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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1959

Page

6

Westby Couple wed at Westby-Coon Prairie church

Rebecca Joanne Sorenson and Thomas Frank Glunz were married Saturday at 1 30 pm at Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church. The bride wore white embroidered net and carried pink roses. attendants wore aqua and pink satin gowns. After a reception for 125, the couple planned a honeymoon in northern Minnesota and to live in Minneapolis where the bride works for Iowa Mutual and the groom for Hoffman Landscaping and Woodworking.

Westby Rebecca Joanne Sorenson Thomas Frank Glunz Westby-Coon Prairie Lutheran Church H. O. Aasen Theodore Sorenson Orna Sorenson David Prisilla Roiland Elaine Engstrom Minneapolis Donald Appleman Rockford Betty Ann Glunt Buffalo Frank Glunz Minn Eugene Heinbaker Fred Gene Buzz Glunz James Sorenson Madison Gerald Flynn Donna Nyhns Judy Smith Sonja Larson Elsa Larson Dianné Sorenson Jenny Lind Darlene Olerud Tekla Moilien Donna Lovestad Mmes Maynard Fortun John Rispey Robert Peterson Gordon Nieskens Alice Zahler

Olson Gilliland Vows In Nashua Little Brown Church

Sharon Anne Olson and Ronald Dean Gilliland exchanged vows Sunday June 14 at the Littl Brown Church Nashua Iowa with Rev Glenn Utterback officiating. Attendants and musicians are named. reception for 55 in church parlors followed.

Mabel Minn Sharon Anne Olson Cora Ogon Carl Olson Ronald Dean Gilliland Orville Gilland Mankato Glenn Utterback Littl Brown Church Nashua Iowa Dwayne Houdek Arden Wang Erlin Stoskopf

Fought Dance Pupils Family Picnic Held at Myrick Park

Lorraine Fought hosted an annual picnic for her dance pupils and their families at Myrick Park on Saturday afternoon June 13. Guests included numerous families and friends such as Mrs Donald Gutzel Merry Randi Mrs Bernard Banasik Debby Becky Mr and Mrs Clifford Hawkins Peggy Jimmy Mrs Stanley Sagen Suellen Mrs Myrtle Molland Patsy Rita Mr and Mrs Edward La Fleur Jean Sherry Mrs Edwin Schnell Susan Sally Scott Mr and Mrs Martin Marquardt Diana Mr and Mrs Richard Reed Julie Jimmy Johnny Danny and Mark Mrs Tilford Thompson Tommy Jeannette Nancy Mrs William Rucker Carol Jean Mrs Ray Swett Harriet Barbara Mrs George Gehler Cheryl Mrs Archie Iverson Gail Mr and Mrs Gerald Michaletz Patty Michele Mr and Mrs Oscar Holland Greta Mrs Bernard Hillesheim Julia Mrs Victor Ostlund Peggy Mrs Sidney Larsen Judy Mr and Mrs Edmond Jarzewski Susan Mrs James Welch Karen Mary Jo Jimmy Mr and Mrs Burl Ames Jane Mrs Bernard Vera Carol Mr and Mrs Noble Fought Janice Claire Borer Linda Bentzen Elizabeth Peggy Huber Marlene Linda Mathison.

Lorraine Fought Myrick Park Donald Gutzel Merry Randi Bernard Banasik Debby Becky Clifford Hawkins Peggy Jimmy Stanley Sagen Suellen Myrtle Molland Patsy Rita Edward la Fleur Jean Sherry Edwin Schnell Susan Sally Scott Martin Marquardt Diana Richard Reed Julie Johnny Danny Mark Tilford Thompson Tommy Jeanette Nancy William Rucker Carol Jean Ray Swett Harriet Barbara George Gehler Cheryl Archie Iverson Gail Gerald Michaletz Patty Michele Oscar Holland Greta Bernard Hillesheim Julia Victor Ostlund Sidney Larsen Judy Edmond Jarzewski James Welch Karen Mary Jo Burl Ames Jane Bernard Vera Carol Noble Fought Janice Claire Borer Linda Bentzen Elizabeth Paggy Huber Marlene Linda Mathison

Stellner Couple Celebrates 44th Wedding Anniversary

William Stellner and his wife marked their 44th anniversary with a family dinner at the Commodore in La Crescent Minnesota on Saturday June 13. Attending were eight children including Mabel Mellem in Victory Lorene Brosinski Joyce Stellner Richard Stellner Gustave Brosinski Myrtle Schlicht from Stoddard and Maxine Dayton Delores Knight from Edgerton.

Genoa William Stellner Commodore la Crescent Minn Bernard Mabel) Mellem Victory Lorene Brosinski Joyce Stellner Richard Stellner Gustave Elaine) Brosinski Sylvester Myrtle) Schlicht Stoddard Thomas Maxine) Dayton Jack Delores) Knight Edgerton

Mattson Couple Held Silver Anniversary Open House

Mr and Mrs Al Mattson observe their silver wedding anniversary with an open house at the Mattson home on Sunday June 21 from 2 to 5 p m. Their children host the event honoring the couple.

