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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1957

Page

6

Peterson Rigg Vows In Sparta

Lynn Yvonne Peterson and Richard Rigg exchanged marriage vows at St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sparta Wisconsin. The bride wore white eyelet organdy with a sequin headpiece and veil and carried a white orchid. Guests from near and far attended a 250 guest reception at the church. The groom is a Wisconsin State College La Crosse graduate and playground director. the bride is Madison General Hospital School of Nursing graduate. They will reside in La Crosse after a Mackinac Island trip.

Sparta Wis Lynn Yvonne Peterson Leland Peterson St. Sparta Richard Rigg Floyd Rigg R. 1 H. W. Winkel St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Donald Fitting la Crosse Carol Scheid Donna Rigg Sue Hemstock Roger Keepers Rigg Kenneth Schlaver Forrest Rigg Dale Peterson Richard Steel Jeanette Scheldrep Karen Hanson Elaine Kroepfel Ginny Kreutz Kay Peterson Charlotte Nelson Madison Frank Carlson Randy Orren Keech Highland Park Art Ristow Genoa Otto Tryggestad Wheeler Bennie Peterson Janis Jim Kenosha Arlo Peterson Hudson H. Nelson Mayberry Laurie Stoughton Stanley Buckland Fred Chicago Waukegan Perle Pierce Tomah Glen Zielsdorf Black River Falls Robert Steuck Dresbach Minn L. R. Dressendorfer Mary Marshfield Lloyd Tryggestad Madison General Hospital School of Nursing Clarence Scheid Carol Mmes Harvey Kunde Eugene Dana Howard Stark Ray Rainier Thomas Hemstock Jr Cecil Hemstock Louis Schlaver Leo Wagner Fran Herrman Roger Buswell Harvey Oswald August Terpstra F. J. Schamens

Prairie du Chien Graduates at Platteville College

Anne Mezera daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Mezera and Edward White son of Mr and Mrs Oliver White both of Prairie du Chien were graduated from Wisconsin State College at Platteville on Friday June 7. Anne earned a two year diploma in rural education and Ed a bachelor of science degree in secondary education.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Anne Mezera Anthony Mezera Edward White Oliver White Wisconsin State College Platteville Anne

Golden Rule Shrine 21 inspection at Masonic Temple

Supreme Worthy High Priestess Marguerite Dutsch inspected White Shrine of Jerusalem Tul sa Shrine 6 Tulsa Oklahoma Saturday evening June 15 at the Masonic Temple. Blanche Harder and Donald Drew presided. 175 guests attended a dinner led by Mrs Berdine Devine.

Jerusalem Marguerite Dutsch Tulsa Shrine Tulsa Okla Masonic Temple Blanche Harder Donald Drew Shepherds Berdine Devine Mmes Gladys McConaughey Florence Webster Maude Bond Clio Wetzel Marion Fremlin Alma Fremlin Elaine Braaten Florence Mickelson Jesse Fremlin Myrtle Gillette Mmes Clio Wetzel Mary Zimmerman Lillian Kling Mabel Bucklin Mary Dolbier

Garden party at First Presbyterian Anna Cro Nen circle

This week Wednesday event at First Presbyterian features Anna Cro Nen circle garden party from 2:30 to 7 at Cargill House. Thursday Our Redeemer Lutheran WMF Sarah Circle meets with Mrs Stuart Noe at 1943 21st Terrace.

First Presbyterian Anna Cronen Cargill Our Redeemer Lutheran Sarah Circle Stuart Noe 21St Terrace

McKinley Corps Meeting Supports President's Project

The William McKinley Relief Corps 108 met at the Courthouse on Wednesday evening, June 15. Donations were voted to the President's Project and to the Executive Fund. Idelia Danuser won the attendance award. Attendees included Ruth Hopkins, Edna Smith, Daisy Owens, Helen Breidel, Hazel Thurston, Blanche Boland, Cora Schnittgrund, Emma Clements, Lucy Hanson, Lenora Wadel, Eva Thorson, Eva Halverson, Agnes Wiskerchen, Mary Schmeckpepper, Minnie Felt and Mae Johnson.

