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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1966

Page

3

Leck Silver Wedding Open House in Monroe

Mr and Mrs Paul H Leck mark 25 years of marriage with a 7 to 9 p.m open house and a dance at the VFW Hall Monroe on Wednesday December 21 Invitations are not being sent Mrs Leck born Faye Schneider is the former daughter of Mrs Edward A Schneider and the late Edward A Schneider of Monroe The couple wed December 21 1941 at St Johns parsonage They are parents to seven children Wanda Meighan Connie Gatamer David Juda Larry Ronald Gregory and Julie and have seven grandchildren Jeffrey Debra Laurie Susan Meighan Randy Ricky and Penny Guttmer

Paul H. Leck 5Th St VFW Hall Monroe Leck Faye Schneider Edward A. Schneider Paul Leck Oscar Leck St. John’s Parsonage P. C. Kehle Jess Florence McNames Jeffersonville Ind Maynard Metz Orangeville Wayne Wanda) Meighan Jerold Connie) Gatamer David Juda Larry Ronald Gregory Julie Jeffrey Debra Laurie Susan Meighan Randy Ricky Penny Guttmer

Yuletide Party Ties Legion and Auxiliary in Eugene

American Legion and Auxiliary held a joint Christmas party at the Eugene Hotel after a business meeting. Membership counted 345 for 1967, with a final drive planned. Plans for a New Year’s Eve dance party and lunch were announced. Donations to servicemen clubs in Vietnam totaled 170, funded by the VFW, Legion, and ticket sales from a high school band concert. A Post Everlasting ceremony for Merlin Meythaler was held.

American Legion and Auxiliary American Legion Eugene William Eberhardt Warren Gerhart Ralph Lindsay John Marty Vietnam State Legion VFW Comrad Merlin Meythaler Louis Koenig Ron Eckstam Auxiliary Edith West Robert Hahn Greater Love E. L. Niffenegger Badger Boys State David Marth Wausau Mmnes Earl Webster Ethel Jones Fred Schott Helen Zilmer Don Preuss Post 300 Gillett, Wis Santa Claus

Clarno 4-H Club Christmas Party Set

Clarno 4 H Club plans a family Christmas party on Tuesday December 20 at 8 PM in the East Clarno Church basement. Families should bring a dish to pass and a 50 cent gift for exchange. Coffee and milk provided. Please send gifts for drawn names if you cannot attend. Each family to bring a grocery item for a needy family. Enrollment cards should be brought if not yet turned in.

East Clarno

Degree Team Initiates Large Beloit Eagle Class

The degree team of the New Glarus Fraternal Order of Eagles initiated a large class into the Beloit order on Sunday. Attending were Jacob Wettach Alvin Fiez Clifford Albertson Henry Ott Robert Zuber and Reginald Duerst along with Reginald Duerst Charmion Gerber and state vice president Ed Karczmarski from Beaver Dam.

Ee Ees Cial Glarus Fraternal Order of Eagles Beloit Order Beloit Jacob Wettach Alvin Fiez Clifford Albertson Henry Ott Robert Zuber Reginald Duerst Mmnes Charmion Gerber Ed Karczmarski Beaver Dam

Baumgartner Couple Lead EUB Church Officers

Mr and Mrs Leon Baumgartner elected president of the EUB Church with Mr and Mrs Herbert Hawkins as vice president and Mr and Mrs Leo Meythaler as secretary. Mr and Mrs LaMerl Hammon named treasurer. Next meeting set for Tuesday January 17 with new officers in charge.

Sauuaeal Ulumes Leon Baumgartner EUB Church Herbert Hawkins Leo Meythaler LaMerl Hammon

Message of Bells Presented at Orangeville Club Event

The Orangeville Woman's Club Chorus performed The Message of the Bells at the Legion Home on Tuesday night. Mary was portrayed in the nativity, and Elwood Showers opened with an original poem and rang the bells. A business meeting followed, with Centennial planning and a $15 Christmas donation to a Korean orphanage.

