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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1946
Page
11
The piece describes Leona Dargo's Milwaukee wedding at St. Patrick's and profiles Florence Forer and Elsie Stuhr, La Crosse taxi drivers, highlighting their postwar careers, daily routines, earnings, and experiences as women in a male-dominated field.
Helen G. Ganrude and Henry N. Frank wed at St Peters parsonage Caledonia Minnesota with Rev A E Wermerskirchen presiding. The bride wore a yellow linen outfit and shell veil. They will reside in Caledonia after July 15 with families of Ganrude and Frank attending a dinner for about 20. Frank, Sin clair station owner, is a four year overseas veteran and the bride is a Northwestern Bell telephone operator.
The advice states soaking leafy greens such as spinach and watercress in tepid water loosens dirt and grit, making cleaning quicker. It emphasizes using lukewarm water to wash greens effectively.
Monday listings include St Francis sewing auxiliary at 2, East Side Homemakers at 12 30, Caledonia Street Methodist picnic at 6 30, English Lutheran circle at 7 45. Tuesday activities cover Women golfers at 9, Bjornson club picnic at 1, St Michael sewing auxiliary closed for summer, Bethany Gospel mission circle at 3, Mount Calvary mission at 7 30, USWV auxiliary at 8. Wednesday Catholic Women’s league relief sewing at 2, VFW auxiliary club rooms. Friday Immanuel Lutheran ladies aid at the school. Saturday La Crosse County Community council picnic at 12 30 Isle la Plume. Egg stain note about cold water removal.
In Beloit Wisconsin at the Lutheran church on June 16 Eleanor Ofstun daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Ofstun Soldier Grove united in marriage to Roy Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Carl Wagner Beloit The ceremony featured pink and white flowers and music by Donna Bailey and Lorraine Ofstun Supper for 75 at the Ofstun home and a 200 guest reception followed They will reside in Beloit where the groom works in a meat market and is a recent army veteran.
Lansing Iowa special report: The American Legion Auxiliary elected officers Tuesday evening. President Mrs Walter Aschom vice president Mrs George Aschom secretary Mrs Leonard Barthell treasurer Mrs George Anderson historian Mrs Mark Dunlevy chaplain Mrs Edward Julson sergeant at arms Mrs Harold Gaunitz. Additional executive board members will be past presidents Mrs Albert Kehr Mrs Katharyne Feuerhelm and A R Frederickson. Installation is set for July 23 at the home of Mrs A M Fellows.
Adele Ann Vivien of New Orleans and Ernest K Larson of Harmony Minnesota married at St James the Major Catholic church in New Orleans. Attendants Mae Larson Amilie Vivien Donald Orville Larson Emille Vivien. Larson recently discharged from the army after service in Germany. They will reside in Harmony.
Rita Rudolph and Bernard F Carroll married in an eight o clock mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Rt Rev W J Plecity officiating. Attending guests included seven in the party and a banquet at Hotel Stoddard followed by a reception at the Rudolph home.
Elsie Larson elected chapter 12 commander of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary in La Crosse with officers installed Thursday night. Emily Pertzsch Emma Wateski and others named senior and junior vice commanders, secretary treasurer and various posts under Past Commander Emil Pertzsch.
Ardell K. Jenkins and Osvald L. Pedersen were married at the Sparta Methodist church on June 26 with Rev. E. E. Clarke officiating. The couple will reside at 414 Kilbourn Avenue Tomah after a northern Wisconsin honeymoon. The bride formerly worked in the AAA office and the groom served in the ETO as a captain before joining Standard Oil in Tomah.
Miss Florence Parker of Whitehall attended an Eastern Star reception at the Mondovi Methodist church honoring Mrs. Muriel Smith Grand Ruth. Parker, a founding Mondovi member now with Whitehall lodge, will soon receive life membership after 50 years continuous service. Also present were Mrs. Lester Senty Mrs. M. A. Wiemer and Miss Alice Wiemer.
A kitchen tip notes that adding a pinch of ground cloves enhances chocolate dishes. The suggestion emphasizes warm spice without altering core flavors, offering a subtle aroma and depth to desserts and drinks.
Betty Marion Wehling and Merton William Kelly united in a candlelight ceremony at 350 South 22nd Street. Rev. Walter Schumann officiated as guests and family offered corsage and reception support before the couple planned a Lake Gilmore getaway and a home on 22nd Street.
Service Club members prepare for a Camp McCoy event Tuesday night. Girls are asked to bring six sandwiches to be served with punch during intermission.
Celery seed and celery salt are fine in hamburgers and salads, work well in white sauce, and serve as a good flavoring for fish stocks. They enhance dishes with a bright herbaceous note and versatile seasoning.
Waterloo La Crosse county Homemakers will join the Community council for the annual picnic at Waterloo park on July 9. Council members will handle the picnic dinner and prize contests with games under Mines supervision. Charles Wachs George Hayek August Bey and Hartwick Overson named for arrangements. Each club provides its own transportation and table service. Miss Arlene Halaska hosted a gathering in her honor. Additional relatives from Milwaukee and Bremerton visits noted along with attendees list.
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