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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1961

Page

3

Sunday School Holds Annual Yule Program at Methodist Church

The First Methodist church Sunday school staged its annual Christmas program with Susan Warfel as Prelude artist and Doxology offertory by Warfel Smith Smith Gissing Hillary Peters. Children and teachers across Junior Choir Kindergarten Primary and Senior Youth Fellowship participated in carols and readings.

Methodist Church The First Methodist Church Susan Warfel Christine Smith Jean Smith Ian Gissing Eva Hillary Joan Peters Caroline Rothe Janice Sandsey Stephen Schiller Stephen Hennager Jeanne Babula Nancy Boeck Randy Erickson Jimmy Howe Sandra Irvin Kathey Lewis Kim Kundert Terry May Danny Rech Karen Crooks Robert Lewis Mary Jane Zublke Sharron Wilkinson Janet Williams Mary Babula Vickie Boeck Tom Eyler Candy Hillary Charles Irvin Tom Wickus Michael Ruge Brandon Wilkinson Christine’ Marshal Betsey Babula Rodney Erickson Christine Fritz Daniel Goetz Daniel Jacobs Aileen Keith Jeffrey Kundert Lynn Milestone Mary Mossman Myron Newman David Roethe Debbie Shaffer Paul Stiles Randy Tackett Terry Tschanz Bobby Joe Trumpy Jeffrey Wilms Susan Leutzinger Tommy Howe Debbie Ruge Robert Crandall Gail Erickson Billy Eyler Connie Ferguson David Goetz Sharon Gissing Diana Irvin Elizabeth Johnston William Lewis Timmy Lostetter Sharon Steiner Peggy Tackett Billy Wagner Tana West Debbie Williams Stephen Wilkenson Kathy Kundert Michael Mossman James May Marsha Schiller Curtis Leutzinger Patricia Bober Diane Milestone Susanne Sisley Sandra Smith Greg Holmes Linda Marshall Ronnie Fields Karen Smith Janis Sandley Becky Trumpy Christine Bober Geraldine Bober Julie Jacobs Kate Howe Caroline Roethe Fred Schuetze Barbara Williams Patsy Weckerly Jack Janssen Kathy West Tom Zuhlke Ann Goecks Mary Howe Bill Johnston Bill Schuetze Jim Zuhlke Bruce Kading Susan Gissing John Jacobs Mark Janssen Dennis Lostetter Dennis Crooks Marian Maurer Diane Heins

Christmas Reading at Alpha Sorority Party

Mrs. Harry Williams gave a Christmas reading at the Alpha Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority party in the Eugene hotel last evening. Gifts were exchanged games played and secret pals revealed. Santa Claus visited as the social committee included Miss Erma Klassy Mrs. Leo H. Share and Mrs. Williams.

Williams Harry Williams Alpha Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Eugene Santa Claus Erma Klassy Leo H. Share

Hay Ride Highlights Fellowship Night at Washington Church

Youth Fellowship from Washington church enjoyed a hay ride and caroling party Sunday evening hosted by Margaret Leuzinger. Roger Babler drove the tractor. Harvey Gemphler and Mrs. Dallas Wild plus Mrs. George Wasserstrass chaperoned. Afterward the group returned to the Babler home for refreshments. Bradley Dale Bertalot was baptized at St. John's United Church of Christ with Don Dunaway and Roseann Scheetz as sponsors. A dinner followed at the Bertalot home with several relatives in attendance.

Washington Church Margaret ,Leuzinger Roger Babler Harvey Gemphler Dallas Wild George Wasserstrass Babler Bradley Dale Bertalot Dale Bertalot 17Th Street St. John’s Bob Wunschel Juda Darlene Bertalot Miss Scheetz

Mental exam ordered for man accused of hatchet attack

Donald J Brunette, 44, faces 90 day mental evaluation at Central State hospital in Waupun after allegedly attacking his three sleeping daughters and wife with a hatchet. President William Henry Harrison reportedly had 10 children, the most of any U.S. president.

Green Bay Donald J Brunette Central State Hospital Waupun William Henry Harison U.S

Girl Scouts entertain Moose Holiday Party

Girl Scout Troop 787 sponsored by Monroe Moose Lodge entertained about 125 attendees at the annual Moose children's Christmas party in Moose hall. Scouts performed pantomimes and puppet acts, read a story, and led carols with Kathleen Nussbaum on accordion and Buehler and Mohn on flute.

Monroe Moose Lodge Moose Hall Alan Goetz Holly Hoesly Barbara Rasmussen Theresa Wuetrich Christine Ross Carol Buehler Shirley Mohn Miss Rasmussen Dina Mayer Miss Hoesly Barbara Rufenacht Kathleen Nussbaum Buehler Mohn

Jaycees and Wives Hold Annual Christmas Party

Forrest Deininger and his com bo provided music for dancing at the Jaycee Jaycettes Christmas party Saturday night at Monroe Country Club. The Jaycette committee included Mrs Gelbach Mrs Smith Mr Wandfluh and Mr Gerber. Robert Dearth and Dr Brauchle served as entertainment co chairmen for the Jaycees. The committee planned a sleigh ride or home winter activity party soon.

