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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1956

Page

2

Ettrick tops Osseo in Trempealeau County League action

Ettrick won its sixth straight Trempealeau County League game by beating Osseo 10 to 9 after both teams totaled 12 hits. Rollie Bierne led Ettrick with four hits, while Gary McCuen and Tony Larson added two apiece for Osseo. Independence 7 Whitehall 6 followed, as Whitehall rallied with four runs in the second inning to secure the win. Whitehall’s Herb Holte and Cliff Bautsch each had three hits. Willie Smieja added three for Independence. Standings place Ettrick 6-0, Strum and Whitehall 4-2, Independence 3-3, Blair 2-4, Osseo 2-5, Arcadia 0-5.

Osseo Wis Independence, Wis Whitehall Independence Herb Holte Cliff Bautsch Willie Smieja Ed Gamroth Arcadia Ettrick Strum and Whitehall Blair

Softball Loop Opens at Cashton with two close games

In Cashton Wisconsin Sportsmans Bar remained undefeated by beating Farleys Pool Hall 20 to 12. Peck's Corner edged Warra's Tavern 23 to 22 in a final frame thriller led by Lee Huber on the mound and four hit days for Jon Torkelson and Chuck Brueggen.

Cashton Wis Sportsman’s Bar Farley’s Marv Miller Paul Conrad Brueggen Torkelson Wavra’'s Jack Ingham Butch Hundt Tuba Dickman Pete Lee Frankie Hundt Len Fuerstenberg B. Hundt Dickman Owen Bronson Lee Sportsman's Dick Hansen Rocky Hundt Sparrow Schroeder Dick Misna Hundt Vic Steenberg Farley Dickman John Hundt Roy Berge

Bill Casper Sets Pace In Philadelphia Open

Philadelphia pro Bill Casper from Chula Vista led the $20,000 Open Golf Tournament after 36 holes with a two stroke edge. Casper shot a one under par 69 on Friday to reach 133 total, highlighting an eagle at the nine but offset by four bogies and three birdies. He has spent a year on tour without a win, with Dick Mayer Mike Setchick and Bud Holscher at 135 chasing.

Philadelphia Bill Casper Chula Vista Calif Philadelphia Daily News Casper Dick Mayer St. Petersburg Fla Mike Setchick Mahopac N. Y Bud Holscher Apple Valley

Redlegs Recall Don Gross From Havana Club

Cincinnati recalls pitcher Don Gross from Havana of the International League after clearing up a sore arm. He has a 2.00 ERA with Havana this season, two wins and two losses. Earlier, Paul LaPalme was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.

Cincinnati Redlegs Don Gross Cincinnati Havana Gross

Dallas Schoolboy Wins Tennis Title

Eddie Sledge of Dallas Texas won the national schoolboy tennis title by comeback over Ned Neely of Atlanta after losing the first two sets. Dick Ogden of New Canaan and Edward Simmons of St Louis claimed the doubles crown with a 7 5 7 5 6 1 score over Neely and Harry Thompson of Atlanta.

Charlottesville Eddie Sledge Dallas Tex Ned Neely Atlanta Sledge Neely Dick Ogden New Canaan

Blair's Halvorson Might Enroll at Winona Trade College

Blair High center Paul Halvorson, a 6 foot 4 standout who often scored 30 plus, is poised to enroll at Winona Teachers College. Minnesota and Wisconsin schools have pursued him. his move would affect local prep and potential college basketball dynamics.

Tribune Paul Halvorson Blair High Winona T.C Halvorson Minnesota Wisconsin Cochrane Ralph Leahy

Invitational Golf Meet at Waukon Country Club

A golf invitational will be held July 29 at the Waukon Country Club. Prizes total $500, entry fee is $3, and the field is limited to 112 players. Chicken dinner will be served at the club house, and women are invited to accompany their husbands.

Waukon Iowa

Death Ends Golf Tourney As Player Dies On Course

In Indianapolis rain halted the Western Senior Golf Assn. tourney at Highland Golf Course. J. B. Bixler led at halfway and was declared winner after play stopped. Paul H. Hyde collapsed and died on the eighth green. Espie finished runner up with 73.

