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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1973
Page
3
Judy Hintzman notes a social shift toward country living. She praises Green County for rich farmland, recreation, and welcoming people, urging pride in the county as a desirable home for newcomers. The piece contrasts city aspirations with country comforts and homecoming appeal.
The Golden Age Club met Tuesday afternoon at the Community Center with eight tables of 500 two tables of euchre one of Yass and one of dominoes. The club currently lists 63 members. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Lela Gage and Mrs. Ella Lincicum. For next Tuesday Mrs. Anna Nafzger Monroe and Mrs. Lillian Seegar Brodhead will serve.
A concerned grandmother seeks custody of her grandson after learning of his mother’s weekend trip with a boyfriend. Abby warns the plan is unlikely and could endanger access. Other letters discuss correcting a child’s grammar and a pregnant teen’s plea for guidance and support.
Monroe High School Future Homemakers members hosted about 50 Churchill Woods Apartments residents for a bingo party with prize winners Mrs. Minnie Leuzinger and Mrs. Beatrice Mulligan. The event included other games, refreshments, and social time. Susan Tschanz led as chairman with FHA members Joann Rufener and others assisting.
St Omar Chapter 90 of the Order of Eastern Star held its annual inspection Monday evening at the Masonic Temple with more than 100 in attendance. A premeeting dinner at Marco's Supper Club drew 23 guests. numerous district and grand officers from Wisconsin were introduced, and four grand representatives were seated. Pro-tem officers Ruth Kleckner and Nelson Miller led the meeting, with news of a Commandery supper March 3 and an Argyle Chapter 114 visit on March 1. Various chapters participated and decorations were by Mrs. Edwin Schuetze and Mrs. Evelyn Hartwig. lunch volunteers were listed.
Esther Circle of St. John s United Church of Christ met in the church lounge to view slides of the Rotary Youth Camp in Kansas City Missouri where 33 handicapped children were aided by 18 state counselors. Dawn Kubly, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Kubly, spoke of her 1972 camp duties as a counselor and her selection as one of 20 Girl Scouts for a national project. The meeting also noted the Living Bible placed in the church library in memory of Rev. Dr. P C Kehle, with other circular business, including March 6 Guild meeting and March 7 Lenten Breakfast.
Mr and Mrs Ed Hirsch of New Glarus announce a son Jason Scott born February 23 at St Marys Madison. Joy Marie born to Mr and Mrs Marshall Ingwell February 23. April Mae born to Mr and Mrs Steve Isely February 26 at St Clare Juda. Nikki Jill born February 24 to Mr and Mrs Gene Rufer with siblings and extended relatives listed.
Miss Hedwig Portman joined the Monroe Garden Club at a Tuesday evening meeting in the Community Center. President Mrs. C. F. Brennecke led business plans for the year. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Ed Knopinski and Mrs. Hugo Voelkli. The March 27 meeting will feature George Hartman, Green County Agricultural Agent, on The Use of Pesticides in Agriculture.
Mrs. Jerry Ladwig of Juda hosted the February Jefferson Homemakers Club gathering at her home. Guests included Mrs. Elizabeth Siefkes and Juda Center chairman Mrs. Roger Brugger. Mrs. John Erb led a lesson on Care of Clothing. Funds were donated to Save the Children's Eyes. A lunch followed. The March 13 meeting will be at Mrs. Lamont Zimmerman's Juda home.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Burgi of Monroe returned home from California visiting their daughter and son in law, Christina Joy Casey, near Monterey, and learned of the Wasco quake near Bakersfield. They faced fog and snow delays, could not reach Flagstaff, and later stayed with Chesebros in Tucson with Monroe friends nearby.
A baby shower for Mrs. Gary Hartwig was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Leland Hartwig in rural Monroe. Court whist was played and a pink and blue cake was served. Gifts were given to Mrs. Hartwig by guests including Mrs. Robert Hartwig and others from Juda Browntown Beloit Freeport Albany Edgerton and Monroe.
Times Special reports a 8 p.m. Friday Bible study at the Terry Meyer home in Gratiot hosted by New Life Bible Study. The Monroe Commandery holds annual inspection and homecoming Saturday at the Masonic Temple with James Horsfal of Madison as inspecting official and James Thalacker of Albany as commander. events begin 3 p.m. dinner at 6 p.m. and an evening program. The group met Tuesday at the Masonic Temple for potluck and practice.
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