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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1961

Page

3

Beverly Ann Starke Weds Lester Strom in Zion EUB

Beverly Ann Starke daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Starke and Lester Ernest Strom son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Strom exchanged vows at Zion EUB Juda. The 7 30 p m ceremony was performed by Rev A Sinclair and Rev W L King. They reside at 5947 West Race Chicago after a trip to Northern Illinois.

Beverly Ann _ Starke William J. Starke Lester Ernest Strom Ernest Strom South 80Th West Allis Zion Eub Church Juda A. Sinclair W. L. King Don Crellin Juoy Bonspier Mary Brunkow Lola Neves Karen Kosobucki Maid of Honor Jean Derdall Michael Strom Samuel Schmerse John Derdall Judith Johnson Chicago

John and Richard Lelle Honored With Confirmation Dinner

John Lelle and Richard Lelle were honored at a Confirmation dinner held at the Harold Lelle home in Argyle and South Wayne. The two youths were confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran church in South Wayne with Rev. Benson officiating.

John Lelle Clark Lelle South Wayne Richard Lelle Harold Lelle Argyle John Richard Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Benson Blanchardville Gayle Burrington Browntown Matilda Lelie Winslow Lloyd Retzlaff Joyce Shirley Elwood Scherer Tom Ellen Larry Lelie Nellie Brown Darlington Hulett Pickett Sharon Mary Jo Bobby Mike Monroe Harry Hicks Emil Burri Patty Nancy Tony Fielder William Wanless Warren Battle

MonroeRainbow Assembly Unit Forms for Monroe Girls

Monroe girls attend a Mother-Daughter tea at the Masonic Temple to learn about a proposed Rainbow Assembly. The unit will be sponsored by St. Omar Chapter Order of Eastern Star with guidance from Rainbow officials. Petitions are available through Mrs. William Johnston Jr. and are due by Saturday.

Ing Rainbow Masonic Temple Rainbow Assembly Monroe St. Omar Order of Eastern Star Lester M. Johnson William Johnston Jr Rainbow Girls Linda Schisser New Glarus Mt. Horeb Johnston Monroe Assembly Gladys Benkett Elva Kugler Joseph D. Viney

Dr Gonser to Speak at Milwaukee Synod Meeting

Dr Albert Gonser pastor of Christchurch Milwaukee will address the South Wisconsin Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church at Faith Church Milwaukee on Wednesday and Thursday He will interpret the world wide work of the denomination and answer questions about national church interests A vote will be taken on the United Church of Christ constitution drafted for approval Other business includes electing a Study and Advisory Committee to work with the North Wisconsin Synod and the Wisconsin Congregation.

Albert Gonser Christchurch Milwaukee South Wisconsin United Church of Christ United Church North Wisconsin Synod Wisconsin Congre

Regional UCC Conference to Form Wisconsin Group

Dr. Ruben Huenemann former Milwaukee pastor and president of the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities will discuss progress on a new seminary in New Brighton near Minneapolis and St Paul as part of a regional church formation event.

United Church of Christ Wisconsin Ruben Huenemann Milwaukee United Theological Seminary of Twin Cities New Brighton Minneapolis St. Paul

Roethe and Phillips Plan Exchange Student Talk

Arthur Roethe Jr and Ken Phillips will discuss their exchange trips to Wilmington Delaware at the Gleaners Sunday school class of the Methodist church tomorrow evening in the home of Mrs Henry Nygard. Mrs Wilbur Geyer and Mrs Margaret Holland assist Mrs Nygard with devotions by Mrs Edgar Jacobs.

Arthur Roethe Jr Ken Phillips Wilmington Del Gleaners Methodist Church Henry Nygard 10Th Street Wilbur Geyer Margaret Holland Nygard Edgar Jacobs

Miss Horigan to Wed John Babler on Sept. 2

Belleville dispatch reports the engagement of Margaret Jean Horigan Madison to John W. Babler Belleville. Miss Horigan is a Kansas State University home economist at Oscar Mayer and Co. Her fiancé earned a Wisconsin B S and is a food processor at Oscar Mayer. The wedding set for September 2 in Frankfort.

Belleville John S. Horigan Frankfort Kan Margaret Jean Madison John W. Babler John P. Babler Babler

Hildebrandt and Keller Engaged in Horeb

Mr and Mrs Melvin J Hildebrandt of Sun Prairie announce the engagement of their daughter Jeanne to Daniel L Keller son of Mr and Mrs Leo Keller Horeb. Jeanne is employed by Dane County and Daniel is engaged in farming. The wedding plans are not announced.

