Women of the Moose Hold Potluck and Gift Exchange
Social events report from last night’s Women of the Moose meeting. Mrs Walter Baumgartner chaired the potluck lunch and gift exchange with forty six attendees voting to donate 25 to the Loyal order for a children's Christmas party and to buy a large dust mop for the hall. Christmas greetings were read from several members and the group sang carols with Mrs Robert Maurer as pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Baumgartner
Social Service
Women of the Moose
Floyd Coplien Sr
Will Rufer
Monroe
Harry
Ann) Nelson
Madison
Mmes
Carl Streit
Donald Drye
Russell West
Robert H. Maurer
Zion Church to Present Yale Program on December 23
Zion EUE Church in Orangeville will host a Christmas program at 8 p.m. on Wednesday December 23. The program features organ and piano preludes, performances by Charlotte Fryer Grace Folgate and others, student recitations and songs from nursery to 6th grade, a saxophone solo, and a closing benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Zion Eue Church
Charlotte Fryer
Grace Folgate
Tim Metz
Lou Ann Best
Gail Teuscher
Marsha Fernsteadt
Monroe Church Plans Yule Program Sunday
The Monroe Assembly of God Church at 1208 12st St. will host its annual Christmas program Sunday at 8 p.m. Recitations and songs by beginner to junior departments directed by Mrs. Don Dodd. The Young People present a three part play As We Forgive directed by Herbert Feliewock. A Christmas treat will be given to each child. Public is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
G.U.G.G. Society Hosts Christmas Party in New Glarus
The G U G G Society held its regular meeting Christmas party at Wilhelm Tell Hall in New Glarus. Gifts were exchanged and the program featured group carol singing and readings. Mrs. Ella Strahm chaired the program with Mrs. Isaac Alderman serving as chair.
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NEW Glarus
G.U.G.G. Society
Wilhelm Tell Hall
Ella Strahm
Isaac Alderman
Ruth Vesper Circles Collect Toys for Monroe Center
A church meeting of the Vesper and Ruth Circles of the Methodist church collected a special offering to buy toys for the Monroe Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Effie Wedger and Mrs. William Stuckey supervised the program.
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The
Methodist Church
Monroe Rehabilitation Center
Effie Wedger
William Stuckey
Ronald Rufener Couple Back From Honeymoon
Miss Mary Louise Gobeli and Ronald A. Rufener married November 28 at St. John's United Church of Christ. The couple resides at 1403 11th Street after a Southern Illinois honeymoon. Attendants wore red velvet, reception followed in church parlors. The bride and groom's families are listed with school ties and local employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald A. Rufener
Llth St
Illinois
Mary Louise Gobeli
St. John’s
Don Gerber
Arlene Gobeli
Donna Rufener
Eugene Bartelt
Leland Gobeli
Robert Gobeli
Sheldon Isley
Marcia Kundert
Kathy Gempler
Otto Mayer
Terri Derr
Nancy Diehl
Linda Rufener
Judy Hardyman
Rufener
Lena-Winslow High School
Monroe High School
Dodge’s Lumber and Fuel
Day Care Center Christmas Playlet Brightens Party
Children from the Day Care Center staged a Christmas Story dramatization at Grace Lutheran Church during a 1 to 3 pm party. Mrs. H F Cunningham directed the play with Mrs. Robert Ritschardson narrating. Mrs. Ritschardson led carols, and Mrs. John Anderegg Jr. played piano. The Children's Band accompanied. Decorations by Mmes A S Peterson and Cunningham. Monroe Business and Professional Women donated party refreshments and gifts. Mrs. Mabel Hamilton, director, presented gifts. Mrs. Clara Thompson served punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
H. F. Cunningham
Robert Ritschardson
Mmes. A. S. Peterson
Cunningham
Monroe
Mabel Hamilton
Clara Thompson
Mrs Holtshopple Heads Miriam Circle at Grace Lutheran
Mrs. Holtshopple was elected chairman of the Miriam Circle of Grace Lutheran Church at a meeting held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Ward Stackpole. Other officers include Mrs. Ray Martin secretary treasurer and Mrs. Henry Hillis correspondent. Guests included Mrs. Sam Boyd Mrs. C C Warfel and Mabel Gruenewald. The circle will host January lesson by Mrs. Dewey Dwyer and Mrs. Walter Stauffer. The Miriam Circle handles January altar flowers.
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John Holtshopple
Miriam Circle
Grace Lutheran Church
Ward Stackpole
Ray Martin
Henry Hillis
Reuben Brostuen
Sam Boyd
C. C. Warfel
Mabel Gruenewald
Dewey Dwyer
Exchange Club Holds Annual Holiday Party
The Exchange Club hosted its annual Christmas gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Zettle starting with a potluck supper. Gifts were exchanged during the social evening with many members and guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarn Exchange Club
Charles Zettle
Frank Clark
Ed Schuetz
Henry Pick Sr
Elmer Whitehead
Norman
Rosalyn Vogel
Marion
Karen Maske
George May
Zettle
Woman's Relief Corps Hosts Monticello Luncheon
Mrs. Matt Wittenwyler and Mrs. Elva Dooley co hosted a luncheon at the Wittenwyler home for the Woman's Relief Corps. Fourteen members attended and all officers were unanimously re-elected led by President Bessie Youngreen, Senior Vice President Lena Babler, and Louise Karlen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Matt Wittenwyler
Elva Dooley
Woman’s Relief Corps
Wittenwyler
Bessie Youngreen
Lena Babler
Louise Karlen
Court Whist Winners Named In Local Club Notes
Junior vice president Mrs Emil G Voegeli treasurer Mrs Wil bert Christen chaplain Mrs Roy Bissig conductress and Mrs Dave Brink guard led a club meeting. Court Whist saw Mrs Elsa Voegeli win high and Miss Louise Karlen finish low in the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil G. Voegeli
Wilbert Christen
Roy Bissig
Dave Brink
Elsa Voegeli
Louise Karlen
Swiss Chalet Scene For Christmas Party
Robert White hosted 60 students and teachers at a tree trimming party at the Swiss Chalet in Sugar Pond Subdivision near the Point on the Pond. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Virgil Wenger. White recently purchased the Chalet from Ames A Rogers of Villa Park.
