Rockford Women to Present Stardust Melodies Program
Rockford Women’s Club plans a Spring Social program at St John’s vestry featuring four local singers Mrs Arthur Adams Mrs Donald Zimmerman Mrs Paul Latham and Mrs Zimmerman. The event includes solos from the group, introductions of new officers and two 50 year members. Also noted is the engagement of Ruth Ann Stark to Dennis L Goecks with a June wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude E. Newton
Eugene Grace
Woman’s Club of
Monroe
Jesse Roy Dom
Indian Welfare
First District Nursing
Rockford
Woman’s Club
St. John’s Church
Arthur Adams
Donald Zimmerman
Paul Latham
Walker
Wildcat
King and I
Zimmerman
Adams
Latham
Mendelssohn Club
Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity
Illinois Wesleyan
Blogminston
Tullakla Miller
Chicago
Noel Logan
Omaha
Neb
Alice Keller
Symphony Guild
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Orchestra Hall
American Guild of Organists
Lima Alph Iota Fraternity
James Gordee
Frank C. Stiles
Department of Music
Gustav D. Stark
Newton
Ruth Ann
Dennis L. Goecks
Herbert D. Goecks
Miss Stark
Newton High School
Bethany Nazarene College
Bethany
Okla
Kansas State Teachers’ College
Emporia
Kan
Jefferson County
Evergreen
Colo
University of Wisconsin, School of Engineering
Martin Co
Denver
Wiota Church Inspiring May Program Scheduled
Mrs Simon Anderson and Mrs Harry Johnson lead the program Church Work Team Work at the East Wiota church on Wednesday at 2 pm and at the West church on Thursday at 2 pm The May Inspiring meeting focuses on Lutheran Cooperation Opening and closing devotions are by Mrs Tea Monson and Mrs LaVerne Bergum Ushers are Mrs Robert Everson Mrs Roy Halverson Mrs Marvin Kant and Mr Clarence Zubelhuber Hostesses include Mrs Paul Rood Mrs Merlin Omodt and many others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Anderson
Harry Johnson
East Wiota
West Church
Lutheran Cooperation
Tea Monson
LaVerne Bergum
Mmes
Robert Everson
Roy Halverson
Mervin Kant
Clarence Zuberbuhler
Paul Rood
Merlin Omodt
Walter Bahler
Victor Melland
Parks Wang
Russell Johnson
Evelyn Hanson
Milton May
Orville Swanson
Robert Arthur
Lawrence Berger
Gerald Gille
John Long
James McDonald
Albert Olson
Alvina Olson
Louis Seffrood
Chris Thompson
Four Beloit Auxiliary Event Attended by Monroe Members
Four Monroe Eagles Auxiliary members attended the Beloit Mother's Day observance in Beloit Saturday evening. They were Mrs. Donald Marti, Mrs. Oscar Leck, Mrs. Alma Brugger and Mrs. Edwin Schindler. Guest speaker Arthur Davis of Beloit, with state president Mrs. Helen Tomashek of Beaver Dam and state chaplain Mrs. Marvin Holcomb of Monroe present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Eagles
Beloit
Donald Marti
Oscar Leck
Alma Brugger
Edwin Schindler
Arthur Davis
Helen Tomashek
Beaver Dam
Marvin Holcomb
Birthdays Honored for Simler and Suzan Knobel
Suzan Mary Knobel of New Gla rus and Mrs. Robert Simler of Freeport were honored at a Saturday birthday party hosted by Suzan's grandmother Mrs. Louisa Benkett in Monroe. Games, prizes, and refreshments accompanied gift presentations. attendees included Diane Reinking, Kathy Doyle, David and Donna Siedschlag, Diane and Sylvia Lou Davidson, and Randy Simler. Julie Mann could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzan Mary Knobel
New Glarus
Robert Simler
Freeport
Suzan
Louis Benkett
Monroe
Simler
Diane Reinking
Kathy Doyle
David
Donna Siedschlag
Diane
Sylvia Lou Davidson
Randy Simler
Julie Mann
Friend-The Want Ad Sells Your Space Better
A concise notice explains how a friend crafted a compelling want ad to promote a rental or job opportunity. The tip highlights clear details, direct language, and a trustworthy tone to attract the right applicants or tenants.
Meier Hawkins Wed In Evansville Church
Karen Marie Meier and Donald Richard Hawkins wed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Johns Lutheran Evansville with Rev. Arvid Romstad officiating. The couple’s families, reception at the parlor, and plans to honeymoon in Chicago are noted along with both sets of parents and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Marie Meier
Donald Hawkins
Evansville Church
Donald Richard Hawkins
St. John’s’ Lutheran Church
Evansville
Arvid M. Romstad
Glenn Estes
John Meier
Cedarville
Richard Hawkins
Janesville
South Wayne
M. W. Miller
Browntown
Joan Montgomery
Barbara Hagemann
Madison
Ronald Meier
Kenneth Willing
Ft. Hood
Tex
David Hawkins
Jerry
Chicago
Hawkins
Evansville High School
Union Bank and Trust Co
United States Rubber Co
Stoughton
Armed Forces
Germany
Ft. Benning
Georgia
Drafahl Couple Hosts Birthday and Welcome Home Event
Mr and Mrs Calvin Drafahl hosted a combined birthday anniversary and welcome home party at their home on Saturday April 27 Celebrants and guests marked the occasions with family and friends and shared greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Drafahl
Local Social Notes Highlight Anniversaries and Welcomes
Mrs. Kenneth Johnson and Mrs. Robert Kramer host part of a social gathering with Mr. Fritz Graber and Calvin Drafahl. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hess celebrate their 14th anniversary while Staff Sgt. and Mrs. Robert D. Underwood return home from the Azure Islands after two honors. Attendees include Nick Luetenegger Corky Mohns Merlin Thompson Charlie Philips Monroe Kenneth Johnson Walter Graber Roy Hess and Robert Underwood. Fritz Graber and Monroe could not attend.
