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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1945

Page

4

Clarice Panke Weds Harold Hartson in Candlelit Lutheran Ceremony

Clarice Ann Panke married Harold John Hartson in a 3 PM English Lutheran church ceremony led by Rev. Harold M. Stoffel. The couple, from Pittsburgh, plan to reside there after a reception at the YWCA with a large guest list and classical music by a string trio.

Harold M. Stoffel Clarice Ann Panke Harold John Hartson D. P. Hartson Pittsburgh le Roy Panke Robert Roelling Roellig le Roy ‘Anke June Barrett YWCA Josephine Harold Youngberg Leigh Elder Harold Edwards Janice Elstad Shirley Fick Elizabeth Lenz Kathleen Stanley Chicago Hartson

Beta Sigma Phi Semi-Formal Set for December 26

Larry Ziemann's orchestra will play for the Beta Sigma Phi semi formal on Wednesday December 26 with dancing from 9 p m to 1 a m Tickets are available from listed sorority members including Marguerite Cullen Mary Coughlin Norma Crouse Joyce Flag Marilyn Guenther Catharine Guillaume Eugenie Guillaume Betty Hanson Margret Heck Betty Jensen Vivian Jonstad Pat Kelly Mary Knutson Margaret Kosbab Marjorie Larson Jean Larson Jane Mueller Eleanor McDonald Kay Mac Koske Peg Mengelt Loretta Maxine Neonan Mar Nekola Ann Reichard Irene Rodlig Vi Ritter Florence Rupp Verda Sayer Mary Eien Smith Minnette Sprain

Larry Ziemann Beta Sigma Phi Marguerite Cullen Mary Coughlin Norma Crouse Joyce Flag Marilyn Guenther Catharine Guillaume Eugenie Guillaume Betty Hanson Marret Heck Betty Jensen Vivian Jonstad Pat Kelly Mary Knutson Margaret Kosbab Marjorie Larson Jean Larson Jane Mueller Eleanor McDonald Kay MacKoske Peg Mengelt Loretta Aa Maxine Neonan Mar Nekola Ann Reichard Irene Rodlig Vi Ritter Florence Rupp Verda Sayer Mary Eien Smith Minnette Sprain

Coiffure Tips From Patti Dugan For Stubborn Hair

Hair styling advice from Patti Dugan of Les Elgart's band. She recommends placing combs diagonally to anchor them, pushing in the opposite direction of hair angle, and twisting the wrist while brushing to keep bristles turning. If using two brushes, grip one in each hand and twist for better results.

Patti Dugan Les Elgart Patti

Examination Adjourned in Case Against Edward Bellm

In Pontiac Michigan the murder case against Edward Bellm relating to the death of Alberta Rose Young was adjourned after a brief session. The next examination date is set for January 15. An Argentine Christman dinner is also mentioned with Poorled pracock feature.

Pontiac. Mich Edward Bellm Alberta Rose Young Poorled Pracock

Yoked Baby Sweater Pattern No 5647 Promoted

A tiny soft wool baby sweater can be knitted in hours with yoke sleeves and body in one piece. Available in white pink or blue wool with satin ribbons. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage and pattern No 5647 to Anne Cabot Tribune Chicago for full instructions. Also promote Anne Cabot Album a 32 page book priced 15 cents for crochet knit embroidery or sew warm winter accessories.

Anne Cabot the Tribune South South Wells Chicago

Legion Leader Backs Universal Military Training Plan

John Stelle national commander of the American Legion told a House military committee that the U S must keep a gun cocked by adopting universal military training. He proposed four months of intensive training arguing for a trained citizen army and reserve components versus a large standing force.

Washington John Stelle The American Legion United States House Military Committee Legion Stelle

Landmark Burns Destroys Plover Town Hall in Subzero Blaze

The Plover town hall a 60 year old landmark burned to the ground last night as volunteer firemen battled the blaze despite sub zero temperatures. No official loss estimate had been made.

Stevens Point Wis Plover Town

New YWCA Executive Honored At Vesper Services

Sunday vesper service at the YWCA featured a combined Christmas program for the new executive director Christine McPherson. The 3 PM event opened with cello solos, candle lighting, and a tea after with 155 attendees, honoring McPherson and highlighting the YWCA holiday spirit.

YWCA Christine McPherson Ella Mae Cahape Mary Hunt Longfellow Lincoln Girl Reserves Round Table Club Walter Wendt

Re-elect Wausau man chairman of Junior State Fair Board

C. L. Mc Aleavy of Wausau was re elected chairman of the junior State fair board. A. N. Ekstrand of Chicago was re elected vice chairman and Winifred Eastwood of Waukesh a re elected home demonstration agent. The board will double booths at the youth exposition during the 1946 state fair set for August 17 to 25.

