La Crescent Bride Wears Satin On Saturday Ceremony
Janet Amelia McClare wed La Vane Peter Boehm in a Saturday morning Catholic church ceremony at the Church of the Crucifixion. Rev. Richard Spietz officiated as the bride wore satin and net with pink rose bouquet. After a North Minnesota honeymoon, they will reside in La Crescent.
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LA Crescent
Minn
Janet Amelia McClare
la Vane
Peter Boehm
Richard Spietz
Robert Boehm
Henry Rybold
Rueben Bora
Ed Hurley
Frank Boehm
Holiday Vows In Winona
In Caledonia Minnesota a family dinner followed morning vows uniting Robert Hill to Mariana M Byrne. The Thanksgiving day ceremony at St Josephs Catholic church Winona was performed by Very Rev Joseph Hale with Joan Byrne and Gerald Donahue in attendance. The bride is Jerome Byrne and Mrs Byrne of New Richland. The groom is an instructor at St Marys college and an alumnus who spent two years in the army, some in Japan. The bride is a graduate of the College of St Teresa Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
M. O. Hill
Robert
Mariana M. Byrne
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Winona
Joseph Hale
Joan Byrne
Andrald Donahue
Pittsburgh
Jerome Byrne
New Richland
Imn
St. Merys College
Japan
College of St. Teresa
Soldiers Grove Homemakers Club Plans Christmas Party
Soldiers Grove Wisconsin nose to Soldiers Grove Homemakers Club No. 2 will hold a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Cag Ofston on December 6 beginning at 1 30 p m. Games will be drawn and gifts exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers Grove
Wis
Homemakers’ Club No
Advent of Christmas program planned by La Crosse council
La Crosse County Community Council meets in December to present The Advent of Christmas. Robert Frederick and Miss Mary Nelson lead entertainment with students from Aquinas and Logan high schools. Harold Youngberg and Miss Agnes Breene direct. Esther Ortleb speaks on community needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County Community Council
Robert Frederick
Teachers College
Mary Nelson
Logan High
Mary Simones
Aquinas High
Carollers
Washington School
Helen Taylor
Teachers College Training School
Harold Youngberg
Agnes Breene
Esther Ortleb
The
Family Welfare Association
Guild Holds Holiday Fete in La Crosse
La Crosse Hospital guild hosts Christmas coffee and bazaar at Eleanor Gund nurses home Friday from two to six. Mrs. Fred Wolf is president with H J Marshall as general chair assisted by Oswald Gunderson kitchen Miller dining Schroeder Rice and Hilton in aprons gifts Corrie Owen Reay Owen Reay white elephant sale Lynch breads cookies Horn Hebberd reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Robert Lynch
Martha Horn
A. E. Hebberd
Caledonia Birthday Surprised Hostesses Share Gifts
Caledonia Minnesota Mrs William Pohlman was surprised on her birthday with a small gathering at the Pohlman farm home hosted by her daughter Sarah and daughter in law Mrs Wilfred Pohlman. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Pohlman and many relatives with card games and party tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
William Pohlman
Sarah
Wilfred Pohlman
Ben Pohlman
Lawrence Neuman
Alfred Pohlman
George Heimerdinger
Edward Pohlman
Otto Gaevert
Jan Lee Pohlman
Richard Albrecht
Arthur
Ernie
Hokah
Otto Luettchens
Bertha Hahn
Henry
George
New Albin
Thanksgiving Dance Draws Columbian Squires Couples
Columbian Squires held their annual Thanksgiving dance at St Josephs Cathedral hall Wednesday night. Larry Ziemann provided music. chap eroning were Mr and Mrs George Paskvan and Mr and Mrs Victor Hass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Squires
St. Joseph's Cathedral Hall
Larry Ziemann
George Paskvan
Victor Hass
Bernard Maney
