Rieses Mark 25th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
Mr and Mrs Frank Riese hosted seventy guests at a 6 pm dinner in Trinity Lutheran Church parlors celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. They wed Dec 26 1925, Florence Hagen and Frank Joseph Riese, officiated by the late Rev E O Vik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Riese
Rose Street
Trinity Lutheran Church
Florence Margaret Hagen
Frank Joseph Riese
E. O. Vik
LaVern Hanson
Louis Riese
Theodore Riese
Keith
L. H. Pynn
Norris
Richard
Otto Hagen
Gladys
Max Lubke
L. D. Pynn
Robert
William Gent
John
Cheries Pynn
Clifford Dikeman
Karen
Kenneth Christ
Wiliam Hagen
Sharron
Billy
George Myer
George
Dwain
Lee Steliflug
Gary
Carl Hagen
Robert Paul
Wanda
Harold Lynch
Harold, Jr
James
Margaret
Robert Hagen
Donald
Gloria
Roberta
Donald Hagen
Terry
Marlene
Walter Allen
Walter
Mmes
Edith Thompson
Emil Graff
Albert Glasson
Caroline Thompson
Michael
Sally Hammond
Beverly Ames
Paul Lang
Myron Berg
Snowball Dance at Tomah High School Dec 29
The Snowball dance by Tomah high school students will be held in the auditorium on Friday December 29. Candidates for the King title include Duane Zellmer Jack Hess Everett Chambers Rex Moseley Victor Burnstad Gary Koch Richard Ninneman Jack Rattle David Cline Tom Peterson and Lon Roeske. Music by Don Kaye's orchestra with Bruce Potter as master of ceremonies for the intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
Duane Zellmer
Jack Hess
Everett Chambers
Rex Moseley
Victor Burnstad
Gary Koch
Richard Ninneman
Jack Rattle
David Cline
Tom Peterson
Lon Roeske
Don Kaye
Bruce Potter
Beadles Celebrate Silver Wedding in Galesville
Mr and Mrs J O Beadle observed their silver wedding anniversary at home in Galesville Wisconsin with friends and family. The couple married Christmas Eve 1925 and have four children and one grandchild. The Beadles’ careers include vocational agriculture at Galesville school and Trempealeau high teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Wis
J. O. Beadle
Mmes
A. F. Giere
Cleve Sacia
Alfred Anderson
John McKeeth
Howard Bell
Beverly Verang
Natalie Klein
Rose
Carol McKeeth
Beadles
Beulah Hamley
Ripon
Beadle
Galesville School
Trempealeau High School
Larry
Kewaskum High School
David
University of Wisconsin
Mary
Kathryn
Sunday Supper Creamed Dried Beef Over Biscuits
Creamed dried beef served over hot biscuits with a garnish of finely minced parsley for flavor and color adds a simple Sunday night supper touch.
