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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1964

Page

3

Beloit Woman Heads Fourth District WRC at Brodhead Meet

Grace Ludwig of Beloit was elected president of the Fourth District WRC at the Brodhead convention with 117 attendees. Officers named include Ora Spilde senior vice president Elsa Voegeli junior vice Eileen Wagner treasurer and Anna Hosler ap pointive secretary. Delegates to the Miami national convention were Mat tie Earleywine Leona Stuessy Luella Schultz and Caddie Andrews with alternates Ruth Marsh Margaret Altman Lenora Grebbe and Mildred Brenner. The 1965 district gathering will be in Lodi. donations were approved for USO and the VA hospital fund.

Brodhead Grace Ludwig Beloit WRC EUB Ora Spilde Lodi Elsa Voegeli Monticello Eileen Wagner Monroe Anna Hosler Ethel Armstrong Frances Oyen Lulu Harper Belleville Miami Fla Mattie Earleywine Leona Stuessy Luella Schultz Janesville Caddie Andrews Ruth Marsh Margaret Altman Lenora Grebbe Mildred Brenner USO Madison Florence Neacy Milwaukee Wesley W. Patton Fourth District Pearl Myers Martha Myers Leona Swann Tilda Berg Lucille Schultz

Institute At New Glarus Church Set For Fall Program

Pisgah EUB church in New Glarus will host WSWS groups from ten area EUB churches for a fall institute on Monday. Registration at 9:30 a.m. with coffee, program to begin at 10. Theme: Jesus Christ Renews His Church Through Lay Participation and Vocation Dedication. Dr. O. T. Deever of Dayton, Ohio, guest speaker morning and afternoon. Attendees to bring own sack lunches. church to provide coffee and dessert. Mrs. Frederick Thacker is host chairman. Monticello Aid Society assists.

Women of New Glarus Pisgah Eub WSWS EUB Jesus Christ O. T. Deever Dayton Ohio Deever Board of Christian Education Board of Evangelism Frederick Thacker Monticello Aid Society

Teachers Honored At Browntown Church

Peace United Church of Christ Browntown honored school staff on Christian Education Sunday. The list includes superintendent Mrs John Marty and many teachers across junior to primary levels, with pianists and fill-in staff noted. Enrollment at Peace church is 129 excluding staff.

Tom Binger Jr Lee Wilde Elvina Soddy Ray Rackow Ed Chapin Fred Theiler Gayle Burington Ted Mellenberger Leonard Peterson Jack Elmer Jr Don Meyer Sandy Weiss Shannon Burington Delores Lauper Sherry Weiss Kathy Wells Mmes Avery Yost Lee Hoeft Ray Montgomery William Lauper Frank Soddy Gayle Fred Lauper Peace Church

Monroe Delegates Attend Wisconsin G U G G Convention

Monroe members attended the Wisconsin G U G G state convention in Janesville for three days this week. Delegates included Lillian Klassy Albert Reberli Elizabeth Scheidegger Grace Schroeder Wilma Rothenbuehler Ella Kundert George Bloom and Euphemia Lengacher. The state has 19 locals with 2974 members. Mrs Helen Hoss is state president and Mrs Martha Schuldt is grand secretary, both from Milwaukee. Klassy has led the Monroe local for 17 years.

Mmes Lillian Klassy Albert Reberli Elizabeth Scheidegger G.U.G.G Wisconsin Janesville Monroe Grace Schroeder Wilma Rothenbuehler Ella Kundert George Bloom Euphemia Lengacher Helen Hoss Martha Schuldt Milwaukee Klassy

Miss Loretta Schmid Feted At Bridal Shower

Miss Loretta Schmid was guest of honor at a bridal shower at the Swiss Lanes club room hosted by Mrs. James Tschudy and Mrs. William Butts. Her upcoming marriage to Richard Briggs of Brooklyn is scheduled for Wednesday at Washington Reformation United Church of Christ.

