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MONROE EVENING TIMES, MONROE, WISCONSIN. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1954 PAGE THREE Social Events. Frank Feted At Open House Event For 45th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jordan, Juda.

greeted 150 friends and relatives yesterday at the open house in the afternoon and evening in observance of their 45th wedding anniversary. Spring flowers and candelabra the buffet table which was decorated in blue and white. The four-tier anniversary cake was made by Mrs. Leland Jordan and Mrs. Duane Boshen and was served by Caroline Goecks in the afternoon and in the evening by Mrs.

Walter Lad wig. Miss Lorraine Jordan, the honored couple's only granddaughter, was in charge of the guest book. Mrs. Wesley Jordan and Mrs. Jay Nenneman poured the punch and coffee in the afternoon with Mmes.

Edward Jordan and Emil Goecks talcing over the duties in the evening. Mrs. a Schtnerse and Mrs. Harry Smith served'the cake. Others assisting were Haman, Martha Schurtz, Marvin Schiedschlag, William F.

Matzke and Elmer Asmus. "Hie Jordans received gifts and floral contributions from friends and relatives who attended from Monroe, Brodhead, Albany, Rock Grove, Dakota and Juda. Farewell Party Fetes Siedschlags, Nelsons A double farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Siedschlag and sons and Mr.

and Herbert Nelson and sons was held at the Siedschlag borne last night. The Siedschlags are moving from their home on Route 5 to a farm near Brodhead and the Nelsons are moving from Route 5 to the Harold Trumpy farm in Clarno Township. Attending were Messrs, and Mmes. Delbert Rothenbuehler, Arley Asmus, Franz Niederberger. John Marty and family, Harold Ed Schuetz, Henry Pick Henry Pick Alfred Baumgartner and Kenneth Wild and daughter.

Mrs. Frank Clark and family, Miss Selma Woelfle, Roy Vetterli. Willie Niederberger and A 1 i Schuetz. Mrs. Rear Honored At Surprise Party Mrs.

Orville Rear, 1018 llth avenue, was honored with a surprise birthday party yesterday at her home by friends and relatives who arrived with basket lunches. The evening was. spent playing canasta and yass. Centering the buffett table for the lunch was a birthday cake trimmed, in the Vat entine motif, baked by two of Mrs. Rear's nieces.

Guests attended from Hollana- ale, Blanchardville, Mineral Point, Argyle, and Monroe. BAPTISMAL SLIP PRESENTED The baptismal slip and dress worn by Kim Jon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Saxer, Monticello, for his baptism were a gift from his great.aunt, Marie Frieda Wirth, Geneva, Switzerland. Rev.

A. R. Achtemeier conducted the service in the parsonage of Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church Friday evening. Sponsors were Mrs. William F.

Disch, New Glarus; and Ralph Zimmerman. Monticello. Supper followed at the John Saxer home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs.

Willis F. Disch and family, New Glarus; Mr. and Mrs Ralph A. Zimmerman and family, Harry Saxer, and Mr. and Mrs.

Werner Saxer and family. BBOfrNIES HOLD PARTY Brownie Troop 27 held a roller skating party at the home of Mrs. Lawrence G. Ruehlow, who is co- leader with Mrs. Hervey J.

Hoesly, Wednesday afternoon. The group exchanged Valentines and sent greetings to Lolly Bittner at Tucson, Ariz. Claire Kubly, who will observe her birthday -Sunday, treated the group. They practiced songs for the Scout birthday party March 12. TO and Mrs.

Herman Graber, Route 2, Monticello, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lydia, Madison, tp John A. Vogel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vogel, Route 3. Miss Graber is employed at Hill's Beauty solan, Madison.

No immediate wedding plans have been made. (Reirson photo) Housewarming Party Held for Brueggers A housewarming party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bruegger, Route 5, was held Wednesday evening at their home. Cards were played and a potluck supper served.

Mr. and Mrs. Bruegger moved to the Walter Timm farm Jan. 28. Attending were Messrs, and Mmes.

