St Pauls Hosts Reception for New Estonian Family
St Pauls Lutheran held an evening reception honoring Mr and Mrs August Kirs and daughters Mare and Lore after arriving from Estonia. Congregation members sponsor them as displaced persons and welcome them with gifts and musical performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Gation
August Kirs
Mare
Lore
Kirs
Estonia
St. Paul's Congregation
Evans
Arnold Steen
John Arnison
Ladies Aid
Aid
George Grangaard
Luther League
America
George Kathan
Displaced Persons Committee
Conrad Soma
Cochairman
Laila Froiland
China
Harold Stoffel
English Lutheran Church
Carl O. Pederson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Gordon Selbo
St. Paul's
Selbo
Westby Couple Wed in Lutheran Ceremony
In Westby Wisconsin on August 16 Jeanne LaMar Thorson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Thorson became the bride of Glenn E Barstad son of Mr and Mrs Alf Bennstat ili Parkeu at Our Savior s Lutheran church Rev Jacob Andreasen officiated Organist was Mrs Pearly Stenslie Baskets of glacioli decorated the church Attendants were Mr and Mrs Leonard E Nelson The couple will live in Westby where the bridegroom runs a service station and the bride works at Westby Coon Prairie State Bank A prenuptial shower was given by Gwenith Smith Ida Bagstad and Irma Jean Rude
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Wis
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Jeanne LaMar Thorson
Arthur Thorson
Glenn E. Barstad
Alf Bennstat
Ili Parkeu
Jacob Andreasen
Pearly Stenslie
Leonard E. Nelson
Coon Valley
Prianer
Westby-Coon Prairie State Bank
Gwenith Smith
Ida Bagstad
Irma Jean Rude
Births Reported Across Several Towns This Week
Birth notices list Sandra Joan to Mr and Mrs Lewis Greene in Cataract from St Ann s Aug 15 born at Whitehall Community Hospital Aug 16 a son to Ingwald Knudtson Caledonia Minn Aug 17 a daughter to Julius Anderson NewAlbina Hilda Tewes Jafferon Mich Aug 10 a daughter to Ike Norton formerly of Caledonia Minn
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Sandra Joan
Lewis Greene
Alverna Huber
Whitehall
Wis
Community Hospital
Ingwald Knudtson
Caledonia
Minn
Julius Anderson
New Albin la
Hilda Tewes
Jafferon
Mich
Ike Norton
Has Party At Ettrick 1
Donna Stone celebrated her 15th birthday at a party hosted by her mother Ruth Stone in Ettrick Wisconsin. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Busse and family and neighbors from German Coulee Franklin and nearby towns. Mrs Fred Filner honored for her 80th birthday while confined at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disrence Fillner
Galesville
Ruth Stone
Donna
Write a note to every friend who entertained you
A guidance piece urges travelers to follow up after trips by sending notes to each friend who hosted or hosted them in transit. It contrasts a neglected afterthought with the preferred practice of timely appreciation and polite correspondence.
Sifting Flour for Cakes Improves Measure and Lightness
When sifted flour is required for a cake, sift directly into the measuring cup until overfull, then level with a spatula. This method ensures accurate volume and lighter batter by removing clumps and settling air.
Country Club Junior Semi Formal Dance at La Crosse
The La Crosse Country Club hosts a junior semi formal dance Friday night from 9 to 12 with Bob Silva's orchestra. Refreshments served at intermission. Tickets available through Enid Erickson and Gretchen Schubert or at the club. Thursday is final day to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Country Club
Bob Silva
Enid Erickson
Cass Street
Gretchen Schubert
Pine Street
Fur Coat Prices Drop This Year as Raw Skin Costs Rise
NEA Fashion Editor reports fur coats priced 18 to 33 percent cheaper due to lower raw skin costs and furriers accepting smaller profits. Manufacturers expect a 25 percent volume boost to offset reduced margins, with bulk skins and bolder designs lowering overall prices compared to 1948.