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Kenneth Johnson
Robert Kramer
Fritz Graber
Calvin Drafahl
Roy Hess
Robert D. Underwood
Azure Islands
Nick Luetenegger
Hess
Rockton
Messrs
Mines
Nick Leutenegger
Corky Mohn
Mothers and Daughters Attend Oakley Banquet
More than 90 attended the Mother-Daughter banquet at Oakley Union EUB church. Mrs. Earl Aiken was toastmistress. Connie Becker’s daughter was presented by her mother, Mrs. Rodney Becker. Mrs. Dale Davis and Mrs. Walter Ludwig read poems. junior choir sang. Gifts went to the oldest mother, youngest grandmother, youngest mother, and newest bride. Reverend Melvin Nickie chaired the men and boys serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley Union Eub
Earl Aiken
Connie Becker
Rodney Becker
Dale Davis
Walter Ludwig
Lena Reed
Clyde Davis
George Davis
Lawrence Wunschel
Meélvin Nickie
Jensens Feted for Silver Wedding at Open House
Mr and Mrs Carl Jensen Route 1 observed their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise open house at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Nipple 2109 11th avenue. The couple married May 21 1938 and have two daughters Carol Nipple and Darhara Jensen. More than 275 guests attended and a $25 money tree was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jensen
Route 1
Lee Nipple
11Th Avenue
Mothers Daughters Banquet Set at First Methodist
The annual Mother-Daughter banquet at First Methodist church will be Thursday at 6 30 p m in Fellowship Hall. A clarinet quartet featuring Janice Sandley Karen Herbert Jane Huffman and Delores Lauper will perform along with a solo Getting to Know You sung by Mrs Frank Stiles. The Farmers Dance group will preview the musical Oklahoma with participants Jean Gibbons Linda McGuire Chris Wyt tenbach LaDon Nottbohm Christine Smith Audrey Beach Shirley Bowen and Joyce Grossen. Mrs John Callahan directs the program with Mrs Arthur Chandler and Mrs Robert Smith in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Church Fellowship Hall
Janice Sandley
Karen Herbert
Jane Huffman
Delores Lauper
Frank Stiles
Farmers Dance
Jean Gibbons
Linda McGuire
Chris Wyttenbach
LaDon Nottbohm
Christine Smith
Audrey Beach
Shirley Bowen
Joyce Grossen
John Callahan
Arthur Chandler
Robert Smith
Altman Couple Feted For 61st Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. George Altman celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary at the Brodhead Convalescent Home where they reside. The event honored a long marriage with family present at the care facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altman
George Altman
Brodhead Convalescent Home
Retirement couple Altman celebrated for long life in Brodhead
Mr. Altman 91 and Mrs. Altman 83 reside in Brodhead after retiring in 1937 from a farm near Orfordville. Married April 29 1902 at St John the Baptist in Summit their daughter Mrs Anton Niederberger of Monroe and son George Jr live on the home farm. Mrs Altman Lena Seeman is German, while Mr Altman was born in Engl Canton Glarus Switzerland and worked at several cheese factories and farms including Schueyville Clarno Skinner Creek Klondike and Angliker's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altman
Brodhead
Orfordville
Anton Niederberger
Monroe
George, Jr
St John the Baptist Catholic Church
Summit
Mrs Steen Speaks At Brodhead Bethlehem Banquet
Mrs Ernest B Steen of Madison wife of a Lutheran pastor spoke at the Mother Daughter banquet of Bethlehem Lutheran church in Brodhead on Thursday night her topic Bells. Mrs Homer Partridge gave the welcome and her daughter Cheryl the response. Ann Fijelstad played a piano solo. Attendees totaled 160.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
Ernest B. Steen
Madison
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Homer Partridge
Cheryl
Ann Fijelstad
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Karl E. Burkhalter
28Th Avenue
Beverly Ann
Raymond F. Staley
Leo Staley
Burkhalter
Monroe High School
Monroe Lumber and Fuel Co
South Wayne High School
Platteville State College
Staley Construction Co
Radke
John P. la Borde
Juda
Jane Eileen
16Th Street
Dennis Swiggum
Jane
WEKZ
Dennis
Monroe Cheese Corp
Wiota
Drafahl
Hauser-Evans
Donald R. Hawkins
Women of Church
Grace
Grace Lutheran
Irving Brekke
Frederick Lanz
Bruce Patterson
Karen
Barbara
Susan
Karen Patterson
Monroe Junior High
Chopin
Beethoven
Janet Buehler
Barbara Wegmueller
Dave Gooding
Ronald Eckstam
Linda Kempfer
Linda Johnson
Janet Johnson
Ann Henning
Darlene Brekke
James Plymire
Lanz
O. B. Peterson
Robert Ableman
Pearson
Galesburg
Abelman
Leo Nack
Gerald Gelbach
P. J. Connors
Robert Kingdon
Myron Jeglum
Donald Hugdahl
Kenneth Zimmerman
Clarence Warfel
Viva Stauffacher
Patterson
Hazel Huffman
Martha
Priscilla
Spurgeon’s
Carl Jensens
Idle Hour
Ol Ane
Aurora
Ted
Tox
Agilon
Ding
Aea
Pepperell
Mother Phil
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