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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1964

Page

2

Death notices from Hillsboro and nearby towns

Three obituaries reported from Hillsboro Wisconsin area noting Mrs Elizabeth Rittenhouse 76 died April 30 in La Crosse after long illness services at Burr Wesleyan Methodist Church April 30 burial arrangements and survivors Verlyan Elroy Marian Johnson Dan Bender George eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Also Frank Jindrick 75 Yuba died April 30 Richland Center hospital services at St Wenceslaus Catholic Church Yuba burial Campion Valley Fick Funeral Home in Hillsboro Rosary 8 p m Sunday. Victor Alan Jacobson 43 Madison died April 30 Madison hospital services Utica Lutheran Church burial at church cemetery survivors wife Jean Ewers four sons Allen Alton Wayne Karl sister Her bert Quamme Mt Sterling.

Hillsboro Wis Elizabeth Rittenhouse la Crosse Burr Wesleyan Methodist Church Hart- Fick Funeral Home Verlyan Elroy Marian Johnson Dan Bender George Frank Jindrick Yuba Richland Center St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Campion Valley James Murphy Hart- Fick Funeral Jindrick St. Wenceslaus Arnold Racine Joseph Carl Albert Navy Elgin Stowell William Kaukl Yuiba Ferryville Victor Alan Jacobson Madison Utica Lutheran Church A. M. Hegre Church Commersnaes Gays Mills Allen Kodiak Alaska Alton Wayne Karl Herbert Quamme Mt. Sterling

Death notices and funerals in Melrose and Gays Mills

Mrs. George Thompson 68 died May 1 in West Salem hospital. Services at Upper North Beaver Creek Lutheran Church Tuesday with a prayer service Monday. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by husband, three sons, three daughters, five sisters, three brothers, and 16 grandchildren. Also Mrs. George Brown 77 died May 1 in a Boscobel hospital. Services at Gays Mills Congregational Church Monday at 2 p.m. Burial in Gays Mills Cemetery. Survived by husband, three daughters, one son, one sister, one brother, two half-brothers, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Melrose Wis George Thompson West Salem Upper North Beaver Creek Lutheran Church W. H. Winkler Church Smith Chapel Thompson Bernt Borreson Irving Jackson County George Manfred Harlan Black River Falls la Verne Minneapolis Lawrence Ruth) Isensee Minard Ardyth) Smikrud Harold Emeline) Sanders West Allis George Olson Rachel Wolfe Milwaukee Harvey Wallert Fransville Clara Kuehn Inglewood Calif Edry Alen San Diego Ellis Borreson Arthur Gays Mills George Brown Boscobel Hospital Robert Elmer Rohleder la Crosse Theron Dodd Prairie du Chien Lawrence Bailey Maurice Bailey Mesa, Ariz Gays Mills Congregational Church Harvey Sherwood Brown

Elroy Woman Dies of Heart Attack at Home

Mrs. Herman Triebs 63 of Elroy Wisconsin died of a heart attack Friday May 1 at her home. Zenner Funeral Home will announce funeral services.

Elroy Wis Herman Triebs Zenner Funeral Home

Death of Mrs. Henry Hanson of Necedah

Mrs. Henry Hanson formerly of Necedah dies at her daughter Mrs. Al Coleman home in Ironwood Michigan. Services at Necedah Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Sunday May 3 with Rev. Lelan Shaw officiating. Burial in Bayview Cemetery. Survived by another daughter Mrs. Howard Schulz of La Crosse.

Necedah Wis Henry Hanson al Coleman Ironwood Mich Necedah Methodist Church Bayview Cemetery Lelan Shaw Hanson Una Jennings

Memorial for Alois N. Schummers

Alois N. Schummers 52 of Cedar Rapids Iowa died Friday May 1 services tentatively set Tuesday at St John s Catholic Church Caledonia burial in Calvary Cemetery friends may call in Cedar Rapids Saturday and Steffen Funeral Home Caledonia Monday rosary will be said born April 18 1912 he is survived by sisters Margaret Schummers Winona and Catherine Hoggins Hermiston Ore and brother John A Schummers Minneapolis

Caledonia Minn Alois N. Schummers Cedar Rapids Iowa St. John’s Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery John Turner Steffen Mr. Schummers John Schummers Margaret Schummers Winona Jack Catherine) Hoggins Hermiston Ore John A. Schummers Minneapolis

Mrs Fred Knoebel 65 Dies En Route to Sparta Hospital

Sparta Wisconsin Mrs Fred Knoebel 65 died Friday evening May 1 while being transported to a Sparta hospital from her Cataract home. Services will be at Lanham's Mortuary 2 30 p m Tuesday with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Rev Dr A E Frederick officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary Monday afternoon and evening and Tuesday until the service. Mrs Knoebel worked in the personnel division of the Camp McCoy post exchange. Surviving are her husband a daughter Mrs John Hart Sparta five grandchildren two great grandchildren and two sisters Miss Harriet Lower and Mrs David Crocker of Sparta.

