Legion and Auxiliary to Hold Potluck and Lodge Meeting
In Orangeville the American Legion and Auxiliary meet February 8 at the Legion Home for a 6 30 pm potluck dinner. Bring hot dish and dessert or salad plus own table service. Esther Rebekah Lodge to meet at 8 pm Friday in IOOF Hall with lunch served. In Browntown the New Life Bible study group gathers at 8 pm tonight at Clifford Hawkinson home Gratiot.
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Orangeville
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Home
Mmes
Percy Harless
Robert Ritzman
Ronald Homan
Clarence
Esther Rebekah Lodge
Ioof Hall
Browntown
New Life Bible Study Group
Clifford Hawkinson
Gratiot
American Motors
American Motors Corporation
United States
Canada
AMC
South Lamont Homemakers Hold February Meeting
South Lamont Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Harold Schmidt’s home with 11 members and three guests. Guest speaker Shiro Tanaka spoke on farming in Japan as part of the Collaborate Farmers in America program. Neelian Nelson and Virgil Hendrickson attended as guests. lunch was served. next meeting set for Feb 15 at Mrs. Lee Rood’s home.
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South Lamont Argyle
South Lamont Homemakers Club
Harold Schmidt
Shiro Tanaka
Neelian Nelson
Japan
America
Virgil Hendrickson
Lee Rood
Rockford Couple Marry at United Methodist Church
Miss Marsha Strothman and Stanley Longworth wed Friday January 26 in Rockford at the United Methodist Church with Rev M Gerald Robey presiding. The couple will reside at 225 7th St Apt 26 Rockford and the bride is the daughter of Mrs Kenneth Peavy Jr and Melvin Strothman.
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Marsha Strothman
Rockford
Stanley Longworth
Ernest Woeffler
Monroe
M. Gerald Robey
United Methodist Church of
Longworth
Kenneth Peavy Jr
Melvin Strothman
Beloit
Elna Stauffer
Ernest C. Waeffler
7Th St
Apt
Monroe Coin Club Names Show Chairmen for April Event
At a Monroe club meeting in the First National Bank Community Room, chairmen for the upcoming Coin Show were named. Nathan Bloom is general chairman, Wilson Bloom handles bourse tables, Grant Briggs tickets, and Gordon Wahler building chairman. the show is set for April 29 in Monroe.
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Monroe Coin Club
First National Bank
Monroe
Nathan Bloom
Wilson Bloom
Grant Briggs
Gordon Wahler
Bank
Vicki Bear
Birthday Potluck Honors Mrs. Charlie Clark in Spring Grove
A surprise potluck dinner in Spring Grove honored Mrs. Charlie Clark on her birthday with a decorated cake centerpiece. Relatives and friends attended, presenting gifts and sharing cards amid the evening festivities.
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Spring Grove
Charlie Clark
Ed Ruef
Ronald Schrier
Ed Ruef Sr
Adolph Ruef
Alvin Schwartz
Juanita
Robert Taylor
Wilma Weiss
Warren Brownie Troop Holds Investiture Ceremony
The Brownie Troop of Warren held an investiture ceremony at the Community building on Tuesday afternoon. Seventeen Brownies received pins and 11 earned star pins for one year of membership. A flag ceremony was performed and refreshments served to mothers. Mrs. John Coleman led the troop with Mrs. Jim Cole as assistant.
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Warren
John Coleman
Jim Cole
Birthday gathering at Howard Gilbertson home in Argyle
A family celebration was held Sunday at the Howard Gilbertson residence in Argyle for Abby Spears birthday anniversary. Guests included Nancy and Burnell Gilbertson, Bobby and Sharon Pierce, Johann Gilbertson and daughter Amy. The honoree received gifts and a decorated cake accompanied refreshments.
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Argyle
Howard Gilbertson
Abby Spears
Nancy
Burnell Gilbertson
Bobby
Sharon Pierce
Johann Gilbertson
Amy
Permanent care labels rule changes apparel maintenance
The FTC rule on permanent care labeling, in effect since July 3, 1972, requires attached labels on most apparel and fabrics to explain washing, ironing, bleaching, drying, or dry cleaning. Some items are exempt, but labels must last the product’s life and be easy to locate. Consumers should use labels to compare value and follow instructions, while retailers and manufacturers enforce compliance.
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Federal Trade Commission
Optimists induct Larry Mau at Monroe club dinner
The Monroe Optimist Club welcomed Larry Mau as a new member at its Tuesday dinner at Marco's Supper Club with members' wives as guests. Ali Maulay Landrate from Taroudant Morocco spoke about his country and school life and showed slides. The bull throwers award went to Francis Denny and Rodney Kittelsen received a project support award. Upcoming events include a Feb 8 breakfast at Swiss Colony Inn and a Feb 5 board meeting at Commercial Bank Community Room.
