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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1948

Page

8

Prom Crowd Sees Ed Olson and Lois Horel Crowned King and Queen

More than 200 couples attended the first annual TC Prom at the Teachers College gym. Ed Olson and Lois Horel were named king and queen with Ardy Aarstad as chair and Richard Kent providing music. Betty Kane sang a solo and the trio Three Men of Note performed.

Ed Olson Lois Horel Teachers College Richard Kent Milwaukee Ardy Aarstad Armin Scheurle Betty Kane Johansen Bob Kane Richard Roth Gerry Schuette Vic Walter Thoreson Jim McNaughton William C. Mayo William J. Joseph Thelma McNamer Donald Lane Betty Hanson Dick Amundson Leona Kensmoe Bill Ott Bernie Woshart Clifford Lee Jeanne Hale Ronald Olsen Mildred Jorgenson Dick Emerson Rev. Danielson Buzz DeJarlais Rose Netzer John Kuenn Laurel Rowley Cal Rodeghier Lorraine Grom Dwain Ramlo Janet Pierson Phil Collins Helen Wetzel Jerry Johnson Harret Graham Ace Allen Alice Main Nernie Golz Janet Golz Albert Apfel Shirley Mount Claude Kaczmarek Mildred Ristow Ralph McKenna Ellen Tess Gene Schneider JoAnn Grube John Goedeke Joanne Elmer R. A. Frommell Carol Bennet R. L. Frederck Sara Price Don Rhode Ton! Lenz Burn Lea LaVerne Mahnke al Villars Dorothy Foster Gerald J. Larson Mary Chenoweth Bob Mott Gwen Kreuzer Bernal Lepley Violet Samuelistad Ona Smale Joyce Hole Eugene L. Mason Joanne Runkel Franklin Tilles Patricia Mason Wally Hayes Marilyn Otto Art Klein Betty Peters Wally Hugdahl Grace Maxey Lewis Snyder Helen Terpstra Harley Erickson Bev Wolf Gordon Moen Eleanor Oseth George Breske Audrey Holter al Smith Pat Pollack Chris Zeicher Barb Forward Norm Leisgang Delores Hesselberg George Kay Joanne Campbell Ed Graham Elaine Mikelson David Mears Norma Mach Marvin Miller Viola Engans John Fetzner Shirlee Sanford Vida Gilbertson Marlon Stohn Russel Worth Morry Giacoletto Bill Gunderson Marm Noffke Harry Ziemann Rutha George Goeser Betty Kuehl Jim Mulrooney Alice Seegier Robert A. Nehrlich Gene Nehrlich Donald Keenan Margaret Keenan Tribune Lois Hore State Teachers College

Witte Fasteeth Denture Powder Promises Comfort

Advert appears for FASTEETH denture powder described as pleasant alkaline non acid. It claims to secure false teeth, reduce plate odor and improve comfort without gummy taste. Sold as PASTEETH at drug stores.

Necedah Couple Weds at St Francis Church

Elizabeth Kovel and Joseph Madejczyk of Cutler were united in marriage at St Francis Catholic Church in Necedah Wisconsin on April 24. The nuptial mass was celebrated by Rev Lingowski and a dance followed at Petenwell Rock.

Combination conserve from oranges raisins walnuts and plums

A simple conserve recipe combines orange segments raisins and walnuts with canned plums. Chop the fruit and nuts add sugar to taste and simmer slowly until thickened for a rich spread.

Central High Prom Sets Rainbow Scene for 125 Couples

Central High held its junior prom with 125 couples attending. The gym featured an Over the Rainbow decoration scheme with blue skies. Queen Kay Brink crowned during the event. Notable couples included Barb Thomas and Jack Lyngdal, Irene Watson and Dale Headley, Marilyn Ready and Don Knutson, and many others in formal pairs.

Central High School Kay Brink Roger Bay Barb Thomas Jack Lyngdal al Arentz Glenn Chesney Irene Watson Dale Headley Marilynn Ready Don Knutson Carole Harris Luther Allen Delores Johnson John Nelson Jim Holberg Iris Olson Calvin Grosskopf Carol Hofstein Dick Wardenbureg Mary Ann Tooke Ken Hattner Joyce Ridgeway Jack Wallschlaeger Charlotte Schwertfeger Charley Williams Douglas Arneson Norma Orness Gretchen Schubert Gordy Powell Helen Druschke Larry Hunter Marilyn Terpstra Ken Swertfeger Ellie Lehmann Chuck Huber Diane Ditman Rich Franke Joan Hurtgen Bill Burns Dorothy Lowell Richard Fitzpatrick Carol Sting Harlyn Melcher Frances Woltle Everett Harris la Vonne Melby Tom Bruha Norma Spangler Jim Conway Marelyn Rudy Bob Tippy Marilyn Rick Tom Sholes Barbara Ann Larson Carl Kinwitter Enid Erickson Dick Hanson Jerry Lamke Dick Gerwitz Loretta Flanagan Reginald Martin Sue Miller Bob March Bonnie Beckley Bill Fregin Nell Hetherington Gordie Becker Darlyne Nienast Harold Topel Nila Ping Dick Haas Ardis Erickson Craig Eben Jenneane Bey Bruce Allendorf Elaine Halderson Don Amundson Marjorie Wehling Noel Violette Darlene Hanson John Guanella Margie Proksch Bob Wrobel Mavis Stueland Reub Nicolai Marcia Anderson Rod Staples Annette Schmidt Francis Clarkin Wayne Amann Linda Vodraska Alice Holden Claren Ferrier Valjean Smith Jim Lyden Evelyn Lasko Lloyd E. Layland Janice Skrede la Verne C. Johnson Pat Brink

