Schroeder Marry in Washington in Grace Church
Leo W. Schroeder and Miss Janet Ruth Markel wed in Washington at Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church on August 24. The ceremony featured Rev. Calvin H. Wingert with attendants Marilyn Markel and Jacqueline Blick, and best man Lieut. Edwin W. Keck. The groom, a Navy dischargee, will attend George Washington University. They will live at 1230 New Hampshire Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church
Washington, D. C
Janet Ruth Markel
William W. Markel
Cumberland, Md
Leo W. Schroeder
William F. Schroeder
la Crosse
Calvin H. Wingert
Mary
Conrad Kreps
Harry Hammond
Navy
George Washington University
Caledonia, Minn
Fort Hill High School
Catherman's Business College
Cumberland
New Hampshire Avenue
Washington, D.C
Edward J. Pohlman
Keith W. Owen
Robert H. Peterson
Alvin Schroeder
Wis
Bridal Gown Made From Parachute in Wisconsin Wedding
Helga Neilson married Marvin C. Thompson at Hale Wisconsin in a ceremony led by Rev N E Halvorsen of Osseo. The bride wore a nylon gown crafted from an American parachute sent by cousin Robert Nelson. Attendants wore white with pink and white gladioli. reception followed and the couple planned a weekend trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Ray Neilson
Hale
Helga
Marvin C. Thompson
Clara Thompson
North Branch
N. E. Halvorsen
Osseo
Betty Nelson
Winona
Vivian Olson
Strum
Robert Nelson
U. S. Navy
Alaska
Frances Sands Engaged to Edward Gallagher in Community Notice
Mrs. John Sabczak announces the engagement of her sister Frances Sands of 416 South Seventh Street to Edward Gallagher son of Mrs. Clara Gallagher of 2227 George Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sabczak
Frances Sands
South Seventh Street
Edward Gallagher
Clara Gallagher
George Street
Prepiano miniature piano for veteran finger therapy
The prepiano, a three octave miniature piano, is lightweight enough to be carried under one arm. Invented by a veteran for finger therapy in veterans' hospitals, it will be marketed at a budget price in time for Christmas for civilian use.
Arcadia Couple Wed at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Darlene Schaefer and Clarence Giemza were married at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church in Arcadia on August 20. The couple's families hosted a wedding breakfast and dinner for the bridal party and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Wis
Darlene Schaefer
Marvel Schaefer
Clarence Giemza
George Giemza
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Joseph L. Hauck
Stella Giemza
Joyce Angst
Virginia Kotarz
Raymond Giemza
Marcel Schaefer
Doris Ender Hosts Shower for Olive Hanson Bride
Doris Ender entertained at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening honoring Olive Hanson, a September bride. Guests included Olive Hanson, Octavia Meier, Elaine Addis, Esther Yandt, Ruth Reed, Alice Amsrud, Sally McAnaney, Beulah Gulbranson, Virginia Meyer, Mmes George Garvalia Bernard Weigel James Hield Garnet Mosher Carl Gaitz Shirley Gander Orville Maxwell Dorothy Matelski Art Halvorson and Mrs. William Ender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Ender
Olive Hanson
Octavia Meier
Elaine Addis
Esther Yandt
Ruth Reed
Alice Amsrud
Sally McAnaney
Beulah Gulbranson
Virginia Meyer
Mmes
George Garvalia
Bernard Weigel
James Hield
Garnet Mosher
Carl Gaitz
Shirley Gander
Orville Maxwell
Dorothy Matelski
Art Halvorson
William Ender
Crochet Irish Rose Potholders Pattern No 5044
Instructions describe crocheting unusual potholders with a center rose and three green leaves forming a square center, white background, and rose edging. Each holder is seven inches square, suitable as bridal gifts. For complete instructions, send 15 cents and 1 cent postage plus name and address to Anne Cabot at La Crosse Tribune, Chicago IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Cabot
