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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1966

Page

3

Mental Health talk by Green County Hospital chief at church event

Amos Johnson, superintendent of Green County Hospital, spoke on Mental Health to the Couples Club of St. John s United Church of Christ. The meeting in the church lounge included program chairs, a business session, and plans for a July picnic and a library and clothes closet donation drive.

Amos Johnson Green County Hospital Couples Club of St. John’s United Church of Christ Allen Fraizer Arley Vogel Roger Stauffacher Route 3 Monroe James Bisegger Donald Davenport Beth FE Temple Madison

McGinleys Honored For Silver Wedding At Anniversary Event

Mr and Mrs Spencer McGinley Route 3 Monroe celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a May 14 dinner at the Chalet near Brodhead. Guests from Monroe Freeport Rockford and nearby towns attended. The couple married May 16 1941 at the par ents home.

Spencer McGinley Route 3 Monroe Chalet Brodhead Freeport Rockford Janesville Rock City Juda Evelyn Mulligan Beatrice Mulligan Edward Mulligan Guy McGinley Alvin C. Rabehl Claire Mulligan George Daley Roger Diane) Wyss Ronald Michael Craig Kurt Wyss

Mrs Gehrke Birthday Party Celebrates Windlake Fete

Mrs Paul Gehrke Sr was honored at a family birthday gathering Sunday at the home of her daughter in Windlake Wisconsin. Seventy three attendees enjoyed a 2 pm dinner and gift presentations with many relatives from Monroe Blue Mounds Milwaukee and Frankville in attendance.

Paul Gehrke Sr Joe McKillip Windlake Wis Gehrke Monroe Leo Foley Francis Menehan Ray Fiala Nathan Bechtolt

Albany Style Show Sells Fashion Pages

The Albany High School home economics classes host a style show at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the new school gymnasium. The event, themed Turning Fashion's Pages, features five scenes and refreshments. Ellsworth Mabie provides organ music.

Albany Albany High School New School Sandra Goldbeck Mary Kiklas Ellsworth Mabie Style

Vacation Bible School Registration At First Baptist Church

Registration opens for a June 6 to 15 Bible school at First Baptist Church Monroe for children aged four through entering seventh grade. Led by Rev. Wylie Fulton the program runs 9 to 11 am daily with Bible stories songs and craft activities. Registration and inquiries go to Rev. Fulton at 1818th Ave or call 325-9397.

First Baptist Church 31St Ave Monroe Wylie Fulton Scripture Press Foundation Wheaton Illinois Bible School Fulton 18Th Ave

Mrs. Schwartzlow Re-elected President of Round Table Club

Mrs. Ruth Schwartzlow was re elected president of the Round Table Study Club. The meeting at the Bank of Brodhead courtesy room covered a critic report and a business session led by Mrs. Schwartzlow. Plans were made for the annual picnic at her home on June 21 at 12 30 p.m.

Brodhead Ruth Schwartzlow Round Table Study Club Bank of Brodhead Irene Rhyner Schwartzlow Grace Hartman

Treloars Are Honored On 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Roland Treloar of Monroe hosted a family gathering at their home to observe their 40th wedding anniversary. A buffet supper was enjoyed and cards were played. Attendees included their three daughters and spouses with grandchildren from Blanchardville New Glarus and South Wayne.

Roland Treloar 7Th St Monroe Stanley Betty) Olson Shelly Stacey Stewart Spencer Scott Stanton Blanchardville Donald DeLea) Flannery Vicki Lynn New Glarus Emil Jacqueline) Maurer Kim Jan Kay Laurie South Wayne

St Omar Chapter To Meet On Monday

St Omar Chapter No 90 Monroe will hold a short business meeting at 8 in the Masonic Temple. Afterward cars will transport officers and members to Columbia Chapter No 29 Evansville for a special evening honoring Rae Ladd. A Rainbow board meeting is set for 7 15 p m Monday May 23 at the Masonic Temple.

St. Omar Order of Eastern Star Monroe Masonic Temple Columbia Evansville W. F. M. Rae Ladd Rainbow Board

Cancer Dressings Made by Auxiliary Eagles

Auxiliary members met Tuesday evening in the Eagles Clubrooms and produced 950 cancer dressings for free distribution to Green County cancer patients in hospitals or at home. Workers included Mmes. AIl ma Brugger, Clifford Leck, William Haman, Ernest Schwarze, Oscar Leck, Leo na Lindsay, Ethel Jones and Alwina Gempeler. Guest worker Mrs. Al vina Marlow.

Eagles Green County Mmes Ailma Brugger Clifford Leck William Haman Ernest Schwarze Oscar Leck Leona Lindsay Ethel Jones Alwina Gempeler Alvina Marlow

Workshop and Rally Planned at Freeport

A workshop and rally for Stephenson County Methodist churches will be held Sunday May 22 at 7 30 p m at Embury Methodist Church Freeport. Resource persons will cover major church work areas and Howard Greenwalt will deliver the keynote message. The event ends with a prayer service.

