Selected Miss Milestone Joins UW Platteville Madrigal Singers
Miss Diane Milestone 20 daughter of Mrs Edith Milestone 908 2nd St has been chosen for the Madrigal Singers and University Singers at UW Platteville Auditions were held before Labor Day Weekend The Madrigal group will tour southern Wisconsin and Chicago in November The Monroe High School graduate class of 1970 is a music major and serves as first vice president of Alpha Tau Omega Sorority She is also a member of the University Marching Band and will perform in Green Bay on November 4 for a Packers game
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Milestone
Edith Milestone
2Nd St
Madrigal Singers
University Singers
U.W. Platteville
Wisconsin
Chicago
Milestone
Alpha Tau Omega Sorority
Monroe High School
Green Bay
Green Bay Packer
Abby Advice Columns Turn Personal Struggles into Letters
A reader laments a domineering mother and hopes for Dad’s relief, Abby counsels strength and backbone. A separate note suggests donating more than the luncheon price after winning a Hawaii trip. Readers share quips about aging and a humorous drug store exchange. End with Abby’s signoff and contact box.
September Birthday Anniversaries at New Glarus Home
Eleven residents have September birthdays at New Glarus Home with four anniversaries already observed. Names include Mary Schneider 92 Alena Gilbertson 84 Barbara Studer 85 and Barbara Hauser 87 with other celebrants Glen Goodman Margaret Ketchum Clara Stucks Mary Bergeron William Brady Otillie Levi Lena Klassy. New residents include William M. Brady Alena Gilbertson Gustav C Haugeland Leona Burnett. The September Birthday Party is scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday Sept 19 with women from York Memorial Lutheran Church Blanchardville in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glarus
Mary Schneider
Alena Gilbertson
Barbara Studer
Barbara Hauser
Glen Goodman
Margaret Ketchum
Clara Stucks
Mary Bergeron
William M. Brady
Madison
Blanchardville
Gustav C. Haugeland
Horeb
Leona Burnett
Women of
York Memorial Lutheran Church
Baptismal Service Held For 21 Candidates In Winslow
Special baptismal services for 17 candidates from Monroe Bible Church and four from Winslow Grace Bible Church were held Sunday afternoon at the Duane Benfer home near Winslow. Candidates were immersed in a swimming pool as pastors Rev Paul Maitland Rev Robert Milde and Rev Dwight Bennett officiated. Fred LaRosh led with song and praise, Maitland gave meditation and prayer, and a picnic dinner followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Bible Church
Winslow Grace Bible Church
Duane Benfer
Winslow
Paul Maitland
Robert Milde
Monroe Church
Dwight Bennett
Orangeville
Bridal shower honors Miss Linda Erickson in Monroe
Linda K Erickson of Madison was feted at a Sunday bridal shower at the Duane Rinehart home in Monroe with co hosts Mrs Bill Holt and Mrs Bill Nipple. Guests included LaVerne Stauffer Stephen Teale Gary Kamprood Tom Fernstaedt Terry Berger Ernest Thommen Robert Erickson and Duane Rinehart Laurie. A prior surprise shower Aug 29 at the Esquire Supper Club Madison also honored her. She is to marry John McKegney Sept 15 at New Lisbon Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda K. Erickson
Madison
Duane Rinehart
Monroe
Bill Holt
Bill Nipple
South Wayne
Mmes LaVerne Stauffer
Fennimore
Stephen Teale
Rockford
Gary Kamprood
Beloit
Tom Fernstaedt
Warren
Terry Berger
Ernest Thommen
Robert Erickson
Laurie
Birthday celebration for Mark Svendsen in Monticello
Mark Svendsen son of Mr and Mrs Victor Svendsen Rt 2 Monticello observed his 16th birthday Aug 19 and was honored at a party Aug 26 at his home. A noon dinner followed by a ball game featured gifts and a birthday cake. Attending were Lori and David Svendsen Lavern Blum Brandi Tollakson and family Argyle Fritz Segner Monroe Don Svendsen Browntown John Svendsen Zion and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Svendsen
