Monroe High School Class of 1951 Holds 15th Reunion
About 70 members and guests attended the 15th anniversary reunion on Saturday evening July 23 at the Chalet near Brodhead. Chair Frances Friedrichs and volunteers organized the event with donations and a smorgasbord dinner. Out of town attendees came from Green Bay Milwaukee and Chicago. A 20 year reunion was planned with Gilbert Karlen of Monroe named as next chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Milwauke
Chicago
Royal
Geraldine Berg
Karlen
Monroe
New Officers Named For Miller Reunion
The 41st Carl Miller reunion met at Recreation Park on Sunday July 24 with 38 relatives from Monroe Juda Janesville Beloit Apple River Wis and Hayward Calif. Milo Miller presided. Officers for 1967 are Ben Miller president Mrs Elsie Fleming vice president and Mrs John Chambers secretary treasurer. Prizes went to Ellen Blum Cindy Miller Mrs Esther Rhyner Rev Melvin Roehrdanz Howard Faman and Ben Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Miller
Recreation Park
Monroe
Juda
Janesville
Beloit
Apple River
Wis
Hayward
Calif
Howard Haman
Milo Miller
Ben Miller
Elsie Fleming
John Chambers
Gladys Blum
Eileen Blum
Cindy Miller
Esther Rhyner
Melvin Roehrdanz
Howard Faman
Rainbow Girls attend Supreme Grand Assembly in Denver
Miss Patricia Reichert grand worthy matron of Wisconsin Rainbow Girls and others from Monroe and Brodhead travel from Chicago to Denver aboard a special Rainbow train to attend the International Order of Rainbow Girls event in Colorado. Mrs R Bruce Reichert Mrs Robert Faith and families accompany. Bonnie Ringhand Marian Maurer also attend by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Reichert
Order of Rainbow Girls
Wisconsin
Monroe
Brodhead
Denver
Colo
Supreme Grand Assembly of the International Order of Rainbow Girls
Reichert
R. Bruce Reichert
Robert Faith
William H. Behrens
Susan
Chicago
Rainbow
Maurice’ Ringhand
Bonnie
Marian Maurer
Annual Martin Reunion Held in Browntown Shelter House
The 20th annual Martin reunion took place Sunday at Browntown Shelter House honoring the late Mrs. Warren Martin. About 71 family members attended, with three visitors. Harold Martin and Shirley Perdue led the event. Faye Rockow and Randall Martin were elected to serve next year.
Mary Jo FitzGerald Murphy Engaged in Darlington
The engagement of Miss Mary Jo FitzGerald to Dennis J. Murphy is announced by her parents Dr and Mrs L E FitzGerald of Darlington. Miss FitzGerald works for the State Conservation Department in Madison and attended Platteville State University. The wedding is set for September 24 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Mary Jo FitzGerald
Dennis J. Murphy
Harold Murphy
Mineral Point
L. E. FitzGerald
Martha Circle Unit To Meet Wednesday
Martha Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Orangeville Methodist Church will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Irene Barker will lead worship and program. Mrs. Ward Bower oversees recreation. Hostesses are Mrs. Eva Daughenbaugh and Mrs. Clifford Scheider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Martha Circle
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Auxiliary of Monroe County Club Welcomes New Member
The Monroe County Club Auxiliary welcomed Mrs. Elsbeth Goodmiller at a weekly luncheon attended by 62 members and guests. Guests included Mrs. Quenton Sammis of Long Island and Mrs. Ernest Waldow of Lakeland California. Flowers were donated by Mrs. John A. Becker and arranged by Mrs. John Holishopple and Mrs. Roger Voelkli. Bridge winners were Mrs. Illa Morrell Mrs. George Geiger Mrs. R. J. Grode and Mrs. Ray Young. Golf prizes went to Mrs. Edward Zupanc Mrs. Rodney Kittelson Mrs. Harvey Trumpy and Mrs. Donald Boss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsbeth Goodmiller
Monroe Country Club
Quenton Sammis
Long Island
Ernest Wardlow
Lakeland
Calif
John A. Becker
John Holishopple
Roger Voelkli
Illa Morrell
George Geiger
R. J. Grode
Ray Young
Edward Zupanc
Rodney Kittelson
Harvey Trumpy
Donald Boss
Auxiliary of Eagles Aid in Cancer Dressings Effort
The Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles met Tuesday evening in the Eagles Clubrooms and produced 556 cancer dressings for Green County patients. Volunteers from Monroe and Monticello including Mrs Thoman and Mrs Leck received special prizes. refreshments were provided by Mrs Remus and Mrs Seffrood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Eagles
Green County
Mmes
Leo Kohl
Oscar Leck
Marvin Holcomb
Donald McGuire
Clifford Leck
Leon Holcomb
Virgil Monte
