Holyokes Honored At St Omar Chapter Farewell Event
The St Omar chapter of the Eastern Star held its year end farewell in Mason Temple with Miss LaVon Jones guiding a Memory Lane honoring retiring matron Mrs. T R Holyoke. A three course dinner at Eugene hotel preceded the meeting and gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Omar
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
LaVon Jones
T. R. Holyoke
Miss Jones
Wells
Fred Fritz
LaRoy Dodge
Ione Baumle
Gerri Lou Blaha
Tom Wuetrich
Frosty the Snowman
Blum
Harold I. Moe
Russell Schultz
Russell Myers
Ray H. Schoonover
Charles Niles
Mmes
Robert Tracy
Alvin Kubly
Court House Employees Have Christmas Event
Thirty four people attended the court house employees Christmas party at Grants Maple Grove Inn last night. A dinner followed by a program and cards. Franz Brand assistant district attorney was master of ceremonies. Mrs Effie Wenger welfare director gave the welcome. Mrs David Seeholzer welfare gave a monologue and Mrs Helen McCloughan entertained with a reading and song. Theodore J Bur gy Jr county service officer and Mrs Robert Stauffacher deputy county treasurer presented a skit. Members include Mrs Harris F Germann secretary to the county nurse Mrs Walter J Kubly registrar in probate Burgy and Brand Mrs Charles Marvin welfare department Mrs Roy Davis deputy clerk of courts. Mrs Germann and Mrs Kubly gave a playlet. Mrs Kittie Pillmore county clerk's office read Kittie's Diddies rhymes on each one. Exchange of gifts and group singing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Grant
Maple Grove Inn
Franz Brand
Effie Wenger
Welfare Department
David Seeholzer
Helen McCloughan
Theodore J. Burgy Jr
Robert Stauffacher
A. Court House
Harris F. Germann
Walter J. Kubly
Burgy and
Brand
Charles Marvin
Roy Davis
Germann
Kubly
Kittie Pillmore
Kittie
WEKZ Staff and Guests Hold Christmas Party
WEKZ staff and guests gathered for the second annual Christmas party at the Green County Broadcasting Co studios on Highway 11 81 east. Hosts Mrs. Ralph J. Kundert Mrs. Rose Hofer Johnson and Mrs. Wilbur Hixson led arrangements with a turkey dinner by Mrs. Emma Holtshopple. Carols and gift grabs followed with recitations pantomime piano duets and a Santa impersonation by Steensrud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEKZ
Green County Broadcasting Co
Highway 1181 East
Ralph J. Kundert
Rose Hofer Johnson
Wilbur Hixson
Emma Holtshopple
Herbert Bolliger
Christian Endeavor Unit Plans Brodhead Party
Southern District Christian Endeavor will meet Tuesday December 30 for a skating party at the Roller Dome in Brodhead from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Presidents of local youth fellowship groups hold tickets. Janesville EUB group members will conduct devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern District Christian Endeavor
Roller Dome
Brodhead
Janesville
EUB
Boys Collect Gifts for Green County Welfare
The Gray Y and Friendly Indians delivered two large boxes of canned foods and used clothing this morning. The gifts were gathered over the previous two Saturdays at their regular meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray Y and Friendly Indians Organization
Green County Welfare Department
Winter Holiday Ski Party Held By Girl Scout Troop 3
Girl Scout Troop 3 hosted a Christmas party at the Kiwanis youth cabin with skiing and te le baggoning on nearby inclines then indoor refreshments and dancing. Chairmen were Sandra Haworth, Helen Ann Stauffacher and George Ann Pulkrabek with decorations led by Janet Holtshopple and Glenda Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Troop 3
Kiwanis
Sandra Haworth
Helen Ann Stauffacher
George Ann Pulkrabek
Janet Holtshopple
Glenda Martin
George M. Pulkrabek
John H. Bruni
John Holtshopple
William E. Wenger
Billie Ann Wenger
Maureen Bruni
Glenda Langston
Shirley Pickett
Judy Thorp
Sandra Simpson
Michael Kubly
Richard McArdle
Nathan Brand
Earl Booher
Paul Frenzel
Gary Quinn
Richard Goodrich
Jerry van Wagenen
Monroe
William Brankow
