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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1968

Page

3

Miss Ann Hanson Leads Rainbow Assembly in Love Theme

Miss Ann Hanson of Albany begins her term as Worthy Advisor of Monroe Assembly No. 18, Order of the Rainbow for Girls, at a public installation in the Masonic Temple. The ceremony featured family ties, colored banners, rose motifs, and music by Miss Susan Behrens, with officers named and a gift gavelling to the new leader while observers and DeMolays attended.

Miss Hanson Rainbow Helen E. Zimmerli Ann Hanson Arlin C. Hanson Albany Monroe Assembly Order of the Rainbow Masonic Temple Alice Lyngans Blanchardville Connie Hudson Ekum Lyngaas Susan Behrens Bradhead University of Wisconsin William Behrens International Order of Rainbow Wisconsin Christine Smith Judith Clayton Madison Marshall Miss Kum Walter Florence) Ludwig Marilyn Myers Carthage Nl) College Mary Burkhard Whitewater State University Stanton P. Steuri Sandra Lynn Ann Hudson Monroe Susan Steuri Keith Marty Douglas Karlen Monticello Thomas Oostdik Vicki Kramer Charity Carolyn Myers Hope Jeri Johnson Faith Theresa Miller Barbara Hanson Worthy Advisor Barbette Sulzer Sylvia Davidson Susanne Burkhard Shaye Babler Mary Kay Elmer Nature Elizabeth Johnston Faye Goecks Fidelity Patricia Baber Janice Chesebro Shelly Elliott Confidential Judith Burkhard Outer Observer Mary Order of the Eastern Star Arlin Hanson Will (Helen) Zimmerli Korea

Argyle Lions install new officers for 1968 69

Argyle Lions Club installed new officers for 1968 69 with Rev. R J Metz as president and Clayton Watkins as secretary treasurer. Other officers include Burnette Bahe first vice president Gary Soper second vice, Lyman Oman Henry C Anderson and C F Thompson as year terms, Irvin Gilbertson Tail Twister, Bernard Hanson Lion Tamer. Clayton Watkins received a Lions International District 27 D award for secretary work. Annual picnic set for June 15 at Argyle Village Park Shelter House.

Clayton Watkins Pres Howard Larson Lions International District 27 Argyle Village Park

Thespian Club to Present Three One-Act Plays

Brodhead High School Thespians stage three one-act plays on Wednesday May 22 at 7 30 p m Proceeds after expenses go to the Ronnie Helland Susi Douglas Funds and the AFS Student Fund Cast includes Tom Riese Larry Homb Randy Condon Sue Petersen Kathy McManus Kevin Keen Bob Haroldson Joyce Keen Barbara Coplien Tom Turner Bob Kundert Steve Ripp Patty Homb Kathy Zimmerli Debbie Lorch Ann Dee Anderson Ghostly mystery Inn of Return Cops and Robber melodrama Thank You Doctor and Gray Beard philosophical drama set in peasant life.

Bkveuead Thespian Club Brodhead High School Ronnie Helland Susi Douglas AFS Inn of Return Tom Riese Larry Homb Randy Condon Sue Petersen Kathy McManus Kevin Keen Bob Haroldson Doctor Joyce Keen Barbara Coplien Tom Turner Bob Kundert Steve Ripp

More Than 200 Attend Share-a-Dish Program at Zwingli Church

More than 200 people joined a mother daughter share-a-dish meal at Zwingli United Church of Christ with the Brotherhood serving. The evening featured a Pattern for Living theme, music by organist Mrs. Frederick Rupp and a vocal trio by the Durtschi sisters. Award presentations honored the oldest and youngest mothers, the mother with most daughters, and a four generation group. The guest speaker was Mrs. Henrietta Wurtzel of Freeport Illinois.

Zwingli Henrietta Wurtzel Freeport Ill Robyn Kara Allen Bacher Matt Bissig Robert Kessler Monroe John McLelland Jody Gordon Schultz Susan Sally Stacey Jean Hoskins Margaret Kammerer Highland Park Frederick Rupp Waldo Zimmerman

Schroeders Slated To Observe Golden Wedding

Mr and Mrs W Arnold Schroeder 718 22nd Ave celebrate their Golden Wedding with an open house May 26 from 2 to 5 pm at St Johns United Church of Christ They were married May 23 1918 at St Johns by Rev P A Schuh The couple lived in Monroe except for 14 years in Jefferson Wis Schroeder a former grocery store manager and Alma Wenger Babler is Mrs Schroeder.

Monroe Jefferson Wisalr Schroeder Kroger Alma Wenger Babler

Kurt R. Ellefson Baptized at Grace Lutheran Church

Kurt Robert Ellefson, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Ellefson Monroe, was baptized Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church by Rev Larry Pinnow. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Harold Helmeid of Janesville. A dinner followed at the Ellefson home with sponsors and grandparents Ancil Helmeid and others attending.

Kurt Robert Ellefson Robert Ellefson Monroe Grace Lutheran Church Larry Pinnow Harold Helmeid Janesville Ancil Helmeid Kurt Keith Gary Helmeid

District Officers of WWI Auxiliary Earn Recognition

The Green County Veterans of World War I Auxiliary 2315 met at the VFW hall where Monroe officers Catherine Bahn Adolph Vogel and Fred Schott were honored as district officers. Bahn represented the auxiliary at a Second District meeting in Stoughton on April 21. A letter from LaVern Hawke advised adopting Alfred Griswold 85 who is in King Hospital since August 1967 with no family. Delegates and alternates to Appleton convention July 6 7 8 were named Vogel Bahn as delegates Wyss Seffrood as alternates. An Arlington National Cemetery history article was read and reports urged for Memorial Day. Guests included District Commander Jack Owens and A P Wand schneider. The evening closed with a lunch for barracks and auxiliary members.

