La Crosse Garden Club elects officers at annual meeting
Mrs. Marcus Senstad was elected president of the La Crosse Garden Club with Mrs. Leigh Toland as vice president Mrs. H K Holley Jr secretary and Mrs Louis H Pitzner treasurer. A panel on perennials featured Louis Mauger Miss Myrtle Laren and Mrs. Toland. The club honored Katharine Martindale for conservation work and paid tribute to Gabriella Brendemuhl. A memorial was set for Brendemuhl deceased in Florida. The club will meet July 10 at Onalaska Park for a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Senstad
la Crosse
Louis
Mauger
Myrtle Lareen
Leigh Toland
Bertha Schuman
Katharine Martindale
Midway Prairie Scientific Area
Gabriella Brendemuhl
Florida
H. K. Holley
Pettibone Park
YWCA
Riverside Park
Whitehall Pair United in Wedding Ceremony
Helen Simonson daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Simonson and Philip Peterson son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Peterson united in marriage at Our Savior s Lutheran Church chapel. The bride wore a pink organza gown and bouquet of pink roses. A reception followed for 75 relatives and a three week trip to visit families in Portland Oregon and Pullman Washington. They will reside in Whitehall after returning. Peterson works as a mechanic at Auto Sales Co. Simonson served in the U S State Department with postings in Washington D C Norway Germany and Singapore. Relatives from St Paul Minneapolis Ashland and additional guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Helen Simonson
Peter Simonson
Philip Peterson
Oscar Peterson
O. G. Birkeland
Chapel of Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Audrey Stenberg
Blair
Norman
Sverre Aasen
Stella Windjue
Peterson
Walter
Donald
Portland
Ore
Jack Caniff
Minneapolis
Hugh Irwin Jr
Ashland, Ky
UCT Auxiliary Reports on Appleton Session and Next Conven tion
The UCT Auxiliary met at Odd Fellows hall on June 9 with Leone Field Ethyl Dahler Helen Russell and Alice Hanson reporting on the Appleton grand session June 7 9. Memorials were held for Louise Evans resolutions read by Alice Hanson and Edna Olness won the attendance award. The next convention is planned for Marshfield in June 1957 and the annual picnic is scheduled June 24 at Veterans Memorial Park with a covered dish and coffee provided by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary
Odd Fellow Hall
Leone Field
Ethyl Dahler
Helen Russell
Alice Hanson
Appleton
Marshfield
Louise Evans
Marie Jones
Amy Erlandson
Edna Olness
Veterans’ Memorial Park
Delores Lillethan
Viorene Johnson
Leonnette Frost
Marion Wood
Agnes Guberud
Bergs celebrate 40th anniversary with open house
Holmen Wisconsin special report Mr and Mrs Oscar Berg R 2 are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Thursday June 14 The couple will host an open house in their honor Sunday June 17 from 2 to 5 p m at Halfway Creek Lutheran Church in Holmen Wisconsin
Schroeder Spangler Nuptials At St. Thomas More Church
Donna Marie Schroeder and James H. Spangler wed at 9 a.m. Thursday June 7 in St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas E. Mullen officiating. The couple plans to reside on Mtd R 42 after a northbound trip.
