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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1947

Page

8

Notre Dame Club Holiday Dance At Hotel Stoddard

The La Crosse university club held its first holiday dance Monday night at Hotel Stoddard with about 125 couples attending. Guests included Dr. Robert A. Flynn and many other local professionals and Notre Dame affiliates.

John R. Padesky John C. Ray A. P. Funk, Jr Thomas Kerndt W. M. Dvorak A. R. Coughlin C. R. Conner W. P. Boisen Robert Novak Frederick R. Funk Albert P. Funk Frank C. Eaton Milwaukee Messrs. and Mines John W. Hackner, Jr David F. Hyde W. Leo Murphy Gene Bartl Han Wenzel W. W. Murphy J. C. McCord Leo Regnier Ford Stick- Me V. D. Edwards Oscar Gutierrez Eileen Bethuser Hector Gutierrez

Beverly Gilbertson and Gordon Bahnub wed at Black River Falls

Beverly Gilbertson daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Gilbertson and Gordon Bahnub son of Mr and Mrs Fred Bahnub were married in the Evangelical Lutheran church December 27 in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Raymond P Huss A reception for 190 guests followed in the church social room with attendants, ushers and out of town guests named The couple announced plans for a future together in Taylor Wisconsin as their families were listed among the attendees and relatives.

Black River Falls Wis Beverly Gilbertson Albert Gilbertson Gordon Bahnub Fred Bahnub Taylor Evangelical Lutheran Church Raymond P. Huss Mmes J. H. Widmar Ralph Lund Nona Haug Carmen van Gorden Betty Dalby Dorothy Waldum Ray Powell Ann Waldum Dennis Gilbertson Richard Waldum Hilder D. Hansen Sylvia Moen Mary Gilbertson Lyman Gilbertson Severson Ogdensburg Harold Gilbertson St. Louis Daniel la Fleur Holmen

Grandmother of 28 Wed in Chiseldon to 80-Year-Old Widower

Mrs. Rose Ockwell, described as grandmother of 28, marries John Liddiart in Chiseldon England. The groom is an 80-year-old widower.

Rose Ockwell Chiseldon England John Liddiart

Engagement of Nancy Higbee to John Pollock Announced

Mrs. Jesse Edward Higbee of 1602 Ferry Street announces the engagement of her daughter Nancy to John Watson Pollock son of Mr and Mrs James Wendell Pollock of Fargo North Dakota.

Jesse Edward Higbee Ferry Street Nancy John Watson Pollock James Wendell Pollock Fargo, N. D

Blair Couple Weds at Zion Lutheran Blair Wisconsin

Lois Granlund and Donald Campbell exchanged rings at Zion Lutheran church Blair Wisconsin on December 26. Attended by family members from Blair Eau Claire and La Crosse the couple will reside in Dayton Ohio where the groom attends school.

Donald Granlund Nancy Weber Eau Claire Charles Weber Donald Arnold Granlund William Griest Ahebride Leonard Ellison Mmes Dean van Gerden Victor Mathson Jo Storley Elvedaen Gundersen la Crosse Marine Corps Dayton Donald Campbell

New Citizens Announce Family Milestones in Wisconsin

Dec. 30 to 31 marks multiple newborns across Wisconsin towns including Diane Marie to Emerson and Mrs Anderson in New Albin, Jeanne Ann to Robert Haag in Melrose, and a son to Arnold in De Bote. Additional births occur in Green Island, Racine, Sparta, Warrens, and Caledonia, with hospital notes from St. Mary’s and Caledonia clinics.

St. Ann's Diane Marie Emerson R. Anderson New Albin Se. R Ellen Kolech Jeanne Ann Robert A. Haag Melrose Wis Janice Peterson Harry H. Arnold de Bote Pauline Holster Her

Catholic League speaker Anne Cawley Boardman to address breakfast

Minneapolis book critic and lecturer Anne Cawley Boardman will speak at the Catholic Women's League communion breakfast after the nine o'clock mass at St Mary’s School Hall. Her topic combines Books in the News with C. S. Lewis Modern Master of Religious Prose.

Anne Cawley Boardman Minneapolis Catholic Women’s League St. Mary’s School Hall C. S. Lewis Westirginia Minnesota University of West Virginia Ohio State University of Minnesota Mortar Board Delta Sigma Rho Phi Beta Kappa Pi Lambda Theta National League of American Pen Women St. Mary’s Church

Alma Bride-To-Be Announcement

Mr and Mrs William Balk of Alma Wisconsin announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Mae to Bernell Wetterlin son of Mr and Mrs Liam Wetterlin of La Crescent Minnesota.

