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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1968

Page

3

New Glarus High School Girls Honored for Volunteer Service

Social events honored junior and senior girls from New Glarus High School for extensive volunteer work in the dining room of the New Glarus Home for the Aged. Eighty hours earned name bars for Valla Zentner Barbara Hoesly Sue Streiff Donna Elmer Judy Marty Jane Ingwell and Wendy Yaeger.

New Glarus High School New Glarus Home For Auxiliary Board Valla Zentner Barbara H 0Esly Sue Streiff Donna Elmer Judy Marty Jane Ingwell Wendy Yaeger Delayne Knobel Emily Rindy Kaye Luchsinger Letha Tschudy Sharon Moldenhauer Mary Hoesly Beth Alderman Kathy Kehrli Petra Streiff Ginny Hillstead Beth Luchsinger Marilyn Disch Jo- Ann Hoesly Donna Knobel Sue Bauer Christine Streiff Roy Gempeler Monroe Vicki Kramer Jane Ritschard Jeannie Brennan Kirsten Kundert Merry Beth Seaton Jan Obert Orangeville Gempeler Jack Kundert Frederick Obert Leo Gempeler Monticello Clayton Streiff New Glarus Paul Klassy Ellen Stauffer Fred Abbott Glenn Showers Belleville Arthur C. Benkett

New Glarus Lions Schedule Ladies Night and Pancake Supper

New Glarus Lions host a Ladies Night Saturday Jan 13 at the New Glarus Hotel with social hour at 6 30 p m dinner at 7 30 and dancing to follow Also scheduled is the January pancake supper at Hofmann s Wilhelm Tell Inn on Jan 22 serving from 5 p m to 8 p m Tickets go on sale next week by Lions members at 125 for adults and 75 cents for children under 12.

NEW Glarus New Glarus Lions Hofmann Wilhelm Tell Inn Henry M. Schmid Lions

New Turning Group Formed in Monroe

A new Turning Group for very small girls ages 3 to 5 is formed by the Monroe Turners. Mrs Fritz Wenger will instruct. Sessions run 2 to 3 p.m. weekly in Turner Hall. Parents may have their child attend.

Monroe Turners Fritz Wenger Turner Hall

Play Reading Group To Meet on Monday

A meeting of the Play Reading Group of the Women's Club of Monroe will be held at 8 p.m. Monday January 15 in the Community Center. Anyone interested in play reading is invited to attend. The play The Man Of La Mancha will be read with Mrs. Matthew F. Eraser serving as hostess.

Woman’s Club of Monroe

Birthday Event For Mrs Erickson in Argyle

Mrs Edward Erickson of Argyle was honored on her birthday January 8 with a surprise party at her home hosted by her daughter Mrs Harvey Hartwig. Court Whist was played with prizes awarded. guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Hartwig Mr and Mrs Jake Senn Monroe Mrs Lawrence Buetzer Browntown and many others from Argyle Darlington and surrounding areas.

Edward Erickson Argyle Harvey Hartwig Frank Hartwig Jake Senn Monroe Lawrence Buetzer Browntown Chris Berg Judelle Paul Thompson Arthur Harlow Larson Milford Paulson Casper Nybroten Ivan Hartwig Tom Erickson Walter Jonathan Shirlene Harolyn Osterday Darlington

Monticello Girl Named Outstanding Young Woman of America

Rolanda Richards of Monticello daughter of Mrs Yolanda Richards is named one of the nations outstanding young women of America in the 1967 Outstanding Young Women edition. Selection based on achievements and community family state and country contributions. She is a Monticello High School and University of Wisconsin graduate.

