Gittens Cultivates Minnesota State Flower in La Crescent
Dr. L. W. Gittens of La Crescent grows lady slippers Cypripedium reginae in his yard. The plants began as a five year hobby to honor Minnesota’s state flower, with six blooms and an eight spike plant soon to bloom. The flowers feature waxy white petals and a rose shaded lip, with a local legend about an Indian Maiden in the shoe petal.
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LA Crescent
Minn
Minnesota
L. W. Gittens
Doc
Gittens’ Yard
South Carolina
Gittens
Travel To Ames For Son's Graduation
Mr and Mrs Frank Weymiller were in Ames Iowa on Saturday June 14 to attend commencement at Iowa State College Their son Franklin A a member of the graduating class received a bachelor of science degree in farm operations The Weymillers also attended the baccalaureate service and reception for seniors and parents on Friday June 13
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New Albin
Iowa
Frank Weymiller
Ames
Iowa State College
Franklin A
Weymiller
Jill Frances Folkedahl Baptized at Ettrick Lutheran
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Sever Folkedahl was christened Sunday June 22 at Ettrick Lutheran Church by Rev Wallace Ros. Sponsors were the child's parents and Mr and Mrs Lester Luthro of Eau Claire.
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Ettrick, Wis
Jill Frances
Sever Folkedahl
Ettrick Lutheran Church
Wallace Ros
Lester Luthro
Eau Claire
Work Kathan Vows Spoken In Galesburg
Margaret Work and Robert Kathan wed in Galesburg at the First Presbyterian Church with 100 guests. The couple planned a Florida Bahama Islands honeymoon and will settle in La Crescent.
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Kathan
Galesburg
Floyd F. Rittenhouse
Oliver Carlson
Vernon Carlson
Minneapolis
Glen A. Chesney
Rockford, Ill
Colette Russell
Evanston
Ill
Virginia Hollowell
Jacksonville
Jeane Patrick
Macomb
Florida
Bahama Islands
la Crescent
Gretchen Meyer
Waukon Couple Ties Knot In June Wedding
Marian Shindoll daughter of Mr and Mrs Aaron H Shindoll Waukon and Gerald W Cias son of Mr and Mrs Walter Cias Milwaukee were married in Waukon on Saturday June 21 Attendants were Esther Shindoll and Eugene Reahle They will reside in Racine Wisconsin to teach in public schools after a Smoky Mountains trip
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Waukon
Iowa
Marian Shindoll
Aaron H. Shindoll
Gerald W. Cias
Walter Cias
Milwaukee
Esther Shindoll
San Diego
Calif
Eugene Reahle
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
CIA
Engagement announced for Phyllis Tuscany and A J Le Roy Nisiewicz
Aug 16 wedding planned in Arcadia Wisconsin with Phyllis Marie Tuscany and A J Le Roy Nisiewicz. Miss Tuscany is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Tuscany. Nisiewicz is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Nisiewicz and is stationed with the U S Air Force in Austin Texas. They will marry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Arcadia.
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Arcadia
Wis
Edward J. Tuscany
Phyllis Marie
A. J.C. LeRoy John Nisiewicz
Valentine Nisiewicz
Milwaukee
Miss Tuscany
Austin
Texas
U.S. Air Force
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Olsons Visit for Minnesota Commencement
Blair Wisconsin special report Dr and Mrs Norris Olson Pontiac Illinois visited their son in law and daughter the Rev and Mrs Edmund Olson Friday and Saturday June 14 and 15 en route to Minneapolis for the University of Minnesota commencement where their son Paul earned a master of arts in music education Dr Olson was guest speaker at Our Savior s Lutheran Church Whitehall on Sunday
New Pressurized Polish Promises One-Handed Shine
A new pressurized household polish allows spraying with one hand and wiping with the other for faster polishing. It is claimed to work on all surfaces including mica porcelain brass stainless steel chrome plastic wall tile marble and leather.
Grandview Alumnae Dinner Attended by Wide Range of Members
Grandview Alumnae Nurses of the Grand view Hospital held their annual dinner at the Maple Grove Country Club on Thursday evening June 19. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. N. P. Anderson and many local members with numerous out-of-town guests from Wisconsin, Illinois, and Ohio.