Sparta Wis Fred Knoebel Cataract Lanham’s Woodlawn A. E. Frederick Knoebel Post Exchange Service Camp McCoy John Margaret) Hart Harriet Lower David Crocker

Galeville clerk Dale dies at 76 in Wisconsin

GALESVILLE Wis Helmer Dale 76 longtime Town of Gale clerk for 39 years and substitute mail carrier dies in a La Crosse hospital Friday May 1 He was born Nov 13 1887 in Ettrick and married Blanche Rehfuss in 1914 He is survived by a daughter Earline Olson a sister and a grandchild with services Monday at First Presbyterian Church burial in Pine Cliff Cemetery call hours at Smith Mortuary and at the church earlier in the day

Galesville Wis Helmer Dale Gale la Crosse First Presbyterian Church Robert M. C. Ward Pine Cliff Cemetery Smith Mortuary Mr. Dale Ettrick S. H. Dale Blanche Rehfuss Earline Olson Onalaska Alice Bohr Livingston N. J

Court Receipts in La Crosse County April Totaled 3117.10

The April receipts in Judge Leonard F. Roraff's La Crosse County Court Branch 2 totaled 3117.10. Deputy Clerk Helen Schwinefus's report shows 209 suit taxes 401.10 court costs 415 state traffic fines 1352 county traffic fines 410 criminal fines and 330 small claims fees.

Leonard F. Roraff la Crosse County Helen Schwinefus

Deaths of Fred C. Proksch in Wisconsin

Fred C. Proksch aged 81 of 827 South 17th Street died in a local hospital on Friday May 1. Survived by wife Hattie and two brothers John and Herbert Proksch of La Crosse. Preceded by four brothers and four sisters. Services Monday at 2 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rev. Fritz Miller officiating. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Schumacher Funeral Home Sunday 3–5 and 7–9 p.m. and at church Monday noon until services.

Fred C. Proksch S. 17Th St Hattie John Herbert Proksch la Crosse First Evangelical Lutheran Church Fritz Miller Oak Grove Cemetery Schumacher Funeral Home

Margaret Gobel Gates Services in La Crosse Monday

Margaret Gobel Gates dies at home May 1 in La Crosse. Services set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church with Rev. Edwin Sheppard officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials to Grandview Hospital or Wesley Methodist Church. She taught at Grandview School of Nursing and Grandview Hospital and served in nurses organizations. Survived by daughter Virginia Bendel, three grandsons, sister Marie Gobel, three siblings, with two sisters and one brother preceding her.

Margaret Gobel Gates S. 8Th St Wesley Methodist Church Edwin Sheppard Woodlawn Grandview Hospital Sletten-McKee London England la Crosse Central High School Grandview School of Nursing Silver Cross Hospital Joliet Ill Gates Wisconsin District Nurses Association Grandview Alumnae Association Jene Virginia Ben‘del Marie C. Gobel Fort Atkinson Will C. Gobel Milwaukee Walter E. Gobel Beloit

Death of George Rennebohm at age 78 in La Crosse

George Rennebohm 78 of 1911 S 29th St died at home Saturday May 2. Survived by widow Louise one sister Anna Lou of Northwood Iowa and three brothers Henry Carl and Lawrence of La Crosse. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dickinson Jackson Street Chapel with Rev. Walter Bodamer officiating and burial at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park. Friends may call Monday after 4 p.m.

George Rennebohm S. 29Th St Louise Anna Lou Northwood Iowa Henry Carl Lawrence la Crosse Dickinson Jackson Street Walter Bodamer Prairie du Chien Mormon Coulee Memorial Park

Obituary for Henry H. Marohn of La Crosse

Henry H. Marohn, 67, of 2909 South 22nd Street, died at a local hospital. Survived by two daughters Vallie Sloan and Inez Canfield, son Merlin, and four sisters Clara Strey Esther Marohn Martha Guensch Emma Rose. two sons predeceased him. Services 3:30 p.m. Monday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Fritz Miller. burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation Dickinson Jackson Street Chapel after 4 p.m. Sunday and in church Monday from 3 p.m. until service.

