Joint installation crowns Monroe Odd Fellows leaders
For the first time in Monroe, a man and wife head both orders as Charles Lostetter serves as noble grand of IOOF No. 72 and Esther Rebekah Lodge. The joint ceremony at IOOF Hall featured grand marshals Robert W. Wepking and Mrs. Chester Tobin with multiple installing officers and a full list of officers, plus entertainment by the Monroe High School group Jolly Cheesemakers and a community lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah-Odd Fellowship
Monroe
Ioof Hall
Charles Lostetter
Mrs. Lostetter
Esther Rebekah Lodge
Mr. Lostetter
IOOF
Concordia
Odd Fellows
Robert W. Wepking
Janesville
Wisconsin Grand Lodge
Chester Tobin
Beloit L.A.P.M. Association
Rebekahs
Bernice Holsapple
Hulda Bechtolt
William van Horn
Marie Geigel
Ernest Deininger
Harvey Rech
Grace Schroeder
Clara Miller
Charles Schadewaldt
Guardian
Rose A. Zuercher
Thelma Timm
Frank Deininger
Mabel Hawthorne
Harold Pickett
Walter Drews
Carl Ault
Herman Dieckhoff
Ralph Baltzer
George Hartwig
Frank Buehler
Bert Burkhalter
John Steinman
Christine Bruegger
Louisa Steffen
Mmes
Clarence Benkert
Harold Leuenberger
Bertha Schindler
Stella Prechel
Orville Flaherty
Mrs Ellis Weds Norman Poff in Rockford Ceremony
Darlene Ellis of Monroe exchanged marriage vows with Norman Poff of Rockford on Saturday at 1 pm at Court Steel Methodist church in Rockford. The bride wore aqua satin with a Dior jacket and white pillbox hat, carrying pink roses on a white Bible. The couple will reside at 7021 Forrest Hill Road, Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Ellis
Monroe
Norman Poff
Rockford
Court Steel Methodist Church
Joseph Stokowski
Poff
Forrest Hill Road
Grundahls To Present Talk for Church Event
Mr and Mrs Clarence Grundahl will present a lecture with slides on Norway and Russia during the Union Presbyterian Church fellowship dinner Tuesday January 28 at 6 15 pm. The dinner is sponsored by the new life committee directed by Robert Richardson Mrs Harold Haworth and Mrs John Steinmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Grundahl
Norway
Russia
Union Presbyterian Church
New Life Committee
Robert H. Richardson
Harold Haworth
John Steinmann
Honored at 35th anniversary observance
The 35th anniversary observance of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Ladwig was held at 2723 8% street with attendees including Paul Nadler Harold Nadler Lake Mills Wesley Grenzow Juda Albert Kuhnke Clarno Martin Frederick and Eleanor Chester Ladwig Fritz Schild Monroe Harry Barkow West Allis Roycie Ross Albany Clarence Ostrander Kenneth and Judith Evansville Edd Ladwig Grace Willard Hughes Wendel Grenow Steven Elaine and Faith and Mrs F F Hartwig Mrs Frank Schwartzlow Mrs Martha Loeffel Sam Ladwig Monroe John Ludwig and Mr and Mrs Martin Frederick and Eleanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Ladwig
Messrs
Mmes
Paul Nadler
Harold Nadler
Lake Mills
Wesley Grenzow
Juda
Albert Kuhnke
Clarno
Martin Frederick
Eleanor
Chester Ladwig
Fritz Schild
Monroe
Harry Barkow
West Allis
Roycie Ross
Albany
Clarence Ostrander
Kenneth
Judith
Evansville
Swiss Club Names Brandli President at Turner Hall Meeting
Gottlieb Brandli was reelected president of the Swiss Club at Turner Hall gathering last night. Other officers, directors, and committee members were re elected or appointed, with notes on kitchen, building, entertainment roles and a radio program time change. Twenty five members attended and a share a dish meal followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Brandli
Turner Hall
Karl Pfister
Julius Hofer
August Schmid
John Untersee
Fred Richiger
Andrew Sulzer
Karl Niederman
Nellie Schneider
Franz Brand
Sunshine Committee
John Gehrig
Fritz Messmer
Alfred Meier
Marian Burkhardt
Paul Affelter
Alice Custer
Milwaukee
Frieda Schlaffli
Elizabeth Scheidegger
Rachel Dwyer
Rose Ammon
Sledding Party and Events From Knights Meeting
Plans for a children s sledding party on February 9 at Galloping Hill followed by a luncheon were adopted at a Knights of Columbus meeting in the Legion hall. Also noted were two Monroe bowling teams entering the State Bowling Tournament in Marshfield and a Sports Night with St Victor s Holy Name Society on February 23 at St Victor s School. Mrs John Norton and Mrs Joseph Ganshert co chaired the annual dinner dance for the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary at the Monroe Country Club with Knights as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloping Hill
Knights of Columbus
Legion Hall
Monroe
Marshfield
St. Victor’s
Holy Name Society
St. Victor’s School
John Norton
Joseph Ganshert
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
Monroe Country Club
Knights
Peace Church Council Elects Hubert Rockow
