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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1956

Page

3

Spring Social of Women’s Club at St John’s Church

The annual Spring Social of the Woman’s Club is set for tomorrow night at 7 30 in St John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Homes. Co chairmen are Kenneth Hall and Hard Whitehead. Mrs Donovan directs the lay Overtones program to be presented by several club members and Girl Scout troops will assist with programs and serving dessert.

St. John’s Church St. John’s Kenneth Hall Hard Whitehead Mmes Walter Donovan Joe E. Miller John H. Brui Dwain E. Mings Hervey J. Hoesly Richard H. Bahrs E. B. Lux Girl Scout Troop 14 Carol Lux Holly Hoesly Jan Barry Girl Scout Arlene Ambrose Hedwig Studer Janet Kuebli Dana Blum Janice Babler Jane Jeger Cheryl Richards Jane Ood Karen Alright Faye Stauffacher Diane Fritz Judy Germann Walter Kuebli Keith B. Witte Wille John Wager Harold Blumer Gifford Solm Alden J. Hawthorne Aina Rust Edwin Gustafson Ralph H. Wenger J. A. Roub William C. Rieder Joseph R. Ganshert Erhard P. Steensrud Solomon John A. Kindler

Conway Engagement for Kathleen Conway to Roy O Arnas

Mr and Mrs Roy M Conway announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen to Roy O Arnas son of Mrs Lilian Arnas Milwaukee The wedding is slated for May 19 at the rectory of St Johns cathedral Milwaukee Kathleen is a Monroe High School and Green County Teacher s College graduate and a teacher at a Lawrence school near Brodhead Roy attended Milwaukee schools and served three years in the Army in the Far East with Louis T Allis Co Milwaukee.

Iss Conway Oy O. Arnas Roy M. Conway Milwaukee Hhools Army Far East Louis T. Allis Co Milwaukee Clara Severson Argyle Ruth Ann Sheldon L. Hanson Roy Hanson Blanchardville Ruth Argyle High School St. Clare Hospital Blanchardville High School Augsburg College Rockford

Band Concert Planned or PTA Meeting Here

The Junior-Senior PTA of the high school will meet tomorrow night at the school with a business meeting at 7:30. A junior band concert under Allan F. Barnard begins at 8 p.m., followed by a fashion show directed by Mrs. Alvin Livingston at 8:30 and an art display in the upper hall by Miss Beverly. A tea hosted by Miss Margaret Fisher's home economics classes will conclude the program.

Igh School Allan F. Barnard Alvin Livingston Beverly Margaret Fisher

Methodists Recognize Youth at Sunday Event

Methodist church honors youth on Youth Sunday with graduating seniors receiving Bibles and New Testaments. Gordon Amphlett, conference education executive secretary, delivers guest address. Memorial service for the late Mr and Mrs J W Zimmerman observed. Airman Walter M Wirth of Monticello to wed Gladys Fuentes at Albrook Air Force Base chapel.

Methodist Church Walter M. Wirth John Wirth Monticello Abrook Air Force Base Lvia P. Fuentes Julis Fuentes Panam Mirman Wirth Alwrook Base Canal Zone

Arthur N. Durgins To Visit in Monroe

Arthur N. Durgin who married recently in San Mateo California will visit Monroe Thursday to see sisters and relatives before returning to San Francisco. He works in warehouse. The trip follows his April 28 marriage to Miss Dirgin and includes greetings to Mmes. Merle Ambrose Pau line Brown Valerie Durgin and friends.

Acusus Durgin St. Gregory's Church San Mateo Calif Michigan Wisconsin Mmes Merle Ambrose Pauline Brown Valerie Durgin Marcia Jane Sanford Glenn A. Sanford Dirgin Arthur N. Durgin Monroe San Francisco

Birthdays Honor Keen and Boyer at Saturday Party

William Norder hosted a birthday gathering Saturday afternoon for sisters Mrs. Edith Keen and Mrs. Glenn Boyer. Guests included Roland Keen Ed Hartwig Henry Norder Irvin Matzke Elizabeth Lahr EF Lahr Juda Mrs. Edwin Haberman and Mrs. Floyd Matzke Monroe and Mrs. Roy Peterson Brodhead. Gifts were exchanged, games played, and lunch served. Norman Everson and his wife to host Key to the City Club meeting tonight with Girl Scout Troop 7 presenting Alaska slides.

Ven Vauner William Norder Edith Keen Glenn Boyer Mmes. Keen and Boyer Roland Keen Ed Hartwig Henry Norder Irvin Matzke Elizabeth Lahr EF. T. Lahr Juda Edwin Haberman Floyd | Matzke Monroe Roy Peterson Brodhead Sercos Sso Tan Sseoonssen Norman Everson Alaska Mmes. C. J. Loveland Robert J. Hahlen

Grace Missionary Society Meeting Highlights

Mrs Spring presided at the Grace Missionary Society gathering hosted by Mrs Fred Kuckuck. Floyd Pyle and Robert Kramer assisted. Mrs Robert Hahn led the bank offering and delegates to the April 17 Dixon conference were reported. Announcement made for a May 18 Mother Daughter dessert at the church.

Sere Grace Missionary Society Fred Kuckuck Ames Floyd Pyle Robert Kramer Robert Hahn Dixon

Pledges Receive Pins At Alpha Zeta Sorority Dinner

Four pledgees of the Alpha Zeta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha were awarded jewel pins during a candle light ceremony at a semi formal dinner held in the Swiss Wheel restaurant. The executive board supervised arrangements. Misses Doro- received pins among others.

