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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1961

Page

3

Woman's Club to Host Hair Care Program at Library

Monroe Woman's Club plans a Wednesday 8 p.m. program in Ludlow Memorial library Green Room. Donald Bates of Bon-Don Shop Oregon will speak on the fashion of hair care aided by his wife Mrs Bates and two models. A brass quartet from Monroe High School will open the program.

Ane American Rome Department Woman's Club of Monroe Ludlow Memorial Library Donald Bates Bon-Don Oregon Wisconsin Hair Fashion Committee Bates Midwest NHCA New Orleans Michigan State Chicago Ken Kratziger Fred Moritz Fred Ross Gary Blackbourn Monroe High School Alan Barnard Willis P. Schiller George Byington American Home Committee Paul A. Line Howard McCoy

Mrs Meier Hosts Moose Chapter Night in Moose Hall

Mrs Alfred Meier social service chairman presided at Women of the Moose event in Moose Hall. Mrs Werner Saxer and Mrs Ralph Zimmerman entertained with music as birthday greetings were sung to several members. Two new members were enrolled and others attended, with assistance from Mrs Meier and several named guests.

Alfred Meier Social Service Women of the Moose Moose Hall Werner Saxer Ralph Zimmerman Mmes Russell W. West Cecil Jones Herman W Schupbach Carol’ Streit Hilda Portman Ee Eanes Meier Ted D. Schmiedlin Jones Louis R. Wolleson Venora B. Kilian Chalmers D. Armstrong Wilbert E. Johnson Fred R. Felder

Kiechle Couple Honored At Housewarming Event

Mr. and Mrs. Julian Kiechle were feted at a Sunday housewarming at 4015 21st street. A supper and card game preceded a monetary gift. Guests included Joe Wels, Joseph Konrad, Alois Milz, Anton Mortz, Alex Hoerburger, Mary Gurr, Joe Mils, Ambrose Mayer, Matt Hirscher, Engelbert Eberhart, Joe Bilgeri, Alois Moest Sr, and other local friends.

Kiechle Julian Kiechle 21St Street Messrs Mmes Joe Wels Joseph Konrad Alois Milz Anton Mortz Alex Hoerburger Mary Gurr Joe Mils Ambrose Mayer

Regional Writers Plan Yule Dinner in Green County

The Green County Regional Writers group will host a Christmas dinner at 7 p.m. next Thursday in the Eugene hotel. Members and their families will attend. Mr and Mrs Ben F Feldt will present photos from their Alaskan trip. Mrs E R Blair leads arrangements.

Green County

Auxiliary Event At Albany Hosted By Legion Auxiliary Leader

Mrs. Maurice Ringhand, president of the American Legion Auxiliary, entertained the group at her Albany home. Gifts were exchanged and a lunch was served.

Albany Maurice Ringhand American Legion Auxiliary

Michael J McKenna Honored on Birthday Party

Michael John McKenna son of Mr and Mrs Duane McKenna 2th street was honored Sunday at a party for his fourth birthday. Grandparents great grandparents and numerous relatives attended. The cake was shaped like a tractor.

Michael John McKenna Duane McKenna 2Th Street Sun Herbert Kramer Emmet McKenna Dale Ernest Rufenacht Leo Gille Sr Lay Francis Kendall Nancy Donald McKenna Robert Cynthia Alvin Sommers Debby Wallace Feldt Scot Frank Geisler William Foesch Allen Robert Rufenacht Kathleen Gayle Burington Brownstown

Mrs Sigafus Feted With Kitchen Shower

Mrs. Gordon Sigafus was feted at a kitchen shower hosted at the home of her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hemphill. Hostesses were Mrs. Oscar Samuelson and Mrs. Don Eder. Thirty attended. Norma Bennehoff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bennehoff, and Gordon Sigalus were married November 22 by Rev. John Bruce in Freeport. They will reside on West Douglas in Freeport.