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Grandview Hospital
Maple Grove Country Club
Mmes
Kenneth Stearns
Virginia Gates Bendel
Ray Storey
Agnes Muenzenberger
Joan Parks
Marjorie Staats
Martha Nelson
Toledo
Ohio
Marian Glass
Cleveland
Catherine Harrah
Elma
Wash
Marie C. Gobel
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Karen Weissenberger
Los Angeles
Calif
Mary Ellen Smith
Fond du Lac
Ericksons Mark 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary
Ericksons observe their fiftieth anniversary with a Glasgow gathering on June 22 hosted by son and daughter with about 150 guests. The cake was baked by granddaughters Mrs. Robert Erickson and Mrs. Wendell Johnson. The couple's five children and many relatives attended. one son-in-law and a deceased son-in-law are noted.
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George Pfaff
Melrose
Herbert Hardie
Erickson
Alvin
la Crosse
Howard
South Beaver Creek
Richard Bibby
Glasgow
Lee van Vleet
Merrillan
Harry Howard
Florida
Arcadia Bridal Shower Honors Carole Krumholz
Gretchen Stencil and Jean Schwertel hosted a bridal shower for Carole Krumholz daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Krumholz at the A J Stencil home on Sunday evening June 15. Guests included Carole Krumholz Gretchen Stencil Barbara Krumholz Alta Kieckehoefer Mrs A J Stencil Vernon Schwertel Della Gamoke John Hohmann Matt Roach Frank Krumholz Henry Sygulla Sr and Rose Weir.
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Arcadia
Wis
Gretchen Stencil
Jean Schwertel
Carole Krumholz
Frank Krumholz
A. J. Stencil
Barbara Krumholz
Alta Kieckehoefer
Mmes
Vernon Schwertel
Della Gamoke
John Hohmann
Classic Butter Lemon Sauce for Canned Asparagus
Heat canned green asparagus and drain. Prepare a sauce of melted butter, lemon juice and sieved hard cooked egg. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Honeymooning In Honolulu Arcadia Wisconsin Couple Wed
Betty Jane Sobotta and Robert Berry exchanged vows in St. Stanislaus Church Arcadia on June 21 with a large reception at Arcadia Country Club. The couple plans a three week honeymoon in Honolulu before settling in Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Arcadia
Wis
Betty Jane Sobotta
Mary Sobotta
Peter A. Sobotta
Robert Berry
H. J. Berry
Des Moines
Iowa
Mr. Berry
Joseph J. Andrzejewski
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
Merrillan Reunion Honors Mr and Mrs Nygard at Sunday Gathering
Mrs Gerald Brenegen and Mary Lou attended a Merrillan family reunion on Sunday June 22 honoring Mr and Mrs Irver Nygard of Sioux City Iowa. Twenty five persons were in attendance at the gathering.
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Ettrick
Wis
Gerald Brenegen
Mary Lou
Merrillan
Irver Nygard
Sioux City
Iowa
Behind the scenes tips to calm fidgety hands
Practical steps to ease tension by clenching and releasing fists stretching fingers and shaking hands until they feel loose. These quick habits help reduce visible nervousness when alone or in public.
Slettelands Win UW Degrees at Commencement
George Sletteland of Pigeon Falls earned a bachelor of science degree in economics at the University of Wisconsin commencement on Monday June 16. His wife also received a bachelor of science degree in education. He is commissioned a second lieutenant in the Navy from ROTC.
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Whitehall
Wis
George Sletteland
O. B. Sletteland
Pigeon Falls
University of Wisconsin
Sletteland
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Navy
Soothing routine for tense nerves in a quiet room
Advice suggests lying down in a dark room for ten minutes with feet up to soothe nerves. Recommend stretching three or four times and going limp after each stretch to relax tense muscles.
Schomberg Open House Honors 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Bernie Schomberg hold an open house in West Salem Wisconsin to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday June twenty ninth from seven to ten in the evening with friends and family invited to share the occasion.
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West Salem
Wis
Bernie Schomberg
Califoria Residence Planned
The Rev. K. M. Arberg presided at a 3 p.m. wedding in Blair's First Lutheran Church Blair Wisconsin uniting Betty Mae Halverson and Grant M. Simmons. The couple will reside in Victorville California where the groom serves as a jet fighter pilot in the U S Air Force. The ceremony featured attendants Darlene Simon Janet Norgaard red roses lilac decor and a 150 guest reception.
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Darlene Simon
Janet Norgaard
Eau Claire
Hilbert Simmons
Cedarburg
Donald Granger
Larry Halverson
Harlan Simmons
Myone Hessler
Lynn Peterson
C. E. Mundt
Enoch Anderson
K. M. Arberg
Victorville
Calif
U.S. Air Force
Arntz and Gulligan Tie In New Lisbon Ceremony
Mrs Ruth Arntz Clifton Corners formerly of New Lisbon wed Wilbur Gulligan Camp Douglas in a June 21 ceremony at the Baptist parsonage officiated by Rev Glen Teasdale. Attending were Mr and Mrs William Wimperman Portage.
