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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1965

Page

3

Holiday party for Legion Auxiliary and Junior Members

The Social Events Auxiliary of the American Legion and Junior Members held a Christmas party and program night in Legion Hall. Participants included Christie and Cheri Ault, Coleen Niffenegger, Lonna Laurie and LeAnn Soddy, Lana Rae Heinzelman, Debra and Kathy Wartenweiler, Marcia Peterson, Tana West and Mary Zwygart. A flocked white Christmas tree adorned the room, gifts were exchanged, Santa distributed presents, and a luncheon was served by Alfred Henning's committee with Mary Joe Henning assisting.

American Legion Legion Hall Christie Cheri Ault Coleen Niffenegger Lonna Laurie LeAnn Soddy Lana Rae Heinzelman Debra Kathy Wartenweiler Marcia Peterson Tana West Mary Zwygart Mmes Alfred Henning Kenneth Lovell Robert Hendrickson Mary Joe Henning

Christmas Film Shown at St John Ladies Aid Meeting

Rev. Donald Storck screened a color film "Christmas through the Ages" at St. John’s Ladies Aid. Mrs. Fritz led devotions, Winnie Kuebli sang, George Stauffacher accompanied. A brass quintet performed while Sutter and Steinman organized refreshments. Potluck set for Jan 6.

Donald Storck St. John’s Ladies Aid Fred Fritz Winnie Kuebli George Stauffacher John Deininger Nancy Ekum Linda Zumbach Tom Nondahl Emil Sutter Martha Steinman

Frame Couple Slated To Mark Anniversary

MT. HOREB Times Special reports Mr and Mrs William Frame of Blue Mounds will celebrate their golden wedding with an open house at West Blue Mounds Lutheran Church from 2 to 5 pm Sunday. They were married December 8 1915 in Galena Illinois and have five sons three daughters thirty one grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

MT. Horeb William Frame Blue Mounds West Blue Mounds Lutheran Church Frame Mabel Luder Galena Ill Dale Glenn Russell Vernon Thomas Jack Turnell Roy Thompson Grant Jones Arena

Nine Monroe Women Attend Madison Reading Club

Nine Monroe women attended a meeting of the Tuesday Reading Club held at the home of Mrs. Howard L. Orians in Madison. The Monroe troupe, formed in 1931, maintains memberships after relocating three members to Madison. Attending from Monroe were Mrs. Herbert Lanz, Mrs. Harvey Stauffacher, Mrs. Alois Ruf, Mrs. H. F. Cunningham, Mrs. C. W. Johnson, Mrs. Henry Kundert, Mrs. Nat Preston, Mrs. Glenn Stauffacher, and Mrs. Charles J. Niles. Madison members Mrs. R. H. Schoonover and Mrs. Hollis J. Elmer assisted.

Monroe Howard L. Orians Madison Mmes Herbert Lanz Harvey Stauffacher Alois Ruf H. F. Cunningham C. W. Johnson Henry Kundert Nat Preston Glenn Stauffacher Charles J

Girls Initiated into FHA Chapter in New Glarus

Fourteen girls were initiated into the FHA Chapter after school in New Glarus. New members listed include Nedra Klassy Nancy Ferris Emily Lienhardt Heidi Klassy Bonnie Elmer Kathy Klassy and others. Mary Wachholz presided as president with Mrs. Jane Geison as club advisor.

NEW Glarus Times Special FHA Mary Wachholz Nedra Klassy Nancy Ferris Emily Lienhardt Heidi Klassy Bonnie Elmer Kathy Klassy Nancy Oppliger Marcia Judd Lisa Tschudy Donna Habeck Susan Hustad JoAnne Torkelson Susan Gerber Marilyn Disch Jane Geison

Zwingli Circle Plans Meeting on Tuesday

Aid Circle of Zwingli United Church of Christ will meet Tuesday at the Parish House. Hostesses will be Mmes. Wilbert Christen Sr., William Buehl, Charles Derendinger, Jacob Disch, Flossie Elmer, George Graf, and Emily Isely and Miss Louise Karlen.

Monticello Aid Circle Zwingli United Church of Christ Mmes Wilbert Christen Sr William Buehl Charles Derendinger Jacob Disch Flossie Elmer George Graf Emily Isely Louise Karlen

Washington Ladies Circle Meeting at Zwingli Church

The Washington Ladies Circle will meet Wednesday in Fellowship Hall of Zwingli Church. The gathering will begin with a 12:30 luncheon.

