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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1966

Page

3

Anniversary Open House for Frauchiger Couple Honors 25 Years

Mr. and Mrs. William Frauchiger hosted an open house at Route 1 Browntown on Sunday May 1 to mark their 25th wedding anniversary. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Browntown Monroe Blanchardville and Forres ton while Frauchiger family members hosted and contributed a celebratory cake and corsage.

William Frauchiger Route 1 Browntown Gayle Burington Messrs Mmes Royal Liddicoat Gottfried Frauchiger Ralph Frauchiger Ernest Gruber Sr George Hoover Jerry Terry Mary LeRoy Frauchiger Monroe James Friedli Dawn Ed Miller William Alfred Nellie Roehl Marie Lawrence Miller Gene Frauchiger Michelle Robbie Kimberly Vernon Scott Nancy Mark Pamela Rhonda South Wayne Robert J. Johnson Harold L. Johnson Marilyn Barbara Blanchardville John DeNure Argyle Earl George Janice Kerry Michael Jeffrey Forreston Ill Charles Friedli Madison Billie Jean Frauchiger Marco’s James L. Friedli Jerry Hoover Frauchiger St. John’s Church 13Th St Beverly Anita Billie Jean Dawn Leanna Friedli Oaktron Industries

Mothers Daughters Plan Annual Dinners at St John’s UCC

The Mother-Daughter social of St John’s United Church of Christ will be held May 17 and 18 in Fellowship Hall. No tickets or reservations required, desserts served at 7 p.m. each evening. May serving group led by Mrs William Wartenweiler with Mrs Donald Davenport publicity chair. program features local talent, a play and musical selections.

St. John’s United Church of Christ William Wartenweiler Donald Davenport

Home School Group To Meet On Tuesday

The St Victor s Home and School plans a 7 30 p m meeting Tuesday May 10 at the school. Officers for the coming year will be elected. A program features gymnastic and calisthenic demonstrations by 5th to 8th grade students. Refreshments will follow. Mmes Jack Murray Jo Boss Art Blum and Ray Hughes lead.

St. Victor’s Mmes Jack Murray Jo Boss Art Blum Ray Hughes

Not Every Mother Receives Cold Fish

Mrs. Herbert D. Goecks of 1309 10th Street receives an unusual Mother's Day gift a 28 inch fresh salmon packed in ice. The fish was shipped by her son Dennis Goecks and daughter in law from Ranton Washington who recalled her fondness for salmon during a summer visit.

Herbert D. Goecks 10Th St Dennis Goecks Ranton Washington

Reverend J Love to Lead Mother's Day Sermon

Rev. J Love of Madison will preach at the Unitarian Universalist Church Sunday at 11 a.m. The sermon titled Known and Unknown will address the theme of motherhood. Love previously delivered a sermon there on April 24.

J. Love Madison Unitarian Universalist Church Love

Marilyn McKeon Honored at Shower Before May Wedding

Miss Marilyn McKeon was celebrated at a bridal shower on May 1 by her sister Carolyn McKeon and Mrs Edward Fitzsimons. Attendees from Darlington Madison New Glarus and Mt Horeb enjoyed bingo a scramble word game gifts and luncheon as her May 14 wedding to Richard Zentner approaches.

Marilyn McKeon Richard Zentner Edward Fitzsimons Darlington Carolyn McKeon Horeb Melvin Zentner Morris Pederson Sylvester Granberg Lowell Stuessy Monroe Frank Fitzsimons Leland Granberg Nathan Duerst New Glarus Ross Richardson Madison Mmes Beverly Downs Freeport la Verne Rosenstiel Jeff Weber Bill Dorman Harold Maurer Margaret Ann Maurer Mt. Horeb

Barracks Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday in Green County

Green County Veterans of World War I Barracks Auxiliary 2315 will meet at 8 p m Tuesday May 10 in American Legion Hall. Plans for Memorial Day services and a possible future card party will be discussed. A euchre party held April 27 crowned August Lehnherr high for men and Walter Wyss second. Ladies winner was Mrs Catherine Bahn with Mrs Victor Ruegsegger second. Leon O Schmidt will show slides of his world trip before the meeting. All auxiliary members invited.

Green County Veterans of World War I American Legion Hall Legion Hall August Lehnherr Walter Wyss Victor Ruegsegger Catherine Bahn Leon O. Schmidt

Patricia Mansheim Byrne Married in Brodhead Church

Former Miss Patricia A Mansheim daughter of Mr and Mrs Clem Mansheim Albany became the bride of David Byrne in a St Rose Church Brodhead ceremony April 23 at 9 a m The groom son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Byrne La Verne Calif Attendants were Mr and Mrs Gerald Mansheim Beloit The bride works at Central Wisconsin Colony Madison The groom is stationed at Truax Field with the Air Force

Brodhead Patricia A. Mansheim Clem Mansheim Albany David Byrne St. Rose Catholic Church Joseph Byrne la Verne Calif Gerald Mansheim Beloit Wisconsin

Pvt Roosi Honored At Rockford Dinner

Mr and Mrs Louise Roosi of Rockford hosted a party for their son Pvt David Roosi at the Blackhawk Restaurant on a Wednesday. He heads to a Marine base in San Diego California on May 16. Attendees included Mrs Leon Rabe, James L Brown, aunts Magdalene Keel, Rose Voelkli, Olga Voelkli, Margaret Buehler, Elsmere Howe, Hulga Schroeder, and great aunt Olga Schroeder from Monroe.

