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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

6

Blessed Sacrament Bride Florence Skemp Weds John ae

Florence Skemp and John ae exchange vows at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The bride wears a white nylon marquisette gown with seed pearls, veil of Belgian lace, and carries a decorated bouquet. Attendants include Ambrose Coughlin and Edward Ryan. reception at the Skemp home and the bride’s parents’ house follow the Mass. After a northern Wisconsin wedding trip, the couple will reside in Claremore Oklahoma.

Florence Skemp John Ae Sacrament Catholic Ae Mary Elaine Durkee Ambrose Coughlin Edward Ryan Warren G. Bovee Milwaukee Edwin Kennebeck Bernard Simones Miss Simones Charles Samuel Skemp Laurandale Skemp Farm Main Street Wisconsin West Fourth Street Claremore Okla Coughlin M. J. Coughlin George Street Spartan School of Aeronautical Enginering Tulsa Gladys Rose Mary Ann Conant Elizabeth Kerrigan Evie Blahnik May Thompson James Curtis John Baker A. M. Rogozinski John Halpin Patricia Racine George Halpin Kenosha P. Gage Lincoln Stephen Duck Wilmington D. O’reilly Anita

Illinois Pair Takes Vows At West Salem

Dorothea Sprain cama daughter of Mr and Mrs J Fiansburg Glen Ellyn and Donald Harvey Dudley were married at the bride's grandfather George D Sprain West Salem June 14 by Rev Walter Paustian Crit Lutheran church. Minnette Sprain was bridesmaid and Jim Fiansburg best man. The bride wore mousse line de so le lace gown with veil and lilies. Minnette wore white mousteline de so le gown trimmed in black lace. After a reception the couple honeymooned at Devil's Lake and will live in Glen Ellyn for the summer before relocating to Chicago.

Dorothea Sprain Cama J Fiansburg Glen Ellyn Donald Harvey Dudley George D. Sprain West Salem Walter Paustian Crit Lutheran Church Minnette Sprain Jim Fiansburg Minnette Devil's Lake Chicago

Surprising 89th Birthday Honors Mrs Loviien

Mrs Loviien celebrated her 89th birthday on June 18 as guest of honor at a surprise gathering at the Ole Olson home. She has spent over six decades in the community and enjoys gardening and winter quilting crocheting. She will make Blue River her permanent home with her daughter’s family, while wild turkeys migrate from Honduras to Maine.

Crocheted Oval Bedroom Rug Pattern No 5546

A crocheted oval bedroom rug in cream cotton with leaf green fringe and stripes uses both light and dark tones. Complete instructions including color combinations and stitch details available for 15 cents plus 1 cent postage from Anne Cabot at The Tribune Chicago.

Anne Cabot the Tribune South Wells Street Chicago

Marriage Licenses Report From Wisconsin Clipping

Local brief lists multiple couples from cities including La Crosse Arcadia Independence and Viroqua with planned marriage dates in late June. Entries show names and street addresses for both partners, reflecting numerous license filings across the region.

Juliette Olson Weds Jerold Hoff On Parents Anniversary

Juliette Olson and Jerold Hoff unite in a June 14 ceremony at Cashton with Rev L C Jensen officiating. The bride, daughter of Olaus and Mrs Olson of Westby, wore satin lace with a beaded crown and her mother’s locket. A reception for 200 followed with out of town guests listed.

Juliette Olson Jerold Hoff L. C. Jensen Cashton Olaus Olson Westby Delores Hoff Otto Olson Olson Home John Hoff Coon Valley Geen Hoff Norton Jothen Oscar Dahl Nellie Thoreson Lillian Halverson Evelyn Helen Gronvold Ed Bye Edna Wallo Oscar Amundson Orton Harold Nottestad Bridge Mabel Minn Carl Hoff LeMont Orris Olson West Salem Hagebart Hanson Exeland Roy Schultz la Crosse

The Doctor Urges Swim Safety and Inexperience Risk

An article by Dr. William A. O Brien cautions that swimming accidents stem from panic and lack of experience. It advises learning to swim young, water safety, avoiding swimming when overheated or right after meals, and details on cramps chills sinus risks and artificial respiration methods.

Locals Stay With Mrs Smith as Pope Family Visits

Locals Mr and Mrs Russel S Pope and daughter Natalie of Bay City Minnesota and Lester L Pope of Saginaw Michigan are guests of Mrs Charles W Smith at 121 South Eighth Street. Spring Bank Resort promotes day and week picnicking with outdoor fireplaces complete facilities.

