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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1968

Page

3

Social Events In Monroe Feature Jaycette Speaker

Mrs. Don Grow of Wisconsin Jaycettes will speak at the Monroe Jaycettes meeting on Wednesday October 23 at 8 p.m. in the Ludlow Library May L. Luchsinger Memorial Room. She will discuss What is a Jaycette and present slides on the Wisconsin Jaycettes in action.

Don (Sue) Grow Wisconsin Jaycettes Monroe Jaycettes Ludlow Beaver Dam Division of Responsibility W.C.L Wisconsin Grow

Baby Shower Held for Traci Wyssbrod in Browntown

A baby shower honoring Traci Wyssbrod daughter of Mr and Mrs Denis Wyssbrod Browntown was held Oct 14 at the home of Mrs James Patterson Browntown Attendees included Thea Achterberg Janice Remus Elaine Elliott Monroe Mrs Bruce Young Platteville Mrs Max Wyssbrod Sandee Wilbur Wells Fred Theiler Jerry Schmoldt Ross Vincent Jack Ronald Nick Mayne Tammie Denis Wyssbrod and Traci and James Patterson Jr all of Browntown.

Traci Wyssbrod Denis Wyssbrod Browntown James Patterson Thea Achterberg Janice Remus Elaine Elliott Monroe Bruce Young Platteville Max Wyssbrod Sandee Wilbur Wells

Potluck Event by Alpha Zeta Group Reported

Alpha Zeta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority hosted a Monday potluck supper in the Reading Room at Arabat Ludlow Library. Three Freeport guests attended Mrs. Roger Shippee Mrs. Milton Sorn and Mrs. Lawrence Seffrood. Mrs. Harry Williams spoke on the State Council meeting at the Ramada Inn Milwaukee on Oct. 13. Prizes went to Mrs. Seffrood and Miss Bernice Holsapple. Hostesses were Mrs. Williams and Miss Dorothy Johnson.

Alpha Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Arabat Ludlow Freeport Roger Shippee Milton Sorn Lawrence Seffrood Harry Williams State Council Ramada Inn Milwaukee Seffrood Bernice Holsapple Dorothy Johnson

Kopp Son Baptized In Monroe Church

David Karl Kopp, son of Fritz and Mrs. Kopp of Monroe, was baptized October 12 at St. Victor's Church by Father Henry Kalscheuer. Godparents are maternal grandparents John Ruef and wife from Monroe. paternal grandparents Jacob Kopp of Monticello. great grandmother Mrs. Ben Meichtry. Siblings John 6 Amy 5 Maria 4 Anne 2.

David Karl Kopp Fritz Kopp Monroe St. Victor’s Church Henry Kalscheuer John P. Ruef Jacob Kopp Monticello Ben Meichtry David John Amy Maria Anne

Interiors Today Preview of Early American Design Styles

Interiors Today reviews Early American design origins from oil lamps to j ars and patches. It notes natural dyes brown red green and butternut yellow plus home spun textiles, woodcut patterns, pressed glass, rag rugs, and old tools as authentic or recreated decor accents. Heinzelman's Decorating Center advertises expert advice and a catalog at 1028 17th Ave with hours.

Heinzelman’s K-Lux Decorating Center 17Th Ave

Andrea Murray and Roger Thom Wed in Lutheran Church

Andrea Kathryn Murray daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman P Murray of Brodhead married Roger William Thom son of Mr and Mrs William Thom of Beloit in Our Savior Lutheran Church on the evening of 19. The service featured The Wedding Prayer and The Lord's Prayer sung by Charles Pinnow with organist Mrs Herbert Buehl. The bride wore a Vogue gown with lace bodice over peau de soie an A line skirt and a lace headpiece. Maid of honor was her sister Maria Murray with bridesmaids in moss green velvet gowns. Ring bearer Steve Larsen and best man Eugene Nepiock officiated alongside groomsmen Vaughn Johnson Burt Bossier ushers Bill Mauermann and Jerald Kersten. A reception followed at the church hall. The couple will reside on Route 3 Janesville after a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin.

Suss Andrea Kathryn Murray Norman P. Murray Brodhead Roger William Thom William Thom Janesville Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Kenneth J. Carlson Charles Pinnow Herbert Buehl Marcia Murray Vaughn Johnson Peloit Janis Kreuscher Madison Steve Larsen Beloit Eugene Nepiock Ockford Burt Brossier Bill Mauermann Jerald Kersten Evansville Paul Krattiger Charlene Royce Beth DeVoe

Miss Tuchel Feted With Bridal Shower

Bridal shower honors Miss Sharon Tuchel of Monroe on October 16 at Stoughton home hosted by Mrs. Glenn Hagen and Mrs. Gene Ehle. Attendees include Mrs. Carl Hoffman, Mrs. Clarence Hoffman, Miss Sheila Hoffman, Mrs. Chalmer Arneson, Mrs. Lorraine Tuchel, and Sandra Monroe. Curtis Hoffman and Miss Tuchel wed October 19 at Grace Lutheran Monroe. prior shower held October 11 at Eugene Ellingson home. Mrs. O’Rourke acted as preacher at mock wedding.

Sharon Tuchel Monroe Glenn Hagen Stoughton Gene Ehle Carl Hoffman Clarence Hoffman Sheila Hoffman Chalmer Arneson Madison Lorraine Tuchel Sandra Monroe Wilmer Ehle Eleanor Crews Floyd Hoffman

Kolb Returns Home After Special School Graduation

Roy Kolb of Monroe returned home after graduating from a two week customer engineering school in Gardner Massachusetts. He is employed by Simplex Time Recorder in Madison with the home office in Gardner. Kolb graduated as vice president of the class and has been with the company since January. Earlier he worked as a farmer and clock repairman in the South Wayne area.

