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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1948

Page

8

Bridegroom's Father Officiates at Evening Wedding

The ceremony was officiated by the bridegroom's father. The bride wore a white net gown with nylon marquisette and a crushed ice blue veil. Dr. Kat Frederick Clarenbach attended as guest and musician. The Fredericks plan to live at 1532 Madison Street after Sept 15 while he teaches speech and drama at La Crosse State Teachers College. His wife has youth director experience at St James Episcopal Church Houston and service with Cross hospital in several regions.

Kat Frederick Clarenbach New York City Hotel Sidney H. C. Smyre la Crosse John Stromsten Iowa City Allen C. Monsanto Harry Rodda Wichita Falls Tex William Davis St. Cloud Fla Gordon Frederick Susan Madison Fredericks Wisconsin Madison Street Frederick

Flowers Send Warm Wishes as Ill Share Beloved Messages

Mrs Earl Hale of French Island returns home after an 11 day stay at St Francis hospital. H E Pratt office 211 Rivoli building closes for a tion from Aug 16 to 21. Barbecued spare ribs offered Tue Thu and Sat. Country style chicken dinners every Sunday at Havenwood Hotel Dakota Minn.

Lund Earl Hale French Island St. Francis Hospital H. E. Pratt Rivoli Building Havenwood Hotel Dakota Minn

VFW Auxiliary Plans Meet at Club Rooms

VFW Auxiliary meets Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the club rooms. Mae Tierney Tomah hospital chairman spoke at the last auxiliary meeting. Emma Beranek ice cream social chairwoman led a team including Alberta Fuchs Marie Gronbeck and others at Tomah hospital for bingo and ice cream for 115 patients.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Marie Miller Emma Halseth Bertolivette Max Affelt Cootie Hospital Tomah Hospital Mae Tierney Tom Ah Hospital VFW Emma Beranek Mayme Cahape Alberta

Bridal shower honors Mrs Carpenter in La Farge Wis

A bridal shower for Mrs Donna Mae Carpenter was held at the Methodist church basement in La Farge Wisconsin Friday evening August 13. Mrs Carpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Young and sister of Mrs Lester Wood is employed at Lounsbury drug store. Her husband to be Jack Carpenter a World War II veteran is a state highway department employee. They plan to live in La Farge.

LA Farge Wis Jack Carpenter Methodist Church Car Donna Maeoung Raymond Young Lace Aeeeerpenter Lester Wood Carpenter Lounsbury

Bangor Bridal Pair wed in Lutheran church ceremony

A Bangor couple, Lucille Hass and Seer were wed in a Lutheran church ceremony with the bride presented by her pastor in August.

Bangor Lucille Hassee Lutheran Church

Defrost Quickly Says UW Specialist in Home Equipment

Madison Wisconsin defrosting a refrigerator should not be delayed. A quarter inch of frost slows cooling and makes the motor work harder. Remove ice trays to speed defrosting. use hot water only if the manufacturer approves. Clean with baking soda solution and wash gaskets, drip pan, and trays, then reset the control and refill trays.

Madison Wis Margaret McCordie University of Wisconsin

Engagements Highlight Multiple Wisconsin Weddings Planned

Trempealeau announces the engagement of their daughter Helen to Raymond Beardsley. An Aug. 17 wedding is set. Arlene Lillian will wed H. A. Gerald Robert Pataska, USN, with an Oct. 16 ceremony at Mount Calvary Lutheran in Marshfield. Naomi Roy and James Holmlund plan a Aug. 27 candlelight service at National Church in Bangor.

Trempea Helen Raymond Beardsley Elizabeth Beardsley Trempealeau John D. Schmeckoeper South 13Th Place Arlene Lillian H. A. Gerald Robert Pataska USN Ben R. Pataska Prospect Street Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Pataska Great Lakes Charles N. Roy North K Street Sparta Naomi James O. Holmlund Marshfield Wis O. O. Holmlund Bangor National Church Joseph Morgan F. F. Parsons Dairyland’s Broadcasting Service, Inc Tors WDLE Lb-Fm Luther College Decorah

Ancient Indian Pueblos Found Around Grand Canyon

About 500 ruins of ancient Indian pueblos have been uncovered on the rims of Arizona’s Grand Canyon. Cliff dwellings are located along the canyon walls in numerous spots, suggesting extensive past habitation and ceremonial sites.