Monticello Rolanda Richards Yolanda Richards America

Mrs Nadig Weds Leslie Schwitz in Swiss Evangelical Reformed Church

Mrs Frohne Nadig of Warren Illinois married Leslie M Schwitz of Monroe at 6 p m Sunday January 7 in New Glarus Green County The Rev Linus Wierwill officiated Attending were Green County Sheriff Roy Vetterli and Mrs Vetterli Schwitz serves as chief deputy sheriff of Green County and former Warren police chief The couple will reside in Monroe

Frohne Nadig Warren Ill Leslie M. Schwitz Monroe Linus Wierwill Swiss Evangelical Reformed Church New Glarus Green County Roy Vetterli Vetterli Schwitz Warren, NL

Engaged Couples Announced in Wisconsin Notices

Engaged: Heidi Mary Schlappi of Browntown to Stephen L. Digman of Monroe. Heidi is a 1965 South Wayne High School and 1966 Madison Vocational Schools graduate and medical secretary at Monroe Clinic. Stephen is a 1964 Monroe High School graduate, attended Platteville State University, and farms with his father. No wedding date set. Also engaged: Alice V. Grundahl of Hollandale to Jack D. Graham of Milwaukee. Alice is a 1966 Stout State University home economics graduate and teacher at Richland Center High. Jack attends Milwaukee School of Engineering and works in data processing at Harnischfeger Corp. The wedding is slated for July 13 at Perry Lutheran Church in Daleyville.

John Obert South Wayne Judy Ann Herman Huber Route 3 Monroe Miss Obert South Wayne High School Platteville State University Huber Rambler John A. Schlappi Browntown Heidi Mary Stephen L. Digman Kendall C. Digman Miss Schlappi Madison Vocational Schools Monroe Clinic Digman Monroe High School Schmitz Bennie Grundahl Hollandale Alice V Richland Center Jack D. Graham George Graham Milwaukee Grundahl Stout State University Milwaukee School of Engineering Harnischfeger Corporation Perry Luthran Daleyville Clifford Wick Gratiot Wis Carin Don Miller Ralph Miller Miss Wick Chapman Motor Co

Cooties Plan Supper Event Here Jan. 13

A fund raising pancake and sausage supper by the Monroe Cooties is set for Saturday January 13 at the VFW Club rooms on Smoky Row. Proceeds go to needy veterans at the Madison VA hospital. serving begins at 5 p.m. Shorty Meier's whole hog sausage will be served. all you can eat for $1.25. Children under 12 pay 60 cents.

Monroe Cooties V.F.W. Club Smoky Row Madison VA Hospital Monroe Group Shorty Meier

Donations Okayed By Monticello Aid Of Zwingli Church

Monticello Zwingli Ladies Aid Circle met in January with forty attendees. They directed a program on Judges Men and Nations and approved donations of 250 for the Church Building Fund 250 for the Synodical Appeal and 125 for the Circle Challenge.

Monticello Zwingli Church Zwingli Ladies Aid Circle Jacob Wittenwyler Wyttenwyler Elisa Marty Aid Henry V. Baebler Lena Babler John H. Baebler Dave Brink Church Building Fund Synodical Appeal Men and Ted Zurbuchen Rose Stauffer Louise Karlen Mmes Sylvia Curtis Lena Klassy Marie Meyers Edward A. Marty Velma Updike Jacob Wettach Eliza Marty John Wettach Lena Ba Frederick Rupp John Stauffer

Miss Marty Set For Rainbow For Girls Installation

Miss Judith Kaye Marty of New Glarus will be installed as Worthy Advisor of the Mr Horeb Chapter Rainbow For Girls in an open ceremony Saturday January 13 at 7 30 p m. A long list of installing officers and members from New Glarus will participate with refreshments to follow.

NEW Glarus Judith Kaye Marty Wilton Marty Sally Strickler Fidelity Cindy Streiff Cheryl Rufenacht Confidential Beth Elmer Outer Observer Pam Moen Shirley Escchelkraut Debbie Gmar Barbara Hartman Vicki Ingwell Marshall Jeanne Kummer Penny Disch Paulette Opsal Susan Strickler Trudy Elmer Valla Zentner Sue Bauer Beth Luchsinger Michelle Marty John Strickler Reggie Duerst Steve Marty Margaret Reuter Susan Streiff

Timothy Colden Baptized at Orfordville Church

Timothy Lee Colden born October 26 1967 was baptized December 17 at the Orfordville Lutheran Church by Rev. R A Newland. Cancellation of the Albany service due to icy roads. sponsors were Frank Gerber and Ron Colden. A family dinner followed with grandparents Alfred and Mabel Gerber, and others attending.