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New Lisbon
Wis
Ruth Arntz
Clifton Corners
Wilbur Gulligan
Camp Douglas
Glen Teasdale
Baptist
William Winperman
Portage
Bride Jeanne St. Jacque Weds James Rowan at St. James
Jeanne Marie St. Jacque daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo St. Jacque Jr and James Michael Rowan son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Tabola wed in a 9 am ceremony at St James Catholic Church performed by Rev Jerome Kamla uncle of the bride. The couple will reside at 1425 Pine after a northern Minnesota honeymoon.
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Jeanne Marie St. Jacque
Leo St. Jacque Jr
N. Bainbridge
James Michael Rowan
Thomas Tabola
Cadett
Wis
Jerome Kamla
St. James Catholic Church
Judith St. Jacque
Mary Jane Rowan
James St. Jacque
Marie Weiland
James H. Landry
John Rowan
Jerome St. Jacque
Tyrone Schwalbe
Bruce Decherne
Mary E. Sawyer
Minnesota
Rowan
Pine
la Crosse State College
Mmes
le Roy Seiger
Dale Korth
Thorp
John Coakley
Augusta
Harry Probst
Eau Claire
Honor New Albin Girl A Prenuptial Shower
A shower honoring La von Burrichter was hosted Sunday in St. Peter's church parlors for 50 guests. Miss Burrichter and Robert L. Bayler are set to marry Thursday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ.
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New Albin
Iowa
Lavon Burrichter
St. Peter’s
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St. 3Rd St
Margaret Jeanne Work
William M. Work
Robert George Kathan
George D. Kathan
King St
Kermit W. Petersen
First Presbyterian Church
James MacDonald
Janet Chipman
Ypsilanti
Mich
Mr. Kathan
Rockford
Edward J. George
James E. Erickson
William E. Winter
Minnie
Myrtle Carlson
Grace Kathan
Walter Kathan
Josephine
Margaret Cook
Rock Island, Ill
Milton Anderson
Black River Falls
Lunds
Blair Visitors
Grandview Alumnae
N. P. Anderson
Amil Bach
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George Monsoor
S. E. Strand
Paul Zeisler
Leonard Zeisler
A. M. Klages
Clifford Hart
Elmer Olson
Carl Rochert
William Walter
Otto Ginsky
Harriet Sherrick
Selma Hole Maier
Malinda Nelson Reinhardt
Carmen Freimark Mach
Alverda Bergum Stanton
Rosella Domke Widmeyer
Bernice Zigler Mach
Margaret Gobel Gates
Ellen Nelson Feran
Alta Molstad
Eloise Graewin
George Fostle
Waseca
Virginia Anderson Crowley
Madison
Frank Kubina
Fred Gebhardt
Hazel Drecktrah Boehlke
Clyde Smith
Eddie Anderson
Holmen
John Drake
Green Bay
Dudley Scott
Ferne Nelson Weissenberger
Mabel Athie Gibson
Park Ridge
Elizabeth Erickson Grattan
Wauwatosa
Hazel Lee Malin
Kankakee
Ericksons
American Business Women’s Assn
Arlene R. Peterson
American Business Women’s Association
Karroll’s Recreation Center
Nellie Voelker
Kansas City
Viola Tanke
Violet M. Peart
Delores J. Martin
Rosemary Snyder
Esther Tanke
Pioneer
Ann Cramer
Charter
Atlanta
Veronie Millard
Wisconsin
Tribune
Honolulu
Alice Pehler
Dodge
George P. Sobotta
Kay Menough
Joseph van Hosen
Cedar Rapids
Michael Potter
George Pehler
George Hedberg
Arcadia Country Club
Kay Chambers
Patricia Skroch
Rosalyn Puchalla
Mary Alice Shankey
Mines
Cyril Pehler
Henry Suchla Jr
Clarence Mathhey
William Creeley Jr
Vernal Solberg
Berry
66Th St
Drake University
Northwestern College
Chicago
Maytag Corp
Minneapolis Vocational School
Northwest Orient Airlines
Winona Credit Bureau
Winona
Klinkner & Jensen
Caledonia St
Schomberg Open House
Califoria
Albin
Spurgeon’s
Hovi
Jamaicas
Dri-Don
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