la Crosse Tribune
South Wells
Chicago
Local Notes From La Crosse Area Visit Messages
Russell S Pope of Bay City Michigan, formerly La Crosse, visits his mother Mrs C W Smith at 121 South Eighth Street until after Labor Day. Jeannette John Nolan to work at Marguerites Beauty Shop 309 Hoeschler Building on Sept 3. Mr and Mrs L M Wienke of Fort Wayne Indiana vacationing with Wienke families in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell S. Pope
Bay City
Mich
la Crosse
C. W. Smith
South Eighth Stret
Jeannette John Nolan
Marguerite’s
Hoeschler
L. M. Wienke
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wienke
Olive
Fritz
Marriage Licenses Listed for Wisconsin and Minnesota Couples
Whitehall and Arcadia residents with planned weddings include Gregory G. Pehler and Luana Herrick for Sept. 10. Earl O. Helgeson and Merle Knutson for Aug. 31. Clarence R. Kulig and Theresa Klink for Sept. 9. Arnold C. Stillman and Roberta Sunday for Aug. 2. Patricia Demmer and Leland Klug for Sept. 1 at St. John’s Catholic church in Caledonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Gregory G. Pehler
Dodge
Luana Herrick
Arcadia
Earl O. Helgeson
Merle Knutson
Preston
Clarence R. Kulig
Town of Lincoln
Theresa Klink
Arnold C. Stillman
Sumner
Roberta Sunday
Bellevue Avenue
Eau Claire
Caledonia
Minn
Patricia Demmer
Leland Klug
St. John’s Catholic Church
Birth Announcements From St Ann and Lutheran Hospitals
At St Ann's Hospital on August 28 a daughter named Judith Diane was born to Mr and Mrs Floyd M Spangler of West Salem Wisconsin with Godparents Genevieve Hart. On August 29 a daughter Mary Renee arrived for Mr and Mrs Melford G Wolfe of 1312 George Street Elizabeth Roberts as godparent. At Lutheran Hospital on August 29 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Donald Heffietinger of Whitehall Wisconsin, and on August 27 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Herman Austin of Eleva at Whitehall Community Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann's Hospital
Judith Diane
Floyd M. Spangler
West Salem
Wis
Genevieve Hart
Mary Renee
Melford G. Wolfe
George Street
Elizabeth Roberts
Lutheran Hospital
Donald Heffietinger
Rose Street
Whitehall
Herman Austin
Eleva
Whitehall Community Hospital
Nesheim Langlands Marriage in Spring Grove Church
Adeline Lois Nesheim and Charles E H Langland wed August 25 in Trinity Lutheran Church Spring Grove Minnesota. Rev Oscar Mikkelson officiated eight o clock ceremony with detailed attire and attendees including out of town guests. The couple plans a Sept nine homecoming after a Bemidji wedding trip. Prenuptial hosts are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Minn
Adeline Lois Nesheim
Charles E. H. Langland
Oscar Mikkelson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Nels Nesheim
Eleanor M. Nesheim
Norma Langland
Genevieve Robles
Agnes Tweite
Walter V. Langland
Norwin Nesheim
Floyd Strinmoen
Albert Nesvic
H. Barlow
Isador Barlow
Mollie Barlow
Oscar Ellingson
Adaline Lovstuen
Odell Solem
Decorah
Bernard Strinmoen
Irving Thompson
Christ Helme
Janet
Kermit Mestad
Dorchester
Bemidji
Helen Roble
Helen Osterm
Helen Lane
Eleanor Nesheim
Agnes Tweito
Nels Tweito
Olga Fish and William E. Meyer Wed in Double Ring Ceremony
Olga G Fish and William E Meyer were united in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev C W Seigler at his Bangor Wisconsin home on Tuesday afternoon. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Henry Meyer of La Crosse. The bride wore a navy two piece dress with pink rose corsage. The bridesmaid wore brown with salmon gladioli. A luncheon followed at the home and the couple left for a trip to South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Wis
