Veterans at Tomah Hospital Hear Statewide Support Plan
H A Krueger told Service Star Legion members at the VFW ballroom that Tomah VA hospital serves Wisconsin with three facilities for tuberculosis, general, and psychiatry, housing about 1 040 patients and returning over 1 600 to normal life. He urged unity in helping veterans and described Tomah’s programs from dramatics to canteen books and a Fourth of July carnival funded by donors.
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Tomah
Krueger
Wood
Waukesha
Veterans Administration
Wisconsin
Veterans
Service Star Legion, Inc
VFW
Tomah Hospital
United States
Veterans Canteen Service
79th Presbyterial in Madison Wisconsin
Women of La Crosse Presbyterial attend the 79th Wisconsin Synodical Missionary society meeting in Madison June 26 to 28 at the University Presbyterian Student Center. West Salem delegates include Mrs. B A May and others. speakers include Rev Walter Soboloff and Miss Blanche Shonat among noted guests. Sessions are open to all Presbyterian women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem
Wis
la Crosse
Wisconsin Synodical Missionary Society
Madison
B. A. May
H. J. Vruwink
Susan Swarthout
Synodical
Carroll College
Waukesha
Synod and Youth Synod
Ocean Grove
N. J
Presbyterian House
University Presbyterian Student Center Foundation
Badger NSA Chapter Installs Officers at Farm Picnic
The Badger chapter of the National Secretaries Association installed officers at a picnic at T. H. Skemp farm Grandad Bluff on June 17. Staff include Mrs. Eileen Kramer as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger
National Secretaries Association
Wisconsin Grad Mrs Hugdahl Attends UW Ceremonies
Mrs E E Hugdahl of 2210 Cass street attends University of Wisconsin graduation events on June 15 and 16. Her son Edward receives a bachelor of music degree with honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Hugdahl
Cass Street
University of Wisconsin
Edward
Local Club Names Officers And Delegates For National Convention
Louise Bruning vice president La Venne Woodhouse and Lorena Carr recording secretary were named. Marian Ebner treasurer and Mary Svee received past presidents gavel guard. Mrs. Kramer and Mrs. Woodhouse chosen delegate and alternate to the national convention in Boston in July. Picnic company completed by Marlin Frick Robert Hofweber Clifford Hansen William Amunson Edith Seidel Bernadine Buchholz Ruth Hetzel Donna Robinson Mrs. Mary Stonger Glenwood Kramer William Bruring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Bruning
la Venne Woodhouse
Lorena Carr
Marian Ebner
Mary Svee
Kramer
Woodhouse
Boston
Messrs
Mmes
Marlin Frick
Robert Hofweber
Clifford Hansen
William Amunson
Edith Seidel
Bernadine Buchholz
Ruth Hetzel
Couple Jamesen June and Wilhelm Christiansen wed in June ceremony
Josephine June and Wilhelm Christiansen, both of 2322 Loomis and 1510 South 19th street, were married by Rev. George Ulvilden on June 10 at 2 pm. The bride wore navy gabardine with pink accessories. bridesmaid in forest green with white accents. They plan a trip to northern Wisconsin and Canada and will live at 2322 Loomis on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Loomis
Wilhelm Christiansen
South 19Th Street
George Ulvilden
Clarence Kampa
Wisconsin
Canada
Loomis Street
Grabhorn and Ofstun Wed in Viroqua Church Ceremony
Shirley Irene Grabhorn and Myron C. Ofstun were married at the Church of Christ in Viroqua on June 14 with vows by Rev. Roy Williams. The couple, both from nearby families, plan to reside in Soldiers Grove after a northern Wisconsin honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Shirley Irene Grabhorn
Myron C. Ofstun
Church of Christ
Roy Williams
Leslie Grabhorn
Stoddard
Carl Ofstun
Soldiers Grove
Maxine Grabhorn
