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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1971
Page
4
A reader asks about wearing an engagement ring publicly, others debate smoking in a hospital room, and a wife wonders how her honesty about remarriage would affect her husband. Abby’s responses urge maturity, respect, and realistic views on love and loss.
About 40 members attended the Weight-watchers gathering in the Fellowship Hall of Grace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Harold Palmer led the evening class while Frances Wright served as guest lecturer. Evening sessions are at 7:30 Thursdays and morning classes at 9:30 Tuesdays with Mrs. Richard Wagner conducting the morning group.
Queens of Queens County were honored at a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Lewis Hull Dairy Queen chairman. Mrs. Larry Hawthorn and Mrs. Robert Faith assisted. Guests enjoyed games a gift exchange and recipe boxes with dairy recipes. One queen was absent.
William Whipple of Monroe elected excellent high priest at Palestine Chapter Royal Arch Masons meeting in the Masonic Temple. He succeeds Arthur Tschudy. Other officers elected include Jerry Briggs Albany as king Orville Boeck Monroe as scribe Sever Gaarder Albany as secretary and Roy Chesebro Monroe as trustee for three years Gaarder replaces Walter Bober as secretary. Treasurer to be named soon Installation set for December 23 Past Master degree work completed with a banquet served by Briggs and Gaarder.
Mrs. Earl Barber hosts last Saturday dinner with guests Mrs. Olaf Stenbroten and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Berg at the home of Mrs. Henry J Erickson in Monroe.
Routine business was conducted at the Green County 1.0.C.F. Encampment meeting held Thursday evening at South Wayne on Jan. 13. After the session members, including John Steinmann, E. Deininger, Chester Tobins, Art Bruni, Monroe. Clifford Miller, Browntown. Earl Schliem, Lester Seffrood, Herman Krupke, South Wayne. and John Hay, Warren, attended lunch at the Village Inn.
A concise fudge method uses 2 cups sugar and 1 cup cream or Half and Half with 2 squares chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter. Stir until dissolved, cover until boiling, cook to soft ball. Add butter, cool, heat until creamy, add vanilla and nuts, then pour into greased pan.
Boy Scout Troop 116 of Monticello led by Scout Master Jon Lehnherr attended the Advancement Court of Honor for Troop 120 in Madison at Bethany Methodist Church. The Eagle Ceremony also took place with Bruce Workman and Rev. Charles Workman of Monticello Troop 116 receiving Eagle honors, and Mike Osborne of Madison earning an Eagle Award.
Blair F. Wisch, 45, of Fort Atkinson, is an accident patient at St. Clare Hospital in satisfactory condition after admission at 4 p.m. Thursday. Sam Waelti of Monroe leaves Madison for Olympia, Washington, to spend holidays with his son-in-law and daughter. Mrs. Raymond Kubly, formerly of Monroe, will visit Monroe December 20 for a week at her son Raymond Kubly Jr.'s home.
Eagles Auxiliary met in the clubrooms to plan a Christmas party for the Men and Women of the Eagles Club. The event is set for 8 pm on December 15 with attendees bringing a net dish, their own service, and a $1 gift for exchange.
Members of the Green County Regional Writers Club held a Christmas potluck at the home of Mr and Mrs Enoch Huston in Monroe. Plays poems and a 1954 clothes exhibit highlighted the evening. The group will recess until April at Ludlow Library Green Room.
E J Schneider Milwaukee sales manager of the Milwaukee District Continental Can Co spoke at the Kiwanis Club noon meeting at the VFW Club about national recycling efforts. He described crane magnet and magnetized belt systems for metal recovery and noted Milwaukee and Madison have recycling initiatives. He also outlined garbage incineration and power generation and was introduced by Francis Schott with John McElhaney presiding. Walter Ekum urged participation in the Kiwanis paper drive.
Clarno event noted by Mrs Elmer Beckman as the home of Mr Henry Eichelkraut and Paul Belleville.
John Affolter of the Juda kare Department spoke to Cub Scout Pack 105 at Zion United Methodist Church on December 7. New member Joey Haas received a Bob Cat pin. Larry Kloepping and Tom Byhoffer earned membership cards. Webelo honors went to Robert Royce and others. Den 1 created pioneer themed posters and a log cabin display. Den 2 staged folklore with costumes. a rope-making demonstration occurred. Goodwill pamphlets were handed out. refreshments followed. Next meeting is December 28 with a Christmas program.
Monroe Optimist Club members at the Swiss Colony Inn breakfast meeting viewed slides from James Kearou’s September trip to Canada. Rev. Robert Brightman attended as a guest of Rev. William Dushek. Seventeen members were present.
The Richland Creek Watershed held its annual Christmas party at the Green County Agricultural Building with about forty members and guests. Monty Chesebro and Robert Faith led cards, Robert Rui claimed high in singles, Mrs. Walter Colney had low, Mrs. Ted Abels won the door prize, and a potluck lunch followed.
A detailed fruit cake method combines shortening sugar and flavorings until light. Add sifted flour baking powder and salt alternating with water and sherry. Fold in beaten egg whites and candied fruit then bake in greased molds at 300 degrees for several hours. Cool and store wrapped for mellowing three to four days.
New York critics review Scott Barrie designs for spring. Skinny silhouettes feature halter blouses, dolman sleeves and backless jackets while fuller figures are drawn to long yellow off shoulder gowns, wrapped waistlines and bold prints.
Mrs George May hosted the Friendly 500 Card Club on Thursday night at her home. Honors were won by Mrs Paul R Kubly and Mrs Paul Priewe. Others present included Mmes Roger Kubly James Erickson William Brennan Chester Hasse Herbert Blumer Kent Baumgartner and Larry Priewe. The next meeting will be Jan. Dearth Motors notes its 23 year reputation as a guarantee.
Members of the V F W Auxiliary will meet at 7 p m Monday at the V F W Club for a potluck supper followed by a business meeting and Christmas party. A $1 gift exchange is planned. Cookies are needed for the children’s Christmas party at 2 p m Sunday in the V F W Club.
Mrs. Conrad Elmer hosted with daughter Mrs. Tom Holyoke as co host. Mrs. Ronald Garret presided as president. Members traded youthful photos for identifications and Pharma safety reports were shared from the Drugs Safety Seminar. Plans were set for a December 8 Christmas dinner at Mrs Chester Ludwig.
Brenda Blum daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Blum Argyle was honored with a party in celebration of her fourth birthday at her grandparents home in Monroe. Guests included Mrs James Rufenacht Hollie Jimmy Heidi and Lisa from Warren Illinois and Mrs Roy Blum of Argyle.
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