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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1966

Page

3

Literacy teaching described at Green County May Fellowship Day

Mrs. William Connell of Waukesha spoke to 85 women at Juda Baptist Church about Laubach literacy methods and the And Win Him to Christ program. She cited state illiteracy figures and discussed discovery by factories and schools, with steps from pictures to reading to teaching others.

Cy Laubach William Connell Waukesha Wisconsin Green County Council of Church Juda Baptist Church Frank Laubach Philippine Islands Connell United States Green County Laubach Christ Avery Yost Monroe Harry Ammann Will Meinert Brodhead Green County Council Earl Coplien Juda Women’s Missionary Society of Juda Robert Soderholm Calvin P. Fischer Mary Kelly Carol Newman Chester Pinnow Harold Miller John Engstrom

Cheri Bechtolt Celebrates Eighth Birthday With Friends

Cheri Bechtolt daughter of Mr and Mrs Nathan Bechtolt Route 4 Monroe was honored at a birthday party Thursday at Twin ing Park for her eighth birthday. A picnic supper was served and Cheri received gifts. Attending were Louise Viney Sara Pfister Julee Leuenberger Barbara Hasler Alice Scherer Sandy Signer Vicki Grossen Sally Peggy Tami Ritschard and Cheri's brothers Randy and Stevie. Sending gifts but unable to attend were Debbie Donny and Jo Lynn Blumer.

Cheri Bechtolt Nathan Bechtolt Route 4 Monroe Twining Park Cheri Louise Viney Sara Pfister Julee Leuenberger Barbara Hasler Alice Scherer Sandy Signer Vicki Grossen Sally Peggy Tami Ritschard Randy Stevie

PTA Council Session In Monroe Cancelled

The PTA Council meeting in Monroe scheduled for tonight is canceled due to inability to find a date that fits all members. Members are being informed of the executive committee meeting held Friday night.

PTA Monroe P.T.A. Council Henry Grindahl

Pythian Sisters to Meet Tuesday in IOOF Hall

Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening at the IOOF Hall. Members should bring items for the gift bar. Lunch will be served under the direction of Mrs. Donald Deininger, with assistance from Mrs. Donovan Prien and Mrs. Henry Trumpy.

Pythian Sisters IOOF Donald Deininger Donovan Prien Henry Trumpy

Poppy Day Plans Are Set by Monticello Auxiliary

Mrs. R. W. Woelffer hosted the Legion Auxiliary with final plans for Poppy Day on May 27 led by chairwoman Mrs. Thomas Brusveen. The group will sponsor a fifth grade poster contest with prizes, join Memorial Day activities, plant geraniums at the Memorial Monument, and discuss a late summer Camp Wabick picnic. They slated a Third District Convention attendance for May 14 at Highland and elected new officers in June.

Camp Wabick Highland Thomas Brusveen

Sorority Marks Founders Day With Pearl Theme Banquet

Eleven members of Alpha Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha attended a Founders Day banquet at Four Lakes Yacht Club in Madison. The event celebrated the sorority's 10th anniversary with the Wonderful World of Pearls theme and announced a $300 donation to the Menominee Indians for their library. Attendees included Monroe residents Rita Kaskey Dorothy Johnson Thelma Gamm Gertrude Feutz Irma Klassy Marian Boynton and Mines Robert Prien Richard Wagner Harry Williams Walter J Kubly Bernard Kartmann.

Alpha Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Madison Four Lakes Yacht Club Monroe Rita Kaskey Dorothy Johnson Thelma Gamm Gertrude Feutz Irma Klassy Marian Boynton

Farmerettes Plan Meeting Wednesday

The Spring Grove Friendly Farmerettes announce a 7:30 p.m. meeting on Wednesday May 11 at the home of Mrs. Marvin Stabler. Devotions by Mrs. Elvin Wendler and roll call with pictures of members' mothers. Mrs. Faye Milks leads the program.

Spring Grove Marvin Stabler Elvin Wendler Faye Milks

St. Victor's Group To Meet Tomorrow

The home and school meeting of St. Victor's Parochial School is scheduled for 7 30 p m tomorrow May 10. Officers will be elected for the coming year. A gymnasium and calisthenic demonstration will be given.

St. Victor’s Parochial School

Mrs. Barnes Feted During Family Reunion

A Mother's Day reunion honored Mrs. Geraldine Barnes of Phoenix Arizona at the home of Mrs. Allen Goecke. Four daughters and their families plus a son and two married nieces attended. A dinner at Idle Hour Mansion followed by departures for home. Mrs. Barnes planned visits to various states before returning to Arizona.

Allen Goecke Geraldine Barnes Phoenix Ariz Arizona Kenneth Kinney Newell John Whelan Park Forest Inl Buddi Miller Wayne Denton Stroutland, Mo Gerald Barnes Vienna Monroe

Rita Kuebli Feted on Second Birthday

Rita Ann Kuebli two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs David Kuebli was honored at a family birthday dinner. Gifts were given and the cake baked and decorated by Mrs Gayle Burlington Browntown. Attending were Mr and Mrs Walter Kuebli and Jean Mr and Mrs Earl Zink Orangeville Mr and Mrs Tom Kuebli and Mike Loves Park Ill Mr and Mrs Nathan Hare and Jeff and Angela Monroe.

