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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1962

Page

3

St Johns Youth Fellowship Holds Executive Board Retreat

The St Johns Youth Fellowship held an executive board retreat at the Harold A Blumer cottage. Members present included Diane Zwygart Holly Hoesly Gene Aeschlimann Nancy Baker Pat Hanson Nancy Sickinger Carole Buehler Barb Rufenacht Guin eth Gonstead Jean Hager and advisers Susan Blu mer and Mr and Mrs William Burns. New offices were created for the reporter and bulletin board committee. The group approved a publicity policy and agreed to merge a calendar and newsletter for monthly mailings. They reviewed new commitment sheets and outlined next years Nativity scene and a pancake fundraiser to send Kenneth Krattiger to Europe with the US band. Youth Sunday is Jan 28 with the theme Called to Responsible Freedom Meaning of Sex in the Christian Life.

St. John’s Youth Fellowship Harold A. Blumer Diane Zwygart Holly Hoesly Gene Aeschlimann Nancy Baker Pat Hanson Nancy Sickinger Carole Buehler Barb Rufenacht Guineth Gonstead Jean Hager Susan Bliumer William Burns Monroe Evening Times Bulletin Board Committee Jaycee Ken Europe Kenneth Krattiger United States

Mrs. Marsh Installed As Wesley WRC President

Mrs. Van A. Marsh was installed as president of the Wesley WRC by installing officer Mrs. John Pengra at the meeting in the women’s club rooms. Several officers and colorbearers were named, with a family potluck dinner held prior to installation.

Russell Rosheisen Fretah McClellan Pearl Myers Elbert Springsted Mattie Earleywine Jennie Ward James Brace Ruth Schwartzlow Tilman Lunde Radcliff Myers Sever Walden Bernice Green L. J. Berg Leonard Erickson

Room-for-You Class Elects Mrs Buehler President

Mrs. Fred Buehler was elected president of the Room-for-You Sunday school class at Staver's church. Other officers named included Mrs. Albert Kuhnke as vice president, Mrs. LaVerne Schiller as secretary, and Mrs. Paul Schulz as treasurer. Sunshine committee heads were Mrs. Wilson Rote and Mrs. Alton Benfer. Rev. Frank Hinebaugh led the meeting.

Fred Buehler Staver’s Church Stanley Prieve Albert Kuhnke LaVerne Schiller Paul Schulz Wilson Rote Alton Benfer Sunshine Priewe Frank Hinebaugh

Sally Wenger Engaged to Disrud in Blanchardville

Mrs. Pearl Wenger announces the engagement of Sally Jane Wenger to Robert C. Disrud of Blanchardville. Sally Jane is a Monroe High School graduate and Monroe Clinic cashier. Disrud is a Blanchardville High School graduate and a Green County DHIA fieldman. No wedding plans yet.

Pearl Wenger 21St Street Sally Jane Robert C. Disrud Milton Disrud Blanchardville Miss Wenger Monroe High School Monroe Clinic Blanchardville High School Green County Dhia Warren Bennehoff Orangeville Gayle Donald Fryer Ester Fryer Orangeville High School Crum and Forster Insurance Co

Service members Babler and Stauffacher honored at family gathering

Sgt. David L. Babler of Ft. Lewis Washington and Lt. Roger A. Stauffacher of Ft. Gordon Augusta Georgia were honored at a holiday family gathering at Maurice J. Babler home 1021 5th Avenue.

David L. Babler Ft. Lewis Wash Roger A. Stauffacher Ft. Gordon Augusta Maurice J. Babler 5Th Avenue

Legion Auxiliary Holds Clean-up Night in Orangeville

Members of the Legion Auxiliary organized a post supper clean-up event in Orangeville. Legion members assisted, and coffee with doughnuts were served after the effort.

Orangeville Legion Auxiliary Legion

Carol Ann Ruehlow Weds Robert Babler In Lutheran Ceremony

Miss Carol Ann Ruehlow and Robert Henry Babler married this afternoon at Grace Lutheran Church Monroe in a ceremony conducted by Rev James Plymire The bride wore a lace gown with seed pearls and a chapel train their reception followed in the church basement The couple plans a summer honeymoon and will reside at 141542 17th avenue Both are Monroe High School graduates of 1961 employed locally