Arizona Grand Canyon

Winonan Bride Elect of Ettrick Man

Mildred Schuh of Durand will wed Leslie Christianson of Ettrick in a ceremony at St Joseph's rectory Winona on Saturday August 21 at 10 a m. The couple plans to live in Winona after a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin. Schuh is employed by the McConnon company and Christianson by a Frank Webb station. attendants include Eleanor Konkel and Clifford Blaha.

Hirle Eleanor Konkel Winona Clifford Blaha Ettrick Wisconsin McConnon Company Christianson Frank Webb Bulk Miss Schuh Eau Claire

Marriage Announcement from Alma Wisconsin

An Alma, Wisconsin telegram reports the marriage of Elsie Louise Wagner to Orrin Charlies Kaste. The ceremony occurred at the bride's Aberdeen Maryland home on July 17 with Mary Wagner as maid of honor and Melvin Gleiter as best man. Orrin is the son of Reuben and his wife. Alma’s groom recently discharged from the army after service including time at Aberdeen Prov.

Alma Wis Elsie Louise Wagner Orrin Charlies Kaste Aberdeen Mary Wagner Melvin Gleiter Reuben C. Kaste

Schmaltz Eickhoff Vows At MC Church

Rena Schmaltz and Henry Eickhoff wed at MC Church with sister and bridesmaids in yellow marquisette. Attendants included groomsmen Norman Ejickhoff and several Eickhoff and Schmaltz relatives. A supper and dance followed at Concordia hall. guests from Milwaukee West Allis Chicago Richland Center and Minnesota attended. Prenuptial hostesses named.

Rena Ewald Hoier Doris Ann Ejickhoff Giadioli Norman Ejickhoff Rufus Russel Schmaltz Hoter Maxie Semr Serena Koopman Margaret Balmer Steve Kurk Chicago Peter Tucker Richland Center Frank Brownell le Roy Milwaukee Fred Eickhoff Melvin Eickhoff Alfred Eickhoff Art Eickhoff Louis Holetts Wykoff Minn

Doctor Explains Encephalitis Sleeping Sickness Dangers

Dr Edwin AvmwdAN reports encephalitis is brain inflammation with several types. Sleeping sickness like symptoms include headaches and vision disturbances. prognosis is poor and no proven cure exists. Mosquitoes spread forms. prevention and treatment are limited. research continues. Dr Jordan notes readers' questions. iodides rarely help osteoarthritis and offer little real benefit despite some patients’ claims.

Avmwdan M. D NEA St. Louis Jordan

Language roots shaped by Caesar Latin and medieval France

The piece traces how French emerged from colloquial Latin of Caesar's legions and later gained its name from the Kingdom of France centered around Paris and Orleans, marking a late formation of the language identity.

France Paris Orleans

Sparta Couple Mark Diamond Anniversary With Open House

A 60 year marriage celebration for Minnie Renken and John Clinton Tucker was held at the Harris home in Sparta Wisconsin commemorating their wedding at St Joseph’s Church Black River Falls. Relatives include Alice Huggett Mrs Cassius Sholes Mrs Mary Bartlett and grandchildren Mrs Arnold Knutson and Mrs Mont Horswill. Tucker, born February 1 1862 in Walworth county, and Renken born February 2 1869 in Syracuse New York, farmed near Melrose later moving to Black River Falls. They raised tobacco and worked at the Jackson County poor farm before settling in Sparta in 1920. Tucker worked for Monroe County highway department until retirement after a stroke. they suffered the loss of two sons Gerald and Leo.

