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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1958

Page

3

Social Events Officers Introduced at Monroe Spring Social

One hundred fifty members and guests of the Woman's Club of Monroe attended the Spring Social at St. John's Church vestry, closing the 1957-58 season. Girl Scout Troop 223, sponsored by the club, served dessert, and gifts were presented to Senior Troop 231 and to the Green County Historical Society. New officers and retiring leaders were announced, with Miss O Ardis Thredt of UW Madison featured as speaker on "The Art of..."

Woman’s Club of Monroe St. John’s Church Vestry Girl Scouts Toop 223 Woman’s Club Linda Goecks Barbara Schuetze Carolynn Holcomb Joanne Helmeid Penny Fitzgerald Jane Crouch Herbert Goecks Annelis Gruber Paula Hahlen Marlene Frey Tana Loveland Shirley Ault Sandra Franklin Beverly Flaherty Judith Legler Betty Vincent Karen Feldt Mary Ellen Summeril Kay Chambers Donna Lee Kubly Donna Rae Kubly Arthur C. Benkett A. R. Livingston C. Gene Hennager Clarence F. Kempfert William E. Amstutz Nellie W. Kohli Carol Koenig Anna Blum Amstutz R. W. Blaha Herbert Ainsworth O. Ardis Thredt School of Home Economics University of Wisconsin

Costume Design Talk Emphasizes Self Image and Comfort

Miss Thredt urges costume art starts with self appreciation and forgetting flaws. She says clothes narrate personality and encourages choosing styles that suit you even if not in fashion. Hostesses Elvina Rust and Mmes. Paul H. Olm, Adele Storck and Frederick Blanc led the evening.

Miss Thredt Elvina Rust Mmes Paul H. Olm Adele Storck Frederick Blanc C. J. Schwingel F. Earl Lamboley Dwain E. Mings Mies Paul C. O. Miller H. L. Fenton Burton Bacon J. W. Robilette Walter Reger Ernest Spring William Davidson Elder Hanson

Royal Neighbors Plan Banquet and grave decorating

Royal Neighbors met at RNA hall and planned a dinner May 22 at Maple Grove Inn Monroe and grave decorating for May 28. Four were initiated Donna Weidman Judith Whitehead Isabel O'Brien and Mary Johnson. Miss Luella Borkenhagen Hanover reported on the state convention at Wisconsin Rapids. Members of the Juda RNA were guests.

Brodhead RNA

Monticello Woman Attends Milwaukee Wedding

Mrs Christ Schmid attended the wedding of Miss Dorothy M Baalke and Donald Miller in Gesu Church Milwaukee on Saturday at 9 am. She visited Miss Suzanne who attended the wedding and a son Alvin at Wood hospital and was a guest at the home of Mrs John Barnhurst during her visit.

Monticello Christ Schmid Dorothy M. Baalke Donald Miller Milwaukee Gesu Catholic Church Suzanne Alvin Wood Hospital Schmid John Barnhurst

Business Women Elect Officers in Monroe Meeting

The Monroe Business and Professional Women's Club will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday with a 6 p.m. dinner at the Eugene hotel and an 8 p.m. business session at the Monroe library. The career advancement committee will honor outstanding senior girl Shirley Kohl and her mother Mrs Leo Kohl will attend.

Business and Professional Women’s Club of Monroe Eugene Monroe Library Wausau Cancer Crusade Helen L. Gempeler BPW C. J. Jackson

Methodist Daughters Mothers Banquet Hosts Attendees

More than 150 attended the Mother Daughter banquet at First Methodist church last evening. WSCS president Mrs. Roland E Thorp gave the welcome with Mrs James Bosanny as toast mistress. Barbara Schuetze sang violin and Mr and Mrs Robert Wurtzel Freeport presented magic and religious pictures. Honors went to several mothers and daughters for likenesses as well as special acknowledgments. Church men prepared and served the banquet.

