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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1950

Page

7

Tomah Flower Show Awards Named by Mrs Soderstrom

Winners list announced for the Tomah Women’s Club third annual flower show led by general chairwoman Mrs E A Soderstrom. Awards cover roses zinnias dahlias snapdragon lilies gladioli and many categories with multiple firsts seconds and honors for individuals and tables displays.

Tomah Wis Women’s Club E. A. Soderstrom R. Hunter Gilbert Scott Glen Lawrence Zinnias Friske Otto Fredricks Lydia Pergande Jeanne Haberman William Krueger, Jr Dahlias Holmes Rosemary Kress Sparta Lilies William Eger, Jr Carol Stoltz Cosinus Hopp Platicodum Marguerite Habelman Hydrangea Tuberose Tessa Rose Gladioli F. A. Splittstosser Harold Neitzel George Bartels Bates E. Schoot Roma Noth Vera McMullen Arlys Utke Otto Stoltz, Jr William Fieti Clara Brehmer Holtrop Mary Prell Arthur Haase Bernice Gillespie F. Andres L. R. Hunter E. M. Long Hugo Miller Cosmos Joseph Darrah Frank Andres Loyal Allen Elsie Welinitz Marguerite Haberman Arthur Krueger, Jr Jean Stoltz Asters Jean Neitzel Marjorie Waugh Ann Rose Jim Lawrence David Pedersen Darlene Graewin Jean Scott Kay Sjolander Judy Soderstrom Marlene Benjamin David Pederson Anna Gilson Arthur F. Wagner Elvin Pedersen Otto, Stoltz, Jr

Beverly Sperbeck and Maynard LeRoy Brostrom wed in Dakota

Beverly Sperbeck and Maynard LeRoy Brostrom were married Saturday afternoon August 19 at the bride’s home church in Dakota. Officiating was Rev. William Lowden. The couple, both children of local families, will reside in Minneapolis after September 1 following a Sea Hills trip. Attendants included Nancy Brostrom and Lorraine Dobrunz as bridesmaids, Kathryn Johnston as flower girl, Bernard Brabbit as best man, with Larry Brostrom and Ronald Johnston among the ushers. Reception hosted for about 200 guests.

Dakota, Minn Beverly Ann Sperbeck Maynard LeRoy Brostrom William Lowden Clinton Sperbeck San Bernardino Calif Harold Brostrom Dakota Lyle Sperbeck Nancy Brostrom Wheeler Wis Lorraine Dobrunz Kathryn Johnston Bernard Brabbit Winona Larry Brostrom Ronald Johnston Stanley Sperbeck Lawrence Brostrom Menomonie Elsie Brown Elmer Karg Chicago Kathryn

Prenuptial Shower Honors Marie Miller and Alfred Berra

Genoa Wisconsin special report notes a prenuptial shower held August 13 at St. Charles Catholic church basement. Hosts were Mrs Raymond Berra and Mrs Joseph Berra with numerous guests listed including Marie Gianoli Elvina Christian Angeline Anna Emily Barilani Elaine Malin Berneil Pedretti Nancy Levi Irene Guanella and Dolores Simons among others.

Genoa Wis Marie Miller Alfred Berra St. Charles Catholic Church Raymond Berra Joseph Berra Mmes Frank Malin John Levi Fred Barilani Herb Barilani Fred Berra Jake Curti Albert Dalsasso Bernard Domke Frank Furlano Ambrose Garvalia A. J. Briesgraber Gus Guane

Tea doughnuts with fruit in springtime dessert

Tiny doughnut balls require no rolling or cutting and cook quickly in hot shortening. Dip spoon into batter and drop into 350 degree oil until delicately browned, about three to five minutes. Drain on paper and serve plain or with icing or sugar.

Donehower Celebrants Host Golden Wedding Open House

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Donehower of Dakota will hold an open house from 2 to 5 p m Saturday Aug 26 in honor of their golden wedding anniversary. They were married November 29 1900 and plan the event to suit family attendance.

Dakota Minn John W. Donehower Donehower Ada B. Dewe Jacob Cewe John Donehower Richmond Paul A. Lemmen Marguerite Minneapolis Donahower Alice Purdy Winona John Cewe

Larson Family Reunion Honors Birthday in July

Mr. and Mrs. Grert Larson hosted eight of their 11 children for a Sunday family reunion and to celebrate Mrs. Larson’s birthday, July 28. They have 41 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Guests included Clarence Yanske and family Yuba, Harry Benson and grandson Viroqua, Joe Yong and family La Farge, Clarence Nordin and family, Ted Johnson and daughter Viroqua, Stanley Baltze Middleton, Harold Larson and family, Sigert Larson and family Boomingdale.

