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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

6

Late morning nuptials at St Thomas More Church

Joan Biebel and Frank Alberts united in a December wedding at St Thomas More Catholic Church with 11 o clock mass. Rev Thomas E Mullen officiated. Bridesmaids and groomsmen included Mary Coney Sally Skemp and Marie Alberts with Daniel Lathrop and Fred Alberts as ushers. Reception for about 200 at the Cerise Club followed. The couple reside in St Croix Falls after a southern Wisconsin honeymoon. the bride is the daughter of Norman Biebel and the groom is in the Air Force at Osceola.

St Thomas More Catholic Church Joan Biebel Frank J. Alberts Thomas E. Mullen Jean Biebel Lyle Quillan Mary Coney Sally Skemp Marie Alberts Joseph Dunham Archie Skemp Ronald Alberts Cerise Club Rosalind Niemuth David Roy Biebel Floyd Biebel Mar Robert Alberts Rose St Wisconsin St. Croix Falls Air Force Osceola Edward Priebe Richard Scott Wallace Hutzler

Brunner Girl Engaged to Gordon Woodard of Hokah

Kath leen Helen Brunner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Brunner, will marry Gordon Raymond Woodard, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Meach, Hokah. Kath leen, a St Francis School of Nursing graduate, works at La Crosse Lutheran Hospital. The wedding is set for Saturday January 6 at St Patrick s Catholic Church.

Brownsville Minn Alex Brunner Kathleen Helen Gordon Raymond Woodard Henry Meach Hokah St. Francis School of Nursing la Crosse Lutheran Hospital Trane Co St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Cataract Bride Weds Gale Man in St. Paul’s Church

Rosalie Jean Potter and David Albert Kriesel exchanged vows at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cataract Wisconsin with Rev E F Hy Lehmann officiating. The bride wore Chantilly lace and bouquet taffeta, carried white orchids, and was attended by matron of honor Mrs Fred Van Haden and bridesmaids. A reception for 150 followed.

Cataract Wis Rosalie Jean Potter David Albert Kriesel E. F. Hy Lehmann St. Paul's Lutheran Church Harvey Potter Chantilly Fred van Haden Ralph Leebokken Janice Jessie Albert Kriesel Galesville Dean Potter Lloyd Anderson David Kohlman Kent Chrisinger Curtis Heim

Keep Tradition In Holiday Decor

Decorating for the Christmas season should reflect the holiday spirit with classic elements such as holly wreaths red satin bows pine cones and pine trees. Avoid excessive glitter and avoid high style decorations unless the home suits such elegance.

Department store offers in-store to hotel shopping package

In Cleveland a downtown shop teams with a nearby hotel to lure shoppers. For $4 customers can rent a hotel room from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with included garage parking and in-room package delivery. An extra $1 per hour buys hotel maids as babysitters, providing a quiet rest stop between purchases.

Cleveland, Ohio

Shellac Protects Broom Bristles for Longer Life

Spray the broom bristles ends with shellac to double lifespan. This simple coating seals fibers and reduces wear, helping brooms stay effective longer.

Bridal Pair Ties Off In Ettrick Wedding

Lee Andra Gwen Erickson daughter of Mr and Mrs Bennie Erickson married John Allen Froseth son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Froseth at Ettrick Lutheran Church in Ettrick Wisconsin on Saturday December 9 Rev Mark Ronning officiated The couple attend River Falls State College and plan to live in a college apartment Froseth majors in agriculture and the bride in music with a PE minor The reception hosted about three hundred attendees included many relatives and friends

Ettrick Wis Lee Andra Gwen Erickson Bennie Erickson Ettrick Lutheran Church John Allen Froseth Raymond Froseth Elk Mound Mark M. Ronning Sonya Erickson Beverly Froseth Karen Wears Peggy Erickson Daniel Folkedahl Miss Wears Miss Froseth Richard Martin Ronald Lieber Larry Kraft Ward Keller Larry Froseth Vivien Pederson Mark Renning Mmes. Selmer Hovre Henry Solberg Christopher Erickson Leonard She George Reitzel Ida Anderson Bride River Falls State College Froseth

Caledonia Pair Wed in Guttenberg Church ceremony

Helen Marie Meyer of Guttenberg and Anthony Klug of Caledonia exchanged marriage vows at St. Marys Church Guttenberg Iowa. The ceremony was conducted by Rev A J Schmidt at 11 am on December 2. Attendants included Patricia Warachek Green Bay maid of honor and Merlin Nelson Caledonia best man. The couple will reside in Milwaukee where the bride works at St Michaels Hospital and the groom at American Motors.

Caledonia Minn St. Mary's Catholic Church Guttenberg Iowa Helen Marie Meyer Anthony Klug Earl Emeyer Ambrose Klug Klug A. J. Schmidt Patricia Warachek Green Bay Ahlers Hotel Milwaukee St. Michael's Hospital American Motors St. Francis School of Nursing la Crosse

Cattail preservation tips and a Lutheran wedding

University of Wisconsin home economists answer readers on storing cattails for winter displays by drying and sealing with lacquer. The second item reports the December wedding of Carol Jean Gruen and Robert Lee Barney at Immanuel Lutheran Church with a large reception in Holmen and plans to reside in Minneapolis.

