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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1948

Page

6

Trempealeau Homemaker Clubs Hold Achievement Day

Whitehall Wisconsin special report notes Trempealeau county Homemaker groups host Achievement Day June 8 at Blair village hall with a 10 am program led by Mrs George Schmidt Arcadia including flag salute singing violin solo centennial show and a 1 30 pm afternoon session with dignitaries home makers chorus folk dances spelling bee and coffee and cake closing the event features county centers displays.

Whitehall Wis Lloyd Twesme Blair Zion Lutheran Church Clara Gibson Centerville Trempealeau County Oscar Schmidt Arcadia

Mrs Wood Whitehall Elected Unit President in Wisconsin

Mrs L J Wood was elected president of Hutchins Stendahl unit of the American Legion Auxiliary in Whitehall Wisconsin with Ralph Rasmuson as first vice president and Mrs Willie Johnson as second vice president. Mary Mattson and Nancy Bell of Whitehall won local and county poppy poster prizes. New members include Ralph Rasmuson Willie Johnson Homer Bidney Stanley Trovatten Walter Everson Will Hawke and Jacob Id. The group voted five dollars to the American Heart Foundation and to the Wood Memorial. Public note: district conference at Stanley June 6.

Whitehall Wis L. J. Wood Hutchins- Stendahl Ralph Rasmuson Willie Johnson Helen Field O. G. Birkeland Stanley Keilholtz Homer Bidney Stanley Trovatten Walter Everson Will Hawke Jacob Ld American Heart Foundation Wood Memorial Theodore Johnson Theodora Iga Solsrud

New Citizens St Marys Hospital Birth Notices

Birth announcements from New Citizens St Marys Hospital Sparta Wisconsin list multiple newborns with dates June 1 to June 4. Entries include a daughter to Royce Gerke, a daughter to Pran es Selin of Viroqua, a son to Henry Power of Hoksh Minnesota, a daughter Mary Myra to Vernon Guy of Black River Falls, and a daughter Barbara Ann to James L Weber and Delores Seubert.

St. Mary's Hospital Sparta Wis Keel P. Bolden Eae Ste Prederick Tomah Royce Gerke Tomeh Grandries Pranes Selin Viroqua Ss. Ann's Henry P. Piwer Hoksh. Minn Mary Myra Vernon C. Guy Black River Pails Margaret McEldowney Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Janesville Barbara Ann James L. Weber Fifth Avenue South Delores Seubert

Student Recital Don Jonson Hosts Piano and Voice Students

Don Jonson presents a Sunday evening recital at 8 at the YWCA featuring piano and voice students. Performers include Bowne Sayner Patricia Zenker Edmund Doerre Marilyn Doerrs John Westerlund Richard Johnson Ann O'Hearn Joan Gilbertson Tom Athnos Lee Rozelle Nancy Mulder Ona Ramsey Shirley Mattson Suzanne Muldraw Janice Schubert Leanne Morgan Heidi Pofahl Margaret Ramsey Karol Ruppenthal Richard Holder Stanley Fisher and Robert Barber.

Don Jonson YWCA Bowne Sayner Patricia Zenker Edmund Doerre Marilyn Doerrs John Westerlund Richard Johnson Ann O’hearn Joan Gilbertson Tom Athnos Lee Rozelle Nancy Mulder Ona Ramsey Shirley Mattson Suzanne Muldrew Janice Schubert Leanne Morgan Heidi Pofahl

Tomah Bride at St Marys Tomah Wisconsin

Geraldine Marie Jones wed Gerald E Steinhoff of Sparta at St Marys Catholic Church Tomah May 22. The ceremony featured nine oclock nuptials officiated by Rev Chester Maczarny with aides and family members in attendance. A reception and dance followed with guests from Sparta La Crosse DeKalb and Tomah. Honeymooned in northern Wisconsin they reside on the Jones farm in Tomah. A postscript notes Mocha a leather product from Asia Africa was found in a shipment of coffee.

Sparta Wis Geraldine Marie Jones Tomah Gerald E. Steinhoff St. Mary’s Catholic Church Chester Maczarny Joyce Gagermeier Joan Carpenter Elaine Steinhoff Earl Schaller Richard Zimmerman Arthur Thompson Fred Orton la Crosse John Carpenter Joyce Joan Blue Bowl Gael Jones Tomah Armory Frank Steinhoff Wisconsin Jones Farm Joseph Gagermeier Asia Africa

Engagements and upcoming weddings announced in local notices

Mr and Mrs Walter Parnow announce the engagement of their daughter Modesta Marie to Lorna Matelski of 1491 Redfield street. The couple plan a June 12 ceremony at First Lutheran Church with a reception at the Parnow home. A second couple, Mr and Mrs Walter Fruech announce the marriage of their daughter to Donald Estenson June 1 at St Luke's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Eitzen Minnesota.

