Jessie Camille Larsen (1898 – 1987)

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Jessie Camille Larsen & Louis P. Monk

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1898 ▸ September 25. Born in Union Grove, Racine Co, WI.
1900 ▸ June 4. CENSUS. Union Grove Village, Racine Co, WI. Household includes Ludwig (39), wife Anna (36), children Amy K (10), Elna S (9), Gertrude P (6), Arnold G (4), Jesse C (1), and mother-in-law Kirsten Hjorth (64).
1910 ▸ May 9. CENSUS. Union Grove Village, Racine Co, WI. Household includes Ludwig (49) with wife Hannah (46) and children Amy J (20), Elonora S (19), Gertrude A (16), Arnold G (14), Jessie C (11), Lawrence (9), Evelyn (5); and Laborer Nels Meekma (24).
1920 ▸ January 15. CENSUS. Yorkville, Racine Co, WI. Household includes Louis (59) with wife Hannah (56) and daughters Jesse (20), Evelyn (15) and Grace (8).
1922 ▸ February 28. Marriage to Louis P. Monk (b 4/18/1893 in Racine, WI.) in Union Grove, WI.
1923 ▸ August 27. Birth of son, Louis P. in Racine Co, WI.
1926 ▸ May 23. Birth of daughter, Mary A. in Racine Co, WI.
1930 ▸ April 17. CENSUS. Household includes Louis P. Monk (36) with wife, Jessie C. (31) and children Louis P. Jr. (6) and Mary (3-11/12).
1930 ▸ April 17. CENSUS. Residing in Racine, Racine Co, WI. Louis P. Monk occupation “Assistant Manager” Spring Factory.
1940 ▸ April 20. CENSUS. Household includes Louis P. Monk (46) with wife Jessie (41) and children Louis P. (16), Mary (13) and Dorothy (5).
1940 ▸ April 20. CENSUS. Residing in Gary, Lake Co, IN. Louis P. Monk occupation “Manager” Clothes Manufacturing.

1944 ▸ June 30. Death of son, Louis P., in Couvains, France, during WWII.

1950 ▸ April 12. CENSUS. Household includes Louis P. (56) with wife Jessie C. (51) and daughter Dorothy O. (15).
1950 ▸ April 12. CENSUS. Residing in Gary, Lake Co, IN. Louis P. Monk occupation “Plant Manager” Spring Plant.

1967 ▸ June 11. Death of Louis P. Monk, in Tucson, AZ.
1987 ▸ May 18. Death of Jessie C. in Baltimore, MD.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Monday, 12 July, 1920
pg 9
County News

Union Grove
Mr. and Mrs. LaBudde and children and Mrs. Ed LaBudde, of Kenosha, the Misses Elva and Jessie Larsen, of Racine, and Mrs. Arnold Larsen, of Medford, were Sunday and Monday visitors at the L. Larsen home.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 17 February, 1922
pg 7
Happenings in the City
Apply for License. — Application for a marriage license has been made to the county clerk by Almer H. Halberstedt and Sarah M. Miller, both of 1658 East street; Louis P. Monk, 1421 Hamilton avenue and Jessie C. Larsen, 1014 State street.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 25 February, 1922
pg 7
Shower for Bride-to-Be
Girls from the First National bank entertained one of their co-workers, Miss Jessie Larsen, at a dinner at the Thomas cafe last evening. Miss Larsen will become the bride of Louis Monk in the near future.
Covers were laid for 12. Spring flowers, pink and white, and pink place cards decorated the table. Toasts were given to the honored guests and a gift, and electric percolator, was presented her from the bank employes.
Those present were the Misses Jessie and Elna Larsen, Miss Florence Loverin, Miss Jane Rowlands, Miss Gladys Pritchard, Miss Pearl Snell, Miss Pearl Hilker, Miss Mildred Kristerius, Miss Marguerite Wright, Miss Thebe Gilmore, Miss Mollie Anderson, and Mrs. Poole, of South Bend, Ind.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 2 March, 1922
pg 7
The Altar

Larsen – Monk
Miss Jessie Camille Larsen, 1014 State street, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen, of Union Grove, became the bride of Louis P. Monk, 1421 Hamilton avenue, at the home of the bride’s parents in Union Grove at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, February. 28. The Rev. G.W. Genszler, pastor of the Church of the Holy Communion, Racine, performed the marriage ceremony.
The house was decorated beautifully with flowers, carrying out a bridal idea in pink and white. The bride was very lovely in her white satin Canton crepe wedding gown with its pearl trimming. Her bouquet was of white roses, sweet peas and lilies of the valley, fashioned into a big shower.
Mrs. N. LaBudde, the bride’s sister, sang, “The Sweetest Story Ever Told,” accompanied by another sister, Miss Elva Larsen. Immediate relatives and a few friends attended the marriage ceremony and the dinner which followed.
The bride and groom left for a three or four weeks’ honeymoon trip through the south. After May 1 they will be at home to friends at 3621 Washington avenue. Mr. Monk is the son of Mr. P.S. Monk, of this city. He is the assistant manager of the Harvey Spring company.
Mrs. William Mertins and sons, William and Kenneth, of Pontiac, Michigan.; Mrs. E. Sweet and Miss M. Hansen, of Chicago; Mrs. N. LaBudde and two children, of Glenbeulah, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. P.S. Monk, Mrs. Earl Daladay, the Misses Coletta Moryks and Elva Larsen and Sherman Linton, of Racine, were guests at the wedding.

NOTE: “500” is a trick-taking card game based on Euchre. “Schafskopf” is a popular trick-taking card game from Bavaria.
The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 24 November, 1923
pg 11
Society News

Victoria Lodge Party.
Victoria lodge of the Danish Sisterhood held a card party Thursday evening at the Danish Brotherhood hall. Prizes were awarded as follows: 500, Mrs. S. Nelson, Mrs. Louis Monk, H. Nelson and John Johnson; schafskopf, Mrs. Ed Anderson, Mrs. J. Hubenthal, Andrew Nelson and Ed Anderson; schwenzel, L. Jensen, C. Nelson, Walter Becker and Mrs. Sophus Larson; rhummy, Mrs. W. Hanson and William Johnson.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 30 November, 1923
pg 11
Society News

The Altar

Larsen-Linton.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Larsen of Union Grove, announce the marriage of their daughter, Elna Larsen, of 1014 State street, Racine, to Sherman H. Linton, 1421 Hamilton avenue, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Linton, of Logan, O. The ceremony was performed at 2 o’clock Thanksgiving day at the bride’s home in Union Grove. The Rev. Mr. Swenson performed the ceremony.
Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. La Budde, of Milwaukee; Messrs. and Mmes. F. Linton, E. Talladay, L. Skow and family, Mrs. Hjorth and Mr. and Mrs. L. Munk, of Racine.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 10 May, 1924
pg 18
Union Grove
Sunday guests at the home of Ludwig Larson were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Monk and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. S. Linton, of Racine.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 5 March, 1926
pg 13
The Altar

