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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

8

Winona Pair Making Home In Hokah

An 1890 style white faille gown featured in the Winona bride’s attire for a May 30 ceremony at St. Stanislaus Catholic church. Bernadine Wiczek wed Wil lam H Bissen of Hokah in a 10 and 1 ceremony with maid of honor Marguerite Wiczek and bridesmaid Therese Jaszewski. Best man Cedric Neefe, groomsman John Bissen, and ushers Alois Wiczek and Don Larsen. The couple will reside in Hokah after June 15, with the groom employed as a Standard Brands salesman. The bride, formerly with J R Watkins in Winona, received showers prior to the wedding.

Bernadine St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Winona Willam H. Bissen Paul Bissen Hokah la Crosse 10 & M V. Nicephore Grulkowski Marguerite Rose Wiczek Ees Therese Anne Jaszewski Cedric Neefe John Bissen Sparta Alois J. Wiczek Wi- Mona Don Larsen A. T. Wiczek Minnesota Standard J. R. Watkins Company Lawrence Jaszewski Henry Jaszewski

Frieda Giese Cashton Bride in Teenage Ceremony

Frieda Jeanette Giese married Eugenus Ross Bauman in a Cashton Wisconsin ceremony at 10 30 AM with Rev. WN Hiermstad officiating. Audrey and Everett Giese assisted. attire included red aqua gabardine and pink accents. Dinner and reception at the bride's parents home in Ontario. couple to reside with Carl Myers in Kendall.

Sparta Wis Frieda Jeanette Giese Eugenus Ross Bauman Cashton WN. R. Hiermstad Audrey Everett Giese Ed Giese Ontario Carl Myers Kendall

Casberg Stoen Reunion Set for Father’s Day at Garfield Casberg Cottage

The Casberg Stoen family reunion will be held on Father’s Day at the Garfield Casberg cottage on Black River in Holmen Wisconsin. Dinner is at noon with each attendee bringing a covered dish. Co chairmen are Mrs Tillman Johnson and Mrs Ken Gall Casberg. friends of the families are welcome.

Holmen Wis Casberg-Stoen Garfield Casberg Black River Tillman Johnson Ken- Gall Casberg

Marinuka Homemakers Raise 140 For Cancer Drive

In Galesville Wisconsin women collected 140 dollars and 19 cents for cancer fund. Officers Axel Gilbertson and Mrs Carlyle Cory led coin boxes and groups. 24 dollars 10 cents came from Trempealeau Village.

Galesville Wis Marinuka Axel Gilbertson Carlyle Cory Trempealeau

Beets Add Color and Flavor to Salads

When cooked and cooled beets serve as a vivid salad vegetable. They provide color and flavor contrast to greens, enhancing the overall dish.

Four-Loot Chair Why Balance Is Needed In Life

Dr C C Burlingame argues in the Journal of the American Medical Association that a person needs four legs to sit well work hobby play and body all balanced. He notes happiness comes from purposeful work and social company while idle ness breeds uselessness. A modern physician balances medical care with sociological and vocational guidance. The column closes with a Q A about leg pains potentially stemming from arteries and possible treatments.

C. C. Burlingame Hartford Conn Journal of the American Medical Association

Vivian Freng to Wed Paul Davidsen in July

Vivian Marie Freng and Paul Davidsen prepare to marry on July 5. Engagement announced by Vivian’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Ingvald Freng of 501 St. Cloud Street.

Ingvald Freng St. Cloud Street Vivian Marie Paul Davidsen Edward Davidsen Belknap, Il

St Johns Recital Features School Pupils And Guests

St Johns Catholic School pupils gave their annual recital on Thursday morning with participants including Jo Anne Mathy Barbara Ritter Joan Freismuth Margaret Mary Ritter Teresa Bissen Diane Heintz Nancy Niles Fred Muetze Janice Coon Mary Larkin Edwin Larkin Douglas King Kathleen Naegle Darlyne Graf Judy Kramer Janet Skaff Thomas Luehne Mary Jo Wecker Shirley Heintz Florence Knutson Dorothy Zeimetz Patricia Kramer Roger Comeau Patricia Niles Marlene Merfeld Joanne Ender Colette Ritter and the St James School clarinet trio and string ensemble. Children and mothers attended as guests. The musicians study under Sister M Sebastian and Sister M Cecilienne.