Wausau Junior State Fair Board Madison Wis State Department of Agriculture C. L. McAleavy A. N. Ekstrand Chicago Winifred Eastwood Waukesha

Four Vehicle Crashes Reported. No Injuries

Four crashes reported at city intersections with drivers Burton Struxness and June Isakson uninjured. Other incidents include Howard Fossum and Leo Gerke collision on icy streets, and Herbert Smevoy and Clarence Troyanek skidding at 14th Weston. Damages estimated at 160 dollars. no injuries.

Burton C. Struxness Liberty Street June M. Isakson South 30Th Street 16Th and Main Street Struxness Isakson 16Th Street Howard Fossum Rushford Minn Leo Gerke West Avenue Fossum 10Th Street Gerke Ferry Street 14Th Weston Streets Herbert Smevoy South 19Th Street Clarence Troyanek

Local Firm Incorporates In Wisconsin Air Service

Articles of incorporation filed in Madison for Fanta Reed Air service La Crosse by John W. Fanta Kenneth Reed and C B Varco. The firm plans an aviation school and to issue 25 000 shares at one dollar each.

Madison Wis Fanta- Reed Air Service la Crosse Secretary of State John W. Fanta Kenneth Reed C. B. Varco

Women editor Sarah Bowles dies in Milwaukee

Mrs. Sarah Bowles aged 70, who became editor of the Walworth Times after her husband George W. Bowles died in 1917, died yesterday at Lakeview hospital after a brief illness. She was active in the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and had lived in Milwaukee for the past 15 years.

Milwaukee Sarah Bowles George W. Bowles Walworth Times Lakeview Hospital Women’s Christian Temperance Union

Manitowoc Council Hires New Recreation Director

Manitowoc city council named Al Fred Schara recreation director and high school teacher coach from Menomonie Falls to replace Lawrence Krueger who leaves private business in Beloit. Schara will start January 1 with an annual salary.

Manitowoc Wis Alfred Schara Menomonie Falls Schara Lawrence Krueger Beloit

Elegant button frock pattern for fuller figures

This ABC special presents pattern No. 8961 a graceful all occasion frock for larger sizes 36 to 52. It details yardage for 35 or 39 inch material and costs 20 cents plus mail to Sue Burnett Tribune Chicago. Winter issue promises sewing ideas for home sewers at 15 cents.

ABC Sue Burnett The Tribune South Wells Chicago Fashion

Army recruits staff earn high honors at Fort Oglethorpe

Capt Walter Olson reports Lieut James H Huggins and T Sgt George A Riehm of his staff completed the army administration and recruiting activities course at the Adjutant General's School Fort Oglethorpe Georgia and graduated with high honors. Riehm earned the second highest rating in his class.

Walter Olson U. S James H. Huggins George A. Riehm Adjutant General’s School Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga Sgt. Riehm

Birth Festival and Tree of Light in Chinese Christmas

The article notes that Chinese celebrate Christmas as Cheng Dan Jieh the Holy Birth Festival. It mentions their Christmas tree is referred to as the Tree of Light and describes cultural observances.

Oliver Thompson Wed to French Bride in Wartime Ceremony

Holmen Wisconsin special report: Oliver Thompson son of Mr and Mrs John Thompson Holmen wed Miss Ginette Evain of Maintenon France in a village ceremony near the bride s home. Thompson served in Maintenon Karlsruhe and Versailles during the war and was discharged then re enlisted for six months. He plans to return to the United States with his bride next year.

Holmen Wis Oliver Thompson John Thompson Ginette Evain Maintenon France Euain Karlsruhe Germany Thompson States Versailles

Local Ambulance Runs for Residents on Grove and Third Streets

An ambulance was called to 1018 Grove street Monday at 10 58 am for Bernard Radtke 22 suffering pneumonia. At 11 56 pm another call took Miss Anna Wehrer 53 from 308 South Third street to a local hospital. Other notes mention coal for fireplaces and local business advertising.

Grove Street Bernard Radtke Radtke Anna Wehrer South Third Street Scott- Burgess Hoeschler Ernest Estenson Prospect Street St. Francis Hospital Baby's

Scouters Hold Meeting in Tomah Council

A Scouters meeting in Tomah featured Scout executive B W Inglì with representatives from troops 72 and 104. Plans for a Scout training course led by J McKean include sessions in Sparta January 3 and Tomah the following Thursday with three or more meetings.

