Social events at Monroe club appoints committee chairs
Miss Grace Schroeder, president of the Monroe Business and Professional Women's club, led a meeting for officers and the executive board at Ludlow Memorial library. Miss Margaret Altman was named chairman of the Fall district meeting in Monroe this September.
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Grace Schroeder
Monroe
O. T. Wahl
Marie Blum
Mary Arnold
Clara Thompson
Walter Elan
John All
T. P. Albert
Roy J. Heeren
Leo Hofmeister
Helen Gempeler
Three Area Women Feted at G U G G Event
A G U G G lodge meeting at Turner hall drew 60 members. The birthday candle lit for Lena Stauffacher, John Kundert, and Alvina Gertsch. In cards Yass and 500 were played with Redman and Eley leading in 500 and Aeberli and Casanova strong in yass. Next meeting set for July 10.
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G. U. G. G. Lodge
Turner Hall
Lena Stauffacher
John Kundert
Alvina Gertsch
Yass
G. L. Redman
John Eley
Albert Aeberli
Ida Casanova
Two Women Feted With Bridal Shower
A bridal shower was held for Miss Mary Ann Erickson and Miss Pat Hassenfelt of Argyle hosted by Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Schmerse and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pink at the Pink residence on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ted Schmiedlin Mr. and Mrs. Ray Figla and Bruce Mrs. Morgan Erickson Don Birschbach Gregory Blum Kent Marsh Sandy Burgi Mrs. Harley Shiedegger Don Flannery and Mrs. Lorraine Kohl. Cards were played and refreshments served.
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Mary Ann Erickson
Pat Hassenfelt
Argyle
LaVerne Schmerse
Mark Pink
Pink
Ted Schmiedlin
Ray Figla
Bruce
Morgan Erickson
Don Birschbach
Gregory Blum
Kent Marsh
Sandy Burgi
Harley Schiedegger
Don Flannery
Lorraine Kohl
Old Schoolmates Picnic At Our Savior Lutheran
The annual Old Schoolmates picnic will be at Our Savior Lutheran church Sunday. A basket dinner starts at 12 30 p m followed by a program and officer elections. William Dietz serves as president with M J Olson as secretary treasurer and the late Wesley Engles of Monroe listed as vice president.
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South Wayne
Our Savior Lutheran Church
William Dietz
M. J. Olson
Wesley Engles
Monroe
New three-cent stamp issued for Mackinac Bridge observance
A new aqua vertical three-cent stamp honoring the Mackinac Bridge is now available at the Monroe Post Office. The stamp features a vertical design and commemorates the bridge linking Michigan’s peninsulas.
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Mackinac
Michigan
Monroe
Judith LaBorde Edits 4-H Paper
Judith LaBorde, a society reporter for The Monroe Evening Times, edited the Campus Clover 4-H publication during state 4H Club Week at the University of Wisconsin. She returns to Monroe as a 4-H Junior Leaders Prom finalist for queen at Lincoln Gym. Green County members earned citations. Arthur Krattiger won state tractor driving. Clarence Asmus placed fourth in livestock judging. Bill Eustice took fifth in dairy judging. Jane LaBorde participated in the state 4-H band and Muriel Babler sang in the state 4-H chorus.
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Judith LaBorde
Juda
Monroe
University of Wisconsin
LaBorde
Lincoln Gymnasium
Green County
Madison
Duane Bollig
Belleville
Mary Ann Frautschy
Arthur K
Wisconsin Attorney Benkert Named to State Bar Committee
Arthur C. Benkert local attorney has been appointed to the inter professional and business relations committee of the State Bar of Wisconsin by new president Atty. Charles L. Goldberg of Milwaukee. Appointment effective July 1.
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Arthur C. Benkert
State Bar of
Wisconsin
Atty
Charles L. Goldberg
Milwaukee
New State Bar
Benkert
New Zealand Joins League of Nations in 1920
New Zealand became an original member of the League of Nations in 1920, marking its entry into the interwar international organization. The move reflected early 20th century efforts to foster global diplomacy and collective security.
