First Monroe High band concert well received
The Monroe High School Bands under Joseph Rieraldo presented their first concert of the year in the Senior High Gym, featuring the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Honors Wind Ensemble. The program opened with Days of Glory and included Gotland Quadrille, Toy Symphony, Capitol Suite, and Concert Overture. The Honors Wind Ensemble debuted with Canzona, while the Symphonic Band performed six movements from Giles Farnaby Suite and Brent Heisinger’s Statement. The concert closed with American Civil War Fantasy and a medley of Civil War melodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe High
Joseph Rieraldo
John Cacavas
Eric Osterling
Haydn
Peter Warlock
Robert G. Johnson
Peter Mennin
Giles Farnaby
Rosasolis
Tower Hill
America
Brent Heisinger
Clare Grundman
Hershy Kay
Jerry Bilik
Local Health and Hospital Visits Highlight Community
Mrs H Otto Elmer of New Glarus is a medical patient at St. Clare Hospital after a Wednesday arrival by ambulance. Mrs Harold Wagner of Dixon II, recently fractured her hip and now convalesces at Monroe Manor after transfer from St. Clare. Wagner, formerly Alice Stauffacher, visited her mother at Pleasant View Nursing Home when the accident occurred. Scott Andrews, eight, of rural Darlington, treated at University Hospitals after losing his left arm, has an artificial limb and attends Prairie View School while hospitalized. He entered the hospital November 17 and is progressing well, recently visiting home with his grandparents Mervin and (name missing) Andrews. He welcomes mail from friends during his stay in the Madison Children’s Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Otto Elmer
New Glarus
St. Clare Hospital
Harold Wagner, Dixon, II
Monroe Manor Nursing
St. Clare
Wagner
Alice Stauffacher
Scott Andrews
Ivan Andrews
Darlington
University Hospitals
Scott
Prairie View
Mervin Andrews
Madison
Bazaar Friday Christmas sale at St. Clare Hospital aid
The St. Clare Hospital Auxiliary sponsors a Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale in the Community Room of the First National Bank on Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Similar event in Monroe planned for Brodhead the same day. Proceeds support hospital projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clare Hospital
First National Bank
Monroe
Brodhead
Mrs Russell Trumpy observes 91st birthday in Monroe
Mrs Russell Trumpy celebrated her 91st birthday at her Monroe home on 9th Street after six decades in the city. Born November 30 1880 she has four children 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She remains semi active in church circles and enjoys gardening sewing and crocheting while planning Christmas cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jusse Trumpy
Monroe
9Th St
Trumpy
Mabel Bowen
Daniel Bowen
Bowen
Clarno Township
Monroe High School
Robert Trumpy
Donald
Malibu
Calif
Harold
Wayne
Harry Rusch
Wilmette
Ill
Christmas music offered by Mrs Gempeler flute students
Students of Mrs Gempeler presented a Christmas music program in Fellowship Hall at St. John's United Church of Christ with flutists Jan Obert Chris Fritz Julie Olson Renee Stauffacher Kirsten Kundert Gloria Breisath Amy Barribeau Andy Heins Peter Kamstra and bassoonist Susan Wehinger accompanying Kirsten Kundert. Mary Joy Rieder played piano. Additional readers included Catherine Seaton who could not attend. The program featured traditional carols and works by Bach Haydn Corelli Faure and Maudot. Refreshments followed the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gempeler
Rt. 2
Parents and Friends
Fellowship Hall
St. John’s
Mary Joy Rieder
Catherine Seaton
Bach
Haydn
Corelli
Faure
Maudot
New Glarus
Baptisms Held At Apple Grove and St Patrick’s Church
Baptism events reported at Apple Grove Lutheran Church with infant Kjerstin Mary Bersagel and sponsors Marie Bersagel and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Fuller by proxy. Attending family members from Minonk and Omaha joined a dinner gathering afterwards. Separate baptism at St Patrick’s Church in Janesville welcomed Timothy Michael Wendler with sponsors Mrs. Dan Olson and Mrs. Jack Seigenthaler and a family dinner at the Wendler home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle
David Bersagel
Sunday
Apple Grove Lutheran Church
Kjerstin Mary
Marie Bersagel
Bersagel
Terry Fuller
Omaha
Neb
Edward Bersagel
Minonk
Ill
Bersagels
Eugene — Abernethy
Marshall
Spring Grove
Timothy Micheal
Milton Wendler
St. Patrick’s Church
Janesville
Dan Olson
Jack Seigenthaler
Milton Wendlers
Gilbert Wendler
Edward Flanagan
Jack Seigentahler
Marlin
Christy Wendler
Sam Wendler
Agreeable Homemakers hold November meeting
The Agreeable Homemakers Club met at Mrs. John Mahlbuch Sr.'s home to plan a Christmas party for members and husbands on December 5 at the Casino in Monticello. Mrs. Harry Smith presented the lesson titled Know Your County Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agreeable Homemakers Club
John Mahlbuch Sr
Monticello
Harry Smith
