Spring Social highlights antiques at Monroe Woman's Club
The Spring Social of the Woman's Club of Monroe showcased fine antiques from local collections including William Wartmann of Edgerton. Members displayed glass, silver, china, furniture, and an 1800 gown, with a Q and A session, photos of an 1850 home, and a report of new officers and honored guests.
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Woman's Club of
Monroe
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Woman's Club
William J. Wartmann
Edgerton
Harvey Holland
Department of Fine Arts
John A. Becker
England
America
Rodney Kittelsen
Wartmann
Sherman Hodgson
Ellen Kohli
Derwin Huenink
Marie Spee
Harvey H. Holland
Huenink
Wade L. Cash
William F. Thurber
Effie Wenger
William Amstutz
Anton J. Portman
Stewart F. Kingston
E. B. Lux
Dwain E. Mings
H. L. Fenton
Arthur C. Benkert
Spring social committee portraits at district program
Flowers in antique vessels complemented the program theme as Mrs. P J Connors Jr and Mrs Josef J Benkett oversaw decorations. Food co chairs were Mrs Thomas R Goetz and Mrs Willis P Schiller with numerous committee helpers. Girl Scout Troop 363 assisted serving while department of fine arts members aided in program planning. An executive board meeting will close the year’s business later this month.
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P. J. Connors Jr
Josef J. Benkett
William Johnston Jr
Robert J. Smith
Thomas R. Goetz
Willis P. Schiller
Mmes
Dan L. Ault
Arthur P.benkert
Donald L. Brown
Virgil Brunkow
Edward R. Einbeck
Terry B. Hanna
S. F. Kingston
Howard McCoy
Leland Miller
Alvin Neushwander
W. P. Schiller
Leo Share
Kenneth Sundseth
H. E. Whitehead
Margaret
Nell Burgi
Arthur Chandler
J. C
Joyce Camron
Vicki Neuberger
Mary Gerhart
Leilani Stricker
Barbara Kundert
Department of Fine Arts
Willard C. Bender
Hannah Bindschaecher
Franz W. Grand
Wade L. Cash
Sherman Hiodgeson
Serwin J. Huenink
Everett A. Janke
Benjamin H. Brunkow
R. 0. Kittelsen
Albert Lundgren
Charles B. Marvin
Arthur F. Roethe
Robert Rosa
Peter S. Solomon
William R. Stuckey
Harvey H. Trumpy
William E Wenger
Marie Spee
Ginny Bacon Wins Junior Auxiliary Poster Prize
Ginny Bacon won first prize in the Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion youth poster contest. Posters were displayed in the American Legion club window with Colleen Niffenegger named winner in the younger group. Poppy sales for veterans rehabilitation planned Friday May 22. Linda Goecke named Poppy Princess with attendants Lonna Soddy and Tana West slated for Memorial Day parade.
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Ginny Bacon
American Legion
American Legion Club
Colleen Niffenegger
Gerritt E. Moow
Robert Hardell
Lonna Soddy
Tana West
Carol Galli to Wed George Michel Canon in Monroe
Miss Carol Jean Galli all set to marry George Michel Canon at 2 30 p m Saturday in St John s United Church of Christ Monroe attendees include Lt Roger P Galli and Rene from England both flying via 50 000 foot bomber leg to Kansas City then commercial air arrives. Canon family from San Angelo Le Mesa Columbus and Houston guests travel from Texas and California for the ceremony honeymoon planned in Banff Lake Louise Canada rocks.
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Galli
England
Kansas City
Washington, D.C
Monroe
Seattle
Wash
Charles Coulson Canon
San Angelo
Tex
Canon
Elizabeth Cuff Roy
Joe
Richard
le Mesa
Columbus
Fred Warner
San Francisco
Banff
Lake Louise
Canadian Rockies
Houston
Texas
Circle Lesson at Grace Lutheran Church Meeting
Mrs Will Hartwig presented the lesson She Shall be Praised at the Ruth Circle meeting of Grace Lutheran Church yesterday. Assisted by Mrs Chester now Otto Pinnow and Isadore. Mrs Herman Dieckhoff hosted yesterday's meeting. Mrs Cassius Woodle will host the Wednesday June 10 meeting at her home.
