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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1955
Page
6
Jacqueline Suzanne Olson and Evan Don Vieregge wed at the Lutheran Church in Ettrick La Crosse area August 1 with 300 at the reception. Attendants include Maxine Olson Audrey Thompson Leona Engen. The bride works as a La Crosse Tribune bookkeeper and the groom a Wisconsin State College student.
Locals De For carpeting Roths Flor Mart offers lowest prices and finest installation. For photo finishing equipment Universal Photo at 514 State La Crosse Wisconsin offers cameras flash bulbs film. Bowl Wine Dine invites patrons to South Lanes with cool air conditioning.
Lowell Joerg of Minneapolis returned from an eastern trip to New York City and other points of interest and visited his parents Mr and Mrs Leslie Joerg in Caledonia Minnesota.
In Onalaska Wisconsin at the First Lutheran Church Geraldine Westerhouse daughter of Mr and Mrs John Westerhouse and Harold Simonton son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Simonton Milwaukee were wed with Rev Maynard Midthun officiating at 2 pm on a Saturday. The bride wore white tulle and lace and carried lilies pink roses and stephanotis. Guests included Nancy Folkestad maid of honor and Shirley Plaski bridesmaid. Jerry Lehmeier served as best man with LeRoy Vitale a groomsman. After a 300 guest reception plans call for residence in Greeley Colorado after Sept 1 where the groom will pursue post graduate studies.
Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Dan Young of La Crescent for their daughter Betty Ann to Donald MacPhetridge son of Mr and Mrs William MacPhetridge of 2917 8 21st St The couple will wed at English Lutheran Church on Saturday September 10.
In Onalaska Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Cleveland P Jolivette announce the engagement of their daughter Roselia Ann Jolivette to Raymond B Reinl son of Mr and Mrs Benedict C Reinl Philadelphia. Reinl is an attorney with Nesbit Morris Pugh and Noonan Philadelphia Jolivette works for Pepper Bodine Frick Scheetz Hamilton Philadelphia. They plan to wed Saturday September 10 at St Patrick s Catholic Church.
The Trehus and Hefte families gathered at the Deters home in Eitzen Minnesota on Sunday August 14 for the 17th family meeting. Eighty six people attended and a memorial gift to Wilmington Lutheran Church was approved. New officers elected include Donald Stenehjem president Norman Trehus vice president Emil Trehus secretary treasurer and Marie Johnson historian. Relatives from St Paul St Ansgar Mason City Northwood Austin and Minneapolis attended along with the youngest Eric Todd Trehus and the oldest O N O Hefte at 94.
A group including Helen Krueger Rosalie De ters Neva Pattratz Eitzen and Charlotte Klein Chicago returned from a vacation in Mexico City They visited Mr and Mrs Glenn Ransom formerly of Caledonia while abroad
Ruth Haines of Madison and Donald Kenefick of Rio were married at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Arcadia. The ceremony followed by a dinner for 60 and reception for 150, with guests listed and plans for the couple to reside in Lansing Michigan.
Carol Patrice Heinke married Wesley LaVerne Schuppel on Saturday August 6 at St. James Catholic Church. The ceremony joined two local families in a faith filled celebration with friends and relatives in attendance.
Beeman Charles and his wife 211 Hillyer Ave Beloit celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday August 28 at home. Guests served 2 to 6 pm. Mr Beeman worked as cheesemaker in Kickapoo river factories. They have son Reginald in Beloit five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Anette Evangeline Hardie and Stanley Jungck married at First Lutheran Church Blair at 3 p.m. on August 20. The couple plans to live in Decorah after a Denver trip. Attendants included Dianne Hardie and Solveig Urberg with a 450 guest reception following the ceremony.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Link baptized Sunday at St John’s Catholic Church by Rev Thomas Duane and named Robert William. Sponsors were Margaret Driscoll and William Lovett. Dinner at the Link home followed the ceremony.
The ceremony at St Francis Catholic Church Rochester united Jean Patricia Jordan daughter of Mr and Mrs P M Jordan Rochester Minnesota with Carmen James Graika son of Mrs Wesley By ers Lemmon ND. Rev E W Loosebrook officiated at 11 15 a m Saturday Aug 20. The bride wore rosepaint lace and nylon tulle with a white orchid on a white prayerbook. Attendants Teresa Jordan Ruth Herold and Billie Oliver wore blue and yellow net over taffeta with blue yellow white daisies. Best man Jerry Jordan and groomsmen Mel Meyer Don Oliver assisted. A 200 guest reception followed in church parlors. The couple will reside at 321 1/2 S 22nd St after a trip to northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. The groom is assistant manager of Kinneys Shoe Store.
Arlene Marie Ferguson and Richard Eirschele were married at 9 a.m. Saturday July 31 in St James Catholic Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev Peter Stoll. The couple reside at 607 Charles Street.
Arcadia Flower Club announces its annual flower show and tea to be held Thursday afternoon August 25 at 2 p.m. in Arcadia High School music room with attendees invited to view blooms and enjoy refreshments.
Edna Rodefer Linder of Tomah daughter of John B Rodefer Warrens wed Elder H Westpfahl at Ridgeville Lutheran Church Saturday August 20 The ceremony was by Rev Robert Beckman Attendants were Maude and Walter Linder About 350 guests at VEFW hall included George Rodefer Madison Donald Rodefer Horicon Irving Rodefer Oconto Falls Gilbert Gilbertson Black River Falls Max McLoud Strongs Mich Glen Rodefer Milwaukee The groom son of August Westpfahl of Tomah is a patrolman.
Early Duchess apples roll into Wisconsin markets as a good buy with rich mellow flavor. They cook into fine textured applesauce by quartering and boiling then straining, with sugar and spices added warm. Duchess proves excellent for freezing jelly making and prizewinning pies.
Mary Ann Berns daughter of Vern and Mrs Berns Waukon Iowa wed Ray J Burke son of T J Burke Dorchester at St John the Baptist Catholic Church on Tuesday Aug 23. Rev John Fagan officiated. The couple plan to reside at Postville after a motor trip following a rainbow gardens dance at Watersville.
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