Minute Women Founder Urges Women to Vote in 1950s Drive
Suzanne Silvercrays Stevenson founder and national president of the Minute Women of the USA tours the country urging women to vote. She notes voter numbers have fallen since 1920, cites two million more eligible women than men, and says 50 000 members across 48 states pledge to vote for the country’s best interests. She champions constitutional backing and economic fairness while dismissing a female president at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Revere
Suzanne Silvercrays Stevenson
Minute Women of
USA
Stevenson
Baron Silvercrays
Supreme Court of
Belgium
College Girl's Vacation Can Be With Pay Too
Jean Arthur of Kansas City, a Kansas University graduate, spent a summer in New York while pursuing an M A and working as a Radio City guide. She earned $183 monthly initially, later $45 a week plus $2.25 per tour, sharing an $85 monthly apartment and balancing classes with study tours and social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Arthur
Kansas City
New York
Kansas University
Jean
Shawnee Mission H.S
Mission
Kansas
Columbia_ University
N.Y.C
Dinner Honor Guest at Ettrick Wisconsin
Mrs Ben Erickson entertained at dinner for her mother Mrs George Reitzel on Saturday. Guests included Mrs Ebert Knutson and daughter Blanche, Mrs Adolph Olson, Mrs Iver Solbert, Ludvig Olson, Henry Nyberg, Theodore Austin, Raider Martin Blair, Mrs Inga Luthro Ettrick. Mr and Mrs Reitzel are spending the week at Raider Martin home and Richard Martin is a guest this week at the Erickson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
Ben Erickson
George Reitzel
Ebert Knutson
Blanche
Mmes
Adolph Olson
Iver Solbert
Ludvig Olson
Henry Nyberg
Theodore Austin
Raider Martin
Blair
Inga Luthro
Reitzel
Richard Martin
Woman's Touch A New Note For Railroads
Ann Elgar Stevenson aids the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway as assistant to the vice president, riding trains to improve comfort, cleanliness, and service. Her hands on approach drives car cleaning reforms, better steward uniforms, and dining car improvements across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Elgar Stevenson
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Knobel and Branch Tie The Knot In Caledonia Ceremony
Lois M. Knobel of La Crosse and W. L. Branch of North Carolina wed at the Courthouse in Caledonia. Judge James C. Evans performed the ceremony on Saturday August 9 with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hyde in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia, Minn
Lois M. Knobel
la Crosse
W. L. Branch
North Carolina
James C. Evans
Richard Hyde
Von Arx Baptism Observed by Local Clergy
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Von Arx was christened Sunday August 10 by the Rev A E Wermerskirchen Frances Fregin and Francis Von Arx attended the ceremony in a local church setting.
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Caledonia, Minn
George von Arx
A. E. Wermerskirchen
Frances Fregin
Francis von Arx
Eleven year old Frank Tetzlaff Jr hosts musical birthday
Frank Tetzlaff Jr celebrated his 11th birthday Monday August 11 with an accordion and piano recital. Guests included Della and Eugene Tetzlaff David Bosler Kathleen Michalke Earlamae Earp and Terry Beier. The party coincided with his parents' 12th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tetzlaff, Jr
Frank
Della
Eugene Tetzlaff
David Bosler
Kathleen Michalke
Earlamae Earp
Terry Beier
Cathedral Morning Pair Weds at St. Joseph's Cathedral
Kathleen Dwyer and Lee Arneson exchanged vows at St. Joseph's Cathedral with Rev. John P. Trant officiating. Attendants included Harold Klos, Richard Arneson, Lloyd Herlitzke, Rosalind Dwyer, and siblings as bridesmaids and groomsmen. The ceremony featured Chantilly lace and a red rose bouquet, followed by a dinner for about 100. The couple plan a honeymoon in Milwaukee and Chicago. the groom serves at Camp Polk, Louisiana.
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Kathleen Dwyer
Lee A. Arneson
St. Joseph's Cathedral
John P. Trant
Harold Klos
Richard Arneson
Lloyd Herlitzke
Rosalind Dwyer
Thomas Rendler
Duane Dwyer
Cheryl Lynn Klos
David Herlitzke
Erwin
Norman Dwyer
Ervin W. Dwyer
10Th .T
St. Joseph's Cathedral Hall
Milwaukee
Chicago
Virgil K. Arneson
Caledonia St
Camp Polk
U.S. Army
Jean Lois Tweeten to Wed Donald Alsop in Trinity Lutheran
Mid August brief from Spring Grove announces the engagement of Jean Lois Tweeten, daughter of Rudolph H. Tweeten, to Donald Alsop, son of Robert Alsop Sr., Duluth. The marriage is set for Saturday August 16 at 7 30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Minn
Rudolph H. Tweeten
Jean Lois
Donald Alsop
Robert Alsop
Duluth
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mezera Silver Day Anniversary Celebrated at Home
Mr and Mrs Paul M Mezera of 2915 S 20th St celebrate 25 years of marriage with an open house for relatives and neighbors on Saturday August 16 at their daughter Mrs Steven Hauser s home corner of Bainbridge and Us her Sts French Island from 3 to 9 p m No local invitations are being sent
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Paul M. Mezera
S. 20Th St
Steven Hauser
Bainbridge and
Usher Sts
French Island
Sacia Picnic At Oak Point Park
Descendents of the Sacia family totaling 170 gathered at Oak Point Park for their annual picnic on Sunday. The event featured long marriages, youngest attendees, organized reunions for 1953, and performances by local musicians with extensive attendance from Galesville Holmen Minneapolis and nearby towns.
