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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1955

Page

4

Knights of Columbus auxiliary elects officers at St Victor’s

Mrs Warren M Gerhart was elected president of the Knights of Columbus auxiliary at St Victor’s parish last night. Other officers named include Mrs Bernard J Gibbons as vice president and Mrs Leander E Kirsch as secretary. Brownie Scout Troop 5 staged a fly up ceremony with Girl Scout pins and refreshments served.

Warren M. Gerhart Knights of Columbus St. Victor's Parish Bernard J. Gibbons Leander E. Kirsch R. Finley Barry Brownie Scout Troop 5 Auxiliary Alfred Ross James Wuetrich Samuel F. Humbel Esther Garvey Melchair L. Denny Alex Hoerburger David A. Joy M. J. Knight Ed F. Saunders West Anton Portman Addie Briggs John Share Garvey

Medina Shrine Club Hosts Chicago Visitors in Green County

Thirty eight members and wives of Medina Shrine Club Chicago toured Monroe Sunday as guests of Green County Shrine Club. They were met in Monticello by G Fred Galli Lester M Johnson president Mrs Johnson and Mr and Mrs R W Blaha. Tours included Escher Brothers lineless Swiss cheese factory Monticello Town Hall factory Sam Bahler maker and Albert Doppeler Chalet Cheese Co op. The group had dinner at the Swiss Wheel restaurant where Galli spoke on cheese history and Cheese Day plans. Cheese for the group provided by Shrine Club and the Commercial and Savings Bank.

Medina Galli Shrine Club The Commercial and Savings Bank

Summer Bible School Enrollment Totals 371

A total of 371 children have enrolled in the Monroe Council of Churches vacation Bible school which began yesterday. Rev James L Neighbours dean says enrollment is very good and three bus routes have worked out well. The enrollment includes kindergarten at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church with 77 pupils and 17 teachers and assistants.

Monroe Council of Churches James L. Neighbours Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Assis

School classes to finish week with personal relations theme

Primary St John Evangelical and Reformed church hosts 120 students with 18 teachers and assistants taught by Mrs. Herman D. Legler. Grace Lutheran 52 pupils with 11 staff led by Mrs. C. C. Warfel. Bethel EUB 38 pupils six teachers and workers under Mrs. Coyla Cox. First Universalist 33 pupils five teachers and assistants led by Mrs. Russell J. Myers. Methodist 51 pupils six teachers and assistants under Mrs. David Hamilton. Classes run through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Methodist David Hamilton

Poppy sale raises 110 dollars for veterans aid in Orangeville

The Orangeville American Legion Auxiliary sold 700 poppies Saturday and netted 110.60 dollars to support veteran rehabilitation programs. The auxiliary plans a meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Legion hall.

Orangeville Orangeville American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Alpha Zeta members entertain parents at Swiss Wheel

Members of Alpha Zeta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority entertained their parents at the Swiss Wheel restaurant with a dinner and program. The Magic Wurtzels of Freeport entertained as 46 persons were present.

Alpha Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Freeport

Hefty Family Reunion Held at New Glarus Park

The annual Hefty family reunion gathered Sunday at New Glarus Roadside State Park. Attendees included Andrew and Alvina Hoesly and families, Ernest Zentner, Alvin Hoesly, Elmer Hoesly and kin, Thomas R. Hefty of New Glarus, Roy Hefty and daughters of Orangeville, and Willard.

Monticello New Glarus Messrs Mmes Andrew Hoesly Alvina Ernest Zentner Alvin Hoesly Elmer Hoesly Thomas R. Hefty Roy Hefty Orangeville Willard

Hefty and Family Dominates Local Page

Hefty and family members Middleton An ton Hefty Henry Hefty Werner Hefty Billy Tommy Miss Helen Meyer Gordon Holcomb and Ed C Hefty are mentioned in the framed local notice or social column.

Hefty Middleton Anton Hefty Henry Hefty Werner Hefty Billy and Tommy Helen Meyer Gordon Holcomb Ed C. Hefty

Honored at Dinner for Gary Ringen after Confirmation

Mr and Mrs Lowell Ringen hosted a Sunday dinner at Bethlehem Lutheran church in honor of their son Gary after his confirmation. Guests included Mr and Mrs Donald Haack and family of Milwaukee, Mr and Mrs Clayton McNitt, Mr and Mrs Minnick Ringen, Mr and Mrs Duane Schilling and family, Mrs Lulu Mattison and Dr and Mrs Merton Mattison.