St. John's Catholic School Jo Anne Mathy Barbara Ritter Joan Freismuth Margaret Mary Ritter Teresa Bissen Diane Heintz Nancy Niles Fred Muetze Janice Coon Mary Edwin Larkin Douglas King Kathleen Naegle Darlyne Graf Judy Kramer Janet Skaff Thomas Luehne Mary Jo Wecker Shirley Heintz Florence Knutson Dorothy Teresa Zeimentz Patricia Kramer Roger Comeau Patricia Niles Marlene Merfeld Joanne Ender Mary Larkin Geraldine Calkins Colette Ritter St. James School M. Sebastian M. Cecilienne

Blair Bride-To-Be War ner. Two Engagements Announced

The La Crosse Tribune notes Blair bride-elect Joan Toraason will wed Fred D. Warner in a June 7 service at Zion Lutheran church. Mabel Erickson announces her daughter May’s engagement to Rev Merle Tollefson, with a June 14 St Pauls Lutheran wedding planned. Kathleen Eiffes announces engagement to John Simones of Dubuque. nuptials set for June 21 at Nativity parish.

Joan Toraason Blair Fred D. Warner Chicago Zion Lutheran Church Thomas Toraason Mabel Erickson West Avenue South May Center Merle Tollefson Knute Tollefson Northfield Minn St. Paul's Lutheran Church Edwin Eiffes Dubuque Kathleen John Simones W. Leo Simones North Ninth Nativity Parish

Olson Foss Moe Families Reunite In Whitehall

Whitehall Wisconsin hosts a large Olson Foss Moe family reunion, tracing descendants of Brede and Tena Rodfossen Olson who settled in Daggett Coulee in 1871. About 140 relatives attended, with Ole C. Foss leading the largest representation, and 70 registered. The event featured a program of vocal performances and a role for Mrs. Hendrickson in organizing.

Whitehall Wis Brede Tena Rodfossen Olson Daggett Coulee Moe Coulee Olson-Foss- Moe Ole C. Foss Martin B. Olson Osseo Theodore B. Olson Theo. B. Olson Augusta Olson Brede B. Olson Bernt P. Moe Arthur M. Hendrickson Olaf Hagen Fred Hanson Constance Olson Joseph Foss Hendrickson Joel Anderson William Pederson Joan Anderson Stella Windjue Alverda Joan Loga Fernogee Foss Benone Foss Francis Leonard Foss Victor Richard Betty Floyd Wallace Dallas Carl Hanson Cleone Sandra Diana Hiram Holstad Jerry Barbara Carol Lois Joan Clinton Vernon Anderson Charlene Karen Warren Charles Einar Kildahl Ruth Mildred Erling Elaine Joyce Janet Mary Norman Foss Ernest Foss Delores Linda Rosalie Robert David Ernest Olger Foss Ralph Hanson Carleen Wayne Lois Foss Brainerd Minn Ettrick Christopher Foss Ruth Helen Earl Eau Claire M. B. Olson Mandrey Reuben Olson Hilmer Olson Kenneth Thilmer Hoff Sylvester Olson Constance Nelson Charlotte Abigail Janssen Carolyn Raymond Loga Inez Merlyn Donald Arlin Bruce Valley John and Paul Borst Valley Harold Olson Melvin Olson Olger Mickelson York Bernard Olson Pigeon Falls Carl I. Magelee Helene Sparta B. P. Moe Walter Kieinsmith Fern Verona Oluf Torval Moe Benard Moe Earl Johnson Torval Moes Simon Windjue Stella Lloyd Walter Simonson Nancy Helmer Fremstad Magda Finstad Eugene Beck Selmer Galstad Ole Rustad Gordon Hestekin Vicki Lynn Black River Falls Myron Holland Clifford Berge Kaukauna