William McKinley Relief Corps Idelia Danuser Ruth Hopkins Edna Smith Daisy Owens Helen Breidel Hazel Thurston Blanche Boland Cora Schnittgrund Emma Clements Lucy Hanson Lenora Wadel Eva Thorson Eva Halverson Agnes Wiskerchen Mary Schmeckpepper Minnie Felt Mae Johnson

Trayer Earns High Distinction at Tempe College Graduation

George T. Trayer received academic honors during Arizona State College Tempe exercises. He graduated with high distinction after a four year course posting a 3.5 to 4.0 GPA and completing requirements last January, though the bachelor of science degree was awarded at commencement.

Lansing Iowa George T. Trayer Arizona State College Tempe Trayer Arizona State

OVELMO CREAM and GERMICIDAL SOAP Advised

An aged newspaper blurb urges readers to use OVELMO cream and Germicidal Soap to treat crusting scaling and external rectal irritation. It claims the products remove dandruff and recommends following pharmacist directions for proper use.

Rosalie Molstad Planned Nuptials Pre Nuptial Shower

A pre nuptial shower for Rosalie Molstad of Blair Wisconsin was held Monday evening June 10 at First Lutheran Church parlors. The program featured a trombone duet by Michael Porter and Wendell Olson solos by Jacqueline Johnson a piano solo by Lana Bluske and a recitation by Theona Nereng. Miss Molstad daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Molstad will wed Terrance Beaty son of Mrs Oscar Hovre. Beaty Egg Station and Mrs Ray Nereng aunt of the bride elect organized the event.

Beaty Egg Station Ray Nereng

Past Matrons Club Holds Annual Meeting in New Lisbon

The Past Matrons Club of New Lisbon CBS 212 met at Mrs. Helen Wangen’s home on Wednesday evening June 12. New member Mrs. Bessie Oakes was welcomed, with a 6:30 p.m. dinner attended by Margaret Walden Vera Mrhutase Dorothy Oakes Mabel Clary Irma Witz Pauline Newman Axel Peters on Irene Schorff Ethelyn York and Hazel White.

New Lisbon Wis CBS 212 Helen Wangen Bessie Oakes Mmes Margaret Walden Vera Mrhutase Dorothy Oakes Mabel Clary Irma Witz Pauline Newman Axel Peterson Irene Schorff Ethelyn York Hazel White

Loretta Rochester and Walter Stetzer Jr Wed in Millston Church

Loretta Elizabeth Rochester of Black River Falls and Walter Stetzer Jr. of Melrose exchanged wedding vows at Millston Union Church with Rev. M A Zimmerman officiating. The couple’s reception for 150 followed at Millston Community Hall. The bride wore a white nylon eyelet over blue taffeta with pink roses. maid of honor Alice Falcon wore pink and aqua.

Loretta Elizabeth Rochester Elmer Rochester Black River Falls Walter Stetzer Jr Walter Stetzer Melrose Millston Union Church M. A. Zimmerman Alice Falcon Wayne Lambert Jr Diane Rochester Leo Stetzer Robert Rochester Walter Grinde Milston Away Stanley Schmitz Onalaska Anton Blazak River Falls Wis Fort Atchison Stanley Schlintz Gale Woeltter Neenah Anne Prindle Madison

Junior League Dance at Stoddard Hotel Highlights 96 Couples

The Junior League of Catholic Girls hosted a semi formal in the Crystal Ballroom of the Stoddard Hotel on Saturday June 15. Music by the Starlighters accompanied 96 couples as the event ran from 8 30 to 11 30 p m.

Junior League of Catholic Girls Crystal Ballroom Stoddard Hotel Starlighters Jerrie Zahn Mike Colleran Charlotte Lichtie John Ponzo Ardith Kessler Jack Hoeschler Jean McHenry Dave Leuck Millie Murphy Mac McKoskey Donna Dalsasso Jim Jiracek Sandy Paulson Joe Egan Mary Majerle Carol Iverson Pat Haas Ron Naegle Kathleen Halmrast Jim Gallagher Mary Ann Becker Sy Lorenz Carol Bartsch Richard Kreibich Pat Wolfe Gary Rifkin Sharon LaPlante Ron Gudie Sally Hutzler Gerald Friet Jane Ristow Mike Sauer Judie Amundson Tom Mary Lou Schneider Bill Johnson Evelyn Schmidt Tom Schilling Alice Longo Ray Wrobel Therese Esser Robert Knutson Marilyn Brettingen Jim Kadlee Jean Chrison Joe Schubert Ann Nustad Steve Hinytzke Joan Biebel Dan Lathrop Kay Monti Frank Alberts Cynthia Oldenberg Bod Abicht Trudy Burch Ron Hegenbarth Tom Neuwerth Jeanne Vogel Lee Germaine Judy Graf John Hickey Sandy Olsen Jim Dolby Rosemary Wurzel Ronald Derks Jeanne Collins Joe Murrie Kathy Rand Larry Major Diane Coady John Melde Elaine Clements Wayne Kibler Judy Hickey Mike Hart Susan Ross Ken Knutson Elsbeth Ross Ron Bromberg Jane Schaettle Rich da

