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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1956

Page

4

Milwaukee Couple Wed in Grand Avenue Church

Dr and Mrs Pramey Hotick wed in a Grand Avenue Congregation church ceremony officiated by Rev Donald Tarr. The couple plans a wedding trip to Banff and Lake Louise Canada. The bride Eleanor Streiff Hollick is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Streiff. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs N Holick of Pine Falls Manitoba.

Pramey Hotick Grand Avenue Congregation Church Milwaukee Banff Lake Louise Canada Donald Tarr Hollick Eleanor Streiff Ray E. Streiff 14Th Avenue N. Holick Pine Falls Manitoba Edwin Kummer Janesville Cheryl Streiff Douglas Streiff

OES Chapter Holds Memorial Services in Masonic Temple

St Omar Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held memorial services with the draping of the charter. Edwin W. Schuetze led with solos, Mrs Louisa Ruegger was honored on her 92nd birthday, and fifty members attended the meeting with reports on recent trips and memorial decor.

ADC Perpewneuon Fred J. Bolender Chester J. Anna Marty Flora Bengelsdorff St. Omar Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Edwin W. Schuetze Louisa Ruegger R. Evans Sr Mmes William Kugler George Jacobs Evans Edgerton Janesville Phoenix Beloit Dousman Masonic Home George Mauerman Roy Chesebro Frederick F. Lanz O. R. Evans Jr George Ma

Mrs Ruegger Observes 92nd Birthday at Home

One of Monroe’s oldest residents, Mrs Louisa Ruegger, turned 92 yesterday. She lives alone at 1503 16th Street and remains active with frequent trips about the city. Born May 28, 1864 in Weiler Württemberg Germany, she was formerly Louisa Pfeiffer. The Pfeiffer family migrated to the United States in 1867 and settled in Pennsylvania, later moving to Monroe in 1868. She is a charter member of Esther Rebekah lodge and a 50 year member of St Omar chapter of Eastern Star.

Mani Jes Ouaest Louisa Ruegger 16Th Street

Mrs Ivey Recital at Union Church with Pupils

Piano recital given by Mrs. John Ivey and her pupils last night at Union Presbyterian Church. Lower grade pupils performed with Mrs Ivey joining in two solos and a duet. Repertoire included selections such as Caisson Song Dance Merry Sprite The Juggler and more. A second recital for junior and senior high school pupils is planned Friday at 8 pm at Union Church with about 12 students participating.

Union Presbyterian Church John Ivey

Dance Recital Set For Monroe Sunday Varieties of 1956

Monroe hosts a 2 15 pm recital Dance Varieties of 1956 under the direction of Mrs Roger Wuthrich with Gayleen Steensrud as accompanist. Participants include Marcia Connors Debra Gibbons Barbara Kuckuck Linda Gille Barbara Rasmussen Linda Holmes Cathy Gempler Beth Counselman Jill Counselman Barbara Kubly Shirley Bowen Linda Voelkli Vicky Lysser Vicki Phillips Marcia Dietmeier Lucy Ferries Cathy Kuster Patty Miller Marjorie Niffenegger Mary Kay Bruns Margaret Ann Bruns Maureen Bruns Christine Bain bridge Shirley Haas Irene Haas. Mary Jo Smith baptized at Jordan Lutheran church by Rev. Robert J Verle. dinner for Smith families.

Monroe Turner Jean Roger Wuthrich Gayleen Steensrud Marcia Connors Debra Gibbons Barbara Kuckuck Linda Gille Barbara Rasmussen Linda Holmes Cathy Betty Gempeler Beth Jill Counselman Barbara Kubly

Miss Sharon Worsley Honored With Bridal Shower

Miss Sharon Worsley was guest of honor at a shower Friday evening hosted by Mrs. Arth at her Woodford home with about thirty guests. Co hostess was Mrs. Chester Stixrood. Attendees included many Woodford residents and friends from Monroe Browntown South Wayne and Jordan Lutheran church plans for her June wedding to Harry Berg in Woodford.