Grert Larson Larson Viroqua Stanley Baltze Middleton Harold Larson Sigert Larson Boomingdale

Rushford Lawn Party Honors Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Maynard Fenney hosted a August 13 lawn party in honor of their mother Mrs Clara Ulseth of Chicago, sister Mrs Evelyn Miller of Pittsburgh and niece Carol Zelaya of Evanston with many local and regional guests attending.

Albert Larson Clarence Larson Norman Dahl Winona Gilbert Wexland Gilbert Fenney Rushford

Birthday Party Held For Mrs Gunderson In Ettrick

Mrs Josie Gunderson was honored at a Friday evening birthday party in Ettrick Wisconsin The gathering included Mr and Mrs Melvin Gunderson Mrs Max Dettinger and daughter Sandra Lee of Milwaukee and several others including Agnes Connolly Arvilla Dettinger Inga Luthro George Reitzel E C Anderson Clement Olsen Joseph Stellflue Julia Connolly and Esther Gunderson

Ettrick Wis Josie Gunderson Melvin Gunderson Max Dettinger Sandra Lee Milwaukee Mmes Agnes Connolly Arvilla Dettinger Inga Luthro George Reitzel E. C. Anderson Clement Olsen Joseph Stellflue Julia Connolly Esther Gunderson

Corned Beef Hash with Scrambled Eggs and Parsley

A Sunday breakfast serving corned beef hash topped with scrambled eggs and minced parsley. The plate combines savory hash with fluffy eggs and a touch of fresh herb.

Bruhnke Silver Wedding Anniversary Open House

Mr and Mrs Carl F W Bruhnke of 1123 South 11th street celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday August 26 starting at 4 PM.

Carl F. W. Bruhnke South 11Th Street

Prescott Area Couple Wed in Congregational Church

The marriage of Mary Ann Most to Walter Larson was held in Prescott's Congregational church on Saturday Aug 12. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Savage with family members and friends in attendance. Following a lawn dinner at the Most home the couple honeymooned on North shore drive and will reside in a Holder cottage on Black River.

Black River Falls Wis Mary Ann Most Walter Larson Prescott Savage Larson Ralph Most Joseph L. Larson Grantsburg Howard Simon Elizabeth Larson Dorothy Eaton Spencer Larson Ellsworth Kenneth Lindstrom Cochrane JoAnne Most Tommie Most Charles Most Fredrich Most Most Larsons North Shore Drive River Falls Melrose Holder Cottage Black River

Locals Offer Floral Gifts and Photo Services

A local notice highlights Lund's Flowers opposite the Cathedral offering flower gifts and universal photo service with circus snapshot printing and finer photo finishing.

Lund Universal Photo Service

Dawning and Benson Tie The Knot In Texas Ceremony

Christine Dawning and Sgt. Carmen Benson wed at First Methodist church San Angelo July 8 with Rev Bruck officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Henry Whitford and Mr and Mrs Carl Benson. They plan to reside in San Angelo after a dinner at the Cactus hotel and an evening reception at the Whitford home.

Rushford, Minn Christine Dawning Sgt Carmen Benson First Methodist Church San Angelo Tex Bruck Henry Whitford Carl Benson Rushford Corp Richard Valdivier Cactus Hotel Whitford

Whitehall Bride to Wed Peter J. Speerstra Jr

A shower for Miss Marilyn Ruth Hauge was given at Our Saviour's Lutheran church parlors. Her marriage to Peter J. Speerstra Jr of Whitehall is set for Saturday August 26 at 2 30 in the same church. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Hauge.

Whitehall Wis Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Marilyn Ruth Hauge Peter J. Speerstra, Jr O. G. Birkeland Our Saviour’s W. R. Hauge

Club Presidents Hold Summer Picnic at French Island

La Crosse county homemaker club presidents gathered at Mrs John Sherman’s cottage on French Island for a Thursday picnic after a noon luncheon, with games played afterward.

la Crosse County John Sherman French Island

Garden Cheese Filling Recipe Note

Mix 1 cup cream style cottage cheese with 2 tablespoons grated raw carrot 4% tea spoon chopped green pepper and pimiento. Add chives parsley and onion as preferred.

