Resignation reveals choice bits of Rooseveltiana
Frances Perkins the first woman cabinet member reflects on her 12 years as labor secretary. She says American men treat women as equals in debate while helping with coats and gloves. She recalls meeting President Roosevelt and Harold Garner with humor and notes his habit of consulting her on policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Frances Perkins
Labor
John N. Garner
Roosevelt
Mr. Garner
Perkins
Lewis B
Spokane
Miss Perkins
Senate
Bach
Cap and Gown Day honors public health nursing student
E Renz a University of Minnesota public health nursing student from La Crosse Wisconsin earned Cap and Gown Day honors for maintaining an average of B in all studies including satisfactory attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Renz
Nurs
University of Minnesota
la Crosse
Wis
Were's Help to the Heir-Les: Scalp-Rite Remedy Ad
A vintage ad claims Scalp-Rite has never failed since 1933 to cure hair loss and dandruff. It promotes a remedy for dry brittle hair and mentions available sizes.
Eau Claire Teacher College honors Arleen Erickson with Sigma Gamma Zeta award
Arleen Erickson, daughter of the town of Pigeon, a sophomore at Eau Claire state teachers college, wins the 1945 Sigma Gamma Zeta scholarship for the secondary course. Her English major reflects strong scholarship and character with active roles in college groups and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Arleen Erickson
Circle Head Whitehall elects Coral City officers
Mrs Peter Simonson was elected president of Coral City at a Monday meeting closing the term. She succeeds Mrs Ralph Schansberg. Mrs Reuben Evenson was chosen vice president succeeding Mrs Francis Hoff, and Mrs Arnold Ringsten was elected secretary treasurer succeeding Mrs Joel Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Peter Simonson
Coral City Ee
Munday
Ralph Schansberg
Reuben Evenson
Francis Hoff
Arnold Ringsten
Joel Anderson
Stephens College Woman Graduates in 113th Commencement
Miss Ann Fantle, daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Fantle of Lake, Missouri, received an associate of arts degree at Stephens College for Women. The 113th graduation May 29 saw President James M Wood award diplomas to 806 graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia. Mo
Ann Fantle
W. E. Fantle
King Street
Lake
Stephens College For Women
James M. Wood
His and Hers Pillowset Design for New Bride
A charming floral embroidery design for gilt pillowcases sized 14 inches wide by 4 1/2 inches deep. Outlined or solid pink cherubs with blue ribbon and multicolor flowers, his and hers in white to match white scallops. To obtain transfer, send 15 cents, 1 cent postage, name, address and Pattern No 5893 to Anne Cabot Tribune 530 South Wells Chicago 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Cabot
the Tribune
South Wells
Chicago
Family Reunion in Trempealeau Honors Jaszewski Family
A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jesselsky’s home in Trempealeau Wisconsin honored Sgt. and Mrs. Roman Jaszewski and son Thomas of San Francisco and Corp. Jaszewski of Galesburg. Attendees included numerous Jaszewski relatives and friends from Independence and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trempealeau, Wis
Frank Jesselsky
Roman Jaszewski
Thomas
San Francisco
Calif
Corp
Jaszewski
Galesburg
Genoa Picnic Brings Family Gathering to Wil-Kocimski Home
