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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1956

Page

5

Class of 1931 Holds Reunion in Monroe Country Club

More than 120 attendees joined the Class of 191 for a Monroe reunion at the Country Club. J J Tschudy read the roll call, Leland Heitz gave the invocation and deceased list, and Werner Blum delivered the class history. Prize was awarded for most children and most grandchildren. A bulletin board showcased member families. The group included many out-of-town guests and teachers. The class plans another reunion in five years.

Monroe Country Club J. J. Tschudy Madison Leland Heitz Werner Blum Ervin C Irma Bowen Irma Bowen) Schmerse Riverside Calif John Swartz Albuquerque N. M John Lochre Detroit Mich Robert Broge Monroe Heitz John Foesch Argyle Leslie Palmer Hartland Dorothy Huber Mineral Point Nellie Rose Oconomowoc Messrs Mines Milton Steltzer Bloomer H. P. Huddleston E. 0. Evans T. R. Holyoke Nat G. Preston Bruce M. Blum la Vonne Jones George Jacobs Nour Myron Babler Don Clark Champaign Mr. Morris Frank Elmer Dixon Marvin Hartwig Napperville Horace Tollefson Evanston Carl Pease Chicago John Kohli Barrington Robert Montgomery la Grange Edmond Merck Freeport Harold Heimann Mark Saunders

Mother and Daughter Breakfast Held at Parish Hall

A Momersvaugmer breakfast drew 150 attendees yesterday morning at St Victor's parish hall after an 8:30 mass. Mrs Warren M Gerhart welcomed guests before Mrs C Kenneth Hall delivered the opening remarks, with Miss Jill Hall giving the response. Programs included recitations and musical solos by local students and performers, chaired by Mrs John H Usher and assisted by Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and St Victor's Altar Society members.

Momersvaugmer St. Victor's Warren M. Gerhart C. Kenneth Hall Jill Hall John H. Usher Valerie Mary Margaret Hodgson Catherine Lamboley Theresa Weaver Mary Ann Blum Sharon Reil Marilyn Marty Karen Buholzer Miss Buholzer Miss Hall Rita Angela Bregenzer Beatrice Judy Flanagan Kenneth Schneider Jack Schlichting Knights of Columbus St. Victor’s Altar Society Mmes Roy Zweifel John Disch John Gibbons Harry McGuire Jr Leslie Homb Burnett Briggs Anthony M. Kuban William Siedschlag Don Daley Sanford Hanson Malcolm Muenich John Patterson Walter Laeser Martin Purcell William Hogan Marie Brennan

Six Confirmed Here At Mt. Olive Church

Six members of the class of 21 were confirmed yesterday morning at Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church by Rev. R. F. Bittorf. Confirmands include Shir ley Ann Moore Donald Eugene Moore LaVon Eileen Elmer Patricia Carol Vicker Lester Randall Stanske and Roger Lee Wieser.

Mt. Olive Church Mt. Olive “Evangelical Lutheran Church R. F. Bittorf Shirley Ann Donald Eugene Moore Melvin Moore LaVon Eileen Elmer Leon B. Elmer Patricia Carol Vicker Ernest Schreiber Lester Randall Stanske Lester J. Stanske Roger Lee Wieser Walter W. Wieser

Miss Joyce Speich Honored at Shower

A bridal shower for Miss Joyce Speich was held Saturday night at 1602 25th street hosted by Mrs. John F. Kundert with co hosts Mrs. Roy Wyss and Mrs. Rudy Maurer of Madison. Speich, who will marry Roger Norton on June 16, received gifts, and a luncheon followed the social evening. Out of town guests included Mrs. Ed Brooks Freeport Mrs. Leo Hilfiker I Waupun Mrs. William Hemlock LaCrosse and Mrs. Chester Wyss Rock City Illinois.

Joyce Speich John F. Kundert 25Th Street Roy Wyss Rudy Maurer Madison Speich Roger Norton Ed Brooks Freeport Leo Hilfiker I Waupun William Hemlock LaCrosse Chester Wyss Rock City

Weekend Visits and Local Socials Reported by Monticello Times

Monticello Times notes weekend social activity. Miss Beverly Babler Mat Mueller and Shirley Root Madi son spent the weekend at their homes. Mr and Mrs C M Stauffer drove to Chicago to visit daughter Ruth Leach. Mr and Mrs W L Zweifel of New Glarus were Sunday visitors of Mrs O D Curtis. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Holcomb Sr were Mrs

Beverly Babler Mat Mueller Shirley Root Madison C.M. Stauffer Chicago Ruth Leach W. L. Zweifel New Glarus O.D. Curtis Robert Holcomb Sr

County Board Proceedings Highlight Jail Outlay and Busin

Green County Wisconsin minutes show the April 17 to 19 1956 County Board session approving fund shifts from General Fund to Jail Outlay, reading bids from Huber Brewing and rejecting old jail property bids. Amendments on committee representation passed, records rules debated, adjournment set for August 1, 1956, and a 1954 Memorial Day race note closes.