Orangeville Stephenson County Embury Methodist Church Freeport Howard Greenwalt

Richard Koss Couple To Be Wed 25 Years

Former Albany residents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koss mark their silver wedding anniversary at home in Redondo Beach California. Mrs. Koss is Esther Miller daughter of Nelson Miller Sr. and the late Mrs. Miller. Mr. Koss is son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Koss. They have four children and one grandchild.

Albany Richard Koss Robinson St Redondo Beach Calif Koss Esther Miller Nelson Miller Sr Monroe Miller George Koss Richard V. Koss Jr Deanna Eddingfield California Larry and Suzette

Mothers and Daughters Luncheon Reported At Spring Grove

The annual Mother and Daughter luncheon was held Monday at State Line Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. About 75 attended as slides by the A. A. TenEyke family highlighted a world trip. Mrs. Ivan Arnsmeier of Juda had the most descendants. Mrs. E. J. Armstrong and Mrs. Homer Sheldon were present.

Spring Grove State Line Lutheran Church A. A. TenEyckes Ivan Arnsmeier Juda E. J. Armstrong Homer Sheldon

Oldest Woman Present and Youngest Grandmother Noted

The report lists the oldest woman present and identifies Mrs. Stanley Clark as the youngest grandmother. It also notes the four and a half month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Trotter as the youngest attendee and mentions Mrs. Ralph Anderson with the “peave near Mother’s ay.”

Stanley Clark Charlie Trotter Ralph Anderson

Mrs. Otto Albright Feted on 80th Birthday

Mrs. Otto Albright of 1208 23rd Ave was surprised by family on her 80th birthday May 17 in her home. Guests included Leona Becker Madison Perry Bailey Freeport Orvail and Keith Albright Brodhead Bernard Albright Mike Ronnie Stevie Arnold Albright Monroe and afternoon callers Sam Wendler Gilbert Wendler Dan Olson and Chris Brodhead.

Otto Albright 23Rd Ave Leona Becker Madison Perry Bailey Freeport Orvail Albright Keith Brodhead Bernard Albright Mike Ronnie Stevie Arnold Albright Monroe Albright Sam Wendler Gilbert Wendler Dan Olson Chris

Bible Class Students To Receive Diplomas

Six senior high Bible class students at Yellowstone Lutheran Church Argyle will receive graduation diplomas during the 9:30 a.m. worship this Sunday. Recipients are Kristine Alm Jo Ann Everson Steve Campbell Paul Dammen Linda Johnson and Glenn Prestbroten. The class completed four years of post Confirmation instruction under teacher Mrs Marlyn Trumble.

Yellowstone Lutheran Church Argyle Kristine Alm Jo- Ann Everson Steve Campbell Paul Dammen Linda Johnson Glenn Prestbroten Marlyn Trumble

Brian Einbeck Celebrated With First Birthday Dinner

A dinner party was held Sunday at the Einbeck home honoring Brian Einbeck on his first birthday. Attending were his grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward Einbeck and Chuck and Mr and Mrs Francis Bukoski of Fennimore.

Brian Einbeck Michael Einbeck Einbeck Edward Einbeck Chuck Francis Bukoski Fennimore

Decatur Auxiliary Hosts Luncheon and Prize Draw

A 12 30 luncheon was held at the Decatur Lake Country Club Tuesday by the Women's Auxiliary. Honors in bridge went to Mrs Mattie Coldren and in 500 to Mrs Gladys Marshall. Mrs Russell Roshei sen won the golf prize.

Brodhead Decatur Lake Country Club Mattie Coldren Gladys Marshall Russell Rosheisen

Dorothy Ann Byrne Honored at Shower

Dorothy Ann Byrne wife of William Byrne was honored at a bridal shower hosted at Mrs. John Ruef's Monroe home. Guests included Dorothy Byrne Tammmy Brugger Janet Wedig Vicki Beckman Linda Jones Cheryl Flannery and many others. The couple will wed Lawrence Kisting June 4 at St Williams Catholic Church Janesville.

Dorothy Ann Byrne William Byrne John Ruef Monroe Dorothy Byrne Tammy Brugger Janet Wedig Vicki Beckman Linda Jones Cheryl Flannery Mmes Eva Louis Hope Meier Amy Rochester Betty Elmer Genevieve Sigalus Lorna Heinzelman Shirley Miller Elsie Ruef Sophie Ross Helen Schindler Marjorie Will Louise Christensen Ada Winger Coletta Wuethrich Wilma Scott Miss Byrne Lawrence Kisting Leo Kisting St. Williams Catholic Church Janesville

OES Chapter Plans Meeting and Fellowship Event

St Omar Chapter No 90 OES meets Monday night at 8 00 p m in the Masonic Temple to transact business. After closing officers and members may ride to Columbia Chapter 29 Evansville for a special evening ceremony honoring Worthy Grand Matron Rae Ladd. Rainbow board meets at 7 15 p m at the Masonic Temple.

