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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1957

Page

3

Monroe High Alumni Dance Promises Full Attendance

Alumni of Monroe High School and guests will pack the gym for the annual alumni dance on Friday at 9 p.m. The Lewis Calvit Orchestra of Beloit will provide music. Forrest L. Kubly chairs the Monroe High School Alumni Association which sponsors the event. Decorations reuse the Prom Penthouse Serenade. Intermission will reveal new association officers. Tickets are sold at First National Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Ruf Confectionery and at the door.

Monroe High School Lewis Calvit Orchestra Beloit Forrest L. Kubly Monroe High School Alumni Association Kubly Association First National Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Ruf

Memorial Service Held by St. Omar Chapter OES

Memorial services for members who died over the past year were held by St. Omar Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Mason ic Temple. Mrs. William Kugler led the rites with several chapter officers assisting and Mrs. Bruce Blum sang. Various visits to other chapters were reported and a 93rd birthday tribute was given to Mrs. Louisa Ruegger. The dining room was decorated in red and white with poppies and candles. lunch was served by a committee headed by Archie Schneider and Roy Rottler.

St. Omar Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple William Kugler Mmes Orville R. Evans Sr Robert V. Chinnock Alton Kiel Franz W. Brand LeRoy Phillips Hollis J. Elmer Lester M. Johnson Clark Kleckner Leon O. Schmidt Bruce Blum Charles Bolender Clifford M. Fritz Louis H. Kohli Mildred Randolph Catherine Moore Kittie Wagner Harriet Carson Bertha Augsburger Isabel Hough Carrie Sanders Louis J. Benkett Stongton High Point Wilmington N. C Hollis Elmer Edgerton John Argue Evening Star Beloit Brodhead Evans Dubuque Louisa Ruegger Olin Flistam Sunshine Nat Preston J. T. Etter Jr Edward R. Einbeck Messrs Archie Schneider Roy Rottler Alvin A. Elmer

Bridge Club Meets Monticello in Sunday Evening Gathering

Mr and Mrs M E Lyon entertained their bridge club members Sunday evening with guests including C M Stauffer R W Karlen R W Woelffer C W Karlen from Monticello and R H Schoonover from Madison, plus special guests Mr and Mrs John Steinmann.

Bridge Club Monticello M. E. Lyon Messrs Mmes C. M. Stauffer R. W. Karlen R. W. Woelffer C. W. Karlen R. H. Schoonover Madison John Steinmann

Local Club Honors 500 Winners at Ludlow Memorial Library

Mrs Christina Keegan and Mrs Bessie Wendlant were 500 prize winners at a Town Send Club meeting held in the Green Room of Ludlow Memorial Library yesterday. Euchre winners were Edward Kleinmaier and Charles Schadewaldt. Mrs August Kurth presided over the event.

Christina Keegan Bessie Wendlant Townsend Club Ludlow Memorial Library Edward Kleinmaier Charles Schadewaldt August Kurth

Ilo Holloway Weds Andrew Thinnes Jr in English Reform church

Miss Ilo Holloway daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Holloway Winslow and Andrew Thinnes Jr son of Mrs Ava Thinnes Freeport were married Saturday at 2 pm in English Reform church Rev A Munz Morton Grove officiated The bride wore a floor length empire gown of white organza with a queen's crown veil They exchanged rings and a reception followed at the church parlors The couple will reside at 1208 S Fruit St Freeport after a wedding trip to the east coast Both are Freeport High School graduates with ties to Micro Switch Co.

Ilo Holloway Floyd Holloway Winslow Andrew Thinnes Jr Ava Thinnes Freeport A. Munz Morton Grove Norris Reedy Shirley Ann Clark Ann Valkema Pat Bordner Mary Margaret Shade Jeffrey Holloway Bill Wienand James Holloway Earl Holloway Harold Neuberger Joyce Messamore Josephine Cramblett Delores Wienand Delores Lamm Merrill Holloway Jack Shade S. Fruit Street Winslow High School The Micro Switch Co Py Aena Micro Switch

Notable Local Names Listed in Community Roster

A lengthy local notice enumerates residents including Harold Holcomb Paul Frenzel Monroe Ira Holcomb Robert Holcomb Sylvia Curtis Zimmerman Monticello Walter J Marty Belleville George Ott Cliff Weber Elroy Eichelkraut Maribeth Shirley Fred Hoesly Bertha Ott Henry Duerst Joe Zweifel Carla Weng er Henry Gessler Wilbert Zweifel Lemon Disch Leonard Rindy Emily Eldora Eichelkraut New Glarus.