Tomah B. W. Ingli Repo Rotary Club Lions Club J. McKean Sparta la Crosse

New Citizens Mercy Hospital Birth in San Diego

December 8 at New Citizens Mercy Hospital San Diego California birth of daughter Kathleen Marie to Mr and Mrs Jerome Pete Newburg of San Diego California with Marcella Wittenberg noted as a relative or sponsor.

Mercy Hospital San Diego Calif Kathleen Marie Jerome Pete

Budget Balancer Recipes Christmas Stalion Stollen

Scald milk and cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast with sugar, mix with cooled liquid and part of flour. Cream butter with sugar and egg yolk, combine with yeast mix and remaining flour, knead until smooth, rise three hours. Shape into crescents with date nut filling, bake 375F 30 to 40 minutes, frost and decorate. Makes 3 Stollen.

Vintage Kitchen: Simple Fruit Dressing and Gingerbread Men

A collection of old fashioned kitchen notes for a citrus fruit dressing with garlic vinegar base and orange juice, followed by a carrot and milk custard bake with eggs and lemon, finishing with a spiced gingerbread dough baked as figures. Includes quantities and oven temperatures for period recipes.

Johnson Lange ceremony at North Beaver Creek Church

Shirley Marie Johnson and Erwin Albert Lange were married in a double ring ceremony at North Beaver Creek Lutheran church Ettrick township Wisconsin. Rev Luther Bergen officiated. The couple planned a home in Milwaukee after January 2.

Johnson-Lange North Beaver Creek Church Ettrick Wis North Beaver Creek Lutheran Church Ettrick Township Shirley Marie Johnson Julius A. Johnson North Beaver Creek Erwin Albert Lange Paul Lange Augusta Luther Bergen Helmer Sexe Harold Thur Fairchild Russell Crabtree de Koven Margaret Edwards Eau Claire Carol Skorstad Blair Pauline Lange Cleone Johnson Barbara Knutson Ann Brovold Clifton Thompson

Pastor and Wife Guests at St Pauls Juniors Party

Junior Luther league of St Pauls Lutheran church held a Christmas party with Pastor and Mrs Mars A Dale as guests. The Dale family will move to Saskatoon Canada December 31 where Rev Dale becomes president of the Lutheran church of Canada. Betty Gabis presented gifts to the Dales.

Junior Luther League of St. Paul’s Betty Gabis Junior Luther League Dale I. L. Grangaard

La Crosse Recruiting Station Announces Holiday Hours

Captain Walter Olson, commanding officer, says the La Crosse recruiting office will open December 24 and 31 from 8 15 a m to noon. The office will be open all day Saturday.

la Crosse U. S Walter Olson

Elness-Mariani Wedding Held in California and Wisconsin

Elness-Mariani couple Harlan J. Mariani of Cloverdale California and Clara Belle Elnes Route 2 La Crosse wed Monday in a ceremony conducted by County Judge R V Ahlstrom. Witnesses were Robert John Smothers and Betty Mae Elnes. Lieut and Mrs Gerald J Prom of Jacksonville Florida are visiting Prom's parents at 2315 Dreapek Street.

Harlan Joseph Mariani, Jr Cloverdale Calif Clara Belle Elnes la Crosse R. V. Ahlstrom Robert John Smothers Betty Mae Elnes Gerald J. Prom Jacksonville, Fla Prom George E. Hicks Dreapek Street

Barbecued Pig Featured In Cuban Christmas Meals

On Christmas Eve Cubans enjoy elaborate dinners centered on barbecued pig with beans and rice. Sweets and candy accompany the feast, reflecting festive customs.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clarice Panke Bride Alicia Hartner Scewe Corte Mrs. Anne Cabot Landmark I Koyeok Lts Lilly Dade Muriel Jostad Marian McLachlan Lotus Steinke Central Girl Jeanette Mahlman la Vaune Hauser Logan Senior High Edythe Knutsen Doris Meyer Logan Junior High Joan Grady Betty Haley Sally la Pointe Joyce Dahle Lincoln Joyce Barrett Joanne Johnson French Island Walter Wandt A. J. Roberge Martin Scullin J. M. Fremlin R. G. Miner, Jr C. E. Pingle C. O. Pederson T. Mailer C. E. Randall Ernst Fraulin Grace Ogden Ginette Evlain Freimark Sales Co Main St Mary Lamb LaVerne Bann Willard Johnson Merlin Thompson Kenneth Johnson Blair High School Luther Hospital School of Nursing Lange 15Th Air Force School of Science and Industry North Hackett Avenue Luther Hospital Elness-Mariani Kennedy Liquor Store Meee Wes Activa Vel Pitzner’s Cleaners Suh Ot, Resweem Eintn Gtat Wwe
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