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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1963

Page

3

New Members Open Monroe Country Club Luncheon Season

Five new members were introduced at the Monroe Country Club Ancillary luncheon held yesterday. Guests included Mrs. A J Wagner, Mrs. Nathan Lindsay, and Mrs. Leo Nack. Bridge and golf winners were announced, with the next meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 1 p.m. Reservations are by Mrs. R Finley Barry and Mrs. Ed Mueller.

Monroe Country Club William A. Park Robert J. Rufenacht Warden Francis Terry Hanna Chester Matthews A.J. Wagner Beloit Nathan Lindsay Madison Leo Nack la Crosse J.T. Etter Jr iWarvid Cusmer Ea Mueller A. J. Wagner C. J. Schwingel Robert Marty George Geiger Harvey Trumpy Joseph Ganshert Herman Christen Jr William Tschanz R. Finley Barry Ed Mueller

Philathea Class Views European Trip Slides

Ralph Lindsay presented slides from his European trip to the Philathea Sunday school class at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church. The meeting at Mrs. Edwin Haberman's home was led by Miss Elvira Gorham and Mrs. Stanley Howe with 21 members present. A picnic is planned for Wednesday June 19.

Ralph Lindsay Philathea Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Edwin Haberman Clara Miller Elvira Gorham Stanley Howe

Wittenwyler Home Hosts Area WRC Meeting

Mrs. Matt H. Wittenwyler and Mrs. Elva Dooley co hosted the John Ross Woman's Relief Corps gathering at the Wittenwyler home in Monticello, per Times Special report.

Wittenwyler WRC Monticello Matt H. Wittenwyler Elva Dooley John Ross Woman's Relief Corps

Behind the Clouds Service At Monticello Church

The Ascension Day program Behind the Clouds was presented to the Zwingli Church Missionary Society at the Parish House Monday evening. Mrs. Kenneth Klassy led the service with meditation and candle lighting, followed by prayers, scripture read by Mrs. Martha Richards, and hymns. Seventeen members answered roll call as the guild discussed United Church of Christ Lay Life and Work for 1963 and recent meetings.

Monticello Missionary Society of Klassy Erma Prisk Churches One Foundation Irene Marty Alma Gempeler United Church of Christ Women’s Guild H. F. Stoll Guild Darlington Misses Fannnie Frieda Benkert Fannie Benkert Miss Marty Kenneth Klassy Jacob Voegeli

Moose Women Plan Election Here June 5

During the Women of the Moose meeting at Moose hall officers were to be elected Wednesday June 5. The gathering honored 28 members with a memorial service and Mrs. Gerhard Gruenberg received a birthday tribute. Readers were informed of a Wisconsin announcement.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Russell West Beatrice Mulligan Clifford Hawthorne Nellie Engles Gerhard Gruenberg Wisconsin

Local residents listed in meeting attendees

Mmes, Lloyd Prien, Donovan Prien, Ray Crane, Roy Speich, Robert Maurer, Evan Chambers, Marvin Holcomb, William Moon and Hedwig Portman were identified among attendees at the community gathering. The brief list notes several named participants without detailing agenda or outcomes.

Mmes Lloyd Prien Donovan Prien Ray Crane Roy Speich Robert Maurer Evan Chambers Marvin Holcomb William Moon Hedwig Portman

Barbara Ann Sheffer Nelson to Wed Robert Nelson

Announcement of the engagement between Barbara Ann Sheffer of Warren and Robert Duane Nelson of Darlington. Barbara is a 1961 Warren High School graduate employed at Micro Switch. Robert graduated from Darlington High School in 1959 and works for the Lafayette County Co-op Creamery. No wedding date set.

Barbara Ann Sheffer Teresa Gille Warren Austin Sheffer Robert Duane Nelson Raymond Nelson Darlington Miss Sheffer Warren High School Micro Switch Lafayette County Co-op Creamery Darlington High School

Mothers Daughters Plan Monticello Event at Zwingli Church

The annual Mother Daugh ters program at Zwingli United Church of Christ in Monticello will be Friday evening May 24. A share a dish dinner starts at 7 p.m. Donations support the church. A chalk talk program led by Mrs Charles Rolph Mrs Stan Leahy and Mrs John Zuber will feature Don Hatfield as entertainer.

Monticello Zwingli

Mrs Rabe Heads Poppy Day Campaign in May Sale

Mrs Emil Rabe is chairman of Poppy Day for the American Legion Auxiliary. She and her husband, Mrs Mabel Timm, and Arthur Blanchard will run the business district efforts. Other auxiliary members will canvass outlying districts. Poppy sales set for May 24 25.

Brodhead Emil Rabe American Legion Auxiliary Mabel Timm Arthur Blanchard A. O. Lehnherr

OES Chapter to Meet for Past Matrons and Patrons

Brodhead Chapter of Eastern Star will entertain past matrons and patrons at 8 p.m. Wednesday. A memorial service is planned. Slides will be shown at the Eastern Star International Temple in Washington DC.

