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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
4
Two Juda churches announce holiday programs. The Baptist Sunday school and church host a Christmas program Sunday evening with refreshments and social time. The Evangelical United Brethren church presents its Christmas program on Christmas Eve.
Miss Elmina Grossenbacher and Don Root plan to marry at 8 p.m. Saturday December 27 at the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church in New Glarus. The couple is the daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grossenbacher and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Root of Monticello.
Mrs Harold S Chapman hosted the Faithful Workers class Christmas party and meeting. Mrs Charles J Swanson led the business session and Mrs Wesley Chapman gave the devotional. A thank you letter from Peek Home Polo Ill was read and the Christmas story was shared. Entertainment was organized by Mrs Earl Landly and Mrs John Gage.
Times Special notes the Men’s Brotherhood class at the church featured David Thibideau, the high school English teacher, speaking on his World War II service and time as a German prisoner. Refreshments were provided by Leo Rusk, Everett Mills, Burnham Martin, Frank Showers, and Raymond Grindy.
Mr and Mrs E R Blair and Mrs E N Churchill attended the Madison Button club Christmas party at the home of Mrs L E A Kelso in Madison last night. Mrs Blair is state president of the Wisconsin Button club.
Misses Leona Gruenwald and Kathryn Yost hosted workers with a gift exchange and dinner at Grant's Maple Grove Inn, following a Christmas gathering at the Crystal Tower last night.
The Methodist church announces a Christmas program on Monday evening with treats and gifts from a decorated tree for the children.
Mrs Yolanda Richards and Ron da visited with her parents in Monroe and returned home with Rolanda Richards who stayed with her aunt Mrs Charles Niles. Funeral attendance for William Elmer in New Glarus featured Mrs Elizabeth Rolph and Mrs Baltz Hoesly.
Mr and Mrs Lavern Andrews moved to St Louis Missouri after a brief weekend visit. Andrews previously worked for Howard Hughes Aircraft Corp in California and will stay in St Louis for a month before a transfer to Maryland.
A Milwaukee newspaper feature chronicles the Swiss Colony growth from 1500 in 1929 to a million-dollar pace in 1952. It highlights 200000 Christmas orders, 15 carloads of cheese aged two years, 15000 wheels stored, and 850 workers. Founders Hans and Maggi Kubly, key players, gain notoriety. Kubly plans San Francisco trip for Borden Co. and Rose Bowl duties. He is slated for TV with Bob Hope before New Year.
Lewis Burington 84 native of Martin town and former Browntown farm resident died Tuesday night in a Beloit hospital. He had lived in Beloit 29 years and was married 62 years to Lena Soddy. Services and burial were in Beloit. He leaves his wife three daughters six grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Roy Rufer led the Monroe FFA Christmas card drive with 156 in sales, followed by Roger Rothenbuehler at 108. The 12th meeting was led by President Robert Prien, with a Christmas party and a film on hybrid seed corn. Freshman greenhands numbered 11 and sophomores 18 with the farmer degree as of Dec. 15. The club faced the Orangeville FFA basketball team in a game at Orangeville Wednesday.
The Universalist Church schedules a church school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m with Miss Jane Baumle singing Sleep My Jesu by Bartlett. A Christmas program and party with a color film and Santa Claus set for 7 30 p m. Aid meeting led by Rev. John E MacMartin occurring all day Friday.
The New Apostolic church lists a 10 a.m. morning worship titled The prophecies shall be fulfilled according to His time with a 11 a.m. Sunday school and a 5 p.m. Christmas program on Sunday. No Wednesday evening service. Christmas morning service at 10 a.m. titled Christmas led by Rev. R. H. Scharnweber.
The Assembly of God outlines a Sunday timetable with Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Young People service at 6:45 p.m. evangelistic service at 8 p.m. A Christmas program is set for Monday at 8 p.m. Prayer and Bible study occur Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev. Paul J. Bicket officiates the services.
Christian Science service schedule notes Sunday 10:45 a m sermon on the universe and man including atomic force. Sunday school at 9:30 a m and Wednesday testimony meeting at 7:45 p m.
Advent events at St Andrew's Episcopal include Morning Prayer at 9 30 a m in Odd Fellow's hall. Advent discussion group meets final time at 7 p m. Acolytes meet Tuesday 1 30 p m at vicarage. Evening song Wednesday 7 p m at vicarage. Christmas Day Holy Communion 8 p m at Odd Fellows hall by Rev Richard Hulburt.