Ape Walter Parnow Marke's Street Modesta Marie Lorna Matelski Redfield Street First Lutheran Church Parnow Esterle Charles S Trinity Theran Church Walter O. Fruech Minn Donald W. Estenson A. Minn St. Luke's Evangelical and Reformed Church Eitzen

Ettrick Ladies' Aid Awards Life Memberships in Meeting

Ettrick Wisconsin special report covers life memberships awarded in the Ettrick Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting. Delegates report at the La Crosse circuit WMF convention in Blair on May 4. Members anticipate national WMF convention in Minneapolis June 8 to 10. Read remarks note new church library books and plans for community support and kitchen renovations.

Ettrick Wis Ettrick Lutheran Ladies Aid Society la Crosse WMF Zion Lutheran Church Luther Bergen Blair Lawrence Jordah J. A. Kamprud Ladies Aid Society National Women’s Mission Federation Minneapolis Agnes Pederson Ida Pederson Charles Hougstad Helen Ekern Nettie Truax S. A. Urberg Minnie Christianson Winona Ekern Aid Society Judith E. J. Johnson Madison Lutheran Orld Action Fund Ladies Aid Lutheran Lawrence Jordahl

Honeymoon couple Betz wed in La Crosse area

Earl Betz and Cleora Snider Betz married on May 25 at the Snider home with Rev Otto Larsen officiating. The bride wore white satin and attendants wore pink and lavender. A reception for about one hundred followed at the Snider residence with three prior showers hosted by Zerbes and others. The couple now reside in Raymond Groth's apartment. Betz comes from a local family including Leo Betz.

Galesville Wis Earl Betz Raymond Groth Muriel Amoth Ettrick Betty Zirbes la Crosse Bert Trocinski Dorance Helstad Snider Miss Zerbes Mmes Wilbert Betz Lydia Larson Mr. Betz Benter

Violan Bride in West Viola Minn

The marriage of Mary Jane Barclay to Judd was solemnized in San Mateo California on Saturday May 29. Mary Jane is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Barclay Viola and a graduate of St Luke's School of Nursing Chicago. She worked at St Luke's Hospital Chicago and in San Francisco hospitals. The bridegroom served four years in the service and works for Pan American Airways. They honeymoon in Yellowstone and plan to live at 40 42nd Avenue San Mateo after June 15.

Viola Minn Mary Jane Barclay Told Judd San Mateo Calif Mary Jane Warren Barclay St. Luke’s School of Nursing Chicago St. Luke’s Hospital San Francisco Pan American Airways Pan American Airways. Mr. and Mrs. Judd Yellowstone National Park 42Nd Avenue

Bennett to be guest of honor at open house

Mrs. Ethlyn Bennett will be guest of honor June 10 at her daughter Mrs. Frank Smith’s home in Galesville. Open house runs 2 to 5 p m as friends greet the elderly local resident.

Galesville Wis Ethlyn Bennett Frank Smith

Virginia June Johnson Weds William F. Moulis at Barre Mills Church

Virginia June Johnson and William F. Moulis were married in an afternoon ceremony at St. John's Lutheran Church Barre Mills with Rev. Henry Paustian officiating. The couple, from La Crosse and Green Island, plan a June 10 honeymoon in northern Wisconsin and will reside at 1024 South Eighth Street.

Virginia June Johnson William F. Moulis Barre Mills Church St. John’s Lutheran Church Barre Mills Henry Paustian Elmer A. Johnson la Crosse R. 2 Joseph Moulis Green Island Edward Tumaniec Rita Matiak Joseph Moulis, Jr Fred Rodenberg Ray Stellah

Betty Johnson Weds Layton Nelson in Coon Valley

Betty Lou Johnson and Layton Henry Nelson were married Tuesday evening at the Norwegian Lutheran church in Coon Valley. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. N. Kvamme with maid of honor Ann Thomas and bridesmaids Delilah Hollien. The bride wore a Japanese silk gown and carried white carnations and sweet peas. A 250 person reception followed on the church lawn before a weeklong northern Wisconsin honeymoon. The couple will reside in Coon Valley.

