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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1962

Page

3

Grand Chief Letter Read At Pythian Sisters Meeting

A letter from Charlotte Staab grand chief was read during the Pythian Sisters gathering at the IOOF hall. Community officers and pro tems were noted, with plans for the Grand Temple session in Milwaukee on Aug 26 27 28. Donations and anniversaries were reported along with refreshments and upcoming September 4 meeting.

Charlotte Staab Pythian Sisters IOOF Loyd Prien Mmes Henry Babler Jr Leon O. Schmidt Alton V. Keil Carl Stubbe Grand Temple Milwaukee

Gilbertson Family Reunion At Blanchardville Park

The Gilbertson family held a reunion Sunday at McKellar Park in Blanchardville with 73 attendees. The group agreed to host the 1963 reunion on the second Sunday in June and listed attendees from Argyle, Blanchardville, Rockford, DeKalb, Mc Farland, Monroe, South Wayne and other areas.

Gilbertson McKellar Park Blanchardville Harold Hyer Ole Kammerode Henry Lunda Emma Nelson Joe O’rourke Charles Argyle Daniel Bennet Fred Kolb Paul Skattum George Torkelson Howard Torkelson Robert Rutz Rockford Fred Erwin DeKalb Clarence Meyer McFarland Gus Gilbertson Gordon Beverly Hazeltine Scott Bertran Torkelson Clarion Tor

Mrs. Herman Stuessy Speaks at WRC Meeting on Liberty Monument

Mrs. Herman Stuessy gave a report on the Statue of Liberty presented by France 76 years ago as a symbol of peace to the United States. Mrs. Ula Tyler presided, and plans were made for a Twining park picnic on Tuesday July 17 at 6 30 p.m. Pro tem officer was Mrs. J D Bechtolt. Prizes were awarded and refreshments served by several members.

Herman Stuessy United States France Women’s Relief Corps Legion Hall Ula Tyler Twining Park J. D. Bechtolt Letha Kreuger Edna Foulker Dorothy Black Lillian Ault Muriel Goetz

Congregation to Greet Rev Allison on Sunday

The First Methodist church will honor Rev. and Mrs. Harold A Allison at a Sunday worship service with a potluck dinner after. Thomas R Goetz will preside. Committees include Mrs H F Johnson flowers Robert Trumpy and Arthur Roethe program Frank Stiles publicity and Miss Elvira Gorham.

Harold A. Allison First Methodist Church Thomas R. Goetz O.N. Johnson Henry and Flowers Robert Trumpy Arthur Roethe Frank Stiles Elvira. Gorham

Hardyman Home Site For Family Gathering

A Sunday picnic at the LaVerne Hardyman home celebrated June family birthdays. Attending were Mrs. Grunder, Gary, Gordon and Karen, and Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Ostby and family from Monticello, plus Mr. and Mrs. Nor- (text cut) as part of Monticello family attendees.

LaVerne Hardyman M Meta

Family dinner marks Godparents in Monroe gathering

In Monroe a family dinner was held with the Godparents noted in attendance. The brief item records a small domestic event as part of local social notices.

Engagement of Judith Ann Vondrak and James Harris Jennings

Mr and Mrs Harry M Vondrak of Nebraska City announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Ann to James Harris Jennings of San Bernardino Calif son of Mr and Mrs Edmond Jennings South Wayne The couple plan a July 7 wedding at St Marys Catholic Church Nebraska City Judith Ann teaches at Plattsmouth High School and holds a Creighton University degree Jennings completed pre dentistry at UCLA and is a Creighton dental student affiliated with Delta Sigma Delta

Harry M. Vondrak Nebraska City Neb Judith Ann James Harris Jennings San Bernardino Calif Edmond Jennings South Wayne Vondrak Creighton University Omaha Plattsmouth University of California At Los Angeles School of Creighton Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Local Families Named in Monroe Area Notice

The notice lists Messrs. and Mmes. Leo Gutzmer and family Rolland Barth Jerold Gutzmer and son Clair Levi and family and Mrs Rose Gutzmer all of Monroe. Also named are LinVern Janckie and family Keith Moyer McConnell and William Leck Browntown.