Sparta Wis Joseph F. Volz Minnie Renken John Clinton Tucker St. Joseph’s Church Black River Falls Alice Robinson M. D. Harris Central Avenue Alice Huggett Big Creek Cassius Sholes Mary Bartlett Morrow Tucker Melrose Harris Arnold Knutson Mont Horswill la Crosse Miles Luke Germany Louis W. Tucker Watertown S. D Harry Storkel Fla Whitewater Walworth County Syracuse N. Y Black River Chippewa River Humbird Jackson County Clyde Refus North Court Street Monroe County Highway Department Gerald Florida Leo

Hawkenson Edison Vows At Whitehall Church Wedding

In Whitehall Wisconsin Eileen Evangeline Hawkenson and Loyd Edison wed Aug 8 at Chimney Rock Lutheran church in a candlelight ceremony led by Rev Sven Thompson The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Whenson Chimney Rock and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Edison Elena Thelson will reside on the bride father’s farm in Bennett Valley The couple will honeymoon in New York New Jersey via Canada and Niagara Falls and plan to reside on the bride’s farm after her teaching career

Whitehall Wis Eileen Evangeline Hawkenson Loyd Edison Chimney Rock Lutheran Church Sven Thompson Harry Whenson Chimney Rock Edison Elena William Olson Alson Ellis Gunderson Floyd Thompson Waterloo Lucille Edison Karolyn Kay Hawkenson Janice Lynn Edison Minneaplis Berton Hawkenson Irvine Hawkenson Elaine Edison Sam _ Stevens Lela Edtson Eunice Edison Sarah Maloney Willard Bohl Waumandee New York New Jersey Canada Niagara Falls Bennett Val Buffalo County Normal Alma

Trempealeau County Wedding Notice Highlights WWII Service

A local Trempealeau county wedding notice notes the groom's three years in the medical corps in the European theater during the war. A prenuptial shower was hosted by Mrs. Floyd Thompson and Miss Lucille Edison at the Edison home.

Trempealeau County Medical Corps Edison Floyd Thompson Lucille Edison

Marriage Licenses La Crosse Area Couples Set to Wed

The La Crosse area lists multiple marriage licenses with couples from Trempealeau Prairie du Chien La Crosse and nearby streets. Dates include August 21 August 25 and September 1 September 3 with spouses named Rohde Dudley Jungbluth Collins Frinsen Pitz Breyer and others. An unrelated note on angler fish describes its bait mechanism and predation.

la Crosse Robert Rohde Travis Street Mary Lou Dudley Badger Street Trempealeau Laurel Delariais West Avenue Rosella Netzer Denton Street Ee J. Rodenkirch Prairie du Chien Marie Korish Kane Street John A. Jungbluth North Seventh Street Alice M. Collins South 10Th Street Arnold Frinsen North 10Th Street Esther Pitz Adams Street Roderick Breyer Gladys Emery Pine Street

U. S. Traffic Death Rates Shift From 1911 to 1946

US death rates from transport accidents rose slightly between 1911 and 1946 while fatalities from other causes fell sharply, reflecting a shift in overall mortality pattern during the period.

U. S

Eleanor Nehring and Darold King Tie Double Ring at Immanuel

Eleanor Nehring and Darold King wed at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in a 7 p.m. ceremony. The couple, both residents of Winona Minnesota, plan a Milwaukee honeymoon and will reside at 1178 East Sanborn Street after August 25. The reception for 250 guests followed at the YWCA with attendance from family and friends across Wisconsin and Illinois.

Eleanor Norma Nehring Darold D. King Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Walter E. Gutzke Arthur Schwalbe, Jr Alan Watkins William Jungbluth Wanita King Cheryl Bruemmer Kenneth Bey David Ferries Richard King Merlin Nehring Carol Henker William E. Klein Kings Milwaukee East Sanborn Street Winona Minn

Republican Women Perfect Organization Formed in La Crosse

A La Crosse County Republican women’s club picnic at Myrick Park elected Mrs. James G. Showers of Onalaska as chairman succeeding Mrs. Linus Roehm. New officers include first vice chairman Mrs. Stanley Olson, second vice chairman Mrs. T. Lee Holmen, third vice chairman Mrs. John Bosshard Bangor, secretary Mrs. A. E. Hebberd, and treasurer Mrs. B. E. Nelson. A meeting is set for Sept. 1 with location to be announced.