OES Brodhead Brodhead Chapter Eastern Star Eastern Star International Washington, DC

Mrs Gerber Feted At Dinner In Monroe Area

A Mother's Day dinner hosted at Mrs. Pete Gerber’s home 1016 22nd Avenue Monroe drew family from the Rufer and Gerber clans. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Alvin Rufer and many relatives. cakes were prepared by Mrs Daniel Gerber Mrs Robert Rufer and others in Dakota Illinois and Brodhead.

Pete Gerber 22Nd Avenue Daniel Gerber Robert Rufer Diane Rufer George Salzwedel Dwight Zettle Dakota Alvin E. Rufer Larry Diane Daniel W. Gerber Deborah Barbara Julie Sharon George F. Salzwedel Scott Sue Ann Robert R. Rufer Jeffrey James Kenneth L. Rufer Ruth Ann Mark Linda LeRoy Rufer Monroe Dwight C. Zettle Lynne Douglas Carol Ann Rufer Merlin Maveus Brodhead

New Glarus Auxiliary Names Mrs Retrum President

New Glarus Times Special reports Mrs Lloyd Retrum elected president of the Eagles Auxiliary with past president Mrs Donald Hustad. Other officers include vice president Mrs Ray Hauser chaplain Mrs Clifford Albertson secretary Mrs Arthur Ames treasurer Mrs Clarence Itten inside guard Mrs Melvin Voegels outside guard Mrs Nic Zentner conductress Mrs Gilbert Hoesly trustees Mmes Jacob Wettach Joe Gmur Albert Gerber and mother Mrs Pius Buesser.

NEW Glarus Times Lloyd Retrum Eagles Donald Hustad Ray Hauser Clifford Albertson Arthur Ames Clarence Itten Melvin Voegels Nic Zentner Gilbert Hoesly Jacob Wettach Joe Gmur Albert Gerber Pius Buesser

Music Will Be Heard At County Shrine Event

Miss Joan Olson will entertain with organ music during the Green County Shrine Club meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Midway Grill Blanchardville Reservations with Tom Watson Blanchardville by Monday

Joan Olson Green County Shrine Club Midway Grill Blanchardville Tom Watson

Hatfield Plans Chalk Talk at St John UCC Banquet

Darlington entertainer Donald Hatfield will present his Chalk Talk at the St. John United Church of Christ Mother Daughter banquet. The event aims to entertain attendees with a thematic performance during the church gathering.

Donald Hatfield Darlington St. John’s

Hatfield Presents Car Toons and Light Show at Local Church

Held Tuesday and Wednesday May 21 22 at 7 30 p m in the church Fellowship hall Hatfields act features car toons a religious object lesson and comic cartoons with children participating. The program ends with a black light picture and music Mrs Herbert Pfund announces tickets available at the church office before noon Monday All women of the church and friends are invited.

Hatfield Herbert Pfund

Card Party Planned by North School PTA

The North School PTA will host a card party featuring euchre and 500 this Saturday at 8 p.m. in the school basement.

PTA

Mrs Curtis Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs Sylvia Curtis was hostess Wednesday afternoon to members of her bridge club.

Curtis Monticello Sylvia Curtis

Kennedy urges larger unemployment benefits and tax hikes

President Kennedy asks Congress to extend unemployment insurance to three million more workers and raise benefit levels and duration. He proposes higher federal taxes to fund the expansion and urges states to lift their own schedules, saying federal state unemployment programs need permanent reforms.

Washington Kennedy Congress Johnson House McCormack

Plowing Bee Helps Cadiz Township Family Plant Corn

Eleven neighbors joined the Drye family to plow and fit land for corn for Leonard Drye and his wife’s ten children in Cadiz Township after Mr Drye’s death from a heart attack on April 26. Elwyn Drye, 18, a high school senior, assists with milking and chores.

Leonard Drvye Cadiz Township Elwyn Winslow

Parker Pen Board Approves Dividends

JANESVILLE The Parker Pen Co declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents a share on Class A and Class B common stock. Dividends are payable June 4 to stockholders of record May 28. Directors also voted a two percent stock dividend to holders of Class A and Class B common stock to be issued on or before June 18.

Janesville Parker Pen Co

Phantom Lakes YMCA Camp Opens June 16 for Tri-County

Philip T. Jones announces summer resident camping for Tri-County area youth at Phantom Lakes YMCA Camp near Mukwonago. The North Central Area Council operates the camp open June 16 to August 19 with ten day blocks for boys and girls. Harley Van Akkeren directs the phantom lakes camp with cabins, tents, dining lodge, and counselor groups.

Philip T. Jones Tri-County Ymca Tri- County Ymca Phantom Lakes Mukwonago North Central Area Council of YMCA Harley van Akkeren Phantom Lake Camp

Camp facilities include lodge infirmary stables and ranges

The site offers a gram lodge, an infirmary, riding stables, archery and rifle ranges, athletic fields, tennis courts and waterfront equipment for 175 campers.

Gram Lodge

Wisconsin Telephone Co Pays Net 8.4 Million Tax in 1962

The Wisconsin Telephone Co paid 9.3 million dollars for the gross revenue tax to the state department of taxation in 1962. The state provided property tax credits totaling about 3600 105, leaving a net tax payment of 8.4 million.

Madison Wisconsin Telephone Co State Department of Taxation

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