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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1955

Page

3

George Jacobs Couple Named Matron and Patron Of Local OES

George Jacobs and spouse were elected last night to head St Omar chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star for the coming year. Mrs Jacobs will be worthy matron and her husband the worthy patron. Other new officers include associate conductress and T R Holyoke trustee. Installations set for Dec 27 at a joint ceremony with Smith Masonic lodge. An farewell for retiring worthy patron and pro tem patron was held, with a donation to the Christmas Stocking fund and lunch served by officers and helpers in the Masonic temple dining room.

Gifford Solem Amanda Rabehl Marie Geigel Mies William Rees G. L. ‘Dman Kittie Pillmore Earlifken Royal Liddicoat Hugo Voelkii

Rev Wiedholtz speaks to City KC on St Martin House

Rev A Wiedholtz of St James Catholic church spoke at a Knights of Columbus meeting in St Victor's parish hall about St Martin House Madison a home for interracial orphans. KC honors in the monthly euchre tournament went to R Finley Barry William Rieder Jr and W Howard Smith. Suits and equipment are purchased for St Victor's basketball team with outfits ordered. Members plan to attend the rosary service and funeral of John Howard Lundy who died yesterday morning.

Scr. Nuiian A. Wiedholtz St. James Catholic Church Madison Knights of Columbus St. Victor’s St. Martin House John Howard Lundy

Auto Dealers Attend Christmas Party Here

More than 125 persons attended the Monroe New Car and Truck Dealers Association Christmas party last night at the Monroe Country Club. L. M. Johnson served as master of ceremonies and introduced new association president Joseph C. Dearth. Dearth introduced three longtime Monroe dealers Adam Marty William Greub and E L Jacobs as guests. A country style chicken dinner and music by a three man band led by Donald Plecity accompanied the event.

Monroe Monroe New Car and Truck Dealers Association Monroe Country Club L. M. Johnson Joseph C. Dearth Adam Marty William Greubh E. L. Jacobs Donald Plecity

Housewarming At Joseph Wels Home In Orangeville

Mr and Mrs Joseph Wels Ericka 1413 23rd hosted a housewarming in their new residence. Guests enjoyed a tuck lunch and cards. a purse of money was presented. Attendees included Fred Buch, Anton Minz, Ernest Schmid, Julian Kiechle, Joseph Huber, Joe Conrad, Joseph Milz and Mrs Carl Aben hoch. A separate note: Orangeville Rebekah lodge gift exchange planned for Monday night.

Joseph Wels Joseph Wels Ericka Messrs Mmes Fred Bucb Anton Minz Ernest Schmid Julian Kiechle Joseph Huber Joe Conrad Joseph Milz Carl ‘Abenhoch

Wittenwyler Anniversary Dinner for 50 Years

Mr and Mrs John Wittenwyler Monticello celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on December 21 with a family dinner at the Chateau for brothers and sisters. The couple married December 21 1905 in Freeport and lived at the Wittenwyler homestead before moving to town in 1944. They have one son Herman and many relatives in the area.

Mudh Bie James John Wittenwyler Monticello Wittenwylers Chateau Anna Feldmann Jacob Feldmann Freeport Wittenwyler Herman Alex Stauffer Stockton Calif Harry Washburn Waukau Matt Bissig

Voegelis Entertain At Baptismal Dinner

Rhonda Kay Voegeli infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Voegeli was baptized at the Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church by Rev A R Achtemeier. Godparents were Mr and Mrs Royal Voegeli. Grandparents hosted a dinner for Andrew Lien Blanchardville Charles Schnetzler Janet Madison Jack Hoskins Jean Ann Douglas and Royal Voegeli.

