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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1972

Page

3

Woman's Club to Host Panel Discussion in March Meeting

The Woman's Club of Monroe will hold a panel discussion at the March 8 meeting at 8 30 pm in the Library Children's Reading Room. Monroe High School students will participate with Terry Stewart as moderator. Co chairmen Mrs Nathan H Rinehart and Mrs Francis Denny oversee the Home Life department and tea arrangements.

Woman’s Club of Monroe Monroe High School Terry Stewart Nathan H. Rinehart Francis Denny The Department of Home Life

Dear Abby column on weddings guests and gift waste

Abigail Van Buren advises readers on inclusion of adult offspring at large events and handling unwanted solicitations. The letters discuss inviting grown children, dealing with a friend’s spoiled child on group trips, and how to respond to unwanted charity gifts by donating them and asking to be removed from mailing lists.

Abby Danny

Movie Circus Fundraiser For Monroe Preschool

The Monroe Cooperative Preschool announces a Children's Movie Circus to raise funds for equipment. Five movie options from ten shows will run at Goetz Theatre Monroe on weekend matinees from March 11 to May 14, at 3 dollars per ticket. Tickets available at Ruf's Confectionery or from ticket chair Mrs William Baumgartner.

Monroe Cooperative Preschool Goetz Theatre Monroe Ruf William Baumgartner United Methodist Church Ted Schneider

Charter Draped in Memory of Grace Marsh by Relief Corps

The Wesley Patton Women's Relief Corps observed a February meeting in the women's clubrooms. Officers were installed for the coming year by Mrs. Glen Earleywine. A silent auction and a birthday song for two members were noted. Relief activities totaled 103 cards 23 calls 49.50 dollars and 12 hours of work. Twenty four members attended. The next meeting is March 2.

Brodhead Grace Marsh Wesley Patton Lois Wheeler Henry Sveom Ellie Clark

World Day of Prayer Observed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church

The World Day of Prayer will be observed at 1 30 p m Friday March 3 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church with the theme All Joy Be Yours Mrs Harold Russell Janesville will be guest speaker A coffee hour follows in the church Fellowship Hall Union Lenten services will be at 8 p m Thursday March 2 in Congregational United Church of Christ Rev Donald Sumwalt Juda will be guest speaker

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Harold Russell Janesville Fellowship Hall Congregational United Church of Christ Donald Sumwalt Juda

Card Party Draws 24 Attendees at New Glarus FFA

Twenty four people attended the Father and Son Card party of the New Glarus FFA Chapter on Feb. 24. Harlan Babler won high and Duane Hustad won low. Attendees included Albert Reusegger Randy Donovan Boley Donovan Jr. Gary Elmer Duane Hustad Bradley William Kuenzi Dennis Dave Kleeman Dennis Kleeman Glennys Tom Jelle Ron Rindy Clarence Bob Kernen Rex Hoesly Virgil Roger Albright Merlin Busch Stanley Knudtson Steven Wehley Dan Nechvatal the agricultural instructor.

NEW Glarus New Glarus Ffa Harlan Babler High Duane Hustad Low Albert Reusegger Randy Donovan Boley Donovan Jr Gary Elmer Bradley William Kuenzi Dennis Dave Dennis Kleeman Glennys Tom Jelle Ron Rindy Clarence Bob Kernen Rex Hoesly

Relief Corps Holds Last Monticello Meeting

The Woman's Relief Corps met at Mrs. Anna Wittenwyler’s home with 17 members present. Mrs. Ellen Stauffer read about Lincoln and Ruth Abley read on Lincoln and Washington. Court whist yielded high to Ruth Abley and Mrs. Ellen Stauffer and low to Mrs. Lena Babler.

Monticello Woman’s Relief Corps Anna Wittenwyler Ellen Stauffer Lincoln Ruth Abley Washington Lena Babler

Widmer McNett Vows In Argyle Methodist Ceremony

Miss Lou Ann Widmer and Mark W. McNett united in marriage at Argyle Methodist Church at 2 p.m. February 12. Bride wore white velvet Anne dress with lavender trim. matron of honor was Mrs. Dean Ayen and groomsman was Gary Erickson. Reception followed. couple to reside on Route 1, Monroe. The bride, a 1971 Argyle High School graduate, works for Swiss Colony. the groom, a 1970 Black Hawk High School graduate, works at Advance Transformer.

