Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Monroe Evening Times in Monroe, Wisconsin

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1961

Page

3

Hats program set for Monroe Woman’s Club event

Mrs Martha McDonald of Joliet will speak on Fun with Hats at the Monroe Woman’s Club spring social in St Johns United Church of Christ vestry Wednesday evening. She has lectured since 1947 and taught millinery design in Joliet and Stout State College.

Martha McDonald Joliet Monroe Woman's Club St. John’s United Church of Christ McDonald Illinois Joliet Township Stout State College Menomonie Illinois Federation of Woman’s Club Illinois Federation of Garden Clubs Council of Catholic Women of Chicago University of Illinois Henry M. Grundahl Kenneth Sundseth Department of American Home John Caradine Howard Schulz Clarence Seaton Robert Zach Sundseth

Mrs Olm Heads South Wisconsin Synod Guild

Mrs Paul Olm of Monroe was elected president of the Western Regional Women's Guild of South Wisconsin Synod at Peace church Browntown. New officers include Mrs William Schultz Madison first vice president and Mrs Ernest Koenig Sauk City second vice president. Delegates to the quadrennial Cleveland meeting are Mrs Daniel Schowalter Browntown Mrs Howard Beil Belleville and Mrs Henry Kundert Sauk City. Dorothy Nyland promotion secretary spoke on Understanding Today's World and Mrs Jacob Dennler West Bend synodical president on How's Business.

Paul Olm Monroe Western Regional Women’s Guild of South Wisconsin Synod Peacechurch Browntown William Schultz Madison Ernest Koenig Sauk City Clayton Streiff New Glarus Walter Duerst Belleville Cleveland Daniel Schowalter Howard Beil Henry Kundert Dorothy Nyland National Women’s Guild Jacob Dennler West Bend Lynn F. B. Tschudy Ray Rackow Peace Church Guild

Piano Recital At 1723 14th Street Sunday

Mrs Arline Berkeley presents her intermediate pupils in a piano recital Sunday at 3 pm in her studio at 1723 14th street. The program opens with a sextette by Janet Buehler Suzanne Olsen Barbara Miller Ronald Eckstam David Gooding and David Goetz.

Arline Berkeley 14Th Street Janet Buehler Suzanne Olsen Barbara Miller Ronald Eckstam David Gooding David Goetz Harry Miller Mark Rosa Penny Barmore Diane Kuban Sheryl Smith Cheryl Miller Susan Behrens Susan Goecks

Mrs. Griffin To Be 95 On Tuesday

Elizabeth Griffin of Davenport Iowa reaches her 95th birthday Tuesday born May 9 1866 in Clarno. She lives with daughter Mrs. E Woods in Davenport and has two other daughters Mrs. A Johnson and Mrs Edna Reed both of Rockford plus two grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Elizabeth Griffin Davenport Clarno Griffin E. Woods A. Johnson Edna Reed Rockford

Past Presidents Club Installs Monroe WRC Officers

Mrs William Rieder was elected president of the Past Presidents Club O F Pinney Post of WRC at Marco s. Other officers include Mrs John Figi first vice president Miss Pauline Schwarzen berger second vice president Mrs Eva Galusha secretary treasurer and Mrs A S Peterson assistant secretary. Miss Margaret Altman was initiated as a new member and received a corsage and gift. Grace Schroeder presided as president at the meeting with games and prizes awarded to several members.

William Rieder Past Presidents Club O. F. Pinney WRC Marco’s John Figi Pauline Schwarzenberger Eva Galusha A. S. Peterson Margaret Altman Mmes Ernest Zumbach Olin Flisram Zumbach Grace Schroeder Will Zimmerman Miss Schroeder A. S. Myers Peterson William Rieder Sr

Nixdorf To Wed In Brazil On May 13

Klaus Nixdorf of Brazil, once in Green County as an IFYE and UW Madison student, will wed Irene Nixdorf May 13 in Rolandia Pará Brazil. The nuptial benediction will occur at Evangelical Lutheran church with a reception at Rolandia Concordia Club. The Nixdorfs operate a Holstein dairy and coffee plantation. Klaus’s father founded the German settlement in Brazil.

Klaus Nixdorf Brazil Green County Madison Rolandia Parana R.J. Douglas Juda Tadeu Chendynski Oswald Nixdorf Irene Klaus Evangelical Lutheran Church Rolandia Concordia Club University of Wisconsin Douglas IFYE Wisconsin Nixdorfs Sumatra

St Johns Aid Hosts Mother’s Program at Church Meeting

Mrs Fred Fritz and Mrs Winnie Kuebli presented a program honoring mothers at St John’s Aid Society yesterday at 2 30 p m in the church. Mrs Henry Babler led devotions with Mrs Kuebli singing solos. Refreshment chair Mrs Paul Olm and co chair Mrs Alfred Deininger supervised.