Timothy Lee Colden Orfordville Lutheran Church R. A. Newland Albany Lutheran Church Frank Gerber Waupun Wis Ron Colden Albany Timothy Alfred Gerber 30Th Ave Monroe Julian Colden Edwin Colden Mark Cindy Mabel Thompson Gary Colden Jamie Jacqueline Timmy

Zweifels To Hold Anniversary Dance

Spring Grove couple Alfred and Pauline Zweifel celebrate their silver wedding with a dance at Bluff View Park on Saturday January 20. State Line Play Boys provide music. An Open House follows Sunday January 21 at their home. They wed January 21 1943 and have five children.

Spring Grove Alfred Zweifel Bluff View Park State Line Pauline Binger Spring Grove Township Emil Erb Fred Dale Mike Keith Zweifel

Friendship Circle Honors Perfect Attendance at Zwingle Church

The Friendship Circle of Zwingle United Church of Christ, Monticello, reports eight members with perfect attendance for the year. The group met in the church lounge with music, readings, and prayers, voted gifts to the Guild Challenge and Church Building Fund, and closed with benediction. 24 members and three guests attended.

Monticello Friendship Circle of Zwingle United Church of Christ Mmes Albert Moritz Willis Babler Anna Elmer Harvey Elmer Alwina Gempeler Ralph Kubly Bertha Loveland Charles R. Marty Delbert Moritz Clarence Loveland Susan Karlen Arthur Boss Sam Duerst Karl Duerst

Hannah Circle Unit Meets in Monroe

Members of the Hannah Circle of St Johns Church of Christ met in Fellowship Hall with Mrs Clara Benkett and Mrs Duane Beach as hostesses. The next meeting will be Feb 6 with Mrs Carl Gall in charge of the program. Special notice Lydia Circle of Orangeville Methodist Church will meet at 8 Tuesday Jan 16 at the hostess home Mrs Harry Bowen. Mrs Les Krug will have the lesson Moments of Joy with Mrs Fred Obert in charge of recreation.

Hannah Circle St. John’s Church of Christ Fellowship Hall Clara Benkett Duane Beach Hannah Bindschaedler Carl Gall Orangeville Lydia Circle Harry Bowen Les Krug Fred Obert

Kundert speaks to WWI auxiliary on Vietnam service

Warrant Officer Richard Kundert, back from Vietnam, addressed the Auxiliary 2315 to the Green County Veterans of World War I at the V F W Hall. He showed Vietnam slides, described jungle terrain, and answered questions. The meeting honored departed sister Ruth Schulthess with a memorial, elected Adolph Vogel conductress, and planned future events.

Richard Kundert Vietnam Green County V.F.W. Hall Vernus Seffrood O Kundert Kundert Catherine Bahn Fred Schott Bahn Seffrood

Mrs Ten Eyck Heads Brodhead WSCS Meeting

Mrs Thomas Ten Eyck presided as president of the Brodhead Woman's Society of Christian Service at the 2 p.m. Monday gathering in the Methodist Church. Plans were laid to sponsor a hospital party at Green County Hospital on Tuesday evening Jan. 30 and the service at St John s United Church of Christ Monroe on Sunday evening Jan. 21 with Rev Lyle D Stephenson and Rev Henry N Kalscheuer delivering the messages. Lois Circle led the program A Church In A Changing World and refreshments followed.

