This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
3
Medical Q and A summarizes thyroid surgery as common and with little risk when performed for health, with notes on thyroid extract, anemia causes, circumcision, pica, swollen neck glands, and disease transmission myths. The column cites Dr. Edwin P. Jordan and addresses multiple public health questions.
Ethel Muriel Solum daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolf Solum Spring Grove Minnesota and Pvt John S Thoresen son of Mrs Alfred Thoresen Cody Montana were married in a double ring ceremony at Fort Lewis Washington November 16 at 5 pm Chaplain N R Halvorson officiated Attendants were Eloise Myrah Spring Grove and Sgt Earl Hoff McCord Air Field Organist Sgt 1st Class Daniel Hassnick soloist Cpl Forrest L Miller Dinner followed at the Olympian hotel in Olympia They will reside in Olympia with the groom stationed at Fort Lewis A prenuptial shower was held at the Solum home.
The William Budde family gathered Thanksgiving at Mr and Mrs William Pohl home 2043 Kane Street La Crosse. Attending were multiple Budde family members including Bob Budde George Budde and others. Dick Budde serving in the army could not attend.
The La Crosse Tribune entry records its establishment as second class matter on June 23 1904 at the La Crosse Wisconsin post office under the 1879 act.
Whitehall Wisconsin special report: Janice Jacobson daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Jacobson Osseo and Ernest Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Helmer Jacobson Pleasantville exchanged rings at Elk Creek Lutheran church Nov 18 at 2 p m. Rev Jack Olson officiated. They reside on the bridegroom’s farm, with the bride previously employed at Luther Hospital Eau Claire. A 150 guest ceremony featured organ music and a chrysanthemum and October rose altar.
Dewey Decker, state commander of Amvets, spoke at a joint La Crosse Amvets Post No. 33 and auxiliary meeting on November 19 in the Pilot room of Hotel Stoddard about membership growth and district expansion. The group and auxiliary visited Tomah Veterans Hospital to entertain with the Aquinas double quartet and the Sweet Adeline quartet, with local participants Glenn Lunde Stephen Gofus Walter Rice Phyllis Jorgenson Clara Walsh Louis George Jon Christie and Commander Ray Gantenbein sharing in the trip.
Infant Gregory Allen Larson son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Larson of 230 South 14th street was christened on Thanksgiving day at St Pauls Lutheran church. Rev Sanford D Sorgen officiated with sponsors Mr and Mrs Norman Larson Chaseburg and Mr and Mrs James Thorud La Crosse.
Charlotte Hanson and LeRoy Erling Hougom wed at Freeman Lutheran Church Ferryville on Sunday November 26 with two two oclock vows. Attendants included Harriet Hanson cousin as maid of honor and Keith Holte as best man. The couple resides at 1404 Cass Street with Hougom employed by Consolidated Dairies Division of Bordens.
Local shops offer winter millinery clearance at 3.00 with Charlotte's Hat Shop and photosrelated items from Universal Photo Service. Advertisements list Lions on House of Bauer candy, Lund's Flowers near the Cathedral and floor finishes from Armstrong Linotile and Stuber's Floor Covering Shop. Also featured are Con goleum rugs, water softeners by Permutit and a chocolate Santa display at the Sweet Shop with a big billfold collection from Herken's.
A surprise party marked the Penchi home Nov 24 for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Penchi on their 36th wedding anniversary. Their son James was home on furlough from Camp Carson Colorado and Lawrence had recently joined the armed forces.
A Braithwaite family dinner at Charles Braithwaite Sr home in Viola Wisconsin drew 37 guests on November 26. Honoring Claron Braithwaite and family from Brawley California, seven of nine Braithwaite children attended. California Errol and Janesville Mike could not attend. Attendance included Gorman Braithwaite Yuba California Charles Braithwaite Jr Soldiers Grove Lawrence Martin Richland Center Wayne Dolan Moseoe Elden Walter James Braithwaite and others. California visitors left December 1 for the return trip west.
Rosamond Chapin of the New Boston Inn shares a Christmas Morning Chicken Pie recipe. The dish uses two young fowls simmered until tender, with a rich cream sauce thickened by flour, then folded with chicken pieces and baked in a crust. The guide emphasizes cooling the meat for next day baking and proper crust preparation.
A new cake server features a stain less steel blade with a serrated edge to cut cakes while preserving fluff. The attractive handle is made of durable molded hard rubber for a secure grip.
A group from Viroqua Methodist church gathered canned fruits vegetables jellies and preserved foods from local housewives and presented them to the Morrow Home in Sparta. They also performed a program for residents. The National Geographic Society notes storms likely sank more Spanish treasure ships than pirates.
Mr and Mrs Christie Ross and Mrs Bashaw led wedding guests at 1310 Winnebago Street and Camp Douglas. The bride wore white satin with orange blossom bonnet and carried red roses with an orchid. attendants wore blue fuchsia and gold satin. Dinner at Lilas Lounge followed by a Chicago La Porte trip. bridegroom manages Puente greenhouse at 1802 La Crosse Street. Prenuptial showers from Mrs Robert Ross and others.
Caledonia Minnesota Mr and Mrs John Esch of St Paul celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at the Margaret recreation center on November 19 They were married November 29 1900 in St Paul He is retired from the grocery business Attending from Caledonia were Carl Nemewitz Leo Esch Henry Therry Mary Therry Josephine Ernster Lena Ernster and Hubert Frank plus Mrs Mary Therry and three Esch sisters in Caledonia Mary Therry Josephine Ernster and B N Schmitz.
John Sanders and Mr and Mrs Herman Sanders return to Lewiston Minnesota after a week as guests at the home of Mrs Cora Hossfeld and son Wilbur They were joined at Thanksgiving dinner by Mr and Mrs Norman Er ickson Noreda and Howard Alaska as guests at the Hossfeld home
GALESVILLE Wis Special The Catholic wedding took place at St Marys on Nov 29 with vows exchanged by Etheleen Thurston and Charles G Williamson before Rev Robert Hanson Music by Marianist brothers choir Ann Thurston was maid of honor Ruth Johnson cousin of the groom was bridesmaid Mary Louise Thurston sister and Karen Sue Williamson niece were flower girls Best man and groomsman were Richard Williamson and Gerald Thurston Pale green and dusty rose gowns attended the couple Reception at the bride mother home and Acorn pavilion Centerville after noon dinner for families The couple will reside in Gale's ville and Charles is employed by the Dairyland Co operative.
The guide advises concerning visiting friends with children and dining: correct misbehavior when visiting others and urge politeness. It stresses addressing slow eaters by continuing to dine until everyone finishes, rather than rushing the guest.
The Jaycettes met at the YWCA with guests Mrs Lee Henry Mrs E C Cooley and Mr Albert Klein. Til Lund presented a talk on flower arrangements. Hostesses were Mrs Robert Gaumer Mrs Basil Raimers Mrs Richard Perry and James B. Donk endorff. The annual Christmas party for children is co sponsored by the Jaycees and Jaycettes on Sunday December 17 from 1 30 to 3 30 at Hotel La Crosse. SATURDAY SUVCW 2 court house election.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.