Finance Committee Joshua J. Hoesly Edward Bidlingmaier Leo M Ties Paulson Miller Bidlingmaier Baertschi Yarwood Rinehart Pick Grady Newman Rebly Scherer Silver Slotten Green Ludwig Loveland Cleveland Francois Pernot Crago Spring Hoesly Pierce Norton Smith Stair Noel — Schiller Monroe Madison Huber Brewing Company Schiller A. L. Miller Burgy Company K Ray E. Kundert Green County Wis P.O. Monroe State of Wisconsin

Suspect Denies Kling Heiress Slaying in Carson City

William E. Boswell 35, an itinerant bartender, was arrested in Nevada in connection with the strangulation of Anne Harris Van Ryne 22 in Philadelphia. Boswell denied the killing after admitting he saw Van Ryne last Monday night. His Vermont wife Arline Boswell 22 defended him saying he is innocent and she will stay with him.

Marwj Libbrey Vermont Philadelphia Carson City Nev William E. Boswell Anne Harris van Ryne Boswell Addison County Arline Boswell van Ryne Los Angeles William H. Bauman

Tank blast kills worker in Racine area

Andy Zettal, 38, was cutting an empty gasoline tank with a torch when it exploded at a gravel pit west of Racine, killing him last Saturday. The incident details follow. Warren Harding was the first US President to speak over the radio.

Racine Andy Zettal Here Warren Harding

Fairfield 4-H Club Holds Fifth Meeting

The Fair Fielders 4-H Club met Thursday at Fairfield school with 19 members present. Reichard Willborn opened the session with a demonstration while Norma Willborn spoke on 4-H personalities. The gathering included recreation and a served lunch.

Fair Fielders Club Fair Fielders 4-H Club Fairfield Reichard Willborn Norma Willborn

Social Guidance Conference Planned in Janesville

A two day Social Guidance conference is outlined for September 23 and 24 in Janesville with Monroe attendees including County Judge Marshall L. Peterson and Effie Wenger director of Green County Public Welfare. Milton College president Percy Dunn was chosen as general chairman for the event and a kick off dinner is planned.

Janesville Monroe Marshall L. Peterson Effie Wenger Green County Department of Public Welfare Percy Dunn Milton College

Executive Committee Sets Public Forums and Dinner Kick-off

The executive committee outlines organizational purposes with a launch dinner by invitation and open public forums. Attendance will include school and parent groups, professionals, and industrial organizations to discuss goals and partnership opportunities.

Picnic honors Christ Klarer couple in Albany area

A farewell picnic yesterday at the Jack Erb cottage on Sugar River north of Albany honored Mr. and Mrs. Christ Klarer who have lived in their home 16 years and will move to 1614 22nd Avenue. Attendees included Emil Klarer and family Roy Feldt and daughter Edward Schneider Herbert Davidson and family Henry Hefty and two sons Mrs. Evelyn Hartwig and son Tom and Jack Erb. The Klarers received a money gift.

Afr Christ Klarer Jack Erb Sugar River Albany Messrs Mmes Emil Klarer Roy Feldt Edward Schneider Herbert Davidson Henry Hefty Evelyn Hartwig Tom Klarers 22Nd Avenue

Mrs Blakely 87 Dies at Darlington

Mrs Louisa Blakely aged 87 was found dead Saturday in her Darlington home where she lived alone Death due to natural causes is believed to have occurred about Wednesday Surviving are two daughters Mrs Clyde Eckhart and Lois Blakely both of Park Ridge Illinois a sister Mrs Orpha Pearson Darlington a brother James Rowe Packwaukee and three grandsons Services were held this afternoon. GIRL RETURNED HOME A hitchhiker identified as Carolyn Hollingsworth Elgin IL was returned to her parents Saturday afternoon under supervision of William E Kuntz child welfare officer.

Blakely Darlington Louisa Blakely Clyde Eckhart Lois Blakely Park Ridge Ill Orpha Pearson James Rowe Carolyn Hollingsworth Elgin William E. Kuntz

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