Larson – Fadner
Union Grove, Wis., March 5. — A pretty house wedding occurred on Thursday, March 4, at 4 o’clock p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Larson, when their daughter, Evelyn, became the bride of Glenn R. Fadner of Milwaukee. The ceremony was performed under a white wedding bell which hung from a canopy of daffodils and greens, the Rev. Frank Dexter officiating. There were no attendants. The bride’s gown was of white brocaded georgette and satin black Canton and she carried a bouquet of bridal roses and sweetpeas.
Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served to the guests, all of whom were near relatives, and included the following: Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Fadner, Robert and Thelma Fadner, Lawrence Lepine, Fond du Lac; Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Fadner, Miss Marcia Fadner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank La Budde, all of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Monk, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Linton, Mrs. F. Hjorth, Racine. The bride and groom left the same evening for a short honeymoon trip, and will be at home April 1 at 614 Wilson street, Milwaukee.
Mrs. Fadner is one of Union Grove’s well known and much esteemed young women, popular among the younger crowd, and prominent in the Baptist church, of which she was organist for some time. She is a graduate of the local high school and followed that with a year at business college in Racine. For some time she was employed as bookkeeper at the Service garage.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Fadner of Fond du Lac, and is with the Mennel Construction company at Milwaukee.
An interesting detail of the event was the fact that it was the thirty-ninth wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Larson.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 26 May, 1926
pg 10
Society, Club, Lodge Activities

Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Monk, 1255 Hayes avenue, announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday at St. Luke’s hospital.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 2 September, 1926
pg 4
Union Grove Friends Honor Vera Hansen
(By Staff Correspondent)
Union Grove, Wis., Sept. 2. — Miss Vera Hansen was honored with a lovely shower Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the home of Mrs. Charles Horner, anticipating her marriage to Fletcher W. Cherry, of Oceanside, Calif. Mrs. John Peterson and Mrs. Petrea Jensen assisted Mrs. Horner as hostesses. The house was charmingly decorated with pink and white phlox, asters and hydrangea. The afternoon was pleasantly passed with games and refreshments were served in the lovely natural park of the Horner place. The bride-to-be received many useful and beautiful gifts.
The guests included Mmes. Louis Monk, Sherman Linton, Roy Hansen, Miss Florence Peterson and Miss Mary Hansen of Racine; Mrs. Charles Peterson of Milwaukee; Mmes. Charles Wade, John Osenga, George Hardle, Fred Hansen, William Biehn, James Nelson, Lena Baird, John Hill, Mrs. Andrew Hansen, Alice, Myrtle and Ethel, Misses Nell Osenga, Jeanette Kiddle, Ansine Ibson, Ada Ibson, of Union Grove; Mrs. Jack Hansen of Burlington, and Mrs. Albert Helding of Rochester.
Miss Vera is the daughter of Andrew Hansen of this place, is a graduate of the local high school and since that time has been engaged in the profession of nursing. She has made her home in California the past two year and a half years and will leave here Sept. 10, for the west. Her marriage to Fletcher Cherry will take place late in this month, and they will reside at Oceanside, Calif.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 19 October, 1926
pg 14
Society, Club, Lodge Activities
Fifth Anniversary Is Celebrated at Party
Mrs. James S. Allan gave a surprise birthday party for her daughter, Luella Grace, on her fifth birthday, Saturday, at her home, 1251 Hayes avenue. The following guests were present: The Misses Joyce Roever, Betty Mortensen, Jane Mortensen, Mary Baker, Marion Wheeler, Margaret Hughes; Masters Louis Monk, Jr, Richard Christensen, Donald Baker, Warren Christensen, William Hughes, Donald Christensen; Mmes. Guy Dixon, Matt Mortensen, George Grahem, J.H. Garrick, R.G. Baker and Miss Luella Graham and Miss Nell Hughes.
Out of town guests were Miss Helen Kilkenney of Libertyville, Ill., and Mrs. William Wilson and daughter Jeanette of Janesville, Wis.
Games were played and a musical program was given by Mrs. R.G. Baker, Mrs. J.H. Garrick and Miss Lucille Graham. Luncheon was served at 5 o’clock and table decorations were carried out in Halloween effect.
Luella Grace was the recipient of many beautiful gifts.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 8 March, 1927
pg 10
Union Grove

Celebrate Wedding Anniversary.
On Saturday, March 5, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larson of this village celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary by entertaining several of their children and grandchildren at their home in the northwestern edge of the village. Those present at the happy occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Linton and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Monk, of Racine; Mr. and Mrs. F.L. LaBudde, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fadner and son of Wauwatosa, and Grace Larson of Union Grove. A 1 o’clock dinner was served, at which time a beautiful gift was presented the parents from all the children. Those of the family unable to be present were Mrs. Albert James and family of Pensacola, Fla., Arnold of Evanston, and Lawrence of San Antonio, Tex. Mr. and Mrs. Larson were married in Union Grove and have made this their home since that time. Both are prominent members of the Baptist church and are highly-respected citizens.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 30 June, 1927
pg 13
Union Grove
Louis Monk and family, Racine, and the Glenn Fadner family, Milwaukee, were over Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Larson.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 12 May, 1928
pg 19
Union Grove
Personal Mention.
Mrs. Louis Monk and two children of Racine drove out Friday and with her mother, Mrs. Ludwig Larsen, went to Elkhorn, where Mrs. Larsen remained to care for a sick relative.

NOTE: This refers probably to the high school graduation of youngest daughter, Grace Larsen.
The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 31 May, 1928
pg 12
Union Grove
Union Grove, Wis., May 30. — Among the home comers and others personally related to the graduates who came for the Commencement exercises Tuesday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Will Letsom, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Achen, Kenosha; Mrs. William Frook, Millicent and Edith, and Miss Emma Kautcky, Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Monk, Racine; Mrs. F. La Budde and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fadner of Milwaukee.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 29 August, 1929
pg 22
Union Grove
Baptist Sunday School Picnic
Tuesday proved an ideal day for the Baptist Sunday school picnic, which was held at Eagle lake and wan an enjoyable affair. Games and races furnished an interesting program during the afternoon and winners of races were as follows: Boy’s race — Orville Gabrielson; young ladies’ race — Alice Hansen; ladies’ dash — Mrs. Louis Monk; three-legged race — Grace Larson, Constance Morgensen; three-legged race for girls — Louise Hansen, Hannah Louise Taylor; same for boys — Niles Hansen, Arthur Hansen; wheelbarrow race — Harvey Hansen, Mr. Wilcox; one-legged race for boys — Orville Gabrielson; one-legged race, girls — Hannah Louise Taylor; backward race, girls — Hannah L. Taylor; backward race, boys — Niles Hansen, Orville Gabrielson; little girls’ one-legged race — Carol LaBudde; little girls’ backward race — Ethel Hansen, first; Delores Drinkwater, second; somersault race for girls — Ethel Hansen.
Miss Ada Ibson had charge of the amusements. Dinner and supper were served to the large crowd present.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 11 June, 1931
pg 10
Society, Club, Lodge Activities

Children’s Day To Be Observed At 1st Baptist
Children’s day will be observed at the First Baptist church Sunday when a program, arranged by the Mmes. John Addison, Wesley Driver, Arthur Sorenson, Oliver Christensen, Henry Kanetsky and Sylvester piper, will be presented by the students of the church school.
The program follows

Procession Opens
Processional, “Onward We Are Marching”
Salute to Christian and American flags.
Responsive reading — Led by the church school superintendent, L.L. Taylor
Offering
Solo — William Humphrey
Presentation of flowers to the Cradle Roll — Mrs. Jesse White
The next portion of the program, “Hearts of Gold,” will be presented by the children of the church school. A song by the kindergarten and recitation by Richard Schulz will be given. Miss Margaret Ruud will be the angel of the flowers and other roles follow
Mother-Earth, Marjorie Christianson; Rain, Sheila Kearney; Dew, Mary Brokaw; Sunbeam, Russell Fidler; Dandelion, Robert Nelson; Appleblossom, Marian Richardson; Johnny Jump Ups, Arthur Sorenson, Louis Monk, Billy Readle, George Francis, Donald Sweetman, Charles Besler, Robert Frederickson and Henry Vasy.