Stoddard Pair Celebrates 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Awalt Wolfe of Stoddard observed their silver wedding anniversary on Saturday June 2. They were married June 2 1931 at the parsonage in La Crosse by Rev Gamm. Attendants were Henrietta Dale Gusti Brosinski and many relatives and neighbors attended at the Wolfe home and in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard
Wis
Awalt Wolf
George Lehman Sr
la Crosse
Margaret Herman
Awalt Wolfe
Gamm
Henrietta Dale
Wolfe
Gust! Brosinski
Mr. Wolfe
Marschell Schroeder
Carlin
Linda
Steven Hoff
Messrs
Mines
Harry Levendoski
Nick Strasser
Edwin Schlicht
Harold Wrobel
Melvin Olson
Gust Brosinski
Howard Berra
Carl Kromke
John O’hunder
Walter Bay
Ray Woodhouse
Tilman Moe
Carl Klahn
Joseph Koula
Oscar Skolos
Milford Bryhn
Adolph Asp
Lloyd Hanson
Albert Jacobs
Oscar Bakken
John Soucheck
Emil Schlicht
Robert
McLees
Curtis Steege
Phillip Bryhn
Ernest Wolfe
Harley
Jeffery
Nancy
Joan Berra
Dale Kromke
Judy
Sharon
Gloria
Ronald Schlicht
David
Trudy
Larry Klahn
Awalt Wolfe Jr
Mary Margaret McLees
Lessmann Rybarczyk wed in Arcadia Catholic ceremony
Rosemary Lessmann and Dominic Rybarczyk exchanged wedding vows at Pine Creek Sacred Heart Church Arcadia on May 8 in a 9 am ceremony officiated by Rev. Stan Kra kowiecki. Attendants included Marie Walski Trempealeau and bridesmaids Betty Kulas Susan Palubicki. Best man was Joseph Rybarczyk with groomsmen Paul Jasewski and John Sonsalla. ushers Henry and Raymond Lessmann. The couple resides in Arcadia and he works in trucking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Wis
Rosemary Lessmann
Frances Lessmann
Dodge
Dominic Rybarczyk
John Rybarczyk
Pine Creek
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Stanley Krakowiecki
Marie Walski
Trempea- Jean
Betty ‘Kulas
Susan Palubicki
Wi‘nona
Joseph Rybarczyk
San Diego
Paul Jasewski
Independence
John Sonsalla
Henry Lessmann
Raymond Lessmann
Kenosha
Henschel Christening of Steven Mark Held at English Lutheran
Infant Steven Mark Henschel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Henschel Jr., was baptized at English Lutheran Church on Sunday June 3 by Rev. H N Stoffel. Godparents were Miss Carol Lowry and Ernest Retzlaff. Dinner guests at Mrs. Frank E Lowry's home included Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Henschel Sr. and Mrs. Ernest Retzlaff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Mark
Erwin Henschel Jr
Charles St
English Lutheran Church
H. N. Stoffel
Carol Lowry
Ernest Retzlaff
Frank E. Lowry
King &T
Erwin Henschel Sr
Prenuptial Shower for Donna Joyce Hanke Held in Brownsville
A Sunday afternoon prenuptial shower honored Donna Joyce Hanke of Brownsville at St. Peter's Church parlors. Hosts included Otto and Ervin Lutthens and several relatives. Hanke and Elmer A. Lutchen are set to marry on Saturday, June 30 at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albin
Iowa
Donna Joyce Hanke
Brownsville
St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Mmes
Otto
Ervin Lutthens
Richard Schroeder
Norman Wuennecke
William Schaller
William Schuldt
Robert Hosch
Miss Hawke
Elmer A. Luttchens
Zion
George Schuldt
Tommy
William Pohlman
August Schroeder
Caledonia
Leland Wilson
Hokah
Elmer Kohlmeyer
Herman Schuldt
Freeburg
Clarence Sc
Versell Pohlman
Gustave Becker
Otto Luttchens Sr
Lester Luttchens
Gerald
Ridge Picnic Plans Set by St. Joseph Ridge Parish
Plans for the annual St. Joseph's Ridge Catholic Church picnic on Sunday July 15 were finalized at a June 8 parish meeting. Rev. Vincent Schwartz leads with a large committee including Val Hilby Edgar Wuensch and Mrs Arthur Servais. Key roles cover tickets entertainment dinner country store games and activities such as the penny pitch milk bottle rings turtle race and beer bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Ridge Catholic
Vincent Schwartz
Val Hilby
Edgar Wuensch
Arthur Servais
Harold Gay
William Schams Sr
John Robinson
Mmes
Clarence Hundt
Wenzel Bina
Kenneth Hess
Henry Becker
Charles Wuensch
David Kloss
Bernard ‘Bahr
Jim Fredrick
Mauston Couple Weds in St Patrick’s Church
Gloria Schwedrsky and Gerald N. Kieffer united in nine o’clock nuptials at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Mauston. The bride wore white chantilly lace and tulle, veiled with a pearl and sequin crown. Attendants included Mary Kieffer and Jane Secwedrsky. a reception followed at Katy’s Resort. The couple plans a Niagara Falls trip and residing in Rochester Minnesota where the groom studies at Rochester Junior College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauston
