County Writers Share July Harvest Evening
Social Events County Regional Writers gathered to discuss publications and contests after a short business meeting. Mrs. Ben Feldt chaired with readers including Mrs. Roger Douglas Miss Pearl Engebretson Dr. Harriet Anundsen Mrs. Roberta Schneider and others sharing prose poetry short stories essays and satirical pieces. The August meeting is set for August 11 in the Singer Memorial Room with writer’s choice as the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Feldt
Roger Douglas
Pearl Engebretson
Harriet Anundsen
Roberta Schneider
Neva Argue
Singer Memorial
Hester Schwartz
Zenda Wieser and Larry Klassy Wed at New Glarus Church
Miss Zenda Louise Wieser of New Glarus marries Larry John Klassy of Monticello in a Swiss United Church of Christ ceremony. Father of the bride officiates. attendants include Mary Wieser as maid of honor and Elsa Wieser as bridesmaid. The couple resides in Monticello after a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
Schiffli
Zenda Louise Wieser
Larry John Klassy
Monticello
United Church of Christ
Arnold Wieser
2Nd St
Sam Klassy
Route 2
Linus Wierwill
Eugene Schnierer
Chicago
Alice Freitag
Mary Wieser
Elsa Wieser
Rudy Wieland
Arnold Wieser Jr
Penny Haberman
Monroe
Betty Hartwig
Madison
Joyce Mallory
Lena Pluss
Arthur Marty
Paul Fahrni
Wisconsin
New Glarus High School
Miss Textile Mart
Friendship Club Hosts 40th Picnic at Albany Park
The Friendship Club marked its 40th anniversary with an annual picnic at Albany Park on Sunday. Members and spouses attended a potluck, with Mrs Thomm serving as secretary and many longtime friends listed from Darlington Belleville Monroe and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Albany Park
Glenn Hasse
Werner Rutsch
Allie Holtshopple
Vincent Thomm
Albert Speich
Roy Speich
Adolph Sommers
William O. Blum
Robert Blumer
Monroe
Curtis Mottley
Darlington
William Rupnow
Belleville
Thomm
Petersen Reunion Brings 36 Relatives to Evansville Park
The 39th Petersen reunion convened at Leonard Park Evansville on Sunday July 10 drawing 36 attendees. Officers reelected include Charles Petersen Evansville president Mrs Emelia Hall Evansville vice president Vaughn Petersen Evansville treasurer and Mrs Robert L Skattum Monroe secretary. Prizes donated by Miss Gladys Petersen Whitewater awarded to Sandy Petersen Mrs Charles Petersen Evansville Henry F Petersen Brooklyn Mr and Mrs Willis Petersen Beloit James Sindelar Madison Mrs Nelson Petersen Albany and the Robert Skattum family Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersen
Leonard Park
Evansville
Charles Petersen
Emelia Hall
Vaughn Petersen
Robert L. Skattum
Monroe
Gladys Petersen
Whitewater
Sandy Petersen
Henry F. Petersen
Brooklyn
Willis Petersen
Beloit
James Sindelar
Madison
Nelson Petersen
Albany
Robert Skattum
Barbara J. Skoe Lund To Be Wed
Blanchardville Times Special reports Barbara Jeanne Skoe daughter of Stanton Skoe and Mrs Skoe of Kelleher Minnesota will marry James L Lund of Horeb. The ceremony is planned for Sunday August 14. Barbara is a 1966 St Olaf College graduate and will teach at Nichols Junior High in Macon County Alabama. James is a 1965 St Olaf graduate and attends Tuskegee Institute pursuing a Master’s in guidance and counseling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchardville
Stanton Skoe
Kelleher
Minn
Barbara Jeanne
James L. Lund
Horeb
Miss Skoe
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Nichols Junior High
Macon County
Alabama
Lund
St. Olaf
Tuskegee Institute
Tuskegee, Ala
Garden Club Plans Decatur Lake Meeting and Picnic
The Garden Club will meet Monday at the Hahlen cottage in Decatur Park. A picnic lunch follows the meeting and members will share current garden events. Hostesses are Mrs. Fred Hahlen and Mrs. Glen Earleywine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Hahlen
Decatur Park
Fred Hahlen
Glen Earleywine
Brodhead Eastern Star Plans Sunday Family Picnic
The Brodhead Chapter Order of Eastern Star invites families to a Sunday picnic in Putnam Park. The gathering starts at 6 p.m. with a share-a-dish supper at 7. If it rains, the meal moves to the Masonic Temple dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
Brodhead Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Putnam Park
Masonic Temple
Cafeteria Supper Set At Oakley Church
The Oakley Evangelical United Brethren Church will hold its annual cafeteria supper next Thursday evening July 21. Serving begins at 5 p.m. and continues until 8 30 or until all are served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley Union Evangelical United Brethren Church
G U G G Unit Set for Monroe Convention Events
Members of the G U G G met at Turner Hall for an evening of entertainment and to plan the Monroe convention scheduled for September 27 through 29. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Lee Reasa. Forty eight members attended and birthday greetings were offered to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Monroe
Lee Reasa
Mmes
George Bloom
Roy Feldt
Clara Brawand
Edwin Haldiman
John Kubly
J. L. Babler
Rachel Dwyer
WRC Charter Draped For Mrs. Gempeler
The Wesley W. Patton Woman's Relief Corps draped its charter in memory of Mrs. Emma Gempeler at the July meeting in the Women’s clubrooms. Delegates Miss Clara Hunder Mrs Zenith Koepp and others reported on the Fond du Lac convention and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sever Wolden
L. J. Berge
Ruth Schwartzlow
Regina Rossiter
Two Churches State Services on Sunday
Mt. Olive Evangelical Church in Monroe will hold Sunday worship at 10 45 with Sunday School and adult Bible class at 9 30. Richland Salem Lutheran Church in McConnell Illinois will hold worship at 9 and Sunday School at 10. Rev R F Bittorf serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive
Mrs. Silver Feted by San Soucie Club in Monroe
Mrs Ray T Silver was honored at a birthday anniversary party by members of the San Soucie Club. A dinner was held at the Swiss Wheel in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver
Monticello
Ray T. Silver
San Soucie Club
Swiss Wheel
Monroe
Community campaign targets up to 1 million for hospital expansion
In Green County a Sisters of St. Agnes drive plans a three phase fund campaign starting with special gifts, then industrial gifts and finally residential giving. The goal is to raise up to 1 million this August with 3 million from the Sisters toward a major hospital addition, finishing by Sept 1. Robert Bussen coordinates the effort with weekly regional planning and increasing volunteer participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions City Band
Singers Guild
Robert Bussen
Sisters of St. Agnes
Green County
Swiss Club Meeting Planned for Monday Evening
The Swiss Club will gather Monday at 8 30 in Turner Hall with Mrs Walter Streul of Orangeville in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Walter Streul
Orangeville
Community ex-patients settle in regional towns
Former patients residing outside Green County settle in towns like Janesville Beloit Rockford Freeport Elkhorn and other nearby communities as part of a local adjustment.