Locals Register of Deeds Heads to Solon Springs Vacation

Charles Wachs Mrs Wachs and son Ralph plan a one week trip to Solon Springs Wisconsin Deputy Lilah Knutson will oversee the office during his absence Graduation and Father s Day greeting cards advertised at Honig s 518 Main Street Hoeschler s Pharmacy sells bathroom scales baby scales and sterilizers North Presbyterian church Kings Daughters rummage sale at Labor Temple starting 8 AM Diabetes is more common in women than men.

Register of Deeds Charles Wachs

Summer Fashion Pattern 8190 For Junior Girls

Pattern No 8190 offers a pink frock with cap sleeves scalloped edging and a square neck plus unique pocket shapes for sizes 11 through 18. Describes fabric yardage for size 12 and costs 25 cents to order from Sue Burnett Tribune Chicago. Ready now the new Summer Fashion compiles 52 pages of styles and sewing news for women who sew.

Sue Burnett Tribune South Wells Chicago

Whitehall Shower Honors Kathryn Meyn Ahead of June Wedding

Kathryn Meyn was honored at a prenuptial shower hosted at the Edward Colliton home Monday evening. She and George Hegge, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Hegge, will wed June 15 at First Methodist Church. her parents Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Meyn reside in Whitehall.

Whitehall Wis Kathryn Meyn Edward Colliton George Hegge S. N. Hegge First Methodist Church A. W. Meyn

Marriage Licenses in La Crosse Area June Dates Listed

The notice lists multiple couples from La Crosse and surrounding towns with planned wedding dates in June. Names include James C. Johnson and Modesta M. Wailhesper. Carl Michel and Mery Bank. Kenneth M. Jacobson and Irene Colburn. Frances Wilcox and Jane Cox. Dorothy Louise Porton. Floyd Theodore Huskerhus and Donna Dean Nelson. Lyle Francie Anderson and Doris LaMaec Olson. George Anton Thompson and Vivian Rebecca Olson. Joseph P. Kionecki and Bernice F. Sobotia. Donald M. Loether and Lois E. Chapman. Kenneth Ptumi and Margery Hemetock. Francis Gilingham and Verna Braithwaite. Locations include La Crosse, Stoddard, Madison, Whitehall, Osseo, Blair, Arcadia, Tomah, Sparta, and Richland Center with varied June dates.

la Crosse James C. Johnson 21St Place Modesta M. Wailhesper West Avenue Carl Michel Celedonia Street Mery Bank George Street Kenneth M. Jacobson Caledonia Street Irene Colburn Adams Street Frances Wilcox North Eighth Street Jane Cox Stod Lyle Francie Anderson Doris LaMaec Olson Blair George Anton Thompson Vivian Rebecca Olson Osseo Joseph P. Kionecki Bernice FE Sobotia Arcadia Sparta Wis Donald M. Loether Lois E. Chapman Tomah Kenneth Ptuni Norwalk Margery Hemetock Wasken Francis Gilingham Verna Braithwaite Richland Center

New Citizens Birth Announcements Listarea

June 3 6 4 5 births reported across multiple families in Sparta La Crosse Danvers and Odena Anderson. Names include Haase Shuda Loughan Pitepatrick Morehouse Kendhammer Brunner Neilson Panek Shoemaker with parents at Ward avenue North Sixth street Avon street Browneville Sparta and Danvers addresses. Families include Owens F Haase Waters Shuda Loughan Patrick Morehouse Brunner Hecker Shoemaker Panek.

