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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1954

Page

10

Wedding of Joan Ullan and Virgil Benson in Houston

Joan Elizabeth Ullan and Virgil Elwood Benson wed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston Minnesota on Saturday June 19 at 8 pm. The ceremony featured music by Mrs Andrew Flatten and performances by Margaret Anne Bakken and Janis Ostern. The couple plans to live in Houston after a Yellowstone National Park honeymoon.

Houston Minn Joan Elizabeth Ullan Norman Ullan Virgil Elwood Benson Everett Benson M. A. Braaten Evangelical Luthern Church Andrew Flatten Margaret Anne Bakken Spring Grove Christi Lee Benson Wayne Benson Laurel Benson Lloyd Vix Jr la Crosse Royal Happel

Barbara Giesen Bride of Donald Jenkins

The marriage of Barbara Giesen daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Enyart and Donald Jenkins son of Mrs Lyle Jackson and John Jenkins took place Friday afternoon in the Baptist Church Center Township. The Rev L D Eaton officiated the June 18 ceremony. The bride was attended by Sandra Smith maid of honor Mrs Emmett Johnson and Jayvee Jenkins bridesmaids. Best man was Emmett Johnson with Gordon Sivasind and Al Handke grooms men. A reception for 100 was in the church parlors. The couple will live at Postville.

Waukon Barbara Giesen Russell Enyart Donald Jenkins Lyle Jackson John Jenkins Baptist Church Center Township L. D. Eaton Sandra Smith Emmett Johnson Jayvee Jenkins Gordon Sivasind al Handke Postville

Baptism of Robert Gene Spors at Melrose Church

Mr and Mrs Leslie Spors and son Robert Gene of Lake Geneva spent the weekend with Gust Kohnert and Carroll Spors. Robert Gene was baptized at the Methodist Church Sunday by Rev A E Attwood with sponsors Mr and Mrs Bernard Ponterio.

Melrose Wis Leslie Spors Robert Gene Lake Geneva Gust Kohnert Carroll Spors A. E. Attwood Bernard Ponterio

Tranberg Family Reunion Held in Ettrick Wisconsin

About 70 people gathered Sunday June 20 at the Lester Tranberg home in Ettrick for the Tranberg family reunion. Attendees included Theodore Tranberg Carl Nelson William Syverson Wiley Larry Wallace Tranberg Donald Tranberg Allan Thompson Lorell Ann George Tranberg Odell Tranberg Martin Tranberg Ben Tranberg Silas Transberg Archie Tranberg Helmer Tranberg Amy Selmer Tranberg Raymond Erickson Emil Onsrud Carl Englien Lester Tranberg Laura Moen Lisa Herried Ella Tranberg Alvin Tranberg Audrey Janice Hoff.

Ettrick Wis Tranberg Lester Tranberg Theodore Tranberg Carl Nelson William Syverson Wiley Larry Wallace Tranberg Blair Donald Tranberg Osseo Allan Thompson Lorell Ann Winona George Tranberg la Crosse Odell Tranberg Martin Tranberg Galesville Ben Tranberg Alamo N.D Silas Tranberg Archie Tranberg Helmer Tranberg Amy Selmer Tranberg Doris Raymond Erickson Emil Onsrud Henry Carl Englien Laura Moen Lisa Herried Ella ‘Franberg Alvin Tranberg Audrey Janice Hoff

Bridal Shower For Mary Elizabeth Ellis In Arcadia

A bridal shower honored Mary Elizabeth Ellis at the Arcadia Legion Club rooms on Wednesday evening. Miss Ellis, daughter of Leo Ellis, Arcadia, will wed George Sobotta, son of Mary Sobotta and the late Peter Sobotta, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Monday June 28 at 9 a.m. The Rev. Charles Schumacher will perform the ceremony. Betty Sobotta, sister of the groom, and Mrs. William Creeley Jr. hosted the event.

Arcadia Wis Mary Elizabeth Ellis Arcadia Legion Club Ellis Leo Ellis George Sobotta Mary Sobotta Peter Sobotta Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Charles Schumacher Betty Sobotta William Creeley Jr

Relief Corps Meeting Plans Memorial Service and Awards

Relief Corps at Wilson Colwell will present memorial service honors and 25 year pins at the Court House Thursday July 1 at 8 p.m. The meeting location is official and the event recognizes long service members.

Wilson Colwell Relief Corps Court House

Williams Smith Vows at Cargill House Ceremony

Mary Karyl Williams and Frank H. Smith exchanged vows at the Cargill House on Saturday June 26 in a 3 p.m. ceremony. Rev. Mark Andrews officiated. Attendants included Marilyn Ernst and LaVila Zieman among others. A reception for 100 followed, with plans to live in Rochester, Minnesota after a northern Minnesota honeymoon.

