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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1959

Page

6

Autumn Nuptials Planned for Anita Kreutz and John Alstad

Mr and Mrs Paul Kreutz announce the engagement of their daughter Anita Louise to John Karl Alstad son of Mr and Mrs A J Alstad Jackson Minnesota The bride to be is Luther College Decorah Iowa graduate and United Community High School Boone Iowa faculty member The groom elect a Luther College graduate 1957 attended University of Chicago pursuing a physics doctorate at Iowa State College as a research assistant for the Atomic Energy Commission A late August wedding is planned

Paul Kreutz R. 1 Anita Louise John Karl Alstad A. J. Alistad Jackson Minn Miss Kreutz Luther College Decorah Towa United Community High School Boone Iowa Alstad University of Chicago Iowa State College Atomic Energy Commission

Engagement of Lois Beaver to Richard Wintersteen

Bride elect Lois Beaver of Spring Grove Minnesota is engaged to Richard Wintersteen of Miami Florida. Both graduates and current students at Western Reserve University School of Applied Social Sciences Cleveland. The couple plan to wed Sunday September 6 at Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church.

Spring Grove Minn Edmund Beaver Lois Richard T. Wintersteen Miami Fla Miss Beaver Luther College Decorah Iowa University of Florida Gainsville School of Applied Social Sciences Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church

PEO Breakfast Attended by Fourteen at Aschom Cabin

In Lansing Iowa fourteen members of PEO Chapter enjoyed breakfast Tuesday June 9 at Aschom's cabin. Hostesses were Mrs. Edna Aschom Mrs. Elsie Gaunitz and Mrs. Ruth Grant. Mrs. Alice Long reported on the state convention at Ames held last week.

Lansing Iowa PEO Aschom Edna Aschom Elsie Gaunitz Ruth Grant Ames Alice Long

Schanen Huff Nuptial Vows at St Joseph’s Elk Mound

Mary Ann Schanen married Kenneth Huff in Elk Mound at St Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday June 6 at 11 am. The bride wore chantilly lace gown with a silk illusion veil and tiara. Attendants included matron of honor Ray Mohr and bridesmaids Gladys Fuhrman and Roseanne Mohr. The ceremony drew 225 guests who then celebrated at the church parlor as the couple planned to reside in Osseo R 3. Prenuptial hostesses listed.

Whitehall Mary Ann Schanen Harry Schanen Elk Mound Kenneth Huff Clarence Huff Pleasantville St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Ray Mohr Gladys Fuhrman Roseanne Mohr Janet Mohr Joey Mohr Heinrich Vohs Vernon Back Thomas Ausman R. 3 Osseo Mmes William Uetz Arnold Strejan Sam Schoulgh John MacRae Peter Schumacher Marion Stalbush Harold Harnisch Obert Lundberg

Trempealeau County Achievement Day at Strum Grade School

Trempealeau County Home Makers hostesses invite neighbors to a full day event at Strum Grade School starting 10 a.m. Tuesday June 16. Morning speaker Dale Swenson Amery will present travel photos from Mexico as an International Farm Youth Exchange student. Afternoon speaker Marion Wagner UW Madison extension economist discusses Oh Those Wonderful New Houses.

Whitehall—Strum Trempealeau County Strum Dale Swenson Amery Mexico International Farm Marion Wagner University of Wisconsin, Madison

See kamp couple host Norwalk housewarming on farm

A surprise birth day and housewarming party occurred Saturday evening June 6 to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Loyd See kamp at their new home on the Hubert Fuenger farm in Norwalk.

Norwalk Loyd Seekamp Hubert Fuenger

Waller Reunion Picnic At Waller Farm

The Waller family held a Sunday picnic June 7 at the Goodwin Waller farm home. Guests from California joined local family members. Arnold Hanson presided and Roy Waller led refreshments. The 1960 picnic is planned for the Alvin Ekern home in Galesville in June.