Carol Ann Ruehlow August F. Ruehlow Route 3 Robert Henry Babler Willis Babler Monticello Grace Lutheran Church Monroe James Plymire Wilbert May Carol Peterson Grace Ludwig Judith Schuetz Janet Senn Maid of Honor Robert Schlittler Robert Ruehlew David Bowman David Pederson Ronald Schutt William Goephert William Mulligan Verlyn Adamson Norton Strommen Judy Legler Cheryl Trumpy Karen Meier 17Th Avenue Babler Monroe High School Madison Business College Mohns Truck Lines

Two Women Honored With Birthday Song at Lodge Meeting

Mrs John Steinman and Mrs Edward Weber were feted with the birthday song at Esther Rebekah Lodge in the IOOF hall last evening. Refreshment committee included Mrs James Farmer Mrs J D Bechtolt and Mrs Martha Biederman. Joint installation of officers set for Monday January 15 with the IOOF lodge.

John Steinman Edward Weber Esther Rebekah Lodge IOOF James Farmer J. D. Bechtolt Martha Biederman

Woman's Club board to sponsor extra Girl Scout troop

The Woman's Club of Monroe voted to sponsor an additional Girl Scout troop, adding Troop 247 alongside Troop 362. They also approved a $25 donation to the First District Nursing Scholarship Fund and announced a lecture by Dr. James Lipham on New Trends in Education.

Robert Holtshopple Willard Hagstrom Melvin Will Woman’s Club of Monroe Evenin Anton J. Portman Frank Pickett James Lipham Department of Education University of Wisconsin C. S. Grundahl Elvina G. Rust Ken Sundseth Howard A. Chadwick Albert G. Neushwander Glen H. Ridnour

Violet Hendrickson Weds Harold Guldhaug in Daleyville Chapel

Miss Violet May Hendrickson daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Hendrickson Argyle exchanged marriage vows with Harold Guldhaug New Glarus in Hauge Chapel Daleyville Rev Earnest B Rockstad officiated They planned a two week Florida honeymoon and will reside in New Glarus after the trip Attendants included Mrs Harold Schindler Postville and ushers Harold Elmer Postville Clarence Vollmer New Glarus A buffet lunch followed.

MT. Horeb Violet May Hendrickson Gerald E. Hendrickson Argyle Harold Guldhaug New Glarus Hauge Chapel Daleyville Earnest B. Rockstad Horeb Saoist Harold Schindler

Kaster Couple To Hold Open House Tomorrow

ARGYLE Special Mr. and Mrs. William Kaster celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with open houses. One from 2 to 4 p.m. at Dowling Hall and another 7 to 9 p.m. at their home. They married January 9 1912 in Darlington and farmed nearby before relocating to Adams Township then Argyle. They have five sons and three daughters including Dr M L Easter Cuba City and Janann Madison.

Argyle William Kaster Dowling Hall Viola Gille Darlington William Easter Adams Township M. L. Easter Cuba City Alfred Differt Milwaukee Francis Juda Lee Ozora Wickersham Madison Edward Browntown Ben Monroe Janann Clarence Ostrander Route 2 Evansville Dora Schwartzlow Brodhead Judy Joy Kenneth Robert Larson Air Force Base Washington

Walter Couple Feted With Housewarming

A surprise housewarming and buffet supper honored Mr. and Mrs. Sam Walter of Brodhead on New Year’s Eve. Attendees included multiple relatives and friends from Brodhead Janesville Juda Racine Madison and Brandon. Prizes were awarded for games and a silver gift was given to the hosts. Sally Walker hosted a Sunday dinner for Delores Feldt Mary Brunkow Jean Erb and Kay Carter of Juda.

Brodhead Sam Walter Howard Matzke Janesville William Newman Elmer Matzke Michael Malkow Juda Emma Muller Vernis Pierce August Lehnherr Ervin Matz

Hefty Son Baptized at Swiss United Church of Christ

Richard Lee Hefty the son of Mr and Mrs David Hefty of Lancaster was baptized at Swiss United Church of Christ. Sponsors were Dennis Basset and Mrs Henry Austin. Mrs Edna Hefty hosted a buffet supper afterward with attendees including Mr and Mrs Ralph Luchsinger Milan Gardner Henry Austin and Calvin Hefty.

Hefty New Glarus Richard Lee Hefty David Hefty Lancaster Swiss United Church of Christ Dennis Basset Henry Austin Edna Hefty Ralph Luchsinger Milan Garder Calvin Hefty

Artist Roy Ballarta to headline Orangeville club program

Roy Ballarta and his wife will present the program Tuesday night at the Orangeville Woman's Club. The group plans to meet at 8 in the Legion Home.

