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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1961

Page

2

Wilson Makes First Address To UM Grads

University of Minnesota President O Meredith Wilson addresses 2850 graduates at Memorial Stadium in Minneapolis for the first time since his July installation. Rain plan moves ceremonies to Williams Arena. regents, faculty, and degree candidates march from Northrop Field. University Band prelude at 7 30 p m. Edward B Cosgrove of Edina receives regents certificate of merit.

Wilson UM Grads Minneapolis O. Meredith Wilson Memorial Stadium Williams Arena University Northrop Field Edward B. Cosgrove Edina

U.N. Action on Angola Boosts Neutral Nations

The United Nations Security Council urged Portugal to end harsh measures in Angola. The 9-0 vote with two abstentions Britain and France marked another clash between the Kennedy administration and Western allies, aligning with the Soviet bloc on Angola.

United Nations U.S U.N. Security Council Angola Portugal United States North Atlantic Treaty Organization Council U.N Britain France Kennedy Soviet Union

Schlitz Seeks End To Production Halt

Milwaukee AP The Jos Schlitz Brewing Co asked U S District Court to end a walkout that halted production. The firm blames union leaders for refusing to order workers back despite a nonstrike clause. The walkout began after two employees were suspended, about 1,250 workers idle, Local 9 urged a return.

Milwaukee Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co U.S. District Court Brewery Workers Local 9

Methodists Back Integration Between Church Regions

The Western Wisconsin Conference of the Methodist Church voted to support integrating Negro Methodist elements with the North Central Jurisdiction. The move shifts from limited top level integration to merging the Central All-Negro Conference with the North Central U.S. Region, broadening church unity.

Couple Who Aided Lady Gets Inheritance

Milwaukee AP report says Wauwatosa couple John and Rose Bresina, longtime friends and caretakers of 90 year old Mrs. Lillie von Baumbach Coulthard, inherited most of her estate. The decedent died Dec 10. The estate totaled $232 622 with $39 336 remaining.

Milwaukee Wauwatosa Lillie von Baumbach Coulthard John Rose Bresina Bresina Coulthard

Madiso n Host 18th Badger Girls State Opens

About 430 high school girls arrive in Madison for the 18th annual Badger Girls State at the University of Wisconsin. They will undergo a one week government training program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and the university extension division.

Madison Badger University of Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary

Death notices in Tri-State area report Elder and Holter dies

Walter Jeremiah Elder 83, retired farmer, died Thursday at Richland Center hospital after a long illness. Services Sunday at Sylvan EUB Church. burial in church cemetery. Olaf Holter 73, Evergreen Rest Home resident, died Friday in Caledonia Minnesota. Services Monday at Potter-Haugen Funeral Home. burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

Readstown Wis Walter Jeremiah Elder Richland Center Hospital Sylvan Eub Church Guy Kentz Church Lime Funeral Home Mr. Elder William Elder Eagle Richland County Chloe van Fleet Elden Daugabaugh Richjland Center Byron Beloit Caledonia Minn Olaf Holter Evergreen Rest Home Potter-Haugen Funeral Home William T.hexom Big Canoe Church Evergreen Cemetery Mr. Holter Ole Holter Houston County Peter Minneapolis Edward Henry Cook

Verna Thompson 70 Dies After Brief Illness at Home

Verna Thompson age 70 of 1715 Badger Street died at his home Friday after a brief illness. He was a World War I veteran. Survived by his widow Mollie and several nieces and nephews. Services 2 p.m. Monday in Hellwig Morris Funeral Chapel with Rev George Alvilden officiating. Burial in Oaks Grove Cemetery. Noon and evening.

Verna Thompson Badger St Mollie Hellwig-Morris George Alvilden Oaks Grove Cemetery Friends

Obituary: John Miehl 74 of La Crosse

John Miehl 74 of 316 Rose Street died Saturday in a local hospital after 43 years at La Crosse Rubber Mills. Survived by widow Julia two sons John Jr and George two daughters Veronica Stelpflug and Helen Surdick six grandchildren. services 8 30 a m Monday at Blaschke Funeral Home and 9 a m at St Johns Catholic Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery. Rosary Sunday at 7 30 p m.

