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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1959

Page

3

Recital by Miss Joyce Weibel in Brodhead Congregational Church

Miss Joyce Weibel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Weibel, will present a Sunday evening song recital at 8 in Brodhead Congregational church. She has appeared as soloist at the Peninsula Music Festival and Interlochen scholarship winner, signed with the Lyric Opera Chorus of Chicago, and will be assisted by Donald Miller. The program spans Brahms songs and French arias, with a silver tea to follow.

Brodhead Joyce Weibel Paul Weibel Weibel University of Wisconsin Fish Creek Interlochen Mich National Federation of Music Clubs Lyric Opera Chorus of Chicago Elizabeth Boeldenweck Music Parents Group

Congregational Guild Holds Annual Box Tea

The Congregational Guild hosted its annual box tea on Wednesday with Aid society women in attendance. Mrs. Merle Searles led as general chairman. Devo tions on Fear by Norman Vincent Peale were given by Mrs. Lotta Fleck, a skit on Where is Your Membership Now by several members, and songs including One Fleeting Hour. Officers elected: Mrs. Elmer Dixon president, Mrs. Howard Blackford vice president, Mrs. Fred Deppeler secretary, Mrs. Emma Muller treasurer.

Brodhead Congregational Guild Aid Society Merle Searles Lotta Fleck Norman Vincent Peale Mmes William Behrens Homer Wheeler Elmer Dixon Emma Muller Fred Deppeler Leone Richardson Arnold Ayres Stanley Wraight Sterling Miller George Bjork Elmer Dixon Croy Brewer Guild Howard Blackford

Scouts Entertain Brownie Troop at Church Meeting

Brownie Scout Troop 312 performed two skits and songs during a meeting sponsored by the Ladies Aid of St. John s United Church of Christ. Leaders Mmes. Walter Reger and William Bau man guided the troops and Rev. Daniel Y. Schowalter of Peace United Church of Christ Browntown spoke and presented a vocal solo.

Brownie Ladies Aid of St. John’s United Church of Christ Mmes Walter Reger William Bauman Daniel Y. Schowalter The Peace United Church of Christ Browntown

Tschudy Elected President of Western Region Guild

Mrs. Lynn F. B. Tschudy was elected president of the western region of the South Wisconsin Synod Women's Guild. First vice president is Mrs. Roman Reineck of Portage, second vice president Mrs. Donald Monson of Gratiot, secretary Mrs. Clifford Kamin of Madison, and treasurer Mrs. Henry Kundert of Sauk City.

Tschudy New Glarus Lynn F. B. Tschudy South Wisconsin Synod Women’s Guild Roman Reineck Portage Donald Monson Gratiot Clifford Kamin Madison Henry Kundert Sauk City

Union Mother's Day Service Set for 8 P.M. Sunday

The annual Union Mother's Day Service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday in the United Church of Christ.

Orangeville United Church of Christ

WRC Past Presidents Attend Dinner Meeting

Nineteen past presidents of the Woman's Relief Corps attended a semi annual dinner at the Eugene hotel. Pink and white garden flowers decorated the event. Mrs Mary Mathers of Madison attended as the out of town guest. Marie Blum presided and initiation rites were held for Mrs Olin E Flisram.

Woman’s Relief Corps Eugene Hotel Mary Mathers Madison Lydia West Los Angeles Marie Blum Clark Kleckner Olin E. Flisram Mmes. E. N. Churchill A. S. Peterson Eva Galusha Mmes Garrett Keel Kleckner

Miss Barbara Etter to Wed June 6

A bridal shower for Miss Barbara Etter was hosted at the M. Albert Marty home in Monticello with guests from Monticello Madison Belleville Monroe and Argyle. Miss Etter will marry Norman Marty June 6 at St Joseph's Catholic Church Argyle.

Barbara Etter M. Albert Marty Monticello Joyce Marty Madison Mmes Herman Marty Belleville Eddie Marty Hank Marty Barbara Albert Deppeler Monroe William Gross Clarence Marty Sheryl Joe Reagen Walter Etter Argyle Miss Etter Norman Marty St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Girls Guild Hosts Mothers With Candlelight Program

The Girls Guild of Zwingli church in Monticello hosted mothers in Fellowship Hall. Kay Klooster and others led a candlelight worship service, Mary Baebler read, Barbara Gempeler sang, and a playlet titled Happy Father's Day was performed by Karen Rodenberg Ronda Richards Carol Siegenthaler and Alberta Disch.

Monticello Girls Guild of Zwingli Church Fellowship Hall Kay Klooster Leann Meyers Mary Siegenthaler Barbara Faith Yvonne Broge Lonna Anderson Betsy Whipple Mary Baebler Barbara Gempeler Karen Rodenberg Ronda Richards Carol Siegenthaler Alberta Disch Rosa

Reading by Mueller and local performance gala

Mueller gave a reading while a vocal quartet performed with Margaret Kammerer Roberta Feller Carol Ponyicsanyi and Carolyn Klassy. A skit by Joann Meyers Ruth Ann Babler Beth Ann Schuler Sharon Durtschi Jeanne Elmer Julie Krieg and Leann Meyers preceded hostesses Mary Baebler Shirley Woodruff Rosa Mueller and Sharon Durtschi. Refreshments served to 26 girls and many mothers listed by name.