Inunticello Rhonda Kay Howard Voegeli Zwingli Evangelical and

Auction Bridge Club Christmas Party at Mrs Stoll’s home

Mrs Herman F Stoll hosted the Auction Bridge Club Christmas party Friday with a dinner and gift exchange. Guests included Mrs George Griffey Mrs Henry C Elmer Mrs Joe J Voegels Mrs Bessie Youngreen Mrs Lena Karlen Mrs Nellie Zweifel and Mrs Anna Gerber. WSWS to meet Juda at church parlors tomorrow afternoon led by Mrs Esther Larson and Mrs Edward Jordan.

Bridge Club Monticell Herman F. Stoll Mmes George Griffey Henry C Elmer Joe J. Voegels Bessie Youngreen Lena Karlen Nellie] Zweifel Anna Gerber WSWS Eub Esther Larson Edward Jordan

Crafts Demonstration Set At Woman's Club Meet

The Monroe Ware iuD hosts a crafts night tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the Green Room of the library with Mrs. Myrtle H. Webb as speaker. The program features metal enameling and block printing demonstrations by Mrs. Webb and rug inter-braiding by Mrs. V. S. Corson, with a Christmas tea to follow. Special prizes will be awarded and the event is organized by the department of fine arts co chaired by Mmes. Rosa and Mathias.

Monroe Ware Iud Myrtle H. Webb Department of Fine Arts Mmes Robert L. Rosa Charles J. Mathias Webb V. S. Corson Rosa Stewart F. Kingston Henry N. Smith Tes E. R. Blair Robert W. Stuart William E. Amstutz A. C. Benkert Ray A. Young Alvin H. Babler Arthur F. Roethe Leon Kubly J. W. Robilette Effie Wenger John H. Figi

Miss Karen Bender to Wed Max Doll in December

Miss Karen Mary Bender daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Bender of 1503 6th Street will wed Max M Doll of High Point North Carolina in St Victor's Catholic Church at 11 a m The wedding party includes Donna Koppi and Carol Schindler with Brendan and Gregg Doll as best man and groomsman The couple plans to reside in Louisville Kentucky after a breakfast reception at Monroe Country Club.

Karen Bender Karen Mary Bender W. C. Bender 6Th Street Max M. Doll High Point N. C Leo E. Doll E. C. McCollow St. Victor's Catholic Church Donna Koppi Forest Lake Minn Carol Schindler Brendan Doll Gregg Doll Willard A. Bender Daniel P. Bender Monroe Country Club Bender Monroe High School Clarke College Dubuque Rosa, Florist Loras College Ae State College Cellu Products Inc Louisville

Esther Larson Hosts Dinner for Ancestral Anniversary and Army Sendoff

Mrs Esther Larson entertained Sunday to honor the 35th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harry Newcomer and the first Mrs Willis Newcomer, plus to bid farewell to her son John who will soon enter Army service.

Esther Larson Harry Newcomer Willis Newcomer John

VFW Auxiliary Christmas Party Highlights Charity Giving

The VFW Auxiliary annual Yule program at Turner hall featured prize wins and a community drive. Troop 14 members provided over 100 Christmas favors for Madison Veterans Hospital, with donations to Christmas Seals and multiple veterans charities including the National Home and Wisconsin Cottage in Eaton Rapids Michigan.

Irs Auuipa A.aunives VEW Turner Hall Salvation Army Friends of Scouting Drive Madison Veterans Hospital Wisconsin Veterans Hospitals Wisconsin Eaton Rapids Mich

Millers To Observe Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Lee Miller celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at 12 30 p m Saturday in the Swiss Wheel restaurant Monroe The Millers Lee Milton Miller and Annetta Lucinda Mays wed in Rockford on December 14 1905 They spent most of their lives in the community except 12 years in Wisconsin They have two sons Ed

Veangeville Lee Miller Monroe Lee Milton Miller Annetta Lucinda Mays Rockford Wisconsin

Local Family Roster Mentions Four Grandchildren and More

The record lists Dale in Green Bay and Victor Lyle in Orangeville with a foster daughter Mrs Glen Ruby Kyhnke near Argyle. A son Virgil Glen died in 1916, and there are four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Gar Dale Green Bay Victor Lyle Orangeville Glen Ruby) Kyhnke Argyle Virgil Glen

New Officers Named at Evangelical United Brethren Church

Fredrick Feldt Sr. selected as superintendent and Duane Bosben as assistant superintendent lead a new Sunday school team at Evangelical United Brethren church. Rueben Goecks serves secretary and Jake Jones as treasurer, all elected Sunday.

