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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1950

Page

9

Beverly Ann Hohmann Weds in Onalaska Nuptials

Beverly Ann Hohmann of Onalaska married Robert Carl Jensen in a candlelit ceremony at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Onalaska Rev Emil Toepel officiated The couple is the daughter and son of Marvin R Hohmann Onalaska and Loren Mohler Rochester The reception for a hundred followed at the Hohmann home Honeymoon will take them to the Ozark mountains and other southern points Their home will be 908 First Street Rochester Mayo Clinic ties noted with prenup showers given by several relatives and Mayo staff.

Beverly Ann Hohmann Robert Carl Jensen St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Onalaska Emil Toepel Marvin R. Hohmann R. J Loren Mohler Rochester Elizabeth Hohmann Euene Searles Jaine Roberts Richard Jensen Kansas City Donald Merz Donald Brown Karleen Brinkman Chaseburg Harriet Brinkman Hohmann Donald Krause Rose Marie Lapham Deloris Mundstock Away R. W. Rosin Cibecue Ariz John Homyak Minneapolis Donald Jensen John Mather Harold Mather Gerald Supper Gene Searles Stanly Merz Donald Martin William Ludtke Madison Paul Schwartz Green Lake Ida Brinkman Houston First Street Jensen H and H Mayo Clinic Wesley Brinkman Albert Krause Leonard Brinkman W-1

Arvella Stroeh and Brandon Rockwell wed at Blessed Sacrament

Arvella Jane Stroeh and Brandon Rockwell were married Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic church in Viola. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. A H Rosenkamp, with Ruth Wiese as maid of honor and Paul Wanless as best man. A reception followed at the Stroeh home and a dance for 300 at the AFL hall. The couple plans a farm home near Viola after a trip to Madison Whitewater and Milwaukee.

Arvella Jane Stroeh Brandon Rockwell Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parep A. H. Rosenkamp William C. Stroeh South 28Th Street Clark W. Rockwell Viola Ruth Wiese Paul Wanless Katherine Rockwell Marie Kritchman AFL Madison Whitewater Milwaukee Andy North William Kopplen Lawrence Ferguson Rudolph Miller Herman Germann Clark Rockwell Kathern Eva Buford Seeley Reginald Buchman Merald Glick Fami

Ability To Shrug Off Worries Eases Insomnia

City dwellers and sedentary workers often suffer insomnia from dwelling on daily worries. Most cases improve when worries are relaxed before bed, using dull reading or quiet hand work. Avoid sleep drugs. they can be habit forming and ineffective long term.

NEA

Midway Homemakers Host Shower for Joyce DeBoer Bride Elect

Midway Wisconsin hosts a 60 guest shower at Mrs Leslie Amundson home for Joyce DeBoer bride elect of May 3. Mrs Merlin Pandler led a program with readings by Carol Jean Price and contests run by Mrs Pandler and Mrs Clare Waldenberger. Out of town guests included Mrs Rufus Schmaltz and Mrs John DeBoer of La Crosse.

Midway Wis Leslie Amundson Joyce DeBoer Merlin Pandler Carol Jean Price Pandler Clare Waldenberger Rufus Schmaltz John DeBoer la Crosse

Marriage of Pat Hengel and Richard Hinytzke in Holy Trinity

Pat Hengel and Richard Francis Hinytzke were married April 22 at Holy Trinity Catholic church with Rev. Matthew Molinard officiating. The couple, both from local families, will reside at 1502 South Sixth Street after a Minneapolis honeymoon. The wedding included a large ceremony, a 17 guest dinner, and a 200 guest reception at the Hengel home with participation from siblings, aunts, and extended family. Pre nuptial events and community notices followed, with a birthday gathering for Fred Oliver and local church activities listed nearby.