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Albany
Robert White
Sugar Pond
Virgil Wenger
White
Ames A. Rogers
Villa Park
Swiss Club of Monroe Christmas Party Monday
The Swiss Club of Monroe holds its annual Christmas party at 8 p.m. Monday in Turner Hall with a gift exchange.
Los Angeles Rejects Zsa Zsa Gabor Claim
The City Council rejected Zsa Zsa Gabor's $100,000 claim against Los Angeles. She alleged a municipal crew demolished her home after it was damaged, prompting the filing.
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Los Angeles
Zsa
Zsa Gabor
Fire Devastates Bel-Air as Miss Gabor Faces Notices
In 1961 a blazing Bel-Air fire ravaged the area while city officials say Zsa Zsa Gabor ignored multiple warnings to evacuate and clear her property. The incident drew attention to enforcement and safety standards in the fashionable district.
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Bel-Air
Grateful Tears Over Long-Awaited Christmas Mints
An 84 year old patient at New Berry Michigan State Hospital wept upon receiving a box of Christmas mints from the Lutheran Welfare Service. Pastor Silseth said the recipient had not had an outside visitor or a present since January 1901, marking sixty three years without such a gesture.
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Milwaukee
Lutheran Welfare Service Organization
Martinus E. Silseth
New Berry
Mich
Juda Students Plan Yule Event
The Juda Grade School music department will present a Christmas concert on Monday December 21 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. Beginner and Junior Bands open the program with instrumental ensembles soloists and a cornet duet led by Delores Marti. The Juda Junior Chorus narrates O Come Let Us Adore Him with Gloria Beutel narrating and Jill Hafen singing The Birthday of A King.
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Juda
Carol Newman
Kathy Babler
Mike Dunwiddle
Marc Keen
Mickey Rockey
Colette Newcomer
Susan Severson
Diane Helland
Delores Marti
Thomas E. Keegan
Moose Lodge Plans Hall Remodeling Here
A Moose Lodge meeting approved extensive remodeling of the Moose Hall. Plans include lowering upstairs ceilings and blocking large square-facing windows with glass. It is the first of several lodge projects. Forty members heard about the children’s Christmas party, with Henry Babler serving lunch.
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Moose Hall
Moose Lodge
Lodge
Henry Babler
Rain Records and Driest Place Across the World
Hawaii’s Mount Waialeale averages 471 inches of rainfall annually while Calama in Chile records no rainfall ever. This contrast highlights extreme precipitation patterns and climate variability across distant regions.
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Hawaii
Mount Waialeale
Calama
Chile
Pre-Christmas family dinners spread across Orangeville area
A series of gatherings and visits mark the holiday season in Orangeville and nearby towns. Hosts include Mrs. Glen E. Bolender and families such as the Bennehoff and Pinnow clans, with guests from Freeport Lena and Juda. Notable mentions: Emil Lenz plans a Tupelo trip for holidays. Sam Pinnow returns from hospital care. Elsie Pinnow travels to Denver to spend holidays with her son Harley.
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Bennehoff
Ruth Kilian
Warren Bennehoff
Diane
Albert Hemphill
Orangeville
Ralph Bennehoff McConnell
Charles Bennehoff Jr
Bonnie Bennehoff
Glenn Boyer
Glenn Bolender
Clifford Rabe
Kathy
Howard Jensen
Freeport
Duaine Leverton
Dawn
Don Adams
Christine Kneubuehl
Maynard Losey
Emil Lenz
Tupelo
Miss
Arthur Kuntz
Sam Pinnow
Freeport Memorial Hospital
Jesse Matzke
John W. Ruff
Monroe
Gertarde Zweifel
Lena Folgate
Delbert Folgate
Vera Wambach
Adam Zweifel
Miles Barr
Kermit
Gale Brechtel
Harrie Aman
Henry Guffey
Ralph Frautschy
Raymond Kopp
Kent
Elmer Fox
John Keeffer
Lena
Walter Pinnow
Mildred van Matre
Elsie Pinnow
Denver
Colo
Harley
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Women of Moose
Yale
Monroe Church
Ruth
Vesper
Ronald Rufener
Lehmitz
Mrs. Holtshopple
Exchange Club
VFEW
Smokey Row
New Palmer
America
Macist
Blumer's Pharmacy
Walgreen Agency
Monroe’s Family Pharmacy
Rudolf Ammon
9Th Ave
Turner Hall
Ammon
Fannie Schaer
Rudy W
John
Elmer
Ethel) Anding
Kenneth
Mildred) Stuessy
Charles
Marlene) Williams
Germany
Radke
Mallory
Glen E. Bolender
Lanz Insurance
Kubly
Buster Brown
Red Goose
Patinas
Benker
Benkert’s
Ramblers
American Motors
Rambler
5Th Avenue
Wisconsin
Danny Kaye
Cbs-Tv
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