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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1948
Page
3
Miss Darlene Kammerud age after graduation from Blanchardville high school marries Via E. Bieger at St Victor’s church with Rev. F H Schramm officiating. The couple plans a northern Wisconsin Minnesota honeymoon and will reside at the Gonstead apartments.
Miss Shirley Ann Bidlingmaier daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bidlingmaier route 4 Monticello married Eugene Anderson Gratiot son of Ed Anderson Woodford in a 2 PM double ring ceremony at Washington township church Rev A R Achtemeier Monticello officiating Best man John Krebs bridesmaids Ashcretts Marian Bidlingmaier Janet Anderson The bride wore white satin lace trim with seed pearl tiara veil and army bouquet of pink carnations Reception at parents home attended by 50. Anderson plans farming near Gratiot. Also note surprise silver wedding anniversary for E H Duerst of Elkhorn and Mrs Duerst with extensive Monticello and Elkhorn guests.
Mildred Stauffer presented the lesson Working with Head and Hand at Grace Lutheran church parlors yesterday afternoon. Sixteen members attended with Gladys Due and Ruby Due as hostesses. Mrs. Samuel Boyd sponsors the group. The girls contributed clothing for home and foreign missions.
Geraldine R. Fralick and Edward L. Dwyer exchanged vows this afternoon at the First Methodist church with Rev. Ralph K. Kofoed officiating. The couple will reside at 1002 21st Street after a reception at the bride’s home.
The Wesleyan Guild of the First Methodist church named committees for its barbecue and ice cream social on the church lawn Thursday from 5 to 8 p m. Tables committee led by Mrs Richard Wagner includes Mrs Arthur Roethe and Mrs O G Kimball. Lunch group chaired by Mrs Harold Moe lists several members. Kitchen head Mrs Lyle Rodger with assistants. Advertising chair Mrs A G Mitchell with members. Waitresses volunteers include Mrs Daisy Tresner and others.
Seventeen girls attended a Saturday night picnic at Recreation Park honoring Monroe High School class of 1948 graduates who will soon leave for various colleges. Attendees included Patricia Ryan Rosemarie Walters Hazel Falk Laura Stauffacher Gladys Gibbons Virginia Krause Virginia Hartman Jane Trumpy Norma Waelti Mary Ellen Burkhard Margaret Ann Share Ann Dearth Lois Jacobs Martha Dobbs Marleah Prien.
Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Stuckey and Mmes. Jacob Elmer Mary Strahm Carl Blaser Martha Hefty Emanuel Streiff Eugene Strickler Albert Legler Fred B. Streiff and John Kundert attended the Postville aid in the Schiesser home Friday evening with Mrs. Adolph Strahm and Mrs. Frank Schiesser as co hosts.
Mrs Clark Kleckner and Mrs John Grossen hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering at 2023 13th Avenue to honor Miss Mary Ann DeVoe daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence DeVoe Winslow. Miss DeVoe plans to marry Kenneth Kleckner son of Mr and Mrs Clark Kleckner on September 26. Guests included Mrs Sanford DeVoe and Mrs Elwin DeVoe.
The narrative lists numerous attendees including Mrs. Charlotte Magee Mrs. Virgil Tertin Mrs. Duane Kohl and several others. The bride to be received many lovely gifts and refreshments were served at the close of the evening.
First Zentner family reunion gathers at Recreation Park with six of Hilarius Zentner’s 13 children present. Notables include Samuel Zentner Jr. turning 76, and many relatives from Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois and Indiana attending with officers elected for 1949.
The Epsilon Sigma Alpha society met in the Green room of the library at 7 30 pm to discuss committee affairs and proceeds from the Green county fair. Mrs Paul Burke chaired the committee and Miss Evelyn Drake reported on the National convention in Los Angeles. A film by Ruth Hanson showed vacationing girls at Devils Lake and Janet Hillbrand with Mariella Kammerud served lunch.
Public display showcases sport clothes and articles used on a vacation. Items include athletic wear, footwear, bags, and accessories. Visitors explore gear for travel workouts and leisure activities.
The WCTU opens its year with a Friday meeting at 2 PM hosted by Mrs. Vera Heck. A crusade planning conference marks 75th anniversaries of the Woman's Temperance Crusade and the National WCTU. Committee in charge is Mrs. Fred Anderson and Mrs. Elmer Rinehart.