Fred Fritz Winnie Kuebli St. John’s Aid Society Henry Babler Kuebli Paul H. Olm Alfred Deininger

Society to Meet Monticello

The Women's Missionary group of Zwingli United Church of Christ will meet Monday evening at the Parish House. Mrs. M. E. Lynn and Mrs. Jacob Voegeli will be co hosts.

Monticello Women’s Missionary of

Gold Star Mothers Honored by Auxiliary Of Legion

Gold Star Mothers were honored at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting in the Legion hall. Gifts were presented to the mothers and Miss Helen Zilmer, a Gold Star member, was also recognized. The meeting covered chairmen appointments, a Poppy Day plan, and upcoming speakers and scholarships.

Auxiliary of Legion American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Russell West Mmes George Geiger Mary Howe Charles Krueger Carl Frenzel Warren Martin Ed Stauffacher Ralph Stauffacher Walter Weeks Fred Williams Claude Roderick Stanley Beach Byron Bennett Max Booth Nelson SchWend Geraldine Barnes Helen Zilmer Gold Star Allen F. Goecke Poppy Alvin Buholzer Charles Seddy Edna Janke Herman Fitz T. W. Reilly Doran Zwygart Lloyd Marty Roy Chesebro Donald Jardi Delvyn Brandenburg George Barry James M. Bray de Forest Monroe William Eberhardt Edward Niffenegger State Americanism Committee John Nobel Anna Blum Legion Bray George Robinson Ralph Lindsay Walter Reger Gerritt Mouw Robert Hardell Eberhardt Geiger Delbert Cook Goecke Bloodmobile Arthur Black Zilmer P. J. Connors Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary Mary Jo Henning Mary Storck Connie Spring Shirley Mohns E. C. Hanson Alfred Henning Kenneth Lovell Wendell Simmons Ralph Peterson Donald Jordi Harold Halverson Olga Voelkli

Pledge Services Held By Mmes Cox and Sowl

A pledge service was conducted by Mrs. Coyla Cox and Mrs. Sowl at the WSCS meeting of the Methodist church last evening. Refreshments were served by Mrs. A. R. Livingston, Mrs. Cecile Cook, and Mrs. Rex Eyler.

Coyla Cox Sowl WSCS Methodist Church A. R. Livingston Cecile Cook Rex Eyler

Auxiliary Presidents Elect Mrs Goecke Leads Legion Auxiliaries

Mrs. Allen Goecke was elected president of the Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary at a spring dinner meeting Tuesday at the Swiss Wheel. She succeeds Mrs. Robert Cashman. Mrs. T W Reilly was named secretary treasurer to replace Mrs. W E Deininger. Twenty six members attended and discussed plans.

Allen Goecke American Legion Auxiliary Robert Cashman T. W. Reilly W. E. Deininger

Club Awards Memo Set for Spring and Fall

Cards followed with awards to Mmes. P. J. Connors, P. S. Solomon, Frederick Lanz, Dan Ault, Allen Goecke and Floyd Pyle. The group meets twice a year, Spring and Fall.

Mmes P. J. Connors P. S. Solomon Frederick Lanz Dan Ault Allen Goecke Floyd Pyle

Mrs Theda Mau Heads Browntown WSCS

The Browntown Methodist church announces new officers for the missionary society. Mrs Theda Mau is elected president with Miss Iva Tomlinson as vice president and treasurer, Mrs William E Keller as secretary, and Mrs B E Maddrell as sunshine chairman.

Browntown Theda Mau WSCS Browntown Methodist Church Iva Tomlinson William E. Keller B. E. Maddrell Sunshine

Jaycee Barbecue on Memorial Day

Francis Schott announces a Jaycee sponsored chicken barbecue at the fairgrounds on Memorial Day May 30. Serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. proceeds support Jaycee projects with volunteers led by chairmen Gay Swenson D L Mossman Delbert Folgate Milo Friedrichs Robert Hardell George Wells Rodney Stafford Delbert Krupke Jack Kundert Karl Whitrock Wesley Wandfluh.

