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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1964

Page

3

St Omar Chapter Elects Benkert Geigel Memorial Read

Mrs Gladys Benkert was elected worthy matron at the St Omar Chapter meeting at the Masonic Temple. John Taft and other officers were chosen. a memorial for Mrs Albert Geigel was read. Installations are planned with joint events and invitations from nearby chapters.

Gladys Benkert St. Omar Masonic Temple John Taft Sam Rubi Margaret Baker Elva Kugler Olin Flistam Bruce Reichert Walter Ladwig Albert Geigel Alton Kiel Queen Esther Lodi Friends Monona Madison Elaine Haas William Anderson Smith Lodge Eastern Star Mamie Lander Herbert Ainsworth Philip H. Darling Oscar N. Johnson Harvey Holland Robert Hardell Ruth Amstutz Alvin Kubly Wilbur Deininger Russell Myers John Chambers Evan Chambers

Church Circle Directs County Hospital Birthday Party

The Rebecca Circle of St. John's Church hosted Green County Hospital's monthly birthday party for 26 guests. Emma Becker made corsages. December serving group provided refreshments. Co chairs Mrs. William Wartenweiler and Bernice Holsapple led 14 helpers as gifts and games followed.

Green County Hospital Rebecca Circle St. John’s Church Emma Becker William Wartenweiler Bernice Holsapple

Mrs Pick Elected Esther Circle Head at Grace Lutheran

Lena Pick was elected chairman and Nettie Johnson secretary of the Esther Circle of Grace Lutheran church last night. The group met at the home of hostess Orville Bear and exchanged gifts. A Christmas Joy program was presented by several members. January meeting will be at the church with Clarenda Wenger hosting and Nettie Neuenschwander leading the lesson.

Lena Pick Nettie Johnson Esther Circle Grace Lutheran Church Orville Bear Samson Boyd Mabel Gruenewald Virginia Zettle Virgil Neuenschwander Clarenda Wenger

VFW Auxiliary Holiday Party With German Guest

VFW Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party at the VFW Clubhouse with Ulrika Wagner from Germany speaking about her country and showing color slides. Committee reports covered gift books for local schools and hospital gift deliveries. next meeting and initiation set for January 11.

Cecil Jones VFW Ulrika Wagner Germany Adolph Vogel Mon St. Victor’s South Wayne Juda Madison Ramona Palmer Glenn L. Kubly Margaret Kuster Walter Frenzel

Market Holds Annual Christmas Party Here

The Idle Hour Mansion hosted the Piggly Wiggly Supermarket Christmas party on Saturday night with 47 attendees including 24 employees and their spouses and friends. Melody Wellenkotter and Pierre Schutte gave a humorous awards skit, a live canary was gifted to Mr and Mrs George Schutte, then teens danced at the Benkert home while adults played cards back at the Schutte residence.

Idle Hour Melody Wellenkotter Pierre Schutte George Schutte Josef J. Benkert Schutte

Badger Motor Staff Attends Holiday Party

Badger Motor employees and their wives held a Christmas party at Idle Hour Mansion. Gifts were presented to George Carpenter and Lloyd Staffon. An expense paid two week vacation to a pretend hotel at Woodford was awarded to Mr and Mrs George Carpenter. The couples then enjoyed a social hour at the home of Jack Trickel.

Badger Motors Idle Hour George Carpenter Lloyd Curly) Staffon Woodford Jack Trickel

Mrs Timm Elected President Of Clarno Women's Society

Mrs Floyd Timm was elected president of the Clarno Women's Society of World Service at their Dec 11 meeting. Mrs Albert Reinmann was chosen vice president and Mrs Arley Ausmus secretary for missionary education. all other officers were re elected. Rev Frank Hinebaugh presided at the annual business meeting with officer reports presented.

Floyd Timm Clarno Women’s Society of World Service Albert Reinmann Arley Ausmus Frank Hinebaugh

Election of New Officers and Holiday Service

Mmes Martha Grenzow and Sylvia Herbert co hosted the meeting for the election of new officers. Mrs Carl Jensen led a Christmas hospitality lesson while wearing traditional attire. Devotions were by Mrs Nellie Matzke with prayers led by Mrs Leslie Albright and Rev Hinebaugh. Cheer boxes were packed at the Grenzow home and delivered.

Mmes Martha Grenzow Sylvia Herbert Carl Jensen Nellie Matzke Leslie Albright Hinebaugh Grenzow

College of Regents Holiday Party Held at Mrs Babler Home

Mrs Henry Babler chairwoman of the College of Regents of the Women of the Moose hosted a mixed business and Christmas gathering at her home with members Mmes Roy Speich Robert Maurer Cecil Jones Harold Thurston Jack Marty Lee Babler Chal mer Armstrong and senior regent Mrs Clifford Hawthorn in attendance Plans were made for the Midwinter Women of the Moose conference in Monroe on January 31 and a fundraising project in April A gift exchange followed the meeting

Henry Babler College of Regents of the Women of the Moose Mmes Roy Speich Robert Maurer Cecil Jones Harold Thurston Jack Marty Lee Babler Chalmer Armstrong Clifford Hawthorn Women of the Moose Monroe

Farm Bureau Unit Plans Holiday Party

The Clarno Cadiz Farm Bureau combined meeting and Christmas party will be Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Hall. Russell Wolf will show slides from his Holy Land trip. A collection for a needy family will replace the gift exchange. Lunch is provided but attendees should bring their own table service.