Ernest Thoman
Arthur Seffrood
Edwin Schindler
Charles Schadewaldt
Louis Seffrood
Dorothy Remus
Alma Brugger
Ethel Jones
Rachel Dwyer
Anna Trickel
Anna Mae Lindsay
Monroe
Alwina Gempeler
Monticello
Thoman
Leck
Jones
Remus
Seffrood
Buhlman to Speak at Juda Baptist Services
Harry Buhlman of the Juda Baptist Church will be the speaker at Sunday services on July 31 in the absence of Pastor Rev. John Engstrom. He will be assisted by laymen Herbert Andereck and Melvin Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Buhlman
Juda Baptist Church
John G. Engstrom
Buhlman
Herbert Andereck
Melvin Wilson
Lydia Circle Hosts Ice Cream Social Saturday Evening
The Lydia Circle of the WSCS at Orangeville Methodist Church sponsors an ice cream social from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Co chairs are Mrs. Faye Keister and Mrs. Betty Obert. Menu features sandwiches cake pie ice cream and drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Lydia Circle
WSCS
Bettty Lou Brockman and Ronald Withee wed in Beloit ceremony
Betty Lou Brockman daughter of Mr and Mrs Herschel Brockman Orfordville Wis and Ronald George Withee son of Mr and Mrs Lyall Withee Sr Beloit were married Saturday July 9 at 2 pm in First Presbyterian Church Beloit officiated by Rev Elmer Danner. The couple reside in Brodhead after a Northern Wisconsin wedding trip. Brockman a Parkview High School graduate employed at Withee Nursing Home Withee a Brodhead High School graduate and Air Force veteran employed by Fairbanks Morse Co Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Boeck
Route 2
South Wayne
Marcia Jean
Ronald L. Brandt
Leo Brandt
Marshfield
Wis
Miss Boeck
South Wayne High School
Oaktron Industries
Monroe
Brandt
Assumption High School
Wisconsin Rapids
Industrial Combuston
South Wayne Methodist Church
Betty Lou Brockman
Herschel Brockman
Route 1
Orfordville
Ronald George Withee
Carol Brockman
Nancy Brockman
Mary Brockman
Lyall Withee Jr
Janesville
Lawrence Underhill
Beloit
Richard Underhill
Millard Underhill
Wayne Withee
Center Ave
Brodhead
Wisconsin
Withee
Parkview High School
Brodhead High School
Air Force
Fairbanks Morse and Co
Former Local Family Heads for Clearwater
Mrs. Wendell Simmons and daughters Julene and Patti Ann return to Clearwater Florida after a two week visit with her mother Mrs. Harry Smith. They are accompanied by Mike Meythaler son of the Merlin Meythalers and driven to O'Hare Field to board a jet. Tom Casey a Monroe nephew visited Wendell Simmons and Bruce in Florida and Marcia Simmons plans Monroe return visit next week. The Simmons Florida home has hosted 42 Monroe relatives or friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Simmons
Julene
Patti Ann
Clearwater
Fla
Harry Smith
Simmons
Monroe
Florida
Mike Meythaler
Merlin Meythalers
Meythalers
O’hare Field
Tom Casey
Wendell
Bruce
Marcia
Sue Brennan
Charter is Draped By Royal Neighbors
The Royal Neighbors Lodge draped the charter in memory of Mrs. Lewis Ellis at IOOF Hall during last evening's regular meeting. Six month reports included the audit by Mrs. Robert Kramer and the sunshine report by Mrs. Elizabeth Pickett. Birthday greetings were sung to Mrs. Emma Stdil. a lunch followed, prepared by Mrs. Pickett and Mrs. Kramer. The next meeting is scheduled for August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Minnie) Ellis
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Ioof Hall
Robert Kramer
Elizabeth Pickett
Emma Stdil
Pickett
Kramer
Three Area Pastors Attend Church Meet at UW Madison
About 60 Wisconsin church leaders gathered at the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison for the Town and Country Church Leaders Conference. Monroe area clergy included Rev. Burton Holling of Bethel EUB, Rev. Gerritt Mouw of Union Presbyterian, and Rev. Frank Hinebaugh of Clarno EUB. The event, sponsored by Extension Service with other church bodies, aimed to strengthen community service by churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Town and Country Church
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Monroe
Burton L. Holling
Bethel Eub Church
Gerritt E. Mouw
Union Presbyterian Church
Frank R. Hinebaugh
Clarno Eub
University Cooperative Extension Service
National Catholic Rural Life Conference
National Lutheran Council
Wisconsin Council of Churches
Walter Etter Couple To Be Wed 30 Years
Mr and Mrs Walter Etter of Argyle celebrate 30th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Marco's Supper Club Monroe They were married in Monroe on August 1 1936 by Rev E C McCollow of St Victor s Catholic Church Mr Etter has worked 21 years at Mud Branch Cheese Factory Route 2 Argyle They have two daughters Frances Hyland and Barbara Marty and seven grandchildren Stephen David Thomas Robert Monica Michael Patricia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Etter