MT. Horeb Melvin J. Hildebrandt Sun Prairie Jeanne Daniel L. Keller Leo Keller Horeb Miss Hildebrandt Dane County

Event Notice for St Patrick's Catholic Church

A notice states a service or event will occur Saturday August 5 at St Patrick's Catholic Church. The fragment confirms a parish activity planned for that date and venue.

Ding St. Patrick's Catholic Church

WSWS Schedule Meeting for Monroe Bethel Group

Mrs Roy Roderick will present the lesson at the Monroe Bethel WSWS meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the home of Mrs Kenneth Miller Orangeville with Mrs Golda Campbell as co host.

WSWS Roy Roderick Monroe Bethel Kenneth Miller Orangeville Golda Campbell

Jordan 4H Club Meeting At Pleasant Valley School

Jordan 4H Club met at Pleasant Valley School with JLonna Hartwig as president in charge. Linda Brandt led the pledge and Anita Hartwig led the flag pledge. Luann Guttmer, Mildred Grossen, Luann Gutzmer, and Bob Natz led numbers, singing, and recreation. The Fred Hartwig family served refreshments.

Jordan Pleasant Valley School Jlonna Hartwig Linda Brandt Anita Hartwig Luann Guttmer Mildred Grossen Luann Gutzmer Bob Natz Fred Hartwig

Hilltop 4H Club Meeting Opens Led by Ruehlew

Hilltop 4H Club held a meeting with vice president Carol Ruehlew presiding and Stephen Digman leading the 4H pledge. Donald and other members participated in the session during the community gathering.

Hilltop Club Carol Ruehlew Hilltop

Club votes on church service and garden plans

The group decided to attend St. John's United Church of Christ on Rural Life Sunday and to provide altar flowers. Billy Ammon demonstrated how to make a cutting board while Donald Ruehlow described garden plans. They planned a program for their local watershed and recited the safety pledge. The next meeting will be parents night.

Former City Residents Buy Store in Delavan

Mr and Mrs Otto Steinman of Brodhead and former Monroe residents have purchased a Badger Paint Store in Delavan with possession set for June 1 They will move to Delavan on Wednesday Steinman previously worked at Fred Lanz Hardware from 1910 to 1944 He then ran a neighborhood grocery for eight years selling to Richard Weaver The Steinmans later moved to Brodhead and he operated a tavern for 60 years until selling out March 1

Otto Steinman Brodhead Monroe Badger Delavan Steinman Fred Lanz Hardware Richard Weaver

Sparse Continental Forces in Revolutionary War

The article notes that at various points in the Revolutionary War American colonists fielded only about two thousand to three thousand soldiers. The figures illustrate the limited size of early continental armies and the challenges they faced in sustaining campaigns.

Girl Scout Troops stage plays in Monroe church program

Troop 233 mixed seventh graders performed Norahs Mix Up A Night in Camp And the Villain Still Pursued Her at St Johns United Church of Christ. Mothers helped direct and refreshments were provided as the girls planned a hike and two day tent outing in June with a court of awards to close the badge year. Troop 302 presented Mothers Day plays Mothers Gift and A Present for Mother with listed participants.

Monroe St. John’s Cheryl Miller Cathy Gempeler Christie Ault Rosemary Forcade Wendy Hahlen Mary Jo Wedesky Linda Matzke Marcia Janke Ralph Lichtenwalner Glen Schreier Mmes William Wedesky Dan Ault Herman Legler Rudolph Reger Roy Gempeler Linda Aeschlimann Sandy Blum Gayle Stephens Mary Mallory Sharon Oates Ella Lynn Brauchle Susan Schilt Sandra Johnson Patty Martin Jan Wittwer Barbara Schmidt Carolyn Munz Kathy Kohl Robert Brauchle Wittwer Bernard Munz

Lions Bag 1000 Bulbs for May 22 Distribution

Monroe Lions Club members will bag 1000 light bulbs tonight at 8 in the Goetz Theater basement. Team captains plan the May 22 sale at 6 p.m. Proceeds support aid to the blind and civic projects. Call 3 for an Adtaker.

Monroe Lions Club Goetz Theater

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