Donna Helen Schmeckpeper Weds William Warren Abright
Donna Helen Schmeckpeper married William Warren Abright Saturday at English Lutheran Church. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schmeckpeper. ceremony included maid of honor Diane Schmeckoeper and brides maid Shirley Wolff. The couple now on a Milwaukee honeymoon, dinner at Trane rooms followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Helen Schmeckpeper
Willam Warren Abright
English Lutheran Church
H. N. Stoffel
Walter Schmeckpeper
South Ilth Street
Harry Axkright
Caledonia Street
Diane Schmeckoeper
Shirley Wolff
Madison
Charles Akright
Harry Akright, Jr
Ash
Trane Tea Rooms
Bert Frohock
Viroqua
al Wolff
J. G. Rietz
Dorothy
Mildred Rietz
Chicago
Fred Frohock
Milwaukee
Jack
William Brockman
J. C. Bowen
G. C. Rank
Bonnie
Harry Akright
Olive Dittmann Weds Clarence Hanson in Sparta
Olive Mae Dittman daughter of Charles and Mrs Burdick Black River Falls became Mrs Clarence Hanson in a Sparta parsonage ceremony before Rev Joseph Morgan. The bride wore royal blue with gold trim and pink and white flowers. Attending were Mrs Bowen honor matron and Mrs Pierce among others. The groom, formerly of Medford, is a mechanic and they reside at 907 South Water Street in Sparta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Olive Mae Dittman
Clarence Hanson
Joseph Morgan
Milo Gott
Arthur Bowen
Charles Burdick
Black River Falls
Bowen
Pierce
Harrison Cafe
Marvin Pierce
Eau Claire
Garland Dittman
Tomah
Julia Shafer
Medford
Minn
Morgan
Allen Dittman
Arthur Bow
South Water Street
Frank Fuenger
William Tuttlewahr
Justin Howe
Shirley Ann Belanger to wed Fred L Anderson
Claremon t New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs Auguste Belanger announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Ann to Fred L Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Fred A Anderson of Cashton Miss Belanger is a secretary at Joy Manufacture of Mines and Metallurgy Rolla Missouri He is a sales representative for a toy company in St Louis Missouri A January wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont
N. H
Auguste Belanger
Shirley Ann
Fred L. Anderson
Fred A. Anderson
Cashton
Miss Belanger
Joy Manufacture of Mines and Metallurgy
Rolla, Mo
The
Toy Company
St. Louis
Central High PTA Meets Friday After Christmas Activities
Central High Parent-Teacher Association will meet Friday afternoon December 12 at 2 15 in the school auditorium. The session is moved up one week due to Christmas activities in the third week of December. A Christmas music program will be presented by students from Alvin Mikelson’s music department. Mothers of 1IA students will serve as hostesses.
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Central High School
Engagement of Sally Hart to Robert D Winter Jr
Mrs Warner Moore Powell of Richmond announces the engagement of her daughter Sally Hart to Robert D Winter Jr. Sally Powell is from Richmond Professional Institute and Columbia University’s New York School of Social Work. Robert D Winter Jr is the son of Rev Robert D Winter of La Crosse and a Trinity College graduate studying at Columbia. The wedding is planned for September 27 at four o'clock at the Church of the Transfiguration in New York City with Rev. Robert D Winter officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Moore Powell
Richmond
Sally Hart
Robert D. Winter, Jr
Miss Powell
Richmond Professional Institute
College of William and Mary
New York School of Special Work
Columbia University
Vinter
Robert D. Vinter
la Crosse
Trinity College
Hartford
New York School of Social Work
Mares
Church of the Transfiguration
New York City
Robert D. Winter
League Alumnae Dance at Hotel Stoddard Dec 28
The Catholic Junior League alumnae holiday dance will be held Sunday night December 28 at Hotel Stoddard. Mrs. Theodore Lapitz, moderator, says the event is informal with Larry Ziemann's orchestra from nine to one. Jams may be secured from Gwen Hutson Rita Costello and Frances Stuber.