John Miehl Rose St la Crosse Rubber Mills Julia John Jr la Crosse George Holmen Sherman Veronica) Stelpflug Joseph Helen) Surdick North Side Blaschke Funeral Home St. John’s Catholic Church Hugo C. Koehler

Beranek Rites Set for Local Resident

Frank T. Beranek 75 of 927 in Green Bay Street La Crosse area died Friday afternoon in a local hospital. Survived by son David of Beloit brother Ed W Beranek of West Salem sisters Julia Beranek and Stella Fillner of La Crosse. preceded in death by wife and son Robert. Services Monday 11 a.m. Schumacher Funeral Home Oak Grove Cemetery burial. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Winnebago Street chapel. Beranek formerly worked as a city truck driver in La Crosse.

Frank T. Beranek Green Bay St David Beloit Ed. W. Beranek West Salem Julia M. Beranek Harry Stella) Fillner la Crosse Robert Schumacher Funeral Oaks Grove Cemetery Winnebago Street Beranek City of la Crosse

Ordination Of Schweppe To Be Sunday

Louis J. Schweppe, a seminary associate at First Congregational Church in 1959 60, will be ordained as a minister in St. Pauls United Church of Christ Cook Neb The bachelor of divinity degree was received Thursday at Chicago Theological Seminary Schweppe is a Te lcumseh Neb native active in cooperative church work in La Crosse and taught United Christian Campus Fellowship at La Crosse State College The Thursday commencement featured Dr Charles Malik of Lebanon former UN General Assembly president speaking on The Doom and Renewal of Civilizations.

Louis J. Schweppe First Congregational Church Cook Chicago Theological Seminary St.Paul’s United Christian Campus Fellowship Charles Malik Lebanon United Nations’ General Assembly

Trinity Bible School staff listed for Vacation Bible School

Trinity Lutheran Church hosts a two week Vacation Bible School from Monday to Friday 9 to 11 30 am for kindergartners through grade eight. Theme Jesus Our Savior. Registration at church office or Monday morning at school. Departmental superintendents include Mrs Francis Miller and Mrs John Branson with many staff members listed by name.

Trinity Lutheran Church Jesus Francis Miller John’ Branson Walter Hogue Branson Mmes Keith Manuel Richard Morkwed Robert Jensen Delvin Boardman Granville Gilbertson Ernest Tande Sheldon Ner‘by Albert Kelley Warren Crook Claude Rethlefsen Harry Co‘meau Donald Dickinson Roland ‘Solberg Vernon Thompson Maurice Bogie Fred Rohrer North Avon and Logan Leonard Beenken

Our Redeemer Lutheran Bible School Planned

Vacation bible school will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church June 12 23 for children from kindergarten through sixth grade daily 9 to 1115 a m The 1961 theme is Gods Holy Law A home book will be provided for use with the course The teaching staff includes Mrs Ellwood Carr superintendent and numerous named instructors.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Ellwood Carr Alfred Johnson Charles Grangaard Selmer Goodne Nelson ‘Mills Sue Larson Ann Toraason Jeanne Cairns al Insterjord Eldon Hanson Lois Lumbard William Cairns Gordon Benson Earl Matias Robert Adams Stuart Noe Donald Hanson Tilford Thompson Arnold Bacon Eric Schee Gary Boldenow Ralph _Lee Oberlin Aanas Goodwin Toraason Harold, Backlund Shirley Sawyer Linda Newhouse Carol Instefjord Marilyn Carr

La Crosse Delegates Attend State Meet

Delegates from the Seventh day Adventist Church at 6th and King Streets attended the statewide biennial conference at Wisconsin Academy in Columbus on Monday. Attendees included Pastor J. W. Lehman, Wallace Eiken, Gustav Ligneel, and several local members.

