Mrs Andrew Klassy Elected Monroe G U G G President
Mrs Andrew Klassy was elected president of the Monroe G U G G at Turner Hall meeting last evening. Fifty three members attended. New officers include Mrs Euphemia Lengacher vice president recording secretary Mrs John Kubly finance secretary Mrs Albert Wyss treasurer Mrs Sam Hoesly guiding and guarding officers. Delegates to the convention include Mrs Klassy Mrs Kundert Mrs Emma Kundert and Mrs Raphael J Daly. Birthday greetings were sung for Mrs Paul L Frenzel and Mrs Heimann. Installation is set for Oct 17 with a picnic supper and a Halloween party planned for Oct 27. A luncheon was served with Mrs Joseph B Rohner in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Klassy
Monroe G. U. G. G
Turner Hall
Euphemia R. Lengacher
John Kubly
Albert Wyss
Sam Hoesly
Katherine Kundert
Lena Stauffacher
George Hartwig
Herman J. Baumgartner
Louise Casanova
Ida Casanova
Casper Heimann
Emma Kundert
Klassy
Kundert
Raphael J. Daly
Paul L. Frenzel
Heimann
Joseph B. Rohner
June Wedding Plans Told by Miss Dobbs
Ada Mae Dobbs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W L Dobbs of 701 11th Street, plans to wed John Leon Iitis son of Mr and Mrs Leon L Iitis of Madison in June. Ada Mae is a 1947 Monroe High School graduate and a University of Wisconsin junior majoring in music education. John Leon Iitis, a UW music school graduate, works on a master's in music education at the University of Michigan and belongs to Phi Eta Sigma Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Ada Mae is a Sigma Alpha Iota member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Dobbs
11Th Street
Ada Mae
John Leon Iitis
Leon L. Iitis
Madison
Dobbs
Monroe Senior High School
University of Wisconsin
University Music School
University of Michigan
Phi Eta Sigma
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Miss Dobbs
Sigma Alpha Iota
Dutch Hollow Club elects Mrs Elmer president
Mrs Elmer Conrad Elmer will serve as president of the Dutch Hollow Homemakers club with Mrs Milton Brecklien as vice president and Mrs Lester A Witt as secretary. Citizenship chairman is Mrs Earl Geigel and Mrs Witt Christmas fair chairman. At the Wednesday meeting at Mrs Elmer home, Mrs Orville White and Mrs William Senatsch were chosen to plan a surprise feature for the Oct 19 gathering at Mrs Paul Striker's home. Mrs Nathan Crouch rejoined. Mrs George Stauffacher attended as guest. Refreshements served to 15 members and one guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Elmer
Dutch Hollow Homemakers Club
Milton Brecklien
Lester A. Witt
Earl Geigel
George Stauffacher
Elmer
Happy Hour Group Opens Season With Meeting
The Happy Hour Homemakers met at Mrs. Fred W. Faeser's home at 816 21st Avenue for the first season meeting. Fourteen members and three guests attended, with Miss Martha Haack Mrs. Francis E. Lamboley and Mrs. Edith Kloess of Elgin as guests. Mrs. Arthur W. Black was named citizenship chairman and project leaders for the year were elected. Roy J. Heeren and George E. Wenger named for October leadership. Next meeting set for Oct. 20 at Mrs. Black's home, 1109 15th Avenue, noting the third Thursday as club day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour
Fred W. Faeser
21St Avenue
Martha Haack
Francis E. Lamboley
Edith Kloess
Elgin
Ill
Arthur W. Black
Roy J. Heeren
George E. Wenger
Twin Grove Homemakers Open Their Year With Gifts
The Twin Grove Homemakers held their first meeting of the year at Mrs. Ralph Weiss home. Gifts were exchanged and last year's mystery pals revealed. Mrs. Lawrence Raymer received a buggy filled with gifts for her new daughter. Co hosts were Mrs. Roy Ruff Jr. and Mrs. Weaver Seyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Grove
Ralph Weiss
Lawrence Raymer
Roy Ruff Jr
Weaver Seyler
Pink and Blue Shower Honoring Mrs Elmer at Ronald Home
