Social Events and Local Leaders Highlight Monroe Notes
Open house honors the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. Scherer on Route 4 with hostesses Myron Hansen, Herbert Scherer, Harold Scherer and guest book by Karen Scherer. Longtime Monroe farmer Scherer chaired Green County agricultural committees and received multiple civic awards. Myrtle Webb will address the Monroe Women’s Club on crafts and enameling. a post-tea program follows with Stewart F. Kingston and Henry N. Smith in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob B. Scherer
Harold E. Scherer
11Th Avenue
Myron Hansen
Herbert Scherer
Harold Scherer
Raymond Carter
Robert Carter
Donald Driscoll
Bert Wells
Ralph A. Lindsay
Walter R. Brandi
Betty Garrison
Judith Field
Karen Scherer
Martha Elizabeth Maurer
P. A. Schuh
St. John’s Church
Marie Mueller
Emil Riesen
Will Truckenbrod
Harold E
Herbert L
Freeport
Hunter Farm
Winslow
Thorpe Farm
Cold Springs
Prairie House Farm
Monroe
Highway 69
Scherer
Cadiz ‘Township
Rheinhold
Augusta Boelk Maurer
Mr. Scherer
Canton Bern
Switzerland
Jacob
Marianna Lanz Scherer
Green County Board
J.B
Monroe Township
Blue Label
AAA
PMA
ACP
County Grassland Committee
Washington, D.C
Green County Farm Foundation
Agricultural Committee
Skinners Creek
Milwaukee
County School Board
Juda
Ground Observer Corps
Skywatch
Green Voumysne
Myrtle H. Webb
Monroe Woman’s Club
Ludlow Memorial Library
Mmes
Robert L. Rosa
Charles J. Mathias
Department of Fine Arts
Webb
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Farm Home Administration
Wisconsin Home Agents Association
Adams County
Mamie ‘Tilema Marty
Polly
Victor I. Carson
Ames
Stewart F. Kingston
Henry N. Smith
Mrs Becke r Heads Monticello Chapter
Mrs H A Becker was elected worthy patron of the Monticello chapter of Eastern Star Thursday night in the Masonic hall. She will succeed Mrs Ray Gessler. Other officers elected include Mrs Eugene Webber associate matron Mrs Clarence Elmer conductress Mrs Waldo Zimmerman associate conductress Mrs Henry V Baeb ler secretary Mrs W S Hoesly treasurer and Mrs F W Voegels trustee. Officers will be installed jointly with the Masons. After the business meeting gifts were exchanged for Christmas and refreshments served by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Ray Gessler
Forrest Babler
Matt Zentner
H. A. Walters
John Streiff
Mrs Hugh T Roberts Heads Brodhead Group
Mrs Hugh T Roberts Sr elected most excellent chief of Banner Temple Pythian Sisters this week. Mrs Richard Garde named excellent senior along with Mrs Garnet Burton excellent junior and other officers listed. Next meeting set for Dec 2 with Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muuneausnes
Allen Ross
A. N. Lawton
Marvin Stabler
Yuletide Story Told At Meeting Of Philathea Class
Mrs Edna Mackey hosted a Philathea Sun school class meeting at her home with 21 members and three guests. Mrs Mabel Viel and Miss Clara ZumBrunnen co hosted, with devotions led by Mrs Clara Miller and Miss Marie Geigel. ZumBrunnen told the Christmas story. games and lunch followed. Guests included Mrs Howard L Orians of Madison and Alice Fischer and Cayla Cox of Monroe. David and Donald Fischer, nephews of Mrs Ella Red, will tap dance tomorrow on the all winner show of Talent Parade on WREX TV Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Mackey
Philathea Sun School
Mabel Viel
Clara ZumBrunnen
Clara Miller
Marie Geigel
ZumBrunnen
Mmes
Howard L. Orians
Madison
Alice Fischer
Cayla Cox
Monroe
David
Donald Fischer
Ella Red
Wrextv
Rockford
Monticello Auxiliary Yule Program Honors Local Leaders
Thirty five members attended the Monticello Auxiliary meeting and Christmas party at Casino hall. Mrs Ray Bowar was named Salvation Army fund drive chairman and Mrs Harold Baker was chosen leader of the auxiliary sponsored Junior Scouts. Junior members presented the program with recitations songs and music as gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by Mrs Ed Quade Mrs Don Root Mrs Paul Voegeli and Mrs Delbert Moritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museuaas
American Legion Auxiliary
Casino Hall
Ray Bowar
Salvation Army
Harold Baker
Irl
John Smith
Donald Knobel
Forrest Babler
Emily Bowar
Shaye Babler
Eleanor
Joann Baker
Jean Ann Hoskins
Linda Gempeler
Barbara Anderson
Marayne Anderson
Kay Ann Knobel
Lonna Anderson
Barbara Gempeler
Judith Woodruff
Nancy Root
Mmes
Ed Quade
Don Root
Paul E. Voegeli
Delbert Moritz
Preparations For Blumer 60th Anniversary Reception