Seventh-day Adventist Church 6Th and King Sts Wisconsin Academy Columbus J. W.lehman Wallace Eiken la Crescent Minn Gustav Ligneel S. 31St St Aubrey Gooch Avon |St L. E. Sherman Onanlaska Raymond Jordan S. 29Th St Dale Smith Caroline St Arnold Gallup N. 24Th St Roy Lee State St Evonne Ligneel

Tomah Publisher Improves After Acute Heart Attack

Tomah publisher L. W. Kenny of the Tomah Monster Herald and Tomah Journal is reported to be improving after an acute heart attack at his home Thursday. He was taken to Tomah Memorial Hospital by ambulance.

Tomah Wis L. W. Kenny Monster Herald Tomah Journal Tomah Memorial Hospital

Grace Lutheran Bible School Opens This Week

Bible School at Grace Lutheran on Ward Ave and 26th St opens Monday with classes from 9 to 11 30 a m for two weeks Stations begin Sunday with services at 8 15 and 10 a m Located at Ward Ave and 26th St.

Grace Lutheran Bible School Ward Ave 26Th St ST. James Caledonia St Henry R. Hoerburger John Lemke Richard A. Wisnewski Francis A. Wavra Patrick’s—Onalaska Joseph N. Bach John W. Puerner ST. Thomas More 20Th and Weston Thomas E. Mullen Delbert Malin Grace Evangelical G. F. Albrecht

English Lutheran Bible School Begins Monday

The English Lutheran Church at 16th and Cass Streets starts its annual Vacation Bible School at 9 a.m. Monday for grades one through seven, with no kindergarten this year. Sessions run 9 to 11 a.m. through June 23 under supervision of Mrs. Herman Seielstad and Mrs. F. B. Lewinski. teaching staff includes multiple named instructors and Rev. Donald Sondrol.

English Lutheran Church 16Th Cass Streets Herman ‘Seielstad F. B. Lewinski J. Howard Anderson Willard Steinke Cynthia Sampson Frank Hayek Harold Haas

Baptist Bible School Set For June Sessions

The daily vacation Bible school at Bible Baptist Church runs June 12 to 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Mrs G Julius Wallen is superintendent. Theme is Living by Gods Time. Classes for beginners to intermediate. Open to Sunday school age children not enrolled in Bible school. A program will be shown at 7 p.m. service June 18. Annual church picnic June 17 at Onalaska Park.

Bible Baptist Church G. Julius Wallen Onalaska Park

Children to Take Part In Service at First Congregational Church

Twenty four second graders will receive Bibles at the Sunday service at First Congregational Church. All church school children join the 9 30 a m worship with baptism by Rev. Melvin L Frank and a Christian education scholarship offering. The youth choir directed by Mrs. James S Klund Jr will sing Humperdincks Children s Prayer from Hansel and Gretel during the offertory. Bibles donated by the church and an anonymous couple will be presented to 22 named children including Amy Albricht Suzanne Burger David Burgess Brian Chapman Dyanne Dacey Sue Dawson Christine Elsen Stephen Heuslein Ann Jackson Joyce Johnston David Jones Laura Kallagan Robert Lamberton Timothy Martin James Mellor Paul Pickett Ann Quinkisk Jan Sauer Ritchie Sayner Thomas Stokes Jane Titcomb Timothy Turnbull Kathleen Wassmandorf Deborah Youngman. The day also marks progress of children into the three year old, primary, junior and junior high departments.

