Miss Phyllis Ladwig and Carl Burgi Wed in Immanuel Ceremony
Miss Phyllis Faye Ladwig and Carl A. Burgi exchanged marriage vows at 7 30 p m Saturday in Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church Rev Howard L Orians officiated Matron of honor was Mrs August Burgi bridesmaid Miss Frances Ladwig and flower girl Nancy Ann Chese Bro was best man and groomsman Forrest Ladwig Ushers were Clifford Ladwig and Alex Wittner Reception followed at the church Bride wore white slipper satin with lace train veil crown of seed pearls orchid bouquet The bridal party wore satin gowns and attendants gowns varied in color The couple planned a northern Wisconsin and Canada wedding trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Faye Ladwig
Sam Ladwig
Route 2
Monroe
Carl A. Burgi
Herman C. Burgi
10Th Street
Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church
Howard L. Orians
August Burgi
Frances Ladwig
Nancy Ann Chesebro
Forrest Ladwig
Clifford Ladwig
Alex Wittner
Nancy
John Boyer
Juda
Bernard Hartwig
South Wayne
Josephine Webinger
Marleah Prien
Margaret Shhollmeyer
Beloit
Janice Gibbons
Peter Retzlaff Jr
Mahoney Speaks at Knights Columbus Columbus Day Party
Msgr. William P. Mahoney spoke on Your Privileges and Duties as An American Citizen at the Knights of Columbus Columbus Day party in KC club rooms Madison. About 125 attended including three state KC officials Clemm Schlaefer J L Reinhart Earl Gilson with wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Mahoney
Madison
Knights of Columbus
KC Club
Clemm Schlaefer
Green Bay
J. L. Reinhart
Wisconsin Rapids
Earl Gilson
Shawano
Reinhart
Gilson
W. H. Smith
Joseph J. Whaten
Bernard E. Purcell
Willard C. Bender
Domenic Bongiound
Albany
F. J. Bogiorno
Art Mussehl
Ft. Atkinson
Mrs. Earl White Honored at Surprise Birthday Party
A surprise birthday party was given last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Beach in Cadiz township to honor Mrs Earl White. Music by Orville White John Donmeyer Earl White and Harry Huffman with a midnight lunch served. Guests included Mr and Mrs Orville White Mr and Mrs John Donmeyer Mr and Mrs Monroe Huffman Mr and Mrs Earl White Mrs Fannie Smart Fritz and Viola Borchardt Mr and Mrs John Miller George Borchardt Everett Van Horn Clyde Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl White
Fred Beach
Cadiz Township
Orville White
John Donmeyer
Harry Huffman
Beach
Messrs
Mmes
Monroe
Fannie Smart
Fritz
Viola Borchardt
John Miller
Freeport
George Borchardt
Dakota
Everett van Horn
Clyde Smith
Birthday Dinner Honors Linda Charmaine McGuire
A birthday dinner was held yesterday for Linda Charmaine, daughter of Linda McGuire Jr and Mrs Harry McGuire Jr, at 2003 14th street. Attending were Mr and Mrs John Kliessinger, Marilyn and Joseph Monroe, John Leuenberger, Mrs Selmer Ladner, Miss Vena Gertsch, Mr and Mrs Edward Rash and Donald Freeport.