First Methodist Roland E. Thorp WSCS James Bosanny Barbara Schuetze Robert Wurtzel Freeport Walter Bober Patricia Robert Trumpy Rebecca Lena Smith George Lawyer

Monticello Band Parents Club Banquet Honors Students

The Monticello Music Parents Club hosted about 200 at a school gym banquet for band and senior chorus members and their parents. Mrs. John Winzordered led serving tasks with help from staff, and Mrs. Dennis Disch announced awards from the district music festival. A vocal quartet then performed.

Monticello John Winzinried Mmes Jacob Koller Rudy Feller Roy Bissig Dennis Disch Roberta Feller Joanne Schneider Barbara Gempler Sharon Durtschi

Awards spread across Madison Area schools for music students

Awards and pins were given to a large group of students across Madison Area schools for music achievements. Recipients include Margaret Kammerer, Carolyn Klassy, Rodney Kammerer, Ronda Richards, Jorene Steinmann, Roberta Feller, JoAnne Schneider, Judy Gibbons, Judy Lehr, Nancy Root, Judy Woodruff, Dan Benkett, and John Harden. Principal H A Becker awarded Minor letters to the Freshmen band. seniors in chorus and band received pins from the Music Parents club with Mrs. Willis Babler presenting to Pauline Disch and others.

Madison Monticello Margaret Kammerer Carolyn Klassy Rodney Kammerer Ronda Richhards Jorene Steinmann Roberta Feller JoAnne Schneider Judy Gibbons Judy Lehr Nancy Root Judy Woodruff Dan Benkett John Harden H. A. Becker Tom Koeshall Beth Schuler Mary Siegenthaler Elmer Jay Lemon LaVon Elmer Linda Carroll Bob Babler Dave Williams Rosa Mueller Music Parents Club Willis Babler Pauline Disch Joanne Grossen Kathleen Grunder Carol Taylor Gail Wittenwyler

Blanchardville Holds Parties After Prom

Two post Prom events were held with a dinner at the Carol Engstad home and a party at the Jerry and Terry Skaife residence. Court of honor guests attended the Engstad dinner. Named guests included Carol Hutton Louise Johnson Sharon Larson Karen Severson Carol Engstad Don ald Hermanson Robert Hel meid Charles Emberson Dick Schober and David Jeglum. At the Skaife home guests included Jo Ann Hamilton Donna Harris Patricia Huntley Jolien Cold en Lucille Duffy David Gronner John Bachelder and Syl van Johnson.

Blanchardville Carol Engstad Jerry Terry Skaife Court of Honor Engstad Carol Hutton Louise Johnson Sharon Larson Karen Severson Donald Hermanson Robert Helmeid Charles Emberson Dick Schober David Jeglum Skaites Jo- Ann Hamilton Donna Harris Patricia Huntley Jolien Colden Lucille Duffy David Gronner John Bachelder Sylvan Johnson

Roxy Club Members Entertained at Mrs Houser Home

Mrs John T Houser hosted the Roxy Club gathering on Wednesday evening. In 500 Mrs Fred Boesiger took high honors, with Mrs Louisa Steffen second and Mrs Emilie Karlen third. Mrs Mary Reberli won the special prize.

Mrs. William Krueger Named Delegate to State Rebekah Assembly

Mrs. William Krueger junior past noble grand of Jauneta Rebekah lodge has been named delegate to the state Rebekah Assembly at Platteville June 8 to 11.

Albany William Krueger Noble Grand Jauneta Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Platteville

Future Homemakers Install Miss Ziltener

Marjorie Ziltener was installed president of the local Future Homemakers of America chapter at a ceremony held yesterday noon at Brodhead High School. Darlene Trezek was installed vice president, Sandra Swenson secretary, Phyllis Bouton treasurer, Nancy Cox historian, LaVon Arnsmeier parliamentarian, and Margaret McKeown reporter.

Brodhead Times Marjorie Ziltener Future Homemakers of America Brodhead High School Darlene Trezek Sandra Swenson Phyllis Bouton Nancy Cox LaVon Arnsmeier Margaret McKeown

Brodhead Music Parents elect new officers

Mrs. E. V. Laube was elected president at the Brodhead Music Parents meeting on Wednesday night. Mrs. Arnold Ayres was named vice president, Mrs. Ben Zimmerli secretary, and Mrs. Harvey Mauermann treasurer.