Juda
Sam Schultz
Don Dennehoff
Orangeville
Zwingli Church Set to Stage Christmas Eve Program
In Monticello the Zwingli church will present its annual Christmas Eve program at 8 pm with Mrs. John G. Blum as chairman. The program features varied musical numbers by primary and junior groups, recitations of Christmas poems, an origin of carols pageant, offertory music by Wanda Kay Harden and Carol Babler, and will conclude with the Lord's Prayer and gifts for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Zwingli Church
John G. Blum
John Holdrich
Dennis Feller
Wanda Kay Harden
Carol Babler
Orangeville WSCS and Circle Yale Christmas Meeting
A large group of women attended the Christmas meeting of the Methodist WSCS and Evening Circle at the Orangeville church on Tuesday evening December 16. Mrs. Clarence Barker led devotions and Miss Dora Schneider and Mrs. Elwood Showers directed recreation. Gifts for Peek Home Polo children rested around a lighted tree as Mrs. William Haupt poured and Mrs. Fred Anderson served salads. Hostesses were Mrs. Fred Anderson, Ray Maass, Kenneth Wallace, Linden Lenker, Roy Wagner, I. O. Shaffer and Mrs. Ida Mae Van Matre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Methodist
WSCS
Clarence Barker
Lyle Rinehart
Dora Schneider
Elwood Showers
Peek
Polo
William Haupt
Fred Anderson
Mmes
Ray Maass
Kenneth Wallace
Lynden Lenker
Roy Wagner
I. O. Shaffer
Ida Mae van Matre
Awards Court Held By Girl Scout Troop 20
A court of awards and gift exchange followed a 5 o'clock supper for Girl Scout Troop 20 at leader Mrs. Morgan O. Erickson’s home on Argyle Road. The evening included caroling for shut ins and older people. Proficiency badges and one-year service stars were awarded. Attending members included Patricia Crouch, Carol Cunningham, Judy Dailey, Mary Ann Erickson, Elise Feutz, Nancy Kofod, Carol Koenig, Grace Kubly, and Mary Mueller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan O. Erickson
Old
Argyle Road
Patricia Crouch
Carol Cunningham
Judy Dailey
Mary Ann Erickson
Elise Feutz
Nancy Kofoed
Carol Koenig
Grace Kubly
Mary Mueller
Monticello Families Plan Christmas Events
Christmas visitors arrive as Monticello families plan holiday gatherings. Clarence Wittner of Sauk City and his family visit Monticello with the Ed Saunders and Thomas Saunders families. The Saunderses host a Christmas Eve gathering for multiple Saunders relatives from Monticello and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Clarence Wittner
Sauk City
Paul Veenie
Ed Saunderses
Monroe
Thomas Saunders
Donald
Ed Saunders
Saunderses
Eugene Saunders
Vicky
New Glarus
Clarence Wittwers
Francis Saunders
Brodhead
Richard Saunders
James Knoblauch
Christmas Visitors Fill Local Homes Across Area
Cambridge will host guests tomorrow including Mrs. Bertha Keller, Mrs. Hazel Kundert, Kenny, and Mrs. Kundert. Richard Hefty of Platteville visits with sister Mrs. Bissig and mother Mrs. Hefty. Roy Bissig hosts Christmas Eve and Day guests including Mrs. Hefty, Lorraine Hefty, and Richard. John Stenbroten and family will celebrate with her parents, Leon Voegels. Kublys travel to Racine to spend holidays with the Dibbles and their guests. Prof. Herbert Kubly will join his sister Mrs. Dibbble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Bertha Keller
Hazel Kundert
Kenny
Dibbles
Kublys
Prof
Herbert Kubly
Urbana
Dibble
Lloyd Lenker Celebrates 75th Birthday in Orangeville
Lloyd Lenker marked his 75th birthday at the home of his son Lynden Lenker and family east of Orangeville. Attendees included Don Jacobs and sons Jesse and Gene and Donna Finkbeiner of Freeport. He still recalls the old days and remains in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Lloyd Lenker
Lynden Lenker
Don Jacobs
Jesse
Gene
Donna Finkbeiner
Freeport
Seventh Grade Boys Guests of Girl Scouts
The first boy and girl party of Girl Scout Troop 14 was held last night at the leader Mrs. Edwin C. Miller's home. Seventh grade boys attended as guests, games were played and con tests planned, square dancing followed, and carols were sung. Mrs. E B Lux helped and served a barbecue lunch for Carol, whose birthday is today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Troop 14