Beatrice Allen and Ray McGeough Wed in St James
Beatrice Elaine Allen and Ray John McGeough united in a December 16 ceremony at the St James Catholic parsonage with Rev J J Sherman officiating. The bride, daughter of Olga Allen and Frank McGeough, wore white roses with a multicolored wool jersey dress and navy accessories. Matron of honor was Mrs Walter Olson, best man Walter Olson. After a dinner at Walt's the couple, living at 2101 Charles Street, plan a trip to Iowa. McGeough works at Electric Auto-Lite. Prenuptial hostesses were Mrs Donald Roesler and women at Auto-Lite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sheridan
St. James Catholic
Beatrice Elaine Allen
Ray John McGeough
Charles Street
Olga Allen
Adams Street
Frank McGeough
Waukon
Walter Olson
Walt’s
Iowa
Charles
Donald Roesler
Golden Wedding Open House for Sowles in Tomah
Tomah Wisconsin special report Mr and Mrs Claude R Sowle celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Tomah Methodist church Sunday from 2 to 5 pm neighbors and friends are invited to attend the events mark the couple as long married residents of the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Brockman
Walter Schmeckoeper
South Iifth
Louise A. Frieden
William Brockman
Milwaukee
Madison
la Crosse
Brockman
Tomah
Wis
Claude R. Sowle
Tomah Methodist Church
Frey Bemis Lutheran Pair Wed In December Ceremony
Sally Lorene Frey and Jack M. Bemis were married at First Evangelical Lutheran church December 28 at 7 p m Rev Fritz Miller officiated. Attendants included maid of honor Carolyn Wallschlaeger bridesmaids Mrs Alfred Schlicht and Mrs Ken Ingham and junior bridesmaid Susan Frey. Reception for 150 followed at the Cargill home. The bride wore Chantilly lace with an illusion veil and floral gown styled by her grandmother. The groom is in the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sally Lorene Frey
Jack M. Bemis
Fritz Miller
Fred Frey
la Crosse Street
O. G. Bemis
South 16Th Street
Ralph Swantz
Hans Zabel
Emil
Cargill
U. S. Army
Alfred Schlicht
Ken Ingham
Carolyn Wallschlaeger
Christmas meeting of Holmen LDR aids Natal mission
Fifteen gathered for the Holmen LDR Christmas meeting at the Berg home in Long Coulee Holmen Wis. Janice Berg and Audrey Anderson led devotions and a Bible verse roll call. Gifts were exchanged and a collection sent to the Untunjambili mission school in Natal South Africa. Next meeting January 18 at the Holmen parsonage hosted by Mrs E T Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen
Wis
Holmen Ldr
Janice Berg
Audrey Anderson
Berg
Longcoulee
Untunjambili
Natal
South Africa
Barbara Hougum
Ruth Anderson
Marilyn Olson
Joan Nelson
Kathryn Knudson
Anna Marie Johnson
Karen Tolvstad
Betty Anne Gullickson
Elva Bratberg
Ethel Hanson
Marilyn
Joan Nerby
Orton Nelson
Holmen Parsonage
E. T. Anderson
Christmas Party Of Wilson Colwell Relief Corps No 2
The Wilson Colwell Relief corps No 2 held its annual Christmas party in the GAR rooms at the courthouse on December 21 with a covered dish supper for 48 members and families. Edna Lueth led the evening program. participants included Mitchie Rank Sharon Carol Johnny Butterfield Loraine Candahl Patricia Soller Sandra John Constance Herman and Meta Colby. Gifts and refreshments were given. A cake tip notes finely chopped fruit or nuts prevent sinking in chiffon batter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Colwell Relief Corps No. 2
Gar
Court House
Edna Lueth
Mitchie Rank
Sharon
Carol
Johnny Butterfield
Loraine Candahl
Patricia Soller
Sandra John
Constance Herman
Meta Colby
Decorah Engagement Announcement for Joan Haugen Rooney
Mr and Mrs Donald J Haugen announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to John C Rooney of Los Angeles California Rooney attended City College and has served seven years in the merchant marines and is presently purser on the U S S Mateo Victory of the Pacific Steamship Company Joan attended Luther College and Kahler School of Nursing and worked at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Donald J. Haugen
Fifth Avenue
Joan
John C. Rooney
Los Angeles
Calif
Infant christened at Taylor Christmas service
At a Christmas Eve service Rev B J Harlem christened the infant son of Mr and Mrs Alfred J Waller in Taylor Wisconsin The child wore the gown used by his mother and grandmother Sponsors were Mrs Cora Richardson Oakland California Roger Waller Rankin and Clara Jean Carlson
Palen Infant Baptized at St Peter's Caledonia
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor J Palen Kristin Mary was baptized on Christmas day at 2 p m in St Peter's Catholic church Caledonia. Sponsors were Mrs Agatha Schwe bach Caledonia and Billy Dennison Jefferson S D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia Minn
Victor J. Palen
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Kristin Mary
Agatha Schwebach
Caledonia
Billy Dennison
Jefferson
S. D
Cottage cheese sandwiches with pickles and onions recipe note
A simple snack mix uses cottage cheese with chopped sweet dill pickle, finely grated onion, and diced pepper, bound with mayonnaise. Salt and pepper enhance flavor. A separate line notes Northern Ireland will get a new rayon plant, potentially employing 1,600 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Ireland
Pettijohns Breakfast Plan Aids Digestive Regularity
Doctors advocate Pettijohns whole grain breakfast to combat lack of bulk in the diet. A week of Pettijohns hot cereal promises improved energy and regularity with nutrients like Vitamin B1 Iron and Phosphorus.