Galaxy of Flowers
Forget-me-nots, Polly Cahoon, Doris Larsen, Jimmy Haas, Arkley Wishau, Ernest Holden, Martha Rapaelion, Margaret Vasy; Pansies, Joan Sweetman, LaVerne Driver; Water Lily, June Dunham; Daisies, Nancy Mills, Ellen Wilson, Elaine Wishau, Steffie Puchinsky, Iris Wurz, Alice Patch, Adeline Willis, Ruth Gregory, Margaret Rapaelion, Rosella McConnell, Dorothy Christianson, Beverley Browne and Bessie Podlucky.
A song, “Heart’s East,” will be presented by the Misses Gladys and Esther Dunham and Sophie Conroe, and Miss Muriel Larsen will conclude the program with a solo.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 2 January, 1932
pg 5
The Social Network
Among the parties at Meadowbrook New Year’s eve was that to which Mr. and Mrs. Otto Cheska were host and hostess. Their guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sill of Milwaukee, Herbert Collins and Ralph Siebold of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Monk, Mr. and Mrs. James Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Cheska; the Misses Eleanor Christensen, Ruth Nelsen and Ruth Cheska.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 2 March, 1932
pg 8
The Social Network
Spring flowers decorated the tables for the luncheon yesterday at Meadowbrook Country club which preceded the usual Tuesday afternoon bridge. Mrs. Louis Monk was hostess and bridge honors went to Mesdames A.S. Bowman, Ben Cape, A.M. Foster, P.E. Mogenson and Charles Rasmussen.
Mrs. L.F. Graves, the guest of Mrs. Mogenson, was presented the guest prize. Other guests were Mrs. J. Kolinsky, who was entertained by Mrs. Warner; Mrs. P. Borman, who attended the luncheon with Mrs. Charles Cape; Mrs. Fred Schulte, who was the guest of Mrs. Fred Baumann.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 29 June, 1932
pg 12
The Social Network
Ladies of Kilbourn Country club played in a novel event yesterday, a blindfold driving contest. Each golfer was given three opportunities and the total yardage was taken. Winners were Mrs. Oscar Frings, Class A; Mrs. Louis Monk, Class B; Mrs. Victor White, Class C.
Another feature was an approaching and putting contest on the first hole of the junior nine. Each contestant was given three balls which were approached to the green from different angles over sand traps and holed out. The unusual result was that all three classes were tied with a total of 8. Prizes went to Mrs. John Feiner, Class A; Mrs. Al Haertel and Mrs. William Keskey, Class B; Mrs. James Murphy, Class C.
Mrs. W.T. Bastian received congratulations yesterday for having won the June trophy. Mrs. John Feiner was a runner-up. Following golf and luncheon, five tables of bridge were played, with honors going to Mrs. V. Van Meter and Mrs. Walter Helber.
Next Tuesday there will be an 18 hole tournament with handicap, qualifying for July match play; a 1 o’clock luncheon, and the monthly business meeting.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 6 July, 1932
pg 8
The Social Network
Ladies of Kilbourn Country club participated in an 18 hole handicap event yesterday and also qualified for the July match trophy. Mrs. Charles Dixon was the Class A winner, Mrs. Allard Haertel was low in Class B, and the Class C honors went to Mrs. Henry Gloede Jr. A 1 o’clock luncheon and the regular monthly business meeting followed, at which prizes won during June were distributed to the winners.
Plans were made yesterday for the second guest day of the year which will be held next Tuesday with guest privileges for every member of the ladies’ club. Five tables of bridge were played following luncheon, with honors going to Mrs. Louis Monk, Mrs. Charles Dixon, and Mrs. Earl Bowers.
Ladies of Kilbourn will be entertained next Monday at Tuckaaway club in Milwaukee, and on Wednesday, July 13, they will be guests at the Racine Country club. Many of the members have signed up for these individuals tournaments.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 27 July, 1932
pg 8
The Social Notebook
Women golfers at Kilbourn Country club yesterday participated in a two-ball foursome event, in which the winners were the following: Class A, Mrs. Charles Dixon and Mrs. H.S. Mann; Class B, Mrs. Louis Monk and Mrs. William Kesler; Class C, Mrs. Victor White and Mrs. John Lutz. Four tables of bridge were played in the afternoon, with honors going to Mrs. V. Van Meter, Mrs. William Keskey and Mrs. Earl Halberstadt.
June match play is almost completed, with Mrs. V. Van Meter, who won by default over Mrs. Al Haertel, to play Mrs. John Feiner, who defeated Mrs. Oscar Frings.
Following next Tuesday’s golf, the monthly business meeting will be held. Luncheon will be at one o’clock, following golf, which will include a blind bogey tournement and qualifying for the August trophy.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 19 August, 1932
pg 8
The Social Network
August match play among women golfers at Kilbourn Country club has reached the semi-finals. In the first flight, Mrs. Charles Dixon won over Mrs. Oscar Frings, and Mrs. Allard Haertel defeated Mrs. Louis Monk. Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Haertel will play off the finals sometime this week.
In the fairway flight, Mrs. Victor White, by virtue of her victory over Miss Grace Miller, will meet Mrs. Oliver Pfeiffer, who defeated Mrs. Earl Bowers.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 14 September, 1932
pg 10
The Social Notebook
Kilbourn ladies observed their last guest day of the season Tuesday at the club with about 45 members and guests entered in the competitions.
Recent rains have served to freshen the course and ideal weather prevailed for yesterday’s event. Prizes to guests were awarded as follows: tie for low score on blind hold, Mrs. Ed millstead and Mrs. David Semmes, won by Mrs. Semmes; tie for low putts, Mrs. Ray Stockslager and Mrs. Voyle Ott, won by Mrs. Ott; low score on short holes, Mrs. Elmer Nelsen. Miss Grace Miller was winner in the handicap tournament, Class A, for members: Mrs. Charles Schweitzer, Class B, and Mrs. Herman Diem, Class C.
Bridge was played in the afternoon, honors going to Mrs. Stockslager, Mrs. Louis Monk, Mrs. C. VanMeter, Mrs. Harry LePoidevin.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 29 September, 1932
pg 8
The Social Notebook
Season’s golf awards were presented by Mrs. Oscar Fringe on Tuesday to women of Kilbourn Country club as an interesting feature of the annual luncheon and business meeting. The Journal-Times trophy, for which there was September match play, was won by Mrs. V. VanMeter, with Mrs. W.E. Keskey as runner-up. In the second flight for the president’s trophy, given by Mrs. H.S. Mann, Mrs. Walter Helber was the winner, with Mrs. James Murphy as runnerup.
Season prizes for ringer scores went to Mrs. John Feiner in Class A with 71; Mrs. James Murphy, Class B, 93; Mrs. Herman Diem, Class C, 106. The prize for the greatest reduction in handicap was presented to Mrs. W.T. Bastian, who recorded a 45 per cent reduction, with Mrs. Louis Monk a close second with a 38 per cent lowering. The match between the eight women who turned in the most scores was won by Mrs. Oscar Frings, with Mrs. V. Van Meter as runner-up.
Because of rain, Tuesday’s cross country golf event was postponed until next Tuesday, when the women will tee off at 9 o’clock for an interesting, unusual nine hole event.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 21 October, 1932
pg 8
The Social Network
Ladies of Kilbourn Country club entertained at a bridge-tea Thursday afternoon at the club house. More than 40 tables were in play and various card games were enjoyed. Table prizes were given.
The tea table was attractively decorated in a green and yellow combination. Mrs. Victor M. White, Racine, social chairman, and Mrs. F.P. Dunn, Milwaukee, co-chairman, poured for approximately 175 guests. The committee in charge consisted of Mesdames Harry Gist, H.S. Mann, Oliver Pfeiffer, J.C. Murphy, Earl Bowers, Louis Monk, Victor White, with the Milwaukee committee assisting.
Mrs. John Feiner, president of the women’s organization, acted as general hostess.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 8 December, 1932
pg 11
Additional Society Items