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Will Hartwig
Ruth Circle
Grace Lutheran’ Church
Mmes. Chester
Otto Pinnow
Isadore Smith
Herman Dieckhoff
Cassius Woodle
Pythian Sisters Plan Memorial Service
Plans were made for a joint memorial service to be held Wednesday May 20 at 8 p.m. during the Pythian Sisters meeting at the IOOF hall. Mrs. Elsie Prien gave the altruistic report while Mrs. Henry Babler spoke about the bake sale. Refreshments were served.
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Pythian Sisters
IOOF
Elsie Prien
Henry Babler
Sale
Alvin Zuhike
Alton Kiel
Walter Day
Nellie Engles
Luncheon Honors Crown Ceremony At St. John's Church
Mrs Loyd Prien and Mrs Deans led a St Johns Catholic Church gathering with Rita Seffrood and family as the Seffroods assisted by Gayleen Homb Barbara Meier and Barbara Zimmerman. The event placed a crown on the statue at 7 30 p m followed by a mother daughter luncheon in the church dining room and slides on vacations shown by two Sisters of Notre Dame.
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Loyd Prien
Deans
St. John’s Catholic Church
Bushnell
Edna Ross
Rita Seffrood
Vernus Seffrood
Gayleen Homb
Barbara Meier
Barbara Zimmerman
Notre Dame
New Member Welcomed at DAR Meeting at Mrs Prechel Home
Mrs Auvion voser was welcomed as a new member at the DAR meeting held yesterday afternoon at Mrs Harry Prechel's home on 7011th street. Committee chairmen were appointed and reports given by Grace Byers, Myron Stair, and others. The chapter donated to the National Library Fund and planned the year’s calendar before adjourning to resume Sept 9 at Miss Grace Byers’ home.
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Auvion Voser
DAR
Harry Prechel
DAR Magazine
National Library Fund
Ralph Duchow
Washington
George Robinson
Grace Byers
Mmes Kubly and Feller Elected by Circle Unit
Circle of Reformation church met in Fellowship Hall at Zwingli United Church of Christ and elected Mrs Ralph Kubly as vice president and Mrs Robert Feller Sr as treasurer. President Mrs Willis Babler opened with a reading and notes on guild activities in Madison. A prayer program was led by Mrs Helen Elmer and Mrs Alwina Gempeler. Mother’s Day reading by Mrs Babler followed. Refreshments for 28 members were provided by co hostesses Mrs Frank Hartwig and Mrs Dave Indergand.
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Annilelly Limes
Circle of Reformation Church
Fellowship Hall
Zwingli
Willis Babler
Frank Hartwig
Dave Indergand
Dr Moore Dedicates Flag for Auxiliary Unit
Dr Moore L A Moore first commander dedicated the flag donated by the Woman's Relief Corps to the World War I Barracks 2315 Auxiliary during the meeting last night in the Legion hall. She read an article on respect for the flag after the dedication. Mrs Vernus Seff rood won the special prize. After the Auxiliary meeting the group joined the Barracks for talks by Charles Ayers Fond du Lac department commander and James Knapp Madison senior vice commander.
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L. A. Moore
Woman's Relief Corps
Legion Hall
Moore
Vernus Seffrood
Charles Ayers
Fond du Lac
J Department
James Knapp
Madison
Notre Dame Sisters Show Vacation Slides
Mary was held Sunday evening as Notre Dame Sisters showcased vacation slides to the community. The event highlighted travel memories and local parish activities with attendees from the church circle.
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Notre Dame Sisters
Mrs Feneil Presides For Auxiliary Luncheon
Mrs Mary Jane Feneil presided at the Monroe County Club Auxiliary opening luncheon held at the clubhouse yesterday. New members introduced include Mrs Robert Weckerly Mrs Robert Jones Mrs Clarence Franklin and Mrs William Schmitz. Guests included Mrs John Kimball of Buffalo N Y. Bridge attendees were Mrs John Figi Mrs W B Gna Mrs R J Grode and Mrs Ed Win Schuetze. Next meeting is Wednesday at 1 p m Reservations with Mrs John Figi or Mrs Donald Brown.
