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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1961

Page

3

Decatur Lake Club Auxiliary Hosts Macktown Women Luncheon

The Decatur Lake Country Club Auxiliary entertained 75 Macktown members with a luncheon, bridge and golf event. Bridge honors went to Macktown pair Mrs. Jean Huelett and Mrs. Rita Goss, and Mrs. Elmer Dixon with Mrs. Lloyd Iverson for the club. Golf winners included Evelyn Patch and Elaine Engle for low gross and low net respectively, with multiple Macktown players awarded for putt, longest drive, and closest to pin. Hostesses listed include Mrs. Fred Hahlen and Mrs. Gerald Condon.

Brodhead Decatur Lake Country Club Macktown Country Club Jean Huelett Rita Goss Macktown Elmer Dixon Lloyd Iverson Low Gross Evelyn Patch Elaine Engle Low Net Darlene Kelton Fannie Ties Dorothy Schuler Beverly Newcomer Lois Hardenburg Delores Brozovick Della McGonigal Julie Erdman Eileen Iverson Mmes Fred Hahlen Helmar Olmstead Fern Stephens George Bjork August Lehnherr Gerald Condon Dwight Pierce D. I. Witte

Waelti Reunion at Recreation Park Draws 80 Relatives

The Waelti reunion gathered Sunday at Recreation Park with 80 relatives from Rockford Madison Belleville Evansville Monroe Juda and Mt. Horeb. The oldest attendees were Anna Baumgartner and Mrs. Gottfried Wuetrick. Officers for 1962 are Christ Waelti president Mrs Karl Wild vice president Mrs Sam Waelti secretary and Karl Wild treasurer who set the second Sunday of July as the annual reunion date.

Waelti Recreation Park Rockford Madison Belleville Evansville Monroe Juda Mt. Horeb Anna Baumgartner Gottfried Wuetrick Rose Babler Monticello Christ Waelti Karl Wild Sam Waelti

Rebecca Esther Units Hold Spiritual Retreat at Kiwanis Cabin

Rebecca and Esther Circles of St. John's United Church of Christ held a joint retreat at the Kiwanis Youth Cabin with Mrs. Mardell Poff and Mrs. Glen A. Swiggum in charge. Poff led readings on the nine walks of Jesus as special hymnal recordings played. Rev. Donald Storck, assistant pastor, gave the benediction. Regular circle meetings resume in August and the Guild picnic is set for Tuesday, Aug. 8.

Rebecca Esther St. John’s United Church of Christ Kiwanis Mardell Poff Glen A. Swiggum

Stewardship lesson led by Mrs Holling at WSWS meeting

Mrs Holling conducted a stewardship lesson at a WSWS gathering of Evangelical United Brethren church members in New Glarus. Guests included Mrs Brown Mrs Wurgler and Mrs Bleiler. A skit featured several women and the next meeting is set at Mrs Thacker's home with Mrs Ziltner as lesson chairman.

New Glarus Burton Holling WSWS Evangelical United Brethren Church Paul Klassy Lawrence Brown Ray Wurgler Orville Bleiler Mmes Robert Alderman Frederick Thacker Norman Klassy Holling Thacker Royal Ziltner

Garden Club Meet at Brennecke Home

The Monroe Garden Club met last evening in the garden of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Brennecke at 702 19th Avenue. Members visited gardens of Mr. and Mrs. Lester H. Bishop at 2201 6th Street and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buehler at 912 11th Street. Mrs. Brennecke served refreshments. The next meeting will be a picnic on Tuesday August 22.

Monroe Garden Club C. F. Brennecke 19Th Avenue Lester H. Bishop 6Th Street Frank Buehler 11Th Street Brennecke

EUE Circle Meets Juda Evangelical United Brethren

The Candlelight Circle of Juda Evangelical United Brethren church met Monday evening at the Em erson Jordan.

EUE Juda Evangelical United Brethren Church Emerson Jordan

Fred Kraus Family Reunion Held at Knouse Home

The Fred Kraus family reunion was hosted Sunday at the Knouse home in rural Monroe. Attendees included Fred Kraus Sr and family, Krauss families from Monroe Brodhead South Wayne Blanchardville Oregon Janesville Freeport and others as listed, with numerous extended relatives celebrating together.

Fred Kraus Ben Knouse Monroe Fred Kraus Sr Jake Rothenbuehler Mary Lou Wilbert Krauss Harley Fuchs Linda Krauss Joyce Krauss Fred Krauss Jr Lorraine Keith Monte

Arthur Hartwick Celebrates 78th Birthday at Juda Event

Arthur Hartwick Juda observed his 78th birthday with a family picnic at Edward Jordan Jr. home in Juda. Attendees included Robert Schilt and family, Russell Bauman and family, Florence Jordan and Gladys Andrews of Madison, and Edwin Klema of Madison called in the evening. Klema is their granddaughter.

