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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1960

Page

3

Memorial Services Held by OES Chapter at Masonic Temple

St Omar chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held memorial services for members who died in the last year at the Masonic Temple. Deceased include Mrs Eckberg Ione Beinem a Mrs Nellie Hodges and Mrs Abbie Newman. Olin Flisram welcomed as excellent grand high priest and four candidates were initiated. A patriotic tablescape and choir accompanied ceremonies with Mrs Chinnock leaving soon for Illinois. Next meeting set for June 13 with guests announced.

St. Omar Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Ann Eckberg Ione Beinema Nellie Hodges Abbie Newman Alton V. Kiel Worthy Matron Harriet T. Voris Howard Lueck Howard J. McCoy Walter Ludwig Gladys Benkert Madison Milton Junction Chinnock William Kugler Illinois George Jacobs Raymond Bartelt Stanley Howe

Baptism and Membership Rites at Swiss Church in New Glarus

Two children were baptized at the Swiss church in New Glarus. Four adults, Mr and Mrs Richard D Wyttenbach and Mr and Mrs William Klassy, were received as communicant members. Wyttenbachs joined by letter. the Klassys recently returned from Bryan Ohio.

New Glarus Times Richard D. Wyttenbach William Klassy Wyttenbach Klassys Bryan Laura Lynn Richard D. Wyttenbachs

East Wiota Church Sets Confirmation Service

Confirmation services for 16 will be held Sunday at 10 30 a m at the East Wiota Lutheran church Rev W R Wold pastor Those completing the two year instruction include Douglas Butler Orville Bondele Floyd Brennum Cher yle Berger Lee Goodman Neil Halverson David Johnson Dean Jorgenson Angeline Peterson Linda Ronnerud Lee Rood Russell Swanson Janice Smith Carla Swiggum Linda Thompson and Ronald Zuberbuhler

East Wiota Lutheran Church W. R. Wold Douglas Butler Orville Bondele Floyd Brennum Cheryle Berger Lee Goodman Neil Halverson David Johnson Dean Jorgenson Angeline Peterson Linda Ronnerud Lee Rood Russell Swanson Janice Smith Carla Swiggum Linda Thompson Ronald Zuberbuhler

South Wayne Class of 1945 Plans Reunion

South Wayne high school graduating class of 1945 holds an alumni dinner Saturday at Maple Grove Inn Monroe. Seventeen graduates plan to attend along with former principal Everett Hill. Co chairs are Mmes. Robert Swanson and Robert Erickson.

South Wayne South Wayne High School Maple Grove Inn Monroe Everett Hill Platteville Mmes Robert Swanson Robert Erickson

Townsend Club meeting chaired by Mrs Ault in Ludlow library

Mrs Lillian Ault chaired the Monroe Townsend Club meeting held in the Green Room of the Ludlow Memorial library. Prizes went to Charles Schadewaldt and Mrs Louis Cruezer in euchre while Ben Mauerman and Muriel Goetz won domino prizes.

Lillian Ault Monroe Townsend Club Ludlow Memorial Library Charles Schadewaldt Louis Cruezer Ben Mauerman Muriel Goetz

Rock Deanery CCD Meeting Set for Sunday at St Jude Beloit

The annual Confraternity of Christian Doctrine session gathers 15 Rock deanery parishes at St Jude hall Beloit at 2 p m Sunday. St Jude CCD officers will open with workshops. Beloit Catholic high school drama presents Lets Go Fishing directed by Richard Godin with diocesan figures speaking.

Madison Robert J. O’hara Our Lady of Assumption Beloit Rock Deanery Raymond Foren Richard Lenart St. Jude Parish

Birthday Celebration Honors Mrs Rod in Monroe

Mrs. Ella Rod of 2008 18th Avenue was feted at a birthday party hosted by Mrs. Nettie C. Bobb at 610 15th Avenue. Attendees from Monroe included Rev. and Mrs. Emmett Nelson and many other local residents.

