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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1944

Page

10

AAUW Exchange Bureau Seeks Items for Scholarship Fund Sale

The AAUW Exchange Bureau, aiding La Crosse State Teachers College students, seeks articles for a scholarship fund sale. Anyone can donate or list items. the bureau takes a small commission. Mrs. William W. Baker leads records and can advise on purchase locations for items like storm windows toys and more.

Aauw Exchange Bureau Bureauversity Women la Crosse State Teachers College AAUW Bureau William W. Baker

Winter Formal by Job's Daughters at Masonic Temple

Job's Daughters host a winter formal Saturday night from nine to twelve at the Masonic temple. Gene Mendez and his orchestra will perform a three hour program. The general committee includes Jody Thom as and Betty Elkert for the south side and Mary Hunt for the north side. Chaperones listed are C. E. Cunning ton H. J. Butterfield and S. S. Ensign. Bertha W. Kuhlman of Norfolk visiting her mother at 1621 Madison Street. Corporal Donald Barrett visits his parents. he is stationed at Lincoln Nebraska as a turret gunner with the army air.

Job Masonic Temple Gene Mendez Jody Thomas Betty Elkert South Side Mary Hunt North Side Messrs Mmes C. E. Cunnington H. J. Butterfield S. S Bertha W. Kuhlman Norfolk O. A. Klandrud Madison Street. Corp Donald Barrett R. J. Weibel Donald Burritt Lincoln Nebr Army Air

Christmas Bureau Seeks Assistance From Organizations

Mrs Leone Ott, chairman of the Christmas Bureau sponsored by the Confidential Exchange, asks all organizations to send Christmas cheer through the bureau by telephone 3139. Food collected at Rivoli's canned goods show on December 23 will be distributed by the bureau.

Leone Ott Confidential Exchange Rivoli

Christmas Play by Lower French Island Pupils

French Island PTA presents an eight grade play Pop Reads The Christmas Carol at eight Monday. Cast includes Junior Du Wain Anderson Paul Alcurtis Borshiem Mr Jones Richard Christ Mrs Jones Caroline Foellini Mary Beverly Ames Jane Elizabeth Howe Jack Norman Hanson. A pageant Merry Christmas To The World follows with all children. A Christmas party with movie gifts and refreshments Tuesday. Arrangements by Mrs Herman Monti and Mrs George Jolivette.

Lower French Island PTA Pop Junior du Wain Anderson Paul Alcurtis Borshiem Mr. Jones Richard Christ Mrs. Jones Caroline Foellini Mary Beverly Ames Jane Elizabeth Howe Jack Norman Hanson Herman Monti George Jolivette

Gauls Service Club Dance at Camp McCoy

MSC Gauls Service Club holds a dance at Camp McCoy Tuesday evening with buses from Vocational School at 6 30 and 25 cent fare. Restricted to 44 girls. Red Cross hospital unit hosts a separate dance at seven with free transport, limit 60 girls. Registration at Hoeschler drug store.

Camp McCoy Red Cross Hospital Hoeschler Drug Store

Former Local Scout Director Heads Red Cross Field Clubs in Britain

Miriam Fay former La Crosse Girl Scout director now leads American Red Cross field clubs in Great Britain. She previously served with Aero clubs on post clubs for air corpsmen and in 1944 joined four American Red Cross representatives on British flagships. She arrived in Europe December 1942 as an assistant field club director.

Miriam Fay la Crosse Red Cross Great Britain British Isles Red Cross Aero Clubs United States Miss Fay American Red Cross U. S. Navy Air Corps Fay

ERA Christmas Party for Juniors and Adults at KP Hall

Equitable Reserve association hosts a Christmas party at KP hall starting seven for juniors and adults. Lorraine Neumann Fought pupils plan to perform. Elaine 1915-J is to call for program spots. Mrs. Kohn chairs entertainment. surprise birthday supper for Mrs. Charlotte Troyanek after the meeting.

