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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1954

Page

3

Final Spring Piano Recital Sunday Evening Here

Advanced pupils of Mrs. Arline Berkeley perform a two piano program at 1723 14th street Sunday at 8 p m. The concert opens with a four hand Holst piece and includes solo works by Grieg Chopin and Schubert plus two piano duets and a Tschaikowsky finale.

Arline Berkeley 14Th Street Holst Shirley Geisel Mary Fritsch Fred Ainsworth David Pfisterer Mildenberg Pennington Schubert Mendelssohn Grieg Schumann Chopin Sibelius Shirley Geiger Denners Donna Gustafson Powell Patricia Amos Ardath Orians Shirley Geigel Joyce Babler Susan Blumer Tschaikowsky Mrs. Berkeley

Homemakers Plan Dairy Display Exhibit in Alice in Dairyland Week

Homemaker Clubs and the Dairy Promotion committee will stage four living window exhibits to promote dairy products during Alice in Dairyland activities on June 25 and 26. Mrs. Myrtle Webb and Miss Bernadine Gunderman lead home agents coordinating the displays featuring all varieties of Green County cheese. Demonstrations run hourly with 15 minute staggered starts. coordinating hosts include Mrs. Sam Waelti, Mrs. Fred Hahlen, Mrs. Frank Schiesser, and Mrs. Frank Bloom for cheese trays, milk uses, Swiss dishes, and cooking with dairy products.

Homemaker Clubs Dairy Promotion Committee Alice In Dairyland Myrtle Webb Bernadine Gunderman Green County Sam Waelti Fred Hahlen Frank Schiesser Frank Bloom

Girl Scout Troop 10 Holds Awards Court

Court of awards for Girl Scout Troop 10 held at Grace Lutheran Church. Awards were presented by Mrs. Herbert D. Goecks and Mrs. Kenneth W. Bauman. Mary Bauman Barbara Schuetze Linda Goecks Penney Fitzgerald earned Second Class, drawing and painting, and seamstress badges. Sanda Titus received Brownie wings and multiple badges. Other recipients included Susan Strain Therese Mueller Judith Hunt Jill Hall Carolyn Milestone and Bonnie Wilson.

Grace Lutheran Church Herbert D. Goecks Kenneth W. Bauman Mary Bauman Barbara Schuetze Linda Goecks Penney Fitzgerald Sanda Titus Susan Strain Therese Mueller Judith Hunt Jill Hall Carolyn Milestone Bonnie Wilson

Henry Stietz and Wife Feted on 30th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stietz of Route 3 were honored with a surprise party at home for their 30th wedding anniversary. Flowers were given by their children as friends and relatives from Gratiot and Monroe attended, including Edward and Wayne Stietz, Francis Heying, Mrs. Henry C. Gille, Laverne Stietz, Charles Drye and families, with afternoon callers Joseph and family Stietz.

Henry Stietz Route 3 Messrs Mmes Edward Stietz Wayne Francis Heying Henry C. Gille Laverne Stietz Gratiot Charles Drye Monroe Joseph Stietz

Officer Installation Set by Moose Women

Women of the Moose officers will be installed at the June 16 meeting with a potluck supper preceding the service. Incoming officers include Mrs. Roy A. Speich senior regent Mrs. Marvin Holcomb recorder Mrs. Robert H. Maurer graduate junior regent Mrs. Chal mer Armstrong junior regent Mrs. Jack Marty chaplain and Mrs. Cecil Jones Juda treasurer.

Mrs. Walter Rufener Is Feted In Oakley Shower

Sixty relatives and neighbors honored Mrs. Walter Rufener at Union Church Oakley with a miscellaneous shower. The bride, formerly Shirley Kueng of 2609 8th street, received gifts from under an umbrella themed centerpiece, hosted by Mmes. Walter Ludwig Fred Gerbert Fred Kueng John Bohren Robert Schilt Harvey Andrews and Mrs Rose Schilt.

Walter Rufener 8Th Street Shirley Kueng Union Church Oakley Mmes Walter Ludwig Fred Gerbert Fred Kueng John Bohren Robert Schilt Harvey Andrews Rose Schilt

Circle II of Union Presbyterian Women Meet Monday

Circle II of the Union Presbyterian church Women’s Society will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in the home of Mrs. Roy E. Chesebro.