Whitehall al Mattson Matson

Christening of Donald Jay Ofsdahl at Grace Lutheran

Ofsdahl Christening held Sunday June 14 at Grace Lutheran Church Albert Lea Minnesota. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Clayton Erickson Blair. Attending locals included Mr and Mrs Alfred Lien La Crosse and Mr and Mrs Arthur Ofsdahl Sr Ettrick.

Ettrick Donald Jay Donald Ofsdahl Grace Lutheran Church Albert Lea Minn Clayton Erickson Blair Alfred Lien la Crosse Arthur Ofsdahl Sr

West Salem Bride Weds James Ray Storey in La Crosse Church

Miss Marcella Krueger daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Krueger West Salem and James Ray Storey son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ray Storey La Crosse were married by Rev Walter Paustian at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday June 13 at 1 30 pm. The gown Chantilly lace net and taffeta featured a lace crown veil and red rose bouquet. Attendants wore light purple nylon over white taffeta. A 400 guest reception followed at Concordia Hall La Crosse with relatives from Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Silvis Madison Racine and Milwaukee. The couple will reside at 4521 W Diversey St Chicago. Mr Storey works as a clerk for the CB and Q Railroad.

West Salem Marcella Krueger Henry Krueger James Ray Storey Charles Ray Storey Vine St la Crosse Walter Paustian Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church George Mael Brian Swancutt Marilyn Capper Margaret Krueger Phyllis Krueger Jack Lydon Kelly Evenson Michael Klos Ya Mae Krueger Gerald Olson Emil Koltermann Richard Herring Concordia Hall Mmes Melvin Johnson Herb Parnow Glen Dustin Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Iowa Silvis Ill Russell Anderson Orlando Duane Twelme Racine George Mae Liz Ann Madison Kenneth Betz Kenosha Leonard Cronk Bertha Cronk Robert Cronk Charles Storey Milwaukee Galesville Sharon Rose McClanahan Donald Q. Burt Trempealeau St. Mary’s Catholice Church E. W. McClanahan Quintin Burt Edward Sobczyk St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church Kessler St. Bartholomew's Church Mmnes Norman Burt Raymond Burt Jr Michael Corcoran Mary Solberg Barbara Lovig Gayle Moulton Beverly Folkedahl Wisconsin Burt Madison Silo Co Winona Minn Donovan Larson John Krug Ronald McClanahan Douglas Winters

Salvation Army Home League Hosts Speaker on Reptiles

Salvation Army Home League ladies met Tuesday evening June 16 with guest James Devine presenting on reptiles and snakes, pictured slides, and his work. Hostesses were Mrs. Marie Rochester and her daughter Stella. Next meeting June 23 will be family night with potluck supper for members, spouses, and children.

Salvation Army Home League James Devine Lane Marie Rochester Stella Home League

Olivet WMF Picnic Set for June at Onalaska Park

Olivet Lutheran Women's Missionary Federation plans its annual picnic at Onalaska Park on Tuesday June 23 starting at 6 pm. Members should bring a covered dish and table service, and those needing transport should meet at the church at 5 30 pm. The chapel and youth choirs will greet guests.

Olivet Lutheran Women’s Missionary Federation Onalaska Park

Think Before You Buy Health Aids From Lay Sellers

A health warning cautions that any medicine or home remedy can be dangerous if misused leading to fatalities from aspirin overdoses and improper laxative use. It urges buying only from pharmacists, and warns against unqualified door to door sellers, mail order opportunists, or unregulated stores to avoid risking health.

College of Pharmacy

Winter Ready Summer Homes Renters Heaters With Auto Controls

Summer Homes offers room heaters with manual and automatic controls. Automatic models save fuel and maintain even temperatures. Safety features include 100 percent safety shut-off and automatic gas shut-off if the pilot light goes out.

Hogan Silver Day Celebration At Home

Mr and Mrs Selmer H Hogan of 2006 S 15th St plan a silver wedding anniversary open house on Sunday June 28 from 3 to 9 pm at their residence. They are joined by five children James Racine Dennis David William and Debra at home.

Selmer H. Hogan S. 15Th St James Racine Dennis David Wiliam Debra

Lloyd and Mrs Forde silver wedding anniversary open house

Lloyd Forde and his wife celebrate their 25th anniversary with an open house at Big Canoe Lutheran Church parlors in Spring Grove Minnesota on Sunday June 28 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Spring Grove Minn Big Canoe Lutheran Lloyd Forde

Thompson Coughlin Nuptial Vows at St Marys Church

Gretchen Mary Thompson and William Edward Coughlin wed at St Marys Catholic Church in Vi roqua on Saturday at 10 a m Rev Michael Mertens officiated Parents are Mrs Mary Thompson of Vi roqua and Mr and Mrs William Coughlin of La Crosse Guests included relatives from Wisconsin Iowa and Mishawaka Ind The bride wore gardenia white nylon organza gowns with yellow rosebud bouquets Attendants wore white and yellow attire A reception followed at the William Curti home and a dinner for 20 at New Villa The couple will reside at 1310 Market St La Crosse He works in the Trane Co accounting department Pre nuptial entertaining was hosted by several relatives.