Patricia Dorothy Hengel Richard Francis Hinytzke Holy Trinity Catholic Church Matthew Molinard Joseph C. Hengel South 26Th Street Louis Hinytzke South Sixth Street Nic Hengel Mary Larson Ramona Hengel Rita Ulman Ruth Konter Nancy Weiss Mary Buchner Edward Hengel Norman Vogel John Otto Joseph Hengel Ronald Schnick Ramona la Conga Hengel Edward Zemlicka Wenzel Kubal Tom Kubal Milwaukee C. A. Jiracek Kay Harold Kraetsch Wauwatosa Robert Lonkoski Fred Schneider Sparta Leonard Lettner Fountain City Minneapolis Frank Len Rita Ulmen Joyce McGuire Mona Hengel John Hengel

Classified Ad Fragments Show Local Sales and Offers

Readable notices list a 10 word want ad for 1 dollar lasting a week, a rummage sale at 414 South Third with hours, prices on plastic shades, floor coverings, and florals from multiple local shops. Listings mention a Westinghouse fridge, plastic tile, and contacts at several merchants.

South Third Stuber Lund Honig’s Main Westinghouse Electric Mart Gillette Roth’s Flor-Mart Weston

Bever ly Berger Weds Lester Hopperstad in New Albin

In New Albin Iowa Bever ly M Berger daughter of Clifford and Mrs Berger La Crosse Wisconsin married Lester M Hopperstad son of Mr and Mrs Hopperstad at First Lutheran church parsonage April 22 The Rev R A Ofstedal officiated Their home will be New Albin fra where the groom is employed.

Decorah First Lutheran Church Beverly M. Stoda Clifford Berger la Crosse Lester M. Hopperstad John Hopperstad R. A. Ofstedal New Albin Fra

Return To Former Home For Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Arnold Fagerness of St Paul celebrated their silver wedding with a reception April 23 at Zion Lutheran church parlors Blair Wisconsin. Family and friends from surrounding towns attended a 125 guest buffet while Gene Garthwaite served as toastmaster. The couple married March 14 1925 in Blair by the late Reverend Sweger.

Philip Johnson Eddie Steig Osseo Frank Brandt Madison Hazel Gesme Mount Horeb Marvin Schuth Marshfield Conrad Kjos la Crosse Lauritz Lebakken Galesville Oscar Schmidt Arcadia Walter Peiper Clara Nelson Fred Nelson Verna Skogstad Arnold Fagerness Blair T. E. Sweger Myrtle Halvorson Helmer Thompson Ettrick Mondovi Fagerness

Malmin Receives WMF Pin and Appointed National Member

Mrs. C. K. Malmin was given a Women's Missionary Federation pin by Mrs. Sverre Aasen at the WMF meeting. Two life memberships went to Mrs. Jane Nelson and Mrs. Bertha Johnson. A special table honored Rev. and Mrs. C. K. Malmin and all ladies over 70 with carnations.

Pigeon Falls Wis C. K. Malmin Women’s Missionary Federation Sverre Aasen Ladies Aid Jane Nelson Bertha Johnson Clifford Fremstad Malmin Mmes Willie Johnson Odell Schansberg Obert Lundberg The

Prenuptial Showers Hosted by Mrs Albert Klein Sr

La Vern Pincsak plans June wedding as host Mrs Albert Klein Sr entertained two prenuptial showers at 1506 South 11th Street. Guests included Mmes Mabel Weigent Edward Fuchsteiner Robert Schrier Fred Schreier William Vogel Tina Silha Jerome Kabat William Weigel Harold Jasperson Francis Kreuger Paul Stackowitz Edwin Morgan Emil Mitley Albert Le Frenaye Harriet Svoboda Jessica Dunne and others. Prior week attendees ranged from Margaret Cooper Ruby Whitmore Jacksonville Fla to Justine Dale and Jane Klein. She are caught as far north as Sestesene Alaska.

Albert Klein South 11Th Street la Vern Pincsak Albert Klein, Jr Mmes Mabel Weigent Edward Fuchsteiner Robert Schrier Fred Schreier William Vogel Tina Silha Jerome Kabat William Weigel Harold Jasperson Francis Kreuger Paul Stackowitz Edwin Morgan Emil Mitley Albert le Frenay

Catholic Daughters Hold Annual Corporate Communion

The Catholic Daughters of America observe their annual corporate communion on Sunday morning May 7 at 8 15 mass.

