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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1947

Page

6

Louise Mayor Weds Florian Heintz at St John’s Church

Louise Mayor wore a white satin and lace gown with fingertip veil as her grandfather Stanley DeWitt presented her to Florian Heintz at St John’s Catholic church on Tuesday morning. The mass was celebrated by Rev. Edwin Knauf at eight with a children's choir.

Louise Mayor St. John’s Catholic Church Stanley DeWitt Florian Heintz Edwin Knauf James Fritsch Robert Armstrong Florence Babcock South Enghth Street

Junice Iverson Takes Vows At Lanesboro

Junice Iverson of Lanesboro and Orville Clinton Jenson of Whalan wed in a double ring ceremony at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Lanesboro on June 8 with 100 guests. Rev P J Nestande officiated. The bride wore a nylon Marquisette gown and veil. attendants wore aqua and yellow. reception followed. After a wedding trip, the couple will live on a Whalan farm. Out-of-town guests traveled from Sioux Falls Dennison Marshall Milo Grand Meadow and more.

Lanesboro Minn Bethlehem Lutheran Church Janice Jane Iverson Iver Iverson Orville Clinton Jenson Ole R. Jenson Whalan P. J. Nestande Georgia Ruth Gulbrandson Merlin T. Johnson Marshall M. T. Johnson Eleanor J. Iverson Ronald Johnson George Topness, Jr Bonnie Marie Johnson Haanert Jenson Gordon Jenson Lang Lutheran Church Hall Ray Murphy A. B. Horton Sioux Falls S. D William Blagsvedt Dennison Gloria Priscilla Irene Johnson Reuben T. Jenson Milo Roger Grand Meadow

Marriage Licenses for La Crosse Couples Listed

James G Harriech of 1206 street and Dorothy Michener of 611 W street plan marriage in La Crosse on June 31. Lowell G Pettygrove of 886 Fifth Avenue South and Rose Ann Klein of 20 Losey decree to wed in La Crosse on June 21. Jock L Owen of 619 South Ninth street and Marilyn Majer of 612 South Eighth Street to marry in La Crosse on June 29.

James G. Harriech Dorothy Michener W Street la Crosse Lowell G. Pettygrove Fifth Avenue South Rose Ann Klein Jock L. Owen South Ninth Street Marilyn Majer South Eighth Street

Latin American Theme Decorates Sparta Public School Graduation Reception

Guests at the Sparta Wisconsin state public school graduation exercises Tuesday night attended a South of the Border reception in the home economics dining hall. Sixth and seventh grade girls organized and served, crafting hostess dresses and decor under teacher Mrs. Rachael Gullickson. Centerpieces featured garden flowers and colored Mexican bowls, with Latin American wall art, maps, dictionaries, and booklets from South America enhancing the Latin American study theme. A Mexican wall hanging loaned by Miss Della Votti completed the display.

Sparta Wis Rachael Gullickson South America Della Votti Marie Rowan

Marian Clappier Weds Eugene Hicks In Caledonia Nuptials

Marian Norraine Clappier and Eugene Russell Hicks spoke their marriage vows in a mid afternoon Methodist ceremony on Caledonia street June 7 officiated by Rev Stephen Lambright. The bride wore an off white swallow tail dress with a natural beauty rose hat and lilac and bridal wreath decor. Guests included Mrs Richard L Baker and best man Mr Baker. After a family dinner at Walt's the 80 guest reception was at the Clappier home. Honeymooned to the Black Hills with home on 164 Rose street. Hicks, a weather observer at Brice Prairie airport, served as aerographer in the Coast Guard during WWII.

Marian Norraine Clappier Eugene Russell Hicks Caledonia Street Stephen Lambright William Goldbeck Richard L. Baker Baker Walt’s Forrest Clappier Winnebago Street Eugene Hicks Prospect Street Clappier Black Hills Rose Street Brice Prairie Coast Guard Commodore Wales Auto-Lite

Keep Oven Low for Baked Fruit Whip or Souffle

A cooking tip advises maintaining a low oven temperature when preparing a baked fruit whip or souffle. This gentle heat helps set the dessert evenly without burning edges or collapsing the airy structure.

Sixty Years of Married Life for Mr and Mrs Peter Olson

Mr and Mrs Peter Olson of East Main street mark sixty years of marriage on June 11 with a dinner hosted by relatives at the Odd Fellow hall. Both long active in Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges for over 50 years, they were born in Denmark and immigrated as teens. Mrs Olson born July 8, 1863 and Mr Olson born May 17, 1863. Her perilous Atlantic voyage cost about 52 dollars and a Minnesota farmer paid her passage. He came at 18 after three and a half years as a Danish blacksmith. They lived in Manitowoc and Albert Lea before settling in Sparta in 1902, with Olson in blacksmith work until last fall. They have four sons Henry Clarence of Rock Island, Roy of Beloit, Elmer, and daughter Florence Graw of Sparta, plus eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Sparta Wis Peter Olson East Main Street Odd Fellow Hall Olson Odd Fellows and Rebekah Denmark America Mary Hanson Minnesota Peterson Manitowoc Albert Lea Minn Waukon Henry Clarence Rock Island Roy Beloit Elmer Florence Graw

West Salem FHA delegates attend Wisconsin convention

Salem West Salem Wisconsin special report: Mary Furchtenicht and Carol Wehrs represent the West Salem chapter at the second annual FHA convention at Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells June 4 5 and 6. The event drew 132 chapters about 7000 members with officers named Dorothy Knutson state historian and centennial candidate Marjorie Nuttleman among 20 considered for centennial roles.

West Salem Wis Future Homemakers of America Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells Mary Furchtenicht Carol Wehrs Thelma Brown Marjorie Nuttleman Dorothy Knutson Upper Dells Mary Lee Betthauser Rie Nuttleman Marjorie Dairy Queen of Wisconsin Milwaukee

New Citizens Born to Parents Across Towns

A string of birth notices lists daughters born to various families on dates in June and May. Names include Ruth Saphner, Helen Tallman, Ruth E. Boone, Jacquelyn Mary Gardner, Jacquelyn Leslie Waes, Esther J. Benson, and Mary Ann Schilta. Addresses note Gordon Street, Gillette Street, Green Island, Dresbach, and Caledonia.

Ralph Tyler Gohres Street Margaret Ros Howard Osborne Green Island Ruth Saphner Anton Pederson Gillette Street Helen Tallman Grandview Leslie Jacquelyn Leslie W. Waes Dresbach Minn Ruth E. Boone

Locals outline rummage sale and local notices

Jaycettes announce a rummage sale on June 14 at the Labor Temple and a sale of graduation and Father’s Day greeting cards at Honig’s on Main Street. Hoeschier Pharmacy lists bathroom scales baby scales and sterilizers. Terp’s at 815 Logan and The Fireside on Highway 16 between La Crosse and West Salem promote services and Sunday noon dinners starting this week.

Jaycettes Labor Temple Honig’s Main Street Hoeschiers Prescription Pharmacy W. Terp Logan la Crosse West Salem

Crawford Clubs Hold Achievement Day 17th annual event at Prairie du Chien

Crawford county Homemakers close year with 17th achievement day at the high school. About 125 women from Soldiers Grove Gays Mills St. Petersburg Barnum Wauzeka Mt. Sterling Eastman and Prairie du Chien attend. Mrs. Fred Fruman of Gays Mills leads the meeting. A B Combs College of Agriculture expert speaks on home freezing and freezers. Eva Martin of Prairie du Chien outlines next year’s improvement program. Luncheon served at Evangelical church. Prairie du Chien store windows feature club work exhibits. Visiting clubs contribute the remainder of the program.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Crawford County Soldiers Grove Gays Mills St. Petersburg Barnum Wauzeka Mt. Sterling Eastman Fred Fruman A. B. Combs College of Agriculture Eva Martin Evangelical Church

Garden Club Flower Show Open To All Areas

Miss Bertha Shuman presides as general chairman of Crosse Garden club's flower show set for Friday June 20 at the Cargill home inviting garden fans from city, county and area to exhibit from 2 to 9 30 p m Judges and secretary will be announced soon The schedule committee extends entry time to Thursday June 19 Entries may be sent by writing or telephoning Mrs Harry Leithold or Miss Bertha Shuman Exhibits arrive June 20 8 to 11 a m via Cass street entrance Tickets held by committee members for entry and plants for sale will be at the Cargill house door Hospitality and tea arrangements are detailed with multiple club members handling publicity.

Bertha Shuman Crosse Garden Club Cargill Harry Leithold Robert H. Gray John Ward Florence Shuman William Bringe B. A. Spangler Mmes Mississippi Street South 19Th Street Cass Street A. R. Thoeny F. W. Linhart Hartwick Overson R. Thoeny Kenneth Hough N. H. Thodens David Rupp Adrian Fuchs E. H. Koenen Frank Sisson L. B. Raymond O. J. Oyen W. S. Woods Charles Callaway Cargill House Mmes. M. Rosenstein George C. Philips W. L. Stiles Gabriella Brendemuhl Marie Toland Gray R. L. Roettiger Mmes. H. K. Holley, Jr Eugene Murphy L. A. Waidelich Frank H. Burgess

Doris La Mae Olson Weds Lyle Anderson At Blair

Doris La Mae Olson and Lyle Francis Anderson were married June 8 at Zion Lutheran church Blair Wisconsin. The double ring service was conducted by Rev L S Borgen. Family and friends attended a reception for 250. The couple will reside in Blair while Anderson works out of town.

