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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1966

Page

3

Beverly Witt and Walter Bandi Wed in Immanuel Church

Miss Beverly Witt and Walter Bandi united in a 2 p.m. Sunday ceremony at Immanuel EUB Church with Rev. Melvin Roehrdanz officiating. The couple, of Monroe, will reside at 536 18th Ave. Monroe after a wedding trip to Northern Wisconsin. both are Monroe High School graduates.

Beverly Lou Witt Walter Bandi Immanuel Church Walter A. Bandi Immanuel Eub Melvin J. Roehrdanz Lester A. Witt Route 4 Monroe Alexander Bandi 11Th Ave Japan Kikue Usui Jack Close Roberta Benkett Linda Voeikli Karen Witt Barbara Alm MarLynn Peterson Richard Witt Edwin Bandi Ronald Goepfert Roger Rothenbuehler Donald Witt Ronald Disch Paul Witt Jackie Meyers Kathy Blum Diane Indergand Linda Miller Lena Pluss Leah Loeffel Roger Weiser Kimberly Milwaukee Lake Mills Mt. Horeb Madison Monticello Albany Brodhead Barneveld Menomonie Clinton Wis Rockford Freeport Orangeville Wisconsin 18Th Ave Monroe High School Bandi Monroe Roller Mills Winona Pickett Juda Suzie Jane Dammen William Frank Arn William Robert Arn Miss Dammen Norman Dammen Juda High School Oaktron Industries, Inc Rev Arn Argyle High School Frito Lay, Inc Radke

New OES Officers To Preside Monday

The 1966 officers of St. Omar Chapter Order of Eastern Star will preside at their first meeting Monday night in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Sam Rubi will be in the East as worthy Matron with her husband as worthy patron. Rainbow Board meeting is set for 7 15 p.m.

St. Omar Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Sam Rubi Order of Business Sunshine Philip M. Gordon Ray Heinzelman Rainbow Board

Lester Witts Feted For Silver Wedding

In Brodhead a surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. Lester Witt on their silver wedding anniversary. Neighbors brought a picnic supper and guests included Eugene Clark Shirl Albert Richard Wichser Marvin Stabler and Oscar Baldwin who presented a gift to the couple.

Brodhead Lester Witt Messrs Mmes Eugene Clark Shirl Albert Richard Wichser Marvin Stabler Oscar Baldwin

Basswood WSCS Unit To Meet on Thursday

The Basswood Methodist Church WSCS will meet at 1 30 p m Thursday Jan 13 at Mrs Charles Doyle s home The program topic is The School Drop Out a Primary Concern Mrs Gilbert Abraham is program chairman

Orangeville WSCS Basswood Methodist Church Charles Doyle Gilbert Abraham

Women of Moose hear talk on special education

Mrs. Bernice E. Kingdon, specialist in child education, spoke at the Women of the Moose meeting in Moose Hall about her work and child care. The event was led by the lodge’s child care committee, with new member Mrs. Lowell Stuessy welcomed.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Bernice E. Kingdon Lodge Lowell Stuessy Doris. Zitelman Milwaukee Grand Council Beloit Social Service Committee George Grossen Edwin Haldiman Mmes Clifford Prien Elsie Prien Alfred Meier Florian Handall Kendall Albertson Peter Hasler Clarence Rufer James Nelson

Juda Class of 1955 Holds 10-Year Reunion

Members of the Juda High School Class of 1955 gathered at the Swiss Wheel Restaurant on New Year’s Eve for their tenth reunion. Arrangements were led by Mrs. Nathan Hartwig and Mrs. Roger Starke with decorations by Mrs. Emerson Blumer, Mrs. Gordon Brooks, and Mrs. Roger Blumer.

Juda High School Nathan Hartwig Roger Starke Emerson Jordan Gordon Brooks Roger Blumer Blumer Ned Roth Mmes Messrs Madison Des Plaines Juda Monroe Jerry Reed

Alfred Gerber Couple Hosts Christmas Dinner

Mr and Mrs Alfred Gerber Sr entertained at a family Christmas dinner on Dec 26 at 1205 30th Ave Guests included Myron Dearth Francis Kathy Mike Susan Blanchardville Francis McKeon Sharon Mickey Randy Janie Darlington Alfred Gerber Jr Larry Dennis Cheryl Rudy Walter Vogel Richard Steven Monroe Frank Gerber and Mark Elkhorn Gary Colden Jamie Jackie Juda and afternoon callers Herman Huber Monroe

Alfred Gerber Sr 30Th Ave Myron Dearth Francis Kathy Mike Susan Blanchardville Francis McKeon Sharon Mickey Randy Janie Darlington Alfred Gerber Jr Larry Dennis Cheryl Rudy Walter Vogel Richard Steven Monroe Frank Gerber Mark Elkhorn Gary Colden Jamie Jackie Juda Herman Huber

Jamie and Jackie Colden Honored on Birthdays

Jamie and Jackie Colden twin children of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Colden were feted on their first birthday with a family supper at home. Gifts and decorated birthday cakes marked the celebration attended by relatives including Julian Colden and the Brodhead and Monroe families.

