Twin brides Lyla and Lillian Benrud wed in La Farge
Lyla and Lillian Benrud the twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Henry Benrud La Farge became Mrs Virgil Major and Mrs Eldon Rumppe in a double wedding at Bethany Lutheran church July 31 Rev L C Run read vows Parents of the brides are Mr and Mrs Evan La Farge and Mr and Mrs Henry Rumppe Cashton Guests for the early afternoon service included Jo Ann Major Harland Mathison Lorraine Piper Gordon Budde and others A reception followed with guests from Melrose La Crosse Platteville Norwalk and Cashton among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Lyla
Lillien Benrud
Henry Benrud
Bessie
Phil Benrud
Melrose
Paulson
la Crosse
Pearl Getter
Vicks and Holte Wed At Holte Home In Houston
The wedding of Hudson Vicks to Shirley Vicks took place at the Holte home in Houston Minnesota with Rev George Alvildsen presiding at four o clock in the afternoon on August seventh. The bride wore a pear grey wool gabardine suit and pink rose bouquet while Genevan served as maid of honor in a rose colored suit with white gardenias. Earl Holte was best man. A reception followed at the groom’s home and after a northern Minnesota trip the couple will reside on the groom’s farm in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Holte
Hudson
Shirley Vicks
John Vicks
Houston
Minn
George Alvilden
la Crosse
Ear! Holte
Minnesota
La Crosse Bride In Ohio Wed At St Luke's Lakewood
Bea Nordengren Nordengren and Joseph Turk exchanged marriage vows at St Luke's Catholic Church in Lakewood Ohio. Rev. Kel ley officiated at 9 a.m. ceremony for the daughter of F E Nordengren and Mrs Nordengren of La Crosse. A reception followed at Lakewood Community Center. The couple will reside in Lakewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea Nordengren
Joseph M. Turk
St. Luke's Catholic Church
Lakewood
Edward L. Rowland
Akron
Gwen Goodman
Reedsburg
Wis
Edmund W
Turk
Kelley
F. E. Nordengren
South 15Th Street
la Crosse
Joseph Turk
Cleveland
Lakewood Community Center
DAR Furnishes Victorian Bedroom at Wisconsin Centennial
Milwaukee Wisconsin The Daughters of the American Revolution have furnished an 1895 Victorian bedroom in the Women’s building at the Centennial Exposition held at State Fair Park. The display is among several rooms showing Wisconsin home life from wigwam to modern living room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
State Fair Park
Wisconsin
Rushford Afternoon Bridal Pair Wed in Pink Gladioli
Lorraine Johnson became the bride of Alvin Meldahl at Highland Prairie Lutheran church in Rushford Minnesota on August 7 in a pink and white gladioli setting. The ceremony included a reception for 80 at the bride’s home followed by a monthlong honeymoon trip. Notable guests included out of town relatives from Austin Sioux City Canton Rochester Winona and others. Pre nuptial entertaining featured showers hosted by Mrs Westby Miss Jorde and Canton faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushford
Minn
Highland Prairie Lutheran Church
Lorraine Johnson
Bennie Johnson
Alvin Meldahl
Melvin Meldahl
Highland
N. S. Magelssen
Mavis Meldahl
Gordon Johnson
Arnold Dammen
Austin
Dennis
Ruth Caroline Westby
Arlene Wold
Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Tomorrow's menu lists meals for breakfast lunch and dinner. Breakfast includes Blackberries cornflakes whole wheat toast and coffee. Lunch offers Salmon salad celery tomatoes toast and tea. Dinner features Vegetable garden special stuffed eggs corn on cob and ice cream with hot chocolate sauce.
