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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1949
Page
10
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains lockjaw risks and prevention through tetanus toxoid immunization. The piece notes soil borne bacteria enter via wounds, toxoid builds immunity, and booster injections may be needed after injury. It also covers coffee’s questionable link to high blood pressure and reader questions answered.
Margaret Jones daughter of Lewis and Mrs Jones of Froe lich and Robert N Harris son of Louis Harris of Giard were married June 2 at Giard Methodist Church by Rev J Gordon Allen. Attendants Maxine Kinsel Marquette and Dean Dull McGregor. Both navigate service members on leave. After a weekend trip the couple returned home Mr Harris departed for reassignment to San Diego Naval Base. Mrs Harris will continue work in McGregor.
SPARTA Wis Speviel Mmes Earl Benedict H L Beckman Mae McCoy and Willis Pfaff attended the state convention of the Business and Professional Women's club at Beloit over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs George C Herman observe their 50th wedding anniversary in Melrose Wisconsin with a June 12 dinner for over 80 relatives in the church dining room. Dorcas society baked the cake and two daughters helped serve as a daytime open house followed at the Herman home. The couple wed June 14 1899 at the bride’s parents home in Smith Coulee and moved to Melrose ten years later.
GAR Fortress George H. Dalton No 18 NDGAR conducted a Flag Day program at the courthouse on June 13 with readings and songs by Clio Wetzel Clive Schwarz Clarice Guggenbuhl Ida Eagon and others. Saturday Auxiliary No 3 SUVCW at the courthouse hosted a covered dish supper.
Sparta Wisconsin June 12 baptism at St John’s Episcopal Church marked the third generation in the Hill family. David Thomas Hill son of Mr and Mrs Thomas T Hill was baptized by Rev T M Burleson. he is the grandson of Louis T Hill.
Turkey advances an 18000 mile road building program with American capital know how and machinery backing the effort. The initiative aims to improve infrastructure and transportation across the country.
A farewell reception was held June 7 at Lee Hall by Holy Trinity Catholic Church for Rev Eugene A Comiskey assistant to Rt Rev Victor Plecity as he transfers to St Johns Parish Marshfield. Communions included vocal numbers by Elaine Freybler with Geraldine Ostrander. gifts from Girl Scouts and parish groups. remarks by Revs Hoerberger and Nikolai. and a blessing from Father Comiskey at the end.
A collage of local notices lists wedding flower options at Lund's and Marinello Beauty Parlor services for hospital patients, hospital gift certificates, and fresh rose availability. It also features millinery clearance at Lillian Whittenberg, suit sales at The Bargain Store, rummage and bake sales, an oak dress form order, jewelry savings at Paul’s Jewelry, and multiple resale shop events with hours and locations.
Mr and Mrs James P McCann announce the engagement of daughter Virginia Jeanette to Thomas A Lukas of Chicago. The couple will wed July 2 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Adams Street address listed.
La Crosse Jaycettes installed new officers at the June 13 dinner at Fritz Miller's Five Mile House. Mrs. James Dockendorff became president with a gift from retiring president Mrs. Lawerence Gibson, who was honored for her year of service. New officers include Mrs. Lynden Gjerde as vice president and Mrs. Henry Rebhan as secretary. The board features Mrs. Owen Griswold social and others in program, projects, calling, courtesy, membership, publicity, and planning roles. Miss Sylvia Cobb's pupils Louise Schowalter Janis Cowley and Carol Kreuzer demonstrated baton twirling and acrobatics.
In Whitehall Wisconsin the courthouse held a June 10 farewell party for four employees ending their service. Myrtle Olson county nurse departs for New Haven Connecticut to serve as tuberculosis consultant. Dorris Sander county superintendent of schools is stepping down after a defeat in spring elections. Pearl Biesecker and Jessie Hoogenhouse, supervising teachers, also leave with plans unspecified.
In Decorah at First Lutheran church on June 5 Eloise J. Erickson and Arden Hayes were united by Rev. R A Ofstedahl at 3 30 pm. The bride daughter of Mrs Geneva Erickson and Mrs Gladys Hayes wore white organza with cathedral train and carried white gladioli. Attendants wore green and pink organza with daisies. flower girls Lynn and Cheryl Run ning. Best man Thomas Hayes. ushers Kenneth Mestad James Seim. ring bearer Eric Buckneberg. Reception for 125 in church parlors served by Sandra Torvik Kathryn Womeldorf Evelyn and Norma Haugen. The couple will summer in Britt Iowa and both work there after graduation from Luther College.
The U S Department of Agriculture cautions shoppers in the Midwest to pick asparagus that is firm and fresh. Choose straight stalks with tight uninjured tips, as spreading tips and scales signal over maturity or possible disease or injury.
The 17th Herman family reunion was held June 12 at a Blair park. Mrs. Awalt Wolfe chaired the event with a picnic dinner and games. Prizes honored the oldest woman Mrs. Bertha Hermann and oldest man William Kurth Sr. among many attendees listed.
Westby Wisconsin special to the recital titled All Aboard to Danceland featured Miss Jean Tschumper’s dance pupils in the high school auditorium on June 8. Participants included Sandra Storbakken Lucy Sloane Ingrid Bekkedal Patricia Mikkelson Donna Douglas Dennis Knutson Nancy Bergen Larry Thoreson Ardys Eklov Russell Holte Jean Freitag Nancy Thoreson Katherine Holte Mary Bergfold and Robin Holte. Tschumper also teaches in Viroqua.
Mr and Mrs Frank Sjolander entertained dinner guests June 10 in Holmen Wisconsin. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ed Whitney and son Robert from Duluth Minnesota en route to Delafield to visit their son Claude a member of the class of St John s Military Academy. Mrs Whitney is a cousin of Mrs Sjolander.
Margaret Olson and Fritz W. Hanson were married May 12 in Madison. The couple now resides at 806 Fair Oaks Avenue, Pigeon Falls. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. C. T. Thelander, Madison, and Hanson was employed nearby for several years.
The Babrionians developed banks as early as 2000 B C, showing ancient financial organization. This finding highlights early forms of storage and transfer of wealth within settled communities and lays groundwork for later monetary systems.
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