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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1952

Page

3

Beloit Bride Weds Gratiot Groom In Beloit Church

Miss Joan Beverly Ross and Robert Joseph Burke married at St. Jude's Beloit this morning at 10. Rev. R J O'Hara officiated as choir sang On this day Oh Beautiful Mother. Bridesmaids wore yellow, reception at Frontier Inn Rockton Illinois. The couple will reside in Gratiot where the groom runs a restaurant.

Miss Ross Robert Burke Gratiot Beloit Joan Beverly Ross R. B. Borck E. Grand Avenue Robert Joseph Burke James Burke St. Jude’s Catholic Church R. J. O'Hara Robert Goldsworthy Arthur W. Burke Harrison Bragg Frontier Inn Rockton Jacqueline Rayner Mary Lou Germann Mmes. K. Payleither G. Masterson R. Cox W. Rodgers R. Scott Michael

Country Club Dance Attracts Crowd And Tourney Play

More than 100 Monroe Country Club members and guests danced to Hal Mack’s orchestra after dinner. The club showcased new lounge furniture with California style sectional sets in pumpkin upholstery. Tomorrow features a blind bogey golf tournament for men and mixed foursome golf for women, followed by an 8:30 to 11:00 PM bridge and euchre boat party. In golf, J. T. Etter Jr. won the morning flag event. top finishers included Ben Krause Delbert Share John Chambers and H W Biffle. Closest tee shots were by David Forbes and Chester Becker. Mixed two ball four ball net scores produced a 34 by two pairs. winners were H L John Fenton and Mrs A Lee Mitchell along with Mr and Mrs Robert W Goetz. Third place went to Mr and Mrs William Gyure with ties for fourth and fifth between Mrs Kenneth W Stuart with Chester Becker and Mrs Clarence F Kempfert with Riffle.

Monroe Country Club Hal Mack Bridge J. T Duke) Etter Jr Ben Krause Delbert Share John Chambers H. W Bud) Biffle David Forbes Chester Becker H. L John) Fenton A. Lee Mitchell Robert W. Goetz William Gyure Kenneth W. Stuart Clarence F. Kempfert

Ivey Piano Group Recital Scheduled by Mrs Ivey

Junior high school piano students under Mrs John Ivey present a recital Monday at 730 p m at Union Presbyterian church. Soloists include Betty Hartwig Carol Wolfe Marcia Heuer Cheryl Richards Dorothy Curtis Beverly Blanc Marilyn Rutsch Diane Fritz Judith Germann Mary Ann Norton Sandra Gilbertson Nancy Stauffer Sally McCue Judith Field Ruth Curtis Mary Ann Frautschy Daphne Stassen Charles Chase Rhea Schadt Sandra Scherer Barbara Haworth. Duets feature Marie McGuire with Joan Severson Kathryn McGuire with Donna Clark Beverly Kuchuck with Betty Lamb Barbara Haworth with Sandra Scherer. A two piano number closes the program with Judith Field Rhea Schadt Daphne Stassin and Ruth Curtis.

John Ivey Union Presbyterian Church Betty Hartwig Carol Wolfe Marcia Heuer Cheryl Richards Dorothy Curtis Beverly Blanc Marilyn Rutsch Diane Fritz Judith Germann Mary Ann Norton Sandra Gilbertson Nancy Stauffacher Sally McCue Judith Field Ruth Curtis Mary Ann Frautschy Daphne Stassen Charles Chase Rhea Schadt Sandra Scherer Barbara Haworth Marie McGuire Joan Severson Kathryn McGuire Donna Clark Beverly Kuchuck Betty Lamb Daphne Stassin

MISS SAUNDERS FETED

The Valley Vein homemakers hosted a shower at Mrs. Walter Gertsch's Gratiot home honoring Miss There sa Saunders. Earlier this morning she wed Clarence Wittwer at St. Vic tor's church with guests including Ed Saunders Chris Tschanz William Leopold Earl Bechtolt and others.

Miss Saunders Walter Gertsch Gratiot Theresa Saunders St. Victor’s Church Clarence Wittwer Mmes Ed Saunders Chris Tschanz William Leopold Earl Bechtolt Richard Saunders Thomas Saunders Clarence Falk George Stauffacher Ernest Scheidegger Fred Wald Albert Vogel Joyce Bechtolt

Miss Theresa Saunders Weds Clarence Wittwer at St Victor’s

Miss Theresa Saunders daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Saunders route 4 and Clarence Wittwer son of Mrs Paul Veenie Monticello and the late Albert Wittwer were married this morning at 10 in St Victor’s Catholic church. Rev E C McCollow officiated with Gloria Marty New Glarus maid of honor and Rodney Wittner New Glarus best man. The couple plan a wedding trip to Chicago and will reside at 902 Water street Sauk City.