Tumaniec Ana Net Miss Matiak G. Heckman Ardell Arlene Tank Frances Spangler Concordia Hall Wisconsin South Eighth Street West Avenue South Tausche Hardware Store State Street Grant Melvin Lenox Ernest Theisen Leo Harmon Viroqua Wis Betty Lou Johnson Layton Henry Nelson Coon Valley A. N. Kvamme Lloyd P. Johnson Henry Nelson Ann Thomas Platteville Mary Ann Nelson Kenosha Delilah Hollien James Nelson Leonard Nelson James Tietz Milwaukee Joanne Betty Jane Anderson Donna Lar Mr. Nelson Japan Tri-State Monument Company

Bride-to-be Helen Skorstad to wed Irvin Nelsestuen

A June 8 shower honored Miss Helen Skorstad daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Skorstad of Lakes Coulee near Blair. Nearly 200 guests attended at French Creek Lutheran church. The couple will marry Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Blair with Rev Luther Borgen officiating. The pair will reside in Minneapolis after a wedding trip.

Ettrick Wis French Creek Lutheran Church Helen Skorstad Harry Skorstad Lakes Coulee Blair Albert Severson Alex Nelsestuen Harland Nelsestuen Arthur Ofsdahl Carl Engelsen French Creek Miss Skorstad Irvin Nelsestuen Anton Nelsestuen Zion Lutheran Church Luther Borgen Dorothy Richard Severson Nelsestuen Carol Marian Skorstad Laurel Thompson Winona Business College

Klein Anniversary in Caledonia Celebrates 25 Years

Klein couple marked 25th wedding anniversary May 30 at their Caledonia home with family dinner and a reception. They wed May 29, 1923 at St. Paul. he is Steven Klein, she formerly Justin Weis. Four children Winnifred Miles Gaylord Merlin at home. Relatives from Pierze Royston Kau fm an Milwaukee Lansing Iowa attended.

Caledonia Minn Steven Klein John Schmitt Royston Earl Kaufmann Lawrence Kaufman Frank Kaufman Anna Altoff Crosse John Arver Milwaukee Louis Ditzmann Lansing

Hegge Anniversary Celebrated in Ettrick Wisconsin

Julius and Ragna Hegge of Frenchville marked 30 years of marriage with a family gathering at their Ettrick home. The couple wed May 29 1918 at French Creek Lutheran Church with the late Rev. C B Bestul officiating. They farm near Frenchville and have two daughters and four grandchildren.

Ettrick Wis Julius Hegge Frenchville Smith Beirne Ragna Westlie French Creek Lutheran Church C. B. Bestul

Engagement announced for Hazel Thompson and Carroll Thorpse

Blair Wisconsin special report notes Hazel Thompson engaged to Carroll E. Thorpse, son of Mrs Ellen Thorpse. The marriage on June 5 will be held at First Lutheran Church with Rev K M Arberg officiating in the evening service.

Blair Wis Carroll Knudtson Hazel Thompson Carroll E. Thorpse Ellen Thorpe K. M. Arberg

Reay Memorial Fund Near Three Hundred

The Reay Memorial Fund to honor the late Mrs. George R. Reay has reached 299.50 dollars. Funds will furnish a hospital room at La Crosse with ordered furnishings arriving this fall.

George R. Reay la Crosse Hospital

Thimble Bee Hosts June Party At Masonic Temple

Thimble bee of La Crosse chapter No 22 Eastern Star entertained 85 members at a Tuesday evening party in the Masonic temple. Lois Wallsch laeger and Leah Kupferschmid performed a dance number with Anna Rauk accompanying, Irene Freeman sang dressed as Mammy, and Norma Spangler played piano solos. Louise Mears won the door prize. tables wore spring colors and a three tier birth day cake celebrated April May and June birthdays. Hostesses included Eva Schreib er Blanche Ashland Jennie Hodge Irene Hodge Ruth Happel Mabel Baker Nora Strand Emma Swan Amelia Johnson Leona Weber Edna Elstad Ruth Keller Leona Roellig Nora Johnson Rose Franz Hattie Evenson Jessie Weisbecker Nina Johnson Marion Sheeley Verna Luedtke.

Eva Schreiber Blanche Ashland Jennie Hodge Irene Hodge Ruth Happel Mabel Baker Nora Strand Emma Swan Amelia Johnson Leona Weber Edna Elstad Ruth Kellar Leona Roellig Nora Johnson Rose Franz Hattie Evenson Jessie Weisbecker Nina Johnson Marion Sheeley Verna Luedtke

Maxine Cody Graduates at Saint Teresa College

Teresa graduates 83 at the 35th annual commencement in Winona Minnesota with Maxine Cody named bachelor of arts. Bishop Leo Binz invests the graduates and honors are announced for Senior and Junior Honor societies while the conferring speakers include Bishop Marling and Msgr. Ryan. Cody led campus clubs and earned high academic honors as a Seven Pillars honoree.