Orangeville Woman's Club Chorus Legion Home Mmes Val Schreiner Helen Rote Vernon Nicol James Kock Robert Schulthess Gene Jordan Merlin Fernsteadt Glen Bolender Fred Buehler Merrill Mays Mary Elwood Showers Fred Solberger Solberger Centennial Inc Choon Sung Lim Thomas Won Pusan Korea Charles Burington Esther Reuber Roy Ruff Lee Owen Stamm Ramona Palmer Hazel Kramer

Bridge Club Meets In Monticello Home

Monticello residents hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at Mrs R W Woelffer home with Mrs Elsa Voegeli as co host. After cards the group dined at the Casino. Out of town guests included Mrs Selma Schoonover and Mrs Ada m A Schuler of Mason.

Rimes Peil Bridge Club R. W. Woelffer Elsa J. Voegeli Casino Selma Schoonover Adam A. Schuler Mason

Whist Club Christmas Party At Casino

The Court Whist Club held its Christmas party with dinner at the Casino on Wednesday evening in Monticello.

Whist Club Monticello Court Whist Club Casino

Washington Circle Christmas Luncheon At Parish House

Washington Circle held a Christmas meeting at the Parish House with 63 members and guests. A 12:30 luncheon was served. Mrs. Merlyn Rufer and Mrs. Werner Hefty led the program, with opening thought by Mrs. Ralph Kubly and a memorial poem for the late Mrs. Edna Schuler. The meditation titled The Magic of Christmas followed by readings and brass quartet performances.

Washington Circle Merlyn Rufer Werner Hefty Ralph Kubly Delbert Moritz Edna Schuler Hefty

Birthdays Observed At Decatur Lake Event

Port and Ethel Davenport entertained at their cottage at Decatur Lake in honor of the birthdays of Mrs Mae Mer ens Monroe and Mr and Mrs DeLyle Davenport Beloit last Sunday Attending were Mr and Mrs John Davenport and son John Chicago Mrs Ethell Davenport Brodhead Mr and Mrs Bernard Bauers and daughter Rockford Mr and Mrs K R Dunbar and daughter Bernice Mr and Mrs Harold Miller and family Evansville Mr and Mrs Allen Izer Brodhead Mr and Mrs DeLyle Davenport Mr and Mrs Dean Davenport Beloit

Port Ethel Davenport Decatur Lake Mae Merens Monroe DeLyle Davenport Beloit John Davenport John Chicago Ethell Davenport Brodhead Bernard Bauers Rockford K.R. Dunbar Bernice Harold Miller Famiily

Commandery To Hold Holiday Party Monday

Monroe Commandery No. 48 plans a potluck dinner at 6 30 pm Monday December 19 at the Masonic Temple. Members should bring a dish to pass along with their own serving dishes. Commander Allen Kiel was promised a coon for the potluck dinner. There will be a gift exchange.

Monroe Commandery No. 48 Masonic Temple Allen Kiel

Evening Times Gala Holiday Party at Marco's Supper Club

The Evening Times hosted its annual Christmas Party for employees and guests at Marco's Supper Club. Advertising manager William B. Johnston served as MC with Stan ton Stears coordinating activities. Guests included Arnold V. Lund and Lena Conrad, with new staff introductions and carols led by Robert Maurer and artists Dick Campbell and Artie Sullivan. Santa distributed gifts as games followed the entertainment.

Monroe Evening Times Marco's Supper Club William B. Johnston Stanton Stears Arnold V. Lund al Newspapers Lena Conrad Clair Munns Edgerton James Schwoegler Bob Hardell Lund Miss Conrad Larry Lindgren Times Evening Times Arthur Sullivan Richard Campbell Charles Kundert Raymond Fritz Lowell Stuessy Dennis Francis Klarer Steve Krattiger Robert Polivka Charlane Conroy Leo Share Share the Times Rose Altmann Gary and Kim Babler Robert Tschudy Times News Rudy Burkhalter Marco Robert Maurer Dick Campbell Artie Sullivan Santa Claus

Gold Star Mothers Remembered At Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Gold Star Mothers will be remembered by the American Legion Auxiliary. At Monday night’s meeting the group voted $10 to the USO for Christmas cheer. December meeting included a holiday party in Legion Club rooms with a gift exchange and a coffee gathering. Hostesses were Mrs. Emil Rabe, Mrs. Frank Engebretson Jr., Mrs. Lulu Mattison, and Mrs. Alfred Woeffler. Birthday cakes presented to Mrs. Rabe and Mrs. Shirl Albert. Greetings extended. Mrs. Myrtle Hein presided. Edith Broughton acting secretary in absence of ill Mrs. Keith Williams.

