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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1961

Page

3

Miss Nakano Hosts Hawaiian Themed Social at UW Madison

Miss Dorothy Nakano spoke on Hawaii my Home at Alpha Zeta chapter guest night in Maple Grove Inn with a 6 30 dinner. She and Miss Jane Naga performed hula dances while Hawaiian decor and music set the scene. Mrs Walter J Kubly led introductions as committee members were named and officers installed by Mrs John Harbert.

Dorothy Nakano University of Wisconsin, Madison Hawaii Alpha Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Maple Grove Inn John Harbert Madison Wisconsin State Council Helen Altman Jean Daehlin Phyliss Stampfli Lois Miller Bernice Holsapple Thelma Gamm Dorothy Johnson John Stauffacher Gamm State Council Stauffacher Leo Share

Lutheran Women Hear Talk on Welfare Operations

Mrs Lauretta Schulz Milwaukee intake social worker spoke at United Lutheran Church Women meeting in Grace Lutheran church parlors about The Lutheran Welfare Society of Wisconsin chaplaincy and child welfare work. She urged better parent child communication and understanding. A Lincoln school girls chorus conducted by Bruce Patterson provided entertainment. Refreshments were served by Esther Circle chair Mrs John Holt shopple.

Lauretta Schulz Milwaukee Lutheran Welfare Society of Wisconsin United Lutheran Church Women Grace Lutheran Church Schulz Lutheran Welfare Society Lincoln School Bruce Patterson Viva Stauffacher Esther Circle John Holtshopple

Auxiliary to Meet Orangeville for Legion Honors

Gold Star members will be honored at the next American Legion Auxiliary meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Legion Home in Orangeville.

Orangeville Gold Star American Legion Auxiliary Legion

Marian Martin Wardrobe Pattern for Misses Sizes 10 20

Pattern 9166 offers a demi fit jacket with a slim skirt and pleated skirt option, plus a sleeveless dress. Easy-sew stripes checks prints or solids. Send 50 cents pattern plus 10 cents first class mail for each pattern to Marian Martin pattern dept New York address.

Marian Martin Monroe Evening Times Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N.Y

Feldt Couple Feted At Dinner For 25th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Feldt Sr. of Juda were honored at a Sunday dinner at home for their 25th wedding anniversary. Gifts and money were given. About 60 friends attended a surprise chivalry party on Wednesday evening by the Room-for-You Sunday school class.

Frederick Feldt Sr Juda W. L. King Mmes Paul Matzke Brian Charles Smith Raymond Harry Smith Robert Severson Chester Haman Roger Haman Russell Charles Burke William Smith David Melvin Siedschlag Lawrence Prien Monroe William Dempsey Arthur Shober Victor Shober Eugene Gutzmer Earl Gutzmer Miriam Whitewater Larry Siedschlag Dawn Palmyra Marvin Bidlingmaier Winslow Delores Feldt Woodstock Ill Vicki King Park Falls Susan Bidlingmaier Alice Drye Arthur Wolfe

KC Auxiliary Elects Mrs Charles Miller President

The Knights of Columbus Auxiliary elected Mrs Charles Miller president at their meeting last evening in the American Legion hall. Other officers named were Mrs Ralph Wilcox as vice president Mrs John Callahan secretary and Mrs Jack Schlichting treasurer. Rev Alfred Kunz from St Victor's Catholic church was the featured speaker.

Charles Miller Knights of Columbus Auxiliary American Legion Hall Ralph Wilcox John Callahan Jack Schlichting Alfred Kunz St. Victor’s Catholic Church

Pandow couple to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Lewis Pandow of 1400 16th Avenue will host an informal open house Sunday afternoon to observe their 50th wedding anniversary They were married June 11 1911 in Monroe The pair raised three children Stephen Mrs Robert Goecks and Mrs Arthur Preston

Lewis A. Pandow 16Th Avenue Lewis Pandow Remember Bowen Monroe Pandow Stephen Robert Goecks Arthur Preston Brea Calif

Duane Wilde Feted At Graduation Party

A post graduation party followed South Wayne high school's Commencement honoring Duane Wilde. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Otto Buergisser, Miss Shirley Olson, Marlene and Carolyn Wilde, Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ommodt, Miss Evelyn Hanson, Mrs. Chester Hanson, Miss Mary Ann Tollakson, Nancy, Larry and Debra Ommodt, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilde, Duane and Kathleen Wilde.