Preparations were underway today for the 60th anniversary reception honoring Mr and Mrs Adam Blumer at St Johns church parlors from 2 to 5 30 pm tomorrow Mrs Harold A Blumer daughter in law of the couple is arranging details and invitations have been sent Mrs Blumer a Swiss native is the daughter of the late Benedict and Magdalina Neuen schwander Schmid while he is the son of the late Adam and Marguerite Blumer and was brewmaster at the local brewery for years Both will be 82 next year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Blumer
St. John’s
Harold A. Blumer
Blumer
Switzerland
Benedict
Magdalina Neuenschwander Schmid
Union Church Group To Meet On Tuesday
Union Presbyterian church women’s society will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. for a slide program In The City of David. Mrs. John B. Ivey will provide musical accompaniment. Participants include Mrs. Cramer Houser Rebecca Houser Mrs. James Gordee Mrs. David Miller Mrs. Rodyne W. Buchholtz and Miss Lola S. Burdick. Hostesses are Mrs. Roy Schiffman Miss Grace Byers and Mrs. Werner Blumer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Sociey
Union Presbyterian Church
City of David
John B. Ivey
Cramer Houser
Rebecca Houser
James Gordee
David Miller
Rodyne W. Buchholtz
Lola S. Burdick
Roy Schiffman
Grace Byers
Werner Blumer
Mrs Will Zimmerli Heads Albany Lodge
Mrs. Will Zimmerli elected noble grand of Juaneta Rebekah lodge at Rebekah hall after a Christmas dinner. She succeeds Mrs. E. G. Zimmerman. Officers named include Mrs. William Krueger vice grand, Mrs. Neil Pryce secretary, Mrs. F. L. Buchschacher treasurer, and Mrs. Earl Zwickey trustee for three years. Installation set for Jan. 13. Next lodge meeting Dec. 23. CHRISTMAS PARTY HELD: nurses aides of St. Clare hospital hosted by Mrs. Alex Birschbach with games and lunch. attendees listed. HOSTESSES AT PARTY: Miss Michele Mitchell and Ann Baker hosted after-game party at Monroe Country Club. about 55 attendees including basketball team members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whe Zimmerli
Juaneta Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Hall
E. G. Zimmerman
Willian Krueger
Neil Pryce
F. L. Buchschacher
Earl Zwickey
Alex Birschbach
St. Clare Hospital
Mmes
Delmar C. Meske
Florence Marti
John P. Ruef
Oswald I. Webster
Wilbert P. Bernet
Frances Rick
Carol Sellow
Gertrude Messmer
Jane Wendler
Erma Senatsch
Michele Mitchell
Ann Baker
Monroe Country Club
Church Guild Holds Christmas Program
The Congregational Guild Christmas party was hosted by Mrs. G. D. Richardson with 32 members and two guests. Devotions by Mrs. Fred Doppler and daughter Cathy presented the Christmas Story with a creche scene. Margaret Ayres played organ music and Mrs. William Behrens read The Littlest Stork. Members donated 50 cents for baby layettes for Friendly Service Community at Delmo Mo. The Richardson home and service table were decorated in a Christmas theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Guild
G. D. Richardson
Fred Doppler
Cathy
Creche
Margaret Ayres
William Behrens
Delmo
Christmas Party Held by Circle No. 3 at Methodist Church
Circle No 3 of the Methodist church gathered this afternoon for the annual Christmas party hosted by Mrs Laura McNair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead Brodhead
Circle No. 3
The
Methodist Church
Laura McNair
Troop 27 A Christmas Play by Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Troop 27 A plans a Christmas play written by leader Mrs Hervey J Hoesly from troop ideas to be staged at a mother program on December 16. Names for a gift exchange were drawn at a Wednesday meeting at Mrs Hoesly’s home. Carole Buehler provided a treat and Joan Nussbaum assisted Mrs Hoesly. Brownie Scouts 11A and 11B prepared Christmas gifts Thursday at East School meeting with carols and a party. Mary Lou Shultz and Susan Wenger treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey J. Hoesly
Troop
Froops
Brownie Scout
East School
Mary Lou Shultz
Susan Wenger
Robert W. Stuart
Emil Xnaack
Russell Shultz
John Chaivers
Christmas Homemaker Club Parties Across Tri Town
The Tri Town Homemakers Club held a 12:30 dinner at the Frank Wyttenbach home with cohostesses and entertainment. Birthday greetings were sung for Ellen Strahm and Melvin Voegeli as gifts were exchanged. Next meeting set with Mrs. Robert Wild at New Glarus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Tri-Town
Frank Wyttenbach
Mmes
Frank Schiesser
Leslie Peters
J. Herman Elmer
Ernest Wieland
Sheldon Hoesly
William Kieffer
Ellen Strahm
Melvin Voegeli
Robert Wild
New Glarus
Two Sheboygan Banks Reveal Merger Setup
