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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1949
Page
13
The author reflects on gifts for graduation and weddings, noting that true happiness comes from personal sources of joy rather than bric a brac. They observe life’s dark moments and advocate patience and small, meaningful pleasures like fishing as lasting cures. The piece closes with a nod to everyday contentment.
The Arcadia News Leader laments gender double standards noting that men receive praise at birth and after death through wives and widows while women gain publicity and gifts through marriage.
A scientist claims the first sign of love is a humming in the ears and warns that revealing this feeling could lead to marriage. The remark is linked to caution about sharing such signals with someone who resembles a Case Viola News figure.
A Wisconsin Bayfield area note reports on the Winnebago meeting at Neillsville Indian school and long-standing grievances over treaties and alcohol. It mentions Arthur Black Hawk in Okinawa and a Flathead Indian from Montana urging relocation of Indians, plus reflections on postwar migration and Japanese relocation.
An Illinois woman financed her sweetheart's new false teeth only to be jilted by him. Now he is in a position to pursue other opportunities. Arcadia News Leader
A brief editorial note from Arcadia News Leader asserts that reaching a humane ideal is reached when one allows neighbors friends and relatives to act freely without help or criticism, embracing noninterference as generosity.
A 1948 survey notes five million dollars spent on goldfish and three million on other goods in a broad spending pattern. The report cites national consumer habits and contrasts pet purchases with broader retail spending.
Elroy Wisconsin special report: Thomas Hill 24 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Hill formerly of Blair was elected commander of the Gen William Mitchell post American Legion in Milwaukee. He is the youngest Legion commander in the state.
Mr and Mrs V. Taylor and their son Tommie have departed for a Canadian voyage with planned stops at Sault Ste Marie Niagara Falls Buffalo Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and return via Milwaukee.
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin hosts the first floating church when the barge Fishers of Men is dedicated Sunday June 19 at 2 30 p m in front of Ben Shaub's boat shop Reverend Herbert Turner 69 of Wauzeka built the vessel and will preach from a pulpit altar rail and piano aboard seating 90 The mission plans cruises up river to McGregor Iowa and beyond seeking donations for life preservers and solo river outreach next summer
The Rev John A Hentz arrives from Cornell Wis to fill the Ontario church vacancy succeeding Rev B C Neilsen He is a Wisconsin native with three children Shirley Kathryn and Robert and educated at Layton Art Koster Moody Bible Institute He previously led ministries in Holcombe Dexterville and Cornell A daily vacation Bible school runs June 20 from 9 am to 12 noon with two Northwestern Bible School instructors in charge
Blair Wisconsin hosts a two hour color film program of scenes from Norway with Norwegian folk music and violinist Gunnar Saevig at city hall. Finn Gunderson shot the film and John Aagesen of Oslo provides English commentary. Proceeds fund new band uniforms.
Donald Strand of Blair, son of Mr and Mrs Helmer Strand, receives the American Legion certificate from Knutson Mattison post Blair. The award honors a high school senior for qualities of honor courage scholarship leadership service and character supporting governmental fundamentals and social progress.
Mrs Gle y sells the Thomley store in Blair to Morris Hanson of Elroy and his father Ingvald Hanson of Minneapolis. The Hansons will move in June 27 to operate the store. Mrs Thomley plans a possible California trip after the transfer.
Houston Minnesota reports Dr W W Canfield elected commander of the Houston American Legion. Other new leaders include Arnold Peterson vice commander Weir Wood adjutant Arlo Abraham treasurer Vi Benson sergeant at arms Olaf Mollerstad chaplain R B Maine historian and T A Flynn service officer. Installation set for Tuesday evening July 5.
Blair Commercial Club sponsors LeRoy Johnson and Larry Bradley representing Blair at Badger Boys State in Wisconsin. The program runs from June 18 to 25 and aims to foster citizenship through the camp.
Readable items list community happenings across towns in Wisconsin and Iowa. Events include Brownsville homecoming with sport and dinner, Sparta outdoor services and Legion installation, Tomah and Melrose activities, and reunions, dances, and meetings through June.
Decorah Iowa two Winneshiek county residents Mrs Florence Nelson Hackett of H and Eugene A Headington of Ir Oak died recently leaving large estates. Hackett died April 13 and left 21346 50 in real estate bank deposits and assets with no will. Headington died May 13 with an estate of 54637 72 including 20000 real estate a Burr Oak area farm deposits notes bonds and joint property valued at 3000.
Elroy Wis Special reports the park board has hired Pat Garvin of Elroy a La Crosse State Teachers College sophomore as lifeguard at the Elroy pool for summer. Duty hours include weekdays 9am to 12 noon 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm Sundays 1 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
In Viroqua Wisconsin Sgt Leo Heidorn is named as co commander of the American Legion post. The roster lists Elder A Pens on senior vice commander Howard Jacobson junior vice commander Jacob Davis chaplain Scott Johns senior officer M N Daffinrud historian and Harold Gross and Arch Morrison as sergeants at arms.
Whitehall Wisconsin special report says Fred Hoff formerly of Pi geon and more recently in Bowman and Scranton North Dakota has departed for Frago to join the state agricultural college as its herdsman.
