Memorial Service for Deceased Eastern Star Members
Last evening the St. Omar chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a memorial service honoring members who died in the past year, including Mrs. Edna Dunwiddie and Messrs. Kundert and Maske whose deaths occurred recently. The gathering featured tributes by Mrs. Robert W. Chinnock and other officers, with the charter draped in memory of Kundert and Maske. May anniversaries were celebrated for several members, and notices announced visits to Whitewater Platteville Rhinelander and Lake Mills chapters in June plus a grand officers’ event at the Lake Mills high school gymnasium. Invitations to future events, hotel reservations, and overnight needs for grand officers were discussed, with the next meeting set for June 8 and a reception planned for June 22 honoring Mrs. Kugler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Omar
Order of the Eastern Star
Edna Dunwiddie
Kate Karlen
Lillis Fitzgibbons
Louisa Ruegger
LaVerne E. Deal
Frank A. Shriner
Otto H. Kundert
W. C. Maske
Robert W. Chinnock
L. M. Johnson
Whitewater
Eva Keil
Platteville
Rhinelander
Lake Mills
A. P. Benkert
Ada B. Hewitt
Milwaukee
Kugler
Gladys Benkert
Mmes. Kugler
A. P. Benkett
Wilbert May
Olin E. Flisram
Mmes
A. S. Myers
W. IL. Carson
Lloyd Marty
George Maverman
Stewart F. Kingston
Vesper Circle to Meet at Mrs Wilbert May Home
Mrs Wilbert May hosts the Vesper Circle of the First Methodist church tomorrow at 8 p m at 2623 7th street. Assisting hostess is Mrs Alvin A Elmer. Mrs Glen H Ridnour leads the program and Mrs A R Livingstone offers devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert May
7Th Street
First Methodist Church
Alvin A. Elmer
Glen H. Ridnour
A. R. Livingston
WSCS Meeting Planned by Methodist Church Group
The WSCS of the Methodist church will meet Thursday in the church. Lunch will be served in the dining room. The May birthday table will be sponsored by Mrs. J. D. Bechtolt and Mrs. George Michael. A program will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Browntown
Methodist Church
J. D. Bechtolt
George Michael
Brodhead Alumni Banquet Set for Friday Evening
Brodhead high school alumni banquet will be held at 6 30 p m Friday in the EUB church. Mrs Sanford DeVoe president and Mrs Thomas Newcomer Orfordville oversee reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
Brodhead High School
EUB
Sanford DeVoe
Thomas Newcomer
Orfordville
Oscar Kipfer Couple Honored On 40th Anniversary Dinner
Mr and Mrs Oscar Kipfer of Blanchardville were feted at a family gathering marking their 40th wedding anniversary on May 21. A cafeteria dinner was served at their home with relatives attending from Argyle Janesville Monticello Des Moines Madison Blanchardville Stephenson and Seattle. Some relatives could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Kipfer
Blanchardville
Fred Kipfer
Argyle
Glenn Kipfer
Janesville
Alfred Keller
Monticello
Oscar Kipfer Jr
Des Moines
Harlow Kipfer
Madison
Delbert Kipfer
Paul Kipfer
Glenn Sanford
Oscar Larson
Stephenson
Mich
Lawrence Kipfer
Wausau
Orville Kipfer
Seattle
Wash
Jane Hager Honored With Sumber Party
Jane Hager daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Hager entertained friends at a slumber party in South Wayne. The Hagers plan to move to Monroe around June 1 as Mr Hager bought into the Shriner Neu shwander funeral home. Guests included Judy Obert Maureen O Connor Sandra Sharon Tuchel Roxy Sandy Law rence and Marian Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wayne
Jane Hager
Earl Hager
Hagers
Monroe
Mr. Hager
Shriner-Neushwander
Judy Obert
Maureen O’connor
Sandra
Sharon Tuchel
Roxy
Sandy Lawrence
Marian Mitchell
James Roy Baptized at Lake Edge Congregational
James Roy, son of Mr and Mrs Jake Matzinger of Madison, was baptized Sunday at Lake Edge Congregational Community Church Madison. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Emil Ruder visiting from Switzerland. Dinner guests included several Matzinger relatives from Cochrane New Glarus Monticello and Madison.