In Genoa Wisconsin a Memorial Day picnic at the Wil-Kocimski home drew many relatives including Mr and Mrs Rus sel Hoch and children Wendell Beverly Elaine from St Paul Minn Mr and Mrs Fred Levendoski Mr and Mrs John McDonald and others across Wisconsin and Minnesota Several Devine families Levendoski Loom large among attendees with extended kin from La Crosse Minneapolis Victory and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Wis
Wil— Kocimski
Russel Hoch
Wendell
Beverly
Elaine
St Paul, Minn
Fred Levendoski
John McDonald
Jim Devine
Dennis
Jack Devine
Bobby
Tommy
Judith
Bernard Devine
Rodger
Carrie Devine
Isabell Devine
Emmet Flick
Josie Flick
Arthur Willenberg
James
la Crosse
Edgar Leide
John
Minneapolis
Lester Levendoski
Margie
Victory
Ardell Levendoski
Donald Levendoski
Ray Levendos
Florida Marriage Vows In Fort Lauderdale Double Ring Ceremony
Karen E. Hagen daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Hagen Viroqua Wisconsin and Grant T Rudie Jr AOMT2/c son of Mr and Mrs Grant Rudie Westby Wisconsin exchanged marriage vows in a double ring ceremony at Trinity Lutheran church Fort Lauderdale Florida on May 23 The Rev Gibson officiated attended by Mrs Phyllis Smith and Harry Smith The bride wore a white cardigan suit with orchid corsage The bridegroom had been in service over two years stationed at Camp Farragut Idaho before transfer to Florida They will reside at 311 SE Lith Ave Fort Lauderdale after June 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Karen E. Hagen
Philip Hagen
Grant T. Rudie
Grant Rudie
Westby
Trinity Lutheran Church
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Gibson
Phyllis Smith
Harry Smith
AEM
Hoeth Receives B S In Home Economics At Stout
Arlene M Hoeth of Coon Valley Wisconsin earned a bachelor of science in home economics at Stout Institute during Friday morning exercises. She studied at La Crosse State Teachers College in 1941 42 before transferring to Stout and plans to work for the University of Wisconsin extension service in St Croix county based in Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menomonie
Wis
Arlene M. Hoeth
Coon Valley
Stout Institute
State College of Home Economics and
Miss Hoeth
la Crosse State Teachers College
Stout
SMA Society
Home Economics Club
University of Wisconsin
St. Croix County
Baldwin
Honor Student Elizabeth A Schlegel Named on Cap and Gown List
Elizabeth A Schlegel, a junior in the College of Education at the University of Minnesota, earns Cap and Gown Day honors for maintaining a B average across all studies to date with at least two quarters of attendance. Resides at 1623 Liberty Street, La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth A. Schlegel
College of Education
University of Minnesota
Miss Schlegel
Liberty Sweet
la Crosse
Pretty princess play dress pattern for children
Little girls enjoy sunny day outfits with a matching bolero and panties. Pattern No 8873 covers sizes 2 through 8 years, requires small amounts of fabric, and costs 20 cents plus mail order details to Sue Burnett of the Tribune Chicago. Ready now the Spring issue of Fashion guides wardrobe planning for all the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Burnett
the Tribune
South Wells
Chicago
Fashion
Guest Signatures Embroidered Tablecloth Practice
A dining idea suggests guests ink their autographs on the table cloth during a meal. Subsequent dinners feature embroidery of each signature with stem stitch or simple outlining to preserve the memory.