Virginia Albrecht
Virginia Marcotte
Wally Mears
Alberta Arenz
Dick Amundson
Genevieve Korish
Richard Frank
June Mueller
Bob Barth
Pat Lapitz
Bill Garrity
June Riley
Arthur Blaschke
Frieda Krietny
Joseph Kunch
Rita Gschwind
Bill Osweiler
Ann Erickson
John Bader
Mary Grams
Thomas Dwyer
Joyce Bishop
Bill Murphy
la Vera Pincsak
Skip Klein
Bruce Moran
Nancy Hamilton
Dot Turner
Dick Shedesky
Phyllis Bakalars
Ray Cina
Fae Lepsch
Hugh Guscetti
Coughlin
Jim Eeeescreen
Sig Stefferud
Tom Bra
Christmas shoppe at Our Savior's Lutheran Dorcas Society
Our Savior's Lutheran Dorcas Society hosts a Christmas shoppe luncheon and supper starting at 10 am. Proceeds support Lutheran World Action under the National Lutheran Council aiding millions in need. Edith Halverson chairs. various members lead booths, baking, cards, and publicity. LDR and Junior LDA officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Savior’s Lutheran Dorcas Society
Lutheran World Action
National Lutheran Council
Edith Halverson
Indeborg Akervold
C. A. Skundberg
R. S. Ry
Sidney Wall
LDA
Linnea Anderson
Carol Westerlund
Janet Fladlien
Verna Martens
Mies
George Alvilden
Leonard Hetland
Campbell Library Club Hosts Christmas Play Event
Mrs. Marvin Hohmann entertains Campbell Library club Wednesday afternoon with a Christmas play presented by Mmes. Ross, Pham, Elmer Larson, and Robert Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Hohmann
Campbell Library Club
Mmes
Ross Pham
Elmer Larson
Robert Miller
Home Safety Review Shows Delays Linked to Hurry
The piece emphasizes forethought to reduce entanglements and worry in everyday tasks. It argues that taking time helps prevent accidents and improves overall safety at home.
Relief knitting continued in La Crosse county
The Red Cross knitting department received yarn for ongoing relief work. Blue yarn for children’s sweaters is available. Recorders will be in the post office work rooms each afternoon. Many knitters are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Reading Center Open at Ettrick Wisconsin
Ettrick Wisconsin special notice: reading center remains open in the community hall from 4 to 5 p m Tuesday and 2 to 4 p m Saturdays for the winter. Librarians Mrs Arthur Runnestrand and Mrs Clara Hendrickson oversee the center sponsored by the Federated Woman's Club. A Christmas party is set for December 18 at Mrs Maurice Casey's home with an all nations program and costume gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
Ettrick Federated Woman's Club
Arthur Runnestrand
Mmes
Clara Hendrickson
Federated Group
Maurice Casey
Bailey couple marks 40th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Thomas H Bailey of 1122 South 13th street celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a family gathering Friday Their children are Mrs Herbert Ristow and Raymond Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Bailey
South 13Th Street
Herbert Ristow
Raymond Bailey
Thursday Study Club Hosts Christmas Program
Thursday Study Club member Mrs. G. D. Scott at 215 South 20th Street entertains the group this week. Mrs. E. P. Hartl directs the Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Scott
So. 20Th Street
E. P. Hartl
Corn Selection for Saving
The guide advises picking corn when tender and freshly gathered and preparing it promptly to preserve sweetness before conversion of sugar to starch.
Space under stairs turned into storage for games
Conceive cupboards or sliding racks in the wasted space beneath stairs to store bridge tables, folding chairs, and games, offering a convenient, organized closet-like area.
World War I Civilian Air Deaths Rise to About 5000
From 1914 to 1918 the toll of civilian deaths caused by air warfare reached roughly 5000, reflecting the mortal impact of early aerial combat on noncombatants.