New Glarus Loretta Schmid Swiss Lanes Club James Tschudy William Butts Schmid Richard Briggs Brooklyn Washington

Accordion Students Entertain Aid Society

Accordion students from Carol's Accordion Studio Carol Burgi Deana Schuetz and Beverly Gutzmer performed solos at St. John's Aid Society meeting in the church fellowship hall. Rev Carroll Olm led devotions and six Fair Haven residents presented the program, showing hobbies and other work. Mrs Julius Hofer spoke on sewing group work and supplies needed. Mrs Louisa Steffen and Mrs Leon Schmidt were refreshment chairmen.

Carol Carol Burgi Deana Schuetz Beverly Gutzmer St. John’s Aid Society Church Fellowship Hall Carroll Olm Fair Haven Whitewater Julius Hofer Louisa Steffen Leon Schmidt

Past Presidents Club Hosts Brodhead Event

Miss Sylvia Luchsinger hosted the Past Presidents Club of the Pythian Sisters with co-hostesses Mrs. R. C. Broughton and Miss Aurelia Baumann. Mrs. Wayne Laube, president, led the meeting and Mrs. M. D. Stabler filed the secretary-treasurer report.

Wedding trip for Donna Rae Voboril and Larry Marshall

Donna Rae Voboril and Larry Marshall wed in Adams after a ceremony attended by Mrs. Frank Schiesser of New Glarus. Miss Linda Schiesser, the couple’s daughter, served at the reception. The party, longtime Rainbow friends, then went to Stevens Point for State University activities with Myrna Prius.

Frank Schiesser New Glarus Adams Donna Rae Vorboril Larry Marshall Linda Schiesser Donna Linda Schiessers Myrna Prius Stevens Point State University

Mrs Stanley Hulbert Hosts Potluck Dinner in Orangeville

Mrs Stanley Hulbert was hostess at a potluck dinner for former Franklin School mates in Orangeville. Attendees included Freport residents Emerson Best Mary Wohlford Edna Bennett Flossie Rockey Marie Rockey Isabelle Nortridge and others. participants from Orangeville were Sam Horner Ridott Walter Hardell McConnell Floyd Sowards Milton Moore Victor Welz Gladys Reeser and Golda Campbell.

Orangeville Stanley Hulbert Franklin Mmes Emerson Best Mary Wohlford Edna Bennett Flossie Rockey Marie Rockey Isabelle Nortridge Freeport Sam Horner Ridott Walter Hardell McConnell Floyd Sowards Milton Moore Victor Welz Gladys Reeser Golda Campbell

Auxiliary Members Hold Final Monroe Club Luncheon

The Monroe Country Club Auxiliary held its final weekly luncheon meeting on Wednesday at the club with 46 in attendance. Flowers were arranged by Mrs. Clarence Franklin and Mrs. Jacob Gruenewald. Bridge winners were Mrs. Ray Young Miss Lillian Gempeler and Mrs. Walter Bauman, while golf winners were Mesd. William Gyure and John Ferron.

Monroe Country Club Clarence Franklin Jacob Gruenewald Ray Young Lillian Gempeler Walter Bauman Mmes William Gyure John Ferron

Rev. Neil Swanson Speaker Here Sunday

The First Universalist Church invites Rev. Neil H. Swanson Jr. from Wauwatosa to be the guest speaker this Sunday, delivering a message to church members and attendees.

Neil Swanson Neil H. Swanson Jr Wauwatosa

Church Service With Discussion and Coffee Hour

A public 10 45 a m service led by Rev Swanson former executive secretary of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches and current head of the Campus Mission Foundation notes follows with a discussion and coffee hour after.

Swanson National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Campus Mission Foundation

Lincoln PTA Plans Family Event Monday Potluck Picnic

The Lincoln school PTA schedules a potluck family picnic Monday night at 6 30 at the senior high cafeteria. Families bring a dish to pass and sandwiches plus table service. Reservations can be made with Mrs Thomas Goetz at 325-3532.