First Congregational Church Melvin L. Frank James S. Klund Jr Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel Mr. Frank Amy Albricht Suzanne Burger David Burgess Brian Chapman Dyanne Dacey Sue Dawson Christine Elsen Stephen Heuslein Ann Jackson Joyce Johnston David Jones Laura Kallagan Robert Lamberton Timothy Martin James Mellor Paul Pickett Ann Quinkisk Jan Sauer Ritchie Sayner Thomas Stokes Jane Titcomb Timothy Turnbull Kathleen Wassmandorf Deborah Youngman

Trinity Church Graduation Exercises Held

High school Bible department graduation exercises were held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday. Walter Selbo spoke for the church boards as graduates received diplomas and a complimentary Bible from the Sunday school. Rev. Ernest N. Nelson presented the class, listing graduates Donna Black Gerald Black Gary Jaekel Karen Jensen Stanley Johnson James Keim Nancy Keller Marilyn Knutson Mary LaFleur Thomas Lee Jon Severans James Molstad Thomas Nibbe Carol Rethlefsen Jane Ruud Petter Smith Janet Tranberg Donna Zimmerman.

Trinity Lutheran Church Walter Selbo Harold Nida Board of Education Ernest N. Nelson Donna Black Gerald Black Gary Jaekel Karen Jensen Stanley Johnson James Keim Nancy Keller Marilyn Knutson Mary LaFleur Thomas Lee Jon Severans James Molstad Thomas Nibbe Carol Rethlefsen Jane Ruud Petter Smith Janet Tranberg Donna Zimmerman

Milwaukee lecturer named to Christian Science Board

Gordon H. Smith of Milwaukee was named to The Christian Science Board of Lecturership at the June 5 annual meeting of the Mother Church in Boston. An authorized teacher and practitioner, he has led the Wisconsin Christian Science Committee on Publication since 1952 and will lecture across the United States and abroad. He left the insurance business in 1955 to focus on Christian Science practice and became a teacher in 1958.

Gordon H. Smith Milwaukee Christian Science Board First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Mass Smith Christian Science Committee Wisconsin United States

Berlin Kirchentag Faces Communist Disruption in July

In East and West Germany a clash over church unity centers on the Kirchentag rally planned for July in Berlin. The Communist regime vows to block East Germans from reaching the city and may bar West German church leaders from travel. The church warns of further interference as it seeks to keep the unified Church of the Union intact across the divided nation.

Berlin East Germany Germany Munich West Germany Evangelical Church Church of the Union Prussia Oder River Rhine Free West West Berlin warThey Kirchentag North Atlantic Treaty Organization East Berlin

Church at the Cross Roads Draws East and West Berlin Faiths

In West Berlin the Kaiser Friedrich Memorial Church near Brandenburg Gate serves as a rare religious meeting point. East Germans travel to attend weddings baptisms and confirmations amid a regime pushing atheism and eroding home-town rituals. The church offers blessing and ceremony options for couples and families separated by the iron curtain.

Berlin Brandenburg Gate Hansaviertel West Berlin East Berlin East Germany Red

Schedule for Trinity Lutheran Church Summer Services

Trinity Lutheran Church announces summer worship times starting 8 30 a m and 10 a m through September 3 with youth choir at the first service and senior choir at the second in June and July A radio broadcast of the service remains at 10 30 a m on WKTY.

Trinity Lutheran Church WKTY

Local churches list detailed weekly schedules

A compiled directory of church services and activities across multiple denominations. It lists locations such as Seventh Day Adventist at 6th and King, Assembly of God at 116th and Ferry, First Methodist and others with service times, Sunday school, prayer meetings, Bible studies, and special events for each congregation.

Assembly of God First Assembly OF God 116Th and Ferry Donald Skaggs

Multiple churches and programs listed with service times

A directory of churches includes Church of Christ locations with service times, plus Church of God, Open Bible, Congregational, Episcopal, and local pastor details. Mail, meeting days, and guest speakers are noted for weeknight Bible studies and worship sessions across several Minnesota addresses.

Multiple churches list schedules and events in Onalaska area

A dense church notices page lists service times and events for numerous congregations in Onalaska and La Crosse area churches. It includes Jehovahs Witnesses meeting details, Lutheran, Evangelical and Reformed, United Church of Christ, Nazarene, Salvation Army and other denominations with addresses and weekly activities.