Orangeville Gordon Sigafus Albert Hemphill Mmes Oscar Samuelson Don Eder Norma Bennehoff Warren Bennehoff Gordon Sigalus John Bruce Freeport West Douglas Peter Schindler New Glarus Arthur Ames

Night of the Star chorus plans Christmas program

The Orangeville Women's Club chorus will present a full evening of Christmas music titled Night of the Star at the Legion Hall on Tuesday at 8 p.m. This December meeting also funds Salvation Army as gifts are replaced with donations. Royal Neighbors held a Christmas party at Mrs William Ann's home with a potluck supper.

Orangeville Woman's Club Legion Hall Warren Salvation Army Fund William Ann

Ida Blattner Weds Wyss in Swiss Church Ceremony

Miss Ida Blattner of Basil Switzerland and Alfred Wyss wed in New Glarus Swiss United Church of Christ yesterday at 3:30 pm. Rev Edward Nuss led the German service with Ernest Lufi at the organ. A bridal dinner at Alpine Cafe followed by a reception for 30 at the New Glarus Hotel. The couple reside at Paul Schneider residence. he works as a sausage maker at Strickler's Market.

New Glarus Times Ida Blattner Basil Switzerland Alfred Wyss United Church of Christ Edward Nuss Ernest Lufi Herman Burkhardt Alpine Cafe New Glarus Hotel Wyss Paul Schneider Strickler’s Market

Bessie Youngreen To Head WRC Group

Bessie Youngreen was re elected president of the John Ross Woman s Relief Corps at last evening s meeting, a 16 year tenure. Louise Karlen was elected junior vice president to fill the late Anna G Blum s vacancy, with other officers re elected. The Babler and Voegeli homes hosted, 1500 was played, Emily Jordan won high and Kathryn Staedtler consolation, a dessert luncheon preceded.

Lena Babler Elsa Voegeli Babler Emily Jordan Kathryn Staedtler

Legion at Orangeville Christmas Party Planned

The annual American Legion and Auxiliary Christmas program will be at 8 p.m. Thursday Dec. 14 in the Legion Hall. Each child attending is asked to participate and bring a 25-cent gift for exchange. WSWS of the EUB church will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall for a tea and monthly meeting. Christmas boxes will be packed.

Orangeville American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall WSWS EUB Church Fellowship Hall

Yale Party Planned for Home Makers Club Event

Members of the YHC Home makers club and husbands will hold their annual Christmas party at Maple Grove Inn on Wednesday evening.

Yale Party YHC Homemakers Club Maple Grove Inn

Wallace Feldt Heads Masons at Monticello

Wallace K. Feldt elected worshipful master of Monticello Union Masonic Lodge at Masonic Hall on Tuesday night. Named senior warden Lawrence Karlen, junior warden Ray Gessler, treasurer Herman W. Elmer, secretary Frederick S. Voegels, and trustee C. M. Stauffer.

Monticello Wallace K. Feldt Monticello Union

Sharon Syse Weds Thomas W. Zinders

Miss Sharon Syse and Thomas Wayne Zinders exchanged marriage vows Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Unitarian church Madison. Attending were Miss Judith Amerell and Donald F. Courtney, both of Madison. A noon luncheon for 20 and a reception for 90 followed at Leslie's Supper Club. Mrs Zinders is a UW English major. her husband is an electronic technician with the FAA.

Family Names Linked in Blanchardville Report

Mrs Ruth Syse of Blanchardville is listed with her father LeVaughn Syse Mr Morris of Illinois and her uncle and aunt Sanford Syse and Mrs Jack McCaughey of Madison in a genealogical or social notice citing family ties across Wisconsin and Illinois.

Ruth Syse Blanchardville LeVaughn Syse Morris Ill Sanford Syse Jack McCaughey Madison

Delayne Showers to Wed Merton Retrum

Mr and Mrs Wayne Showers of New Glarus announce the engagement of their daughter Wayne Margaret to Merton Retrum, son of Mr and Mrs Milford Retrum of Hollandale. A December wedding is planned.

