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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1947

Page

8

Aquinas Alumni Holiday Dance Draws 160 Couples

Aquinas Alumni Association held its first holiday dance Friday at Hotel Stoddard with 160 couples in attendance. The Bennett Gretin Orchestra of Rochester provided the music as hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Woodruff, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ryan Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Roth.

Aquinas Alumni _s association Hotel Stoddard Bennett Gretin Orchestra of Rochester Carol Olson Dick Lepsch Delores Kabat Jim Bennett Rosemarie Boyle Harold Heiser Felicia Hoffman Edward Stanek Muriel Miller Joseph A. Freischman Mary Ann Sexauer Francis Guenther Kathleen Ohlney Johnny Finn Gladys Strand Rich Peterson Keo Veneman Jim Gund Alice Maassen Rudy Morschak Kate Paul Jim Spika Corinne Larkin Jim Smith Frances Ann Stuber Ray Noonan Rose Mary Potaracke al Grai Jeanette Merrell Jim Wanner la Vonne Bakalars Joe Beranek Marvy Hackner Thomas Quinn Richard L. Simonson James L. Weber Donald Koenen Louise Garbers John Stokes Vernice Witte Frank W. French Ruth Horstman Jerry Moriarity Betty Jane Isakson Edward Wegner Mabel Olson Walt Walljasper Rita Kohner G. C. Johnson George Hegenbart Mary Costello Curt Smith Ariene Strasser la Vera Geary Myrtle Koepcke Jim Kroner Petra Anderson Bob Scheel Wagner Mary Bob Daley Marie Kieinsmith Bill Stuber Norris James Fitzpatrick Rosemary Wurm William R. Poehling Huck Finn Billitz Kaye B. Mills William H. Dell Joseph Norton Raymond Leary RH. Pearse, Jr Sally Hyde F. M. McQuade Francis Roub Nancy Birnbaum A. J. Schmitt G. C. Londkoski Bob Christiansen Tlene Ok Te Anthony Rita Schaper Frank Quinn Louise Vyvyan Romey Quinn Rita Ann Steve Pavela Marian Stellick Clayton Jerue Pat Hurley Orville Sallander Katie Furlano Ken Miller

Audrey Nelson Weds Robert Berg in Caledonia Lutheran Rite

Audrey Ethelyn Nelson and Robert E. Berg united in marriage December 26 in a Lutheran ceremony at the couple’s parish with Rev. O E Anderson presiding. The Houston and Rushford families gathered for a reception in the church parlors as they plan to reside in Aberdeen South Carolina where Berg is employed by the Civil Aeronautics caisseilin.

Caledonia Minn Audrey Ethelyn Nelson Robert E. Berg O. E. Anderson Houston Rushford Marvin Dvergsten Spring Grove Homer Eggen Preston Norbert Nelson Brother Margaret Olson Ingrid Julsrud Overgsten Nels J. Nelson Edwin Berg Ernest Hough Paul Mark Ware Bingham Lake George Mraz Evelyn Saskatchewan Norman Berg John A. Anderson Alfred Berg Alvin Bakke Robert Jeanne Colbenson Marvin Northrup William Christensen Winona Olaf Sander Grace Reagen Minneapolis G. W. Weida Aberdeen S. C Civil Aeronautics Caisseilin Paul Eggen

Vows In Minneapolis United At Central Lutheran Church

At Central Lutheran church in Minneapolis on December 27 the Rev Iverson united Mrs H J Ward and James L Amdahl both of Mabel in marriage. Attending were Mrs Amdahl’s brother and sister T E Clevenger and the bride’s sister. Mrs Amdahl has worked at the Mabel telephone exchange and Mr Amdahl runs the local Jack Sprat store.

Mabel, Minn Central Lutheran Church Minneapolis Iverson Marria H. J. Ward James L. Amdahl Mabel T. E. Clevenger

Puff Sleeved Dress Pattern for Children 8203

Comic winter party fashion ad offers Pattern No 8203 for ages 3 to 8 with puff sleeves and pockets. Describes fabric options, sizes, yardage, and trimming, with ordering details to Sue Burnett of The Tribune Chicago.