Indianapolis J. B. Bixler Highland Paul H. Hyde Mentholatum Co Buffalo N. Y Hyde Bixler Akron, Ohio J. Clark Espie

Bill Woolsey Stars In Waikiki Carnival

Honolulu swimmer Bill Woolsey dominated the Waikiki carnival winning the 406 meter freestyle in 4 43 7. Hawaii's George Onehea was second in the event. Indianapolis rival Frank McKinney Jr edged Olympic champion Yoshi Oyakawa in the 200 meter backstroke and Gerald Miki led Hawaii in the 200 meter breaststroke with a close finish.

Honolulu Bill Woolsey Woolsey Indiana George Onehea Hawaii Frank McKinney, Jr Indianapolis Yoshi Oyakawa Ohio State John Weiser Stanford al Wiggins

Westby to Host La Farge in Exhibition Tilt

Westby Wis special edition: The Westby baseball team schedules an exhibition game with La Farge of the Wildcat League for Wednesday night June 27 at home.

Westby Wis la Farge Wildcat League

Arcadia Guest Day At Country Club Wisconsin

Arcadia Wisconsin hosts Guest Day at the Country Club on Tuesday June 26 with golfers from Galesville Mondovi Neillsville and Whitehall. Olivia McWeeny leads committees including Mrs Edward Killian Doris Kamla Mrs Ignatius Sonsalla Mrs Clarence Fugina and Margaret Kamla for tee off decorations and prizes. Luncheon follows at the club house. Next ladies day moves to Thursday June 28 replacing Wednesday.

Arcadia Wis Country Club Galesville Mondovi Neillsville Whitehall Olivia McWeeny Edward Killian Doris Kamla Ignatius Sonsalla Clarence Fugina Margaret Kamla Leon English Gilbert Benusa John English Eugene Brownlee

Nuptial Vows Exchanged in Wisconsin Ceremony

Mary Ellen Thorson and Robert B. Johnson exchanged vows at Synod Lutheran Church Whitehall Wisconsin with Rev E B Christopherson officiating. The couple plans to reside in Madison after a reception for 200. The bride is the daughter of Olger Thorson of Pineon Falls and the groom is the son of Nora L Johnson of Chaseburg. The UW student bride wore a Chantilly lace gown and carried an orchid on her Bible.શે

Hosch Christening at St. Joseph’s Church New Albin

Ellyn Louise Hosch infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hosch was baptized at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Albin by Rev. Louis J. Grunewald on a Sunday afternoon. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Rogier Koel of Caledonia.

New Albin Iowa Ellyn Louise Robert Hosch St. Joseph’s Catholic ‘Church Louis J. Grunewald Rogier Koel Caledonia

Sunnyside 4-H Club plans softball practice and light project

The Sunnyside Cherrites 4-H Club scheduled softball practice in Blair Park and approved a $25 loan to Blair Area Recreation Assn for football night lights. Janet Swiggum and Fern Anderson reported on district camp. Ed ward Anderson showed county film. Next meeting set for June 29 at Reynolds Coulee School with committee members Kenneth Swiggum Eldon Guenther Basil Tenneson.

Sunnyside Cherrites Blair Park Blair Area Recreation Assn Janet Swiggum Fern Anderson Ervin Herness Ronald Spangberg Whitehall Edward Anderson Reynolds Coulee Mines Kenneth Swiggum Eldon Guenther Basil Tenneson

Whitehall 4-H Members Prepare for State Club Week

Ervin Herness Shirley Ryan and Marlys Torud of the Whitehall Willing Workers 4-H Club will attend State 4-H Club Week at Madison June 17 21 according to reporter Sharon Sosalla The last meeting was at the Milo Torud home the next will be June 26 at the Clarence Sosalla farm County Nurse Fern Lasiter spoke to North Branch 4-H at the schoolhouse Roll call featured health slogans Music was provided by Charles and Mary Wold The group discussed 4-H Club Week at Madison June 17 21.