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New Zealand
League of Nations
Firemens Day Celebrations Set for Wiota Weekend
The ninth annual Firemen's Day at Wiota runs this weekend with events from 2 p.m. Saturday to Sunday night. Saturday features Monroe vs Shulisburg baseball at 2 p.m. and Wiota girls softball vs Livingston at 6:30 p.m. plus an amateur show at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks are slated for 10 p.m. Sunday opens with Argyle vs South Wayne baseball at 10 a.m. Tug of war begins at 1 p.m. with Woodford Argyle Gratiot and Darlington. Pee Wee baseball Braves vs White Sox at 1:30 p.m. and Cubs vs Yankees at 3:30 p.m. The evening program starts at 7:30 p.m. with Battle of Music. pony rides and refreshment stands round out the grounds events.
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Wiota
Monroe
Shulisburg
Livingston
Clover Farm
Argyle
South Wayne
Woodford
Gratiot
Darlington
Braves
White Sox
Cubs
Yankees
Battle of Music
Orfordville Lutherans Plan 90th Anniversary Observance
Orfordville Lutheran church marks its 90th anniversary with a Sunday program by Rev. Stanley Gjervik former pastor. A noon Purdy Park picnic gathers confirmed members and friends followed by a 2 p.m. program at the ball park featuring Rev. Melvin Kaatrud and Rev. M B Tollefsrud. Gjervik and family are monthlong visitors from Hawaii.
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Orfordville Lutheran Church
Stanley Gjervik
Lutheran Church
Albany
Gjervik
Hawaiian Islands
Purdy Park
Orfordville
Alvin Skibsrud
Ball Park
Melvin Kaatrud
M. B. Tollefsrud
Local Historical Committee Plans Anniversary Observances
Mrs. Nancy Thoen chairs the historical committee with Mrs. Ray Roberts leading items of historical interest. Vincent Burtness heads historical implements as plans unfold for anniversary observances on Sundays with visits by Rev. Nesset Rev. Paul Reque and Herman and Victor Gimmstead the sons of the late Rev. L M Gimmstead now professors. The Times classifieds promise amazing bargains.
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Nancy Thoen
Ray Roberts
Vincent Burtness
Nesset
Paul Reque
Herman
Victor Gimmstead
L. M. Gimmstead
Court Upholds Fire Rate Cuts
The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a 17 percent reduction in fire insurance rates ordered by State Insurance Commissioner Paul Rogan. It also ruled Kohler Co employees fired after a strike in 1954 are not entitled to unemployment compensation. The court affirmed Henri Zenou's first degree murder conviction. Rev Wilbur Leatherman chairs a group including Ruth Amerpohl John D Timm and Mervin Risum as they plan a Girl Scout camp program and activities.
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Madison
Paul Rogan
Supreme Court
Kohler Co
Henri Zenou
Lake Delavan
Wilbur Leatherman
Ruth Amerpohl
John D. Timm
Mervin Risum
Camp Session Planned For Area Girl Scouts
Brodhead and Juda Girl Scouts plus older Brownies will hold a day camp at Decatur Scout Camp from July 7 to 11. Mrs. Ed Lee serves as camp director with Mr. Donald Edward as assistant. A day camp committee has been formed.
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Brodhead
Juda
Decatur
Ed Lee
Donald Edward
Scouts at Monticello Head to Canyon Camp
Monticello Boy Scouts and Scoutmaster Ray Gessler will depart Sunday for a weeklong outing at Canyon Camp Apple. The trip follows a schedule set by the Monticello troop as part of their outdoor training and community activity program.
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Monticello
Ray Gessler
Canyon Camp
Apple
River Scouts Set July 5 Return and Court of Honor
River Illinois Scouts announce return on Saturday July 5. Star Scouts Billy Baebler Jack Krieg Irving Eichorst Jr and Gene Gessler work toward life badges. Tenderfoot attendees include David Legler Gregory Rinehart John Zweifel Douglas Hoskins Bobby Woodruff Kenneth Woodruff Paul Voegels Jerry Kubly John Woodruff Dean Broge and Jim Lehnherr aiming for second class. Some have completed and are ready for Court of Honor for first class. Wednesday night visiting night. A program will be staged by the Order of the Arrow.
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Order of the Arrow
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