Olson Silver Anniversary Open House in Whitehall

A special open house honors Mr. and Mrs. Bennie O. Olson for their silver wedding anniversary. The event is Sunday, June 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Chimney Rock Lutheran Church in Whitehall.

Whitehall Wis Bennie O. Olson Chimney Rock Lutheran Church

Milwaukee Women’s Club Family Picnic At Myrick Park Shelter

The Milwaukee Railroad Women’s Club holds a family picnic on Wednesday June 19 at 6 p.m. at the Myrick Park shelter house. Each family should bring table service and a covered dish. Hot dogs and coffee will be provided by the club.

Milwaukee Railroad Women's Club Myrick Park

Uruguayan-bound wedding ties Wisconsin to Jamaica

Janice Kuehnemann of Water town Wisconsin married Douglas Zischke of Washington DC in a Moravian Church ceremony. The couple plans a Jamaica flight then Montevideo Uruguay to reside, with Zischke serving as a public affairs officer for the U S Information Agency.

American Legion Watertown Wis Jamaica Montevideo Uruguay U.S. Information Agency

Kadlec Missed from Daughters of America Court La Crosse 1183

Mrs. George Kadlec was omitted from the list of new officers for the Catholic Daughters of America Court La Crosse 1183. She was installed as vice grand regent.

George Kadlec Catholic Daughters of America Court la Crosse Kadlec

Marriage announced for Joan Olive Butzier and Marvin Zeilmer

The engagement notice from Norwalk Wisconsin says Mrs Herbert Butzier announces the coming marriage of her daughter Joan Olive to Marvin Zeilmer of Tomah. The ceremony is planned for Saturday June 22 at Marys Ridge.

Norwalk Wis Herbert Butzier T Mary's Ridge Joan Olive Marvin Zeilmer Tomah

Fall Wedding Announcement for Harriet Ann Johnson

Mr and Mrs Neil Johnson announce the engagement of their daughter Harriet Ann to Chris Lokkeu Fairchild A fall wedding is being planned.

Byron Potts Charles St Gladys Joyce Ronald G. Wright J. K. Harmacek State St Black River Falls Wis Neil Johnson Harriet Ann Chris Lokkeu Fairchild

Vernon County Seeks State Speaking Champion

Ann Loken of Viroqua won the final Four-H Club speaking contest and will represent Vernon County at the state contest in Madison the last week in June with all expenses paid. Alternate is Idell Faulke, with honorable mention to Charlene Olson. Other finalists included Carol Machovee, Shirley Bjornstad, and Richard Hauser. judges were Mrs. M. N. Daffinrud and Atty. Larry Sieger.

Viroqua Wis Ann Loken Belgium Carol Machovee de Bello Club Shirley Bjornstad Sugar Grove Diggers Richard Hauser Galliger Hustlers M. N. Daffinrud Larry Sieger

Kuecker Couple Attains 25th Wedding Anniversary

Kuecker of Caledonia Minnesota marked their silver anniversary on Tuesday June 11 at St John s Evangelical Lutheran Church. They wed July 11 1932. Attendees included maid of honor Gladys Pieper groomsman Milton Pieper and bridesmaid Lorena Pieper Best man Donald Kuecker was absent. Their six children Kenneth Alice Stanley Marilyn John and one grandchild Kevin attended.

Caledonia Minn Charles Kuecker St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Joseph Dahlberg Gladys Pieper Milton Pieper Lorena Krick Donald Kuecker Kenneth Stanley Betz Alice Stanley Marilyn John Kevin Kuecker

Beverly Watland to Wed William Sears in Mabel

Bev erly Watland daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Watland announces her engagement to William Sears son of Mr and Mrs William Sears of Harmony Minn The wedding is set for 2:30 p m Sunday July 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church near Mabel.

