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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1967

Page

4

Bolenders Mark The Golden Event in Orangeville

The Golden 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bolender drew 250 guests at Grace Bible Church. A Sunday open house featured an anniversary cake, a white and gold money tree, and music by Violet Strohecker and the Freeport organ club. Monday night a Surprise Charivari by the Night Hawk Gang from Freeport led the couple home with tin can cheers and a posthumous birthday cake for the honorees and Mrs. Bolender’s November anniversary.

Orangeville Glen Bolender Grace Bible Church Freeport Hammond Organ Club Organ Club Violet Strohecker Glen Bertha Strohecker Ben Rush Rush Miss Strodecker Alvin Camron Belender Ellen Mahlkuch Virgil Rupnow Monroe Wis Sue Camron Ramona Palmer Earl Dittmar Bolender Susan Schulz Cathy Schulz Suzanne Arn Carolyn Bennett Lynn Eddie Johnson Brookfield Champaign Rockford Durand Stockton Lena Davis Madison Janesville Clinton Verona Monroe Brodhead Argyle Juda Wisconsin Harry Bowen Hawk Gang Bolenders Vernon Spaide

Karen Wersland to Wed Sgt. Fredric Brown in Stoughton

Social Events column announces the forthcoming marriage of Karen Wersland, daughter of Ole Wersland of Stoughton, to Sgt. Fredric A. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Brown of Route 1 Brooklyn. Karen, a Lutheran General and Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing graduate, works at Madison General Hospital. Fredric is stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane. The wedding is set for December 22 at 7 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church in Stoughton.

Ole Wersland Stoughton Karen Fredric A. Brown Philip Brown Route 1 Brooklyn Miss Wersland Lutheran General and Deaconess Hospital Madison General Hospital Fairchild Air Force Base Spokane Wash Central Lutheran Church

Skit Delights Jaycettes With Holiday Library Meeting

A Jaycettes gathering in the May Luchsinger Memorial Room library featured the skit Singing Along in Jaycettes directed by Mrs. Larry Vance with Mrs. Jack Fernan as narrator. Members Donald Barry, John Callahan, Richard Witt, Jack Kessenich and Larry Vance performed, followed by remarks from regional VP Mrs. Pete Church of Janesville stressing support for Jaycee husbands and community projects.

Jaycettes May L. Luchsinger Larry Vance Jack Fernan Mmes Donald Barry John Callahan Richard Witt Jack Kessenich Ray Gordon Pat Kubly Pete Church Janesville Church Larry Ann Leo Smith Jerry Rottier James Tortorici John Lew Darlington Jim van Matre Wilson Bloom George Barry Girl Scout Group Madison Green County Hospital Fond du Lac Gary Hessel Monroe Charles Carrier Country Club Jerry Kubly Wayne Stroessner Larry Leopold P.T.A. Council Woman's Club Monroe Jaycettes Monroe Woman’s Hospital Auxiliary St Clare Hospital Frank Stiles

Mrs Von Allmen Named Noble Grand By Esther Rebekahs

Mrs Hans von Allmen was elected noble grand of Esther Rebekah Lodge No. 182 at the annual officer election Friday in OOF Hall. She succeeds Mrs Orville Hawthorne. Other officers include Mrs Orville Flaherty vice grand and Mrs Carl Ault recording secretary. Bernice Holsapple re elected degree staff captain. Rose Zuercher trustee. A donation to the ICOF Home at Green Bay was approved and presented in memory of a deceased aunt. Next meeting is December 15 with potluck and lunch served.

von Allmen Esther Rebekahs Hans von Allmen Esther Rebekah Lodge No Oof Hall Orville H. Hawthorne Orville Flaherty Carl Ault Clara Miller Lois Miller Rose Zuercher Bernice Holsapple Green Bay Frank Deininger John Steinman Willis van Horn

Millers Host Dinner for Mary McConnell Club

Mr. and Mrs. Mil bourne Miller of Browntown hosted a dinner honoring the Mary McConnell Club, formed in 1951 with 15 members. Mrs. Mary McConnell of Darlington was Worthy Grand Matron of Wisconsin in 1952. members and guests attended, including Barbara Chapman, Erma Williams, Dorothy Marshall, Olga Soper, Davis Howery, Jerry Marshall, Helen Miller, Arlene Summers, Bruce Blum, Charles Summer, and Vern Marshall.

