Catholic League Public Shower For Convent Mission
The Catholic Women’s League hosts a public shower and silver tea Sunday December 9 at Loreto club to aid St. Rose convent’s mission in China. The event runs 3 to 7 pm with a 4 pm talk by Sister M Ceciline and features a small exhibit by Sister Ceciline who recently returned from Shanghai. Provisions requested include soap, seeds, medicines, linens, and dry foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Women's League
Loreto Club
St. Rose Convent
Aera
M. Ceciline
Ceciline
Claude Donndelinger
Main Street
Shanghai
St. Rose
M. Marda
M. Frances Agnes
la Crosse
League
China
Joseph Liskovec
A. A. Scheel
A. E. Blaschke
Frank Bedessem
June Kohn
Edward Poehling
Alice Byrne
Helen Murphy
George Bracken
Joseph Burns
Irene Houska
Leo Schauls
Amelia Noeke
Henrietta Dunn
Richard Pearse
Mabel Young
Mmes
George Flynn
Albert Schilling
H. F. Moosbrugger
Edward Gautsch
F. L. Ostrander
Minnie Swords
P. E. Hutson
Junior League
Katherine Lyga
Petra Anderson
Gwen Hutson
Virginia Albrecht
Therese Mahoney
Jeannette Marshall
Homemakers Meet to Plan County Activities After Silver Anniversary
La Crosse County Homemakers Association holds its fall quarterly meeting at the USC on Wednesday December 5 to cover unfinished business from the silver anniversary gathering. The session targets all county homemakers. More than 58 million pairs of shoes were produced for the army in 1946.
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la Crosse County
Homemakers’ Association
USC
Army
Bride Marie Reichgelt To Live In Milwaukee
Marie Alice Reichgelt and Ralph A. Bate wed at First Lutheran parsonage with immediate family present. The bride wore an orchid accented suit. reception at the bride’s mother's home in La Crosse. Groom manages Socony Oil in Milwaukee. travel outfits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Alice Reichgelt
Ralph A. Bate
Palmer Bakkum
Robert J. Reichgelt
Bakkum
Walter Schumann
A. F. Reichgelt
la Crosse Street
Lawrence Pfaff
Mindoro
F. J. Ranney
Hertha Hartmann
Marie Hemker
West Salem
Milwaukee
Socony Oil Company
P. H. Bakkum
H. Kendhammer
Frank Kendhammer
la Crosse Telephone Company
Readstown Birthday Celebration Honors Mrs Derrickson
Mrs. Lew Silbaugh hosted about 35 friends and relatives Friday evening in Readstown Wisconsin for the birthday of Mrs Gladys Derrickson She received gifts and a purse of money from the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readstown
Wis
Lew Silbaugh
Gladys Derrickson
Nursery School Proposal Prompts Local Panel Debate
Theta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma and AAUW hosted an evening meeting at the YWCA on nursery schools as part of the public school program and closer parent teacher cooperation. About 60 leaders from local groups urged nursery schools for children ages two to five and stronger parent teacher collaboration across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Baker
Aauw Education Committee
Josephine Hintgen
Delta Kappa Gamma
la Crosse
Noi Ng
Jessie Caldwell
Edith Wing
Mary Hebberd
Marge Teachout
Margaret Yeakel
Rose Bellevue
Pearl Richardson
West Salem
St. Paul’s Lutheran Circles
Ben Bertleson
Local church aids woman after stroke. Christmas Shoppe set
An ambulance transported Mrs. Mena Schauland, 63, from 600 King Street to a local hospital after a stroke at First Lutheran Church on West Avenue and Cameron at 10 44 Sunday. Church events include a Christmas Shoppe luncheon and supper at the parish hall on December 5 with serving times 11 00 to 2 00 and 5 00 to 8 00. West Avenue Methodist church bazaar is scheduled for December 4 with a turkey dinner from 5 to 7.