Robert Ellarson University of Wisconsin

Elaine Pedretti Weds Harry J. Kubiak Jr. in Onalaska

Elaine Ann Pedretti married Harry J. Kubiak Jr. at St. Patrick s Catholic Church Onalaska on December 2. Rev John W Puerner officiated. The couple now reside at 451 North Main Street Janesville with Kubiak an electronics technician.

Elaine Pedretti Onalaska Harry J. Kubiak Jr Harry Kubiak Grandview Place Carol Kubiak John Pedretti Jr Robert Kubiak Glen Pedretti Schmidty’s North Main St Janesville Kubiak

Sivanich Kammel Vows At Onalaska

In Onalaska Wisconsin Joyce M Sivanich wed Joseph J Kammel at St Patrick Church in a Saturday ceremony with mass at nine Rev Joseph Bach officiating A 250 guest reception followed at the American Legion hall The couple will reside at 815 S La Crescent St Kammel is a machinist at the Trane Co and the wedding party included attendants from Minneapolis and Osseo Minnesota along with extended guest lists from the same region.

Norman Andreson Minneapolis Edgar Ness Janice Mortenson Joyce Ness Robert Sivanich Theodore Molzahn Wayne Kubinski Robert Roesler Away

Poached Plums in Rose Colored Syrup

Poached plums recipe uses 142 pounds of Italian prunes 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla. Wash halve remove pits simmer sugar and water add plums skin side up cook 2 3 minutes turn skin side down finish about 10 minutes until soft and rosy. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Time saving stringing measuring spoons on a key chain

A compact note explains that stringing measuring spoons on a key chain saves time and temper as they are easier to manipulate than when spliced together.

Deanery Expands Hospital Work In La Crosse Area

The La Crosse Deanery Council of Catholic Women approves two new projects at a Dec. 7 meeting at St. Joseph's Cathedral School. Parish units will entertain residents of La Crosse County Home and Infirmary monthly, plus hospital programs at La Crosse County Hospital and West Salem. A parish event calendar will be kept by Mrs. James Williams to avoid date conflicts. Mrs. Robert Clarkin presented a Civil Defense handbook for distribution to parish units, outlining disaster planning and first aid procedures. Weather data were supplied by Carl Peterson of the U S Weather Bureau La Crosse, with Gerald Hinsberger assisting. Hostesses were St. Joseph's Cathedral unit members.

la Crosse Council of Catholic Women St. Joseph’s Cathedral School Lansing Ellis la Crosse County la Crosse County Hospital West Salem James Williams Robert Clarkin Civil Defense Carl Peterson U.S. Weather Bureau Gerald Hinsberger

This Week Events At St Rose Convent And Masonic Temple

AAUW hosts Saturday 2:30 at St Rose Convent music hall. CES chapter 22 organises a Christmas party for children at 3:30 in the Masonic Temple.

St. Rose Convent Masonic Temple

FOE Ladies Auxiliary Potluck Luncheon Planned

The FOE Potluck Luncheon for the Ladies Auxiliary follows a Thursday meeting on December 14 at the club rooms. Special entertainment is planned and members should bring canned or packaged goods for a Christmas basket for a needy family.

FOE

Christmas Tips for Festive Sandwiches and Decor

Simple ideas to spread holiday spirit at home. Use cookie cutters to shape bread slices and create edible greenery on meals. Set a Christmas tree inside a baby’s playpen to protect ornaments. Craft a kissing ball from two hoops, ribbon, and mistletoe for decoration. Save ideas for next year.

Brice Prairie Club Hosts Christmas Dinner at Wally's Knotty Pine

Brice Prairie Homemakers held a Christmas dinner at Wally's Knotty Pine on Thursday December 7. An exchange of gifts followed at the home of Mrs Richard Maas with attendees including Dave Thompson Everett Stanke Dave Dale Robert Balduzzi Bernard Balduzzi Walter Shepard Helen MacDonald Walter Hanson Vern Baker Richard Carlson Norman Pabst Leo Huebner Richard Maas Pearl Pearson Josephine Waldenberger Olive Smith.

Brice Prairie Wally Knotty Pine Richard Maas Mines Dave Thompson Everett Stanke Dave Dale Robert Balduzzi Bernard Balduzzi Walter Shepard Helen MacDonald Walter Hanson Vern Baker Richard Carlson Norman Pabst Leo Huebner Pearl Pearson Josephine Waldenberger Olive Smith

Interfacing selection guides for washable garment weight

The article explains choosing interfacings with care equal to fabric, emphasizing washability and appropriate weight to match desired stiffness or softness. It notes matching interfacing properties to garment use and care expectations for durable, well-structured results.

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