Henry H. Marohn S. 22Nd St Bertha Glen Vallie) Sloan Harry Inez) Canfield la Crosse Merlin William Clara) Strey Esther Marohn Gustave Martha) Guensch San Diego Calif Clyde Emma) Rose Milwaukee First Evangelical Lutheran Church Fritz Miller Woodlawn Dickinson Jackson St

Gale-Ettrick High to stage spring concert May 4

Gale-Ettrick High School music department will present its spring concert at 8 15 p m Monday May 4 in the school gym under the direction of Mrs Paul Link and Ralph Bisek. Participating will be the fifth and sixth grade chorus high school mixed chorus and glee club and the junior beginners and senior bands.

Galesville Wis Gale-Ettrick High School Paul Link Ralph Bisek

Girl Bitten by Stray Dog Reported in Gotham

Genelle Gotham, a 3 year old girl, was bitten on the shoulder by a stray dog in Carson Gotham Mindoro. The dog was captured and leashed near the house but released by an unknown person Thursday night.

Carson Gotham Mindoro la Crosse County

Local Ads and Notices From Area Retailers

Locals list Hanifl's Greenhouse open daily 8 to 8 at 2878 Hanifl Road with Roggli giant pansies at $1.00 per dozen. Our Own Hardware offers silver and golden wedding anniversary gifts. Poehling Hardware at 2137 Ward Avenue. For Finer Photo Finishing drop films at Universal Photo Service, 514 State Street. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Jewish Women's League rummage sale on Tuesday and Web, May 5, 6 8:30 10:30 at 1820 Main with bargains galore.

Hanifl Hanifl Road Poehling Hardware Ward Avenue Universal Photo Service State Street Jewish Women’s League Main

Unitarian Talk Explores Free Men History in Wisconsin

Berenice Cooper of Sturgeon Lake Minnesota will address the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 10 30 a m Sunday at the YWCA. She discusses the Freien Gemeinden in Wisconsin notably the La Crosse group from 1868 to 1870 and the Bostwick Valley Society with readings from Friedrich Schunneman Pott travel letters. The talk also covers Milwaukee and Sauk City groups and notes Cooper’s long teaching career and credentials.

Berenice Cooper Sturgeon Lake Minn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship YWCA Freien Gemeinden Wisconsin Society of Free Men la Crosse Bostwick Miss Cooper Milwaukee Sauk City Free Congregation Unitarian Universalist Association Cooper Superior State College Beloit College University of Wisconsin University of Minnesota University of Chicago

Twenty Seven Confirmed At First Presbyterian

Confirmation will be at 11 a m Sunday in First Presbyterian Church. Twenty seven ninth grade students completed a three year course of study and are named Kristin Bell Richard Bouffleur Robert Bouffleur Julie Bouslough David Cauffman Tom Custer William Druliner Kathleen Frost Nancy Frost David Halverson Richard Hanhardt Greta Hansen Barry Jefferson Sue Merell Richard Ohland Lynn Page Penny Robinson Carol Jean Rogers Susan Ruud Gale Saunders Richard Schermerhorn Lynn Smith Ann Sunder Gary Stewart Elaine Tarnutzer Jennifer Walker and Suzanne Young.

First Presbyterian Church Kristin Bell Richard Bouffleur Robert Bouffleur Julie Bouslough David Cauffman Tom Custer William Druliner Kathleen Frost Nancy Frost David Halverson Richard Hanhardt Greta Hansen Barry Jefferson Sue Merell Richard Ohland Lynn Page Penny Robinson Carol Jean Rogers Susan

Nordkap Chorus to Sing at Bethel Church

The Nordkap Male Chorus of Minneapolis will perform at the 10 45 a m Sunday service at Bethel Lutheran Church under director Kenneth Lower. The 30 member group preserves Norwegian culture through music with about half the pieces in Norwegian. The ensemble, 55 years old, toured Norway in 1957 and the West Coast two years ago. a New York trip is planned this summer. Norwegian titles Norge Mit Norge and Jeg Saa Ham Som Barn will be sung. A Sunday afternoon concert is scheduled in Westby.

Nordkap Minneapolis Bethel Lutheran Church Kenneth Lower Norway West Coast New York Westby

Local Psychiatrist Attends American Psychiatric Meeting

Dr. Albert L. Fisher of La Crosse leaves Friday for Los Angeles to attend the annual American Psychiatric Association convention. He plans to return May 11 and will present papers on Community Psychiatry and Mental Health Planning Occupational Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine. He previously spoke at last year’s convention.