United Church of Christ

Asbury Methodist Vacation School To Begin Monday

Asbury Methodist vacation church school runs daily 9 15 to 11 15 a m from Monday through June 23 for kindergarten to sixth grade. Registration Monday for attendees. Staff includes RR Mrs Roland Korgstad Mrs Eugene Wiedman and many others with directors Mrs John D McConaughey and Mrs Donald Baeder.

Asbury Methodist iThe Roland Korgstad Eugene Wiedman Marian Ames Sherry Johnson Kathy ‘Wagner Samuel Potts Albert Kuehl Richard Anthony Philip Erlandson W. H. Miller Roy Webister Marvin Melboye Carson Monroe Vicki Brandau Frank Haniff George Thompson Oscar Preidel Marjorie Olson Linda Meir Barbara Begun Susan Meir Lynette Svoboda Linda Hutchinson John Dissmore Greg Bushnell John McConaughey Herman Balow Cecil Kerr Marvin Philpot Charles Wagner Auction Church School John D. McConaughey Donald Baeder

Salvation Army Bible School Set At Citadel

The Salvation Army will run a two week vacation Bible school at Citadel 223 N 8th St starting Monday for ages three to 18. Theme Living For Jesus. Sessions begin 9 30 a m with no charge but daily offerings. Dismissal at 11 30 a m.

Salvation Army Citadel N. 8Th St Jesus

Used Clothing Drive Collected by Local Church Council

The 17 member La Crosse Area Council of Churches collects usable clothing for overseas refugees and disaster victims. Donations may be taken to member churches or Presbyter ian Church at 233 We st Ave S by June.

la Crosse Area

Faith Lutheran Vacation Bible School theme set

Faith Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in Wedgewood Terrace will host a free day camp June 12 to 23 from 9 to 11 30 a m for children aged four to 14. Activities include Bible stories film strips songs games and arts with Rev. Robert H. Bernhardt and seven teachers assisting. transportation available.

Church of Lutheran Confession ST. Mark’s Evangelical Onalaska Missouri Synod Shorewood Wedgewood Terrace Robert H. Bernhardt WKTY Jesus, Our Savior Faith Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod Carl Zimpel James Mattson Donald Mahr June Moosmann Harold Fritz le Roy Bisping Harold Bartig

150 Enrolled In Bible School At Onalaska

In Onalaska Wisconsin First Lutheran Church reports 150 students from first through eighth grade attend its two week Bible school June 5 to 16. Teachers include primary instructors Mmes Charles Van Riper Delmar Christianson Harley Gullickson George Severson Oral Olson Earl Phillips Ira Brown and junior and intermediate staff Mmes Richard Fuhrman Loyd Mieden Lyle Quall Harry Erlandson Willard Halverson Archie Hubert Ed Bolterman Clifford Bakkum Ida Thomack and Thomas Johnson with Arvalene Skrede as supervisor.

Onalaska Wis First Lutheran Church Bible School Arvalene Skrede Charles van Riper Delmar Christianson Harley Gullikson George Severson Oral Olson Earl Phillips Ira Brown Richard Fuhrman Loyd Mieden Lyle Quall Harry Erlandson Willard Halverson Archie Hubert Ed Bolterman Clifford Bakkum Ida Thomack Thomas Johnson Miss Skrede

Eight confirmed at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in LA CRESCENT Minnesota confirmed eight youths on Sunday led by Rev. Richard Haly. The confirmants were Alan Peterson Donna Jore Wilma Halvorson Glen Peterson Margaret Tesch Kenneth Casler Gary Gartner and Linda Blexrud.