Roy Livingston Donald James Ann San Pablo Calif William Stirton Lafayette Arnold Hanson Roy Waller Alvin Ekern Galesville

Beach Community Club Picnic at Beach School

Beach Community Club will hold its annual picnic Sunday June 21 at the Beach School. Entertainment committee includes Mmes James Brynildson Victor Kittleson and Winfred Larson.

Ettrick— Beach Community Club Mmes James Brynildson Victor Kittleson Winfred Larson

Blair visitors greet local families in Blair

Visiting guests from Blair include Mr. and Mrs. Glen Duxbury and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Shutley, Rey and Dianne of Seattle, Washington, who are staying with Dr. Godwin Toranson, Milton Frederixon, and Oscar Frederix, and visiting other relatives.

Blair Glen Duxbury Dale Shutley Rey Dianne Seattle Wash Godwin Toranson Miton Frederixon Oscar Frederixon

Casper Couple to Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Leonard Hixton Casper mark a silver anniversary with an open house on Sunday June 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Shady Gien Clubhouse.

Hixton Leonard Casper Shady Gien

South Dakota Girl Marries Area Man in Minnesota Ceremony

Shar on Rose Klueber of Canistota and Dale Richard Buxengaard of Spring Grove wed in Zion Lutheran Church Canistota Minnesota with Rev Phillip Albrecht officiating on Saturday June 13. Guests included siblings and local relatives. bride to reside in Spring Grove after June 21 while groom studies optometry in Memphis.

Spring Grove Minn Sharon Rose Klueber Dale Richard Buxengaard Phillip Albrecht Zion Lutheran Church Canistota M.D Roland Klueber Knute Buxengaard Ralph van Wyhe Lyle Buxengaard Owen Tommeraasen Dort Matthair Pierce Brown Roland Klueber Jr Derald Klueber Robert Campbell Janet Klueber P. R. Albrecht Peggy Scofield Buxengaard Southern College of Optometry Memphis Tenn

Open Doors Theme At Wisconsin Home Demonstration Council

The Wisconsin Home Demonstration Council met in Menomonie at Stout State College on June 9 and 10 with the theme Open Doors to Opportunity. La Crosse County delegates led by Mrs. Lester Hoeth and officials including Mrs. Gus Koch and Mrs. Norbert Nuttleman attended, with Edith Brevig as county agent. Dr Christine Hillman spoke on Our Responsibilities as Women and Dr. Henry Ahlgren announced Margaret C Brown as the new state home economics leader.

Wisconsin Home Demonstration Council Stout State College Menomonie la Crosse County Lester Hoeth Gus Koch Norbert Nuttleman West Salem Center Edith Brevig Blanche Lee Josephine Pollock Portland Ore

THIS WEEK Wilson Colwell Relief Corps

The Wilson Colwell Relief Corps meets this week at 8 courthouse GAR room to discuss community aid and organize local support activities. Members plan announcements, fundraising, and coordination with visiting officers.

Wilson Colwell Relief Corps

Freybler Receives Bachelor of Music at NEC Graduation

Elaine Freybler daughter of George C Freybler 2133 S 23rd St earned a bachelor of music degree in voice at New England Conservatory graduation exercises on June 7 She was chosen to sing with the conservatory orchestra at the commencement program June 6 in Jordan Hall.

Boston Elaine Freybler George C. Freybler S. 23Rd St New England Conservatory of Music Conservatory Orchestra Jordan Hall

Plan Madison Trip by NORWALK Homemaker Club

NORWALK area homemaker club members and friends will depart by bus on Wednesday June 24 for a day trip to Madison. The itinerary includes visiting places of interest and a lunch at the Oscar Meyer Cafeteria.

Norwalk — Area Madison Oscar Meyer

Caledonia Couples Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary

Caledonia Minn Mrs Mona Corcoran and Rev Dan Corcoran joined Lloyd Conniff and Vernice Corcoran Keefe and their spouses for 25th wedding anniversaries observed with Mass at St Peter s Catholic Church Hokah. The couples married June 11 1934 and share five children each. A family dinner followed at the Conniff home.

