Christmas Pageant Planned at Monticello Church
A Christmas pageant titled Christmas Belongs to Everyone by Vir M Briggs will be at 8 p m Saturday Christmas Eve at Zwingli United Church of Christ. It features carols from Europe Mexico Japan and Africa and US traditions. Readers Jim Stenbroten and Paul Rieder lead with scenes of the United States Germany England Norway Mexico Japan and Africa. Children and youth choirs directed by Mrs Ruth Zentner and Miss Cathy Broge perform with soloist David Huntley and a brass octet directed by Kenneth Krattiger.
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Monticello
Times
Vir M Briggs
Zwingli United Church of Christ
Mexico
Japan
Africa
United States
Jim Stenbroten
Paul Rieder
Martha Rupp
Doug Buehl
LuAnn Marty
Christine Mueller
Carol’ Blum
Nancy Zweifel
David Huntly
Linda Keener
Ingaard
Susan Schulz
Dennis Broge
Debra’ Sisson
Billy’ Gempler
Randy Grossen
James Grossen
Germany
Mr. Wynfrith
Jeffery Zweifel
Roann Rolph
Jan Quade
Kevin Buch
Susan Graber
England
Waits
Shepherds
Tom Feller
Steve Buehl
Randy Zuber
Jerry Isely
David Quade
Steve Stenbroten
Carol Durtschi
Cathie Field
Dean Sinnett
Norway
Debra Disch
Reynee Gempeler
Tim Feller
Bobby Witt
Jeff Zuber
Bret Winzenried
Lois Schlapbach
Steven Babler
Carl Schlapbach
Brent Stauffer
Kevin Stauffer
Roger Rufener
Kim Bu
Joan Lehnherr
Barbara Kelier
Laura Kuebli
Mooseheart Choir Broadcast Slated For Christmas Day
Mooseheart Choir will be broadcast Sunday December 25 during the Loyal Order of Moose meeting at Moose Lodge. Jack Marty reported on his visit to the Schmidt family in Monroe and attended the annual Christmas tree lighting with over 1,000 bulbs symbolizing new Moose members. A round table discussed the Children’s Christmas Party and County Board entertainment. Alex Wittner, formerly of Monroe Lodge now in Portland Oregon, attended. Refreshments were served by Leland Miller Ralph Weckerly and Ted Ott.
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Mooseheart
Loyalder of Moose
Moose Lodge
Jack Marty
Martin Schmidt
Monroe
Wisconsin
Alex Wittner
Monroe Lodge
Portland
Ore
Leland Miller
Ralph Weckerly
Ted Ott
Evansville KP Group Affiliates with Brodhead Lodge
Evansville Knights of Pythias plan to affiliate with Pearl Lodge in Brodhead as Evansville surrenders its charter. At a Pearl Lodge meeting last week guests included Grand Chancellor Jack Haskins of Eau Claire and Grand Secretary Melvin Schultz of Milwaukee.
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Brodhead
Evansville
Knights of Pythias
Pearl Lodge of Brodhead
Pearl Lodge
Jack Haskins
Eau Claire
Melvin Schultz
Milwaukee
Brooklyn Church to Hold Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Members of the Brooklyn and Zaoksville Lutheran Church choirs sponsor a Christmas Eve candlelight service of song on Saturday at 11:15 p.m. at the Brooklyn Lutheran Church. Ed Julseth of Evansville directs the double choir with Mrs. M. H. Hegge of Stoughton as organist. Rev. Cyril Jandrey narrates as congregational singing and candle lighting mark the event.
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pnuintYn
Brooklyn
Zaoksville
Engagement Announcement for Karen Lynn Johnson and Robert Von Kaenel
Mr and Mrs L Johnson Route 3 Monroe announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Lynn to Robert F Von Kaenel son of Mr and Mrs Robert H Von Kaenel 2001 Roosevelt Road Monroe. Karen Johnson a 1966 Monroe High School graduate works at Advance Transformer Co Monroe. Robert a 1965 Monroe High School graduate who attended Whitewater State University for one year works at Gempler's Tire Shop Monroe and plans to attend Madison Vocational Technical and Adult Schools in January. A July 16 wedding is planned.