Union Presbyterian Church Women's Society Roy E. Chesebro

Historical Pageant Repeats By Green County Homemakers

By popular demand Green County Homemaker Clubs repeat the Achievement Day historical pageant June 10 at 8 pm in Monroe high school auditorium. Mrs. Oren Burt of Brodhead prepared the script from material by homemaker groups. Gilbert Ott of New Glarus portrays Wilhelm Tell. Admission 60 cents adults 25 cents children.

Green County Monroe High School Oren Burt Brodhead Ben Zimmerli Homemakers Harland Gillette George Stauffacher St. John’s Church Wilhelm Tell Gilbert Ott New Glarus

Weekend Weddings Set by Five Couples

Five area couples will exchange marriage vows this weekend in church ceremonies. Winetta Friedli and Robert Johnson wed Saturday evening at Immanuel Church with Rev. Howard Orians officiating. Donavan Prien and Lavon Meyers marry tonight at 8, also with Rev. Orians. Darlyne Keel and Allen Roenneburg wed tomorrow at 2 at St John’s Church with Rev. Kehle. Cynthia Bartlett and Loren Bagley wed tomorrow at 8 at Albany Methodist Church with Rev. Willett. Geral­dine Williams and Harry Doubler exchange vows tomorrow at 8 at South Wayne Methodist Church. attendants include Nelda Doubler and Tony Williams.

Winetta Barbara Friedli Robert Lawrence Johnson Immanuel Church Howard L. Orians Robert Babler Rev. Orians Donovan Prien Loyd Prien Lavon Meyers Harold White Rose Aeschlimann Dale Roenneburg Carolyn Roenneburg Gregory White Kenneth Roenneburg Madison Kenneth Keel David Hayman Milwaukee Wayne Shelton Albany Methodist Church Cynthia Bartlett Loren Bagley Roe Bartlett Albany Burr L. Bagley A. D. Willett Karen Kittelsen Robert Bagley Daniel Ruef Orfordville Karl Hannes William Moser Charles Hefty Monticello LeRoy Kesler Beloit James Oliver John Wreford South Wayne Methodist Church Geraldine Fay Williams Harry Lee Doubler Nelda Doubler Warren Tony Williams Browntown

Memorial Service for Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Held

Esther Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges jointly held a memorial service at the IOOF hall. They honored John Niffenegger Fred Discher and George Selck who died in the past year. Mrs Frank G Deininger sang in memory of the deceased. A future honor for Past Noble Grands is planned for June 18.

Esther Rebekah Odd Fellows Lodges IOOF Rebekah Lodge John Niffenegger Fred Discher George Selck Mmes Ray R. Finch Anna Legler Lee E. Smith Lee O. Jacobs Clara Miller Carl L. Ault Bernice Holsapple Katherine E. Bowell Marie Geiger Lois Miller Helen Altman Frank G. Deininger Our Fathers Ed Kaderly Harold Leuenberger Leah Maske

Miss Ruth Conway and Richard Kamps Wed in Brodhead Church

In Brodhead a Congregational ceremony joined Miss Ruth Conway and Richard Kamps. The bride, daughter of Mrs. and the late H B Conway, wore nylon lace gown with a cathedral train and pearl embellishments. The couple plans to reside in Brodhead after a Michigan honeymoon.

Ruth Conway Richard Kamps Brodhead Church Congregational Church Leroy Kamps J. C. Robertson H. B. Conway John Spaeni Madison Mary Hein Brodhead Lisette Rieder Nancy Kamps Cora Lu Conway Conway Sam Mohns Irene Markoffski Jeanette Schlimgen Albert Frazier Sara Conway Michigan Bank of Brodhead

Attendance Committee Organizes Picnic Dinner at Girls Guild

The June meeting of the Girls Guild at Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church held a picnic dinner. Mara Mueller led the losing team with Kath ryn Blum Emily Gempeler Janet Kammerer and others while Wanda Kay Harden captained the winning group including Madelyn Karlen Judith Babler Karen Schlittler Marian Hefty and more. Meetings resume in September with a pot luck supper planned at the first gathering.