Hubert Rockow was elected president of the Browntown Peace United Church of Christ Council during the annual meeting held Wednesday at the church with 54 members attending. William Lauper was elected vice president, Mrs. Ray Rackow secretary, and Donald Meyer treasurer. other council members include Meyer as elder three years, Eugene Haeft trustee three years, Fred Scott deacon three years, and Oscar Schumacher deacon two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Rockow
Browntown Peace United Church of Christ Council
William Lauper
Ray Rackow
Donald Meyer
Eugene Haeft
Fred Scott
Oscar Schumacher
Washington United Church of Christ names Bidlingmeier president
At the Monticello area congregational meeting, Sylvan Bidlingmeier was re elected president of the Washington United Church of Christ. George Wasserstrass was re elected an elder. Rev. J Allan Mittler led opening prayer as reports from Sunday School Esther Circle and Youth Fellowship were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Sylvan Bidlingmeier
Washington United Church of Christ
George Wasserstrass
J. Allan Mittler
Amos Zimmerman
Esther Circle
Rox- Ann Gempeler
Dale Youngs Honored For 25th Anniversary
Dale and Mary Young were feted at a Browntown open house marking their silver wedding anniversary. About 175 relatives and friends attended at the home of Marys mother, Mrs. Laura McNair, with hosts Paul and Bruce Young and E D McNair. The couple married in 1939 at the local Methodist church and previously farmed in Spring Grove Township before moving to Browntown and starting a lumber business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
Dale Young
Browntown
Laura McNair
Paul
Bruce Young
Gayle Burington
E. D. McNair
Lucell Young
A. A. Ten Eyck
Ernie Riese
Ben Zimmerli
Fretah Martin
Dale Youngs
Spring Grove Township
Woman's Relief Corps Names 1964 Committees
Mrs. Van A. Marsh has appointed her 1964 committees for the Brodhead Woman's Relief Corps. Executive members include Mmes. Sever Wolden James Brace Bernard Clark Walter Ziltener Bernice Green and B. J. Marsh. Other committees list Mrs. Glen Earleywine Mrs. Marvin Fairman Mrs. Leonard Erickson auditing Mrs. Newe Holcomb and Mrs. Tilda Berg resolutions Mrs. Pearl Meyers Mrs. Lever Wolden Mrs. Lloyd Swann and Mrs. Bernard Clark telephone Mrs. Lloyd Swann and Mrs. Russell Rosheisen sunshine Mrs. Bernice Green Mrs. Lever Wolden and Mrs. Elbert Springsted department aids Mrs. Marvin Fairman Mrs. Walter Ziltener and Mrs. B. J. Marsh national aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
van A. Marsh
Brodhead Woman’s Relief Corps
Mmes. Sever Wolden
James Brace
Bernard Clark
Walter Ziltener
Bernice Green
B. J. Marsh
Glen Earleywine
Marvin Fairman
Leonard Erickson
Newe Holcomb
Tilda Berg
Pearl Meyers
Lever Wolden
Lloyd Swann
Telephone
Russell Rosheisen
Sunshine
Elbert Springsted
Department Aids
National Aids
Miss Diane Dietmeier to Wed Charles Nicks
Miss Diane Dietmeier and Charles Chuck Nicks will be married at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Orangeville Methodist church. The bride was honored at a Friday miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Norman Scheider in Red Oak, with eleven guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Diane Dietmeier
Charles
Chuck) Nicks
Orangeville Methodist Church
Norman Scheider
Red Oak
Mrs Wenger Leads Vesper Circle Program
Mrs A R Livingston hosted the Vesper Circle of the Methodist church meeting last evening. Mrs Effie Wenger directed the program on What Does The Christian Woman Read assisted by Mrs Henry Tschudy Mrs Coyla Cox and Mrs Harold Ambler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Livingston
Effie Wenger
Henry Tschudy
Coyla Cox
Harold Ambler
Royal Neighbor Unit Will Install Officers
Officers of Pearl Camp Royal Neighbors of America will be installed tonight at Rebekah Hall. Mrs. Kenneth Klossner will succeed Mrs. Neil Pryce as oracle. Hostesses for the evening will be Mesdames Helen Stephenson Marie Oberholzer and Gean Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Pearl Camp
Royal Neighbors of
America
Rebekah Hall
Kenneth Klossner
Neil Pryce
Oracle
Mmes
Helen Stephenson
Marie Oberholzer
Gean Jones
Emil Fritsch Couple Celebrates Golden Fifty Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Emil G Fritsch of Clarno Township mark 50 years of marriage on January 21 1914 the pair living on the same farm since boyhood have three children Arthur Thelma Ausmus and Lois and three grandchildren. They were honored with family gathering and note their Brown Swiss cattle breeding legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Schaper
17Th Street
Emma Alt
Eldorado
Pearl City
Freeport
Monroe
Frederic
Aledo
Ill
Fred
Monmouth
Christie
Normal
Schaper
Schmitz
Emil G. Fritsch
Clarno Township
Mr. Fritsch
John D. Fritsch
Jordan Township
Bertha E. Trumpy
Fred Trumpy
C. F.rabehl
Clay B. Bridge
Orangeville
Bridge
Fritsch
Arthur
John
William Fritsch
Walter Kent
Winslow and