Argyle Methodist Church Argyle Lou Ann Widmer Arthur Widmer Mark W. McNett William McNett Browntown Rt. 1 Monroe Anne Dean Ayen Amy McNett Gary Erickson David Widmer Greg McNett Howard Gilbertson McNett Argyle High School Swiss Colony Black Hawk High School South Wayne Advance Transformer

Anniversary Celebration Honors Chester and Alice Wyss

Clarno Times Special notes Mr and Mrs Chester Wyss of Rock City Illinois celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at home Feb 15. They married Feb 15 1947 in Monroe at St John United Church of Christ. Attendants included Mrs Otto Graber and Dan Wyss. They have three children and one grandson. A decorated lunch table and Bible shaped cake highlighted the gathering.

Roger T. Douglas Juda Roger Douglas Magdalene Foesch Maurer St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Paul C. Kehle John Thomas Maurer Akron Ohio Shorewood Wis Paul Scott Brodhead Susan Matthew Lora Rebecca Dawn Jennifer Anne Maurer Ember Arlene Douglas Radke Clarno Chester Wyss Rt. 1 Rock City Ill Mr. Wyss Alice Signer St. John’s United Church of Christ , Monroe Otto Graber Monticello Darlyne Rufer Dan Wyss Monroe Tom Sharon) Phillipps Lena Curt Ann Bradley Leon Phillipps Kathryn Wyss Ron Boeck Macy Ronald and Bradley Mmes Lee Stauffacher Charles Grimm Carl Wyss Randy Gary Roy Wyss Dianne Bob Mary Fred Giny Ken Wyss Angela Amy Monroe Area

Welcome to Hannah Circle New Member at St Johns UCC

Mrs John Stricker joined Hannah Circle of St Johns United Church of Christ during a Tuesday afternoon meeting in Fellowship Hall. Miss Marie Blum attended as a guest as dessert lunch was served by Mrs Carl Gall and Mrs August Schmid. Mrs Frederick Sarles led devotions and presented a resume of Rev Bob’s life and work.

John Stricker Hannah Circle St. John’s United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall Marie Blum Carl Gall August Schmid Frederick Sarles Bob

Baptism and community notices from area churches

Mr and Mrs Gary L Boley of Wauwatosa welcomed son Gary Lee baptized at Zwingli United Church of Christ with sponsors Roger Boley and Mrs Don Martin Monticello. A dinner followed at Grant Boley residence New Glarus. World Day of Prayer noted at Assembly of God Church and Women's Guild meeting details.

Milwaukee Gary L. Boley

Grace Mission Circle renews support for Vietnam girl

The Special Grace Mission Circle of Zwingli United Church of Christ, led by president Mrs. Mary Peterson, renews its assistance for another Vietnamese girl.

Hello World Baby Born to Monroe Couple in St. Clare

Jennifer Rae Berndt is the newborn daughter of Mr and Mrs William R Berndt of 213 lth Ave born February 28 at St Clare Hospital. She has a brother Adam Lee age 6 and sister Jody Lynn age 4. Grandparents Roy and Wenger and Willis Berndt, all of Monroe, and great grandmothers Satura Wenger of Brodhead and Mrs George Share of Monroe.

Jennifer Rae William R. Berndt Lth Ave St. Clare Hospital Adam Lee Jody Lynn Berndt Joyce Wenger Roy Wenger Willis Berndt Monroe Satura Wenger Brodhead George Share

Plan prayer program at Orangeville

The World Day of Prayer for the Orangeville community will be at Afolkey Bethel United Methodist Church in Afolkey at 8 p.m. Friday, March 3. The theme is All Joy Be Yours with leadership by Mrs. Andrew C. Noxon, assistance from Mrs. Glen Yeoman and Mrs. Ralph Babler, and speaker Prof. George Goldsworthy of Highland Community College. He will show a film on India and prayers will be offered by several members.