Brodhead E. V. Laube Brodhead Music Parents Arnold Ayres Ben Zimmerli Harvey Mauermann

WSWS Meets JUDA In Special EUB Church Gathering

The WSWS of the EUB church met in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday afternoon. A short play was performed by leaders Mmes. Ed Jordan and Wayne Gempeler, with assistance from Mrs. Esther Larson who also delivered a musical reading.

WSWS EUB Fellowship Hall Mmes Ed Jordan Wayne Gempeler Esther Larson

Mrs. Markham Heads Auxiliary at Brodhead

Mrs. Richard Markham elected president of the Brodhead American Legion Auxiliary with a full slate of officers and three-year and one-year executive members. Memorial services are planned for May 25 at St Rose Catholic church and cemetery bouquets on May 27 in the Legion clubroom.

Brodhead Richard Markham R. J. Douglas Richard Garde August Lehnherr Harvey Day Lester Witt Brodhead American Legion Auxiliary Keith Williams Mmes William Hall Margaret Earleywine Guy Earleywine Tallie Everson Paul Ward Williams Belle Harlow Marie Searles Deerfield Nellie Stair Harold D. Schultz Monticello Veteran’s Hospital Wood St. Rose Catholic Church Legion

Star Mothers Honored at Brodhead OES Chapter Event

Star Mothers were guests Wednesday night at the Brodhead chapter of Eastern Star. Mrs. Marvin Fairman and Mrs. Loren Sutherland presented 16 mothers, with Miss Ruth Amerpohl giving each a white carnation. Mrs. Keith Williams read poems paying tribute to mothers. Refreshments were served by their hosts.

Brodhead Star Eastern Star Marvin Fairman Loren Sutherland Ruth Amerpohl Keith Williams

May baskets and tulips frame Lehnherr Ross wedding tables

Messrs and Mesdames August Lehnherr and Allen Ross hosted a gathering where guests dined among tables arranged in an M shape and adorned with tulips and May baskets.

Messrs Mmes August Lehnherr Allen Ross

Disch couple to fly chartered trip to Las Vegas and Hollywood

Mr and Mrs Gerald Disch depart Sunday on a chartered plane trip to Las Vegas and Hollywood for eight days. Disch Hardware ranked among top winners in a six months sales contest.

New Glarus Gerald Disch Las Vegas Nev Hollywood Calif Disch Hardware

Shower tomorrow for Mary Louise Walter

A pre nuptial shower will be given tomorrow afternoon at the EUB Fellowship hall for Mary Louise Walter daughter of Mr. and Mrs Sam Walter. Mrs Jake Jones and Mrs William Starke are in charge.

EUB Fellowship Hall Mary Louise Walter Sam Walter Jake Jones William Starke

Carole Haas Receives Elmhurst Alumni Award

Carole Haas daughter of Mrs. Lillian Haas Route 1 Brown town is among 85 students honored at Elmhurst College Honors Day Convocation. She received the Elmhurst College Alumni award as a freshman.

Carole Haas Lillian Haas Browntown Elmhurst College Carole

County Shrines Set Ceremonial Attendance in Madison

More than 25 from Green County Shrine Club are expected to attend the Zor Shrine spring ceremonial at the Masonic Temple in Madison. Zor Potentate Edward S. Dodge announced the afternoon will include the Shrine initiation ritual in the temple auditorium with candidate registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A public exhibition of three Zor units will occur during a temple intermission, with bands from LaCrosse and Madison, a banquet, a variety show at 8 p.m., and a social coffee hour to close the day.

Green County Shrine Club Masonic Temple Madison Zor Edward S. Dodge Lake Mills Temple LaCrosse

Record Tax Payment at Madison by Wisconsin Telephone

The Wisconsin Telephone Co. reported its 1957 gross revenue tax payment to Wisconsin amounting to 6,689,317 dollars, the highest in the firm's history, up 531,608 dollars from 1956.

Madison Wisconsin Telephone Co Wisconsin

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