Orangeville Roy Ballarta Woman’s Club Legion

Eugene Gross Elected Head of Sunday Class

Eugene Gross elected president of the Sunday school of the United Church of Christ. Ralph Toelke named assistant superintendent, Florence Schoonhoven secretary, Marlene Kehler assistant secretary, Vernon Schulz treasurer, Frances Priewe assistant treasurer, Betty Kehler chorister, Bertha Bolender assistant chorister, Stella Boyer pianist, Frances Priewe assistant pianist. Mrs. Arthur Schoonhoven named cradle roll superintendent, with Mrs. John Arn as assistant.

Orangeville Eugene Gross The United Church of Christ Ralph Toelke Florence Schoonhoven Marlene Kehler Vernon Schulz Frances Priewe Betty Kehler Bertha Bolender Stella Boyer Arthur Schoonhoven John Arn

Buckeye Extension Unit Meets for Apples Lesson

The Buckeye Extension Unit met yesterday with Mrs. Ray Folgate and Mrs. Fred Solberg as assistant hostess. Joyce Rackow and Cynthia Reed presented the minor lesson titled Apples Selecting and Using.

Orangeville Buckeye Ray Folgate Fred Solberger Joyce Rackow Cynthia Reed

Auxiliary Firemen to Convene Monday Evening

The Firemen's Auxiliary will meet at 8 o'clock Monday night in the fire station for a regular session and discussion of community service plans.

Orangeville

Two Farm Groups Plan Joint Meeting

The Add A Million and Farm sters will hold a joint meeting at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the county agricultural building. Miss Viola Hunt of the University of Wisconsin will speak on Family Co operation. Harold Whitehead and George F Hartman will oversee refreshments.

County Agricultural Building Viola Hunt The University of Wisconsin Harold Whitehead George F. Hartman

No Tax Ruling On Conferences

Rep. John W. Byrnes said donors to a White House regional conference program were misled by a claim that contributions were income tax deductible. He said IRS advised no ruling exists on the deductibility of conference contributions.

Washington White House John W. Byrnes R-Wis Byrnes Internal Revenue Service House Republican Policy Committee IRS

Rep Mack Declines Dirksen Senate Bid in Illinois

Rep. Peter Mack of Illinois announced he will not seek the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat held by Everett Dirksen. He plans to run for the newly formed 20th District House seat where Paul Findley will also run and said he would back Sidney R. Yates if Yates secures the Senate nomination.

Washington Peter Mack Ill Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Mack Paul Findley Sidney R. Yates Yates Senate

Farewell dinner and travels of spring grove residents

Mrs Herbert Mohn hosts a farewell dinner for son Danny on leave from Ft Lewis Washington. Families send off to Mendota, rockford and Chicago as members report to Ft Ord or greet kin. Visitors include Montefelts Zweifel Raber Wendler and Stahleckers with various trips and New Year greetings.

Merlin Klopfenstein Danny Ft. Lewis Wash Henry Zweifel Carl Mendota Ill Ft. Ord Calif Gilbert Wendler Marlin Victoria Raber Kay Milton Wendler O’harefield San Francisco Ft. Ord. S Jerry Montefelt Carl Montefelt Vernon Pinnows Oregon Marikay Rockford Sam Wendler Alvin Timm Constance Craig Ronald Timm Freeport Elmer Stahleckers Herbert Mohns Bette Montefelt Henry Lipton Beloit Jerry Ludwig New Jersey Milton Harold Mohns Chicago Carol Zweifel Rock City Mildred Malcock Ellsworth Rosheisen Pfc George Davis

East German Refugee Fleeing West Captured Near Rudow

East German border guards fired on a fleeing refugee about ten yards from West Berlin near Rudow. Three guards observed the man in open country and he turned back as shots were fired.

Berlin West Berlin Rudow

Directors Re-elected At Bank of Brodhead

Directors of the Bank of Brodhead were re-elected for one year terms at the annual meeting held in the new bank’s courtesy room. Officers to be chosen later. Fred Hahlen Leo Scheberle Truman Olin Paul Zimmerman D L Amer pohl S H Stair M J Condon and C S Pierce were renamed. A buffet supper was provided by Mr and Mrs George Bjork. A preview of the new building was taken.