Herbert Huffman and son, James; Robert Wuetrich, Glen Brecklin and Marilyn, Fred Neuenschwander, Fritz and Gerri, Willie Anderegg, Louise and John, Kenneth Sonnenburg and Jean, Donald Plecity, Clarence Drake and Linda, Robert Bruegger, Herman Bruegger William and Natalie. Others include LeRoy Wuetrich, Gene Lueck and Misses Rosalie Wuetrich and Donna Menehan. Mrs. Theodore Stoll Honored on Birthday Relatives and friends honored Mrs. Theodore Stoll with a surprise birthday party in her home Tuesday.

The birthday cake was baked by Mrs. Charles Stoll. A dinner and oyster supper was served. Cards and gifts were presented to the honoree. Attending were Mrs.

Maud Easier, Earl Easier, Mrs. Jessie Heinzelman, Mrs. Anna Metcalf, Fred Krueger, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stoll, Charles Nathan, and.

Roger. ROYAL NEIGHBORS MEET MONTICELLO (Times Special) John Smith and Mrs. G. C. Steinmann were co-hostesses at the meeting' of the Royal Neighbors Wednesday evening at the Smith home.

After the business meeting 500 was played with Mrs. Marvin Zimmerman winning high honors and Mrs. Emily Jordan, consolation. Twenty-three members attended. Woman's Club Party Will Aid Band Shell A benefit card party for the band shell' project, sponsored by! the Monroe Woman's Club, will be held Tuesday evening at 8 in the Green room of-LudJow Memorial library for meters Chairmen are Mrs.

Frederick F. Lanz and Mrs. William H. Davidson. In charge of reservations by Monday are Mrs.

Dorar: R. Zwy- gart and NTZ. F. Sickinger. Reservations beint- del by Mrs.

Fredric C. Rosa, chairman, assisted by Mrs. KoV-ert C- Rote and Mrs. Robert H. Richardson.

Prizes are being selected by Mrs. Robert W. Stuart and Mrs. Nathan Theiler. Chairman of the kitchen committee.

Mrs. Mvron I. Stair, will be assisted by Mmes. William Plate, J. A.

Roub, Nell Schneider, Ray H. Schoonover, Robert Trumpy, A. S. Wagner John Wagner and William Wartenweiler. Mrs.

Cummer Hostess For Brownie Troop 19 Mrs. Lester Cummer, 1205 13th avenue, was hostess to Brownie Scout Troop 19 for a Valentine party yesterday. A Valentine cake decorated with troop numerals in red was featured. As a project at previous meetings, members made the nut and spatter-paint napkins. They were given red and white hats decorated with red hearts.

A Valentine box contained silver wrapped popcorn Attending were Judith Hefty, Judith Mahle, Ann Goecks, Linda Feutz, Susan Hoffman, Donna Kelley, Judy Bernet, Patty Peterson, Mary Ann Cummer, Patty Cummer, Mrs. Roy Hefty and Mrs. Fred Feutz Jr. and Mrs. Allie Holtshopple, 2415 8th street, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Audrey, to Herbert Boll son of Mr.

and'Mrs. Herbert Boll, Route 5. Both, are graduates of Monroe high school. Miss Holtshopple is employed by the Monroe Clinic and her fiance is employed by the Twin Grove grocery. No date has been chosen for the wedding.

(ZumBrunnen photo) Miss Grenzow Reviews Book for Clarno WSWS A chapter from the study book on "The Church in Europe" was reviewed by Miss Ella Grenzow at the meeting of the Clarno WSWS Wednesday in the home of Mrs. Harry Ammann who was co-hostess with Mrs. Fred Discher. Mrs. Irvin Lepien was in charge of devotions.

The group discussed plans for World Day of Prayer to be observed March 5 at the East Clarno Evangelical United Brethren church. Lincoln pennies will be collected at the March meeting when Mrs. Albert Reinmann and Mrs. Kenneth Hartwig will be chairmen. Lincoln PTA To Hear Overcrowding Details Dr.

Leslie G. Kindschi will discuss overcrowding in Monroe schools at the meeting of the Lincoln school PTA Tuesday at 8 p. m. in the music room" Lincoln school, Dr. Kindschi is'chairman School Board's building committee.

HOSTESS FOR BRIDGE Hostess for a dessert Valentine bridge party last evening was Mrs. Harold A. Halverson. Substitute players were Mrs. Joseph J.

Whalen and Mrs. Walter Regez. Prizes went to Mrs. Fredric C. Rosa, Mrs.

