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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1964
Page
3
Linda Lou Williams and Wallace L. Wilson of Juda plan marriage at Juda EUB Church at 2 p.m. Officiant Rev. Melvin H. Nickel. Attendants include Mrs. James Sharkey and Miss Teresa Zimmerman. Out-of-town guests listed. Both graduates of Juda high school 1961.
Diane Sue Maxwell and Richard Donald Folgate were married September 4 at 8 p m in Orangeville Methodist Church. The couple will reside in Freeport after a Wisconsin wedding trip. The bride is daughter of Carl and Nell Maxwell of Orangeville. Folgate is a 1963 Orangeville High School graduate employed by Kelly Springfield in Freeport. Rev Sheldon Gerarden officiated with organist Mrs Robert Schulthess and soloist Tom Meinders.
The Juda Baptist church Women’s Missionary Society held a special meeting at the Juda church beginning with a potluck dinner. Mmes. Maude Salzweder and Charles Behring poured. a program and business meeting followed. Mrs. Wilton Hurley led devotions with assistance from Mrs. Ronaldean Pawlisch of Brodhead.
JUDA Times reports an WSCS meeting at the Juda EUB Fellowship Hall with dessert served by Mrs Irvin Matzke. Leaders included Mrs Duane Bosben and Mrs LeRoy Peterson. Miss Mabel Bauer played the prelude. assistants were Mrs Elmer Matzke, Rolland Keen, Robert Preston and Melvin Nickel.
Janis Kline presents slides on the U N Pilgrimage for youth as part of an Esther Rebekah lodge meeting at the IOOF hall. A deputy president and district guests from Shullsburg attend while notes honor eight years of camp service and a future district meeting is set for Mineral Point.
The Women's Relief Corps started its season at the home of Mrs Bessie Youngreen with Miss Louise Karlen as co host. Fifteen members attended a dessert luncheon and business meeting presided by president Mrs Youngreen. General orders were read and the district convention at Brodhead on Oct 1 announced. Court whist followed with Mrs Ellen Stauffer high and Mrs Elva Dooley low.
A WSCS general meeting will be held in the Orangeville Methodist church basement at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Raymond Grindey leads worship and the program, with recreation by Mrs. Clifford Black. Hostesses include Mines Ward Bower chairman Violet Haupt Russell Mills and Harry Bowen.
The Madison BPW Club hosts the fall District 7 meeting of the State Federation of BPW Clubs tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Ivy Inn. Delegates from Monroe Waterloo Janesville Walworth County Lake Mills Madison will attend for workshops and dinner followed by talks by John J. Mealy and Eileen Nelson on youth needs and BPW inspiration to youth.
A pre Kilby family night festival is planned for Wednesday on the lawn of Swiss United Church of Christ New Glarus. A hamburger supper runs 6 45 to 7 30 p m with a children film at 7 10. Two films for all ages begin 7 30 in Fellowship Hall.
Late hours marked last week for record book judging committees. Larry Klassy praised Susan Sass for cookies that sustained the crew, made by local youths in New Glarus, including Sue’s helpers. Jim Schwoegler assisted with book checks.
On Sunday August 30 a reception for 175 guests followed a wedding at the parental home. The bride Mrs Gobeli and her mother wore blue, corsages of pink and white carnations. Bouquets of pink and white gladioli were supplied by Mrs Arthur Hanson. Numerous attendants and servers from South Wayne Freeport Madison and Browntown assisted in the celebration and kitchen duties. The couple are employed at N. Dorman Co in Monroe and both attended area high schools.
The former Marilyn Runkle married Larry J. Janicke on September 5 at Lena Lutheran Church. The couple will reside on Route 1, Orangeville. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Runkle of Wadams Grove. the groom is from Orangeville. They are employed locally and plan to live in Orangeville.
Mr and Mrs Alvin R Gobeli married August 24 at Grace Lutheran Church Mon roe. They reside at 1924 8th Street. Mrs Gobeli is Shirley E Olson. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr and Mrs Ernest Gobeli Winslow. Rev Donald Storck officiated. Miss Mary Gobeli Winslow was maid of honor. Oscar Olson was best man. The bride wore a nylon over taftta dress with lace jacket and a tiara veil. Her bouquet featured white carnations and pink roses.
Miss Joyce Grossen hosted a surprise dinner party shower for Evelyn Wenger at the Grossen home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dunlavey and many relatives and friends from the Grosen and Haldiman families.
Miss Doris Friedemann auxiliary president will be guest speaker at the Fall Guild meeting of the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus at 2 p.m. Thursday. She will show slides about auxiliary work and a Q and A period will follow. Mrs. Hubert Elmer leads devotions assisted by Mrs. Leonard Rindy. Brief business session and refreshments.
The first seasonal meeting of the Wisconsin Power and Light Co Auxiliary will be held at 8 p.m. Monday in the company kitchen.
A brief instruction to rent a room via the classified ads in The Monroe Evening Times. The notice invites readers to check the classifieds for available room rentals and contact details.
The record book committee selected six top 4H books for the state contest. Winners include Nathan Botteron Fred Lauper Jene Eberle Renee Schuetz Audrey Beach and Beverly Witt. Many good books were turned in this year.
Newell Smith coaches Christine Meier Mike Ganshert Jerry Block and Scott Smith on soil literacy ahead of the state land judging contest at Farm Progress Days near Beaver Dam on October 6. The lesson highlights how soil differs from dirt as it looks like ground.
