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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1950

Page

3

Nathalie Thurston Weds Herbert Wilde In Argyle Ceremony

Miss Nathalie Mae Thurston 622 19th Avenue granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Merrill Thurston Argyle exchanged vows with Herbert Tobias Wilde son of Mr and Mrs Tobias Wilde route 2 Monroe this afternoon at 2 pm in Argyle Lutheran church Rev A P Anderson performed the ceremony Attendants were Mr and Mrs William Thurston best man and matron of honor The bride graduate of Argyle high school and was a nurse's aide at St Clare hospital before marriage The groom attended Richland Center schools and works at Studers Ice After their honeymoon they will live at 620 117th Avenue

Nathalie Mae Thurston 19Th Avenue Merrill Thurston Argyle Herbert Tobias Wilde Tobias Wilde Monroe Argyle Lutheran Church A. P. Anderson William Thurston Argyle High School St. Clare Hospital Richland Center Studer’s Super Ice Wilde 117Th Avenue

Clarno Club Celebrates 10th Anniversary Gathering

Clarno Exchange club members marked their tenth anniversary with a potluck at Mrs. John Vogel’s home where the club originated on October 3, 1940. A three tier cake, baked by Mrs. Ernest Snyder and Mrs. Floyd Timm, and entertainment led by Mrs. Henry Pick Sr. and Mrs. Robert Blumer highlighted the event.

Robert Blumer Edward Schuetz W. L. Maske Mmes William Herbert Charles Vogel Fred Beckman Lena Selma Lydia Woelfli Monroe Kenneth Burrington Orangeville Emil Dubach Blanchardville Lawrence Taft Oneco Marvin Wuetrich Henry Pick Jr Bertha Thompson Roy Bear Heinz Beutel Elmer Whitehead Barbara Burrington Karen Herbert Karen Maske Marian John Robert Vogel Bobby Timm David Pick Emil Dbuach Red Cross

Blums and Guests Plan Missouri OES Trip

Mr and Mrs Bruce M Blum will accompany guests to St Louis for the Missouri OES grand chapter session. Guests include Mr and Mrs Clayton Stearns Omro Mr and Mrs Myron Block Kaukauna Mr and Mrs Al fred Taube Oshkosh and Mrs E B McConnell Darlington. Miss Mary Jane Truman sister of the president will be installed as worthy grand matron. Margaret Truman daughter of the president is expected to sing. The Monroe party will attend the reception for Miss Mary Jane Truman.

Bruce M. Blum St. Louis Missouri OES Clayton Stearns Omro Myron Block Kaukauna Alfred Taube Oshkosh E. B. McConnell Darlington Mary Jane Truman Margaret Truman Monroe Party

Girl Scout Leaders Form Senior Board in Monroe

Senior Girl Scout leaders and ward members met with Mrs. W. Howard Smith to form a senior scout board. The new board will include two members from each troop to plan activities. Present were Mmes. John H. Bruni Wayne J. Fencil Myron E. Jeglum Floyd A. Davis E. B. Lux and Paul W. Snowden. The three senior troops in Monroe total 43 members.

Ward W. Howard Smith 20Th Avenue Mmes John H. Bruni Wayne J. Fencil Myron E. Jeglum Floyd A. Davis E. B. Lux Paul W. Snowden Monroe

Mrs Fritz Named Secretary of St John’s Guild

Mrs. Fritz, wife of Fred Fritz Jr., serves as secretary of the Women’s guild at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church. The Monroe guild and southern Wisconsin synod women plan a regional convention October 19 in Belleville with Mrs. F. B. Marty as second vice president.

Fritz Fred Fritz Jr Women’s Guild of St. John's

Knolls Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Orangeville

Paul R. Knoll and Minnie Hadinger Knoll mark 50 years of marriage. The couple resides in Orangeville with Mrs. Knoll in a nursing home due to ill health. They wed Oct. 7 1900 at the Hadinger home with Rev. P A Schuh officiating. Attendants included Mrs. Martha Anderson and Mrs. Edwin Bear.

Paul R. Knoll 16Th Avenue Orangeville Knoll Minnie Hadinger Hadinger P. A. Schuh St. John’s Church Martha Anderson Monroe John C. Sullivan Milton Wischoff Oregon Ethel Knoll Bradford Drake Chicago Edna Knoll Slind

St Clare Auxiliary Plans Benefit Card Party Gathering

The newly formed St. Clare women’s auxiliary schedules a benefit card party at Moose hall on Oct. 25. Chairwoman Mrs Nathan E Bear announces reservations due by Oct. 23. President Mrs W B Gnagi presided at the second organizing meeting with 60 members, forming committees for sewing library cart magazines shoppers tray favors coffee bar and programs for patients.

