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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1967
Page
3
Theodore Weiss outlines civil defense measures including warning sirens and shelter centers at the Eugene Hotel Clubrooms. Anna Blum reports 113 convention resolutions supporting veterans. a $25 donation to the U S Vietnam Fund is approved.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Streit of Monroe will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Monroe Moose Hall on Sunday January 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts requested. They were married January 16 1917 in Rice Lake Wisconsin. Their children are Mrs John Wirth Jr Frank and Freida Bandi. They have 15 grandchildren.
Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe will screen Time For Burning, a live documentary on race relations in an Omaha Lutheran congregation. Morning worship and a 7 P.M. evening showing are open to the public. Youth groups from area churches will view and discuss the film.
St John’s United Church of Christ Aid Society held Thursday afternoon program of musical selections and a film titled Knowing Your Bible led by Rev Calvin Fischer. Mrs Fred Fritz led devotions and Mrs Milton Petzold performed accordion pieces. After the program they hosted their annual pot luck supper chaired by Mrs Clara Angliker and Mrs Carl Ault with several members assisting. An item notes WSCS will meet January 12 at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs Herman Busjahn home with lesson by Mrs Vera Dietmeier.
A 2000 foot film edits many services meetings homes and a barber shop into a narrative that suggests there is more to the story than meets the eye. It presents both sides of the struggle between obedience unbelief gospel truth and church unity, with reputations at stake and no easy answer.
About 50 members of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 41 Knights of Pythias attended memorial services at IOOF Hall on Wednesday night for Herman Dieckhoff who died December 29. Dieckhoff served as Deputy Grand Chancellor for many years. Floyd Matzke was appointed Deputy Grand Domain of Wisconsin to fill the unexpired term. Three new members Glen Schwend James Orton and Walter Vogel were initiated as Pages. A lunch followed the degree work.
Miss Laura Ruegsegger will present a report on Our Christian World Mission at the January meeting of Rebekah Circle of St. John's United Church of Christ at 7 45 Monday evening Jan 9 in the Church Lounge. Also on the program committee are Miss Anna Roth and Mrs Carl Streit. Hostesses for the evening will be Mrs Hervey Hoesly, Miss Gertrude Feutz, Mrs Alfred Locher and Mrs Clayton Olson.
Mrs. Margaret Mueller was feted at a New Glarus Chapter Order of Eastern Star meeting for decades of service. Since 1945 she served as an officer with roles including chaplain since 1952 and worthy matron in 1950, with a candlelight tribute by officers. Clayton Streiff sang.
Mrs Duane Wilde, worthy matron, presented Mrs Muller with a gift from the Chapter. Refreshments were served by Mrs Wilde and Mrs Clayton Streiff.
A birthday party honored Mrs. John Meier Sr. on her 89th birthday Wednesday January 4 at her Monticello residence. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Meier Monroe Mrs. Lena Klassy Mrs. Lillian Derendinger Sylvan Disch Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Zeller Mr. and Mrs. William G. Meier Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meier Douglas and Virginia all Monticello Miss Lois Prackel and Richard Meier Madison.
A potluck dinner will be held at Cedarville Methodist Church Sunday January 8 at noon for members of the Orangeville Cedarville visiting teams for the Every Member Visitation. The Stewardship Commissions of both churches sponsor this training session. The teams will begin their calls after the dinner.
Mr and Mrs Harold Staley of Lena Illinois were honored at a surprise New Year open house for their silver wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives from Beloit Brodhead Monroe South Wayne Belmont Madison Freeport and Warren Illinois attended. The couple received a decorated cake and gifts. They have three children Philip stationed with the Armed Forces in Berlin Germany Jerry Elroy Illinois and Janice at home.
Miss Susan Wild celebrated her 20th birthday at her parents' home, 2426 9th St. A luncheon and a birthday cake decorated by Ervin Ross were served to family and friends including the Johnsons, King, Pryce, Hannes, Argue, and Boss households among others.
Shirley and Susan Wild and George Abraham attended while Mr and Mrs Lee Burkhalter and Mr and Mrs Frederick Strahm were unable to attend.
Mr and Mrs George Strub of rural South Wayne celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at home They have two daughters Mrs Frank Noesen Milwaukee and Mrs Eleanor Kubly South Wayne Former Monroe residents they have three grandchildren The couple wed January 9 1907 at St Josephs Catholic Church Gratiot
Mrs. Thomas Saunders entertained at a birthday party for her daughter Kristy on her seventh birthday. The afternoon featured games and refreshments with gifts for Kristy. Guests included Patti Durtschi Lynn Durtschi Joan Holz Annetta Holz Kathy Winzenried Robin Wahl Julie Waelchli Heidi Witt Sally Schultz Julie Ritschard Denise Kuebli Wanda Isely Susan Hiltbrand Kay Ann
Saunders notes that Vickie Taylor was to attend but sent a gift instead. The mention highlights a formal or social attendance dynamic and a gesture accompanying the anticipated presence.
Circle One of the Union Presbyterian Church will meet at the home of Mrs. John Ivey on Monday January 9 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Robert Weckerly will lead the study.
Weekly school lunch plan lists meals for Monday through Friday with items including ground beef patties, potatoes, vegetables, cookies, bread, butter, and milk on Monday. chicken and noodles with carrots and pineapple on Tuesday. ham with scalloped potatoes salad ice cream and bread on Wednesday. steamed bologna with mashed potatoes corn chocolate cake and milk. and pizza with sliced cheese cabbage salad and peaches on Friday.
Wisconsin Governor Warren P. Knowles plans to present the State of the State message to the Legislature on Thursday and expects to address lawmakers on two additional occasions this month.
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