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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1954

Page

2

Choir Concert At St Johns Evangelical Church

The annual spring choir concert at St Johns Evangelical and Re formed Church will be held Sunday at 10 30 AM. Director is Mrs John Mangan Organist is Mrs Agnes Saviles with soprano Miss Shirley Hertlizka Miss Pat Zenker Miss Elinor Thompson Miss Harriet Thompson Mrs Art Zenker Mrs F Kupferschmid Mrs Walter Ranis alto Miss Elinore Thiele Mrs Arvel Johns Miss La Von Schmidt Miss Sally Schwertfeger Mrs Ralph Kuether bass William Winder John Herlitzka Donald Temp F Kupferschmid William Devie tenor Harold Schams choir president Edwin Peterson Sr Bruce Ranis and Ralph Kuether. The program includes Praise the Lord There is a Balm in Gilead The Lord Is My Shepherd I Talked To God Last Night The Abhune ant God The Lord's Prayer My God and I and Come Ye Blessed All voice parts perform incidental solos. Mrs Sayles organist will prelude Andante Religoso Lento and Toccato Finale.

St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church St. John’s John Mangan Agnes Saviles Shirley Hertlizka Pat Zenker Elinor Thompson Harriet Thompson Art Zenker F. Kupferschmid Walter Ranis Elinore Thiele Arvel Johns la von Schmidt Sally Schwertfeger Ralph Kuether William Winder John Herlitzka Donald Temp F. Kupfterschmid William Devie Harold Schams Edwin Peterson Sr Bruce Ranis the Lord Praetorius Lord Stainer-Schubert Guion Mueller Gilead Dawson Malotte Kueher Gustav Henry Ralph David God Sergei Miss Zenker John Scott Sayles Thome Franck Bach

Confirmation rites set for 39 at City Church

Confirmation rites for the class of 1954 will be held at 10 30 a m Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church Charles and Sill Streets Rev Lavern R Hanson pastor Thirty nine will take their vows and receive first Communion Sunday June 13 at the 10 30 a m service Read list of confirmands including Sharon Anderson David Black Betty Bott and many others.

Trinity Lutheran Church Charles and Sill Sts Lavern R. Hanson Sharon Lee Anderson Dangline Lila Baker David Frank Black Betty Jean Bott Sandra Joyce Buttman Larry Wayne Dahl Dennis David Devine David Alfred Bilertson Mary Ethel Finanger Gerald Joseph Flint John David Fossum Terry Joel Gilbertson Ellwood Ralph Gilboe Judith Ann Harden Richard Donald Hall Lavern Allen Hjelsand Hkichard Allen Holthaus Maribeth Diane Hoogenhaus Vernon Jerome Howe Sharon Lydia Jaekel Mary Lou Keim Marwood Merna King Gary Lee Kleven James Edward Leverans David Howard Miller Kenneth Ebert Nelson Sandra Ellen Niebeling Gerald Andrew Overson Gladys Joyce Potts Leon Edward Rose Karen Jean Schrader Shirley Jean Swanson Alma Mary Temte Lyle James Thompson Rita Ione Tolokken Gordon Ellis Tranberg David Alan Wingers Ronald Charles Wenzel Judith Helen Woodard Charles and Sirl Sts Vik Chapel Neki

Congregation Plans Meeting on Pastor Dissolution

Members of the First Presbyterian Church will gather after Sunday worship to approve dissolving the pastoral relationship with Rev. Mark Lewis Andrews and to elect a pastor nominating committee. The Rev. Andrews will conclude his La Crosse ministry on Sunday, June 27, after a sermon titled The God of All Grace. He has accepted a call from First Presbyterian Church of Erie, Pa.

First Presbyterian Church Mark Lewis Andrews la Crosse First Church Andrews First Presbyterian Church of Erie West Ave Cass Sts Cargill House God of All

Summer church activities continue at First Church of Christ Scientist

Sunday School and services continue in summer at First Church of Christ Scientist in La Crosse. Mrs. F J Duffy notes all denomination churches keep year round activities. Sunday services are 10 45 a m at West avenue and King street with a 9 30 a m Sunday School and 8 p m Wednesday meetings.

First Church of Christ, Scientist F. J. Duffy Christian Science Assistant Committee On Publication la Crosse West Avenue King Street West Ave King St 9Th Main Streets Church of the Nazarene Jackson St H. Lester Ringhiser Amos

Local churches schedule and services listed citywide

A dense list shows Sabbath and Sunday services for numerous churches including Seventh Day Adventist Assembly of God Calvary Baptist and more. It notes pastors, service times, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and special programs across the city.

Church of the Open Bible Service Schedule

Church of the Open Bible on Liberty and Clinton Streets lists morning worship at 9 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 45 p m in the evening and a full week of prayer and study including a Tuesday ladies prayer service Thursday morning prayer and a Saturday men's prayer session all led by E A Bender.

