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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1946

Page

6

Louisiana Nurse Weds Sparta Man in Wisconsin Ceremony

Nita Mae Aucoin and David Kemp Jr. exchanged vows at St Patrick’s church Sparta Wis with Rev James Cosgrove officiating. The bride, a Baton Rouge native and nurse, wore heirloom diamonds and flowers, as the groom, recently discharged from naval service, plans college this fall.

Sparta Wis St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Nita Mae Aucoin David Kemp, Jr James Cosgrove John Walsh Minneapolis Charles Kemp David Kemp Wisconsin Kemp A. E. Aucoin Baton Rogue St. Bernard’s Hospital Chicago St. Mary’s Hospital Naval Service

Frozen foods poised to reach 300 thousand stores

Analysts project rapid growth in frozen foods with more than 300,000 stores carrying frozen goods in coming years, compared with about 50,000 currently. The expansion signals broadening consumer access and market scale for frozen products.

City Guest Caroline Baenziger A Noted Light Opera Star

Caroline Baenziger of Chicago a former light opera soloist with Moody and Lanky evangelists traveled 70 000 miles with past generation light opera companies. She sang in La Crosse as a girl and later at the Chicago World’s Fair 1893. She married Frank Sanford and kept mementos from Philip D Armour. She recalls Anna Hickisch Howland as a cheerful figure from her career.

Tribune la Crosse Caroline B. Sanford Chicago Adolph Candrian Main Moody and Lanky Caroline Baenziger Old Germania Hall Caroline Chatauqua Lake Chatauqua Jamestown WN. Y Henry W. Savage Middle West Boston New York Serena Said Pasha Josephine Philip D. Armour Caroline E. Baenziger Mr. Sanford

Candy Making 3 Generation Family Art at La Crosse Fair

Mrs. William Ashard and her son William manage the family candy stand at the La Crosse fair after 50 years of tradition starting with Grandpa William Ashard. They churn salt water taffy 15 to 30 pound batches while Mrs. Ashard handles popcorn, cotton candy, and wrapping. The family travels from Madison with relatives at Baraboo and Stoughton, keeping a demanding fair week schedule from 10 AM to 11 PM.

William Ashard la Crosse Ashard Baraboo Stoughton Madison Capital City Capitol Building William Mrs. Ashard Bill

Mint Dining Room to Close All Day on Election Tuesday

The Dining Room and Cocktail Bar at The Mint will close all day Tuesday August 13 for primary election day. The Mint at 205 West Avenue South offers a discount on all gifts in connection with the closure.

the Mint West Avenue South

Laundering Rag Rugs With Starch for Shape

When washing rag rugs use rich suds and warm water. Rinse well and dip in a light starch solution. Press out water by hand or in a loosely adjusted wringer. Lay flat on paper to dry. The starch adds body and helps keep the rugs flat.

Streckfus Sisters Tea Guests Here

Mrs. William H. Funke hosted a Saturday tea at 1315 State Street for Miss May Streckfus of St. Louis and Mrs. Anna Streckfus Manthey of New Orleans. About 125 guests attended, including out of town friends from Lansing Iowa and Chicago. The Streckfus sisters, kin to river cruise operators, will travel to Austin Minnesota for a wedding before returning south. The Streckfus family owns The President excursions from La Crosse and the Admiral trips from St. Louis.

William H. Funke State Street May Streckfus St. Louis Anna Streckfus Manthey New Orleans Morris Kerndt Anna Katherine Kerndt Lansing Caroline Sanford Chicago Adolph Candrian Funk Home J. S. Streckfus Joseph John Streckfus Roy Verne Streckfus Streckfus Manthey Austin Minn Fowler Manning New York la Crosse Admiral Tribune State

New Citizens St Ann’s Birth Notices Update

Birth announcements dated Aug 9 to Aug 12 list newborns to families in La Crosse Blair Cashton Sparta Chaseburg and nearby streets with names of parents and addresses. Notable entries include Florence Lapus Robert Edward Jr Dorothy Jean Mary Ellen and Robert Lee among others with hospital origin at St Mary’s in Sparta.

John Hubert R. Osowski Charlies Street Florence Lapus Robert Edward, Jr Robert Schreiber Redfield Street Phyllis Schwertz Stephen Frank Donald F. Lecky la Crosse Evelyn Lehrke Harlan James Dorothy Jean William Latham Farnam Street Dorothy Rosenow Robert Lee Gerald McGinnis Loomis Street Helen Ott Mary Ellen Robert L. Thorson Rose Street Loraine Kabat George Robert John E. Alexander Main Street Grace Bradfield Harry G. Vine East Avenue Wilma Schoenfeld Howard L. Lemke Liberty Street

Marriage Licenses: Sparta Aug 9 Quist Abbs. Aug 8 Johnson Janney

Audrey B. Quist and Richard Abbs of Oakdale received a marriage license in Sparta on August 9. Virginia Johnson and Alfred B. Janney Jr. of Tomah obtained a license on August 8.