Arthur Hartwick Juda Edward Jordan Jr Robert Schilt Tommy Lee Debbie Jo Ronny Jonny Clario Russell Bauman Jeffrey Jimmy Russell Jr Linda May Florence Jordan Gladys Andrews Madison Edward Jordan Edwin Klema Mrs. Klema

Satrang Family Holds Event at Lake Kegonsa

The fourth annual Satrang family reunion was held Sunday at Maurice Satrang summer home Lake Kegonsa with 60 attendees. Niles Satrang Beloit was elected president and Philip Brager Brodhead secretary treasurer.

Brodhead Satrang Maurice Satrang Lake Kegonsa Niles Satrang Beloit Philip Brager Brager Marvin Fairman Robert Vogel

Eagles Auxiliary Makes Cancer Dressings Here

The Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles produced cancer dressings after their regular meeting in the club rooms. Attendees included Mmes. Donovan Jones Leona Lindsay Ernest P Schwarze George Clark Oscar Leck Marvin Holcomb Charles Schadewaldt and Leo Kohl. They will continue dressings next Tuesday.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Mmes Donovan Jones Leona Lindsay Ernest P. Schwarze George Clark Oscar Leck Marvin Holcomb Charles Schadewaldt Leo Kohl

Naomi Circle Picnic at Twining Park

The Naomi Circle of Grace Lutheran ULCW enjoyed a park dinner in Twining Park with 17 members and two guests Mrs. Judy Figi and Mrs. Robert Leistikow in attendance. Mrs. Gelbach led the lesson Freedom Our Christian Heritage while Mrs. Brandli read scripture and Mrs. Waage offered the thank offering thought.

Naomi

Mrs. Cousin Elected By For Get Me Not Club

Mrs Raymond Cousin of Beloit was elected president of the For Get Me Not Club at a Sunday meeting held at the home of Mrs Luella Mead in Newark. The group includes 40 members and families. Clayton McNitt of Brodhead was chosen secretary and Mrs Allen Ross of Brodhead and Mrs Amy Weaver of Durand will assist the president in planning next year s program. Mrs Fred Henry presided in the absence of the regular leader

Brodhead Raymond Cousin Beloit Luella Mead Newark Clayton McNitt Allen Ross Amy Weaver Durand Fred Henry

French Descendants Program Noted in Newark Area

The Newark area hosted a program on French descendants with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton McNitt, Miss Augusta Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ross, Mr. and Mrs. David Timm, and guest Mrs. Carl Timm of Janesville. The next meeting is set for the second Sunday in July 1962 at the Newark Town Hall with Mrs. Nancy Theon of Orfordville in charge.

Newark Fred Henry Clayton McNitt Augusta Johnson Allen Ross David Timm Carl Timm Janesville Newark Town Hall Nancy Theon Orfordville

Brodhead Picnic Held by McNair Family

The McNair family hosted a Sunday picnic in South Side Park Brodhead with attendees including Mrs. Lucille McNair Robinson Mark and Gary California Mr and Mrs Dale Young Bruce Paul and Lauren Browntown Mr and Mrs E D McNair Becky and Joel and Mrs Laura McNair Brodhead. Mrs Young and Lauren stayed in Brodhead for a few days visiting family.

Brodhead

Devotions Led at Juda Temperance Legion Meet

Mabel Bauer led devotions and singing at a Loyal Temperance Legion gathering Tuesday afternoon in the Juda Evangelical United Brethren church. Esther Larson served as accompanist.

Mabel Bauer Loyal Temperance Legion Juda Evangelical United Brethren Church Esther Larson

Circle Will Meet At Bethlehem Church

The Ruth Circle of Bethlehem Lutheran church will meet tomorrow afternoon at the church. Hostesses will be Mrs. B. J. Marsh, Olaf Anderson, Maurice Gilbert and Miss Clara Hunder.

Brodhead Ruth Circle Bethlehem Lutheran Church Mmes B. J. Marsh Olaf Anderson Maurice Gilbert Clara Hunder

Marshall Couple Feted At Albany Shower

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Marshall will be honored at a shower Tuesday in the Albany Methodist Community Center. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Juda WSWS meets at Juda church

The Juda WSWS group met Wednesday afternoon at Juda Evangelical United Brethren Church with Mrs. Ruth Brunkow as leader.