Ben C. Riemer Brodhead Sandra Kay John Edward Popanz Miss Riemer Brodhead High School Arkay Farm Service Glarus Wayne Showers New Glarus Wayne Margaret Merton Retrum Milford Retrum Hollandale

Emily Miller Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday Party

Emily Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Miller, marked her 16th birthday with a pizza record party at home. Guests included Susan Davidson Edna Ault Linda Van Houten Charles Bennehoff Richard Freese and Jerry Henze. Also noted is a baptism at Monroe with sponsors Mr and Mrs Cliff Lien Jr for Lucinda Ann Blanc, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Blanc, in Blanchardville.

Orangeville Emily Miller Lyle Miller Susan Davidson Edna Ault Linda van Houten Charles Bennehoff Richard Freese Jerry Henze Monroe Blanchardville Cliff Lien Jr Lucinda Ann Blanc Roger Blanc Mon

Couples Club Plans Yule Decorating Party At Church

The Hanging of the Green decorating event begins at 8 15 tonight in the Methodist church to ready for Christmas. Sponsored by the Couples Club with Dr Arthur Chandler providing cards during working hours. Committee includes Mr and Mrs Arthur Roethe Mr and Mrs Robert Trumpy Rev and Mrs Glen Ridnour and Dr and Mrs Robert Smith. Open to all church members. lunch served.

Arthur Chandler Arthur F. Roethe Robert B. Trumpy Glen H. Ridnour Robert Smith

Mt Olive Aid Society Christmas Dinner Planned

Mt Olive Aid Society rehearses plans for its annual Christmas potluck luncheon to be held Sunday at noon in the church. Rev R F Bittorf leads devotions, with anniversary greetings sung to Mrs John Liedschlag and Mrs Stanley Neuberger and a donation sent to the Lutheran Nursery in Phoenix Arizona. Karen Anne Bloom baptized in St Victor Catholic Church by Rev E C McCollow with Helen Ripley and James A Ruf as sponsors.

Couren Karen Bloom Karen Anne Bloom Gene Bloom Monroe St. Victor’s Catholic Church E. C. McCollow Helen Ripley Madison James A. Ruf

Family lineage details from New Glarus relatives

The passage lists family connections including maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Harold Ruf maternal great grandmother Mrs Rich ard Keegan and paternal grandmother Mrs Lena Bloom along with Mr and Mrs Al in Fiez of New Glarus, outlining ancestral ties.

Harold Ruf Richard Keegan Lena Bloom Fiez New Glarus

Dorcas Circle Hosts Gift Exchange Tuesday Night

Dorcas Circle meets Tuesday evening December 12 with Mrs Maurice Ringhand hosting and a gift exchange planned. Past Noble Grands Club of the Orangeville Rebel Spring Grove Lodge and State Line Aid Society schedule December 14 events, including a Christmas party and a 50 cent gift exchange at Mrs Earl Dittmar’s home.

Albany Maurice Ringhand Dorcas Noble Grands

Dinner at Noon for Mr and Mrs Arthur Blobaum

The home of Mr and Mrs Ar thur Blobaum hosts a noon dinner. Neatly listed are attendees and schedule as described in the readable fragments.

Mrs Arthur Blobaum

Woodford WSCS Meeting Postponed to December 19

The Woodford WSCS meeting planned for next Tuesday has been postponed until Tuesday December 19. The program starts at 8 p.m. with assistance from the Sunday school.

Woodford WSCS

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Meier Ena Michael J. McKenna Mrs. Sigafus New Glarus Church Bessie Youngreen WRC Group Legion At Gis Etter KIRBY Bissell Faribo P.j.’S Etter Sharon Syse Thomas W. Zinders Delayne M. Showers Rose Lee California Mt. Olive Aid Society Cole Slaw Marco Snively Town & Country Hiway West Santa Claus Santa Town & Country Ly Evergreen
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