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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1973
Page
3
A reader questions trust after wife works at her boss home for dictation and Abby rules the check up was insulting. Another writes of a cheap fiancé and fear of future money conflicts. A wife worries about moving for retirement and family ties clash with climate wishes.
Kathy Lynn Kammerud and Thad David Nelson were united in marriage by Rev. Lyman Oman at Adams Lutheran Church on Saturday October 20 at 2 p.m. in Argyle. The couple reside in rural Blanchardville, with Nelson a 1966 Argyle graduate and farmer.
Residents at Pleasant View Hospital enjoyed a November birthday party on the 13th in the Activity Room hosted by the Women of the Clarno United Methodist Church. Balloons flowers and gifts brightened the event while Mrs Randal Whitney played accordion. Notables honored include Alma Aeschliman Gertrude Armstrong Ella Bechtelt Mabel Braun Bella Cunningham Halene Groom Katherine Harris Lena Hartwig Mary Ludwig Lena Reed William Hahn and Arnold Kaiser.
Madison UW student Richard Borsuk spoke to Monroe Woman's Club on China, urging analysis of Chinese history beyond Europe. He traced pre 1949 suffering, noted civil war framing, praised some Communist gains, and cited U S hesitation on Red China. The event included club business, music, and a tea, with next meeting set for Jan 9 at the Library.
Royal Neighbors of America met at Mrs. Frederick Rupp home in Monticello Tuesday night with 11 members present. A dessert luncheon was served. Cards were played and honors went to Mrs. Edward Schmid, Mrs. Rose Krueger, and Mrs. Anna Wittenwyler.
The University of Wisconsin Whitewater Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dr William Siebers will give a concert at 8 p.m. Sunday in the Recital Hall Center of the Arts. Flutist Miss Mary Boyle of Brodhead is featured. The program includes Mozart The Impresario overture Classical Variations for String Orchestra and a suite from The Good Soldier Schweik with Haydn Symphony No 103 Drums and Drum Roll. The program is free and open to the public.
The Eagles Club Auxiliary announced two Christmas events with a Dec. 2 Children's Christmas party in Auxiliary rooms and a Dec. 12 combined Eagles and Auxiliary party featuring a potluck and a $1 gift exchange. Donations from the Max Bear Heart Fund and Jimmy Durante Fund were acknowledged.
Mrs. James Hendrickson will direct the Neil Simon comedy The Last of the Red Hot Lovers for the Monroe Theatre Guild. Barney is Bob Ambrose Elaine is Mrs Franz Rastbaumwieser Bobbie Michelle is Mrs Charles Barnes and Jeanette is Mrs Jack Murray. Performances run Jan 31 Feb 1 and Feb 2 at 8 p m in the Junior High School auditorium. Drive the Plymouth Fury from Dearth Motors.
Forty two Senior and Cadet Monroe Girl Scouts will bus to the Holiday Folk Fair at Milwaukee Arena with Mrs. David Martin and others. They depart Monroe High School at 8 30 a m and return about 10 30 p m. The event, sponsored by the International Institute, showcases food crafts and dancing from forty five national groups.
Leroy Gavigan named athletic officer of the Zilmer Riley Post 84 American Legion in Monroe replacing Glen Swiggum. A building corporation was formed by the post with members including Wesley Dodge Matt Eraser Warren Gierhart Anton Goerlitz Robert Henderson Dr Reilly Joseph Viney and Doran Zwygart. The group aims to manage building funds with discretionary control and exclude the general service relief fish fry and bar funds. Two resolutions passed urge restoring Veterans Day to November 11 and Memorial Day to May 30. A moment of silence was held for Emil Boesch and Harry Young as membership reaches 328 toward a 500 goal.
The Friendship Circle of Zwingli United Church of Christ met in Memorial Lounge with Mrs Harvey Elmer providing quiet music. Mrs Delbert Moritz led the session and program. theme Choose Life in its Fullness. Thirty-one members and one guest attended with hostesses serving.
Members gathered at the IOOF Hall for a Thanksgiving themed meeting. Birthday congratulatory songs honored Mmes. Wilbert Ott Fred Good John Hirshbrunner and Miss Gladys Golackson. Mrs Irving Andrews arranged entertainment and lunch was served by Mrs Robert Kramer and Miss Emma Salzwedel. The next gathering on November 28 includes a share lunch.
In Monroe Mrs. Ernest Messerli hosted the Monroe Friendly Neighbors Homemakers Club on November 15. Mrs. Roland Thorp led the program Understanding The Homemakers Organization. Christmas party plans for December 2 were finalized. New member Mrs. Harold W. Davis was welcomed. Refreshments were provided by the hostess. In Twin Grove Mrs. Bob Zimmerman led Spin Cookery at the November Homemakers meeting hosted by Mrs. Roy Ruff Jr. The October session featured Mrs. Zimmerman with travel photos. Husbands are invited to the December Chalet party near Brodhead.
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