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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1972
Page
3
Dear Abby responds to readers with advice on marriage infidelity and life choices. A Texas reader seeks guidance after leaving her husband for male companionship while he’s away in the Air Force. Abby warns against temptation and urges focus on family until return.
Mrs Dwyer was elected oracle of the Royal Neighbors at the officers election held Wednesday night in the IOOF Hall. Leland Skattum became vice oracle with Erving Andrews chancellor, Robert Kramer recorder, Irene Gerber receiver, Mabel Haeft marshal, and Herman Dieckhoff manager. A birthday song honored Mrs Fred Good and Mrs John Hirsbrunner. A lunch followed by Mrs Andrews and Mrs Skattum. Next meeting set for Wednesday December 27 in the former Assembly of God Church on 12th St with a $1 value gift exchange and finger food lunch. Installation of officers planned for January.
Miss Mary Jane Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond K Hill of Albany married Alan Ross Patchen son of Mr and Mrs Ross Patchen in a Friday 6 30 pm ceremony at the bridegroom s home. Rev Charles A Fox presided. They will reside on Route 1 Albany. Both 1972 Albany High School graduates.
A good sized crowd heard Monroe High School Choruses perform A Gift of Song with 90 singers in the lecture auditorium. The stage featured a large Christmas tree and poinsettias. Four groups sang Handel's Messiah and featured numbers like Fruitcake and Let the Bright Red Berries Glow.
Mr and Mrs John Schuetze headlined a First National Bank Christmas party with Edward Adam welcoming guests. Gifts to Janis Miller, Mrs Gary Gilbertson, and Jerry Olson honored service. Eighty-two attendees enjoyed solos by Nan Olsen and Debra Prien and a Boys Chorus performance.
On December 2 at Yellowstone Lutheran Church Miss Margo Hendrickson daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall Anderson Argyle became the bride of Gary Harris son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Harris Sr Madison. Pastor J David Bersagel officiated at 2 pm. Bride wore ivory velvet gown with lace veil and carried burgundy and white mums.
Sixty five employees and guests attended the Wisconsin Power and Light Co. Christmas party at Monroe Country Club Tuesday night. Kieth Seward welcomed guests and retirees. William Ferris gave the Christmas message. Bob Kramer was master of ceremonies. Honored guests included retired employees and spouses, several local couples, plus six Auxiliary members. Door prizes and a post dinner dance followed.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Plantikow of Janesville celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Robbies Supper Club New Glarus. A Christmas party followed at Idle Hour Mansion with a family style dinner for members and guests attended by Leo Hanson Orville Plantikow James Ziehr Bob Colden and others.
Sunday School and Youth Group of the New Apostolic Church at 1511 13th Ave present their annual Christmas program at 7 30 p m Recitations solos duets and male choir selections feature Beloit Youth Group joining in There Were Shepherds Abiding Prayer and songs performed by listed students and Monroe youth with Walter Sinkola directing and Eleanor Frederick on piano Refreshments and fellowship follow the program Rev Reinhart Hess leads the church choir
Hello World Mr. and Mrs. Gary Amendt of Rt. 3 welcome son Derek Steven born Sunday December 10 at St. Clare Hospital. Mother Jean Wells is the former, with Victor and Reuben Amendt as grandparents and Walter Amendt as great grandfather.
The grade school presents a Christmas musical at 8 p m Monday in the high school. Miss Vicki Neuberger directs with accompanying. Fourth and fifth grades perform carols and solos by listed students, sixth grade sings and solos, choir pieces conclude with a finale by the entire group.
Beloit residents Mr and Mrs David Zweife and sons Mark and Andrew visited in Monticello with Mr and Mrs Dwight Zweifel on Sunday. Mrs Helen Myers of Monroe and Mrs Doris Wagner were in Madison Sunday.
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