Cathedral couple wed in August ceremony
Jean Galstad and John Elstad exchanged vows on August 7 in a ceremony attended by family and friends. The bride wore white satin with organza veil, Gardenias and roses complemented her bouquet. the bridesmaid wore white. A dinner for 25 and a reception for 200 followed at the Galstad home. The couple, with Princeprenup showers, plan a Milwaukee residence after a Canadian honeymoon. Elstad is a Marquette University student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Galstad
John J. Elstad
Anita Bettin
Robert Galstad
Duane Galstad
Rumsey ash“Gledicl
Missesa
Tomah
Virgi Brenden
Westby
F. W Halpin
C. A. Monti
Chicago
Edward Elstad
Newton
Howard Stauffer
Antigo
Jack Casper
Charles City
Raymond Edgar
Dubuque
Bob Ryan
Madison
Elstad
Milwaukee
Marquette University
Dorothy Kaul
Ann Schneider
Rita Holihan
Robert Opitz
Robert Whiteman
Harry Kolter
YCW
Trane Advertising
Doctor Says Hemophilia May Bleed To Death
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains hemophilia as a hereditary bleeding disorder mainly affecting males. Minor injuries can trigger severe or fatal bleeding internal or external, with nosebleeds and post tooth extraction common. avoid injuries, inform physicians, and seek preventive care rather than surgeries unless necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Jordan, M. D
Lund's Flowers Advertises House of Bauer Candy
Local shop Lund's Flowers opposite the Cathedral promotes a box of House of Bauer candy for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lund’s Flowers
Cathedral
House of Bauer
Baking Soda Advice for Digestive Relief
Physicians may prescribe bicarbonate of soda for indigestion caused by excess acidity. A common remedy is one half teaspoon in a glass of water two hours after meals, providing relief from discomfort.
Whitehall Pair Celebrates 41st Wedding Anniversary
In Whitehall Wisconsin special coverage notes two hundred friends and relatives joined Mr. and Mrs. Olias Monson of Hale North Branch as their 11 children, 16 grandchildren, and relatives gathered open house style. The couple married July 20 1907 at West Beef River Lutheran church.
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Whitehall
Wis
Olias Monson
North Branch
Hale
Orville Monson
Johannes
Sophie Torpen
Mr. Monson
Hans
Marrage
Taft
West Beef River Lutheran Church
Strum
Melvin Torpen
Jennie Holte
Adorable kindergarten dress pattern No 8320 details
Pattern No 8320 for a per ruffle trimmed dress in sizes 2 to 6 years. Requires 1% yards of fabric depending on width. Send 25 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett in Chicago. Fall Winter issue of Fashion offers more Designer Original patterns and fabric news, plus a free pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Burnett
the Tribune
South Wells
Chicago
Soda Retains Vegetable Appeal
A pinch of baking soda in the cooking water helps keep green vegetables bright and speeds cooking. Authorities note less green produce loses vitamins and flavor with longer cooking. Asparagus spinach green beans broccoli peas stay more appetizing when kept vibrant.
New Citizens St Ann’s Aug 11 Births Across Wisconsin and Minnesota
A series of birth announcements dated Aug 11 list newborns named Jo Ann Kathleen Grace Ronald Ralph Steven John Linda Marie and more. Parents include Vaseey Thorsen Keelbr Prederick Baldwin Olinger Hohmann and McKenzie with locations in Bangor Cashton Cashton Mine Mine and Winona area hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann's
Jo Ann
Robert B. Vaseey
Bangor
Wis
Helen Peterson
Kathleen Grace
Donald W. Thorsen
Caledonia Street
Jeanette Howley
Ronald Ralph
Ralph Ronnenberg
Rushford
Minn
R. 1
Cleone Renningen
Steven John
Irene Bacon
Caledonia
Mine
Ambrose Olinger Alma
Irvin Hohmann
Fountain City
Winona General Hospital
Letheran
Thomas McKenzie
South Eighth Street
Betty Long
New Knife Handles Reach For Diverse Materials
Knife handles today use walnut and rosewood woods, black hard rubber, plastic, aluminum, and a new plastic called pakkawood and coco. The trend shows durable materials expanding choice for designers and buyers seeking grip and style.