Sharon Worsley Arth Woodford Chester Stixrood Mmes Orion Worsley Violet Gregg Beloit Laurence Berg Sophia Hanson Freeman Berg Henry Wieman Russel Wang Morgan Johnson Irwin Hanson Herman Notter Lewis Olson Elmer Thoreson Henry Youngblood Ted Butts Willard Moe Minnie Hanson Annie Jacobs Edward Kopp Monroe Oscar Samson John Rothlisberger Browntown William Hexom South Wayne Misses Jean Evelyn Gordee Eda Emma Salzwedel Evelyn Johnson Eleanor Moe Ruth Edna Diane Berg Elaine Samson Miss Worsley Jordan Lutheran Church Harry Berg Homer Lovelace Nancy Lee Ernest S. Schneider Ernest W. Schneider Route 1

Mrs. Harris Rote Hosts Family Party After Graduation

Mrs. Harris Rote hosted a family celebration Thursday evening following the Orangeville high school senior class graduation where her son Gary Rote was among the graduates. Attending relatives included Miss Maude de Belleville Felton California and Lena Rote Monroe among others from Monroe Freeport Belleville and Winlock Wisconsin.

Eaeaing Sb Vadibene Harris Rote Orangeville High School Gary Rote Maude de Monroe Violet ‘Kortemeier Freeport Milton Baumgartner Leslie Baumgartner Belleville Wis Joe Metcalf Bonnie Raymond Bartelt Harold Bartelt Winslow

Swiss Birthday Club Holds Monticello Party

The Swiss Birthday Club honored Mrs. Ernest Wenger and Mrs. John Hammerly at the latter’s home Saturday evening. After social time, lunch followed. Mrs. Hammerly received a cash gift for a June trip to Switzerland, the homeland. Members present included John Marty, Hora Gempeler, Charles J. Mary, John Meier Sr., Anton Heffy, Anna Schweizer, Johanna Kolier, C. Fred Disch, Ida Frehner, Ernest Ghargs, and others.

Iscello Dimes Oppus Ernest Wenger John Hammerly Johanna Kolier C. Fred Disch Ida Frehner Ernest Ghargs Scho Ht Bachler Amd Fred U Bler

Family Dinner Eld Ondanc Miss Maude de Belleville Honored

A family dinner Saturday evening at the Glen Bolender home honored Miss Maude de Belleville of Felton California. Guests included Mr and Mrs Guy Boyer Mr and Mrs Glenn Boyer Mr and Mrs Sam Matzke Juda Mr and Mrs Paul Bolender and daughter Lynn of Freeport and Eddie Johnson Monroe. De Belleville will also be a guest at the Glen Bolender home over Decoration Day.

Glen Bolender Maude de Belleville Felton Qalif Guy Boyer Glenn Boyer Sam Matzke Juda Paul Bolender Lynn Freeport Eddie Johnson Monroe Miss deBelleville

Miss Anita Figi Honored at Event

Miss Anita Figi was honored Saturday night at a shower hosted by Mrs. Beth Ubert in Monroe. Guests included La Von Hilliard Beverly Sullivan Dean Hildiard Linda Wilco Monticello Regis Gavigan Eugene Stuckey Donald Albright Ambrose Wael Carl Figi Fred Gerber and Bernard Figi plus Lela Ludwig and Frances Loeffel.

Mass Sisica £ Ag Winh Will DE Martied Werner Gerber Beth Ubert Route 3 LaVon Hilliard Beverly Sullivan Mmes Dean Hildiard Linda Walter Wilco Monticello Regis Gavigan Eugene Stuckey Donald Albright Ambrose Wael Carl Figi Fred Gerber Bernard Figi Juda Ray Figi Boyd Figi Brodhead Clinton “L. Blackbourn Veril Keegan Lela Ludwig Frances Loeffel Monroe

Miss LaVon Elmer Honored at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Leon B Elmer of Mt Pleasant Township hosted a Sunday dinner for their daughter LaVon who was confirmed at Mt Olive Evangelical Lutheran church in Monroe. Attenders included Fred Himes Donald Schneider Albert Prill Edna Lois William Rahn Howard Huebner Kenney Jean Milwaukeer Ben F Elmer Ada Zentner August Martini Alan APM Ba Ms r An Elmer Jr

Leon B. Elmer Mt. Pleasant Township LaVon Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church Monroe Fred Himes Donald Schneider Messrs Mmes Albert Prill Edna Arnold Prill Lois William Rahn Howard Huebner Kenney Jean Milwaukee Ben F. Elmer Ada Zentner August Martini Alan Apm Elmer Jr

Birthday Party for Jerry Waelti Honors Eighteenth

Mrs John Waelti entertained 24 guests Wednesday evening for her son Jerry s eighteenth birthday Games were played gifts were presented and lunch was served An Orangeville WSCS meeting is set for 2 00 p m Wednesday June 6 in the church basement

Suda John Waelti Jerry

Better Vision Institute warns against baby eye exposure

The Better Vision Institute says direct sunlight and glaring lights should not strike a baby's eyes, urging protective measures to prevent eye strain and damage.