Sue Burnett the Tribune South Wells Chicago 7 Weils Street Chicago

Doctor Explains Cleft Palate Harelip And Surgery

Medical note explains cleft palate harelip causes and treatment through surgery. It covers birth causes possible inheritance or prenatal injury, speech impact, and the aim to restore function and appearance. It notes eventual facial hair growth options and health safety concerns around X ray hair removal.

New Citizens Announce Dec 28 to Dec 29 Births Across Twin Cities

Notices report numerous birth announcements from St Ann’s and St Mary’s Hospitals in Minneapolis Madison Sparta and towns like Onalaska Warrens and Tunnel City. Names include Nancy Jean to Roset G Taube Aveta Thayer Mary Margaret to Willie Bell Elizabeth Ward to W Raemion and Roy Larson among others with dates in late December.

St. Ann's Nancy Jean Roset G. Taube Vine Street Jean Pfennig Tao Junior H Redfield Street Ariene A Vernon Bemre Onalaska Prank J. Presemuth Liberty Street Mary Mergaret Willie A. Bell Loomis Street Lois Jones St. Mary's Hospital Minneapolis Madison Elizabeth Ward W. Raemion Marian Schiabach St. Mary's Honpital Sparta Wis Robert Daniels Roy A. Larson Tunnel City Clifford Brosseau

Salem Bridal Pair Continues U Studies

Roberta Maude Rowe and Kenneth C. Sprain wed before Rev. W. J. Slosser in West Salem. 75 guests attended as the couple, UW Madison students, plan a January 2 home in Madison after a Minneapolis honeymoon.

Roberta Maude Rowe Kenneth C. Sprain W. J. Slosser West Salem Eleanor Sprain Barbara Cara Rowe Norman Rowe, Jr Calvin Donald Sprain Birdie Krucke Conrad Jostad Eleanor Carole Norman Rowe Chester Brown Robert Brown Ed McGee Edgar St. Martin Richard Annabelle St. Martin Minneapolis J. E. Flansburg Jim Don Dudley Glenn Ellyn Arnold Sprehn Bangor Dick Schwartz Merrill Wis Francis Russell Margery Westfield Calvin Sprain Madison Alice Halverson John Stuckenschmidt Emma Nuttleman Ruth Horstman Maxine Tournade Calvin Flaig la Crosse Rowe Home

Michigan Bride Weds La Crosse Groom in Menominee Ceremony

Carol Jean Dahl married Kenneth Daniel Opitz of La Crosse at St. Ann's church in Menominee with Rev. Geynet presiding. The couple, daughter and son of Marinette and La Crosse families, plan to reside in Madison after a honeymoon trip south.

Carol Jean Dahl Michigan Kenneth Daniel Opitz la Crosse Menominee St. Ann's Church Geynet Charles Opitz Green Bay Street Hotel Marinette Marinette Wis Richard Rossman Donald Opitz Margaret Yordy Dayton Frederick Joyce Ashland William Opitz William Oliverius Newberry Mich Karl Clancy Milwaukee Roy DeGaynor Ray C. Dahl South

Minneapolis Bangor Bridal Pair's Home Wedding

Viola Niedfeldt of Bangor and Vernon Michaelson of Minneapolis exchanged Lutheran vows on December 27 at the bride’s home, with a seven o clock evening service. Attendees included Ione Schardt and Hilbert Niedfeldt. reception followed with out-of-town guests Ole Michaelson and Ruth Malison. The couple plan to reside in Minneapolis and work for Twin City Transportation. Prenuptial showers were hosted by Cornell schools faculty and Our Savior’s Lutheran church. William Frye celebrated his 90th birthday December 22 and plans a joint 1st wedding anniversary with his wife in January.

Viola Niedfeldt Bangor Vernon Michaelson Minneapolis F. D. Hiedfeldt Arden Steubs St. Paul's Ione Schardt Antigo Wis Hilbert Niedfeldt Nias Cornell LDR Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

Inventory clearance sale at Paul’s Jewelry and Honig’s Gift Shop

Locals list authorized dealers Bulova Gruen Elgin Hamilton watches at Paul’s Jewelry Store on North Side. Sale starts Monday Dec 29 with glasses on credit at Tri-State Optical 217 Linker Bidg. CAD closed New Year’s day. Townsend Club No 2 postpones meetings until March due to icy sidewalks.

