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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1968
Page
3
Mrs. Anton J. Portman of 2505 7th St was elected treasurer for a two year term at the 71st annual Women’s Clubs convention held May 14 15 and 16 in Madison at Holiday Inn No 2 She previously led as president of the First District Federation of Women’s Clubs and has served as treasurer of the Woman’s Club of Monroe.
Ten Cooties from Tornado Pup Tent No 14 visited Madison Veterans Hospital on May 16, visiting 150 patients and giving cash gifts. The group funds its trips through donor events and covers personal travel, while a drill unit will appear in Memorial Day and Juda parades. Irene Marty played at a Missionary Society meeting in Monticello, and Olin E. Flisram was elected governor of Wisconsin York Rite College No 21 with officers to take office July 1.
Winners in the annual Poppy Poster contest sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary were announced for Monticello Public School fifth graders. Jacelyn Buehl won first, Cheryl Cory second, Beth Zimmerman third, Connie Kernen fourth, and honorable mention went to Mike Blum. Posters will be displayed in Blum's Store window beside the American Legion Memorial display and prizes will be awarded on Memorial Day. Judges were Mrs. Kenneth Klassy, Mrs. R. W. Karlen, and Mrs. Robert Getman.
Orangeville school board discussed book bills for 1967 68 year and senior trip to Chicago plus FHA convention cost for Patricia Babler. Non certified pay rose four to eight percent. Hiring gaps noted, teaching applications received. Board authorized June 15 dance at high school gym. Air conditioning bids set. physicals for younger students discussed. Adjourned until next month.
A column explores a dandelion wine recipe and criticizes lifestyle trends while urging practical homemaking values. It notes Julia Child’s influence, discusses program costs, and emphasizes managing resources, time, and love at home. Local social items include a luncheon for Shirley Haas, birthday observances, and weekend guest gatherings in Janesville, Brodhead, and Evansville.
The Eagles Auxiliary met in Monroe to plan a joint aerue and auxiliary installation for Sunday May 26 at 8 p.m. All members may attend. They discussed the Wisconsin Dells state convention June 13 16. Mrs Dorothy Remus received a service certificate. Four new members were initiated. Lunch was served by Mrs Arthur Seffrood and Mrs Donald Marti. Next regular meeting is June 12.
In Orangeville on May 17 the 17th District meeting of Rebekah Lodge IOOF drew 71 attendees in the afternoon and 116 in the evening with 13 past presidents. Lodges from Freeport Davis Rockford Orangeville Warren Galena Savanna Rockford Beloit Rock Falls Sterling and Leaf River were represented. Five state officers attended led by President Vida Sumners Marion and secretary Alma Faries East St Louis treasurer Alpha Seymour Dwight andwarden Delma Holsapple. Mrs LeRoy Daughenbaugh District 5 President presided and received a gift from her daughter.
Mrs Herbert Mohns and Mr and Mrs Oscar Pin now in Belvidere Illinois to visit Clayton Robe. They learn Robe has been moved to St Anthony s Hospital Rockford.
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