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Larry Mau
Monroe
Monroe Optimist Club
Marco’s
Ali Maulay Landrate
Taroudant
Morocco
AFS
Monroe High School
Francis Denny
Rodney Kittelsen
Kittelsen
James Daly
Ray Bissig
B.J. Quinn
Swiss Colony Inn
Commercial Bank
Twin Births Highlight Bienema Olds Cadillac Ad Echo
Hello World Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith of Brodhead welcome son Ryan A. born Jan 29 at St. Clare Hospital. Grandparents Badertscher and Smith families from Brodhead and Apple River IL with great grandparents listed. Erik Andrew named fourth son for Mr. and Mrs Johann Huschitt of Browntown born Jan 27 at St. Clare Hospital. Other details give Pfeifer and Huschitt family ties with Chicago and Lake Forest. Bienema Olds Cadillac promotes new ideas and improvements.
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Richard Smith
Rt. 2
Brodhead
Ryan A
St. Clare Hospital
Smith
Linda Badertscher
Allard Badertscher
Stanley Smith
Apple River
Ill
Albert Badertscher Sr
Amos Stewart
Ralph Mammoser
Lena
Johann Huschitt
Rt. 1
Browntown
Erik Andrew
Huschitt
Irene Pfeiffer
Hans
Richard
Peter
Joseph Pfeiffer
Chicago
Anna Huschitt
Lake Forrest
Local VFW and Auxiliary attend First District meeting
Cecil Jones Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary joined the First District gathering in Burlington on Jan 28. Attendees included Commander Werner Marti and Senior Vice Commander Joseph Will, with Auxiliary members Mrs. Marti and others. District representatives from Milwaukee and Racine attended, and Racine won the Voice of Democracy contest with its entry, while Orfordville placed second. The next District meeting is scheduled for May 20 in Beloit with officer elections and installation.
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Cecil Jones
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Burlington
Werner Marti
Joseph Will
Ernest Zumbach
Marti
Zumbach
Walter Laeser
Rodney Block
Margaret Kuster
Clem Tesensky
Milwaukee
James Kurz
Racine
Art Ruttan
Bertha Kierstad
Buddy Poppy
Voice of Democracy
Orfordville
Beloit
Suzanne Koch Celebrates Sixth Birthday With Family Observances
Suzanne Kay Koch daughter of Charles F. Koch and wife. celebrated turning six with multiple observances Jan 20 23 at home and in her neighborhood. Attendees included relatives friends and godparents from the Koch and Wunschel families.
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Suzanne Kay Koch
Charles F. Koch
24Th St
Suzanne
Frank Koch
Ruth Wideman
Leland Showers
Franklyn Koch
Richard Koch
Shelly
Kris Guttmer
Virgil Wunschel
George Cromwell
Terri
Tom and
Kristen
Steve Koch
Shrine Club to Operate Novelty Booth at Zor Shrine Circus
Green County Shrine Club members will run a novelty booth for the Zor Shrine Circus at the Dane County Coliseum on Feb 23 to 25. Walter Ekum says a four-person minimum will staff the booth across all seven performances. Wives will assist, and the club also helps transport retarded children to shows with rides provided by Monroe Kiwanis.
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Green County Shrine Club
Dane County Coliseum
Walter Ekum
Green County
Shrine Club
Shriners
Monroe Kiwanis Club
Dairy Talk: Dairy Products Remain Popular Worldwide
Journal column discusses enduring appeal of dairy foods across seasons and cultures. Milk in Valentine candies, Swiss cheese fame, ice cream bars, cocoa drinks, and milk shakes highlight dairy’s global presence and nostalgic comfort.
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Jayne Ruppert
Belleville Dairy Queen
Birthday party honors January February celebrants at Twin Grove
Mr and Mrs Walter Ludwig hosted a Sunday gathering at their Twin Grove home to honor family members born in January and February. Guests included Nancy Denny and Amy Scheidegger from Rockford, Micheal Goecks, Terry Klopfenstein, and Steven Goecks, with potluck lunch and several games.
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Spring Grove
Walter Ludwig
Twin Grove
Nancy
Denny
Amy Scheidegger
Rockford
Micheal Goecks
Terry Klopfenstein
Steven Goecks
Roger Scheidegger
Jack Klopfenstein
David
Merlin Klopfenstein
Terry
Gary Goecks
Micheal
Jerry Ludwig
Emil Goecks
Kathy Walmer
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Bienema’s Olds
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Bienema
Cadillac
Bienema’s
Suzanne Koch
Mike Hauser
Chris Goepfert
Kimberly Graber
Timmy Graber
Jack Hauser
Bill Goepfert
Fritz Graber
Steve
To Man Novelty Booth
Queens Report
Hornet
Car & Driver Magazine
American Motors Buyer Protection Planp
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