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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
3
Lois Ann Goodmiller of Fairbanks Alaska wed Bobby Gene Hunter of Batesville Mississippi in a Ft. Wainwright post chapel ceremony on December 18. The couple will live in Fairbanks and he plans to work with the Alaska Fish and Game Commission after discharge.
East School PTA held an open house attended by about 125. Teachers Mrs Willis Mitchell and Mrs Matthew Brady described new trial report cards for primary and intermediate levels. Supt D J Huenink introduced a film strip Its Up To You and led a discussion. A vocal trio and solo performed by East School students. Refreshments were organized by second grade mothers chaired by Mrs Charles Suda.
Albany Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star installed two officers to complete the 1966 state. Mrs Robert Grossman served as organist and Mrs Duane Dixon as Electa. Mrs Earl McCauley was installing marshal with Mrs Lloyd Broughtly as worthy matron and F L Atkinson as worthy patron presiding.
Pythian Sisters met Tuesday at the IOOF Hall to finalize plans for a joint installation ceremony with the Knights of Pythias on Tuesday evening January 25. A social hour with cards and dancing followed, music by Herman Klassy, potluck luncheon, and birthday greetings for Mrs. Wyss and Mrs. Alton Kiel.
Mr and Mrs S H Stair entertained members of Our Club and others at a surprise birthday party for Mrs Emma Muller Monday evening. Dinner at 630 followed by showing of pictures from the Stair's European trip. Out of town guests included Mrs Jerry Hooker Skokie Indiana and Mr and Mrs William Newman Juda.
The Swiss Club of Monroe will hold its annual meeting and election of officers at 8 15 p m Monday in Turner Hall.
Rev Sheldon Gerarden pastor of Orangeville and Cedarville Methodist Churches will attend the Chicago Ecumenical Institute Retreat sponsored by the Rock River Conference Board of Christian Social Concerns on Friday and Saturday January 14 and 15. Three Sunday services will be held in Cedarville Methodist Church as the congregation prepares to move to a new building in March.
New Glarus observes the 90th birthday of Mrs. Baltz Kundert, descendant of the Swiss settlers. Anna Legler born January 12, 1876 near New Glarus, married Baltz Kundert June 3, 1897. She survived by a brother John Legler and yesterday joined relatives for cake and a birthday dinner despite snow.
Members of the Lafayette County Barbara Chapman Club OES hosted a dinner party Saturday evening at Mrs Homer Marshalls home. Attending were Mr and Mrs V A Marshall Sr LeRoy Tregonning Stuart Thompson Darlington Mrs Bernice Dillon Argyle Mr and Mrs Wayne Bale Mr and Mrs Arnold Peacock Benton Mr and Mrs Raymond Montgomery and Mrs Theda Mau Browntown Mrs Barbara Chapman South Wayne Mr and Mrs Arnold Leitzinger and Mrs Alice Shep ara Shullsburg and Mrs Marshall.
Miss Jean Ann Limacher and Edward George Burns II wed in a noon ceremony at St. Joseph’s Church Elgin. The bride, adjacent to Moline, wore peau de soie taffeta with Alencon lace and a lace mantilla. the groom is from Chicago. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Vicki Limacher and bridesmaids Miss Janice Burns and Mrs. James Bealer. A buffet luncheon followed at Elgin Academy Sears Hall with guests from multiple states. The couple reside in Moline. she teaches speech and drama, he attends graduate school at the University of Iowa.
The Ideal Workers Fellowship met in Immanuel EUB Church parish house to study Mark chapters one to three. Fifteen members attended with Milo Miller leading prayer and song. Gailen Schubert presided over business as reports were read. a Sunshine Committee Valentine was prepared for James Schmerse in Viet Nam.
Miss Chris Wilson an AFS student from New Zealand spoke to VFW Auxiliary No. 2312 sharing slides on her country and volcanoes. New members were inducted and committee reports given. Awards Banquet for the Voice of Democracy set for January 29 in Palmer Hall.
Monticello special: Harvey E. and wife observed their 25th anniversary on January 7. They were feted Sunday at the Schlittler home by four daughters and families, with numerous relatives from Monticello, Madison, Brainerd, Beloit, and Monroe attending.
Mr and Mrs Lester Henderson mark 50 years of marriage on Jan 15 1916 and 50th anniversary on Jan 16 with an open house at Mt Horeb Methodist Church They lived in Mayville Verona and Verona area and have a daughter Mrs Charles Humphrey Ridgeway three sons Jay Roy Lloyd and a large extended family with 22 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren
The Needle Clickers meet with Mrs. Oscar Baldwin as hostess for the next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Monday night’s gathering with Mrs. Carl Schmerse featured knitting and exchange of new needlework tricks.
Mrs Ed Quade and her twin sons Bradley and Bruce were feted at a baby shower in Monticello at the Royal Woelffer Jr home. Co hosts were Mrs Woel offered and Mrs John Woelchli as part of the Tuesday Evening Bridge Club event. A cake shaped like a diaper was presented.
Bassinette was served. The evening included bridge. Mrs. Quade received gifts for her twin sons. Attending were Mmes. Don Root, Charles Rolph, Robert Zweifel, Dean Zimmerman, Howard Voegeli, John Woelchli, Ed Quade, and Woelffer. Mrs. Leo Gempeler was unable to attend but sent a gift.
NEW GLARUS Times Special Mrs Julius Elmer is the 1966 president of the Postville Aid Society. Other officers include vice president Mrs Lawrence Huber secretary Mrs Walter Zimmerman and treasurer Mrs Leman Disch.
A baby layette shower honored Mrs. Gary Folgate at Miss Janis Block's home with co-hostess Mrs. Richard Folgate. Linda Scheville, now Mrs. Folgate, was the guest of honor. A nursery rhyme charades game entertained guests and name suggestions were shared through a musical game. Prizes and gifts were displayed in a bassinet before presentation.
The Green County Veterans of World War I Auxiliary met in the Legion Hall for its first 1966 meeting. Einar Hanson of the Social Security office in Janesville spoke on Medicare rollout, March 31 deadline, and preserving existing insurance.
The Brodhead Methodist Church School of Missions hosts a January program with a potluck at noon followed by George Ogle, missionary in Inchon Korea, as speaker. A missions focus is set for Sunday Jan 23 and Rev Richard Bush of Hong Kong speaks on Jan 30. Mrs Don Condon coordinates transportation for Mission Sundays.
Lydia Circle of the WSCS will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Sheldon Gerarden. Mrs. Neal Hildebrand will give the lesson.
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