oscar Nybroten

Grant Family Visit Includes Ill Former Albany Resident

Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Grant and daughter Deanna visited Albany today. They plan moves to Palmyra and Jefferson with Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Gibbon of Janesville. In Jefferson they will see Matt Thelan, once Albany’s resident, who is seriously ill.

Albany Roy M. Grant Deanna Palmyra Jefferson E. S. Gibbon Janesville Matt Thelan

Slump Hits Lumber Industry Reported by Trade Group

The commerce department lumber survey committee released a summary noting a slump in the lumber industry. Prices have fallen about one percent monthly for seven months, hundreds of small mills closed, and many larger mills cut hours.

Washington Commerce Department Lumber Survey Committee Secretary of Commerce Sawyer

Lake Como’s Fame Stretches Back to Roman Times

Italy’s Lake Como has drawn visitors since ancient Rome for its scenic beauty and tranquil landscapes. The region’s fame spans centuries, influencing travel lore and cultural depictions across eras.

Italy Lake Como

Green County Board Supervisors Elects Loveland as Chairman

The Green County Board of Supervisors met in Monroe on April 19 1949 for an organization session. Clarence W Loveland was elected chairman and F F Hartwig as vice chairman as new members Sam Ludwig Oscar Paulson Wilbur Wells and Joshua J Hoesly were seated.

Adams Edward Bidlingmaier Albany Thos. M. Dunphy Brooklyn Sheldon Yarwood Cadiz Ole Sandley Clarno Percy Lichtenwalner Decatur A. L. Miller Exeter Ray Grady Jefferson A. S. Keen Jordan Henry Rebly Jr Monroe J. B. Scherer Mt. Pleasant Ray T. Silver New Glarus Nic H. Kubly Spring Grove Everett Green Sylvester Sam Ludwig Washington Clarence W. Loveland York Oscar Paulson Edward Killingstad J. Ellis Browntown Wilbur Wells Monticello William Spring Joshua J. Hoesly Brodhead Wm. Hahn Leo M. Ties Harry C. Young F. F. Hartwig Louis R. Wolleson Vilas Rundhammer George Meythaler Hartwig and Wolleson Green County Wisconsin Vilas J. Rundhammer Frank A. Buehler George J. Meythaler Rundhammer G. S. Soseman Green and Young Loveland Lichtenwalner and Hahn County Board Welfare Committee County Board Agriculture Committee W. C. Baumgartner Agriculture Committee Highway Police Committee Lawrence H. Ames Mem Joshua J. Oesly Keen Jefferson Township Henry Aebly Jr Green County Hospital Andrew C. Hoesly County Health Board Kathryn Etter Sandley and Ellis Etter H. J. Ellis Will Spring Fred F. Hartwig C. W. Loveland Florence Wartenweiler Louis R. Wo Robert Zuercher Thomas Milwaukee Lloyd Thomas Co Board of Supervisors Green County Board of Supervisors Green County Highway Department Ruth Chase County Normal School Wisconsin County Boards Association Warden Francis Francis Bidlingmaier Paulson A.S. Keen York Township Wood County Wood County Board For Supervisors Wisconsin Coroners Association National County Officials Association Miller Scherer Nick Calabresa Harry Kimball Legislative County Board of Supervisors Wisconsin State Police Green County Normal S/ Everett Green Ellis Green Silver County Highway Committee S/ F. F. Hartwig H. C. Young Hartwig Rodney Kittelsen Hartwig and Service Af Louis Wolleson Wolleson Aebly Theodore Burgy Veterans Service Officer National Association of County Officials Lichtenwalner County of Green Wilma Lengacher C. Schmid Paul Zimmerman A. J. Thelan County Boards Association Scherer and Miller Ee Hartwig Sandley Wilma I. Lengacher State of A. D Wilma Lengacher

South Wayne Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings

South Wayne residents are listed visiting relatives and attending events including a wedding dance in Argyle for Darrell Penniston and gatherings with Kading families. Travelers include Dr. Paul O Conner and Mrs. Arnot among others while church activities and a school picnic at Engbretsen are noted.

A. H. Kading Mmes la Rue Kading Karen Waukesha George Kading Charles Stoughton Carl Moellenbrandt Sharon Donald Freeport Raymond Kading Darlington Thomas Peterson South Wayne Darrell Penniston Argyle Paul O’conner Rollo Arnot John Ferguson Gordon Penniston Dwayne Marjorie Arnot Merlyn Chapman O. B. Fulton Baltimore Avery Stites Will Howery Julia Gra Julia Graham John Hartsough Thomas Larson John Doyle Fred Larson Lutheran Homer Clark Elmer Homb Woodford George Smith Edward Webinger Harold Ganshert Norman Olson Fred Meier Black River Falls Paul Lawrence Mary Ann Jennings George Linchum Gays Mills Marie Helgerson Lois Jeanine Joan Janice Peter Larson Engebretson Frank Jones Milwaukee Harry Gross

Killer Goes To Chair In Ohio Penitentiary

John R. Burson, 33, who killed Ellsworth Ruch Jr. during a terror spree on April 8, 1948, died by execution Friday night after spending the final hours praying for four brothers serving terms in the Ohio penitentiary.

Columbus Canton Ohio Penitentiary John R. Burson Ellsworth Ruch Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Irene Tornow Edward Kaster Monticello Star Brownie Troop 9 Margaret Ganshert Albany Alumni Association Lumber Group The Highway Committee S/ H. C. Young Young Ties Veterans’ Housing Veterans’ Department Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans’ Housing Authority Veterans Housing Cooperatives Wisconsin County Boards Association A. J. Thelen County Farm State Board of Health Township of Green County Highway Committee Town Board of Will Rae Ee Mrs Harry T. Maddrell
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