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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1954

Page

2

Class Added To Vacation Bible School At Wesley Church

Daily Vacation Church School opens Monday in the Wesley Fellowship Center at Wesley Methodist Church 8th and King streets. It runs 8 30 to 11 a m Monday through Friday June 14 to 25 with a larger staff and one extra class. A nursery for three year olds is added led by Mrs Dick Perley with helpers Mrs Ef A Brown Jr Mrs Russell Sewell and Miss Mary Pfafflin.

New Wesley Fellowship Center Wesley Methodist Church 8Th King Streets Dick Perley Ef. A. Brown Jr Russell Sewell Mary Pfafflin Thomas Kiger Verne Tooke Kay Donaldson Jane Lyons U.S. Arney Martin Wandry Gloria Fluekiger Joseph Craig Kenneth Zurn Marliss Bendel

Wesley Methodist Church School Presents Children’s Day Program

The Wesley Methodist Church School will host a Children’s Day program at 9 15 a m Sunday in the Wesley Fellowship Center auditorium. The program features processional prayers choirs songs scripture readings solos dramatizations and a Benediction with participation from Miss Judy Keefe Marlys Bendel Jim Pfafflin Dale Jensen Nancy Greider Dusty Sterling Susan Jenkins Nancy Gums Jean Linder Douglas Cox Barbara Craig Helen Craig Jane Lyons and Mrs Edmund Jardow among others. All members and friends are invited to attend.

Wesley Methodist Church School Wesley Fellowship Center Judy Keefe Marlys Bendel My Hart Jim Pfafflin Jesus Dale Jensen Birdies Peggy Zurn Nancy Greider Dusty Sterling Susan Jenkins Nancy Gums Jean Linder Douglas Cox Elmer Thiel God Edmund Jardow Barbara Craig Helen Craig Jane Lyons Wesley Church

Bible Classes Begin Monday at Nazarene Church

The Church of the Nazarene on West Ave at Jackson St opens Vacation Bible School on Monday June 14 at 9 am. Theme centers on the life and teachings of Jesus with age graded classes from nursery to intermediates and welcomes children of members, friends and visitors.

Church of the Nazarene West Ave Jackson St Jesus Lester Hinghiser

Open Registrations For Presbyterian Vacation School

Registration is open for the vacation church school at First Presbyterian Church on West Ave and Cass from June 14 to 25. Sessions run weekdays 8 30 to 11 30 a m for ages three through grade eight with Mrs Howard Stade Mrs Max Peters and Mrs Norman MacDonald in charge and Miss Minnette Dummer as director of Christian education.

First Presbyterian Church West Ave Cass Howard Stade Max Peters Norman MacDonald Don Cauffman William Corell J. R. Brink W. J. Zurn E. T. Wilson Mmes Harry Benz Harold Helmiing Paul Wiemerslage Gilman Aspenson Robert Kroner M. L. Crouse Glenn Johnson Robert Osman John O'Donnell William Wheldon Rh. L. Preston Margaret MacDonald Darlene Welland Minnette Dummer Christian Education

Local churches schedule broad religious services citywide

A long list of church schedules outlines Sabbath worships prayer meetings and Sunday Masses across Adventist Pentecostal Catholic and Protestant congregations. It lists pastors locations and service times from 9:30 a.m. to evening revivals and weekly events.

Moody Evangelical Free and Bethany Church Schedule

Sunday services include 9 45 Sunday school for all ages and 11 worship with Rev George Graves as guest speaker. Evening events feature 7 1 youth fellowship 8 gospel hour and 9 15 Moody Free Church, Monday 9 12 am daily vacation Bible school for ages 4 to 17. Bible study Thursday at 8 pm.

Seventh Street Baptist Church 7Th and Ferry Sts Carl Zimmerman Wisconsin E. Graves Uam Church of Christ YMCA Paul Butterfield WKTY God Asbury Methodist Church 19Th and Redfield Sts Winslow Wilson Folke Ferrer Moody Memorial Evangelical Free Church Campbell Sydney C. Frank George Graves Free Church Youth Fellowship Moody Free Church

Church Services and Meetings Schedule for West Ave and Nearby

St Johns Evangelical and Reformed Church on West Ave hosts Sunday school at 8 45 a m and divine worship at 9 30 a m with new member receptions. Youth fellowship at 5 p m. Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall on 16th St lists Bible lecture at 2 p m and Watchtower study at 3 15 p m on Sundays. Bible studies and service meetings noted for Tuesday and Thursday evenings at local addresses.

Assembly of God N. 7Th St H. Houser WKTY Grace Evangelical Lutheran Ward Ave S. 26Th St William Lange Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church S. 16Th St Park Ave Harold F. Backer St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church West Ave Market St Ralph Kuether Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall 16Th St Farnam Avon

Children's Day Rites Planned by City Church

City church plans a Sunday June 13 service at First Congregational Church Losey boulevard Main street focused on children. The 10 45 a m program features a children choir baptism of infants second graders Bible presentations and various class presentations ending with a commissioning service for Pilgrim Camp delegates.

