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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1961

Page

3

Mary and Martha Circles Host Combined Church Meeting

Mary and Martha Circles of St. John's United Church of Christ held a combined program last evening at the church. Mrs. Roy Gempeler and Mrs. Arthur Wagner directed plays by seventh and eighth graders addressing race relations and migrant children. New members welcomed. August hospital party planned. July 5 meeting set at Mrs. Stauffacher home.

Mary and Martha St. John’s United Church of Christ Roy Gempeler Guild Christian Social Action Arthur Wagner Christian Social Action Martha Circle Kathy Gempeler Beverly Alm Joan Laeser Linda Voelkli Susan Blum Martha Kundert David Wartenweiler Hans Bernet Jane Natz Zer Lloyd Rufer Frank Deininger Mary Circle Victor Ellingson Mmes Jake Rufener Jr Wilbert Ott Stanley Beach Donald Springer Ralph Lichtenwalner Green County Hospital Herbert Stauffacher Lichtenwalner

WRC Members Report On Geranium Plantings

Members of the Woman's Relief Corps O. F. Pinney Post 24 met in the Legion hall with substitute officers Mrs. Will Zimmerman and others. Plans were set for the Oshkosh Department Convention and memorial activities including geranium plantings, wreaths, color carrying, a flag presentation to Girl Scout Troop 208, and a July 18 picnic in Twining Park.

Will Zimmerman Charles Schadewaldt J. D. Bechtelt Katherine Bowell Woman’s Relief Corps O. F. Pinney Post Legion Hall Beatrice Mulligan Grace Schroeder Woman's Relief Corps Department Oshkosh Corps Twining Park

Wiener Roast by MYF of South Wayne Church

The MYF of the South Wayne Methodist church will host Gratiot and Woodford MYF for a wiener roast at 7 30 p m Sunday. A film titled A Light in the Forest will follow and is open to the public.

MYF South Wayne South Wayne Methodist Church Gratiot Woodford

Middleswart and Geyer to Wed in Indianola

Mr and Mrs J I Middleswart of Indianola announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Phyllis to Robert I Geyer son of Mr and Mrs W C Geyer of Monroe Wisconsin. Phyllis a Simpson College graduate and Alpha Chi Omega member. Robert a Wisconsin State College Platteville graduate. Both teach at Freeport Junior High School. The wedding is set for Saturday June 17 at the Indianola Methodist Church.

J. I. Middleswart Indianola Phyllis Robert I. Geyer W. C. Geyer Monroe Miss Middleswart Simpson College Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Wisconsin State College Platteville Freeport Indianola Methodist Church Megs Raymond J. Blum St. Victor’s Church Raymond Blum Erma Meichtry E. C. MacCollow Orville Pontifical College Josephinum Worthington Carolyn Navy Alice Laurence Duray Bernice Mary Frances Laurence A. Renee

Three FHA Members Attend State Sessions

The Monroe chapter of the Future Homemakers of America is represented by three Monroe members at the state convention at the American Baptist Assembly Green Lake. The convention began Monday and ends tomorrow. Monroe delegates are Mary Ann Sacker Route 2 Diane Hartwig Route 1 and Sandy Burkhalter Monroe. They are accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Sacker and Mrs.

Monroe The Future Homemakers of America American Baptist Assembly Green Lake Mary Ann Sacker Diane Hartwig Sandy Burkhalter Ralph Sacker

Doan’s Pills Offer Fast Relief For Aches And Irritation

Doan’s Pills provide quick relief for backache headache and muscular pains. They also soothe bladder irritation and act as a mild diuretic. Aimed at restoring sleep and comfort, the ad promotes a new large size and urges getting Doan’s Pills today.

Dean Doan

Hartwig family headlines at state convention

Diane Hartwig to participate in the convention program as a candidate for office. Twenty seven girls will receive the State homemaker Degree the highest state recognition for outstanding homemaking achievements. The State FHA Association is sponsored by the State Board of Vocational and Adult Education. Miss Kathryn Gill Madison serves as state adviser.

Diane Hartwig State Board of Vocational and Adult Education Kathryn Gill Madison

Garden Club Plants Geraniums at Park

The Monroe Garden Club planted geraniums donated by Rosa Garden Center around the shelter house in Twining Park. Doing the planting were Mrs. Leslie Albright and Mrs. Howard Counselman. Daniel Counselman and Ole Bartelt prepared the ground.

