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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1966
Page
3
The Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church of Clarno marks 91 years with a Sept 18 homecoming. Rev Charles Bender of Madison will speak at 10 am after a film strip. Homer Retzlaff of Oshkosh will speak at 2 pm with special choir music. A noon potluck follows. all welcome.
A Sunday family gathering at the Jacob Wittenwyler residence in Monticello drew relatives from Evansville Oconomowoc Monroe and local households. Attendees included Kenneth Schneider Paul Henning Edwin Abbott John Zimmerman Melvin Blumer Alwina Gempeler Willia Wendt Willis Elmer and Mary Kay plus many others. Thomas Brusveen presented slides of a European trip after a group picnic supper.
Madison resident Miss Kathleen Flanagan was honored at a bridal shower Saturday night August 27 hosted at the homes of Mrs. Marvin Creuzer and others in Monroe. Attendees included numerous local families and judo members. The couple, Miss Flanagan and Milton Andier of Brodhead, are to be married October 1.
Miss Patricia Ann Stauffacher daughter of Mrs. Theodore Stauffacher Route 4 Monroe and Airman Second Class Michael K Dunphy son of Mr and Mrs Harland Dunphy Route 1 Albany wed at St Patrick s Catholic Church Albany officiated by Rev Lawrence Korbach The couple will reside in Browns Mills New Jersey after his Air Force assignment A dinner followed at Idle Hour Mansion Monroe The bride wore an ecru wool sheath dress with lace and blue ribbon and carried a white orchid bouquet
Lloyd Marty was elected president of the Sanctuary Choir of St. John's United Church of Christ at its season's first meeting. John Schild became vice president, Mrs. Robert G. Buehler secretary, and Dennis Davis treasurer.
Mrs Hawthorne presided in the absence of noble grand at Esther Rebekah Lodge No 182 in IOOF Hall. An invitation to Guest Night at Janesville Rebekah Lodge on Sept 27 was accepted. A joint session with Odd Fellows on Sept 16 will feature youths sponsored by both groups and speakers Diane Siedschlag and Kathy Dischler. The combined meeting opens with a potluck supper.
Miss Anne Louise Hendrickson and William John Brown wed August 20 at Centenary Methodist Church Shullsburg. The couple will reside in Golden Colorado where Brown will pursue graduate work at the Colorado School of Mines. The bride is a former Platteville State University student and a member of Alpha Theta Chi.
Orangeville James Special reports the American Legion Auxiliary will hold its next meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Legion Hall with officers including president Mrs Theo Downing and first vice president Mrs Russell Mills. Second vice president is Mrs Robert Rosenstiel, treasurer Mrs Ralph Frautschy, secretary Mrs Earl Dittmar, historian Mrs Miles Barr, chaplain Mrs Gertrude Davis, and servant at arms Mrs LaVerne Baylor. Tray favors making postponed to October meeting.
Bloom er Wisconsin announces the engagement of Karen Marie Krueger of Janesville to William R. Sorenson of Monroe. Karen works at Merchants and Savings Bank in Janesville. William works at Clinic Barber Shop in Janesville. A November 5 wedding is planned in Bloomer.
Miss Diane Kovars and Howard Charles Walmer married at 11 30 am Saturday August 27 at St Pauls Catholic Church Evansville. Bride wore white embroidered organza over taffeta with Watteau train. Matron of honor James Fahey Belleville bridesmaid Lois Hrobs ky Madison. Best man Norman Walmer Scotiton. groomsman Wayne Hook Brooklyn. ushers James Fahey Steven Karlen. They will reside on Route Brooklyn after honeymoon.
Long article notes Argyle and Monroe residents joining the New Glarus Yodelers on Sept 9 for a six week trip to Switzerland Italy and Germany. Includes plans for Miss Susan Blumer and many other Wisconsin travelers visiting relatives, cities, and historic sites in Europe with stays in Bern Paris Oslo and Vicenza among others.
Mrs Rosa Marie Bader tscher of Route 1 Darlington plans a visit to her father Willi Bar in Britten Canton Zurich. This is her first trip since arriving in America February 18 1958. She married Chris Bader tscher in Switzerland October 29 1949 and lived at Winderthur before moving to the United States. Daughters Nelly age 16 and Suzy age 11 remain at home. Max Raeber of New Berlin and his wife Lillian Halbheer will visit his brother Eugene in Zurich and other relatives during a six week trip with the New Glarus group. Raeber first came to America in November 1923 and previously visited Switzerland in 1927 and 1953. They plan alpine excursions in the Swiss Alps.
Scientists order the balloon flight ended after the gamma ray telescope failed to collect data as the 55 story tethered craft swung on lift off. The fourth Crab nebula study mission was brought down near Waco after a two week weather delay.
Mrs. C D Curtis reports Monticello residents hosting and traveling guests including Dr. and Mrs Howard Gancher from Louisville to Corvallis for a convention. The Curtis item lists extended family visits, dinners, weekend guests, and a January wedding in Janesville.
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