Jamie Jackie Colden Gary Colden Juda Jackie Julian Colden Ronnie Beverly Brodhead Alfred Gerber Monroe

Girl Scout Leaders Plan Neighborhood Meeting and Activities

At Mrs. Robert Keith home the Badger Council Neighborhood Service Team outlined the January 17 neighborhood meeting plans. Mrs. John Irvin will chair cookie sales March 18 to 27 and window display efforts were discussed for the sale and Girl Scout Week March 6 to 12.

Robert Keith Badger Council of Girl Scouts John Irvin Keith Girl Scout George Barry Robert Trumpy Joan Wise Freeport Girl Scout Council Monroe

Mrs Salladay Leads Civics Club Program on Family Living

Mrs Salladay spoke on Family Living with co hostesses Emma Mueller and Adam Fleck at the Civics Club meeting. Kathy and Susan Condon discussed the Effects of Alcohol. The girls had attended WCTU sponsored camps. Members shared Latin America current events. Refreshments were served.

Brodhead Emma Mueller Adam Fleck Civics Club Mildred Salladay Kathy Susan Condon WCTU Latin America

Phillips Couple Plans For Silver Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charles Phillips Sr celebrate 25 years of marriage with a dance at the VFW Club in Monroe. The couple wed December 18 1940 in Juta and have three children Charles Jr Gary and Mrs Roland Emberson plus a granddaughter Rhonda Emberson all of Monroe.

Charles Phillips Sr VFW Club Monroe

Pearl Lodge To Install Officers Tonight

Pearl Lodge Knights of Pythias will install officers at 8 tonight in KP Hall. New chancellor commander William J. Bellman, vice chancellor M W Meienburg, prelate Marion Roderick, master of work Harry Welch, secretary Clarence Brager, master of exchequer Gilbert Swartz, master at arms Guy Earleywine, inner guard August Lehnherr, outer guard Jacob Pfisterer are named.

Brodhead Pearl Lodge Knights of Pythias KP Hall William J. Bellman M. W. Meienburg Marion Roderick Harry Welch Clarence Brager Gilbert Swartz Guy Earleywine August L. Lehnherr Jacob Pfisterer

Installation of IOOF Lodge 72 Officers Monday

Officers will be installed at the IOOF Lodge 72 meeting Monday evening January 10 in IOOF Hall. Installing officers will be members of South Wayne Lodge under the direction of Herman Kruppe.

Ioof Lodge IOOF South Wayne Lodge Herman Krupke

Council of Churches Program Outlined at Methodist WSCS

Mrs. William Baird and Mrs. Richard Rhyner presented the World Council of Churches history and goals at the Methodist WSCS meeting. Ecumenical movement growth and unity in missions were discussed. Plans were made for the January birthday party at Green County Hospital with Mrs. Arthur Chandler and Mrs. Effie Wenger in charge. The society voted to adopt Special Friends for monthly visitation. Elizabeth Waite was welcomed as a new member. Dessert luncheon served by Miners. Myron Stair, William Maddix, Dwight Crandall, David Lovett and Florence Maddrell were noted.

William Baird Richard Rhyner World Council of Churches WSCS Green County Hospital Arthur Chandler Effie Wenger Elizabeth Waite Myron Stair William Maddix Dwight Crandall David Lovett Florence Maddrell

Dedication of Organ Set Sunday in Afolkey

Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Afolkey dedicates a new Hammond organ during the morning worship at 10 50 a m. in memory of George Obert and Eli Wilson with gifts from their families. Nathan Bast of Rockford will give a recital and Rev. Duane M Ray will deliver a devotional message.

Afolkey Orangeville Grace Evangelical Congregational Church George Obert Eli Wilson Nathan Bast Rockford Duane M. Ray

Lawmaker Signals Ways to Curb Ku Klux Klan Power

Rep Edwin Willis head of the House Un American Activities Committee outlined potential new laws to curb Klan influence. Proposals include registration like Communists, ban on masked gatherings, and penalties against organized threats or violence. Blumberg described Klan intimidation in Bogalusa Louisiana, including threats, vandalism, and media pressure forcing a meeting cancellation and his departure.