St. Omar O.E.S Masonic Temple Columbia Evansville Rae Ladd Rainbow Board

Officers Installed By WSCS at Argyle

The Argyle W S C S held its regular meeting at the Methodist Church to install new officers. Serving committee members include Mrs Blanch Andrews chairwoman Clifford Peniston Hunter L L Robertson Ward Penniston and Horace Thompson.

Argyle W.S.C.S Methodist Church Mmes. Blanch Andrews Clifford Penniston Hunter L. L. Robertson Ward Penniston Horace Thompson

Garden Club Tours Brodhead Greenhouse

The Brodhead Garden Club toured Roy Staffeld's new greenhouse in Brodhead earlier this week. Mrs Staffeld and her daughter Mrs Neil Marsh served refreshments to the visiting group.

Brodhead Brodhead Garden Club Roy Staffeld Staffeld Neil Marsh

Pattern For Living Social Event At St John’s Church

St John’s United Church of Christ hosted a Mother and Daughter Social in Fellowship Hall with dessert at 7. The event titled Pattern For Living featured dress pattern themed programs and was organized by the May serving group chaired by Mrs William Wartenweiler. About 200 attended each evening with skits songs and awards honoring mothers and daughters from various church groups.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall Church William Wartenweiler Bonnie Men’s Brotherhood of the Church Mother’s Club Mary Jane Swiggum Judy Burkhard Connie Benkert Mary Zwygart Janet Beach Karla Schmidt Paula Fischer Liz Babler Carol Bauman Mary Sulzer Sandra Power Wayne Stroessner John Nussbaum

Evening club program run by Gruenewald and Radcliffe

Mrs Gruenewald and Miss Rosalie Radcliffe led the program committee with Mrs Donald Davenport chairing publicity. Mrs Nussbaum was named food chairman for the event planning session.

Gruenewald Rosalie Radcliffe Donald Davenport Nussbaum

Swiss Birthday Club Honors Two Members

The Swiss Birthday Club met at Mrs. Ernest Wenger’s home in Monticello for the birthdays of Mrs. Wenger and Mrs. Marie Hammerli. A social afternoon with refreshments followed. attendees included Mrs. Joe Schwartzenberger, Mrs. Adolph Kummer, Mrs. Martha Biedermann, Monroe Mmes, Fred Studer, Martha Kistler, Elisa Marty, Louise Rium, George Graf, Lena Klasso, Anna Meier, Ernest Schuerch, Anna Schweizer, and guests Mr. and Mrs. Fred Richiger of Monroe.

Monticello Ernest Wenger Wenger Marie Hammerli Joe Schwartzenberger Adolph Kummer Martha Biedermann Monroe Mmes Fred Studer Martha Kistler Elisa Marty Louise Rium George Graf Lena Klasso Anna Meier Ernest Schuerch Anna Schweizer Fred Richiger Monroe

Memorial Grant Set At Mt. Horeb For Top Senior Athlete

A $50 Memorial Scholarship is established at Mt. Horeb in memory of Forest Henderson for the best all around senior athlete planning to attend college. This year the recipient will be chosen by high school coaches and administrators and will receive the gift after completing the first semester of college work.

MT. Horfb Times Forest Henderson

Tour At Museum New Glarus Hosts 62 Visitors

Times Special reports on Tuesday May 17 a group tour of the Swiss Village Historical Museum in New Glarus with 62 attendees. The 34 Mill Valley Homemakers from Muskego joined the visit to the Chalet of the Golden Fleece and other village sights.

New Glarus Swiss Village Mill Valley Muskego

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Couples Club Johnson Mrs. Gehrke Maude Diedrich Mabel Lewis Withee Nursing Home Treloars St. Paul’s Church Wayne Township St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Minnie Krupke Lena Thomann Matilda Stubbe Viola Krebs Shirley Lindicum Janan Metcalf Karen Masters Anna Fernstaedt Elsie Tornow Ruth Meier Leona Devoe Mary Ann Devoe Diane McKeever Sarah Antischel Nancy Metcalf Carol Fernstaedt Joanne Burkhalter Kathy Lindhum Maelene Peacock Martha Butts Fernstaedt Joan Winter John Masters Marian Birk Grace Peacock Ann Burkhalter Decatur LNA Windsor Firy Supreme Canadian National Distillers Products CO New York OES WSCS Garden Club St. John’s Church Bethlehem Choir Ronald Keezer Gary Phillips Steve Schwager Kurt Stroessner Chip Power David Sickinger Heidi Matthews Julie Putnam Penny O’donahue Vicki Grossen Nancy Schiller Terry Gempler Louise Viney David Springer Lena Spani Vicki Ward Darlington Armin Rufener Paul Mt. Horeb Tay Ood George Carpenter Buick General Motor Badger Motors 11Th Street Wisconsin
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