Edwin C. Miller
E. B. Lux
Carol
Girl Scout Troop 1 Holds Christmas Party at Dallmans
Girl Scout Troop 1 met at the home of leader Mrs. E. C. Dallman for a Christmas party. They played games and exchanged gifts and decorated boxes for the Christmas Stocking community project. Attendees included Patricia Amos Betty Baker Janet Beckman Carla Dallman Barbara Haworth Sandra Scherer Rosalie Studer Jane Thompson and Rena Thorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Dallman
Patricia Amos
Betty Baker
Janet Beckman
Carla Dallman
Barbara Haworth
Sandra Scherer
Rosalie Studer
Jane Thompson
Rena Thorp
Ott Family Christmas Dinner Hosts in New Glarus
Alvin and Mrs. Ott of New Glarus entertained the Ott family at a Christmas dinner and supper Sunday. Gifts were exchanged during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Otts
Monticello
Alvin Ott
New Glarus
Ott
Community Guests Named in Local Social Notes
The page lists visitors and hosts including Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Stauffer of Monticello, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dibble and daughters of Racine, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jones of Lake Mills with Tom Dick and Don, and Mr. and Mrs. Quinton Ott and sons, plus Mr. and Mrs. Nick Kubly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Stauffer
Monticello
Robert Dibble
Racine
Clyde Jones
Tom
Dick and
Don
Lake Mills
Quinton Ott
Nick Kubly
Richard Smiths Entertain At Family Christmas Gathering
Mr and Mrs Richard Smith and children hosted a family Christmas gathering Sunday evening featuring a program gift exchange and refreshments. Attending were Mr and Mrs Robert Wittner and family New Glarus Mr and Mrs John Wittenwyler and Herman Mr and Mrs Roy Bissig and Judith and Mr and Mrs Matt Bissig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smiths
Monticello
Richard Smith
Robert Wittner
New Glarus
John Wittenwyler
Herman
Roy Bissig
Judith
Matt Bissig
Zion Auxiliary Meets For December Evening
The Evening auxiliary of Zion Evangelical United Brethren church met on Tuesday evening December 16 at Mrs. Stanley Hulbert's home. Devotions and missionary lesson were led by Mrs. Roy Ruff and Mrs. Eugene Rinehart. A gift exchange was held.
Raethers Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr and Mrs Albert Raether were honored at a 40th wedding anniversary party held Sunday at their home. Attending guests included John C Donmeyer Monroe Audrey Shelton Franklin Roenneburg and Albert Raether from the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raethers
Twin Grove
Albert Raether
Messrs
Mmes
John C. Donmeyer
Monroe
Audrey Shelton
Franklin Roenneburg
Christmas Bird Count Planned by Monroe Nature Club
The Monroe Nature Club conducts its fourth annual Christmas bird count this Saturday with groups touring Green County across morning and afternoon. The Audubon Society notes the nationwide 55th annual count. Mrs. E N Churchill recruits volunteers, Gordon Orians leads site visits, and last year 32 bird varieties were recorded with hopes for more this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Arizona Cotton Leads Nation With 740 Lbs Per Acre
In 1951 the National Geographic Society notes Arizona produced an average cotton yield of 740 pounds per acre, higher than any other state in the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
National Geographic Society
Worthwhile Homemakers Hold Christmas Party at Browntown
The Worthwhile Homemakers met at Browntown Community hall for their annual Christmas party a family affair. Vice President Mrs. Herbert Soddy presided in the president's absence. Gifts were sent to Green County Hospital Monroe. Visitor Mrs. Elmer Foulker of Monroe attended. Next meeting set with Mrs. Ernest Soddy January 13 at 8 pm project leaders Mrs. Soddy and Mrs. Erick Halversci.