Caledonia Minn Lloyd Conniff Lloyd Keefe St. Peter's Catholic Church Hokah Dan Corcoran Rochester Mona Corcoran Vernice Corcoran St. Peter's A. E Wermerskerchen Houston County Conniff Keefe Duane Dennis Dan James Kay Ellen Keefes Donald David University of Minnesota Sharon Patricia Joseph

Gobar Bicha wed in First Congregational Church ceremony

Gobar daughter Gobar of Baraboo wed Karel D. Bicha son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Bicha in La Crosse at 4 30 p m Sunday June 14. Rev Melvin L Frank officiated. Attendants Marian Gobar and Gerald Thompson. Guests seated by William Langford and Richard Bolduan. Organist Merrill Davis. Bride wore white silk organza gown with pearl crown veil. Attendants wore pink and white nylon gowns. pink carnations carried. After reception, couple to live at 218 West Ave S La Crosse. Bicha attending Univ of Minnesota graduate student.

Roberta G. Gobar West Ave. S A. J. Gobar Baraboo Karel D. Bicha Stephen Bicha Vine St Melvin L. Frank First Congregational Church Marian Gobar Gerald Thompson William Langford Richard Bolduan Merrill Davis

August Plans for Engagement in La Crosse

Mr and Mrs Marcel Lyga announce the engagement of their daughter Renita Jeanne Lyga of 915 King Street La Crosse to James Joseph Sinniger son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sinniger of 1308 South 16th Street La Crosse. An August wedding is planned.

Marcel Lyga Renita Jeanne King St la Crosse James Joseph Sinniger Joseph Sinniger S. 16Th St

Surprise 50th Anniversary Celebration for Snoreks

Mr and Mrs Charles Snorek celebrated their golden wedding with a surprise party in Richland Center Park on June 7. Relatives from Milwaukee Omaha Neb Reedsburg Elroy Bloom City West Lima and others gathered and later visited June 8 guests included Anna Kopenhofer and several Vodak family members.

Kendall Charles Snorek Warren Vodak Richland Center Vodak Snorek Richland Center Park James Wilson Brad Spink Milwaukee Tom Wilson Kathy Tommy Bob Omaha Neb Helen Mahr Reedsburg Anna Kopenhofer Adolph Vodak Elroy Ed Vodak Bloom City James Vodak West Lima Snoreks George Nelson Mark Wildes Adolph Wapat Ethel Blaney Richard Verweide Ellen

Blair Area Graduates Share State College Degrees

Blair area 1959 graduates from Wisconsin state colleges include Truman J. Everson and James Johnson who earned bachelor of science degrees from River Falls, and Gale Toraason who earned a bachelor of science in secondary education from Eau Claire. Mr. Johnson will work with the Soil Conservation Service in Vi roqua. Mr. Toraason will teach speech and geography at West Junior High School in Duluth Minnesota.

Blair-Blair Area Wisconsin Truman J. Everson Elmer Everson James §. Johnson Raymond Johnson State College River Falls Gale Toraason Albert Toraason Eau Claire Johnson Soil Conservation Service Viroqua Toraason West Junior High School Duluth Minn

Beach 4-H Club Tour Plans July Meeting

ETTRICK to Blair tour begins at Victor Kittleson farm where members display projects. The trip ends at Riverside Park with a Wiener roast.

Eagles Auxiliary and Aerie Install Joint Officers

The Eagles Auxiliary 1254 and Aerie held a joint installation on Thursday evening June 11 in club rooms. Grace Hill presided with Bernice Kolb installing conductor. New officers include Myrtle Schnell president Betty McCauley vice president La Violet Gollnick chaplain Lucille Johnson secretary Jenny Luedtke treasurer Gladys Dahl conductor, Emma Hall Mavis Hunter guards Bettina Olson Eva Porath Evelyn Schreier trustees.