St. Ann's Owen F Haase Ward Avenue Apt Isabel Mill St. Joseph's School of Nursing Lexington Water Shuda North Sixth Street Odena Anderson Jacqueline Norene Charlies Loughan Avon Street Edwin Pitepatrick Browneville Minn Clarence C. Morehouse la Crosse Margaret Kendhammer Danvers David Sparta Howard Checker Sparta Joseph Brunner Victor Neilson Chester Panek Orilo Shoemaker

Trowbridge Sowle wed in Tomah Wisconsin

Beverly Joyce Trowbridge and Dayton M. Sowle exchanged marriage vows June 1 at 4 pm in Tomah officiated by Rev Norman A Nelson. Out of town guests and a 350 guest reception at Oddfellows Hall attended by family and friends. Honeymoon includes Wisconsin Dells and Turtle Lake area.

Tomah Wis Beverly Joyce Trowbridge Dayton M. Sowle Norman A. Nelson Oddfellows Hall Glen Trowbridge Milwaukee William Jorgenson Donna Rae Adams T. LaVaghn Patty Sandy Cadet Raymond Oswald Donna Carol Raymond Sparta D. M. Quamn G. B. Trowbridge Charles Buswell Charles Thomas L. Stein Rose Leuber Vivian Prechel Karyl Sowle Donna Jo Stoll Gwendolyn Forsythe Beverly Scott Jean Abeig Jean Scott Dwaine Dickenson Donald Trowbridge Jerry Miller Wally Kosberg Art Sowle Dale Trowbridge Norman Nelson Ruby Becker D. R. Trowbridge Kyle Sowle Wisconsin Dells

Few New Dishes Pop Up Appetite

Gaynor Maddox presents experimental entrees to boost spring hunger. Tongue with cranberry sauce combines smoked beef tongue with lemon and cranberry flavors, simmered in tongue stock for a hot dish. Curried lamb chops are seasoned with curry and peaches, breaded, browned, then simmered with bouillon and peach juice, served over rice.

Gaynor Maddox

Waukon Legion Auxiliary elects new officers

Mrs. H. B. Thomson was elected president of Ralph D. Waters post American Legion auxiliary Tuesday evening. Other officers named include Mrs. Edwin Hix as vice president Miss Lydia Schuker secretary Mrs. Robert Olson treasurer Mrs. John Meierkord sergeant at arms Mrs. Harold Lindblom chaplain and Mrs. E F Daugherty historian.

Waukon H. B. Thomson Ralph D. Waters American Legion Auxiliary Edwin Hix Lydia Schuker Robert Olson John Meierkord Harold Lindblom E. F. Daugherty

Time from Breeding to Market in Pork Production

It takes about a year from the time a sow is bred until the pig is marketed at 235 pounds, outlining the growth cycle and production timeline for commercial pork.

Peasant Blouse Embroidery Pattern No 5533 Details

Simple two piece cotton blouse with puff sleeves and embroidered flowers. Includes tissue pattern finishing instructions color chart and sizes 12 14 16. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage and address to Anne Cabot Trib 530 South Wells Chicago for pattern No 5533.

Anne Cabot South Wells Chicago

Wilton Bride Wed Norwalk Groom In Green Yellow Theme

Arline A Schindler of Wilton married Raymond H Vieth of Norwalk at St Pauls Lutheran church with yellow green and white decor. The ceremony featured a large guest list, a 90 person reception, and a Norwalk farm home residence for the newlyweds.

Bernice Odegaarden and Melvin Thompson wed in Caledonia

In Caledonia Minnesota on June 5 wedding between Bernice Odegaarden and Melvin Thompson took place at the Houston Lutheran parsonage with Rev O A Anderson officiating. The bride wore white satin with a beaded crown veil and pink roses in her bouquet. The couple will reside on the groom's farm.