Russel S. Pope Natalie Bay City Minn Lester L. Pope Saginaw Mich Charles W. Smith South Eighth Street Spring Bank Sparta Tomah Camp McCoy Road Terp Logan Barrens Lers Prescription Pharmacy Cerise Club

Housing Officials To Speak Here Tuesday

Orvil Olmstead director of the third region of FPHA in Chicago and John Lang assistant director for project management will visit La Crosse Tuesday at the invitation of the city's housing authority to speak on housing problems. The mayor's emergency housing committee meeting at city hall is set with Howard Dahl as chairman and invites city officials and other citizens. Arrangements are made for FPHA representatives to address other groups during their stay.

Orvil Olmstead Federal Public Housing Authority Chicago John Lang la Crosse City Hall Howard Dahl FPHA

Song Published for Dolores Bentzen in Hollywood Deal

Mrs Dolores Bentzen of 748 North 22nd Street learned Friday her song Darlin will be published by Nordyke Pub Tc Co of Hollywood, marking a major step in its release and promotion.

Dolores Bentzen North 22Nd Street Darlin Nordyke Pub- Tc Company Hollywood

FHA Sited One-Story Home Plan A-507 by Schumacher

Oklahoma City architect W H Schumacher presents a compact single story FHA ready dwelling for 50 foot lots. Estimated cost 6500 to 7500 excluding land, with wood construction and asphalt shingle roof. Plan numbers 26 by 36 feet with terrace access and a heater room behind the fireplace removing the need for a basement.

W. H. Schumacher Oklahoma City

Lutheran Welfare movie premieres in Milwaukee

Mrs. I. L. Grangaard president of La Crosse Circuit says Come Unto Me presents facts and sin consequences, motivating better community work. Film available free for churches via National Lutheran Council. donations urged to Lutheran Welfare Society of Wisconsin.

I. L. Grangaard Market Street Milwaukee Lutheran Welfare Societies of North and South Dakota Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Lutheran Home Finding Society of Illinois Lutheran Welfare Society National Lutheran Council of Churches Lutheran Welfare Society of Wisconsin West Kelbourn Avenue National Lutheran Council la Crosse Lutheran Welfare Conference of America Milwaukee County Community Fund Council of Social Agencies Wausau Co-Ordinating Council Lutheran Charities Council of Wisconsin National Council of Social Work

Summer shirtwaist dress pattern 8174 for sizes 14 to 46

Pattern No 8174 offers a casual tailored shirtwaist dress with brief peplum flaps and sleeves options. Sizes 14 through 46 are listed with yardage for 35 or 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents and pattern details to Sue Burnett at The Tribune in Chicago for the Summer Fashion guide.

Sue Burnett the Tribune Wells Street Chicago

Farewell Party For Harriet Pawlowska In Independence

At St Elizabeth’s Society in Independence Wisconsin a farewell party honored Harriet Pawlowska who will leave June 30 after compiling a history of a Polish community in Wisconsin. She played folk recordings and humorous stories. members shared lunch after a prior Holy Name meeting.

Independence Wis St. Elizabeth’s Society Sts. Peter and Paul's School Harriet Pawlowska Wisconsin Rts Mmes R. G. Pietrek Ige Skroch Wisconsin Rapids Holy Name Society Thomas Walek Stanley Skroch August Gasatis John Rumpel Frank Sura

Rally Picnic for Interstate Youth Rally at Onalaska Park

The Interstate Youth Rally holds its annual picnic at Onalaska Park Saturday afternoon at two. Rev. Walter Lindgrun will be the speaker and attendees are asked to bring their own lunch.

Onalaska Park Walter Lindgrun

Bells Coulee Pair Wed In Lutheran Nuptials

Ruth Irene Hanson and Arthur S. Prill united in a June 14 ceremony at Bells Coulee church in a Lutheran rite conducted by Rev. O S Paulson. Attendants were Lorna Hanson and Ray Lasser. The Bangor bride’s aunt served as musician. The couple, offspring of William Hanson and Mrs. John Prill, planned a Chicago honeymoon and relocation to La Crosse after June 23.