C. W. Seigler
Olga G. Fish
William E. Meyer
Henry Meyer
la Crosse
South Dakota
Make-A-Garment Pattern No 8081 For Women In Multiple Sizes
Sewing guide promotes pattern No 8081 for sizes 34 through 48 with simple steps and minimal pieces. It notes fabric requirements and requests 25 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at the La Crosse Tribune in Chicago Illinois. Also advertises Fashion fall and winter issue with designer ideas and a free printed pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Burnett
la Crosse Tribune
South Wells
Chicago
Ill
America
Ratz Couple to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr. and Mrs. Otto W. Ratz of 1917 South 16th street host an open house for relatives and friends Labor Day from 3 to 9 in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married at the present home on September 2, 1896. Barbara Hamman, born March 14, 1880 in La Crosse, is Mrs. Ratz. He was born March 8, 1874 in Germany and immigrated in 1880. The couple has two children, William and Myrtle, plus three grandchildren and one great grandchild in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto W. Ratz
South 16Th Street
Ratz
Barbara Hamman
la Crosse
Germany
William
Pine Street
Myrtle Holberg
West Avenue
Woman Who Knows All The Answers Miss Myrtle French
Miss Myrtle French of Burlington Iowa operates French Information Service from her home at 233 South Ninth Street. The business employs three secretaries to answer questions and averages a call every six minutes. It reached its millionth call in September 1945 and she never says no to any request. She is the niece of Dr and Mrs Patrick Henry Huff of La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle French
Burlington
Winnifred Montague
South Ninth Street
Miss French
Patrick Henry Huff
la Crosse
Open House Picnic Unites Whitehall Area Neighbors
A Whitehall Wisconsin open house and picnic gathered neighbors relatives and friends at the golf clubhouse on a Sunday. Melrose attendees included the Paulsons Melrose residents and numerous Olson Carlson Amundson Klomsten Hermanson and Berg families among others from Pigeon Falls Osseo and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
E. O. Paulson
Elland Berg
Edwin Hermanson
Paulsons
Melrose
L. P. Olson
Glenn Button
Chris Carlson
Minnie
Myrtle
Milton Anderson
Andrew Amundson
Pauline Amundson
Carl Klomsten
Palmer Klomsten
Alvine E. Larson
Charles
Allen
Robert
Herbert Johnson
Luella
Herbert, Jr
Alton
Pigeon Falls
Oscar Estenson
Oswald Klomsten
Bonnie and Mary
Allen and Jerry
Ellan Berg
Iver B. Olson
George
Orville Boe
Oliver Iverson
Joe Maldonado
Earl Haralson
Larry
Leo
Alice Stuve
Anita
Julius Linberg
Lester Lure
Jeanette
Joann
Lee Day
Clarence Dean
Barbara Ann
Osseo
All white wedding in Dorchester Iowa
Evelyn Wiemerslage married Fremont Meyer in a 2 PM ceremony at St. Luke's Lutheran Dorchester Iowa. Attendants Gladys Meyer and Mrs Walter Breiser wore silk and embroidered fabrics as guests included George Wiemerslage Jr and Walter Breiser. Organist Neva Pottraty and vocalist Betty Thiele provided music. Dinner for 20 followed at the bride’s parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Evelyn Wiemerslage
Fremont Meyer
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
Dorchester
Radloff
Gladys Meyer
Jersey
Walter Breiser
George Wiemerslage
George H. Meyer
New Albinia
Neva Pottraty
Betty Thiele
Stephens College admits three local students to start term
