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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1949
Page
6
A NEA service piece notes lightning injuries vary from burns to unconsciousness and stresses practical precautions. It warns umbrellas can attract lightning, trees are unsafe during storms, and overall danger is small but awareness helps. Dr. Jordan cannot answer individual reader questions.
Bernice Grace Veglahn and Philip Anthony Berra wed June 1 at St. Charles Borromeo in Genoa Wisconsin with nine o clock mass. Families and friends from Genoa La Crosse Milwaukee Minneapolis and Viroqua attended. The couple reside on a farm and guests included many Berra relatives and friends. Buy Savings Bonds.
Convention Delegates Orenen lodge No. 25 Daughters of Norway have elected Georgena Johnson Amanda Johnson and Anna Lee as delegates for the Chicago convention June 16 14 and 18 with Agnes Mellem Ida Egge and Bertha Jacobson as alternates.
A jumble of local lines lists contacts for merchandise and services including Domne Sheridan and the House of Bauer candy shop. Notes reference Lund's Flowers near the Cathedral and La Crosse Bottling Works selling B-1 soda.
Mrs Marvin Wiegrefe was installed president of the Women s Society of Christian Service at the Caledonia Methodist Church on May 29. Her staff includes vice president Mrs Roy Dibley secretary Mrs John Rippe treasurer Adol Eiken and others handling social relations missionary education supply work youth and children s activities.
Seventeen Italian industries with 2800 skilled workers offered to relocate to Chile. Concepcion reports the plan would bring about 5000 people to immigrate, transferring activities abroad.
An electric lock mortiser is highly valued by home builders for cutting efficiency. It can reduce mortising time by as much as eighty percent and eliminates the need to measure each cut at every door.
Genevieve Phyllis Fish of Viola Wis formerly Holcombe Wis and William J Clarke of Chicago married May 28 at St Francis church Flambeau Wis. Rev Grabian officiated. Attendants include Hope Fish Robert Shannon Lorraine Santowski Gordon Heuer Kitty Lou Heuer flower girl. They honeymooned in Duluth and now reside in Chicago where the bridegroom works in insurance.
Gateway Temple No 19 Pythian Sisters held its annual memorial on June 3 at IOOF hall honoring 37 brothers and 14 sisters. Members Ellen Puent Lillian Kling Leone Lawrence Jessie Berg Lemelda Wachs participated while Mrs Kling and Mrs Lawrence sang two songs. A candlelighting ceremony dedicated the Bible to departed members Martha Nelson Louis F Hoelzer and J Clarence Morgan. Lila Hoelzer May Morgan led the arrangements with Mildred Anderson Mrs Puent and Mrs Lawrence assisting. Julia Stevens was initiated. Social hour serving committee included Rae Harley Anna Chase Irene Niemeyer. A friendship night was arranged for June 13 at Grandview temple Sparta.
Tomorrow's meals list breakfast items with stewed enriched toast, strawberry jam, coffee and milk. Luncheon features tuna salad with celery and peppers, tomatoes, radishes, enriched rolls, gingerbread, tea and milk. Dinner presents breaded veal cutlet with mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, lima beans, salad, strawberry shortcake, cream, coffee and milk.
Prof. Arthur Miles of the University of Wisconsin addressed the La Crosse Central Council of Social Agencies detailing a federated fund raising plan. He urged planning with agencies, stressed citizen participation, a full time executive, and outlined required steps for a community chest to function effectively.
Eileen Hutson and Carl Richard Weber were married at the Kendall Federated church on June 4 at 2 p.m. Rev. Earl Hibbard officiated the double ring ceremony. Guests included matron of honor Mahlon Arttus, best man William Weber, bridesmaids Marcella Zimmer man and Marcella Zinke, and ring bearer Dwayne Cleven. A reception followed in the church basement and a two week trip to Salt Lake City preceded their move to Ella Stade’s farm.
Birth announcements from St Mary's Hospital Sparta and Whitehall Community Hospital list June newborns including daughters to Earl and Wanda Lick, George and Betty Helgesen, and James Meyer, plus sons to George Smith, Robert Bradley, Cecil Hemstock, Dennis Wayne Truax, Palmer Scow, and Lester Buchholtz in Minnesota area, with locations in Sparta Galesville Blair and Caledonia.
Combine unsulphured molasses and peanut butter in a bowl. Gradually mix in dry skim milk until firm. Roll into a 34 inch long roll 34 inch diameter on a lightly floured board. Slice into 30 pieces about one inch each.
Mr and Mrs Amil T Reick will observe their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their home on Sunday June 12 from 2 to 7 pm. The couple will welcome relatives and friends to share in the celebration.
Mr and Mrs Louis W Podawitz of Victory Wisconsin announce the engagement of their daughter Jean to Herman Troyanek Jr son of Mr and Mrs Herman Troyanek of 2332 Redfield Street The couple plan to wed in Caledonia on June 11 at the German Lutheran parsonage with Rev Carl Gurgel officiating A reception will follow at the Podawitz home
A brown sugar date cookie recipe uses enriched flour baking soda salt cinnamon and cloves. Shortening sugar egg evaporated milk and fine chopped nutrients are mixed, formed into balls rolled in nutrients, and baked at 350 F for 12 to 15 minutes yields about 36 cookies.
The Rev. Carl Losen of St. John's Lutheran Locust and Mrs. Losen marked their 30th anniversary on June 5 at Hotel Winneshiek. Relatives and friends from Minneapolis Detroit La Crosse and Mason City attended a one o'clock reception. Mrs. Losen, formerly Pearl Jerven, wed Rev. Losen on June 4 1919 in Minneapolis. He has served as pastor at St. John's for 23 years.
Ann Clements and Donald John Stelloh were married at 10 30 a nuptial mass at St Josephs Ridge Catholic Church June 7 officiated by Rev John B Pinion. Attending were family and friends, with guests from Rochester Minn Cashton and Barre Mills. The couple will honeymoon in northern Wisconsin and reside on a farm in Barre Mills.
Mrs. Maurice J. Birge of Eau Claire formerly of Ettrick announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Marjorie Ann to Glenn Francis Rylander son of Mr. and Mrs. C E Rylander of Barronett Wis The wedding is set for Saturday June 18 at 8 pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.
Necedah Wis special The high school alumni association celebrated its golden anniversary with a dinner May 28 at St Francis parish hall 262 gathered for the evening. First meets of the association were in 1899 with Thomas Taylor president and C C Fuller toastmaster. Numerous attendees from Necedah area and beyond joined in music dancing and community singing. New 1949 members include Carrole Crawford Raymond Fitzgerald Alan Hedman Erwin Hein Bernice Johnson Jean Langendorf James Salter Dorothy Stevens and others.
A surprise party honored Mrs. Antonia Michel on her 77th birthday at her Stoddard Wisconsin home May 29. Eight of her children and numerous relatives from Chaseburg Bangor Genoa and surrounding towns attended, with gifts including a birthday cake and purse.
Stir 2 tablespoons molasses into 8-ounce yogurt for a dessert or between-meal snack. The yogurt is cultured milk with a custard like consistency.
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