Myrick Park la Crosse County Republican Women’s Club James G. Showers Onalaska Linus Roehm West Salem Stanley Olson T. Lee Holmen John Bosshard Bangor A. E. Hebberd B. E. Nelson

Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast and Lunches in Plain Fare

Tomorrow's menu lists breakfast with orange juice soft cooked eggs corn muffins butter marmalade coffee milk. Luncheon includes watercress tomato and mayonnaise sandwiches toasted peanut butter and chopped raw carrot sandwiches vanilla pudding with stewed blackberries tea milk. Dinner features Eddie meat patties sliced onion tomato green pepper rings mashed potatoes cod green salad enriched bread watermelon iced coffee milk.

Eddie

New Citizens Born in Wisconsin Communities in August

Aggregated birth notices list many Aug. announcements across Wisconsin towns. Names include Michael Raymond Huffmann Waukon Ja Rosemary Lucey John James Ignets Irene Morrison Gladys Caroline Starr Onalaska Marjorie Stapert Mindoro Georgia Spande Clement Gavin Larry Gene Hicke Joy Johnson Constance Kvam Osgood Melrose and others with dates Aug 11 15 16 and locations such as La Crosse Holmen Onalaska Melrose Galesville. A section notes Buy Savings Bonds.

St. Ann's Michael Raymond Raymond J. Huffmann Waukon Rosemary Lucey John James Edward J. Ignets South Sixth Street Irene Jerry Donald H. Forss Ward Avenue Inez Morrison Gladys Caroline Harold J. Starr Onalaska James L. Alens Mindoro Wis R. J Marjorie Stapert Lutheran Llewellyn Larson Mabel Minn Georgia Spande Clement Gavin South 22Nd Street Princes Levenhagen la Crosse Hospital Larry Gene Wallace Hicke Holmen iJoy Johnson Alex Berg Constance Kvam Galesville Williard Osgood Melrose

Rano DeBoer Vows In East Cambridge Bride-to-be Virginia Anita

Mrs Ethel Maude Rano of Cambridge Mass announces the coming marriage of her daughter Virginia Anita to Lloyd Martin DeBoer. The couple residence and wedding details are listed with relatives in Wisconsin and a note of visitors passing through Milwaukee for a Centennial Exposition trip. Also a local church WSCS meeting is noted.

Ethel Maude Rano Cambridge Mass Virginia Anita Lloyd Martin DeBoer First Baptist Church DeBoer Alice DeBoer Onalaska Wis Henry Thomas Stoddard, Wis Milwaukee

Arlene Marti and Willard H. Kerndt Wed at Lansing Church

The marriage of Arlene Marti and Willard H. Kerndt occurred Sunday evening at the Congregational church in Church Ia officiated by Rev. B G Bauman the bridegrooms brother Kenneth Kerndt served as best man flower girls were Ruby Oesterle and Diana Clark ushers Leslie Kerndt and Harold Marti Ada Bauman sang a reception followed at the church hall The couple will reside at the Kerndt home with Mr and Mrs Leslie Kerndt.

Lansing Arlene Marti Willard H. Kerndt Congregational Church B. G. Bauman Charles Bakke Kenneth Kerndt Ruby Oesterle Diana Clark Leslie Kerndt Harold Marti Ada Bauman Kerndt Ben Marti Mr Kerndt

Hearing limits of humans vs bat signals

The article explains that humans cannot hear the bat's high pitched signaling, as bats emit around 50,000 cycles per second while human hearing ranges from 20 to 20,000 cycles. It notes the constant overhead clamor is beyond human auditory reach.

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