Monticello Girls Guild of Madelyn Judith Karlen June Mary Whipple Judith Babler Karen Schlittler Marian Hefty Marlene Holdrich Kathryn Klassy Nancy Durtschi Shirley Escher Janice Escher Judith Huber

Girl Scout Troop 16 Breakfast Cookout At Bushnell Creek

Girl Scout Troop 16 held a morning cookout at Bushnell Creek with buddy burner breakfast. Patrol 1 fished, Patrol 2 hiked for nature study. Mrs. Sam Bailey resigns as troop leader. plans to move near Barron with Mrs. Jacob Rupp. A court of awards will occur last week in June for badges and pins. Members listed include Erla Bailey, Jean Clark, Nancy Fritz, Sally Fritz, and others. Jacqueline Kammerode attended as a guest.

Bushnell Creek Sam Bailey Jacob Rupp Bailey Barron Erla Bailey Jean Clark Nancy Sally Fritz Jacquelyn Grinnell Paula LaBuch Karen Leuenberger Sandra Martin Janet Rupp Sherry Simpson Karen Wagner Beverly Zentner Jacqueline Kammerode

Miss Charmaine Ninneman Graduates at Platteville

Charmaine Ninneman completed the elementary course at Platteville State College during yesterday's commencement. Her mother Mrs. Helen Ninneman and relatives Mrs. Donald Bloom and Miss Shirley Ninneman attended the exercises.

Miss Ninneman Charmaine Ninneman Platteville State College Helen Ninneman Donald Bloom Shirley Ninneman

Summer Bible School Opens Monday in Monroe

The Monroe Union Vacation Church School begins Monday and runs weekday sessions through June 18 across several churches. Registration at 9 a.m. on opening day. Classes organized by grade level at Immanuel, St. John’s, Grace Lutheran, the Methodist church, and Bethel church with designated superintendents and church sponsorship by the Monroe Council of Churches.

Monroe Union Vacation Church Christian Literature Society Monroe Council of Churches Immanuel Church Marvin Schwerin St. John’s Church Herman Legler Grace Lutheran Church Fred Flick Methodist Church Robert Trumpy Bethel Church Robert Richardson Adrian Babler Union Presbyterian Church Education Commission Coyla Cox John C.purdy Victor Sorenson H. F. Cunningham Russell Matzke Herman D. Legler Edna Mackey C. W. Chase Minor W. Anderson Clarence Falk Paul J. Gibson Clarence C. Warfel Grace Church Harlow Duerst

New Officers Named By Legion Auxiliary

Officers elected at the Thursday Legion Auxiliary meeting in Casino hall include Mrs. Roy Stettler first vice president Mrs. Ray Root second vice president Mrs. Dan Root secretary Mrs. John Marty Jr treasurer and Mrs. Orville Anderson and Mrs. Cecil Jordan sergeants at arms An executive committee comprises Mrs. Leo Gempeler Mrs. Albert Knobel and Mrs. James Dooley Poppy Day totals were $109 A family picnic is planned for July at Recreation Park Monroe Hostesses for the June meeting were Mrs. Donald Knobel Mrs. Delbert Moritz and Mrs. Joe Legler

Monticello The Legion Auxiliary Casino Hall Roy Stettler Ray Root Dan Root John Marty Jr Orville Anderson Cecil Jordan Leo Gempeler Albert Knobel James Dooley Recreation Park Monroe Donald Knobel Delbert Moritz Joe Legler

Alumni Association Elects W. L. Wells President

Wilmer L. Wells was elected to succeed Dr. Joseph R. Ganshert as president of the Monroe high school Alumni Association at the dance business meeting last night. Robert Hayes was named secretary and Harris Gempler treasurer. About 125 couples attended the Alumni dance in the high school gym with Lewis Calvit and his orchestra playing amid Mardi Gras decorations.

Wilmer L. (George) Wells Joseph R. Ganshert Monroe High School Robert Hayes Harris Gempler Lewis Calvit

Club Meets Tuesday In Ludlow Memorial Library

The Key To The City Club will gather Tuesday at 8 p m in the Green room of the Ludlow Memorial library. Hostesses are Mrs. Sanford J Hanson Mrs Edwin Eschberger Mrs Harvey Andrews and Mrs. Melvin H Johnson.

Key To the City Club Ludlow Memorial Library Sanford J. Hanson Edwin Eschberger Harvey Andrews Melvin H. Johnson

Monroe Common Council June 1 1954 Proceedings

City council met in Monroe with Mayor Dinwiddie presiding. Roll call listed Aldermen Galli Henning Beckman Matzke Laeser Trumpy and Elmer present. Schindler absent. Minutes were dispensed with. Readings and referrals covered fuel tank permit for Swiss Colony, institute attendance, and various claims totaling 641.64. An Alice in Dairyland finals appropriation of 500 was approved. 12 minute meters ordinance proposed and license renewals granted. Resolutions funded tank installation, part payment to Wallin, and crushed rock purchase approved. Meeting adjourned after routine business.

