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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1971

Page

3

Meythaler-Gempeler Vows In Madison Chapel Ceremony

Miss Madalyn Lorraine Meythaler and Myron Olson announce their engagement following a Madison ceremony officiated by Monsignor Henry G. McMurrough. The bride, a Wisconsin graduate, wore a linen gown with Venetian lace and carried white roses. Groom from Monroe, he plans to study at Kansas Law School. A reception followed at Blackhawk Country Club.

Paul's Nowcony Chapel Madison Madalyn Lorraine Peler Monroe Henry G. McMurrough Michael C. Meythaler Kristine Schloemer Menomonee Falls Wis Maid of Honor Henry A. Gempeler Joseph Kobussen Jay Meythaler Maine St Lawrence Kans University of Wisconsin Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority University of Kansas Law School Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

Juda Meeting Report At WCTU Event

Miss Iva Miller of Juda led a rural Juda gathering during a WCTU meeting with a business session. Mrs A served lunch as the hostess, following the program.

UDA Crimes Special Iva Miller Juda Sereenenten Claaa

Duersons Honored as Washington Church Retires Pastor

About 200 members and friends gathered at Washington Reformation Church to honor Rev. and Mrs. Leo Duerson on the pastor’s retirement after four years of service. A share-a-dish dinner, centerpieces by Mrs. Glen Schmid, and an appreciation program followed. Christine Gempeler played organ, the congregation sang Love Divine, and readings and tributes were given.

Edward Duersons Sam Goecks George Wasserstrauss Duerson Robert Durtschi

Monroe Boat Club Hosts Mississippi River Cruise

Monroe Boat Club members and guests sailed the Mississippi over July 24 and 25 starting at the Roost Restaurant. They cruised from LaCrosse to islands for picnics and cookouts, with a Sunday excursion, a business meeting, and games. Cruisemaster duties were held by Otis Hermanson and Ralph Wehinger. next cruise planned for August 22.

Assissippi Monroe Boat Club Roost Gratiot Shullsburg LaCrosse Mississippi LaCrosse Boat Club Otis Hermanson Ralph Wehinger

Church School to start for Wisconsin Badger Camp attendees

Green County children ages 12 to 16 will leave Sunday for a week at Wisconsin Badger Camp in Wyalusing State Park near Prairie du Chien. The two week Vacation Church School at Grace Lutheran opens Monday and runs 9 to 11 30 a m daily through Aug 13 for Monroe children ages 3 through 6th grade. Cost is 1 with parent cookies welcome, bus donated by Trucks Inc Monroe. Thirty eight Green County youths will attend across three weeks with 210 campers expected regionally.

Green County Wisconsin Badger Camp Wyalusing State Park Prairie du Chien Grace Lutheran Church Monroe Larry Pinnow Lester Goke Eugene Summ Carol Zeitler Wisconsin Trucks Inc Wisconsin Badger

Bennetts Host Guests From Ohio In Time Off

House guests of Rev. and Mrs. Dwight Bennett and family last week included Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Bennett and daughter from Willshire Ohio and Mrs. T W Bennett and Winona from Bellevue Ohio.

Orangeville Dwight Bennett Waldo Bennett Willshire Ohio T. W. Bennett Winona Bellevue

Kiwanis hear about farm safety

Don Jensen from the University of Wisconsin Agricultural Extension spoke to Monroe Kiwanis on farm safety at the VFW Club. Guests included Alvin Bolgrien and Dr John Kirsch. Milo Friedrichs won the attendance prize. Walter Wilzewske announced Green Bay interclub tickets for Aug 28 and tentative Aug 16 plans with Fort Atkinson. Directors set a 7 p.m. meeting at the Commercial and Savings Bank. Key Club members will discuss their San Diego Oz convention at the next Thursday noon VEW Club meeting.

Don Jensen University of Wisconsin Agricultural Extension Department Monroe Kiwanis Club VFW Alvin Bolgrien Monroe Fred Kohli John Kirsch Henry Najat William K. Bauman. II Alvin Babler Milo Friedrichs Walter Wilzewske Green Bay Fort Atkinson Commercial and Savings Bank Key Club San Diego VEW Club

Golden Age Club hosts card game session in Monroe

Eleven variegated cards and a table of dominoes were played at the Golden Age Club meeting in Monroe Tuesday afternoon at the Community Center of the Municipal Building. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Earlywine, Brodhead.