Viroqua Gretchen Mary Thompson William Edward Coughlin St. Mary's Catholic Church Michael Mertens Mary Thompson William Coughlin Tyler St la Crosse Diane Lemeron Steven Anderson Mary Olson Robert Thompson Tommy Grenisen Dave Dummer Robert Kassel David Henry New Villa William Curti Greenbriar Ct A. B. Coughlin Richardd Coughlin Wau Ichard Coughlin Wausau Louis Pasler Belles Plaines Iowa Harold Burnett Mishawaka Ind T. W. Thompson Oconomowoc Coughlin Leslie Morterud Jess Shank M. N. Daffinrud

Engagement Announcement for Doro Rhoades and Ronald Wallace

The engagement of Doro Rhoades of Beloit to Ronald Wallace of Beloit is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Rhoades of Black River Falls. The couple plan a future date and request kind wishes from friends and family.

Strum Marjory Larson Ernest H. Vold Helmer J. Vold Osseo George E. Larson Miss Larson Joseph Tschetter Whitehall United Milk Products Co Black River Falls Dorothy Rhoades Ronald Wallace Beloit Fred Rhoades

Making Home In Indiana Bride Weds Dr John R Fry in Madison

Ann L’Homme dieu daughter of Charles H L’Hommedieu Madison wed Dr John R Fry son of Mr and Mrs John R Fry Black River Falls in a 11 am ceremony at Our Lady Queen of Peace Madison. The couple, June UW Madison graduates, plan a move to South Bend Indiana after a Chicago visit and northern Wisconsin trip.

Black River Falls Ann L’hommedieu Charles H. L’hommedieu Madison John R. Fry F. L. McDonnell Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church Scott Laddie Columbus, Ga John Wilson Virginia Fry Kappa Kappa Gamma House Eugene Krohn John Krohn Robert Mills Jane George Ness Chicago Wisconsin South Bend Memorial Hospital University of Wisconsin, Madison

Stephens College Grad Barbara Thompson Plans Wisconsin Fall

Barbara Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs T H Thompson Jr of 2103 Cass St graduated from Stephens College Columbia Mo with an associate in arts degree in June She plans to attend the University of Wisconsin in the fall and is attending summer school in Madison

Barbara Thompson T. H. Thompson Jr Cass St Stephens College Columbia

Auto-Lite Executives and Employees Transfer Inquiries Invited

TREND REALTY invites inquiries about lake properties and new homes in all new subdivisions plus older homes in established neighborhoods. They represent two builders who can construct from your plans or theirs on a reasonable basis. Provide your requirements and they will select suitable properties for consideration.

Auto-Lite Treend Realty

ABWA Picnic Planned at Miller's Tavern Grounds

The American Business Women's Association hosts a get-together for members and friends at Miller's Tavern picnic grounds on Highway 14 Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Attendees should bring their own table service. Reservations are to be telephoned to Gladys Weisbecker in 2002 by Monday noon. An evening of games is planned.

American Business Women's Association Miller's Tavern Highway 14 Gladys Weisbecker

Open House At La Crosse County Home And Infirmary

La Crosse County Home And Infirmary announces its first annual open house for Sunday, June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Visitors can tour both buildings for the first time since the infirmary's 1953 addition. Hosts will be Harold Beck and the trustees. Red Cross Gray Ladies will serve, with donated food for the gathering.

la Crosse County Harold Beck Red Cross Gray

Mrs Eva Keil to Speak at OES Chapter 22 Meeting

Mrs Eva Keil a Beaver Dam resident and past grand matron of the Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star Wisconsin will be a special guest of OES Chapter 22 on Tuesday evening June 23 She will present a slide program from the Milwaukee grand chapter session and sing several vocal numbers Former music teacher Mrs Keil will be hosted in La Crosse by Mr and Mrs William Schreiber who appointed Mrs Schreiber grand chaplain last year Other former officers are invited to attend.

Eva Keil Beaver Dam Order of Eastern Star of Wisconsin OES Keil Milwaukee la Crosse

Mathson Open House Marks Silver Anniversary

Whitehall hosts an open house at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church parlors on Sunday June 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. to observe the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Clarence Mathson.

Whitehall Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Clarence Mathson

McClanahan Burt nuptials in Galesville

Sharon Rose McClanahan and Donald Q. Burt wed in a Nuptial Mass at St Mary’s Church Trempealeau. The ceremony featured a white orchid bouquet, a reception for 300, and a reception at St Bartholomew’s parish hall. After a northern Wisconsin trip, they will reside in Galesville with Burt employed by Madison Silo Co.

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