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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1949

Page

8

Spring Grove Man's Bride At Winona

Elyse Eastman and Raymond B. Rank wed July 22 at First Congregational church in Winona. Ceremony by Reverend Truman Potter featured wedding party from Winona Spring Grove and Chicago. Guests traveled from La Crosse Decorah Minneapolis Highlandville and Chicago with reception and favors arranged by local helpers. The couple plans to reside in Spring Grove after a Wisconsin trip. the bride teaches locally. Prenuptial parties were hosted by colleagues and friends in Spring Grove Winona and nearby towns.

First Congregational Church Winona Elyse Eastman Raymond B. Rank Truman Potter Harold Eastman Pauline Rank Spring Grove Douglas Kennedy Gordon Schellhas Hollis Onsgard Noh Anderson John Barrett K. P. Schellhas Russel Aldrich Carl Rauk la Crosse N. A. Myhre Kathryn Kathryn, Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Rauk C. J. Schansberg Orlando Enoch Anderson Fred Hohm Harriet Johnson Chicago Syver Sollien Highlandville Norman Boe Decorah G. O. Rauk Minneapolis Wisconsin L. A. Barrett Arthur Bard

Visiting In Brazil Two Month Family Trip Begins Abroad

Germelia and Davie Monsoor depart Friday for two months visiting relatives in Sao Paulo Brazil. They stop in Michigan to join others on the trip then drive to New York with a plane booked for August 5 to South America. Sunday Bells Coulee ladies aid meets at Hil mer Holter home.

Germelia Davie Monsoor Copeland Avenue Sao Paulo Brazil Michigan New York South America Bells Coulee Ladies Aid Hilmer Holter

Popp Family Picnic at Huschka Farm

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Huschka hosted the Popp family reunion on July 24 at their Kendall farm with about 50 attendees. Attendees included Henry Popp Herman Popp Ray Popp and families Frank Popp Herbert Verweide and families Selma Denter Augusta Ferries Lillian Schoenberg Dean Vern Ferries Jay Ferries Ivan Schoenberg Corwin Denter Mahlon Denter Wilton John Ferries Margaret Doms Ella Kiel Agnes Popp Audrey Bernard Harold Denter Dallas and others from Milwaukee Santa Rita Mont.

Kendall Wis S HN Ernest Huschka Popp Messrs Mmes Henry Popp Herman Popp Ray Popp Frank Popp Herbert Verweide Selma Denter Charlie Popp Augusta Ferries Lillian Schoenberg Dean Vern Ferries Jay Ferries Ivan Schoenberg Ione Corwin Denter Mahlon Denter Wilton John Ferries la Farge Margaret Doms Ella Kiel Milwaukee Agnes Popp Audrey Bernard Harold Denter Dallas Santa Rita Mont

Wisconsin expert urges balanced toy mix for child development

Miss Mildred Dorr of the University of Wisconsin promotes a well balanced set of toys for active, creative, dramatic and social play. She cites wheel toys, tools, hobby kits, drawing and painting supplies, and construction kits as aids to physical and cognitive growth.

Madison Wis Mildred Dorr University of Wisconsin

Toys Teach Through Creative and Dramatic Play

Toys foster creative expression, hands on skills, and imitation learning. Housekeeping gear, model trains, and dress up costumes illustrate this toy type. Group play builds cooperation, sportsmanship, concentration, and quick thinking among children of different ages.

Upswept hairstyles win over heat in summer

NEA staff writer notes women over forty can achieve cooler, neater necklines with upswept hair, using curls, puffs, braids, and decorative accessories. Careful styling signals good grooming and youthful appearance, while neglected hair may seem forbidding to onlookers.

Barthelds and guests honor family picnic attendees

Lansing visitors and relatives from Yakima Mason City McGregor Waterville Detroit Lakes and Clyde Roeder William Cavers and others gathered July 24 for a family picnic honoring Harold Bartheld and Patricia Loftus. Newcastle disease killed an estimated 6,100,000 Spanish chickens last year.

Lansing Harold Bartheld Patricia Loftus Yakima Wash Harold Wendel George Wendel Mason City Curtis Wendel McGregor Earl Wendel Waterville Amelia Fredericks Detroit Lakes Minn Mmes Orren Bart Newcastle

Local ads note gasolines and flowers in La Crosse area

Locals promote Frank-Len gasolines and lubricants and offer low prices with service in the middlewest. Rocky-Dell mineral water is advertised by La Crosse Bottling Works and a phone contact is given. Gladiolus cuttings offered by A. Cuta and Lund's ad. Mrs James McCormick returns home from St Francis hospital after an operation.