Brodhead Thomas Ten Eyck Woman’s Society of Christian Service Fred Popanz Brodhead Wscs Green County Hospital Lyle D. Stephenson St. John’s United Church of Christ Monroe Henry N. Kalscheuer St. Victor’s Catholic Church Lois Circle

Nancy Ekum Named Worthy Advisor in Rainbow Assembly

Nancy Ekum daughter of Mayor and Mrs Walter R Ekum was elected worthy advisor of Monroe Assembly No 18 Order of Rainbow for Girls at a Wednesday night Masonic Temple meeting. She succeeds Marilyn Myers with Ann Hanson Vicki Kramer Carolyn Myers Jeri Johnson Barbara Hanson and Barette Sulzer elected to offices. Installations set for Saturday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. Mrs Walter Ludwig will also be installed. JOINS HUSBAND Mrs Calvin Ritschard formerly Jenny Lou Anderson left January 6 for Fallon Nevada where her husband is stationed in the Navy. She is an Argyle High School graduate who enlisted in February 1967.

Nancy Ekum Walter R. Ekum Monroe Assembly Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Marilyn Myers Archie Myers Ann Hanson Albany Vicki Kramer Charity Carolyn Myers Hope Jeri Johnson Faith Barbara Hanson Barbette Sulzer Calvin Ritschard Jenny Lou Anderson Fallon Nev U.S. Navy Argyle High School Navy

She's Single at 57, Likes It That Way

Dear Abby column items discuss a 57 year old woman preferring single life with four boyfriends, a good job, and independence versus marriage. the note reflects on attitudes toward singledom and the question of contentment in independence.

Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd., Inc Abby

Monroe Assembly Installation Service Invitation

As the new mother advisor of Monroe Assembly you are invited to attend the installation service. Refreshments will be served in the dining room following the installation.

Monroe Assembly

Wallom Couple Plans Golden Wedding in Wisconsin

Giles Wallom and the former Sylvia Jenny of Verona and New Glarus prepare to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday January 14 with a family dinner at Karakahl Inn Mt Horeb and a reception at their home. They wed January 15 1918 in New Glarus. They farmed north of New Glarus until 1959 retirement relocation to Verona. They have two daughters Ed Wineke and C M Phare both in Madison nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Martha Jenny

Clarno Cadiz Group Changes Meeting Date

The Clarno Cadiz Farm Unit will meet Saturday January 20 instead of January 13. Delores Lauper will show slides from her trip to Washington DC. A lunch will be furnished. All are welcome. members are asked to note the date change.

Clarno-Cadiz Delores Lauper Washington D.C

Royal Neighbor Unit Installs Officers at Meeting

Royal Neighbors held an installation of officers at the IC C F Hall with eight members taking new posts. Illness kept attendance low. ten more officers to be installed at the January 24 meeting. The ceremony named Mrs. Dewey Dwyer oracle and Mrs. Le land Skattum vice oracle among others.

Royal Neighbors 1.C.C.F. Hall Herman Dieckhoff Oracle Dewey Dwyer Leland Skattum Irene Gerber Mabel Hoeft Emma Gerber Inner Sentinel Charles Schadewaldt Outer Sentinel John Steinman Anderson

Wittwers Observe 54th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wittwer of 851 30th Ave will mark their 54th anniversary on Monday January 15. They are parents of Robert of rural Monticello and Edna Lang of Madison. They married January 15 1914 and ran a farm west of Monticello for 31 years before retiring to Monroe in 1945.

Edward Wittwer 30Th Ave Robert Monticello Charles Edna) Lang Madison Julia Duerst Mr. Wittwer Monroe

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Bank Franklyn Hanson Winslow Virginia Kaye Robert James Perdue James Perdue Woodford Miss Hanson Black Hawk High School Perdue Perdue Trucking Company Woodford Methodist Church Glarus Lions Mrs. Erickson Mrs. Nadig Judith Marty Miss Marty Kings Wendall Coats Mrs. Coats Friendship Circle of WO Kundert Abigail van Buren Born Massachusetts Athens Greece Ethiopia Los Angeles Cal Dear Abby Clarno Cadiz Royal Neighbor Unit Adtaker
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