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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1972
Page
4
Dear Abby answers readers about proper title use for clergy and the stay-at-home etiquette. A tax note discusses keeping in-laws in law under divorce and death, plus babysitter duties and a bachelor’s sharp retort to marriage questions.
Mrs Raymond Montgomery entertained at a breakfast Wednesday morning for her houseguests Mrs Wayne OConnell of Cedar Grove and Mrs Dorothy Thurow of Belgium. Also present were Mrs Barbara Chapman of South Wayne, Larry Hawthorn and Heidi of rural Monroe, and M W Miller, Wallace Schaber and Theda Mau.
Women of the Moose held a meeting at Moose Hall with the membership committee leading the program. Mike Soddy entertained on piano and Lonna, Jerry, Tim and Mike Soddy performed an instrumental piece. An executive board meeting was announced for April 12 at Richard Trumpy’s home and the nominating committee will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in Moose Hall. Members listed include Mmes. Korn, Felder, Rufer, Leopold, Haldiman, Andrews, Trumpy, Wardlow, Indergand, Marty, Blum, Baumgartner, Holmes, Strasser, Skattum, Engles. Birthday greetings were sung for several members. A lunch was served under membership chair Mrs. Roy Blum. The next meeting is April 19 in Moose Hall with a silent auction by the publicity committee. College of Regents held a March 30 meeting in Moose Hall with Mrs. Felder and others in attendance.
BLANCHARDVILLE Times Special reports Mrs Anton Hanson was honored for her 83rd birthday on April 1 at home. Guests included Oscar Jorenby Thorvald Vamstad Olaf Stenbroten Isaac Berg and Herbert Lyngaas from Blanchardville and surrounding towns.
Poppy Day plans were laid for May 19 with Legion Auxiliary of Zilmer No 84 organizing grave decorations. Sixteen workers are needed for Memorial Day grave decorating squads. Clothing donations for Veterans at the VA Hospital and Domiciliary at Wood Wisconsin were requested. The Green County Auxiliary reported strong district membership progress and a rehabilitation report from V A Hospital Madison. An auxiliary spring conference is set for April 29 at Prairie du Chien with seven Unit 4 members listed as attendees.
Monticello Times reports Zwingli United Church of Christ hosts open house Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. Rev and Mrs Charles Workman welcome guests. An afternoon Memorial Lounge program features Victor Maves, noted Wisconsin organist, sharing a recording The Enduring Popular Music of His Lifetime. Evening concert at 8 p.m. features Maves and Zwingli Choir led by Frederick Voegeli performing Statement of Faith. Mr and Mrs Maves will stay with the Workmans.
Mrs Wayne O Connell grand chaplain of the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star visited South Wayne Chapter 42 Tuesday with about 45 attendees. Distinguished guests included past grand matrons district deputies grand representatives and officers from Monroe Albany Delavan and other chapters. Meal details noted and the theme Prayer Is the Key to Heaven with motto We Walk by Faith Not by Sight.
Several area students were named to the Dean's List of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin Madison for outstanding scholastic performance. Recipients include John F Deininger, Patricia J Elmer, Kenley D Mannetter, Susan P Janes, Richard J Straub, Thomas F OBrien, Michael J Marr, Gerald A Hill, Douglas L Karlen, Michael S Hoesly, and Duane J Wiegel from towns such as Monroe, Brodhead, Monticello, New Glarus, Shullsburg and Evansville. To be named the Dean's List, students must maintain a grade point average of B or better.
St Johns United Church of Christ Ladies Aid held a meeting with over 50 attendees in Fellowship Hall on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Carl Brennecke led devotions on witnessing in social relationships. Mrs Herman Egler spoke on missionaries in foreign countries. A half hour program of accordion selections, singing and yodeling followed, presented by Mrs Roy Vetterli and Mrs Werner Bernet. A lunch was served by co-chairmen Mrs Carl Gall and Mrs Alfred Deininger, assisted by several members.
Alpha Zeta Chapter of Epsilon Alpha Sorority met in the Monroe Library to set plans and reservations for members attending the State Sorority convention May 19 to 21 at Manitowoc Motor Hotel Manitowoc. Mrs Richard Wagner spoke on Weight Watchers titled Why I wanted to be a Weight Watcher Lecturer. Mrs Erma Williams assisted.
The Monroe Jaycettes escorted 24 patients from Green County Hospital on a downtown Monroe shopping trip. Mental health director Mrs. David W. Smith announced the outing and the group then treated the patients at a restaurant before returning them to the hospital. Participating Jaycettes included Mmes Donald Barry Thomas Burkhard Larry Leopold Daniel Pickett Richard Witt Nathan Bloom James Bartholf David Wake Paul Paulson Richard Carroll Richard Glendenning Edward Grabow Lester Beineman and David W. Smith.
The Golden Age Club welcomed Mrs. Julia Lowry of Monroe as a new member at the Thursday meeting in the Community Center. Six tables of 500, two of euchre, one of yass, and one of dominoes were played. guests included Mrs. Charles Putnam of Monroe and Mrs. Denva Jones of Warren. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Walter Tertin and Mrs. Archie Small. The next meeting on April 11 will start with a potluck dinner.
Faith Circle of Zwingli United Church met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Harvey Milbrandt. Twelve members and one guest attended. Mrs. Walter Preuti taught the lesson. A dessert luncheon followed. The Circle will serve for the May Brotherhood dinner in Fellowship Hall.
A recent wedding shower honored Miss Susan Boley, hosted by Miss Linda and others, recognizing her ahead of her upcoming marriage. The event featured well wishes and congratulations from friends and family.
The annual fritter supper hosted by the WSCS group of South Wayne United Methodist Church will start at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Beth Ann Trumpy hosted at Floyd Trumpy’s home Saturday with attendees including Mrs. Merlin Boley and Marcia, Mrs. Lawrence Karlen, Mrs. Oliver Welton and Lynn, Monticello, Mrs. Ralph Freitag, New Glarus, Mrs. Ray Trumpy, Brook Miss, Marjorie Trumpy, Orangeville Ill, Mrs. Delbert Krupke and Gordon Trumpy, Monroe. Miss Boley and David Frauchiger plan to marry Saturday evening, May 1.
The Monroe Business and Professional Woman's Club meets Wednesday April 12 at Idle Hour Mansion. Miss Winifred Statz will show Trees for Tomorrow slides. Nominating committee to present officers for 1972 73. Reservations to president Mrs. Dorothy Pabian. Dinner at 7. Upcoming events include a Mini Seminar April 19 at Lowell Hall, State Night April 29 at Poole's Cuba Club West Madison, and College Week June 7 9 at University of Wisconsin campus.
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