Theresa Saunders Ed Saunders Route 4 Clarence Wittwer Paul Veenie Monticello Albert Wittwer St. Victor’s Catholic Church E. C. McCollow Gloria Marty New Glarus Rodney Wittner Eugene Saunders Eugene Crouch Turner Hall LaVerne Sommers Walter Vogel Mabel Hannah Verona Johannah Waelchn Thomas Saunders Francis Saunders Brodhead Hannah Miss Waelchli Mmes Eugene Richard Saunders Rose Brugger Fred Schmid Leo Foley Monroe Chicago Water Street Sauk City Monroe High School Green County Normal School Stone’s Pocket School North Freedom Zentner School Monticello High School Madison Vocational School Liberty Powder Co Baraboo

Wisconsin sheep schools highlight UW sponsored events

Wisconsin sheep producers will attend one day sheep shearing schools around the state next week under University of Wisconsin sponsorship. Programs stress fundamentals and fine points at Robbinswood Farm Delavan Monday and two northern sites.

Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Robbinswood Farm Delavan

Daughters Featured at Church Gathering with Snowball Centerpiece

About fifty mothers and daughters attended the church event where tables were decorated with lighted candelabra and a bridal wreath center. Mrs. Carl Folgate and Mrs. William Ochsner served refreshments. Miller, who has five daughters, was noted among attendees.

Picnic Planned by Ideal Workers Class at Immanuel Church

The Ideal Workers Sunday school class of Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church will hold its annual picnic in Recreation park tomorrow after morning worship. Henry Kundert leads the class and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Coplien are picnic chairmen.

Ideal Workers Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Recreation Park Henry Kundert Ervin Coplien

Crotty announces engagement of Alice Crotty

Mr and Mrs William Crotty of South Wayne announce the engagement of their daughter Alice of Freeport to Henry Opfermann son of Mrs Rose Opfermann of New Glarus A July wedding is planned.

William Crotty South Wayne Alice Freeport Henry Opfermann Rose Opfermann New Glarus

Garwig Klug marriage announced for June 14

Miss Patricia Ann Garwig daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Garwig route 3 and Raymond J Klug of Beloit will wed on June 14 in a special ceremony.

Brodhead Patricia Ann Garwig Edward Garwig Route 3 Raymond J. Klug Beloit

Circle II Plans Picnic at Recreation Park Shelter House

Union Presbyterian Circle II schedules a picnic supper at Recreation Park shelter house Tuesday at 6 30 p m. Children of the family will attend.

Union Presbyterian Church Recreation Park Shelter House

4 H club studies food and nutrition at Jennings

SOUTH WAYNE Times Special reports the Jennings Hustler's 4 H club met Tuesday at Mrs Maynard Jones home to learn nutrition. Club leader is Mrs William Shager. Members prepared and served a dinner including fruit punch Waldorf salad pineapple upside down cake meat loaf raspberry short cake baked custard and chocolate cookies.

South Wayne Jennings Hustler Maynard Jones William Shager Donna Rood Barbara Chambers Helen Seffrood VaLois Rood Karen Jones

Miss Kryder to Wed in Immanuel Church

Miss Aleta Joy Kryder daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Kryder will wed Delbert Rohde son of R J Rohde tomorrow at 2 pm in Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church Rev Howard L Orians will officiate Orvin L White Monroe will be soloist Miss Yvonne Ammann Clarno maid of honor Kathryn Rohde Browntown bridesmaid Attending groom John Kummer Orangeville best man Wallace Feldt Monticello groomsman Clarence Morton Janesville Harold Stubbe Browntown ushers

Aleta Joy Kryder John E. Kryder 20Th Avenue Delbert Rohde R J. Rohde Browntown Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Howard L. Orians Orvin L. White Monroe Yvonne Ammann Clarno Kathryn Ro

Quiet Retreat Topic Set by St. John's Union

Miss Tabitha M. Ritzmann assisted by Mrs. Gertrude Myers and Miss Bernice L. Holsapple will present the topic A Quiet Retreat at the Women’s Union meeting in St. John’s church Tuesday evening. Miss Mary Ingold and Mrs. Ben P. Jenny are co chairmen of the surprise committee.