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Mary Jane Feneil
Monroe Country Club
Robert Weckerly
Robert Jones
Clarence Franklin
William ‘Schmitz
John Kimball
Buffalo
N. Y
John Figi
W. B. Gna
R. J. Grode
Win Schuetze
Donald Brown
Two Women Elected To Head Leyenda Club
Effie Wenger and Mrs Glen Schreier were elected as co-presidents of the Leyenda Club at a meeting held at Mrs Albert Lund gren's home. Mrs E R Blair was re-elected secretary treasurer. The group donated two biographical works to the Arabut Ludlow Memorial library in memory of former secretary Mrs Alvin Elmer. The next meeting, a picnic, is set for June 9 at Mrs Edwin Schuetze's home.
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Alvin Elmer
Edwin Schuetze
Auxiliary of Legion Plans for Poppy Day
The American Legion Auxiliary approved a $25 donation to the community scholarship fund at the May meeting led by president Mrs. Lester Witt. Plans for Poppy Day were set for Friday and Saturday May 22 and 23 with Mrs. Keith Williams and Mrs. Witt in charge of selling and Mrs. Richard Markham heading the refreshment committee.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Lester Witt
Keith Williams
Witt
Richard Markham
Mrs Gerber Honored At Royal Neighbors Meeting
Mrs Pete Gerber was honored with the birthday song during a Royal Neighbors gathering in the 100F hall last evening. Mrs Mabel Hoeft and Mrs Nathalee Shultz presided over lunch and Mrs Chester Pfund led entertainment. A memorial service is planned for the next meeting on Wednesday May 27.
Orangeville Rebekahs To Hold Basket Lunch
Orangeville Rebekah lodge plans a May basket lunch at 8 a m during the next meeting. District Association officers were entertained with 58 members and guests from Freeport Savanna Davis Rock Grove Warren Orangeville and Monroe. Dining hall decorated with spring flowers.
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Orangeville
Dora Schneider Feted With Birthday Events
Dora Schneider was honored with a series of birthday events in SVILLE as friends and relatives organized celebrations. The gatherings highlighted community ties and the celebrant’s long association with local groups and activities.
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Dora Schneider
Sville
Birthday observance and neighbor social event noted
Monday marked in observance of her birthday with neighbors visiting at morning coffee and a second group of friends joining for a social time after one.
Royal Neighbors Unit Meets at Monticello
The Royal Neighbors lodge convened at the Abley home in Monticello Tuesday evening with co hosts Miss Ruth Abley and Mrs Kathryn Staedtler. Fourteen members attended a dessert luncheon followed by a 500 card game in which Mrs Matt Wittenwyler won high and Mrs Waldo Zimmerman low.
Study Club to Meet Brodhead
Times Special. Mrs. Marie Searles will testify at the Round Table Study Club meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Roll call will be a Mother's Day Thought. Mrs. Searles will give a book review.
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Brodhead
Marie Searles
Round Table
Searles
Voters Back Gainesville Urban Renewal Plan After Johnson Visit
In Gainesville Georgia residents endorsed the citys first urban renewal project by a two to one margin following President Johnsons campaign stop on poverty. The piece notes Sweden and Finland supply about 40 percent of Europe's newsprint.
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Johnson
Gainesville
Georgia
Sweden
Finland
Europe
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Woman’s Club
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Roland W. Blaha
Springfield
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Burri
George Filley
Rogers, Ark
Portman
Hervey
Sally) Hosely
Radio and Press
Marcia Kurdert
JoAnn
I Lord
Roberta Benkert
Mrs. C. S. Grandahl
Monroe Woman's Club
Leo Eells
Browntown
Opal
Thomas Krueger
18Th Avenue
Krueger
Jessie Krueger
Ben Krueger
Miss Eells
South Wayne High School
Oaktron Industries, Inc
Monroe High School
Chicago
Drs. Ganshert and Brauchle
Carol Galli
George Michel Canon
Mrs. Prechel
Kubly
Feller
Circle Unit
Dr. Moore
Unitee i
Iran
Mrs. Feneil
Leyenda Club
Auxiliary of Legion
Skip and
Dale
Highway 69
RWEAR
Jockey
Royal Neighbors
Monticello
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