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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
3
Nuptials of Jane Keeville Mitchell and Ardell R Aarstad were held at Christ Episcopal church on Thursday in a mid afternoon ceremony. The bride is daughter of Rexford S Mitchell and Mrs S Aarstad of Viroqua. The couple plans to honeymoon at Chain of Lakes Wisconsin and reside in La Crosse after Sept 1.
A medical column advises readers to treat serious signs promptly, noting that children may show kidney and urinary issues as well as skin and thyroid concerns. Experts caution against self treatment and stress professional evaluation, with guidance on itchy ears, tics, eczema, and rare hair growth cases.
Ruth May Shisler and Roger M. Gronbeck were married at Bethel Lutheran church by Rev C E Hanson on June 3. The couple will reside at 320 Mississippi Street after a trip to Park Falls Wisconsin, the bride a Wisconsin Institute of Technology student. A 200 guest reception followed at Hotel Stoddard with out of town relatives from Moline Illinois Platteville and Waukesha.
George Humphreys of Osseo learn granddaughter Marion Humphrey of Wenatchee Wash has been chosen as a princess for the 1950 rodeo court in Whitehall Wis The court will include representatives from Seattle Tacoma and Yakima and the show runs September 2 3 and 4 Marion is Glen Humphrey's daughter formerly of York near Osseo not dates.
The general post office in Sydney Australia orders 900 mail sorters to stop whistling at work despite union protests. An ad radio is installed and the first tune heard is Whistle While You Work.
Bangor Women's Civic club closed its year with a dinner at the New Villa June 8. Mrs. James Gustin spoke of life in Istanbul, Turkey, describing the Bosphorus view and daily life while her husband served as consul. She recalled sponge industry research by Mr. Gustin and noted domestic challenges in a multinational household. Officers elected: Mrs. John Bosshard president, Mrs. Sander Downer vice president, Mrs. George Poehling secretary treasurer.
Joyce Ann McGuire and Francis E. Benesh were married May 30 at St James Catholic Church. The ceremony was by Rev Augustine Sulik with gladioli on the altar. Attendants included Mary Coughlin and Ruth Kanter. best man James Tushner and groomsman Edward Wiggert. The couple, after a reception for 200 and dinner for 30, plan to reside at 130542 South Eighth Street. the bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur McGuire and the groom son of Mr and Mrs John Benesh.
Birth notices report new arrivals across multiple towns including Grandview, Decorah, Rushford, and Stoddard. Children named Theresa Jean Gregory Alan Peter Raymond and others were born to various parents with dates in June and associated addresses listed.
Maple Grove BS members held a Tuesday golf event at Maple Grove. Hilda Evenson won bingo and Doro Larson took low on No 1. Esther Meyer earned bridge honors while Dorothy Larson and Lucille Bein won canasta. Hostesses were Thalia Qualley and Elinor Baer. Jude Ann Rand left for Bloomington Indiana to visit relatives and view the All American Soap Box Derby on July 12.
The tangerine is a variety of mandarin orange and not a hybrid. Some scales balance so delicately that they weigh the equivalent of a human hair.
Celebrating in New Albin Iowa Mr and Mrs George May mark their 50th wedding anniversary with a 1 PM family dinner on June 19 and open house June 18. Frances Dailey Caledonia and Attendants Josie Dailey noted. Nine children and 20 grandchildren expected plus a public dance at Dreamland.
Mr and Mrs Clifton Staff of 625 Liberty Street celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 11. Guests included Attendant Mrs James Young Holmen Wis and many relatives from West Salem La Crosse Mindoro Donnie Staff and Ona laska with gifts including a purse.
Newton and Gerald Brudos married June 3 at 2 pm in South West Prairie Lutheran church. Rev. O John Nesheim led the double ring ceremony with palms and gladioli decor. The wedding party included ten in attendance with bridesmaids and flower girls in green lavender and yellow gowns.
A magnolia tree is named in honor of Pierre Magnol, a French botanist of the 17th century, recognized for his contributions to plant science.
Carol Zahn and Carl K Koch were married at St Thomas More Catholic church on June 10. Attendants included Rita Jean Zahn as maid of honor and Nancy Lou Zahn as junior bridesmaid. Groomsmen were David Koch and John Zahn. After a 25 guest dinner and 300 guest reception at the Zahn home, the couple plans a honeymoon in northern Wisconsin and Chicago.
An advertisement touts Linotile flooring as the world's best floor at a reasonable price from Roth's Flor-Mart at 1217 Weston. It also promotes Lund's Flowers near the Cathedral for ring bearer pillows and John Schneider Co. offering Vinyl Plastic for floors and cabinet tops at 415 South 3rd with a dial code.
Theresa Hawes daughter of Mrs Ellen Hawes joined the Sisters of the Presentation in Mt Loretto convent ceremonies in Dubuque Iowa to receive the habit and take the name Sister Theresa Marie.
June Rose daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Rose La Cresse and Art Stettland son of Mr and Mrs Carl Stettland Holmen Wisconsin were married at the Decorah Iowa parsonage by Rev Floyd H Weed The couple will reside in Holmen where the groom works in education.
A report notes that the typical automobile averages fourteen miles per gallon on gasoline, reflecting fuel efficiency standards and consumer usage patterns.
Vernell Annette Byom and Lyle Quall were married Saturday evening June 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Dr. Carl O Pederson officiating. The bride wore white net and carried red and white roses. attendants wore aqua and pink. The groom is employed at the Holmen Cooperative Creamery and the couple resides at 81414 St Andrew street after a northern Wisconsin honeymoon.
Former Area County Agent and Mrs. T. C. Main and their children returned Monday evening from the wedding of Milton Main and Ruby Pintch in Townsend Wisconsin. Milton served as best man. Mrs. Main was a matchmaker and Jackie Main sang. Milton studied at La Crosse State Teacher College and teaches science at Seymour High School. The Mains then visited Hor tonville with Clyde Main.
Lilian Ewing and J C Batta married at the Little Brown church Nashua Ia on June 10 Special report says Mr and Mrs James H Ewing Lake Andes SD attended The reception was at the home of Mr and Mrs Melvin C Ewing Waukon Ia parents of the bride The groom works for Rath Packing Co Waterloo
Lucille Tony and Rudolph Simon were married Monday morning June 12 at seven o'clock mass at St Nicholas Catholic church Freeburg by Rev Leonard Classen Irene Tony and Rudolph Simon attended sister and brother. The bride wore a gray blue costume with white rose corsage and the bridesmaid wore gray with white flowers and blue accessories. The couple resides in Freeburg. A prenuptial shower was held in the Freeburg hall.
The renegade Indian chief Nampah who gave his name to Nampa Idaho had feet measuring 17 inches long and seven inches wide, according to the old chronicle fragment.
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