Clarno-Cadiz

Couples Club Meets In Home at Madison

Mr and Mrs Sears Freeman hosted the Sunday evening Couples Club gathering in Madison. Guests included M E Lynn R W Karlen C W Karlen and R W Woelffer from Monticello and R H Schoonover from Madison.

Madison Monticello Sears Freeman Messrs Mmes. M. E. Lynn R. W. Karlen C. W. Karlen R. W. Woelffer R.H. Schoonover

Miss Kathie Erickson Weds Robert Snider at Monroe church

Miss Kathie Erickson daughter of Everett and Mrs Erickson of New Glarus wed Robert Snider son of Clifford Snider Route 2 Belleville at Béthel EUB church parsonage Monroe Rev Burton L Holling presiding The bride wore a pink knit suit and white rose corsage Best man was Darrel Hustad Maid of honor Dianne Kammerude Madison Pink roses accented her corsage They plan to reside Route 1 Albany after a family reception and both have local schooling and work histories.

Kathie Erickson Everett Erickson New Glarus Robert Snider Clifford Snider Belleville Béthel Eub Church Monroe Burton L. Holling Dianne Kammerude Madison Darrel Hustad Snider Madison Ymca Route 1 Albany

Browntown Peace Church Guild December Meeting

The Browntown Peace Church Guild will hold its December meeting on Thursday at 2 p.m. Program Chairman is Mrs. Glen Krupke. Hostesses will be Mrs. Donald Rutsch Mrs. Jake Teuscher Mrs. Ernest Foulker and Miss Inga Larson.

Browntown Peace Church Guild Glen Krupke Mmes Donald Rutsch Jake Teuscher Ernest Foulker Inga Larson

Presbyterian Society Christmas Event Features Soloists

The Women's Society of the Union Presbyterian Church held a Christmas meeting with a French horn solo A Star in the East by Joe Ellen Gordee, two vocal solos Away in a Manger by Rhonda Potts and O Holy Night by Bonnie Hunt, with piano by Mrs. James Gordee. Readings Eloise at Christmas Time and The Littlest General were presented by Patt Van Dyke.

Joe Ellen Gordee Women’s Society of the Union Presbyterian Church Rhonda Potts Bonnie Hunt James Gordee Charles Tatwell Gordee

Local program hosts and announcers named

Mrs Cromer Houser served as announcer for the program. Hostesses were Mmes Melvin Olson Robert Weckerly and Robert Kubly.

Masons elect new leaders and Eastern Star slate

Harold M. Bab ler named senior warden and Willis El mer junior warden. Clarence Loveland becomes treasurer with Frederick S. Voegeli as secretary and E. A. Bently as trustee. Mr. and Mrs. Monty Chesebro will head the Eastern Star chapter.

The Masons Harold M. Babler Willis Elmer Clarence Loveland Frederick S. Voegeli E. A. Bently Monty Chesebro Eastern Star

San Soucie Club Honors Mrs Flossie Elmer at Dinner

The San Soucie Club honored Mrs Flossie Elmer at a dinner Thursday evening marking her birthday and a social evening followed.

Monticello San Soucie Flossie Elmer

Truman says he sensed Roosevelt end near days before death

Former President Truman recounts in a transcribed TV series that 13 days before Roosevelt died he believed his health would end the presidency. He recalls Roosevelt's sunken eyes and care-worn face and that he would likely assume the presidency when Roosevelt died April 12, 1945.

New York Harry S. Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Truman Mr. Roosevelt

South Korean Leader Returns After Loan Pact Signed

President Chung Hee Park arrived in Seoul after visiting West Germany where he secured a $39 million line of commercial loans for his government. The deal aims to bolster South Korea's economic needs and strengthen ties with West Germany.

Seoul South Korea Chung Hee Park West Germany

Anne Francis Wins Divorce From Dr Abeloff

Actress Anne Francis was granted a divorce from Dr Robert D Abeloff on grounds of extreme cruelty after she testified in superior court that he was impossible to please.

Los Angles Anne Francis Robert D. Abeloff

Conservationist Ross L Leffler Dies at 78

Ross L. Leffler a retired steel executive and national conservationist died Monday from a heart ailment. He served as the nation s first assistant secretary of the interior for fish and wildlife and was widely recognized for his conservation work.

Washington Ross L. Leffler Interior Fish and Wildlife

Two Men Injured In Milwaukee Chemical Blast

Two men were burned in a blast at the P. L. Biochemicals Co. a Pabst subsidiary in Milwaukee. Lyle H. Beilefeldt 36 was in critical condition at St Marys Burn Center. Herbert Kriese 22 had minor burns and was treated at the plant. Firemen cited an unexplained spark in the solvent room. The blast blew off window covers and spread a flash fire. Estimated damage was 500 to the building and 300 to contents.

Milwaukee P. L. Biochemicals Co Pabst Brewing Co Lyle H. Beilefeldt St. Mary’s Hospital Herbert Kriese

Lord Woolton Dies After Illness Following Heart Attack

Lord Woolton 81 born Frederick James Marquis died Monday after several days of illness following a heart attack. He served as food minister in Churchill's wartime British Cabinet.

London Lord Woolton Frederick James Marquis Winston Churchill

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Mrs. Benkert Taft Geigel Church Circle Mrs. Pick Esther Sheel Wesnurignt Badger Motor Mrs. Timm Women’s Society College of Regents Farm Bureau Unit Phil Rose California Horine Presbyterian Society Christian Devi Brando Anna Kashfi Marlon Brando Los Angeles Calif Miss Kashfi Monticello Oes General Electric G. E. Ranges BUY Now Ultra-Color TV Phillips & Smith Furniture & Appliance City Monroe, Wis Goetz Monroe’s
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