Mary Ann Low Weds Norman Nielsen In English Lutheran Nuptials
Mary Ann Low and Norman Nielsen exchanged vows at English Lutheran Church with Rev. Harold N. Stoffel officiating. Audrey Jehlen sang. attendants wore maize bustle-back gowns. reception for 200 followed a five o clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Leon O. Low. The couple plans to reside at 221 North 21st Street after a Twin Cities honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Lutheran Church
Mary Ann Low
Norman K. Nielsen
Harold N. Stoffel
Audrey Jehlen
Clayton Commeau
Patricia Affeldt
Kenneth Jacobson
John Low
Eugene
Robert Schroeder
Leon O. Low
North 21St Street
Nick Nielson
Vine Street
George Cull
Minneapolis
Lake Minnetonka
la Verne Fall
Herman Falk
St. Ansgar
Oscar Swiggum
Gays Mills
Ralph Ulrich
Carol Ann
New Lisbon
Trane Company
Twin Cities
Henry Affeldt
Charles Rossberg
Clayton Comeau
Universal Photo Service
Pigeon Falls Bride Weds in Rockford Amid Festive Reception
Verna Severson and Edwin E. Kobischko wed at the South Beef River church in Pigeon Falls on November 20 before Rev. E B Christopherson. The couple, both from local families, were joined by nine attendants, with a reception for about 75 guests in the church parlors. The bride, bridegroom, and families hail from Pigeon Falls and Rockford Illinois, as the pair plan to reside in Rockford after a wedding dance in Osseo. Mrs Kobischko is a Milwaukee beauty culture graduate and the groom has Marine service, now employed in Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
South Beef River
Pigeon Falls
Verna Severson
Edwin E. Kobischko
E. B. Christopherson
Lloyd Severson
Conrad Johnstad
Peter Severson
Fred Kobischko
Rockford
Ill
Mary Lou Kobischko
Ramona Holmgreen
Black River Falls
Beverly Severson
Dianne Larson
Donald Kobischko
Clarion
LaVern Severson
Laureen Larson
Kenneth Nelson
Mmes. E. Sylla
Roy Webster
Harold Jacobson
Albert Holen
Thomas Larson
Olger Mickelson
Shirley Larson
Evelyn Jacobson
Doris Billerbeck
Virginia Hegge
Bette Waller
Alice Jacobson
Adeline Helen
Robert Moore
Robert Messinger
Ida la Brec
Vernon Betzloff
Donald Severson
Amelia Johnson
Mildred Boucher
Chicago
Ralph Anderson
Eau Claire
Russel Holmgreen
Ida Severson
Geraldine Schunke
Ray Severson
Milwaukee
Osseo
Wisconsin
Kobischko
School of Beauty Culture
Marine Corps
Burg Ring Company
Birthday Honors Surprise Party For Mrs Sime
Friends of Mrs Tom Sime gave her a surprise party on her 73rd birthday Tuesday. She received a wool blanket from Mies and was thanked by Hannah Davis Julia Roseland George Torger Aleda Banta Henry O’Kane Lena Sime Giles Bailey Carl Olston Perry Pugh Phillip Davenport Sarah Wangen Celia Sime Carl Steffy George Richardson and Miss Clara Knutson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers Grove
Wis
Tom Sime
Mies
Hannah Davis
Julia Roseland
George Torger
Aleda Banta
Henry O'Kane
Lena Sime
Giles Bailey
Carl Olston
Perry Pugh
Phillip Davenport
Sarah Wangen
Celia Sime
Carl Steffy
George Richardson
Clara Knutson
Hanging Of The Greens Festival Returns At YWCA
The Young Women's Christian Association hosts the second annual Hanging of the Greens festival on Sunday December 15 at 4 pm showcasing seasonal decorations and community celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Music Club Studies Franz in Biographical Recital
Mrs F A Douglas hosted a Friday afternoon music study featuring biographical notes on Robert Franz. Performers included Mrs John F Doherty and several participants with titles and songs such as Er ist Gekomen, Gute Nacht, Sterne mit die goldren Fushhen, Madchen mit die roten Munchen, Es Hat die Roses sich Beklagt, Im Herbst, Marie Standchen, and dedication pieces. Accompanists listed as Mrs Wollan, Mrs C B Burgess, Mrs Wm Burgess, and Mrs Agnes Sayles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Douglas
Main Street
W. T. Burgess
Harmer Root
Robert Franz
John F. Doherty
Frank Tillman
Leo Larkin
Harold Youngberg
J. W. Bibby
Marie Standchen
Orren T. Jackson
Wollan
California Marriage of Whitehall Pair Tjoflat and Huddleston
J Kenneth Tjoflat son of Mrs Eleanora Tjoflat Whitehall and Evelyn Huddleston wed at 430 PM Thanksgiving day in San Francisco at the Norwegian Lutheran church with reception at Dolores Terrace. Both work with the National Labor Relations Board in San Francisco and formerly lived in Cincinnati. Attendants were the bride’s sister and the groom’s cousin Byron Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
J. Kenneth Tjoflat
Eleanora Tjoflat
Evelyn Huddleston
Norwegian Lutheran Church
San Francisco
Dolores Terrace
National Labor Relations Board
Cincinnati
Byron Johnson
T. O. Johnson