Women’s Auxiliary of St. Clare Nathan E. Bear Moose Hall Mmes Harvey H. Trumpy William L. Lysser W. B. Gnagi Alvin A. Kubly Arthur C. Benkett Kubly Sisters of the Hospital

Joyce Kubly Hosts Birthday Party for 10th Year

Joyce Rae Kubly celebrated her 10th birthday with a party at her parents home on Argyle Road. Her mother Mrs. Ben Kubly was helped by Mrs. Richard Kundert and Janice Kubly. Attendees included Carol Koenig Elise Füetz Gayleen Steensrud Mary Ann Erickson Lorraine Portman Linda Deemer Penny Haberman La Vonna Brecklin Nancy Kofoed Carol Cunningham Sue Mantz and Richard and David Kubly.

Joyce Rae Kubly Ben E. Kubly Argyle Road Richard Kundert Janice Kubly Joyce Carol Koenig Elise Fuetz Gayleen Steensrud Mary Ann Erickson Lorraine Portman Linda Deemer Penny Haberman la Vonna Brecklin Nancy Kofoed Carol Cunningham Sue Mantz Richard David Kubly

Club Plans Reception for Teachers At Fall Tea

The fall social committee will host a tea and social after the Woman's club meeting on Oct. 11. Co chairs are Mmes. James Forbes and Robert W. Goetz with help from Mmes. Adolph Abplanalp Burton Bacon Walter Bauman E N Churchill John Figi Laverne Gallitz Alan Goodmiller Robert Kingdon L A Koenig Burton H Lynch Clarence Mahlberg Fred Musselman Roy Peter William Plate Robert L Rote Ray Schoonover A R Steele George W Stuart and Ray A Young.

Woman's Club Mmes James Forbes Robert W. Goetz Adolph Abplanalp Burton Bacon Walter Bauman E. N. Churchill John Figi Laverne C. Gallitz Alan Goodmiller Robert Kingdon L. A. Koenig Burton H. Lynch Clarence O. Mahlberg Fred W. Mu

Miss Pauline Thoman Weds Ernest Krahenbuhl Jr

The marriage of Miss Pauline Ruth Thoman of 2426 11th Street to Ernest Krahenbuhl Jr of Fayette township Lafayette county was performed at 10 30 yesterday morning by Justice of the Peace L A Here. Krahenbuhl is a cheese maker and the bride has been employed at the H L Jacobs home.

Pauline Ruth Thoman 11Th Street Ernest Krahenbuhl Jr Fayette Township Lafayette County Justice of the Peace L. A Krahenbuhl H. L. Jacobs

Miss Ruby Pickett and Gene Phillips Wed in Browntown Church

Miss Ruby Pickett daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Pickett Woodford became the bride of Gene Phillips son of Mr and Mrs Leland Phillips 1117 16th avenue today at 2 pm in Browntown Evangelical church Rev Walter Waeckerle officiated The couple will reside in Monroe after a honeymoon The bride a 1950 Monroe high school graduate and the groom a Monroe high school graduate employed at Capital Cheese Co Monroe attended by Miss Lillian Erickson as maid of honor and Ernest Phillips as best man A reception for immediate families followed the ceremony

Ruby Pickett Bernard Pickett Woodford Gene Phillips Leland Phillips 16Th Avenue Browntown Evangelical Church Walter Waeckerle Lillian Erickson Ernest Phillips Miss Erickson Monroe Monroe High School Capital Cheese Co

Plans Masquerade Party Set by East Clarno Group

Final plans were made for a masquerade party on Oct 27 at the September meeting of the Mixed M's group of East Clarno Evangelical United Brethren church with 45 members present. Mr and Mrs John Christian and family were invited into the group. Kenneth Hartwig led bake sale success. Arley Asmus and Nathan Roth organized entertainment. Mmes Arley Asmus and Nathan Roth hosted the potluck supper.

M’s East Clarno

Mrs Delvin Sails to Join Diplomat Husband in Vienna

Mrs Donald Delvin formerly Fay Christopher of Albany sailed Thursday on the Liberte to Europe to join her husband in the diplomatic service at Vienna. He has been in Vienna six months while she stayed in Washington, D C.

Delvin Albany Donald Delvin Fay Christopher Liberte Europe Vienna Washington, D. C

Mrs Norder Hosts Bridge Club At Home

Mrs Kenneth W Norder of 1620 8th street entertained her bridge club Thursday evening. Two tables of contract bridge were played with honors awarded to Mrs Herbert D Goecks Mrs Walter S Stauffacher and Raymond M Martin. Mrs Goecks and John A Becker attended as substitute guests.