Tabitha M. Ritzmann Gertrude Myers Bernice L. Holsapple Women's Union St. John’s Church Mary Ingold Ben P. Jenny

Mothers and Daughters Honored at Afolkey Tea

The WSWS of Bethel Evangelical United Brethren church in Afolkey held its annual Mother-Daughter tea Tuesday evening at 7:30. The program featured Mrs. Walter Foss as toastmaster, devotions by Mrs. Clarence Meier, tributes to mothers and daughters, musical solos and a chalk talk. Corsages went to the youngest grandmother Mrs. Alfred Kramer and to mothers with the most daughters, Mrs. Clare [last name incomplete].

Orangeville WSWS Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church Afolkey Walter Foss Clarence Meier Sharon Foss Charles Homan Bonnie Bolender Glen Bolender Janis Fehr Cornet Colo

Orangeville Social News Roundup

Local residents and visitors from DeKalb to Rockford participate in church conferences, club conventions, and family gatherings. Several families travel to Chicago, Freeport, and Janesville for events, while others attend weddings, picnics, and memorial activities in surrounding towns.

Argyle Honor Students Listed

Argyle high school announces the honor roll for the year with 90 plus averages. Seniors include Rose Mary Flannery Clarice Steiner Wilma Andrews Keith Penniston Marlene O’Hobbins. Juniors Sandra Watkins James Dillon Walter Disch Helen Flannery. Sophomores Jerome Pfister Marjorie Carpenter Rita Olson Jessie Gierhart LaVonne Johnson. Freshmen Joey Auestad Janet Bisegger Suzanne Saalsan Joanne McGinnity Ruth Larson Ann Morgan Helen Legler Mary Lou Shattum Mavis Anderson Mavis Bredeson Rachael Alm Janice Johnson.

Argyle Morgan Rose Mary Flannery Clarice Steiner Wilma Andrews Keith Penniston Marlene O’hobbins Sandra Watkins James Dillon Walter Disch Helen Flannery Jerome Pfister Marjorie Carpenter Rita Olson Jessie Gierhart LaVonne Johnson Joey Auestad Janet Bisegger Suzanne Saalsan Joanne McGinnity Ruth Larson Ann Morgan Helen Legler Mary Lou Shattum Mavis Anderson Mavis Bredeson Rachael Alm Janice Johnson

Local social notes recount postmaster banquet and visits

South Wayne hosts Tri County postmaster banquet at William Tell hotel New Glarus. William Homb and others attend church rededication in Gratiot. Families travel to visit relatives in Nebraska Rochester Mayo Clinic trips. Local residents visit, attend May Queen ceremonies, and celebrate birthdays and graduations with friends and relatives.

Robert H. Homb Tri-county William Tell New Glarus David M. Howery O. B. Peterson Gratiot Will Steffen Clearwater Neb Lee W. Steffen George Kramer Milwaukee Kramer Leslie Lane Rockford Robert Porter Susan John Porter Ida Robinson

Weather Bureau Snow Measurement Method

The weather bureau uses a standard eight inch gauge with eight inch diameter and two and a half foot height. Snow is leveled to a uniform depth above the gauge bottom for accurate measurement.

The Weather Bureau

Appeal Court Upholds FHA Fraud Convictions

The U S Court of Appeals upheld the fraud convictions of Irving Ross 24 Martin 31 and Milton Jecker 34 all from Milwaukee for illegally obtaining funds under the FHA insured loan plan. They were sentenced to four years in prison and fined 6000 each for offenses in Portsmouth Ohio where they ran the Portsmouth Construction Co.

Cincinnati U.S. Court of Appels Irving Ross Martin Milton Jecker Milwaukee Portsmouth Portsmouth Construction Co

Gierhart Jr Graduates at Platteville State College

Har low Gierhart Jr. graduated from Platteville State College on Thursday and will serve as assistant principal at St. Croix High School for the coming year.

Three Local Cub Scouts Earn Webelos Awards at Pack Meeting

Pack 314, likely the largest in the U S, held a Pythian Hall ceremony Thursday night. Gregory Kittelsen David Stauffacher and Robert Bauman received Webelos awards while seven Cubs advanced to Boy Scouting.

United States Webelos Pythian Hall Gregory Kittelsen Rodney O. Kittelsen David Stauffacher George D. Stauffacher Robert Bauman Jacob H. Steffen Den den Mother Work den No. 1 Mmes Victor Marean Philip Braun Den 12 Joseph Vollmary Walter Kuebli Den 1 Grant Beer Lions Blythe Myers Febelos Danny Steffen William Wartenweiler Danny Bauer

Senior in Milwaukee Wins Three Scholarships

Milwaukee high school senior Roger Brown topped competitive exams to win three scholarships. He was notified of offers from Massachusetts Tech, Lawrence, and Northwestern and will accept the Northwestern award.