Civic Guards in Dublin Launch Drive Against Taxi Overcharges
Dublin civic guards have started a campaign to curb taxi overcharging. The police emphasis targets fair fares amid complaints from residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Guards of
Dublin
Exquisite linens pattern for beginner crochet and embroidery
Exquisite linens for beginners with lavender purple and pink pansy clusters on a pineapple edging. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to Anne Cabot at The ey 530 South Wells Chicago for hot iron transfer color chart stitch illustrations and complete directions for Gift Linens Pattern No. 5056.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Cabot
South Wells
Chicago
Lu Ellen Hanson Christening Party Held at Home
Mr and Mrs Orville N Hanson hosted a dinner for sponsors and relatives of Lu Ellen Hanson who was baptized at the Lutheran Church in Holmen Wisconsin. Guests included Mr and Mrs No B Hanson Waupun Mr and Mrs Arnold Hanson Osseo Ardyce Ellickson Claire and Mary Karen Hanson Osseo Barbara and Doris Hanson Waupun and great grandmother A H Bratberg with additional relatives L T Lee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waupun
A. H. Bratberg
Lu Ellen
L. T. Lee
Marriage Licenses Whitehall Wis to Blair and Sparta Couples
James Simonson and Mary M. Weeks of Blair were married Aug. 11. Ralph Moga of Dodge and Rose A. Mountain City plan to marry Aug. 24 in Sparta. Kenneth Rattle of Grant and Geraldine Sparta are listed for marriage in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
James Simonson
Mary M. Weeks
Blair
Ralph Moga
Dodge
Rose
Mountain City
Sparta
Kenneth Rattle
Grant
Geraldine
Free 1948 guide promises better peaches in canning
Readers are urged to request a free copy of Finer Canned & Frozen Fruits a 32 page book claiming easy syrup changes improve flavor color and texture for peaches jams jellies pickles and relishes with proven tips and recipes from thousands of women ready to mail today
Lecky-Busch Engagement Announced In Superior
Bridal pair elect Mr and Mrs Rudy F Lecky announce the engagement of their daughter Helen L to Michael J Linebhan of Tomah. The forthcoming wedding will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church in Superior in late October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy F. Lecky
Helen L
Michael J. Linebhan
Tomah
St Mary's Catholic Church
Wiste and Vongroven wed at Waterloo Ridge parsonage
Alvina Bernice Wiste and Lester Jerome Vongroven were married by Rev. Staveness at Waterloo Ridge parsonage on Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. The bride wore a grey suit with pink carnations. Norman Vongroven was best man. A reception for 25 followed. They will live near Spring Grove after a North Dakota trip. she is daughter of Arnold and Mrs. Wiste Mabel Minn. The groom is son of Mrs. Laura Vongroven Spring Grove. Guests included Mrs. Jerome Ford Mrs. Reuben Wiste and others from Cresco Austin and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Alvina Bernice Wiste
Lester Jerome Vongroven
Staveness
Waterloo Ridge Parsonage
Norman Vongroven
North Dakota
Spring Grove
Arnold Wiste
Mabel
Laura Vongroven
Jerome Ford
Reuben Wiste
Paul Groteboer
Cresco
Willie Wiste
Orr
McGregor Pair Wed in Congregational Church Ceremony
Winifred May Punter daughter of the Rev and Mrs C Punter McGregor and Virgil Skellenger son of Mr and Mrs W B Skellenger Lake Mills Ia were married in the Congregational church at 2 30 pm Sunday The bride sister Arlene Punter was maid of honor Shirley Sanders Grundy Center Ia and Retha Santi Madrid Ia were bridesmaids Nuptial music was by Mrs Frank Sloane and Dorothy Michael Nevada Ia A reception for 60 followed They left for a trip through northern Michigan The bride graduated from the University of Iowa this spring The groom will be a senior at the university and they will live in Iowa City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcgregor
Iowa
Winifred May Punter
C. Punter
Virgil Skellenger
W. B. Skellenger
Lake Mills
Arlene Punter
Shirley Sanders
Grundy Center
Retha Santi
Madrid
Properly Boiled Artichokes Tip for Cooks
Many cooks use too much water when preparing artichokes. Use no more than two inches of boiling water. Return to a boil, cover tightly, and cook 20 to 30 minutes depending on size. When tender, the outer leaf pulls away easily from the stem.