Dramatic Art, Piano Students to Present Recital Friday Night
Pupils of Margaret Williams Owen, Ruth Brunnquell, William Jorgensen, and Muriel Peterson will be presented in a piano and dramatic art recital tomorrow night at 8 o’clock at the Wisconsin College of Music. The program follows:
“Dickory Dock,” “Winter,” and “Christmas” — Janice Lou Chiples (Owen).
“The Wooden Soldier” (Thomas) — Louis Monk (Owen).
“Partners at the Dance” (Weldig) — Susan Jane Morris (Owen).
“Sister’s Best Feller” (Lincoln) — Mardell Schneller (Brunnquell).
“Rosa” (Tone picture series) — Hazel Nielsen (Jorgensen).
“The Christmas Tree” (Kroeger) — Virginia Davis (Owen).
“Arabesque” (Burgmueller) — Lorraine Oyer (Owen).
“Forgetful Pa” (Guest) — Dorothy McNeill (Brunnquell).
“The Busy Saw Mill” (Bilbro) — Bodel Bunck (Jorgensen).
“Ballade” (Burgmueller) — William Skelton (Owen).
“A Little Boy’s Lament” (Robidoux) — Everett Wayne Corbett (Brunnquell)
“Butterfly” (Merkel) — Irene Hansen (Peterson).
“Idilio” (Lack) — Carol Ostlund (Peterson).
Duet, “Valse” (Bohn) — Mary Rowlands and Evalyn Roberts (Owen).
“At the Baseball Game” (Hare) — Mildred Corbett (Brunnquell).
Two Pianos, “Sonatine Op. 3, No. 1” (Clementi) — Irene Hansen and Carol Ostlund (Peterson).
“Enchanted Cascade” (Harris) — Evalyn Roberts (Owen).
“Polish Dance” (Scharwenka) — Elise Griffith (Peterson).

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 11 January, 1933
pg 8
The Social Network
Women of Kilbourn Country club will be entertained at their next bridge party at the home of Mrs. Louis Monk, 738 Blaine boulevard, with Mrs. John Huber as assisting hostess. The party planned for yesterday at the home of Mrs. Walter Helber was postponed because of illness.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 20 January, 1933
pg 10
The Social Network
Women of Kilbourn Country club will be guests at bridge on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Louis Monk, 738 Blaine boulevard, with Mrs. John Huber as assisting hostess. Reservations are to be made with either of the hostesses.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 25 January, 1933
pg 6
The Social Network
Women of Kilbourn Country club were entertained at bridge yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Louis Monk, Blaine boulevard, with Mrs. John Huber as hostesses. Five tables of bridge were played, and honors went to Mrs. W. Keskey, Mrs. Jack Farver, and Mrs. John Feiner. Luncheon was served.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 7 February, 1933
pg 7
First Baptist Guild Will Meet Thursday
The February meeting of the Woman’s guild of the First Baptist church to be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, will close the series of programs based on the study of the American Indian. Miss Elizabeth Cahoon, assisted by Mrs. Louis Monk, Mrs. Sam Haas, Mrs. William Rohan and Mrs. Catherine Hanson will portray the Indian and his religion.
Devotions are in charge of Mrs. T.B. Frizelle and Mrs. Sylvester Piper is chairman of the hostesses who will serve coffee following the program. A short business session will precede the program and routine matters will be discussed.
The white cross department is asking members to report at 9:30 for sewing. Members are reminded to bring their lunches. Coffee will be served at noon.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 24 March, 1933
pg 10
Piano, Voice, Violin and Dramatic Pupils Will Present Recital
Piano, voice, violin, and dramatic students of the Wisconsin College of Music will appear in a recital at 8 o’clock this evening at the Racine branch studio, 3021 Washington avenue. Following is the program which will be presented:
“Circus Parade” (Faeth) — Louis Monk (Owen).
“Sweet Dream Waltz” (Hancox) — Doroty Weck (Jorgenson).
“Dream Waltz” (Gurlitt) — Margaret Sloan (Peterson).
“Two Easter Bunnies” (Brett) — Helen Quimby (Owen).
Two pianos, “Dance of the Marionettes” (Crosby-Adams) — Hazel Nielsen (Jorgenson).
“May Day Stroll” (Lieurance) — Carol Quimby (Owen).
“Catch Me” (Smith) — Robert Wolff (Owen).
“Arpeggio Waltz” (Crawford) — Alice Nelson (Peterson).
“The Boatsman’s Tune” (Crosby-Adams) — Helen and Carol Quimby (Owen).
“Moo Cow Moo” (Cooke) — Susan Henderson (Brunnquell).
“Autumn” (Kroeger) — Jean Levin (Owen).
“The Gypsies Are Coming” (Rogers) — Kenneth Pipenberg (Jorgenson).
“Spinning Song” (Ellmenreich) — Virginia Jorgenson (Owen).
“The Clown” (Kern) — Richard Gregory (Owen).
“The Slumber Boat” (Gaynor) and “A Disappointment” (Hood) — Betty Hanson (Cleaveland).
“Gliding” (Carter) — William Skelton (Owen).
“Avalanche” (Heller) — Betty Jenkins (Owen).
“Playful Kittens” (Behr) — Ruth Wilhelmsen and Jane Rogan (Jergenson).
“Halloween” (Burleigh) — Nancy LaMeer (Owen).
“Sonatina” (Kuhlau) — Kenneth Pipenberg (Jorgenson).
“The Gypsy” (Bohm) — Jane Rogan (Jorgenson).
“Air Varie” (Dancla) — Esther J. Hansen (Wooddell).
“Sonatina in G” (Beethovan) — Helen Zebell (Owen).
“Rondo in D” (Gurlitt) — Nancy LaMeer (Owen).