A pink and blue shower honoring Mrs. Clarence Elmer was hosted by Mrs. Jack Ronald and Mrs. Gene Segner at the Ronald home, 1333 17th Street, Thursday evening. Door prizes included 500 for Dorothy Johnson and Loren Elmer, and cort whist prizes for Robert Ellis and Darlene Broege. Attendees included Johnson, Broege, Betty Sacker, Ellis, Elmer family and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ronald
Gene Segner
Clarence Elmer
Ronald
17Th Street
Dorothy Johnson
Loren Elmer
Robert Ellis
Darlene Broege
Johnson and Broege
Betty Sacker
Mmes
Ellis Elmer
Harry Williams
Heinz Beutel
Donald Kohl
Virgil Elmer
Morris Elmer
Henry Elmer
Dorothy Cameron
Angle Dance Honors Sophomores at Lincoln Gym
The Youth Center hosts an evening dance themed Congratulations Class of 52 at Lincoln gym. Sophomore members receive free admission from 8 pm as top recruiters in the 1949 drive. Wally Stebbins eight piece band plays as Dora Schindler leads the crepe paper streamers and lights setup with committee members Schwinger, Boyd, Wood, Abraham, Weiss, and Lundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Gym
Angle
Youth Center
Wally Stebbins
Dora Schindler
Carol Schwinger
Barbara Boyd
Caroline Wood
Phoebe Abraham
Nancy Weiss
JoAnn Lundy
Washington Home Club Names More Officers
Mrs. Mary Burgy appointed citizenship chairman with Miss Marion Deppeler as assistant at the Washington Homemakers club meeting held at Mrs. Montgomery Chesebro's home. The club voted for handicraft and textile painting. Mrs. Matt Bissig named chairman of the Fun night. Mrs. Sylvia Brunner and Mrs. Anna Witten wyler chosen project leaders for the October meeting at Mrs. Clifford Schindler’s home with Mrs. Marie Schupbach as co hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Burgy
Marion Deppeler
Washington Homemakers Club
Montgomery Chesebro
Matt Bissig
Sylvia Brunner
Anna Wittenwyler
Clifford Schindler
Marie Schupbach
Blanchardville Party Honors Visiting Mother and Aunt
Mrs Amos Johnson entertained friends Tuesday at her home in Blanchardville in honor of her mother Mrs E D Robert of Idaho and an aunt from New York City. Guests included Ames Robert Johnson Virginia Lloyd Johnson Larry Audrey Clifford Albertson Ralph Eivenson Melvin McConnel Martin Johnson Marvis Strommen Clarence Strommen Vernus Strommen Ida Kolden and Miss Ella Everson. Mr and Mrs Robert are visiting their daughter Mrs Johnson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchardville
Amos Johnson
E. D. Robert
Idaho
New York City
Ames
Robert Johnson
Virginia
Lloyd Johnson
Larry
Audrey
Clifford Albertson
Ralph Eivenson
Melvin McConnel
Martin Johnson
Marvis Strommen
Clarence Strommen
Vernus Strommen
Ida Kolden
Ella Everson
Robert
Mrs. Johnson
Celebrates Peter Van Allmen Fifth Birthday
Friends and neighbors joined in a party yesterday afternoon at the home of Peter Van Allmen to celebrate his fifth birthday with cake games and laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter van Allmen
Social gathering at 2104 Ninth Street hosts local residents
Mrs. Hans Von Allmen and family welcomed guests at their home 2104 9th Street. Attendees included Mrs. LaVerne C. Gallitz and Ronald, Mrs. Robert W. Kramer and Terry, Mrs. Rudy Maurer, Hans and Teresa Von Allmen and Alice Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans von Allmen
9Th Street
LaVerne C. Gallitz
Ronald
Robert W. Kramer
Terry
Rudy Maurer
Hans
Teresa von Allmen
Alice Tyler
Miss Marleah Ellis Weds Ronald Pagel in Monroe Civil Ceremony
Miss Marleah Rose Ellis daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Ellis of Brodhead married Ronald Pagel son of Mr and Mrs Reuben Pagel route 3 Monroe in a civil ceremony by Justice of Peace L A Koenig. Attendants were Imogene Ellis and Leon Brunner. The couple plan a honeymoon in Illinois and will reside in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marleah Rose Ellis
Walter Ellis
Brodhead
Ronald Pagel
Reuben Pagel
Route 3
Monroe
Justice of Peace
L. A
Illinois
Wuethrich Housewarming at Route 1 Farm Home