South Wayne High School Duane Wilde

Honored at birthday party for Randy Bechtolt

Randy Bechtolt was honored at his fourth birthday party held at his parents home Mr and Mrs Mason Bechtolt. Attending were Mrs Howard Schacht and Melanie Mrs Marvin Busjahn Kathy and Kurt Mrs Norman Ritschards Sally Billy and Peggy Sue Mrs William Riese and Billy Mrs Victor Deemer and Jimmy Mrs Edward Grossen and Vicky and Mrs Gerald Brunner and Joy. Absent but sending gifts were Chuckie Menahan and Randy's grandmother Mrs Alice Menehan.

Randy Bechtolt Mason Bechtolt Howard Schacht Melanie Marvin Busjahn Kathy Kurt Norman Ritschards Sally Billy Peggy Sue William Riese Victor Deemer Jimmy Edward Grossen Vicky Gerald Brunner Joy Chuckie Menahan Randy Alice Menehan

Colorado’s state tree is the blue spruce

The official state designation names the blue spruce as Colorado’s state tree reflecting its historical and natural significance to the state. The designation places the blue spruce alongside other symbols representing Colorado’s botanical and cultural heritage.

Colorado

Relatives and Friends Fete Stauffer Couple on 25th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Fred Stauffer celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at their Monroe area home. The couple, married June 3 1936 in Sioux Falls, hosted relatives and friends with dinner and a social afternoon. A three tier wedding cake and gifts reflected the family event with numerous attendees and several who sent gifts in absentia.

Fred Stauffer Route 3 South Wayne Elna Youngren Sioux Falls S.D Monroe Stauffer James Bennett Argyle Freeman Larson Gratiot John Stauffer William Stauffer William Zimmerman Carl Strasser Earl Herrell Chicago Robert Johnson Leo Manske Milwaukee Merrill Holloway Walter Brueger Browntown Vernus Larson Rockford Paul Raether Herman Kubly Casper Walters Fred Ross Walter Stauffer Edith Stauffer Glenn Zimmerman Juda Arthur Zimmerman Roger Ft. Campbell Germany Winslow Clinton Bennett Louise Youngren Hollywood Collif Mabel Youngren St. Louis al Kerkhere Robert Stauffer Roger Jackson Woodford Wilbert Hefty Monticello George Gerber Robert Wichelt Brodhead

Wedding of Ruth Marie Monum and Richard Lynn Roedell

Mt Horeb special church ceremony for Ruth Marie Monum and Richard Lynn Roedell Saturday afternoon. Parents Mr and Mrs Arthur J Monum and Mr and Mrs Louis M Roedell attended. Bridesmaids in orchid tones. groom and escorts named. reception followed.

MT. Horeb Springdale Lutheran Church Ruth Marie Monum Richard Lynn Roedell Arthur J. Monum Louis M. Roedell Horeb Rose Armstrong Baraboo Julie Gerke Mr. Horeb Diane Gerke Verona Sandy Cammerman Karen Quandt Mason Roger Nelson Stoughton Richard A. Monum Jerry Ryan Blue Mounds Russell Julseth Bruce Greve

Roedell Family Moving to Mt Horeb After Wisconsin Trip

After a week in northern Wisconsin the Roedells will reside at Route 2 Mt Horeb. Mrs Roedell works for Bankers Life Co Madison and her husband is employed by Findorf Lumber and Supply Co Madison.

Monum Wisconsin Roedells Route 2 Mt. Horeb Roedell Bankers Life Co Madison Findorf Lumber and Supply Co Juda Janesville Monroe Monticello Albany LaBorde Juda High School Route 1

Kay Wegner Feted With Bridal Shower

Miss Kay Wegner daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wegner was honored at a bridal shower at the home of Mrs Matt Sollivan Route 3 Co hosts were Mrs Don Lovelace and Mrs Blythe Myers. Guests included Mrs Roy Lovelace Mrs Wegner and others with prizes awarded to several attendees. June 18 wedding for Kay Wegner and Thomas E Smith was announced.