John C. Babler Orville Anderson Fred Durtschi Donovan Faith Robert Feller Sr Leo Gempeler Kermit Kammerer Jake Krieg Co. J. Klooster Dora Meyers Walter Mueller John Pongiesanyi Yolanda Richards Elaine Rodenberg Adam Schuler Glen Siegnethaler A. R. Achtemeier Kenneth Klassy

Lodge Guests Attend Janesville Guest Night

Esther Rebekah lodge members held Guest Night at Janesville Lodge No. 171 with Mrs. Fred Rieder and Mrs. Ralph Ellis as special guests. Attendees included Lois Miller Bernice Holsapple E N Deininger Carl Ault and seven from Jauneta Rebekah Lodge Albany. Carrie Mathews honored as veteran member and past Assembly president receiving gifts. Joyce Zellmer Beaver Dam Assembly warden attended among other area lodge members.

Esther Rebekah Lodge Janesville Janesville Lodge No. 171 Fred Rieder Ralph Ellis Lois Miller Bernice Holsapple Mmes E. N. Deininger Carl Ault Jauneta Rebekah Lodge Albany Will Zimmerli Dorothy Stuntz William Krueger William Steindorf Shirley Hafen Mae Thornton

First Luncheon Held By Decatur Lake Club

The First Decatur Lake Country Club luncheon of the season was held at the clubhouse with 26 members attending. Mrs. Gussie Murdock and Mrs. F. H. Dedrick won bridge honors. Mrs. Jake Jones won golf. Hostesses were Mines, John D. Timm, Elmer Dixon, Nellie Stair and Lotta Fleek.

Brodhead Decatur Lake Country Club Gussie Murdock F. H. Dedrick Jake Jones Mines John D. Timm Elmer Dixon Nellie Stair Lotta Fleek

Piano Recital Held at Mrs. Sharer's Albany Home

Mrs. T. E. Sharer hosted a six pupil piano recital at her Albany residence. Mothers and grandmothers attended as guests and the girls served as hostesses. Performers included Janet Grossman, Jackie Grossman, Sharon King, Rhonda Blumer, Karen Minder, and Judy Maurmann.

Albany T. E. Sharer Janet Jackie Grossman Sharon King Rhonda Blumer Karen Minder Judy Maurmann

Zwingli Church Women Plan Monday Missionary Circle

Mrs. D. L. Zentner and Miss Frieda Hageman will co host Monday night at the Women s Missionary Circle meeting. The Parish House will host the gathering at Zwingli church.

Monticello D. L. Zentner Frieda Hageman Women’s Missionary Circle Zwingli Church

Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Knobel’s Home

Mrs Albert Knobel entertained her contract bridge club Wednesday afternoon in her home.

Bridge Club Monticello Albert Knobel Contract Bridge Club

Robinson Couple Lives In New DeKalb Home

Mr and Mrs Howard Robinson are new DeKalb residents after their marriage on Sunday April 26 in DeKalb. The bride Patricia Niedermeier is the daughter of Clifford Niedermeier Route 3. The gown featured white lace over blue taffeta with a red rose corsage. Bridesmaid was Dorothy Smith and best man Willard Johnson. A reception followed at the Johnson home with cake served by Mrs Sam Smith grandmother of the bridegroom.

Brodhead DeKalb Howard Robinson Robinson Patricia Niedermeier Clifford Niedermeier Dorothy Smith Willard Johnson Sam Smith

Banquet Honoring Mothers Daughters at Juda Church

A program to honor mothers and daughters will be held at the Juda Baptist church at 7 30 p m tomorrow. Mrs Bruce Helland of Chicago will be guest speaker. Refreshments will be served.

JUDA Juda Baptist Church Bruce Helland Chicago

South School Square Dancers entertain hospital patients

Fritz Wittner called as two squares from South School Square Dancers performed for patients at Green County hospital on Argyle road. Patients enjoyed dancing to live record music.

Fritz Wittner South School Green County Hospital Argyle Road

Boots and Saddle Club Names Committees for June Ride

Boots and Saddle Club set the June 14 trail ride at Green County fairgrounds. Henry Kramer displayed Africa trip photos. Roger Dinwiddie and Leo Culless families named to lunch committee for the June 4 meeting.

Green County Fairgrounds Boots and Saddle Club Ludlow Memorial Library Henry Kramer Africa Roger Dinwiddie Leo Culles

Mrs. Paul Haraldson Elected by Jaycettes

Jaycettes elected Mrs. Paul Haraldson at their latest meeting. Officers named include first vice president Mrs. Henry Appel, second vice president Mrs. Jack Pierce, secretary Mrs. John D. Timm, and treasurer Mrs. Guy Pierce. Meetings at Stoughton were reviewed and refreshments served by Mrs. Darrell Nelson and Mrs. Harold Nickel.

