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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1964

Page

3

Swiss Club of Monroe Plans Sept 21 Event

The Swiss Club of Monroe will host a Sept 21 meeting at Turner Hall where the Mixed Chorus will perform Swiss songs and the film Green County's Gold Swiss Cheese will be shown. Assemblyman G Fred Galli leads the program as members note slides from Frauchiger of Canada and Alaska earthquake damage.

Monroe Green County G. Fred Galli Turner Hall Edward Frauchiger Canada Alaska Walter Stettler Rudy Gregg Herman Burkhardt New Glarus B. M. Hwinzig Caldwell Idaho Louise Blumer Brooklyn Josef Riedweg Wohnsen Switzerland Andrew Sulzer Rose Alder John Wettach Melchior Denny David Wald Mmes Raymond Hauser Fred Richiger John Untersee Gertrude Feutz

Catholic Women Plan Learn Shop in Madison

The Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women hosts a Learn Shop at St Bernard’s Church in Madison on Thursday with a 10 a.m. assembly and library literature talks by Mrs. Felix J. Bongiorno on moral topics. Rev. Andrew Breines and Rev. Anthony Fiore will speak on media and the Washington convention plans conclude with a 3 15 p.m. benediction.

Madison Diocean Council of Catholic Women St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Madison Felix J. Bongiorno Andrew Breines Albany Brodhead Mt. Horeb Catholic Herald Citizen Anthony Fiore New Orleans Madisonian Washington D.C

Two Women Honored At Birthday Gathering

Mrs. Alvina Marlow hosted a Sunday birthday dinner at the Eagles Club dining hall honoring Mrs. Alma Brugger. Entertainment came from Robert and Richard Ruditi with accordion selections. Attendees included Milwaukee residents Mr. and Mrs. Herb Werner and Steve, Mrs. Laurence Genrich, Jean Malchow, Fred Rau, and several Brugger and Eusch family members, plus others from Monroe and Bloomington.

Alvina Marlow Eagles Club Alma Brugger Robert Richard Ruditi John Brugger Marlow Herb Werner Steve Laurence Genrich Jean Malchow Fred Rau Milwaukee Roger Brugger Gary Brugger Edward Eusch David Mike Monroe Richard Glendenning Bloomington

Hahlen Cottage Picnic Honors Ronald Rockow at Decatur Lake

Members of the EUB church senior choir and their families shared a picnic supper Thursday at Fred Hahlen cottage Decatur Lake. Ronald Rockow was honored with a gift as he resigns from his roles as senior band and music director at BHS to take a position at Madison East high.

Brodhead EUB Church Fred Hahlen Decatur Lake Ronald Rockow Rockow BHS Madison East High

Arrangements Displayed by Garden Club Members

Members of the Brodhead Garden Club gathered in the Bank of Brodhead courtesy room and shared arrangements of pine cones and plaques. Mrs. John Michaelis of Durand showed a pine cone tree. Caroline Johnson presented a wreath. Mrs. Glen Earleywine spoke on houseplants and rooting cuttings. Mrs. Martha Olin highlighted a Christmas cactus blooming for 30 years.

Brodhead Brodhead Club Bank of Brodhead John Michaelis Durand Ill Caroline Johnson Glen Earleywine Martha Olin Congregational Church Nellie Roderick

Engaged Shirley Escher to James B Schommer

Betrothed Mr and Mrs Fred Escher Monticello announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Escher 1118 Ann street Madison to James B Schommer 122 E Gilman street Madison son of Mr and Mrs Lambert Schommer Marshfield Shirley attended MacMurray College two years and graduated from University of Wisconsin School of X Ray technology She is employed as an X Ray technologist at Madison General Hospital Schommer graduated from the University of Wisconsin and is a certified public accountant with Ralph Mattox and Associates Madison Plans are set for an October 3 wedding at St Patrick's church Madison

Fred Escher Monticello Shirley Escher Ann Street Madison James B. Schommer E. Gilman Street Lambert Schommer Marshfield Miss Escher MacMurray College University of Wisconsin School of X Madison General Hospital Schommer University of Wisconsin Ralph Mattox and Associates St. Patrick’s Church Wollin Orson Robertson 6Th Avenue Nancy Lynn Lloyd T. Gleason Lloyd L. Gleason Miss Robertson State of Wisconsin Monroe High School

Magnolia Pods and Gum Balls Brought from Mississippi

A brief item notes that magnolia pods and gum balls were brought from Mississippi earlier this year, highlighting a small transfer of plant material and novelty items. The report preserves a light, domestic tone without additional details.

Mississippi

Miss Harriet Hinrichs Weds Arnold J. Meier in Middleton

Miss Harriet Hinrichs daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hinrichs Middleton and Arnold J Meier son of Mr and Mrs Henry Meier North Fond du Lac wed Saturday at St Luke s Lutheran church Middleton The bride taught home economics at New Glarus high school and wore a white organza gown with pearl crown The groom teaches mathematics and the couple plan to reside in New Glarus after a honeymoon in northern Wisconsin Michigan and Canada

New Glarus Harriet Hinrichs George Hinrichs Middleton Arnold J. Meier Henry Meier North Fond du Lac St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Jerry Dammen Richard Schwenn Verona Linda Hinrichs Robert Koehn Beloit Gene Bernick Fond

Baptism Honors Virginia Sue Meier at Zwingli Church

Virginia Sue, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meier, was baptized Sunday morning at Zwingli United Church of Christ by Rev. J. Allan Mittler. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Armin Daubert. The Meiers hosted a dinner after services with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Leiser Argyle and others.