William Balk Alma Wis Dorothy Mae Bernell E. Wetterlin William Wetterlin la Crescent Minn

Post-Christmas Party Held for 50 at Engstler Home

A Hokah Minnesota party for 50 guests was hosted December 28 at Mr. and Mrs. John Engstler. Attendees included the Langen and Lorenz families from Hokah La Crosse and La Crescent, plus the Feldmeier Thompson Schrupp and Wittenberg Brown families. Miss Margaret Wittenberg and Miss Marcia Brown returned from a month in San Francisco with Mrs. Pete Newberg.

Hokah Minn John Engstler Messrs Mmes W. J. Langen Victor Langen Joseph Lorenz Julius Zander Martin Langen Norbert Langen al Langen la Crosse William Theike Rudolph Langen Raymond Langen la Crescent Anthony Feldmeier Houston Ernie Thompson Taylor Mary Schrupp Margaret Wittenberg Marcia Brown San Francisco Pete Newberg

Vegetarian Recipes by Gaynor Maddox

Vegetarian recipes from the Vegetarian Nutritionists Council offer meatless options. Dishes include lentil and soybean loafs with breadcrumbs parsley and tomato sauce baked at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Stuffed peppers with vegetables rice and raisins bake 30 minutes. Soybean chops mix mashed soybeans rice onion eggs and seasonings then bake about 45 minutes.

Women At UN Session Highlight World Leaders In Debate

AP Newsfeatures notes increased female participation at the United Nations Assembly. Six women hold full representative posts from India, the U S, Pakistan, Czechoslovakia, New Zealand, and Liberia while 12 serve as alternates from Denmark, France, the United Kingdom and Iraq.

United Nations Assembly United States India Pakistan Czechoslovakia New Zealand Liberia Denmark France United Kingdom Iraq Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru U.S.S.R South Africa Franklin D. Roosevelt Vishinsky U. S Europe Commission On Human Rights Oslovakia Gertrude Sekaninova Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ivan Sekanina Elien M. Scarborough Bodil Begtrup National Council of

Marriage Licenses Granted in Sparta and Abroad

Sparta couples Ralph Van Kirk and Bernadine Schmeider apply for license in December while Jake Krom of Sparta seeks license to wed Helga Kunkel of Berlin Germany. local clerks record both licenses for December 29.

Sparta Wis Ralph van Kirk Bernadine Schmeider Jake Krom Helga Kunkel Berlin Germany

Flag Nazi Victory Plot For U S Could Have Been Flown

The article reports that the Nazis prepared flag samples for production to be flown over the United States if they won the war, illustrating the regime's anticipated symbolic reach and propaganda plans.

United States

Mauston Couple Weds at St Patrick’s in Milwaukee

Marian Serrurier and James L. Dooney married at St Patrick’s Catholic church on December 27. Attendants Ruth Holland and Don Hanneman. Honeymoon to New Orleans. Bride a ivory wool crepe gown with orchid bouquet. After Jan 5 the couple will reside in Milwaukee.

Mauston Wis Marian Serurrier James L. Dooney St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Peter Leketas Ruth Holland Don Hanneman Rose Marie Petrowitz Ruths Cyril Laridaen Lansing Mich George Clark Sheboygan John Schroeder Madison George Serrurier Chicago Chet Taylor Waukegan Howard Sand Milwaukee la Crosse E. W. Meyer Donald William Wertz Robert Ristow S2c U. S. Navy Doris Ristow Beloit Louis Stoneburg Mason City River Bend New Orleans Marquette University Walter C. Serrurier Manston F. B. Dooney Union Center West Highland Boulevard

Engagement Announced for Mary Margaret Poss and Robert Stellick

Henry L Poss of 308 Jefferson avenue Sparta Wis announces engagement of daughter Mary Margaret to Robert Charles Stellick son of Mr and Mrs Charles Stellick of 1233 Adams street La Crosse. Marriage planned February 7.

Henry L. Poss Jefferson Avenue Sparta Wis Mary Margaret Robert Charles Stellick Charles Stellick Adams Street la Crosse

Low-Cost Buffet Ideas for After-Game Entertaining

Practical guide to hosting a hearty buffet using affordable dishes. Includes a peach Irish linen centerpiece with Savoy cabbage and bean pots. Recipes cover Boston Baked Beans and Boston Brown Bread with clear steps and serving yields for 12.