Winona Minn College of Saint Teresa Maxine Cody James Cody North 15Th Street la Crosse Leo Binz Joseph W. Marling C.pp.s D.D Kansas City John Kenneth Ryan S.T.B Washington, D. C Philadelphia

Waukon Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers for Year

The American Legion auxiliary in Waukon Ia elected officers for the coming year at a Wednesday meeting. President Mrs P J Laffin First VP Miss Lydia Schuker Second VP Mrs E F Pieper Secretary Mrs Robert Perdew Treasurer Mrs Edwin C Hix Sergeant at arms Mrs Len Campbell Chaplain Mrs Charles Palmer Officers were nominated for county posts to be voted at the tri county Calmar meeting June 1. A covered dish supper honored retiring president Mrs H B Thomson who received a gift.

Waukon American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home P. J. Laffin Lydia Schuker E. F. Pieper Robert Perdew Edwin C. Hix Len Campbell Charles Palmer Calmar Ralph Ludeking Fred Wirdenman O. C. Harrison H. B. Thomson

Engagement of Esther Louise Ewers to Thomas Walsh

Soldiers Grove Wisconsin announces the engagement of Esther Louise Ewers to J Thomas Walsh. Esther is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ewers and Thomas is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Walsh.

Soldiers Grove Wis John Ewers Esther Louise J. Thomas Walsh Robert Walsh

Larlyce Nelson and P M Olson wed at Whitehall

Larlyce Josephine Nelson and Phillis Myron Olson married May 16 at Hale Lutheran Church Whitehall Wis. An eight o clock service featured organ and vocal solos. The bride wore ivory satin with orange blossom crown and lace veil, carrying lilies of the valley and white roses. Maid of honor Mabel Maug and bridesmaids wore pastel gowns. A reception for 200 followed at the church parlors. The couple will reside in Independence after a honeymoon in Minneapolis Bemidji Minn.

Whitehall Wis Hale Lutheran Church Larlyce Josephine Nelson Phillis Myron Olson Martin N. Nelson Osseo Alfred P. Olson Independence N. E. Halvorson Lester Fiedler Donald Fischer Mabel Maug Marjorie Olson Frances Nelson Zona Gale Rongstad Jeanne Ann Welke James John Nelson Marshall Nelson Afner Olson Milo Hammer Dorothy Rongstad Ruth Holman Barbara Youderian Thelma Semingson Ethel Berg Gertrude Hagan Jamita du Ray Myrtle Engum Mmes Keith Shong Julian Johnson Gilberg Maug Ella Fischer Lyman Larson Thomas Hammer Armin Fischer National Pressure Ker Company Eau Claire Gertrude Hagen Minneapolis Bemidji, Minn

Soldier Harold Jensen Returns to Duty in El Paso Texas

Sgt Harold Jensen has returned to duty with the army air force in El Paso Texas. He will be joined by his bride Irene Gillies after they find living quarters. The couple married May 25 at Trempealeau with Rev George Marshall officiating. Jensen served three years in the navy, then reenlisted in the army air corps after civilian work.

Galesville Wis Harold Jensen Army Air Force el Paso Tex Trempealeau Irene Gillies Hugh Gillies Jensen T. E. Jensen George Marshall Betty Kopp David Elkins U. S. Navy Army Air Corps

Marriage Licenses Granted in Sparta and La Crosse

Vernon Johnson of Portland and Lila Scharping of Clinton receive licenses in Vernon county. Arthur Janzen of Portland and Marion Hohn of Leon. Donald Heller of Irving and Evelyn Eddy of Little Falls. Lynn Merow of Little Falls and Alice Powell of Sparta also listed. Lorn W. Matelski of 1491 Redfield St and Modesta Parnow of 1427 Market St to marry in La Crosse on June 12. Ellsworth Viner Jr of 1528 Ferry St and Margery M. Preidel of 1925 S 16th St to marry in La Crosse on June 12.

Sparta Wis Vernon Johnson Portland Lila Scharping Clinton Vernon County Arthur Janzen Marion Hohn Leon Donald Heller Irving Evelyn Eddy Little Falls Lynn Merow Alice Powell la Crosse Lorn W. Matelski Redfield Street Modesta Parnow Market Street Ellsworth Viner, Jr Ferry Street Margery M. Preidel South 16Th Street

Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast and Dinner in Historic Menu

Tomorrow's Menu lists breakfast with stewed dried fruit country sausage enriched toast margarine and coffee. Lunch offers cream of potato soup mixed vegetable salad coffee cake tea and milk. Dinner features brown beef stew with vegetables rolls margarine and rhubarb turnovers.