Monticello Virginia Sue Robert Meier Zwingli United Church of Christ J. Allan Mittler Armin Daubert Meiers Ernest Leiser Argyle Deedie Scott Arthur Studer Susan William G. Meier Fred Studer John Meier Sr Butch Disch Lee Studer Laurie Ann

Richard Brunner Couple Back From Honeymoon

The Richard Brunners return to a farm south of Juda after a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin Minnesota and Canada. Miss Nancy Kay Ommodt and Richard Wayne Brunner wed August ninth at East Viota Lutheran Church with Rev. William Simpson officiating.

Richard Brunners Juda Wisconsin Minnesota Canada Nancy Kay Ommodt South Wayne Richard Wayne Brunner East Viota Lutheran Church William Simpson J. Merlin Ommodt George Brunner Brunner Elaine Gempeler Judy Skattum Paul Sedwick

Royal Blue Bride Weds in Freeport Church Ceremony

In Freeport the bride, a 1963 graduate of South Wayne high school, married her groom in a church ceremony. The groom, a 1961 Juda high school graduate, works on his father's farm. Attendants included ushers Larry Ommodt and Alvin Strahm, with Walt Wunshel as a groomsman. Arlene Anderson sang The Lords Prayer and Abide by Thee. Reception followed in the church parlors with Mrs. Robertson and others in charge.

Freeport Walt Wunshel Larry Ommodt Alvin Calvin Strahm Mr. Brunner Arlene Anderson Arleigh Johnson Jesus Kenneth Robertson Barbara Severson Kathy McGuire Sandy Butts Gerrald Rausch Linda Stauffacher Virginia Gilbertson Richard Yaun Dean Gilbertson Brunner South Wayne High School St. Clare Hospital Juda High School

California Visitors Feted at Gathering

A family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Prien’s Route 2 home honored Walter Haessig Clarence Haessig and son Reid from Van Nuys California. Also present were Mrs. Fred C. Theiler and the Wilbur Wells family and Sandra Wyssbrod from Browntown, plus Mrs Florence Duerst Cindy and Mr and Mrs Robert Duerst from Monticello. Mr. and Mrs Donovan Prien and family and Mr and Mrs Delos Barrett and family, all from Monroe.

Loyd Prien Route 2 Walter Haessig Clarence Haessig Reid van Nuys Calif Fred C. Theiler Wilbur Wells Sandra Wyssbrod Browntown Florence Duerst Cindy Robert Duerst Monticello Donovan Prien Delos Barrett Monroe

Swiss Birthday Club Honors Three Women

The Swiss Birthday Club honored Mrs. Martha Biederman Monroe at her home Thursday afternoon along with Mrs. Marie Mey. Other details of the celebration are not fully visible in the readable text.

Monticello Martha Biederman Monroe Marie Mey

Live Modern For Less With Gas Heating

A compact promotional note touts total winter comfort from gas heating. It highlights a single central automatic control and an uninterrupted supply for clean economical dependable warmth all season.

Local Monticello Social Hosts Cite Guests and Refreshments

An afternoon gathering in Monticello hosted by Mrs. Louisa Blum drew a list of attendees including Mrs. Adolph Kummer of Monroe and guests Mrs. Ernest Schuerch, Anna Meier, Lena Klassy, George Graf, Ernest Wenger, Martha Kistler, Marie Hammerli, and Anna Schweizer of Monticello. Additional guests included Mrs. Clara Angliker and Mrs. Bertha Burkhart of Monroe and Ernest Wenger.

Ers Louisa Blum Monticello Adolph Kummer Monroe Mmes Ernest Schuerch Anna Meier Lena Klassy George Graf Ernest Wenger Martha Kistler Marie Hammerli Anna Schweizer Clara Angliker Bertha Burkhart

Myers Couple To Observe 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Myers of Route 2 will mark their 25th wedding anniversary this Saturday. They wed on August 22, 1939, at St. John's United Church of Christ. The couple has two daughters, Beverly Joan, married to Lowell Lee Dunn, and Kathleen Rae, a Monroe High School junior. Raymond Myers runs Myers Body Shop at 1707 12th Street.

Raymond J. Myers Lucille L. Schmeldt St. John’s United Church Raymond Myers Myers Body Shop 12Th Street

Kentucky fair entry at Meythaler Cold Springs Farm

Meythaler Cold Springs Farm of Route 4 Monroe enters cattle for the 1964 Kentucky State Fair from September 11 to 19. Cattle from the same farm also compete this week at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Meythaler Cold Springs Route 4 Monroe

Adams Marries Mills in Beverly Hills Ceremony

Edie Adams and Martin Hager Mills wed at her Beverly Hills home. Adams, widow of Ernie Kovacs, joked about a “package deal” with her two teenage Kovacs stepdaughters and her young daughter Mia Susan. Mills is a 37 year old music publishing executive and their infant son was mentioned.

Hollywood Edie Adams Martin Hager Mills Ernie Kovacs Betty Kippie Kovacs Mia Susan Miss Adams Mills Beverly Hills

Hope Cooke Leaves Calcutta for First Home Visit

The Maharanee of Sikkim Hope Cooke departs Calcutta by plane for her first trip home since her marriage last year. She travels with her husband in tow as they begin their overseas journey.

Calcutta Maharanee Sikkim New York Hope Cooke

Two Men Injured In One Car Mishap Near Shullsburg

Two men are in satisfactory condition at Memorial hospital Darlington after a one car collision south of Shullsburg Sunday afternoon. The car driven by Gordon Middletonstadt Shullsburg struck a cement abutment with Dennis Bradley Freeport as a passenger.

Memorial Hospital Darlington Shullsburg Gordon Middlestad Dennis Bradley Freeport

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