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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1972
Page
3
Members of the Lydia Circle of Wesley United Methodist Church in Stockton Illinois craft 500 Easter baskets from margarine containers for Cook County Hospital Chicago. They decorate them and fund candy purchases from the treasurer. The circle has produced baskets for eight years as a project.
Monticello Mr and Mrs John Wright and children Heather Donovan and Jason spent Sunday with Ray Luchsinger. Linda Luchsinger returned from Madison with the Wrights. Dr and Mrs William M Baebler and daughters Andrea and Carolyn of Dodgeville were Sunday dinner guests of Dr and Mrs William V Baebler. Mr and Mrs Laverne Lederman and sons Linn Lance Lon and LaMar of Brodhead were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Harvey E Elmer.
Todd Richard Lelle celebrated his third birthday March 6 with a family gathering at his parents home in Argyle. Cards, a snowmobile shaped cake made by aunt Arleigh Bondele, and a lunch followed by gift presentations. Attendees included godparents Phil and Mrs Rundle of Brodhead and numerous relatives from Gratiot, Argyle, Platteville, South Wayne, Monroe, and beyond.
Mrs Floyd Timm Miss Susie Timm and Miss Helen Bellows joined Mr and Mrs Don Stuvatran and family in Madison for Sunday supper. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Gene Martin and Christopher from Freeport Ill. Elmer Beckmans hosted guests from Monroe and Pittsville. Mrs Douglas Thrasher returns home after surgery at St Clare Hospital. James Hyland and Ruth Hansen visit Beloit and Beloit residents. Dinner guests at Albert Fritschs include Orville White and Anna Fritsch from Monroe. Mrs Frank E Clark visits Monroe and sees her daughter and family Richard Briggs in the rural area.
Sunday dinner guests at multiple farms and homes included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schuetz and Kristie with Mr. and Mrs. August Burgi in Monroe, and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Mayer from South Wayne visiting the Delmar Budsbergs. Mrs. John Boyer cared for father Jacob Aeschlimann at New Glarus Home. The Budsbergs hosted Carl Gilbertson in Darlington, and Louis Larson spent time with the Robert Gouge family and with the Mark McNetts in Monroe.
Funds from the 1971 Jaycette Charity Style Show support mental health services cerebral palsy and other handicapped programs. Donations financed hospital equipment and patient services including travel meals and therapy aids. The 1972 show Happiness Is scheduled March 14 at Turner Hall with tickets available.
The Green County Veterans of World War I and its Auxiliary 2315 will convene at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the VFW Hall. All members are urged to attend.
Loyalty Temple No 4 Pythian Sisters will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in IOOF Hall with Mrs Arthur Meyers in charge of entertainment. A lunch will be served by Mrs Herbert H Goecks Mrs Vern Adams Mrs Edna Bokemeier and Mr and Mrs Henry Burgy.
The CBS Homemakers meet in Madison on March 2 to arrange an April 19 tour of Oscar Mayer and Co. in Madison. Members will bring fruit bread for nursing homes in Brodhead and elect officers including Mrs. Walter Williams as vice president and Mrs. Robert Hooper as treasurer.
Families in Spring Grove share hospitality events including a welcome home for Herman and his wife after six weeks in Florida. Local residents, Alfred Zweifel and friends hosted Sunday suppers with multiple couples. Visits connected families from Janesville and Davis Illinois with the Becker household near Albany.
Hello World Jody Lynn named for Leap Year baby born Tuesday February 29 at St. Clare Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McDermott 545 22nd Ave. The premature infant remains in hospital doing well and is the couple’s first child. Grandparents and great grandparents listed. Dawn Marie born March 7 to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Tegt joins a brother Tommy. Rebecca Sue born Feb 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Pillath Jr. Paternal grandparents listed. Dearth Motors advertises 23 year reputation.
Mary Gage Hasley and Roy C Klostermeyer Jr were married at Court Street Methodist Church Rockford at 3 pm on Saturday March 4 Attendants included Mrs Michael Hasley and Roy C Klostermeyer Sr The couple will reside at 2624 Lakeview Rocky River Ohio 44116 Roy Klostermeyer works at XIM Products in Cleveland.
The St Omar Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will inspect Monday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Mrs Ruth Eppler of Racine is the Grand Ruth and will serve as inspecting officer. An annual review dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at Marco's Supper Club before the meeting.
The Dane County Historical Society annual meeting will be in Cross Plains Legion Hall on Sunday March 19 with a family dinner at 5 30 p m. Reservations via Mrs James Woodburn or County Agents office before March 15. Visitors may view a Cross Plains display from 4 30 to 5 30. Program includes an invocation, dinner, business meeting, talks on the history of Cross Plains and genealogy, and songs by John Coyle.
At the March 2 meeting of the Room For You Class of Staver United Methodist Church, members agreed to hold remaining gatherings in the evenings. The next meeting is set for 8 p.m. April 5 at Mrs. Fred Buchler's home.
Troop 217 presented for Girl Scout Week and the 60th anniversary, highlighting their Recycling Program. Awards from recycled materials were given to Ron Spielman, Mayor Clifford Reasa, and John McElhaney, with Mrs. Ben Campa crafting the trophy.
John Upmann announces his bid for Monroe mayor in the April 2 election. He pledges to curb property tax increases, improve town budgeting, promote a self-sustaining parking ramp with clearer signs, install a pool heater to warm Recreation Park water, and pursue federal funds for the disposal plant, asserting good government starts locally.
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