China Church Charles Buehler Assembly of God Church Women’s Guild of the Church Circle Orangeville Afolkey Bethel United Methodist Church Afolkey Andrew C. Noxon Glen Yeoman Ralph Babler George Goldsworthy Highland Community College India Clifford Black Val Schreiner Gene Joran Neal Hildebrand Roswell Babler Elaine Blankenhorn James Koch Losey Sisters

Anniversary Dinner Honors Wunschel and Erb

Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Wunschel and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Erb hosted a Saturday dinner at Heritage House in Madison. The event celebrated the Erbs wedding anniversary and the birthday anniversaries of Laurence Wunschel and Emil Erb.

Brodhead Laurence Wunschel Emil Erb Heritage House Madison

Golden Agers Hold Busy Monroe Meeting

The Golden Age Club of Monroe met Tuesday afternoon at the Community Center with seven tables of 500, two of euchre, one of Yass, and one of dominoes. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hulda Ammon and Mrs. Julie Snyder of Winslow. The next meeting is March 7 with Mrs. Cora Hanson and Mrs. Leta Elmer of Monroe in charge.

The Golden Age Club of Monroe Hulda Ammon Julie Snyder Winslow Cora Hanson Leta Elmer

Friendly Hearts Card Club Meets For Dessert Luncheon

The Friendly Hearts card club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Lena Babler. A dessert luncheon was served. The notice mentions shopping at Dearth Super Auto Mart with a well lighted paved lot and helpful staff.

Monticello Friendly Hearts Super Auto Mart

Engagements and Cookie Sale Highlight Local News

The Benton area reports the engagement of Joanne Marie Leibold to Hollis N. Bausman with a July 1 wedding planned at St Patrick’s Church. In New Glarus Girl Scout troops announce their cookie sale from 3 30 p m Friday with May 14 delivery and a new family size box for 1 10. The Darlington area notes the engagement of Susan Marie Gordon to George Carl Ubersox with an April 22 wedding planned.

Gene V. Leibold Benton Wis Joanne Marie 18Th Ave Hollis N. Bausman Monroe Wilbur C. Bausman Shullsburg Miss Leibold University of Wisconsin Platteville Monroe Public Trigon Corporation St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Wendt New Glarus Don E Breisch John Amacher Robert Beckwith Kenneth Zimmerman Ed. Zurkirchen Brodhead Donald Cooley Albany Juda Orfordville Lester Gordon 30Th Ave Darlington Susan Marie George Carl Ubersox Robert Ubersox Rt. 1 Miss Gordon Darlington High School Advance Transformer Ubersox Shullsburg High School Kelly Springfield Jt

Grossen Wedding Gifts Celebrated in Belleville

Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Grossen opened wedding gifts Sunday at the William Grossen home in Belleville. Guests from Monticello include Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hefty and family, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wichser and family, and Ed ward Marty with Mary Field Cathie Field and Edie Olsen. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. William Groves of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Marty of Alden Ace, Jim Watkins, Russell Grossen, Dwayne Marty of Belleville, and Mr. and Mrs. David Indergand of Monroe.

Monticello Sheldon Grossen William Grossen Belleville Eugene Hefty Terry Wichser Edward Marty Mary Cathie Field Edie Olsen William Groves Madison Allen Marty Alden

Grace Circle bids farewell to Mrs Webb before move to Clinton

Grace Circle of Zwingli United Church of Christ held a farewell dinner for Mrs Clarence Webb at Mrs George Grenzow's home. All circle members attended and guests included Mrs Fred Lauper and daughter Dianna Browntown. Mrs Webb plans to move from Mt Pleasant Township to Clinton Ill about April 1 and received a gift.

Monticello Grace Circle Zwingli United Church of Christ Clarence Webb George Grenzow Fred Lauper Dianna Browntown

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Woman's Club John F. Caradine Terrance Kubly Cochairmen John A. Becker Paul J. Bouda Carl F. Brennecke Nikolas P. Brown John H. Bruni Walter L. Day Harold S. Haworth John Holtshopple Samuel F. Humbel Myron Jeglum Alvin Kubly John F. Kundert Herbert E. Lanz Burton H Dean Abigail Vansean Micage Tribune-N . News Sync., Inc Europe Mamma Papa J. P Movie Circus Arnot Relief Corps Charles Dearth Pontiac- Buick Golden Agers Creamer Walter E. Drews State Farm 15Th St State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Bloomington Illinois Miller’s Jewelry Aj.j. Smith Jewelry Store Monroe’s Square
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