Mr and Mrs Robert C Wuethrich hosted a Monday evening housewarming at their farm on route 1. Mrs Wuethrich is the former Hedwig Kopp. The couple received many gifts and were joined by James N Davis Isaac Daehlin John and Jean John Wuethrich Emma Pfister Louise Pfister Rosalie Wuethrich Hollis Schilt and LeRoy Wuethrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Wuethrich
Route 1
Wuethrich
Hedwig Kopp
James N. Davis
Isaac Daehlin
John
Jean
John Wuethrich
Emma
Louise Pfister
Rosalie Wuethrich
Hollis Schilt
LeRoy Wuethrich
Charter Chums Homemakers Plan Fun Night
The Browntown group met at Mrs. Oscar Nybroten’s home with sixteen members present. They scheduled a Fun Night for November 8 and discussed plans for the upcoming Christmas fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Chums Homemakers Club
Oscar Nybroten
Browntown Social News From Monroe Visiters
Mrs. C L Crago reports Miss Iva Tomlin and E Leah Tomlin spent Sunday afternoon in Monroe visiting at Mrs William Smiths home. Mrs Frank DeVoe spent Thursday in Monroe. Several local families including Mr and Mrs Moore Kyler McConnell Ill Mr and Mrs LeRoy Phillips Kent Monroe Mrs Frank Flannery and daughters Marlene Nina Manda and Mrs Lada DeVoe and granddaughters La Donna and Elvina Soddy were Sunday callers at Mr and Mrs C L Crago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva
E. Leah Tomlinson
Monroe
William Smith
Frank DeVoe
Moore Kyler
McConnell
Ill
LeRoy Phillips
Kent
Frank Flannery
Marlene
Nina
Manda
Lada de- Voe
la Donna
Elvina Soddy
C. L. Crago
Monroe Students Transfer to Platteville College
Monroe students enrolled at Platteville State Teachers College this semester include John Calder a sophomore in industrial arts. Shirlee Delorimier a junior in elementary education. Robert Kessler a sophomore. Dean Dahms and Gerald Thompson both juniors in secondary education. Richard Wainwright and Leo Butts both seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Platteville State Teachers College
John Calder
J. C. Calder
12Th Street
Shirlee DeLorimeier
Louis W. DeLorimier
15Th Avenue
Robert Kessler
Johanna Kessler
9Th Street
Dean Dahm
Cheerleaders Chosen After School Tryouts at Monroe High
Donna Wenger returns from last year’s squad as one of four seniors named to the 1949 50 Monroe High cheerleading squad by seven judges in Lincoln gym. Rose Aeschliman is the lone junior high winner. Committee included faculty and student council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Wenger
Ernest E. Wenger
13Th Street
Monroe High School
Lincoln
Marlea
Bonnie) Kiel
Alton Kiel
Mary Ann Huber
Joseph Huber
Donald Timm
Walter G. Timm
Rose Aeschliman
Robert Aeschliman
14Th Avenue
Monroe-Beloit
Reverend Guy R Nelson Named Elm Grove Church Pastor
Reverend Guy R Nelson of Waukesha and former Monroe Methodist minister was appointed pastor of Elm Grove community church by Bishop H Clifford Northcott Madison effective October 1. He will also continue as director of research and surveys for the Wisconsin conference while aiding the united religious census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy R. Nelson
Waukesha
Monroe
Local school enrollments rise with new pupils in Sylvester and Cadiz townships
Cone Dutch Hollow School in Sylvester township adds four new pupils Judith Stauffacher Linda Burkhalter Robert Burkhalter Clifton Ault bringing enrollment to 23. Franklin School Cadiz township adds three new pupils Sandra Bertram Natalie Bruegger Fritz Barchardt amid library improvements and new nature books. Franklin Historical Society officers include Billy Bruegger Delbert Behring James Ross. Pauline Patterson is the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Hollow School
Sylvester Township
Donna Ludwig
Judith Stauffacher
Linda
Robert Burkhalter
Clifton Ault
Billy Senatsch
Robert Dunlavey
Janet Kubly
Carol Stauffacher
Franklin School
Cadiz Township
Sandra Bertram
Natalie Bruegger
Fritz Barchardt
Franklin Historical Society
Billy Bruegger
Delbert Behring
James Ross
Pauline Patterson
Orangeville Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Bonnie Bolender
