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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1963

Page

3

Double Wedding at St John’s United Church of Christ Freeport

Social events note a double wedding at 2 p.m. on Saturday April 13 at St John’s United Church of Christ Freeport. Miss Nancy Jean Mann and Gary Lee Breeze wed, followed by Miss Portuia Bartelt and Melvin Mann.

St. John’s United Church of Christ At Freeport Nancy Jean Mann Gary Lee Breeze Portuia Bartelt Melvin Mann Miss Mann Bud Stuckey Harold Mann Winslow Miss Bartelt Roger Bartelt Bartelt William Breeze Gary Breeze Breeze West Galena Avenue Mrs. Mann

Jean Crotty Honored At Bridal Shower Event

Miss Jean Crotty and Roger Zimmerman were honored at a bridal shower Sunday hosted by the Figi home in Monroe. Attendees included multiple Crotty families and local friends. the couple are set to wed May 4 at St John’s Catholic Church South Wayne.

Jean Crotty Roger Zimmerman Roy Figi Monroe Mmes J. J. Coleman Arthur Zimmerman Robert McDonald Arthur Blum James Crotty Ray Figland Dale Meyers Blanche Crotty James Curran Polly Crotty John Crotty Jane Vosberg Francis Crotty Karen Lola Crotty Miss Crotty Zimmerman St. John’s Catholic Church South Wayne

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Zimmerman at Brodhead Home

Mrs. Donald Zimmerman of Janesville was honored at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hahlen in Brodhead. Attendees included Monroe families the Bablers Kubly Feldt and others, with Mrs. Zimmerman awaiting a move to Fort Lewis, Washington where her husband serves in the Army.

Donald Zimmerman Fred Hahlen Brodhead Zimmerman Janesville Hahlens Army Fort Lewis Wash J. L. Babler John Kubly Ben Feldt Byron J. Babler Monroe Robert Logan Harvey Mauerman Shelby Daphne Cindy Harvey Feldt Madison

Brennecke Speaks at Monroe Garden Club Meeting

Mrs C F Brennecke presented a program on New Annuls during the Monroe Garden Club gathering in the Monroe Community Center. Plans were made to plant flower beds at Twining Park Saturday and for a bus trip to Whitnall Park Hales Corner on June 16. Hostesses were Mrs Melvin Olson, Mrs Nellie Schneider and Mrs G A Nelson.

C. F. Brennecke Monroe Garden Club Monroe Twining Park Whitnall Park Hales Corner Melvin Olson Nellie Schneider G. A. Nelson

Primrose Church Women to Meet Tomorrow

In NEW GLARUS Primrose Lutheran Church Women plan a 1:45 p.m. gathering tomorrow. Mrs. Howard Beckwith leads devotions and Mrs. Pauline Fjelstad oversees the Higher Education program. Hostesses include Mrs. Orville Funseth Mrs. James Gant and Mrs. Robert Gunhus with Mrs. Mabel Gunhus as paying hostess.

New Glarus Primrose Lutheran Church Howard Beckwith Pauline Fjelstad Mmes Orville Funseth James Gant Robert Gunhus Mabel Gunhus

May Fellowship Day Held at Juda EUB Church

May Fellowship Day sponsored by Green County Council of Church Women will be held Friday May 3 at the Juda EUB church. The event begins with a 1 p.m. dessert. Host churches include Juda Baptist and Juda and Union EUB.

Green County Council of Church Women Juda Eub Juda Baptist Juda and Union Eub

Officers Club Meets Orangeville in 1961 gathering

Mr and Mrs Les Krug hosted the Rock River Valley Line Officers club meeting Sunday bringing together 28 members from Beloit Roscoe Rockford Milledgeville and Shannon. The group comprises worthy matrons and patrons of the Eastern Star orders for 1961.

Orangeville Les Krug Rock River Valley Line Officers Club Eastern Star Beloit Roscoe Rockford Milledgeville Shannon

Annual Mother Daughter Banquet Set for May 2

A Mother Daughter banquet is scheduled at 6 30 p m on Thursday May 2 at the Methodist church.

Orangeville

Carolyn Benkert to Wed Army Lt. Bishop at Fort Devens

June 15 wedding set for Carolyn Jane Benkert and Army Lt. Lloyd Francis Bishop. Benkert, University of Wisconsin and Tobe-Coburn alumna and CO ED editor, is engaged to Lt. Bishop, a 1962 Wisconsin graduate serving with the Army Security Agency at Fort Devens Mass. Bishop formerly worked for Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osborn in New York. The couple plans a Ft Devens ceremony.