Kay Wegner Lawrence K. Wegner Matt Sollivan Wegner Thomas E. Smith Harold Smith Don Lovelace Blythe Myers Mmes Roy Lovelace W. A. Thayer Walter Reger Harris Germann Marie Monte Tom Stauffacher Ted Moritz Nathan Theiler Wallace Feldt Alden J. Hawthorne Tom Roberts Frances Moritz Margaret Kundert Rhea Myers Kay Wong

New Glarus Aid Unit Plans Meeting Tomorrow

The New Glarus Aid Society gathers at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Zwingli House with Mrs. Gilbert Duerst in charge and Mrs. Nic Zentner on refreshments. A film strip on needy places, presented by Dr. H Helfferich, will tour Congo Leopoldville and Lamborene with Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Serving committee includes Mrs. Meythaler, Eschelkraut, Luch singer, Ott, and Helty.

New Glarus Aid Society Zwingli House Gilbert Duerst Nic Zentner H. Helfferich Commission On World Service Congo Leopoldville Lamborene Albert Schweitzer Mmes Ray Meythaler Elroy Escchelkraut Mary Luchsinger Bertha H. Ott Margaret Helty

Jaycettes Host Patient Party at Green County Hospital

The Jaycettes plan a 7 30 pm party for patients at Green County hospital tonight. The event aims to lift patient spirits and involve hospital staff in a community outreach effort.

Jaycettes Green County Hospital

Vanderdrink Weds LaBorde in Juda Brodhead Church

Carol Allegra Vander drink, foster daughter of Ernie and Mrs Riese, and Gerald Duane LaBorde, Juda couple, repeated their marriage vows at Brodhead Methodist church with Rev F A Fahlgren officiating. Out-of-town guests attended. home to Juda Route 1.

Carol A.vanderdrink Gerald LaBorde Brodhead Carol Allegra Vanderdrink Ernie Riese Gerald Duane LaBorde John P. LaBorde Juda Brodhead Methodist Church F. A. Fahlgren

Birthday Party Held At Walter Wilde Home

Bernard Ommodt, Mrs. Kenneth Robertson and Miss Carolyn Wilde were honored at a birthday party Sunday at the Walter Wilde home in South Wayne. A picnic dinner, three decorated cakes, games and gifts described a festive afternoon with many relatives attending.

Bernard Ommodt Kenneth Robertson Carolyn Wilde Walter Wilde South Wayne Cheryl Donald Freeport Herbert Blumer Randall David Marlene Robert Voegels Monroe Merlin Ommodt Nancy Larry Debra Joseph Ommodt

Wilde Family Names in South Wayne Notice

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilde and children Duane and Kathleen are listed in a local South Wayne notice. The brief item places the Wilde family in the community context without further details.

Buffet Luncheon Fetes Beverly Flaherty Class of 1961

Mr. and Mrs. Orville Flaherty of Route 1 Monroe hosted a buffet luncheon Thursday night in honor of their daughter Beverly who just graduated with the Monroe high school Class of 1961. A large school colors cake by Mrs. Duane Bosben of Juda topped the table as guests included the Dischs Maske and Franks families from Monroe Monticello Otis and Argyle among others.

Orville Flaherty Route 1 Monroe Beverly Monroe High School Duane C. Bosben Juda Sylvan Disch Debra Sylvan Jr Monticello Fred Disch John Disch Sylvia Maske Don Frank Marvin Frank Otis Robert Argyle

Browntown WSCS to Meet Thursday With Woodford Program

The Browntown WSCS will meet on Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Woodford WSCS in charge of the program. Phone 3 for an Adtaker today.

WSCS Browntown Woodford

St John’s Receives $18 000 From Estate

Rev Paul H Olm announced that St John’s United Church of Christ will receive the residue of the estate of the late George Schmerse totaling 18 096 71 dollars under his will dated February 23 1960. Schmerse died November 15 1960 leaving 2000 to the church plus specific bequests to relatives with the balance going to the church. He was a Green County native and farm laborer who belonged to St John’s Church.

Paul H. Olm St. John’s Schmerse Green County St. John’s Church

Madison Enacts Right to Counsel in Custody

Gov Nelson signed a civil rights measure prohibiting denial of access to a chosen attorney for persons in custody. The law solidifies legal representation rights and takes effect immediately.

Madison Nelson

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Ole Anderson Belleville Jeanette Irene Keene A. Warren Keene Warren Merrill Wis Miss Anderson Whitewater State College Mr. Warren Delta Kappa Fraternity Alpha Sigma Sorority Feldt KC Auxiliary Kunz Fete Stauffer Richard Roedell Glarus Aid Duane and Kathleen Beverly Flaherty Montgomery Ward Ero Hag Simmons Home Mart
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