Bulova Gruen, Elgin Hamilton Paul's Jewelry Store North Side Honig’s Gift Shop Main Street Tri-State Optical Townsend Club No. 2

Meat Qualities U Good Display Slight Fat Tint

Meat graded U Good shows a thinner fat cover than Choice and may have a yellowish tinge. The lean is moderately smooth and velvety, light to dark red with some marbling.

Holidays At Holmen

Holmen Wisconsin reports Christmas guests visiting local residents. Names include James Peterson Bernice Halverson at Bernie Anderson home Percy Mahlum Manley Mahlum L. C. Larson Lulu Ekern Lyle Anderson Lorraine Johnson and Ragna Berg with various hosts across Holmen.

Holmen Wis la Crosse James Peterson Bernice Halverson Bernie Anderson Percy Mahlum Manley Mahlum L. C. Larson Lulu Ekern O. Nern Lyle Anderson John E. Anderson Lorraine Johnson R. N St. Francis Hospital Mina Johnson Ragna Berg Erling Berg

Marriage Licenses La Crosse and Sparta Listings

Virgil K. Meeks of Grand Junction Colorado and Mildred S S Nelson of Chicago to wed in La Crosse January 3. John Beach and Mabel Eggieston wed in Sparta December 26. Ralph Van Kirk and Bernadine Schmeider listed for marriage December 26.

la Crosse Virgil K. Meeks Grand Junction Colo Mildred S&s. Nelson Chicago Sparta Wis John Beach Mabel Eggieston Ralph van Kirk Bernadine Schmeider

Beta Sigma Phi Formal Dance Draws 160 Couples

Beta Sigma Phi hosted a formal dance at Hotel Stoddard on a Saturday night for 150 couples with Larry Ziemann's orchestra providing music from nine to one The event featured a long list of couples attendees including Dr J C Coss H H Young and many others from Aber Proksch Doris Jostad Everett Cillty Frieda Kidder John Lacey Vivian Josten and Leo Nack Jr. among numerous pairs in attendance.

Sigma Phi Hotel Stoddard Larry Ziemann J. C. Coss Messrs Mmes H. H. Young E. J. Bicha Len M. Sagen Malcolm Johnson Elliott Sammelson Milton Kosbach William Kane Harlan Fuller Robert Schroece Cornelius Miller R. S. Leich John Fran Stupka Warren Loveland Russell Kroner W. C. Jungbluth Ray A. Sander W. D. Graw R. C. Cushman J. Saltz R. C. Peters Robert Ferrell Evey Fry V. J. Weber Joseph L. Murphy Ralph V. Steele Ralph Mengelt, Jr Gene Knothe, Jr G. M. Gilbertson Robert E. Munk R. A. Anderson Larry Knoebel L. R. Lautz William J. Dwyer George Knebel D. J. Galstad R. J. Nichols B. Turner A. R. Coughlin Arthur Schwalbe, Jr John T. Oakley Burt A. Smith Joseph W. Ruplin D. R. Easland David F. Hyde Gilman Aspenson Robert Soules Bob Hoeschler George Wade Aber Proksch Doris Jostad Everett Cillty Frieda Kidder Donald Walden Frances French John G. Lacey Vivian Josten Richard Rick June Barrett Leo Nack, Jr Shirley Fuller Joe V. Smith Margaret Larson David Solie Jane Horner Ralph Schultz Marge Lunde Ken Schroeder

US Button Use Per Capita In A Normal Year

A historical note states that Americans consume about 70 buttons per person annually. This figure reflects typical consumer and household usage in a standard year. It highlights everyday habits and supplies in past domestic life.

United States

Romania issues five semi-postals for 17th Engineers Congress

Romania released a set of five semi-postals honoring the 17th Engineers Congress held in October this year. The stamps commemorate engineering achievement and feature imagery aligned with the event and organizing bodies.

Romania

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