Victor Svendsen
Monticello
Mark
Jerome Tollakson
Lori
David Svendsen
Lavern Blum
Brandi
Lenny
Kurt
Steve
Todd
Philip
Perry Graber
Argyle
Fritz Segner
Monroe
Don Svendsen
Family
Browntown
John Svendsen
Zion
Eveland Post Hosts Third District American Legion Conference
The Eveland Post 4% of Barneveld hosts the American Legion Third District Fall Conference in Green County with Dane Iowa Lafayette Grant Crawford and Richland counties. The two day event features a District Parade with the Zor Nomads Shrine Clowns drum and bugle corps and Uncle Sam. Registration begins Saturday at 2 p.m. Banquet at 7 30 p.m. Sunday registration starts at 8 a.m. sessions at 9 a.m. Newly elected Wisconsin Commander Keith Kreul and District Commander Bud Mautz will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveland
Barneveld
American Legion
Green County
Dane
Iowa
Lafayette
Grant
Crawford
Richland
Zor Nomads
Shrine Clowns
Uncle Sam
Department of Wisconsin
Keith Kreul
Bud Mautz
Birthday celebration for Debbie Flannery
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Flannery hosted Debbie Flannery’s seventh birthday at home on Tuesday. Grandparents and relatives including Everett Flannery, Jerome Hassenfelt, Russell Swingen, Myron Olson, and Oliver Gilbertson attended. Debbie received gifts and greetings. cake featuring a record player theme was presented by her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle
Donald Flannery
Debbie
Everett Flannery
Jerome Hassenfelt
Russell Swingen
Myron Olson
Oliver Gilbertson
Zwingli Aid Meets and Prepares for Village Art Fair
United Church of Christ Zwingli Aid met for a Share a Dish Dinner and business program with 34 members and one guest. Mrs. John Wettach presided, and the group planned October hostesses and reported 26 calls and 37 cards sent. Gladys Steinmann of Monticello will exhibit pottery at Oak Park Village Art Fair on Sept. 9, rain date Sept. 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Zwingli Aid
United Church of Christ
Rose Stauffer
John Wettach
Wm. G. Meier
Chester Disch
Robert Zentner
Mary Peterson
Emil Zentner
Nona Baebler
Velma Updike
Mmes
Betty Karlen
J. Marty
Herman Marty
Ed W. Marty
Gladys Steinmann
Lake and
Marion Streets
Oak Park
Ill
Lanzs Celebrate 59th Anniversary in Eagle River
Mr and Mrs Herman Lanz of Monroe quietly observed their 59th wedding anniversary on August 31 at their cottage in Eagle River. The couple were treated to dinner by family and remain in good health after Mr Lanz retired from Lanz Sheet Metal. They wed August 31 1914 in Freeport. Their children Helen Lavasseur Frederick F James C and Robert H plus nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lanz
Monroe
Eagle River
Mr. Lanz
Lanz Sheet Metal
Irene Gasser
Freeport
W. D
Helen) Lavasseur
Portage
Frederick F
James C
Robert H
Fullerton
Calif
Baertschi Family Gathering Held at Route 2 Home
Mr and Mrs Louis Baertschi hosted a Sunday September 2 social at their Route 2 residence for family relations and friends. Attendees included Leon Baertschi and children Kim Cori Willard from Madison Mo Rosa Helgesen Sonja from Janesville Woodrow Kurtz from Rock City Ill David Owen Paul Zimmerman Walter Zimmerman from New Glarus and many others from Monticello Monroe and Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Baertschi
Route 2
Leon Baertschi
Kim
Cori
Willard
Lawrence Baertschi
Madison
Woodrow Kurtz
Rock City
Ill
Rosa Helgesen
Sonja
Janesville
David
Frosty Pumpkin Pie Recipe From Reba Staggs