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the University In Duluth Carl T. Towan Schlitz Walter Elder Schweppe Trinity Bible School Dawn Deason Nancy Eilertson Sandra Hieber Marilyn Rethlefsen Nancy Stevens Diane Kelley Venita Wuest Karen Julesberg Dean Dickinson Dan Luedke Bernard Bach ‘Mann Donald C. Nelson Irvin Woolley Bonnie Choate Cheryl Hogden Judy Wittenberg Carol Butzman Marsha du Mez Sharon Devine Bonnie Hendrickson Douglas Schroeder Steve Scholberg David Collins Joan Kraft Charles Crook Sherman Mahlum Richard Mahlum Terry '‘Mahlum David Lovejoy James Johnson Ann Spooner Vanda ‘Haugen Jean Cooper Charlene ‘Smith Mary Kirkhorn Sandra Nohr Elaine Houser Carol Ruud Our Redeemer Lutheran Bible School Planned Set English Lutheran Bible School Baptist Bible School Trinity Church Tek By George Boultwood East New Messiah Lutheran Church Racine 6Th and King Joseph W. Lehman S. 6Th Floyd Harbold Robert J. Kuechmann D. E. Neumann Hwy E. H. Pals Christ Our Advocate Southside 10Th and Adams Leo Hill Tri-state Fellowship N. Salem Rd Loomis Lloyd Mooney North American C. H. Seecamp ST. Joseph Joseph Kundinger James Falconer Constant Chilicki James Bertrand Pro-Cathedral Holy Trinity 13Th St Park Ave Msgr. V. J. Plecity Frank J. Sullivan John the Baptist Avon St Hugo Koehler Thomas Langer Mother of Perpetual Help ST. Wenceslaus Winnebago Sts Alfred Hebert William Hertzenberg ST. Pius Francis V. McCaffrey Christ the King Holy Cross Seminary Christian Science First Church OF Christ Scientist West Ave King God the Preserver of Man Church of Christ First Church OF Christ 8Th and Cass Don Robinson Church of God John Kurtz Church of the Open Bible Open Bible—1300 Liberty St. Congregational Episcopal Christ—9Th and Main Kenneth E. Trueman Gary R. Blumer ST. Peter's Logan and Avon ST. James and ST. John Episcopal Evangelical Free Bethany North St Onalaska Ave Carl P. Cornelius Mr. Hamilton Men's League LaVern Swanson MOODY Campbell Rd Carroll Anderson Bernard Hamilton Amery Youth Fellowship Bible School Jehovah’s Witnesses Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Harold N. Yanzer Church OF Jesus Christ YMCA 7Th and Main Edward Iverson Reorganized George and Sill Cecil A Infield Harry Wasson Lutheran Bethel Loomis and Livingston Leland Evenson Donald Sondrol Fellowship Hall Good Shepherd Birch J. L. Mattes OUR Redeemer 21St Pl Norman A. Nelson Congregational Picnic Goose Island OUR Savior's Walter L. Larson Trinity Charles and Sill Joseph N. Lunde Visitation 5Th Ave Leon Holm Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Hour Lloyd Lambert First Evangelical Fritz H. Miller Henry Klug Immanuel Evangelical St. Paul and Avon Walter E. Gutzke MT. Calvary Evangelical ST. Paul's Evangelical Main St Sand Lake Road David Schmiel Methodist Asbury Redfield Deane W. Irish 4Th Ave. N Richard Truitt ST. Luke's Lee Holmes Wesley Edwin P. Sheppard Veteran's Memorial Park Billy Graham Wesley Church Nazarene Church OF the Nazarene Jackson R. Wayne Sharpes James H Bell Robert C. Light Salvation Army Alvan Parker God the Wrath of God Young People's Legion “Salvation Congregation Sons OF Abraham 1820 Main Bernard Reichman First Congregational Losey Blvd Matthew Arnett John's Evangelical Market John J. Staton Unitarian Fellowship Unitarian Fellowship OF United Pentecostal Church Apostolic Tabernacle Liberty and Sill Arthur Mansur Salvation Army Plans Bible School Faith Lutheran Bible School Bible Family Weekly Che la Crosse Tribune
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