Milwaukee Roger Brown Massachusetts Tech Lawrence Northwestern

Browntown News Notes Family Visits and Social Laughs

Mr and Mrs Henry Van Metre and family hosted Sunday dinner with guests including Edgar Bryant Jack Latham Duguque and Beryl Bryant and son Madison. Several local trips and visits unfold as residents travel between Madison Monroe and Milwaukee with relatives in New Castle and Morgan town.

Henry van Metre Edgar Bryant Jack Latham Duguque Beryl Bryant Madison John Disch Joseph Dale Lafe Frost Floyd George New Castle Ind Ross Vincent Frost Vincent Norman Nybroton Morgantown N. J Oscar Nybroten Kenneth Koepke L. Crago Neil Swiggum Ioof Lodge South Wayne John Williams Janet Monroe William Carlson Minneapolis B. W. Maddrell Lee van Metre Milwaukee Adah Ross Ward Meritt William E. Fellers Dave Werren Stevens Point Bert Gordee John Bremner

Maple Sap Sugar Content Ranges From Two to Seven Percent

The article notes the sugar content of maple sap varies from 2 to 7 percent. It implies tapping trees yields sap whose sweetness depends on the season and tree health, indicating variation in sugar concentration across samples.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ae A Ivey St. Victor’s Schmitz Country Gentleman George D. Scarseth American Farm Research Bureau National Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Illinois Holstein-Friesian Association Kryder Immanuel Church St. John’s Union Glen E. Bolender Robert Bridge DeKalb C.B. Bridge Roy Wagner John Foss Dakota C. B. Bridge Frederick L. Rickleff Shannon R. L. Britt Gene Conner George Obert R. M. Messinger Carrie Brunkow Will Allman Beulah Parriott Pauline Babler Betty Marcantonio Lester Krug Lyle Rose Ann Sheets Jesse Matzke Della Seidel Ice Vogues Irvin Hartman Harry Herbst Dixon Harry Zweifel Kenneth Wallace Oregon Harry Mains Willi Reuber Charles Burington Deaconess Hospital Levi Morisse Stockton John Warner Lanark Will Haupt George Haussmann Galesburg Ill Lyle Rinehart Virgil Dickinson M. W. Moore Sue Minogua Wis Sue Moore Robert Peck South Afalkey School Robert Dalton Ira Zimmerman Grace, Monroe Manley Richards Harley Zimmerman Edgar Krug de Pere Edgar Foss Lawrence Sheets Mr. Sheets F. A. Sheets Dorothy Sheets North Canton Ohio Mike F. Hoesly Darlene Lu Ann Richard W. Voegeli Lydia Voegeli Walter Voegeli Hoesly New Glarus High School Burkhalter Mussic Center Voegeli Mrs Harry T. Maddrell R. R. Hefty John James Moe Moe Alfred Mathys Darlington Platteville State College LaVerne Schunk John Marty Kay T. J. Lacey Rochester Minn Mayo Clinic Joseph Carnelio Jack Mary Gage John Gage Susan Gage Naperville Margaret McArdle James Dunn George Streb Eversharp Sheaffer Chelet Theatre Archer Monroe Feed & Co 12Th St Cub Lyle F. Sickinger Charles Evans Paul Schneider Thomas Sickinger George Jacobs Howard Olsen Richard Albright Wendell Fuller Arthur W. Roethe Billy Mauerman Nathan Klassy Robert Richardson Robert Jeglum Arthur Roethe Billy Berndt Den 7 Michael Einbeck Robert Stair William Vollmary Denner Stripe Ernest Schwarze Robert Wolfe Gary Schwarze Silver Arrow Paul Lindsay Bobby Bauman Jerry Lindsay Bear Floyd Weeks William Bauman Gold Arrow Larry Moth Marean den Mather Thomas Marean Wolf Gerald Zuhlke Lester Johnson Jr Denner Stripes James Rufenacht Den 13 Kenneth Mayer David Severson David Bear Edward Brennan Douglas Ebweter Keith Ginner Robert Jones Denner John Stoldern Thomas Kuebli Mrs. C. L. Craige J. W. Robilette Res Benkert Bldg With Keragene Turner Twinematic Baler Turner Turner Baler Green County Thompson Implement Co New Glarus, Wis
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