Harold Holcomb Paul Frenzel Monroe Ira Holcomb Robert Holcomb Sylvia Curtis Sees Zimmerman Monticello Walter J. Marty Belleville George Ott Cliff Weber Elroy Eichelkraut Maribeth Shirley Fred Hoesly Bertha Ott Henry Duerst Joe Zweifel Carla Wenger Henry Gessler Wilbert Zweifel Lemon Disch Leonard Rindy Emily Eldora Eichelkraut New Glarus

Dance Pupils Present Revue In Turner Hall

Mrs. Jean Wuetrich presented her pupils in their fourth annual dance revue In A Dancing Mood last evening before a sizable Turner Hall audience. Mrs Fred Wuetrich led the dressing room. Roger Wuetrich handled lighting. V I Corson was ticket manager. Mrs V S Carson was absent due to injuries from a Saturday automobile accident.

Jean Wuetrich Turner Hall V. S. Carson Fred Wuetrich Roger Wuetrich V. I. Corson

Honored at party Orangeville after graduation

A post graduation party was held at Mrs. Elaine Blankenhorn home for Beverly Blankenhorn. Attendees included Howie Hoyt Bill Blankenhorn Skip Bulkley and other DeKalb students Gary and Ron Blankenhorn Frank Deery Mr and Mrs E A Mills Orangeville and many Blankenhorn relatives plus Richard Blankenhorn Stockton John Thomann Warren Dale Scheider Lena Mills Annie Deery Freeport.

Orangeville Elaine Blankenhorn Beverly Howie Hoyt Bill Blankenhorn Skip Bulkley DeKalb Gary Ron Blankenhorn Frank Deery E. A. Mills Messrs Mines Richard Blankenhorn Stockton John Thomann Warren Dale Scheider Lena R. K. Mills Annie Deery Freeport

Miss Eichelkraut Feted With Shower Before Wedding

Lorene Eichelkraut, to wed John Webber on June 5, was honored at a bridal shower hosted at her grandmother Mrs. Jacob M. Marty’s home. Co hosts included Mrs. Marty and Mrs. Garland Marty with guests listed such as Mrs. Nettie Bleiler and Edward Zimmerman.

Monticello Lorene Eichelkraut John Webber Jacob M. Marty Marty Garland Marty Morris Marty Mmes. Nettie Bleiler Edward Zimmerman

Band Plans Picnic at Riverside Park

Times Special reports the school band will hold a Memorial Day picnic at Riverside Park in Janesville. The event aims to boost community spirit and showcase the band's musical repertoire to residents.

Riverside Park Janesville

Scouts Discuss Jamboree Event

Three Boy Scouts from Lions sponsored Troop 114 spoke about their upcoming trip to the national jamboree at Valley Forge during a Lions Club meeting at the Swiss Wheel restaurant. Scouts named were Robert Richardson Jr. Minor Anderson Jr. and Robert Zumkehr.

Boy Scouts From Lions Valley Forge Lions Club Robert Richardson Jr Minor Anderson Jr Robert Zumkehr Robert Richardson Ralph Baltzer Gary Rupnow Arthur Whipple

Friday Deadline for Teacher Ballot in Madison

County schools chief Irene C Powers warns teachers that Friday May 31 is the filing deadline for teacher's choice forms at the Madison office of the State Teachers Retirement System. Forms received after the date will keep teachers in the Separate Group and may affect social security eligibility.

Irene C. Powers County Superintendent of Schools Madison State Teachers’ Retirement System

Teachers weigh choices in state retirement plan change

The article notes teachers face a decision on joining a combined retirement group as part of the state plan. Information to Mrs Powers indicates most who have sent forms will switch, but more than half have not yet made their selections. It explains implications for those who temporarily leave teaching and the Separate Group status on return.

Ity Powers

Browntown Homemakers charter trip to Rockford ends club year

The Browntown Charter Chums Homemakers Club concluded its year with a Rockford day trip visiting paint and dog food factories, a flower shop, a gift shop, and a TV station. The group, including former members, shared a noon luncheon at the Woman's Club with numerous attendees named.

