Lutheran Convention Actions Highlight Wisconsin Synod
Rev. Larry Pinnow chaired a synod committee and Gary Baumgartner served on the elections committee at the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Synod Convention held June 9–12 at Carthage College. The gathering approved Project Equality participation, a Wisconsin Non-Profit housing effort and a $100,000 urban rural social concern budget item, with multiple social policy resolutions discussed. Next year’s convention will be in Madison. The 43rd Benkert reunion drew 100 plus attendees across several towns. Engagement announced: Carol Sue Walmer to Richard Parmer with Oct 18 wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Monroe
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Synod
The
Lutheran Church In America
Larry D. Pinnow
Gary Baumgartner
Pinnow
Baumgartner
Carthage College
Kensoha
Project Equality of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Parish Education Committee
Board of Social Ministry
Madison
Leonard Walmer
Route 1
Brodhead
Carol Sue
Richard Parmer
Robert Parmer
Miss Walmer
Orfordville High School
Brodhead High School
Sentry
Apco
Welcome Home Otis Steensland Draws Large Turnout
Blanchardville Times Special reports Otis Steensland returns after 40 years to New Glarus for a dutch-treat gathering at Wilhelm Tell Supper Club. Attendees include Harold Saether and coach Orson Beadle, with many former Madison and area residents sharing memories and a farewell dinner with Steensland and his wife now living in East Sound, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard Ville
Otis Steensland
New Glarus
Harold Saether
Paynette
South Wayne
Orson Beadle
Galesville
Steensland
Saether
East Sound
Wash
Madison
Irene Bollerud
Hollandale
Washington
Otis Steenslands
Coach Beadle
Beulah Hammerly
Ill
Curtis Ingwell
George Raesch
Lenora Gratz
Carlton Chandler
Lloyd Gratz
William Robb
Allie Sardeson
Maurice Sardeson
Bernard Gant
Verne A. Marshall Sr
Dana Robinson
Earl J. Barber
Walter Gould
Lloyd Johnson
Auxiliary To Hold Luncheon June 25
NEW GLARUS Times Special The Edelweiss Chalet Country Club Auxiliary will hold a luncheon on Wednesday June 25 at the clubhouse with serving at 12 30 p m After lunch golf or cards Reservations due by Monday evening June 23 Residents of Blanchardville Belleville New Glarus Monticello and Monroe call Barbara Hodgson or Marge Buchholz or sign the clubhouse bulletin board Luncheon committee listed
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New Glarus
Edelweiss Chalet Country Club
Blanchardville
Belleville
Barbara Hodgson
Monticello
Monroe
Marge Buchholz
Alice Voegels
Lois Quade
Virginia Willi
Hazel Zwweifel
McGuigan Couple Marks Anniversary
Former Blanchardville residents Mr. and Mrs. Ray McGuigan of Madison will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with an open house at East Side Business Men's Association on June 22 from 1 30 to 4 30 p m They were married July 1 1944 in St Paul s University Chapel Madison Thelma Thompson and Ray McGuigan attended by R F McGuigan and Mrs Grant Hendrickson They have three sons Ken in Madison campaign associate for United Community Chest Bill a Whitewater State University student and Bob at Kroger East Side Shopping Center Ray is a Madison salesman for Herst Allen Corp and his wife is a secretary at the Barber Section of the State Division of Health
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Blanchardville
Ray McGuigan
Monona Drive
Madison
East Side Business Men’s Association
Thelmas Thompson
Mr. McGuigan
St. Paul's University Chapel
R. F. McGuigan
Chicago
Grant Hendrickson
Elaine Thompson
Ken
United Community Chest
Bill
Whitewater State University
Bob
Kroger’s
East Side