Ella Rod 18Th Avenue Nettie C. Bobb 15Th Avenue Rod Emmett Nelson Jack Ols Daryl Lucy Parsons Martintown Walter Denikis Rock Grove Gordon Wetmore Gordie Timmy Paul Raymond Warren Mary Kay John Kopp Minnie Traschel Edward Wac Ruth Chism Gary Rupnow Evelyn Norder Merlin Rod Monroe

Miss Kundert Is Honored On 14th Birthday At Home

Barbara Kundert daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Kundert 2113 11th street was honored at a 14th birthday party at her home on Saturday evening. After supper games were played and the group bowled before dessert Prizes in games were awarded to Mary Walker Ann Goecks Holly Hoesly Joan Bear Becky Trumpy Martha Etter Linda Helcomb and Carol Leck Others attending were Mary Condon Susan Mallory Becky Houser Peggy Chambers Sherry Lane Cheryl Whitehead and Mary Howe.

Barbara Kundert Ray Kundert 11Th Street Mary Walker Ann Goecks Holly Hoesly Joan Bear Becky Trumpy Martha Etter Linda Helcomb Carol Leck Mary Condon Susan Mallory Becky Houser Peggy Chambers Sherry Lane Cheryl Whitehead Mary Howe

Mothers and Daughters Gather at Bethel EUB Church

More than 75 attended the Mother and Daughter observance sponsored by the WSWS of the Bethel EUB church on Friday evening. A 7:30 p.m. potluck dinner followed as Rev. Howard Orians district superintendent of the EUB Wisconsin conference showed nature pictures from New Glarus Woods. Woodwind quintet numbers were performed by Karen Buholzer Beatrice Flanagan Judy Flanagan Joan Montgomery and Lora Wemmer.

WSWS Bethel Eub Howard Orians EUB Wisconsin New Glarus Woods Karen Buholzer Beatrice Judy Flanagan Joan Montgomery Lora Wemmer

Miss Myrna Adamson Showered Ahead of Nuptials

Miss Myrna Adamson, who will wed William Hefty, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Verlyn Adamson and Carolyn Klassy. The event in Monticello featured games, refreshments, and gifts for the bride to be. Guests included Mrs. Albert Goodman, Mrs. Richard Wichser of Brodhead, Mrs. Roger Klassy of New Glarus, and Mrs. Walter Andersen and Sharon.

Local Names Listed in Community Notices

Harold Drake and Kay Wedden of Monroe are listed along with Mrs. Dwight Burr and several others including Mrs. William Klassy Mrs. Werner Hefty Miss Florence Loveland Mrs. Willis Babler Mrs. Robert Wells Mrs. Edwin Broge Mrs. Kenneth Klassy Miss Helen Schuler and Misses Judy Gibbons Gail Wittenwyler Virginia Studer and Barbara Gempler in the readable portion of a local notice.

Harold Drake Kay Wedden Monroe Dwight Burr William Klassy Werner Hefty Florence Loveland Willis Babler Robert Wells Edwin Broge Kenneth Klassy Helen Schuler Gus Adamson Judy Gibbons Gail Wittenwyler Virginia Studer Barbara Gempler

Women's Guild Plans Assension Day Rites

The Women's Guild of Zwingli United Church of Christ will preside over the Ascension Day service at 8 p.m. Thursday. The program theme is And Ye Shall Be Witnesses Unto Me, prepared by Mrs. Phillip Eisenhauer of Bellevue Washington. Participants include Miss M. E. Lynn Burnett Blumer Willis Babler Gilman Schmid William G. Meier Ray Woodruff and Rev. J. Allan Mittler.

Monticello Women’s Guild of

Circle to Meet at Methdist Church

The Vesper Circle of Metho dist church will meet tomorrow at 8 p m with Mrs Harold Ambler of 1510 20th street. Mrs Harvey Rech will be the assistant hostess and Mrs Philip Darling will give the devotions. Mrs Effie Wenger is in charge of the program.

Circle of Methodist Church Harold Ambler 20Th Street Harvey Rech Philip Darling Effie Wenger

Swiss church mother and daughter social set for June 2

A Swiss church mother and daughter social is planned for Thursday June 2. Committee members include Mrs Kenneth Boss Mrs J W Schroeder and Dennis Streiff.