In Monroe and nearby towns church activities for Christmas include Sunday services at 9:30 a m and 9:30 a m in Gratiot Woodford and South Wayne with Sunday schools at 10 a m 10:30 a m and 9:30 a m Christmas programs and pageants scheduled through the day Reverend leaders include Rev Ralph Kofed Swanson and Rev Charles Swanson. A Candlelighting service is planned in Monroe on Christmas Eve at 9 p m and a children’s party and “Christmas in Many Lands” picture event are noted for Browntown Monday evening.
Sunday school times and worship services listed for Monroe Mt Olive Grace Richland Salem Argyle and Adams churches. Christmas programs and rehearsals scheduled with topics The Coming Christ Very Near The Word Was Made Flesh Is This the Peace and The Coming Savior is Come by Becoming Incarnate of the Virgin Rev. R F Bittorf Rev Clarence C Warfel Rev A P Anderson and other leaders noted.
Christmas Eve choir concert at 7 10 p m and a 7 p m service noted. December 27 mission band Christmas party at the church, noon choir rehearsal not held next week. Listings include Rev Orians Monroe Bethel New Glarus Clarno and Staver church programs with Sunday schools and worship times.
The Martintown community holds worship at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 11 a.m. A Christmas play and program is planned for Monday at 8 p.m. with Rev. Roy Berg leading.
The Albany church schedule lists the ship 11 a m service titled The Incarnation followed by a p m sermon by Rev Kyle M Miller.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a Watch Tower study Sunday at 8 p m in Odd Fellow's hall with the topic A Better Basis for Belief. A service meeting and Theocratic ministry school are set for Thursday at 8 p m.
1513 account notes Ponce de Leon as the first mariner to document the Gulf Stream. The record highlights navigation history and mid-Atlantic sailing milestones. It presents a concise note on early Atlantic exploration.
Various churches announce worship times Sunday school sessions and Christmas programs. Activities include children's programs Christmas trees caroling and special services led by Reverends Anderson Flak Sorenson Nestingen and Nestingen across Jordan Yellowstone West Viota West Wioeta and South Wayne with confirmations rehearsals and parish events through Thursday to Friday.
In Monroe and Monticello churches the Advent season features Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m with the choir singing What will you get from Christmas A living pictures pageant on Christmas Eve at 7 30 p m a midnight candle light service at 11 30 p m A German language Christmas Day service at 10 a m with Lord's Supper Rev Paul C Kehle leads Monticello Zwingli nursery and beginner programs at 9 30 a m worship at 10 40 a m featuring The Greatest Drama Ever Staged Youth caroling at 7 30 p m Christmas service Wednesday at 8 p m and a midnight carol service.
Washington Reformed extends rehear sal for Christmas program Sunday at 2 p m and a Thursday 8 p m performance led by Rev. A R Achtemeier. Browntown Peace hosts confirmation classes tomorrow 9 to 11 am and annual Christmas program Wednesday at 8 pm with pageant Song Over the World led by Rev. Walter H Waeckerle. Wayne Township St Pauls holds confirmation Saturday Browntown Peace church 9 to 11 am and an annual Christmas program and pageant in church Sunday 8 pm worship with Rev. Walter H Waecker e.
Roman Deutsch a longtime Wausau businessman and civic figure died after an incident Thursday afternoon. He served as a director of the American State Bank and as secretary treasurer of the Ritter Deutsch funeral home among other roles.
Frank Kirk a 71 year old jewelry salesman told police he was robbed of 3000 dollars in watches and diamonds by two armed men Thursday night. He was accosted as he unlocked his car after collecting jewelry from the southside firm where he worked.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lawver 72 a Newark Township native died Tuesday night at her Beloit home where services were held this afternoon Burial was in Newark cemetery The former Elizabeth Day born June 19 1880 married C A Lawver Jan 1 1899 in Beloit Beloit resident since 1929 she leaves son Curtis A Lawver Beloit two grandsons Curtis J and Larry Lawver Beloit four brothers Charles Day Brodhead Burt Ted and Fred Day all Beloit three sisters Mrs Fannie Walmer Beloit Mrs May Henderson and Mrs Cathryn Bangee Madison Her husband died in 1945 and two brothers also have died
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