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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1972

Page

4

Mother's Day Tea At Union Presbyterian Draws Fifty Attendees

About 50 people attended Sunday's Mother's Day Tea at Union Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Larry Johnson opened with a prayer and prizes were awarded to mothers for generations, daughters, sons, distance, and other categories. Folk music followed with local performances, then a Kum-Ba-Ya singalong and church refreshments.

Union Presbyterian Church Larry Johnson Ralph Kundert Henry Spring Monticello Kundert Charles Soddy Spring William Moser Eldora Olson John Steinmann Oregon Argentina Robert Brightman Catherine Wegner Lola Burdick Carol Booth Becky O’donnell Laurie Soddy Rhonda Potts Judy Booth Johnson

Washington Church tea draws 125 attendees in Monticello

At Washington Reformation Church in Monticello a Mother-Daughter tea hosted by the Women’s Guild drew 125 people. Guests received special awards including oldest woman Anna Elmer and youngest granddaughter among the attendees, with David Sigalus ventriloquist from Apple River headlining the program.

Monticello Washington Reformation Church Anna Elmer Bertha Loveland Gary Gobeli Elizabeth Gobeli Donald Ritschard Paul Gruenberg Glennys Jelle Calvin Drafahl Marvin Thoman Vickie Beutel Roy Hess Jim Grady Susan Wirthea Thoman Glenda Gempeler Janice Chesebro Women’s Guild Montgomery Chesebro Lawrence Bidling LeRoy David Edward Riese Kristine Robert Durtschi George Wasserstrass Dallas Wild

Poppy Queen and Princess Named at Monticello Legion Meeting

The Amstutz-Marty American Legion and Auxiliary in Monticello named Miss Jan Quade as Poppy Queen and Miss Karen Kehm as Poppy Princess during May 4 proceedings. Poppy Week runs May 13 to 19 with activities including poster awards on Memorial Day. Proceeds support veterans and families. Memorial Day parade plans were finalized. Green County officer election set May 21. The Auxiliary reported a successful household sale with 13 members and two guests. tray favors sent to Madison.

Monticello Amstutz-Marty American Legion Monticello Legion Home Jan Quade Edward Quade Karen Kehm Ralph Kehm Rt. 1 Calvin Drafahl Poppy Green County Council Legion and Auxiliary Madison John Hoskins

Cookout Ahead After Two Ball Mixed Golf Event

The Monroe Country Club hosts the season’s first cookout on May 21 after a two ball mixed golf event with several May happenings. A club party with dancing by the Classics is set for May 27. Memorial Day weekend features stag events and a Sunday brunch, followed by a Monday Parent-Child golf event on May 29. Shop evenings at Dearth Auto Mart offer a well lighted paved lot and helpful staff.

Monroe Country Club

Upcoming Mother's Day Events In Orangeville Area

Local churches announce a Swiss steak Mother Daughter banquet at McConnell United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Saturday May 20. A summer worship schedule begins Sunday at Washington Reformation United Church of Christ at 9 15 a.m. with Sunday school at 10 15. A Mother Daughter Dessert, Tea, and a program featuring Juda Girls Chorus and Don Jenny of Warren Illinois are planned with reservations via church office.

Orangeville Bethel United Methodist Church of Afalkey McConnell United Methodist Church Edna Obert The Holy Land Washington United Methodist Church Albright Hall 16Th St 16Th Ave Juda Girls Chorus Don Jenny Warren, Ill Harvey Holland Delbert Shaffer Harley Shelton Slavers United Methodist Church James Weir Monroe Room For You Gordon Prien Stavers Church

Rural Life Sunday Observed Near Monroe

Rural Life Sunday to be observed with a 7 30 p m worship service at Kubly Park Chapel northwest of Monroe. The Argus 4 H Club sponsors the event postponed from last Sunday due to bad weather. Rev W C Koehler will deliver the message with Harmonizers and Mini Harmonizers performing and a fellowship hour afterward. Belle A Mansfield noted as the first US woman admitted to practice law in Iowa in 1869. Charles Dearth Pontiac Buick.

