Grace Lutheran Church to Mark 60th Anniversary Observance
Grace Lutheran church of Monroe starts a week of events with a 7 30 Lenten service led by Rev Luther Mueller Harvard IL secretary of the Illinois synod Followed by an anniversary service and rededication with Dr Harmon J McGuire Chicago president of the Illinois synod and a March 23 Lenten service with Dr Charles Puls pastor of Luther Memorial Madison The church organized March 18 1890 as Pilgrim s Home Lutheran and has redecorated its auditorium with new carpeting and lighting fixtures ahead of the celebration
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Monroe
Luther Mueller
Harvard
Illinois Synod
Harmon J. McGuire
Chicago
Illinois Synod of the
United Luthern Church
Charles Puls
Luther Memorial Church
Madison
Grace Lutheran Church
Pilgrim’s Home Lutheran Church
Pythian Sisters Hold Meeting in Hall Here
The Monroe Pythian Sisters lodge charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Arvella W. Thompson, Excelsior lodge Reedsburg past grand chief. Virgil Wenger recited "Robert Makes Love" after business. Cards honored Miss Car Ruehle. Luncheon with St Patrick motif decorations served by Mrs. Roy Chesebro.
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Monroe Pythian Sisters Lodge
Arvella W. Thompson
Excelsior Lodge
Reedsburg
Virgil Wenger
Robert
Car Ruehle
St. Patrick’s
Roy Chesebro
Roy Davis
Ruehle
Bride to be Jean Miyashiro to wed James Shigemura in Honolulu
Miss Miyashiro, a Hawaii social worker and former Monroe visitor in 1948, will marry James Shigemura at Harris Memorial church in Honolulu. She studied in the U S with a friend, both Americans of Japanese ancestry, and met Green county farm families and 4 H club members during the county fair week.
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Honolulu
Hawai
Green County
Monroe
Jean Miyashiro
Mamie Tillema
James Shigemura
Harris Memorial Church
Miyashiro
Jean
Department of Public Welfare
Hawaii
Tillema
Islands
Mon- Toc
Miss Rear to Wed Robert Schwitz in Grace Lutheran Ceremony
Miss Marjorie Ann Rear daughter of Mrs Myra Rear 1823 11th avenue and Robert D Schwitz son of Mr and Mrs Leslie M Schwitz Monticello will exchange vows Saturday evening at Grace Lutheran church Rev Newall E Mendenhall to read the service A reception will follow at the home of Mr and Mrs Jerome J Howe 2565 17th avenue Schwitz works as a mechanic at the Osaga garage Orangeville and Rear is employed at the Old Fashioned ice cream store Monroe
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Miss Rear
Robert Schwitz
Marjorie Ann Rear
Myra Rear
11Th Avenue
Robert D. Schwitz
Orangeville
Leslie M. Schwitz
Monticello
Grace Lutheran Church
Newall E. Mendenhall
Jerome J. Howe
17Th Avenue
Schwitz
Osaga
Miss Bear
Monroe
Engagement of Patricia McGinley and David Gnagi
Announcement today notes the engagement of Miss Patricia McGinley of 505 16th Avenue, daughter of Mrs. Gertrude McGinley, and David Gnagi, son of Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Gnagi of 2124 10th Street. Definite wedding plans have not been made.
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Patricia McGinley
Gertrude McGinley
16Th Avenue
David Gnagi
W. B. Gnagi
10Th Street
Nominating slate discussed at Brethren church meeting
Members gathered in the church parlors to hear a presentation on northern Wisconsin birds and a film titled Wonderful-Vacationland by Stanley Mauer mann. Special music was performed by Mary Fritsch with her mother, Mrs. Frank Fritsch, and scripture and prayer were given by M. H. Stautfacher and F. F. Hartwig. Forty-two members attended.
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Ed Brethren Church
Wisconsin
Stanley Mauermann
Mary Fritsch
Frank Fritsch
M. H. Stautfacher
F. F. Hartwig
Election officers named for April 11 vote
T Roy Evenson chaired the kitchen committee with assistants Stanley Mauermann August Siedschlag S H Green wald Henry E Babler and Harvey Stauffacher named to help run the April 11 election duties.