Wis
Gloria Schwedrsky
Earye Schwedrsky
Gerald N. Kieffer
Andrew Kieffer
John Murphy
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Rochester Junior College
Mary M. Kieffer
Baked Grapefruit Dessert Idea
Simple baked grapefruit dessert idea with half grapefruit, honey, and cinnamon. Steps include greasing a dish and baking about 20 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
OES Chapter Honors Three At 65th Anniversary
La Crosse Chapter 22 Order of the Eastern Star celebrated its 65th anniversary with a June 12 ceremony at the Masonic Temple. Three 50 year members Mrs Florence Johnson Mrs Karoline Engelke and Mrs Myra Gordon received 50 year pins as Worthy Matron Evelyn Bendel presided. Guests included five worthy matrons and other chapters and past honored queens of Job's Daughters. Birthday greetings were shared for Worthy Matron Bendel with a birthday gift from officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Wisconsin
Gertrude Collins
Onalaska
Dorothy Dix
Winona
Florence Webister
la Crescent
Ruby Longfellow
Ruth
Idela Tighe
Sparta
Donald Bauer
Talmah
West Salem
Galesville
Fairchild
Panama Canal
Mines
Twila Wagner
Marion Young
Bergetta McCune
Bernice Klehm
Evelyn Bendel
Robert Johnson
A. D. Gordon
J. F
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic
Sinniger and Jirsa Exchange Nuptial Vows
Elizabeth Sinniger daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sinniger and James Jirsa son of Mr and Mrs John Jirsa Sr exchanged nuptial vows at Holy Trinity Church in a ceremony officiated by Rev V J Plecity. The bride wore silk illusion veil with chantilly lace and carried red rose spray. A reception followed for 450 guests at the bride's home after a Maple Grove dinner for 19. The couple plan to reside at 102% Jackson Street and both hold positions at St Ann's Hospital and Trane Company respectively. Prenuptial hostesses included hospital staff and family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Marie Schroeder
Herbert Schroeder
R. J.stoddard
James H. Spangler
Harve Spangler
St.Thomas More Catholic Church
Thomas E. Mullen
Daniel Hess
Pat Schroeder
Elaine
Arlene Lorenzo
Susan Peterson
Patty Spangler
David Easland
Ken Schroeder
Dean Spangler
Kleinschmitz
Milwaukee
la Crosse Cooler Co
Pat ‘Schroeder
Arlene Lorenz
Mmnes
Darrel Gust
Edward Severson
Fred Spangler
Elizabeth Mary Sinniger
Joseph Sinniger
James Edwin Jirsa
John Jirsa
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
V. J. Plecity
Mary Sinniger
Nancy Greene
Marlene Soukup
Gene Jirsa
James Drendel
James Sinniger
John Jirsa Jr
Rita Sheeley
Rosie
Dubuque
Ill
James Sartori
Elroy
Messrs
Mmes
George Rachel
Francis Roubik
Jerome Spah
Minneapolis
Therese Potaracke
Mason City
Mary Schachinger
Madison
Minnesota
Jackson St
Trane Co
St. Ann’s Hospital
Clarence Rachel
Paul Mutch
John Jirsa |Sr
George Donahue
Edwin Spah
Herman Sinniger
Burr Wenszel
Houston County Home Economics Club closes first year
Caledonia Minn special report notes the Houston County Home Economics Club completed its first year with a bi monthly meeting at Mrs Leonard Syllings home. Organized in May 1955 the college graduate members aim to promote homemaking among themselves and county girls. Officers include President Mrs Leonard Sylling Vice President Mrs Martin Deters and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Albert Hjelle. Retiring officers were Mrs Elmer Anderson and Mrs Lloyd Johnson. Others attended the Monday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Houston County Home Economics Club
Leonard Sylling
Martin Deters
Albert Hjelle
Elmer Anderson
Lloyd Johnson
Louise Hausetter
Mmes
Reuben Anderson
John Bates
William E. Flynn
Lawrence Janikowski
Joseph McCarthy
Hollis Onsgard
William J. Rogne
Marvin Wiegrefe
Mona Lee Hanson and Jon Nelson wed in Winona
Mona Lee Hanson of Onalaska and Jon Nelson of Holmen spoke their marriage vows with Rev. N A Bjernstad at Central Lutheran Church Winona on Saturday June 9. Attendants Judy Russell and Jerry Knutson. The couple will reside in Janesville after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona Lee Hanson
Spencer Hanson
Onalaska
Jon Nelson
Alden Nelson
Holimen
N. A. Bjernstad
Central Lutheran Church