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 29 March, 1933
pg 14
“Magic Spell” To Be Offered At Grange M.E.
Owen Piano Pupils Will Present Program on Friday.
Under the sponsorship of the Women’s Guild of the Grange Avenue Methodist church, “The Magic Spell,” a play in three scenes by Hilda A. Forsberg, will be given on Friday evening at 8 o’clock at the Grange M.E. church by the progressive series pupils of Margaret Williams Owen and dramatic art students of Ruth Brunnquell, both of the Wisconsin College of Music. A silver offering will be received. The program for the evening follows:
“The Magic Spell,” cast of characters: The princess, Dorothy McNeill; the piper, Everett Wwayne Corbett; the bootblack, William Skelton; Bridget, Nancy LaMeer; the doctor, Jean Wagoner; the king, Mildred Corbett; Lady Frivolous, Susan Henderson; Lady Fantastic, Mary Alice Monk; Lady Patsy, Geraldine McNichol; the queen, Betty Jane Hay; Lady Gwendolyn, Helen Quimby; the messenger, Mardell Schneller; Queen Florabella, Jean Levin; Lady Goldenrod, Susan Jane Morris; Lady Janet, Janice Lou Chiples; Lord Would-Be Rich, Donald Botsford; Lord Dandy, Louis Monk; Lady Hollyhock, Carol Quimby; Lord Guess It, Robert Wolff; Lady Jonquil, Virginia Jorgenson; Lady Butterfly, Margaret Smith; Dinah, Ruth Gregory; the dancers, Judy Booth, Rose Marion Anderson and Rosemary Baker, Kathryn Marek, pupils of Marguerite Leth.
Piano selections:
“Robins Request” (Johnstone) — Mary Alice Monk.
“Cherry Time” (Faeth) — Geraldine McNichol.
“The Dream Waltz” (Gurlitt) — Helen Quimby.
“Darling Heart” (Weidig) — Jean Levin.
“Partners at the Dance” (Weidig) — Susan Jane Morris.
“Rosa” (Tone picture series) — Janice Lou Chiples.
“The Wooden Soldier” (Thomas)— Donald Botsford.
“Circus Parade” (Faith) — Louis Monk.
“A May Day Stroll” (Lieurance) — Carol Quimby.
“Catch Me!” (Smith) — Robert Wolff.
“Up to mischief” (Tone picture series) — Virginia Jorgenson.
“A Ring Around the Rosy” (Nicolai von Wilm) — Margaret Smith.
“The Chimes of Love” (Heller) — Ruth Gregory.
“Song of the Lark” (Tschaikowsky) — Nancy LaMeer.
“Papageno’s Magic Melody” from “The Magic Flute” (Mozart) — William Skelton.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 9 June, 1933
pg 11
College of Music Has Recital by Pupils at Studios This Evening
The Racine branch of the Wisconsin College of Music announces a pupils’ recital in piano, violin and dramatic art, at 8 o’clock tonight in the studios, 3021 Washington avenue.
The program follows:
“Frisky Frogs” (Felton) — Janice Lou Chiples (Owen).
“The Drum” (Tone Picture) — Robert Friedman (Peterson).
“Partners at the Dance” (Weldig) — Geraldine McNichol (Owen).
“Wooden Shoes” (Aaron) — Helen Quimby (Owen).
“Leap Frog” (Goodhall) — Louis Monk (Owen).
“The Sick Doll” (Robidoux) — Susan Henderson (Brunnquell).
“Marching Along” (Rogers) — Carol Quimby (Owen).
Duet, “The Spanish Dance” (Behr) — Margaret Sloan (Peterson).
“Playmates” (Weidig) — Virginia Jorgenson (Owen).
“You Are It” (Weidig) — Susan Jane Morris (Owen).
“The Courteous Child” (Weidig) and “Flying Leaf” (Spindler) — Leontine Ostlund.
“Shepherd’s Song” (Powers) and “Wood Nymph’s Harp” (Roa) — Robert Wolff (Owen).
“Ring Around a Rosey” (Von Wilm) — Margaret Smith (Owen).
“George’s Soliloquy” (Parker) — Beverly Harms (Burnnquell).
“From Out the Past” (Tone Picture) and “Sans Souci” (Powers) — Muriel Gri?s (Peterson).
“Tarantelle” (?oots) and “Brownies” (Reisbold) — William Skelton (Owen).
“The Chase (? pianos, eight hands) (?urlitt) — Nancy La Meer, Ruth Gregory, Margaret Smith, Lorraine Oyer (Owen).
“Sonata in G Major, Allegro” (Mozart) — Nancy La Meer (Owen).
“Concerto” (Hi?er) — Harold Zezbell (Wooddell).
“ Duet, “Waltz ?” (Bohm) — Elise Griffith and Irene Jansen (Peterson).
“Arabian Night” (Mildenberg) — Helen Zezell (Owen).
“Minuet and Gavotte” (St. Saens) — Nancy Thompson and May Rowlands (Owen).

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 22 June, 1933
pg 11
Additional Society Items

