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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1948

Page

8

Helen Scanlan and Norman Olson Vow at Holy Trinity

Helen Scanlan and Norman Olson wed in a ceremony at Holy Trinity with attendants wearing accessories and camellia and mum Corsages. The reception followed at New Villa and at the bride's home for 150 guests. They plan to reside at 923 Tyler Street after a twin cities honeymoon. the groom works for Gateway Glass. Pre nuptial hosting involved Moon Photo Studio and Mrs Tom Scanlan. Navy Mothers meet Wednesday at 7:30 in Labor Temple for a party and election remarks.

R. Olson Holy Catholic Leeend Elmer Olson Coulee Scanlan New Villa Olson Tyler Street Twin Cities Gateway Glass Company Moon Photo Studio Tom Scanlan

First Birthday Celebrations at Mrs Hardiman’s Home

Mrs. John K. Hardiman hosted Dec 18 for daughter Mary Elizabeth’s first birthday at 1016 Cass Street with numerous guests and helpers listed. Holiday visits continue as relatives prepare to arrive from Tulsa and Milwaukee for Christmas Eve. William McKinley Relief corps 108 met at the courthouse for an 8 p.m. gathering. Chicken a la king and apricot soufflé were on the menu with notes on suitable sauces and vanilla-flavored custard. Buy Savings Bonds.

John K. Hardiman Cass Street Mary Elizabeth J. W. Skinmer Joseph Richter Chaseburg Robert J. Schroeder Lorraine Smikla Abigail Hebberd Edward Ryan Mary Beth E. D. Campfield Mary Frances Fred Wolf Robyn Arthur Schwalbe Arthur Myron van Metre John James McIntyre Mary Margie Ray Ha Peter Richard Wrobel Nancy John Lamp John Pappas J. Kirk White Rollin Buchanan Caroline Reay Martha Horn Hannah Olson Emma Erickson Hardiman Hee Kirk S. White Tulsa Okla R. K. Hardiman Milwaukee

Homemakers Showcase Christmas Ideas at Yale Days

Homemakers in Yale Days demonstrations showcased Christmas decorating ideas at the Vocational School under the La Crosse County Community Council. Mrs Winnifred Lysaker organized the event with displays including a mica coated bridal wreath tree, a lace and ball tree by Mrs Charles Wachs, wrapped package displays by Betty Mac Ohlson, and a dust pan door decoration by Mrs William Dacey. Carol singing led by Mrs Owen Jackson with planning help from Mrs Charles Wachs and Mrs George Hayek.

la Crosse County Charles Wachs Hamilton Betty Mac Ohlson William Dacey Owen Jackson George Hayek Mmes Harry Carson W. S. Keppel Wesley Tietze Mmes Louis Ikert Pauline Panke Louis Nelson

World Flu Threat Through History and Vaccine Efforts

Dr. Edwin P. Jordan explains influenza’s historic global impact and the promise and failure of vaccines. He notes 1917 18 death tolls in the US and worldwide, describes multiple virus strains, and says new vaccines aim to cover more strains while acknowledging limits in 1947. The column warns of rapid spread via modern transport if a new pandemic starts.

United States

Local Holiday Shops Advertise Gifts and Reservations

LOCALS promote Christmas gifts for all ages with View Master sets at $2 and reels 3 for $1 at Universal Photo Service 514 State Street. Walt's at 3rd and Mississippi taking reservations for New Year’s Eve and Day. Yehle’s Green House 1833 George Street offers cut flowers plants and greeting items. Extra Mazda Christmas tree lights at Ruud’s Store complete sets. Reservations for Christmas and New Year’s.

Universal Photo Service State Street Walt's Mississippi Caledonia Yehle’s Green House George Street Yehle'’s Ruud

New Citizens St Ann's Births and Transit Aerial Cable Railcar

A列detailed birth notices from Dec including Carol Water Eric, Charlene Joyce Exgen, Arnold Kroack, Daniel John Manske, Irene Bran, Perry Preeman, Linn Mero, Archie Hughes, Robert Zirk, Bernardee Byrnes, Carolynn Sue Ivy, and Switerrand records tied to La Crosse Sparta San Antonio plus a note on an aerial cable railcar that climbs 3600 feet in 13000 feet and carries 450 per hour with twin seats hung from a cable.