Frank-Len Fifth Avenue Middlewest la Crosse Bottling Works George Street St. Francis Hospital

Blair Resident Celebrates Birthday in Whitehall

Mrs. Henry Marquardt of Blair Wis was entertained in Whitehall on July 24 for an upcoming birthday. A buffet dinner hosted at the Alfred Olson home followed the gathering. Carl Wolters of San Francisco photographed the event including a four generation portrait featuring Alf Rongrud Mrs. Alvin Olson Mrs. Helen Nelson and infant Mary Lee. Guests included W Nelson and Mary Lee Eau Claire Mrs. William Frauen and Doreen Oakland California Mrs. Carl Walter and Jimmie Francisco Albert Rongrud and others.

Sparta Golf Winners and Honors in Two Day Match

Mrs. Frank Humphrey Jr won the hammered serving platter for low score in the two day match sponsored by the Ladies golf club. Mrs. H H Barney and Mrs. Nathan Shlimovitz tied for honors in the selected holes contest. Mrs. Ray Biel won class B and Mrs. Herbert Kuehn won class C. Eighteen golfers participated.

Sparta Wis Frank Humphrey, Jr The Ladies Golf Club H. H. Barney Nathan Shlimovitz Ray Biel Herbert Kuehn Goless

Births in Wisconsin communities list multiple newborns

St Ann's July 24 reports a son for Mr. and Mrs. Melvin H Henser of Stoddard Ruth Bendel. July 25 a daughter for Mr. and Mrs Ray Hafner 3200 South Avenue. July 27 a daughter Constance Marn for Mr and Mrs Ludvig Kroner at 16th and Vine. July 27 a son Craig Sidney for Mr and Mrs Ralph E Sanders New Lisbon. July 27 a daughter for Mr and Mrs John J Schmitz Jr 926 Farnam. July 27 a son for Mr and Mrs Edward G Riley West Salem Marie Anderson. Lyle T Johnson Onalaska Mary De Keyrel. Mrs Leonard F Hanson 2718 Harvey Street Dorothy Thering. Richland Center Hospital July 21 a son Harold Donald for Mr and Mrs Donald Gasson Onalaska Betty Lou Kuhn. Lutheran July 25 a son Thomas James for Mr and Mrs Milton Kosbach 777 North Losey Blvd Margaret Kempter. July 26 a daughter for Mr and Mrs Gordon Culp 13384 George Street Geraldine Stephenson. Mrs Lloyd Harter 2801 Hamilton Street. Whitehall Community Mrs Ralph Syguila July 22 a daughter for Jerome Howard Minneapolis formerly Whitehall La Crosse Hospital July 28 a son Steven Edward for Mr and Mrs Ervin Reedy 38 Myrick Park Lane Maryon Schutz.

St. Ann’s Melvin H. Henser Stoddard Wis Ruth Bendel Ray Hafner South Avenue Constance Marn Ludvig F. Kroner 16Th Vine Streets Phyllis Genzmer Craig Sidney Ralph E. Sanders New Lisbon Rose Marie Schaefer John J. Schmitz, Jr Farnam Street Mary Ann Anderson Edward G. Riley West Salem Marie Anderson Lyle T. Johnson Ninth Avenue South Onalaska Mary de Keyrel Margaret Kempter Gordon Culp George Street Geraldine Stephenson Lloyd Harter Hamilton Street Clara Kapanke Whitehall Ralph Syguila Jerome Howard Minneapolis la Crosse Hospital Steven Edward Ervin Reedy Myrick Park Lane Maryon Schutz

Engon Reunion Brings 125 Members To Spring Grove Park

The Engons held their eighth annual reunion on July 17 at Recreation Park with 125 members and nine guests. Oldest attendees were Beret Anna 77 from Highlandville Iowa and Albert Peterson 75 from Decorah Iowa. The infant daughter of Clarence Bolduan Rochester Minnesota was the youngest attendee. After-dinner program featured songs by Sudde Ridge quartet Iyla Onsgard Janet Wer Mayer Glenn Morken Dale Drievold and Mr and Mrs Owen Myhre baton twirling by Iyla Onsgard Margaret Bakken Audrey Kragness and Audrey Onsgard instrumental music by Ann Whalen accordion Herbert Peterson guitar Gilbert Peterson violin. New officers elected were Helmer Anna president Olaf Overhaug vice president Peter Swenson secretary treasurer Mrs Julia Peterson and Tilford Peterson sick list committee with Mrs Opal Doely as reporter.

