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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1945

Page

5

Myrtle Viner Weds Conrad A Olson in Lutheran Rites

Myrtle Ann Viner and Conrad Ambrose Olson BM2c repeated their marriage vows December 6 at English Lutheran Church with Rev. H Stoffel officiating. Attendants Geraldine Nottke and Robert Schied. the bride wore a long trained white organdy gown. The Olson families, of Winnebago Street and Coon Valley Wis., spent their honeymoon in Chicago.

Myrtle Ann Viner Conrad Ambrose Olson H. Stoffel English Lutheran Church Geraldine C. Nottke Robert G. Schied Mrs. Olson Lyman Viner Winnebago Street Mrs Sidney Olson Coon Valley Wis Chicago

Scholarships Open to Out of State Girls at New Jersey College for Women

High school students from La Crosse and surrounding areas and girls nationwide may compete for substantial scholarships at the New Jersey College for Women for entry next September. National $500 awards, the $800 Mabel Smith Douglass scholarship, and other grants exist with renewals possible. Information available from the Scholarship Committee secretary, New Brunswick.

New Brunswick N. J la Crosse New Jersey College New Jersey Mabel Smith Douglass McClymonds New Jersey College For Women

Iowa Wedding of Theresa Diers and Joseph Poehling

Theresa Diers and Joseph Poehling were married November 27 at St Patrick’s Church Colesburg by Rev Steinlage. Attendants were Dorothy Poehling and Ghasien Diers. Parents are William Diers Colesburg and Henry Poehling Bangor. Couple returned from a Milwaukee and Chicago honeymoon and reside at 1329 Vine Street. Poehling employed by Bump Pump Co.

Theresa Diers Joseph Poehling la Crosse St Patrick's Catholic Church Colesburg Steinlage Dorothy Poehling Ghasien Diers William Diers Henry Poehling Bangor Milwaukee Chicago Vine Street

Jaycees Meet Tuesday With Pure Oil speaker

The I Jaycees announce their next regular meeting Tuesday with guest speaker L J Hanold from Madison Wisconsin representing the Pure Oil Co His topic Airport Maintenance will be illustrated with slide pictures All Jaycees are urged to attend and the city aviation board has been invited to join.

L. J. Hanold Madison, Wis Pure Oil Co City Aviation Board

Pretty flower spray designs for home crafts pattern

Five and six inch flower sprays in colors suit guest towels mats and pillows. Outline satin and buttonhole stitches create the compositions. To obtain four transfers send 15 cents plus one cent with name address and pattern number 5076 to Anne Cabot Chicago Illinois.

Anne Cabot South Wells Chicago

Swanson and Lien Married at Trinity Lutheran Church

Leanna A. Swanson of Superior and Oliver L. Lien of Camp McCoy wed in Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. C. W. Solberg officiating on Saturday at 2 p.m. June Lake and Stanley Kynell attended.

Sparta, Eee Leanna A. Swanson Superior Oliver L. Lien Camp McCoy C. W. Solberg Trinity Lutheran Church June Lake Stanley Kynell

New Citizens St Ann's Births List

A long list of births announced from December 3 to December 16 across Wisconsin and Minnesota towns. Entries name newborns including Bonnie Lee McDougie and Gregory James Faas with parental and address details. Also cites Catherine McCauley nursing graduate and various hospital notes. A final cooking tip suggests adding whole cloves to apple sauce for flavor.

St. Ann's Robert L. Blomquist la Crosser Marie Jacobson Bonnie Lee Marvin L. McDougie Onslaske Avenue Corinne Stone Gregory James Francis A. Faas Avon Street Marie Niemeier Caledonia Minn Catherine McCauley Francis School of Nursing Grandvies Roland Gene Eugene McKinney Herman Brendum Westby Wis Mary Ann Larson Paul Gilbertson Chaseburg Eleanora Enghe Clifford Jacobson Joy B Skrede Leo J. Dempsey la Farge Lillen Smith Mervin Skrede Victory Blaine Larson Oscar Paurke Victory Gladys Manvon Carl Bakkum Luella Jacopson Lawrence Mikkelson Jene Nundah Whitehall Community Hospital Dean Ven Gorden Taylor Leonard Poss Blair Ernest Lyngen Jens Steff Blair Caledonia Repheel Becker +Core Ana Noa St. Mary's Hospital Sparta Thomas Reese Angelo Wilfred Bearn Kendall Frank Korhn Tomah

Longfellow Girls Club Sponsors Seasonal Mixer and Floor Show

The Longfellow School Girls Sports Club held a Christmas mixer on Friday night featuring a floor show with tap dance by Betty Holly and performances by Jean and Joan Erickson, Helen Druschke, Joyce Ringquist, Marilyn Terpstra, Beverly Schaffer, and Jane Fuchsel. Attendees included numerous students and local staff, with a full roster of names listed among participants.