Cargill House Mary Karyl Williams C. Howard Williams Kenosha la Crosse Frank H. Smith Hiko Smith Rochester Minn Mark Andrews First Presbyterian Church Marilyn Ernst LaVila Zieman Kathryn Williams Richard Kiefer Kenneth Smith John Rustad John Edstrom Minnesota 16Th St. S. E. Rochester University of Minnesota

Prairie Du Chien couple wed at St John’s Church

Elizabeth Mezera daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Mezera Bridgeport and Paul Scheckel son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Scheckel Prairie du Chien were married at St John’s Catholic Church Saturday June 5 Rev Paul J Monarski officiated. The ceremony followed by a reception for 300 at the bride’s home reflects plans to reside on a farm on Wauzeka ridge.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Elizabeth Mezera Charles Mevera Bridgeport Paul Scheckel Arnold Scheckel St. John's Catholic Church Paul J. Monarski Janet Scheckel Theresa Shediey Charlotte Scheckel Maid of Honor Barbara Anderson Teddy Bay Dan Mezera Edwin Scheckel Wen Mevera Wauzeka Ridge

Creamy Spread Recipe for Sandwiches

Cream together two parts butter and one part cream cheese to create a rich base. Add prepared mustard to taste for a tangy finish suitable for sandwiches.

Pettygrove and Scholl Veil in Wisconsin Wedding

Elaine Joyce Pettygrove and Harvey Helmer Scholl wed at First Lutheran Church in ONALASKA. The ceremony was at 11 am with Rev Maynard Midthun officiating. reception followed at the bride’s home. Guests from out of town included Mr and Mrs Alex Kerris and others. Iowa honeymoon planned. couple to reside in Stoddard. Bride's gown was white satin and net with yellow roses.

Onalaska Wis Elaine Joyce Pettygrove John Pettygrove R. 1 Harvey Helmer Scholl Albert Ray Stoddard Theodore Scholl Dubuque Iowa Maynard Midthun First Lutheran Church Robert Gage Alex Kerris Crystal Student John Pettygrove Sr Elaine Larsen Minneapolis Walter Niles Ferryville Myer’s

Otto Wolf Celebrated 85th at Smith Valley Homemakers Picnic

Otto Wolf was guest of honor at the Smith Valley Homemakers picnic on Sunday June 20 for his 85th birthday. His daughter Mrs. Thomas Olson, a member since 1921, attended with family members including Harold Morehouse and Walter Kendhammer among others.

Otto Wolf Smith Valley Thomas Olson Harold Morehouse Walter Kendhammer Alfred Werner James Valiquette Edward Oertel Archie Peters Marie Herman Barbara Clarkin Oscar Rhodes Arthur Gollnick

Salt Scrub for Body Stimulation and Circulation

Apply table salt with a body brush to scrub every inch of the body then shower. The method aims to boost circulation and enhance skin feel through a thorough exfoliating rinse.

Mabel Bride Of T A Dahl In First Lutheran Church

Patricia Lou Johnson married Truman A. Dahl at First Lutheran Church in Mabel Minnesota on Sunday June 20. The ceremony was led by Rev. Percy L. Larson with a reception for 270 in the church parlors. The couple departed for a northern Minnesota trip after attending MacMurray College and the University of Minnesota respectively.

Mabel Minn Patricia Lou Johnson Gordon Johnson Truman A. Dahl Adolph Dahl Rushford First Lutheran Church Percy L. Larson Donald Johnson Willard Johnson Doris Johnson Mavis Dahl Cynthia Sellman Mary Haager Eleanor Sue Johnson Sharon Ashim Donald Dahl Lowell Johnson Robert Johnson Gene Williams Roger Trester Mmes Williarma Bruin Richard Burtness Neil Soltow Howard Tolletsrud Merlene West Nadia Johnson Norma Walhus Marilyn Swenson Audrey Redwing Diane Larson Sandra Larson Joan Ryan Jacqueline Joerg MacMurray College Jacksonville Ill University of

Bride and Groom Wed in Black River Falls Church

A 2 p.m. ceremony at the Methodist Church united Donna Higgins and Kenneth Bachman. The reception for 75 followed in the parish hall. After a Door County peninsula trip the couple will live in Madison where Bachman studies at the University of Wisconsin.

Black River Falls Wis Methodist Church Wayne Grover Donna Higgins Kenneth Bachman Lida Reber Hugh Higgins Blanche Higgins

Miss Freda Binzer Completes European Trip

Miss Freda Binzer returns from an extensive European journey visiting Denmark England France Italy Switzerland Germany Sweden and Norway. She toured historic sites including the 1755 church where her grandfather preached and major landmarks in London before flying BEA over the North Sea. She returned June 7 and spent a weekend with sisters before resuming nursing duties at Mt Washington Sanitarium.

Black River Falls Wis Freda Binzer Denmark England France Italy Switzerland Germany Sweden Norway Justus von Binzer King's Palace Royal Theatre Hans Christian Anderson Bea London North Sea Europe Air Anna Prescott Guy Babcock Mt. Washington Sanitarium Eau Claire

Jenkins Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Rockland

Rockland Wis special report Mr and Mrs Arthur Jenkins observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary honored by about 100 relatives and friends on Sunday June 20. A dinner followed by open house marked the occasion.