Francis Schott Jaycee Gay Swenson D. L. Mossman Delbert Folgate Milo Friedrichs Robert Hardell George Wells Food Service Rodney Stafford Delbert Krupke Jack Kundert Turners Karl Whitrock Wesley Wandfluh

School Reorganization Topic at Monroe Kiwanis Meeting

Henry A. Olson state supervisor of school district reorganization spoke to the Monroe Kiwanis Club in Swiss Wheel about progress in district reorganization and its impact on the rural area.

Henry A. Olson Monroe Kiwanis Club

Lafayette County Heart Drive honors volunteers staff

John R. Sargent accepts a certificate of appreciation from Ronald Engler for leading the 1961 Lafayette County Heart Drive. The drive raised 2214.22 dollars with many volunteers city and township leaders listed as contributors across towns such as Gratiot, Argyle, Belmont, Darlington, and Shullsburg.

John R. Sargent Gratiot Wisconsin Lafayette County Ronald Engler Wisconsin Heart Association

Training Session Held For Monroe Girl Scout Leaders

A training session for Monroe Girl Scout Troop leaders was held Wednesday at the Youth Cabins. Thirteen leaders attended, split into an advanced group led by Mrs. George Barry and a less experienced group led by Mrs. David Woods and Mrs. Lester Johnson. The advanced group cooked on a reflector fire, while the others used tin can stoves.

Monroe Girl Scout George Barry David Woods Lester Johnson

Mail Box Week To Start May 15

The annual rural mail box improvement program will run from Monday May 15 to Saturday May 20, announced acting Postmaster Alfred H Henning. The program promotes erecting and maintaining suitable boxes for accessibility and protection of mail, with guidance on placement, visibility, and box upkeep.

Alfred H. Henning Henning Post Office Department

Explorers Attend Region 7 Delegate Conference

Kim Tschudy of New Glarus joins area Explorer Scouts at the Region 7 Explorer Delegate Conference held at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. He departed at 1 p.m. with Gerald Digc and David LaPorte, all of New Glarus. Six Monroe Explorers from Kiwanis Post 501 also traveled this afternoon and plan to return Sunday.

Kim Tschudy New Glarus Great Lakes Naval Training Station Gerald Mitch) Digc David LaPorte Monroe Kiwanis Club Post 501

Amazing bargains in The Times classified

Classified advertising in The Times spotlights daily bargains across categories. Readers can find tight pricing on goods, services, and listings with brief descriptions and contact details for local sellers.

Times

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Olm Guild of South Synod Mrs. Griffin Kenneth Keen Juda Wis Monroe Wrc Group Mrs Nixdorf St. John’s Aid Mmes. Cox, Sowl King Philip Porterfield Renee Blumer Albany High School Virginia Blumer Fred Blumer Carlyle Porterfield Mrs. Mau Kiwanis Lafayette Margaret Collentine Neelan Nelson Argyle Albert Nodorff Belmont Minerva O'Neil Benton L. J. Unterholzner Blanchardville Donald Town Marvin Russell Jane and Janet Vosberg Joanne ‘Tessendorf Clarence Zuberbuhler Ralph Munger Bill Leitzen Wilhelm Rugh Charles Larson Leo May Donnie Pehl Howard Beall Merle Teusher Eddie Zuberbuhler Warren Dale Russel Joe Matz Tommy Mullen Apple River Cyril W. Barnes Shullsburg Clara Simmons South Wayne Lewis Burke Floyd Moesly Charles Leary Irenus Sauer Otto Leu Jake Tuescher Donald Kundert Paul Elzin Darlington Rose Henthorn Cuba City Charles Lee Orville Mieller Victor Kowalski Leo Tiedmann Phil Thomas Paul Geyer Elk Grove Delbert Bradt Howard Hale Harold Carpenter Harold Davis Harold James William Brunkow Fayette Township John McDermont Kendall Township Russell Wilson Dale Symons Paul Thompson Glen Jackson Robert McGowan Mevin Thompson Paul Alin Hans Geissbuhler Robert Sigenthaler Orville Carey Lamont C. M. Thompson New Diggings Robert Gill Donald Rowe Harold Latten Seymour Bill Godfrey Leland Chambers Virginia Larson Clyde White Floyd Riley John Tony Morris Lindham Jane King Roy Stauffacher Willow Springs Ernie Hendrickson Jr White Oaks Spring Weslie Berg Wiota Dio Fordomatic Paul Baltzer Sherwin-Williams 9Th Street Broad Form Insurance Lanz Agency de Luxe Joy Lith Supper Club Jos Huber Brewing Monroe, Wisconsin Ance Anton Tony” Goerlitz 12Th Ave National Mutual Benefit Silent Scotts Scotts Scotts Electric
Search Courier

Search the Monroe Evening Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Monroe Evening Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication