Iowa couple Becky Onken and James Theis wed in Des Moines
Becky Onken and James Theis exchanged vows at St. John’s Catholic Church Des Moines with Rev. P J O Leary officiating. Attendants included Sherry Onken and Dale Theis. ushers were Kenneth Gerdes Eugene Onken LeRoy Onken and Lee Tidrick. Theais will reside in Waukon after June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Iowa
St. John’s Catholic Church
Des Moines
Becky Onken
Walter Onken
Greenfield
James Theis
Harry Theis
P. J. O’leary
Linus Lawler
Glenn L. McConnelee
Theis
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Veterans Memorial Hospital
U.S. Navy
College of Pharmacy
Drake University
Regan Drug
Corn Pudding With Corn Kernel and Green Pepper
Recipe details corn pudding with flour milk eggs and green pepper. Ingredients include cream style corn butter salt pepper and cracker crumbs mixed with melted butter. Method describes heating stirring thickening adding eggs and baking in hot water until set for six servings.
Midtlien Silver Day Honors Milestone in Coon Valley
Mr and Mrs Oscar Midtlien celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Upper Coon Valley parish hall on Sunday June 8. The couple were wed June 10 1933 in Coon Valley by Rev H O Bach. Their children Phyllis Eklow and Orin and Orlin reside in Coon Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon Valley
Wis
Oscar Midtlien
Upper Coon Valley
Aletha Gjefle
H. O. Bach
Birger
Phyllis) Eklow
Orin
Orlin
August Wedding Plans In WALLKON Iowa
Barbara Jean Ricker daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ricker and Anne L Grangaard daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Grangaard plan an August wedding Ricker attended the State University of Iowa and trained in X ray technology at University Hospitals Iowa City She works in Dr C R Markivees office in Galesburg Illinois Her fiancé graduated from Luther College Decorah in June They will reside in Hopkins Minnesota where Grangaard will teach next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallkon
Iowa
Barbara Jean Ricker
Lawrence Ricker
Anne L. Grangaard
W. C. Grangaard
Ricker
State University of Iowa
University Hospitals
Iowa City
C. R. Markivee
Galesburg
Ill
Luther College
Decorah
Hopkins, Minn
Sparta Vows Exchanged In May 31 Catholic Wedding
Marilyn J. Wegner and John A. Donskey exchanged vows at St. Patrick's Church Sparta Wis officiated by Rev Frank Bricks. The couple planned a Minnesota wedding trip and future on a Summit Ridge farm with a 150 guest reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Marilyn J. Wegner
Leo Wegner
John A. Donskey
Melvin Donskey
Frank Bricks
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Lorraine Donskey
Conrad Gasper
Sherman Hotel
Tomah
Minnesota
Summit Ridge
Franz Schamens
Earl Molstad
Harvey Oswald
Austin Frye
Floyd Rigg
Couple Hosts Miscellaneous Shower for Blair Pair
In Blair Wisconsin a 65 person miscellaneous shower honored Phyllis Jean Mason and Leland Drangstveit at the First Lutheran Church dining room Friday evening May 30. Mason is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Douglas Mason Whitehall and has worked at Whitehall Bakery. Drangstveit is stationed in Tucson Arizona. Mrs Omer Knutson presided with songs readings and a humorous declamation by Ann Marie Berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Toranson
Ann Marie Berg
Auction and sale notices at courthouse and Blessed Sacrament
This week’s notices list a courthouse event by the Wilson Colwell Relief Corps on Thursday. Blessed Sacrament School hosts a rummage sale all day Thursday and Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Colwell Relief Corps
Moseng to Graduate From Wisconsin State College Whitewater
Whitewater Wis June 13 10 a m final 89th commencement exercises will award bachelor of science in business administration and economics with minor in English to ral moseng son of Mr and Mrs salmer moseng from viroqua He was active in Future Business Leaders of America Scrooby college band and Delta Kappa fraternity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater
Wis
Myral Moseng
Salmer Moseng
Wisconsin State College
Moseng
Future Business Leaders of America
Scrooby
Delta Kappa
Wellesley College chooses new dormitory and society officers
Margaret Gundersen of La Crosse Wisconsin was elected vice president of her dormitory and treasurer of Tau Zeta Epsilon at Wellesley College in year end elections. Officers serve one year ending spring 1959. Gundersen is a junior majoring in art and has served on the junior class executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley
Mass
Wellesley College
Margaret Gundersen
la Crosse
Wis
Alf H. Gundersen
4Th St
Gundersen
Tau Zeta Epsilon
Whitewater Graduate Dwyer to Speak at Whitewater Commencement
Thomas Dwyer son of Mrs E J Dwyer 116 S 17th St La Crosse will graduate from Wisconsin State College Whitewater in the 89th annual commencement Friday June 13 at 10 am He will receive the business administration degree After graduation he will manage a ready mix cement plant at Whitewater Dr Harold M Perry a Whitewater alumnus and New York based official will deliver the commencement address Rev Francis E Kearns of Wauwatosa Methodist Church will speak at the baccalaureate service opening commencement week on Sunday June 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater
Thomas Dwyer
E. J. Dwyer
S. 17Th St
la Crosse
Wisconsin State College
Dwyer
Harold M. Perry
Commercial Investment Trust, Inc
New York
Francis E. Kearns
Wauwatosa Methodist Church
La Crescent Ladies Golf Auxiliary Organized
Mrs. Howard Peart was elected president and Mrs. Charles Fanning secretary treasurer of the La Crescent Ladies Golf Auxiliary. Members will post scores to set up a handicap tournament and may post scores at Ferndale Country Club or with secretary Bill Marquardt. The La Crosse Country Club pro will offer group lessons to village women.
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LA Crescent
Minn
Howard Peart
Charles Fanning
Treasuer
Ferndale Country Club
Rushford
Bill Marquardt
la Crosse Country Club
Fashionable diplomat’s wife builds links with Cuba designers
Florence Pritchett Smith, wife of ambassador Earl E. T. Smith, promotes a Cuban designer scholarship in New York. She taps fashion industry leaders to fund winners who will work in New York and Cuba, while continuing her own design line and embassy wife duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Pritchett Smith
U.S
Cuba
Earl E. T. Smith
New York
Smith
Women’s Clubs of
Olson Moe Foss Family Reunion Held in Wisconsin Park
The Olson Moe and Foss families gather at Cabin in the Pines Park Osseo Wisconsin on Sunday June 8. A potluck dinner will be served. The Carl Magelees of Sparta will share colored slides from their Norway trip.
Melrose FHA Officers Installed at May Ceremony
In Melrose Wisconsin a Future Homemaker of America mother daughter dessert program formally installed new officers in the high school gym on May 27. New president Nancy Miller received a rose and led the post officers. outgoing officers were acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Wis
Homemaker of America
Ella Aberly
Eleanor Lockington
Mary Lee Wike
Alyce Cassel
Donna Peterson
Aileen Osgood
Mary Alice Pischke
Anita Radcliffe
Marie Erickson
Mindoro
Patty Strait
Robert Cook
Nancy Miller
Harold Wike
Albert Miller
FHA
Miss Miller
Jane Jessie
Jane Borchert
Shirley Fabian
Sally Millard
Shirley Oslie
Rose Schneider
Marian Huber
Sonja Lloyd
Navy Mothers elect Emma Lenser as commander in May meeting
Navy Mothers 318 met at the Labor Temple on May 28 to hold memorial services and elect officers. Emma Lenser was chosen commander. Theresa Degendisch and Emma Beranek were named vice presidents. other officers include Della Lennox adjutant, Agnes Rybold finance officer, Mynette Wilder chaplain, Alma Havens judge advocate, and Emma Morrison color bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Labor Temple
Emma Lenser
Theresa Degendisch
Emma Beranek
Della Lennox
Agnes Rybold
Mynette Wilder
Alma Havens
Hattie Gehrig
Jenny Gmeiner
Emma Morrison
Ethel Wojahn
Verna McNeil
Celia Tremmel
Tillie Larkin
Mae Johnson
Nellie Fidlin
Elsie Barrett
Sunshine
Blanche Byrnes
Chester Curtis
Ray Havens
Forest Mades
Bessie Reilly
Harold Skoug
Till Larkin
Locals Rummage Sale at Blessed Sacrament Hail Church
A two day rummage sale runs June 5 from 9 to 4 and June 6 from 9 to 11 at Blessed Sacrament Hail Church. Proceeds support parish activities.