Albert L. Fisher la Crosse Los Angeles American Psychiatric Association Dr. Fisher

Confirmation Class Visits Minneapolis on Two Day Trip

The Trinity Lutheran Church senior class from 1010 Sill St. traveled to the Minneapolis area for a two day itinerary. They visited St Olaf College Northfield American Lutheran Church headquarters Central Lutheran Augsburg Publishing House Fairview Hospital Luther Theological Seminary Muskego Church Como Park Zoo St Paul and Ephphatha Mission Faribault Minn. Chaperones included Rev and Mrs Ernest N Nelson Intern Viesturs Parasars Mrs Walter Hogue Mrs Manley Mahlum and driver M A Turner.

Trinity Lutheran Church Sill St Minneapolis St. Olaf College Northfield Minn American Lutheran Church Central Lutheran Church Augsburg Publishing House Fairview Hospital Luther Theological Seminary Old Muskego Church Como Park St. Paul Ephphatha Mission Faribault Ernest N. Nelson Viesturs Parasars Walter Hogue Manley Mahlum M. A. Turner

Prodigal Son Topic Highlighted by Science Church

The article notes Christian Science churches will read the prodigal son story this Sunday with the Bible lesson titled Everlasting Punishment. It cites Psalms 86 5 and a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy about mercy patience and the Father s loving kindness.

Christian Science Churches Mary Baker Eddy

Cadaver Look Returns to Style Warns Parents

Dear readers share concerns about teens following fashion trends including black tights and heavy eye makeup. Ann Landers reassures that the cadaver look is out and the wholesome look is in as youth catch up with trends.

Ann Landers

Tidal waves and sea travel of long distance explained

Uncle Ray discusses why "tidal wave" is misleading and explains that towering sea waves arise from earthquakes volcanic eruptions and storms. He cites Krakatoa and Japanese coastlines with waves from 60 to over 100 feet and notes long distance travel of waves from Alaska to Hawaii and Peru to Japan.

Japan Pacific Ocean Alaska Hawaii South America Peru Publishers Newspaper Syndicate

Revival Meetings Begin at First Assembly of God Church

Evangelist I. E. Ade of Elyria Ohio leads a series of revival meetings at First Assembly of God Church 16th and Ferry Streets starting Tuesday. Topics include The Coming Atomic War with Russia and The Future of America. Prayer for the sick offered on several nights. Services run 7 30 p m through May 17 except Mondays and Saturdays. Open to the public.

E. Ade Elyria Ohio First Assembly of God Church 16Th Ferry Streets Ade Christian Missionary Alliance Bible Institute Nyack N.Y Paul Rader Chicago Gospel Tabernacle Russia America Palestine

Local Churches List in La Crosse Area

A directory of La Crosse churches with pastors and service times. Listings include First Assembly of God Rev R Francis Jones and 16th Ferry location, St Josephs Cathedral officials, Blessed Sacrament, St Thomas More, and numerous Lutheran and Evangelical congregations with Sunday school times and worship schedules.

ST. Paul’s West Ave Arthur M. Ferce la Crosse State College Immanuel Evangelical St. Paul and Avon Walter E. Gutzke ST. Paul’s Evangelical Main St Sand Lake Rd Ruben A. Kettenacker

Congregation Chooses Sermon Topics For Popular Service

Wesley Methodist Church to host a People’s Popular Service with topics and hymns selected by members. Rev. Edwin P. Sheppard notes strong response to sermon theme requests and plans a monthly popular service. The Sunday topic is The Eternal Promise with text John 3 16 God So Loved The World That He Gave His Only Begotten Son.

Wesley Methodist Edwin P. Sheppard Liverpool England United States Sheppard

Pales tine Under British Mandate to United Nations Rule

Between 1922 and 1948 Pales tine was governed by Great Britain as a League of Nations mandate and later placed under United Nations trusteeship. The period marked by international oversight shaped regional administration and subsequent state formation debates.

Palestine Great Britain League of Nations United Nations

Northfield Firm Posts Record Half-Year Sales

The G. T. Schjeldahl Co. of Northfield reports record sales of 3.2 million dollars for the six months ending February 29. Net income stands at 125000 dollars or 16.2 cents per share, versus 18 cents per share in the prior six months.