Ahgyle Milbourne Miller Browntown Mary McConnell Darlington Wisconsin Barbara Chapman Erma Williams Dorothy Marshall Olga Soper Davis Howery Jerry Marshall Helen Miller Arlene Summers Bruce Blum Monroe Charles Summer Vern Marshall Blanchardville

Lincoln PTA Plans Yule Music Program

Lincoln School P T A to stage a Christmas music program Sunday December 10 from 2 to 4 PM in the school gym. Students from all grades will participate with Christmas carols and songs about Christmas customs directed by Mrs James R Gordee. An open house in classrooms will follow the musical portion with parents visiting, viewing decorations, and greeting teachers.

Lincoln Pta Lincoln School P.T.A James R. Gordee

Mrs Fannie Ties Presides Over Past Chiefs Meeting

LMYUDHEAD Times Special Mrs Fannie Ties named president of the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters at a Tuesday night meeting with co hosts Mrs Eugene Clark. Officers include Mrs Russell Rosheisen as vice president and Mrs Fretch McClellan as secretary treasurer. The Christmas party will be held Tuesday evening December 26 at Mrs Marvin Stabler home with a gift exchange.

Marvin Stabler

Booster Club Plans Card Party at South Wayne High

The Black Hawk Booster's Club of South Wayne invites the public to a card party on Wednesday December 6 at 8 p.m. in the South Wayne High School gym. Attendees should bring a dish to pass, their cards, and a table.

Booster Club Black Hawk Booster's Club of South Wayne South Wayne High School

Williams-Brodhead engagement of Mary Jean Williams to Gerald C Condon Jr

Engaged couple from Brodhead Mary Jean Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira L Williams will wed Gerald C Condon Jr son of Mr and Mrs Gerald C Condon Sr also of Brodhead. Mary Jean is a 1966 Marquette University graduate and dental hygienist in Madison. Gerald C Condon Jr is a University of Wisconsin senior in accounting and a member of Beta Theta Pi. The wedding is planned for Saturday June 15.

Ira L. Williams Brodhead Mary Jean Gerald C. Condon, Jr Gerald C. Condon Sr Miss Willaams Maquette University W.D. Evans C. E. Mohs Madison Beta Theta Pi University of Wisconsin

Teenage Life in Burma Outlined at FHA Meeting

Miss Hazel Winslow spoke at Warren High School FHA about life for Burmes e teenagers within the theme Our Neighbors Near and Far. She described limited political freedom yet happiness, customs like Lightning Time and water throwing for the New Year, and noted girls’ growing restrictions during adolescence. The session followed a business meeting that reviewed UNICEF drive success.

Burma Hazel Wilson Warren High School FHA Miss Winslow Unicef

Anniversary Dinner Marks 50 Years For U Ren Couple

A family dinner celebrated the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond U'Ren in Warren Illinois. Donna Schultz modeled the bride dress from the original wedding gown. The couple wed November 29 1917 at Helen Cook's parental home. They have son Clifford in Scottsdale Arizona daughter Janet Schultz of Rockford and three grandchildren.

Warren, Ill Raymond U'Ren Donna Schultz

Business Women Plan Christmas Party December 6

The anc marine business and Professional Women's Club will hold their annual Christmas Party for members and guests at the Swiss Colony Inn on Wednesday December 6. Dinner begins at 6 30 p.m. A gift exchange and entertainment will follow. Reservations to Mrs Walter Speich at 325 3822 after 6 p.m. as soon as possible.

Anc Marine Business and Professional Women's Club Swiss Colony Inn Walter Speich

Christmas Concert Set for Thursday at High School

The Junior and Senior High music departments present a Christmas Concert Thursday Dec 7 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Participants include the Junior High Band and Chorus Bell Ringer group Senior High Band and Chorus and the Triple Trio. An added attraction will be The Christmas Story. Junior High groups are directed by Mrs Ed win Klassy David Olson directs the Senior High groups.

AEW Guarad Bell Ringer Edwin Klassy David Olson

Holiday Cooking Theme at Warren Woman's Club Meeting

Warren Woman's Club met at the Community House for a Holiday Cooking program featuring Northern Illinois Electric Co. as demonstrator. Desserts and casserole dishes earned special awards for Julie White, Etta Smith, Emil Liedschlag, Les Nieman, Margaret Wolfgram, and Devene Lancaster.