Argyle
Monroe
Alice Goepfert
Mr. Etter
E. C. McCollow
St. Victor’s Catholic Church
Etter
Mud Branch
Route 2
Richard
Frances) Hyland
Norman J
Barbara) Marty
Stephen
David
Thomas
Robert Hyland
Monica
Michael
Patricia Marty
Hawkins couple announce Sandra Kay wed John Ellis
Albany special announces the approaching marriage of Sandra Kay Hawkins to John O. Ellis. Parents Mr and Mrs Harold Hawkins Sr Route 1 Albany and Mr and Mrs Everett Ellis Route 2 Spring Green are named. The wedding is scheduled to take place Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Harold Hawkins Sr
Sandra Kay
John O. Ellis
Everett Ellis
Spring Green
Belleville Wedding for Jane McDermott and Ian Campbell
Miss Jane Yvonne McDermott and Ian Edward Campbell wed in St. Mary of Lourdes Belleville church ceremony at 10:30 a.m. The bride wore white lace over taffeta with a jeweled crown and pink roses. Attendants included June McDermott, Stella Campbell, Judi Baker, and Clive Campbell. The couple will reside in Abilene Texas where the groom serves in the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Jane Yvonne McDermott
Charles McDermott
Brooklyn
Ian Edward Campbell
Charles Campbell
St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church
June McDermott
Stella Campbell
Judi Baker
Madison
Cindy Shm
Eric Campbell
Clive Campbell
Maurice Little
High Wycombe
England
Fred Baker
Roger McDermott
Wyocena
Keith Campbell
Richland Center
Abilene
Tex
Monticello Class Fetes 50th Reunion
The Monticello high school graduating class of 1916 observed its 50th anniversary with a dinner June 8 at the Casino. Principal Fred Rehmstedt led a school tour, followed by a social at the M. E. Lynn home. seven of ten graduates attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Casino
Fred Rehmstedt
M. E. Lynn
Roy Edwards
Wynnewood
Penn
Lee Zimmerman
Evansville
Fred
Marie Zimmerman
Hadinger
Fort Atkinson
C. W
Hilda Dick) Karlen
M. E
Mata Steinmann
Lynn
Rose Stauffer
Wilbert D. Elmer
Sam
Fern Zweifel
Duerst
Rosa Benkett Roth
Ray Edwards
Andrews Is Feted For 89th Birthday
In South Wayne a July 17 birthday party honored Arthur Andrews who turned 89 on July 13. Attendees included Ben Maddrell Browntown Margaret Woolf Glen Martin Jesup Eloise Rosenberg Waterloo Mabel Kramer Milwaukee Bessie Troin Leslie Lane Rockford Don Wegner Janet Debra Cedar Rapids Leslie Andrews Green Bay Robert Fisher Peter John Waukesha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wayne
Oscar and Edward Saalsan
Arthur Andrews
Ben Maddrell
Browntown
Margaret Woolf
Glen Martin
Jesup
Eloise Rosenberg
Waterloo
Mabel Kramer
Milwaukee
Bessie Troin
Leslie Lane
Rockford
Don Wegener
Janet
Debra
Cedar Rapids
Leslie Andrews
Green Bay
Robert Fisher
Peter and John
Waukesha
Local Socials List of Evening Callers and Hosts
A social notes item lists Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Berg Mr. and Mrs. John Shager Monroe Bernar Johnson Argyle Mr. and Mrs. John Saal saa Orfordville Mary Saal saa Whitewater Jim Powers Milwaukee Arthur Andrews and Gladys Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Saalsaa and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Saalsaa and David Evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Saalsaa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Berg
John Shager
Monroe
Bernar Johnson
Argyle
John Saalsaa
Orfordville
Mary Saalsaa
Whitewater
Jim Powers
Milwaukee
Arthur Andrews
Gladys
Oscar Saalsaa
Edward Saalsaa
David
Clarence Saalsaa
Schneider Family Has Evansville Picnic
A Schneider family picnic was held Sunday at the park in Evansville. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fritz Steuri and family, Mervin Martie and Heidi, Waldwick, Raymond Schroeder and Billy, Normington, Donald Conway and family, Brodhead, Arleigh Schneider and family, Henry G Schneider and family, Madison, Kenneth Schneider and family, John Schneider and family, Donald, Tom and John Schneider, Evansville, Mike Glass and family, Albany, Edwin Garuman Colby, Morris Mantor Abbotsford, Ralph Breck len and Ginger and Elmer Phillips Janesville, Arnold Walton and family Lodi, George MclIntre and family McFarland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
Evansville
Fritz Steuri
Mervin Martie
Heidi
Waldwick
Raymond Schroeder
Billy
Donald
Tom
John Schneider
Mike Glass
Albany
Edwin Garuman
Colby
Wis
Morris Mantor