Ervin Herness Shirley Ryan Marlys Torud Whitehall Willing Workers Madison Sharon Sosalla Milo Torud Clarence Sosalla Fern Lasiter North Branch Charles Mary Wold

Krachel 40th Observed at Picnic in Wisconsin

A surprise picnic dinner honored Mr and Mrs Alfred Krachel on their 40th wedding anniversary at Myrick Park in Chaseburg Wisconsin. The event featured family friends and an extended list of attendees from nearby towns including Holmen Westby La Crosse and Bangor with Mr and Mrs Mollie Miller among the guests.

Chaseburg Wis Alfred Krachel Myrick Park Theresa Kapanke E. H. Palechek St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Hamburg Mollie Miller John Brzazowske Della Amann George Kapanke Frederick Arnold Holmen Teresa Betty Krachel Arnold Krachel Betty S. A. Gilbertson Julius Holter Audrey Clarence Johnson Westby Eugenia la Crosse George Kapanke Jr Susan Bangor Oscar Miller Edwin Carson Bonita Stoddard Frederick Krachel John Korthals Sr John Korthals Jr Paul Schwartz Carl Brinkman John Dummer Dorothy Emilson Amanda Brazozwske Augusta Dummer Ethelyn Ostreng Ronnie Lenser Carl Krachel James Linda Ruth la Rene Korthals Charles Kathy Schwartz Ruth Ellen Barbara Brinkman Shirley Virgil Ostreng

New Lisbon Installation of Job's Daughters Held

New Lisbon Wis special New Lisbon Job's Daughters held installation on Monday evening June 11 Officers installed included custodian Edna Barlow and Carol Susczyski queen Barbara Rabuck guide Ava Walden marshal Donna Hancock chaplain Shirley Cure and treasurer Janet York Vocalists were Beth Lane Michel Anderson Mary Ellen Livingston and Mary Macomber Newly elected officers installed included Helen Walden honored queen Kathleen Davies senior princess Rosalie Oliver junior princess Deanna Steinhaus guide Mary Livingston marshal Norma Phillips chaplain Susan McKahan musician Judith Rabuck librarian Marilyn Christman and Virginia Reigard treasurer First second third fourth and fifth messengers Margaret McCathie Karen Zahnle Nancy Pohle Karen Larson and Margo Klabough Other officers included Marilyn Walden senior custodian Cheri McKewin junior custodian Helene York inner guard Vicki Klabough outer guard Romelle and Karen Stickney chair Council members installed by Mrs. Ona Hunter Tomah were Mrs. Earl Peterson guardian Mrs. Heath Walden associate guardian Mrs. Byron McKewin secretary Mrs. A. E. York treasurer and Mrs. D. C. Fellows director of music Associate members were Mrs. Heath Walden Mrs. Harold Ferch and Earl Peterson Out of town guests included Assemblyman and Mrs. Louis Rommell Adams Mrs. Ona Hunter Mr. and Mrs. A. Steel and members of Job's Daughters Bethel Tomah Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fry Mrs. Nell Brown and Mrs. Myrtle Godfrey Mauston

New Lisbon Wis Edna Barlow Carol Susczyski Barbara Rabuck Ava Walden Marshall Donna Hancock Shirley Cure Janet York Beth Lane Michel Anderson Mary Ellen Livingston Mary Macomber Helen Walden Kathleen Davies Rosalie Oliver Helene York Vicki Klabough Romelle Karen Stickney Ona Hunter Tomah Earl Peterson Heath Walden Byron McKewin A. E. York D. C. Fellows Harold Ferch Louis Rommell Adams A. Steel Job Bethel Lawrence Fry Nell Brown Myrtle Godfrey Mauston

Becker 50th Golden Anniversary at Hokah

Becker couple, Mr and Mrs John Becker, celebrated their 50th, marked by a family dinner at the Rudisuhles farm on Caledonia Ridge. They wed June 14 1906 at St John’s Lutheran in Caledonia with attendants Minnie Gensmere and Emanuel Becker. They farmed near Fort Ridgly before moving to Caledonia and settled in Hokah in 1946.