Council Brooks J. Dinwiddie Galli Henning Beckman Matzke Laeser Trumpy Elmer Schindler Swiss Colony Ralph H. Wenger Police and Safety Committee League of Wisconsin Municipalities Clerks and Finance Officers Institute Neenah Finance and Taxation Committee Stauffacher Construction Co 18Th Avenue Assessor Cheese Capital Machine Co Burkhard Electric Co 10Th Street Gate Co Committee On Gateway Transportation Co 19Th Street Nagle-Hart Tractor Co Sup- Bruni-Miller Co Abanaeraneae Lanz Hardware Co Multigraph Corp Weed Common Council City of Monroe Finance Committee Alice In Dairyland Alice In Dairyland Committee Sebastian Laeser Jr R. Elmer Harvey H. Trumpy Neenah Institute Swiss Colony Building Floyd Matzke Alfred Henning William F. Beckman G. Fred Galli Alderman Galli Alderman Beckman Wilbur F. Wallin Board of Public Works Boar of Public Works Alderman Henning F. M. Bray

Grace Lutheran Women to Hear Former Missionary

Mrs John Wreford of South Wayne a former missionary to India will speak at Grace Lutheran church Monday at 7 30 p m The meeting of the Women s Missionary Society will be held at the church.

India John Wreford South Wayne Women's Missionary Society of Grace Lutheran Church

Homemakers Club Trip Brings Mt Pleasant and Richland Members Together

Ten Richland homemakers joined the Mt Pleasant group for a Wisconsin Dells excursion on Wednesday. Arrangements were led by Mrs James Pierce Mrs Gilbert Disch and Mrs Harvey Milbrandt. Other locals included Mines Charles Hefty Harvey Elmer Willis Babler Henry V Baebler Emery Silver John Elmer Lena Babler Abraham Kubly Albert Gempeler John Daubert Jake Schultz John Lehr and Fred Streiff.

MT. Pleasant Richland Monticello Richland

Doyle Blasts Wisconsin GOP Over McCarthy Tie

Madison Democrat James E. Doyle accused Wisconsin Republicans led by Gov. Kohler of gravitating to McCarthyism and vowed the party would sink with McCarthy in a political clash. He spoke to the Door County Democratic Organization.

Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin James E. Doyle Madison Doyle Kohler McCarthy Davy Jones’ Locker Door County Democratic Organization

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Homemakers Planning Girl Scout Troop Helen Ziltener Robert Domek St. Rose Church Louise Ziltener Edward Domek Ziltener University of Wisconsin Rebekahs Odd Fellows Cheri Zwygart Rex Zwygart Iron Ridge Mayville High School Zwygart DAR Badger Girls State Otto Zwygart Robert Goetz Daniel L. Ault Summer Bible School Alumni Association W. L. Wells Proceedings of Common Council Committee On Claims Alderman Laeser Fire Department Opal Grossen Willis Nafzger Ernest A. Zumbach Genevieve Bichanich Robert E. Wenger Edward H. Scharer Albert H. Mielke Robert J. Hahlen Louis Krauer Louis J. Felder Louis R. Wolleson Eugene Hotel Corporation Zilmer-Riley American Legion Roberli and Schenkel Cecil Jones Marion L Lester G. Forcade Loyal Order of Moose Paul P Helen Louise Dannerbeck Fred Beer Jr Jacob H. Steffen Paul E. Baltzer Sr Paul E. Baltzer Jr Turner Hall Club Arthur Spoerry Sr Arthur Spoerry Jr Alois Joe Milz Alois Bolter Florence Manos Harold A. Blumer Blumer Pharmacy G. L. Redman Monroe Country Club Clarence F. Kempfert Olga M. Voelkli Norman Godfrey Jr Thomas R. Holyoke Jr Etter and Cunningham Ralph W Rees Construction Co Board of Public Vi Wuoiks Wm. A News of the Gop Aladdin Piker Illinois Central Mid-America Wayne A. Johnston Flan Ua-Ayering
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