Eavenkad American Legion Auxiliary USO Legion Mmes Emil Rabe Frank Engebretson Jr Lulu Mattison Alfred Woeffler Mattison Rabe Shirl Albert Myrtle Hein Edith Broughton Keith Williams

Bellman Will Head Knights of Pythias Officers 1967

Pearl Lodge Knights of Pythias elects officers for 1967 led by William J Bellman as chancellor commander and M W Meinenburg as vice chancellor Marion Roderick is prelate Harry Welch master of work Gilbert Swartz master of finance Guy Earleywine master at arms LeRoy Kluge inner guard and Jacob Pfisterer outer guard.

Meau Limes Pearl Lodge Knights of Pythias William J. Bellman M. W. Meinenburg Marion Roderick Harry Welch Gilbert Swartz Guy Earleywine LeRoy Kluge Jacob Pfisterer

Holiday Party Held By Rebekah Lodge

Esther Rebekah Lodge No. 182 held its annual Christmas meeting in 100F Hall with 35 members attending. A buffet luncheon followed and gifts were exchanged after the program. Noble Grand Mrs. Robert Patterson, Vice Grand Mrs. Clifford Hawthorn, and Beatrice Mulligan chaired. Next meeting set for Friday January 6 in IOOF Hall.

Esther Rebekah Lodge No Robert Patterson Noble Grand Clifford Hawthorn Beatrice Mulligan IOOF

Christmas Hostess, Meeting Set for January Seventeen

Rhyner read a letter from Mrs. Arthur Klingbeil, Mesa associate member. Mrs. McClellan’s home featured a Christmas mood with a festive refreshment table. Mrs. Kathryn Young will host the Tuesday January 17 gathering.

Rhyner Arthur Klingbeil Mesa Ariz McClellan Kathryn Young

Beloit Woman Suffers Hip Injury in Fall

Mrs Sarah Olson 59 of Route 4 Beloit was admitted to St Clare Hospital Friday after noon after falling at her home and fracturing a hip. She entered the hospital at 3 35 p m and her condition today is listed as good. Nothing's so logical as a Lost Act when something is lost.

Sarah Olson Route 4 Beloit St. Clare Hospital

Cub Pack 102 Activated Here

A meeting to activate Cub Scout Pack 102 was held Tuesday December 13 at the North School. Eugene Madison of Freeport led the session and helped organize new dens and recruit volunteers. Lowell Stuessy named cub master with Kendall Albertson as assistant. Four dens formed. den mothers to be chosen. Attendees included Hans Sulzer and several local residents.

North School Eugene Madison Freeport Lowell Stuessy Kendall Albertson Madison Stuessy Albertson Hans Sulzer Fred Studer Edward Mughes Alan Weckerly

Cpl Marsh Returns Home From Vietnam Duty

Cpl Terrance Marsh son of Mrs. Robert Wallace and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Marsh arrived home Monday via Camp Pendleton California after 13 months in Vietnam. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in November 1964 and had basic training at Camp Pendleton. He will report there after a 30 day leave.

Wxudnead Limes Special Cpl Terrance Marsh Robert Wallace B. J. Marsh Camp Pendleton Calif Viet

Lapidary Unit Plans To Elect on Monday

The Badger Lapidary and Geological Society will meet at the Ludlow Memorial Library in Monroe at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20. Officers for 1967 will be elected, with a constitution amendment up for vote. Ed Bruns and Carl Dach from the Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society will present a film on the Art of Lapidary, followed by mineral displays from William Figs and a swapping session. Visitors and accompanying children are welcome.

Lapidary Unit Badger Lapidary and Geological Society, Inc Ludlow Memorial Library Monroe Ed Bruns Carl Dach Rock River

Old Remedies Heard As Roll Call At Round Table Club

An old-fashioned remedy was presented during a roll call at the Round Table Study Club’s last meeting hosted by Mrs. Fretah McClellan. President Mrs. Kevin Schartziow chaired, with Grace Hartman delivering the critic report as members shared Christmas related articles and exchanged gifts.

Round Table Study Club Fretah McClellan Kevin Schartziow Grace Hartman Irene

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