Nanney US Times Northern Illinois Electric Co Warren Woman's Club Julie White Etta Smith Emil Liedschlag Les Nieman Margaret Wolfgram Devene Lancaster

Bethany Group meets at Groom home for Burma slides

Bethany Class met Tuesday at Mrs Walter Groom with Miss Hazel Winslow leading devotions and lesson. She showed Burma scenery slides from her missionary work and explained the images. Christmas party planned with Leone Doubler on Dec 18 and a 25–30 cent gift exchange. Donations of 25 cents each will be given to Henderson Settlement in Kentucky. In a separate notice, Mr and Mrs Chester Smith celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with relatives and friends from nearby towns.

Groom Bethany Warren TI Walter Groom Hazel Winslow Burma Wayne Long Leone Henderson William Figs Jr Argyle Frank Bloom Walter Schuetz

Wehrman to Attend University Session

Erv Wehrman, director of bands at South Wayne High School, will attend the tenth annual Reading of Contest Music at Platteville State University on Saturday, December 9. He joins 16 other Tri-State band directors to evaluate contest music as PSA Symphony Band under Dr. William Tietze performs. The directors will view the score on a screen and hear critiques and improvement suggestions from Dr. Tietze.

Erv Wehrman Airecwr South Wayne High School Platteville State University Jomeany Tri-State PSA Symphony William Tietze Tietze

Polar bear at Highland Park zoo may have cubs

Officials at Highland Park zoo report possible birth after hearing den sounds from a female polar bear. Howard R. Hays said the animal is hibernating and would destroy cubs if disturbed, so confirmation waits until spring when she emerges.

Highland Park Zoo Howard R. Hays Hays

Helpful Homemakers Club Met for Christmas Party Plans

Members of the Friendship Club attended the Helpful Homemakers Club meeting on November 1 at Mrs. Ben Miller’s home. Mr and Mrs Paul Gruenberg shared Alaska trip photos and flood experiences near Fairbanks. A budget study preceded planning for the December 5 Christmas party at the Chalet Brodhead attended by 35. luncheon served. Plans for a December 13 Christmas party at Mrs Victor Goepfert’s home were set at the November 9 Jordan Center Homemakers meeting.

Helpful Homemakers Friendship Club Helpful Homemakers Club Ben Miller Paul Gruenberg Alaska Fairbanks Brodhead Jordan Center Victor Goepfert Friendshop Friendship Circle Edgewater Albany

Santa and the Pigwidgen by Lucrece Beale

Claus leaves toys in stockings of sleeping children and sets out to find the Pigwidgen to break the curse. An old woman finally offers a crucial clue that helps him on the quest.

Claus

Patrick Tweedleknees Seeks Pigwidgen Clue on Sopchoppy

Claus, in a small town, pursues a Pigwidgen curse tale after a cryptic crone hints at a crooked elf. An ice cream binge unlocks memory, guiding him to a moonlit path by a weeping willow tree and a leap into a magical encounter with a firefly flashlight elf.

Claus Sopchoppy River Patrick Tweedieknees

Television Listings fragment with varied programs

A dense schedule fragment lists gun smoke Jeannie Gunsmoke Man From UNCLE and many 1960s programs including Hallmark Hall of Fame Saint Joan and Lucy Shaw. It also notes community club events, a dinner and gift exchange, and leatherback turtles lifespan fact.

Africa Arnold Toynbee Cineposium Lucy Shaw

Also Mentioned on This Page

Millers McConnell Club Mrs. Fannie Business Women Plan Party E. L. Geach Apple River Chester Smith Roger Smith Diane Harker Willis Sarow Frank Ruehlow Charles Christman Beloit August Ruehlow Wehrman News of the Homemakers Santa and the Pigwidgen Lucrece Beale Chapter Patrick Tweedleknees AP News Town Hall Burning Hills Natalie Wood Peyton Place Carol Burnett Jonathan Winters Santa Claus Barbara Eden Big Valley Bruce Dern Fritz Weaver Illinois Public Broadcast Lab Fred Mac Syms Daktari Jeannie Garrison Gorillas Football Allstar Jerry Lewis Frank Gorshin McGuire Sisters Paul Badura Red Skelton George Gobel Four Seasons Leon Epstein Dean of Letters Sandra Dee Bobby Darin Good Morning World Andy Griffith Carl Reiner Lewis and Clark NYPD Hollywood Palace Jimmy Durante Peter Ustinov Pablito Calvo New Glarus Hotel Roger Bright Fri & Sat Robbie Schneider Turner Hall Club
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