Catholic Daughters of America

McKinley Corps Honors and Birthday Gatherings

Nellie Olson hosted McKinley relief corps No. 108 at coffee with guests Lulu Hoffmann Florence Duve Sarah Luther Jennie Rudolph Lena Loeffler Eva Halverson Bessie Wadel Ann Hetrick Ruth Hopkins Minnie Campbell Etta Leoffler Daisy Nichols Jessie Thompson Lena Mou lis Lydia Smith Sophie Hefti Mary Sheath Edith Hegg and others. Birthday celebration for Patricia Marie Heller at Coon Valley home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Heller drew families including Rueben Heller Alma Wesley Proksch Onalaska Joe Heller Robert Marvin Heller John Tietze Gengel Kapanke and others.

Nellie Olson Vine Street William McKinley Relief Corps No. 108 Mmes Lulu Hoffmann Florence Duve Sarah Luther Jennie Rudolph Lena Loeffler Eva Halverson Bessie Wadel Ann Hetrick Ruth Hopkins Minnie Campbell Oscar Heller Coon Valley Patricia Marie Heller John Heller Rueben Heller Alma Wesley Proksch Onalaska Joe Heller Robert Marvin Heller John Tietze John Gengel Kapanke la Crosse

Gays Mills OES Holds Annual Inspection and Banquet

Crawford chapter No. 250 OES conducted its annual inspection and banquet on April 26 in Gays Mills Wisconsin. Inspecting officer was Mrs Helen Collins associate grand matron of the Wisconsin grand chapter. Distinguished guest Mrs Irma Durant past worthy grand matron joined visiting matrons and patrons from Oak Boscobel Fennimore Laural Muscoda chapters. Ann Brown gave the invocation and Hazel Walton welcomed attendees with Virginia Sturdevant Tony Helgeson and Gale Reublin providing vocal solos.

Gays Mills Wis Crawford OES Helen Collins Wauwatosa Grand State of Wisconsin Irma Durant Boscobel Francis Stitzer Oak Chapter Marion Brandt Fennimore Lenore Fraze Clyde Carpenter Laural Muscoda Ann Brown Hazel Walton Virginia Sturdevant Tony Helgeson Gale Reublin

UCT Social Club Luncheon Honors Bridge and Canasta Winners

Twenty five members of the United Commercial Travelers auxiliary attended the social club luncheon at Hotel Linker. Guests included Mrs. W H Johnson. Bridge and canasta winners were Mrs W E Sherman Mrs Herman Tausche Mrs Elmer Low Mrs W H Oliver Mrs Earl Owen Mrs L H Larson Mrs E H Evenson and Mr Conrad Olson. Next meeting May 23 at one o clock hosted by Mrs Carl Seiler and Mrs L H Larson. A note recalls New York City's Croton river water supply beginning in 1842.

United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary Hotel Linker Conrad Olson W. H. Johnson Bridge and Canasta Mmes W. E. Sherman Herman Tausche Elmer Low W. H. Oliver Earl Owen L. H. Larson E. H.evenson Augusta Jagow F. W. Schroeder

Tomah Woman's Club elects new officer slate

Tomah Wis special new officers selected for the Tomah Woman's Club include President Mrs E J Holtrop First vice president Mrs John Zimmerman Second vice president Mrs Whorrell Recording secretary Mrs Otto Stoltz Jr Treasurer Mrs Don Mennecke Corresponding secretary Mrs Howard Roemer and board members Mrs Harry Hill Mrs E M Long Program chairpersons named as Katherine McCaul Mrs Charles Nuzum Mrs Louis Barnes Mrs Lawrence Clark Mrs E J Holtrop Mrs John Zimmerman and Mrs Howard Roemer. The group will attend the Federated Women's club conference in Mineral Point Thursday.

Tomah Wis Tomah Woman’s Club E. J. Holtrop John Zimmerman Whorrell L. E. Curry Otto Stoltz, Jr Don Mennecke Howard Roemer Harry Hill E. M. Long Katherine McCaul Charles Nuzum Louis Barnes Lawrence Clark Tomah Club Federated Women’s Club Mineral Point

Birth Announcements from Wisconsin and Iowa Hospitals

Birth notices from St Marys Hospital Sparta Decorah Decorah Ia Galesville Clincs Grandview La Crosse Hospital and Bowling Green Ohio document newborns and guardians across multiple dates in late April and early May. Names include Wanlass Schultz Butterfuss Shaitel Frei Franks plus families McConnell Sersland Eimers Lensing Hackman Bohrnstedt and Rifenberg with accompanying parent names and locations.

