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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1950

Page

3

Miss Phyllis Duerst Weds Cleo Foster in New Glarus

Miss Phyllis Hilda Duerst daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Duerst New Glarus married Cleo Alan Foster son of Mr and Mrs Earl Foster New Glarus yesterday at 2 30 pm in Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church Rev W J Stuckey officiated Maid of honor Lorraine Elmer bridesmaid Darlene Blum Best man Roland Foster cousin groom Groomsman Donald Duerst usher Sheldon Hoesly and Herman Theiler attended Soloist Clayton Streiff sang Because and The Lord's Prayer with Alice Freitag organist Vickie Lynn Erickson flower girl Jerry Streiff ring bearer attendants wore peacock and American beauty satin gowns Flower girl wore gown like bride's

New Glarus Phyllis Hilda Duerst Gilbert Duerst Cleo Alan Foster Earl Foster W. J. Stuckey Lorraine Elmer Darlene Blum Roland Foster Donald Duerst Sheldon Hoesly Herman Theiler Stoughton Clayton Streiff Alice Freitag Vickie Lynn Erickson Jerry Streiff

Miss Ardelle Monte Honored at Shower

A pre nuptial shower for Miss Ardelle J Monte was hosted at the Monte home in Browntown by her parents Mr and Mrs Gustave Monte. She and Donald Sellow of Albany plan to marry October 11 at 2 pm at St Johns church. Guests included Harold Staley family Frank Stoehr Lewis Olson Glen Ketchum Donnie Casper Mayer Loyde William Wilde Ira Mayer and Virgil Monte among others.

Ardelle J. Monte Guestave Monte Browntown Miss Monte Donald Sellow Albany St. John’s Church Messrs Mmes Harold Staley Frank Stoehr Lewis Olson Glen Ketchum Donnie Casper Mayer Loyde William Wilde Ira Mayer Roy Sellow Anna Richard Minnie Hanson Gus Stoehr Pauline Patterson Virgil Monte

Circle to Meet at Monroe Methodist Church

Evening circle No. three of Monroe Methodist church will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. Alvin Elmer at 1714 8th street. Mrs. J Wesley Engles will be co host ess.

Monroe Methodist Church Alvin Elmer 8Th Street J. Wesley Engles

Doris Pfund and Doral Erickson Wed at St John’s Church

Miss Darlyne Pfund daughter of Ben Pfund of Monroe wed Doral Q O Erickson son of Mr. and Mrs. E J Erickson of Argyle in a candlelight ceremony at St John’s church Saturday evening. The couple planned to live in Argyle after a honeymoon.

Doris Pfund Doral O. Erickson St. John’s

Minnie Marty Honored in Monticello Luncheon

Mrs. Minnie Marty of Los Angeles was guest of honor at a 1 PM luncheon at the W. Karlen home in Monticello. Co-hosts were Mrs. Karlen Mrs. Waldo C. Dick and Mrs. H. L. Karlen. Contract bridge was played.

Monticello Minnie Marty Los Angeles Cc. W. Karlen Karlen Waldo C. Dick H. L. Karlen

Society Notes From Tender Moments At Local Event

Mrs J P Zweifel won high with Miss Hulda Karlen taking consolation. Mrs Marty received a special guest gift. Attending were Grace Aldrich Black Earth H F Stoll J P Zweifel B L Clark Bessie Youngreen George Steinmann J J Voegels Anna Gerber J C Steinmann Ernest Wittwer and Jake Thompson. Thursday Mrs Ernest Wittwer entertained Mrs Marty and Mrs John Dick. On Saturday Mrs Marty and Mrs Dick dined with Mr and Mrs Waldo C Dick.

J. P. Zweifel Hulda Karlen Marty Mmes Grace Aldrich Black Earth H. F. Stoll B. L. Clark Bessie Youngreen George Steinmann J. J. Voegels Anna Gerber J. C. Steinmann Ernest Wittwer Jake Thompson John Dick Waldo C. Dick

Seventy Attend Card Party at Monroe Country Club

About 79 people attended a card party at Monroe Country Club last night. Lunch at 11 preceded 7:30 card games with prizes in bridge canasta and rummy. Winners included Mines for women's bridge and several men and ladies named among the top finishers.