NEW Glarus Mmes Kenneth Boss J. W. Schroeder Dennis Streiff

Two Sisters Bound For Switzerland Home

Mrs. Caroline Bucher and Mrs. Marie Meier and daughter El sie of Zurich Switzerland will leave Madison for New York tomorrow en route home after visiting their brothers Albert Gottlieb Herman and Ernest Matzinger all Wisconsin residents. They will spend a day in New York before flying to Switzerland. Their father visited the United States in 1932 at age 75 to see his four sons, and all but one of the nine Matzinger offspring remain in Wisconsin.

Caroline Bucher Marie Meier Elsie Zurich Switzerland Madison New York Albert Gottlieb Herman Ernest Matzinger Wisconsin United States Matz

Old Age Aches Help Offered by Local Pharmacy

Many elderly suffer pains and discomforts but can be helped by regular physician visits and prescription medicines. The ad invites readers to pick up prescriptions nearby or have them delivered at no extra charge, noting many customers already trust this pharmacy with their prescriptions.

Classified Ad as Key to Opportunity Opens Door

A concise classified advertisement acts as the doorway to opportunity, connecting seekers with potential jobs, housing, or services. The ad format emphasizes clear descriptions, contact details, and concise terms to attract attention and drive action.

Exceptional Child Topic Discussed By Green County Group

John Zweifel president of Green County Teachers College spoke on pressures faced by exceptional children in school and society at a Court house meeting of Green County Association for Retarded Children. He noted that high expectations from school homes and peers often hinder progress. A discussion followed on the association’s educational program and a potential bus trip to Union Grove to visit the Central Colony. Budget and by laws committees reported. A coffee hour was held.

John Zweifel Green County Teachers College Green County Association For Retarded Children Leo Bartelt Zweifel Union Grove

Servicemen and Students Counted in City Directory

The city directory uses an actual count for its population of 8,361, including university students and Monroe servicemen in the Armed Forces. It notes residents working outside Monroe and rural-area workers within the city are included, led by publishing head O. R. Evans. Distribution of the directory began yesterday.

New City Monroe O. R. Evans

Scout Day Camp To Start July 25

The Girl Scout Day Camp for Brownie fly ups runs July 25 to 29 at the Kiwanis Youth Cabin from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m. Transportation will be provided to centers across the city. The camp teaches basic camping activities with Mrs George Barry as director and a committee including Mrs Charles J Mathi Mrs Frank Pickett Mrs Leland Lambo ley Mrs Paul Olman and Mrs Hervey J Hoesly.

Kiwanis Recreation Park George Barry Charles J. Mathias Frank Pickett Leland Lamboley Paul Olm Hervey J. Hoesly

Pony Project Group Will Meet Tomorrow

A 4H pony project training meeting is set for 8 p m tomorrow at Willard Schuetze Hallbrook Farms Highway 11 west of Monroe George Gramling reports Demonstrations will include pony selection record keeping grooming health concerns by Dr C Gene Hennager Veterinarian The note lists services to sell rent buy hire with a phone contact 3

Willard Schuetze

Memorial Holiday Fatalities May Reach 375

The National Safety Council warned that as many as 375 people could die on U S highways during the Memorial Day holiday. It cited 13 000 potential disabling injuries and noted the prior 371 death record set in 1958 during a three day observance.

Chicago National Safety Council

Sisal Fibre Used in String and Awnings

Sisal is a fibre derived from leaves used to manufacture string and awnings. It is primarily grown in Central America and Mexico.

Central America Mexico

Also Mentioned on This Page

OES Olin Flisram East Wiota Mrs. Ault Townsend Meeting Mrs Miss Kundert Eub Church Myrna Adamson Women’s Guild Benjamin Franklin Rexall Drugs Mercury Monroe Sales Company Alice G. Barton Albany Lon Grier Brokers Milwaukee Miss Barton Albany High School University of Wisconsin Kiel Brooklyn Gratiot Reno Unger Pony Project Group Agoratum Dusty Miller Petunias Santana Coleous Rov Kis Armstrong Mansfie Crandall Oil Company 16Th Avenue
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