Citizens State Bank and Bank of Sheboygan announce merger plans to form Citizens Bank of Sheboygan. Dayton F. Pauls and U. S. Hall will lead the new bank as president and board chairman of the 45 million dollar institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan
Citizens State Bank
Bank of Sheboygan
Dayton F. Pauls
Citizens
U. S. Hall
Citizens Bank of Sheboygan
Tr ucks Burned in Chicago Garage Fire on West Side
Thirty seven trucks were destroyed Friday in a $200,000 garage fire on Chicago's west side. Front and rear walls and the roof collapsed as explosions and flash fires from truck gasoline tanks combined with freezing winter to hamper firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Special Common Council Meeting on 1956 Budget
Mayor Brooks Dunwiddie called the session to order with Aldermen Galli Henning Schindler Matzke Beckman Laeser Elmer and Dearth present. The purpose was to consider the 1956 budget. no protests appeared and the hearing closed. The council adjourned after a brief session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. m
Brooks Dunwiddi
Galli
Henning
Schindler
Matzke
Beckman
Laeser
Elmer
Dearth
Dunwiddie
F. M. Bray
December 6 1955 Council Meeting Minutes Summary
The council convened under Mayor Brooks Dunwi with Aldermen Galli Henning Schindler Matzke Beckman Laesser Elmer and Dearth present. Communications from Chamber of Commerce and League of Wisconsin Municipalities were read and referred. WEKZ Christmas music request referred. assessors institute attendance requests referred. two operator license applications read and referred. claims totaling 2724.91 reviewed by the Taxation Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
Brooks Dunwi
Galli
Henning
Schindler
Matzke
Beckman
Laeser
Elmer
Dearth
Kenneth W. Stuart
Chamber of Commerce
Finance and Taxation Committee
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Milwaukee
Grant Ritter
WEKZ
Police and Safety Committee
O. R. Evans
Kermit Maaske
Browntown
Clifford O. Leck
1000
24Th Street
Lehigh Sewer Pipe & Tile
Monroe City Council Approves Police Car Bid Process
The Monroe common council endorsed payment claims after review and disallowance of one item. Alderman Matzke moved to advertise for bids on a new police car with specifications on file, seconded by Schindler, and approved unanimously. A separate measure authorized buying a 12 volt two way radio for the new vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Fred Galli
R. Elmer
Joe Dearth
Alderman Galli
Alderman Dearth
Monroe
Alderman Matzke
Common Council
Police and Safety Committee
Police A Safety Committee
Floyd Matzke
Herman L. Schindler
Alfred Henning
Al- 23
City of
Common Council of
Water and Lights Committee
Fifth Avenue
Ten and One Half Street
The
Water and Light
Monroe Resolution Approves 12 Volt Radio Purchase for Police
A Monroe city resolution authorizes the Safety Committee to buy a 12 volt, 1 way radio to replace the current 6 volt, 2 way radio. The Police and Safety Committee, Lloyd Matzke, Alderman Henning, and Alderman Beckman participate in the discussion and motion. The License Committee recommends granting an operator’s license to Kermit Maaske Browntown Wisconsin for the license year ending June 30, 1956. The motion is seconded by Alderman Galli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Matzke
Herman L. Schindler
Alfred Henning
Alderman Henning
Alderman Beckman
Kermit Maaske
Common Council
City of
Monroe
Kermit Maaske Browntown
Wisconsin
Clifford
Wm. F. Beckman
Floyd Matzke
G. Fred Galli
Alderman Galli
Henning
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scherers
Mrs. Webb
Mrs. Becker
Hugh T. Roberts
Brodhead Group
Union Church
Will Zimmerli
Albany Lodge
Myrtle Webb
Church Guild
Girl Scout News
News of the Homemakers
Just Beginning
Just Beginning Homemakers Club
Harold Ott
Wallace Club
George Legler
Fred Meier
Jake Disch
Fred Moser
William Moser
James Pierce
Millard Peters
Thomas Voegels
Herbert Duerst
Hubert Freitag
Lyle Freitag
Marvin Freitag
Proceedings of Common Council
Gempler
Dearth Motors
I Ial
Nash of
Ace Sware
Tobin
Thompson
Peter Birsch & Sons’ Co
Eau Claire Book & Stationery Co
City
Hall
Kubly
Callaghan & Co
Eubecrip Ition
Henry Altman
Abbott Coin Counter Co.Inc
Wis
State
Galice
Dan Reeves Pulley Co
Heeb Co
R. Mueller
Green Co. Lumber & Fuel
Bark River
Equipment Co
Monroe Sales’ Co
Yeomans . Bros. Co
Ingersoll Rand Co
Connors Plumbing & Feating Co
City Hall
Monroe Ready Mix & Material Co
Committee On Claims
Alterman Galli
Aunuea
Rage
Pherper Maethod
Seaury
Saion Magee’s Beauty Shop
Square
Phone 250
Chevrolet
Loaer Series
H.P
18Th Avenue
Monroe, Wis
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