Mozart Club Pupils Will Appear Friday in Piano Program
Margaret Williams Owen will present her junior piano pupils of the Mozart Music club of the Wisconsin College of Music, in a recital, Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the Washington branch studios, 3021 Washington avenue. Assisting will be Susan Henderson, pupil of Ruth Brunnquell.
After the recital Mrs. Owen will entertain members of the Mozart club, and their mothers, at a party at the college.
The program follows:
“Cherry Time” (Faeth) — Jean Colbo.
“The Dancing Doll” (Robyn) — Geraldyn McNichol.
“Vacation Days” two pianos (Streabbog) — Helen Quimby.
Reading, “The Sick Doll” (Robidoux) — Susan Henderson.
“The Nursery Clock” (Robyn) — Carol Quimby.
“Indian Dance” (Kroeger) — Donald Botsford.
“Merry Jingle” (Lamont) — Susan Jane Morris.
“Goblins” (Ketterer) — Virginia Davis.
Groups of songs, “Sunbeams and Jewels” — Gladys Mae Humphrey.
“The Gypsies” (Harris) — Louis Monk.
“Fourth of July Celebration” (Kroeger) — Hazel Nielsen.
“Chasing Butterflies Op. 63” (two pianos) (Streabbog) — Ruth Gregory and Virginia Jorgenson.
“Rustic Dances” (Howell) — Richard Gregory.
“Sans Souci” (Powers) — Nancy La Meer.
“Dance of the Marionettes” (two pianos) (Crosby Adams) — Jean Levin.
“Joy Dance” (Crawford) — Betty Jenkins.
“Sonatina in C Op. 35 No. 3” (Clementi) — Betty McNichol.
“The Gypsies Are Coming” (two pianos) (Rogers) — Robert Wolff.
“Minuet” (trio) (Bach) and “In Arabia” (Johnstone) — William Skelton.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 5 July, 1933
pg 8
The Social Notebook
Golfers at Kilbourn Country club yesterday afternoon participated in a two-ball mixed foursome tournament, with some 10 foursomes competing. Miss Hazel Miller and Melville Holland won the prize for low putts and also turned in low net score. Prize for second low putts went to Miss Grace Miller and Charles Dixon. Two twosomes tied for second low net — Mrs. J. Farver and J. Huber, and Mrs. Earl Bowers and Louis Monk.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 12 July, 1933
pg 10
The Social Notebook
Women of Kilbourn Country club yesterday competed for low score on three short holes. In Class A, a tie between Mesdames John Feiner, Lloyd Mehlhorn, Louis Monk, and W.T. Bastian, was won by Mrs. Feiner. Mrs. David Zuegge of Milwaukee was winner in B class, and Mrs. Charles Brewster of Milwaukee in Class C.
In the afternoon, bridge was enjoyed and prizes were won by Mesdames Lloyd Mehlhorn, Louis Monk, Viall of Milwaukee, and William Sorenson.
The social committee of the club is busily engaged in making preparations for the garden bridge party to be held on Wednesday afternoon, July 19, at the home of Mrs. William Keskey. In case of rain the party will be held indoors.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 11 August, 1933
pg 10
The Social Notebook
Yesterday was guest day at Meadowbrook Country club, when about 50 women competed in the day’s golf events. Mrs. C.J. Reilly won the low gross prize and Mrs. Louis Monk and Mrs. Sylvester Breitung tied for seven blind holes. The award for low putts went to Mrs. William Bastian, and in the nine hole event, Mrs. Otto Cheska was low on five blind holes.
Bridge was enjoyed in the afternoon.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 27 September, 1933
pg 10
The Social Notebook
Women at Kilbourn Country club closed golf season yesterday with a kicker tournament in the morning, bridge and luncheon, and a business meeting at which officers were elected.
In the kicker tournament, winners were Mrs. H.S. Mann, Mrs. Walter Helber and Mrs. Harry Gist. Year’s prizes were distributed, with the prize for the greatest reduction in handicap going to Mrs. L. Mahlhorn, and ringer score prizes to Mrs. Charles Dixon, Mrs. James Murphy, and Mrs. J. Bode. The September trophies were won by Mrs. W.C. Bastian in the first flight, with Mrs. William Sorenson as runner-up, and Mrs. Walter Helber in the second flight, with Mrs. J. Bode as runner-up.
In the election of officers, Mrs. Louis Monk was elected president, to succeed Mrs. J. Feiner. Mrs. McClure of Milwaukee was re-elected vice-president and golf chairman, and Mrs. Earl Bowers was named secretary. The day’s bridge honors went to Mesdames V. Van Meter, Harry Gist, James Murphy and J. Bode.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 13 December, 1933
pg 14
The Social Notebook
Bridge winners at the Kilbourn Country club luncheon – bridge party, the second of a series, held yesterday at Hotel Racine, were Mrs. H.R. Costley, Mrs. John Feiner, Mrs. Walter Helber and Mrs. L. Mehlhorn. Hostesses for the day were Mesdames Oliver Pfeiffer, William Keskey, Earl Bowers, and V. Van Meter of Kenosha.
The next party is to be held on Jan. 9, when Mesdames Walter Helber, Earl Moree, H.R. Costly and Louis Monk will be the hostesses.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 18 September, 1935
pg 1
Probe Reveals Crash Details
Auto Hit While Turning Into Driveway Near Union Grove.
Investigation by Coroner E.B. Yanny and members of the sheriff’s department of an accident in which Mrs. Larson, wife of Louis Larson, also known as Ludwig Larson, was killed yesterday afternoon near Union Grove, revealed that the auto in which they were riding was being driven into the driveway leading to the farm of James Larson on Highway 11.
Another car operated by Arthur Dibble, of Antioch, Ill., following the Larson car struck the Union Grove man’s auto, causing it to topple over onto its side. In the crash, the door of the auto opened and Mrs. Larson was thrown out, and pinned beneath the car.
A third auto, preceding the Larson car, had turned into the James Larson driveway and its driver witnessed the accident. Mrs. Larson was the only person to suffer injuries. Some damage resulted to both cars.

Returning From Wife’s Funeral.
Mr. Dibble was returning from a northern city where his wife had been buried. He was bringing an aunt, Mrs. Rathe, of Manitowoc to Racine.
Accompanying Mr. Larson, besides his wife were Mrs. Elner Erickson and Mrs. Harry Erickson.
Deputy sheriffs were called at 6:40 last night to Highway 41 a mile south of Highway 20 where deputies found that a truck with semi-trailer driven by S. Tweeth, 426 Madison street, Eau Claire, Wis., and an auto operated by G.M. Smith, Route 2, Box 169, Racine, had collided.
Mr. Smith was driving east on a gravel road at the time of the collision. Riding in the Smith car were Mrs. Peter Soloniski and her four children who live on the Smith farm. One of the daughters suffered leg and head bruises and the others sustained bruises.

Funeral Friday.
Mrs. Larson, who was one of the oldest members of the Baptist church in Union Grove, is survived by her husband; two sons, Arnold, Desplaines, Ill., and Lawrence, San Antonio, Tex.; six daughters, Mrs. Al James, Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. Frank LaBudde, Milwaukee, Mrs. Glen Fadner, Mrs. L.P. Monk, Mrs. Elna Linton, and Grace Larson of Racine and 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Union Grove Baptist church, and burial will be in Union Grove cemetery. The remains may be viewed at Hanson’s chapel Thursday evening, and at the church from 12 noon Friday until the time of the service.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 24 September, 1935
pg 10
Union Grove
Union Grove, Wis., Sept. 22, — Funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Friday afternoon for Mrs. Ludwig Larsen, whose tragic death shocked and grieved the community. The church was crowded to capacity with friends from Racine and surrounding country, many of them, including Undertaker Hanson, having at some time been Sunday school pupils of Mrs. Larsen. Her devotion to home and church was paramount in her life, and her Christian influence has been valuable.
The Rev. C.H. Wilcox delivered the sermon, Rev. Hansen of Grove avenue Baptist church of Racine, read the scriptures, and Rev. A.Swenson of Columbus, Ohio, a former pastor, made remarks and offered prayer. “Home of the Soul” and “Saved by Grace” were sung by Mrs. Ernest Erickson and Mary Rotunda, with Louise Hansen at the piano. The Rev. F.N. Dexter of the Congregational and Rev. Frizelle of First Baptist church, Racine, gave closing prayers. Pall bearers were Harry and Ernest Erickson, Daniel Ibsen, Henry Anderson, Howard and Reuben Petersen and burial was in Union Grove cemetery.
Relatives from away who attended were children of the deceased, Mrs. Amy James, Pensacola Fla.; Lawrence of San Antonio, Tex; Arnold, Des Plaines, Ill.; Mmes. Gertrude La Budde, of Milwaukee, Jessie Monk, Eleanor Linton, Evelyn Fadner with their families, and Miss Grace from Racine.