Snow Krueger Nuptials In La Crosse Vows

Gladys Rosemary Snow and Ronald Carl Krueger wed Saturday evening August 19 at 6 30 in an English Lutheran ceremony conducted by Rev H N Stoffel The bride wore white satin and carried white carnations Attendants wore frosted organdy The bridegroom works as a die setter for Northern Engraving Co and they plan a northern Wisconsin honeymoon and residence in La Crosse A reception followed with about 100 guests.

Gladys Rosemary Snow Ronald Carl Krueger H. N. Stoffel Lyle Hanson June Rick George B. Snow Farewell Street Carl Krueger Losey Boulevard Ardith Thor Rita Jean Krueger Sandra Derks Mila Sanders William C. Snow Paul Thor Ardith Patty Marian Marker Milwaukee Edward H. Snow Hartford Northern Engraving Company la Crosse Wisconsin Ray Barrett George Snow David Hall Mary Mickelson

Podawitz Reunion Binds 88 Relatives in Romance Wisconsin

The Podawitz family held a reunion in Romance Wisconsin on Sunday August 20 with 88 relatives attending. After a picnic dinner men and boys played ball while younger children enjoyed games and races. Attendees included multiple named families and individuals from Romance Genoa Savanna and La Crosse areas.

Podawitz Romance Wis Acy Sutter Harvey Stoddard Lawrence Woodhouse Raymond Woodhouse John and Stehan Viola Pennell Margaret Gloria Sharon Larry Homer Woodhouse Badaxe John Ross Everett Ross Judy Butch and Allen Walter Beck Roger Kenney Bonnie Beverly Genoa Vernon Ross David Raymond Carol Pleasant Ridge Otto Gabrielson Marlene Gelaine Benford Ruth Ann Barbara Virgil Phillips Richard Clio May Mary Ann Louis Podawitz Rodney Victory William Monti Harry Alma Charles Massie Jackie Savanna Ill Ben Schultz Doris Walter Ross Marion Arden Herman Troyanek Wilbur Woodhouse Shirley la Venne Elevena Ka

Melon Ring Appetizers With Fresh Fruit Fillings

Attractive serving idea for melons involves cutting into round slices and removing rind to form rings. Fill centers with berries or other fresh fruit for dessert plates or use in salads with creamed cottage cheese and watercress, served with dressing.

Caution on Porcelain Enamel Utensils for Ranges

Manufacturers warn against placing porcelain enameled cookware from the fridge directly on a hot range. New titanium enamel utensils are claimed to withstand rapid temperature changes without damage.

French Toast Dipping Mix With Molasses Hint

Add a touch of molasses to the dipping mixture for French toast. Use two tablespoons molasses to one cup milk and one egg for richer flavor.

Caledonia Couple Weds at St Peter's in Delano

Beulah Ratonde and Irvin Voltin were married at St Peter's Catholic church Delano on Aug 19 with Rev Wer merskirchen officiating. Attendants included Yvonne Ratonde and Milton Voltin. The couple plans to live in Delano where Voltin teaches mathematics after touring upper Michigan.

Caledonia Minn Beulah Ratonde Irvin Voltin St. Peter’s Catholic A. E. Wermerskirchen Yvonne Ratonde Milton Voltin Herman Ratonde Henry Voltin Delano Edmund Volten William Albert Giadioli Ann McGinnis Yvonne Ratonde Zigmund Holovnia Edmund Voltin Dorothy Waytashek Minneapolis Fairhaven Voltin Upper Michigan St. Cloud Teachers College University of Minnesota College of Saint Teresa Winona

Mabel Reunion Honors Anna Tabor First Visit in 44 Years

A family reunion at Hesper school grounds in Mabel Minnesota honored Mrs. Anna Tabor visiting from San Bernardino California. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Virginia and California.