Rents Soar in Buenos Aires Amid Housing Shortage
In Buenos Aires Argentina rents climb as a tight housing supply pushes prices upward. The shortage is driving demand and increasing costs for tenants in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Wisconsin Federation Music Plans Centennial Concerts
Mrs. E A Sletteland of Pigeon Falls announces two Wisconsin centennial concerts by The Quintet of the Masters. Milwaukee Fine Arts ensemble plays string instruments in Radio City and Charles Allis Library venues August 14 and 15 with broadcasts and formal invitations issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sletteland
Pigeon Falls
State Federation
Centennial
Pigeon Jane Wis
E. A. Sletteland
Wisconsin Federation of Music Clubs
Federation
Fine Arts Ensemble
Milwaukee
Stradivari
Giovanni Baptisti
Giovanni Rogeri
Cremona
Brescia
Simandl
Vienna
New York
Philharmonic
Lyon
The
Music Federation
Little Theater
Doris Eide and Donn Holder Wed In Candlelight Ceremony
Doris Jane Eide daughter of Mr and Mrs Lever Eide Hixton and Donn Holder son of Mr and Mrs D W A Holder were married in Upper Pigeon Lutheran church at 8 p m August 7. Rev E B Christopherson officiated. Attendants were Verna Gilbertson Jahala Noble and Richard Holder best man Ardell Eide usher Philip Thomas Merlin Eide flower girl Nancy Johnson. Music by Betty Jean Perry and Richard Holder. Reception for 100 guests in church parlors. The couple will live in Black River Falls after a trip and then move to Badger Village apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Doris Jane Eide
Lever Eide
Hixton
Donn Holder
D. W. A. Holder
Upper Pigeon Lutheran Church
E. B. Christopherson
Verna Gilbertson
Jahala Noble
Richard Holder
Ardell Eide
University of Wisconsin
Navy
Phi Chapter
Badger Village
Ribbon Curlers for Colorful Date Night Hair
New curlers of ribbon come in a variety of colors and look gay when tied in bows. They can set hair while sunbathing or when damp, and the ribbon is tied into a bow for wear on a date.
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la Crosse Tribune
Gomer
Lillian Benrud
la Farge Church
Ohio
Gullick Palm
Pat
Carlshead, Mich
Clarence Eeg
South 10Th Street
Ted Guautsch
Minneapolis
Eeg
Sweden
DAR
Lotties Shop
Jean Galstad
John Elstad
NEA
Europe
Dr. Jordan
Bugi
Clara Torpen
John Evenson
Hartwick Holmen
Scranton
N. C
Evenson
Osseo
Holmen
Monson
Julia
Arnold Rue
Doris
Floyd Tomter
Marion
Gustav Holmen
Selma
Lawrence Larson
Orville
Morris
Edwin
Gilman
Clifford
Maynard
Melvin
Tilmer
Emil
Jordan Torpen
N. E. Halvorsen
Halversen
Hale Lutheran Church
Monsons
Gilman Bolstac
Oscar Bolstac
West Salem
Ledia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia
Mrs. Anne Cabot
Paul
Alvina Wiste Mabel Bride
Iowa City
Trempealeau County
Famous
County Homemakers Chorus
Oscar Schmidt
Arcadia
Iva Liver
Independence
Wausau
Doris Eide
Eeat
Colgate-Palmolive- Peet Laboratories
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