Forrest Deininger Jaycee-Jaycettes Monroe Country Club Jaycette Committee Mmes Gerald Gelbach William Smith Ray Hughes John Nemitz William Spoerry Wesley P.wandfluh Norman Gerber Robert Dearth Robert Brauchle Jaycees

Robert Blum Couple Feted on Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Robert W Blum observed their 46th wedding anniversary Saturday and were honored at a dinner Sunday in the Arthur Blum home. Attendants included Ollie Statz and family Arthur Blum Gaylord Erickson Willis Blum and James Lanz and families.

Robert W. Blum Arthur Blum Messrs Mmes Ollie Statz Gaylord Erickson Willis Blum James Lanz

Randy Kesler Feted With Birthday Party

Randy Kesler was honored at a Saturday birthday party for his sixth birthday. Guests included Mike Albright, Darlene Salzwedel, Julie Albright, Tim, Tony, Carla and Kristine Salzwedel, Diane Greenwald, Mike Locust, Tom Sullivan and Jerry Kesler.

Standy Kesler Mike Albright Darlene Salzwedel Julie Albright Tim Tony Carla Kristine Salzwedel Diane Greenwald Mike Locust Tom Sullivan Jerry Kesler

Florinda Ulsrud Marries Robert T Wittwer

Florinda Helen Ulsrud and Robert Thomas Wittwer wed Saturday at 3 30 p m with Rev Karl Koch officiating The ceremony noted the couple's parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Ulsrud of Argyle and the Wittwers as part of the wedding scene

Sseel UB Churen Florinda Helen Ulsrud Robert Thomas Wittwer Karl Koch Maurice Ulsrud Argyle

Christmas Wedding Details for Wittwer Pair

Mrs Edward D Wittwer and the bride wore leaf green and gold velvet dresses with matching accessories. Attendants Merlyn Loveland and party guests attended at the Casino Monticello. The groom works at N Dorman and Co Monroe.

Edward D. Wittwer 30Th Street Merlyn Loveland Monticello N. Dorman and Co Monroe

Christmas Concert Features Multi School Chorus Event

The program opens with an Italian song and Raphael’s Madonna del Granduca painting, then moves through a sequence of songs paired with artworks from Europe. Soloists include Ruth Chambers and Lauren Young among others, with high school chorus performing classic carols to close the night.

Madonna del Granduca Raphael France Maria Mary Schongauer Flemsh Sharon Updike Norager Ruth Chambers Lou Ann Gersbex Lauren Young Susan Goetz Sally Simpson Ardell Kopp Larry Holcomb Terry Kubly Dean North Gerald Kubly Kubly

Freezer Gimmick for Storing Celery and Onion Mix

A simple method suggests chopping leftover celery with onion and cooking them to form a freezer item intended for future use in stuffing. The idea emphasizes reducing waste by preparing a ready to cook mix.

Boy Scouts Sleigh Ride Party Raises Holiday Spirit

Boy Scout stoup 113 held a sleigh ride party at Galloping Hill with Scoutmaster James Gordee and Phil Ben tert. Transportation was provided by a Bruni Miller Co truck and drivers Bernard Gibbons Warren Gerhart Donald Bloom Cletus Ganshirt Arlo Webster George Hoover. Instead of gifts the group brought candy for Green County hospital patients. Participants included John Gerhart Mike Connors John Ganshirt Jerry Ripp Mike Majerus Harry Miller Bob Zwygart Jerry Blum Greg Gibbons Dennis Oostdik Terry Hayes Bob Olson Pierre Schutte Jim Doyle Don Bloom John Etter Mike Miller Greg Humbel Bruce Koch Jim Webster Steve Kessenich Hans Bernet and Peter Jrban.

Boy Scout Stoup 113 Galloping Hill James Gordee Phil Bentert Bernard Gibbons Warren Gerhart Donald Bloom Cletus Ganshirt Arlo Webster George Hoover Bruni- Miller Co Green County Hospital John Gerhart Mike Connors John Ganshirt Jerry Ripp Mike Majerus Harry Miller Bob Zwygart Jerry Blum Greg Gibbons Dennis Oostdik Terry Hayes Bob Olson Peter Jrban Steve Schwartz Steve Kirchner Hans Bernet Paul Schutte Pierre Schutte Jim Doyle Lee Johnson Don ‘Bloom John Etter Mike Miller Greg Humbel Bruce Koch Jim Webster Steve Kessenich

New Anti-Trust Case Names Allis Chalmers and Partners

Public Service Co of Colorado and Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power filed a U S district court anti trust suit naming Allis Chalmers General Electric and Westinghouse overcharged for turbine generator units since 1948. The suit seeks triple damages and follows prior indictments of 20 firms for bid rigging and price fixing.

Yenver Te Public Service Co Colorado Tucson (Ariz.) Gas, Electric Light and Power Co U.S Allis- Chalmers Manufacturing Co General Electric Co Westinghouse Electric Corp Public Service Tucson Robert T. Person Tucson Gas

Racine Man Charged In Neighbor Slaying

Gordon E Grange 27 arraigned on a first degree murder charge for the Friday night killing of neighbor John Nagy 25. He was held without bond as the case was continued to December for potential pretrial hearing. Grange admitted shooting Nagy in a bedroom intrusion dispute.