Brodhead Paul Haraldson The Jaycettes Henry Appel Jack Pierce John D. Timm Guy Pierce Haraldson Marshall Markham Stoughton Mmes Darrell Nelson Harold Nickel

Legislature In Brief Madison disputes vocational aid and Sunday closing bill

Gov Gaylord Nelson said Wisconsin cannot increase vocational school aid. A Joint Finance Committee hearing reviewed a 1 365 000 yearly boost opposed by Nelson and local groups. The budget currently funds vocational schools at 420 000 annually. A Senate vote approved a police time off bill for six cities. An Assembly hearing debated a Sunday closing proposal deemed discriminatory by opponents.

Madison Gaylord Nelson Joint Finance Committee Milwaukee Fon du Lac Nelson Senate Robert Knowles New Richmond Stevens Point Ashland Fond du Lac Sheboygan Manitowoc Two Rivers David Sygman National Supply and Advertising Co Commerce and Manufacturers Committee

AMC Jobs Hit Peak At Milwaukee Ke nosha Plants

Milwaukee and Kenosha plants of American Motors Corp. reached a record 21,118 workers on Thursday, nearly double the workforce a year earlier.

AMC Milwaukee Kenosha American Motors Corp

Rev Urban to be ordained May 30 in Madison Diocese

Rev John Urban nephew of Joseph Urban of 1839 19th Street will be among seven to be ordained Catholic priests for the Madison diocese on May 30 at St. Raphael's Cathedral Madison He is son of Mr and Mrs John Urban Jefferson and is a graduate of St John’s Grade School Jefferson High School attended Queen of Apostles Seminary Madison before St Francis Major Seminary His first solemn mass will be at St John the Baptist Jefferson at 3 p.m Sunday May 31 with reception to follow

John Urban Joseph G. Urban 19Th Street Madison St. Ralphael’s Jefferson Rev. Urban St. John’s Jefferson High School Queen of Apostles Seminary St. Francis Major Seminary St. John the Baptist Church

Monroe Girl Scouts Tour Galena in Fourth Annual Pilgrimage

Thirty-two Monroe Girl Scouts from Troops 230 217 and 237 joined a five hour walking tour of Galena Illinois visiting historic sites and learning regional background. Leaders Mrs Feutz Mrs Lux and accompanying volunteers guided the group including Nancy Burkhalter Judy Bennet Ruth Chambers Carol Cassell Linda Feutz Judy Hefty Karen Herbert Susan Kirchner Judy Mahle Becky Trumpy Jan Barry Jean Ann Phillips Sharon Harrold Luan Stauffacher Janis Miller Connie Spring Nancy Sickinger Kay Bauman Val Usher Mines and George Barry.

Monroe Galena Ill Nancy Burkhalter Judy Bennet Ruth Chambers Carol Cassell Linda Feutz Judy Hefty Karen Herbert Susan Hoffman Susan Kirchner Judy Mahle Becky Trumpy Fred Feutz E. B. Lux Jan Barry

Troop 221 Leaders and Helpers Highlighted

Bruce Harrold and Harvey S. Stauffacher lead Troop 221 with Mary Lying Condon Judy Gerhart Sandra Fritz Mary Howe Carol Leck Susan Mallory Vicki Martin Sherry Ritter Libby Von Arx and Cheryl White. They are joined by Catherine Howe Troop 216 and Mmes Harold M. White and Jerome J. Howe.

Bruce Harrold Harvey S. Stauffacher Mary Lying Condon Judy Gerhart Sandra Fritz Mary Howe Carol Leck Susan Mallory Vicki Martin Sherry Ritter Libby von Arx Cheryl Whitehead Catherine Howe Mmes Harold M. Whitehead Jerome J. Howe

Area Residents Plan Trip to Switzerland

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stettler and Mrs. Emma Stettler of Monroe and Mrs. Chris Krahenbuehl of South Wayne will depart Monday for Switzerland. They fly New York at 7 p.m. and reach Paris at 8 a.m. Tuesday with a three hour layover before continuing to Zurich. The party includes Bruce Timm of Brodhead and others accompanying the Stettlers from Chicago.

Walter Stettler Emma Stettler Monroe Chris Krahenbuehl South Wayne Switzerland Stettlers Krahenbuehl New York Paris Zurich Chicago Bruce Timm Brodhead Oth

Swiss Visit Highlights Stettler Family Reunion

Mrs Walter Stettler, senior, age 78, returns to Switzerland after 50 years for a tour of the Zurich area to visit two sisters and a brother. Her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Howard Coopers of Durand Illinois note both Mr and Mrs Walter Stettler were born in Switzerland and have relatives there. Mrs Krahenbuehl plans to visit brothers and sisters in the homeland.

Howard Cooper Durand Ill Stettler Switzerland Zurich Walter Stettler Krahenbuehl

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