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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1955

Page

3

Queens in Dairy Land theme chosen for 1955 4 H dress revue

The 1955 4 H dress revue will be July 21 at 8 p m in Turner hall with a Queens in Dairy land theme. Dorothy Wald and Nancy Dixon lead the committee and judging precedes the final show at Monticello high school gym July 19 at 9 a m with Miss Stasia Lonergen as judge. Lonergen will critique construction materials patterns and garment findings and discuss accessor ies.

Queens Dairyland Turner Hall Dorothy Wald Nancy Dixon Monticello High School Stasia Lonergen Columbia County Monticello Miss Lonergen Myrtle H. Webb

Family Reunion at Ralph Alston Home

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Alston hosted a family reunion at the Alston home with a picnic dinner. Attendees included Guy Alston, Ivan Hollister and sons, Paul Alston, Lucille Alston and Chris, Harold Alston, Fred Russ, Jake Hutmacher and Neil Hutmacher, Harold Becke, Michael Schaney, Barbara Alston who played accordion.

Ralph Alston Alston Guy Alston Ivan Hollister Freeport Paul Alston Lucille Alston Chris Harold Alston East Troy Fred Russ Jake Hutmacher Neil Hutmacher Harold Becke Michael Schaney Lena,ll Marie Huff Brodhead Barbara Alston

Circle Meets Tonight in Brodhead

Fidelis Circle of the Methodist church holds its meeting at the church in Brodhead this evening with Mrs. F W Dedrick and Mrs John Taft as hostesses and Mrs J J Zimmerman presenting the program.

Brodhead Fidelis Circle The Methodist Church Mmes F. W. Dedrick John Taft J. J. Zimmerman

Knights of Columbus appoint 1955 committees in St Victor hall

Frank Menehan leads Knights of Columbus meeting naming Rev E C McCollow chaplain and several officers including Willard Bender as financial secretary Jack Schlichting as program chairman James Kelley lecturer and Dr John Norton Catholic activity Fraternal officers William Haren James Flanagan Donald Clark and J Bernard Lee discuss KC trip to Milwaukee August 21 for Braves Cubs game with over 100 expected from Monroe statewide turnout 9000 members and Green County Fair Cheese Day concessions discussed without action.

Frank Menehan Knights of Columbus St. Victor’s Hall E. C. McCollow Willard C. Bender Jack E. Schlichting James W. Kelley John Norton William C. Haren James H. Flanagan Donald J. Clark J. Bernard Lee Menehan Fred Huber Leander E. Kirsch Wayne G. Russell Warren M. Gerhart Schlichting Milwaukee County Stadium Monroe

Mary Byers Weds Duane Engle in Duluth nuptials

Miss Mary Rayne Byers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Byers, wed Duane G. Engle at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Duluth. A reception followed at the Woman’s Club. The couple will reside in Seattle where Engle works as a Boeing B-52 engineer.

Grace Byers Howard Ware Monroe Duluth Minn Miss Byers Mary Rayne Byers Duane G. Engle Lakeside Presbyterian Church Woman’s Club Ben Byers Byers Gracie Byers Ware Seattle Wash

Hat Event at Country Club Play Day

The Country Club Auxiliary hosts a play day with an 8:30 breakfast at the club. Hats crafted by members will be judged after breakfast on the mad hatter theme. Prizes are planned for bridge and golf events with a lunch to follow.

Country Club Clarence H. Franklin R. L. Piette E. C. Hamilton Rolland R. Etter George J. Mauerman Robert E. Hardell J. Leo Norton Nathan E. Bear Edward A. Ninceman

Key to City Club Here Greets Three Families

Three new families welcomed by Key to the City Club in June with more to be greeted this week. Families include Mr and Mrs Jake Burkhalter Sylvester Township 608 Sunrise Court Mr and Mrs Mervin Andrews Darlington and daughters Dorthea Evelyn 937 12th Street and Mr and Mrs Lester Rockow Washington Township and daughters Margaret Betty 1304 11th Street Rockow has two sons in service and works at Coplien Painting Co Burkhalter retired Andrews employed at a local filling station Picnic at Recreation Park postponed to July 26 due to vacation for organizers.

City Key To the City Club Jake Burkhalter Sylvester Township Sunrise Court Mervin Andrews Darlington Dorthea Evelyn 12Th Street Lester Rockow Washington Township Margaret Betty 11Th Street Burkhalter Andrews Rockow Coplien Painting Co Recreation Park

Birthday Event Honors Miss Rita Bregenzer

Miss Rita Bregenzer celebrated her 18th birthday with a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward Bregenzer at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Duerst Monticello along with Lucille, Mr and Mrs Anton Niederberger, Mr and Mrs Joe Keone, Mr and Mrs Walter Strausy, Werner and Franz Graf Warren Ill Heinz Zueger Hans Enz Fred Rast John Speieler Carl Eberhord and Rita’s siblings Angela and Marco Bregenzer.