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Sacia
Oak Point Park
Gerald Hall
Michael
John
Cleveland
Henry Hanson
Holmen
Harold Nelson
Dean Alexia
Fred Sacia
Galesville
Anne Johnson
Palmer Olson
Robert Johnson
Robert Sacia
Orton Nelson
Cleve Sacia
Wilbur Betz
Marilyn Anderson
Lee
Spencer Sacia
North Bend
Evelyn Anstensen
Donna Ireland
Minneapolis
Lee Sacia
Carol Sacia
Sandy
Shary
Richard
Dennis
Rita Sacia
Billy
Sacia Gale
Paul Teska
Jim Teska
Mac Hare
Ethan Sacia
Carol
Diane
Peggy
Dave Elkins
Dan Wason
Dana
Mary
Jan
Claire Scarseth
Leon Sacia
Mark
Douglas Sacia
Judy
Jim
Lorin Hanson
Durell
Elizabeth
Kelly
Tim
Terry
Russell
Gerry
Albert Borchert
Gerald Sacia
Tommy
Jimmy
Danny
Evelyn Austensen
James Ireland
Honey
Susan
Gordon
Blair
Philip Dahl
David
Gary
Sylvia
Onalaska
Spencer Hanson
Mona
Denny
Sparta
Bert Brown
Linda Dickenson
Delton Dickenson
Mindoro
Glen Sacia
Dickey
Kay
Messrs and Mines
Donald Sacia
Seegar Johnson
Harry Sacia
Vera Sacia
Ronald
Ray Sacia
Larry
Rita
Bobby
Ricky
Dawn
Howard Sacia
Harmon
Charles
Kenneth Sacia
Steven
Alfred Thoreson and
Stanley Roberts
Paul
Martha
Signe
Arlan Lee
Sally
Scott
Russell Lee
Ann
Karen
Oregon Guests Honor Alfred Aleckson at Olson Home
Mr. and Mrs. Orin Olson hosted a Friday evening party on Aug. 8 in their Taylor Wisconsin home. Honorees were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Aleckson of Toledo Oregon, with guests including Al Aleckson and daughters Loraine and Sue Ann, along with Mrs. Clara Dates and Mrs. Bergine Peterson. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Nobel Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Cornel Benning, Mr. and Mrs. Harris Hanson of Blair, Walter Waller of Black River Falls, Mr. and Mrs. John Rumppe with Lois, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Olson with Sherry Lou, all of Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Waller
Black River Falls
John Rumppe
Lois
Raymond Olson
Sherry Lou
Taylor
Collins Christening at St Joseph’s Paint Rock Aug 10
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Leo Collins was christened at St Joseph’s Catholic Church Paint Rock Sunday afternoon Aug 10 with Rev R L Palen officiating. Sponsors were Mrs George Hackner La Crosse and A J Cobarge Milwaukee.
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Harpers Ferry
Michael Leo
Leo Collins
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Paint Rock
R. L. Palen
George Hackner
la Crosse
A. J. Cobarge
Milwaukee
Engagement of Jean Ann Dam to Leo Privett
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dam announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Ann Dam to Leo Privett son of Mr and Mrs Nicholis Privett of Hohak Minn The announcement lists the couple and the families involved with the North Dakota style of a small town engagement notice.
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Viroqua
Wis
Roy Hornby
Patricia Anne
James R. Bussey
Ruthford Bussey
Edgerton
Lawrence Dammon
21St St
Jean Ann
Leo Privett
Nicholis Privett
Hokah, Minn
Waller Reunion in Blair Sees Gold Wedding Anniversary
The Waller family held its annual reunion August 10 at River side Memorial Park Blair with 118 attending. Among guests were Henry and Mrs Waller of Black River Falls the oldest couple and Mrs Oletta Waller with 10 of 11 children present. The 1953 gathering is slated for the second Sunday in August.
Relief Corps Hosts National Head at Milwaukee Banquet
Mrs Daisy Heinemann national president of the Women s Relief Corps was guest of honor at a Milwaukee banquet Aug 8 at Hotel linker. She praised the corps work for the Grand Army of the Republic. Judge Lincoln Neprud spoke on regional beauty and resources. Several singers performed as a 43 member party attended with many local officers and delegates. Heinemann and others planned to attend the national convention in Boston with Lena Norman Lilah Guy and Florence Greene among the delegates and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Heinemann
Milwaukee
Women’s Relief Corps
Hotel Linker
Heinemann
Grand Army of the Republic
Lincoln Neprud
Robert French
Floyde Sias
Kurt Doering
Viroqua
America
Louise Fleming
Hallie Horn
Hazel Gottschalk
Waukesha
Elmer Norman
Carrie Waite
Richland Center
Florence Greene
Georgina Johnson
Jessie Strand
Meta Colby
Ann Krusch
Ann Deyo
Lilah Guy
Florence Barker
Delphia Murray
Esther Dahl
Sophia
Elaine Rudser
Ova Davies
Lena Norman
Florence Greeno
BPW Picnic at YWCA Opens Summer Gatherings
La Crosse BPW Club held its August picnic at the YWCA Monday evening as one of the summer outdoor events. Miss Patsy Schultz, bride-elect of August, was guest of honor and received an electric waffle iron as a gift. Regular dinners resume in September. The notice suggests making large batches of sauce to freeze for spaghetti suppers with salad and garlic bread.
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la Crosse Business and Professional Women's Club
YWCA
Patsy Schultz
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Darlene
George Sebranek
James Kouba
Joseph Sebranek
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Shirley Joyce
S. Sgt
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Hartshorne
Okla
J. J. Stamps
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