St. Ann's Carol Water Eric Rockland Wis Charlene Joyce Robert J. Exgen Holmen Corrinne Olson Leo Arnold W. Kroack Florence Huebner la Crosse Hocepitel Daniel Robert L. Zirk Cottage Grove Grove Minn Bernardee A Byrnes San Antonio Tex Carolynn Sue Marvin Ivy Lorraine Gagermeier la Crosse Switerrand Hias

Christmas Meeting Highlights at La Crosse Toastmistress Club

The La Crosse Toastmistress club held a Dec 15 meeting at the YMCA with a Christmas mood from evergreen decorations and red candles. Dorothy Cornelll was elected vice-president replacing ill Ethel Keefe. Entertainment led by Mrs. Corneil featured four performers Eunice Jenkins Charlotte Sherman Mrs. Helen Gregorich and Mrs. Margaret Hall. The group sang carols then gathered at Helen Patrick’s home for a gift exchange. Regular meetings resume after holidays on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month.

la Crosse YMCA Dorothy Cornelll Ethel Keefe Corneil Eunice Jenkins Charlotte Sherman Helen Gregorich Margaret Hall Helen Patrick

Couple Colleen Everson and Kermit Buckle Wed in Eau Claire

Area man Colleen Everson and Kermit Buckle tied the knot on November 20 at Concordia Lutheran church in Eau Claire. The couple, formerly of Alma, plan a northern Minnesota honeymoon and now reside at 724 Bolles Street in Eau Claire.

Colleen Everson Eau Claire Kermit Buckle Barron Wis Alma Concordia Lutheran Church Bolles Street Minnesota

Sandwich Variety Egg Salad Guide

Egg salad sandwiches taste best when chopped hard boiled eggs mix with celery or green pepper and crisp bacon. Fold in mayonnaise or creamy salad dressing with a touch of onion juice for extra flavor.

Sparta BPW Works For UW Booster Station

At the Christmas party of the Sparta Business and Professional Women's club on December 16 at Mrs. Flora Teasdales home the group launched a movement to gain support from other groups and local legislators to secure a booster station for the University of Wisconsin radio service in Sparta. A pot luck supper and gift exchange followed.

Sparta Wis Business and Professional Women's Club Flora Teasdale University of Wisconsin

Wrapping Gift Ideas for Christmas Projects

Wrapping idea uses small patterned paper for small gifts and large patterned paper for big gifts. Use proper boxes to hold the Christ mas gift and tissue to frame it. Wrap on a flat surface with scissors ribbons and seals ready.

Sally Kennard Crowned UW Haresfoot Ball Queen

Sally Kennard of La Crosse was crowned queen of the University of Wisconsin Haresfoot ball in Madison. A senior, she is the daughter of E. E. Kennard and Mrs. Stella Kennard and is affiliated with Alpha I.

Madison Wis Sally Kennard la Crosse University of Wisconsin E. E. Kennard West Avenue South Stella Kennard South 11Th Street Kennard Alpha i

Elroy Bride Weds in North Congregational Church

Betty Jean Ackerman daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ackerman Elroy and Antone Ornellas son of Manuel Ornellas and Mrs William Lessieur wed at North Congregational Church New Bedford Massachusetts on November 27 11 am The Rev Joseph Merch ant officiated The bride wore white satin with a silk illusion veil and orange blossoms attendant Helen Root Mattapoisett rose taffeta dress Best man Gerald Tebland New Bedford The couple will live in Mattapoisett.

Elroy Wis North Congregational Church New Bedford Mass Betty Jean Ackerman Arthur Ackerman Antone Ornellas Manuel Ornellas William Lessieur Joseph Merchant Manuel Ferreira Helen Root Mattapoisett Gerald Tebland

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Helen Scanlan Norman Olson Navy Mothers Labor Temple Forward Lodge Nobis George Koepcke Liberty Street Elaine Bennett Appolona Olson Ruby Nieland Marguerite Ulrich Dorothy Schiegel Colleen Schlegel Erna Wetzel Gyvda Wetzel Stina Scholl Pauline Vandervelde Ruth En Naomi Norcross Ruth Graf Frances Kline Charan Anna Mosser Esther Mealy Louise Keppen Maria Vaaler Hazel Britt William McKinley Relief Corps Court House Yale Edwin P. Jordan, M. D NEA Jordan Nelson Funeral Home Emerson Mothers Club Ruths Toastmistress Club Cyeste George Boehm Gertrude Wihtet Tomen Glen Schuchnecht Prairie du Lac Beverly J. Harrie Leon Tribune Vocational School William Key Area Man’s Bride Sparta Bpw U’ Haresfoot Ball Queen Elroy Bride East Vicks VapoRub
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