Juda The Evangelical United Brethren Church Fredrick Feldt Sr Duane Bosben Rueben Goecks Jake Jones

Power Firm Yule Event At Turner Hall Tonight

Wisconsin Power and Light Co annual Christmas party will be at Turner Hall with a 6 30 p m dinner. Rev Hulburt offers invocation, Stewart Kingston opens remarks, and John Canfield presides to honor 25 30 10 and 5 year employees. Nekoosa Indian dancers plus local entertainment and choir performances highlighted by FFA chorus.

Wisconsin Power and Light Co Turner Hall Richard F. Hulburt Stewart F. Kingston W. S. MacDonald John Canfield Canfield William Warteweiler Everett Ravn Spear Ravn Carson G. Lowl Wartenweiler Lloyd F. Johnson Blanchardville Irving J. Eichorst Monticello Roland Rugh Oregon Harold A. Halverson Howard A. Johnson Oscar M. Johnson Robert E. Hayes Ernest F Harlan Prechel Michael Einbeck Darlene Slocum Henry Harold Blumer FFA

Local Church Event Lists Singers and Performers

By Mrs. Mabel Viel a list of performers includes Tom and Joe Keegan Don Witt Larry Priewe Morris Wolf and Allan Johnson The Pretenders Mrs James Hendrickson and Mrs Joe E Miller will perform Committee members named Kingston Marion Dieckhoff Glenda Hasse Ray Benkett Edward Quade Richard Lane Ken Lemke Oregon Ralph A Lind say James Platt Baptist Missionary Aid Society to meet tomorrow at the home of Mrs Harold Humbert with co host Mrs Earl Coplien other hosts Mrs Melvin Wilson and Mrs Morris Grenzow

Mabel Viel Tom Joe Keegan Don Witt Larry Priewe Morris Wolf Allan Johnson James Hendrickson Joe E. Miller Kingston Marion Dieckhoff Glenda Hasse Ray Benkett Edward Quade Richard Lane Ken Lemke Oregon Ralph A. Lindsay James Platt The Baptist Missionary Aid Society Harold Humbert Earl Coplien Melvin Wilson Morris Grenzow

Farm Bureau Unit To Hold Yule Party In Monticello

Mt. Pleasant, Washington and Albany Farm Bureau units host a Christmas party tonight at 8:15 in the Casino hall Monticello. Santa Claus will attend, color films will be shown, refreshments provided, and each guest brings a gift marked for a man or woman. ENTERTAIN CARD CLUB MONTICELLO. Times Special reports Mr and Mrs Thomas Brusveen hosted their 500 Club Sunday with Dr C O Miller Monroe, Walter Hoesly James Hensey Lawrence Karlen and George Grenzow as guests.

Farm Bureau Mt. Pleasant Washington Albany Casino Hall Monticello Santa Claus Thomas Brusveen C. 0. Miller Monroe Messrs Mmes Walter Hoesly James Hensey Lawrence Karlen Georege Grenzow

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George Jacobs OES Wiedholtz City KC Rebekah Lodge Audit Bureau of Circulations A.B A.B.C ABC John Wittenwylers John Wittenwyl Voegelis Woman's Club Meet John E. Hefty Belleville Hefty Mary Elmer Anton Roth New Glarus Herman Hodel J. P. Adams VFW Auxiliary Millers Snively Town & Country Power Firm Yule Prighten General Electric Amet Santavision Santa Greiner Lal Ali Snively West Uptown Eugen
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