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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1968

Page

3

St John’s United Church elects Lichtenwalner as president

Ralph Lichtenwalner was elected president of St John’s United Church of Christ Council after the annual congregational meeting on Monday January 15 attended by 106 members. Other officers named include Fred Schmidt as vice president Mrs Lillian Klassy secretary and Lloyd Siedschlag treasurer.

Ralph Lichtenwalner St. John’s United Church of Christ Council Fellowship Hall Fred Schmidt Lillian Klassy Lloyd ~.Siedschlag

Moose Lodge Receives Eight New Members in Monroe

Eight new Moose Lodge members were enrolled at a Monroe meeting in Moose Hall. The ceremony was led by the Monroe Degree Staff including August Burgi, Roger Severson, and Ted Schmiedlin. Plans were set for a free dance January 27 with the Heins Brothers providing music, and a stage show party on January 30. A lunch was served by Lyle Sickinger.

Moose Lodge Monroe Moose Hall August Burgi Roger Severson Roger Brugger Clifford Prien Leroy Marty Ted Schmiedlin Heins Brothers Lyle Sickinger

Mrs Clara Miller Installed as Press Correspondent

Mrs Clara Miller was installed as press correspondent for the O F Pinney Woman's Relief Corps No 24 of Monroe at their regular meeting in American Legion Hall. Esther Leister of Milwaukee, WRC Wisconsin department treasurer, died January 6. Refreshments were served and bunco played. attendance prizes went to Mrs Carl Ault and Mrs Louise Kaderly. Sunday meeting announced for State Line Trinity Church with potluck lunch.

Clara Miller O. F. Pinney Woman's Relief Corps No. 24 Monroe American Legion Hall Ernest Zumbach Esther Leister Milwaukee WRC of Wisconsin Mary Kubly Edna Lindsay Bunco Carl Ault Louise Kaderly

Methodist Circles Invite Morse Saito To Speak

Morse Saito a Japanese American Methodist lay man and former English teacher radio TV personality and newspaper columnist will speak at First Methodist Church Monroe at 8 p.m. Monday Jan 22 Sponsored by Ruth Vesper and Morning Circles Saito recently returned to the United States on a one year furlough from missionary work He and his family reside in Eau Claire Wisconsin He previously taught English to Kobe students and led Bible classes coached sports at Canadian Academy He wrote for Mainichi Daily News and hosted a TV and radio program Attendance is welcome.

Morse Saito Japan First Methodist Monroe Ruth, Vesper Saito United States Eau Claire Wis Kobe Canadian Academy Mainichi Daily News

Youth Fellowship Plans Mt Horeb Visit Dinner Event

Members of the Senior High Youth Fellowship will meet at Swiss Church Fellowship Hall in New Glarus at 6 p.m. Sunday January 21 for a 7 p.m. dinner and Norske Blast at Karakahl Inn Mt Horeb. Admission is 1 for members 2 for guests.

NEW Glarus Times Karakahl Inn Mt. Horeb Norske Blast Delmar Zentner Ubon Suwanna AFS Thailand William Mickelson Rita Zweifel Scott Willi Mike Hoesly Barbara Hoesly John Elmer Penny Disech Doris Hofmann Jeanne Kummer Linda Hoesly

Glazner Youth Group Plans Evening Toboggan Outing

Junior High Youth Fellowship gathers this Thursday for a 6 15 p m supper devotion then toboganning at the Donald Moon farm west of the village. Committees led by Mary Ellen Hoesly for devotions Steve Disch for recreation and Robert Meland for food list members and parents assisting with supervision and meals.

Glazner Toboggan NEW Glarus Donald Moon Farm Mary Ellen Hoesly Michael Wainwright Gary Boll Kent Brauer Patti Hoesly Steve Disch Douglas Hultine JoAnn Hustad Jan Schneider Robert Meland Diane Erickson Kenneth Freitag Barbara Yaun Mike Krauss

Orangeville WSCS to Meet Tuesday at Church Parlor

The WSCS unit of Orangeville Methodist Church will hold its general meeting in the church parlors on Tuesday January 23 at 8 p.m. Mrs Ray Maass will lead the worship service and program. Recreation will be by Mrs Clarence Barker. Hostesses are Mrs Terry Keuhl Mrs Pauline Folgate Mrs John Freese and Mrs Faye Keister.

