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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1963
Page
5
The 1963 slaughter-steer market in Chicago stayed mostly steady to lower, with a peak at 30.50 on January 9 and a general decline through the year. Beef cattle averaged about 5 percent below 1962 in Q3, while hogs reached 20 dollars on few days and mostly hovered near 15.50 as supplies and pork stocks influenced prices. Sheep prices tracked closely with 1962 patterns, reflecting broader market softness.
The column recalls the Hay Pauncefote Treaty ratified in 1901, Mount Vesuvius eruption of 1631, the Boston Tea Party of 1773, U S and French interactions in Mexico in 1865, Roosevelt's world tour in 1907, NYC air disaster of 1960, and 1963 media landmark on presidential quotes. It also notes a 1965 and NATO talks on Berlin.
Mrs Sylvia Curtis and Mrs Doris Wagner called in New Glarus Saturday afternoon. Milwaukee visitors Scott and Melody Barron stayed with Misses Fannie and Frieda Benkett. Robt Dibble of Racine and Milton Babler with family visited New Glarus. Weekend guests at Danninghand home included the Bablers and their sons. Herman Klassy hosted Margaret Boyum and others for a weekend at his Madison home. Several locals visited Madison and New Glarus on Saturday. Sunday sees guests at Herman Blum’s and at Robert Wild’s New Glarus home. Mrs Hazel Becker and Mrs Ira Holcomb made calls in Madison and New Glarus. Kermit Lien, patient at Tomah VA, visited with his brothers Selmar and others. Thomas Bruseveen also visited.
The article reviews the origins and editing of the Gospels, noting Mark as oldest in current form, Matthew possibly earlier, and Luke linked to Mark. It contrasts John’s terse style with Matthew’s orderly logic and Mark’s fast action, while placing the texts in a turbulent era before Christmas. Next: Matthew
A short tip highlights using classified ads to quickly solve problems and save time. It emphasizes efficiency and practical search strategies in local listings. The note suggests ads can connect readers with needed goods or services rapidly.
Members of the Helpful Homemakers club and their husbands dined at Edgewater Cafe in Albany then visited Mrs. Edith Keen’s home for a Christmas party. The Chester Pine now family presented slides of last summer’s Canada trip. Games and gifts followed.
The Balls Mill Homemakers held a Christmas party at the Maple Grove Inn with husbands as guests. Mrs. Frederic Mahlikuch led the dinner while Mrs. Herman Siegenthaler and Mrs. Frederick Strahm organized games. Prizes went to Mrs. Kenneth Feldt Mrs. John Hazel t ine Mrs. Elmer Schwartzlow Peter Buol Roger Sullivan and Roger Brugger. Secret Pal gifts were exchanged and men drew gifts from a grab bag.
The South Wayne Home makers met at Mrs. Gerald Gruman's home for a potluck supper Christmas party gift exchange and games. Guests included Mrs. Charles Miller and Miss Avis Krupke. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Lloyd Retz aff's home.
The Progressive Home in Wesley Larson near South Wayne hosted a potluck, secret pals revealed, and a gift exchange. Mrs. Lyle Metcalf and Mrs. Robert Erickson served on the game committee as attendees joined the luncheon and style show.
The Monroe gathering featured Mmes. Robert Phillips Frank Ernst Robert Erickson Ernie Thommen Oscar and Edward Saalson. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Ernest Thommen home with the lesson Better Family Health Through Planned Nutrition by Mrs. Ralph Jogerst and Mrs. Frank Ernst. Special prize went to Mrs. Melvin Meier.
The Friendship Homemakers Circle held a supper at Edgewater Cafe in Albany and returned to Mrs. Morris Grenzow’s home for a social evening. Slides were shown and gifts exchanged followed by a lunch.
The Evening Homemakers club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Robert Roth's home with program by Mrs. Ronald Duerst and Mrs. Russell Reiter. Games and gift exchanges occurred while secret pals were revealed and refreshments were served by Mrs. Sylvan Kundert and Mrs. Stanley Rupnow. The next meeting is set for Wednesday January 8 at Mrs. David Wild's home.
The Juda group attended a dinner at Edgewater Cafe Albany then viewed slides of the southern states at the Grenzow home. A gift exchange was featured as part of the program.
Members of the Bem Homemakers club entertained their husbands at a dinner in Hardy's restaurant in Belleville. Present were Messrs. and Mmes. John Bircher, Monty Commernaus, Virgil Erickson, Maynard Figg, William Haag.
Eldon Hustad, Gerald Paulson, Abert Nyhus, Tilman Paulson, Cletus Pink, Orton Sherven, Leonard Rindy, Robert Strahm, Howard Torkelson, Sylvan Truttmann, Carlton Zentner and Ernest Zentner appear in a formal community notice listing individuals connected to the event or acknowledgement. The document preserves these named persons within the readable fragment.
Cadiz Circle Club held a potluck at the Irvin Phillips home with winners in 500: Harold Stubbe, Donna Lawver, Roy Schroeder and Beth Butts. Attendees included Harold Stubbe, Glenn Lawver, Sam Buehlen, Roy Schroeder, George Salzwedel, Dale Peterson, Wilson Rote, Max Rinehart, Dean Haas, Bert Butts and families, Irvin Phillips and families, Mies, William Krupke, Clarence Rinehart, Robert Keegan, and Lillian Haas. Next meeting set for Tuesday Jan 14 at Wilson Rote home with Mrs Rote and Mrs Sam Buehler as project leaders.
West Side Workers Homemakers held a Christmas potluck supper at Mr and Mrs George Yeazel residence. Husbands attended. Mrs Thomas Cromwell showed pictures and games were saved for the event.
Washington Club Monticello reports the annual Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Gus Krier with co host Mrs. Lester Kemp rood in the Krier home.
A noon turkey dinner for 20 members and two guests Mrs. Emil Sutter and Mr. Sutter was held in Monroe. Gifts were exchanged and canned goods donated for the Mrs. Daniel Brennan family. Jewelry and tree trimmings went to Green County hospital. Prizes in games went to Mrs. John Blum and others with both high and consolation awards listed.
Members of the Happy Homemakers club held their Christmas party in Monticello with a social afternoon led by Mrs. Matt H. Wittenwyler and an evening dinner at the Casino. Attendees included Mrs. Paul Voegeli Mrs. Ernest Schlittler Mrs. Edwin Broge Mrs. Elva Dooley Herman Karlen and Fred Escher.
Matt H. Wittenwyler attends with Mrs. Jacob Voegeli as guest at a social event noted in local society pages. The arrival marks a highlight of the season with accompanying attendees and small talk recorded by reporters.
The Wallace Homemakers at the New Glarus Hotel collected money for a worthy cause instead of exchanging gifts. Attendees included Mmes. Ida Voegeli, F. William Schuler, James Pierce, Herbert Duerst, John Wettach, Jake Wettach, Herman Marty, Velma Updike, Millard Peters, Herman Baumgartner and Jacob H. Disch as games were played.
Bonn Germany record notes the death of Erich Ollenhauer at age 62. He was chairman of the Social Democratic party as West Germany mourned its first president Theodor Heuss.
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