St. Mary’s Hospital Sparta Wis Ray H. Wanlass Evelyn Schroeder Raymond E. Schultz Norwalk Harold Butterfuss Tomah Harriet Burrows William Shaitel Melvina Ellen Blume Decorah Hospital Melvin McConnell Ridgeway Paul Sersland Clarence Eimers Ossian Hugo Hackman Waucoma Jerome Lensing Festina Bowling Green

Birthday Party Given for Mrs Folkedahl in Ettrick

Mrs. Ernest Folkedahl was honored with a Friday evening birthday party in Ettrick Wisconsin guests included Mr and Mrs Christopher Erickson and son Clayton Earl Mr and Mrs Robert Ofsdahl and daughter Gail Yvonne Mr and Mrs Nick Rogness and James Evenson Mrs John Terpening and son Robert and Mrs Irene Briggs

Ettrick Wis Ernest Folkedahl Christopher Erickson Clayton Earl Robert Ofsdahl Gail Yvonne Mmes Nick Rogness James Evenson John Terpening Robert Irene Briggs

Preston and Winona Pair Wed in Decorah Ceremony

Verna Schmidt of Preston Minnesota and Richard F. Petty of Winona Minnesota were married April 27 by Mayor Floyd Hexom at his Decorah home. The bridegroom is employed in teaching.

Decorah Verna Schmidt Preston Minn Richard F. Petty Winona Floyd Hexom

Library Club Change At Campbell Library

Campbell Library announces a meeting change as the Library Club gathers Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Freda Hawkins replacing Mrs. Marvin Hohmann as host.

Campbell Library Club Freda Hawkins Marvin Hohmann

Mondovi Hosts Neighborhood Day Federation Meeting

Mondovi Wisconsin hosts the Trempealeau and Buffalo county federation neighborhood day at the Methodist church. Bi county officers include Blair president Orvin Stay and Mondovi vice president Robert Trowbridge. Delegates from Blair Arcadia Whitehall Ettrick and Mondovi attend with a noon luncheon and remarks promoting leadership and international goodwill.

Mondovi Wis Mondovi Woman’s Club Trempealeau Buffalo County C. Immislund Eau Claire Elmer Putzier David Hiemer Melvin Anshus Mondovi Club Lavern Nyre United Nations O. J. Eggum Department of Literature Wisconsin Library Wisconsin R. E. Anderson Blair Gladys Gleason Arcadia Clara Conger W. H. Smith Blair Mnc Lampc Club Woman’s Study Club Whitehall Arcadia Woman’s Club Ettrick Federated Club Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Menomonie Karl Kleinpell Cassville W. C. Cartwright Lancaster

Viner Greenlaw Evening Vows At English Lutheran Church

Virginia Jane Viner and Reginald John Greenlaw, both offspring of area families, exchanged marriage vows Saturday seven o clock at English Lutheran with Rev. Har old N Stoffel officiating. Guests included nine attendants as bride wore slipper satin and lace with camellias. reception hosted at the Viner home. The couple plan Lubec Maine and New York trip. groom serves in the army stationed in Colorado.

Virginia Jane Viner Reginald John Greenlaw Harold N. Stoffel Lyle Hanson Eugene Retzloff Lyman Viner Winnebago Street Wallace Greenlaw Lubec Maine

Whitehall Woman Named to Syracuse Dean's List

Mari I. Rice of Whitehall daughter of Mr and Mrs T O Rice is named to the fall dean's list at Syracuse University's College of Fine Arts Enrolled in the School of Music she is a freshman violin major and a 1949 Whitehall High School graduate Also a university orchestra member and accomplished pianist.

Whitehall Wis Mari I. Rice T. O. Rice College of Fine Arts Syracuse University Syracuse N. Y L. C. Dillenback School of Music Miss Rice Whitehall High School University

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