Lincoln School PTA Thomas Goetz

Auxiliary of Legion To Meet October 8

Orangeville American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 8 p m on Thursday October 8 Serving committee includes Dale Finkenbinder chair Miles Barr Maynard Metz Mrs Eva Daughenbaugh Fred Obert Stephen Switzer and Roger DeRocha

Orangeville Orangeville American Legion Auxiliary Messrs Mmes Dale Finkenbinder Miles Barr Maynard Metz Eva Daughenbaugh Fred Obert Stephen Switzer Roger DeRocha

Anniversary cake and gifts for the Ericksons

The Ericksons received an anniversary cake gifts and cards. Present were Archie Bonjour and family Fayette Kenneth Collins and family Gratiot Robert Erickson and family South Wayne Mrs Helen Erickson Monroe Mrs Ella Hollaway Mrs Jerry Scott and Ronnie and Terry Noble Gratiot and Mr and Mrs Reuben Erickson Judy and Barbara.

Donations for Veterans Gifts Planned at American Legion Auxiliary

Plans for Christmas gifts for veterans were discussed at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Legion hall. Donations will aid four state hospitals with funds for Christmas shopping for veterans families. Mrs. P. J. Connors chairs the project, gifts collected until early November. Mary Jo Henning receives a graduation gift from her mother.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Veteran’s Administration Madison King Hospital Tomah Hospital Wood Hospital P. J. Connors Mt. Horeb Mary Jo Henning St. Luke’s School of Nursing Chicago Alfred Henning Hester Schwartz Veterans Administration Hospital Wilma Lovell Henning Ethel Jones Charlotte Young Helen Zilmer Nellie Engles Mmes Lillian Schwend Jessie Pyle

Methodist Couples Club Plans Potluck Supper

The Methodist Couples Club invites all church adults to a potluck supper Sunday at 6 in the church fellowship room. A program follows at 7. Attendees bring a dish to pass and provide their own table service, and coffee will be supplied.

Methodist Couples Club Church Fellowship

Erickson Couple Feted For 20th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Reuben Erickson of Gratiot were honored at a surprise party at their home Sunday night marking their 20th wedding anniversary. Their daughter Miss Judy Erickson of Monroe was hostess.

Reuben Erickson Gratiot Judy Erickson Monroe

Gloria Hoesly Feted At New Glarus Event

Miss Gloria Hoesly was guest of honor at a pre nuptial room in New Glarus. Hostesses were Misses Kathy Judd Jan Anderson and Diane Jelle Madison. Miss Hoesly's marriage to James Schenk will take place Saturday Oct 10. Present were numerous guests including Kathie Senn Geneva Hanna JoAnn Jelle Marcia West Judy Haag Diane Hefty Venita West and many others.

New Glarus Gloria Hoesly Swiss Lanes Club Kathy Judd Jan Anderson Diane Jelle Madison Hoesly James Schenk Kathie Senn Geneva Hanna JoAnn Jelle Marcia West Judy Haag Diane Hefty Venita West Lou Ann Schneider Madison Mines Kenneth Wenger Jeff Webber Rudy Schiess Herbert Schenk Vicki Arthur Legler Fred Ott Kenneth Greswold Coral Disch Emma Gresvold Henry Duerst Hilda Hoesly Jacob Hefty Alice Marty Robert Arn John Wild Merlin Jelle Leman Disch Cloyance Hoesly Linda Hoesly

Jensen Brunner Wedding Tomorrow

Miss Barbara Jensen will wed Ralph Brunner tomorrow evening. A miscellaneous bridal shower was hosted at the Ronald Holcomb home Route 4 with hostesses Mrs. Holcomb and Mrs. Josiah Crouch. Attendees from Monroe Madison Rockford and elsewhere joined in a mock wedding games and lunch.

Barbara Jensen Ralph Brunner Ronald Holcomb Route 4 Kenneth Schwartzlow Monroe Norman Crouch Madison Melvin Keppner Mike Rockford Ernest Hillbrand Susan Albert Crouch

Local Monti Residents Named in Gift Sending

Sharon Mrs Dennis Crouch and Mrs Anna Crouch of Monti cello sent gifts. Also sending gifts were Mrs Nathan Crouch, Jane and Mary, Mrs Carl A Miller, and Mrs Eugene Boss.