Card Party Set for Saturday at Moose Hall
The women of the Moose Childcare Committee sponsor a card party and auction at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Moose Hall. Members and guests are invited. A lunch will be served and prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose Childcare Committee
Moose Hall
Engagements announced for Mary LaVenne and Judelle Jo Jeremiason
Mr and Mrs Wilbert Legler of Warren Illinois announce the engagement of their daughter Mary LaVenne Monroe to Alan R Soddy Monroe son of Mr and Mrs Richard Soddy Princeton Illinois. A December 11 wedding planned. Miss Legler a 1967 Warren High School graduate and Lee Automation Computer School graduate is a private piano teacher. Her fiancé a 1967 Princeton High School graduate is in ministerial studies and works part time operating Monroe Floor Cleaning Service. Mr and Mrs Ole Jeremiason Blanchardville announce the engagement of their daughter Judelle Jo to Dean K Schober son of Casper and Mrs Schober Blanchardville. Miss Jeremiason attended University of Wisconsin Madison. Her fiancé serves in the US Navy stationed at Newport Rhode Island. The wedding will be Sunday January 2 in York Memorial Lutheran Church rural Blanchardville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Legler
Warren
Mary LaVenne
Monroe
Alan R. Soddy
Richard Soddy
Princeton
Ill
Miss Legler
Warren High School
Lee Automation Computer School
Norridge
Princeton High School
Ole — Jeremiason
Blanchardville
Judelle Jo
Dean K. Schober
Casper Schober
Jeremiason
University of Wisconsin - Madison
US Navy
Newport
R.I
York Memorial Lutheran Church
Golden Age Club of Monroe Hosts Guests and Games
Golden Age Club members meet at the Monroe Community Center with 28 attendees playing six tables of 500 and one euchre table. Guests Mrs Inez Barber and Mrs Elsie Hardyman attend hosted by Mrs Mary Kammerude of Blanchardville. Refreshments are arranged by Mrs Hazel Small and Miss Verna Foulker for December 7 and the annual Christmas party and potluck dinner set for December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Barber
Elsie Hardyman
Mary Kammerude
Blanchardville
Golden Age Club
Monroe
Hazel Small
Verna Foulker
Winslow
Anna Hoesly
Florence Maddrell
Shower Honoring Mrs. Dennis Clark Held in Brodhead
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Dennis Clark of Monroe was hosted by Mrs. Darrell Clark and Mrs. Roger Clark at the former’s home in Brodhead. Guests included numerous Dav is and Illinois residents. a desert luncheon followed. Dennis Clark and Rayna Hicks wed in Monroe on November 3 and now reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Darrell Clark
Roger Clark
Dennis Clark
Monroe
Brodhead
Raymond Clark
Emma Meinert
Clifford Clark
Mildred Koch
Leland Lawyer
Nathan Kubly
Doran
Myron Meinert
Davis
Ill
Royal Clark
Lyle Clark
Melvin
James
Rayna Hicks
Sam Stoneback
Stanley Clark
Grace Lutheran Announces Reaffirmation Month and Service
Grace Lutheran Church proclaims December as Reaffirmation Month to boost worship and participation. A special re dedication service is planned for Sunday December 5 with 8 and 10 a.m. services. Confirmed members will sign renewal cards pledging time talent and resources. Robert Hahn chairs the Evangelism committee Rev Larry Pinnow leads the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Robert Hahn
Larry Pinnow
Repeat vows seal quiet wedding in Christ Chapel
Mrs Louise Bliss of Brodhead and John Stricker of Rt 1 Monroe married in a private Friday ceremony November 19 at the Chapel of Christ with Rev Wolfgang Koehler officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ed Gerner of Monticello. They reside on Rt 1 Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Bliss
Brodhead
John Stricker
Rt. 1
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Wolfgang Koehler
Ed Gerner
Monticello
Stricker
Monroe
Economists plan meeting for Green County group
Members of the Green County Home Economists planning committee met Tuesday in the Ag Building to organize the group’s next meeting set for March 20. The committee includes Ginny Born Frances McGibbon Barbara Traister Mrs Alvin Livingston and Mrs Jim Barthel with a 6:30 dinner and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County Organization of Home Economists
Ginny Born
Frances McGibbon
Barbara Traister
Alvin Livingston
Jim Barthel
Miss Born
Green County
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Gary NE
Cheambight
W. J. Stauffacher
Mr. Stauffacher
Pleasant View Nursing Home
Super Auto Mart
Jcpenney the Christmas Place
Russell Trumpy
Anaits
Urace Luweran
Green County Hospital
Ladies Aid of
Women’s Guild of St. Johns
Gempeler
Swiss Colony Inn
WSCS
Oakley Union Church
News of the Homemakers
Golden Agers
Cleaver
Laura
Dakota
Elmer Stablecker
Charlie Clark
Terry Clark
Crystal
Larry Clark
Selmer Paulson
Barbra
Beth Penoski
Charles Christman
Strickler’s Harket
Dez
Gardner
Pershing
Del
Strickler
Bologna
Pry Mo
Wellesley
Grace
Bank of Monroe
Brodhead Bazaar
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