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First Lutheran Church
West Avenue
Cameron
Mena Schauland
King Street
Scott- Burgess Fuel Co
Hoeschler’s
Marriage Licenses Listed for Caledonia Applicants
Marriage licenses issued November 29 and December 1 include Alfred J. Maddalena of Reno Nevada with Mina L. Moen of Black Hammer and Cummings D. Warren of Sisseton South Dakota with Louise Bowers of Tomah Wisconsin.
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Caledonia
Minn
Alfred J. Maddalena
Reno
Nev
Mina L. Moen
Black Hammer
Cummings D. Warren
Sisseton
Louise Bowers
Tomah
Wis
Big bargain quilt kit with 18 patterns and extras
Mary Caldwell of Craft Remnant Co offers a bargain package of fast color quilt pieces with 18 quilt patterns and assorted goods capable of making over 1200 patches. The deal includes postage, a COD price of $1.49, and a money back guarantee with no payment required upfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Caldwell
Craft Remnant Co
Dept
Bloomington
Ill
Trail Blazers
Six La Crosse teachers college coeds named to Who’s Who
Beatrice Connell Evelyn Findley Margaret Johnson Mildred Craig Carol Austin and Joan Foster of La Crosse were approved for inclusion in the 1945 46 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges selections reflect character scholarship leadership and potential. Connell a senior physical education student manages the cafeteria and holds multiple offices in sororities and clubs. Findley a senior and president of the Women’s Recreation Association serves on various college boards and clubs. Johnson leads Sigma Lambda Sigma and plays in the college band. Craig, a former rural teacher, received a scholarship and belongs to the Elementary Club. Austin serves as Student Council president and Sigma Lambda Sigma secretary, active in music and education clubs. Foster presides over Delta Psi Kappa and participates in education fraternities and student activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse State Teachers College
America
Beatrice Connell
Waukesha
Evelyn Findley
Milwaukee
Margaret Johnson
Whitehall
Mildred Craig
Carol Austin
la Crosse
Joan Foster
Port Washington
Connell
Delta Psi Kappa National
Sigma Lambda Sigma Literary Sorority
Miss Connell
Women’s Recreation Association
Lambda Sigma Chi Fine Arts
Wom
En's Recreation Association
Orchesis
Sigma Lambda Sigma
Miss Johnson
Bessie Bell
Alpha Phi Pi
George Merrill Snodgrass
Miss Foster
Marion Jone Smith Weds Lawrence Stafford in Madison Honeymoon
Marion Jone Smith married Lawrence M. Stafford in a mid afternoon ceremony at Bethany Gospel Tabernacle conducted by Rev Otto Larsen. The bride wore white marquisette and satin with seed pearl crown. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs A F Stafford of Oswego New York and a former member of the 2nd infantry division. Reception followed with about 100 guests. The couple plan Madison honeymoon and the bride is a St Francis nursing graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Gospel Tabernacle
Otto Larsen
Marion Ione Smith
Lawrence M. Stafford
Margaret Larson
Lee Hodge
Rachel
Ace Johnson
George Anderson
Lloyd Dobbs
Roy Smith
Prospect Street
Madison
St. Francis School of Nursing
Lutheran Hospital
A. F. Stafford
Oswego
N. Y
2Nd Infantry Division
Army
Roland Krueger
Walter Olson
Eastern Ceremony Joins New York Girl And Coon Valley Man
Clayton Hoff of Coon Valley Wisconsin wed Irma Chantre of Forest Hills Long Island at Grace Lutheran church the ceremony on November 25. The bridal party included Anna May O Keefe Ann Giannini Donald Steele Ronald O Keefe and Lieut William Kraus. The couple honeymooned in Coon Valley at the bride’s parents home with fifty dinner guests.