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Browntown
Herbert Soddy
Green County Hospital
Monroe
Elmer Foulker
Ernest Soddy
Soddy
Erick Halversci
South Wayne Homemakers Club Holds Christmas Party
The South Wayne Homemakers met at 1 30 p m Friday with Mrs Will Steffen for the regular meeting and Christmas party. Twelve members attended the business session led by Mrs Steffen. Mrs Glen Krupke and Mrs Chester Stixrood arranged the entertainment and gifts were exchanged. Mrs Merlyn Chapman will host the January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wayne
Orangeville Home Bureau Meeting Highlights
The Orangeville Home Bureau Unit met at Mrs. Glen Bolender’s home with co hosts Mrs. Wilmer Palmer and Mrs. Lester Krug. Members sang carols, heard topics by Mrs. Clayton Gardner and Mrs. Fred Solberger, viewed artificial flower displays, and enjoyed a piano organ duet and a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Orangeville Home Bureau
Glen Bolender
Wilmer Palmer
Lester Krug
Frederick Rickleff
Clayton Gardner
Fred Solberger
Ralph Keister
C. B. Bridge
Bolender
Gemplers Win Rose Bowl Trip From Bakery Contest
Mr and Mrs Robert Gempler of Platteville former Monroe residents will fly to California for the Rose Bowl game and a 10 day vacation. Gempler won the prize in a Gardner Baking Co sales contest and they depart Madison Sunday with other bakery employees and their wives. The note on glass cites ultraviolet rays are blocked by ordinary window glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gempler
Platteville
Monroe
California
Gempler
Gardner Baking Co
Madison
County Hospital Gala Christmas Trees Brighten Holidays
Green County Hospital on Argyle road hosts eleven lighted trees as gift packages and greeting cards arrive twice daily from the post office over two weeks. Homemaker clubs and other groups donate cookies jellies and wrapped gifts for patients with no relatives. Christmas dinner features traditional fare and breakfast includes an orange. Santa Claus visit planned for 279 patients with special singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County Hospital
Argyle Road
Warden Francis
Santa Claus
Lynn Family Hosts Holiday Guests in Wisconsin
PFC Melvin Lynn Jr. from LeJeune N C arrives in Wauwatosa to spend 10 days over the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs M E Lynn. He travels with C O Resh and family guests including Sally Janice and Tom. Gene Lynn a UW Madison student also visits. Alberta and Main Gate from Freeport are among other Christmas visitors to the Lynn household.
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Lynn
Monticello
Melvin Lynn Jr
LeJeune
N. C
Wauwatosa
M. E. Lynn
C. O. Resh
Sally
Janice
Tom
Lynns
Gene Lynn
Madison
Alberta
Main Gate
Freeport
Wisconsin Savings Associations Declare 1.8 Million Dividend
Building and savings and loan associations of Wisconsin will pay about 30,000 shareholders a total dividend of 1.8 million dollars on December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee” — Building, Savings and Loan Associations of
Wisconsin
Aboriginal boomerangs as toys not hunting tools
Boomerangs that return are regarded as mostly toys and rarely used for hunting by Australian aborigines, reflecting their cultural practice of disposal and play rather than practical purpose.
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Australia
Mother, 26, Fatally Burned Saving Son
MARQUETTE Michigan A mother Lorraine Bradley 26 died 18 hours after a fire destroyed the Bradley home on the outskirts of Marquette. Her husband Stanley 26 and their two other children survived. The mother lost night clothing in the blaze while saving their six month old son.
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Marquette
Mich
Lorraine Bradley
Bradley
Stanley
St. Mary’s Hospital
Federal study yields new soil phosphorus test
A recent development from federal state agricultural research using radio isotopes presents an accurate soil phosphorus test. The U S Department of Agriculture notes this advancement as a key tool for assessing soil fertility.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Storms Delay Veterans Return Across Seas
Stormy weather at sea may delay up to 8000 returning servicemen missing Christmas at home. Heavy seas in the Pacific and Atlantic slow ships and some troop vessels may arrive several days late. Army spokesmen note the unusual, simultaneous oceanic storms. Personnel centers stay at full capacity to help arrivals reach home.
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Washington
Army
Pacific
Atlantic
Huge Semi-Trailer Overturns Near Juda
A semi-trailer loaded with empty beer cases overturned near Juda on Highway 1181 at the shop railroad track curve at 6:30 a m. Donald C Reynolds of Dubuque escaped unharmed after the Wright Beverage Co truck slid and the driver turned off the ignition and lay in the seat. Two Monroe wreckers pulled the rig upright from the ditch. A stray line about pre World War I propaganda follows unrelated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Juda
Donald C. Reynolds
Dubuque
Wright Beverage Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holyokes
Christian Endeavor Unit
Girl Scout
Orangeville Group
Circle Yale Party
NAVY
America
C Orp Sra
U.S. Navy
Dallmans
Bauman
Jefferis Phone
News of the Homemakers
Dodge
County Hospital
Ike’s
National Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C
Dwight Eisenhower
White House
Jackson
Pierce
Polk
Cleveland
Buchanan
Harrison
Connecticut Avenue Church
Allstate Insurance Co
North Third Street
Milwaukee
Germany
Deer Centre
Wisconsin Power and Light Company
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