Girls Sports Club Longfellow School Betty Holly Jean and Joan Erickson Helen Druschke Joyce Ringquist Marilyn Terpstra Beverly Schaffer Jane Fuchsel Virginia Viner Pat Giles Phyllis Olson Marlys Bendel Carol Stingel Pegey Odalzell Marguerite Schuetze Caroline Haller Beverly Mickelson Virginia Webster Marcia Anderson Gloria Clark Marilyn Manning Pat Mercier Dorothy Temp la Vonne Milby Connie Sanders Norine Pawlak Diana Dittman Betty Hoff Shirley Gundlach Phyllis Melcher Kathryn Michaels Joan Callan Carol Burchart Virginia Raymond Nancy Powers Joan Nelson Corrine Fry Jeanette Gilles Sally Weg — Holt la Vonne Rhode Nila Ping Bonnie

USO Center In City Opens 24 Hours A Day

The USO in La Crosse now operates around the clock to aid discharged servicemen from Camp McCoy seeking lodging. Edward Campfield, director, reports cots arriving and 25 men using the service on opening night. A discharged soldier oversees after hours. free coffee, rolls, and cookies accompany 24 hour snack service.

la Crosse USO Camp McCoy Edward Campfield Campfield

Car Crashes Into Pole In La Crosse County Weekend

Police report two weekend accidents in La Crosse County. At 12 45 a m Sunday Boyle Lee 21 Holmen lost control, struck a pole and brick pier at Wadhams oil station causing major damage. Lee injured, Roger Larson uninjured, William Wittinger 20 suffered a knocked out tooth and shock. At 1 10 p m Sunday Lawrence Strittmatter Bangor westbound on 162 was side swiped by Ingwald Vian 23 Sparta. Vian car $250 damage Strittmatter front end damaged. passengers Les Kennedy 25 Harold Richards 16 Dorothy Vian 18 George Schaffer 20 Marjorine Yeske 18. No injuries reported.

la Crosse County Boyle Lee Holmen Wis Wadhams Lee Roger Larson William Wittinger Lawrence Strittmatter Bangor Ingwald Vian Sparta Vian Strittmatter Les Kennedy Harold Richards Dorothy Vian George Schaffer Marjorine Yeske

Post Scripts at Thomas Rooney Post meets December update

Regular meeting held at the club rooms with 50 new members joined at the last December gathering. Auxiliary notes announce December 18 Christmas party and December 19 social meeting with new applicants urged to attend.

Thomas Rooney Otto Sill Milo Welch Curtiss McNutt Tomah Wis Christ

Chinese Coalition Feasible If No Independent Armies or Territory

Minister of Information K. C. Wu said in his personal opinion that the Chinese government might form a coalition with the Communists if no independent armies or territories remained in China. Buy Victory Bonds.

Chungking K. C. Wu China

Glamorous Winter Blouse Styles From Pattern 8964

Three chic blouses for winter wear include a V neck with ruffle trim a bow tie style with slender sleeve and a round neck version with cap sleeves Pattern 8964 accommodates sizes 12 through 42 requiring 1 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric per blouse for size 14 and 2 yards for ruffles Send 20 cents plus name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett Tribune 530 South Wells Chicago for the Winter Fashion issue Brimful of home sewers ideas 15 cents.

Sue Burnett The Tribune South Wells Chicago

VFW Yule Party and Local Church Christmas Events

VFW and auxiliary host a Christmas party Tuesday evening at seven at the club rooms with 25-cent gifts for auxiliary members. Call Lorraine Fought at 3004-W for program participation. Caledonia Street Methodist WLCS hosts a Christmas party with a silver offering. Our Savior's Lutheran Dorcas Society meets in the evening for church election. Bethel Lutheran Ladies Aid gathers Wednesday at 3 at the church.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Caledonia Street Methodist WLCS Our Savior’s Lutheran Dorcas Society Bethel Lutheran Ladies’ Aid

Naval Intelligence Failed To Show Japs Near Pearl

Washington memo released by the senate house committee on December 1 1941 details that naval intelligence possessed fleet location data but did not place Japanese forces near Pearl Harbor. The files indicate Japanese strength in homeland waters the Truk Ponape area and China Indo China theaters with notes of possible operations from the Marshalls and Palau.

Washington Office of Naval Intelligence Pearl Harbor Senate-House Truk Ponape China Indo- China Asia Marshalls Palao

Four Dead In Accidents Across Wisconsin Weekend

At least four people died in Wisconsin accidents over the weekend. Richard Drewick aged 12 of Milwaukee died in a head on collision near Muskego in Waukesha county. his father August and brother Carl eight were injured. Joseph Nedved 32 of Milwaukee died from injuries after his car hit a concrete pole. Anna Wornardt 73 of West Bend burned to death when her clothing ignited while cooking at a kitchen store. John Kern 50 died after being struck by a car on highway 51 near Mosinee while walking near his home.