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L. Johnson
Route 3
Monroe
Karen Lynn
Robert F. von Kaenel
Robert H. von Kaenel
Roosevelt Road
Miss Johnson
Monroe High School
Advance Transformer Co
Whitewater State University
Gempler
Madison
Judith Morgan Weds Keith Schwartzlow in Rockton Church
Judith Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Morgan and Keith Schwartzlow son of Mr and Mrs George Schwartzlow married at The Church By the Side of the Road Rockton Ill on Saturday Dec 17 Rev John L Walker officiated at 530 pm. The couple will reside at 1301 First Center Ave Brodhead.
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Brodhead
Rockton
Ill
Judith Morgan
Melvin Morgan
Keith Schwartzlow
George Schwartzlow
John L. Walker
Phyllis Malcock
Donald Morgan
Corral
First Center Ave
Schwartzlow
Brodhead High School
State Medical Society of Wisconsin
Madison
Janesville
Madrigal Singers Perform for Party at Skattum Home
Madrigal singers from Argyle High School entertained at a Christmas party hosted by Beth Skattum at her parents home Mr and Mrs Harland Skattum. Directors and several attendees joined in games gifts and a lunch then sang Christmas carols.
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Renteneeters Caren
Madrigal Singers
Argyle High School
Beth Skattum
Harland Skattum
Don Schnoenick
Maureen Coffey
Linda Hartwig
Patti
Bernie McDonald
Judy
Joann Wyttenbach
Ruth Everson
Baptism Held for Matzinger Baby in Swiss United Church
Dennis Lee Matzinger, son of Mr and Mrs Cur tney Matzinger, was baptized Sunday at Swiss United Church of Christ. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Paul Vetterli. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Herman Matzinger of New Glarus and Mr and Mrs Eugene Schumacher of Madison.
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New Usakud
Dennis Lee Matzinger
Curtney Matzinger
Moore Firm Holds First Annual Children's Christmas Party
shore Business forms Inc Monroe held its first annual Children s Christmas Party at its new plant offices on 17th Street Tuesday Dec 20 Gary Partridge served as master of ceremonies Don Christianson plant manager gave Christmas greeting about the company its future and products Santa arrived with gifts and candies after the singing of Jingle Bells
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Shore — Business Forms, Inc
Monroe
17Th Street
Gary Partridge
Don Christianson
Santa
Paul Gransee Couple To Be Wed 50 Years
Evansville couple Paul Gransee and former Ruby Greatsinger celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a public open house on Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Advent Christian Church in Magnolia. They married December 26, 1916, and have four children Louis Gransee of Baraboo, Earl Gransee, Pauline Champion of Oregon, Gwen Reese of Evansville, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Mir
Paul Gransee
Evansville
Ad Tvent Christian Church
Magnolia
Gransee
Ruby Greatsinger
Louis Gransee
Baraboo
Earl
Fryers Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary in Orangeville
Dale and Marjorie Fryer observed their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise Sunday gathering of 52 relatives. Planned by son Dennis and daughter Charlotte, the couple received many gifts. They wed in Freeport on December 23, 1941 and later lived on a farm three miles southwest of Orangeville.
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Orangeville
Dale Fryer
Dennis
Charlotte
Marjorie Reuber
Freeport
Goepferts Honored At Freeport Dinner
Mr and Mrs Ernest Goepfert hosted a dinner at Jolly Troll Restaurant Freeport to honor Mr and Mrs Goepfert on their 40th wedding anniversary Dec 28. Attendees included Henry Kubly Alvin Goepfert Louis Goepfert Ben Pfund and more from Monroe Argyle Monticello and Freeport. The couple wed Dec 28 1926 at the Reformed Church of Christ in Monticello. They have a son Alvin and two grandchildren Daniel and Donna.
