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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1969

Page

3

Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs Convention Set in Milwaukee

Mrs. Anton J. Portman will attend the 72nd Wisconsin Federation convention at the Ramada Sands Motel May 20 to 22 with about 325 clubs and 22 000 members represented. Notable events include executive and regular board meetings, President's Night, remarks by Mrs. S V Abramson and other officers, Theodora Youmans Award, and talks by Robert Montgomery and Mrs. Earle A Brown.

Anton J. Portman Woman’s Club of Monroe Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs Milwaukee Wisconsin Federation Ramada Sands S. V. Abramson Shorewood Irvin Lothe Paynette Orrie Sanasac Eau Claire Edward Grutzner Beloit Willard Dennison Wauwatosa Theodora Youmans Wisconsin Alvin C. Rabehl Monroe Woman’s Club Robert Montgomery Dwight D. Eisenhower John D. Rockefeller III Earle A. Brown General Federation of Women’s Clubs

Legion Auxiliary Meets at Brodhead in May Session

The May meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary in Brodhead featured a 6:30 dinner in the Legion Clubrooms. President Marie Searles led the business, with poppy drive plans for May 23 and 24 and graveside bouquets set for May 28 at 1:30 p.m. A $25 donation to the Community Scholarship Fund was approved.

Deignan Elected President Of Home and School Society

The St. Victor's Home and School Society chose Marty Deignan as president at a Monday meeting in the school auditorium. Robert Rieder was elected vice president, Mrs. Donald Moe treasurer, and Mrs. Ronald Klemm secretary with Father Lawrence Kieffer as installing officer. James Buckley of Milwaukee spoke on bill S 346 aiding non-public schools, urging attendees to contact legislators. The meeting ended with refreshments.

St. Victor’s Marty Deignan Robert Rieder Donald Moe Ronald Klemm Lawrence Kieffer James Buckley Milwaukee

Pythian Sisters Meet for Mother's Day Tribute

Loyalty Temple No 4 Pythian Sisters gathered at the ICCF Hall Tuesday May 13 for a Mother's Day program led by Mmes T Roy Evenson and Herman Dieckhoff. Readings and songs followed with pro tem officers announced and a joint memorial with Knights of Pythias planned for May 27. Luncheon served by Mmes Roy Chesebro and others. birthday greetings shared. prizes awarded to several members.

Knights of Pythias Mmes Roy Chesebro Ben E. Kubly Harold Kennison Arthur Malkow Edna Ross Alton Kiel William Zuhlke Arthur Meyers

Mother Daughter Banquet Celebrated by FHA ARGYLE

The Future Homemakers of America held a Mother Daughter Banquet with Sandy Widmer as host. Carol Daly led the table prayer and Mrs Art Widmer was thanked for her help. New officers for 1969 70 were installed: Joan Brandt President Glenda Erickson Vice President Martha Engels Secretary Treasurer Janet McDonald Historian LuAnn Widmer.

F.H.A Humphrey Widmer

Steven D Grunder Baptism Conducted

NEW GLABUS Times Special reports Steven Donald Grunder, grandson of Ivan and an Lena Ill couple, was baptized at Lena United Methodist Church. Sponsors were Ronald Hermanson of Blanchardville. A dinner at Donald Grunder home followed with guests including Ivan Grunder, New Glarus, Ronald Hermanson, Sherri and Connie Blanchardville, Elton Larson Monroe, and Mrs. William Larson South Wayne.

New Glabus Ivan Grunder Lena Ill United Methodist Church Steven Donald Grunder Donald Grunder Ronald Hermanson Blanchardville New Glarus Sherri Connie Elton Larson Monroe William Larson South Wayne

Clarno Zion Hosts Mother-Daughter Tea in Church Garden

About 75 mothers and daughters attended the Clarno Zion United Methodist Church annual Mother-Daughter Tea on May 8 in Fellowship Hall. The event featured a garden setting, caring committee work, readings, skits, and musical numbers with awards for oldest mother, youngest daughter, farthest distance, and other honors.

Clarno Zion

Susan Zimmerman Baptism Observed in Brodhead

Susan Jean Zimmerman daughter of Mr and Mrs Merton Zimmerman was baptized on Mother's Day in Brodhead by Rev Paul Gibson. Aunt Darlene Gill served as sponsor. A dinner followed at the Zimmerman home with relatives from Albany Juda Monticello Belleville and Brodhead including Glenn Zimmerman Lizzie Mather Alta Qualley and Darlene Gill among others.

Susan Jean Merton Zimmerman Brodhead Paul Gibson Darlene Gill Susan Zimmerman Deyble Malkow Albany William Beightol Juda Lizzie Mather Alta Qualley Glenn Zimmerman Colleen Lonnie Gary Monticello Alta Gill Belleville Ralph Zimmerman Janice Steve Sid

Immanuel Church Hosts Magic Themed Mother-Daughter Supper

The Immanuel United Methodist Church held a Monday evening Mother-Daughter supper in Fellowship Hall with Rev. Robert Olson, a magician and storyteller from Monroe, performing magic tricks and paper folding with his dummy Chipper. WSCS hosted the event led by Mrs. Harold Wagner with Priscilla and Mary Circles managing programs and kitchen. Deborah and Linda Krauss sang Turn Around Look at Me and Mother in the Morning, while Mrs. Arthur Nondahl delivered a reading Baking A Cake With Susie.

Immanuel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Robert Olson Assembly of God Church Monroe Olson Burleigh Bartlett Harold Wagner WSCS Priscilla Circle Mary Circle Susie Arthur Nondahl Deborah Linda Krauss

Church Is Home Thought Opens Missionary Meeting

Miss Louise Karlen, president of the Missionary Society of Zwingli Church, opened with The Church is Your Home. Irene Marty accompanied at the piano as readings, songs, and reports followed. A Mother-Daughter share-a-dish is set for May 23, Guest Day June 12, and a birthday party at Green County Hospital June 17. Lora Dick was elected president and Mrs. Kenneth Klassy re-elected secretary.