Unknown Newspaper
September, 1935
Mrs. Hannah Christine Larsen
Mrs. Hannah Christine Larsen, wife of Ludwig Larsen of Union Grove, WI, was born in the neighborhood of Ringsted, Sjelland, Denmark, March 5, 1864. She was instantly killed Tuesday afternoon, September 17, 1935, when an automobile driven by Arthur Wibble of Antioch, IL, struck the Larsen car from the rear as Mr. Larsen was turning into the driveway at the John Larsen home east of the village of Union Grove.
Mrs. Larsen came to the Raymond community in her eighteenth year. At Christmas time in 1884 she yielded her heart to the Lord Jesus and shortly thereafter united with the Union Grove Baptist Church upon her confession of faith. She remained a staunch and faithful member all her days, highly esteemed as a devoted Christian among all her acquaintances. She was especially interested and active in the ladies organization of the church. She served as treasurer of the Mission Circle for many years, as well as in other official capacities.
Mrs. Larsen is survived by her husband; two sons Arnold of Des Plaines, IL, and Lawrence of San Antonio, TX; six daughters, Mrs. Al James, Pensacola, FL; Mrs. Frank LaBudde, Milwaukee, WI; Mrs. Glen Fadner, Mrs. L.P. Monk, Mrs. Elna Linton and Miss Grace Larsen of Racine, WI; and eighteen grandchildren and a host of friends.
May God in His own way and in His infinite mercy, comfort and cheer and sustain each one and all whose hearts are made heavy by her sudden departure.
Burial services were held from the Union Grove Baptist church. The funeral was said to be the largest ever held in that church. The writer was present and read the Scripture and led in the prayer. Rev. Albert Swensen of Defiance, a former pastor and personal friend of the family read the obituary and paid a personal tribute to the deceased. The Pastor H.C. Wilcox, brought a helpful message from Ps. 121. Burial was made in the village cemetery south of town.
L.E. Petersen.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Monday, 3 August, 1936
pg 11
Camp Anokijig Y’s Rattler

By Rodney Due and Richard Ritz
The members of the Kiwanis “Y” Kilt Drum and Bugle corps left camp Saturday in order to be in Racine for rehearsals before the Racine Music Festival. Several new campers arrived to take their places. These included Eugene Overstreet, Dick Haight, Bill Dow, Henry Linton, Louis Monk, James Sweetman, Dick Herman, Carl Hoeppner, Jay Present and Roger Eichenberger.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 4 May, 1937
pg 9
Union Grove

Entertains Racine Circle.
The West Side Reading circle of First Baptist church, Racine, met with Mrs. Wesley Driver on Thursday afternoon. Included in the group were Mmes. Oscar Sander, T.B. Frizelle, E.L. Erickson, A. Van Bree, A.J. Sorenson, Louis Monk, Glenn Fadner, Holger Peterson, Carl Nelson, Clara B. Higgins, Tess Adrianson, E.H. Wurz, Oliver Christensen, Louis Nelson, Robert Sweetman and Miss Vera Bissell.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 11 May, 1937
pg 13
Baptist Guild Will Convene
The Woman’s guild of the First Baptist church will open its new year Thursday with installation of officers, the report of its treasurer, and announcement of committee chairmen. The meeting is called for 2:30 in Gorton hall.
A program simulating a radio broadcast and entitled “Insight,” will present the Negro servant problem, and will complete the guild’s current study of the Negro. Mrs. Joseph Upton wrote the script.
This program will be given by Mrs. Albert Wurz, with the assistance of the Mmes. Carl Nelson, Jack Willis, Arthur VanBree, Louis Monk, John Addison, Al Adrianson, and Arthur Arnold.
Mrs. Sylvester Piper will play the incidental music.
Mrs. O.M. Greer is to give the meditation, and there will be singing of Negro spirituals, in unison.
Mrs. John Vollman is in charge of the Dixie tea which will follow the program. She will be assisted by the Mmes. Christian Heck, T.B. Frizelle, James Pritchard, C.E. Sawyer, and Miss Elizabeth Cahoon.

NOTE: Louis P. Monk Jr. attended St. John’s Military academy in Delafield, WI.
The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 12 November, 1937
pg 26
The Social Notebook
When the grades for the first month were announced at St. John’s Military academy, Delafield, it was found that Louis P. Monk, son of Mr. Louis P. Monk, 738 Blaine boulevard, ranked sixteenth out of the entire school. His average of 91.3 entitles him to a silver star, which is the emblem given each month to those cadets who stand between tenth and twenty-first scholastically.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 11 March, 1938
pg 25
Announcements to Guild Reveal Full Month Awaits Baptist Women
The coming month promises to be an unusually active one for women of the First Baptist church, it was revealed at the meeting of the First Baptist Guild held yesterday.
Tuesday, March 22, is the date set for an all-day meeting of the Walworth association. Sessions are to be held in the First Baptist church and Gorton hall. The Meliora class will serve a 6 o’clock dinner for members and guests. Reservations are to be made with Mrs. Albert Wurz. A guest speaker of repute will address the evening audience.
On Friday, April 8, members will go to Lake Geneva to attend a spring meeting of Baptist women in the Walworth association. Mrs. Louis Nelson, Belmont avenue, is in charge of transportation.

Elect in April.
The annual election of guild officers will be held on Thursday, April 21, when a spring luncheon will be served in Fellowship hall, in charge of Mrs. Arthur VanBree. On Tuesday, April 26, a concert will be given by the Racine Choral club. This ways and means project was announced by Mrs. Lawrence Smith, chairman. April 10 is the final date for the reporting of books read for credit to Mrs. Carrie Lyle, chairman of the literature committee.
This year is the 60th anniversary of the founding of the North American Baptist Women’s Home Missionary society. Members yesterday voted a contribution to this group.

Program Presented.
Program numbers included a study of religion in rural America given by Mrs. Anthony Pagliara; a classification of rural groups with a statement of their needs which can be met by church and government, by Mrs. Joseph Patriarca; the rural church and the new day, with its attendant problems, presented by Mrs. Louis Monk. These talks revealed that training for leadership of women on the farm is of vital importance, for in many small communities where churches have been closed, it becomes the duty of church woman to furnish a social program for young people.
A tea followed, with Miss Helen Blythe, Miss Ida Schrandt and Mesdames Elna Linton, Albert Wurz, H.J. Cadwell, and William Rohan as hostesses.

NOTE: The Monk family moved to Gary, Indiana.
The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Monday, 21 March, 1938
pg 10
The Social Notebook
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Allan, 1251 Hayes avenue, farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Monk, who are leaving Racine to make their home in Gary, Ind., where Mr. Monk is to be general manager of the Standard Steel Spring company plant.
In behalf of the guests, Oscar Frings presented a gift to the Monks. Honors in bridge went to Dr. and Mrs. A.S. Pfeiffer, Otto Cheska, Mrs. Oliver W. Pfeiffer, T.S. McQueen, Mrs. Robert Swift, Oscar Frings and Mrs. Otto Cheska.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 21 October, 1938
pg 26
The Social Notebook
Mrs. James S. Allan and Mrs. Guy Dixon were hostesses at a large luncheon-bridge party yesterday at Racine Country club. Fall flowers decorated the luncheon tables, at which covers were laid for 48. In bridge, a prize was awarded at each table.
Out of town guests at the party included Mrs. Herman Knipp, Chicago; Mrs. Louis P. Monk, Gary, Ind.; Mrs. William Keskey, Waumatosa; Mrs. Herrick, Milwaukee; Mrs. V. Van Meter, Kenosha.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 3 November, 1938
pg 19
The Social Notebook
Mrs. Louis Monk, Gary, Ind., entertained her former contract bridge club at her home yesterday. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Oliver Pfeiffer and Mrs. William Keskey of Wauwatosa. Others who motored to Gary were Mrs. William Bastian, Mrs. Earl Bowers, Mrs. Elmer Nelson and Mrs. V. Van Meter of Kenosha.