Eagles Auxiliary 1254 Aerie Grace Hill Bernice Kolb Myrtle Schnell Betty McCauley la Violet Gollnick Lucille Johnson Jenny Luedtke Gladys Dahl Clarice Peterson Emma Hall Mavis Hunter Bettina Olson Eva Porath Evelyn Schreier Emma Beranek Laura Snider Bessie Horder Alice Klammer Memorial Foundation Vera Grieder Lorraine Fought Dorothy Yehle Mae Johnson Vera Ludvik Ruth Graff Stella Schuttenheim Emma Grievance Grand Aerie

Engagement of Orilla Ann Spangler to William C Mc Harris

Engaged couple includes Orilla Ann Spangler of West Chester Pennsylvania daughter of Dr and Mrs Ross D Spangler and William Charles McHarris of Knoxville Tennessee son of Mr and Mrs Garrett C McHarris The bride to be is Oberlin College graduate and former La Crosse resident and granddaughter of H K Holley Sr The groom is an Oberlin College honors graduate with a full University of California Berkeley scholarship for advanced nuclear chemistry study

Ross D Spangler West Chester Orilla Ann William Charles McHarris Garrett Clifford McHarris Knoxville University of California In Berkeley

Dubuque Degree Honors Hendricks at UD Commencement

Deane Hendricks son of Mr and Mrs Paul Hendricks Brainerd was among 100 graduates at the 104th commencement of the University of Dubuque on June 1 Mr Hendricks was ordained a minister in the United Presbyterian Church in the U S A on February 1 1959 at First Presbyterian Church in Caledonia.

Galesville Gerald R. Modahl Joseph Modahl University of Wisconsin Caledonia Deane Hendricks Paul Hendricks Brainerd University of Dubuque Hendricks United Presbyterian Church U.S.A Firest Presbyterian Church

Florida Visitors Spend Two-Week Norwalk Vacation

Mr and Mrs Willard Vieth and family formerly of Norwalk now residents of Florida are spending a two week vacation with Mr and Mrs Florence Vieth, the parents of the visitors, in Norwalk.

Norwalk Willard Vieth Florida Florenze Vieth

How to Care for Carpet with Blue Lustre Cleaner

A home advertisement explains keeping new carpet in good condition. It touts Blue Lustre Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner as removing spots and traffic paths to maintain a fresh look. The half gallon concentrate cleans three 9 by 12 rugs for 2.79.

Bridal Pair Weds In New Lisbon Catholic Ceremony

In New Lisbon at St. Pauls Church at 10 am Saturday June 13 Rev James Geyer united Sharon Anne Wiseman and Charles M Rogers. The bride wore white Chantilly lace, attendants in aqua silk organza, reception at Valley Inn Elroy, couple to reside in Elroy. she a 1959 graduate of Juneau County Teachers College and he a WSC La Crosse alum and coach at Wonewoc High.

New Lisbon James Geyer Sharon Anne Wiseman J. E. Wiseman Charles M. Rogers Thomas Rogers Hillsboro St. Paul’s Catholic Church John Donovan Milwaukee Melissa Stillwell Tomah James Rogers Donald Kingsley Elroy Thomas Miller William Moran William Wiseman J. W. Bernard Thomas Dickman Valley Inn Rhinelander Juneau County Juneau County Teachers College Mr. Rogers Wisconsin State College la Crosse Wonewoc High School

Galesville Guests Attend Testimonial Dinner Trip

Mrs Robert Kraemer and son Wade of Milwaukee visited the Keith Hardie home at Franklin while Kraemer was on a bear hunting expedition in Canada. Mrs Hardie and her daughter returned to Milwaukee. Assemblyman and Mrs Hardie will attend a testimonial dinner in Kenosha on Sunday June 14 for George Molinaro who is speaker of the Assembly.

Ettrick Robert Kraemer Wade Milwaukee Keith Hardie Franklin Kraemer Canada

Minnesota student cited for high scholastic achievement

Caledonia Minn May 21 Neil N Fruechte son of Edwin Fruechte a University of Minnesota agriculture sophomore earned high scholastic honors with B or better grades at the College of Agriculture Forestry and Home Economics St Paul campus He was among those honored at an all university Cap and Gown Day ceremony Thursday May 21.

Caledonia Minn Neil N. Fruechte Edwin Fruechte University of Minnesota College of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics University St. Paul Fruechte

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