Monticello Louise Karlen Missionary Society of Lora Dick Kenneth Klassy Emil G. Voegels Irene Marty Edyth R. Stoll Miss Marty Norman Vincent Peal Winnebago Wm. G. Meier Fannie Frieda Benkert

30 Year Reunion Planned July 12

The Monroe High School Class of 1939 schedules a 30 year reunion for Saturday July 12 at 6 30 p.m. at the VFW Clubhouse. Of 105 graduates, ten are deceased and all but three have been contacted. Unlocated are Andrew N Erickson Jr Arthur W Brown and Anna Rosenberger. Organizers include Mrs Betty Benkert Rosenacht Mrs Norma Swiggum Doherty Alden Elmer Stephen Pandow and Mrs Beulah Hanson Kubly with early reservations managed by Mrs Doherty and Alden Elmer.

Monroe High School VFW Andrew N. Erickson Jr Arthur W. Brown Anna Rosenberger Betty Benkert Rosenacht Norma Swiggum Doherty Alden

Wedding Shower at Nelsons for Mrs. Isely and Miss Meyer

Mrs. Vernus Nelson Sr hosted a pre wedding shower for Mrs. W S Isely and Charlotte Meyer. Neighbors in attendance included Miss Cora Larson Olga Hendrickson Alice Penniston Marie Rossing and Mabel Hanson. Edna Nystad sent a gift though unable to attend.

Argyle Vernus Nelson Sr W.S. Isely Charlotte Meyer Cora Larson Olga Hendrickson Alice Penniston Marie Rossing Mabel Hanson Edna Nystad

Brotherhood Meeting Set for May 19 Speaker Miss Ellis

Zion Men's Brotherhood will meet at 8 p.m. on Monday May 19 in the church. Guest speaker Miss Rosemary Ellis Orangeville High School physical education teacher will discuss her travels in England with pictures. All men in the community are welcome.

Orangeville Zion Men’s Brotherhood Rosemary Ellis England

Presbyterian Church Mother Daughter Tea Held Here

The Union Presbyterian Church hosted its 35th Mother Daughter Tea in the church parlors Monday evening. Program chairs were Mrs. James Gordee and Mrs. David Miller with co chairmen introduced by Mrs. P C Hunt. Musical selections included a clarinet duet Nip and Tuck by Karen Knipschild and Denise Leuenberger with Carol Booth on piano, Etude by Rudolph Friml performed by Carol Booth and a vocal Love Is Blue sung by Phonda Potts with Jo Ellen Gordee, Sound of Trumpet cornet duet by Laura Soddy and Laura Robertson with Jo Ellen, and a piano solo Good Little Topsy by Diane Miller. The toast When He Created Mothers was given by Jane Eley and the response Our Dream For Our Children by Mrs. David Eley. A We Thank Thee For Our Mothers chorus was sung by Knipschild, Susan Eley, Diane Miller and Lonna Soddy with Susan Mayer at the piano. The oldest grandmothers were Mrs. Emily Isely and Mrs. Cora Hanson. the youngest mother was Mrs. Nathan Isely. Mrs. Charles Soddy was named the mother with the largest family, and Laura Soddy the teenage daughter with the most brothers at home. Hostesses included Mrs. Robert Richardson, G E Moun, Mrs. Robert Potts, Mrs. Kenneth Mayer, Mrs. John McInnis and Mrs. Herbert Booth.

James Gordee David Miller Union Presbyterian Church P. C. Hunt Women’s Organization Nip and Tuck Karen Knipschild Denise Leuenberger Carol Booth Rudolph Friml Phonda Potts Jo Ellen Gordee Laura Soddy Laura Robertson Jo Ellen Diane Miller Topsy Jane Eley David Eley Susan Eley Lonna Soddy Susan Mayer Emily Isely Cora Hanson Nathan Isely Charles Soddy Mmes Robert Richardson G. E. Moun Robert Potts Kenneth Mayer John McInnis Herbert Booth

Spring Banquet Marks End of Orangeville Woman's Club Year

The Orangeville Woman's Club held its annual Spring Banquet in Monroe at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Room to close the club year. New president Mrs Edwin Schmid will assume duties Sept 12 as the 1969-70 team lines up. Honorary and committee chair duties were announced, with the Harmonettes of Stockton performing afterward.

Orangeville Woman's Club First United Methodist Church Monroe Edwin Schmid Maynard Losey Charles Burington Gene Jordan Elwyn Mains Loral Metz Roy Ruff Robert Schulthess Mildred NaMarre Thurl Zimmerman Ray Bowen Keith Schony Harmonettes Stockton

WRC Unit Meets In the Karlen Home

The John Ross Woman's Relief Corps met at the Herman L. Karlen home with Mrs. Karlen and Mrs. Louise Blum hosting. A dessert luncheon followed a business meeting led by president Mrs. Bessie Youngreen. Readings were given and a Memorial Day program discussed.

Sylvia Curtis Roy Bissing

Mrs. Zimmerli Honored by WSCS at Salead Luncheon

Mrs. Ben Zimmerli received a special membership pin from Wesley WSCS at a May 12 luncheon for members and Immanuel WSCS. Mrs. Marshall Markham led a song with Mrs. Merritt Milks on piano, and Mrs. Vernon Knezel discussed the Green Lake Tri-Conference meeting and plans for the School of Missions at Ripon July 14 18.

School of Missions Rip

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