Betty Anne Mohns Celebrates Seventh Birthday
Ten friends joined Betty Anne Mohns, daughter of Mrs. Helen Mohns of 1002 30th Avenue, for a Friday evening birthday party with games and refreshments provided by Mrs. Mohns and Mrs. Robert Brunkow. Attendees included Barbara Kessler, Joan Severson, Marian and Norma Ingwell, Kathleen Gibbs, Karen Woolever, Laura Jean and Audrey Ann Patterson, Shirley and Phyllis Mohns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Anne Mohns
Helen Mohns
30Th Avenue
Mohns
Robert Brunkow
Barbara Kessler
Joan Severson
Marian
Norma Ingwell
Kathleen Gibbs
Karen Woolever
Laura Jean
Audrey Ann Patterson
Shirley
Phyllis Mohns
Monroe Great Books Club Sets Tuesday Meeting
The first year group will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the library Green Room. The session covers Plato’s Apology and Crito as the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Great Books Club
Miss Patricia Riffle Repeats Nuptial Vows With Kenneth Behring
Miss Patricia Ruth Riffle wed Kenneth E. Behring in a First Methodist church ceremony. Rev. Ralph K. Kofoed officiated as guests from several towns attended. The couple, both Monroe graduates, plan to reside at 630 22nd Avenue after a wedding trip to Chicago and the East Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ruth Riffle
Harold W. Riffle
9Th Street
Kenneth E. Behring
Elmer Behring
13Th Avenue
First Methodist Church
Ralph K. Kofoed
Mary Ann Balzly
Richard Bennema
Arthur Spoerry
Elwin DeVoe
William Biffle
Grace Lutheran Church
George Thom
Joseph Kolar
Joseph Kolar Jr
Joseph Stratton
Burton Watring
Daniel, Burton ,Jr
Roy
Genevieve Spennelli
Kenosha
Robert Thom
Melvin Bunton
Elvern Wendell
Coal City
Inl
Frank Jenkins
Frank Jr
William
Joel
Chicago
Forrest Hurless
Orangeville
Mines
Delmer Hurless
Marion Walters
Moreen
Marlow
McConnell
Elmer Priewe
George Priewe
Beloit
August Abraham
Winslow
Edwin Wales
Freeport
Arthur Behring
Charles
Delbert
Browntown
Richard Kizi
Leon Ott
Columbus
Stanley Olson
Blanchardville
Clarice Synstegard
Brodhead
Allen DeVoe
Clarice Lynstegard
Edwin C. Dallman
Helen Gruenewald
Lucille Ames
Doris Kueng
Genevieve Miller
Monroe High School
Whitewater State Teachers College
Lee’s
Monroe
University
Breakfast at Temple Ends Festive Wisconsin Ceremony
Mrs. Bruce M. Blum hosts nearly 200 guests at a Swiss themed breakfast in the Masonic temple. The event marks her election as worthy grand matron of the Eastern Star of Wisconsin. Attendants wore Swiss costumes and a World Harmony motif reflected in decor and menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce M. Blum
Masonic Temple
World Harmony
Blum
Eastern Star of
Wisconsin
Effie Wenger
Edwin L. Gustafson
Amanda Rabehl
Leon Schmidt Jr
Donald Fritz
James Moldenhauer
Nanci Moldenhauer
Ruth Wenger
Jo Anne Moldenhauer
Joan Hammer
Barbara Mauerman
Janet Schulz
Gilead
Messrs
Mmes
Doran R. Zwygart
Robert G. Buehler
Edwin Rufenacht
Robert E. Tschudy
Kendall Digman
Dan L. Ault
Monroe
Walter Schaber
Gratiot
Donald Maurer
Madison
John Maurer
Lyle Sickinger
Gerald Fritz
Gerald von Klein
Walter J. Hammer
Roy M. Grant
Oscar A. Moldenhauer
Nat G. Preston
Floyd A. Davis
Mary Lanz
Grace
Morna Byers
Roscoe M. Smith
M. J. Gonstead
William Amstutz
Richard Bahr Jr
John A. Becker
Arthur P. Benkett
E. N. Churchill
LaVerne C. Deal
E. O. Evans
Fred Fritz
Clifford Fritz
Edwin J. Gustafson
T. R. Holyoke
Earl R. Johnson
W. B. Gnagi
Fred L. Kohli
Otto H. Kundert
Elmer J. Trickel
H. E. Scherer
Leon O. Schmidt
Ray H. Schoonover
Alois Ruf
Harold Moe
Clarence Mahlberg
Otto A. Lanz
L. A
Monroe Residents Attend Social Gathering at Blums
Dr and Mrs J A Roub and a long list of Monroe residents attended a social event with numerous couples and single guests. Worthy grand patron Jack Markham and his wife were overnight guests of the Blums.