Boston

Patients aid progress of medical practice in historic cases

Dr Douglas Guthrie honors patient contributions to medicine citing Alexis St Martin who survived a stomach wound in 1822 and aided digestion studies, and Mrs Jane Todd Crawford whose 1809 ovariotomy advanced ovarian surgery, noting the enduring impact on modern medicine.

Douglas Guthrie Alexis St. Martin Alexis William Beaumont United States Army St. Martin Jane Todd Crawford Ephraim McDowell Wilds Kentucky Danville G. M

Dalsasso Family Back From Golden Wedding Celebration

Mr and Mrs Albert Dalsasso and their children returned from Stoughton Wisconsin where they attended a celebration for the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Edward Q Wheeler parents of Edward Wheeler Jr The event marked the union of the couple whose long marriage was celebrated by relatives and friends.

Genoa Wis Albert Dalsasso Stoughton Edward QO. Wheeler

Sparta Bride Weds Tomah Man in South Bend Ceremony

Therese Mary Dwyer and Robert Walter Ninneman married at St. Marys Catholic Church Sparta Wis on December 27 Reverend John Brudermanns officiated before nuptial mass. The couple will reside in South Bend Ind with Ninneman a senior chemical engineering student. Out of town guests included many relatives from Sparta Tomah Milwaukee Des Moines and Minnesota. The couple planned a Madison Milwaukee and southern U S honeymoon trip following a breakfast for 26 at Paulson tea room.

Sparta Wis St. Mary’s Catholic Church Tomah John Brudermanns Therese Mary Dwyer Robert Walter Ninneman William Dwyer Central Avenue Walter Ninneman Superior Avenue Patricia Dwyer Thomas Ninneman Peter Ninneman Robert Terence Dwyer George Brenner St. Charles Minn Richard Ninneman John Wilkinson Helen Stevens Paulson Tea Room Madison Milwaukee South Bend Ind Dan Foley Ralph Lydon Ethel Grace Keating Edward John Dwyer Frances Genieve Cafferty Eldon O'Brian Des Moines Richard Niemer Portage Joseph Toohey Alfred Klinge Leo Kiefer L. W. Kenny Rupert Rose Kenneth Haberman Ed Mull J. N. Cunningham Fleege James Smith Mary Virginia Clement Kiefer Pat Kenny Rita Black Ann Sheehy Harriet Holm Leone Linehan Richard Heilman James E. Dwyer Sinsinawa James Cafferty Manston Philip Dwyer William Jirschele Joe Connor Anna Patrick Lydon Kendall Elsworth Honish Una Mae Nelson Camp Douglas Nell O'Rourke Beatrice Kopenhafer

Local Jobs Office Closed for New Year Holiday

The La Crosse state employment service in Wisconsin will be closed on New Year’s Day. Nearby listings include Humboldt Resale Shop at 1127 King, open Thursdays and Fridays with women’s and children’s apparel and a pre inventory clearance. Miss Greene’s Campus Shop at 1918 Campbell Road and Byers Flowers at 1109 Market offer evening hours and infant department items.

la Crosse Wisconsin State Employment Service Humboldt Resale King Miss Greene Campbell Road Storkland Infant Department Byers Market

Achterkirchs Mark 25th Anniversary

WEST SALEM Wis Special Mr and Mrs William Achterkirch celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Dec 27 with an open house at their farm home near West Salem A frosted pine boughs decor and white candles highlighted the luncheon Louise Leibl poured coffee from a server presented by their daughter Shirley Daughters Lor aine a United Air Lines employee in Chicago and Betty a Stout Institute student in Menomonie were home for the occasion Also present were Archie Ehret Janesville George Fisher New Orleans Pearl Allen Los Angeles

West Salem Wis William Achterkirch Louise Leibl Shirley Lorraine United Air Lines Chicago Betty Stout Institute Menomonie Archie Ehret Janesville George Fisher New Orleans Pearl Allen Los Angeles

Dooley and Lamb Wed in Cazenovia Ceremony

Rita Marie Dooley and Russell Lamb exchanged vows December 27 in Cazenovia. The bride's father is Liam Dooley of Cazenovia, and Lamb, an agricultural instructor at Elroy High School, is the son of Thomas and Mrs Lamb of Ontario Wisconsin. They plan to reside in Elroy.