Sharon Dennis Crouch Anna Crouch Monticello Nathan Crouch Jane and Mary Carl A. Miller Eugene Boss

Baptismes Spark Swiss Church Family Gatherings

Swiss United Church of Christ held baptism services with dinners and family gatherings. Norine Kay, Russell Jon, and Terry Arthur were among baptized children honored with sponsor couples from Madison Cottage Grove West Union Milledgeville and Monroe. Relatives included Hefty Voegels Marty and Sarbacher families hosting multiple sponsors and guests.

New Glarus Times Russell Jon Grant Boley Melvin Voegels Diane Gary Boley Arthur Marty Terry Arthur Lorene Hefty Steven Marty Joyce Gardner Monroe Wilton Marty William Marty Rodney Herman Jr Rodney Marty Barbara Marty Madison Paul Searles West Union Messrs and Mines Albert Knudtson Albert Hillberry Kim Blue River Charles Searles Shelly Herman J. Marty John Marty Erick Sarbacher Zoah Skinner

Wisconsin claims dip as unemployment benefits fall

The State Industrial Commission reports Wisconsin unemployment compensation claims last week declined to 13,294 from 13,655 a week earlier. The Wisconsin Public Service Commission will hold a Madison public hearing on Oct 16 over Greyhound Lines request to raise bus fares 10 percent between Wisconsin points.

Madison State Industrial Commission Wisconsin Wisconsin Public Service Commission Greyhound Lines, Inc

Ericksons Omitted From Guest List at 75th Birthday

Mr and Mrs Robert Erickson and family of South Wayne were left off the guest list for Mrs John Birk s 75th birthday at 1620 17th avenue held Sunday.

Circle Will Meet Monticello At Zwingli United Church

The Aid Circle of Zwingli United Church of Christ will gather at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Parish House for a social meeting hosted by area church members.

Circle Monticello Aid Circle of Zwingli United Church of Christ

Notable Local Figures Named in Community List

Mmes Sylvia Curtis Florence Duerst Adam Duerst Charles Derendinger and Jacob H Disch appear in a local community roster or social listing. The brief item names several individuals connected to a civic or social group in the region.

Mmes, Sylvia Curtis Florence Duerst Adam Duerst Charles Derendinger Jacob H. Disch

Circle One meeting at Union Presbyterian Church home

Circle One of the Union Presbyterian church will meet at 8 p.m. Monday at the home of Mrs. David Woods on Route 4 in Monroe.

Union Presbyterian Church David Woods Route 4 Monroe

Missionary Betty Liedschlag to Speak at Bethel EUB

Miss Betty Liedschlag missionary to Africa will speak at Bethel EUB church Sunday night at 8 in observance of the denominational day of prayer. Area church members will be welcomed.

Bethel Betty Liedschlag Africa Bethel Eub

Bridge Club Met At Mrs. Sylvia Curtis Home

Mrs. Sylvia Curtis hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club gathering with members enjoying a social game session and refreshments in her home.

Bridge Club Monticello Sylvia Curtis

Sardeson Retires From Power Firm After 45 Years

Allie L. Sardeson of Blanchardville retires from Wisconsin Power and Light Co. after 45 years of service dating to 1919. He helped build local electricity, served as local representative since 1946, and held civic roles including Scoutmaster, Soldier's Relief chair, and Legion past commander.

Allie L. Sardeson Blanchardville Wisconsin Power and Light Co Sardeson Lisle Sardeson Brothers Milling Co Power and Light LaFayette Soldier’s Relief Committee American Legion Argyle Lodge A.M Alpha Order of the Eastern Star Argyle

Monticello Social Roundup Notes Visits and Travels

Monticello area residents share visits and summer travels. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Thompson and Miss Hulda Karlen called on Bernard Gar vailles in Evansville. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob H. Disch returned from a summer in Janesville where he worked for Libby McNeil and Libby Co. Mrs. Herman Duerst of Belleville spent Thursday afternoon with Adam Duerst. Mrs. Robert Wild and Mrs. Clara Engler of New Glarus called on Lydia Voegeli. Mmes. Fred Burgy Fred Blum Joseph Legler Matt Bissig and Anna Babler visited.