Banana Raspberry Shortcake Dessert Outline
One inch slices of pound cake are layered with banana slices and crushed red raspberries. A light frosting of sweetened whipped cream tops the dessert, finishing the sweet course.
Beaver couple to mark 25th wedding anniversary
Pastor Edmund Beaver and his wife will celebrate their 25th anniversary with an open house at the Waterloo Ridge Lutheran parsonage in Spring Grove Minnesota. The event is set for Sunday June 8 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. CST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Minn
Edmund Beaver
Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Parsonage
S.T
Shell Lake Couple Wed In St. James Church Ceremony
Nancy Ruth Asmus daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold Asmus of 1809 George Sr and Wallace Patrick Kearns son of Mr and Mrs Kurt Hess of Shell Lake Wisconsin exchanged marriage vows May 24 at St James Catholic Church. The bride wore a white ballerina gown of net and lace and carried a lace fan with pink roses. Dinner for 14 followed at the bride’s home. The couple plans to live in Shell Lake with the groom employed by the Shell Lake Boat Co. Attending were relatives from Milwaukee St Paul West Salem and La Crescent among others. Prenuptial hostesses included Mrs Dalton Noel and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Ruth Asmus
Arnold Asmus
George Sr
Wallace Patrick Kearns
Kurt Hess
Shell Lake
Wis
Henry Hoerburger
St. James Catholic Church
David Bakalars
Charles Kearns
Milwaukee
Shell Lake Boat Co
Nick Patrick
Thomas R. Frid
Donald Wang
St. Paul
Kent Hess
George Weiking
Henry Schwenn
West Salem
George Sladky
la Crescent
Mmes
Dalton Noel
Tom Latshaw
Arlan Wekseth
Spencer Johnson
George Grangaard
Bright Pink Scarf Brightens Winter Coat
A pale pink mauve chiffon scarf offers surprising impact for winter coats. The accessory delivers color and charm beyond its modest price tag, adding warmth and style to a dreary season.
Loras Grad Thomas D Schmitz Joins Delta Epsilon Sigma
Thomas D Schmitz of Dubuque a 1958 Loras College graduate earned a bachelor of science in biology. He will attend Marquette University Medical School in the fall and is Wisconsin’s sole representative among 19 Loras seniors named to the National Catholic honor society Delta Epsilon Sigma based on scholarship leadership and ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Thomas D Schmitz
Loras College
la Crosse
Schmitz
Marquette University Medical School
Wisconsin
Delta Epsilon Sigma
Jackson County Achievement Day Held in Black River Falls
Jackson County home demonstration clubs convene at Black River Falls High School on Thursday June 5 with 43 clubs registering at 10 a.m. Speaker Alice Helland will discuss Famous Women of Wisconsin and Zona Gale and Mrs Charles Morris will be highlighted. The afternoon features a style review of dresses and design talks by Mary Jean Stoddard. Each club arranges its own noon meal and a nursery is available for accompanying children. Five exhibits from five centers showcase year long lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Jackson County
Alice Helland
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Mary Jean Stoddard
University Extension Division
Glamor For Closets And Practical Storage Advice
The article extols the acquisitive instinct of family members and the need for two closets per bedroom to maintain organization. It recommends sturdy storage, waterproof floors, and quarry tile as an ideal closet flooring material due to its waterproof and vermin-proof properties.
Lebakken Family Reunion Planned for June 8
Clarence H. Johnson announces the eighth Lebakken family reunion to be held at Lower Table Park in Galesville on Sunday June 8 at 12 noon. Maynard Lebakken of Galesville serves as this year's chairman.