Assembly of God N. 7Th St Cr. H. Houser Wkty Temple Baptist Church Salem Rd Loomis Sts Ray M. Richardson Church of the Open Bible Liberty and Clinton Sts E. A. Bender Young Peoples Moody Memorial Evangelical Free Church Campbell Sydney C. Frank Free Church Youth Fellowship Dorcas Missionary Society

Local church services and schedules across Frederick area

The listing details morning worship classes, receptions, and sermons at First Congregational Church Christ Episcopal Church St Peter's Evangelical and other local congregations. It notes service times Holy Communion Choral Eucharist Bible study evangelistic and youth activities across North and West avenues and Main St.

Whitsunday

Jehovah's Witnesses Schedule of Meetings and Study

The Kingdom Hall at 418 North 16th Street hosts Watchtower services at 2 p.m. The Tuesday Bible studies meet at 1244 Far im and 73344 Avon at 8 p.m. Thursday features a service meeting and Theocratic Ministry School.

Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall 16Th St Watchtower Far Im Avon

Latter Day Saints Church Activity Noted in Record

A fragment references the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in connection with local religious activity. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing parish affairs or announcements within the newspaper page segment.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter

Priest Fights Confession Under Red China Jailordeal

In Shanghai's Ward Road jail Rev. John Havas resisted a Communist confession for 21 months enduring solitary confinement and daily interrogations. He refused to sign and was transported to the border, entering Hong Kong after crossing Lowu bridge. Fellow priest Rev. Georges Bureaugrad said a Chinese court tried to force confessional information.

Hong Kong Shanghai Ward Road John Havas Reds Red Mao Tze-Tung Havas Lowu Bridge Georges Bureaugrad Marieville Quebec Red China China

Weatherman Shifts Weekend Rain Forecast

A shift in the forecast shows light rain expected Saturday morning in the northern Rocky Mountains and Northern Plains with showers in the La Crosse area late Sunday. A Wyoming Montana low pressure system drives the change as milder conditions are forecast with a high of 78 Sunday and a low of 50 tonight. Frost observed in Wisconsin cranberry bogs Friday night.

Rocky Mountains Plains Coulee la Crosse Wyoming Montana Prospect U.S Wisconsin

Wedemeyer Heads UW Correspondence Course

Charles Wedemeyer, director of the University of Wisconsin extension center at Racine since 1946, was appointed head of the universitys correspondence study program. He will assume his new duties July 1.

Madison Charles Wedemeyer University of Wisconsin Extension Center Racine Universitys

Road-e-O Called Off

The Teen-Age Road-e-O sponsored by the La Crosse Jaycees at West Avenue Playground Saturday was canceled due to low participation and few entries.

Amos as a virile prophet and judge in Israel

The author revisits Amos the shepherd prophet of Tekoa, recounting his call by Jehovah, Amaziah the Bethel priest, and Amos’s warning of Israel’s captivity. The lesson emphasizes morality in religion, accountability for the rich, and the prophet’s role in calling Israel to justice amid prosperity.

Amos Tekoa Uplands Bethlehem Bethel Judea Israel Judah Jeroboam II Amaziah Baal House of Israel Jeroboam Jehovah Isaac Jacob

Billy Graham Team Member To Speak Here

A Billy Graham Evangelistic Association member Dr Ralph W Mitchell will speak at the Saturday night Youth for Christ program at the Vocational Auditorium. Mitchell recently returned from London and will give a first hand account of the ongoing evangelistic campaign. A twenty minute London newsreel will be shown. The Christian Business Men of La Crosse sponsor the free event.

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Ralph W. Mitchell London Mr. Mitchell United States Pocket Testament League and Bible Conference Graham Britain Mitchell Evangelist Graham British Isles Australia Christian Business Men of la Crosse

Kersten cites Moscow line into U S plants via UK union

Rep. Kersten charges a Red dominated union, the UE, controls labor contracts at over 100 U S defense plants. He cites an authoritative source and names Allis-Chalmers, Boston, and Allen-Bradley in Milwaukee as examples. He calls for bipartisan unity to root out Communists from defense industry workplaces.

Washington Rep Kersten R-Wis Defense Department Sen McCarthy Red Electrical Workers American Electrical and Allied Industries Moscow United States Allis-Chalmers Boston Allen-Bradley Milwaukee

Two Week Vacation Church School At Onalaska Methodist

A two week Vacation Church School opens Monday June 7 at Onalaska Methodist Church with the theme The Church Around The World. Classes run for four five year olds through eighth graders. Morning sessions only end Friday June 18.

Onalaska Methodist Church

La Crescent Carnival at Commodore June 6

La Crescent St Patrick's Church hosts a carnival at the Commodore in La Crescent on Sunday June 6 opening at 11 a.m. The Altar Society and Holy Name Society sponsor with Mrs Walter Sobkowiak and Tony Klissus as presidents. Cafeteria dinner begins at 11 and bazaar booths games rides and refreshment stands operate from the same time.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church Onalaska Commodore la Crescent Parish Altar Society Holy Name Society Walter Sobkowiak Tony Klissus

Wesley Methodist Church Opens New Education Center

Wesley Methodist Church plans a first use of its Wesley Fellowship Center this Sunday at 10 45 AM with church school classes in the new three story wing built for 132 000 including Coleman Wing remodeling. The project supports a Talent Club dinner and baptism of children with confirmations and member receptions to mark the opening.