Hokah, Minn John Becker Leonard Rudisuhle Caledonia Ridge Rudisuhle Ruth William E. Pankow St. John's Lutheran Church Caledonia Minnie Gensmere Emanuel Becker Fort Ridgly Hokah

Kathleen Marie Clauson Baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church

Kathleen Marie Clauson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlton Clauson was baptized by Rev O B Engebretson at Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday June 17 Her sponsors were Mr and Mrs Donald Gjerdrum and Mr and Mrs Maurice Fladager Nine wood lead pencils are sold in the United States for every one of all other types of writing instruments

Spring Grove Minn Kathleen Marie Carlton Clauson O. B. Engebretson Trinity Lutheran Church Donald Gjerdrum Maurice Fladager United States

Westby Couple United in Guttenberg Lutheran Church

Margie Joan Buisman and Richard Earl Knutson wed in St. John's Lutheran Church Guttenberg Iowa at 3 30 p m Sunday June 17 The Rev E W Kraemer officiated with 200 guests at a church reception The couple will reside in Canton Minnesota after Sept 1 where the bride will teach and the groom will be a Luther College senior.

Westby Wis E. W. Kraemer Margie Joan Buisman Richard Earl Knutson St. John’s Lutheran Church Guttenberg Iowa William Buisman Jsr Elkader E. C. Knutson Mary Jo Colvin Mary Trese Bente Kay Knutson Sally Anderson Julie O'Rourke Dean Roth William Buisman Jr Curt Cooksey Pierce Brown Gale Grimslid Ronald Evenstad Earl Evenstad Kay Sonja Marianne

Bornheimer Kelly Vows at St Marys Gays Mills

Mary Ann Kelly and Louis Martin Bornheimer were wed at St. Marys Catholic Church Gays Mills in a 9:30 a.m. ceremony officiated by Rev Francis Muehlenkamp. The bride wore lace and tulle over satin with yellow roses, a reception followed for 120 guests, and the couple will live in Krause Trail er Court after a Canada trip. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Bornheimer Cashton and works at Northern Plastic Corp.

Soldiers Grove Wis Mary Ann Kelly Louis Martin Bornheimer Francis Muehlenkamp St. Mary's Catholic Church Gays Mills George Thortne Herbert Kelly South Beloit Robert Geier John Wiseman Alberta Bornheimer William Thortne Marlon Harty David Byrne Canada Krause Trailer Court Alfred Bornheimer Cashton Northern, Plastic Corp

New Albin Homemakers Meeting Hosts Flower Lesson

Mrs Walter Bresser hosted the New Albin Homemakers group on Wednesday evening June 20. Mrs Lyssander Darling presented a flower making lesson. Members present included Cleon Sires Leslie Visgar Gilman Meyer Orville Somermeyer Marvin Hyde Robert Kester and Albert Fruechte with guests Mrs John Beneke and Mrs Alvin Renk.

New Albin Iowa Walter Bresser Lyssander Darling Mmes. Cleon Sires Leslie Visgar Gilman Meyer Orville Somermeyer Marvin Hyde Robert Kester Albert Fruechte John Beneke Alvin Renk

Shedding Conifer Traits of Bald Cypress

The bald cypress is a conifer but not evergreen. Each autumn it sheds brown or yellow leaves and immature twigs, signaling seasonal color change.

Lerol couple marks golden wedding in Mabel

Mr and Mrs Gunder Lerol celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house in Mabel Minnesota on Sunday June 24 from 2 to 5 p m They were wed June 26 1906 and have four sons Ernest Tilford and Bernard Whalen Minnesota Lloyd Rushford and daughter Mrs Harry Christensen Mabel They also enjoy nine grandchildren and two great grand children The bride was Annie Tostenson

Mabel Minn Gunder Lerol Annie ‘Tostenson Ernest Tilford Bernard Whalen Lloyd Rushford Harry Christensen

Vivian Clark Weds Wallace V Bekkum in Westby Wisconsin

Vivian Elaine Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Hollie V Clark married Wallace V Bekkum son of Mrs Otis Bekkum in Our Savior s Lutheran Church Westby The 8 p m ceremony was performed by Rev J O Paulsrud A reception for 350 followed in the church parlors The couple will reside in Westby where the groom works at Larson s Wadhams Station

