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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1949

Page

7

Astigmatism Explained By Eye Twisting And Correction

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains that twisting the eyeball in any plane distorts incoming light causing blurred vision from astigmatism. Corrective lenses are ground to restore a single focal point, often using pupil dilation for accurate examination with atropine. He notes questions will be answered daily. the reader asks about breath odor and pregnancy pills, which he dismisses as impossible.

Edwin P. Jordan NEA

Wedding of Vir Lois Peterson and Junior Polikowsky

Vir Lois Peterson and Junior Polikowsky exchange vows at Bethlehem Lutheran church Elgin Minnesota. The ceremony includes Reverend William L. Peterson and Reverend John B kne with Beatrice Peterson Appleton as organist and Mumbert Westerman Albert Lea as vocal soloist. Couples plan to reside on a farm near Elgin after a Black Hills honeymoon.

Lanesboro Minn Bethlehem Lutheran Church Vir Lois Peterson Junior Polikowsky Henry S. Peterson Ervin Polikowsky Thestande William L. Peterson John B Kne Park River N. D Beatrice Peterson Appleton Mumbert Westerman Albert Lea Alice Simonson Betty Polikowsky Elgin LaVonne Bakke Robert Oeeet Oe Bokach Mather Field Lir Calvin Neyman Eyota

Elaine Strong and Lloyd Schaef fer Wed in Winona

Elaine Strong and Lloyd Schaef fer were married at St. Mary's Catholic church in Winona on August 22. The couple will reside on the groom's farm in Waumandee town.

Alma, Wis Elaine Strong Lloyd Schaeffer St. Mary’s Catholic Church Winona Waumandee

Muffins Must Be Removed Immediately After Baking

The notice instructs bakers to take muffins from pans as soon as baking ends and serve them promptly, preventing overbaking and soggy bottoms. It emphasizes immediate removal and fresh serving.

Caledonia Couple Wed In Aurora Dated Church Ceremony

Doris June Iverson and Paul Graf Schwanke married in an afternoon ceremony at Wilmington Lutheran church Caledonia Minnesota. Rev C L Lee officiated with close family and friends attending a 125 guest reception. After Sept 5 they will reside in Tomah Wisconsin where Schwanke works at Seven Up Bottling. Mrs Schwanke previously worked at Trane in La Crosse.

Caledonia Minn Doris June Iverson Paul Graf Schwanke Wilmington Lutheran Church C. L. Lee Selma Iverson William Schwanke Sparta Arnold Quinnell Gladioli Obert Dahle Arvid Olson la Crosse Lloyd Iverson Adelyn Larson Donald Stolfoss Schwanke Wayne Schwanke David Iverson Ring Irvin Rovang Decorah Jeanette Ruth Halverson Holmen Harold Brandeland Austin Gena Eugene Audrey Myhre Grace Buxengard Bette Heiller Betty Suessmith Mmes William Kallenback Leander Loeffler Dale Harrington Martia Graf Peter Nelson Minnesota Wisconsin Tomah Seven Up Trane Company A. O. Eugene Olaf O. Myhre Ruth Akers

Christmas Gift Ideas In Local Shops Abound

Locals browse a wide range of holiday offerings from Honig's Gift Shop and Lund's to Aletta's Hat Shop and Humboldt Resale Shop. The ad promotes boxed Christmas cards, Christmas gifts, pottery sales, and seasonal apparel with store locations and contact details.

Honig Main Weston — Roth’s Flor-Mart Aletta 9Th Mississippi Lund's Humboldt Resale King Ruud'’s

Pauline Gjerdrum to Wed Per Abrahamson in September

MABEL Minnesota engaged couple announced Pauline Gjerdrum of J. B. and Mrs. Gjerdrum will wed Per Abrahamson son of Mr and Mrs Paul Abrahamson of Lanesboro. The ceremony is planned for September 18 at Scheie Lutheran Church.

Mabel Minn J. B. Gjerdrum Pauline Perlum Abrahamson Paul Abrahamson Lanesboro Scheie Lutheran Church

Championship Flight Finalists Set at La Crosse Country Club

Edna Schilling and Rose Mary Castor reach the championship at La Crosse Country Club with a Friday match slated to begin at 9 30 a m. The event showcases top players in the flight and crowns the champion.

Edna Schilling Rosemary Castor la Crosse Country Club

Osseo Bride Weds Groom in York Ceremony

A wedding ceremony in York united a couple with ties to Osseo and Pigeon Falls. Guests traveled from Bemidji Spring Grove Westby Holmen Newport and other towns to celebrate with the couple as they begin married life. Prenuptial events were held at United Lutheran Osseo Lutheran and Taylor parlor gatherings hosted by friends and relatives.