Harris F. Germann, Mrs. Paul W. Ritschard and a special prize to Mrs. Rosa.

WANT TO STOP ME WEAK Ov will redly en the road to tMMMth driving, ifas no UK wear. After driving wi rwgh winter bring jma ear to I tp teh wheel balancing Job. We have the Utert and the trained mat to do the right. ie May Candy for a Valentine from Assorted Buttered Creams or Pixies Buy or Plan Your New Home Now! Regardless of design, homes built of lumber reflect wood's natural warmth and friendliness. They ate inviting homes with a long life expectancy, because of wood's enduring qualities.

For these and many other reasons, wood continues to be die choice of 8 out of 10 home builders. For the home plan build, use wood. And, for the best in lumber, come in and see us. Aid Society Given Quadrennial Report MONTICELLO (Times Special) Mrs. Albert Gempeler, stewardship chairman, was in charge of the program for the Washington Reformed Aid Circle meeting Wednesday in the parish house.

Mrs. Amos Zimmerman read the scripture and Mrs. Delbert Moritz read the poem, "Christian Do You See." Mrs. A. R.

Achtemeier reported on the quadrennial meeting to be held in November by the Woman's Guild. Mrs. Fred W. Blum and Mrs. William Bidlingmaier were hostesses to the 32 attending.

Holy Name Society Plans Party Sunday A card party, sponsored by the Holy Name Society of St. Victor's Catholic church, will be held Sunday evening at 7:30 in the school. Bridge, 500, yass and euchre will be played. William R. Rieder is general chairman with John Disch in charge of the lunch.

Rev. E. C. McCollow and Rev. Richard Schlaefer are planning decorations.

Two Members Honored At Meeting of G.U.G.G. The 61 members attending the G.U.G.G. meeting, (n last evening sang birthday greetings to Mrs. William Gempler and Mrs. Selmar Ladner.

Following the business meeting 500 and yass were played with prizes going-to Mrs. Mae Share, high in 500, Mrs. Jphn Hauser, Iqw, and Mrs. Andrew Klassy, high 1 in yass, and Mrs. Rose Alder, low.

Ben Reasa was chairman of the Valentine lunch assisted by Mmes. Henry Babler Lee Bab; leir and Edna Boss. In charge of the entertainment were Mrs. William Altmann, chairman, assisted by Mmes. Henry Altmann, Theodore Altmann and Clarence Benkert.

Next meeting will be Feb. 25. Miss Hasse Honored With Surprise Party Miss Mary Jane Hasse was honored last evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.

J. Hasse, by a group of friends at a surprise party tor her 18th birthday. The evening was spent playing court whist with prizes going to Misses Joyce Babler and Letty Adams. Refreshments were served with a birthday cake decorated in the Valentine motif as a table centerpiece. The honored guest was presented with a gift from the group.

Others attending were Misses Loretta Kiechle, Ruth Donny, Rita Mulligan, Kay Berndt, Carol Galli, Rose Milz, Sue Kingston, Shirley Bruny and Annette Stopka. FARM BUREAU TO MEET The Mt. Pleasant Washington Farm Bureau unit will meet Tuesday at 8:15 p. m. in -Casino hall, Monticello.

The topic of discussion will be the "Agriculture Price Program." The meeting will be followed by films of Switzerland and a lunch. ATTEND G.U.G.G. MEETING MONTICELLO (Times Special) Mrs. Thomas Voegeli, Mrs. Jacob Voegeli and Mrs.

Lydia Voegeli attended the G. U. G. G. meeting in New Glarus Tuesday evening and were co-hostesses with a group from New Glarus.

PET AWARDS PRESENTED NEW GLARUS (Times Special) of the can department of Pet Milk their guests were entertained at a dinner Monday evening in Zwingli house. Serving was done by the Society of the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church. Purpose of the dinner to present safety awards. The can shop has won six awards since 1940. GERMAN TRAVEL DISCUSSED Girl Scout Troop 15 heard a discussion on travel through Germany by Miss Lillian Gempeler at the meeting yesterday in Univer- salist church.