Joan Benson and James Hauser Wed in Minnesota
Joan Charlotte Benson of Crescent and James Harold Hauser of La Crosse were married at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Houston on December 16 in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Orian Anderson. Attendants included maid of honor Carol Harras and bridesmaids Joanne Anderson, Rolland Solberg, and William Ferries. After a reception at the bride's home, the couple will reside at 1712 Charles Street with the bride working in La Crosse. Out-of-town guests joined many relatives from La Crosse and Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Cial
Joan Charlotte Benson
Crescent
James Harold Hauser
la Crosse
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Houston
Orian Anderson
Charles Benson
Harold Hauser
Charles Street
Carol Harras
la Crescent
Gertrude Hauser
Bob
Lois Secord
Lois Teckmer
Ole Christopherson
Clarence Thompson
Richard
Richard Koepcke
Gid Tr
Double Ring Wedding in Blair and Shake Hollow
Fern V Sekse and Hensel A Nelson were married in a double ring ceremony December 24 at 1 PM at the First Lutheran parsonage in Blair. Attendants were Gordon Olson and Deloris Selse. They reside in Shake Hollow where the groom farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Wis
Fern V. Sekse
Andrew Sekse
Whitehall
Hensel A. Nelson
Henry Nelson
Shake Hollow
Konrad Arberg
Gordon Olson
Deloris Selse
La Crosse Couple Weds in Kansas After Iowa Graduation
Cornelia Coldren and John H. Stevens wed December 23 in Bird chapel First Congregational church. Attendants included Richard Coldren and Ann Brenner. Norman Cook and Donald Thompson served as groomsmen. reception hosted at the bride’s home with out of town guests from Waterloo Minneapolis Chicago and beyond. Both graduates of the University of Iowa in 1949, they will reside in Lawrence where Stevens teaches in the University of Kansas law school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Coldren
Alice Coldren
State Street
John H. Stevens
Waterloo
Fred Hyslop
Bird Chapel
First Congregational Church
Richard
Ann Brenner
Ruth Burghardt
Donald Thompson
Lawrence
Kan
Norman Cook
Minneapolis
Minn
Service Star Legion Holds December Meeting at Court House
The Service Star Legion No 1 gathered December 20 at the courthouse. Officers elected: Mrs Lilah Guy president Miss Sadie Austin vice president Mrs Anna Krusch secretary Mrs Bertha Weber treasurer Mrs John Wingers chaplain. Gifts exchanged and baskets delivered to shut in members. A donation and gifts were sent to two Buddy Boys at the Tomah Veterans Hospital. Mrs Guy gave a reading and Mrs Constance Herman Lang, with Mrs Lillian Lueth, provided accompaniment. Lunch was served. The item notes a castor oil source from tropical Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Star Legion No. 1
Court House
Lilah Guy
Sadie Austin
Anna Krusch
Bertha Weber
John Wingers
Tomah Veterans Hospital
Guy
Constance Herman Lang
Lillian Lueth
Cancer Not Communicable Yet Has Family Tendency
A medical column explains cancer is not caught from others and is not strictly hereditary. It notes a strong family tendency, with a promise to discuss the topic more fully, and covers related questions about boils in the ear canals bath-induced itch kidney disorders and spinal anesthetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Jordan, M. D
Bright
Child head rocking quieted by calm, patient care
A reader asks about a five year old who rocks her head to sleep. An expert reply notes head rocking is common in young children and linked to nervousness and stress, typically outgrown with a calm home and minimal reaction from guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R
Local ads highlight rugs hats flowers and parties
Locals advertise Con goleum rugs at John Schneider Co 415 South Third and Lunds Flowers opposite the Cathedral. Aletta's Hat Shop offers hats at half price with a $1 sale plus a wool skirt sale. Stella Kennard promotes reservations for New Year's Eve events at 209 State Bank Building and 2 1435 for booking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schneider Co
South Third
House of Bauer Chocolates
Lund’s Flowers
Aletta’s
Mississippi
Stella Kennard
State Bank Building
Muffin Tips for Cranberry Filled Centers
A home baking note suggests filling muffin pans one third, making a center hollow, adding a teaspoon of canned jellied cranberry sauce, topping to two thirds, then baking as usual and serving piping hot.