A Sunday dinner at Mrs. Hazel Krame’s home celebrated the birthday of Miss Bonnie Bolender. Guests included Miss Donnie Bolender, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lang, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Abraham, and Marshall Frant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Krame
Bonnie Bolender
Donnie Bolender
Ivan Lang
Raymond Zimmerman
Gerald Abraham
Marshall Frant
Local social gatherings highlight weekend visits and showers
Delbert Folgate, Armin Harless, and Herbert Kramer were noted attendees among a string of Sunday visits by Schy families and relatives. Ralph Fraut Schy and family joined Clarence Schneider, while Miles Barr and son Kermit, along with several others, shared dinners at the Zweifels. J. M. Boyer visited Twin Grove for a Glen Bolender luncheon. Mrs. Harold White hosted a linen shower for Bonnie Schony, and Mrs. Glenn Keuler and Mrs. Gerald Abraham hosted a stork shower in Freeport for Mrs. Jack McKenna, formerly Carolyn Heck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Bolender
Harold White
Roger Aebly
Bonnie Schony
Glenn Keuler
Gerald Abraham
Donald Jacobs
Freeport
Jack McKenna
Carolyn Heck
South Wayne Notes Move and Visits Highlight Weekend
Mr and Mrs A H Rading spent the weekend with relatives at Stoughton Whitewater and Waukesha. Chester Stixrod returned home from St Clare hospital. Mr and Mrs Clarence Rudd visited St Anne Ill. John Meier bought J Louis Smith property and will move to South Wayne after year start. Erma Eastman bought the Watson building housing Ainsworth real estate. St Johns from South Wayne attended a Madison confraternity program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Rading
Stoughton
Whitewater
Waukesha
Chester Stixrod
South Wayne
St. Clare Hospital
Monroe
Clarence Rudd
St. Anne
Ill
John Meier
J. Louis Smith
Here
Erma Eastman
Harry A. Watson
Ainsworth Real Estate
Madison Sunday
South Wayne St. John’s
Parish Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mmes. John Mc Donald Enright Foley and Victor Ruegsegger were listed among parish attendees. Mrs D M Howery joined the Methodist Pine Lake camp near Westfield with Wesleyan service guild members. Rev and Mrs Robert Stabe and son Darrell visited Clarence Heindel and Leo Peterson and W C McConnell returned from a Deer River fishing trip. Charles Collicutt and Cathy Warren, with Joan Davies of Dodgeville, visited Arthur Olson. Mrs Rose Kleckner of Monroe visited Mary A Watson and other friends Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Enright Foley
Victor Ruegsegger
D. M. Howery
Pine Lake
Westfield
Conference
Wesleyan Service Guild
Robert Stabenow
Darrell
Dixon
Clarence Heindel
Leo Peterson
W. C. McConnell
South Wayne
Deer River
Minn
Charles Collicutt
Cathy
Warren
Joan Davies
Dodgeville
Arthur Olsons
Rose Kleckner
Monroe
Mary A. Watson
Want Ad Promises Plenty of LTE Work for Cash
A local classified note touts benefits of purchasing a Want ad promising steady LTE-related work for pay. The item frames the service as a lucrative, ongoing opportunity with quick earnings and practical steps to begin.
Iron Lung Bride-To-Be Dies After Polio Battle
Ellen Jane Bloomgren aged 17 from Peoria died Wednesday night after polio. Her fiancé John Heck of Galesburg had given her an engagement ring on her 17th birthday, Aug. 18, while she lay in an iron lung. Her parents Elmer and wife brought a birthday cake to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ellen Jane Bloomgren
John Heck
Galesburg
Elmer Bloomgren
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G.U.G.G
Dutch Hollow Club
Happy Hour Group
Twin Grove Group
Washington Home Club
Ede
The
Swiss Cheese Shop
Hiway
Loigres Towers
Marleah Ellis
Browntown
Worto Airhaks
Flying Chippers
Burkhalter Travel Agency
Goetz Theatre Building
Pris
Thorp
Thorp Finance Corporation
Wisconsin
Monroe, Wis
16Th Avenue
Barton & Hoesly
Rep
New Glarus, Wis
Orangeville
Glen E. Bolender
Mrs
Harry T. Maddrell
Plasti
H.H.M
E.H.C
Monroe Cash Market
Wenger and Kramer Hardware
Atched
Henry J. Taylor
ASC Network
Buick
Wlad
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