Stephens college for women at Columbia Missouri has enrolled Stephanie Ann Scheppke daughter of Mrs Miriam Z Scheppke 1524 Madison Street Elinor M Ebin daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Ebin 1916 Cass Street and Ada Madison daughter of Dr and Mrs Fred Madson 225 South Eighth Street for the term beginning September 20. Buy Savings Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ann Scheppke
Miriam Z. Scheppke
Madison Street
Stephens College For Women
Columbia, Mo
Elinor M. Ebin
Louis Ebin
Cass Street
Ada Madison
Fred Madson
South Eighth Street
Keep Reading Center Open in Ettrick
Ettrick Wisconsin plans by the Federated Woman's club to keep the reading center in the Community hall open five afternoons weekly from 3 30 to 5 pm starting September. Supervised games for school children will be arranged as pupils wait for buses. Members should donate table games at the opening meeting on Wednesday September 4 hosted by Mrs Clara Hendrickson at Mrs A C Hagestad's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
Ettrick Federated Woman's Club
Clara Hendrickson
A. C. Hagestad
Woman’s Club
Book Center
Roland Johnson Caledonia Bride Weds in Houston Parsonage
Doris Mae Roland of Caledonia and Norris G. Johnson of La Crescent were married August 26 at the Norwegian Lutheran parsonage in Houston Minnesota. The bride wore blue rayon crepe with pink roses and pompoms. her sister Florence Roland was bridesmaid. Leonard Johnson served as best man. A six oclock dinner followed for immediate family. The couple will reside in La Crescent after September 15 following a northern Wisconsin trip. The bride works at Electric Auto Lite in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Doris Mae Roland
Norris G. Johnson
la Crescent
Houston
Anderson
Florence Roland
Leonard Johnson
M. W. Roland
Wisconsin
Electric Auto Lite Company
la Crosse
Travelers Send Versatile News from Ettrick
Mrs John Engelsen of French Creek visits Kenneth Johnson home near Blair. Einar Olson and family spent Tuesday in Cumberland. Jerome Johnson of Colton S D visits A C Hagestad home. Lynn Hoff Albert Hegge visit Oscar Fease home Adams. Clarence Back Jeanette and Richard Back Geraldine return from Denver to Milwaukee via Rocky Mountains Black Hills trip. Carl Engelsen family spend Tuesday at Theodore Fosse home Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
John Engelsen
French Creek
Kenneth Johnson
Blair
Einar Olson
Cumberland
Jerome Johnson
Colton
S. D
A. C. Hagestad
Mmes
Lynn Hoff
Albert Hegge
Oscar Fease
Adams
Clarence Back
Jeanette
Beach
Richard Back
Geraldine
Pigeon Falls
Denver
Col
Rocky Mountains
Black Hills
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
Iowa
Milwaukee
Carl Engelsen
Theodore Fosse
Franklin
Birthday Party for Mary Jane Kuschel Highlighted Guests
Mary Jane Kuschel of 2103 Loomis Street celebrated a birthday Saturday evening with guests including Bob Reihl Marilyn Hodge New Dwyer Ella Mae Cahape Bill Hawkins Boots Scholl Earl Pralle Lois Neumeister Gerald Dettinger Norma Yarnat Richard Thompson Dorothy Schroeder Gordie Peterson Jane Pralle Tom Nelson Marilyn Keppel Jim Hauge Betty Hauser Carl Modahl Lois Staats and Richard Twite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Kuschel
Loomis Street
Bob Reihl
Marilyn Hodge
New Dwyer
Ella Mae Cahape
Bill Hawkins
Boots Scholl
Earl Pralle
Lois Neumeister
Gerald Dettinger
Norma Yarnat
Richard Thompson
Dorothy Schroeder
Gordie Peterson
Jane Pralle
Tom Nelson
Marilyn Keppel
Jim Hauge
Betty Hauser
Carl Modahl
Lois Staats
Richard Twite
Sew-So Club Meets in Ettrick Wisconsin
Sew-So club members were entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs. Victor Folkedahl. Guests included Mrs. John Terpening and Mrs. Melvin Folkedahl. Ole Brenengen and family from Duluth Minnesota visit Alfred Onsrud and Emil Onsrud homes and other relatives in Ettrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