Louise Roosi Rockford David Roosi Blackhawk Roosi San Diego Calif Mmes Leon Rabe James L. Brown Oregon Magdalene Keel Rose Voelkli Olga Voelkli Margaret Buehler Elsmere Howe Hulga Schroeder Monroe

Mother Daughter Tea at Springdale ALCW

The annual Mother Daughter Tea of the Springdale ALCW will be held Monday evening May 9 at 7 30 p m at the church. Mrs Marion Boswell will be guest speaker.

MT. Horeb Springdale Alcw Marion Boswell

Hats Off to Mom Banquet Theme at Albany Church

The Mother Daughter banquet at the Albany Methodist Church community center featured the theme Hats Off to Mom. Special honors went to the oldest mother Mrs. Lottie Burt youngest mom Mrs. Russell Atkinson and the mother with five daughters Mrs. Elmer Runans plus a four generation presence.

Albany Methodist Church Lottie Burt Russell Atkinson Elmer Runans Frank Smith Brooklyn Ora Green St. Petersburg Fla Delmar Pat) Atkinson Leigh

Spring Luncheon Held By Brodhead Church

The First Church of Christ guild in Brodhead held its Spring luncheon on Wednesday at the church. President Mrs. Alvin Accola led grace, hostesses named, new officers installed including President Mrs. Croy Brewer and treasurer Mrs. James Brace. Mrs Leon Richwine gave devotions on family life ending with a poem House wife. Mrs Arthur Snow then presented an interpretation of the book Tell No Man by A R St John.

Brodhead First Church of Christ Guild Alvin Accola Mmes Emma Miller Bernice Ensor Emma _ Brobst Wheeler Searles Leon Richwine Croy Brewer M. D. Stabler Bernice Miller James Brace Arthur Snow Tell No Man A.R. St. John

Women of Bible Studied by Mt Olive Ladies Aid

Mrs Herbert Friedrich hosted Mt Olive Ladies Aid Society in Devotions on Portraits of God-Fearing Women of the Bible led by Rev R F Bittorf. Mrs Orlin Paske chaired the meeting with reports by Mrs Harold Sweeney. Flowers to be planted by Mrs John Siedschlag and Mrs Stanley Neuberger. Alice Friedrichs to host June 1 at 8 p.m. in church.

Herbert Friedrich Mt. Olive

Edith Koehner Named Delegate to Wisconsin Assembly

Mrs Edith Koehner was named a delegate to an assembly in Wis Rapids June 12 to 15 during Esther Rebekah Lodge meeting at IOOF Hall tonight. Miss Grace Schroeder named alternate. Plans set for Evansville Lodge guest night. Refreshments served by Mrs N H Durst Mrs J D Bechtolt and Miss Leah Maske. Tables decorated with spring flowers. Birthday greetings sung to Mrs Bechtolt. Bunco played.

Edith Koehner Wis. Rapids Esther Rebekah IOOF Grace Schroeder Evansville Lodge N. H. Durst J. D. Bechtolt Leah Maske Bechtolt Bunco

Bechtolt Youth Feted After First Communion

A dinner honoring Randy Bechtolt for his first holy communion was held at the Route home of his parents Mr and Mrs Bechtolt on Sunday May 1. Attending were Mr and Mrs Bechtolt Randy Cheri Stevie Mr and Mrs Darwin Menehan Chuckie Laurie Troy and Randy s grandparents Mr and Mrs Ray Fiala.

Randy Bechtolt Nathan Bechtolt Monroe Bechtolt Randy Cheri Stevie Darwin Menehan Chuckie Laurie Troy Ray Fiala

Evangelical Lutheran Church to Meet May 9 at Johnson Home

Monice Circle of the Evangelical Lutheran Church will meet Monday May 9 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. William Johnson's home. Mrs. David Keller will lead the Bible study and Mrs. Willis Martinson will show slides on American Lutheran Church mission work in New Guinea.

MT. Horeb Monice Circle Evangelical Lutheran Church William Johnson David Keller Willis Martinson American Lutheran Church New Guinea

Weather of heat and work in Monroe area

The column notes a hot stretch and a brisk pace of farm work. County crews and contractors, including Vic Schiller, Ken Klassy, Armie Alme, and John Diekman, completed waterways and sod plowing projects around Monroe, Monticello, and surrounding townships.