Wauine Gordon E Grange Grange Oscar Edwards John Nagy Nagy

Green County Leads Wisconsin In Hog Production

Wisconsin Crop Reporting Service bulletin shows Green County ranking fourth in hog production and total hogs on farms as of Jan 1 1961 with 92 400 hogs and a 1960 pig crop of 170 000 head. Grant Dane and Lafayette Counties follow, state totals show 1 767 000 hogs and pigs on farms, plus milk and egg production figures.

Wisconsin Crop Reporting Service Green County Wisconsin Green Grant County Dane County Ayette County Dane Lafayette County Couny Postoffice Madison

Counterfeiting Ring Busted in St Louis Two Men Arrested

U S agents in St Louis break up a two man counterfeiting operation seizing 37000 in very deceptive bogus bills. They had passed about 7500 in phony 5 10 and 20 dollar notes. Paul Eugene Kesterson 43 and Joseph Ziglin 51 named as the counterfeiters. Kesterson was arrested in Clayton near a title company where he worked and printed the bills. Two photo plates were found and 2000 in completed bills in the shop. Ziglin was arrested at a St Louis service station he operated where 35000 in counterfeit notes were seized.

ST. Louis Garry Stigall Secret Service Paul Eugene Kesterson Joseph Ziglin Kesterson Clayton Stigall Ziglin

Liberty Homemakers Club Enjoys Holiday Meeting

Mrs Carl Stubbe Mrs Walter Wyss and Mrs Theodore Steiner attended the Liberty Homemakers Club gathering at the Marion Ellefson home after a luncheon at Idle Hour Mansion. Members recalled a childhood Christmas memory and health was reported by Mrs Albert Neuenschwander.

Liberty Homemakers Carl Stubbe Walter Wyss Theodore Steiner Liberty Homemakers Club Marion Ellefson Idle Hour Albert Neuenschwander Wesley Schaper Thomas Schuetz

Tri Town Homemakers Hold Christmas Party at Graf's Chateau

Times Special reports the Tri Town Homemakers Christmas party Sunday at Graf's Chateau with dinner and a gift exchange. Euchre and yass were played. high honors in euchre went to Mr and Mrs Oscar Vams tad, and low to J Herman Elmer and Mrs Frank Schiesser. In pass Linda Schiesser and Mrs Ella Strahm won high and Mrs Florence Duerst and Lucinda Duerst, low.

Elmer wins special prize at party

Herman Elmer claimed the special prize while guests included Oscar Wamstad Sheldon Hoesly Frank Wyttenbach Frank Schiesser J Herman Elmer Clarence Kernen Robert Wild Albert Matzinger Ella Strahm Mrs Robert Duerst Linda Schiesser and Lucinda Suerst.

Herman Elmer Messrs Mmes Oscar Wamstad Sheldon Hoesly Frank Wyttenbach Frank Schiesser J. Herman Elmer Clarence ‘Kernen Robert Wild Albert Matzinger Ella Strahm Robert Duerst Linda ‘Schiesser Lucinda Suerst

Christmas Party of the Happy Hour Homemakers Club

The Happy Hour Homemakers Club held its Christmas party with carols, court whist, and gift exchanges. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Crandall and Mrs. Eegler. next meeting set for Thursday January 11 at Floyd Matzke's home.

Happy Hour Club Happy Hour Homemakers Club Dwight Crandall

Twin Grove Homemakers Host Christmas Party Dinner

A Turkey dinner and social at Windy Acres marked the Twin Grove Homemakers Christmas party. A gift exchange occurred with attendees including William Tschudy, Herbert Pfund, Bob Zimmerman, Robert Elmer, Werner Rutsch, Lawrence Raymer, Harold Ackerman, Lloyd Ackerman and Ralph Siedschlag.

WIN Grove Club Twin Grove Windy Acres Messrs Ind Mmes William Tschudy Herbert Pfund Bob Zimmerman Robert Elmer Werner Rutsch Lawrence Raymer Harold Ackerman Lloyd Ackerman Ralph Siedschiag

Harmony Group To Sing Christmas Carols Tonight

Harmony Group plans to perform Christmas carols in Barbershop harmony tonight. The Green County Sarver Hop Chorus will join, assembling at the Community Center in Monroe at 6 45 p m to visit Green County hospital White Haven and Wagner Nursing homes and then sing for shoppers on Monroe square.

Green County Monroe Green County Hospital White Haven Wagner

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Girl Robert Blum Randy Kesler Florinda Ulsrud Robert T. Wittwer Finer Onree Boy Scouts Allis-Chalmers Racine Boyer’s LP Gas CO Jug Monroe, Wis Lorne Greene Nancy Ann Deale Hollywood Lisa Cummings Becker’s Leader Store HANES Orion Eta News of the Homemakers Tri-Town Club Daniel Green Schmidt's Monroe Shoe Store MU Muu
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