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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1950

Page

10

First French Island church wedding marks Milestones in Melrose Bangor pairs

Jane Arsene Miller and Harlan L Jerome were wed Saturday afternoon July 29 at Olivet Lutheran French Island in a double ring ceremony led by Rev Maynard Midtlin. It was the churchs first wedding and first service by the new pastor. The event drew family friends from Melrose Bangor and Burns Valley with 125 guests at a candlelit reception and parade of gifts.

Jane Arsene Miller Harlan L. Jerome Olivet Lutheran Church French Island Maynard Midtin Mt. Horeb Wis E. A Ted) Miller Melrose Maynard Jerome Bangor Marie Gardner Duane Miller Zona Miller Shisler Raymond Jer Ome Arthur Miller Marvin Jerome Ella Sokolik John Dikeman Carl Ames Luella Eilertson Joyce Ames Carl Beverly Eeees Rex Garves Milwaukee Dale Simplot Beloit W. B. Shisler Camp Douglas Leo Hoeth James Jerome Robert Garves Calvin Johnson Roy Pfaff Adolph Garves Lyle Jerome Donald Jerome D. Swancutt Jean Joan John Swancutt Mindoro Herbert Huber Cesson Beverly Joyce Patricia Everet Cook Kathy George Jolivette George Edward Elizabeth Spencer Thomas Judy Bobby Tommie Myron Wheeler Korish Mmes Ted Fisher Louella Eilertson Adolph Francsen Beranek Ronald Smith Joseph Johnson Lester Emory F. Hellerude T. Muetze A. M. Sokolik Dan Jerome

Home Buyers Really Should Rent First

Advice warns new buyers to live in a home before purchasing a first house to learn what to look for. The author lists practical checks from roof leaks to garage space, and stresses studying mortgages, maintenance, and taxes before switching from renting to ownership.

Locals Announce Church Rummage Sale and Local Ads

Dorcas Circle of Elstad church holds rummage sale on Market Square La Crosse Friday Aug 4. Local shops promote seasonal goods including Fall hats at Aletta's Hat Shop and fashion items from various local businesses.

Dorcas Elstad Market Square la Crosse America House of Bauer Lund’s Aletta 9Th Mississippi Roth’s Flor-Mart Esten Dial Doerflinger’s John Schneider Co 3Rd St Bridge Charlotte Rose

Lawrence Reunion Brings 43 Members Together in Fountain City

The Lawrence family met July 30 at Merrick park Fountain City Wisconsin with 43 members present. Officers were elected: Stanley Stevens Floyd Bates James Miner and Dale Stroud. Oldest member Elizabeth Williams youngest Cynthia Stroud. Guests included many family members from Wisconsin Minnesota and Rochester.

Mabel Minn Lawrence Merrick Park Fountain City Wis Dawn Williams Shirley Stroud Stanley Stevens Floyd Bates James Miner Dale Stroud Elizabeth Williams Cynthia Stroud Charles Bowman Joe Pesthtigo Ruel Stevens Kathleen James Stevens Loyal Arthur Frego Geraldine McIintyre Rochester Cora Halsey Preston Clark Miner Darlene Welch Winona Gordon Sandstone G. A. Bates Harlan Scheever Harmony Bruce Williams Clifford Burkholder Donald Stroud Charles Bates Minneapois

Plaid Fad Home Sewing Pattern Guide

The article advises sewing plaid garments at home using Scotch tartans and American plaids with simple patterns. It stresses careful cutting to match plaid at seams, matching fronts, sleeves, darts, facings, and shoulder seams, and notes extra fabric is needed for matching.

Postnuptial Kitchen Shower Honors Mrs Pfaff

Postnuptial Mrs Leo Pfaff was honored at a kitchen shower Tuesday night at her parents home 1800 Madison street with Mrs Paul Wrobel Jr and Mrs Merlin Wrobel as hostesses. Guests included Mrs George Lambkin Mrs A E Braun Mrs Jerome Netwal Mrs Philip Steinhoff Mrs Dorothy Johnson Mr Henry Kehr and Mr Arthur Koplin Misses Jane Larson Janet Larson Virginia Murray and Carla Wrobel.

Leo Pfaff Paul Wrobel Madison Street Paul Wrobel, Jr Merlin Wrobel Pfaff Shirley Leone Wrobel Mmes George Lambkin A. E. Braun Jerome Netwal Philip Steinhoff Dorothy Johnson Henry Kehr Arthur

Simonson Birthday Fete. Westby Family Gathers for 75th

At the Christ Simonson home in Westby relatives gathered Sunday to honor Mr. Simonson on his 75th birthday. Eight of his ten children attended. Matilda Johnson assisted with serving. a purse served as the gift.

