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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

3

Monroe High School 1936 class reunion planned at Monroe Country Club

The Monroe High School class of 1936 plans its 25th reunion tomorrow at the Monroe Country Club with a social hour from 6 to 8 p.m. and a banquet. Officers include Marian Rote president John Keel vice president and Catherine Harrison secretary Beatrice Lundgren treasurer.

Monroe High School Monroe Country Club Robert G Marian Etter) Rote John Keel Robert Catherine Galway) Harrison H. Q.beatrice Bahr Lundgren Janet Blumer) DeWilde Wilma Heimann

Local Names Listed Across Cities in Postal Roll Call

A long OCR fragment lists individual names and addresses across states and nations including Janesville, Rockford, Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison. It mentions Edward Mueller and Marie Mueller Jegerlehner among many others, along with several street and route addresses, companies like Egyptian American Oil Co, and cities such as Alexandria and Dayton. The passage resembles a directory-style record of residents and their residences.

Ralph Peterson 19Th Avenue Laurence Inez Pfund Raymer Bernard Lucille Priewe Wendell Schwarzlow Evansville Jack Share 109Th Street Milwaukee Glenn Esther Skattum Kubly L1th Avenue Leona (Sowl) Sharer Davis William Esther Speich Haskell Pine Street Presque Isle Maine George Mary Stauffacher Condon Lake Shore Drive Yardley Penn Virgil L. Swiggum Wiota Dairy Co-op South Wayne Alfred Trumpy Segoe Road Madison Robert Trumpy 27Th Avenue Willard Tschanz Monte Rosa Drive Menlo Park Calif William Tschanz 10Th Street McKinley Vincent Kensall 14Th and Micollet Avenue Minneapolis Minn Orey Eleanor Wallace) Leiby Walnut Boise Ida Olsen 6Th Street Chester E. Woodle West 61St Street Chicago Walter Zeller Alpine Drive Des Plaines Kenneth Zimmerman 21St Avenue

Summer hours listed for Albany church schedule

First Baptist church of Albany announces a summer schedule with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Reverend Sandie Palnick serves as pastor.

Albany First Baptist Church of Albany Sandie Palnick

G U G G Women Honored With Birthday Greetings

G U G G members gathered in Turner hall Yass for a birthday tribute to Magdalene Stauffacher Mary Lengacher Alvina Gertsch and others. 500 games produced Len gacher first and Hedwig Portman second in 500 while Casanova sisters won Yass prizes. Lunch served by Winslow members including Ammon Rackow Snyder Wyssbrod Fuller States Thompson and Smith.

Mmes Magdalene Stauffacher William Altmann Roy Feldt Mary Lengacher Alvina Gertsch G.U.G.G Turner Hall Yass Lengacher Hedwig Portman Louise Casanova Ida E. Casanova Ernest Schmid Winslow John Ammon John Rackow Fred Snyder Fred Wyssbrod Mary Fuller Merrill States Bertha Thompson Irene Smith

Film Series To Continue At Church Here Sunday

The Living Christ full color film series continues at First Methodist Church Sunday at 8 p m open to the public. Rev Glen H Ridnour will discuss the cultural background of the times alongside the film. This week’s feature Men of the Wilderness traces John the Baptist’s testimony to Jesus, the three temptations, Herod and Herodias, the calling of the first disciples, and healings in Galilee and Peter’s home.

First Methodist Glen H. Ridnour John the Baptist Jesus God Herod Herodias John Galilee Capernaum Peter

Nancy Jean Petchel Niedermann Married in Milwaukee

Nancy Jean Petchel Niedermann wed Robert P Niedermann in St Sebastian Catholic church Milwaukee Saturday June 3 The couple reside in Milwaukee Maid of honor Judy Lofy bridesmaid Janet Glacken and sister Margaret Mary Petchel flower girl Best man Alfred Niedermann groomsman Jim Petchel Ushers Karl Niedermann Jr Jerry Richards Tony Polito and David Petchel from Milwaukee Freeport and Chicago areas attended.

Robert P. Niederman Nancy Jean Petchel St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church Milwaukee Judy Lofy Janet Glacken Margaret Mary Petchel Alfred Niedermann Jim Petchel Karl Niedermann Jr Freeport Jerry Richards Chicago Tony Polito David Petchel

Elmer Johnsons Celebrated 50th Anniversary in Freeport

Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnson observed their 50th wedding anniversary in Maple Grove Inn with 16 attendees. They were married June 15 1911 at Freeport German Lutheran Parsonage by Rev R A Landeck. The couple have four children three sons and a daughter from San Diego Calif all attending.

Elmer Johnson East Empire Freeport Maple Grove Inn Johnson R. A. Landeck San Diego Calif

Picnic Scheduled at Mt Pleasant Schoolhouse

The annual Mt Pleasant picnic will be held Sunday at the schoolhouse between Orangeville and Winslow. Dinner is at noon and attendees should bring a shared dish, their own drink, and eating service.

Mt. Pleasant Orangeville Winslow

Nancy Ann Cox Weds Glenn A Jenkins in Brodhead Ceremony

Nancy Ann Cox married Glenn A Jenkins on June 3 at St Rose Catholic Church Brodhead. Ceremony by Rev Lawrence Korback with Lydia Zuercher soloist and Mary Share organist. The couple, both employed by the Illinois Agricultural Association, reside in Lexington Illinois.