NOTE: Louis P. Monk Jr. attended St. John’s Military academy in Delafield, WI.
The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 9 December, 1938
pg 32
Sports
Bob Ebert, L. Monk On Grid Squads At St. John’s
Although his size does not as yet qualify him for the academy football team, Robert D. Ebert, son of Frank G. Ebert, 3808 Kinzie avenue, Racine, was one of the most outstanding football players among the minor teams at St. John’s Military academy, Delafield, Wisconsin, this fall. Ebert played halfback on the team known as the “Juniors”. Football at St. John’s is organized as four teams, the academy or “heavyweight” team, the “lightweights,” the “juniors” and finally the “midgets.” Each team plays a regular schedule with outside teams from other schools. The juniors this year had the best record of any of the four squads, with five victories, two ties, and no defeats. Ebert, a hard-driving halfback, was one of their greatest threats on offense.
Another former Racine boy, Louis P. Monk Jr., played regular center on the academy juniors this fall and was largely responsible for the team’s successful season.

NOTE: Obit of the father-in-law of Jessie Larsen.
The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Monday, 3 January, 1944
pg 4
Obituaries

Peter S. Monk
Peter S. Monk, 84, of 1116 Arthur avenue, died on Dec. 31 after a short illness. Mr. Monk was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug. 4, 1859, and came to Racine 54 years ago. He had been retired for the past 10 years. He was a member of Holy Communion Lutheran church and the Danish Brotherhood Lodge No. 4.
Surviving are a son, Louis P. Monk of Gary, Ind.; a daughter, Mrs. Anna Mertins of Racine, and six grandchildren. his wife died eight years ago.
Funeral services were to be held at 3:15 p.m. today at Christiansen’s chapel with Rev. Kenneth A. Hurst officiating. Burial was to be in West Lawn Memorial park.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 28 July, 1944
pg 4
Obituary

Former Racine Family Losses Son in War
Second Lt. Louis P. Monk, Jr., 20, son of Louis P. Monk, general manager of the Standard Steel Spring company at Gary, Ind., formerly of Racine, was killed in action in the battle for St. Lo in Normandy.
Word of the officer’s death came to his parents through a fellow officer who sent his personal effects to them. Lt. Monk was with the 116th infantry of the 29th division. A graduate of St. John’s military school at Delafield, he entered service in February, 1943, while attending Indiana university at Peru.
Surviving are his parents and two sisters, Mary and Dorothy, at home. The family moved to Gary about eight years ago. The father was formerly an engineer with the Harvey Spring & Forging company and the son of the late Peter Monk.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 12 March, 1947
pg 18
Obituary And Funeral Notices
Larsen, Louis
1535 North 40th St.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Age 86. Passed away March 11 at the home of his daughter in Milwaukee. Born Aug. 25, 1860, in Brenderslev [sic], Denmark, he had lived in the United States for 65 years, most of them spent in and around Union Grove. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Alfred James, Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. L.P. Monk, Gary, Ind., Mrs. Glen Fadner, Oshkosh, Mrs. Elna Linton, Racine, Mrs. Frank LaBudde and Miss Grace Larsen, both of Milwaukee; two sons, Arnold, Des Plaines, Ill., and Lawrence of San Antonio, Texas; 18 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Union Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Henry Foss officiating. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hanson Funeral Home Friday afternoon and evening, and at the Union Grove Baptist Church Saturday morning from 11 o’clock until time of services.

NOTE: Obituary for Amy Larsen James.
Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola, Florida
Wednesday, 28 December, 1949
pg 3
Obituary

Mrs. Amy J. James
Funeral services for Mrs. Amy J. James, wife of Alfred James, Sr., who died Tuesday at her residence, 600 West Belmont street, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Lloyd-Fauria Funeral home, with the Rev. John D. Thomas officiating.
Burial will be in St. John’s cemetery, with the following serving as pallbearers: J.H. McCormack, J.J. McCabe, H.L. Marter, Robert Palmer, Howard Humphries, and Duncan McDavid.
Mrs. James was a native of Union Grove, Wisc., and came to Pensecola in 1916 from Bay Minette, Ala. She was a member of the First Baptist church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James Dracos and Miss Amy James; a son, Alfred James, Knoxville; two brothers, Arnold Larsen, Des Plaines, Ill., and Lawrence Larsen, San Antonio, Tex.; five sisters, Mrs. E.S. Linton, Racine, Wisc.; Mrs. F.R. LaBudde and Miss Grace Larsen, Milwaukee; Mrs. L.P. Monk, Gary, Ind.; and four grandchildren.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Monday, 12 June, 1967
pg 23
Obituary And Funeral Notices

Monk, Louis Peter

4560 Flecha Drive

Tucson, Ariz.
Age 74. Passed away June 11, 1967. Mr. Monk formerly resided in Racine. He was a member of Belle City Lodge No. 92 F. & A.M. of Racine. Surviving are his wife, Jessie, of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Mary Monk of Baltimore, Md. and Dorothy Haupt of Glen Ellyn, Ill.; two grandchildren; also nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2:30 p.m. in West Lawn Memorial Park, Rev. Donald Fadner officiating. OSMAN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1650 Washington Ave., Directors.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 20 May, 1987
pg 21
Linton, Mrs. Elna
(Nee: Larsen)
721 Cleveland Ave.
Age 96. Passed away on Monday, May 18, 1987, at Westview Nursing Home. She was born on February 23, 1891, in Union Grove, WI, and had been a lifelong resident of Racine. She worked as a professional dressmaker for many years prior to her employment with the J.I. Case Co., in 1942. She retired from J.I. Case in 1960. Mrs. Linton was a member of First Baptist Church and was formerly a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Sherman and Merlyn Linton of Faith Horn, MI; one daughter, Patricia Nelson of Racine; grandchildren, Nancy Linton of Norway, MI, Wendy Nelson, Mary Anne Nelson, Amy Eckstein, Thomas Allen Nelson all of Racine; a great grandson, Bradley Linton of Norway, MI; one sister, Jessie Monk of Baltimore, Md; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Henry Linton Sr. in 1972. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 21, at 10:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Robert Hanrahan officiating. Interment will be at Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 p..m. at the Hanson Funeral Home, 3014 Northwestern Ave. Memorials to First Baptist Church have been suggested by the family.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 26 May, 1987
pg 14
Obituaries and funeral notices

Mrs. Louis P. Monk

(Nee: Jessie C. Larsen)

Baltimore, Maryland
Age 88. Passed away in Baltimore, on Monday, May 25, 1987. She was born in Union Grove on September 25, 1898. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Klarman and Dorothy Johnson both of Baltimore; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis, in 1967. Complete arrangements will be announced at a later date by Hanson Funeral Home.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 28 May, 1987
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Obituaries and funeral notices

Monk, Mrs. Louis P. (Jessie C.)

(Nee: JLarsen)

Baltimore, Maryland
Age 88. Passed away on Monday, May 25, 1987, in Baltimore, MD. She was born on September 25, 1898, in Union Grove . Mrs. Monk was preceded in death by her husband, Louis, in 1967. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Klarman and Dorothy Johnson both of Baltimore, MD; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held on West Lawn Memorial Park, on Friday, May 29, at 11:00 a.m. There will be NO visitation. Hanson Funeral Home, 3014 Northwestern Ave, Serving the family.