Olson Evenson nuptials at Synod Lutheran church

Verna Olson and Morris Evenson exchanged rings August 27 at the Synod Lutheran church Pigeon Falls Wisconsin in a candlelight ceremony. The bride wore ivory satin with a fingertip veil and carried American Beauty roses. Attendants included Evelyn Nelson maid of honor from La Crosse and bridesmaids from Pigeon Falls. The couple will reside in Pigeon Falls after a reception for about 120 guests.

Pigeon Falls Wis United Lutheran Church C K. Malmin Dorothy Melby Merton Stalheim Marvin Melby Osseo Ernest Stalheim Taylor Theola Waller Sidney Melby Bemidji Minn Ralph Stalheim Alabama Vernon’ Hulett Vernon Estenson Eau Claire Henry Stenslen Janice Olson Audrey Peterson Audrey Steen Patricia Knisely Rosemary Frem Verna Olson Morris Evenson Pearl Olson Reuben Evenson Synod Lutheran Church Phyllis Tan Louise Orrin Nyseth Basil Olson Evelyn Nelson la Crosse Donna Johnstad Avis Thorson Audrey Larson Ardyce Evenson la Venne Back Robert Back Henry Jacobson Robert Tomten Richard Holton James DeBow Whitehall Phyllip Olson Donald Evenson Marilyn Wolff William van Slyke Phyllis Briggs Lois Thorson Geraldine Back Elaine Ringlien Lorraine Dresselhaus Phyllis Nefing Palmer Hagen Herman Sesvold Wilhelm Ringlien Newland Berge Edwin Tomter Synod Church Synod Choir Robert Hawkins St. Paul Nettie Gabriel Lawrence Gabriel Betty Even

Westby Couple Wed in Double Ring Ceremony

The Rev. Jacob Andreason united Clara J. Evenson and Walter J. Mehlum in a double ring ceremony August 27 at 1:45 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran parsonage Westby Wisconsin Attendants were Mrs Lorraine Larson and Harvey Mehlum The newlyweds reside at 323 Melby Street Bergum residence now home for the couple after a short honeymoon.

Westby Wis Jacob Andreason Clara J. Evenson Walter J. Mehlum Erling Evenson Arnold Mehlum Our Savior’s Lutheran Parsonage Lorraine Larson Harvey Mehlum Mrs. Evenson Bergum Residence Melby Street

Four Birthdays Observed At Blair Home

Four birthdays were observed August 28 at the Lester Buchholtz home in Blair. Honored were Mrs. Vilas Crogan of Ettrick Rex Barr of St. Charles Minnesota Vernon Pischke of Whitehall and Allen Eckart of Melrose. Attending were Mr and Mrs Barr and daughters Sharon and Darleen Mr and Mrs Vernon Pischke Mr and Mrs Ben Pischke and James Pischke John Eckart and son Allen Melrose Mr and Mrs William Eckart Miss Julia Connolly and William and Donald Crogan of Ettrick.

Ettrick Wis Lester Buchholtz Blair Vilas Crogan Rex Barr St. Charles Minn Vernon Pischke Whitehall Allen Eckart Melrose Barr Sharon Darleen Ben Pischke James Pischke German Coulee John Eckart Allen William Eckart Julia Connolly William Donald Crogan

Engagement announced at dinner for Patricia Rinehart and Dr. Robert J. Campbell

Prairie du Chien Wisconsin special report states Patricia Rinehart of New York and Dr. Robert J. Campbell of New York announced their engagement at a dinner. The couple traveled from New York for the event and plans were shared August 28. The bride is granddaughter of novelist Mary Roberts Rinehart and Dr. Campbell is a Columbia medical graduate and resident physician at the New York State Psychiatric Institute.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Patricia Rinehart Robert J. Campbell New York J. E. Rinehart R. J. Campbell Paul Schmidt H. L. Shapiro O. E. Satter Martin Dyrud Satter Ridgewood Hilltop McGregor Mary Roberts Rinehart Campbell College of Medicine Columbia University New York State Psychiatric Institute

Doris Johnson and George Aldous Speak Vows

Doris Johnson and George C. Aldous wed at Our Savior's Lutheran church Peterson Minnesota in a candlelit ceremony August 27. The couple will reside in Fergus Falls after a east coast trip following graduation from Minneapolis Business College.