The Jordan Center Club met with chairman Arlene DeVoe and Mrs Will Mc Grath. Mrs Opel Grossen presided as Donna Bechtolt and Arlene Hartwig were chosen for the trip committee. Six members signed for knitting lessons and dues were paid. Next meeting at Mrs Nellie Flannery home Argyle.
East Mt Pleasent Home Makers met led by new President Mrs Raymond Kundert and new vice president Mrs Floyd Trumpy. Secretary treasurer is Mrs Richard Martyn with sunshine chair Mrs John C Marty and health and safety chair Mrs William Meier. Roll call revealed secret pals and new names. refreshments served. October meeting to be hosted by Mrs David Seeholzer with pastry baking lesson by Mrs Fred Abbott and Mrs William Meier.
Mrs. Gladys Benkert hosted the Third Tuesday Homemakers meeting at her cottage on Decatur Lake to open the new club year. A potluck dinner followed a business session and social hour. Benkert serves as president with Roy Speich as vice president Fred Vogel as secretary treasurer and Arthur Stauffacher as safety chairman.
Monticello High School hosts the first program in its Citizenship Short Course series on September 28 with Tom Hefty presenting slides about the Washington D. C. trip, including his Goldwater pin. The event marks Achievement Nights as delegates report on their visit.
Health Valley Mrs Ambrose Waelti hosted the Health Valley Club for its September gathering. Members approved plans for the year. The next meeting is set for October 7 with host Mrs Kenneth Schmid.
The 127th Infantry Regiment of the 32nd Division, noted for its New Guinea campaign fame in World War II, holds its annual reunion in Rhinelander on September 26.
Classified ads fill daily needs for thousands seeking quick solutions. Buyers find items and services, while sellers reach local customers with concise notices and listings.
Twelve members and a new member Mrs. Walter Kueng met at Mrs. William Hafen Jr. to organize for the year. Officers are Mrs. Thomas Theiler president Mrs. Duane Bosben vice president Mrs. John Erb secretary and Mrs. Leland Jordan treasurer. The next meeting will be at the Duane Bosben home.
The Greenbush Owls home makers club held its September meeting at Mrs. Glen Siedschlag’s home with a potluck dinner. The group moved meeting dates to the second Thursday of each month. Projects were assigned and secret pals received gifts. Officers elected include Mrs. Glen Liedschlag as president, Mrs. Alfred Meiers Sr. as vice president, and Mrs. Ted Abels as secretary.
A neighborhood card party awarded high honors to Mrs Alfred Meiers Sr and Mrs Carl Burkhalter with Mrs Alfred Meiers Jr. as runners up. Mrs John D. Ruff and Nathan Weiss finished low. Special prizes went to Mrs Dale Bertalot and Nathan Weiss.
The ABC Homemakers held a meeting with Mrs. Roger Stauffacher to plan the year and select project leaders. Secret sisters were exchanged and the group set the next meeting for October 6 with Mrs. Leo Sebald.
The Washington Home makers club met at Mrs. Matt Bissig s home with co host Mrs. Fred Burgy. Officers for the year include President Mrs. Gus Kryer Vice President Mrs. Herman Arn Secretary Mrs. Robert Feller and Treasurer Mrs. Jer ry Brunner Health and safety chairman is Mrs. Cecil Hollo way.
Round Grove Club held its September session with John Rieder president and officers including Mrs. Lowrance Pest vice president and Mrs. Henry E. Babler secretary. Mrs. Waelti serves as treasurer and Mrs. Chesebro as sunshine chairman.
A new club named Sweet and Neat organized at the Monticello Center. The first fall meeting at Richard Lehr home had Mrs. Dennis Rinehart as president. Other officers include Mrs. Arthur Studer Jr. as vice president and health and safety chair, Mrs. Robert Schlittler as secretary treasurer, Mrs. Lehr as sunshine chair, and Mrs. Richard Witt as reporter. Plans for the year were made with project leaders named and secret pals assigned. Mrs. Armin Daubert was named chair.
The note states the next meeting is on October 15 and lists Mrs. Leon Elmer Jr. along with Mrs. Eldon Taylor and Mrs. Witt presenting the lesson.
The Swissettes Club met at Mrs. Vernon Melland’s home to welcome new members Mrs. Delmar Zentner and Mrs. William Butts. Projects were set, committees formed, secret pals revealed, and new names drawn with Mrs. Merton Retrum. Project leaders are Mrs. Delmar Zentner and Mrs. Robert Reuter.
Mrs Myron Ross hosted the first fall gathering of the Mid-Century Club with Mrs Frank Streit as president opening the session. Ten members answered roll call with helpful hints and officers were named, including health and safety chair Gilbert Rockey and sunshine chair John Woethrich. The October 8 meeting will be hosted by Mrs Raymond Arnsmeier.
Mrs. Fred A. Karlen hosted the Town Hall Home Makers club meeting at her home. New officers include President Helen Elmer, Vice President John Stauffer, Secretary-Treasurer Clarence Loveland, Sunshine Chair Herman Klassy, Health and Safety Chair John Stauffer. Project leaders were appointed and new books issued.
Members toured Lake Geneva and Whitnall Park with the Friendship Club. Miss Leah Maske led the business session as president and hosted lunch with Mrs. Chester Pinnow. The next gathering will be with Mrs. Ray Broge.
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