Kent
William
Ralph Wenger
Roy E. Chesebro
Frank Fritsch
William A. Miller
Edward Fritsch
Albert Fritsch
Dr Rusch to Speak at Jaycette Dinner Meeting
Dr Kenneth H Rusch will address the Jaycette dinner on First Signs of Mental Illness and What To Do About Them. He directs Wisconsin Mental Hygiene Community Services and teaches in the University of Wisconsin psychiatric department. The 8 p.m. event at Marco's is open to all interested attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth H. Rusch
Jaycette
Marco’s
Rusch
Division of Welfare
Power Firm Auxiliary Welcomes New Member
Mrs. Larry Peterson was welcomed as a new member at the Power and Light Auxiliary meeting held last night at the Power and Light kitchens. Mrs. Richard Lane chaired the meeting, assisted by Mrs. David Martin Mrs. Wayne Jensen Mrs. Ralph Kundert and Mrs. LaVerne Deal. Mrs. Harold Kading and Mrs. Robert Kitto won in ecard playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Peterson
Power and Light
Richard Lane
David Martin
Wayne Jensen
Ralph Kundert
LaVerne Deal
Harold Kading
Robert Kitto
Farm Worker Census Shows Wisconsin Labor Force Drop
Wisconsin farm labor survey reports 219000 people on farms year end, down 4 percent from 1962. Operators and family members total 202000, hired labor 17000, 14 percent of operators hold non farming jobs, wages averaged 1.16 per hour. National week Dec 22 28 US farm labor force 4.7 million, down 4 percent from 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
State
United States
Johnson forecasts record US output and theater of cuts in 1965 budget
President predicts gross national product will reach a record 623 billion dollars in 1965 helped by tax cuts. Federal income would rise to 93 billion while spending tightens to 97.9 billion. He proposes 800 foreign aid layoffs and 1,400 Agriculture Dept cuts, reallocating savings to antipoverty programs and education. Space and Peace Corps goals expanded, with 14 thousand volunteers and 44 new dam and harbor projects planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Congressional
Congress
Agriculture Department
John F. Kennedy
United States
Peace Corps
Commodity Credit Corporation
Area Girl To Appear In Chorus Production
Sharon Wichelt daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert C Wichelt will appear in the chorus of the La Crosse State College production The Birds on February 12 and 22 She is a sophomore majoring in speech and English and a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority A Brodhead High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita L. Seffrood
Betty Crocker
South Wayne High School
Vernus Seffrood
South Wayne
Homemaker of Tomorrow
Schmitz
Brodhead
Sharon Wichelt
Robert C. Wichelt
la Crosse State College
Miss Wichelt
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Brodhead High School
Pack 315 Plans Blue and Gold Event
Pack 315 met in the Lincoln gym last night to plan the Blue and Gold potluck supper on February 17 at 6 30 p.m. in the Moose hall. William Kohlhagen will be general chairman. Scott Neslund earned the Lion award and joined Webelos Den led by Edwin Runenacht. Wolf awards went to Jim Fenton Ricky McGuire Tom Reichert Dan Goetz. David Goetz earned Bear. Bear gold arrows to Bob Holyoke Bill Viney. bear silver arrow to Robbie Crandall. Den 1 mothers were Mrs Paul Olm and Mrs Bruce Reichert, Webelos Den closed. Den 2 skit led by Mrs Robert Crandall and Mrs Thomas Holyoke. Pine Wood Derby kit distributed. Robert Crandall is event chairman for a March date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Gymnasium
Moose Hall
Jim Fenton
Ricky McGuire
Tom Reichert
Dan Goetz
David Goetz
Bob Holyoke
Bill Viney
Robbie Crandall
Den 1
Paul Olm
Bruce Reichert
Webelos den
Den 2
Robert Crandall
Thomas Holyoke
den Mothers
Funeral for Jazz Trombonist Jack Teagar Den
Weather dampened a Monday funeral service for jazz trombonist Jack Teagar at Forest Lawn Church of the Hills. Light rain falling as mourners gathered for the tribute to the blues icon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Jack Teagarden
Forest Lawn
Church of the Hills
Rent that Room Through Classified Ads
A notice urges readers to use The Monroe Evening Times classified ads to rent available rooms. It emphasizes quick placement and broad reach for landlords seeking tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Evening Times
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rebekah
Brandli
Washington
Peace Church Council
Congregation
Bidlingmeier
Woman's Relief Corps
Diane Dietmeier Nicks
Mrs. Wenger
Royal Neighbor Unit
Emil Fritsch
Dr. Rusch
Power Firm Auxiliary
Diak
Defense Department
Kennedy
Department of Urban Affairs and Housing
William Kohlhagen
Scott Neslund
Edwin Rufenacht
Joneses
Jones
Northern Natural Gas Company
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