Summer two piece pattern No. 8283 from Sue Burnett

Casual two piece pattern No. 8283 offered by Sue Burnett features a tailored summer jacket with bright button trim and matching skirt. Available in sizes 12 through 42, the ad lists yardage for size 14 and instructs readers to mail 25 cents and their details to Chicago for a 52 page Spring and Summer Fashion pattern book.

Sue Burnett the Tribune South Wells Chicago

Sorority Names Beta Sigma Phi Officers for new term

New Beta Sigma Phi officers are Verda Sayer president Joyce Flag vice president Maron Hafner and Mary Coughlin secretaries and Mary Ellen Arenz treasurer. The spring dance is announced for June 5 at Hotel Stoddard.

Dairy Shelf Woes: Evaporated Milk Frosts and Condensed Stands

Dairy specialists from the Department of Agriculture warn that evaporated milk exposed to freezing experiences irreversible quality loss and cannot be restored to its original appearance or flavor. In contrast, sweetened condensed milk resists freezing damage due to its high sugar concentration.

Department of Agriculture

Matching drapes and lampshades in fabric coordinated tones

A new home refurbishment twist pairs window drapes with fiberglas base lampshades in identical fabric patterns. The shades use printed fabrics laminated to the base and are moisture resistant mildew proof and snag resistant.

Doctor Explains Osteoarthritis And Joint Health

A doctor explains osteoarthritis as mild wear in weight bearing joints and outlines causes and treatments. He notes aging joint changes, hereditary susceptibility, injuries, posture, overweight, and rest needs, stressing non dangerous nature and common relief methods.

Local notices outline centennial meeting and shop ads

Frank Sisson announces a general centennial committee meeting at 4 p m Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce office. Ads list clothing items, Mother's Day cards, flowers, candy from Lund's and Byers Flowers, and shop specials with locations and phone numbers. Chamber of Commerce board meets Wednesday at 12 55 p m. Thimble Bee meeting postponed to June.

Frank Sisson General Centennial General Centennial Committee Chamber of Commerce Phelps Mama House of Bauer Lund’s Logan

Engagements and Weddings of Ruth Esther Miller Lilah Ne Grosskopf Janice Elaine Geier

Major and Mrs Christian announce Ruth Esther Miller to Carl Miller with wedding June 19 at First Congregational church conducted by the bride's father. Mr and Mrs Loyd Schaefer announce Lilah Ne to Jack Grosskopf with wedding May 2 at St Paul’s Lutheran church. Leonard Thompson and R J Ilaska announce Janice Elaine to Clarence V Geier with a June 5 wedding planned in Cashton, Wisconsin.

Christian Dragsbak Vine Street Ruth Esther Carl Miller Edward Miller Avon Street First Congregational Church Loyd Schaefer Mississippi Street Lilahne Jack Grosskopf Jarry Grosskopf North Park T. Paul's Lutheran Church Leonard Thompson R. J. Laska Janice Elaine Clarence V. Geier William Geier Cashton Wis

April Brides Arlene Walter Dakota and Roy Schroeder

Arlene Walter and Roy Schroeder were married in Crescent on April with the ceremony reported by local observers. The couple plans a brief reception and will reside in Crescent as they begin married life together.

Arlene Walter Dakota Roy Schroeder Crescent

May 1 and 2 births listed in local notices

New Citizens St Ann s May 1 son James Allan to Mr and Mrs Wilfred J Antony 1014 Pine Street. Shirley Kelly May 1 daughter Paula Ann to Mr and Mrs George H Roellich. La Crosse R 1 Bernice Hemker May 2 son Stephen Harold to Mr and Mrs Harold L Krueger Sparta Wis R 4 t Lucy Schroeder May 2 son Larry John to Mr and Mrs Edwin Peterson 1316 Avon Street Janice Grotem May 2 daughter Jill Robin to Mr and Mrs A F Hicke 1231 Mississippi Street Sylvia Werth May 2 daughter Barbara Jane to Mr and Mrs Pred W Tischer Jr 807 Liberty Street Ruth Hefti Grandview May 1 daughter June Marie to Mr and Mrs William H Andersen 37 Myrick Park Lane Dena Wise May 2 daughter Lucy Care to Mr and Mrs Chester Graff 11124 Rose Street Virginia Loper

St. Ann's James Allan Wilfred J. Antony Pine Street Shirley Kelly Paula Ann George H. Roellich la Crosse Bernice Hemker Stephen Harold Harold L. Krueger Sparta Wis Lucy Schroeder Larry John Edwin Peterson Avon Street Janice Grotem Jill Robin A. F Hicke Mississippi Street Sylvia Werth Barbara Jane Pred W. Tischer, Jr Liberty Street Ruth Hefti Grandview June Marie Williamh. Andersen Myrick Park Lane Dena Wise Lucy Chester Graff Rose Street Virginia

Pimiento Adds Color to Scalloped Potatoes

Add chopped green pepper and red pimiento to scalloped or creamed potatoes for a festive touch and brighter flavor.

Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast and Dinner Summary

The day offers breakfast of grape fruit, ready to eat cereal, soft eggs and toast with coffee and milk. Luncheon features cottage cheese salad, rolls, stewed strawberries, nut cookies, tea and milk. Dinner serves oxtail stew with tomato sauce, potatoes and green beans, rye bread, slaw and vanilla pudding with chocolate sauce, coffee and milk.

Theta Chapter Initiates Two Members

Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held a dinner at the YWCA Saturday night. Martha Bullett and Doris Ness were initiated into membership. A program honored Wisconsin women in literature, music, science, industry, politics and education. Local art by women was displayed.

Theta Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma YWCA Martha Bullett Doris Ness Wisconsin Evangeline Malchow Marjorie Smith Nina Dana Josephine Hintgen Mary Mee Adams Mary Wheldon Alice Byrne Anna Mashek Frances Swain Myrtle Oltman Betty Wiley Wilma Grainger Theodora Taras Alice Hager Meta Jonas Ann Thomas Jessie Cauldwell Ethel Groom Rose Erickson Hazel Leicht Sonia Fortis Tomah Mary McAdams Nina Dano Dorris Sander Whitehall Pearl Richardson West Salem

Lansing Nuptials

The marriage of Iona Dee and Norman Reeves occurred at Evangelical United Brethren church in Lansing with Rev. Hindman officiating. Bridesmaid Eldon Dee and maid of honor Juanita Jakway attended, while Eldon Dee and David McComb served as groomsmen. The couple planned to live on Iona’s parents farm after a reception for 150.

Lansing Iona Dee Norman Reeves Evangelical United Brethren Church R. S. Hindman Maxwell Eldon Dee Juanita Jakway Waterloo David McComb Deelwein Dean Wurtzel Jean Ann Wurtzel Ivah Fritz Edgewood Reeves Theodore Dee Chester Reeves Oelwein Rome Italy

Hartwick and Ervin Tie The Knot In Waverly Iowa

Ira McGregor reports John S. Hartwick son of Mr and Mrs T E Hartwick McGregor and Mary Louisa Ervin of Douglas Wyoming wed April 24 in Waverly Iowa Methodist church. Rev Glenn McMichael officiated with Mrs Melvin Beimfohr and Dale Hartwick as attendants. They will reside on the Hartwick farm in McGregor.

McGregor Ira John S. Hartwick

Hougom Home Hosts Surprise Party for Mr and Mrs How gzom

A Saturday evening housewarming for Mr and Mrs Justine Howgzom of Onalaske featured hostesses Mrs Fred Friesbe Mrs Milo Pohl and Kenneth Williams presenting a radio. In attendance were numerous couples and individuals listed, with dancing and cards as entertainment. Local members Carl Danielson of La Crescent headed for Los Angeles to visit relatives. Weekly club notices followed for Bjornson club WED at 7 30, WRC No 2 at 8, and Immanuel Lutheran aid.

Justine Howgzom Onalaske Mmes Fred Friesbe Milo Pohl Kenneth Williams Messrs E. Fritz Harold Gartner Virgil Chase Nels Helgerson Cyrus Johnson William Rhode Fred Friesche Harry Bautch William Brown Howard Westerhouse Robert Johnson Earl Briggs Lawrence Kinserdahl Cliff Lee Howard Deal Walter Geske Ramon Gartner Carl Danielson la Crescent Los Angeles Bjornson Club Josephine Krogen South 23Rd Street Court House Immanuel Lutheran Bodies Aid IOOF

Marquette Couple Wed in Elma Immaculate Conception

Margaret Mary Clark daughter of E A Clark Elma Iowa and Mark Mel tin Young son of M C Young Marquette Iowa were married April 20 at Immaculate Conception church in Elma The nuptial mass was celebrated by Rev Edward O'Donnell Attendants were Mary Jane Beecher Mason City and Dale J Clark Waterloo After the ceremony brunch was served at the Clark home The couple will honeymoon in Florida and reside in Marquette Attending from Marquette were Mr and Mrs M C Young and daughter Carol Mr and Mrs J E Young and Miss Kathryn Grady

Marquette Iowa Margaret Mary Clark E. A. Clark Elma Mark Meltin Young M. C. Young Immaculate Conception Church Edward O'Donnell Mary Jane Beecher Mason City Dale J. Clark Waterloo Clark Florida Carol J. E. Young Kathryn Grady

Heart Beats Through a Lifetime Estimated At 2.5 Billion

A 70 year life is said to involve about two and a half billion heart contractions. The figure highlights the heart as a relentlessly active organ throughout life.

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