Rita Ann Kuebli David Kuebli Rita Gayle Burington Browntown Walter Kuebli Jean Earl Zink Orangeville Tom Kuebli Mike Park Ill Nathan Hare Jeff Angela Monroe

Birthday and meeting notes from September gathering

Miss Christine Gem peler played the birthday song for Mrs. Thoman Mrs. Wasserstrauss and Mrs. Gilman Schmid. The 10th wedding anniversary of Mrs. Calvin Drafahl is in June. The September 1 meeting will be with Mrs. Amos Zimmerman and will be a share a dish meal. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and refreshments were served by the hostess.

Christine Gempeler Thoman Wasserstrauss Gilman Schmid Calvin Drafahl Amos Zimmerman

Esther Circle Meeting at Monticello in May

The Esther Circle of Reformation Church met Thursday evening with eleven members and two guests Mrs. Robert Schlittler and Mrs. Gaylord Hanson. Mrs. George Wasserstrauss opened with two hymns, and Mrs. Marvin Thoman led the opening reading Pit ty. Mrs. John Wirth Jr. presented the program Called to Mission in the Family and plans were made for a New Glarus Home for the Aged open house on May 15. The circle set a family picnic for July 3 at New Glarus Park and voted to skip summer meetings.

Monticello Esther Circle of Reformation Church Harvey Gempeler Robert Schlittler Gaylord Hanson George Wasserstrauss

Two Groups to View Safety Film Signal 30

The Add A Million and Farmsters clubs will watch a highway safety film titled Signal 30 during their final meeting. The session starts at 8 15 p m in the Agricultural Building with a Wisconsin State Patrol safety division officer presenting.

Farmsters Clubs Wisconsin State Patrol

Circle to Meet Monticello in May Meeting

The Washington Circle will meet on Wednesday May 11 at 145 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Hostesses are Mrs. Robert Holcomb Sr and Mrs. Fred Holcomb.

Monticello Washington Circle Fellowship Hall Robert Holcomb Sr Fred Holcomb

Sheila Sturtevant Weds Joseph M. Foulker in Milledgeville

Miss Sheila Ann Sturtevant married Joseph M. Foulker in a April 23 ceremony at the First Brethren Church parsonage. The bride, daughter of Audrey and LaVerle Sturtevant of Clinton, wore pink and white tweed. Attendant was her sister Mrs. Ronald Judd. best man was Ronald Judd. The couple will reside in Polo, Illinois.

Milledgeville Sheila Ann Sturtevant Joseph M. Foulker Ernest Foulker Browntown First Brethren Church Audrey Sturtevant LaVerle Sturtevant Clinton Ronald Judd Polo, Ill

McDermott Couple Reside in Madison After Spring Wedding

Mr and Mrs Paul William McDermott wed April 16 at Immaculate Conception Church Truman Corners Madison. The bride Marsha Lynn Clayton is daughter of Charles R Clayton and wife. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs. McDermott.

Darlington Madison Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Truman Corners Paul William McDermott

McDermott- Taschek wedding details listed

Mrs. John B. McDermott and Bernard Joseph McDermott head the wedding party with Barbara Taschek maid of honor and Linda Brunkow bridesmaid. Ushers Peter Christensen Bernard Weidge. Mrs. McDermott a dental assistant for Associated Dentists and her husband a mechanic for Meier Truck Sales Madison.

John B. McDermott Barbara Taschek Linda Brunkow Bernard Joseph McDermott Lee Goodman Madison Peter Christensen Bernard Weidge

Women's Guild Meeting Set at St Pauls UCC Wayne Township

The Women's Guild of St Pauls United Church of Christ Wayne Township will hold a 2 p.m. meeting on Thursday May 12 at the church. Leaders are Mrs Ann Burkhalter and Mrs Carol Meier with hostesses Mrs Alvenda Krupke Mrs Louise Wild Mrs Leona DeVoe and Mrs Florence Lincicum.

Women’s Guild of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Wayne Township Ann Burkhalter Carol Meier Alvenda Krupke Louise Wild Leona DeVoe Florence Lincicum

Evans Will Speak at Legenda Club Meeting

The Legenda Club will meet with Mrs. Albert T. Lundgren at 2239 15th St at 8 p.m. Tuesday. E. O. Evans will present slides on wild flowers.

Evans Legenda Club Albert T. Lundgren 15Th St E. O. Evans

Classified Ads Solve Daily Problems for Thousands

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Police Chief In Sabattus Loses Barn Items

Sabattus Maine police chief Lester Dobbins reported a burglary at his home barn where six chairs a wood ice chest and tools were stolen after he arrived for work. The incident highlights local crime concerns and prompts police to review security measures.

Sabattus Maine Lester Dobbins

Ky Faces Internal and External Backlash in Saigon

Premier Nguyen Cao Ky, in South Viet Nam, faced mounting pressure from both rival factions within the ruling junta and outside critics after declaring his intention to remain in power for at least another year. The dispute signals growing instability as Ky seeks to consolidate authority amid internal divisions and external opposition.

Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Cao Ky

Rent: That Room Through Classified Ads in The Monroe Evening Times

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Mrs. Connell Auxiliary of Legion Farmerettes St. Victor's Your Cosmetic Center Walgreen Agency Mrs. Barnes Rita Kuebli Esther Circle Sheila Sturtevant, Foulker McDermott Women’s Guild Adtaker A. T. Co Spurgeon’s Jamaica
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