Brownsville Bride Fetes Winona Ceremony at St Josephs
Mr and Mrs Jerome A Malotke wed at St Josephs church Winona on May 26 and will live in Winona after a Minneapolis honeymoon The bride Roberta Tessmer daughter of Arthur and Mrs Tessmer Brownsville wore aqua rayon gabardine with Eleanor Roosevelt roses The groom employed at Bub s Bakery and reception followed at Hotel Winona Observed by Rev A B Kramer bridesmaid Dolores Serres best man Richard Jamikowski and out of town guest Alice Marie Tessmer}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Jerome A. Maloike
St. Joseph's Church
Winona
Minneapolis
Bub’s Bakery
Arthur Tessmer
Brownsville
Roberta Tessmer
A. B. Kramer
Eleanor Roosevelt
Dolores Serres
Richard Jamikowski
John Malotke
Hotel Winona
Alice Marie Tessmer
Malotke
Winona Knitting Mills, Inc
Winona Business College
Caledonia High School
Wisconsin Assembly Concur's On Room And Board Bill
The Wisconsin Assembly approved a senate bill converted to a room and board measure granting lawmakers 100 dollars monthly for room and board plus three cents a mile for weekly home trips. It now returns to the senate for action on the change. The house also rejected a 65 mph daytime speed limit bill and passed a four member deep waterways commission with a 3000 dollar annual appropriation to promote the Great Lakes St Lawrence waterway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Assembly
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Deep Waterways Commission
St. Lawrence
Gas Station Operator In Suit Over Ration Violations
The OPA seeks temporary and final injunctions against Kenneth G. Patros doing business as Patros' Service Station La Crosse Wisconsin in a Wisconsin western district court suit. The agency asks to stop transfers of fuel oil in violation of ration orders and to compel two years of complete purchase and sale records. Patros allegedly failed to keep adequate records from November 1 1943 to May 26 1945 and transferred 1100 gallons to consumers in exchange for invalid coupons or coupons not yet valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
U. S
Wisconsin
Kenneth G. Patros
Patros
la Crosse
Wis
Phil J. Griffin
Griffin
Victory garden plots available in La Crosse 1945 season
The city offers remaining Victory Garden plots at Losey and Green Bay streets. Two plots per family may be reserved by calling the city engineer at 610. Reservations are open for the late growing season. join La Crosse victory gardeners for 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losey
Green Bay Street
Board of Public Ae
City Engineer's Office
la Crosse Victory Gardeners
Fresh Sandwiches for Picnics and Custom Combos
Fresh sandwiches taste better when made to order. Plan a picnic by preparing bread and fillings in advance and letting each person assemble their own sandwich. Each guest creates a personalized combination for variety and enjoyment.
Local Dentist Moves Office to State Bank Building
Dr T H McGovern announces relocation to 206 State Bank Building with contact number 2149 R. Mrs W E Dornbach of San Mateo California visits her parents Mr and Mrs A L Eagan at 501 South 15th Street in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank
T. H. McGovern
D.D.S
W. E. Dornbach
San Mateo
Calif
Mrs
A. L. Eagan
South 15Th Street
New Citizens Born in Wisconsin and Minnesota Families
May 31 birth in St Ann's New Citizens end with Roland Ralph to Clifford A Allen 1615 Moore St. June 1 baby to Donald Pataska 506 Milwaukee St Galesville Wisconsin clinic May 25 LaVern Anton Ziegler May 29 Jon Errol Wangen Blair Wis Harriet Anderson May 29 daughter to Harold Conrad May 29 son to Clifford Dale Ettrick Wis Doris Dal Caledonia Minn Hospital May 24 daughter to Harry Beth Betty Trulson Mabel Minn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann's
Roland Ralph
Clifford A. Allen
Moore Street
Donald Pataska
Milwaukee Street
Galesville
Wis
LaVern Anton
Anton Ziegler
Jon Errol
Morris Wangen
Blair
Harriet Anderson
Harold Conrad
Clifford Dale
Ettrick
Doris Dal
Caledonia, Minn
Harry Beth
Betty Trulson
Mabel
Minn
Comes For Marriage Between Sgt Grant Colby and Agnes Cox