Jake Thompson Hulda Karlen Bernard Garvailles Evansville Jacob H. Disch Janesville Disch Libby, McNeil and Libby Co Herman Duerst Belleville Adam Duerst Robert Wild Clara Engler New Glarus Lydia Voegeli Mmes Fred Burgy Fred Blum Joseph Legler Matt Bissig Anna _ Babler

Local families tour homes and attend Braves game

Monday afternoon at the Deane Thomas home in Cobb Mr and Mrs R W Karlen and daughter Betty Jane visited their daughter Mrs Dave Kelley and family in Grafton and also attended a Braves baseball game. Mr and Mrs John Winzenreid and family moved Tuesday from the Regula Hoesly home to the late L A Pease home which they bought.

Deane Thomas Cobb R. W. Karlen Betty Jane Dave Kelley Grafton Braves John Winzenreid Regula Hoesly L. A

Wilds Establish Holstein Milk Record in Illinois

Harold and Robert Wild of Winslow set a new Holstein record in Illinois with Wildvale Miss Buttercup, a junior four year old milking twice daily for 365 days. The cow produced 24,275 pounds of milk and 858 pounds of butterfat, sired by Osborndale Sir Ty Vic Ray Apple. University of Illinois supervised testing under Herd Improvement Registry guidelines.

Holstein-Friesian Association of America Illinois Harold Robert Wild Winslow Wildvale Buttercup Osborndale Sir Ty Vic Ray Apple University of Illinois National Holstein Organization Holstein Association DHIA

Spring Grove Highlights From Local Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Will Meinert returned from Rochester New York and the East after attending the 90th annual national convention of the WCTU where Mrs Meinert is Wisconsin state president. Mr and Mrs Sam J Kaderly attended a district meeting of the young married couples of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau held at Sun Prairie. Mr and Mrs Carl Montefelt and Mrs Martha Peka visited Freeport. Mrs Fred Kundert spent last week with Mrs Allen Taylor.

Will Meinert Rochester N.Y WCTU Meinert Wisconsin Sam J. Kaderly Wisconsin Farm Bureau Sun Prairie Carl Montefelt Martha Peka Freeport Fred Kundert Allen Taylor

Local Families Share Weekend Visits and Birth News

Pecatonica residents discuss fishing trips to Canada while Mr. Taylor was away. Sharma Kundert and Taylor attended Dickeyville on Sunday. The Sherveys welcomed a son Jon Lee born September 12. Visitors included Gary Wunschel from Milwaukee and extended family from Rockford Hayward Evansville and Switzerland.

Pecatonica Taylor Canada Mmes. Kundert Dickeyville Virgil Wunschel Ronald Wunschel Greater Rockford Hemet Calif Charles Kundert Gareth Kundert Kundert Lee Sherry Sherveys Jon Lee Gary Wunschel Milwaukee Virgil Wunschels Carl Hafen Hayward John Egger Evansville Albert Egger Switzerland Rodney Becker Oakley

Parents of Daughter Anna Margaret Bergum Born in Madison

Mr and Mrs Arnold Bergum of Madison announce the birth of their daughter Anna Margaret on September 25. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lloyd Babler of New Glarus and Mr and Mrs Albert Bergum of Madison. The mother is Violet Duerst formerly of New Glarus.

New Glarus Arnold Bergum Madison Anna Margaret Bergum Violet Duerst Lloyd Babler Albert Bergum

Seaboard Listings Guide for OTC Security Prices

The document outlines range guidance for securities traded over the counter with bid and ask prices as compiled. Supplied by the Monroe office of the relevant authority for reference.

Monroe Office

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