Edward Bregenzer Rita Henry Duerst Monticello Switzerland Anton Niederberger Lucille Joe Keone Walter Strausy Werner Franz Graf Warren Ill Heinz Zueger Hans Enz Fred Rast John Speieler Carl Eberhord Angela Marco Bregenzer

Karlen Family Picnic Held Near Monticello

The Karlen family picnic honored Kendall Lee Karlen on his 5th birthday at the Karlen farm in Monticello. Attending were Rolland E. Karlen and family, Fred Karlen, Robert Isely and family, Roger Isely and family, Virginia Frautschy and Lynn Frautschy, Calvin Drafahl, all from Monroe.

Karlen Ralph Karlen Monticello Kendall Lee Karlen Messrs Mmes Rolland E. Karlen Mary Fred Karlen Robert Isely Roger Isely Virginia Frautschy Lynn Calvin Drafahl Monroe

Karlen family end joins for Monticello attendees

Mrs Henry Wechter, Karl of Cross Plains, Mr and Mrs Royal Karlen and Bonnie of Argyle, and Mr and Mrs Elmon Ott and Jo Ellen of Blanchardville are listed as attendees. Monticello residents attending include Mr and Mrs Herman Karlen, Mrs Lawrence Karlen and son, Mrs Mary Karlen and Miss Louis Karlen.

Henry Wechter Karl Cross Plains Royal Karlen Bonnie Argyle Elmon Ott Jo Ellen Blanchardville Monticello Herman Karlen Lawrence Karlen Mary Karlen Louis Karlen

Twins Linda Lou and Connie Sue Named by Baertschi Parents

Mr and Mrs John Baertschi Footville announce the arrival of twin girls born July 9 naming them Linda Lou and Connie Sue. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Wilke Footville and Mr and Mrs Adolph Baertschi Orfordville. The Baertschis also have three other children Bill three Larry two and Stephen one.

John Baertschi Footville Linda Lou Connie Sue John Wilke Adolph Baertschi Orfordville Baertschi Bill Larry Stephen

Birthday celebration honors Evelyn Wirth in Clarno

Mr and Mrs Wilbert Wirth entertained at a Sunday dinner for their daughter Evelyns second birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Wirth Sr, Mr and Mrs Robert Holcomb Jr and family, Mr and Mrs Ralph Zimmerman and family, and Mr and Mrs John Wirth Jr and sons.

Monticello Wilbert Wirth Clarno Evelyn John Wirth Sr Robert Holcomb Jr Ralph Zimmerman John Wirth Jr

Behring Family Reunion Set For Sunday Picnic

The annual Behring family reunion, led by president Delbert Behring, will be held Sunday in Recreation Park with a noon picnic dinner.

Behring Delbert Behring Recreation Park

Barbara Shroepfer Honored at Shower

Miss Barbara Shroepfer was feted at a pre nuptial shower held Sunday night at the Orville Rear home. She will marry Barton Voegels on July 30. Hostesses included Mrs. Virgil Wenger Sr and Mrs. Virgil Neuenschwander.

Barbara Shroepfer Orville Shroepfer Barton Voegels Virgil Wenger Sr Virgil Neuenschwander Rudy Shroepfer Blanchardville Thomas Slotten Horeb Clifford Bear Verona Glennys Austin Alma Anderson Argyle Pauline Phillips William Bidlingsmaier Marion Andrew Bleiler Homer McCauley

Circles of WSCS Set To Meet This Week

All circles of the WSCS will convene this week with Circle No 1 meeting at the church at 2 p m Saturday Mrs Gladys Stewart in charge and leading a session on plans and fellowship for members and guests

WSCS Gladys Stewart

Circle No 2 and No 3 meeting times set

Circle No 2 gathers at 2 p.m. Friday at the church while Circle No 3 meets at 12 30 p.m. Saturday at South Side park.

Mrs Ziltener Says Farewell Before Europe Trip

Mrs Louise Ziltener received a going away party and gift ahead of her trip to Europe to join her daughter Mrs Robert Domek. Lt Robert Domek is stationed in Germany and she will fly Swissair to Zurich then on to Frankfort. Attendees included Mrs Henry Killmer Mrs Mary Hauser Mrs Lester Glass Mrs Baltz Hefty Mrs Lena Kas er Mr Frank Hutzel and Miss Rosa Grossenbacher.

Domek Robert Domek Germany Ziltener Swissair Zurich Frankfort Mmes Henry Killmer Mary Hauser Lester Glass Baltz Hefty Lena Kaser Frank Hutzel Rosa Grossenbacher

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