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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
9
The article notes a quiet pre Christmas period in society with clubs and church activities. upcoming Charity ball draws great interest as out of town guests arrive during the holiday week. It mentions planned Grand match, host and guest enjoyment, and a focus on raising funds for the needy.
A directory of worship services across several churches including Westminster Presbyterian German Methodist Norwegian Lutheran First German Baptist English Lutheran First Methodist Episcopal First Baptist West Avenue M E First Congregational St Pauls Universalist and East Night services feature morning and evening sermons Sunday school and youth activities with pastors and locations listed for each parish.
The Sisters and orphans of St. Ann's orphan age display and sell handmade items at Doerflinger store on the second floor millinery booth, decorated with Christmas decor. Proceeds go entirely to the sisters with no commission to the store. The display began today and runs until Christmas or while items last.
The Reds and Blues of the Baptist Sunday School held a banquet last night with blues winning the event in a formal serving sequence. About three hundred attendees, including one hundred fifty seated twice, filled the decorated venue under blue banners and streamers. The primary department is slated to be banqueted this afternoon as the church aims to grow to nearly four hundred members.
The Men’s league of the First M E church held a chicken pie supper in the social hall last evening. A large turnout supported a fine repast prepared by the church ladies, followed by a satisfactory business meeting and several instrumental selections. The club will meet monthly through the winter.
Mrs W J Ennison entertained a group of ladies yesterday afternoon at an informal coffee at her State street home. Guests included Mrs T Bart held, Mrs T Truetz, Mrs Fred Rup lin, Mrs A Kerr, Mrs George H erkins, Mrs W Webb, Mrs A Lautz, and Mrs Al Jehlen. A social afternoon was enjoyed.
About thirty couples joined in the W B U Assembly hall dancing party for students and friends. The hall was attractively decorated in red and yellow with bunting from the ceiling. Kreutz's orchestra played a program of twenty numbers.
The A E T Y 500 club was entertained on Friday afternoon by Mrs. William Tausche. Head prizes were won by Mrs. John Kerr and Mrs. J. Hauser, with second prizes going to Mrs. Louis Cirshheimer and Mrs. Al Smith. Light refreshments followed an enjoyable afternoon.
An informal dance was enjoyed at the Masonic Temple last night by Eastern Star members. Supper was served as usual and Kreutz's orchestra provided the music.
The Thomas two piano concert at Germania hall last night was highly enjoyed. Assisted by the Leiderkranz Singing society and Misses Elsie Newburg and Alma Seilstad, the program featured a duet and many encores. Eugene Thomas of Chicago performed a piano solo enjoyed by all in attendance.
Miss Eleanor Miller of the Miller School of Expression and English in St. Paul will present a solo program in the Social hall of the First M E Church next Monday evening, March 16. She is a reputed reader, praised by prior audiences for readings from Les Miserables and Peer Gynt, and performs without assistance with a varied, engaging repertoire.
The F. A. Holbrook family, long away from La Crosse, have returned and will reside permanently at Seventeenth and Ferry streets. They previously lived in Evanston Illinois. Miss Blumenfelt, guest of Mrs. Paul Pamperin, departed Milwaukee after a six week visit, with several pleasant events noted during her stay.
Mrs. Andrew Boyd entertained Miss Blumenfelt of Milwaukee for a pleasant Wednesday afternoon. Cards provided the entertainment with prizes won by Mrs. W. R. Montague and Mrs. A. C. Wolf. An enjoyable afternoon was shared by all attendees.
Two discourses promise to be interesting and spiritually uplifting. Attend services at Christchurch Episcopal Church Ninth and Main with Rector C N Moller. Holy communion 8 a m morning service 10 45 a m evening service 7 30 p m Sunday school 9 30 a m City Mission 221 Main second floor A M Ivey superintendent Gospel meetings 8 p m nightly Christian Workers meet 3 p m Sunday All welcome.
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