Doris Blair Weds D J Wiltrout at Zion Lutheran

Doris Lucille Anderson and David John Wiltrout exchanged rings May 30 at Zion Lutheran church Blair Wisconsin with Rev L S Bergen officiating. Attendants included Jean Wiltrout and others. couple plans to Idaho and the west before settling in Eau Claire where he will study and she attended vocational school. Out of town guests listed from Chippewa Falls Niles Mich and Duluth among others.

Kay Ellen van Gorden Harold Tenneson Charlies Wiltrout Chippewa Falls Ernest Eggett Blair Boyd Relyea Taylor Lloyd Gibbs Thorp Rose Anderson Reynolds Coulee Florence Wiltrout Idaho Eau Claire Wiltrout Eau Claire State Teachers College Niles Mich Odin Anderson Ann Arbor Harry Vick Duluth

Mount Mercy honors graduate Carol Ann Atlee at ceremony

Cedar Rapids Iowa May 30 Carol Ann Atlee daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Atlee La Crosse was graduated from the technician course at Mount Mercy Junior College She was active in the College Choristers and the Sodality of Our Lady during her student years

Cedar Rapids Carol Ann Atlee H. L. Atlee Travis Street la Crosse Mountercy Junior College Mount Mercy Miss Atlee Sodality of Our Lady

Boerkohl Infant Theodore Christened at St John’s

The infant son of Mr and Mrs Howard Boerkohl was christened Theodore Howard on Sunday May 30 at St John’s Catholic Church. Rev A P Layne conducted the ceremony with sponsors Mrs Arthur Kennedy and Edward McCauley.

Caledonia Minn Howard Boerkohl Theodore Howard A. P. Layne St. John’s Cathlic Church Arthur Kennedy Edward McCauley

Sparta Couple Wed At St Paul Lutheran Church

Della Irene Turner and Spencer Ernest Brown wed at St Paul Lutheran Church Cataract in Sparta Wisconsin the ceremony led by Rev. Werner at 1 30 p m Eva Tenner and La Vera Brown attended The couple’s reception followed with a 54 dinner and 250 reception guests at the Tenner home The couple will reside on a farm near Sparta

Sparta Wis Della Irene Turner Spencer Ernest Brown St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cataract Werner Eva Tenner la Vera Brown Elmer Tenner Ernest Brown Tenner Arnold Tenner Black River Fails Delbet Brown Dianna Racine Elmer Lewis Parlow Chicago Mmes Lyle Walters Willard Schaller Ben Wertz Frank Harris James Allen la Crosse Maesmoedliruw Harold Wuestad Sam Wuestad Madison Shelfbine Clyde Quakenbush Raymond Jerome Marlow Young Holmen George Anderson Francis Kelsey Casper Leis William Potter Gerald Hetzel Carl Olson Charles Wavra Edward Becker Jennings Breitenfield James Guy Russell Guy Cecil Meyers Joseph French Edward Berry Warnie Hammon Jennie Schiemcal Marcia Scott Dora Foellini Curt Mengelt Louis Kerska Alfred Tenner Clarence Johnson Hulda Tenner Betty Woodworth Doris Garbet Jol Thill Raymond Griffin Lyle Griffin Millston Spencer Johnson Lloyd Brown Arnold Bernhardt Marcella Edward Matzke Marvin Parlow Vernon Parlow Lee Prescott Herman Parlow Tomah Esther Matzke Yvonne Parent Gertrude Foellini Dolores Tenner

Rummage Sale Notices At Local Venues Include Food Items

Local notices advertise rummage sales by Post Office Clerks Auxiliary at 222 South 8th rear door starting Saturday at 9 00 am. Lund's Flowers offers bridal ideas opposite the Cathedral. Labor Temple sale also at 9 00 am on Saturday June 5 with butter fried chicken, pike and steak featured by Band Box Onalaska.

South 8Th Lund Labor Temple Onalaska

June Bride Elect Naomi to Wed William Grohman

Mrs Agatha Greisch announces the engagement of her daughter Naomi to William Grohman son of Mr and Mrs Walter Grohman Caledonia Minnesota. The wedding will take place this month.

Caledonia Minn Agatha Greisch Naomi William Grohman Walter Grohman

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