Pumpkin pie with vanilla ice cream and molasses forms a frost themed dessert. Reba Staggs, a National Live Stock and Meat Board home economist, endorses a lard crust with a flaky shell and a chilled pecan topping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Staggs
National Live Stock & Meat Board
Monroe Assembly of God Women Elect Officers
The Women's Missionary Council of the Monroe Assembly of God elected officers at a Wednesday meeting: Mrs. Gilman Hanson as president, Mrs. Alma Strahm as vice president, and Mrs. Ralph Zettle as secretary-treasurer. Retiring president is Mrs. Albert Goodman Jr. A potluck preceded the session. a comforter was pledged for missionaries Ed and Mrs. Zieman in Takoradi Ghana. Plans announced for Fellowship Supper Sept. 10 and Green County Hospital party Sept. 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Council of the
Monroe Assembly of God
Gilman Hanson
Monroe
Alma Strahm
Monticello
Ralph Zettle
Rt. 2
Albert Goodman Jr
Brodhead
Ed Zieman
Takoradi
Ghana
Africa
Green County Hospital
Eyers Reunion Features Parachute Display in Monroe
A surprise atopia visit by parachuters highlighted the Eyers Reunion at Twining Park Monroe. Big Patch Parachute Club from Platteville jumped from 3200 feet landing within 100 feet of the site. Otto Hammerly of Milwaukee piloted the plane and was picked up by reunion president Eugene Updike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyers
Twining Park
Monroe
Big Patch Parachute Club
Platteville
Otto Hammerly
Milwaukee
Eugene Updike
Vietnam
Local News Brief on Buehler Admitted to St Clare Hospital
Charles Buehler of B and B Camping Service and a rural mail carrier was admitted to St. Clare Hospital on August 25 after becoming ill at home. He is progressing satisfactorily. Tests are still being taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Buehler
24Th St
St. Clare Hospital
Voelkli Named President of 32nd Infantry Division Assn
Hugo H. Voelkli of Grand Rapids was elected president of the 32nd Infantry Division Assn at its 54th annual convention in Grand Rapids over Labor Day weekend. His wife Jerry was elected first vice president of the Ladies Assn. Voelkli served in World War II in the South Pacific and later in the Berlin Crisis. More than 800 attended, with Gerald Ford delivering the address at the Sunday banquet. Next year’s convention will be in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo H. Voelkli
15Th St
32Nd Infantry Division Assn
Grand Rapids
Mich
Jerry
Ladies Assn
Voelkli
James Bono
National Veterans Group
Co. K. Monroe
National Guard
Berlin
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Stephen Bosancz
Detroit
Carl E. Kopischki
Madison
Melvin P Wang
Sun Prairie
Raymond Horton
Lansing
Ralph J. Schmidt
Coopersville
John S. McDaniel
Michigan
126Th Infantry
Michigan National Guard
Red Arrow Club
Wood
Caledonia
Jane Preston
White Bear Lake
Minn
Wisconsin
Betty Hansen
Florence
Lyman Parks
Thomas E. Walsh
Red Arrow
Walsh
Truax Field
Aeronautics
Civic Auditorium
Milwaukee
Mrs. Etter Guest at MCC Auxiliary Luncheon and Golf Day
Santa Rosa resident Mrs. Rolland Etter, guest of MCC Auxiliary in Monroe, attended a luncheon and golf day at Monroe Country Club. Thirty-eight golfers competed. A through D flight winners named and a four ball team tournament planned for Sept. 19 with sign up by Sept. 14. Bridge and card-game winners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Gnagi
Monroe Country Club
Fred Rosa
Zinnias
Archie Edwards
Robert Wichser
Joe Rast
Merlin Meythaler
Russ Kundert
Roger Voelkli
Melvin
Mmes. Ed Blue
A. P. Caradine
Mel Will
W. B. Gnagi
William Wenger
Alvin Kubly
Leon Geiger
Euchre
Walter Ekum
Fran Moritz
Local Families Visit Friends Across Cities