Mabel Minn Hesper Anna Tabor Milo Tabor San Bernadino Calif Sy Erickson Madison Wis Amy Reed Lorren Reed Otto Anderson Elenor Cliff Burdick Austin Oscar J. Olson Newton Mickelson Albert Allen Caledonia Joseph Schieffer Rice Lake Milton Hanson la Crosse N. O. Opheim Williamsburg John Thingvold Harry Grindeland W. O. Bielski Frank Welch Myron Welch Vernon Allen Amos Moore Tom Allen Thomas Humphrey Hilda Burreson Julia Burreson Ethel Morgan Laura Robinson Jennie Welch Charles Johnson Vernice Frank Darrington Lester Allen Marjorie Lena Darrington Clifford Faye Harvey Georgia R. P. Robinson Clarence Rolfshus Arnold Henningsgaard Howard

Wisconsin Student Zoe Ann Risberg Returns From Summer School

Whitehall student Zoe Ann Risberg arrived home Monday from Madison where she attended the University of Wisconsin Summer session. She will enter her junior year in September. Recently she modeled in a style show during the Union Terrace water ballet event.

Whitehall Wis Zoe Ann Risberg Madison University of Wisconsin University Union Terrace Water Ballet

Jelly Roll Filling With Cream Cheese And Orange

A simple filling blends cream cheese with orange rind and juice and adds sugar to sweeten. The result is a bright, citrusy layer ideal for spreading on a rolled sponge cake.

Sand Saves Rust

A simple home tip advises using a pair of clean dry sand as a storage place for small garden tools to retard rust and keep them dry.

Onalaska Bride of Holmen Man in Trinity Nuptials

Patricia Yvonne Ford and Gerald Leonard Holter wed at Trinity Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Maynard Midthun on Wednesday afternoon August 16. The couple, 150 guests, will live in Holmen where the groom farms with his father. Family and friends attended showers and a reception followed by a dance at the Avalon.

Patricia Yvonne Ford Gerald Leonard Holter Trinity Lutheran Church Maynard Clarence Ford Onalaska Adolph Holter Holmen Ben Sias Doris Markey Palms Beverly Chester Marilyn Ford Charlotte Ann Gilbertson Barbara Leu Ford Bobby Tople Clifford Gilbertson, Jr la Vern Sjuggerud Byron Glumstad Barbara Lea Avalon Leonard Thompson Shirley Thompson

Vacation Spots Suggested For Ragweed Hay Fever Victims

Dr Edwin P Jordan notes hay fever sufferers seek late August to early September escapes. Areas with little ragweed include Pacific Northwest northern California southern California Arizona New Mexico and Rocky Mountain regions near plains. Sacramento Miami Reno Portland Seattle Spokane and cities across Canada are cited as low ragweed spots with variable relief. Hundreds of thousands benefit yearly by leaving major ragweed belts.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D North American Pacific Northwest California Arizona New Mexico Rocky Mountains Florida Maine Minnesota Upper Michigan Sacramento Miami Reno Portland Oregon Seattle Spokane Prince Albert Saskatchewan Mexico City Mackinac Island Marquette Charlevoix Bethlehem Bretton Woods Dixville Notch New Hampshire Campobello Island New Brunswick Canada Minaki Lodge Port Arthur Haliburton County Ontario Murray Bay Quebec

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tomah Women’s Club Long Charles Prochaska Gladys Johnson Zinnia Bouquets R. C. Treat F. Skrabek Ida Gabower D. Waugh H. S.delong A. M. Reynolds Arlene Treat Jean White Habelman Debs Olson Emil Johnson Maude Brostrom Herman Seekamp Money Creek Raymond Wold Robert Brostrom Devensville Elbin Mary Richland Center Alfred Watland Hayward Ben Brabbit Richard Mireau Geroge Seekamp Richard Ronnenberg Wayne Ernest George Ernest Brostrom Milwaukee Railroad Sea” Hills James Hesselgrave Alvin Ekern Eunice Iverson E. Pinkham Pinkham Lydia E Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Albers Milling CO Carnation CO Geraldine Mashak Eugene Melvin St. Joseph’s Cathedral Bruhnke Dawning, Benson Whitehall Bride Gladys Snow R. C. Krueger Trinity Lutheran Joseph Guenther Long Coulee Henry Meyers Fred Fransen Cicero Lynn Pfaff Diane Mindoro K. O. Gaarder Ansel Bratberg Pauline Elva Arnold Holter Sylvan Holter Ed Gilbertson Owner Holter Orville Hanson Herman Hanson Rudolph Olson Adolph Gilbertson Ernest Larry Gilbertson Rudolph Olsen, Jr Albert Heram Laverne Sjuggerud Eatson of Wilmington
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