Monroe Country Club Mines H. B. Caradine A. E. Leiser C. J. Goetz Howard W. Chadwick Alvin H. Babler Roland R. Etter Paul W. Neubauer Canasta Laroy Dodge Russell W. Prien Z. A. Gorder Rummy W. E. Wenger Fred Roth Alvin Kublyeuchre Mmes. Doran R. Zwygart Nathan L. Goetz Charles J. Mathias Co. E. Baumle John A. Becker Robert W. Goetz James Forbes

Jennette Crane Heads MHS Concert Orchestra

Jennette Crane of Monroe High School Monticello was elected president of the MHS Concert Orchestra. Allen F. Barnard announced the officers Lyndon Viel Jean Stauffacher and Richard Eley were named vice president secretary and treasurer respectively. The 60 piece ensemble is the top high school orchestra.

Jennette Crane Ray C. Crane Monroe High School Monticello Allen F. Barnard Lyndon Viel Mabel Viel 19Th Avenue Jean Stauffacher Victor J. Stauffacher 14Th Street Richard Eley John A. Eley 11Th Street

Woman's Union Meeting at St John’s Church

St John’s women plan a 7:45 p m gathering in the church parlors to discuss The Thread of Sacrifice led by Mrs Rob ert Blumer with assistants Mrs Ralph V Lichtenwalner Mrs Roy Reinmann Mr Edward Schuetz Mr John Vogel Jr and Miss Lydia Woelfli Social service report by Mrs Anna Whitcomb and music by Miss Evelyn Hartwig The surprise committee for October birthdays lists Miss Rose Zuer cher and Mrs George Schuh as co chairs

St. John’s Women’s Union Robert Blumer Ralph V. Lichtenwalner Roy Reinmann Edward Schuetz John Vogel Jr Lydia Woelfli Anna Whitcomb Evelyn Hartwig Rose Zuercher George Schuh

William Stauffacher Birthday Honor in Browntown

William Stauffacher was honored at a surprise birthday party at his home Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Haeft, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haeft and son, Ethel Broeger, Sharon, Mrs. Marcus Dunlavy and Mary Ann, Beloit, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bosshart and family, Brodhead, Celia Stauffacher, Mr. and Mrs. Alger Vincent and family, Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Scott.

Browntown William Stauffacher Dewey Haeft Harold Haeft Ethel Broeger Sharon Marcus Dunlavy Mary Ann Beloit Ben Bosshart Brodhead Celia Stauffacher Alger Vincent Monroe Delbert Scott

Local Families Named in Community Notice

Mrs Leon Stauffacher and son from Janesville along with Fred Theiler and son Willis Theiler and family Wilber Wells and family Marvin Stauffacher Harold Brecklin Shirley Arline and Eugene and Mrs William Stauffacher from Brown Town identified in a regional notice listing residents and relatives.

Leon Stauffacher Janesville Messrs Mmnes Fred Theiler Willis Theiler Wilber Wells Marvin Stauffacher Harold Brecklin Shirley Arline Eugene William Satuffacher Browntown

Miss Strahm Feted At New Glarus Showers

A Sept 23 gathering at the Robert Strahm Jr home honored Doris Strahm on her upcoming Oct 7 marriage to Dean Streiff with two showers hosted by Mrs. Charles Hoesly and Mrs. Ernest Zentner. Guests included the Streiff and Strahm families and neighbors. A second shower at Edwin Knudtson’s home followed with many relatives and friends attending.