Madelle Horton
Margaret Ofstun
Dwight Horton
Peter
Otto Lewison
Russell Miller
Peter Dahlberg
Mmnes
Kenneth Peterson
Herbert Groves
George O. Fetty
Lorraine Conley
Grant Hill
Tobias Olson
Dorothy Dull
T. Swiggum
Rhea Swiggum
Earl Benson
Sever Fortney
Arnold E. Erickson
Kathryn Skrede
Marjorie Fortney
Bernice Volden
Sonja Ofstun
Leone Jasperson
Mable Olson
Sue Fortney
Wallace Jasperson
Ralph Voldahl
David Fortney
Nick Skrede
Marvin Ofstun
Fred Hill
Connie Potter
Leola Alexander
Helen McClurg
Myrtle Wheeler
May Thompson
R. Childer
Gus Beck
Wisconsin
Jean Grimm
Couple Wed In Two Wisconsin Ceremonies June 17
Ritamae Delmore and William Nelson Post marry at St Patrick church in Maution. Beverly Ann Schweppe and Robert Haze Sorenson wed at St Pauls Lutheran in Tomah. Attendants include relatives from Lyndon Station Milwaukee and Madison. The Sorenson couple will reside at 301 East Kilbourn Avenue after a two week east coast trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maulton
Wis
Ritamae Delmore
William Nelson Post
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Peter Leketas
Nicholas Delmore
Lyndon Station
Jake Post
Anne Ruland
Jerry Hersil
Maurice Delmore
Burleigh Post
Carol Post
Jim Larson
Jim Delmore
Marie Petrowitz
Manston
Chet Johnson
Milwaukee
Earl Nelson
New Lisbon
Ellen Peth
Ruth Ann Schweppe
Fran
Ted
Bernard Sorenson
June Munsterman
John Schweppe
James Schweppe
Eldon Kuderer
Geraldine Boelter
Marye
Schweppe
Away
A. F. Schweppe
Algona
A. W. Schweppe
Madison
William Schweppe
Nigeria
West Africa
Nine Year Old Placed on Probation for Church Fire
A nine year old girl was put on probation by the juvenile court at Bootle England for setting fire to a church altar. She testified that she used a candle under the lace and prayed because she had not been a good girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bootle
Eng
Local Franchises Available for Venetian Blinds Co.
Advertises 60 operating units with potential income up to 240 dollars daily. Claims patented laundering machine and a price of 6750 dollars per month. Provides address 101 South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and offers a free book and equipment company contact.
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Booka
Decorah Couple Weds at Big Canoe Lutheran Church
The Rev William T Hexom performed the ceremony for Ruth Zielke and John Kiraley on June 15 at Big Canoe Lutheran Church Decorah Iowa. Attendants included Wilbur Stoen Adeline Gall Niles Zoen and Henry E Edwards. A luncheon followed at the Hexom home with a reception at Hotel Winneshiek. The couple plans to live at 227 West Willon Street Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
William T. Hexom
Big Canoe Lutheran Church
Ruth Lauraine Zielke
John Kiraley
Henry E. Zielke
Hawkins
Wis
Suzanna Kiraley
Eau Claire
Wilbur Stoen
Adeline Gall
Rice Lake
Niles Zoen
Catawba
Wilbur Stoe
Births in Various Wisconsin Hospitals This Month
Birth notices from Caledonia Whitehall Lansing Hillsboro Sparta La Crosse Bangor Onalaska and Onalaska list June newborns including sons and daughters to Wagner Bautch Steiber Smith Darcey Young Halverson Minor Black Lovejoy and other families with parent names and addresses where provided. The reports cover June dates from June 15 to June 19 across multiple communities.
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Maxine Sue
Marlene Kay
la Vera Minor
Onalaska
Berdella Baker
Karen Jean
William Black
Loomis Street
Ruth Chambers
Clifford Jon
Leland Lovejoy
Avon Street
May Hatlestad
Ernest Otto
Edna Peterson
Ray Czechowitz
West Avenue North
Jean Hale
Cactus Plants Used for Drugs Soap Cleanser and More
Cactus plants are employed to produce medicines and cosmetics including soaps and cleaners, water softeners, and a boiler additive.