Rockland Wis Arthur Jenkins

Engagements Announced for Donna Kateley and Gail Marie Revels

Mr and Mrs George R Kateley of 909 Green Bay St announce the engagement of their daughter Donna to Lyle B Stroeh son of Mr and Mrs William Stroeh of 108 S 28th St He is the fiancé. Mr and Mrs Glenn Harkness of 1516 Kane St announce the engagement of their daughter Gail Marie to Clinton E Revels son of Mr and Mrs Max Revels of MR 42 French Island.

Donna Lyle B. Stroeh George R. Kateley Green Bay St William Stroeh 28Th St Glenn Harkness Kane St Gail Marie Clinton E. Revels Max Revels French Island Viroqua Wis Joseph Deaver Janet Lawrence Danielson Readstown

NDGAR State Officers Elected at Portage Convention

Portage Wisconsin mid June state convention of the National Daughters Grand Army of the Republic elected Ruth Hornung of Kenosha department commander Ida Black of Janesville and Georgene Johnson of La Crosse as senior and junior vice commanders Ethel Willis and Mary Hewitt of Milwaukee as assistant quartermaster and chaplain Alma Speckner of Madison as patriotic instructor Grace Hulbert of Fort Atkinson as officer of the day Lydia Read of Madison as officer of the guard Florence Flint of Janesville as sentinel Marie Dunn of Milwaukee as historian Florence Davis of La Crosse as auditor Johanna Strand and Florence Greene of La Crosse Flossie Dott and Vera Ostrander of Madison and Maude Venable of Janesville as trustees.

Portage Wis National Daughters Grand Army of the Republic Ruth Hornung Kenosha Ida Black Janesville Georgene Johnson la Crosse Ethel Willis Mary Hewitt Milwaukee Alma Speckner Madison Grace Hulbert Fort Atkinson Lydia Read Florence Flint Sentinel Marie Dunn Florence Davis Johanna Strand Florence Greene Flossie Dott Vera Ostrander Maude Venable

Local Ads Note Store Listings and Services

Humboldt resale shop offers women and children's wear on Thursdays and Fridays at 1127 King, ZIP 25386. Listings include carpeting at Schneider's 415 South Third, Roth's Flor-Mar t discounts, Universal Dated Prints for photo finishing, 514 State St. outlet and 19 others in La Crosse. Sweet Shop serves half gallon ice cream for 75 cents. Dr Kenneth Ducke’s State Street office closes until July 6.

Humboldt Resale King Schneider’s South Third Roth's Flor- Mart State St la Crosse Kenneth Ducke State

Tomah Bride Weds Howard Welch in Tomah Congregational Ceremony

Doris Marie Faulkner and Howard John Welch married at First Congregational Church in Tomah Wis with a 2 PM ceremony officiated by Rev Kilbourn Holt. Maid of honor Mary Ann Faulkner and bridesmaid Lois Ann Stoltz wore blue lace and net over blue taffeta. The couple will reside in Tomah where he works for Monroe County.

Tomah Wis First Congregational Church Doris Marie Faulkner Howard John Welch Thomas Welch Oakdale Kilbourn Holt John H. Faulkner Mary Ann Faulkner Lois Ann Stoltz

Pettera and Spears Wed in Kendall Wisconsin

Lucille Marcella Pettera and Milo Hamilton Spears wed at St. Joseph church Kendall in a June 24 ceremony. Reverend W Hackner officiated the nine oclock mass. Guests included Gerturde and Lavern Pettera. Reception for 50 followed at the Spears home New Lisbon. The couple will reside on a farm with bearing duties and routine lawn care advised.

Kendall, Wis Lucille Marcella Pettera Milo Hamilton Spears St. Joseph's Catholic Church W. Hackner Gertrude Lavern Pettera New Lisbon

Bridal Rites In Milwaukee Pay Tribute To William Bunge Jr

Mrs. George W. Bunge of Milwaukee attended the June 16 wedding in Fox Point of her grandson William Wheeler Bunge Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter. The 4 p.m. ceremony at the Fox Point Meeting House was performed by Rev. Killian Stimpson. Reception followed at the Wisconsin Women's Club. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett N. Carpenter. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Bunge. The couple are college graduates with ties to Wisconsin and Illinois communities.

George W. Bunge S. 14Th St Milwaukee William Wheeler Bunge Jr Elizabeth Ann Carpenter Fox Point Meeting House Killian Stimpson St. Mark's Episcopal Church Everett N. Carpenter William W. Bunge Tufts Robert Morton John E. Lamp Ellen Shaw Tufts Bunge Wayland Academy Beloit College The State University Tau Kappa Epsilon

Kendhammer couple marks silver wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Herman Kendhammer celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday July 4 from 4 to 8 p m at Losey Boulevard and Market Street no invitations sent

Herman Kendhammer Losey Blvd Market St

Mobile Earrings Trend This Summer

Mobile earrings prove popular for summer fashion with sleek black and white options. The style emphasizes lightweight versatility and modern contrasts for casual and dressy outfits.

Finesse Deodorant Receives Praises and Cologne Hint

Dear Miss U C writes praising Finesse deodorant for its fragrance and performance. The reply suggests Finesse Cologne in $1.00 and $1.50 bottles or a travel stick at $1.25, noting its spill resistant convenience and availability at Hebberd Drugs.

Janice U.C

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