Rural Life Kubly Park Monroe Argus 4-H Club W. C. Koehler St. John’s United Church of Christ Hilltop 4-H Club Mary Severson Kim Hanson Theresa Brown Barbara Farmer Kitty Hanson Mitchell Brown Mark Brown Terry Brown Richard Farmer Kelly Hanson

Omicron Chapter Members Attend Wisconsin State Convention

Members of Omicron Chapter Monroe attended the Wisconsin State Convention of Alpha Delta Kappa at the Holiday Inn Kenosha. Attendees included state treasurer Mrs. Robert Kingdon and state auditor Mrs. William Amstutz among others. Jean Neale from the International executive board spoke at the business meeting. New state officers for 1972 73 were installed by Mrs. Neale.

Omicron Monroe Wisconsin Alpha Delta Kappa _ International Teachers’ Sorority Holiday Inn Kenosha Robert Kingdon William Amstutz Lillian Hanson Alvin Livingston Henry Tschanz Hazel Huffman Viva Stauffacher Edward Hartwig Jean Neale International Executive Board Neale International Headquarters

Surprise housewarming honors Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Talmage

A surprise housewarming on Friday evening celebrated the new Belleville home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Talmage Rt. 2 Belleville. Attendees included Elise Rufener and Emil Rufener family from Monroe and several Rufeners from Monticello. Cards were played, refreshments served, and the honorees were given a cash gift.

Raymond Talmage Rt. 2 Belleville Elise Rufener Franz Camenzind Erna Maske Jake Rufener Monroe Emil Rufener Nancy Jayne Ernest Rufener Monticello Arnold Rufener Penny

Mother Daughter Banquet At Yellowstone Church

At Yellowstone Lutheran Church Argyle Mrs Otilda Betrum 86 was the oldest mother present. The youngest was Mrs Daryle Berger and the youngest daughter Amy Dammen two months old. Three four generation groups attended as the program opened with a prayer and group singing.

Argyle Yellowstone Lutheran Church Otilda Betrum Daryle Berger Amy Dammen Sylvan Dammens Perry Everson

Past Presidents of American Legion Auxiliary Hold Dinner Meeting

The annual Spring meeting of the Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening at Idle Hour Mansion with 21 past presidents attending. A social hour preceded a dinner, and Mrs. Russell West led a brief business session as Mrs. Warren Gerhart presented the secretary and treasurer reports.

American Legion Auxiliary Russell West Warren Gerhart William Eberhardt

Circles Hold Joint Grace Lutheran Meeting

Lydia and Naomi Circles met at Mrs. Gerald Gelbach’s Monroe home with 26 members as Rev. Larry Pinnow led Bible study. A guest from Lutheran Social Service will speak at a 12:30 p.m. June 5 meeting with salad potluck and nursery. An informal Lydia Circle gathering is planned for June 15 at Mrs. Allen Pederson’s home.

Lydia Naomi Grace Lutheran Church Gerald Gelbach Monroe Larry Larson Larry Pinnow Scope Lutheran Social Service Lydia Circle Allen Pederson

Diane Short and John Goodman Bride and Groom

Miss Diane Elizabeth Short of Sauk City and John Ralph Goodman of Belleville wed May 6 at St Mary of Lourdes Belleville. Bride teaches physical education at Sauk Prairie Middle School. Groom works for Advertisers Press in Madison. Couple to reside in Sauk City.

Belleville Diane Elizabeth Short Sauk City Robert Short John Ralph Goodman St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church Ralph Goodman Sauk Prairie Advertisers Press Madison

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Reed in Monroe

Mrs. Martha Reed of Monroe was honored with a surprise party at the Gene Rufer home hosted by her children. Friends and relatives attended from Monroe and nearby towns, with euchre and 500 games, a decorated cake, and gifts.

Martha Reed Monroe Gene Rufer Ralph Margaret) Webinger Rodney Pauline) Block Gene Joyce) Rufer Rufer Carla Rodney Block Renee Kelli Deena Lonna Louise Neuenschwander Vivan Rufer Richard Webinger Kevin Sheryl George Schutte Chuck Miller Michele Chantel Bernard Olson South Wayne Ira de Voe Lena Ill Terry Kent Shullsburg Orval Reed Robert Rhonda Bertha Lanz Delbert Lanz Bernita Rufenacht Clifford Enright Mervin Schultz Warren

Kitchen shower honors Peggy Stefanik in Juda home

A surprise kitchen shower for Miss Peggy Stefanik of Albany was hosted at the Leland Jordan home in Juda. Co-hostesses were Miss Luan Jordan Juda and Miss Nancy Draeger Whitewater. A lunch was served and gifts were on a bridal table.