Westby Wis Vivian Elaine Clark Hollie V. Clark R. 2 Coon Valley Wallace V. Bekkum Otis Bekkum Mr. Bekkum Our Savior’s Lutheran Church J. O. Paulsrud Harold Eugene Dunnum Yvonne Skrede Cyrus Bakkestuen Gail Appleman Harold Widner Kenneth Bekkum Ronald Parker Lincoln Stanslien Pearly Stenslien Kar‘en Larson Mmes Ardell Olson Leo Parker LaVerne Stalsberg Angus Olson Henry Stakston Gloria Fitting Marlene Johnson Virginia Stakston Ardell Shirley Cornell Larson's Wadhams Station

Klos and Antony Exchange Nuptial Vows in Coon Valley

Patricia Cecilia Klos and Donald Peter Antony wed at St. Joseph's Ridge Church in Coon Valley with 50 dinner guests and 300 at a reception. The bride wore a net lace dress with a pearl crown and red white floral bouquet. guests from Chicago Milwaukee Caledonia joined. After a western Wisconsin trip the couple will reside at 1026 Pine St La Crosse.

Coon Valley Wis Patricia Cecilia Klos Anna M. Klos R. 2 Donald Peter Antony Raymond Antony Bangor St. Joseph’s Ridge Catholic Church Aloys Zinthefer Jeanette Klos Donna Friet Darlene Anttony Phyllis Cavadini Betty Leis Jane Kirkeeng Ronald LeJeune Ronald Mashak Richard Erickson David Klos Larry Cavadini Lauren Klos Lyle Bahr the Avalon Don Harbert Madison Isadore Reiter Chicago Sylvester Mashak Milwaukee Irene Keller Barbara Leo McKenna Caledonia Anton Hubing Neillsville Wisconsin Pine St la Crosse Williams Construction, Co St. Francis Hospital Mmes Leo Hammes Bernard Hundt Raymond Friet Harold Klos James LeJeune Tony ‘Kirschner al Schumacher William Hass

Average doctor studies years more than lawyer and graduate

The average general practitioner completes three years more study than a lawyer and six years more than the average college graduate.

Williams Stone unite in marriage at Mabel Methodist

Dawn Williams and Ronald Stone wed at Mabel Methodist Church in Mabel Minnesota with 150 guests. Family bridal party included Mrs Owen Walner Sandra Spoers and Renee Williams. The couple will reside in Canton then Winona where the bridegroom attends Winona Teachers College.

Seflow Schlaver wedding in Warrens Wisconsin

Yvonne Seflow daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Seflow Warrens and Kenneth A Schlaver son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Schlaver Sparta were married by Rev Robert W Mackenson at St Mathews Lutheran Church on May 26. Four hundred guests attended the reception in the church basement. The couple honeymooned in California and Washington and reside five miles west of Sparta. The bride wore white nylon net and Chantilly lace. Bridesmaids wore blue taffeta. Groom's party included Donald Schlaver best man and Gerald Schlaver. The groom is a farmer.

Julie Johnson Elaine Ringsten Clarence Johnson Audrey Evenson Lorene Hanevold Gudrun Staff Mary Jane Hanson Mmes Marshall Nelson Carl Koepke Gordon Eid Charles Dahl Warrens Wis Yvonne Seflow Clarence Seflow Kenneth A. Schlaver Theodore Schlavler Sparta Robert W. Mackenson St. Mathew's Lutheran Church Eileen Schlaver Barbara Smever Sharon Seflow California Washington Robert FE. Schroeder Barbara Meyerer Hillgrove Pta Gateway Girls

River Valley Homemakers Hold Annual Picnic at City Park

River Valley Homemakers held their annual picnic Tuesday June 19 at the city park. Attending were Mrs Alfred Smerud and children Mrs Glenn Meyer Mrs Lester Weimerslage Mrs Adeline Kasten and children Mrs Merlin J Reinke and children Mrs Rolland Sommermeyer and son Rokland Jr

New Albin Iowa

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