Osseo
Garden Club Meets at YWCA for 1947 Officers
La Crosse Garden Club holds its annual meeting Wednesday evening at the YWCA. Elections for 1947 officers will be conducted. A program and a Christmas party follow. Members are urged to bring simple evergreen arrangements to demonstrate holiday decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Garden Club
YWCA
Campus Dames Hold Christmas Party At Wittich Home
Campus Dames host a Christmas party Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at 2541 Edgewood Place the home of Mrs Walter J Wittich. Husbands of members invited for caroling a gift exchange and a Christmas story by Mrs Wittich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Wittich
Edgewood Place
Seventh District Nurses Meet at Grand View Gym
The Seventh District nurses held their December meeting on Wednesday evening at 8 at Grand View gym. Mrs. Ernest Hiegel will give a reading and Aquinas students will perform Christmas numbers. A Copenhagen black market note mentions one package of American cigarettes equal to 11 pounds of butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview Gymnasium
Ernest Hiegel
Aquinas
Copenhagen
War Orphan Gerritje Brem Aided By La Crosse Council
La Crosse county Community Council voted to support Dutch war orphan Gerritje Brem for at least 12 months. Funds are raised at luncheons at Congregational Community Hall and a Christmas box is being coordinated by Mrs. William L. Stiles and Mrs. Helen Bouffler, with Glendale Homemakers contributing a birthday box. The girl, born March 21, 1940 in Hattem, Netherlands, endured bombardment and deprivation as German occupation devastated her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Germany
Brem
Community Council
William L. Stiles
Helen Bouffler
Glendale
Gerritje Brem
Hattem
Netherlands
la Crosse
Mission Tea League Affair At Funk Home
Mrs. Albert P. Funk will host the Catholic Women's League second annual mission tea at 1431 King Street on Sunday afternoon December 8 from three to six to raise funds for St. Rose convent Chinese mission. The event is open to men and women with reception from 3 to 4 30 and 4 30 to six, featuring organizers and pourers, and no gifts of supplies will be accepted due to transportation issues amid rising costs in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert P. Funk
King Street
Catholic Women’s League
St. Rose Convent
Joseph Liskovec
A. A. Scheel
Elmer H. Koenen
Fred Meyers
Helen Murphy
John F. Doherty
Joseph I. Murphy
Edwin Dwyer
B. W. Mast
Ann Roche
Catherine Hayes
Alice Byrne
China
Ann Tomena and William B Preston Wed in Winona
Ann Tomena of Trempealeau and William B Preston of Columbus Ohio married Thursday at the Lutheran parsonage in Winona with Rev A W Sauer officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs Irvin Teasdale of Winona The groom works for the U S Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service at the Winona nursery He is a World War I and II veteran The bride has long operated a Trempealeau general merchandise store The couple will live in Trempealeau after a short wedding trip Buy Savings Bonds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter T. Johnson
Trempealeau
Ann Tomena
William B. Preston
Columbus
A. W. Sauer
Winona
Irvin Teasdale
la Crosse
Preston
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Seabees
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Sier
P. E. Lorentzen
Melvin
Effie Annette
South Division Street
Waupaca
Lorentzen
First Baptist Church of
Calvary Baptist Church
North la Crosse
Wheaton College
Wheaton, Ill
Effie
Council
Guild
Conrad
Conrad's
Northwest
Moutons
Mendoza Beaver
Arionno
Hudson Seal
Fime Furs
Fifth Ave
Y Winens - Duteth
Superior
Mankate Bechrsie
la Crowe - Tau Claire
Mabel Newburg
Dick Knothe
Mary Flynn
Mike Larkin
Joyce Witt
Vic Soller
Mary Hackner
Joseph Beranek
Helen Bettin
Tom Padesky
Delores Kabat
Bob Priem
Beverly Steupflug
Gene Malay
Coke Hanson
Joe Wooley
Corinne Falke
Bill Pappas
Verity Ann Kotinek
Dick Bartz
Terry Sweeny
Jim Pearse
Mary C. Flanagan
Ralph Brennen
Mary Lou Daley
Pat Paul
Beverly Wietecka
Jim Lofgren
Patricia Clark
Wayne Gilles
Kate Lyga
Norm Vogel
Pat Kerrigan
Don McConaghy
Mary Moriarity
Jim Knutson
Kate Paul
Rudy Horschak
Margaret Mary Bamford
Frank Simons
la Venne Bakalars
Jim Wannen
Jeanette Merrille
al Graf
Juanita Birnbaum
Eddie George
Bev Bearanek
Bob Sm
Campbell Library
Corn Care
Gillette Street
Franz
California
Garden Club
Campus Dames’ Party
Department of Markets
Tod
Eire
Mission Tea League
Funk Home
the Convalescent
Lacrosse, Wis
South Side
Caledonia St
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