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Catholic Junior League
Hotel Stoddard
Theodore Lapitz
Larry Ziemann
Gwen Hutson
Rita Costello
Frances Stuber
Selma Ekum and Adrian Sherry Wed in Viroqua
Selma Mae Ekum of Viroqua and Adrian G. Sherry of Readstown exchanged Immanuel Lutheran marriage vows before Rev. Norsletten on December 4 at 8 p.m. Attendants were Dorothy Ekum Erling Sherry Margaret Sherry and Thomas Ekum with Marjorie Fortney as organist. The couple's home is 204 East Broadway Viroqua. Prenuptial showers were hosted by Mrs. Floyd Clements Mrs. Ernest Skum and J C Penney employees.
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Viroqua
Wis
Selma Mae Ekum
Adrian G. Sherry
Readstown
Nordsletten
Dorothy Ekum
Erling Sherry
Margaret Sherry
Thomas Ekum
Marjorie Fortney
Lucille
Louise Sherry
Albert Ekum
Miss Ekum
Miss Sherry
Gerhard Sherry
Standard Oil
East Broadway
Floyd Clements
Ernest Skum
J. C. Penney Company
St Francis Band Winter Concert At School Auditorium
St Francis school of nursing band presents its winter concert on Wednesday December 10 at 8 p m in the school auditorium the program is free to the public. The band includes graduate nurses Dorothy Ellingson Kathleen Horswill Helen Fish senior and junior students and fresh men with director v John B Pinion. Tuesday news notes include Lillie Shimmin circle Christmas party at YWCA and auxiliary events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis School of Nursing
Dorothy Ellingson
Lanesboro
Minn
Kathleen Horswill
Black River Falls
Wis
Helen Fish
Sparta
Eileen Betthauser
West Salem
Rose Mary Fuchs
Bangor
Florence Herbers
Bloomington
Mary Ann Sexauer
la Crosse
Margaret Shabatka
New Lisbon
Ruth Haines
Lucille Maule
Arcadia
Dorothee Harris
Viroqua
Adelaide Poole
Cazenovia
Louise Russell
Onalaska
la Vonne Walcker
Hokah
Eleanore Wood
Joanne Eckelberg
Tomah
Margaret Hennessy
Orita Teske
Eau Claire
Mary Lou Smith
Jo Ann Moore
Dodgeville
Women Voters Tea and Local Club Luncheon Report
The League of Women Voters of La Crosse hosts an orientation tea at the YWCA Thursday from 3 30 to five, with officers detailing group workings to new members. La Crosse Country Club women golfers held December luncheon at New Villa. Mrs Elmer Kennard and Mrs R D Stewart hosted. bridge honors went to Mrs Len Garske and Mrs Kennard. next meeting January 12. Living costs in Italy rise to nearly 48 times 1938 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters of
la Crosse Country Club
New Villa
Elmer Kennard
R. D. Stewart
Len Garske
Kennard
Italy
Wedding trip ends with Miami ceremony in Florida
Florida bound couple Mr. and Mrs. John Meyer Bangor and Mrs. Marie Semke La Crosse return from a two week motor trip to Miami. They attended the November 29 wedding of Mary Meyer to Jack Altman son of Mr. and Mrs. Altman of Miami. Mr. Altman is a welder now employed in Miami. Mrs Altman had worked in Miami the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meyer
Bangor
Marie Semke
la Crosse
Miami
Fla
Mary Meyer
Meyer
Semke
Jack Altman
Altman
Bethel Bride Wears Gown of White Satin
Dolores Elaine Anderson and Silas Palmer Johnson wed at Bethel Lutheran church on Saturday with vows at an altar set of salmon gladioli and white pompons. The couple, both of West La Crosse and North Bend addresses, hosted a 125 guest reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Elaine Anderson
Silas Palmer Johnson
Bethel Lutheran Church
O. S. Paulson
Frank Muth
Margaret Oldenburg
Aileen Olson
Frances Powers
Donald Oldenburg
Arthur Baird
Verlyn Evenson
Margaret
Aileen
Johnson
Bennie Anderson
West la Crosse
John Johnson
North Bend
Wis
Ed Erickson
Elmer Anderson
Rose Leahy
Bride in West VIROQUA Wis special Han son marriage
Mr and Mrs Theodore Hanson of Viroqua Wisconsin announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Lou Hanson to Henry Hartman in Los Angeles on September 20. The couple will reside in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Theodore Hanson