An exhibit of articles from the Black Forest area was displayed. The 18 members discussed contributions to the Juliette Low fund and held a dress rehearsal for the Hansel and Gretel dance to be presented at the Folk- fest Feb. 19. News of the Homemakers Potter Believes Reds Hiding 61s GREEN BAY Sen. Charles E.

Potter (R-Mich) told a Lincoln Day dinner audience Thursday night that "there is reason to believe many American soldiers captured by the! Communists in Korea are still behind the Iron Curtain." Speaking before members of the Republican party from the 8th Wisconsin Congressional District, Potter, chairman of the Senate subcommittee to investigate Korean War atrocities, said the group would start hearings at Washington within two or three weeks. "We are prepared to do everything in our power to get the information that will tell us what has happened to these men," Potter said. He said that out of 11,622 men captured by the Communists, 3,500 have been returned. Of remaining approximate 8,000, Potter declared, 5,000 or more have died of what he termed "willful war crimes." Potter said his committee will endeavor to learn what has become of the still unaccounted for 3,000 American soldiers once held in Red prison camps. Sen.

Potter asserted that the United States should tell the Communists to "return every American prisoner or be prepared to pay he consequences." He did not say what he thought the consequences would be. SYLVESTER CENTER Mrs. Alfred Meier Jr. was hostess to the February meeting of the Sylvester Center homemakers Wednesday with 12 members and one guest, Mrs. Ray Dye, attending.

The lesson on "Broiler Meals" was given by Mrs. Edd Ladwig and Mrs. Sam Ladwig. Lunch was served by the project leaders and the hostess. Mrs.

Loyd Prieri will be hostess to the March meeting. Mrs. Carl Stubbe and Mrs. Clifford Prien will be project leaders. HAPPY CLUB MONTICELLO (Times Special Matt H.

Wittenwyler was hostess to the Happy homemakers Wednesday with 16 members and three guests, Mrs. Henry E. Babler, Mrs. John Wittenwyler and Mrs. Abraham Kubly, attending.

Mrs. Arthur Miller joined the club. Mrs. Paul Voegeli and Miss Louise Karlen gave the project lesson on sewing. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

MMMM Umher and Fuel Co. 234 Fresh Dressed Home Cured Fryers Boston Butts Fresh -i Home Rendered lard Monroe Cash Market 1500 11th Street Phone 68 MILLERS CAPTURE HER HEART WITH DIAMONDS Headquarters for Keepsake J. R. Woods Diamonds lOMAMOfDDUiTTE! AlBttmCVALUEi Me Extra for Ruder! At Milter'! BULLETS Featcre So. wlmarin'a Largest Sefcettai MILLER'S JEWEUtY Use the Classified want column.

HEALTH VALLEY The lesson on "Broiler Meals" was given by Mrs. Lawrence Gissing and Mrs. Harold Monte at the meeting of the Health Valley homemakers Wednesday with Mrs. Myron Siedschlag as hostess. Money raising projects were discussed and' Mrs.

Max Wyss Jr. gave the health report "Your Heart and Mine." A donation was sent to the heart fund. Next meeting will be March 9 at the home of Mrs. Sam Mohns Jr. with Mrs.

Kenneth Schmid and Mrs. Wyss as project leaders. POPE PIUS RECOVERING VATICAN CITY Pius, apparently definitely recovering from three weeks of dangerous illness that gravely weakened him, today continued his improvement of the past several days. The University of Wisconsin owns 21,000 feet of shoreline on Lake Mendota and 11,600 feet on Lake Wingra. Public CARD PARTY Sponsored By The Holy Name Society Sunday, February 14 St Victor's School Hall 7:30 p.

m. Bridge 500 Yass Euchre Lunch Will Be Served Valentine Corsages Plants Bouquets from $1.50 Phone 93 Free Delivery Open All Day Sunday MILADY'S Monday, February 15 OUR FINAL FUR SALE OF THE SEASON, DON'T MISS IT! This is the lost scheduled fur shewing ol our store this year. The lost and BIGGEST! SAVE FROM All prices on coats and Little furs slashed! Some fun below actual cost GUARANTEED QUALITY! AD are finest quality Rhomberg fun, die name you know you can trust. LIBERAL PAYMENTS! Boy on lay-a-way if you wish, Rhomberg's care for your fun without charge 'til you want then. MILADY'S EUGENE HOTEL ILDG..

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