Equitable Reserve Association KP Hall Lorraine Neumann Kohn Charlotte Troyanek Reinhart Hackhart Mmes Lillian Ames Susanna Nowak Helen Bott Archie Kohn Louise Klawitter Theresa Kunert Delia Kohn Mary Vondrashek Georgina Grebner Mena Schauland Charles L. Weis A. A. Fessler Willis Bott George H. Berger William C. Klawitter Albert F. Bishop

Locals Solo tournament at Cy's Tavern on 9th and Mississippi

Sunday at 2 30 p m Cy s Tavern hosts a locals solo tournament. Christmas trees advertised at 9th on Open evenings Sundays Ys. Rebuilt army shoes and four buckle army overshoes sold at West Ave Shoe Rebuilders corner West Avenue and Adams. M B Ness chiropractor offers vapor baths massage and spinal adjustments at 2230 North 9th. Wrist watches for service men waterproof shockproof non magnetic available at Paul s Jewelry Store North Side. Watkins products telephone 3252 M. Magazines gift subscriptions Edith Anderson 1984 M Christmas trees reasonable 4th and King next to USC Open Sun

Cy's Tavern Mississippi West Ave West Avenue Adams M. B. Ness North 9Th Paul’s North Side Watkins Products Edith Anderson 4Th King USC Open Sun

Christmas party schedule at local clubs and churches

A dense list of holiday events for Sunday through Saturday: choirs tea, vespers, and numerous Christmas parties hosted by First Presbyterian, YWCA, St. John’s Reformed, First Methodist, Shrine auxiliary, and many other groups. Include church circles, PTA programs, homemakers clubs, and lodge gatherings with times, locations, and hosts.

First Presbyterian Cargill YWCA St. John’s May Circle Ferdinand Pottratt South Fourth Bohemian Hall VFW Club

St Francis Alumnae Plan Christmas Party Features

Kathleen Horswill a St Francis School of Nursing student nurse will present a main feature at the St Francis school of nursing alumnae Christmas party at 7 30 p m Monday. Sgt Robert Kreibich Camp McCoy will show films on Australia. Mrs V L Simones and daughter Mary will sing. Santa Claus gifts a Christmas tree and a surprise treat will highlight the event.

Kathleen Horswill St. Francis School of Nursing Australia Robert Kreibich Camp McCoy V. L. Simones Mary

Woman's Club Dessert Supper at Spence Home

La Crosse Woman's Club holds a seven o'clock dessert supper Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Spence 1353 Kane Street Members are asked to bring gifts for Camp McCoy hospitaliz ed soldiers or money instead.

Bethany Gospel Tabernacle Mission Circle Service Star Legion Theodore Lapitz Ruth North Side Masonic Temple Christ Episcopal Evening Guild Clarence Randall Onalaska PEO W. H. Stevenson Cargill Salter Memorial Methodist Takeo Circle Oscar Westal South Longfellow Ptl M. C. Casberg Court House Campbell Homemakers H. A. Mosher Vine West Avenue Methodist WSCS Mothers’ Club First Presbyterian Anna Washington French Island Fred Baumgartner First Methodist French Island Ladies’ Aid la Crosse Woman's Club Harry Spence Holy Trinity Catholic Knights Leo Hall la Crosse

Washington Pupils Hold A Mixer At School

Forty five students of Washington school held a mixer Friday evening with Miss Ada Jagow and I H Kircher as chaperones. Attendees include Linnea Anderson Phyllis Kateley Shirley Kelley Martha Grange Beverly LaSeure Ruth Kundy Bonnie Wimmers Jeanine Witt Betty Barrett Mary Schneider Elaine Halderson Miriam MacLachlan Bob Linse and many others. Mrs Antonio Alonso of Washington DC visits her parents Mr and Mrs A J Roberge.

Washington School Ada Jagow I. H. Kircher Linnea Anderson Phyllis Kateley Shirley Kelley Martha Grange Beverly la Seure Ruth Kundy Bonnie Wimmers Jeanine Witt Betty Barrett Mary Schneider Elaine Halderson Miriam MacLachlan Bob Linse Bubs Krutzner Fred Zabel Fred Meir Charles Weigent Glen Chesney Knute Schneider Howard Aspenson John Scheel Esther Kelly

Vacation at Shattuck School In Faribault During Holidays

Christmas vacation at Shattuck school in Faribault began at noon Friday December 15 and ends January 4. Peter Yerly of 1320 Main Street La Crosse is a student at the school.

Faribault. Minn Shattuck Peter Yerly Main Street la Crosse

Girl Reserves Busy on Christmas Plans Across Schools

Central high and Longfellow Girl Reserves map caroling on Thursday with Miss Taras and Miss Hanson guiding groups. Logan squads prepare for a school mixer after the February 9 game while Junior and French Island units finish Christmas projects and gifts for mothers.