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Epsie Kinard
NEA
NEW York
Arother
Women Golfers Play Tuesday at La Crosse Country Club
Edna Schilling captured class A 18 hole flight with a win on putts. A three way tie for second included Mrs. Runge, Siet, and Mrs. George Phillips. Low net honors went to Mrs. Johnson. Multiple flights across 9 and 18 holes plus consolation results, plus guests from Chicago and Philadelphia attend. Next week features La Crosse women’s championship qualifying and low gross prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Country Club
Edna Schilling
Thomas Mills Clark
Kenneth Dahl
E. J. Wollschlaeger
Warren Loveland
Norman Schulzer
Ted Ward
Jake Hoeschler
R. E. Sorenson
J. H. Malles
Blanche Chase
P. V. Grubbe
Chicago
Joseph Stampsone
Philadelphia
P. W. Hulick
John Madgett
E. N. Knothe
George Phillips
A. L. McKee
Mmes. Chandler Campbell
G. D. Hemingway
W. E. Fantle
T. P. Dalzell
Charles Loveland
Catholic Bride Grace Loecke Weds Leo Murphy
Grace Loecke of Greeley and Leo Murphy of Wexford were married on August 3 in the Catholic church at Greeley Iowa. The Rev J W te officiated. The bride wore a white satin gown and fingertip veil with a white gladioli bouquet. Sister Joanne was bridesmaid and Marcus Murphy was best man. The bride, a Pitty beauty school graduate, works in Waukon. The groom works for Coyney construction and they will live in Waukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Greeley
Grace Loecke
Leo Murphy
Thomas Murdy
Wexford
J. W. Te
Joanne
Marcus Murphy
Pitty
Cooney Construction Company
Local notices update and business openings in town
Mary Ann Maier underwent an operation at a local hospital. Viv's Popcorn Stand returns to 18th and Jackson after a week at the Fair and is open for business. Aug 15 vacation notice. Main's Cafe at 1121 Jackson offers sodas and sundaes. Doer flinger's soda fountain and a candy firm promote relaxing reads with House of Bauer candy. Lands opposite the Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Maier
Caledonia Street
Viv
18Th
Jackson
Main’s
Doerflinger
House of Bauer
Cathedral
Honor Late August Pair in Stoddard Wisconsin
In honor of Joyce Hunder and Gary Groth whose marriage is set for Aug 26 at St Matthew's Lutheran parsonage in Stoddard Mines. Carl Klahn Walter Bay and Milford Bryhn hosted a prenuptial parcel shower for about 100 relatives and friends. Prize recipients listed include Alfred Frohock Howard Berra and Mmes Albert Zogg John Soucheck and Frank Groth. The text notes U S steel output in 1947 was about eight times the world average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard
Wis
Joyce Hunder
Gary Groth
St. Matthew's Lutheran Parsonage
Mines
Carl Klahn
Walter Bay
Milford Bryhn
Alfred Frohock
Howard Berra
Mmes
Albert Zogg
John Soucheck
Frank Groth
Barbeau Kiehl Wedding Joins Families in Chicago to Milwaukee
Francys Barbeau daughter of Mr and Mrs F W Barbeau of 1547 Kane Street and Raymond A Kiehl son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Kiehl of Milwaukee exchanged vows at Thorn dike Hilton Memorial chapel Chicago on August 16. The ceremony was attended by Marian Schreiber of La Crosse and Joseph B Kien of Milwaukee. After a trip to the East and Canada the couple will reside in Milwaukee. The bride taught English at Milwaukee State Teachers College for three years and holds degrees from La Crosse State Teachers College and the University of Wisconsin. The groom earned a Bachelor of Education from La Crosse State Teachers College and coaches at Riverside High School Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francys Barbeau
F. W. Barbeau
Kane Street
Raymond A. Kiehl
Joseph A. Kiehl
Milwaukee
Thorndike Hilton Memorial Chapel
Chicago
Marian Schreiber
la Crosse
Joseph
B. Kien
Canada
Kiehl
Milwaukee State Teachers College
la Crosse State Teachers College
University of Wisconsin
Beta Sigma Chi
Alpha Psi Omega
Marquette University
Riverside High School
Miwaukee
Scarce Skeletons Push England to Plastic Models
In England, real human skeletons have become scarce and costly at £160 each. T. A. M. Gerard, a long‑time supplier to medical schools, seeks to switch to plastic skeleton models to meet demand.
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England
T. A. M. Gerard
Miles Golden Wedding Commemorated in Sparta Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs George Miles marked their golden anniversary with friends at 515 South Court street in Sparta. They married August 16 1899 in Sparta. Born in La Crosse and Leon they raised a son Robert and have two grandchildren and a great grandchild. They helped fund road improvements including macadamizing a 1665 foot stretch on state trunk highway 27 from Sparta to Leon.