Washington Edwin FE. Willis D-La House Willis Blumberg Bogalusa Brooks Hays Arkansas Klan

Oscar Mayer Co Sets Sales Record for Fiscal Year

Oscar Mayer and Co reports net earnings of 6.3 million dollars and sales of 304.4 million for the year ending October 30. Earnings per share come to 2.81 dollars, down from last year's 3.53 and the prior year's 7.8 million profit. The sales total set a company record, about three percent higher than the previous year.

Madison Oscar Mayer and Co

Knights of Columbus Plan Officers Meeting and Events

Knights of Columbus officers meet at 7 30 Monday evening January 10 at the Legion Hall. A dinner meeting follows January 17 at 6 30 p.m. The January dinner dance is Sunday January 23 at the VFW Club with a smorgasbord dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing to the Ralph Wilcox trio.

Knights of Columbus Legion Hall VFW Club Ralph Wilcox

Social Security extends benefits for college students

Madison officials report a 1965 amendment to extend benefits for unmarried full time students. Eligible recipients may receive payments until age 22 if they attend colleges universities high schools vocational or other Governor approved schools. The change updates guidance to counselors and social security offices.

Madison Wisconsin State University System

Employee Drowns In Water Tower Tragedy at Lake Geneva

A 2 year old employee of Lake Geneva city water department died Wednesday while working in a 100 foot water tower. Robert Hammond and another worker were attaching a float alarm system when the partner left for tools. Hammond disappeared after the tank was partly drained. autopsy ordered to determine death cause.

Lake Geneva

Adult Farmer Classes Planned at Orangeville

The first of ten adult farmer classes will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday January 12 in the Orangeville High School Ag room. Dr Jerald Kleckler local veterinarian will discuss dairy and swine diseases and controls. Topics for future meetings will be proposed for attendance. All area farmers and interested persons are invited.

Orangeville Orangeville High School Ag Jerald Kleckler

Classified Ads Solve Daily Problems for Thousands

Local readers rely on classified ads to find needed goods services and opportunities. The page highlights practical items for daily life including job ads rental listings and small trades reflecting community needs.

UW Dean Luberg Named Gov Knowles Special Representative

Leroy Luberg of the University of Wisconsin was named by Governor Warren Knowles as special representative to coordinate arrangements for astronaut James A. Lovell’s visit. Lovell, Gemini 7 command pilot, and his wife will tour Milwaukee and Madison on February 23 and 24. Lovell grew up in Milwaukee and attended UW.

Madison University of Wisconsin Leroy Luberg Warren P. Knowles James A. Lovell Milwaukee Lovell

Juice and Popcorn Prices Fall Amid Surplus Paled by Shortages

Prices dip on frozen orange juice popcorn and pea products as large supplies push wholesale costs to two year lows. Yet shortages loom in other goods with war demand, weather impacting crops, and tuna prices rising due to reduced catches.

New York Defense Department Viet Nam Mexico Peru Japan

Triplets Named Ferdinand I II and III in Tarlac City Birth

Cenon Yalung and Primitiva Angeles welcomed triplets all named Ferdinand I Ferdinand II and Ferdinand III in the provincial city of Tarlac. The couple already has four other children.

Ferdinand Manila Tarlac Ferdinand I Ferdinand II Ferdinand III Cenon Yalung Primitiva Angeles

Lost Act Prompts Quiet Search for Missing Play

A local theater notes a missing act from a recent production sparking a community search. Officials urge donors and volunteers to assist in locating the lost scene and restoring performance integrity.

Broge Girl Undergoes Surgery in Milwaukee

Collette Broge seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Broge Monticello underwent surgery yesterday at Children s Hospital Milwaukee. She will be a patient there for another week. Collette would appreciate ecards and letters. Milwaukee Children s Hospital 1700 West Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Wis 3

Monticello Collette Broge Edwin Broge Children’s Hospital Milwaukee Collette Milwaukee Children’s Hospital West Wisconsin Ave Wis

TB Tests Urged For Younger Children

In Evanston Illinois two medical groups recommend testing children aged six months to one year for tuberculosis before measles or smallpox vaccination if possible. The joint statement comes from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Chest Physicians urging early TB screening.

Evanston, Ill American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Chest Physicians

Garde Badertscher Confined at Home After Bull Attack

Spring Grove Times reports Garde Badertscher remains confined at his home three weeks after a bull attack while boring. He endures a cracked pelvis and cannot sit, needing crutches or to lie prone.

Spring Grove Garde Badertscher

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OES Lester Witts Basswood Wscs Mrs. Kingdon Phillips Wisconsin Power & Light Penney's Council of Churches Methodist Lenneys Catalog Center Klan Power Oscar Mayer Co Kroehler Flexsteel Permalux Argyle Gov Knowles Penney Broge Willard Heinzelman Fabric & Labor
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