Blair Wis Doris LaMae Olson Bennie Olson Lyle Francis Anderson Martin Anderson Zion Lutheran Church L. S. Borgen Amy Otterson Roslyn Smith Hazel Thompson Donna Olson Sylvia Sather Serena Olson Whitehall Fern Johnson Ronnie Paulson Stanley Lee James Pederson Keith Anderson Carl Herreid Robbie Sather Roger Herreid Donald Strand Darrell Slette Allen Hjelsand Spencer Hanson Hjalmer Ryerson Leonard Ellison B. M. Smi Anderson Bernice Semb Henry Semb Ida _ Feiring la Crosse Ray Knutson Osseo Otto Semb Milfred Semb Leonard Semb Irvin Semb Clarence Johnson Pigeon Falls Kenneth Thomson Omer Olson Oliver Paulson Ettrick Olaf Fagerland Ray Anderson la von Melvin Olson Elena Ernest Nordahl Charlie Nordahl Gray Adams Joe Eckel A. C. Anderson Hixton Christ Willam Anderson Taylor Gordon Carl Leo Douglas Grace Emma Herreid William Johnson Houston Minn Helmer Anderson Galesville

Brides of Mid May And Early June Marry Area Girls

Friday evening June 15 1947 reports four area brides in mid May and early June. Betty Lou Ender wed Herbert Willmon June 3 in Hokah Methodist services. Ruth Caroline Kappauf La Crosse engaged to John G. Sauer of Harmony Minnesota. Evelyn Bahr Nicolai wed Arno Nicolai May 27 at St Josephs Ridge Catholic church. Doris Schultz engaged to William G. Raudebush Sparta with marriage planned June 28 at First Lutheran church.

Betty Lou Ender Herbert Willmon Howard Kappauf Spring Grove Minn Ruth Caroline la Crosse John G. Sauer Clarence Sauer Harmony Evelyn Bahr Nicolai R. 1 Arno Nicolai Coon Valley St. Joseph's Ridge Catholic Church Hernan Schultz Fifth Avenue South Doris William G. Raudebush Sparta First Lutheran Church

Laverna Halberg Weds Steve Clements Owen Jr in Tomah

The Rev R F Halberg officiated as Laverna Halberg daughter of Rev Halberg married Steve Clements Owen Jr at 7 30 pm in West Avenue Methodist church. Bride wore satin gown with red roses in attendance were Audrey Hanson and Ardelle Tank. The couple plans a northern Wisconsin camping trip and will reside in Woodbury Ga after June 21.

R. F. Halberg West Avenue Methodist Church Lavera Merle Steve Clements Owen, Jr Harwood Halberg Audrey Hanson Owen Taffeta Leland Halberg Frances Spangler Ardelle Arlene Tank Wisconsin Steve C. Owen Woodbury Johnson Street Harry Sweet Tomah Tomah School Asbury Methodist Church

Tomah Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary

Tomah Wisconsin residents Mr and Mrs Fred Noth marked their golden wedding anniversary on June 1 after marrying June 2 1897 at St John s Evangelical Lutheran church Ridgeville Wis The celebration followed morning services at St Paul s Lutheran Tomah with Rev H Schaller officiating and was attended by their children Eldon Noth and Frank Reisenauer and grandchildren Frederick and Frances Reisenauer An open house was held at the Noth home in the afternoon.

Fred Noth Tomah Wis Bertha Kewit Mr. Noth St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Ridgeville St. Paul's Lutheran Church H. Schaller Eldon Noth Frank Reisenauer Frederick and Frances Reisenauer Noth

Gertrude Berland and Henry Holmen wed in Lanesboro

Gertrude Marie Berland daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Berland and Henry Tilford Holmen son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Holmen were married Tuesday at 3 pm at the bride’s home. Rev P J Nestande officiated with pink and white decorations. The couple will reside on a farm south of Lanesboro after a wedding trip to Boston New York City and northern Minnesota.

Lanesboro Minn Gertrude Marie Berland Oscar Berland Henry Tilford Holmen Andrew Holmen P. J. Nestande Marjorie Schmidt Fountain Theron Benson Preston Robert Rislove Rushford June Alice Mae Hahn Lucille Amble Peterson Preston Normal Training Department Holmen U. S. Army France Germany Boston New York City Minnesota

West Salem Garden Club Flower Show at Tilson Memorial

West Salem Wis Special The West Salem Garden club holds its annual flower show at Tilson Memorial auditorium on Thursday June 19 with show times 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Cake ice cream and coffee served no admission. Enter vegetables bouquets or single specimens and bring antique containers. Entries due by 10 am. Many table settings room decorations picnic tables and other ideas on display. Hall plants annuals perennials and vegetable plants for sale.

West Salem Wis

Native U S nuts list includes walnut hazel pecan and more

A concise catalog of nuts native to the United States notes black walnut hickory hazel butternut pine nut and pecan as native varieties. It lists several common regional nuts without elaboration on cultivation or usage.

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