Spring Grove Minn Harley Rodne Ryder N.D Gayle LaVenne Owen DuWayne Hagen Olaf Hagen Bethlehem Lutheran Church Rosegien Mabel, Minn Alvin Watland Beverly William Sears Harmony, Minn Trinity Lutheran Church Mabel

Hammer-Ryan Nuptials Planned at St Patrick’s Church

June date in WAUKON Iowa set for the marriage of Miss Jean Ann Hammer and James F Ryan to be held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Hanover Township will host the ceremony with the families announcing the event.

Waukon Iowa Paul Hammer Jean Ann James F. Ryan Forrest Ryan Hanover Township St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Our Savior's Nuptial Vows Solemnized

Jeannine Bergrud and Ray Jostad were married by Rev George Ulvilden at Our Savior's on June 15. The bride wore nylon organza with lace, carried pink roses, and lilies of the valley. attendants wore pink dresses. A reception for 180 was held at the bride's parents home. the couple will reside in Holmen with the groom farming.

George Ulvilden Jeannine Glenda Bergrud Edwin C. Bergrud 9Th St Ray Even Jostad Ray Jostad Holmen Our Savior's Lutheran Church Carol Forseth Karen Wiemann Sandra Nicolaisen Robert Strauss Sylvster Paul Jostad Jostadi la Crosse Tribune Hal Forseth Carol Vivian Marking Jostads

Holy Trinity Vows Spoken in Catholic Ceremony

Ellen Mary Schmidt married James L. Dunne at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with 9 a.m. vows. Attendants included Evelyn Schmidt, Rudolph E. Nonschak. Luncheon followed at the New Villa. Newlyweds plan a trip to New York and Canada before residing in La Crosse. groom studies at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls.

Ellen Mary Schmidt Harry N. Schmidt Madison St James L. Dunne J. R. Dunne Main St W. J. Plecitty Holy Trinity Catholic Church Rudolph E. Nonschak New Villa New York Canada la Crosse Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Fails Iowa

Blain Olson Bride Elect Honored At Pre Nuptial Shower

Phyllis Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs Prie Olson was honored at a pre nuptial shower held June 12 at the parental home. Assisting were Mrs Arnold Quarne, Merford Sather and Joseph Olson with 75 guests in attendance. Miss Olson is a bride elect for June 22.

Blair Wis Phylis Olson Prie Olson Mmes Arnold Quarne Menford Sather Joseph Olson Miss Olson

Nygaard Family Reunion Highlights European Trip Slides

Mr and Mrs F W Herreid hosted Nygaard family members for a reunion picnic in Benson Minnesota after traveling from Blair Wisconsin. They later shared slides and movies from their summer trip to Norway and other European countries at the Legion Hall. The Norway segment featured the Nygaard homestead more than 300 years old and well preserved.

Blair Wis F. W. Herreid Benson Minn Nygaard Legion Hall

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Peterson, Rigg Elaine Aiken Eleanor Dey Nroe Street Federal Bakers Navona! Beanery Services, Inc Tribune Mauston Lloyd Rose Sharon Joy Thomas Sexton C. G. Sexton Miss Rose University of Wisconsin Arnold Gilien Freeburg Marian Margaret Norman Corpstein Leander Corpstein St. Peter's Catholic Church Margaret Ronald Sherman Carl Saluzzi Avon St Harold Fairbanks Walnut St St. James Parish McKinley Corps Reer Rosalie Molstad Lisbon Danny Melrose Man Black River Falls, Wis Jr. League Stoddard Milwaukee Ethiopia Sgt. J.C Chris O. Lyhus Christian United States Sgt. Lyhus Addis Ababa Pentagon Washington, D.C Sgt Lyhus States Paris France Chris Lyhus Market St Annette Hemery New York City Janice Kuehnemann Clifford Kuehnemann Douglas Zischke Arthur Zischke Mississippi St James Zischke Glenn Pulver Rollo Lyell Robert Jansky Mrs Zischke Nesler St. Charles, Minn Park Latex Corp Vernon County Holy Trinity Phyllis Olson Natcol
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