Christ Simonson Westby Simonson Kenneth Johnson Coon Valley Otis Anderson Vernita Verlin Ernest Erickson Shirley Robert Sparta Arnold Westby Melvina Albin Hanson Darlene Carol Jean Beverly Alfrieda Norwalk Cassius Clark Shelby Larry Lemoyne Readstown Robert Ekern Arlie Davidson Clarence Johnson Sandra Gerald Brush Renee Sophia Junior Simonson la Crosse August Simonson Alaska Joseph Matthews Patricia St. Albans N. Y Clifford Ripley Clifford Clifford, Jr Arlen Ripley Forrest Oehler Jerry Jimmy Cazenovia Matilda Johnson Chester Simonson Simonsons

Spice and Peach—Canned Cling Peach Sauce for Chicken

Readers are advised to spice canned cling peaches to pair with chicken dishes. The note suggests using the peaches as a sauce accent to enhance flavor in poultry preparations.

Break a Date With Courtesy and Clear Reason

A guidance note advises ending a planned dance with a boy by briefly explaining the reason and expressing sincere regret. It emphasizes kindness and courtesy over silence.

Decorah Bride-to-Be Patricia Engaged to Martin Luren Jr

Mrs. Ruth Amundson announces the engagement of her daughter Patricia to Martin Luren Jr. of Decorah. The couple plans to marry August 12 in the local Methodist church in Decorah. Patricia now resides in Rochester, Minnesota with her family.

Decorah, Ia Ruth Amundson Decorah Rochester, Minn Patricia Martin Luren Martin Luren Decorah

French Cheese Souffle Recipe From Old Classifieds

A cheese souffle instructions item lists ingredients including flour salt mustard paprika milk cheese egg yolks and whites. It describes mixing heating thickening folding in eggs and cheese then baking in a greased casserole at 425 degrees for 25 minutes with a note on lowering to 325 degrees after 10 minutes for delay. It concludes with want ads sell anything.

Hanson Bakken Reunion Brings Hanson Traastad Family Together

The Hanson Bakken reunion was held Sunday July 30 at Shanks hall in Viroqua. C W Hanson was elected president succeeding Elden Traastad with Kirk Saltz named vice president and Mrs Sylvia Sidie secretary. A 1951 reunion date was set for the last Sunday in July.

Hanson, Bakken Shanks Hall Viroqua C. W Hanson Elden Traastad Kirk Saltz la Crosse Sylvia Sidie Westby Ole Traastad Leonard Nelson Melrose Curtis Erickson

Gypsum Used as Pilaster Since Ancient Times

Historical use of gypsum as a structural pilaster spans ancient architecture. Architects note its availability and workability for decorative and load bearing elements across civilizations.

Formal Dance Music at Country Club

Junior Formal Don Burr orchestra will furnish music for the country club Friday night August 11. Tickets available at the club or from Gretchen Schubert 2635 Pine street or Enid Erickson 2112 Cass street. Open to high school and college age students.

Don Burr Gretchen Schubert Pine Street Enid Erickson Cass Street

Bon Voyage Party for Belgian War Bride Alois Collins

A farewell party in Kendall Wisconsin honored Mrs Alois Collins formerly Yvette Baumans who will visit her parents and three brothers in Mona Belgium. The 75 attendees from William J river post 309 American Legion and auxiliary heard about Belgium and watched a country film. Collins, a former bank clerk and U S interpreter, became a citizen May 15 and leaves August 17 for Belgium via New York on August 30 with two daughters Carol and Nadine.

Kendall Wis Monay William J. River Post No American Legion Alois Collins Mona Belgium Yvette Baumans Holland Collins Mons Carol Nadine New York Red Cross

Spaghetti Marinara Recipe With Aromatic Herbs

A simple Italian style dish. Brown garlic in olive oil then add tomatoes parsley basil salt and pepper and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in oregano and tomato paste and cook until thick. Meanwhile boil spaghetti until tender then drain. Combine with sauce and serve with grated Parmesan.

Tea Flavor Steeping Time Affects Fullness of Flavor

Tea should steep about five minutes before serving to extract full aroma and taste. Shorter steeping yields weaker flavor and less body.

Plymouth Bride of Gale Resident

Mary Zerler of Plymouth WI married Walter G Hunter of Galesville at St Pauls Episcopal Plymouth on July 22. After a honeymoon they will reside in Madison where the groom is a UW senior and the bride works. They are daughter and son of local families with 150 guests at a parental reception.

Galesville Wis Mary Zerler Plymouth Walter G. Hunter St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Madison University of Wisconsin Edward E. Zerler William Hunter William Elwell Sheboygan Richard Throumston St. Paul's Ruth Zerler Alice Halstead Mary Schaller Joyce Gessert Larry Beadle John Zerler Kendrick Fillner Oshkosh State Teachers College Hunter School of Business Administration

Strong and Nichols Married in Decorah

Evelyn L. Strong and Herman E. Nichols were married by Justice Edward L. Acres in Decorah on July 22. Both are children of local families, the Strongs of La Crosse and the Nicholses of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Strong and the groom is a soldier.

Decorah, Ja Evelyn L. Strong Herman E. Nichols la Crosse Edward L. Acres John Strong L. J. Nichols Poplar Bluffs

Hundreds Seek Quick Cash via Want Ads

Readers answer how to access fast money through want ads revealing tips, experiences, and local avenues. Respondents emphasize urgency, available services, and caution about scams while describing practical steps to secure funds quickly.

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