Spring Grove Minn Engons Recreation Park Beret Anna Highlandville Albert Peterson Decorah Clarence Bolduan Rochester Sudde Ridge Quartet Iyla Onsgard Janet Wermayer Glenn Morken Dale Dr

Lorraine Carroll to Wed Josepha Green Jr in November

Mrs Lena Carroll announced the engagement of her daughter Lorraine to Josepha Green Jr son of Mr and Mrs J E Green Sr Redwood Falls Minnesota Their wedding is planned for November and will take place in Caledonia Minnesota early next year.

Frank H. Wendorf Jefferson Avenue Sparta Wis Ardell Harvey D. Jewell Melita Jewell St.utheran Church Jewel Cottage Grove Caledonia Minn Lena Carroll Lorraine Josepha Green, Jr J. E. Green Redwood Falls

Wittenbergs Celebrate Silver Wedding in Island Gathering

Mr and Mrs George Wittenberg mark their silver wedding anniversary with a gathering at their summer home on French Island Michigan Route 42. They wed August 2 1924 at the bride s mother s home with attendants Mrs Bratland Grove Littleboy and Harry Wittenberg. They have five living children Linda Jerald Kenneth Joel Lauritz. Arlen Lee preceded them in death. Mr Wittenberg co owns La Crosse Brush Co. Children host the event.

George Wittenberg French Island Ethel Caspersen Knudsen Calvary Baptist D. Caspersen Loomis Street O. Bratland Grove Littleboy Harry Wittenberg Linda Jerald Kenneth Joel Lauritz Arlen Lee Wittenberg la Crosse Brush Company

Violet Mae Warthan and Robert Lee Wolfe Wed at Home Ceremony

Violet Mae Warthon Warthan married Robert Lee Wolfe in a two o’clock July 28 ceremony at Rev. E E Fred ricks home. Attendants included Francis Vinney and Ray Warthan. The bride wore aqua gabardine. reception followed at the Warthan home. The couple plans a Route 5 address after a Iowa honeymoon. the groom is a painter.

Sparta Wis Violet Mae Warthan Robert Lee Wolfe E. E. Fredricks Francis Vinney Ray Warthan James Warthan Warthan Route 5 Iowa

Afternoon vows unite Garves and Cook at St Pauls Bangor

Donna Mae Garves and Everett Eugene Cook wed at St Pauls Lutheran Bangor in a July ceremony. The Rev. Arden Stuebs officiated at a candlelit altar with glacial colors. Organist Carole Ehrs and vocal soloist Ruth Skert provided music. Fifty guests attended a reception at the Garves home before the couple’s Aug 1 homecoming in Bangor following a Minneapolis honeymoon.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Bangor Donna Mae Garves Everett Eugene Cook West Salem Adolph Garves Arthur Cook Arden Stuebs Carole Ehrs Ruth Skert Mary Ann Cook Ruth Arlan Cook Rita Howland Donna Rae Vick Obert Garves Edward Garves Arlen Cook Stanley Strangman Jimmy Garves Merlin Adams Paul Schmeider Garves Mr. and

DDT Now Can Help Fight Once Dread Yellow Fever

The piece traces yellow fever’s history in North America and credits mosquito transmission proven by the Reed Commission. It notes Gorgas' Havana success and introduces DDT as a tool to battle remaining risk areas. It also includes Dr. Jordan’s Q&A about medical uncertainties in plain language.

North America West Indies Philadelphia New York Baltimore South America Africa Panama Canal Zone Carlos Finlay U. S. Army Walter Reed Carroll Agramonte Lazear

Prairie wedding unites Donna Leard and Harold Hemmer in Caledonia

Donna Marie Leard and Harold Thomas Hemmer wed July 28 at St Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie Du Chien. The ceremony featured the Leard and Hemmer families, with a reception at the Leard home and a Minneapolis honeymoon planned. The bride, a daughter of Virgil Leard, works as a telegraph operator's fiancé, and the groom hails from Caledonia, Minnesota.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Donna Marie Leard Harold Thomas Hemmer St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church F. Finnegan Virgil Leard North Illinois Street John Hemmer Caledonia Minn William Howe Joseph Hemmer Anna Marie Enke Mary Ellen Leard Duane Leard John Demmer James Schultz Blue Heaven Leard North Beaumont Road Minneapolis Cb&q George Leard R. J Cunningham

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