Celery Seed Adds Flavor to Dressings in Salads
Celery seed makes an interesting addition to French dressing and is delicious in a Roquefort cheese dressing for green salads. The note suggests using celery seed to enrich both dressings and salads.
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Carol Gittens
Crystal Room
Hotel Stoddard
Viroqua
Frank Robinson
North Rusk Avenue
S. R. Pollard
Jene
Frances) Duncan
Oregon
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Dorothy) Jennings
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Jennie) Buckles
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Tomah Ball
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Beatrice Allen
Ray McGeough
St. James
Parkerhouse
Parkerhouse Rolls
Erickson
Mein St
Mae
Joan Benson
James Hauser
Sekse
Nelson
Kansas
Service Star Legion
Africa
E. H. Lehman
Third Avenue North
Onalaska
Marguerite Anne
John Fletcher Townsend
E. H. Townsend
South 21St Street
Miss Lehman
St. Olaf College
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Carroll College
Aquinas
Aquinas Alumni _ association
VFW
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Curtis Smith
James Warner
Richard Bradburn
Ronnie Gillmeister
Sy Strasser
LeRoy Strasser
John Bates
Francis Mara
Joe Gambill
William Kelley
Harry Vines
Levi Nelson
S. T. Shimanski
C. A. Schmikla
Hugh Boschert
George Sauer
Emma Wetsch
Adolph Trussoni
Theresa Monti
Robert McKillip
Beverly Einster
George Krismer
Edyth Brown
Joe Beranek
Joan Anderson
Fred Simones
Jean Horschak
Jack Cagney
Mary Ziegelmaier
Jerry Flanagan
Nancy Hamilton
Joe Riepel
Shirley Clark
Bob Fitzsimmons
Carol Vondrashek
Gilbert
Barbara Bracen
Jack Alexander
Marlene Soukup
David Brieske
Janice Mader
Albert Funk
Patricia Krueger
Jerry Roob
Loupe Skemp
Jack Collins
Patricia Ryan
Wayne Pahl
Carol Sexauer
Claren Ferrier
Alice Hollen
John Finn
Marilyn Guberude
Ed Pretasky
Lorraine Greene
Chuck Skemp
Arlene Church
James F. Kelly
Shirley Mashak
Jim Bull
Mary Clare Flanigan
Tom Rusche
Peggy Lyons
Merrill Cina
Darlene Haddal
George Pearse
Jeanne Hackner
Jack Papenfuss
Pat Woolley
Jim Bennett
Rosemary Maule
Gene Smith
Ginny Bottun
Dan Spika
Dolores Bakalars
Don Sieger
Mary Grams
Joseph Gund
Alberta Cuta
Robert J. Cuta
Marlene Marsolek
Greg Ziegelmaier
Mary Lou Dale
NEA
J. A
Lila Maher
Newburg
Main Street
DIAL
Anderson Bros. Proprietors
Jule
Our Good Home Bakery
Ole
Vox
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