First Congregational Church Losey Boulevard Main Street James Kinney Pilgrim Fellowship Fred W. Hyslop G. Lester Steinhoff Church Sybil Ginskey Marilyn Riebe Paul Neuhaus Lewis Fuller Hyslop Steinhoff Second Erade David Mewaldt C. A. Boerner Mary Ellen Hebberd Wayne Marshall Carrol Weigel Hubert W. Austin Green Lake

Branham to Speak at Open Bible Convention in Des Moines

The Rev. William Branham of Jeffersonville Ind is among guest speakers at the Open Bible Standard Churches annual convention in Des Moines Iowa June 14 to 20. Evening services at 7 p m in KRNT Theater will feature Branham and Rev W J Baxter from Vancouver B C who speaks June 14 to 17 and Branham to pray for the sick June 18 to 20. Public services at First Church of the Open Bible are daily at 9 a m and 2 30 p m with Governor William S Beardsley delivering the opening 7 p m address on Monday June 14.

Church of the Open Bible Liberty and Clinton Sts E. A. Bender Des Moines Iowa William Branham Jeffersonville Ind Open Bible Standard Krnt Radio Theater W. J. Ern Baxter Vancouver B.C Canada Branham William 8. Beardsley

Bosshard to Give Address at Platteville Flag Day Event

District Attorney John Bosshard will deliver the dress of the day speech at the Platteville Elks annual Flag Day celebration on Monday June 14 at 7 30 p m. The talk titled An Historical Perspective follows Bosshard four years as La Crosse County DA and his candidacy for Congress from the 3rd District.

John Bosshard Platteville Elks Bosshard la Crosse County

Youth Apprehended for Disorderly Conduct in Molestation Attempt

City detectives on Friday turned over a 15 year old youth to the probation department for suspected disorderly conduct related to an alleged attempt to molest several young girls. The case involves a minor and the report notes no further details on charges or outcomes.

Probation Department

Temperance Lesson Reflects Amos on Liquor and Modern Driving

Sunday School lesson by WM Southern Jr discusses alcohol’s long problem from Amos Israel to modern times. It cites high highway fatalities and liquor taxes, praising self restraint and moderation over legal prohibition while urging personal virtue as the cure.

Amos Israel Amaziah Judah

Friday's 92 Degree Record Sparks Hot La Crosse Weather

Unseasonably high temperatures hit La Crosse on Friday with a 92 degree official reading at the U S Weather Bureau station, surpassing prior records from 1892 and 1901. Some unofficial equipment noted a 94 degree mark. Dry conditions persisted with scattered showers in Winona and neighboring areas, while northern Wisconsin experienced thundershowers and a lingering weather trough from Manitoba into the Dakotas.

la Crosse U.S. Weather Bureau Iowa Winona Minn Ladysmith Stevens Point Great Lakes

Prohibition on All Turns At Key Intersections

Chief George C. Long reminded motorists that all turns are prohibited at 4th and Main and 5th and Main. Right and left turns are banned at 4th and Main at all times and at 5th and Main from 9 am to 5 pm daily except Sunday, and from 9 am to 9 pm on Friday or as needed.

George C. Long

Missing Persons Report for Phyllis OLeary Canceled

Police records report the disappearance of Phyllis J. OLeary aged 25 of 609 N 11th St was canceled on Friday. She had been missing since Wednesday night according to authorities.

Phyllis J. O'Leary 11Th St

Typing Awards Given Central High Students

Central High School honors several students for top typing times and perfect scores. Bonnie Powell leads with high averages and one minute records, followed by Kammel Bullock Severson Isler and others earning first year and mentions based on words per minute.

Central High School Sandra Kammel Bonnie Powell Joanne Bullock Diana Severson Esther Bynning Judy Hanson Marilyn McLaughlin Donna Nimocks Beverly Rice Sandra Selck Carol Isler Nancy Sorenson Joanne McCauley Esther Rynning Judy Jansky Darlyne Litcomb Marlene Anderegg Judy Weber Diane Severson Joanne McCauly Karen Albrechtson Reeva Wright

Pioneer Day Approach at Moody Memorial Bible School

Moody Memorial Evangelical Free Church hosts a two week Vacation Bible School starting Monday at 9 a.m. with themes Pioneering With Christ and Adventurous lessons for four year olds and up. Organizers include Mrs Elmer Lange Mrs Samuels Herold Mrs Walter Reschlein and Rev S C Frank guiding age groups and a Thursday roundup with a demonstration program. Visitors welcome with no charge.

la Crosse Moody ‘Memorial Evangelical Free Church Campbell Rd Elmer Lange Jesus Christ Samus el Herold Walter Reschlein S. C. Frank

Peace Vigil Opens Tonight

The monthly Saturday vigil for world peace begins at 9 p.m. Saturday in the exposition chapel at St. Dominic's Monastery. A 24 hour prayer before the shrine of Fatima ends Sunday evening with a Holy Hour from 8 to 9. Rev. Joseph Marx will give the sermon at the closing Holy Hour.