Mr and Mrs Sam Matzke hosted a post nuptial shower at Juda honoring their daughter and her husband Fritz and Mary Haldiman who wed September 1 at the Little Brown Church in Iowa. Attending were Mr and Mrs Paul Bolender and daughter Janice Lee of Freeport Mrs Jesse Matzke Mrs Guy Boyer Mrs James Boyer and daughter Brenda Mr and Mrs Glen Bolender and daughter Bonnie.
A Thursday evening surprise party at Miss Joan Andrews home honored former Juda high school student Miss Joan Schmid who will enter her senior year at a Madison high school. Five hundred was played with prizes won by Miss Goldine Walton, Miss Kathryn Trotter, and Messrs Ray Figi and Bernard Albright.
Mrs John Kundert entertained with nine tables of play at 903 14th avenue. Yass, 500 and dominos were played with prizes won by Edward Kleinmaier, Mrs Charles Kleinmaier, Fred Beach, Adolph Roelli, Mrs William Davidson, and Mrs Emma Beightol of Twin Grove. A luncheon was served by Mrs Kundert and Mrs William Metcalf.
VFW auxiliary members brought gifts for hospital patients at the regular meeting held last evening in Turner Hall. Thirty six members attended. After the business session a luncheon was served by Mmes Nathan Theiler Donald Moore and Ralph Yeazel.
A family reunion occurred Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs W F Brandt 608 14th avenue. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ed Brandt and daughters Lois and LaVon from Monroe, Fred Brandt from Monticello, and Mr and Mrs Ralph Brandt and daughter Nickorenee from Waukegan Illinois.
The Union Presbyterian Missionary Society will meet this evening at 7 30 at the home of Miss Grace Byers 1736 13th Street with Miss Jessie Chesebro and Miss Merle Goetz as co hostesses.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Kubly marked their eleventh wedding anniversary Sunday evening at home with celebratory cards.
Refreshments were served to Messrs. and Mmes. Robert Buehl, William Strahm, Ed Schmid, Henry Spring and Clark Dooley following the event, with attendees thanked for their participation.
Yesterday the Order of Eastern Star held a planning session for the Milwaukee grand chapter gathering set for September 28 29 and 30 Delegates include Floyd and Mrs Davis and Associate Matron Mrs Forbes A potluck supper for 80 members featured glad ioli centerpieces donated by Mrs Hoesly Committee members and prize winners included Miss Wenger Mrs Maske and Miss Jones
The Women’s Guild of the Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Ernest Foulker on Thursday afternoon.
The WSWS afternoon auxiliary of the Evangelical United Brethren church will gather Thursday at the home of Mrs. Fred Rickleff for a scheduled meeting.
A note highlights that motion pictures are shown in almost 10 000 U S towns and cities, reflecting the broad reach of cinema across the country.
The Orangeville Fair will be held October 8 and 9 with rural school day on Friday entries due by noon. Entertainment includes three one act plays, a Freeport radio broadcast, a 30 minute Rudy Burkhalter accordion concert, and radio acts for the evenings. Prizes award top winners with $10 for best family points and $7.50 for second. High individual in each department earns $2.00 more.
An unnamed mountain climber discovers moss thriving in an abandoned hut high in the Alps. The finding documents a resilient botanical growth site in a remote, elevated shelter.
Washington reports a New York educator argues city apartments are so small they leave no privacy for courtships. Bryn J. Hovde of the new school for social research says couples must meet in streets parks or cars rather than in their homes as builders keep building tiny units.
Wisconsin judging team wins college division at Barrow show in Austin Minnesota with 2 475 points. Michigan places third with 2 357 points. Wayne (text interrupted)
Batterman Wisconsin and Lyle Springer Michigan tied for top individual honors with 526 points each. Ett rick Wisconsin Future Farmers of America team placed third with 956 points in the junior class. James Hovre from Ett rick swept individual honors with 359 points.
The Green County Normal school reports two new students Frances Fenn of Orfordville, a senior who attended last year, and Cleo Mueller of Monroe, a junior who attended business college last year. Enrollment now stands at three seniors and nine juniors, per principal Otto W. Lund.
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