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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1948

Page

5

Centennial Exposition Flowers Arranged By Milwaukee Garden Clubs

Women from the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation coordinate copper and pewter containers and china for four rooms at the 1248 Milwaukee exposition. Committees draw from several garden clubs including Hawthorn Whitnall Elm Grove Brookfield and Green Tree with Miss Lauretta Seaman guiding the Green Tree group and Mrs. Clarence H. Fiebrantz leading the Milwaukee Art Institute Garden Club's Victorian bedroom and 1905 flot plans.

Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Chester Thomas Garden Club Federation Fred C. Marquardt Milwaukee District Garden Clubs Soldiers Aid Society Eens Awthorn Garden Club Hales Corners William R. Holt Whitnall Garden Club Harry Donald Cottrell Milwaukee Art Institute Garden Club Clarence H. Fiebrantz Hampton B. Leedom Clara Wechselberg Howard Stark George Spiniti

Hillsboro Pair Weds in Alaska Move After Ceremony

Violet Young, Hillsboro native, married Alfred L. Riley in a candle light First National church ceremony. The couple, with guests from Wisconsin and beyond, will move to Ketchikan, Alaska, where Riley works with forest rangers and Riley will teach in a grade school. The article notes widespread attendance and a reception for about 100. Pintend now has 160,000 homeless children.

Mrs. Riley Wisconsin Ketchikan Alaska Mr. Riley The Forest Rangers

Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast to Dinner Plan

Tomorrow's meals include Breakfast with grapes eggs corn muffins and coffee. Luncheon features a carrot corn green bean onion casserole with cheese sauce and enriched rolls. Dinner offers tomato hash boiled potatoes cucumbers lemon sour cream baked meat cereal loaf gravy mashed potatoes broccoli enriched bread pie coffee milk.

Mid-September Day Announced

Mr and Mrs Fred Hanson announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter in a candlelight ceremony at English Lutheran church on Saturday Sept 18. Caulum family members held a picnic at Onalaska park with numerous attendees from West Salem La Crosse and Onalaska including Clara Callum Lena Johnson Leonard Loomis and others.

Fred Hanson Jackson Street Martin Boehike South 13Th Place English Lutheran Church Caulum Onalaska Park Clarence Callum Henry Caroline Marcella Richard Dorothy West Salem Lena Johnson Leonard Loomis Lois Ann Buddy Frank Bagneski Joe Joan David Edward Wilhelm Jean Christ Christopherson Violet la Crosse Martin Caulum John Caulum William Bonnier Lynn Pat Lottie Terpstra Jack Mary Betty Onalaska Wilmer Korb Cochrane Wis Cnt H. Luedtke A. Cc. Luedtke la Crosse Street

Joint Birthday Dinner in Holmen Highlights Families

Mrs. Eddie Anderson and Mrs. Tilleean Johnson hosted a family dinner Sunday at the Anderson home in Holmen Wisconsin. The event honored Mr. Anderson and Merlin Johnson who recently celebrated birthdays with relatives including the Strembhas La Crosse Johnsons and Andersons.

Holmen, Wis Eddie Anderson Tilleean Johnson Anderson Merlin Johnson Wenzel Strembha Ronald la Crosse J. P Johnson Arnold Johnson Julie Ann Tillman Johnson Roger Johnson Mary Ann Anderson

Cocoanut Concoctions Delight Palate At Cafe

Freshly grated cocoanut features in curry apr cake cottage pudding and lemon sauce for a dessert. The listing promises tasty sweets and tropical flavor notes.

Dress Pattern 8360 for Girls Ages 4 to 12

Pattern No 8360 offers a front buttoned dress with a shaped yoke for sizes 4 through 12 years. Size 5 requires 2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett The Tribune Chicago to receive the Fall and Winter Fashion book with 60 pages and a free dot pattern.

Youngeis Sue Burnett the Tribune South Wells Chicago

Marriage Licenses Issued In Wisconsin Area

A list of recent marriage license filings shows couples from West Salem, La Crosse, Black River Falls, and nearby towns planning weddings in La Crosse during August. Names include Harold Eickhof with Rosella Schmaltz, Keith Schwenn with Janellberteen, Francis Schoen with Catherine Nankivell, Predrich Hesse with Bever ly Eddy, John Henge with Edna Campbell, Vernon Geedeke with Marian Deft, Burva Winkler Krause with Dorothy Sughes, and Ronald Boettcher with Violet Geile.

la Crosse Harold D. Eickhof Wes Salem Rosella Schmaltz West Salem Greenfield Keith W Schwenn South 5Th Street

Whitehall Ladies Help Earn Prizes at Hillcrest Golf Meet

A dozen members of the Whitehall Ladies’ Golf Club joined guests at Hillcrest in Eau Claire. Mrs B M Smith Blair won low net in Class A, Mrs E L Gilbertson took low gross in Class B, Mrs Clarence Johnson second low gross in Class B, Mrs F O Bitter low puts in Class B, and Mrs John A Jacobson won selected holes in Class B. Gilbertson and Jacobson also won bridge prizes amid rain prevented full rounds. Attendees included Misses Mae Larson Janet Swenson and Norma Hagen. Mmes Al Mattson C B Melby H L Petrie and John.

