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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1950

Page

2

Viroquan Heads New Wisconsin History Auxiliary Trustees

Mrs. Herbert V. Kohler of Kohler elected chairman for two years at Kohler meeting. Fifteen trustees chosen including Mrs. Marvin Rosenberry and Mrs. Philip LaFollette. Ninety of 110 charter members attended despite snow. Plans include permanent collections loans exhibits lectures and site programs. Jessie Buchanan praised for heritage restorations in Green Bay.

Kohler Wis Women’s Auxiliary The State Historical Society of Wisconsin Herbert V. Kohler State Historical Society Theodora Youman Wisconsin Martin L. Fladoes Milwaukee Alexander Mitchell Billy Mitchell Clifford L. Lord Madison Marvin B. Rosenberry Philip LaFollette Hobart S. Johnson Charles Zadok Douglass S. van Dyke Dorothy C. Enderis Sha Bernhard Ziegler West Bend Auxiliary Beloit Clearwater Lake Historical Society Museum State Society Jessie Bauchanan Green Bay

Caledonia Charity Ball Set for Dec 28

Caledonia Minnesota Catholic Daughters announce their third annual Charity Ball will be held Thursday evening December 28 at the Auditorium. Tickets are available at Abbotts Renners Alberts Blaschkes Danah ers and from CDA members or the Caledonia Argus.

Caledonia Minn Caledonia No 555 Catholic Daughters of America Abbotts, Renners, Alberts Blaschkes Danahers Caledonia Argus CDA

How to Prepare Broccoli Ends and Tender Stalks

Trim woody ends and coarse leaves from broccoli. Split large stalk ends so they cook evenly. Boil water, add broccoli, cover, and cook about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and serve with a butter sauce.

Rushford Couple Settles In Minneapolis Home

Rushford Minnesota special reports Mr and Mrs A Nord Bjorke have moved to Garfield Avenue south in Minneapolis. The bride Arlene Joyce Boyum is employed at Northwestern National Bank and the groom is a University of Minnesota ROTC student. The couple wed at Arendahl Lutheran Church with a double ring ceremony.

Arne G. Bjorke Rugby N. D Carl J. Hanson Arendahl Lutheran Church Edward Swiggum Doris Mary Jane Elaine Swiggum Johanna Hill Siebert Gudmanson Lanesboro Lorraine Boyum Minneapolis Lydia Bjorke Virgil Greany Loren Stock Kensington Minn Maynard Boyce Patricia Boyum Stanley Gudmanson

Deaf couple wed at East Bennett Valley church

Delores Gray and Harold Crowell, both deaf, married December 2 at Rev J A Westberg's residence in Whitehall. The pair from Mondovi and Turtle Lake were attended by Claire Gray Strum and Junior Gray Mondovi. Reception followed at East Bennett Valley church. couple will live in Barron where the groom works as printer.

Whitehall Wis Delores Gray Harold Crowell Tiller Gray Mondovi A. B. Crowell Turtle Lake J. A. Westberg

Carrotene Eyes Night Vision and Vitamin Debate

Dr. Edwin P. Jordon notes carrots contain carrotene linked to night vision but warns vitamins alone won’t strengthen eyes. Reader Q and A cover tattoo removal methods, postmortem changes, pregnancy after tubal/ovarian loss, mouth ulcers, and diet triggers. Medical advice emphasizes expert consultation and individual assessment.

Out of Town Guests Attend Wedding Reported

A list of out of town guests includes Mr. and Mrs. Arne G Bjorke of Rugby North Dakota and many relatives from Fargo Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin attending the wedding. The attendees include Lydia and Bruce Bjorke Judith Nord Fergus Falls De Royal Wallace Nord Ma vis Berge and John Lengen among others.

Arne G. Bjorke Rugby N. D Lydia Bruce Bjorke Clarence Leer Fargo Joel Swiggum Gordon Swiggum Emil Boyce Willys Nord Douglas Manske Doris Elaine Swiggum Helen Ann Agrimson Mavis Berge John Lengen Minneapolis Judith Nord Fergus Falls de Royal Wallace Nord Watherton Minn Karina Ramsey Margaret Ona Lois Eide Robert Ulrich la Crosse Mary Jane Swiggum Esterville Kenneth Sorenson Brian le Mae Ole Barnes Forest City

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bar Recipe Reprint

Corrected peanut butter marshmallow bar recipe makes 24 bars. Ingredients include puffed rice or puffed wheat five cups, butter half cup, peanut butter four cups, marshmallows four and a half pounds. Heat puffed rice, mix with butter and peanut butter and marshmallows in a double boiler, coat rice, pack in greased pan and cut into bars.