Betty Lou T Henry Hartman
New York
Los Angeles
Wilson Colwell Relief Corps Officers Elected
Wilson Colwell Relief corps No. 2 elected officers at its Dec 4 meeting at the court house Assist ing Lilah Guy president will be Helen Soller and Florence Barker senior and junior vice presidents Nettie Standiford treasurer Ida Viner chaplain Georgena Johnson conductor Elva Lund guard Lillian Lueth Anna Krusch and Louida Gesell delegates Della Rochester Ida Viner and Nettie Standiford alternates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Colwell Relief Corps
Court House
Lilah Guy
Helen Soller
Florence Barker
Nettie Standiford
Ida Viner
Georgena Johnson
Elva Lund
Lillian Lueth
Anna Krusch
Louida Gesell
Della Rochester
Camera Club Meeting Set For Tuesday Night
La Crosse camera club will gather Tuesday at eight in the Gundersen clinic. Members and guests are invited to view and discuss photography works in a casual session at the hospital facility.
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la Crosse
Camera Club
Gundersen Clinic
The Doctor Says Dehydration Dangerous in Diarrhea
Dr.William A O Brien explains diarrheal diseases remain a major killer in infants especially in undernourished ones. Variation by region links to sanitation. Treatment focuses on preventing dehydration with water and minerals potassium and sodium, with withholding food if vomiting and subcutaneous or oral administration as needed.
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Oregon
Maine
Mexico
Arizona
Local Holiday Ads Highlight Shops and Deals
Local merchants list Christmas items and services including toys watches flowers cards and gift sets. The ad mentions Tri State Optical Co eye exams at 217 Linker building and many stores offering festive decor bulbs cards and cemetery wreaths with delivery options.
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la Crosse
Pearl Street
Tri-State Optical Co
Linker Building
Toys
Goodyear Service
No. 6Th St
Watkins
Sportsmans
His
Seaforth
Yardley
Old Spice
Hoeschler's
Universal Photo Service
Ruud’s
Eaton's
Hoeschlers
Yehle’s
Bulova
Gruen
Elgin
Hamilton
Paul's
North Side
Sweet Shop
Honig's
Main Street
Lund’s
Cathedral
New Citizens St Ann’s and area birth notices
Birth notices from New Citizens St Ann’s and neighboring areas list many December births. Names include Charles William Bloomaquist James Edward Deckhem Michael Thomas and Patricia Jean with parents at several Wisconsin addresses and hospitals such as St Mary’s Sparta Holy Name Hackensack. The entries reference multiple dates December 3 through December 8 and note hospital affiliations and previous hometowns like La Crosse.
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St. Ann's
Charles William
Donald W. Bloomaquist
South Seventh Street
Virginia Jaggers
Michael Fredrick
James D. Haggerty
Livingston Street
iLenys Beckett
Michael Thomas
Phares Cook
North 11Th Street
Rosemary Kubiak
James Edward
James A. Deckhem
George Street
Mary Ellen Ryan
Craig
Jackson Street
Gerald L. Sacia
Galesville
Wis
Patricia Jean
Victor H. Emerson
Ettrick
Lucille Fummerville
St. Mary's Hospital
Sparta
Wisc
James H. Preidl
Tomah Caledonia
Minn. Hospital
Gilmer Kragness
Carola Nelson
Holy Name Hospital
Hackensack
N. J
Thomas William
William C. White
White
la Crosse
Chic junior frock pattern with flower motif details
A fashion note promotes Pattern No. 8263 for a high neck youth dress with a floral accent, cap sleeves, and gathered bodice and hip. Sizes 11 through 18 available, with express order details to Sue Burnett in Chicago. Also advertises slippers patterns No. 5674 by Anne Cabot with complete directions, costing 15 cents plus postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Burnett
the Tribune
South Wells
Chicago
Ill
Anne Cabot
E Tribune
December wedding announced in Sparta
Mrs Blanche Anderson of 816 Kent Street announces the approaching marriage of her daughter June Bemis to Francis E Kelsey on December 27. Francis is the son of Mr and Mrs Ira Kelsey.