Brodhead Lowell Ringen Gary Bethlehem Lutheran Church Donald Haack Milwaukee Clayton McNitt Minnick Ringen Duane Schilling Lulu Mattison Merton Mattison

Contract Club Meets Brodhead Highlights Honor Winners

The Senior Contract Club met with Miss Maude Gardner. Honors went to Mrs. F. H. Davis, Miss Marjorie Claycomb and Mrs. F. H. Dedrick.

Brodhead Maude Gardner F. H. Davis Marjorie Claycomb F. H. Dedrick

Judith Ann Tschudy to Receive Outstanding Scholar Award

Judith Ann Tschudy, granddaughter of Mrs. Emma Ruehle, selected as outstanding student in business education at Central High School Madison. She will receive the Noma Outstanding Scholar award from the National Office Managers Association of Madison, presented on WKOW TV at 9 15 p m tomorrow.

Judith Ann Tschudy Emma Ruehle Central High School Madison Noma National Office Managers Association of Wkowtv Miss Tschudy J. J. Tschudy Monroe Central High Honor Society

Imogene Coca show boosts Hal March career

Hal March gains prominence as emcee of the $64,000 Question on CBS TV and stars in The Soldiers on NBC TV starting June 25. He credits Imogene Coca’s show for a career lift, while praising Coca as a major talent.

New York Imogene Coca Hal March Cbs-Tv Nbc-Tv March Irma Burns and Allen Miss Coca Foil

Local social notes from Monticello and nearby towns

Monticello and surrounding communities report visits and gatherings. Mrs. O. D. Curtis and others call on Mrs. Charles Leonard at Robert Holcomb Sr. home. Ray T. Silver conducts Monroe business. Brown Swiss sale at Baraboo draws regional attendees. Shrine meeting in Madison cited along with several Sunday visits among families.

Sunday Socials Across Monroe and Nearby Towns

Nancy, Janesville and Mrs J Zweifel visited Dwight Zweifel family Sunday. Arlie Trickle and family Freeport stayed with Henry Elmer. Fred Hadinger and sons Dick and Tommy Atkinson visited relatives. Ray Silver spent Sunday with N C Jensen in Monroe. Bobby Kingdon Monroe spent weekend with grandmother Mrs Jacob Legler. Walter Legler called on Mrs Legler in Monroe. John Wittenwyler and Herman hosted Matt Bissig for Sunday supper. Lawrence Karlen hosts Chester Wyss and family from Rock City Ill and they toured Yellowstone Lake. E A Bently and Mrs William Pagel in Monroe Monday. Paul Veenie visited Henry Carlson and Harlow Ellingsrude at Edger ton Sunday. Fred Haldiman attended Monroe class reunion Saturday night. Albert Marty Irene and Anna Sophia Bently hosted Emma Marty for Sunday supper. Ray Gessler and children called on Henry Threlkeld in Monroe Sunday evening. Clarence Elmer visited Monroe Saturday night.

Henry Gessler W. L. Zweifel New Glarus Charles Leonard Robert Holcomb Sr Merlyn Feind Appleton Ervin Spring Fred Haldiman Sr Monroe Fred Haldiman Jr Ray T. Silver Henry E. Babler Willis Babler Bernice Babler Yellowstone Lake Argyle Peter Streiff Howard Voegeli Jacob Voegeli Baraboo Thomas Saunders Donald Kay Ann Herman Blum John Blum L. R. Pease Madison Robert Zweifel Nancy Janesville J. P. Zweifel Dwight Zweifel Arlie Trickle Freeport Henry J. Elmer Fred Hadinger Tommy Atkinson N. C. Jensen Bobby Kingdon Jacob Legler Walter Legler Legler John Wittenwyler Herman Matt Bissig Lawrence Karlen Chester Wyss Rock City Ill E. A. Bently William Pagel Paul Veenie Henry Carlson Har

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