Christmas in Song at Guild Event Planned

Mrs. Calvin P. Fischer will present a devotional service titled Christmas in Art and Song at the December Woman's Guild meeting in St. John's United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Skits and readings by children and adults accompany candle lighting led by Rev. Donald G. Storck and a white gift offering to Winnebago Children's Home at Neillsville.

Calvin P. Fischer Woman’s Guild Fellowship Hall St. John’s United Church of Christ Francis Schott Thomas Hartwig Donald G. Storck Neillsville

Mrs Paske Hosts Aid Society Event At Mt Olive Church

Mrs Orlin Paske hosted the Mt Olive Lutheran Church Aid Society meeting with Mrs Stanley Neuberger presiding. Reports by Mrs Harold Sweeney, plans for a Sunday noon pot luck Christmas party, donations to shut ins and Indian orphans, Bethesda Christmas seals sold, devotions by Pastor R F Bittorf, and hymns sung. The next meeting is Jan 6 with Mrs John Siedschlag as hostess.

Orlin Paske Mt. Olive

Schmids Celebrate Daughter's First Birthday and Parents' Anniversary

The Schmid home hosted a Sunday gathering honoring Sherry Ellen Schmid's first birthday and the sixth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Schmid. Guests from Janesville, Edgerton, Blanchardville, Milwaukee, Monroe, and Gratiot attended, with gifts and a mother-baked cake.

Sherry Ellen Schmid Glenn Schmid Schmid Sherry Ellen Wayne Jackson Rodney Lowell Greenwood Harold Smith Janesville Arthur Gray Edgerton Christ Schmid Blanchardville Suzanne Kelpin Milwaukee Henry Schmid Steven Dean Monroe Reina Rick Gratiot

Bridge Club Christmas Party Hosted at Stauffer Home

Mrs Ellen Stauffer and Mrs M E Lynn hosted the Wednesday afternoon Bridge Club Christmas party at the Stauffer home. After cards, a dinner was served at the Casino. Attending were Mrs R H Schoonover Mrs Adam Schuler Madison Mmes Bes sie Youngreen Elfa J Voegeli C W Karlen Sylvia Curtis R W Woelffer M E Lynn Ellen Stauffer and Misses Fannie and Frieda Benkert.

Monticello Ellen Stauffer M. E. Lynn Bridge Club Stauffer Casino R. H. Schoonover Adam Schuler Madison Mmes Bessie Youngreen Elfa J. Voegeli C. W. Karlen Sylvia Curtis R. W. Woelffer Fannie and Frieda Benkert

Zimmermans Honored For 40th Anniversary

A surprise family dinner was held Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Amos Zimmerman of Monti cello on their 40th wedding anniversary. Attending were LaVerne Schneider and daughters Winslow John Krahenbuhl and family Mineral Point Dennis Feller Madison Bert Torkelson and family Monroe Ralph Zimmerman and Ralph Dwight Zimmerman and family Gordon Zimmerman and Joey McManners and Marvin Thoman and family all of Monticello.

Amos Zimmerman Monticello Messrs Mmes. LaVerne Schneider Winslow John Krahenbuhl Mineral Point Dennis Feller Madison Bert Torkelson Monroe Ralph Zimmerman Ralph Dwight Zimmerman Gordon Zimmerman Joey McManners Marvin Thoman

Grandma Hoest Club Honors Mrs Hersberger in New Glarus

The Grandma Hoest club honored Mrs William Hersberger at a party held at her New Glarus home on Wednesday. Attendees included Grandma Hoest Mable Hoest Alice Blum Emma Holtsapple La Verne Springer Amanda Rab eh l and Elizabeth Hersberger. The group presented a gift to Mrs Hersberger.

Grandma Hoest William Hersberger Glarus Mrs. Hersberger Grandma Mable Hoest Alice Blum Emma Holtsapple la Verne Springer Amanda Rabehl Elizabeth Hersberger

United Presbyterian Church activity schedule

Monroe Union church announces Sunday school nine, worship ten fifteen, December Fellowship eleven fifteen, Nominating Committee eleven fifteen. Youth seven p.m. Circle One Monday with Mrs Ivey eight p.m. Circle Two Tuesday with Mrs Theiler eight p.m. Adult Choir Thursday seven p.m. Junior Choir Friday three forty five p.m. Confirmation Saturday nine a.m. Rev Gerritt E Mouw.

