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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1963
Page
3
The Couples Club of St John’s United Church of Christ in Monroe hosts Rev and Mrs Eugene Gray missionaries to Ghana on Monday at 8 p m in the church library lounge. They will discuss their work, answer questions, and welcome all couples.
The Madison area Lakeland College alumni unit will hold a fall meeting and banquet at Herreman’s Supper Club in Sun Prairie on Saturday October 26 at 7 30 p.m. Dr Phillip Carlisle Lakeland’s director of development will report with Bob Spott alumni director. Reservations go to James Fritchen Columbus before Friday.
Mrs Manuel Pagel of South Wayne was honored with a birthday dinner at her home on Sunday attended by her children and grandchildren. Also sharing in the honors were her daughter Mrs Leonard Harrison, friend Mrs Russell Kimball of Janesville, and a foster granddaughter Joane Halverson. A cake prepared by her daughter Mrs Clynton Seffwood was presented and a telephone call from her brother Gordon Morris of Medford Oregon surprised her. Attendees included Daryl Pagel and family Allan Pagel Elizabeth R M Kimball Clynton Seffwood Leonard Harrison and families Miss Nancy Robbins Robert Kimball and David Pagel.
Mr. and Mrs. John West of Monroe were feted at Moose Hall for their 50th anniversary. A Gayle Burington Browntown cake was centerpiece as money trees and gifts were given. The couple has 11 children, 22 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, with one daughter and two grandchildren deceased.
The Oneco Home Extension Unit will gather at 1 30 p m Wednesday at Mrs Raymond Grindey s home. Mrs Ray Maass will teach the main lesson on low calorie refreshments and Mrs Kenneth Burington will present the minor lesson on Helping Teenagers Entertain.
The First Baptist church in Albany began a Sunday school contest on Sunday and runs until December 29. Teams Reds and Blues compete on attendance at Sunday school and services plus Bible offerings. Clifford White heads the Sunday school as superintendent.
The Zor Chanters of Madison will entertain at the Green County Shrine Club annual Ladies Night in Monroe Country Club. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. with the program to follow, announced Hugo H. Voelkli, chairman of the evening.
Albany Times Special reports Mrs. Mabel Rhyner was honored at her home Tuesday evening by about 30 relatives and friends for her birthday anniversary. Seven tables of cards were played with honors awarded to Mrs. Walter Preuti, Mrs. Edward Oliver and John Inabnit.
The Mission Union of the First Baptist Church will hold a work session at Mrs. John Morgenthaler’s residence on Thursday October 24. White Cross medical supplies for missions will be prepared for distribution.
York and Primrose Lutheran churches hold Mission Fest Sunday with Rev. Arthur S. Olson as speaker. Olson, a veteran missionary to China, will speak at York at 9 30 a.m. and Primrose at 11 30 a.m. A color sound film The True Way will be shown at 1 30 p.m. in York and 8 p.m. in Primrose. A 12 15 p.m. potluck dinner follows at York Parish House. Public welcome.
SOUTH WAYNE Times Special reports a farewell party at the Segner home for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Segner and their family before they move to Turtle Lake to operate a resort. Numerous neighbors and families attended, including the Nafzger Burkhalter Erickson Akins Krupke Metcalf Lelle Larson Vogel Tornow Webinger Sigalus Zimmerman Kent Miller Burrstein Schultz Meier Dunbar and others. The event marked their departure from South Wayne as they start a new chapter at the resort.
The fragment lists individuals including Karl Krahenbuhl Francis Fox and family Ernie Schneider Lawrence Rowe and family A J Foster Werner Zimmer man Jr Donald Moe Mrs Lara Van Metre and Fred Schesser in a local notice context.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ziltener of Brodhead were honored on their silver wedding anniversary at a family picnic Sunday at the home of Mrs. Ruth Grossman in Juda. Co hosts included Mrs. Herman Ziltener and a large gathering of local relatives and friends from Brodhead Evansville Milwaukee Waupaca Janesville Monroe Juda Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac area.
Orangeville Extension Unit will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday Oct 24 with Mrs Glenn Geiter and Mrs Hazel Kramer. The minor lesson Helping Teenagers Entertain will be by Mrs Albert Hemphill. Members will bring Pennies for Friendship.
Mrs Carlyle Porterfield will entertain the Dorcas Circle of the First Baptist church Tuesday evening. Mrs Paul Striker will present the program. Members will wear Halloween costumes.
The WSCS announces a regular general meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs Eva Daughenbaugh will speak or participate in the session.
At a Knights of Pythias meeting A. R. Steele received a 50‑year certificate and a 50‑year membership pin. He was also given an anniversary cake after 25 members attended. Steele has served as lodge secretary for 15 years and is a trustee. A A Zuhlke presented the awards, and Steele plans wintering in California and extensive travel.
Mrs. Ward Bower will lead the recreation period of the worship and program. Hostesses are Emil Rayhorn Alma Reuber Fay Keister and Lester Krug.
Mrs. Richard Bahr and Mrs. Hervey Hoesly were elected as delegates to the Badger Council at the Monroe Neighborhood meeting held Tuesday in the Kiwanis Scout Chalet. Alternates are Mrs. Edward Zupane and Mrs. Archie Myers.
Karen Marie Uschan of Janesville married Nicholas Quint Jr. son of the Quints of rural Albany in a nuptial Mass at St Patrick's Church Janesville. The bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs George Uschan. Sharon Uschan was her twin.
The ceremony featured sister as maid of honor and Larry Rhyner as best man. John and George Uschan Jr. were ushers. A wedding breakfast for 55 followed at Town and Country in Janesville. The reception danced at the KC club. The couple will reside in Dubuque. The bride is a Janesville High School senior and her husband, a graduate of Albany High and Janesville Vocational School, is a licensed aircraft mechanic.
Willow Chapter of Eastern Star members travel to Lena Friday night October 25 for Exchange Night with Isabel Chapter. The event strengthens fraternal ties through shared ceremony and fellowship activities.
The Browntown Charter Chums Homemakers collected funds for Pennies for Friendship at the meeting hosted by Mrs Ray Montgomery with Mrs Oscar Nybroten as co host. They voted to move the monthly gathering to the first Tuesday. Classified ads link buyers renters and sellers in the community.
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