McGuigan
Herst Allen Corp
State Division of Health
WRC Set To Hold 86th Wisconsin Convention In Green Bay
The Woman's Relief Corps Department of Wisconsin will convene its 86th annual convention at the Northland Hotel Green Bay June 22 to 24. Delegates from 57 corps representing 2500 members will attend with Hazel C. Willard national president to represent the national body. Calendar includes memorial breakfast, pioneer dinner, ritual program, and speeches by state and VA officials. State president Ruth Marsh presides and awards, scholarships, and a nurse’s fund pledge will be featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Department of Wisconsin
Grand Army of the Republic Inc
Green County
Northland Hotel
Green Bay
Green County Corps
Brodhead
Belleville
Monroe
Monticello
Hazel C. Willard
WRC
East Douglas
Mass
Van
Ruth) Marsh
Clara Fairman
Northland
Pioneers of the Order
T. C. Howe Corps No. 91
Green Bay Corps
Donald Tilleman
Gilman H. Stordock
Grand Army Home For Veterans
King
Forest Mades
V.A. Hospital
Tomah
John R. Moses
Department of Veterans Affairs
Madison
Arlin C. Barden
Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic
Ruth Marsh
Grand Army of the Republic
Decatur
State Department of Wisconsin
LaCrosse
State Senate
William Smits
Hanna Pederson
LaFarge
Hazel Thurston
Eleanor Christensen
Portage
Lucille Fink Ellsworth
Vilet Thiele
Milwaukee
Elmra Connell
Hales Corners
Hazel Gottschalk
Wautoma
Evelyn Griffith
Platteville
Opal Wieland
Lancaster
O.F. Pinney Relief Corps No. 24
Mae Knight
Eldora Olson
Herman Stuessy
Recreation Park
New Shelter House
Beatrice Mulligan
William Rieder Sr
Argyle ALCW Honors Seven With Gifts and Memberships
Seven Argyle Lutheran Church ALCW members received gifts and honorary memberships at the June meeting. Honorees: Mrs. Frank Nall, Mrs. A P Larson, Mrs. Maurice Ulsrud, Mrs. W B Rossing, Mrs. Burnette Bear, Mrs. Lester Sandley, and Mrs. Lewis White. Performances and devotions noted, with corsages and decorated tables for honorees and past recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle Alcw
Argyle Lutheran Church
Frank Nall
A.P. Larson
Maurice Ulsrud
W.B Rossing
Burnette Bear
Lester Sandley
Lewis White
Myron Erickson
Inez Due
Roger Saalsan
Richard Gordee
Beth Blum
Lyman Oman
William Rossing
Alma Zimmerman
Diane Watkins Shelley Erickson
Karen Wenger
Paula Wenger
Oman
Argyle A.L.C.W
Mrs Zimmerman Earns 50 Year Royal Neighbors Pin
ALBANY Times Special Mrs Edna Zimmerman of Attica received a 50 year pin at the Royal Neighbors of America meeting in Rebekah Hall. She joined the Camp in 1919 and was presented the pin by Miss Nancy Smiley. Gretta Eldred praised her membership while refreshments were served by Mrs George Lee and Mrs Gean Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Edna Zimmerman
Attica
Royal Neighbors of America
Rebekah Hall
Nancy Smiley
Oracle
Zimmerman
Gretta Eldred
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Larry Pinnow
Benkett
Benkert
Des Moines
Freeport
Waupan
Prairie du’ Chien
Beloit
Darlington
Paul F. Benkett
Phillip Miller
Richard Ward
Jerry Thomm
Frank Pickett
Miller
William Hartwig
John T. Bloom
Harold Rufenachts
Young People’s Missionary Society
Thomas Brusveen
Chester Hoesly
Selma Schoonover
Gladys Smits
Edith Winger
Viola
Helen Moder
Appleton
Edna Deesh
Marie Olson
East Troy
Darel Soper
WRC Group
ALCW
Alfred Sandley
August Schlafli
Willard Soper
James Bennett
Gary Soper
Bob Arnot
Bruce Penniston
Kermit Watkins
Branigar Organization, Inc
Apple River
Midwe
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New Apple Canyon Lake
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Parate Canyons
U.S. 20
Stockton
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