New Glarus Robert Strahm Jr Miss Strahm Edwin Knudtson Messrs Mmes Walter Streiff Ruth Dean Robert C. Strahm Ernest Robert Ronnie Robert Strahm Sr Adolph Strahm Wilbert Strahm Nathan Frank Schiesser Linda J. Oswald Hauser John S. Rhyner Albert Stuessy Clarence Hauser Henry Hanneman Mary Strahm

City Scout Group Attends Camp Event

Raphael J. Daly Dewey Dwyer Donald Wilson and Keith Wilson attended a banquet at Canyon camp Apple River for scouts who went to the jambo ree at Valley Forge last summer. Daly led the group and slides of the trip were shown by David Ruehlman Jr. who took the pictures.

Raphael J. Daly Dewey Dwyer Donald Keith Wilson Canyon Camp Apple River Valley Forge Daly David Ruehlman Jr

Miss Marie Matzinger Weds Paul Vetterli in New Glarus

Miss Marie Evelyn Matzinger of New Glarus married Paul Edward Vetterli of Clarno at noon yesterday in the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church New Glarus with Rev. W J Stuckey officiating. Attending were the groom's parents Mr and Mrs Henry Vetterli Jr and their son Roy of Clarno and Mr and Mrs Joseph Schwarzenberger and Miss Pauline Schwarzenberger.

New Glarus Marie Evelyn Matzinger Paul Edward Vetterli Clarno Evangelical and Reformed Church W. J. Stuckey Henry Vetterli Jr Roy Joseph Schwarzenberger Pauline Schwarzenberger

Derendingers Honored at Monticello Surprise Party

A surprise party was held last Wednesday evening in Monticello to honor the Derendings, with neighbors and friends presenting congratulatory messages and gifts. The event highlighted community support and the couple's long service to local affairs.

Derendingers Monticello

Deren Dinger Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charles Deren dinger celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at home with guests including Derendinger Susan Kay Twin Grove Lawrence Rosa and family Brooklyn Fred Ochsner and sons Juda Ambrose Wenger and sons Postville Robert Derendinger Belleville Misses Kathryn Rosa and her roommate Madison Robert Judd Janesville and Calvin Derendinger Monticello.

Charles Derendinger Messrs Mmes Walter Derendinger Susan Kay Twin Grove Lawrence Rosa Brooklyn Fred Ochsner Juda Ambrose Wenger Postville Robert Derendinger Belleville Kathryn Rosa Madison Robert Judd Janesville Calvin Derendinger Monticello

Wedding of Arlene Cutts and Richard Schlueter in Janesville

Mrs Becker and Mrs West and Mrs Mann attended the wedding of Arlene Cutts niece of Mrs Becker to Richard Schlueter in the First Lutheran church Janesville Saturday at seven p m The ceremony took place in Janesville with several relatives present.

Herman Becker Dorothy Rodney Monroe Frank West Browntown Emil Mann Winslow Arlene Cutts Becker Richard Schlueter Janesville

Dicks mark 25th anniversary with dinner at Wagon Wheel

Mr and Mrs Waldo C Dick celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. They dined at the Wagon Wheel in Rockton with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Norman Ka Wool of Elkhorn.

Monticello Waldo C. Dick Wagon Wheel Rockton Norman Ka- Wool Elkhorn

Kohli to Show Travel Pictures at Relief Corps Meeting

Louis H. Kohli will present travel slides at the Women’s Relief Corps gathering tomorrow night, sharing images from his journeys with the group.

Louis H. Kohli Women’s Relief Corps

Hi-Jack Ends in Double Whisky Theft in Cleveland

Cleveland police and FBI say a double hijack targeted 92 cases of whisky worth about 3300 dollars. The liquor from Peoria to Boston was lifted from a truck and moved to a residence. An unknown man then removed about half the stock. Twenty-five cases recovered and seven arrested.

Cleveland FBI Peoria Boston

Draft Questionnaire Message Ignored by Selective Service

In Buffalo officials overlook a handwritten envelope note reading Do not open until Christmas found with a filled-in draft questionnaire. The incident suggests lax handling of draft documents and raises questions about protocol at the Selective Service office.