Victor Folkedahl
Mmes
John Terpening
Melvin Folkedahl
Ole Brenengen
Irene
Henry Brenengen
Duluth
Minn
Alfred Onsrud
Emil Onsrud
French Creek
Grandmother Designs Keller Bridal Dress
Delores Mae Keller and Thomas G. Wallin wed Aug 25 in Janesville Wisconsin with a ceremony at Cargill Memorial Methodist Church. The bride wore a white taffeta gown designed by her grandmother and a bleed of lace, pearl and ruby lavalier, with family members in attendance including bridesmaids and a best man. They will reside in Janesville where Wallin works with the Rock County selective service system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
Delores Mae Keller
C. W. Keller
Cottage Grove
Thomas G. Wallin
Charles Wallin
Lynxville
Ira Schlaugenhaus
Cargill Memorial Methodist Church
John Pieper
Sauk City
Judy Keller
Stoughton
Barbara Keller
Orlyn Keller
Howard Witzke
North 24Th Street
Norma Wallin
Leighton Ostrander
Evan Keller
Stuart Asche
Lewis Pinnon
Darwin Nickelson
Ernest Pieper
Selective Service System
Rock County
Engagement of Jane Kvarme to Vern Peeper Reported
Lanesboro Minnesota announces the engagement of Jane Orvalla Kvarme daughter of Carsten and Mrs Kvarme of Chatfield to Vern Peeper son of Mr and Mrs W R Peeper of Columbus. Kvarme is secretary at Thorson Chevrolet Co in Lanesboro and a Lanesboro high school graduate. Peeper served in the U S Navy in the Philippines and was discharged in June. The wedding is set for September 22 at Chatfield Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanesboro
Minn
Carsten Kvarme
Chatfield
Jane Orvalla
Vern Peeper
W. R. Peeper
Columbus
Wrs
Miss Kvarme
Lanesboro High School
Thorson Chevrolet Co
Peeper
U. S. Navy
Philippines
Chatfield Lutheran Church
Dance at Camp McCoy Officers Club Saturday Night
There will be a dance at the Camp McCoy Officers' club on Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dinner will be served starting at 8 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 960, Officers' club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mccoy
Wis
Golf Benefit at Mrs Deubbert’s Home Tuesday Evening
A golf benefit event will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Theodore R. Deubbert on Tuesday evening starting at 7 30. Those planning to attend should notify Mrs. Olive Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Theodore R. Deubbert
Olive Mason
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Leo Schroeder
Washington
George Thompson
Ronald Nelson
Thompson
Osseo High School
Elk Lutheran Church
aOne
Aspiri
Ruth Schreiber
Redfield
Harry Harnish
First Lutheran Church
St. Mary’s Church
McGregor
Blanche Ohmer
Frank Ohmer
Ila
Leonard Valley
Prairie du Chien
Vernon Peters
Irene Kelsey
Dwain Gaulke
June Gibson
William Hauser
Onalaska
Olson
Viroqua
Agnes Olson
Earl Sharp
Soldiers Grove
Helen Olson
Raymond Wheeler
Agnes
Mildred Newberg
Green Bay Street
Willard Lemon
Watertown
Holy Trinity Church
Pauline Hill
Prospect
Jerome Lachman
Avon
St. James Catholic Church
Esofea Bethany Lutheran Church
Dolores
Mildred Wilson
Cashton, Wis
Joseph L. East
Norwalk
Sacred Heart Church
Ralph C. Peters
Carol Mae Klawitzer
English Lutheran Church
Erma Schmidt
Arnold Cade
Main Street
Lutheran Church
Sernetta Knutson
Liberty
Kenneth Ebner
St. James Church
Hanson Shower
Michigan
Paichigan Fruit Sponsors, Inc
Benton Herbor
Fish-Meyer
Major
Capehart
Terry
Friendly Dealings
Raymond Fruechto
Sylvia Cobb
School of Dancing
Tel
Tribune
South 16Th
Roland-Johnson
Ettrick Travelers
Grandmother
Keller
McCoy Dance
Interbo College
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