Norder Kenneth W. Norder 8Th Street Mmes Herbert D. Goecks Walter S. Stauffacher Raymond M. Martin Mmes. Goecks John A. Becker

Pythian Sisters Hold Milwaukee Session Trip Planned

Mrs. A R Steele grand treasurer traveled to Milwaukee for a three day session of the grand temple of Pythian Sisters. Mmes Fred Grimm and Leon O Schmidt are slated to attend sessions tomorrow.

Pythian A. R. Steele Milwaukee Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters Mmes Fred Grimm Leon O. Schmidt

Orangeville News Notes From Home

Mrs. Glen E. Bolender reports on Orangeville events and visits a Freeport resident, with Monday caller details at the Stanley Hulbert home.

Orangeville Glen E. Bolender Charles Hoot Freeport Stanley Hulbert

Children’s Service Society Seeks Funds For Youth Help

The Monroe based Chil dren's Service society planning annual voluntary support appeal. Secretary Rodney O. Kittelsen reports fund returns to treasurer Russell W. Prien at First National Bank. The 60 year old agency aids adopted and placed children and supports activities for children from broken homes, spending 1900 dollars in Green county last year.

Monroe Children’s Service Society Rodney O. Kittelsen Russell W. Prien First National Bank John J. Burkhard Henry Kundert Jr Harold J. Lamboley May L. Luchsinger Lewis A. Moore Frank A. Shriner

Troopers Meet in Winslow Home Event

State Line Troopers met Wednesday at Mrs John Augsburgs home in Winslow with co hostess Mrs Harold Trumpy. Roll call praised a money saving idea. Fourteen members attended as Mmes Bruce Babler and Winston Steward led the property descent planning. Next meeting set for Nov 1 with Mrs George Abplanalp and roll call proverb.

Winslow State Line John Augsburger Harold Trumpy Bruce Babler Winston Steward George Abplanalp Mmes Alvin Marvin Bidlingmaker

Valley View Homemakers Meet At Zoller Home

The Valley View Homemakers Club gathered at 535 20th Avenue hosted by Mrs. Ludwig Zoller with co host Mrs. Harold Blumer. Twelve members answered roll call and discussed citizenship and property rights. Visitors included Mrs. William Leopold Jr. and others. Floyd Trumpy showcased wedding gifts from Elaine Zoller. November gathering set for Wilbee Jr. home near Monticello.

Valley View Monticello Shirley Leopold Joyce Bechtolt Alice Falk Floyd Trumpy Elaine Zoller Wilbertee Jr

Wisconsin to Salute Paul Bunyan Monday

Governor Rennebohm issued a proclamation making Monday Paul Bunyan Day in Wisconsin. The event honors the mythical lumber camp hero and Babe the Blue Ox with a Paul Bunyan barbecue in Eagle River. Delegates from the American and Canadian forestry association will attend the conservation convention.

Eagle River Paul Bunyan Wisconsin Rennebohm Paul Babe Blue Ox American and Canadian Forestry Association

Dr. Barry Schedules Boscobel Heart Talks

Dr. George R. Barry of Monroe Clinic will present talks on rheumatic fever at the Boscobel High School annex for the PTA and on coronary heart disease to the Kiwanis Club during the weekly dinner. He serves on the Wisconsin Heart Association board and led the Monroe fund drive in February.

George R. Barry Monroe Clinic Boscobel Boscobel Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin Heart Association Boscobel Pta Barry Kiwanis Club Monroe

Weekend visitors and travels of New Glarus residents

New Glarus and nearby areas see a steady flow of weekend visits and travels. Miss Margaret Luchsinger recented returned from Washington D C while Mrs Appoloma Zweifel visited relatives in New Glarus and Monticello. Families including the Stuessys Bablers and Norman Stuessy share extended West Coast trips with stops in Olympia and Los Angeles.

Margaret Luchsinger Madison Mary Luchsinger Luchsinger Washington, D. C Appoloma Zweifel Montello New Glarus Monticello Cecil Thacker Roy Bentley Columbus John Hammerly Henry Stuessy Henry Stuessy Jr Chicago Otto Babler West Coast Norman Stuessy Olympia Wash Los Angeles Stuessys Bablers Ralph Luchsinger Ann Lisbeth Palmer Carlo Argyle Diana Bartle Robert Fey C. H. Bartle Frances Flanagan Belleville Arthur Doyle Natalie Theiler John Goodman Mirs Louis Schoch Evelyn Fargen Dodgeville Ray Hoesly Kalamazoo Mich Alfred Shankland

Watermelons Traced to Africa as Origin Theory

A claim notes watermelons are believed to have originated in Africa. The statement discusses the historical origin of the fruit and its ancient cultivation, highlighting Africa's role in early watermelons.