Winona
Judy Russell
Jerry Knutson
Holmen
Janesville
Berg Family Honors Irving Berg at Lakes Coulee Gathering
Irving Berg of Akron Ohio was honored at a Lakes Coulee family gathering, with eleven of the thirteen Berg children present at the Otto Berg homestead on Sunday June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Wis
Irving Berg
Akron
Ohio
Otto Berg
Lakes Coulee
Texan Bride Weds Airman at Goodfellow AFB Chapel
Betty Ann Petty of San Angelo Texas married S Sgt Bernard R Johnson of the USAF Hospital San Angelo at dusk Saturday June 2 Chaplain Poorman officiating. Attendants included bridesmaids Nadine Seybold and Jean Cato and groomsmen Roger Hatton and Ted Petty. A 90 guest reception followed at Sitton's Cafeteria San Angelo. The couple resides at 112 N Emerson San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robinson
San Antonio
Nell Seybold
Kermit Texas
Jean Cato
Levelland
Texas
Jackie Wilson
San Angelo
Lindell Carpenter
Zephyr
A.J.C Roger F. Hatton
Brownsboro
Stede Ziguards
Long Island N.Y
Ted Petty
Warren Wilks
Wichita Falls
Donald Bahr
Eau Claire
Sitton
N. Emerson
Sloanes Feted on 45th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Emil Sloane celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 10 with a gathering at the home of their son Archie Sloane. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Lester Sloane and Mr and Mrs Herman Tyvand with many relatives and friends attending from area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Ae
Emil Sloane
Archie Sloane
Lester Sloane
Herman Tyvand
Bert Lobbereget
Seattle
Ludwig Erickson
Perley Hoffland
Beatrice Hillbo
Viroqua
Joseph Stromstad
Irvin Knutson
Einar Anderson
Clarice Moilien
Herbert Jothen
Bobsby
Norton Jothen
John Stromstad
Coon Valley
Emma Homstad
Cashton
John Erickson
Soren Nundahl
P. N. Rude
Clifford Anderson
Lincoln Knutson
Wilmer Homestad
Keith and
Larry
Herman Tyrand
Annette
Zonta Club Installs Officers and Adds Members
Zonta Club installed officers on June 6 at Hotel Stoddard with Della Kienahs as president and Evelyn Masrud as vice president. Directors Olivia McEldowney Louise Cook Esther Domke Hazel Leicht and Marion Hilton joined. new members Ruby Yeske Edna Hummel Cora Weiland Alice Moore and Mildred Wasch were initiated. A club picnic is planned for June 27 at Evelyn Roesner’s farm with six o’clock supper. attendees should bring their own table service and may bring guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zonta Club
Hotel Stoddard
Della Kienahs
Marie Hahn
Evelyn Masrud
Helen Dunn
Orivia McEldowney
Louise Cook
Esther Domke
Hazel Leicht
Marion Hilton
Ruby Yeske
Edna Hummel
Cora Weiland
Alice Moore
Mildred Wasch
Evelyn Roesner
Jones couple marks 61st wedding anniversary in Black River Falls
Mr and Mrs Dudley Jones celebrate their 61st anniversary on Wednesday June 13 in Black River Falls Wis. They are well with Mr Jones working daily at the Taylor and Jones store where she has worked since 1891 They have one son Lawrence and three daughters all living in different cities and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Dudley Jones
Mrs Otis Larson Graduates Teaching Course Near Mauston
Completes teaching training at New Lisbon on June 7 and accepts a position near Mauston. Her mother in law Mrs Oscar Larson attends exercises. They return to Whitehall with Mr and Mrs Larson and daughter Lucille, joined later by Gene Larson and wife of Red Wing Minnesota.
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Mrs. Senstad Garden Club President
Jehi
UCT
Coronado
Tomah
John A. Eirschele
Kilbourn Ave
Rueben B. Eirschele
Three Rivers
Mich
Lester Guggenbuehl
Donald Swift
Chicago
John
Lake Side Lodge
John A. Birschele
Cora Julia Faulkner
Louis Wurst
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Oscar Berg
Schroeder, Spangler
Asbury
Redfield
Aletta’s
Carl
Lessmann-Rybarczyk
Henschel
Donna Hanke
Schwedrsky
Kieffer
OES
Louis Mauger
Evelyn Schultz
Genevieve Craig
Catherine Stauffer Smevoy
Job
Lo Ann Wall- Schlaeger
Annah Simonson
Beth Wagner
The
Pier
Genevieve Peterson
Tribune
Phote
Hanson
Nelson
Honor Irving Berg
Petty, Johnson
Kerr
McCord Jewelers
Fifth Ave
Dial
Olson-Evans
Margaret Olson
Neil F. Evans
Ft. Jones
Calif
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Zonta
Clothiers
By Fran Zen
Henry N.boehm CO
Fourth and
Pearl Streets
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