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Sparta
Wis
George Miles
South Court Street
Dottie Benzie
Miles
Burns
la Crosse County
Leon
Robert
Four Corners
Crowley Hill
la Crosse
Cataract
West Beaver Creek
Henry
Angela
Albert
Montana
Jessie Bunce
King
H. A. Benzie
Minnie Bradiey
Florida Couple Guests At Viola Picnic Dinner
Viola Wisconsin hosts a Sunday picnic dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Spar Simmons Frost Proof Florida who visited two weeks with their son Henrys family They were joined by Mr and Mrs Jack Veless Richland Center Mrs Guy McIntee Milwaukee Mr and Mrs Ira Casperson Viroqua Floyd Blakley Madison and others.
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Viola
Wis
Spar Simmons
Frost Proof
Fla
Viola Village Park
Henry
Jack Veless
Richland Center
Guy McIintee
Milwaukee
Ira Casperson
Viroqua
Floyd Blakley
Madison
Local Notables Named in Partial Applicant List
A fragment lists individuals including Mrs Henry Simmons and Mrs Elsie Parke along with Messrs. William Webb W H Thiede Kinsey Charles Cupp John Keach George Schroeder Lester Joseph Henry Clift and H J Cowee among others in an incomplete dated notice. The reader is left with a partial roster of residents or applicants from a local community notice.
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Mmes
Henry Simmons
Gretchen
Frances
William Webb
W. H. Thiede
Et. Kinsey
Charles Cupp
John Keach
George Schroeder
Lester Joseph
Henry Clift
H. J. Cowee
Elsie Parke
Viola
Ann Link and Gordon Larson to Marry in September
Ann Link of Waukon announces her engagement to Gordon Larson of Fort Dodge. The wedding will be held September 3 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
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Waukon
Ambrose Link
Ann
Gordon Larson
Fort Dodge
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Early Detection Vital To Halt Cancer Spread
Discussion on cancer causes and detection stresses that early diagnosis and prompt treatment improve outcomes. It notes the need for simple tests to detect cancer anywhere in the body and explains limits of mass screening versus targeted X-ray exams. The column also includes reader questions answered by Dr. Jordan, clarifying eye color and vision.
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Dr. Jordan
Sveum Couple Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sveum of Osseo celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house at their daughter Mrs. Chris Toft s home Sunday from 2 to 5 p m. The Toft home sits five miles west of Osseo on county trunk highways, and the couple are formerly of Whitehall Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Chris Sveum
Osseo
Chris Toft
Sundey
Toft
Whiteall
La Crosse Couple Among Three Iowa Marriages
In Decorah Iowa Rev Floyd H Weed presided at three weddings on August 13. Fern Jenice Knutson wed Robert James Traister of La Crosse while attendants were Bernard J Kroll and his wife. Traister works as a painter. Other couples included Carl Lee Jacobs and Marcella Jacobs of Black River Falls Wisconsin in trucking business and Stacy Husar of Kewanee Illinois with Enes L Turner of East Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Floyd H. Weed
Methodist Church
Fern Jenice, Knutson
Ferdinand Piepenhagen
Robert James Traister
Francis Traiser
Bernard J. Kroll
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Carl Lee
Marcella Jacobs
Black River Falls
Stacy Husar
Kewanee Ill
Eens L. Turner
East Moline
Dae
Dayton Link Wedding Date Set in Waukon
The marriage of Mrs Lucille Dayton and Carl Link is planned for August 23 at St Patrick's church. The couple will be attended by the bride's sister and brother-in-law and will reside on the groom's farm south of Waukon. Buy Savings Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon, la
Lucille Dayton
Margaret Howe
Carl Link
Charles Link
St. Patrick's Church
George Connor
Waukon
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Hulda Everson
Mabel Novak
Dorothy Weigel
Mabel March
Helen Eckert
Rose Ruedy
Rosella Miller
Leatha Adams
Alta Pfaff
Sparta Women’s Golf Club
Loren Smith
Frank Humphrey
Secora
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Doug McCoy
Iverya
Rudolph Olson
Pat Kubiak
Arlene Oliver
Jane Murphy
Sandy Snelbeker
Sheila Murphy
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