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Sparta
Wis
Blanche Anderson
Kent Street
June Bemis
Francis E. Kelsey
Ira Kelsey
Trinity Couples Club Dinner Served By Men
The Trinity Couples Club and the Married Couples club of Trinity Lutheran church held their annual turkey dinner Saturday evening with men of the clubs preparing and serving. In charge were Howard Ellis and Lloyd Cornel for turkey preparation and carving, and Dr. C. O. Pederson directed Christmas carols. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Carl O. Pederson and many local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Married Couples Club
Trinity Lutheran Church
Howard Ellis
Dent
Lloyd Cornel
C. O. Pederson
Carl O. Pederson
Walter A. Hallerud
Messrs
Mmes
E. O. Halseth
Nels B. Munkeb
Walter Hough
Donald Holthaus
Duane McCumber
Lloyd Cornell
Otto Gran
Ludwig Stephenson
Louis Dahl
Theo Hendrickson
A. D. Carr
Talford Peterson
W. C. Brotherson
Lester Dahl
Irvin Wooley
Lyle Molstad
Vernon Bohlender
Arthur E. Evans
J. G. Becker
Robert Ellis
John Halseth
Nancy Lee Cornell
Marie Beth Molstad
Correction note on wedding guest list at Krismer nuptials
A correction states that Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gajewsky were erroneously listed among guests at the November 29 wedding of Janet Gajewsky and Adolph Krismer Jr. They, residents of Sparta, were not present at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Gajewsky
Janet
Adolph Krismer, Jr
Sparta
Marriage Licenses La Crosse and Vicinity Noted
La Crosse marriage licenses list John Robert Stapert and LaVearie Rush to wed in La Crosse on December 14. Other couples include Floyd G Leis and Marriet Lord in Jefferson on December 5, Leo Axelson and Daisy Nichols in Sparta on December 4, Robert Christiane and Lois Marten in Wilton on December 3, Kenneth Fund and Elaine Krueger in Caledonia on December 5, Pierd Strimpen and Helen Robie in Spring Grove on December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosser
John Robert Stapert
Pine Street
LaVearie Rush
Merrillan
Wis
la Crosse
Sparta
Wic
Floyd G. Leis
Jefferson
Marriet Lord
Christiana
Leo Axelson
Daisy Nichols
Robert Christiane
Adrian
Lois Marten
Wilton
Caledonia
Minn
Kenneth Fund
Vernon County
Wie
Elaine Krueger
Pierd Strimpen
Highland
Helen Robie
Spring Grove
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Olive Dittmann
Sparta Bride
Cashton Man
Central High Pta
Henry C. Tietz
Wood
Marion
Roy B. Schaffner
Haltville
Calif
Beverly Beranek
Roger Turnmire
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Kenneth Briggson
Selma Ekum
Adrian Sherry
St. Francis Band
First Baptist Lillie Shimmin
YWCA
IOOF
Florida
Bethel
Bride
Mrs. Hartman
Wilson Colwell
Colgate
Vel
Colgate Psimotre-Peet Co
WM. A. O'Brien, M. D
NEA
la Crosse Tribune
Irs
Trinity Couples Club
Fifth Avenue
A. Tailspin
Cologne
Lelong
B. Tabu
C. Tweed
By Dana
Leatherie
By Arden
E. Aphrodesia
Faberge
F. White
Bryan
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