Orangeville WSCS

Monticello WRC installs new officers

Newly elected officers of the Woman's Relief Corps were installed at a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Wilbert Christen Sr. home. President Mrs. Bessie Youngreen presided. officers include Lena Babler as senior VP, Louise Karlen as junior VP, Emil Voegeli as treasurer, and Ruth Rebly as press correspondent.

Monticello Woman’s Relief Corps Wilbert Christen Bessie Youngreen Youngreen Lena Babler Louise Karlen Emil G. Voegeli Wilbert Christen Sr Roy Bissig Ella Dooley Ruth Rebly Matt Wittenwyler Wilbert J. Dick Ellen Stauffer Herman Karlen Ruth Abley

Swiss Church Plans Meeting on Sunday

The annual meeting of Swiss United Church of Christ is set for Sunday January 21 after the 1030 a.m. service. Nominees for elders deacons deaconesses and committees are listed including Rolland Disch Bernie Wild Eugene Dahlk John Freitag Ed Richert Donald Rupnow Robert Strickler Mrs Knute Johnson Mrs Frank Schiesser and Mrs Richard Wainwright E J Willi chairs cemetery committee. Dinner event held Orangeville volunteer Firemen and wives attended the annual dinner at The Chalet near Brodhead Wisconsin with 65 people present.

New Glarus Times Congregation of Swiss United Church of Christ Rolland Disch Bernie Wild Eugene Dahlk John Freitag Ed Richert Donald Rupnow Robert Strickler Knute Johnson Frank Schiesser Richard Wainwright Christian Education Committee Roger Buesser Delmar Zentner E. J. Willi

Steven Goecks Birthday Dinner Fêted at Juda Home

A birthday dinner Sunday January 14 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Goecks Route 1 Juda observ ed birth anniversaries of Steven Goecks Loran Gempeler and Frank Wunschel. The cake was made and decorated by Mrs. Frank Schroeder. Attending were Mrs. Luel la Wunschel Mr. and Mrs. Nellis Wunschel Frank Wunschel Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gempeler and family and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Goecks and Michael.

Emil Goecks Route 1 Juda Steven Goecks Loran Gempeler Frank Wunschel Frank Schroeder Luella Wunschel Nellis Wunschel Wayne Gempeler Gary Goecks Michael

Jacobson Steiner Installed at Monroe IOOF Session

Jacobson was installed as noble grand and John Steiner as vice grand at Monroe IOOF Lodge No. 72. Harold Pickett, Harvey Kech, Ernest Deininger, and Ches ter Tobin were among newly elected officers. Herman Krupke and others from South Wayne assisted. A lunch followed the ceremony.

On Jacobson John Steiner Monroe Ioof IOOF Harold Pickett Harvey Kech Ernest Deininger Chester Tobin Arthur Bruni Maurice Babler Ralph Baltzer Carl Ault Fritz Messmer Walter Drews Guardian Willam van Horn George Hartwig Frank Buehler John Steinman Herman Krupke Earl Schleim Clifford Miller David Putman Lester Seffrood Vernus Brennum

Newcomers Group Plans Square Dance in Monroe

The Newcomer’s Couples Club of Monroe invites newcomers and members to a Sunday square dance at the Community Center Monroe starting 8 p.m. Callers is Frederick Wittner. Casual dress, refreshments after dancing. Contact Mrs. Tom McGraw or Mrs. Tom Lawrence for details.

Newcomer’s Couples Club of Monroe Frederick Wittner Pelase Tom McGraw Tom Lawrence

Mrs. Hultine Named Secretary at Swiss United Church

Mrs. Carl Hultine of rural New Glarus is the new church secretary for the Swiss United Church of Christ. She begins duties Monday with office hours 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mon, Tue, Wed, and Fri. Thursday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. She succeeds Mrs. James Schroeder who left for Madison to join the Industrial Commission. Hultine previously worked at Miniature Instruments in New Glarus for 18 months.