Elroy, Wis Rita Marie Dooley Russell Lamb Cazenovia William Dooley Elroy High School Thomas Lamb Ontario Wis Elroy

Local In Platteville Bride From Gays Mills

Margaret Lindsay and John G. Jameson married at Platteville Congregational Church on December 28. The bride is the Lindsey sibling from Wonewoc and Belmont teacher. the groom is a Platteville School of Mines student and navy veteran. Officiant Harvey Sherwood. attendants Marjorie and Constance Lindsey. Blanch Erwin. best man Howard Lindsey. ushers Stanley Hinkins and Bruce Hutchins. Flower girl Julia Oppriecht and ringbearer Lee Haggerty. The couple will reside in Platteville.

Gays Mills Wis Platteville, Wis Margaret Lindsay John G. Jameson Grant Lindsey Wonewoc F. D. Jameson Harvey Sherwood Gale Reublin Marjorie Constance Lindsey Blanch Erwin Howard Lindsey Stanley Hinkins Bruce Hutchins Julia Oppriecht Lee Haggerty Jameson Platteville School of Mines Navy Belmont Platteville

New Zealand Accountants Collect Food for London ICA

Accountants in New Zealand organize food package donations to aid members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in London. The effort emphasizes charitable support within professional networks across borders.

New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants London

Lorraine Pilger La Crosse Man's Bride At Hokah

Lorraine Ruth Pilger of La Crosse and Orville Lehman Erickson of Hokah wed at Hokah Methodist Church on December 27. Rev. E. E. Ackerman officiated with Renee Ender as organist and Doris Jostad and Frances French as maid of honor and bridesmaid. Best men were Richard Erickson and Philip Pilger. The ceremony featured Christmas decor and a white satin gown for the bride. After a reception for about a hundred, the couple planned a Milwaukee honeymoon and a home at 1807 Wood Street.

Hokah Lorraine Ruth Pilger Orville Lehman Erickson Ila Crosse E. E. Ackerman Renee Ender Howard Lee Doris Jostad Frances French Richard Erickson Philip Pilger Doris Frances Louis Pilger Leila Erickson la Crosse Milwaukee Wood Street Randall-Ebner Company Ralph Lee Alden Ender Standard Oil YWCA

Johnson Daley church wedding ceremony on December 27

Frances Mare Johnson and John Joseph Daley wed at St James Catholic Church on December 27. Attendants were Margaret Dwyer and Arthur Colgan. Katharine Clark sang a vocal solo and Matilda Amundmn Mr. Daley’s son is mentioned.

Frances Mare Johnson John Joseph Daley St. James Catholic Church Margaret Dwyer Arethur Colgan Katherine Clark a __ Matilda Amund- MnS Daley

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Notre Dame Club Mary Ann DuPont Albert C. Kolb Marie Wenzel Bill Gunderson Marmalee Noffke Bill Knothe Dorothy Evenson R. H. Pearse, Jr Sally Hyde Joe Becker Ruth McGaughey George Mary Hackner Giles Jeanne Hackner A. L. Miller Beverly Sprain Jim Pearse Jeannette Kubiak Tom Dwyer Mary Grams George L. Dwyer Elizabeth Funke J. Barth Betty Bayer Ed Dwyer Ranne Thomas Robert D. Wallace Ellen Delphenich John Meyer Doris Tomalke Bob Hackner Ellen McGarty Mary Flynn James Loening Sis McKenzie Harry Colman Helen Terpstra Bill Bonadurer Marge Desmond Bernard Lamp Betty Reger Jim Kroner Petra Anderson Bob Scheel Jeanne Desmond Robert E. Amunson Agnes Conniff Don Welch Lucie Norby Don Olson Arthur S. Funk le Crosse Vocational Glamour Girl Sylvias Vanity Nancy Higbee Blair Ohio Vicks Honig’s Gift Main St George Ruediger Jesse Higbee Ray Neururer Billie Green Overseas Wives Club Neururer 1609 Market Ruediger Higbee Tribune Phote Catholic League Alma Bride-To Dorothy Balk Hokah Party Gaynor Maddox NEA Vegetarian Nutritionists Council Women of World By Adelaide Kerr AP Newsfeatures Mary Poss Edwin P. Jordan, M.D Tomah Man Eeullen Achterkirchs Mrs. Lamb Lorraine Pilger Charlotte Harmacek Betty Jean Herlitzka LeRoy Harris Commanders Club Ndgar Olive Schwarz Stete Dolly Madison
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