Isolating Polio Victims May Ward Off An Epidemic
Edwin P. Jordan M D explains polio basics including virus nature spread and incubation. It notes isolation of patients for one week, disposal of secretions, and general controls to limit outbreaks while stressing no universal prevention. The piece references March of Dimes and National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
NEA
United States
National Foundation For
Silver Wedding Surprise for Mr and Mrs Lafayette Lyons
A silver wedding anniversary surprise party was held for Mr and Mrs Lafayette Lyons at 2529 South 13th Place on June 18. Relatives and friends attended a two part gathering with a floral centerpiece of roses carnations larkspur and gladioli and a three tiered silver decorated cake. A purse of silver and a greeting from Prachen Okr Czech oslovakia were among the gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Lyons
South 13Th Place
Prachen
Okr
Czechoslovakia
Mrs Schneider ALA President Heads Auxiliary Officers
The American Legion Auxiliary lists Gertrude H. Schneider as president for the coming year with Eva Walters and Glee Hetherington as first and second vice presidents. Other officers include Ragna Stein treasurer Minnie Wingers chaplain Lucille Knothe historian Ruth Johnson sergeant at arms Sadie Heth retiring president Evelyn Scheel Agnes Mealy on the executive committee Zita Wilhelm appointed secretary Delegates to the Green Bay convention August 11 12 and 13 include Mines Schneider Stein Wilhelm Scheel Heth Mealy Hazel Wallace and Theo Knutson with alternates Eva Walters Hetherington Knothe Johnson Florence Peterson Ethel Mueller Mabel Rief and Mena Schaualand The auxiliary donated cigarettes for the Tomah hospital Fourth of July carnival and automatic record players The next meeting July 19 will host the annual family picnic at Myrick Park.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Gertrude H. Schneider
Eva Walters
Glee Hetherington
Ragna Stein
Minnie Wingers
Lucille Knothe
Ruth Johnson
Sadie Heth
Evelyn Scheel
Agnes Mealy
Zita Wilhelm
Green Bay
Schneider
Stein
Wilhelm
Scheel
Heth
Mealy
Hazel Wallace
Theo Knutson
Mmes
Hetherington
Knothe
Johnson
Florence Peterson
Ethel Mueller
Mabel Rief
Mena Schauland
Tomah Hospital
Myrick Park
Mrs. Albert Erickson among 14 honored at Wisconsin clubs convention
Mrs. Albert Erickson matron of Trempealeau county hospital was among 14 accorded special honors at the Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Wausau last week. Erickson received the Theodora Youmans citizenship award for work in study club home maker and civic circles here.
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Whitehall
Wis
Albert Erickson
Trempealeau County Hospital
Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs
Wausau
Theodora Youmans
Erickson
Marvel Wright and Cecil Funkhouser wed in Sparta
Marvel Wright and Cecil Funkhouser were married at the home of Wright’s mother in Sparta Wis on June 18 with Rev Clark officiating. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Herbert Johnson. The couple will reside at 319 Blake Street after a brief honeymoon in Illinois and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Marvel Wright
Cecil Funkhouser
Marcus Aney
Blake Street
Clark
Herbert Johnson
Richard Reich
Paramount
Calif
Geniveve Kewin
la Crosse
Vernon Krueger
Tomah
Roy Aney
Beloit
Harold Krueger
Jesse Aney
Harold Middleman
Herman Ripp
James Guy
Robert Hiles
Howard Teasdale
Ray Ness
William Ersland
Henry Middleman
Douglas Hughes
Adolph Olson
Lee Rooker
Rex White
Alex Strom
Clifford Heasty
Loretta Teasdale
Nick Palen
Roy Jacobs
Fred Sickert
Mary Gustad
Orland Adams
DeLores Olson
Helen McCann
Julia Middleman
Leon Thorson
Esther
Edith Swanbee
Dick Hedrick
Mrs. Funkhouser
Illinois
Indiana
Clark Transport
Jane Teasdale
Troye Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
NSA Chapter
Grad
Christiansen
CSN
Bette
Service Star Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lilah Guy
Earl Taylor
Antigo
Harold Smith
W. R. James
Oliver Neetum
Fort Atkinson
Gold Star
Tribune
Grabhorn
Ofstun
Viroqua Church
the Christian Church
J. A. Gardner
Shirley Grandell
St. Paul
B. Larson
Bertha Borgen
Willard Borgen
L. P. Olston
Peter Johnson
Ray Wagner
Randy
Ove Herried
Olivia Herried
R. Childers
Glen
Dubuque
Fred Alexander
John DeGear
Anton Nelson
Gayle Grim
A. J. Grabhorn
Laura Bakken
Magdalene Grimsrud
Edward Techmer
H. Helgeson
Olaf Larson
A. D. Woolhiser
Garnet Wanless
Bill McGin
Philadelphia
Gloria Gunderlock
Edward Blank
Caledonia Street Methodist Church
Caledonia, Minn
Bert Wagner
Caroline Koenig
Larry Bautch
Independence
Lansing
Bernard Steiber
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Hillsboro
Myron Smith
June Morris
James Darcey
St. Mary’s Hospital
Robert Young
Joan Kirschner
Dewey Evans
Josephine Clark
Roberta Jean
Robert Halverson
Bangor
R. J
Gladys Paulson
Mrs. Schneider
Sparta Bride
Guzman
America
Nabisco
Tven
Niagara Falls
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