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James Roy
Jake Matzinger
Arrowhead Drive
Madison
Lake Edge Congregational Community Church
Emil Ruder
Switzerland
Ruder
Matzinger
G. H. Matzinger
Cochrane
Herman Matzinger
Curtney
New Glarus
Albert Mat
Two local women join Kariatethes society at Platteville State College
Barbara Winger of Argyle and Jeanette Zurfluh Minch of Albany are members of Kariatethes, a new women’s social organization at Platteville State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kariatethes Society
Platteville State College
Barbara Winger
Argyle
Jeanette Zurfluh Minch
Albany
Green Bay Port Expands Plans Amid Seaway Talks
Green Bay port officials view 1959 as a trial year with many inquiries but no dramatic tonnage increase. Long term plans include an outer harbor on the Northwest Side with 850 acres of land and 10,000 feet of frontage, estimated at 61 million dollars, plus inner Fox River improvements such as a 450 foot dock and 60,000 square foot warehouse. The port features three railroads, 5,025 feet of waterfront, and 1,450,000 square feet of warehousing. annual harbor tonnage since 1948 averages 3.47 million short tons, with most traffic imports and overseas tonnage about 39,364 tons in 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bartest
Green Bay
Alexander Wiley
St. Lawrence Seaway
Great Waterway
New City Hall
Fred Leicht
Leicht Transfer and Storage Co
Fox River Harbor
Leicht Co
Chicago North Western Railway
Green Bay and
Western Lines
Lakes
Great Lakes Commission
Rural schools hold closing picnics and awards
The fliff school ended the year with a Sunday picnic. Eighth grader Ronald Rebly will graduate. Perfect attendance celebrated by Kim Hartwig Kathy Mueller Sandra Rufer Linda Haman Darrell Indergand Ron ny Thomm Jeffrey Thomm Jer ry Phillips Eugene Hartwig. Twenty two students with 14 Mothers Club members toured Raw leigh Co Structo Manufacturing Co and the Freeport fire department. Richland school closed with picnic and large attendance. David Ziltener to graduate Thursday. John Wegmueller sixth grader represented in county spelling contest and conservation quiz. The school had 100 percent reading circle. Mrs Elizabeth Severson the teacher will return next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fliff
Ronald Rebly
Kim Hartwig
Kathy Mueller
Sandra Rufer
Linda Haman
Darrell Indergand
Ronny Thomm
Jeffrey Thomm
Jerry Phillips
Eugene Hartwig
Mothers Club
Rawleigh Co
Structo Manufacturing Co
Fire Department
Freeport
Richland
David Ziltener
John Wegmueller
Elizabeth Severson
Women Voices Dominant on Airport Tower Microphones
Officials report more women than men operate control tower mikes as female voices broadcast more clearly, aiding clearance and communications at the airport.
Classic TV bloopers recalled by old timers in NBC strike era
Charles Mercer recalls infamous early TV mishaps from staff and guests. Weather misreads, on air slips, and prop mishaps are recounted with names such as Garroway and Parr. The piece notes the resilience of live shows and lingering comedy amid technical glitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mercer
New York
NBC - TV
Garroway
Jack Parr
Itch-Medication Ad Promotes Scratch Relief at Kempfert Pharmacy
An advertisement promotes Itch-Me-Not for external skin irritations with quick relief in 15 minutes. It claims the medication quiets itching, clears skin, and is available now at Kempfert Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kempfert Pharmacy
Johnny Green the Tin Pan Alley Composer and Wall Street economist
Johnny Green, noted for Body and Soul and other songs, worked as an economics expert on Wall Street before discovering greater financial potential in Tin Pan Alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Green
Wall Street
Tin Pan Alley
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Mazomanie
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Sumber
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Immanuel Eub Church
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