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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1944

Page

5

Laura Ann Harnish Weds Merlin Westlie in Galesville

Laura Ann Harnish of Onalaska and Merlin Edward Westlie of Galesville married at Zion Lutheran, Galesville, with Rev. Oscar Rem officiating. The bride wore white frosted marquisette with pink and white accessories, attended by Edna Harnisch and Mollie Westlie. After a luncheon reception, the couple will reside on a farm near Galesville. bridal shower hosts included Mrs. Henry West and Mrs. Martin Hicks.

Laura Ann Harnish Onalaska Merlin Edward Westlie Galesville Zion Lutheran Parsonage Oscar Rem Edna Mollie Juliet Helmer Westlie Sammy West Henry C. Harnisch Te Westlie Galesville Are Parents of the Two. For the Day Mrs. Harnisch Westlie Harnisch Miles McKeeth Robert West Gordon Calvin Arnold Smikrud Henry West Holmen Julius Hegge Ettrick Martin Hicks West Salem Ray Schliefer Mindoro Orin Bentwen Irene Lorraine Reuben Hammond Blanche Harnisch Raymond Schiefer Orin Bentzen LeRoy Harnisch Ruth Thompson Marilyn Otto Edna Harnisch Molly Westlie Outers Laboratory

Knitting Squares Afghan Project By Holmen 4 H Club

Holmen Wisconsin special report notes Long Coulee 4 H girls meeting at William Johnson home to knit afghan squares and learn laundering care. Mary Ann Johnson leads games after instruction. July 26 meeting planned at Vernie Johnson. Club officers listed with members Pauline Bratberg Elva Bratberg Leona Johnson Merilyn Holter and others.

Holmen Wis William Johnson Leada Johnson Mary Ann Vernie Johnson Aoe Mary Ann Johnson Gladys Hemma Joyce Hemma Jeanene Holter Pauline and Elva Bratberg Leona Johnson Merilyn Holter

Warninger Ziemann Nup in Berkeley Ceremony

Elmer Mae Warninger and Ensign Norman Carl Ziemann married July 9 at 5:30 p.m. in Berkeley California at First Congregational church officiated by Dr Vere Loper. Attending were Mrs John Turner and others. reception at Claremont hotel. The couple will reside in San Francisco.

Elmer Mae Warninger E. A. Warninger North 24Th Norman Carl Ziemann San Francisco O. G. Ziemann Kane Berkeley Calif Vere Loper First Congregational Church John Turner Ensign Ziemann Claremont Ensign

Sophie Ruetten Bride At Sparta Wisconsin

The Rev. George Cosegrove officiated at St Patrick’s Catholic church as Sophie C Ruetten wed LeRoy J Cote. Attendants included Agnes Ruetten and La Vera Cote. Guests from Chippewa Falls Glencoe Melvina Hillsdale and others attended the ceremony. They will honeymoon then live apart with Cote stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina.

Sparta Wis George Cosegrove Sophie C. Ruetten LeRoy J. Cote St. Patrick's Catholic Church Agnes Ruetten la Vera Cote George Ruetten Louis Cote Beverly Dorothy Chippewa Falls Kay Quine Glencoe Ill O. Schmitz Melvina William Muehlenberg Hillsdale Wisconsin Chicago

Local police and ambulance updates list several injuries

Police and ambulance reports include Roy Jones at 623 South Sixth Street being treated at Lutheran hospital for facial bruises after an early morning pickup. Emil Hanson of 618 Clinton Street French Island suffers a compound fracture of the right leg from a fall and is taken to St Francis hospital. Pvt. Wendell W Wood of Camp Butner, North Carolina, visits his parents at 1727 Farwell Street.

Pearl Street Roy Jones South Sixth Street Lutheran Hospital Marjorie Rooney Athex County Emil Hanson Clinton Street French Island St. Francis Hospital Athex Wendell W. Wood Camp Butner N. C Roy W. Wood Farwell Street

Proper brushing method for brighter teeth

Do not use a hard brush. Brush teeth thoroughly. Moisten a tissue with warm water and rub briskly over the teeth until they gleam.

Bacon Garnish Driven Menu Variety by Maddox

GAYNOR MADDOX suggests boosting bacon use as it becomes more available. Proposes a plate of baked bacon with almond asparagus lemon garnish, plus apple celery salad whole wheat bread and iced tea. 30 minute prep suitable for warm days with steps for baking frying and broiling bacon.

Gaynor Maddox NEA Stat

Line Up Spine Against The Door

Alicia Hart reports on posture tips for bathing suit wearers urging readers to stand with spine aligned and hold it while walking out. The piece cites Noel Neill and compares six weeks of suit-driven discipline to army drill sergeants shaping posture and curves.

Alicia Hart Noel Neill Army

New Guinea Wedding Brings Gown to War Front

In Port Moresby on July 7 Lieut Koerner of Birnamwood Wisconsin wed Capt Harry L Folk of Detroit, engineers corps. A white gown and veil were provided by a friend and worn in place of khaki. Maid of honor was Alice Mastinforte. Koerner was escorted by Lieut Col Clyde S Tarter.

Port Moresby New Guinea Associated Press New Guinea Koerner Birnamwood Wis Harry L. Folk Detroit Engineers’ Corps Australia Island

MSC Dances Plan Week of Military Service Club

The MSC dances at the service club on Tuesday and Friday this week. A special Tuesday event at the Special Troops recreation hall includes a 6:30 bus departure from Vocational school. A Tuesday 364th FA picnic departs Vocational at six for Waterloo park. Friday dances occur at the Artillery Division recreation hall and at the Rgt Ha Co of the 385th.