Wisconsin Richard Drewick Milwaukee Muskego Waukesha County August Carl Leo Koshak Mukwonago Joseph Nedved Anna Wornardt West Bend John Kern Wausau Hospital Mosinee Wis

Scouters Plan Round Table for Gateway Area Boy Scouts

La Crosse district scouters of the Gateway Area Boy Scouts will hold a monthly Round Table in the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday at 7 30 p m R J Kraft district commissioner will preside The meeting aims to have two men from each troop present and will cover the 25th anniversary of the Gateway Area council surplus and salvage a training course and Scout anniversary week February 8 14

la Crosse Gateway Area Boy Scouts Chamber of Commerce R. J. Kraft Gateway Area Council

Bacon on Cabbage and Spinach Salad Idea

A recipe note suggests adding two or three slices of bacon to crisp shredded cabbage with mayonnaise and seasonings for a smoky tang. Cook the bacon slowly until crisp then crumble over the salad and toss. Equal parts spinach parsley and orange juice boost the blood.

Two Officers Land Plane At French Island Airport

Lieut. (jg) Nick Harroz and 1st Lieut. Edward Harroz of Oklahoma City flew to the French Island municipal airport Sunday to visit their sister Mrs. Christ Francis at 106 South 19th Street. Nick Harroz piloted the Navy plane from Norman Naval Air Base. The brothers left La Crosse for the Oklahoma Navy center Monday. Cottage cheese production in 1948 is expected to reach 200 to 210 million pounds.

Nick Harroz Edward Harroz Oklahoma City Okla Navy French Island Municipal Airport Christ Francis South 19Th Street Norman, Okla Naval Air Base la Crosse Oklahoma Navy Center

Three Good Reasons St Joseph Aspirin Achieves Mass Popularity

Advertising proclaims St Joseph Aspirin as pure and fast acting with unmatched speed and economy. The copy touts the product as the world’s largest seller at 10c, with a 100 tablet size for 35c offering three tablets for only 1c.

St. Joseph

Marriage Licenses Reported in La Crosse Area

In La Crosse Harry T. Dorsey Montpelier Ida and Alice J Seaton 124 South 23rd street with no date announced. In Sparta Wis Dec 14 Eunice Loging Leon and La Vera Meyer Sparta Dec 14. Anna Rayfield Chicago and Ernest Bauer Camp McCoy.

la Crosse Harry T. Dorsey Montpelier Ida Alice J. Seaton South 23Rd Street Sparta Wis Eunice Loging Leon la Vera Meyer Anna Rayfield Chicago Ernest Bauer Camp McCoy

Moon Eclipse Visible Across Wisconsin Tuesday

Milwaukee expert Prof. Edward Halback of the observatory said clear skies will reveal the first total lunar eclipse since 1942 from 6 30 p m to about 1 p m Tuesday in the state. He described the moon as a giant red glow during totality lasting roughly one hour and twenty minutes.

Milwaukee Edward Halback Milwaukee Astronomacila Society Observatory Halback

Local Shop Offers Rolls Razor Parts and Repairs in La Crosse

Locals advertise selling straps hones clips handles guards and cases for Rolls razors with in shop honing and repairs in La Crosse. Also listed are coal for fire places Scott Burgess Fuel Co telephone 3717 aprons at Justite Grocery 1115 Winnebago and Paramount Photo Shop 225 Main offering Eastman Kodaks cine Kodaks and film.

la Crosse Stoddard Barber Eee Scott- Burgess Fuel Co Macy Justiite Winnebago Eastman

Kraut Companions and Pork Pairings Highlight Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut provides texture and flavor contrast across meals and pairs especially well with pork chop and spare ribs. Frankfurters and kraut are inseparable, forming a classic combination in many dishes.

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Myrtle Viner Conrad A. Olson Iowa Jaycees Purex America Grend Bethroom Gric Semple Mrs. Anne Cabot Pune Minnie Longfellow Girls of Sports Club Roger Johnson Donald Grabinski Dick Powers Jim Wartinbee Eugene Ping Tommy Fry Donald Chapman Wayne Conley Jerry Potts Fred Michaels Deland Johnson Ronny Hickey Spencer Johnson Fred Spi Stanley Halverson Arland Baker Robert Read Jack Brown Dick Gross Eugene Priedel Carl Gillmeister Willard Boyland Roger Funmaker Ronald Boe Donald Melcher Edward Hass James Moen Eugene Kostecki Bud Westerlund Gerald Ruoff Terry Ziemann Jerry Sofia Elver Chapman Ronald Nelson Raymond Steinke la Vera Steinke Jimmy Wiedman Richard le Barron Howard Silverman Dick Olson Jimmy Geiwitz Roger Skrede Dwayne Seidel Bob Sullivan Elien Dane Smith Viroqua Rollins College Winter Park Fla Hamilton Holt USO Center VFW Lacrosse Tribune Pearl Associated Press Clearanc Clea Clea Cleai Vance ANCE Tevensons INCE NCE CE CE Bethany Lutheran Church Esorea Grace Struxness Clinton Nordstrom Stevensons Coty Kraut Companions
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