Hosch announces daughter Jeanette to wed Daniel Waters
Caledonia Minnesota notices Joseph Hosch reveals the engagement of his daughter Jeanette Helen to Daniel Waters, son of Mr and Mrs George Waters of Hanover Iowa. The couple plans marriage on Saturday July 26 at St Marys Church Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Fred Vobian
Janesville
Sandra Kay
Richard A. Hanson
Lloyd Hanson
Westby
Marjorie L. Olson
Ronald E. Inglett
Chester I. Olson
Ronald
Leslie Inglett
Caledonia
Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church
Tomah
Betty Lou
Joseph B. Kube
Ottilia Kube
Warrens
Frank Peterson
Caledonia, Minn
Joseph Hosch
Jeanette Helen
Daniel Waters
George Waters
Hanover
Iowa
St. Mary’s Church
Luther College grants 181 BA degrees in 97th commencement
Luther College in Decorah Iowa awarded 181 bachelor of arts degrees at its 97th commencement with Dr Seth Eastvold delivering the address and receiving an honorary doctor of divinity degree. Notable graduates included Arne L Grangaard Allen E Hermeier Russell P Loven and Patricia L Schmidt among others from Waukon Cashton Coon Valley Eleva Ettrick Holmen and Onalaska. 41 earned two and three year certificates in elementary education listing Barbara Hebrink Janet Block Phyllis Engebretson Beverly Baardseth Darlene Olson Kendall and Audrey Holter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Iowa
Luther College
Seth C. Eastvold
Pacific Lutheran College
Parkland
Wash
Arne L. Grangaard
Allen E. Hermeier
Russell P. Loven
Patricia L. Schmidt
Waukon
Joseph F. Lee
Cashton
Erland C. Larson
Coon Valley
Marilyn J. Bollinger
Eleva
Orel
Evenson
Ettrick
Richard L. Mickelberg
Holmen
Charles M. Enge
Onalaska
Ronald G. Thomley
Osseo
Helen H. Olson
Stoddar
Barbara J. Hebrink
Preston
Minn
Janet E. Block
Postville
Phyllis G. Engebretson
Black River Falls
Beverly L. Baardseth
Galesville
Darlene Thorson Olson
Kendall
Audrey L. Holter
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John L. McAnaney
Sally Lou
John B. Hurd
U.S.N
H. B. Hurd
Short Hills
N.J
Miss McAnaney
Hawaiian Lighting and Supply Co
Honolulu
T. H
Hurd
USS Tillamook Ata
Pearl Harbor
Dartmouth College
Hanover, N.H
Midtlien
Downtown Stor
Pearl St. Dial
Anna Klos
Jeanette
S. 14Th St
Richard C. Schoen
John Schoen
St. Joseph’s Ridge Catholic Church
Ferryville
Gloria
Robert Overboe
Edwin Overboe
de Soto
Olaf Ellefson
Donna R
John Harding
Carl Harding
Blooming Prairie
Lloyd Johnson
Lincoln
Neb
Federal Conservation Service
Gale Institute
Grad
Judith Ann Young
Irvin Bottcher
23Rd St
Minneapolis
North Central Air Lines
Whitewater Degree
la Crescent Golf Auxiliary
Chaseburg
Robert B. Johnson
Nora Johnson
University of Wisconsin School of Engineering
McDonnell Aircraft Corp
St. Louis
Mary Thoreson
Pigeon Falls
Steven Mark
Goodwill
Olson, Moe
Foss Family
Melrose Fha
Navy Mothers
Tomah Veterans’ Hospital
Nancy Asmus
W. P. Kearns
Loras Grad
Celtic
Arenz
Styles
Edward Bell
Shirley Ann
Thomas E. Thurston
Winfield Thurston
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Barre Mills
Northern Enraving and Manufacturing Co
Stout State College
Menomonie
E. J. Buchmann
S. 20Th St
Mary Therese
Joseph H. Wieser
Alois Wieser
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Miss Buchmann
Rochester School of Vocational Nursing
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester, Minn
Lebakken
Tangier
Famous Lane
Thriftlme Standard
Thriftline
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