Africa

Browntown Notes From Mrs Crago’s Page

Mrs Dewey Goodman visited her ill father Herman Falk in Clarno. Miss Joan Tree away from the telephone office due to illness. Mrs Edwin Chapin and Marvin Sandley visited Mrs Sandley in Monroe after surgery. Mrs Sandley improving. Miss Virginia Waller convalescing at home from major surgery at St Clare Monroe. Palmer Waller and LeRoy Crago attended IOOF in Darlington Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Soddy and others from Monroe moved to Brodhead. Elwin DeVoe now employed at a local filling station. Mr and Mrs Charles Pittsley and Miss Sylvia Whitehead with Miss Etta Van Matre from Monroe were weekend guests of Mrs Maria Whitehead. Mrs Marvin Stauffacher and Mrs Fred Theiler were in Freeport Wednesday.

Dewey Goodman Clarno Herman Falk Joan Tree Edwin Chapin Marvin Sandley Monroe Sandley Virginia Waller St. Clare Palmer Waller LeRoy Crago Ioof Lodge Darlington Herbert Soddy Lada de- Voe Richard Saunders Brodhead Elwin DeVoe Elwin Charles Pittsley Sylvia Whitehead Freeport Etta van Matre Maria Whitehead Marvin Stauffacher Fred Theiler

Spring Grove Social Highlights and Visits

Spring Grove residents share weekend visits in Chicago to Brookfield zoo. Homemakers plan Oct 20 meeting with Miss Mamie Tiltema teaching. Local families host gatherings for Clark and Hauser families and friends across multiple homes.

Messrs Mmes Frank Leopold Jr Melvin Wilson Chicago Brookfield Zoo Spring Grove Arbur Marsh Mamie Tillema Raymond Clark Stanley Clark Clare Clark Selmer Paulson Elmer Stahlecker Melvin Eggemeier Charles Clark A and Royal Clark

Open House At Brush Creek Cheese Plant

Brush Creek Cheese Co. will host a Monday night open house at the Orangeville factory to show a remodeled milk processing plant replacing the old facility. The making room now handles up to 24,000 pounds of milk daily with six of eight kettle capacities used. Swiss cheese production resumes under new health-compliant operations. Milo Dietmeier named cheesemaker. officers include W. Lyle Miller president Fred Solberger vice president Harrie Amans secretary treasurer and Kermit Wolf cheese salesman with a seven-member board including William Babler Jacob Balsiger Jr. and George Obert. Annual meetings set for the second Monday in January.

Orangeville Brush Creek Cheese Co Illinois Health Department Milo Dietmeier Beck Cheese Factory Winslow W. Lyle Miller Fred Solberger Harrie Amans Kermit Wolf William Babler Jacob Balsiger Jr George Obert

Birth announcements and community notices from Freeport area

The record lists births at Deaconess hospital Freeport on Sept 23 and at St. Clare hospital on Sept 25 with newborn Douglas Lawrence for the latter. It notes Archie Moske joining St. Clare hospital as a medical patient, Miss Jesse Drafahl visiting Rockford grandfather Otto Mohns, and Glen Wunschel family birthday gathering with relatives. Billy Stuckey attended a cattle congress in Waterloo Iowa. Silo filler helpers included Royal Clark's household with Clark family members and Elmer Coplien, plus other local names and gatherings through last week.

Deaconess Hospital Freeport Lawrence Swensin St. Clare Hospital Douglas Lawrence Archie Moske Jesse Drafahl Rockford Otto Mohns Glen Wunschel Virgil Bert Wunschel Virgil Wunschel Floyd Pyle Wayne Gempler Donald Coplien Elmer Coplien Billy Stuckey Waterloo Mines Stanley Clark Clare Clark Elmer Stahlecker Raymond Clark Royal Clark

Sheboygan Child Drowns in Rain Barrel

A two year old girl Celeste Pearson, daughter of Mrs. Jennie Pearson, drowned yesterday in a rain barrel in the back yard. The body was found partially submerged in about three feet of water.

Sheboygan Celeste Pearson Jennie Pearson

Monticello Marine Reservist Recalled After Service

Sgt. Dean Zimmerman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Zimmerman, recalled by Marines after two years with the 2nd Marines. He reported to reenter service in Milwaukee and was sent to Camp Lejeune following initial processing.

Monticello Dean Zimmerman Milwaukee Marvin Zimmerman 2Nd Marines Heer Camp le Jeune

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Zum Brunnen Photo Herbert T. Wilde Nathalie Thurston Herbert Wilde Clarno Club Paul Knolls Miss Thoman Tiving Raocom Oati eEoRoOng Osw Aaa FHA Loans Monroe Construction CO Wendell Simmons Browntown Mrs Children’s Group News of the Homemakers Glarus Arthur A. Doyle Dodge Hiway THE Universalist Church Ninth Street Mrs. C. L. Crago Mrs. Herbert Mohns Brush Creek Harvey S. Stauffacher White Block Chrysler Ed Erickson Bechtolt Bros Highway 11 de Soto
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