Memorial Services Held by VFW Auxiliary Unit
Memorial services conducted by the Cecil Jones Auxiliary of VFW 2312 honored charter members who died last year. The meeting in Palmer Hall featured Senior Girl Troop 242 presenting year-in-review and gifts to 10 graduating seniors. Memorial Day honor roles were announced and district meeting plans for Monroe on May 22 discussed.
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Memie
Poo A
Quis Wolleson
Cecil Jones
VFW
Palmer Hall
Beverly Alm
Jane Nafzger
Linda Schild
Marian Maurer
Susan Reger
Jane Schreier
Mary Jo Wedesky
Beth Matzke
Joan Bernet
Kris Brugger
Mary Burkhard
Joan Johnson
Vicki Wild
Karleen Krebs
Richard Bahr
Monroe
Elkhorn
Racine
Kenosha
Pell Lake
Janesville
Beloit
Brodhead
North Cape
Como
Whitewater
Waterford
Burlington
Edgerton
Williams Bay
American Cancer Fund
Wallace Radke
Louis Oostdik
Fred Felder
Mies
Stephen Carlson
Ralph Schroeder
Glenn Kubly
Vernus Seffrood
Rodney Block
Alois Beer
Walter Laeser
Edward Doyle
Memorial Services Set for Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters
Memorial services will be held on May 24 by the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters at IOOF Hall following a meeting of the Pythian Sisters. Grand Chief Dorothy Moyer of Reedsburg selected Mrs. Alton V. Kiel as a grand page for the 70th Grand Temple session in Milwaukee August 21 to 23 at the Plankinton House. Mrs. Ralph Mahikuch led the gift bar sales after the session and luncheon hosts included Mrs. Donald Deininger Mrs. Donovan Prien Mrs. William Zuhike and Mrs. Henry Trumpy with tulips from Mrs. Chester Tobin’s garden.
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Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
IOOF
Alton V. Kiel
Dorothy Moyer
Reedsburg
Grand Temple
Plankinton House
Milwaukee
Ralph Mahikuch
Social Event Slated At St. Pauls Church
The Mother-Daughter Social of St Pauls United Church of Christ Wayne Township will be held at 8 p m Saturday May 14 at the church Women of all ages are invited The program will be furnished by church members A luncheon will follow in the church dining room Dial 325 5101 for Adtaker now.
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St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Wayne Township
Missionary Society Nominating Unit Schedules June Election
Mrs. William V. Baebler opened the Women’s Missionary Society meeting in the Monticello parsonage with music and readings. Irene Marty, president, chaired as the nominating committee including Mrs. C. W. Karlen Frieda Benkert and Mrs. Jacob Voegeli prepared for a June election of a new president and secretary.
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Monticello
William V. Baebler
Women’s Missionary Society
Irene Marty
Edyth Stoll
Ellen Stauffer
Kenneth Klassy
Jacob Voegeli
Mothers Daughters Hold Brodhead Event
The Mother-Daughter banquet at the Brodhead EUB Church drew 125 guests. Julie Roenneburg led a prayer, Vicki Baumgartner read What is a Mother, with Junior Choir songs. Prizes honored oldest and youngest mothers, most daughters, and most children.
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Brodhead
Brodhead Eub
Allen Roenneburg
Julie Roenneburg
Vicki Baumgartner
John Pengra
Kay Ann’s
Mmes
Fred Hahlen
John Frehner
Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs Convention Set for Kenosha
The 68th annual Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs convention runs May 16 to 19 in Kenosha with the theme Diamond Jubilee of Service for Freedom and Growth. State president Mrs. Clarence J. Weber of Sheboygan will preside. General convention chairwoman Mrs. David P. Barnes of Eau Claire and local chair Mrs. Charles Fries Sr. of Kenosha will organize. Mrs. Anton J. Portman of Monroe attends as district federation president and former Monroe club leader. A state board meeting and pre-board dinner occur May 16 at Midway Motor Lodge, with officer elections and installation planned for May 17 and 19 respectively.