New Glarus Carl Hultine Swiss United Church of Christ Hultine James Schroeder Industrial Commission Madison Miniature Instruments

Juda Pair Announces Engagement of Caroline Natzger to Stanley Hawkinson

Caroline Natzger of Juda and Stanley Hawkinson of Shullsburg become engaged. Natzger, a 1964 Juda High School graduate, has worked two and a half years as a lab assistant at Capital Plastics in Brodhead. Hawkinson, a 1964 South Wayne graduate, farms with his father. No definite wedding plans have been set.

Fred Natfzger Juda Caroline Marie Stanley C. Hawkinson Shullsburg Clifford Hawkinson Natzger Capital Plastics Brodhead South Wayne

Reverend Walker to Address Green County Shriners

Reverend John Walker of the Little Church at the Side of the Road in Rockton Illinois will speak at the Green County Shrine Club meeting at the Casino Monticello on Tuesday evening January 23. Swiss steak dinner served at 7 p.m. Reservations due by January 22.

John Walker Wagon Wheel Rockton Ill Green County Shrine Club Monticello

Home Extension Unit Sets January Meetings in Orangeville

Oneco Unit of the Home Extension will meet January 24 at 1 30 p m hosted by Mrs Walter Pinnow with major lesson on Planning the Use of Leisure Time by Mrs Mildred VanMatre and Mrs Orland Priewe The minor lesson Putting in a Zipper will be by Mrs Kenneth Burington Orangeville Unit meets January 25 at 7 30 p m with Mrs Raymond hosting in Orangeville

Orangeville Oneco Home Extension Walter Pinnow Mildred VanMatre Orland Priewe

Marjorie Seffrood Celebrates 8th Birthday Skate Party

SOUTH WAYNE Times Special Marjorie Seffrood celebrated her 8th birthday with a skating party at Blue Star Rink in Monroe on Saturday. After skating, guests joined at her sister Linda Seffrood’s Monroe apartment for refreshments. Attendees included Laurie Lindicum Cathy Chapin Vicki Johnson Debbie Halverson Dena Drye Evonne La Grange Lora Maurer and Marjorie and LuAnn Seffrood.

South Wayne Marjorie Seffrood Blue Star Rink Monroe Linda Laurie Lindicum Cathy Chapin Vicki Johnson Debbie Halverson Dena Drye Evonne la Grange Lora Maurer Marjorie LuAnn Seffrood

Helland to Receive Injury Treatments in Washington

Keith Helland left Rock County Airport Sunday for Washington D C to re enter Walter Reed Hospital for treatment for injuries suffered in Vietnam last August. He found the hospital full and was sent home on a 30 day extensive leave returning to Truax Madison where he was met by his grandmother Mrs Leona Helland of Juda and his sisters Barbara and Cindy His brother Ronnie who had been at University Hos.

Spring Grove Keith Helland Rock County Washington, D.C Walter Reed Hospital Vietnam Truax Madison Leona Helland Juda Barbara Cindy Ronnie University Hos

Man Suffocates After Falling Into Sawdust Pile

Raymond Wanta a 35 year old woodworker died after suffocating Wednesday when he fell into a 30 foot high pile of sawdust at Crestline Co authorities said he was working there with his several days at home and was taken to Milwaukee for further treatment by his parents before the incident occurred

Pitals Madison Milwaukee Wausau Raymond Wanta Crestline Co

Free Hearing Tests In Monroe Saturday

Free electronic hearing tests will be offered at The Eugene Hotel on Saturday January 20 1968 from noon to three. The event, courtesy of Serig's Beltone Hearing Service Madison, invites anyone with hearing concerns to test latest equipment and learn about ear function and correction options.

D. R. Nanstad Eugene Serig’s Beltone Hearing Service Marshall St Madison

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