Whitehall Wis Whitehall Ladies’ Golf Club Hillcrest Eau Claire B. M. Smith Blair E. L. Gilbertson Clarence Johnson F. O. Bitter John A. Jacobson

New Citizens Born in Wisconsin Area

Aug 1 to Buford and Gedales family Victory Wis ive Lewis Aug 3 to Orville and Johnson Weethys Wis Beatrice Stafs nen Grandvire Aug 2 daughter Bonnie Kaye to Selmar Lincgahil Stoddard Wis Aug 1 son to Prencis Kroner Sparte Dretchen Molde Tomah St Mary Hospital Sparta Wis Sn Schaller Bangor Ettrick Wis July

Letheren Buford Gedaes Victory Wis Lewis Orville Johnson Weethys Beatrice Stafsnen Grandvire Bonnie Kaye Selmar M Lincgahil Stoddard We. R Ashland Wis. Aus Prencis Kroner Sparte Dretchen Molde Tomah St. Mary + Hospital Sparta Wie Sn Schaller Bangor Ettrick Wik Kansas City Oloria Jean Cisyteor Mahium Une Wiens Trick la Crosse

Pigeon Falls Couple Marks 60 Years of Marriage

Ole and Hannah Haraldsrud of Pigeon Falls celebrated 60 years of marriage marking their 1888 wedding at their home. The couple, now retired in Pigeon Falls, have six children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. An open house drew about 150 relatives and friends, with gifts and a purse presented.

Wig Oson Ole Haraldsrud Hannah Steen Sandreland Norway Martin Hanvo Steen Christina Karolina Hanvold Martin Carl Steen Ole Steen Northfield Hannah Emmanuel Christopherson Peter Overby Hannah Fremstad Mons Monson Hans A. Fremstad Haraldsrude Skumlien Place Ludwig Olger Ludwigs Herman Sesvold Carl Skumlien Whitehall B. B. Olson John Vold Matheas Klomsten Pigeon Fall Pigeon Falls Clara Ekern Haraldsruds Isabelle M. Sletteland Pigeon Mina Alfred Watkins Winona W. P. Peterson Sally Menomonie Clara Torgerson Minneapolis Brainerd Minn Lake Howard Watkins

Locals notes on visits and community updates

Mr and Mrs Lawrence J Benny host after Chicago trip while Aileen and Darry toured the Chicago Railroad fair. Townsend club No 2 meets at 7 30 p m Thursday at North Side library with Washington district council reports. Paul’s Jewelry and Cynthias offer watches and yarns. Mrs Clarence Fontish recovers from surgery.

Lawrence J. Benny Aileen Darry Chicago House of Bauer America Lund Cathedral Farnam Townsend Club No North Side Washington District Council Bulova Gruen Elgin Hamilton Paul's Jewelry Store Cynthias Exchange Building Clarence Fontish South Avenue

Prenuptial Shower for Doris Hanson Held in Ettrick

A prenuptial shower was held Friday evening at North Beaver Creek Lutheran church Ettrick township for Doris La Mae Hanson daughter of Mr and Mrs Axel J Hanson Nearly 200 guests attended Hostesses were all of North Beaver Creek The couple plan to marry August 7 in a candle light ceremony at 8 pm at the coming year Mr Yeske James E Yeske of Sparta is in Rochester hospital training for a medical career The report includes garbled lines likely detailing gifts and future plans.

Ettrick Wis North Beaver Creek Lutheran Church Ettrick Township Doris la Mae Hanson Axel J. Hanson North Beaver Creek A Aes Issanson James E. Yeske Sparta Yeske Rochester Hospital

Soda for Coffee Pot Odor Removal

To rid the coffee pot of stale coffee odor, cleanse with a baking soda solution. Rub more soda around seams and spout where odors cling. Rinse well before making coffee.

Threat Of Plague Across Ages By Edwind Jordan M D

A summary of plague types bubonic and pneumonic and their transmission by rats and human carriers. It notes historical outbreaks in India and San Francisco and cites public health readiness and the role of the World Health Organization.

Edwind Jordan, M. D NEA Service India San Francisco World Health Organization

Tryhus Reunion Honors 100th Norwegian Arrival in U.S.

A centennial Tryhus gathering at Leo Deters home near Eitzen Minnesota marked 100 years since Endre and Gunvor Storla Tryhus arrived from Norway via Kushkonong Wisconsin in 1848. Family members, descendants, and many guests attended a picnic, meeting, and program.