Mmes Leo Gutzmer Rolland Barth Jerold Gutzmer Clair Levi Rose Gutzmer Monroe LinVern Janckie Keith Moyer McConnell William Leck Browntown

Mrs Zumbach to Attend VFW Auxiliary State Convention

Mrs. Ernest Zumbach of 1511 15th Street, retiring first district president, will attend the VFW Auxiliary state convention in Superior from Wednesday June 27 through Saturday June 30. Mrs. Walter Bartz of Edgerton will be installed as district president June 30. Principal speakers include Jim Dan Hill of Superior State College and Mrs. Manley Flesser of Minneapolis. Highlights include a nursing scholarship and writing contest results.

Ernest Zumbach 15Th Street VFW Superior Walter Bartz Edgerton Zumbach Jim Dan Hill Superior State College Manley Flesser Minneapolis Laurance Bandt Nekoosa VFW Club Council of Administration Laurance Hagan City of

Kitchen Shower For Patricia Kundert Held At Glenn Benkert Home

Miss Patricia Kundert was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Miss Janice Benkert at the Glenn Benkert residence Route 4 Monroe attendees included Mrs Ralph Kundert Mrs Raymond Rupnow several Misses and Mrs Isely with gifts from Diane Zwygart. Patricia Kundert and Nathan H Isely plan marriage on Saturday.

Patricia Kundert Janice Benkert Glenn Benkert Route 4 Mmes Ralph Kundert Raymond Rupnow Janet Austin Carol Rufer Judy Dodge Darlene Brekke Susan Warfel Janet Blumer Anita Rood Christine Benkert Monroe Ketchel Rinhart Juda Merle Isely Rockford Rose Isely Freeport Alfred Isely William Moser Monticello Diane Zwygart Kundert Nathan H. Isely

Miss Greenwald Teaches Miriam Circle Lesson

Miss Mabel Greenwald led the Miriam Circle at Grace Lutheran church in a lesson titled You Are Christ Called. Mrs. Robert Kramer read scriptures as members discussed, with Mrs. Brostuen presenting a banking offer. Nine members attended with guest Maude Trickel. next meeting features a 6:30 p.m. picnic July 17 at Mrs. Ralph Zettle’s home.

Christ Mabel Greenwald Miriam Grace Lutheran Church Reuben Brostuen Robert Kramer Brostuen Maude Trickel Ralph Zettle

Harry Hicks Honored At 84th Birthday Event

Harry Hicks of Warren was honored at an 84th birthday observance combined with Father’s Day at the home of his son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Hulett Pickett in Monroe. Eight children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren attended.

Harry Hicks Warren Hulett Pickett Monroe

Local Families Named in Apple River and Warren Areas

A list of residents from Apple River and Warren includes Harry Hicks and family, Edward Knight and Betty Ann, James Hicks and spouses, plus Pendleton, Retzlaff, Fiedler, Burri, Wanless, Lelle, Pickett, and others from Shullsburg, Argyle, South Wayne, Monroe, and Chicago connections.

Ing Edward Knight Betty Ann Harold Hicks Chicago James Hicks Shullsburg Fred Hicks Fred Harry Robert Hicks John Charolette Larry Pendleton Apple River Tony Fiedler Emil Burri Patty Nancy William Wanless Tracy Ginger Lori Harry Hicks Warren Harold Lelle Richard Argyle Joyce Retzlaff South Wayne

Freitag to Speak at Shrine Club Meeting

Waldo Freitag of New Glarus will present slides and discuss his recent trip to Russia. The Green County Shrine Club meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Casino in Monticello.