Audrey B. Quist Richard Abbs Oakdale Virginia Johnson Alfred B. Janney, Jr Tomah

Models Tryouts Set For Fantasy of Fall Fashion

Special To Models Tryouts for models in the Fantasy of Fall Fashion will be held Monday night in the offices of the La Crosse Tribune. Entrants between the ages of one and 15 will be reviewed between 7 and 8 p.m. Those ranging from 16 through 21 are scheduled for between 8 and 9 p.m. All women 22 and over are asked to come at 9 p.m.

la Crosse Tribune

Jump er pattern for children's jumper and blouse 8073

Pattern No 8073 offers a bright checked or plaid jumper with yoke and fitted waist plus a matching blouse in sizes 3 to 10 years. Send 25 cents with your name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett, The La Crosse Tribune, Chicago IL, plus 25 cents for the Summer Issue of Fashion with 52 pages of patterns and extras.

Sue Burnett la Crosse Tribune South Wells Chicago America

Kreutz and McConaghy Married at Blessed Sacrament Church

Frances Ella Kreutz daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Kreutz 320 South 21st wed Raymond W McConaghy son of Mr and Mrs James McConaghy 1100 Farnam July 24 at 8 am by Archbishop Treacy Attendants were Jean nette Kreutz and Donald McConagh y Marian Kreutz and Francis J Roraff Newlyweds on northern Wisconsin honeymoon reside with the bride's parents Groom works for Carl B Noelke company Also mentions local families returning from trips and Roosevelt homemakers notice.

Frances Ella Kreutz Edward Kreutz South 21St Raymond W. McConaghy James McConaghy Farnam Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church John P. Treacy Jeannette Kreutz Donald McConaghy Marian Kreutz Francis J. Roraff Wisconsin Carl B. Noelke Company

Nylon Combs Endure Boiling, Flames and Heat

New nylon combs resist boiling water and open flame without burning or melting, offering durable use under high heat conditions. The material remains stable at extreme temperatures, suggesting valuable applications in harsh environments.

McGregor Pair Wed at Decorah Methodist Parsonage

Velma Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs James Jackson and Donald F Seitz son of Mr and Mrs George Seitz were married at the Decorah Iowa Methodist parsonage at 10 30 am by Rev Floyd H Weed Attendants were Eldine McNally and Lester Fredendall They will reside in McGregor Iowa where Seitz works as a technician for the artificial breeding association.

Decorah Iowa Methodist Parsonage Velma Jackson James Jackson Donald F. Seitz George Seitz Floyd H. Weed Eldine McNally Lester Fredendall

Bradley Everett wed in Decorah. two Wisconsin couples marry

Mrs. Lark L. Bradley and Forrest R. Everett both of La Crosse were married here Friday by Justice Lester E. Van Pelt. The groom is a carpenter. Also Friday Justice Van Pelt officiated Leonard E. Tubbs of Chetek and Eula C. Nelson of Weverhauser in a separate ceremony.

Decorah Iowa Lark L. Bradley Forrest R. Everett la Crosse Lester E. van Pelt Justice van Pelt Leonard E. Tubbs Chetek Wis Eula C. Nelson Weverhauser

Turning a Worn Wool Skirt Inside Out for Repairs

Before discarding a wool skirt, turn it inside out and redo the seams. This quick fix can extend the garment’s life by addressing loose hems or fabric wear with simple stitching.

Also Mentioned on This Page

China Louisiana Yueusbe Eae The U. S. Department of Denmark University of Wisconsin Red Cross U. S. Department of Agriculture Light Opera Happy Mariven Willard Christiansen Wes Salem, Wie Streckfus Sisters Europe St. Ann's St. Mary's Hospital Armand Dayton Stanley “Tex Lutheran Clarence Hoff Chaseburg Wis. R Frances Manders Lois Jean Roland Gurgel South 10Th Street Lois Bauer Lydia E. Pinkham Harry Ravenscroft Dale Oelke Lloyd Gary Onalaska White Earth Lake Waubun Wessington Wayland S. D Roosevelt Homemakers G. C. Heinrich Wood Lester Betsy Ross Spinet Terry Friendly Dealings Jaycettes of Fashion McGregor
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