United Presbyterian

Dunmovin Party Held Annual Christmas Social

The Dun Movin Homemakers Group held its annual Christmas party at Maple Grove with a 7 p.m. supper and a gift exchange. Members and their husbands attended a social hour after the meal, and twenty were present.

Dunmovin Dun Movin’ Homemakers Group Maple Grove

Classified Ads Link Buyers and Sellers in Community

Classified ads unite buyers and sellers in the community offering available cups and related items. Readers respond to concise notices inviting renters buyers and sellers to connect through local listings.

Thompson Named An Interim Clerk In Darlington

Eugene Thompson, a Kroger employee for 13 years and son of Lafayette County Sheriff Edward Thompson, was named interim county clerk to replace Mrs Irene Stott who resigned. His term runs until February when the Lafayette County Board elects a successor to complete Stott's term to December 31 1966. Thompson was sworn in at 9 45 a m yesterday by County Board Chairman Joseph Robinson.

Darlington Eugene Thompson Irene Stott Thompson Kroger Lafayette Edward Thompson Lafayette County Board Stott Holmes Stott Joseph Robinson Belmont

Brodhead Plans Career Program

Brodhead High School hosts annual College and Career Night at 7 15 p m Monday in the high school gym. Parents are invited with their sons and daughters. Jrs and seniors receive special invitation. reps from 25 colleges, tech schools, and the Armed Forces will attend. Students from Albany Juta and Orfordville invited. A lunch will be served in the cafeteria.

Brodhead Brodhead High School Armed Forces Albany Juta Orfordville

Kubly Heads Smith Lodge Unit in 1966 Posts

Smith Lodge elected officers for 1966 led by Fred D. Kubly as worshipful master and Norman L. Rasmussen senior warden. Robert A. Von Kaenel Jr. and Walter R. Ekum serve as junior warden and treasurer respectively, with Dwight Co. Coplien secretary and Arnold Albright Fred P. Good as trustees. Roy Chesebro presented travel slides after the meeting and a lunch followed in the dining room.

Smith Lodge Fred D. Kubly Norman L. Rasmussen Robert A. von Kaenel Jr Walter R. Ekum Dwight Co. Coplien Arnold Albright Fred P. Good Roy Chesebro

Public relations director to speak at Green County meeting

Al Kemnitz FS Services Inc public relations director will headline Green County Farmeco meeting on Tuesday December 7 at 8 p.m. in the Green County Agricultural Building. Since the September 1 merger with Wisconsin Farmeco Service Co operative the unit aims to acquaint people with the FS system and offerings. Kemnitz handles community public and member relations in Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin.

al Kemnitz FS Services Inc Green County Farmeco Green County Agricultral Wisconsin Farmeco Service FS Services, Inc Kemnitz Illinois Iowa Wisconsin

Two Sons in Navy Send New Addresses

Mr and Mrs Louie Baertschi Route 2 have received the new addresses for their two sons Leon and Lawrence who are serving in the Navy. Leon F Baertschi is aboard the USS Saratoga and his address is SN 1770 1552 S 3 Division USS Saratoga CVA 60 FPO New York NY 09501. Lawrence J Baertschi recently enlisted and is stationed at San Diego California his address is SRCN 678 USNTC San Diego CA 92133.

Louie Baertschi Route 2 Leon Lawrence Navy Leon F. Baertschi U.S.S. Saratoga FPO New York N.Y Lawrence J. Baertschi San

OES Election Slated by Brodhead Chapter

The Brodhead Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a Wednesday night meeting to elect officers.

OES Brodhead Brodhead Chapter Order of Eastern Star

Boat Club Plans Christmas Party at Monroe Bank

The Monroe Boat Club draws names for a Christmas party cruisemaster to be held after Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Disch named cruisemaster pair for the event. Last meeting at the First National Bank featured honors for Mrs. Stanley Whitehead, Harold Matzke, Mrs. Jerry Disch and Dan Wyss. Members present included Harold Matzke, Stanley Whitehead, Otis Hermanson, Jerry Disch, Alton Benifer, Jerry Kleckler and Dan Wyss.