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Airs
Joseon
Monroe
Ernest . Goepfert
Jolly Troll
Freeport
Henry Kubly
Alvin Goepfert
Joseph Goepfert
Messrs
Alvin
Danivel
Donna
Swiss Church Sets Yule Eve Services
Swiss United Church of Christ hosts a Christmas Eve program by Sun day School pupils in several roles. Rev Linus Wier will welcome and offer, with a pageant featuring Rebecca Schnake and Steven Disch and a large cast including Debra Nevil Jannette Hustad and Kent Streiff. The 7:30 p m service on Saturday presents carols, readings, and a nativity tableau by 4th to 6th graders.
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New Glarus
Tsute
United Church of Christ
Linus Wierwill
Russell Monroe
Narator
Rebecca Schnake
Steven Disch
Debra Nevil
Jeannette Hustad
Jay Schneider
RoxAnne Poster
Julie Dahlk
Kirk Webber
Mary
Margaret Hartman
Joseph
Kent Streiff
Angel Gabreil-Cheryl
Rufenacht
Angel
Priscilla ]Moen
Shepherds
Mark Rupnow
Randy Engen
Terry Hustad
Jack Henning
Wisemen
Kenneth Freitag
Pageant Directors and Assistants Named for Local Show
Mrs. Gerald Disch directs the pageant with Mrs. Henry Hoesly Jr and Mrs. Roger Klassy in charge of costumes. Others assisting include Mrs. Ray Wurgler Mrs. David Hodgson Christine Streiff makeup Mrs. Dennis Streiff shepherds Mrs. Roger Klassy kings Mrs. Roland Disch carolers and Russell Monroe lighting Christine Streiff is the organist.
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Kent Brauer
Pat Nevil
Carolers
Alice Wargier
Kathy Blum
Tracy Christian
Debra Klossner
Debra Gmur
Robert Beckwith
Lon Rug ‘Now
Richard Oppliger
Dennis Kuenzi
James Hoesly
Stuart Streiff
Terry Meland
Immanuel Church Plans Yule Services
Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church will hold a Candlelight Family Worship on Christmas Eve at 7:30 p.m. Carols and Candles theme. Organ prelude by Roberta Benkert and Janet Buehler. Karl Kundert leads worship. David Blum lights Advent candles. Mrs. Bernard Albright narrates the origin of Silent Night. A Christmas story No Room will be told by Mrs. Donald Timm. Chancel Choir directed by Joe Evening Times.
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Ne Immanue Svangelical United Brethren Church
Eub
Roberta Benkert
Janet Buehler
Karl Kundert
David Blum
Bernard Albright
Donald Timm
Joe Evening Times
Anthem Singers Highlight Service Ushers Acolytes
Featured singing an anthem marks the service with ushers Neil Signer Bernard Albright Burleigh Bartlett and LaVerne Schmerse serving. Greeters Mr and Mrs William F Blum and family welcome attendees. Acolytes Daniel Schmerse and Dennis Timm attend, with Donald Timm serving as projectionist.
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Neil Signer
Bernard Albright
Burleigh Bartlett
LaVerne Schmerse
William F. Blum
Daniel Schmerse
Dennis Timm
Donald Timm
Joint Yule Service Set in Orangeville
Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church of Orangeville join for a Christmas Eve service titled Candlelight and Carols at 9 30 p m Saturday Retelling the ancient Christmas story in song with familiar carols The setting uses red and green decorations and candlelight Worshippers will hold candles Rev Robert Prunty and Rev Howard Leach will conduct the service at the Methodist Church
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Orangeville
Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church
Methodist Church of
Robert Prunty
Howard Leach
Methodist Church
Youth Group and Choir Hold Caroling Event
The Universalist Unitarian Church youth group and choir entertained church friends with Christmas carols last night. Guests returned to the church for treats and a party. The choir is directed by Mrs. Clarence Seaton.
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Universalist - Unitarian Church
Clarence Seaton
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