Juda Wsws WSWS Juda _ Evangelical United Brethren church Ruth Brunkow

Church Unit to Meet Friday Evening

Local Juda church will meet Friday evening at 8 o clock in the church for a regular unit gathering.

Juda Evangelical United Brethren Church

WSWS Meeting at Union Evangelical Church Tomorrow

WSWS to meet WSWS of Union Evangelical United Brethren church will meet at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

WSWS Union Evangelical United Brethren Church

Tri Town Homemakers Hold Family Picnic at New Glarus Woods

Monticello Times reports Tri Town Homemakers club held a family picnic at New Glarus Woods State Park with attendees including Frank Wyttenbach and David, Danny, Sandra, and Susan. Sheldon Hoesly. Billy and Tommy. Clarence Kernen. Robert Wild. Linda Schiesser. Albert Matzinger. Ralph Karlen. and Mrs Duerst, Mrs Strahm, and others.

Monticello Tri-Town New Glarus Woods Messrs Mmnes Frank Wyttenbach David Danny Sandra Susan Sheldon Hoesly Billy Tommy Clarence Kernen Bobby Jeff Christine Robert Wild Frank Schiesser Linda Albert Matzinger Ralph Karlen Randy Kendall Kendra Kerry Florence Duerst Cindy Ella Strahm

Broilers Boost Imports Rise in U S Farm Goods

Washington reports that broiler meat in backyard cookers signals a shift in American eating habits. Beef and veal imports rose from 12th to 5th place among U S farm product imports, reflecting growing poultry demand.

Washington United States

Wisconsin Legislature Action Highlights in Brief

Legislation advancing in Madison includes a workmen's comp chiropractor treatment bill with spine and pelvis limits passed 49 to 28 in the Assembly. A shoplifting detention bill passed 62 to 28, already cleared the Senate. A prevailing wage requirement on state projects moved forward, along with fringe benefit contributions. A preliminary approval favored no fault auto insurance coverage for buyers and sellers on credit. A bill to allow students to be

Madison Assembly Senate

Student dismissed early for religious instruction gains approval

A pupil was released from school an hour early to attend religious instruction and has received preliminary approval for the arrangement.

Lost Act Echoes in a Quiet City Hall

A cryptic editorial reflects on a vanished act within the city’s governance. The piece muses on missing procedure and the search for accountability amid murky records and stalled progress.

Film Industry Seen as Fading

New York Anatole Litvak says Hollywood is losing ground as film capital due to a lack of new ideas and overreliance on stars and gimmicks. He cites Italian and French productions as bolder, often star free, and urges risk taking and fresh storytelling to restore vitality.

New York Hollywood Anatole Litvak Ducer Litvak Ingrid Bergman Yves Montand Anthony Perkins

First Plane Replica Flown at San Diego

A Curtiss seaplane replica, built from North Island parts by the Institute of Aerospace Sciences, flew four takeoffs from San Diego Bay with test pilot Don Germerand of Convair/General Dynamics at about 100 feet altitude and 50 mph. The aircraft will join the Navy’s 50th anniversary show on Aug 19–20.

San Diego Calif U.S. Navy San Diego Bay Don Germerand Convair General Dynamics Corp North Island Naval Air Station Institute of Aerospace Sciences Navy

Queen of Davis Days Will Be Named Friday

Davis Illinois special report lists Davis Days events from July 20 to July 22 with a Friday night announcement of the Queen finalists Pat Spelman Janice Heiktam Pat Lawson and Mary Lucht The schedule includes a home talent show July 20 a variety show with Russ Charles and Beverly Sorheim a barbecue at noon Saturday ballgames by morning and afternoon and a Dakota high school band concert plus a Boy Scout Troop 18 stage show from La Crosse

Davis, Ill Pat Spelman Janice Heiktam Pat Lawson Mary Lucht Russ Charles Beverly Sorheim Handy Henerson Dakota High School Boy Scout Troop 18 la Crosse

U S Army Plans Course On Guerrilla Tactics For Latin Leaders

The U S Army announced a July 31 start at Fort Gulick Canal Zone for a training program teaching Latin American military commanders about Communist subversion and guerrilla tactics. The course mirrors one at Fort Bragg and follows requests from several Latin American republics.

Fort Amador Panama Canal Zone U.S. Army Fort Gulick Canal Zone Fort Bragg N.C

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Decatur Lake Club Garden Club Marco Supper Philco Appliances & Television Pmi Ata Phillips & Smith Monroe, Wis Kegonsa Eagles Twining Park Mrs. Cousin McNair News of the Homemakers John B. Subka Wis Subka Ila Public Service Corp Lworth Dolly Woolworth’s Tola Queen of Davis
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