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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1972
Page
2
A collection of Abby’s syndicated letters: an irate wife questions socializing with a home-wrecker and a pricetag on loyalty. A wondering parent asks about age gaps and siblings living together. A terrified young woman seeks mental health help and a confidentiality note warns about an overseas situation.
Mrs Wallace Feldt hosted the Dutch Hollow Homemakers march gathering at her home with a buffet lunch. Center chairman Mrs Milford Updike led in reciting the Homemakers Creed and plans discussed for the Holiday Fair and Spring Council meeting as several members attend.
The Col Benjamin Harrison Chapter of the DAR will meet Tuesday at 1 30 p m in the home of Mrs Leo McGregor in Freeport. A Dearth deal is a good deal.
Grace Lutheran Church Monroe schedules three Easter services on Sunday with a Sunrise service at 6 a.m. and an 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship. Music includes Instrumental Fanfare by Larry Nack and Julie Kleckner, choirs directed by Mrs. Donald Pfister and John Reese, and modern hymns during Communion. Sunday School meets at 9:15 a.m. Rev. Larry D. Pinnow leads with intern Mike Ideron. public welcome.
A second practice for the new Sweet Adeline group in Monroe is set for Monday night April 3 in St. John's United Church of Christ choir room. All area women who enjoy singing are invited to join, with entrance from the church parking lot at 1725 15th St. For information contact Mrs. Duane McKenna at 966-3257. Leon Rabe, formerly of Monroe and director of the Green County Barbershop Chorus, will lead the group.
Shrine Club members heard a talk on Spain and viewed Myron Jeglum's photos from a October 1971 Spain trip. They plan Shrine Ceremonial with Zor Temple in Madison at Platteville and reported Pancake Day to raise funds for Crippled Children's Hospitals. Dr. Howard Keel spoke on Zor Temple activities.
Five tables of 500 were played by members of the Pythian Sisters during their Tuesday evening meeting in IOOF Hall. Honors went to Mrs Ralph Mahikuch Mrs Arthur Malkow and Mrs Elsie Prien. The District meeting on April 25 was discussed. Members will practice at the April 11 meeting. The altruistic report was given by Mrs Herbert Stauffacher. Mrs Nellie Engels reported on the bakeless bake sale. Decorations were Easter themed. A lunch was served by Mr Myron Jeglum Mr Herman Stuessy and Mrs Stuessy.
The Monroe VFW Post 2312 met Tuesday night and voted to assist police with bike registrations on April 29. The Women’s Auxiliary will help with typing. Forty members attended the meeting.
Randy Burkhalter and Kevin Hartwig were confirmed Sunday morning at Woodford United Methodist Church. Rev. Kenneth Zinn officiated.
O. F. Pinney Woman's Relief Corps No. 24 will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the American Legion Hall. Initiation will follow attendance.
Eight residents of Monroe Manor Nursing Home attended the dress rehearsal of the Monroe Theatre Guild production The Odd Couple in the Junior High auditorium. Attendees included Fred Zwickey William Haas Clinton Erickson Miss Lorraine Schmitz James Schmitz Miss Evelyn Bower Harold Allman Mrs Julia Schober and Miss Alice Landreth. Twenty four residents enjoyed an Easter party March 24 with bingo prizes of Easter candy and refreshments.
The PTA at the grade school featured a 5th grade skit The Robots and installed new officers for next year led by president Mrs Harold Ault. The swim program costs 3 dollars with 250 cents for lessons and 50 cents for transportation. Dr E L Vickery of Lena shared Alaska trip films. Mrs David Rampenthal’s 3rd grade earned 5 dollars for most parent attendees.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Marty of South Wayne welcomed daughter Kimberly Jo born March 26 at St Clare Hospital. Mr and Mrs Roy Altman of Orfordville welcomed son Timothy Roy born March 29 at St Clare. grandfather George Altman shares a March 29 birthday. Mr and Mrs Larry Huebner of 904 Second St named son Curtis Cameron born March 29 at St Clare. mother Laurel Nelis.
Changes announced for the Children’s Movie Circus sponsored by Monroe Cooperative Preschool. New schedule lists films and dates: April 12 Flight of the Doves. April 8-9 Smokey. April 15-16 Son of Lassie. April 22-23 Five Weeks in a Balloon. April 29-30 Willie Wanda and the Chocolate Factory. May 6-7 Challenge of Robin Hood. May 13-14 Alakazam: the Great.
The Grace Lutheran Church Women organized an Easter party in the Green County Hospital dining room for patients. Songs and bingo filled the afternoon, followed by a lunch. Mary Ellen Kosek led songs with Audrey Waage at the piano, and Mrs. Henry Stiner supervised activities. Assistants included Alpha Field Edith M. Koehner Anna Anderson Henry Pick Fred Selck Lyle Drake Burnette Robertson Richard Nejedle and Walter Bahler with Bruce and Dawn Stiner.
An Easter breakfast will be served at East Viota Lutheran Church from 8 to 10 a.m. Easter Sunday. Sponsored by the Luther League and the ALCW. Pancakes sausages and rolls will be served. The public is invited.
Members of the CLARNO card club were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Briggs at their home with a cheese beef and chocolate fondue party. Guests included Lyle Baumgartner Duane Rinehart Henry Schmid Ronald Anderson Fred Lauper Robert F Timm Diane Dustin and Marvin Herbert Jr.
Mr and Mrs Norris Ula hosted a birthday celebration for James Ula on their farm. Guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Gifford and family Mrs John Ula Mrs Arthur Hustad and Mr and Mrs Roland Hustad and Holly who also gave a housewarming gift.
The athletic banquet is rescheduled for Friday April 14 with John Barth of University of Wisconsin Platteville as speaker.
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