Buffalo Selective Service

Milk Trucks Must Be Covered Under New Wisconsin Rule

Wisconsin dairy officials require all trucks transporting milk or cream from farms to dairy plants to be covered. The rule aims to protect products from heat cold dust and contamination and applies to all but self-delivering producers. Requirements specify enclosed bodies side wall height durable construction removable gates insulated two layer canvas top and secure fastening.

H. J. Weavers State Department of Agriculture Wisconsin Weavers

Farmer Loses Arm in Janesville Corn Chopper

Alfred Barlass, 42, a Janesville farmer, lost his right arm above the elbow when a corn chopper grabbed his hand. The machine drew him toward the knives, but his two sons stopped it just before it reached his body.

Janesville Alfred Barlass

Homemakers Meet At New Glarus In Decatur Town Group

The Decatur Town Homemakers, with Brodhead and New Glarus ties, met at Mrs. Ernest Bahler's new home hosting 19 members and guests. They toured Little Switzerland sites, discussed the coming year, named new com ing officers, and planned a Brodhead Christmas fair. The next meeting is set for Oct. 12 at Mrs. Arthur Klingbeil's Brodhead home.

New Glarus Decatur Brodhead Ernest Bahler Switzerland Museum Pet Milk Co Evangelical Reformed Church Bahler Arthur Klingbeil

Pope Beatifies Nun Who Founded Order

In Rome Pope Pius XII beatified Maria De Mattias, founder of the Adorers of the Most Precious Blood. About 50,000 worshippers packed St. Peter’s Basilica as 1,500 representatives of her order attended, including nuns from New York. Born near Rome February 4, 1805, she began church work at 17 and died August 20, 1855.

Rome St. Peter’s Basilica Maria de Mattias Order of the Adorers of the Most Precious Blood New York

Larger Social Security Checks Go Out In Area

Sydney E. Miller of the Madison social security office says 5,431 beneficiaries will receive larger September checks after amendments to the security act. Increases are automatic for August recipients who remain eligible, with boosts from 100 percent for the lowest amounts to about 60 percent for higher brackets. Total seven-county payments rise from 104 012 to 188 826 dollars.

Sydney E. Miller Madison Social Security Office Treasury Miller

Belleville Sideswipe Involving Steigman and Schilt Cars

Two Belleville vehicles driven by Herman W. Steigman and Alice M. Schilton route 1 collided in a sideswipe on highway 92 about 6 40 p m yesterday a quarter mile east of Belleville. Both vehicles left the scene with Mrs Steigman as a passenger and Mrs John Schilt as a passenger in the Schilt car.

Belleville Herman W. Steigman Alice M. Schilt Steigman John Schilt Miss Schilt Schilt

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Phyllis Duerst Cleo Foster Zwingli House Delores Itten Doris Hoesly Anna Streiff Janice Marty Wilhelm Tell Hall Engler’s Store New Glarus Hardware Ohio Michigan Orfordville Evansville Whitewater and Ardelle Monte Auth Roy Stemm Winslow Illinois E. A. Theiler 5Th Ave Monroe, Wis Thomson Phosphate Company South Dearborn Stoo Crrccogo Doris Darlyne Pfund Ben A. Pfund Route 5 Doral QO. Erickson E. J. Erickson Argyle Paul C. Kehle Myron Erickson Eleanor Hansen Ruth Wirtz Lester Moen Marilyn Bainbridge Carol Ann Peterson William Rossing Vernus Nelson Jr Gottfried Wenger Goldie Robertson Ast Eugene Moen Florence Voigt Patricia Jacobson Patricia Steven Milwaukee Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science Erickson Coral O. Erickson Jennette Crane Heads MHS Concert Orchestra Woman's Union Plans Harvey Stauffacher Chiropractor White Block America Endian Radiant Miller’s South Side Square Jewelry Marie Matzinger Paul Vetterli The Alvin F. Rote Co News of the Homemakers Chrysler Studer Super 6Th St Wlad
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