United States Norway Endre Gunvor Storla Tryhus Leo Deters Ejitzen Minn Gunvor Tryyhus Kushkonong Wis Storre Ole Thomas Vesta Ole Davis Ill Houston County Minn Wilmington Blooming Prairie Vesla Ole St. Ansgalla Thompson Trehus Melvin Trehus Ole Trehus Barbara Rensle Gertrude Rensle Arnold Stenehjem Oliver Eugene Paul Owen Carlton Trehus Albert Fossum Edwin Trehus Carl Trehus Maria Trehus O. G. Ellingson Emil Trehus Spring Grove Kenneth Judson Miami Fla J. E. Stenehjem Doreen Padilla Jean Burt John and Allen Olson Mathed Eggar James Peterson Minneapolis Oswald Krome Kay Marilyn Rick Henry Trehus la Crosse Ben Pattratz Richard Eitzen

Engagement announced for La Von Ruth and Paul W Rom

The forthcoming marriage of La Von Ruth to Paul W Rom is announced. Paul is the son of the Rev and Mrs O L Larsen of 608 West Avenue South. The ceremony will be held at Bethany Gospel Tabernacle.

la von Ruth Paul W. Rom O. L. Larsen West Avenue South Bethany Gospel Tabernacle

Vivian Schaller Shower Honors Bride to Be

A prenuptial shower for Miss Vivi an Schaller was held Thursday at Halfway Creek Lutheran church. Guests included out of town visitors Mrs Charles Schaller and Mrs Edna Schaller. The event featured songs, humorous readings, a mock wedding and gifts totaling a purse of money for the bride to be.

Sidney Hauser Oscar S. Lee Tillie Knudson Cora Hossfeld C. A. Weverstad Leonard Burrows Ernest Knudson Luella Skogen Edna Schaller Palmer J. Johnson Doris Lee Elva Pauline Bratberg Jessie Severson Marion Hanson Priscilla Hanson Orton L. Nelson Melvin Nelson Charles Schaller Davis Calif Onalaska Miss Schaller James Bolton la Crescent Minn William Others Teachers College George Lerke la Crosse Harry Hauser Thomas Betsinger Donald Huggett Malaska Stanley Goodenough Mindoro Donald Hoag Galesville O. N. Hanson Evelyn Wall Lulu Ekern Holmen

Garnish Gelatin Salad Served Cold in Squares

Chill a vegetable gelatin salad in an inch square cake pan then cut into squares for serving. Garnish with salad greens and dressing sprinkled with paprika.

Bergh Bjornstad nuptials in Cashton Wisconsin

Carol Elaine Bergh and Vernal W. Bjornstad were married at Trinity Lutheran church Cashton on July 31 with Rev Jenson officiating. Attendants included Beverly Bergh Conelee Johnson Lor raine Bjornstad and others. reception for 125 followed at the Bjornstad home. The couple reside on a Cashton R2 farm.

Sparta Wis Carol Elaine Bergh W. Bjornstad Trinity Lutheran Church Cashton Jenson Reuben Bergh Bennett Bjornstad Beverly Bergh LeRoy Bergh Conelee Johnson Lorraine Bjornstad Jerome Bjornstad Sharon Nordlie Gene Young Gerald Jennings Bjornstad Esther Stenerson Beverly Mrs. Bergh Conelee Lorraine Bjornstad

Foss Jacobson marries Norma Foss in Eau Claire service

Mrs Norma Gladys Foss of Whitehall and Ernest Jacobson of Eleva united in marriage at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church Eau Claire July 28 in a ceremony conducted by Rev Junean. The bride wore a gray frock and was aided by Mrs Milton Herman. They reside on the groom's Chimney Rock farm and Mrs Jacobson sold her Whitehall residence to Harry Dokkestul. A prenuptial shower honored the bride last week.

Whitehall Norma Gladys Foss Whitehall Ernest Jacobson Eleva Eau Claire Junean Ourdeemer’s Lutheran Church Milton Herman Herman Jacobson Chimney Rock

Home Picnic Brings Relatives Together in Spring Grove

Relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. Ole C. Berland’s Spring Grove home for a picnic dinner Sunday. Attendees listed include the Berland family and friends from Rushford La Crosse Winona and surrounding areas. Spain now has 1,000,000 more women than men.

Spring Grove Minn Ole C. Berland Oscar Berland Lawrence Berland Frances Ann Paul Berland Alfred Berland Dorothy Peterson Preston Lanesboro Money Langen Rudolph Paulson Emma Swenson Gerhard Spande Barbara Rushford Frank Franz Terry Winona Danny Becker Darryl Gale and Bruce Nick Beveland la Crosse Berland Gary Marian Vivienne Berland Spain

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