Doris Johnson George Aldous

Births in Winona Area Aug 13 29 and Aug 17

Birth notices for Winona MN and nearby towns list several newborns to families including Hanson Tracey Villanow Roraff Miller Nierling and Knowles with births in St Ann La Crescent Hokah Mindoro Spring Grove Elmhurst and Galesville during August and dates ranging Aug 13 to Aug 29. Parents include Edward Hanson Jr Harry Tracey Herbert Villanow Ralph Roraff Ray Miller Carlton Nierling and Franklin Hammer Schmidt.

Edward Hanson Hanson la Crosse St. Ann’s Howard Charles Harry C. Tracey Mindoro Wis Marie Goodenough Sharon Lou Herbert Villanow Hokah Minn Betty Lou Ender Ralph J. Roraff la Crescent O. Olson DeSoto Ray Miller South 14Th Street

Women Golfers Hold Flag Tourney at La Crosse Country Club

Mrs. J. R. Johnson wins class A with closest flag on 18th. L. J. Bergerson second. Casey Gregorich tops class B. J. H. Malles wins class C 9 holes. R. B. Horschak takes class D. September handicap qualifiers set for Sept. 6 with play beginning Sept. 10. new member Ethel Trimble and luncheon guests noted. Dr L W Eidam listed at Jasper Park lodge in Canadian Rockies.

J. R. Johnson la Crosse Country Club L. J. Bergerson Casey Gregorich J. H. Malles Jake Padesky Malles R. B. Horschak Trifon Haritos Garland Weidner W. R. Elliott Philadelphia Mmes R. E. Sorenson John Madgett J. C. Bunge Ben Fox Edna Schilling P. V. Hulick A. L. Christensen M. B. Matteson Rosemary Castor R. E. Lucey Thomas Mills Clark Warren Loveland la Crosse Florian Fransway Marcus Spettel Chester Hall Chandler Campbell Jack Ray P. J. Egelhof Triton Haritos

Marian Hafner and Paul Youngdale Bride in Trinity Church

Marian Hafner and Paul N Youngdale wed August 27 at Trinity Lutheran with white gladioli and candles in a seven o clock ceremony. The Hafner and Youngdale families hosted 250 reception guests at the YWCA before the couple began a northern Minnesota honeymoon and planned to reside in Forest Grove Oregon after September 1.

Marian Joan Hafner Paul N. Youngdale Trinity Lutheran Church Walter P. Hafner State Street Paul W. Youngdale North 14Th Street Esther Winslow Kenneth Schmidt Everett Cilley Patricia Youngdale Dewey Johnson Jeanie YWCA Minnesota Pacific University Forest Grove Ore Betty Brokaw Roland Hafner

Tape Trick for Lint Removal on Dark Woolens

A simple method uses cellophane tape wrapped sticky side out around the hand to lift lint from dark wool fabrics. Lightly press and lift the lint, repeating as needed to restore smooth fabric finish.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Jordan Irving Abrahamson Charles Bakke Charles Tradup June Siem Cannon Falls Milton Bethke Ohester Myles Stenshoel Minneapolis Muriel Evenson Miriam Peterson Marlysohnson Marjorie Markham Rochester Harriet Ask Marilyn Karlyne Peterson Ellen Johnson J. M. Baldwin Spokane Alvin Bakke Black Hills Lutheran Bible Institute Ingvald Abrahamson Dorothy Peterson Wallace Wales Modern Laundry & Dry Cleaning CO Remer Main Street Doris Iverson Paul Schwanke Sylvia Cobb School of Dancing Dorothy Melby Pigeon Bride Mrs. Stalheim Olson-Evenson Pigeon Lorraine Olson Roger Paul Trempealeau Clara Evenson W. J. Mehlum Westby Pair Richard Tustin Baltimore LaVonne Lloyd Lillian Anderson Wallace Mayer Alexandria Leslie Menke Susan Aldous George Palmer Chicago City Hollis Erickson Harry Rick Darrel Burmeister Vaiborg Berge Dorothy Brown Ray la Brasch Tom Osking Albert Gabrielson Clarice Grand Meadow John Dombroske LeRoy Vieter Earl Ferguson Frank Bates Freeborn George Cavares Jerry Beck Dick Krueger Joanne Love Fergus Falls Minneapolis Business College Wilton Peterson Robert Rislove Peterson Valborg Berge Office Associates Winona, Minn., Hospital Spring Grove, Minn Carlton Nierling Mae Dresselhaus Elmhurst, DL Peter Knowles Franklin Hammerschmidt Martha McCain Galesville Tian Denver Dr. L. W. Eidam Losey Boulevard Jasper Park Lodge Canadian Rockies Marian Hafner Trinity Bride VFW Papi
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