Miss Stauffacher Honored at Shower
Miss Lois Stauffacher attends a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Babler at their 1913 8th street home. About fifty relatives and friends gathered for the dinner and gathering as she prepares to wed Clayton Olson on Oct 30. Attendees included families from Madison Brodhead Browntown and Woodford, with many Babler relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Babler
8Th Street
Lois Stauffacher
Marian Niffenegger Weds Robert Dinges at Nashua church
Marian Niffenegger and Robert Dinges wed at the Little Brown church in Nashua Iowa at 4 30 p m on Saturday. The bride is the daughter of Edward L Niffenegger of 2116 11th Street and the groom is the son of Ransom Dinges of Orangeville. A brief wedding trip to northern Wisconsin followed the ceremony. An open house reception is planned for Oct 30 at the Niffenegger residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Brown
Nashua
Marian Niffenegger
Edward L. Niffenegger
11Th Street
Robert Dinges
Ransom Dinges
Orangeville
Oneta Dinges
Richard Jensen
Wisconsin
E. L. Niffenegger
E. L. Dinges
Seven Families Honor Groves at Shullsburg
Seven sisters and their families gathered Sunday for a picnic at the home of niece Mrs. Robert Youle in Shullsburg. They honored Harry and Lila Groves of New York visiting here, with extended kin including Christ Youssi and family, Herman Babler and family, Miss Vianna White, Leona Kline, Mrs. Ida Fritz, Henry Elmer Jr. and family, and Fred Hirschbrunner and family all listed as present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Robert Youle
Shullsburg
Youle
Henry Elmer Jr
Darlington
Elmer
Harry Groves
New York
Christ Youssi
Herman Babler
Vyanna White
Madison
Leona Kline
Chicago
Ida Fritz
Monroe
Fred Hirschbrunner
Meier Child Baptized At St Johns Church
Danny Eugene Meier son of Mr and Mrs Eugene J Meier of Monroe was baptized at St Johns Church by Rev Paul C Kehle. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Paul F Benkett. A family dinner followed at the maternal grandparents home, Mr and Mrs Ernest Schmid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Danny Eugene Meier
Eugene J. Meier
Rente 1
Monroe
Paul C. Kehle
Paul F. Benkett
10Th Street
Ernest Schmid
10Th Avenue
Eugene Meier
Karen
Paul Benkert
Walter Schmid
Sisters and Brother Reunited at Hollandale
Three siblings gathered for a Hollandale reunion. Robert Riesen, 67, of Meiringen Switzerland, Mrs Christ Lauper, 79, Hollendale, Simon Thorn, 72, Lodge Grass Montana, and Mrs Nick Engelbert, 63, Hollandale, met at nephew Oscar A. Thoni of Madison home. Riesen had not seen Lauper since 1890, Thoni since 1897, Engelbert since 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollandale
Robert Riesen
Meiringen
Switzerland
Christ Lauper
Simon Thorn
Lodgegrass
Mont
Nick Engelbert
Oscar A. Thoni
Madison
Argyle Father and Son Honored on Birthdays
Fred Ballmoos and son Ernest of Argyle were feted at a birthday dinner at home. A red and white two tier cake centered the table with guests including Fred Ballmoos and son Rudy Carl Ballmoos and Barbara Jean, David Treuthardt and son Carl, and others from Argyle Cross Plains and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle
Fred Ballmoos
Ernest
Morris
Mmes
Rudy
Carl Ballmoos
Barbara Jean
David Treuthardt
Carl
Stanley Starcgynski
Mike
Horeb
Walter Schmid
Tommy
Sophia Schmid
Cross Plains
Bert Legler
Darlington
Otto Urben
William
Vernon
WSWS to Meet in Madison Area Brethren Church
The WSWS of the Evangelical United Brethren church will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Marvin Schmerse in Madison. Attending members include Frank Schmitz and son Ronald of Pine Bluff John Amacker of Blanchardville Clayton Ander son of Gratiot Ernest Ballmoos of Monroe and Miss Ruth Horton of Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schmitz
Ronald
Pine Bluff
John Amacker
Blanchardville
Clayton Anderson
Gratiot
Ernest Ballmoos
Monroe
Ruth Horton
Madison
WSWS
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Marvin Schmerse
Kantros Entertain Mr and Mrs Frank Kan tro at Pot Luck
Mr and Mrs Frank D Kan tro hosted a pot luck dinner at their home at 608 21st Avenue. Guests enjoyed cards and socializing in the evening.