Ruth Irene Hanson Arthur S. Prill Bells Coulee O. S. Paulson Lorna Hanson Ray Lasser Bangor Bride la Crosse Edwin Olson Lorna William Hanson Bangor John Prill North 15Th Street Chicago Trane Company Alva Kagel Thomas Schams Fred Tillman

Wedding Vows Unite Helen Kribs and Duane L Chain

Helen Kribs Trempealeau and Duane L Chain Buchanan Michigan unite at Centerville Methodist Church the Rev George H Marshall officiates on Tuesday Their families and friends attend a reception at Havenwood Inn and the couple plan to live in Port Washington after a Michigan and Ohio trip.

Helen Kribs Trempealeau Duane L. Chain Buchanan Mich Centerville Methodist Church George H. Marshall George Chain Harry Kribs Eleanor Biihorde Janiece Aller Paul Kribs Rolland Kribs Stewart Vernon Severson Eleanor la Crosse Naline Georgine Chain Robert Tengelitsch South Bend Ind Richard Troutfetter Fred Gregg George Lancaster Gloria Clara Swenson Elaine Whitehall Melvin Olson Eau Claire Mmes George Sagen Jesse Hale William Salsman Joseph Gibbs Havenwood Inn Port Washington Michigan Ohio Clara Gibson Nina Kruse

Early Action Sought on U S School Funds for Additions

City officials seek quick approval to accept federal works agency advances to fund planning for Emerson and Logan school additions. The FWA Chicago office notified Mayor Beranek that action must occur before June 30. Advances total 8600 for Emerson and 3850 for Logan with specific project costs.

Federal Works Administration Emerson Logan Co. A. Beranek FWA Chicago Hogan

Tempting Sandwich Filling With Apples and Prunes

A quick mix of chopped raw apples with prunes creates a sweet tart filling for sandwiches. The combination provides contrasting textures and a balanced fruit flavor.

Cargill Home Evening Vows Tie Sheldon to Dummer

Lois Cathrine Sheldon and James Henry Dummer wed in evening ceremony at the Cargill home. Rev. A. J. Niebruegge officiated at 7 30. Attendants included Emil Rasmussen and Minnette Dummer. The bridal party wore ice blue and white gowns with gladioli bouquets. Family and friends from multiple cities attended, and the couple plan to tour northern Wisconsin before Northwestern University student groom completes studies.

Lois Cathrine Sheldon Cargill James Henry Dummer A. J. Niebruegge Calvin Thatro Ruth Ardelle Kienholz Emil Rasmussen Minnette Dummer Philip Muth Sabden H. J. Byrne H. J. Shaffer Lois and Colleen Byrne Alta Herold Mary Shaffer Alvis

Margie Stark Honored at Holmen Prenuptial Shower

Miss Margie Stark was guest of honor at a Holmen church shower attended by 75 guests. Hostesses included Mrs. Warren Selbo and Mrs. John Daily who presented a corsage and opened gifts as program numbers featured “Margie” and musical readings. Guests from La Crosse and Portage attended.

Holmen Wis Margie Stark Warren Selbo John Daily Richard Betsinger Joyce Johnson Beverly Nerby Harry Sween Beverly Stark John Jevne Lester Lehrke Ernest Klimpen Wenzel Strembha June Bratberg Joanne Marion Haug la Crosse Emmett Blake Barbara Portage Harold Klein Marilyn Min

New Citizens Grandview Birth Notices

June 19 a son to Mr and Mrs David H Saunders 1322 South 2nd Street Myrtle P Batley June 20 a son to Mr and Mrs Keith W Smith Victory Wis Louella G Sutter Whitehall Wis June 17 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lierd Griffith Randolph Wis Katie Owen Whitehall June 18 a son to Mr and Mrs Alton Berg Whitehall at the Krohn Clinic Black River Falls Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC dedicated in 1922.

Grandview David H Saunders South 2Rd Street Myrtle P. Batley Keith W. Smith Victory Wis Louella G. Sutter Whitehall Lierd Griffith Randolph Katie Owen Alton Berg Krohn Clinic Black River Falls

Mrs. Warren Selbo Heads Holmen ALA

Mrs. Warren Selbo was chosen president of the American Logic Auxiliary at the summer picnic in Oak Point park. New officers include Mrs. Walter Tolvstad as first vice president and Mrs. Ellen Wall as second vice president.

M. H. Ekern Anna Gullickson R. P. Gullickson Jewett Halvorson A. B. Halverson American Legion Axiliary Department Appleton Selbo Halverson Register Meidema Karen Tolvstad Mary Ebentier Betty Ann Gullickson Patricia Casberg Joan Nelson Judith Breswick Anna Marie Johnson Sanford Nerby John Knudson Dean Tolvstad Gordon Mickelberg Leland Burrows

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