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Green County
Janesville
Beloit
Rockford
Freeport
Elkhorn
Daily Markets Overview Chicago Hogs Cattle and Grains
Chicago markets show hogs at 5,000 head with steady to 25 cent declines on lighter weights, mixed barrows and gilts. cattle active with higher prime and high choice ranges, hogs, sheep and produce detailed by weight bands and grade. grain and beans quoted with No 2 hard wheat at about 2.00 and soybeans around 3.55 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
USDA
Kiwanis Club Hears Of Day Care Center
Kiwanis members heard Mrs. H. F. Cunningham and Rev. James Plymire speak at Swiss Wheel Restaurant about the church day care center. They described work with exceptional children and volunteer help. Dr. Wayne Fencil won the special prize donated by Leslie Shallberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
H. F. Cunningham
James Plymire
Wayne Fencil
Leslie Shallberg
Green County Auxiliary earns multiple citations at VFW convention
The Green County Auxiliary 2315 received three citations plus a department president's award and first place for their press book at the Eighth Annual Veterans of World War I and auxiliaries convention held July 8 to 10 at the Lorraine Hotel in Madison. Delegates from Monroe included President Mrs Adolph Vogel and several honored officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County Auxiliary
Department
Lorraine Hotel
Madison
Monroe
Adolph Vogel
Fred Schott
Catherine Bahn
Vernus Seffrood
Jake Schulthess
Alma Vandercook
Marie Bjerk
Madison Auxiliary
Viola Dunnel
Men’s Department
Schulthess
Black Hawk Publishing Co
Cedar Falls
John Erickson
Assembly
John Kocean
Edgar Burkhardt
James Knapp
Crystal Ballroom
Viola Delman
Eugene
Ore
Mildred Johnson
Sheboygan
Ruby Wuerger
Green Bay
Beatrice Stowe
Oshkosh
Heloisse Salzman
Colfax
Gertrude Neilson
Manitowoc
Alice Britton Finley
Hazel Green
Esther Bass
Chicago youth killings described in town house attack
Miss Amarao identified the killer as police pursued a sweeping manhunt involving 40 officers and the FBI. Seven victims were South Chicago Community Hospital students and housemates, with six girls awakened by an intruder who bound them before the assault escalated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Amarao
FBI
South Chicago Community Hospital
Mary Ann Jordan
Flanagan
Miss Amurao
Swiss Cheese Prices Higher In Wisconsin This Week
The Agricultural Marketing Service reported firmer Swiss cheese prices with fair to good demand in Wisconsin. Weather reduced store traffic, and buying interest was light. National output for the week ending July 7 fell 7 percent, Wisconsin 8 percent, to about 28.45 million pounds. Top grade supplies remained ample while prices rose at major centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Agricultural Marketing Service
U.S
Classified Ads Solve Daily Problems for Thousands
Local readers rely on classified ads to find essential goods services and opportunities. The pages connect people with jobs housing items and personal notices, helping households manage daily needs efficiently.
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Schroeder
Larry Klassy
Zenda L. Wieser
Evansville Park
Barbara J. Skoe
Decatur Lake Meeting
Brodhead Obs Group
Oakley
Robert Kitto
Janice
Maynard L. Hefty
Wilbert R. Hefty
Miss Kitto
Monroe High School
Madison Adult Vocational and Technical School
Madison General Hospital
Hefty
Platteville State University
WRC
Mueller Bulk
Gerber
Farm Service
Mt. Hore
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Marco
Toles
Supper Club
VFW
Miss Jordan
Gloria Jean Davy
Dyer
Ind
Merlita Gargullo
Santa Cruz
Manila
Nina Jo Schmale
Wheaton
Ill
Valentina Pasion
Jones
Isabela
Philippines
Patricia Ann Matusek
Pamela Lee Wilkening
Lansing
Suzanne Bridget Farris
Andrew Toman
Cook County
Daniel R. Kelly
Miss Davy
Eagles Club
Joint School District NO
City OF
Browntown
Clarno
Adams, Cadiz, Jefferson, Jordan, MT. Pleasant
Sylvester
Washington
National Defense Education Act
Eace
Ludlow Memorial Library
East & South
May L. Luchsinger
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