Exposition Chapel St. Dominic's Monastery Shrine of Fatima Mother Mary of the Immaculate Conception Joseph Marx St. Joseph's Cathedral Dominican Chapel

Bible School Opens Monday at English Lutheran Church

Vacation Bible School starts Monday June 14 at English Lutheran Church with sessions 9 to 11 a.m. each weekday. Open to all children three and older. Nursery and kindergarten meet in the church nursery house. primary and main department in Luther House on King Street. Mrs H G Seielstad leads with 18 teachers and assistants. music by Mrs Louis Mauger. Bible study by Rev H N Stoffel. Runs until June 25.

English Lutheran Church Luther House King Street H. G. Seielstad Louis Mauger H. N. Stoffel

Church Adopts Early Schedule for Summer Services

The summer schedule at formed Church starts this Sunday with Sunday School at 8 45 a m and morning worship at 9 30. Youth Fellowship meets at 5 p m with a fellowship supper to begin the session. St John’s members receive an adult class into full membership during worship. Friends are invited.

St. John’s Evangelical St. John's

First Presbyterian Church Plans Children s Day Service

The First Presbyterian Church on West Avenue will observe Children s Day this Sunday at 10 45 a m in the sanctuary. Under the theme Our Church the church school will present its year study with Janice Carter Norman Schulze Jr and Larry Saxton leading worship. John Peters will introduce groups presenting church history while several speakers including Sarah Gelatt Cheryl Jo Mayo Larry Ruud Sandra Osman and C Stafford Loveland address the primary department. Older youth recount the church s history to the present with a focus on national missions featuring Jerry Preston Richard Heminghouse Jack Stelters Tom Bahr Steve Mueller Donald St Jacque Kay Mulder Mary Jo Wolfe JoAnn Stade and Jim Russell.

First Presbyterian Church West Ave Cass Our Church Janice Carter Norman Schulze Jr Larry Saxton John Peters Sarah Gelatt Cheryl Jo Mayo Larry Ruud Sandra Osman C. Stafford Love

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. A National Council of Churches of Christ In America Church School Presbyterian Adventist Seventh Day Adventist Church 6Th and King Sts Larry N. Boyd Apostolic Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church Tent, la Crescent, Minn Arthur Mansur la Crescent Calvary Baptist Church Charles and Logan Sts Gustave Edwin Anderson Baptist Mildred Engle Esther Anderson Students of Ottawa University Kan First Baptist Church Main King Sts. Folke Ferre Temple Baptist Church N. Salem Rd Loomis Sts Ray M. Richardson Wheaton College Quar'‘Tette L. W. G. Duff- Forbes Australia Louis J. Pasquette Joseph B.marx Michael J. Boyle Church of the Blessed Sacrament King St. Rt Thomas E. O'Shaughnessy James Ki. Coke James F. Murphy Holy Cross Church 13Th and Ferry Streets Nicholas B. Beschta William V. Nikolai Holy Trinity Church 13Th Street Park Avenue Msgr V. J. Pleesty 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 Lutheran and Cameron Avenue William L. Mooney St. Thomas More Catholic Church Weston Streets Thomas E. Mullen Gerard O'Rourke St. Wenceslaus Winnebago Ferdinand Cech Edward J. Sobczyk St. Patrick’s Church Onalaska Joseph N. Bach Our Lady of Guadalupe Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist King St God the Preserver of Man 9Th 8Th and Cass Sts Church OF Open Bible Losey Blvd Main St Frederick W. Hyslop Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church Robert D. Vinter Trinity St. Peter's Episcopal Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints YWCA Weat Ave Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Acket TR & Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 21St Place Weston Carl J. Groettum Our Savior'’s Lutheran Church George Alvilden St Paul's Lutheran Church Division Arthur M. Force Trinity Lutheran Church Charles and Sirl Lavern R. ‘Hanson Vik First Lutheran Church 4Th St Maynard Midthun Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Avon and St. Paul Walter E. Gutzke St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Henry Lange Methodist Lee H. Holmes Marshfield King Sts Harold L. Patton Nazarene Lester Ringhiser New Guinea Mark Lewis Andrews Cargill House Fellowship Hall Keke French Island Presbyterian Church French Island William A. Lawrence North Presbyterian Church Avon and Logan Sts H. R. Shirley Kane Salvation Army Vine St. Sr C. Edwards Genevieve Shafar William Hanson Women's Meeting Sewing League Evangelical Free Bethany Evangelical Free Church North St. and Onalaska Ave Or. L. Larsen The Evangelical Reformed City Church Rev. Branham WM. Southern JR Associated Press Congress International Council of Religious Education Bashan Samaria Zion House of Israel Calneh Hamath the Great Gath David Joseph Manitoba Can Dakotas Nebraska Texas Panhandle Central High Phyllis Haugen Ramona Kreuger Richard Kuhlen Roger Molzahn la von Schmidt Jean Shisler Carol Stenson Shelba Dammon Anita Isakson Evangeline Cravens Rita Ripplinger Betty Rogstad Burton Wethe John Hisel Karen Rohick Mavis Unnasch Jeanette Ruth Palutka Jill Torrance Bible School
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