Abbotsford
Ralph Brecklen
Ginger
Elmer Phillips
Janesville
Arnold Walton
Lodi
George MclIntre
McFarland
Weinbrenner and Riechers Planned August Wedding
Mineral Point couple Miss Linda Kay Weinbrenner and Jerry R. Riechers of Madison announce their engagement. Miss Weinbrenner works as a secretary for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. Riechers is employed by Ripp Motors. both sets of parents are named. An August wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Point
Linda Kay Weinbrenner
Jerry R. Riechers
Madison
Milton Weinbrenner
Riechers
Russell Riechers
Darlington
Ripp Motors
Weinbrenner
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Virginia Hendrickson and Von Ruden Engage to Wed
The engagement of Miss Virginia Hendrickson of Horeb to Howard Von Ruden of Westby is announced by her parents. Both are seniors at Platteville State University. No wedding date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Hendrickson
Horeb
Howard von Ruden
Westby
Milton Hendrickson
Route 3
von Ruden
Walter von Ruden
Platteville State University
Garden Club Plans Fair Display Booth
Monroe Garden Club members completed display booth plans for the Exhibition Hall at the Fair during Tuesday’s meeting on the Lester H. Bishop lawn. They noted bloomstatus of City Hall window boxes and Lincoln Park flower bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exhibition Hall
Monroe Garden Club
Lester H. Bishop
6Th St
City Hall
Lincoln Park
Garden Club
Howard Counselman
Edward Knopinski
Bernard C. Poff
Marie Spee
E. R. Blair
Eldora Olson
Margaret Altman
Karsten Engaged to Fry With Oct. 22 Wedding Plan
The engagement of Miss Roberta Gale Karsten daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Karsten 4715 Spaanem Ave Madison to Byron LaVerne Fry son of Mr and Mrs Orville Fry Brooklyn is announced. Miss Karsten works for American Family Insurance Co and Fry works for Triangle Refiners Inc McFarland. The wedding is set for October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Roberta Gale Karsten
Roger Karsten
Spaanem Ave
Madison
Byron LaVerne Fry
Orville Fry
Clarno WSWS Entertain Patients at Green County Hospital
Members of the WSWS of the Clarno EUB Church entertained patients of Green County Hospital at a birthday party. Barbara Ausmus and Gwen Signer sang, Barbara also playing piano during lunch. Susie Timm led action songs from Bible School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSWS
Clarno Eub Church
Green County Hospital
Barbara Ausmus
Gwen Signer
Barbara
Susie Timm
Church Society Plans Party With Members and Helpers
Janeen Grossen Bonnie Leh man Renee Bowen and Jeff Bowen are listed as organizers. Members of the church society assisting with the party included Mrs. Floyd Timm Mrs. Lee Welz Mrs. Kenneth Hartwig Mrs. Joe Signer and Mrs. Arley Ausmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janeen Grossen
Bonnie Lehman
Renee Bowen
Jeff Bowen
Church Society
Floyd Timm
Lee Welz
Kenneth Hartwig
Joe Signer
Arley Ausmus
Fritsch Relatives Gather for Picnic
Fritsch family relatives met for a Tuesday noon picnic at Recreation Park. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fritsch, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fritsch, Roy Chesebro, and many others from Monroe Stevens Point Madison Oregon Stoughton Huntington among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritsch
Recreation Park
Albert Fritsch
Frank Fritsch
Roy Chesebro
Ralph H. Wenger
William Miller
Lloyd Marty
Donna
Fred
Paul
R. H. Hendrickson
Sue
Dan
Monroe
Richard Chesebro
Stevens Point
Jon Mark
Madison
Robert
IOOF Lodge Celebrates July Birthdays After Meeting
IOOF Lodge No. 72 held its regular session in Odd Fellows Hall on Monday evening. Following the meeting a lunch was served at the Swiss Colony Inn as members born in July were honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioof Lodge No. 72
Odd Fellows Hall
Swiss Colony Inn
Get there safer in a dependable car
A short sales note urges safer travel with a reliable vehicle and promotes checking daily Classified ads for real bar gains and offers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monroe High School
Miller
Rainbow Meet
Martin
Murphy
Martha Circle Unit
Auxiliary of
Juda Services
Ronald Withee
Radke
Ronald G. Withee
Sandra Kay Hawkins
John Ellis
Jane McDermott
Ian Campbell
Andrews
Tareyton
Linda Weinbrenner
Byron Fry
Clarno
Ioof Lodge
Eagles Club
Bridal Registry
Bauman Kitchens
New City Hall
America
Ality
Firestone
Fed
Alphorn Ford Building
Highway 69
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