In Monroe Mr and Mrs Chester Dillon and son Tim visited Mrs Anna K Babler on Tuesday. Cincinnati visitors Mrs Don Uehling and daughters Marie and Leanne spent the past week with Mrs A J Isely. Merle Isely Rockford spent two days with Mrs Isely. Connie Isely Rockford returned home Sunday. Miss Lois Isely Chicago also weekend with her mother. Faith Circle of Zwingli UCC met with Mrs Earl Feldt. program chair Mrs Charles Hefty led fellowship. hostess Mrs Feldt served 13 members and 2 guests. Darlington public schools enroll 1309 students as of Aug 31 with 543 in K 6, 240 in junior high, 526 in four year high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Dillon
Tim
Monroe
Anna K. Babler
Don Uehling
Marie
Leanne
Cincinnati
Ohio
A. J. Isely
Merle Isely
Rockford
Isely
Connie Isely
Lois Isely
Chicago
Faith Circle of
Zwingli Ucc
Earl Feldt
Charles Hefty
Don Halverson
Feldt
Fred Abbott
Wilbert Rhyner
Darlington Public Schools
Mrs Vogel Honored for DAR Service at Picnic Meeting
Mrs Adolph Vogel was honored for years of service as Regent of the Col Benjamin Harrison Chapter DAR at a picnic dinner hosted by Mrs Harry Ammann Clarno. Members plan subscriptions to DAR magazine for Monroe High School and Arab at Ludlow libraries and sponsor Good Citizen awards at six county high schools. Constitution Week will run Sept 17 to 23. A state workshop at Lake Delton on Sept 25 will be attended by locals. Next meeting is Oct 2 at Mrs Albert Reinmann's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Vogel
Col. Benjamin Harrison
DAR
Harry Ammann
Clarno
Monroe
Ludlow
Lake Delton
Albert Reinmann
Rock group meeting highlights plans for geode field trip
The Badger Lapidary and Geological Society, Inc. met at the Ludlow Library on Tuesday evening with a program of slides from former field trips. They scheduled a geode field trip for Saturday, Oct. 20 on the Illinois Town border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger Lapidary and Geological Society, Inc
Ludlow
Ilinois- Town
Eastern Star Potluck Opens Fall Season at Masonic Temple
St Omar Chapter No 9 Eastern Star kicks off fall with a 6 15 pm Monday potluck at the Masonic Temple. Attendees bring their own table service and a dish to pass. Also noted is a benefit supper for Michael Hartwig at the Monroe Eagles Club from 4 to 9 pm Saturday with carryouts available by phone. The article also mentions a Washington Reformation UCC Women’s Guild fall meeting in rural Monticello at 8 pm Wednesday and plans for church events including Mens and Boys Night and Guest Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Omar
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Michael Hartwig
Eagles Club
Monroe
Michael
Gary Hartwig
Lena, II
Women’s Guild
The
Washington Reformation United Church of Christ
Monticello
Thrifty want ads promise value for readers
A local classifieds pitch urges readers to place low cost want ads. It instructs calling 325 5101 to reach classified advertising and arrange a cheap listing.
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Abby
Mom
Dad
Hawaii
L. L
Moravia
M. D
Minneapolis
L. A
Willam Brady
Otillie Levi
Lena Klassy
Zwingliaid
Mrs
Terry O’bel
Johnny
Greg
Peter Galloway
Heather
Michelle
Gary Kuebli
Laura
Deana
Denise
Walter Mueller
Robert Thoman
Walter Thoman
John Waelchli
Julie
Jeri
John Jr
Gertrude Elmer
Ralph Duchow
Jacob Zimmerman
Luann Baertschi
Keith
Kelvin Baertschi
David Brunkow
Sherri Kohl
Fred Baertschi
Austin Holtsapple
Albany
Officers
Fred Byers
Baraboo
Gary von Kamel
Vernon
Jenan Vroman
St. Louis
Edmund Bowens
Brighton
Association
Hugo Voelkli
Mrs. Etter
MCC
Rolland Etter
Santa Rosa
Edna Babler
Wayne, Wis
Town & Country Boys
Dr. Murray
Madison University Hospital
Caroline Goecks
LANZ
Mrs. Vogel
Dennis Streiff
Dick Young Monroe
American Family Financial Service
Clarence Bailey
South
Wayne
Ican
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