Glenn A. Jenkins St. Rose Catholic Church Brodhead Lexington, IL Jenkins Illinois Agricultural Association Gridley

Coronation event features Juda High Band selections

The Juda high school band opened the June Dairy Month coronation evening with multiple musical numbers. Beth Matzke read, a cornet trio of Beverly Nenneman Sharon Feldt and Carol Keen played. Merikay Wilson Beverely Schmid sang, Patricia Easter on accordion. Mrs. Melvin Waelti spoke. Marilyn Keen crowned Sharon Feldt, 1961 Dairy Queen, with a gift of money from Juda businessmen. 4-H club sponsored the program.

Juda Beth Matzke Beverly Nenneman Sharon Feldt Carol Keen Merikay Wilson Beverely Schmid Patricia Easter Melvin Waelti Marilyn Keen Area Dairy Queen

Reunion on Sunday at Lena Park Bidlingmaier event

The annual Bidlingmaier reunion will be held Sunday at Lena Park in Lena, Illinois.

Bidlingmaier Lena Park, Lena, III

Helgesens To Hold Open House Sunday

Mr and Mrs John S Helgesen married June 20 1911 in New Glarus will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a house Sunday at the West Side Odd Fellows Hall in Janesville Relatives and friends are invited Irene Schmid and Mr Helgesen were married by Rev Anton Roth He was a Parker Pen Co employee in Janesville for 33 years retiring in 1956 They reside at 821 Sherman Ave They have a son Marvin E and a daughter Mrs Ray Briggs both of Janesville Three grandchildren and three great grandchildren A son HL Harlin E Helgesen died in Alaska July 5 1942 during World War II

John S. Helgesen New Glarus West Side Odd Fellows Hall Janesville Irene Schmid Mr. Helgesen Anton Roth Helgesen Parker Pen Co First Lutheran Church Sherman Avenue Marvin E Ray Briggs LA. Harlin E. Helgesen Alaska

Paul Green Honored With Farewell Party

Members of the Monroe ASC office attended a farewell party in Juneau for J. Paul Green, longtime field man for the area, who leaves service after 7 years. Attending from Monroe were Mrs. Lillian Brown, Miss Marilyn Rutsch, Miss Barbara Kubly and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Siedschlag. Green is the father of Helen Green, Green County home agent.

Monroe

College Faculty Attends Supper at Zweifel Home

Green County Teachers College faculty members were guests of president John W. Zweifel at a picnic supper. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keegan, Mrs. Dorothy Neuenschwander, Mr. and Mrs. George J. Goldsworthy and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Blum.

Green County Teachers College John W. Zweifel Thomas Keegan Dorothy Neuenschwander George J. Goldsworthy Bruce M. Blum

Past Noble Grands Picnic Planned for July in Orangeville

The Past Noble Grands club of the Orangeville Rebekah lodge will hold a picnic at their July meeting. The June gathering at Red Cedar Lounge in Freeport drew nineteen members who enjoyed pink and green decorations and favors.

Orangeville Noble Grands Club Rebekah Lodge Red Cedar Lounge Freeport

Dean Zurbuchen Celebrated At 11th Birthday

MONTICELLO Times Special reports Mrs. Ted Zurbuchen hosted a group of boys Monday afternoon for the 11th birthday celebration of Dean Zurbuchen.

Dean Zurbuchen Monticello Ted Zurbuchen

Family Outing Includes Village Park Visit

A woman took her son Dean and companions Allan Rodenberg Mark Witten wyler Gerald Hill John Legler and David Wong to Vilas Park in Madison for a day out.

Dean Vilas Park Madison Allan Rodenberg Mark Wittenwyler Gerald Hill John Legler David Wong

Pretenders Set for Shrine Club Meeting Night

The Pretenders are scheduled to entertain at the Green County Shrine Club meeting next Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Woody's Dew Drop Inn, Dayton.

Green County Shrine

IOOF Cantons Hold Joint Meeting in Janesville

IOOF Cantons from Eureka Beloit Janesville and nearby areas met in Janesville Wednesday night for a joint Canton Eureka and Janesville No 9 gathering. Attendees included Fred Rieder colonel Eureka E N Deininger major John Hoy Warren Ill Earl Schliem South Wayne Chester Tobin Monroe captains. Visiting officials were Brig Gen L B Millard department commander Lt Col Robert Kubli chief of staff Chris Kaalheim and Maj Gen B E Richter Canton Central City Stevens Point.

IOOF Canton Eureka Beloit Janesville Janesville No. 9 Fred Rieder E. N. Deininger John Hoy Warren Ill Earl Schliem South Wayne Chester Tobin Monroe L. B. Millard Robert Kubli Chris Kaalheim Milwaukee B. E. Richter Canton Central City Stevens Point

Rotary Will Sponsor Traveling Play Oct 24

Monroe Rotary Club will sponsor a touring comedy The Helpmate at Monroe High School auditorium on Oct 24. John Walter Rotary president announces, Harris Gempler heads the advertising committee to solicit space for the souvenir program. The Helpmate features a wife who wants to help her husband and the city of New York with a cast of professional actors led by director Jerry L. Gray.

John Walter Monroe Jerry L. Gray

Rotary event to boost scholarship fund proceeds

A brief note states proceeds from the event will be used to bolster the Rotary scholarship fund. The item notes appearances by individuals who have appeared in films and on television, with the event set to feature them.

Rotary

Lanark Centennial Queen Crowned at Coronation Ball

Miss Beverly Krell was crowned queen of Lanark Illinois at the centennial coronation ball. Miss Krell is a 1961 Lanark High School graduate and will reign as Miss Lanark this week. Centennial events continue nightly with Our Heritage 100 years in Lanark and feature a parade Saturday at 2 pm with bands floats and antique vehicles.

James Shirley) Rogers Fred Abbott Monticello Beverly Krell Lanark, Ill Miss Krell Lanark High School Lanark

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