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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1973
Page
4
Dear Abby answers readers on how to handle late night dating pressure and unwanted sleepovers, family control, and wedding guest lists. Abby advises turning away tired dates, offering friendship to nieces and nephews, and using arithmetic to limit guest lists.
Grace Lutheran Church hosts a 6:30 p.m. mother daughter potluck with a variety show by Mrs Dennis Davis and daughter Robin Juda, Pam Wells and The Sweet Adelines Chorus of Monroe. Sarah Circle LCW leads. attendees bring a dish and table service. ham rolls and beverages provided.
Mrs Otto Schild chairs the event with Mrs Fred Wallin of Rockford presenting A Fairytale of Broadway in the Sanctuary. Wallin, a lyric soprano, is a soloist at Church By The Side of the Road. The program includes show tunes, gospel music, and a tribute to mothers, followed by a tea in Fellowship Hall with serving by Confirmation class girls and named helpers.
O F Pinney Woman's Relief Corps No 24 met Tuesday evening in the new IOOF Hall at 1208 12th St with 30 members present. A 6:30 potluck supper opened the gathering led by co chairs Mrs Louise Kaderly and Miss Hedwig Portman. Members voted to donate toward a flag for the national convention and held a white elephant sale auctioned by Mrs Richard Wagner. The next meeting is set for May 15 in the new hall.
The Spring Social program at St John’s United Church of Christ features a flag ceremony by Brownie Troop 200, songs by Sweet Adelines, a floral arranging demo by Mrs. Michael Palmer, and a dessert before officer installation. Reservations with social chairs by Monday, phone numbers 325-9724 or 5608.
Miss Audrey Roth was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower April 28 in the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Roth Monroe Co hostesses Mrs. Roth and Mrs. Curtiss Kohl Monroe Guests included Miss Sue Webinger Miss Diane Torkelson Miss Sheryl Robi Mrs. Russell Neuenschwander Miss Marla Gibbons Miss Donna Powers all of Monroe Mrs Joe Ballas Mrs Paul Good and Kandi Freeport Mrs Greg Roth Verona. Miss Roth and Gene Luchsinger son of Raymond Luchsinger Monticello and the late Mrs Luchsinger will be married May 26 in Grace Lutheran Church by Rev. Larry Pinnow.
The Monroe Country Club Auxiliary held its Opening Luncheon on Wednesday afternoon with 125 members attending. Mrs. June Albert presented the show 1973 Fashions for Ladies featuring evening sports and casual attire, narrated by Mrs. Albert, and models included Mmes. Bruni, Hamilton, Kundert, Park, and Wake. New members were welcomed by president Mrs. Alvin Kubly. Bridge prize winners were Mmes. Boyd Elliott, McCorry, Wright, Hardell, and Gempeler. euchre winners were Mmes Bernard Lee, Smith, and Ross.
Beloit residents hosted a birthday dinner and supper honoring four year old Larry Jr. and six year old Victoria Beutel with many Monticello and local guests from New Glarus South Wayne and Belleville attendance. The event included cake presents and decorations, while unrelated engagement news for Janet Mauerman and John Huffman is noted with wedding planned for Sept. 29.
American Legion and Auxiliary members elected officers for next year at their meeting Thursday night in American Legion Hall. Elected were Mrs. T. W. Reilly president, Mrs. Randy Rabe first vice president, Mrs. Fred Dearth second vice president, and Mrs. Donovan Otteson treasurer. Mrs. John Ruff secretary. Belle Elliott retiring president. Four new officers and secretary will be delegates to State Convention July 13 in Milwaukee. alternates are Mrs. Freda Bray and Mrs. Alfred Henning. Bray chaplain conducted Memorial services for members who died last year. deceased are Mrs. John Calder, Mrs. Roy Schultz, Mrs. Milford Thompson. Volunteers to decorate graves for Memorial Day May 28 asked to call Miss Charlotte Young. Mrs. Glen Swiggum won the special prize. Lunch committee: Mrs. Bernard Gibbons, Dan Ault, Robert Hendrickson, Donald Van Wagenen.
A baby shower for Kelly Jo Doyle infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Doyle was held April 29 at the Richard Coplien residence with Mrs. Coplien as hostess. Numerous attendees from Monroe and nearby towns joined in the celebration.
Roger Douglas buys the Busjahn buildings and eight acres. the Busjahns plan to relocate to a new home near Orfordville in June. In hospital news, three year old Donald Fey and two year old Mike Rippstein are noted as surgical patients at St. Clare Hospital. Rippstein was discharged after admission on Sunday. An olds car ad notes a low price for a Cutlass and a Bienema Olds Cadillac.
Easter lilies adorned the altar for the 7:30 p.m. ceremony at St Andrew's in Portland as Miss Polly Jill Tower and Arthur R. Roethe exchanged vows. The bride's satin gown featured a lace headdress and illusion veil, with a cascade bouquet. Attendants wore yellow gowns, and a reception for 250 followed at Nendel's Inn. The couple will reside in Moraga California after a honeymoon at Sunriver and Lake Tahoe.
St Victor's Home and School Association holds its final meeting of the school year at 7 30 p m Tuesday at St Victor's School Officers to be elected for the next year Donald Sorn principal to present on the new video tape unit and its instructional use VFW and Auxiliary No 2315 meet Tuesday at 2 p m in the VFW Hall Installation of officers planned Loyalty Temple No 4 Pythian Sisters meet 8 p m Tuesday IOOF Hall Lunch committee named for church banquet Martintown Community Church banquet May 10 at 7 30 p m theme Remember Yesterday reservations call 325 9465 for attendees APT Presentation Houston AP The Press Club of Houston opts for a three foot padlock for the new Democratic Headquarters in Washington at the Gridiron Dinner step ahead at Bienema's
The fourth annual Recognition Tea for Green County Homemakers will honor women with 25 years of service at 1 30 p m Wednesday at the Bank of Brodhead. Mrs Ben Zimmerli leads the event and will pin new 25 year members.
Mrs Albert Reinmann Jr was elected regent of Col Benjamin Harrison Chapter DAR at a May 1 meeting at Swiss Colony Inn Hostesses were Mrs Harry Prechel and Mrs Ralph Duchow Retiring regent is Mrs Adolph Vogel Other new officers include Mrs Vogel vice regent Mrs Harry Ammann treasurer Mrs Roland Thorp secretary Mrs Harry Prechel registrar and Mrs Thomas Schultz historian Members join with state chapters for a November magazine ad An invitation was extended to Eli Pierce Chapter Whitewater Guest Day May 19 Monroe plans to attend A Vietnam reconstruction national report was read The chapter will recess for summer The first meeting of the coming year will be Sept 11 at the home of Mrs Harry Ammann with new officers presiding.
The New Glarus Ladies Aid met in the Swiss United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall with 33 members and seven visitors. Readings included The One Who Gives So Much to Others and Mothers of Bible Fame. A Spring Style Show by the Clothes Tree complemented the program. A $30 donation to Project Understanding supported bringing a Mississippi child to Green County for three weeks. The next meeting is June 6 at 1 30 p m.
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