Monroe Garden Club Rosa Garden Center Twining Park Leslie Albright Howard Counselman Daniel Counselman Ole Bartelt

Sponge lesson highlights Zwingli Aid meeting in Monticello

Mrs Stauffer used a sponge as an object lesson to illustrate religious ways of life at the Zwingli Aid meeting in the Parish House. Rose Stauffer led the program with music and a prayer by Mrs. Fred Stauffer, as 35 members and three guests attended.

Monticello Rose Stauffer Fred Stauffer Stauffer Fannie G. Benkert Robert Meier Clarence Elmer Sr Benkert Guild

Pandow Couple to Mark 50th Anniversary Open House

Friends and relatives of Mr and Mrs Lewis A Pandow at 1400 16th Avenue will attend an open house Sunday afternoon honoring their 50th wedding anniversary. No formal invitations are issued.

Alfred Voegeli 14Th Street St. John's United Church of Christ Theresa Bently John Bently Monticello Voegeli Willard Waeffler Evansville Nathan Theiler Monroe Radke Lewis A. Pandow 16Th Avenue Pandow

Carolyn Berget Feted With Shower at Bank

Miss Carolyn Berget was honored at a bridal shower by employees of the First National Bank. She and Phillip Lancaster plan to wed on June 17 at West Wieta church. A Hawaiian themed event featured a mock wedding and gifts.

Carolyn Berget First National Bank Miss Berget Phillip Lancaster West Wieta Miss Berger Lloyd Leuenberger Maureen Dillon Ruth Scheidegger Mmes Charles Robertson Joe Carson Curtis Elmer Roland Kleckler Patti Bernard McKenna Fritz Graber Beatrice

Local names listed for gifts and senders in community notes

Brandli, Carolyn Roth, Bette Hartwig, Lois Fritsch and Denise Leuenberger received gifts. Gifts were sent by Misses Phyllis Russell, Marie Blum, Kay Olson and Mrs Grace Glynn.

Mrs Wilbert Dick Feted With Shower

Mrs Matthew Zentner and Mrs Forrest Babler hosted a shower for Mrs Wilbert Dick who recently married. Games were played and gifts were presented by Mrs Dean Zimmerman Mrs Willis Elmer Mrs Arlene Loeffel Mrs Bessie Youngreen Mrs Matt Zentner Mr Earl Alm Mr Jacob Voegels Mr Llewellyn Edmunds and Mr Leo Gempler.

Monticello Matthew Zentner Forrest Babler Wilbert Dick Mmes Dean Zimmerman Willis Elmer Arlene Loeffel Bessie Youngreen Matt Zentner Earl Alm Jacob Voegels L’lewellyn Edmunds Leo Gempler

Pythian Sisters Hold Fund Raising Meeting

Mrs. Ralph Mahlbuch and Mrs. Alton V. Kiel led the fund raising event at the Pythian Sisters meeting in IOOF hall. Louis B. Stauffacher presided and read a poem. an auditing committee was named. Plans were set for a summer or early fall membership drive and a doughnut sale report was given.

Ralph Mahlbuch Alton V. Kiel Pythian Sisters IOOF Louis B. Stauffacher Clara Thompson Fern E. Mauer Caroline Ruehle Mahlbuch A. R. Steele Mmes Charles Buehler Jr Harry Young Carol Johnson Walter L. Day

Entertainment In Charge At Tuesday June 20 Meeting

The notice states someone is in charge of entertainment for the Tuesday meeting on June 20. It records assignment of duties and the event’s scheduling details.

Miss LaVon Elmer Honored At Family Party

Miss LaVon Elmer of the 1961 Monroe high school class was honored at a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Leon Elmer Sr Friday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ben Elmer, Mrs Ida Meythaler, Mrs Ada Zentner, Mr and Mrs Leon Elmer Jr and Michael, Mr and Mrs Fred Probst, Mr and Mrs August Martini, Ronnie Alan Mary Lynne and LeRoy Elmer. Miss Elmer will attend the North West Institute at Minneapolis.

LaVon Elmer Monroe High School Leon Elmer Sr Ben Elmer Ida Meythaler Ada Zentner Leon Elmer Jr Michael Fred Probst August Martini Ronnie Alan Mary Lynne LeRoy Elmer Elmer North West Institute Minneapolis

Dawn Song Definition From Longfellow

A dawn sung piece or music known as an aubade is defined as music to be played or sung at dawn. Longfellow described it as the crowing cock singing its aubade with a lusty voice and clear delivery.

Longfellow

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