The Better Vision Institute

School Honors Announced At Junior High Award Day

Junior high award day honored students for instrumental music, perfect attendance, street patrol cadets, library aides and track. Principal Franklin B. Luebchow will announce scholarship certificates Friday as the year ends with report cards. Notable recipients included Anita Ainsworth with 14 extra appearances earning a gold lyre pin and several silver and gold awardees across grades and programs.

Franklin B. Luebchow Tinee Tribune Leonard Bailes Jerry Kubly Anita Ainsworth Mary Ellen Summeril Sally Fritz Elaine Rubi Sandra’ Miller Ruth Benkert Enid Spring Greta Pitkin

Orangeville News Notes and Visit Recaps

Mrs. Martha Bennehoff attended the funeral of Mrs. Amy Keister Metcalf at Pearl City Saturday afternoon. Mr. Albert Hemphill and Mrs. Martha Bennehoff visited the Ernest Miller home in Forrest on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ruth Kilian returned home Monday after a visit at the Harry Dickerson home in Mendota.

Martha Bennehoff Amy Keister Metcalf Pearl City Albert Hemphill Ernest Miller Forrest Ruth Kilian Harry Dickerson Mendota

Decoration Day Guests and Weekend Visitors in Local Notices

A report of Decoration Day visitors and weekend guests includes Mr and Mrs Alvin Goodman of Chiensville and Mr and Mrs Jarry Dickerson of Menteta visiting Ruth Kilian. Other social entries note Glen Bolenders guests from San Gabriel Gladys Fuhrmark of Chicago and Earl Dittmar of Orangeville, plus Harold Cantril family from Moline and Joe Bowen of Chicago visiting Ida Mae Van Matre. Loral Holcomb and Mabel Andre of Pecatonica joined Roy Blunt’s home for Friday visits.

Jackson Miss Dickerson Cairo Alvin Goodman Chiensville Jarry Dickerson Menteta Ruth Kilian Glen Bolenders M. H. Bolender San Gabriel Calif Gladys Fuhrmark Chicago Earl Dittmar Orangeville Harold Cantril Moline Joe Bowen Ida Mae van Matre Loral Holcomb Mabel Andre Pecatonica Roy Blunt

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Miss Streiff Stanley Holick Ray E. Streiff Jr Kenneth R. Streiff Madison Hinck University of Wisconsin Prospect Hall Seattle University Seattle Wash Marquette University Vancouver British Columbia Psi Omega Fraternity Marquette Mrs OES Chapter Mrs. Ruegger Clark Jordan Loral Jordan Orangevil Wesley Jordan Kenneth Grabow Jean Johnson Hanover Ramona Palmer Mmes. C. J. Loveland Arnold Loveland Jean Woolever Ellen Goodhart Esther Wells Townsend Club Barbara Yost Ted Portman Muriel Goetz Jennie Welton WCTU Vera Hi James Chilton Decatur Lake Country Club Scotch Hill Cem ‘Association Lena St. John Mrs. Harris ELD Oranc Mt S Darlington Ray Garvey Wesley Engles Russell Garvey Malta Til Arthur Johnson LaCrosse Ross Weaver Shuilsburg James Garvey Lucille Johnson Glover Arene Monroe Evening Times Anita Figi LaVon Elmer Methodist Wscs Junior High Delilah Armstrong Judith Beckman Sharon Einbeck James Erickson Jeanette Fiedler John Fritsch Nancy Fritz Beverly Koehn Sandra Martin Rosetta Marty Charles Phillips Sharon Baumgartner Mary Bober Karen Bregenzer Karen Robertson Mary Summeril State Patrol Roger Bruny Ronald Brown William Burkhard Jerry Boyer David Carlson Bruce Bartel Fred Feutz Robert Richardson William Anderson Floyd Weeks Charles Evans William Bauman David Babier Rudy Scharnweber Richard Rufener Christie Wittner Mariella Johnson Janet Elmer Kay Chambers Betty Vincent Paula Hahlen Neil Jacobs Barbara Schuetze Linda Loveland Thnee Tribune Judith Smith Jeann Nussbaum Janice Kurth Lois Ann Johnson Beverly Keelen Sandra Miller Ann Baker Sandra Franklin Karen Scherer Elizabeth Ambrose James Roethe James Lovelace Erwin Peters Nathan Zimmerman Wendell Fuller Forensics Glen E. Bolender Noble Electric & Hardware Lena John Deere Black & Claric 11Th Avenue Pen-Vend Corp S. Brentwood Blvd Clayton 5 Missouri Retty Wees
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