Military Service Club Special Troops Recreation Hall Waterloo Park Artillery Division Rgt. Ha. Co

Seven Mopsy kitten towels and new sports dresses pattern offers

The Tribune advertises seven Mopsy kitten towel designs about 6 by 6 inches in three colors with transfers and color chart for 15 cents plus 1 cent postage. It also promotes pattern No 8542 for a blue and white sports dress in multiple sizes with 3 yards of fabric, plus 1 cent postage, and a mid summer Fashion style book for 15 cents.

Anne Cabot the Tribune South Wells Street Chicago Tribune

Oswald and Pope Reaffirm Marriage Vows at Camp McCoy

Louise Oswald and Corp. Robert Pope renewed their wedding vows at Chapel 5, Camp McCoy, with Chaplain Hoying officiating. Attendants included sister Mrs. Arbin Huff and brother Elmer Oswald. The couple and close relatives shared dinner at the bride’s mother’s home. Mrs. Pope, formerly at Jackson’s drug store, now works at Camp McCoy. Corp. Pope, son of Mrs. Robert Pope of Louisville, serves with the 76th Infantry Division at the base.

Sparta Wis Chapel 5 Camp McCoy Louise Oswald Corp Robert Pope Hoying Arbin Huff Milwaukee Elmer Oswald Huff John Oswald Acorn Park Pope Jackson Louisville 76Th Infantry Division

New Citizens Announce Births Across Wisconsin and Minnesota

A series of birth notices from July records shows families in Melville, West Salem, New Albia, Cashion, La Crosse, Holmen, Onalaska, Cashton, Lansing, Cashton, La Crosse R 2, La Crosse, Hokah, Trempe, and Trempealeau celebrating newborns. Names include Merilyn Jean, Cassandra Jane, Sophia Geraldine, Jeanne Elaine, Connie Kay, Marilyn Mary, and Sheryl Lene among others.

St. Ann's Theodore Martin Melvina Wis Merilyn Jean Joseph Culpitt West Salem Cassandra Jane Norbert Plegge New Albia Evelyn Krueger Wayne Kristian Howard Peterson Cashion Kenneth James

Nun Bertha Hummel's Art Captivates World Wide

A Milwaukee couple recounts visiting Bertha Hummel in her German convent studio in 1939. The nun creates beloved Hummel figurines and pictures noted for childlike charm. Their collection includes 300 sketches and five originals in the United States, now a top seller in the American gift market.

John Orth Riedl Milwaukee Hummel Viterbo College Bertha Hummel Siesen Sauigau Germany Rosy Riedis United States Mrs. Riedl Munich Jesus Riedl Pearl Harbor Marquette Breslau Clara Quirk Tower Press Riedls Innocence Joseph Michael Paul Thomas Providence Tribune St. Rose Convent John Orth Riedl, Jr Saulgau Sister Innocence

Do Not Leave Soap in Water Unnecessarily Long

Do not leave soap in water longer than needed and avoid placing it in a wet soap dish. Prolonged exposure to water can soften bars and waste soap. Keep soap dry between uses and store in a holder that drains.

Marriage Licenses Issued in Black River Falls Wisconsin

Lucille Burness Boom and Dwayne Otto Spurs both of Mele Rose. Deloris Ann Lien of Mele Rose and Norman Joseph Kampen of Irving town listed for marriage licenses.

Lucille Burness Boom Dwayne Otto Spurs Melerose Deloris Ann Lien And Norman Joseph Kampen Town Irving

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Gale Man’s Bride Zion Lutheran Sophie Ruetten Bride Tribune Sparta Michigan Michigan Fruit Cupid MSC Dances Mrs. Anne Cabot Oswald-Pope PUREK Sentle Cottons and Tinmans John Rasen Westby Ralph Tripiett South Seventh Street Oliver Loken Hokah Minn. R Marilyn Mary Gg — Oe Merrill W. Crocker Main Mary Lingetta Crone Capital Sheryl Lene Jay Gpituier Trempeshau Beze Oisoc New Motorcycle Club la Crosse Buddy Motorcycle Club American Motorcycle Association Kenneth Schumacher Kenneth Anderson Kenneth Jack White Dolores Mmes William Bonnier Ralph Wilder Sam Huston Jess Hill Bud Krause C. C. Davis Eleanor Hether Owen Carson Mildred Roth Ferry Street Universal Photo Shop Bunco Mary Lau Laura Bolstad Olga McAlear Miss Roth Gus Gilbertson S. J. Dennigan William Noble Eva Dickinson George Flynn Lou Epstein Paul Schneider W. A. Weigel Arthur Roth George Will Clifford Halmrast Margaret Phillips George Kerr Fred Rogowski Paul Schwabenbauer Lou Garrity Elmer Olson Phil Dyer William Bergen Arvid Nordstrom Matt Becker W. D. Stannard I. H. Sheldon Alice Gilbertson Betty Hambacher Arline Roth Margie Beverly Whistler Irene Mills Gene Rennebohm Lil Wagner Marcey Yandt Stella Heffernann Lois and Marjorie Sheldon Gladys Boynton Corine Husseman Elaine Johnson Elenore Anderson William Eischeid Dubuque Clem Burke Vernard Helsapple Caledonia Street Court House Black River Falls, Wis Pitzner’s State Pepsi-Cola Company Long Island City N. Y Pepsi--Cola Bottling Co Fletcher Pletcher’s Castoria
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