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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1970
Page
3
Monroe Teen Theatre stages John Patrick comedy Curious Savage as a three show benefit in the high school auditorium. Proceeds fund a Badger Camp with Joette Marty coordinating ticket sales and a cast including Lu C Funk Maggie Hein Steve Krupke Becky Mueller and others.
The Douglas family held a reunion on Sunday August 16 at Shelter House No 2 Recreation Park. Plans were made for the 1971 reunion to be on the third Sunday in August at the same shelter. Attendees included many Dor18 family members from Brodhead Milwaukee Rockford Beloit Juda Monroe and surrounding areas.
Rachel Lynn Hartwig three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Hartwig Monroe was baptized Sunday at First United Methodist Church Monroe Rev Harold Crume officiated Sponsors were Robert Lewis Monroe and Carla Heiman Freeport A dinner followed at the home of the baby's grandparents Mr and Mrs John Lewis Attending included Mr and Mrs John Lewis Bob Bill and Dick Mr and Mrs Nick Hartwig and Rachel Mrs Wilbur Gates Julius Hartwig Jr Mr and Mrs Carl Liedschlag Mr and Mrs William Schumacher and Mr and Mrs Julius Hartwig Sr
The Knights of Columbus Auxiliary resumes its first fall meeting on Tuesday evening September 1 at the VFW Clubrooms. A 7 PM potluck supper starts the event, with a business session followed by card games and prizes. President Mrs. Norbert Aulmen leads the group.
The Col Benjamin Harrison Chapter D A R will meet Tuesday Sept 1 at 1 30 p m with a potluck lunch and business session. Monroe Garden Club held a Tuesday night picnic in Lincoln Park planning for the year with next meeting Sept 29.
Beginning September 6, First and Immanuel United Methodist Churches in Monroe will worship as one congregation. All Sunday services move to Immanuel at 16th Street and 16th Avenue with three morning services for about 1,200 members. First UMC at 11th Street will hold two services this Sunday, then close as a separate site. future use to be decided by a new board for the united church.
The South Wayne High School Class of 1950 held its 20th reunion at Marco s Supper Club Monroe with a social hour and dinner. Plans for a 25 year reunion were discussed. Mrs Gerald Peterson was honored. Prizes honored long distance marriage date birthday and more. An informal social night followed by 5 am breakfast at the Roger Moe home. Attendees included numerous alumni and spouses from multiple states.
Argyle High School class of 1960 held a 10 year reunion at Stub's in Dayton with a social hour from 7:30 to 8:30 and a family style dinner at 8:30. Members introduced spouses and shared their lives over the decade. Gifts were given to several attendees and organizers planned a 15 year reunion with Russell Quinn Bill Flanagan and Mrs Doeringsfeld in charge. Attending members listed along with cities and spouses. Letters were read from Loren Bisseger and John Wenger.
A large family dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nelson of Monroe was held at the Harlow Larson home in Argyle. Attendees include multiple relatives and friends from Edina Rockford Milwaukee Cuba City Darlington and surrounding communities.
Miss Margit Johnson of Madison Wisconsin and Clarence F Asmus of Monroe Wisconsin announce their forthcoming marriage. Margit is a social worker in Madison and Clarence is a University of Wisconsin Law School student and Monroe High School graduate. The wedding is set for September 11 at Heritage Community Church in Madison.
The Auxiliary to Monroe Aerie No. 2651 announced hosting No. 9 and 10 districts at Monroe on Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. for the season opener. Prizes were won by Mrs. Virgil Monte and Mrs. Louis Seffrood, with lunch served by Mrs. Arthur Seffrood and Mrs. Louis Seffrood.
The Freeport Sweet Adelines hold a Sept 2 practice at Monroe American Legion Hall at 8 p.m. Leon Rabe directs from Rockford. Guest night Sept 9 at Knights of Columbus Hall. The annual show and quartet parade set for Nov 21 at Freeport Masonic Temple with a New Orleans Mardi Gras theme. Performances include Monroe visit Sept 19 on Cheese Day and a Sept 22 sing-out in Freeport. Monroe members to attend a Sept 12 regional team-in at Janesville.
The Monroe Boat Club met at Lake Okauchee for a Sunday cruise with picnicking boating and sightseeing. Cruisemasters Jerry and Mrs. Disch presided as the group discussed a Cheese Day Parade float at the upcoming meeting.
A mixed bridal shower was hosted at the Vernon Elmer home in Monroe in honor of Valerie Soddy of Browntown. Guests included numerous Monore and area residents with gifts sent by several others. Valerie and Gary L. Aebly plan to marry August 30 at Peace Church Browntown.
The Christian Science Board of Directors announces Inman H. Douglass CSB will retire from the board on October 1. DeWitt John CSB of Boston will succeed him, and John Hughes Pulitzer winner will become Monitor managing editor. Douglass has served twenty years in The Mother Church roles and will retire to teach and practice Christian Science in Dallas.
A farewell party at the Schilt home honored Tom Schilt who will attend the University of Wisconsin this Fall. A 1970 Monroe High School graduate and choir director at Clarno Zion United Methodist Church, he hosted swimming in Schilt's Pond a hayride and songfest with a wiener roast. His sister Deb will direct the choir in his absence.
A nurse suspects a young director of nurses of diverting narcotics and charting them for disoriented elderly patients. The reader is urged to report to the hospital director and the state board of nursing for a confidential investigation and proper handling.
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