Golden Age Club of Monroe Municipal Building Guy Earlywine Brodhead

Monticello Class of 46 Holds 25th Reunion

The Monticello High School Class of 1946 will celebrate the 25th anniversary of graduation on August 7 at the Idle Hour Mansion. All former members, teachers and friends are invited to visit during the evening reunion.

Monticello High School

Johnson Hoesly vows in Swiss United Church ceremony

Miss Conn LYM Jolann, daughter of Mr and Mrs Merlyn Johnson of Sun Prairie, and Dennis Andrew Hoesly of Fort Gordon Ga were married today at Swiss United Church of Christ New Glarus. The couple plan to reside at Fort Gordon where the groom serves in the Army.

Conn Lym Jolann Madison Merlyn Johnson Bristol St Sun Prairie Dennis Andrew Hoesly Fort Gordon Wanda Streiff New Glarus Debra Ruth Johnson Daisy Jeff Kernen Rt. 2 Monticello James Schenk Oregon Dan Stolts Belleville Johnson Hoesly Postville U.S. Army P.O Sun Prairie High School Madison Area Technical College Department of Agriculture New Glarus High School

Dear Abby Advice Column Highlights on Weddings and Family

A composite of Dear Abby letters covers wedding guest list quarrels over 200 versus 400 guests, marital strain from parental favoritism of a single son, and a teen engagement pressured into secrecy. Advice urges negotiation, counseling, honesty, and caution against lying to parents.

Abby Joe

Reunion committee named for Monticello Class of 1956

Richard Wichser Roger Hoesly and Mrs E Aquino named to lead the next Monticello High School Graduating Class of 1956 reunion planned for 1976. A reunion was held July 24 at the Casino in Monticello with Mrs Roger Brugger appointed secretary for five years.

Monticello Richard Wichser Roger Hoesly E. Aquino Monticello High School Casino Roger Brugger

Luau at Monroe Country Club Hosts Mixed Two Ball Aug 14

Monroe Country Club plans a Hawaiian Luau and mixed two ball event for golfers on August 14. Entertaining will be Dick Spilman and the Colonial NT. Event committee chairs are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Donovan Jr.

Monroe Country Club Dick Spilman Walter Donovan Jr

Fifth Annual Meeting of Joint School District No 1 in 1901

The fifth annual meeting at South Wayne opened with Don Pehl presiding at 8 PM. New policies were outlined, members introduced, and superintendent Mr Steiner presented year plans. Nomination, election procedures, and minutes approval followed with audits and treasurer reports noted. Title I program details were explained to attendees.

Gratiot South Wayne Et al South Wayne Don Pehl Steiner Pehl Harold Trumpy Dick McKnight Johann Huschitt Millie Clark Rose Dahmen Homer Pickett Judy Schulte Grant Allen Harold Larse Gene Golackson

Black Hawk School District Special Meeting Budget Actions

The meeting reviewed the 1971-72 budget and mill rate, kept the same tax levy, and approved treasurer and property sale actions. Officers and members salaries were set, school days defined, and temporary borrowing authorized. adjourned. A special session later approved budget figures, recognized new board members, and adjourned. A closed session discussed a pending court case.

John Steiner Ed Wolff Lyle Durr- Stein Clarence Eckerman Clifford Wick Dick Broge Woodford State Bank Grant Allen Gene Golackson Harold Trumpy Fran Durrstein Judy Schulte Black Hawk Conroy Bob Phillips Gil Barnard John Dahmen Homer Pickett

SPECIAL MEETING HELD FOR NOL GRA TIOT SOUTH WAYNE DISTRICT

A July 19, 1971 meeting at Gratiot Cafeteria discussed contracts for full time cooks and cook helpers by seniority, keeping non professional salaries, setting 65 as retirement age with year end finish, tabling milk dispenser sale, using Jennings School as storage, appointing Burmeister as CESA rep with Grawehr as alternate, and selling Rush School at public auction.

Gratiot Homer Pickett Donald Burmeister Tony Grawehr Herb Tornow Gordon Johnson Don Brooker Harold Larse Don Pehl Steiner Mr. Cooper Jack Schulte New School Board Motion Jennings CESA Rush School

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