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Clayton Hoff
Sic
Coon Valley
Wis
Irma Chantre
Forest Hills
Long Island
Kramer
Grace Lutheran Church
Anna May O'Keefe
Ann Giannini
Donald Steele
USN
Ronald O'Keefe
William Kraus
Vincent Chantre
Jonn Off
Close Zippers Before Washing Garments
The guidance advises closing any slide fasteners on clothing before washing to prevent damage and tangling in the tub. This everyday tip emphasizes careful laundering practice for durable results.
Bunch of Grapes Potholder Crochet Pattern
An unusual blue cotton potholder shaped as grapes with green leaves, crocheted in blue grape clusters on a 10 inch backing. Instructions for Pattern No 5069 available for 15 cents plus 1 cent postage from Anne Cabot, 530 South Wells Street Chicago IL. includes winter crochet items and embroidery ideas in the Anne Cabot Album.
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Sue Burnett
The
Tribune
Wells Street
Chicago
Fashion
Anne Cabot
South Wells Street
New Citizens and Births Reported in La Crosse Area
New citizens welcomed at St Ann's and area hospitals with several newborns. Barbara Jo Kenyon born December 1 to George and Mrs Kenyon at Liberty Street residence. Karen Irene Ledebuhr born December 1 at La Crosse Hospital to Clara Ledebuhr and Oliver Zahn of Coon Valley. Caroline Jown born November 28 at Maynard Hospital Seattle to Mr and Mrs Roland Wolf. A former Stoddard resident, Mr Well, recently worked at the Burlington depot in La Crosse.
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St. Ann's
George Kenyon
Liberty Street
Barbara Jo
Domnie
Wood Street
Carol McCormick
Richard W. Krueger
la Crosse
Clara Ledebuhr
la Crosse Hospital
Karen Irene
Oliver Zahn
Coon Valley
Wis
Maynard Hospital
Seattle
Wash
Caroline Jown
Roland M. Wolf
Well
Stoddard
Burlington
Save livers when cooking chicken and add to eggs
Gather livers from fried or boiled chicken and store for later use. Add sautéed or chopped livers to scrambled eggs or an omelet to boost flavor and protein.
Garden Club Christmas Program at YWCA in La Crosse
The La Crosse Garden Club will hold its Christmas program and party Wednesday evening at the YWCA following the annual election. Members are asked to bring jellies for donation to Camp McCoy hospital with a December 10 deadline if not delivered to the Y.
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la Crosse Garden Club
YWCA
Gabriella Brendemuhl
Camp McCoy Hospital
Nesler-Cook Couple Wed in Trinity Lutheran Ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dean Cook of Onalaska were married November 24 at the Trinity Lutheran parsonage with Lois Nesler as bridesmaid and La Verne Kleinsmith as best man. The couple, children of Onalaska and Holmen families, honeymooned in Wisconsin and Minnesota. A 6:30 dinner followed the ceremony at the Nesler home. An estimated 1945 grape crop of 2,812,000 tons may be the largest ever.
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Robert Dean Cook
Onalaska
Walworth
Wis
Minneapolis
Lois Mae Nesler
Trinity Lutheran Parsonage
Carl O. Pederson
Ardell Nesler
Haic
la Verne Kleinsmith
Alvin Nesler
Neville Cook
Holmen
Nesler
America
Wedding ties Howell and Hanson in Piney Point ceremony
Martha E. Howell of Washington D C and Wayne J. Hanson of Piney Point Md were married November 28 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church parsonage. Attendants included Phyllis M. Hanson and Pfc. Walter C. Schmidt with reception at the Hanson home. Honeymoon in Washington D C.
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Martha E. Howell
Washington
D. C
Wayne J. Hanson
Piney Point
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
C. W. Gille
D. W. Howell
Hendersonville
N. C
Mgr
Rudolph R. Hanson
Hyde Avenue
Phyllis M. Hanson
Seattle
Pfc
Walter C. Schmidt
Miss Hanson
Hanson
Washington, D. C
Cyrus-Waller Nuptials Reported At Cushing Home
Cyrus Darrah Cyrus daughter of Leonard A. Cyrus and Leslie H. Waller son of Mary A. Waller wed November 29 at noon in the bride’s home officiated by Rev. E. C. Mead. Attendants wore black with yellow roses. aqua gabardine dress marked the bride. Alphonse Marchand of Minneapolis played nuptial music. a small reception followed.