Northfield, Minn G. T. Schjeldahl Co

Blackfoot selects Sorenson to lead Christmas lights removal

Murray Sorenson has been named chairman of the Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce Christmas decorating committee. His first duty is to take down strings of Christmas lights still decorating city streets from last winter.

Blackfoot, Idaho Murray Sorenson Blackfoot

Swedish Sunshine Singers to Perform at Salvation Army

The Swedish Sunshine Singers of Minneapolis will sing at the Salvation Army at 7 30 p.m. They plan vocal solos and duets in English and Swedish. The program is open to the public.

Salvation Army N. 8Th &T Citadel Alvin Clark Salvation Meeting Swedish Sunshine Singers Sunshine Singers Minneapolis The

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Elizabeth Rittenhouse Victory Jacobson Mrs Alois Schummers Christ God Leon Franck Bible Baptist Church Ith and Unitarians First Presbyterian Nordkap Chorus Bethel Church Dear Ann Landers Ann Hank Gray Uncle Ray’s Uncle Ray la Crosse Tribune la Crosse, Wis R.F.D REV I. E. Ade Adventist John Holstein Assembly of God First Assembly OF God 16Th and Ferry R. Francis Jones Floyd R. Harbold la Crosse Valley Baptist Association Hwy Richard Cagle Southside 10Th and Adams Howard Nelson N. Salem Rd Loomis Lloyd Mooney North American 7Th and Ferry Lee Frank Emmanuel—Losey Denton ST. Joseph’s Cathedral Joseph Kundinger Thomas J. Etten James J. Falconer Joseph R. Sullivan James Biechler Blessed Sacrament Losey Blvd King St. Rt Thomas E. O'Shaughnessy James Bailey Donald Wilger Mother of Perpetual Help la Crescent Richard Speltz Holy Trinity St. and Park Ave Msgr V. J. Plecity Joseph Keating Joseph Martinson Newman Anthony Wagener Edward Bertz ST. James Caledonia St Henry R. Hoerburger Edmond Doerre Richard A. Wisnewski Francis A. Wavra ST. Patrick’s Joseph N. Bach Joseph Miller ST. John the Baptist Avon St Constant Chilicki Thomas Langer Thomas More Weston Sts Thomas E. Mullen Michael T. McKenna Delbert J. Malin Wenceslaus Winnebago Alfred Hebert Thomas Dempsey Pius Francis V. McCaffrey James Coke Christian Science First Church OF Christ Scientist Church of Christ First Church OF Christ Christian Cass Don Robinson Charles Street Leonard E. Weldon Episcopal Kenneth E. Trueman A. M. G Moody Evangelical Free Bethany North St Onalaska Ave Bernard Hamilton Campbell Rd Jehovah’s Witnesses Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Watchtower H R. Rucker W. Koula Coon Valley J. Berry Oak St B Barnes State St Church OF Jesus Christ Liberty St Gary O’brien Reorganized Lutheran Bethel Livingston and Loomis Leland Evenson Stefan T. Guttormsson R. W. Anderson Senior Luther League Good Shepherd Birch J. L. Mattes OUR Redeemer Weston 21St P Norman A. Nelson OUR Savior’s George Alvilden Walter O. Larson Trinity Charles and Sill Viesturs Pavasars Vik Chapel 5Th Ave Paul A. Roe Luther League Olivet Bainbridge Solberg Prince OF Peace Paul S. Fransen Lutheran Confession ST. Mark’s Jonathan Schaller Shorewood Dr Wedgewood Terrace Andrew Frinke Wisconsin Synod Wisconsin Syno UW Lutheran Service Councilmen's Conference of the Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Churches of the WKTY Lloyd Lambert First Evangelical Cameron Fritz H. Miller Grace Evangelical Ward Ave S. 26Th G. F. Albrecht MT. Calvary Evangelical Methodist Asbury Redfield Deane W. Irish 4Th Ave. N David A. Passet Methodist Youth Fellowship ST. Luke's Lee H. Holmes Wesley 8Th King Nazarene Church OF the Nazarene Jackson James Steele Jr FIRST West Ave. S Robert C. Light James H. Bell Avon and Logan Leonard Beenken Congregation Songs OF Abraham 1820 Bernard Reichman Unitarian Fellowship Unitarian Fellowship OF Bernice Cooper United Church of Christ Melvin L. Frank Thomas Moller ST. John’s Reformed Church Market John Staton United Pentecostal Church Apostolic Tabernacle Liberty and Sill Arthur Mansur Northfield Company Yale Lights Sts Jafek’s Hair
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