Caledonia Minn Houston O. A. Anderson Bernice Odegaarden Melvin Thompson Julia Odegaarden Norman Thompson Ole T. Odegaarden Julia Anna Thompson Helmer Burns Arnold Harriet Odegaarden Will Gorham Mabel Robert Wisland

Wedding of Marion Abnet and H W Kappauf at Winona

Marion Abnet and H W Kappauf were married at the Church of the Crucifixion La Crescent in a nine o clock nuptial mass celebrated by Rev Richard Speltz. Attendants included Arlene Abnet and Shirley Kappauf with a reception and dinner for 35 at the brides home. The couple will reside on a farm near Winona.

la Crescent Marion Cordell Abnet Howard Clifford Kappauf Richard Speltz George H. Abnet Arlene Shirley Mr. Kappauf Edwin H. Kappauf Bernard Lorenz George Abnet, Jr Ed Hurley Felix Frey Winona Henry Becker George Abner Edwin Kappauf

Whitehall Man Weds Eau Claire Bride at First Lutheran

Audrey Hegge and John B. Wilberg wed in Eau Claire in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. A S Tanner. Attendants included Delores Hanson and bridesmaids in blue marquisette. After a reception for 100 the couple will live in Madison where the groom studies at the University of Wisconsin.

Whitehall Wis First Lutheran Church Eau Claire Audrey Hegge Norman H. Hegge John B. Wilberg E. O. Wilberg A. S. Tanner Delores Hanson Oscar Waller Floren Hegge Robert Bensend Thomas Hegge Sletner Yvonne Sletner Earl Staff

Genoa Bride wed Paul Reindl in Gen

Ann M Pedretti and Paul R Reindl spoke Catholic nuptial vows at St Charles Borromeo Genoa officiated by Rev Bernard Duffy. Attendants included best man Wayne Dahl and bridal matron Mary Jane Pedretti with flower girls Betsy Reindl. Honeysuckle and white lilacs decorated the church. The couple plan a mid June home in Oregon Wisconsin after a honeymoon to Chicago and Wisconsin.

Sparta Wis Arline A. Schindler Wilton Raymond H. Vieth Norwalk St. Paul's Lutheran Church R. M. Meyer Bernice Bachun Carol Waidelich G. R. Waidelich Lois William Tetzlaff Alma Martin Leona Hemmerbach Carolyn Schindler Nile Green Ruth Ann Faulka Richard Martin Harold Oldenburg Reuben Schindler Clarence Martin Robert Faulka Elmer G. Schindler Gust Vieth Donald Adolph Schindler R. M. Meyer and Sons Vernie Schindler Louis Schindler E. H. Rogge C. E. Olson Ruth Ann Emma Schindler Agnes Knorr Martin Schindler Milwaukee Herb Schindler Cashton Otto Vieth Ben Vieth Charles Oldenburg William Oldenburg Wesley E. Oldenburg Emma _ Bergan la Crosse August Vieth Elroy Ed Witt Herman Oldenburg Ellen Hovland William Hemmersbach Joyce Martin Brueggeman Lorraine Claude Backus West Salem Vieth Ann M. Pedretti Paul R. Rendl Bernard Duffy St. Charles Borromeo Church Genoa W. C. Pedretti Frank Reindl Wayne Dahl Mary Jane Pedretti Betsy Reindl Gertrude Downey Mrs. Dahl Pedretti Madison Alois Pedretti Marie Onalaska Cletus Cavadini Rockland

Maple Grove Tourney Club Elects Officers

Ladies' tournament club of Maple Grove held its first meeting of the season Tuesday electing officers for the coming year. Mabel Marsh is president and Myrtle Boehm secretary treasurer, with Helen Ristow and Evelyn Miller on the tournament committee. Selma Bowen won the blind bogey event and Helen Ristow got low putts.

Maple Grove Mabel Marsh Myrtle Boehm Helen Ristow Evelyn Miller Esther Meyer Leone Lowell Minnie Johnson Mary Ruppenthal Selma Bowen Dorothy Larson

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