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Melba Darrah Cyrus
Leonard A. Cyrus
Cushing
Minn
Leslie H. Waller
Mary A. Waller
Galesville
Wis
E. C. Mead
Cyrus
Alphonse Marchand
Minneapolis
Farewell For Family In Stoddard Wisconsin
In Stoddard Wisconsin 125 friends and neighbors gathered at the Methodist church basement for a farewell party for Mr and Mrs A D Woolhiser and their children Beverly and David as the family moved to Viroqua Wisconsin. The WSCS and American Legion auxiliary organized the event. Rev R F Halberg presented a parting gift to the Woolhisers who recently sold their oil station and home to Bernard Erickson of La Crosse. Mrs Woolhiser led church work including WSCS president superintendent Sunday school teacher and organist during 11 years in town.
U S Chicory Industry Produces Millions Annually
The United States produces roughly 10 to 20 million pounds of dried roasted chicory each year, reflecting its role in flavoring and coffee substitutes. The figure highlights the crop scale and market presence within the domestic food industry.
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U. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Catholic League
Convent
Homemakers’ Quarterly
Purex
Grend Teeter
Bride Marie Reichgelt
Our Savior’s Lutheran Dorcas Ldr
Trinity Congregation Women’s Guild
Campbell Homemakers
Howard Hauser
Campus Dames
Floyd Gautsch
South Seventh
Webster Ptl
Washington Homemakers
First Presbyterian
Anna Cronon Circle
Cargill
Bethel Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Bjornson Club
Marie Osberg
Loomis
French Island
Elmer Jenks
Elmer Granke
Avon
VFW
First Methodist Wlcs
Our Savior’s Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
English Lutheran Power-Brown Circle
Christ Episcopal Woman
First Presbyterian Women’s Association
First Lutheran Ladies Aid
Wilson Colwell Relief Corps
Court House
Thomas Pittman
Dry Cleaning
Pitzner’s
Marion Jone Smith
Lawrence Stafford
New York
Lincoln High Dance
Lincoln Junior High
Lindy Shannon
Alice Secord
Dorothy Noben
Patty Ramlet
Betty Steinmetz
Ruth Kilian
Iladon Cruickshank
Thelma Eckert
Jim Sturgis
Marilyn Fuchs
Iola Johnson
Mary Ann Tooke
Barbara Finch
Barbara Woods
Dianne Brueske
Beverly Jorganson
Carole Bottcher
Joyce Anderson
Barbara Hickisch
Shirley Mattson
Duane Tischer
Benoit Strauss
Charles Williams
Vernadine Fredrickson
Tom Kilian
Joanne Edwards
Ed Tanke
Rita Kabat
Blaine Amann
Alice Bires
Bob Fletcher
la- Vonne Neiber
Richard Herlitzka
Irene Munson
Roland Schurrer
Jean Baum
John Ness
Joan Valentine
John Ramiret
Marilyn Wolff
Roger Wendlandt
Leo Maurer
Pat Petrosik
la Venne Johnson
Edith Peck
Jim Garvalis
Marilyn Stuhr
Tom Williams
Jim Shannon
June Ruoff
Herman Glenz
Forrest Edwards
Hubert Austin
Mrs. Anne Cabot
Garden Club
Stephen J. Lambright
Betty Mae Ohlson
Harold Leeds
Joan Thompson
Lambright
Albert Olson
George Denno
Pawtucket
George Osterhout
Flint
Mich
G. E. Gibbons
Waller
Fragrances
Gardenia
Tevensons
Stevensons
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