Gleaners to Meet at Mrs Bear’s Home
Gleaners class of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. Arthur Bear at 2222 6th Street. Mrs. Roscoe Smith will be co hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Arthur Bear
6Th Street
Roscoe Smith
Visit to Switzerland Reveres Long‑Lost Homeland Roots
Mr and Mrs Ulrich Zimmer man Sr and son Ulrich returned from a three month visit to Switzerland after 23 years away. They traveled by plane and found the trip pleasant. A son named Michael Thomas Dooley was born to Mr and Mrs Laverne Dooley in Janesville Mercy Hospital with paternal grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Michael Merens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Ulrich Zimmerman Sr
Ulrich
Browntown
Dooley
Michael Thomas
Laverne Dooley
Janesville
Mercy Hospital
Michael Merens
17Th Street
Visit inl Theiler Bokemeier at Plymouth Hospital
Miss Clara B Theiler and Mrs Reeve Bokemeier visited Plymouth where their brother Fred J Theiler has been a medical patient in the hospital since last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara B. Theiler
Reeve B. Bokemeier
14Th Avenue
Plymouth
Fred J. Theiler
Mrs Bokemeier Stays At Plymouth As Miss Theiler Returns
Miss Theiler returned today while Mrs Bokemeier remains in Plymouth for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Theiler
End Eastern Trip By Mrs Hawthorne And Mrs Kubly
Mrs Earl Hawthorne and Mrs Verna Kubly returned yesterday from a nine day sightseeing tour of the New England states. They visited Canada Niagara Falls Boston and other historic places. They also enjoyed a beach tour along the Atlantic coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hawthorne
Verna Kubly
New England States
Canada
Niagara Falls
Boston
Atlantic Coast
4 H District Conference Heads to Richland Center
Miss Mamie Tillema county home agent and Lester Van Loon assistant county agricultural agent will travel to Richland Center tomorrow to attend a 4 H district conference. Plans for the 1950 program will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Tillema
Lester van Loon
Richland Center
Mrs James E Jones Undergoes Surgery in Sugar Creek
Mrs James E Jones of Sugar Creek Ohio underwent surgery during a visit to her daughter Mrs Kenneth W Stu. The report notes the operation proceeded without complications and the patient is expected to recover at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Jones
Sugarcreek, O
Kenneth W. Stu
Local residents noted in hospital visit and family
Art from 707 20th Avenue underwent surgery at St. Clare hospital Friday morning. Mrs. Rudolph Frey from Sugarcreek visits her daughter Mrs. Robert E. Hardell at 1824 9th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
20Th Avenue
St. Clare Hospital
Rudolph Frey
Sugarcreek
Robert E. Hardell
9Th Street
Jeglum to Attend DHIA Meeting at Darlington
county agricultural agent Myron E. Jeglum will attend a sectional DHIA representatives meeting in Darlington called by J. E. Stellard of the University of Wisconsin Dairy Husbandry Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron E. Jeglum
Darlington
DHIA
J. E. Stellard
University of Wisconsin
Older Brother Kills Wounded Boy in Home
Los Angeles police report a 15-year-old fatally shot his 10-year-old brother, Robert James Elliott, who lay wounded from an accidental bullet. The older boy then killed him with two shots in the head, stating it was to end his suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
I(p
Police Today
Robert James
Elliott
Brothers in Home Shootout Linked to Murder Claim
Police report 15 year old Richard Manning Elliott is booked on murder suspicion after allegedly shooting his 15 year old brother Robert during a dispute at their home. The pair had been watching a western when an antique .32 revolver discharged twice, with Elliott claiming he shot to end his brother's suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Manning Elliott
Edward Ream
Robert
Richard
Duck Causes Motor Crash in Rochester Injury to Child
A white duck wandered onto a busy highway as four cars collided end to end in Rochester New York. Three year old Lin da Peters sustained minor injuries in the accident while the duck crossed the road unscathed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Linda Peters
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Phyllis Ladwig
Msgr. W.P. Mahoney
KC Lodge
Linda McGuire
Patricia Riffle
Kenneth Behring
Meier
Sree
Kroger
Dairy Department
Miracle
Krogers
Kendall Mcintosh
Oscar Mayer
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