Local County Contour Work Draws Mixed Reactions

In Jefferson Township Gail Brecklin jokes about writing to the president to cut salaries and lengthen hours after viewing contour strips. Ed Kaderly jokes about removing features from Gus's bird, while praising one photo approach. Jack Fernan receives praise for an Honorary Chapter Farmer Award from the Judo FFA, and Gene Taylor is noted as a sly FFA advisor. The crew reports contour strips planned for multiple townships including Spring Grove and Cadiz as work continues across the county with suspicions of new waterways or diversions.

Gail Brecklin Jefferson Township Ed Kaderly Gus’ Bird Jack Fernan Nuff Judo Ffa Gene Taylor FFA Jim Mitschele Pete Wunschel Spring Grove Township Marvin Tengowski Cadiz C. J. Classen Jordan

Culmination Days Preview With School Kids Visit

Officials anticipate Culmination Days next week highlighting conservation education for visiting school children. The event centers on learning practical conservation practices and fostering interest in environmental stewardship.

Gail Brecklin Seeks Entry to Art Tschudy Fan Club

Note from James Schwoggler, soil conservationist, informs Art Tschudy to invite Gail Brecklin into the fan club. Ended with a casual offer that Brecklin can be admitted.

Art Tschudy Gail Brecklin

Evangelical Lutheran Martha Circle Meets May 9

The Evangelical Lutheran Martha Circle will hold a meeting Monday evening May 9 at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Alton Lust.

MT. Horeb Evangelical Lutheran Church Martha Circle Alton Lust

Kiwanis Ladies Night Plans and Guest Speakers

Kiwanis Club members at the Swiss Wheel lunch meeting heard talks on Family Planning for the Living and Family Planning After Death to be repeated at the June 2 meeting. The 45th anniversary gala is set for next Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the VFW Club rooms with Mig Figi as guest speaker and Mrs. Werner Bernet performing Swiss music.

Kiwanis Club Arthur C. Benkert Monroe Alvin Babler John McElhaney Commercial and Savings Bank VFW Mig’’ Figi Waukesha John Figi Werner Bernet Fred Reinking Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin Upper Michigan Leland Hulett Hulett George Byington Wisconsin Power and Light District Mineral Point Mineral Point Kiwanis Club Mineral Point Club Madison West Club Alice-in-Dairyland Don Brown Wisconsin Power and Light Madison Monroe Kiwanis Monroe Country Club George Redman John Norton

Production Resumes at Borg Instrument Division

Amphenol Corp will restart production Monday at the Borg Instrument Division after a work stoppage that idled operations since April 4 due to a strike, signaling a return to normal output levels.

Delavant Borg Instrument Division Amphenol Corp

Miss Donna Nafzger Receives Northwest Wings in Monroe

Miss Donna Nafzger of Monroe received her stewardess wings from Northwest Orient after five weeks of training at the Minneapolis St Paul training center. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Nafzger of 1801 6th St Monroe. Previously she worked as a desk cashier at Hotel Loraine Madison and attended Madison Academy of Beauty Culture. She will be based at Northwest’s Washington DC base.

Donna Nafzger Monroe Northwest Orient Airlines Minneapolis-St. Paul Robert Nafzger 6Th St Northwest

Mayor and Aldermen Hold Private Executive Session

In Oneonta New York Mayor Albert S. Nader and six male aldermen, including John Higgins, adjourned to the city hall women's lounge for a private five minute executive session near the City Council chambers.

Oneonta N.Y City Hall John Higgins Albert S. Nader

Akey Resigns From Baraboo Basketball Post

Walt Akey, Baraboo High School basketball coach for 13 years, resigns on Thursday to take a teaching job at Lakeland High School in Minocqua Florida.

Baraboo Walt Akey Baraboo High School Lakeland High School Minocqua

U.S. to Hike Pork Purchases for Servicemen

Defense Department plans to raise pork buys after a mid February 50 percent cutback due to high prices. Agriculture Secretary Freeman urged immediate action and noted hog prices have cooled. He also signaled possible resumption of full purchases of processed fruits and vegetables as supplies grow.

Washington Defense Department Pentagon Defense Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman Robert S. McNamara Freeman

Visit by Sfc Lane and Family in City

Sfc Harvey Lane and his wife with two children are visiting Lane’s mother, Mrs. Gladys Lane, at 1604 11th Street. They return from Heilbronn Germany where Lane served three years with the 237th Engineers Battalion. Lane, in the Army 17 years, will report to Ft. Lewis Washington Monday.

Sfc Harvey Lane Gladys B. Lane 11Th Street Heilbronn Germany Lane 237Th Engineers Ft. Lewis Wash Lanes Thomas Eva Eugene Harold Air Force Sault Ste. Marie Mich Wisconsin Power and Light Don

Classified ads bring buyers and sellers together

Classified notices invite buyers renters and sellers to connect. The brief ads promise quick responses and local reach for a range of goods services and personal notices.

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