Viroqua Wisconsin announces nine contracted teachers for vacancies and new roles due to higher enrollment. Eileen Haag will teach fourth grade, Darrell Larson fifth and sixth grades and playgrounds, Margaret Stone home economics, William Fritsche English and social studies, Ann Graewin speech and English, Betty Lou Olson English and dramatics, Percy Brown social sciences and coaching, Merlyn Rabe veteran agriculture, Marjorie James vocal music. One remedial teacher vacancy remains. high school enrollment may rise under a new state compulsory attendance law.
Houston American Legion Auxiliary members elected officers at their latest gathering led by President Mrs Bernard Green. Other officers include Lucylle Happel first vice president Mrs Don Peterson second vice president Monica Bidwell treasurer and Mrs Eli Paavola and Mrs Jack Anderson on the executive board. The retiring president Mrs Henry McCune spoke of the district convention at St Charles and $501.55 has been raised from the rummage sale. The next meeting is the annual picnic July 11 at 6 30 p m in the city park with families invited.
De Soto Wisconsin special report: Mrs Doris Henderson was initiated into the De Soto VFW auxiliary. Mrs Anna Karker will represent the group at the state convention in La Crosse starting June 23.
Earl Ristow of Ketchewan Canada arrived in Taylor to attend the funeral of his mother Mrs. Bertha Ristow. He plans to visit his brother Lewis at Mondovi before returning to Canada.
H L Sherman of Evanston Ill has been appointed to replace Dr Leon ard Swisher as pastor of the Elroy Methodist church. Dr Swisher retired June 5 and a farewell party was held last week. Sherman will study in Evanston during the week and come to Elroy on Friday nights.
ETTRICK Wis Special Pine Creek Lutheran church served by Rev K M Ar berg will have an 8 30 p m service Friday June 24 followed by the annual strawberry festival with strawberry shortcake and ice cream. Pews in the Pine Creek church are chapel benches from Gale college at Galesville A brass missal stand for the altar has been purchased by the class confirmed by Rev Ar berg with Sunday school birthday pennies. An address will be given by the new pastor Rev Lawrence W Halvorson as North Beaver Creek Luther League meets at the church Sunday evening June 19.
Dr and Mrs J G Lawton and Sgt and Mrs Leo Heidorn attend Kiwanis International in Atlantic City New Jersey from June 19 to 23 as delegates representing Viroqua The Houston Legion Post elects and installs officials at a local ceremony.
Black River Falls and Whitehall join 14 other Wisconsin communities in state health board approval of sewage improvement plans. Extensions for both towns were given the go ahead on Saturday.
Hamilton Harris American Legion Post 447 in Viola elected officers for the coming year on June 4 with Kenneth Keach as commander Virgil Radloff as first vice commander Charles Stormont as second vice commander Melvin Olson as adjutant A B Schroeder as finance officer John Bernard as chaplain La Verne Clifft and Gerald Glick as sergeants at arms Glenn Lepley as service officer F G Robinson and Clark Rockwell on the executive committee Delegates to the state American Legion convention are George Hardy and Gerald Glick with Marcel Godenaur and Robert Dobson named alternates.
Holmen Wisconsin residents Mr and Mrs Earl Skoy depart Saturday on a two week motor vacation through the midwest and Rocky Mountain states They will visit Black Hills S C Cheyenne Wyo Denver Colo and Colorado Springs Sightseers include Garden of the Gods Cave of the Winds and Pikes Peak After Salt Lake City they will visit relatives in Pocatello Idaho and stay several days in Yellowstone Park Returning via Miles City Billings and Glendive Mont and Bismarck N D they are joined by Mr and Mrs Norman Erickson Onalaska
Galesville chapter Order of the Eastern Star holds its final spring meeting with a picnic for members and families at Channel Park beginning 6 30 p m. If weather turns bad the meal moves to the lodge rooms. Committee: Verna Johnson Carrie Wadleigh and Mayme Kells. Recess until September with formal meeting at 8 p m.
In June 1673 Louis Joliet and Pere Jacques Marquette reached the Mississippi River near Prairie du Chien three miles south of the Wisconsin border becoming the first white explorers to view the great river. They wintered at St Ignace and continued to the Arkansas before turning back. Marquette died in 1675 near Ludington Michigan and Joliet faded from fame despite their historic voyage.
The Rev. and Mrs. George C. Strum and daughter Miriam left June 12 for a two week vacation in Washington, D C and New York. Karen Strum stayed with grandparents in Decorah Iowa. Geneva Solberg, civil service in Washington, D C, resides with her parents in French Creek. Lloyd Quammen and children Gary and Carolyn visited Archie Brenegen in Norge Virginia for Elsie Mae Brenengen high school graduation.
Holmen Wisconsin special report says the Holmen vacation Bible school runs from July 25 to August 6. Morning sessions will be taught by Joyce and Gladys Hemma. Joyce Hemma previously opened a two week vacation school at Cresco Iowa starting June 6 and has taught there for two years. Her sister is teaching at Chester, Iowa.
The Houston Garden club in Houston Minnesota elected Mrs Omar Holden as president Mrs Herb Hill as vice president and Mrs George Kelly as secretary treasurer Officials were chosen in a special meeting at a club member’s home
John Temte resigns as Vernon Memorial hospital manager effective July 1 and will open a variety store in the Dah! building nearing completion on South Main Street in Vernon.
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