Green County V.f.wall Monroe Catherine Bahn Adolph Vogel Fred Schott Stoughton LaVern Hawke Department of Veterans Affairs King Hospital Alfred Griswold Department Ruby Wuerger Appleton Walter Wyss Vernus Seffrood Vogel Arlington National Cemetery V.A.V.S. Hospital Seffrood Schott Jack Owens A. P. Wandschneider Ft. Atkinson

Wells Couple Golden Wedding Open House Draws Relatives

About 200 relatives and friends attended the Golden Wedding open house for Mr. and Mrs. Orson Wells at the VFW Hall on May 5. Guests came from Lake Geneva Orangeville Freeport Fontana Wauwatosa Brodhead Moncell o Browntown and Monroe. Serving were Mrs. Arthur Ross Monticello cake Mrs. Ernest Kanzig ice cream Mrs. Don Digman punch Mrs. Roy Kubly coffee and helpers included Mrs. Glenn L Kubly Mrs. Hollis Schild and Mrs. LaVerne Lehman.

Brodhead WRC Holds Session Awarding Cash and Honors

Wesley W Patton Women’s Relief Corps met in the Brodhead clubrooms with 30 percent present. President Zenith Koepp led the meeting as they reported relief work totals and announced cash prizes for Brodhead High School essay winners. Plans were set for the Wisconsin Department convention in La Crosse and forthcoming fundraising events.

Brodhead Wrc Brodhead Wesley W. Patton Bertha Grennwalt Albany Wisconsin Department la Crosse Bank of Brodhead Riverside Park Janesville King Carol Schultz Joyce Keen Cheryl Goodman Brodhead High School Mies Lulu Mattison Ann Robinson Cochairmen

Baptismal Dinner Honors Lenny James Wilde in Lena

Lenny James Wilde, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Wilde of Lena UI, was baptized Sunday May 12 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena. Sponsors were Mrs Robert Voegels Monroe and Eugene L Hefty Janesville. Family members from Lena South Wayne Monroe Guttenburg Ta Janesville attended.

Lenny James Wilde Lee Wilde Lena Good Shepherd Lutheran Robert Voegels Monroe Eugene L. Hefty Janesville Eugene Wilde Walter Wilde Minnie Ommodt South Wayne Michael Herrman

Steven Frank Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Lincoln Kindergarten

Mrs. Beverly Frank hosted a party at 1519 7th Street for her son Steven who turned six on Saturday. Friends Jane Ann Newenschwander Lori Lane Susan Frazier Randy Riese and Brian Summ attended. Games were played refreshments served and gifts were exchanged.

Steven Frank Beverly Frank 7Th St Steven Jane Ann Newenschwander Lori Lane Susan Frazier Randy Riese Brian Summ Lincoln Kindergarten

Swiss Club Picnic To Be Held July 7 Plans Will Be Made

Graduates notable event includes Kathyn Hafen earning radiological technologist certificate at Mercy Medical Center in Du PUque IA. Hafen to stay as graduate technician. attendees listed. Swiss Club plans July 7 picnic at Baumgartner's Grove west of Monroe with June 4 planning meeting and June 17 color slide show by Edward Frauchiger. about 50 members attended.

Kathryn Hafen William A Martha) Hafen Sr Brodhead Hafen School of Radiological Technology Mercy Medical Center Dupuque Sacred Heart Chapel Miss Hafen Carol Hafen la Crosse Harold Hafen Truman Olin Robert Hafen William Hafen Jill Julia James Beck Robert Britt Madison John Slater Janesville Hruska - Kray Rans Turner Hall Baumgartner John Gehrig John Bohren Fred Richiger John Kernen Econd Ed Rufer Joe Rast August Schmid John Wettach Monticello Willie Clara) Ruef New Glarus Fred Wald Rudy Gregg Rock City Edward Frauchiger Germany Holland Switzerland

Nurses Fun Fair Set for Friday at Mercy Hospital

The Tri County District of Licensed Practical Nurses announces a Fun Fair on Friday May 24 at St. Joseph's Hall Mercy Hospital Janesville from 3 to 9 pm. Highlights include booths wares jewelry bake sale candy fish pond for children and a style show at 7 pm with refreshments served.

Tri - County Practical Nurses Annouced St. Joseph's Hall Mercy Hospital Janesville

Walden Birthday Supper Guests in Monroe

A waffle supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Steven Walden Friday honored his birthday. Gifts and a decorated cake by Miss Viola Borchardt accompanied the event. Guests included Mr and Mrs Earl White John Viola Susan Borchardt Orville Mann and Joan Dalton all of Monroe.

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Miss Ann Hanson Lions Club Argyle Thespian Zwingli Church William Meier Herman Marty Harvey Milbrandt Charles Hefty Arthur Bos Herman Arn Robert Geman Roy Bissig Irene Marty Louise Karlen Bernard Whitehead Clifford Whitehead JoAnne Fogle Donald Fogle Route 1 Albany High School Bernard University of Wisconsin, Madison Miss Fogle Rock Island, Ill Beloit Catholc High School Rock- Green County Badger Match For Fun Bernie First Baptist Church of Albany National Honor Society Kurt R. Ellefson Village OF Albany Ruth Bly WWI Auxiliary Adtaker Shriner Neuschwander Earl Hager Herbert Booth 19Th Ave Sertas Hollywood Red Seleat Cleoose Serta-Mayfield Serta Glenwood Phor
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