Brodhead Bank of Brodhead Fred Hahlen Leo Scheberle Truman Olin Paul Zimmerman D. L. Amerpohl S. H. Stair M. J. Condon C. S. Pierce George Bjork

New Glarus By Mrs. Millard Tschudy

Mr. and Mrs. Harley Streiff return to Suffern New York after holiday visit with Melvin Streiff. Clayton Streiffs host a dinner in their honor and for Nic Zentner and Debbie Zentner birthdays. Edna Hefty and Calvin Hefty visit M J Kwinn home Dalton Indiana. Navy leave gatherings honor Robert Hefty with local families and friends.

Harley Streiff Suffern N.Y Melvin Streiff Clayton Streiffs Nic Zentner Debbie Zentner Robert Ludwig Chris Laurel Bay S.C Edna Hefty Guy Ludwig Monroe Center III Calvin Hefty M. J. Kwinn Dalton Palmer Arn Clarence Itten Leonard Walden Arn Robert Hefty Navy Memphis Tenn Ray Laughridge Albany Erwin Zweifel Platteville Burnett Hefty Lawrence Meland Jr

Pentagon says no draft calls by services for two months

Washington reports the Navy Marine Corps and Air Force will not call up draftees in the next two months. The Army reaches about 943000 regulars with 119000 Guard and Reserve on active duty, aiming for a total near 960000 in the next fiscal year.

Washington Pentagon Navy Marine Corps Air Force Army National Guard Congress Berlin

Local Social Roundup From Orangeville Hosting Weekends

Mrs. Glen E. Bolender hosts in Orangeville with Mr and Mrs Roy Wagner and guests from Fort Carson Colorado. Families from Freeport Stockton Monroe and Augusta gather for a furlough visit and a 30 person celebration for Sgt David Babler and Lt Roger Stauffacher. Ray Geller and sons return from Melbourne Florida after holidays with relatives. The Krugs visit Green Bay for relatives and football game.

Roy Wagner Jim Parriott Fort Carson Colo Lola Richards Ervin Kuhlemeier Freeport Charles Burington Robert Kappes Stockton Della Ault Bugne Gross David Chicago Messrs Mmes Kermit Wolf Keith Wolf Glen Frautschy Gilbert Abraham Maurice Babler Monroe David Babler Ft. Lewis Wash Roger Stauffacher Augusta Ray Geller Melbourne Fla James Moore Les Krug Lyle Lynn Green Bay

Third Set of Twins Arrives for Kenneth Rayhorns Family

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rayhorn Route 2 Galena NL are parents of a third set of twins a boy and a girl born early yesterday in Cuba City hospital The boy weighed eight pounds eight ounces at 230 am the girl ten minutes later weighing seven pounds eight ounces Family now has 11 children oldest Billie 18 others Gregory 18 months Dennis Debbie 2 ½ Karen 3 ½ whose twin sister died Judy 15 Kenny 12 Vicke 5 Kathy 10 among them Father a laborer at Savanna Ordnance Depot employed 20 years.

Kenneth Rayhorn Route 2 Gaena Cuba City Hospital Rayhorn Allie Ganshirt Galena William Rayhorn Elizabeth Ill Rayhorns Billie Gregory Dennis Debbie Karen Vicke Kathy Kenny Judy Savanna Ordnance Depot

Bing Crosby Loses Two Kidney Stones in Surgery

In Santa Monica California two stones were removed from Bing Crosby's left kidney during a two hour and 20 minute operation. Dr Frederick Schlumberger, who performed the surgery, said Crosby previously underwent the same procedure in 1957 and 1952. He noted there was no malignancy and Crosby remains a steady patient for such operations.

Santa Mionica Calif Bing Crosby Frederick Schlumberger Crosby

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Marsh Brodhead Wrc Mrs. Buehler Sally Jane Wenger Disrud Robert Babler Radke Woman’s Club Board Violet Hendrickson, Guldhaug Daleyville Chapel Kaster Walter Kenneth Reed Route 1 Nancy Luella Eugene L. Salzwedel Lloyd Salzwedel Miss Reed Juda High School Co. B Orrare Plumbin Rie Ay Rep Dirksen Spring Grove Mrs. Herbert Mohn Lanz Agency Miss Gay Miller Badger Council of Girl Scouts Miss Miller Badger Council Delta Air Lines Arkansas Arkansas State Teachers College University of Arkansas Mrs. Millard Tschudy Glen E. Bolender Kenneth Rayhorns A. P. Stauffacher 20Th Avenue Monroe, Adja Monroe Country Club Monroe Chickeries Monroe Collect
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