JUDA Peggy Stefanik Albany Leland Jordan Luan Jordan Nancy Draeger Whitewater Sherry Wood Mmes Paul Stefanik Gary Studer Monroe Russell Wolf Morris Wolf Staver Harold Green Alice Nancy Brodhead Roy Figi John Erb Robert Erb LeRoy Peterson Emerson Jordan Larry Kloepping Duane Bosben Jerry Ladwig Walter Ladwig Wesley Jordan Ruth Ann Fred Kloepping Lamont Zimmerman Robert Brunkow Gary Grossen Lloyd Keener Miss Stefanik Loran Jordan St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Barbette Sulzer in Monroe

Miss Barbette Sulzer daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Sulzer 720 17th Ave was honored at a surprise bridal shower May 3 at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Scherer Monroe Miss Mary Scherer was hostess Attendants included Rodell Krupke Laura Webinger Diane Davidson Jean Kuebli Debra Whitehead Sonja Weber Anna Marti Diana Schuetz Charmel Ackerman Ann Kirsch Beth Timm Mrs Herbert Scherer and family and Mrs Alfred Sulzer and Hideo Monroe The couple to be Miss Sulzer and Edward Anderson Jr Fr Atkinson will marry June 10 in St Johns United Church of Christ

Barbette Sulzer Alfred Sulzer 17Th Ave Herbert Scherer Monroe Mary Scherer Rodell Krupke Laura Webinger Diane Davidson Jean Kuebli Debra Whitehead Sonja Weber Anna Marti Diana Schuetz

Golden Agers Hold Potluck at Monroe Center

Members of the Golden Age Club met Tuesday for a potluck at the Monroe Community Center. Activities included several card tables and a dominoes table. Mr and Mrs Guy Earleywine will serve refreshments at the next meeting on Tuesday May 16.

Golden Age Club Monroe Community Center Guy Earleywine

Birthday Celebration Honors 11-Year-Old David Stauffacher

A surprise party honored David Michael Stauffacher at Marco's Supper Club on Friday. Family and friends from Monroe and Chicago attended, with a cake as centerpiece and gifts presented, noting his May 8 birthday.

David Michael Stauffacher Barbara Stauffacher 15Th St David Michael Esser Paul Gempler Robert Hassler Roger Zee Dale Taft Roger Rothenbuehler Monroe Helen Montgomery Chicago

Antique Club Holds Picnic and Summer Plans

The Antique Wheelers Club met at Green County Forestry Education Center despite rain. Thirty members attended and planned parking for antique cars at the fairgrounds during the June 4 horse pulling contest. Upcoming trips include May 21 to a glaciated area with stewards named.

Green County Green County Forestry Education Center West Clarno Fairgrounds Ray Askey Oneco Ill Henry Pick Alfred Tollakson Argyle Chester Hasse Blue Mounds

Lay Witness Mission Planned at St. to Run Sept 29 Oct 1

Committee members met Tuesday evening at the church to review a Lay Witness Mission with Harold Schut and Clarence Norlag of Clinton Wisconsin explaining the program. Rev W C Koehler and Mrs Doran R Zwygart joined as sponsor and lay witnesses are expected from across the United States. Sessions include youth and adult events with prayer vigils discussions meditations singing visits to shut ins meals and speaker coffee sessions. Twenty three people attended the meeting and refreshments followed.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Harold Schut Clarence Norlag Clinton Wis W. C. Koehler Doran R. Zwygart United States

Begin with the carpet: a guide to room makeovers

Donna offers decorating advice stressing wall to wall carpeting as a central tool. It can visually enlarge small spaces, unify odd shapes, insulate against drafts, and cut maintenance. Choose bright, expressive colors to create a room focal point and contact Phillips & Smith for assistance with carpet needs.

Phillips & Smith

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Diane Miller Martha O'Donnell Lonna Soddy Karen Knipschild Washington Church Tammy Beutel James Johnston Auto Mart Belle A. Mansfield Iowa Charles Dearth Pontiac- Buick Choralers Yellowstone Church Victor Bredeson Leland Bredeson Paul Bredeson Lisa Bredeson York Church J. R. Hestenes Janesville Alfred Henning Nelson Miller Mies Bernard Gibbons P. J. Connors Floyd C. Pyle TEEN Lorist Bulova Caravelle Skidmore Rey J. J. Smith Monroe’s Square Mrs. Reed Yass Super Auto Mart New York Empire State George Washington Dearth Motors Donna Schermerhorn
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