Browntown Rockford Browntown Charter Chums Homemakers Club Woman’s Club Mmes Ray Rackow Jake Tuescher Oscar Nybroten Ivan Ellingson Ward Merritt Raymond Montgomery Avery Yost J. D. Bechtolt E. V. Bechtolt Fay Teuscher Virgil Swiggum Delbert Butts Ron Rutsch Harry Slatterly Frank Star Gerald Swiggum Roy Crago

Nepal Opens to Tourists After Prewar Travel Limits

Before World War II Nepal allowed only 230 westerners inside its borders. Today the kingdom welcomes tourists seeking Himalayan exploration and cultural experiences.

Nepal

Jolly Workers Club Pledges and Plans Highlight May Meeting

Michael Ritschard gave the club pledge and Larry Marti the flag pledge at the Jordan Jolly Workers Club May meeting. Vivian Figi spoke on A Better Citizen Through 4-H Club. Robert and Richard Zumkehr and Kenneth Schuetz gave project talks. Roy Lewis family served lunch. The club will attend St. John's church for Rural Life Sunday. A sewing meeting is planned for June 1 at Pleasant Valley school.

Jolly Workers Michael Ritschard Larry Marti Jordan Jolly Workers Club Vivian Figi Robert Richard Zumkehr Kenneth Schuetz Roy Lewis St. John’s Church Pleasant Valley

Fair Fielders 4-H Club Meets At Fairfield School Pledges

The Fair Fielders 4 H Club met at Fairfield school with roll call answered by a favorite television show. Jerry Stuckey led the club pledge and Jane Brecklin led the flag pledge. Dennis Stuckey gave a project talk while Dianna Bauman and Janet Camron demonstrated.

Fair Fielders Club Fair Fielders 4-H Fairfield School Jerry Stuckey Jane Brecklin Dennis Stuckey Dianna Bauman Janet Camron Ruth Willborn Joyce Camron Lois Bauman Mmnes Richard Willborn Darryl Camron

Dutch Hollow 4 H Club Meets at Mahlkuch Home

The Dutch Hollow 4 H Club met at Frederick Mahlkuch’s home with Richard Witt presiding. Richard Mahlkuch led the club pledge as Ronald Martini gave the flag pledge. Roll call was answered by a favorite flower and plans were discussed.

Dutch Hollow Frederick Mahlkuch Richard Witt Richard Mahlkuch Ronald Martini

4-H Club Parents Night Highlights and Donations

For parents night events dairy care and health examinations were included. Record books were checked. Richard Mahlkuch gave a project talk and Ruth Ann Mahlkuch performed an accordion solo. A donation to the National 4‑H Foundation was approved.

Richard Mahlkuch Ruth Ann Mahlkuch National 4-H Foundation

Bowman Dairy founder celebrates 90th birthday

C Harlan Bowman of Madison, founder of Bowman Dairy Farm, was honored at a party Sunday for his 90th birthday observed Saturday. A pioneer family member born in Lodi, he grew up on a farm established by his father in 1846.

C. Harlan Bowman Madison Bowman Lodi

Bowman Family Farm Heads Party Attendees

The farm remains in the Bowman family owned by son Robert. Attending the Sunday party were Mr and Mrs Robert Bowman of Lodi Duane Bowman of Madison head of the dairy Roy Bowman of Brooklyn and Mrs Wallace Bowman and Mrs Ray Bowman both of Madison.

Robert Robert Bowman Lodi Duane Bowman Madison Roy Bowman Brooklyn Wallace Bowman Ray Bowman

Juda Graduates Return From Chicago Trip

Juda high school graduates return tonight after a two day Chicago trip accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Pautz.

JUDA Juda High School Chicago Wilmer Pautz

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OES America Frederick W. Viney Dayton Mrs. Viney Woody Vineys St. Mary’s of Lourdes St. James Church J. P. Adams Eichelkraut Delavan David Cox News of the Homemakers Charter CHUMS Navaco Tschudys Ace Hardware Mercury Pleasure Bend Drive-In Frosty Treat Montclair ED Sullivan WREX Alex Dreier NBC Behring Motor Company Wisconsin
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