Arthur C. Benkert Carolyn Jane Army Lloyd Francis Bishop Lloyd P. Bishop Tomahawk Miss Benkert University of Wisconsin Tobe-Coburn School New York City New York Bishop Army Security Agency Ft. Devens Mass Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osborn Advertising Agency

Karen Maske Honored At 16th Birthday Skating Party

Karen Maske was feted on her sixteenth birthday with a skating party Tuesday April 16 at the Blue Star Roller Rink attended by more than 60 people. She was also honored at a family dinner Sunday at her parents home.

Karen Maske Blue Star Miss Maske

Pythian Sisters Meet in IOOF Hall in Mines

Pythian Sisters held a meeting in the IOOF hall where Walter Day Ralph Mahikuch and Kenneth Creuzer received honors in a 500 event. Officers included Mrs Creuzer past chief Mrs T Roy Evenson pianist pro tem officers Mahikuch Stauffacher treasurer Buehler secretary and Lola Broge Excellent Junior. Altruistic report given by Mrs Paul Ritschard entertainment led by Mrs Lee Stauffacher. lunch served by Mrs Ritschard chairman with Henry Trumpy and Mahlbuch assisting. District Friendship Night plans discuss Beloit notice to Mrs Alton Kiel or Mrs Loyd Prien by May 8.

Walter Day Ralph Mahikuch Kenneth Creuzer Pythian Sisters IOOF Lee Stauffacher Ritschard Henry Trumpy Mahlbuch Beloit Alton Kiel Loyd Prien

Sue Davidson Named Head of Dance Group

Sue Davidson elected president of the Teen Town Dance group. Dances are held every Wednesday at the firehouse and open to the public. David Murphy elected vice president and Martin Fisher, reporter, with class representatives listed by grade level.

Orangeville Sue Davidson David Murphy Martin Fisher Sue Strong Linda Whitenburg Vicki Limacher Ann Kaiser Lanis Lenker Janis Hefty

Hospital birthday party for patients at Green County hospital

Martha Olin Irene Gadow Bertha Brace Dorothy Heins and Kathryn Blanchard of the Congregational church Brod head participated in a birthday party held yesterday for patients at the Green County hospital.

Martha Olin Irene Gadow Bertha Brace Dorothy Heins Kathryn Blanchard Congregational Church Brodhead Green County Hospital

Beloit Baptist Women Plan State Rally

Wisconsin Baptist women travel to Beloit for a state rally at the First Baptist Church. The event opens with coffee at 9 30 a m and a 10 a m program featuring missionary Rev Mr Fulop from Japan. A noon luncheon, choir singing, a playlet, officer installation, and tea at Judson Memorial Church follow.

First Baptist Church Beloit Fulop Japan First Methodist First Baptist Judson Memorial Church Wisconsin Wisconsin Baptist Church

Mrs Kingdon Speaks At Joint Circle Meeting

Mrs Kingdon presented a program on the handi capped and outlined progress during the joint Esther Circle and Rebecca Circle of St John s church. Mrs Siedschalg and Mrs Hartwig led devotions and delegates were chosen to attend the Western Regional Guild meeting in Darlington. May Fellowship Day will be held at the Juda EUB church.

Robert Kingdon Esther Circle Rebecca Circle St. John’s Church Lloyd Siedschalg Christian Social Action Charles Hartwig John B. Ruff Durwood Dunaway Darlington

Esther and Rebecca Circle host fellowship hour

On Friday May 3 starting at 1 p.m. Mrs Anna Whitcomb Mrs Rose Schild and Mrs John Boh ren of the Esther Circle and Mrs Jacob Senn Jr and Mrs Emerson Wells of the Rebecca Circle hosted the fellowship hour.

Anna Whitcomb Rose Schild John Bohren Esther Circle Jacob Senn Jr Emerson Wells Rebecca Circle

Marti and Leck Win Auxiliary Card Prizes

Mrs. Donald Marti and Miss Shirley Leck won prizes in a card game at the Eagles Auxiliary meeting in the Eagles Club room. Plans for a banquet for the Aerue were set for Sunday. Mrs. William Haman served lunch. The next meeting will be Tuesday May 14 with officer elections.