Freitag Waldo Freitag New Glarus Russia Green County Shrine Club Monticello

Hopper Happy In Drake Role

Hollywood profile of actor William Hopper discussing his take on Paul Drake in Perry Mason and the contrast with the Gardner books. He recalls losing the role to Ray Burr, praises Burr’s dedication, and notes Hopper’s family acting lineage through DeWolf Hopper and Hedda Hopper.

Hollywood Paul Drake William Hopper Bill Hopper Hopper Erle Stanley Ray Burr Perry Mason Bill DeWolf Hopper Hedda Hopper

Pavlaks Attend Lions Convention Trip to Europe

Former Monroe couple Mr and Mrs Ray L Pavlak travel to Nice France for the Lions International Convention with plans to meet son John and celebrate their 30th anniversary in Rome on June 25 Their Wisconsin business links include Dairyland Fertilizers Inc and import plans from France and the Netherlands They sail July 10 from Holland aboard the SS Rotterdame and return to Wisconsin July 17 Other family details include daughter Sue Pavlak spending a month in California and relatives living at the Pavlak home in Milwaukee.

Monroe Ray L. Pavlak Route 1 Deerfield Lions International Nice France John Rome Italy Madison Lions Club Chicago London Pavlaks International Fertilizer Export Office John D. Pavlak Wisconsin College of Agriculture Europe New York Liverpool England Scotland Wales Belgium Spain Paris Marshall Wisconsin Pavlak Dairyland Fertilizers, Inc Switzerland Holland Denmark Netherlands Sue Pavilak Deerfield High School Dixon Arnett Pacific Grove Calif Sue California Center Colo George R. Klacan University of Wisconsin Colorado State University Julius Piner Milwaukee

Parochial Bus Setup Backers Seek Review

Madison assemblyman Adrian Manders says backers of a 1961 law enabling public bus transportation to private and parochial students will seek a rehearing before Wisconsin Supreme Court. On June 5 the court ruled 4-2 that the law violates the state constitution forbidding public funds for religious groups or seminaries.

Madison Adrian Manders Milwaukee State Supreme Court High Court

30 Percent of Cars Fail Safety Checks at DMV

Madison report shows 30 percent of 12 975 inspected vehicles failed the safety exam in May. Of the total, 3 928 were defective mainly due to faulty license plate lights emergency brakes stop lights and turn signals.

Madison State Motor Vehicle Department

Holden Busy Traveler Keeps Pace In Life Of Film

Actor William Holden travels the world for films and rests in Switzerland and Africa. He enjoys a hectic schedule yet seeks balance balancing worry over small details with big hopes for his career and family.

Hal Boyle New York William Holden Globe Holden Bill Paris Germany Denmark Sweden Africa Hong Kong Hollywood Europe Switzerland Mt. Kenya Safari Club Lao-tzet

Local Students Attend Journalism Workshop

Mary Ann Sacker daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Sacker Route 2 and Joyce Mallory daughter of Mr and Mrs Casper Mallory 2304 17th Avenue attend a two week high school journalism workshop on the University of Wisconsin campus at Madison. Mary Ann is the 1963 M Book editor and Joyce will be editor of next years high school Bulletin.

Mary Ann Sacker Ralph Sacker Route 2 Joyce Mallory Casper Mallory 17Th Avenue University of Wisconsin Madison Mary Ann Joyce

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Charles H. Buehler Jr Fredrick Mahlbuch Albert Wyss Nicholas Durst Crippled Childrens Fund Edith Koehner Alma Brugger Fred Malkuch Ralph Mahlbuch Louis Blanc Gertrude Day Blanchardville Park WRC Rev Allison Hardyman Werner J. Haessig Deanna Kay Richard Ray Schumann Raymond Schumann Watertown Miss Haessig Stout State College Delta Zeta Sorority Stout College America Walker Hopper Happy In Drake Role By Bob Thomas Son Ray Pavlaks Baler Twine Silla West Bend Inturinveld Se
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