Wesley Methodist Church King Sts Harold L. Patton First Congregational Church Losey Blvd Main Sts Frederick W. Hyslop Wesley Felllowship Center Io Wesley Methodist Church Church Wesley Fellowship C@Mer Coleman Wing Talent Club Jesus Christ

Confirmation Set For 22 At St Paul Lutheran Church

Confirmation and first Holy Communion are planned for 22 young people at St Paul Lutheran Church West Avenue and Division Street. The 1954 class will be confirmed by Rev Arthur M Force at the 11 a m service with communion at 2 p m.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church West Ave Arthur M. Ferce St. Paul's Luetheran Church DiVision St Mr. Force Mary Bakkum Roger Bates Nancy Brodt Sally Beckart Howard Fossum Nancy Grude Sandra Hetland Roger Kjos Ronald Kumm Jean Meadows Rita Moen Donna Munson Roger Ol Son Jesse Phyllis Overby Gene Peacock Diane Peterson Barbara Tenneson Gloria Whitbeck Nancy Willemssen Mary Ganschow

Blair Pastor Resigns Post From Zion Parish Blair

The Rev. L W Halvorson resigns as pastor of Zion Lutheran Blair and North Beaver Creek Church with duties until August He will become area secretary for the New York and Philadelphia Christian Approach to the Jewish People The Zion council named a call committee and the North Beaver Creek parish named its.

Blair Wis L. W. Halvorson Zion Lutheran Church North Beaver Creek Zion Church Council Halvorson New York Philadelphia Lutheran Council First Lutheran Eau Claire Warren

Five Congressmen and Waitress Testify in Shooting Trial

A waitress and five congressmen testified in the pistol attack case on the House of Representatives. Alice Fisher identified the four Puerto Rican defendants as the untidy customers she served at Union Station Coffee shop. The defendants Lolita Lebron Rafael Cancel Miranda Andres Figueroa Cordero and Irving Flores Rodriguez sat during the testimony as the trial continued.

Washington House of Representatives Alice Fisher U.S Alexander Holtzoff

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sun ADV Seventh Day Adventist Church Larry N. Boyd Calvary Baptist Church Charles and Logan Sts Gustave Edwin Anderson First Baptist Church Main King Folke Seventh Street Baptist Church 7Th and Ferry Carl Zimmerman Bill Byers St. Joseph's Cathedral Sixth Louis J. Paquette Joseph B. Marx Michael J. Boyle Church of the Blessed Sacrament Losey Boulevard King St. Rt Thomas E. ‘O'Shaughnessy James FE. Coke James F. Murphy Azrek Holy Cross 13Th Ferry Streets Nicholas B. Beschta William V. Nikolai Holy Trinity Church 18Th Street Park Avenue Msgr V. J. Plecity Bernard T. Kelly Warren M. Parrini St. James Catholic Church Caledonia Street James J. Sheridan Peter Stoll St. John the Baptist Church Avon Street Hugo Koehler Edwin O. Thome Mother of Perpetual Help St. Mary's Church 7Th Street Cameron Avenue William L. Mooney St. Thomas More Catholic Church Weston Thomas E. Mullen Gerard O'Rourke St. Wenceslaus 10Th Winnebago Ferdinand Cech Edward J. Sobczyk St. Patrick’s Church Joseph N. Bach Our Lady of Guadalupe Christian Science Church OF Christ Cass Ts. Burdett W. Wakeman Faith In Christ Christian Fellowship YMCA Paul Butterfield Herald of Truth IWKTY Church OF God John Kurtz Day Saints YWCA Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Liberty and Sill Lutheran Bethel Lutheran Church George and Sill Freeman C. Sveom WKBH Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 21St Place J. Groettum Myrick Park Our Savior’s Lutheran Church George Alvilden First Lutheran Church Fifth Ave. S Alaska Maynard Midthun Olivet Lutheran Church French Island First Evangelical Lutheran Church Cameron Fritz H. Miller Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Ward Ave William Lange Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Avon and St. Paul Sts Walter E. Gutzke Zr We Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Park Ave Harold F. Backer St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Henry Lange Methodist Asbury Methodist Church Redfield Winslow Wilson Onalaska Park Lee H. Holmes Richard Truitt Nazarene Grent North Presbyterian Church Avon and Logan H. R. Shirley Kane St French Island Presbyterian Church William A. Lawrence Salvation Army Old Lutheran Church C. Edwards Genevieve Shafar Women's Meeting Sewing League Church OF Open Bible Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church Robert D. Winter St. Peter's Episcopal Church Logan and Avon Paul S. White St. Peter's Christ Church Evangelical Free Bethany Evangelical Free Church North St. and Ave. O. L. Larsen Jaret Evangelical Reformed Market St Wedemeyer WM. Southern JR International Council of Religious Education Billy Graham UK Union Chicken Supreme Carteria Tion Youth For Christ
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