Donald Marti Shirley Leck Eagles William Haman

James Koch Elected President of Orangeville PTA

James Koch was elected president of the Orangeville PTA at the Monday night meeting in the grade school. Mrs. LeOwen Rackow was named first vice president, Miss Margaret Frank second vice, Mrs. Wendell Coates secretary, and Mrs. Donald Moyer treasurer.

Orangeville James Koch PTA LeOwen Rackow Margaret Frank Wendell Coates Donald Moyer

WSCS to Meet at Brown Town Church Tomorrow

The WSCS will gather at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Brown Town Methodist church with Miss Iva Tomlinson in charge of the program.

WSCS Browntown Browntown Methodist Church

Monticello Music Parents Meet Tomorrow

The Monticello Music Parents group will convene tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the high school home economics room to discuss upcoming activities and support for the music program.

Monticello Monticello Music

Two Women Awarded 10-Year Scouting Honors

Mrs. Hervey Hoesly and Mrs. Edwin Rofenacht received 10-year Girl Scout pins at the Badger Council meeting in Janesville. Acting president Mrs. Norris Rowbotham was elected president, with Mrs. Alvin Babler joining the nominating committee. The gathering reviewed fall program changes and featured film strips and a skit. Monroe attendees included Mrs. Babler, Mrs. Barry, and other district leaders.

Hervey Hoesly Edwin Rofenacht Badger Council Holiday Inn Janesville Norris Rowbotham Walworth Alvin Babler Monroe George Barry Babler Barry Robert Salzwedel Leland Lamboley Richard Bahr Hoesly Rufenacht

Mrs Hahlen Elected Head of Past Presidents

Mrs. Hahlen elected president and Mrs. Allen Ross secretary treasurer of the Home makers Club of Green County at a Monday meeting in the Swiss Wheel. Out-going officers were Mrs. Will Meinert and Mrs. Harry Ammann. Attendees included Frank Schiesser, Harvey Elmer, Frank Bloom, Theda May, Fred Abbot, Avery Yost, Harry Ammann, Fred Hahlen, Allen Ross, Sam Waelti, Will Meinert.

Fred Hahlen Allen Ross Homemakers Club of Green County Will Meinert Harry Ammann Mies Frank Schiesser Harvey Elmer Frank Bloom Theda May Fred Abbott Avery Yost Sam Waelti

Lawrence Raymer and Mrs Henry V Babier Attendance Note

Lawrence Raymer reports that Mrs Henry V Babier was unable to attend the event or meeting.

Lawrence Raymer Henry V. Babier

Segner Couple Honored At Housewarming Party

Mr and Mrs Elton Segner who moved March 1 to the Wilbert Stauffer farm from Dutch Hollow were honored at a housewarming. The evening included euchre with Mr and Mrs Thomas Saunders high and Segner and Mrs Merlyn Loveland low. The couple received a gift. Guests included Merlyn Loveland and family Thomas Saunders Herman Durtschi and family and Leland Hartwig.

Monticello Elton Segner Wilbert Stauffer Dutch Hollow Euchre Thomas Saunders High Segner Merlyn Loveland Segners Messrs Mmes Herman Durtschi Leland Hartwig

Neva Benfer Feted At Sweet Sixteen Slumber Party

A Sweet Sixteen celebration honored Neva Benfer with a late afternoon start for a slumber party attended by 11 girls. The group arrived at 6 30 p m and stayed until morning, presenting Neva with a train case as a gift.

Neva Benfer Orangeville Neva

WCTU Will Meet Juda Friday Afternoon

WCTU members will gather at 2 p.m. Friday at the home of Mrs. Elmer Matzke for a regular meeting in Juda. The special event brings together local reform group members for the session.

WCTU Juda Elmer Matzke

Patience Wears Thin as 1899 Marriage Ends in Dissolution

In Corning New York an 82 year old man who says he has not seen his wife since she left him months after their 1899 wedding wins a decree of dissolution.

Patience Corning N.Y

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Nancy Mann Mrs. Zimmerman C.F. Brennecke Garden Club Primrose Church Unit DeLonge Carolyn Benkert Pythian Leon B. Elmer 28Th Avenue LaVon LeRoy Aagard Minneapolis Minn Hans Aagard Wadena Elmer Monroe High School Northwest Institute of Medical Laboratory Technique, Inc Wadena High School Baptist Women Marti Leck Orangeville Pta Jack Wyster Rayon The Commercial and Savings Bank
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