Central High Longfellow Carrolling Central High School Central Girl Reserves Logan

Vivian Campbell Weds Kenneth Chadwick in Viola Ceremony

Vivian Campbell of Viola Wisconsin married Kenneth Chadwick in an eight o clock Methodist church ceremony conducted by Rev Holmes. The couple plans to reside on a local farm, with parents Mr and Mrs Nathan Campbell and Mr and Mrs Lorin Chadwick hosting a reception at the Chadwick home.

Vivian Campbell Viola Wis Kenneth Chadwick Holmes Ty Campbell Wayne Peck Lorin Chadwick

Longfellow PTL Plans Tuesday Evening Meeting

Longfellow Parent Teacher League meets Tuesday at eight in the school auditorium. A Christmas program will be presented jointly by the elementary grades and the junior high choir. Sixth grade mothers will be hosts.

Longfellow

Carolers Visit Shut-Ins by First Methodist Youth

The Junior High Youth Fellowship from First Methodist plans a Wednesday caroling visit to shut-ins and hospitals. A stray line suggests trying a dash of nutmeg over fruit salad.

First Methodist

Central Orchestra and Choir Enter Mothers League Program

Central Mothers League hosts a December meeting at the school auditorium with the Central Orchestra and Choir directed by Harmer F. Root. Performances include While Shepherds Watch, Through the Night, Silent Night, and Let Mortal Keep Silent, plus Christmas selections. Refreshments are prepared by the domestic science department.

Central Mothers’ League Harmer F. Root Shepherds Watch Bytorius Nymber Jenholz Soprang Loist Christiansen Negg the Holly Carya EC. Low W. Gan L. G. Ross

Dahlby Bills wed at Caledonia courthouse

Le Roy Dahlby and Bills of La Crosse Wisconsin were married at the courthouse Friday afternoon by Judge of Probate Day James C. Evans in Caledonia Minnesota.

Caledonia Minn le Roy Dahlby Bills of

Christmas Party Held by La Crosse Women’s Club

The La Crosse Business and Professional Women’s Club hosts a Christmas party Monday evening at the YWCA. Activities include carols and music after a six o'clock dinner, marking the club’s seasonal program.

la Crosse YWCA

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Society Holy Gross Church Christmas Bureau MSC BUI c HOWE Poinsettia Chrysanthemums Salzer Adams Sts Tribene Phote la Crosse Public Library Helen Dresser Paul Chrison Jack Lydon Kenneth Dwyer Arthur Cook Barbara Sue Flynn Virginia Gates Roger Donald Parmenter Joan Carpenter Rosalind Dwyer Patricia Robert Burns Mary Ellen Hebberd Shirley Edward Mary Ellen Rosemary Gautsch Miss Dresser Britain ERA Parties Mexico McCoy Jay First Methodist Fireside Forum F. H. Griffe South 20Th George Kathan South Ninth Shrine East Side Bernard Kneifl Hamilton St. Francis SUVCW St. Paul’s Lutheran Ldr IOOF Lower Church of Christ Missionary Circle A. M. Gees Elizabeth Hintgen First Methodist Study Group J. G. Elston Main Our Savior’s Lutheran Ladies’ Aid North Presbyterian Anne R. Peterson Mission Society F. T. Schini Wood Noble Equitable Reserve C. M. Simonson Grandview Alumnae H. W. Smevoy Gateway Temple Pythian Sisters Jefferson Homemakers Salter Memorial Harmony Camp RNA CIO Job's Daughters Orw American Medical Association Physical Medicine Telephone Optometrist Ain ST Acrosse, Wis St. Francis Alumnae Woman's Club Antonio Alonso Washington ,D. C Mrs A. J. Roberge Kane Street John Sila South 19Th Street John, Jr Lynette Viner Darlene Krause Barbara Jean Danny Olson, Jr Jimmy Molledahl, Jr Bobby Steele Rose Mary Steele Harold Greeno, Jr Jerry Greeno Albin Norby Richard Steele Gary Breiske Mmes. Albitz Irene Steele Harold Greeno Harry Viner Don Olson James Molledahl Joseph Breiske Leo Retzlaff Joseph Ebner Seventh Street Peg Pano Good Housekeeping Pavo Rango FAVU Doerflinger Longfellow School Mony Vivian Campbell Bride Central Orchestra Choir Entertain Mothers’ League Dahlby Your Cleaners HANDI and Homes Lacrosse
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