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Service For Freedom
Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs
Kenosha
Clarence J. Weber
Sheboygan
David P. Barnes
Eau Claire
Charles Fries Sr
Anton .J. Portman
Monroe
First District Federation
Woman’s Club of
Midway Motor Lodge
Woman’s Club
First Methodist Church
Fellowship Hour Activities After Meeting
Refreshments were served by Mrs. M. E. Lynn and Mrs. Jacob Voegeli following the meeting.
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M. E. Lynn
Jacob Voegeli
Auxiliary of Eagles Enrolls Two Members and Plans Installation
Two new members, Mrs. Virgil Wunschel and Mrs. Margaret Lewis, joined the Auxiliary of Eagles at the regular meeting in the Eagles Club rooms. A joint installation of Monroe Aerie Order of Eagles and Auxiliary officers is set for May 24 after the meeting, with cancer dressings to be made May 17. Prizes were won by Mrs. Leo Kohl and Mrs. Marvin Holcomb. refreshments followed.
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Virgil Wunschel
Margaret Lewis
Eagles
Monroe Aerie Order of Eagles
Leo Kohl
Marvin Holcomb
Pauline Hemphill
Mae West
Donald Ripp Elected President of St Victor's Home and School
At St Victor's School the Home and School Association elected new officers for 1966 67 with Donald Ripp as president Robert Silvis as vice president Mrs Glen A Schwartz as secretary and Mrs Edward Zupanc as treasurer Rev E C McCollow installed the officers The meeting featured student demonstrations from grades five to eight and a plan to buy rain coats and hats for safety patrols The season concluded with art displays and refreshments The next meeting is in October
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Home and School Association of St
Mmes
Jack Murray
Jo Boss
Martin Blum
Ray Hughes
Joseph Urban
Newcomers Club Set For Square Dancing
Monroe Newcomers Couples Club invites members to a square dancing evening at 7 30 p m Sunday May 15 in the Municipal Building Community Room Frederick Wittner will call no experience required Co chairs are Mrs Vance Nelson and Mrs Jerry Weldon with Mrs John Lampe assisting
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Newcomers Couples Club of
Monroe
Municipal Building
Frederick Wittner
Vance Nelson
Jerry Weldon
John Lampe
Lafayette Pupil Competes In State Spelling Bee
Mary Ellen McKnight, a sixth grader from Wayne Center School in Lafayette County, reached the final eight at the State Spelling Bee in Madison on May 7, 1966. She earned a cash award for participation while the winner was Linda Johnson of Boulder Junction.
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Mary Ellen McKnight
Lafayette
South Wayne
Wayne Center School
Lafayette County
Central High School
Madison
Mary Ellen
Richard McKnight
Carl Gabel
Linda Johnson
Boulder Junction
Kiwanis Roundtable Slated Thursday in Monroe
Kiwanis Club of Monroe schedules a 12 15 dinner and roundtable for members missing the 45th anniversary Ladies Night. John Norton won last week's special prize donated by George L Redman. Next week’s prize will be donated by William Rees. Members should contact Royce Schulz about attending the Trees for Tomorrow session in Eagle River July 17 to 20.
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Kiwanis Club
Monroe
Swiss Wheel
John Norton
George L. Redman
William Rees
Royce Schulz
Eagle River
Viking Map Spurs Pre-Columbian North American Visit
A pre-Columbian world map showing “Vinlanda” adds to archeological evidence that Vikings visited North America well before Columbus.
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Vinlanda
North America
Columbus
Mothers-Daughters Banquet At Oakley Union Church
A mother daughter banquet at Oakley Union EUB Church drew 94 attendees. Notable moments included a vocal number by Mrs Irvin Moellenberndt and Mr Walter Ludwig, and a trumpet duet by Miss Madline Bosben and Lee Kelso. Prizes went to Miss Bessie Myers for greatest distance traveled and Mrs Lizzie Mather as oldest attendee.
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Oakley Union Eub Church
Mmes
Irvin Moellenberndt
Walter Ludwig
Madline Bosben
Lee Kelso
Bessie Myers
Lizzie Mather
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St. Paul’s Church
Adtaker
Florine
Queen
Bobbie Brooks
Darlene Lee
California
Petti
Auxiliary of Eagles
Donald Ripp
St. Victor's
Sharon and
Marilyn Gabel
Mildred Teasdale
Margaret Collentine
Kiwanis
Pradvet
JR Eonica
T. Co
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