Hetzler hall council selects Arlene Loc kett secretary treasurer

Columbia Mo Arlene Loc kett daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry B Lockett 2165 Adams Street has been elected to the council of Hetzler hall at Stephens College She will serve as secretary treasurer Entered as second class matter June 23 1904 at the La Crosse Wis post office under the 1879 act

Columbia Arlene Lockett Harry B. Lockett Adams Street Hetzler Hall Stephens College la Crosse Wis

Haug couple celebrate 48th wedding anniversary

Whitehall Wisconsin special report notes Mr and Mrs Ole Haug marked their 48th wedding anniversary on Monday December 5 They live in Whitehall and have three children Palmer Tilman and Agnes Two grandchildren are listed with Tilman in Whitehall and Agnes married to George Smick of Arcadia

Whitehall Wis Ole Haug Haugs Area Palmer Tilman Agnes George Smick Arcadia

Local Ads and Services Spotlight Christmas Buys

Local merchants promote services and goods including a new telephone line for Donrey's Supper Club in La Crescent. Advertised items feature Christmas cookies photo services rugs flowers centerpieces rummage sales December 9 and travel shaving kits from Herkens. Multiple small business listings appear with addresses and contact numbers.

Donrey’s Supper Club Donrey’s la Crescent Universal Photo Service

Dolls and carols mark Salvation Army holiday meeting

Aid Salvation Army volunteers in Holmen Wisconsin delivered six special dolls to the Amsterdam Prairie homemakers for holiday gatherings. Members including Mrs Vilas Mc Wain and Mrs Howard Chalsma dressed dolls while others contributed stuffed dolls. The group, 23 strong, held a pot luck lunch and shared Christmas carols before drawing new names for the year ahead.

Carson Jesse Olson Edward Manke Edwin Quall Quall Daffinson Ansel B. Evenson

Engagement Announcement for Shar Elizabeth Thompson

Mr and Mrs Earl Thompson of 2317 Charles street announce the engagement of their daughter Shar Elizabeth Thompson to David F Schams son of Mrs Susan Schams of 120 South 28th street The couple plan to marry Saturday December 16 at 9 am at St Johns Catholic church Also listed is a Saturday Onalaska Methodist Youth Fellowship bake sale at Skogen's Super Market.

Earl Thompson Charles Street Sharon Elizabeth David F. Schams Susan Schams South 28Th Street St. John’s Catholic Church

Engagement and forthcoming marriage in Whitehall

The Rev and Mrs Edward E Domke announce the engagement of their daughter Irene Julianne to Seth F Speerstra of Whitehall. The couple plan to marry on December 17 in Whitehall, Wisconsin.

Whitehall Wis Edward E. Domke Lucan Minn Irene Julianne Seth F. Speerstra

Post War Asia And Europe Described For Zonta Members

Lu cille Michaelson of Camp McCoy spoke to La Crosse Zonta about postwar Asia and Europe. She described Calcutta as filthy yet fascinating and Burma’s heat as extreme, with stark poverty in India and Burma. She recalled Germany’s recovery, Italy and Holland’s appeal, and notes on Sweden Czechia Belgium Liechtenstein and Switzerland shaping uneasy postwar views.

Asia Europe Zonta Camp McCoy la Crosse Zonta International Hotel Linker Lucille Michaelson Michaelson Red Cross Service India Los Angeles Tasmania Bombay Calcutta American Red Cross Miss Michaelson Burma Ger Munich America Italy Holland Rotterdam Julianna Denmark Sweden Czechoslovakia Belgium Lichtenstein California

Hanging Of Greens YWCA Event

The YWCA hosts Hanging of the Greens Sunday December 10 at 3 30 PM with Round Table Club members Agnes Lindvik Alice Hagar Doris Walters Dorothy Karsgaard and Harriet Drummond. Mrs C E Dahler will sing a Norwegian Christmas lullaby and Miss Margaret Oleson presents a play Dust of the Road.

YWCA Round Table Club Agnes Lindvik Alice Hagar Doris Walters Dorothy Karsgaard Harriet Drummond C. E. Dahler E. W. Olson Margaret Oleson Richard Bingham George du Bois George Devine Bess Grube Marion Olson Karen Kinzie Longfellow Alice Bires Carol Staples Jerry Lambert Gale Wittenberg Logan Sherry Shirley Taylor Myra Marck Joan Carpenter Lincoln G. J. Winter Gus Pappas Ray Young Stanley McDonald Religious Interest Committee Marie Bauer Aletta Wojahn

Prenuptial Shower Held for Irene Domke in Whitehall

Irene Domke received a prenuptial shower at the home of Mrs. Cora Elstad Monday evening. She and Seth Speerstra, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Speerstra, plan to marry December 17 in Lucan Minnesota. Miss Domke works as a technician at the Community hospital and MacCorkle clinic. Mr. Speerstra is a senior in pharmacy at Wisconsin University.

Whitehall Wis Irene Domke Cora Elstad Domke Seth Speerstra P. J. Speerstra Lucan Minn Miss Domke MacCornack Mr. Speerstra Wisconsin University

Conservatory Monthly Recital Set for Sunday Afternoon

The Conservatory presents its monthly recital Sunday after noon at 2 30 with about twenty pupils performing.

Conservatory

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