Sgt Grant C Colby guest at his sister Mrs Bennie O Nelsons home after 2 1/2 years in the Pacific with the Third Marine Division. He fought at Bougainville Guam and Iwo Jima and is stationed on Guam. He will wed Agnes Cox of Osseo Friday at 8 30 pm in Hastings. He plans to take his bride to follow on his 30 day furlough. Chimney Rock friends held a stag party for him Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Grant C. Colby
Bennie O. Nelson
Southwest Pacific
Third Marine Division
Bougainville
Guam
Iwo Jima
Colby
Agnes Cox
Osseo
Hastings
Neb
Chimney Rock
Patricia McKown Receives B S From Stout Institute
Menomonie Wis Patricia McKown of 703 South 15th street La Crosse earned a bachelor of science in home economics from Stout Institute at Friday commencement. A Blair Wis high school graduate she entered Stout in 1941 and plans to teach home economics. She belongs to Philomathean Home Economics club and Phi Upsilon Omicron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menomonie
Wis
Patricia McKown
South 15Th Street
la Crosse
Stout Institute
State College of Industrial Education and
Blair High School
Blair
Stout
Philomathean Literary Society
Home Economics Club
Phi Upsilon Omicron
Marriage Licenses Issued in Caledonia Minnesota May 31
William T. Keefe and Marcella Loken of Houston Minnesota obtained marriage licenses in Caledonia Minnesota on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia, Minn
William T. Keefe
Marcella Loken
Houston, Minn
Former Residents Celebrate Silver Wedding at Madison
Mr. and Mrs. David S. McKown of Monona Bay Madison formerly of La Crosse celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. They wed June 1 1920 in Madison. Their children Bruce and Mrs Jenne Schutz and two grandchildren attend. Capt Weston J Schutz son in law serves as a flight surgeon in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. McKown
Monona Bay
Madison
la Crosse
McKown
Harry Taggert
Mr. McKown
William McKown
Bruce
Jenne Schutz
Judith Lyhn
Susan Jill
Susan Jill, Are Present For the Day. Their Son-In-Law, Capt
Weston J. Schutz
Air Force
Germany
Sorenson and Barr Marry in Waterville Lutheran Church
Staff Sgt. Chet Barr son of Mr and Mrs Chet Barr and Norma Sorenson wed at Waterville Lutheran Church. Barr served eight months with the Army Air Corps in England and is home on a 30 day furlough. Mrs Barr has worked on the local ration board for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Chet Barr
Norma Sorenson
Waterville Lutheran Church
Haugstul
Barr
Army Air Corps
England
Miss Elizabeth Rice Receives Diploma at Stephens College
Columbia Mo May 29 Miss Elizabeth Jane Rice daughter of Mr and Mrs Z S Rice 402 West Main Sparta Wis was among 96 students awarded high school diplomas at Stephens College for Women 113th commencement It marked the fourth wartime convocation for the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Elizabeth Jane Rice
Z. S. Rice
West Main
Sparta
Wis
Stephens College For Women
Colege
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Rooseveltiana
Harold W. Ward
Lurse Award
Rey
Doerflinger
Mom
Hopcat
Ve Bakery
Main Street
Circle Head
Mrs. Anne Cabot
Margaret Devic
John Devic
South 14Th
Margaret Betzle
M. Schlegel
Prairie du Chien
Navy Nurse Corps
St. Francis School of Nursing
Miss Devie
Portsmouth
Miss Betzle
Norfolk
Ruth Rudrad
Ruth Spears
Kahler School of Nursing
Jefferson Barracks
Veterans’ Hospital
Odin R. Rudrad
South Ninth
W. B. Spears
North 14Th
Washington School
Central High
Teachers College
Kahler
Victor Reinhold
Mary Jaszewski
Kate Jaszewski
Victor
Paul
Philip
Independence
Helen Jenny Agnes Karis
Beatrice Ar Ae Ee
E. W. Mechier Orwalk
Thomas So
Eleanor
Josephine
Dominic Jessessky
Helen
Betty
Mary
Daniel
Ambrose Stelpflug
Donald
Barbara
David, Vincent
Lawrence Jessessky
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Elizabeth Schwanbeck
Gerald D. Shanley
Florida
St. Croix
Chile
Cass
Seventh St
U.S. A
Leonard Skrede
Westby, Wis
Muriel Estelle
Leona Jean
Pvt
Stanley Halvorson
Lever Halvorson
Alf G. Bergum
USN
Axel Bergum
Talmon J. Jordan
Abilene
Tex
Evangeline Howard
Leslie Howard
French Island
Jordan
T. H. Jordan
States
San Antonio
I. W. Peshak
Madison Street
Arlene Roth
Don J. Roth
Jim Hammes
Kankakee
Ill
Sorenson-Barr
Parkerhouse
Erickson’s
Holsum Bread
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