Alpha Zeta Chapt Epsilon Sigma Alpha Doro

Eva Spreng WSWS Teast in Church Daur Me ANNUAL DUNE

Eva Spreng WSWS of Immanuel Evangelical United Brothern church hosted a tea last night with Mrs. Russell H. Schultz as general chairman. Mrs. Richard H. Bahr and daughter Judy offered a toast, and Joyce Ladwig performed on saxophone with Carol Peterson. The program included musical acts, a pan tomime duo, a humorous declamation, a playlet, and recitations, followed by roses presentation and a tea service.

Serene Fea Eva Spreng Wsws Immanuel Evangelical United Brothern Church Russel H. Schultz Richard H. Bahr Judy Joyce Ladwig Carol Peterson Gay Pats Patricia Miller Gayleen Steensrud Greta Pitkin Sue Mahlbuch Janet Rupp Karen Albright Janice Kubly Mmes Arthur Nondahl Robert Schuler Harold Wagner Harold Whitehead Glen Stauffacher Hollis J. Elmer Frank Fritsch Deborah Cheryl Whitehead Bernard Bartel Victor Marean Clara Zumbrunnen

Melands Honored At Sunday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Showers hosted a Sunday dinner at the New Glarus hotel honoring Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Meland who wed that Saturday. Attending were the Melands, their families, and relatives from New Glarus, Belleville, Madison, Algonquin, and other nearby places.

NEW Usaud Wayne Showers New Glarus Gerald Meland Lawrence Meland Delayne Margaret Mueller Rolland Disch Alma Mitmoen Kenneth Meland

Circle to Meet Brodhead at Methodist Church

Times Special Fidelis Circle of the WSCS will convene this evening at the Methodist church Hostesses are Mmes Don Condon and Duane Youngblood Mrs Marvin Fairman will present the program.

Brodhead Fidelis Circle WSCS Methodist Church Mmes Don Condon Duane Youngblood Marvin Fairman

Royalty to reign at Belleville Junior Prom

King Gary Kahl and Queen Suzanne Riley will crown the Belleville Junior Prom in the high school gym this Friday. The court of honor for the Hawaiian Paradise theme includes Yvonne Genin, Neil Brunner, Richard Gall, Paul Babcock, LaVerne Fry, Jerry Broderick, Don Austin and Monte Olson. Frank Douglas and his orchestra provide music with dancing from 9 to 1, grand march at 10.

Gary Kahl Russel Kahl Route 2 Verona Suzanne’ Riley Dhief Vaughn Riley Belleville J. P. Adams

Judah Dinner Saturday at EUB Fellowship Hall

The annual mother and daughter dinner is set for Saturday night at the Fellowship hall of the EUB church.

EUB Church

Baby Shower for Mrs Schultz in Janesville

Mrs John Waelchli and Mrs Robert Zweifel hosted a shower at the Waelchli home honoring Mrs Gordon Schultz and infant daughter Susan Rene of Albany. Court whist yielded high honors for Mrs Willis Babler and Mrs Walter Mueller. Gifts were given to mother and child. cradle shaped cake centered the luncheon.

Mmes John Stauffacher Monroe Kermit Marty New Glarus Norton Strommen Brodhead Donald Babler Janesville Shirley Root Mata Miller Madison Mines Walter Williams Henry Waelchli William Moser Willis Babler Walter Mueller

Miss Shirley Ruef Honored at Pre-nuptial Shower

Mrs Tom Newcomer and Miss Lorraine Zimmerli hosted a Sunday shower at the Newcomer home for Miss Shirley Ruef in honor of her upcoming marriage to Donald Fairman this month. Attendees included members of Brodhead high school class of 1954 and several local families.

Shirley Ruef Brodhead Tom Newcomer Lorraine Zimmerli Newcomer Miss Ruef Donald Fairman Brodhead High School Robert Hauser Monroe Marian Lee Jeanna Madison Theodore Morgan Eugene Keller Orfordville Jake

Entertains Club Monticello at Desert Luncheon

Mrs. Bessie Youngreen entertained the Nonagon bridge club Saturday afternoon. A dessert luncheon was served. Special guests were Mrs. W. S. Hoesly and Mrs. Anton Hefty. Will meet tonight Juda Royal Neighbors lodge at Mrs. Russell Carer home. Mrs. Melvin Wilson to be hostess.

Entertains Club Monticello Bessie Youngreen Nonagon Bridge Club W. S. Hoesly Anton Hefty JUDA Royal Neighbors Lodge Russell Carer Melvin Wilson

Jordan 4-H Club Ends Season With Pledge and Program

The Jordan 4-H held its last meeting at the Jordan schoolhouse with a club pledge led by Janice Updike and Jeanette Schlaff. Roll call cited a favorite spring flower, Marjorie Guttmer gave a project talk, and performers in the 4-H music contest presented special numbers. A film by William Figs was shown, Mrs. Frank Bloom served refreshments, and parents night is planned for May 21 with Rural Life Sunday observed at Peace.

Jordan

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Methodists Pagel Augusta Pagel Medford Debbra Wolter Gerald Wolter John Wendlandt Jr Edwin Sabin Wendlandt John Wendlandt Sr Arthur N. Durgins Brunkow Viola von Arx Pauline Patterson Lois Jacobs Leo Share Walter J. Kubly Marian Dieckhoff Esa Lois Miller Helen Altman Lois Lundy Dorothy Johnson Thelma Gamm Mmes. Keen, Boyer Jima Utimng Spe Meee Norr Raen Lady Sunbeam Spring Grace Society Fritz Lata Church Daur Melands Eugene Slorine Penney Shorty Coats H.W Mrs. Schultz Times
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