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T. Roy Evenson
Stanley Mauermann
August Siedschlag
S. H. Greenwald
Henry E. Babler
Harvey Stauffacher
Woman's Club Blanchardville Session Held At Home
Blanchardville Woman's club met at Mrs. Ronald Skaife's home with Mrs. Verne Marshall presiding. They received a $25 check from the American Legion auxiliary for the library and $5 from the garden club. Mrs. Julia Lyngaas and Miss Mary Swiggum spoke on Your Government and You, then a playlet Monkey Business was performed by William Buckingham, Harry Disrud, Howard Hendrickson, Harry Lien and Theresa Martin. A movie was shown and new books were purchased.
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Woman's Club
Blanchardville
Library Exhibit and Lesson by Mrs. F. L. Kingeter
The event featured a display at the library and a short lesson on library methods presented by Mrs. F. L. Kingeter. She demonstrated cataloging and lending procedures, aiming to improve patron familiarity with library services.
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F. L. Kingeter
Newlyweds Take Farm Life Near McConnell
Mr and Mrs Irwin Carpenter married March 8 at Wiota Lutheran parsonage now reside on a farm near McConnell The bride Marie Anna Burkhalter is daughter of Ralph Burkhalter South Wayne The groom is son of Ernest Carpenter Gratiot Miss Anna Mae Pratt and Harold Burkhalter attended the wedding
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Irwin J. Carpenter
Wiota
McConnell
Marie Anna Burkhalter
Ralph Burkhalters
South Wayne
Carpenter
Ernest Carpenter
Anna Mae Pratt
Darlington
Harold Burkhalter
Canasta Party Held by Mr and Mrs Abpla nalp
Mr and Mrs George Abpla nalp of Riverbend Winslow Illinois hosted a three table canasta evening. Honors went to Mr and Mrs Frederick Lanz Mrs Stewart Kingston Monroe and Carl Miller Winslow. Attending were Dr and Mrs Dwain Mings Dr and Mrs George Barry and Mrs Lawrence.
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George Abplanalp
Riverbend
Winslow
Ill
Frederick Lanz
Stewart Kingston
Monroe
Carl Miller
Dwain Mings
George Barry
Lawrence
And
Leyenda club meets at Evans home for European trip talk
Miss Lillian Gempeler spoke at the Leyenda club gathering hosted by Mrs. E. O. Evans at 2202 11th street. She described a summer journey through seven European countries with souvenirs snapshots and lace and linen examples. Eighteen members and guests attended.
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Leyenda Club
Lillian Gempeler
E. O. Evans
11Th Street
Argyle Group Meets In Church Parlors
The WSCS met this afternoon in the church parlors with circle 3 serving. Mrs. Everett Flannery and Mrs. L. J. Bartle were co chairmen. Mrs. Clifford Penniston led the program and gave the overview of activities.
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Argyle Group
Argyle
WSCS
Circle 3
Everett Flannery
L. J. Bartle
Clifford Penniston
Women Who Followed Christ to the Cross Talk
A lecture titled The Women Who Followed Christ to the Cross was given with Mrs. Hamier Hawley assisting. Engagement announced Roxine Hope Fitzgerald to Clarence Koenig of 628 18th Avenue. wedding date not set. Orangeville special notes birthday observances for Mrs. Rebly during Sunday dinner guests.
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Christ
Hamier Hawley
Ralph K. Fitzgerald
11Th Street
Roxine Hope
Clarence Koenig
Fred Koenig
18Th Avenue
Orangeville
Clarence Rebly
Pages list local residents and families
Aebly and Mrs. Harry Sauer of Brodhead were, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pagel and daughter Ei leen, and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Pagel of Delavan, Frank Pagel of Albany, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sauer and son of Brodhead.
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Aebly
Harry Sauer
Brodhead
Albert Pagel
Eileen
Roland Pagel
Delavan
Frank Pagel
Albany
Daughter Baptized at St Johns Evangelial Church
Dianna Marea Isely daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Isely was baptized Sunday after services at St John s Evangelial and Reformed church. Rev Paul C Kehle officiated and sponsors were Ralph and (Mrs) Karlen the baby s uncle and aunt from Monticello.
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Dianna Marea Isely
Roger Isely
St. John’s Evangelial and Reformed Church
Paul C. Kehle
Ralph Karlen
Monticello
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Grace Church
Pythian Sisters
Miss Miyashiro
Lgreen
Walgreen Agency Drug Store
Ward's
Minoys
Phillips
Magnesia
Oiatsen
Easter
Colon
Liense
Alion
Physicians & Surgeons
UBBER
Nowere
Borden’s
Shamrock Center
the Chocolate Shop
Harvey S. Stauffacher
White Block
SALE
Florine
Lowines
Great March
Duran
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