Monroe Boat Club Jerry Disch Stanley Whitehead Harold Matzke Dan Wyss First National Bank Jerry Kleckler Messrs Mmes Otis Hermanson Alton Benifer

Monroe High Debaters Tackle Compulsory Arbitration Topic

The Monroe High School debate team hosted Milton High School to discuss whether the U S should adopt compulsory arbitration in major industries. Participants included Judy Winger and Mike Brennen for the affirmative and Jim Zable and Chris Wilson for the negative. The teams prepare for the Dec 11 meet in Janesville with Monroe in Division B.

Monroe High School U.S Milton High School Judy Winger Mike Brennen Jim Zable Chris Wilson Janesville Monroe Tom Butcher

Journalism Students Visit The Times Again

Monroe High School journalism students returned to The Monroe Evening Times with instructor Earl W. Brockman to study plant operations. They toured editorial and business departments and received a demonstration of casting and offset printing.

Monroe High Monroe Evening Times Earl W. Brockman

Water Heater Blast Kills 14 at Keokuk Armory

Fire officials say a water heater likely sparked a gas explosion at the National Guard armory in Keokuk Iowa on November 24. The blast during a Thanksgiving Eve square dance injured many and raised the death toll to 14 with Ray Beckett and his wife among the victims.

Keokuk Iowa Wilbur Johnson National Guard Johnson Rifle Range Ray Beckett Argyle Beckett

TV Coverage Plans For Gemini Flights Across Networks

Networks line up coverage of the Gemini space shots with launch set for 2 30 p m Saturday ABC begins at 2 00 CBS at 1 30 and NBC at noon NBC will split screen the rocket with a football game and later run crawl news bulletins CBS NBC and ABC focus on Cape Kennedy activities and the rendezvous plans with another capsule to follow The TV fare this week is lean with Danny Thomas on NBC and program shuffles including Secret Agent on CBS and The Trials of O Brien CBS Reports on Watts disturbances returns

New York Network ABC CBS NBC Cape Kennedy Cape Danny Thomas Thomas Lucille Ball Jerry Lewis Slattery People O’brien Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer Los Angeles Watts

New Nonstick Cookware Idea For Gift Lists

A homemaker oriented idea introduces nonstick cookware designed for gift lists. It promises easy cooking and cleanup with colorful accents to brighten kitchen aesthetics.

Mystery Puzzle Assortment Brings Christmas Clue Hunt

A new Christmas twist offers a ten puzzle set where each 600 piece puzzle hides a mystery story. The stories lead to a clue hidden within the full assembled image. Players chase the secret across the complete puzzle to finish the hunt.

Dougherty Creek 4-H Welcomes New Member Svendsen

The Dougherty Creek 4 H Club hosted a meeting at the Victor Svendsen home. New member Mark Svendsen was welcomed. Officers elected Connie Rufener president Paul Rufener vice president Margit Moen secretary Harlan Emberson treasurer Sharon Emberson reporter. Activities included flag salute pledge group singing and a talk on Hunting Safety.

Mark Svendsen Dougherty Creek Victor Svendsen Margit Moen Arvid Nybroten Paul Rufener David Moen Rufener Connie Rufener Harlan Emberson Sharon Emberson John Diane Svendsen Svendsen

Greenville 4H Club Christmas Party Set in Freeport

The Greenville 4H Club plans its annual Christmas party at 7 p.m. Monday in the Farm Bureau auditorium Freeport. A potluck supper will be part of the event with members and guests invited to attend.

Greenville Club Orangeville Greenville 4H Farm Bureau Freeport

Community club meeting with grabs and potluck

Members bring sandwiches and two dishes to pass. After the program a $1 grab bag will be held and children under 10 will take part in a 50 cent grab bag. Peggy Ochsner is the club reporter.

Peggy Ochsner

Diane Hartwig Named To Who's Who Book 1966

Diane Kay Hartwig daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold A Hartwig Route 1 is named in the 1966 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Hartwig an English major is one of 35 Platteville State University students honored chosen by the Student Governing Board for scholarship leadership and service.

Diane Kay Hartwig Harold A. Hartwig Route 1 Miss Hartwig Platteville State University

37 More Servicemen Die in Viet Nam Battles

The Pentagon reports that in the week ended last Monday night 37 U.S. servicemen were killed in action in Viet Nam, raising the total killed in action since Jan 1 1961 to 1,356. Wounded rose by 178 to 6,225 and four more men were listed as missing in action, bringing the total since 1961 to 114.

Washington Pentagon U.S Viet Nam

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