Kolb Roy Kolb Monroe Gardner Mass Simplex Time Recorder Madison South Wayne

Engagement of Linda Ball to Michael Bumpke Set for December 14

Mr and Mrs Lyvian Ball of Route 2 Shullsburg announce the engagement of daughter Linda Louise to Michael Bumpke son of Mr and Mrs Delbert Bumpke Monroe. Linda attended Shullsburg High School and Michael is a 1966 Monroe High School graduate. They both work at Advance Transformer Monroe. The wedding is planned for December 14.

Lyvian Ball Route 2 Shullsburg Linda Louise Michael Bumpke Delbert Bumpke Monroe Miss Ball Shullsburg High School Monroe High School Advance Transformer

Juda Women Plan For Next Meeting

Juda Woman's Club outlines year plan with emphasis on drama and department chairmen Mrs. Harry Ruhlmann Mrs. Russell Matzke and Mrs. Robert Preston. Music group to handle November and December meetings. New members and guests attended last gathering hosted by Mrs. Robert Preston. District meeting slated for November 12 in Burlington with Paul Tigard discussing local school needs. Lunch served. November hostess to be announced. Rent ads offer space in local paper.

Women of Moose Mooseheart Moosehaven Moose Hall John Ruff West Bend Clifford Hawthorne Eella Wpeeiay Juda Woman's Club Harry Ruhlmann Russell Matzke Robert Preston Ways and Means Committee Wisconsin Burlington Paul Tigard Music Department

Julie Nixon Keeps Wedding Date Secret in Newark

Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower announced they have set a wedding date but will keep it secret. Tricia Nixon, 22, shared criteria for a future husband and spoke of family campaigns for Richard Nixon. The event was discussed at a news conference after a flight from New York, with Fred Grandy as best man and Tricia as maid of honor.

Julie Nixon Abilene, Kan David Eisenhower Julie Tricia Newark N.J David Richard M. Nixon New York Fred Grandy

Two City Mishaps Reported by Police

Police investigated two vehicle crashes in local areas. At Eagle Food Store parking lot a parked car owned by Carol J. Obert was struck by a car driven by Joan M. Gilbertson causing moderate damage. In Kansas City a truck backed by George Stroth man struck Curtis H. Winters vehicle, crushing the roof. An unrelated item notes the end of a Viet Nam ceasefire at noon.

Ne Menro Eagle Food Store Carol J. Obert Orangeville Joan M. Gilbertson Curtis H. Winters Kansas Cit 13Th Ave George Strothman Brunie Miller Inc

Thomas Vivian Stricken at 92 obituary headline

Thomas A. Vivian, 92, lifelong area resident, died Monday October 21 in a Dodgeville hospital after a long illness. He farmed in Lyndon Town then worked as a carpenter. Survived by two daughters Cora Rice and Norman Messmer. two sons Francis and Eddie. two sisters Mabel Arthur and Elmer Harford. a brother Ray. 24 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday October 23 at Gorgen Funeral Home with viewing available.

Suuvbann Cuss Wapeesal Thomas A. Vivian Dodgeville Lyndon Cora Rice Boscobel Norman Messmer Edgertton Francis Madison Eddie Great Falls Mont Mabel Arthur Chanute Kan Elmer Harford Mineral Point Ray Mineral Post Gorgen Funeral Home

Henry J. Wagner 58 Dies in Dodgeville Hospital

Henry J. Wagner, 58, died Oct. 20 in a Dodgeville hospital after a heart attack. Funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Marys Catholic Church. Calling hours after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gorgen Funeral Home. Rosary service at 8 p.m. Wagner served over 30 years as a Town of Mineral Point road patrolman. Born in Mineral Point, he is survived by his wife Helen a daughter Mrs Albert Glei chauf a son Jerry a sister Irene and three grandchildren, all of Mineral Point.

Henry J. Wagner Dodgeville St. Mary’s Catholic Church Gorgen Funeral Wagner Mineral Point Helen Albert Gleichauf Jerry Irene

Wells Earns Special Medal at Scott Air Force Base

Sergeant Howard D. Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orson A. Wells of Monroe, received the U S Air Force Commendation Medal at Scott AFB Illinois for meritorious service as instructor and flight engineer with the 375th Aeromedical Air Lift Wing. His service includes a Korean War tour and duty in Vietnam. wife Frances is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franz Miller of Monroe.

Vta Howard D. Wells Orson A. Wells 17Th Ave Monroe U.S. Air Force Scott Afb Ill Wells 375Th Aeromedical Airlift Wing Scott Vietnam Frances Franz Miller 19Th Ave

Autumn reflections and a note on farm living standards

A作者 shares autumn memories of yellow maple leaves and childlike joy while noting winds that blew leaves away. The piece cites the September National Notes on aging and attitude as well as Green County’s Community Profile showing farm-family living standards above the national average in 1959.

Green County United States

Alumni Association Meeting Is Planned

The Green County Chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association will hold a board meeting tomorrow October 23 at 8 p.m. at Howard Voegels home in Monticello. Wayne Tuckham director of alumni relations will attend, with Robert Richardson as local chairman.

Green County Wisconsin Alumni Association Howard Voegels Monticello Wayne Tuckham Madison Robert Richardson

Back to School in Athens Amid Weather Ties Honeymoon Yacht

Caroline and John Kennedy head back to New York for school as bad weather keeps their mother’s honeymoon yacht moored beside their new Greek stepfather’s island.

Athens Caroline John Kennedy New York

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