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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1949

Page

8

Trinity Lutheran Mothers and Daughters Banquet Held

Trinity Lutheran Mothers and Daughters held their annual banquet in the church parlors on April 30 with a 150 in attendance served by the Lutheran Brotherhood. Mrs. Sidney Sigurdson welcomed guests. musical numbers featured violinist Maureen Kibler and singers Barbara Herried Shirley Swanson and others. the program included readings toasts and a chalk talk.

Trinity Lutheran Mothers and Daughters Lutheran Brotherhood Lawrence Kirby Sidney Sigurdson Trinity Mission Society Maureen Kibler Barbara Herried Shirley Swanson Winnifred Ly Saker George Thompson E. O. Syverson Sally Anderson Sally Finanger Richard Kelby C. Q O. Pederson John Johnson Mary Jane Kuschel Earl Blank Theo, Hendrickson Edna Peterson Mmes J. M. Johnson

Sorority Spring Formal Sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Groups

Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Gamma and Xi Delta chapters co sponsored a spring formal on April 30 at Hotel Stoddard with an orchestra for about 50 couples. Chaperones included T. P. Dalzell Arthur Hebberd J. N. Cribben and Robert Farnam. Dancers featured a long list of couples led by H. Anderson C. P. Nonstad Donald Cameron and Walter Becker among others.

Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Gamma Xi Delta Hotel Stoddard Larry Ziemann Messrs Mmes T. P. Dalzell Arthur Hebberd J. N. Cribben Robert Farnam H. Anderson C. P. Nonstad Donald Cameron Walter Becker Chandler Campbell Dick Beggs

Local ads list Mother's Day gifts and services

A collection of local notices includes Mother's Day flowers from Lunds and Byers, hats at Aletta's, pillows and aprons, gift boxes from The Sweet Shop, and fruitless dining options at Rudy's A&W. Also noted are schedules for noon luncheons at The Fireside starting May 2, and a rummage sale at Ona Alaska Methodist church on May 4. Calls show contact numbers for ordering and delivery.

Rudy A&w 16Th South Avenue Byers New Villa Honig’s Rite Gallup House of Bauer Lund Cathedral Aletta’s Ninth Mississippi West Avenue South W.S. C.S. Onalaska Methodist Church Diana Deering A& W Root

Women leaders spotlight in Sparta conference banquet

Miss Martha Bullert of La Crosse State Teachers College delivered the banquet address on Today's Omen for Women at the Western district conference of Business and Professional Women's clubs held at the Sparta Methodist church. The event drew 87 guests with reports from district presidents and state officers highlighting the rising role of women in professional fields and the impact of higher living costs and taxes on households.

Sparta Wis Western District of Business and Methodist Church Martha Bullert la Crosse State Teachers College N. J. Hansen Hostess Club Don Hunziker August Hering Willie Kirchmayer Austria Martha Ann Hollenbeck Stella Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Martha Bullett la Crosse

Wisconsin League of Women Voters Holds 21st State Meet

The 21st annual Wisconsin League of Women Voters convention convenes May 10 and 11 in Waukesha. Noted speakers Senator Foster Porter and E. C. Giessel discuss who pays the bill in state finance while panels, workshops, and committee actions address a 1949 50 budget and current state issues.

Wisconsin League Foster Porter E. C. Giessel Fred Clarenbach Madison Thomas J. Doran Avalon Hotel S. G. Otteson Waukesha League J.C. Frick Waukesha

Jahnel and Pertzsch marry in La Crosse area church ceremony

Bride Margaret Jahnel and Kenneth Pertzsch exchanged vows at Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church in Mormon Covwlee on April 28 with a mid afternoon ceremony before Rev. E. D. Rodel. Attendants included Mildred Stove and Lucille Albrecht. reception for 50 followed at the Jahnel home and a VFW dance. The couple plans a May 10 move to La Crosse and a northern Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan honeymoon.

Margaret Marie Jahnel Kenneth R. Pertzsch Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church Mormon Covwlee E. D. Rodel Mildred Stove Lucille Albrecht Elmer Jahnel Paul Pertzsch Kathleen Manke James Draeger Myron Pertzsch Alfred Bartsch Rueben Seebauer Luther Paulson Joseph Jahnes la Crosse R. 1 Jahnel VFW Walter Pertzsch Onalaska Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin Robert Draeger Ernie Howard James Pertzsch Edwin Starch Walter Wuensch Ee Wis

June Wedding in Wisconsin Announces Upcoming Marriage

June wedding announced in Galesville Wisconsin as Donita Mae Johnson and La Verne Olson plan to wed. Donita Mae is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson Arcadia Wisconsin. The ceremony date is set for June 1.

Harry Johnson Galesville Wis Donita Mae la Verne Olson John Olson Arcadia

Bride-Elect Donna Ann Berger To Wed Robert James Marshall

Area Madison couple announce engagement of Donna Ann Berger daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Berger 715 Baltzell Street Madison Wisconsin to Robert James Marshall son of Mrs Campbell Marshall Sparta Wisconsin The bride elect teaches speech correction in Beaver Dam public schools and earned a bachelor of science in education at Wisconsin 1948 a Delta Delta Delta member The groom is a Wisconsin commerce student and Delta Tau Delta member The couple plans to marry June 11 at Luther Memorial church Madison.

Frank G. Bergunde Baltzell Street Madison Wis Donna Ann Robert James Marshall Ampbell Marshall Sparta Beaver Dam University of Wisconsin Delta Delta Delta Marshall University School of Commerce Delta Tau Delta Luther Memorial Church

Births Georgetown Hospital gives newborn for Upham family

A son was born at Georgetown Hospital Washington DC on April 30 to Mr and Mrs Dale V Upham formerly of La Crosse Ohio born to Alma Gerstner Dayton Ohio filed in local notices

Georgetown Hospital Washington, D. C Dale V. Upham Upham la Crosse Alma Gerstner Dayton, O

Niggle Family Attends West Coast Wedding in May

In Rushford Minnesota Mr and Mrs Walter Niggle and their daughters Betty Jane and Bonnie Lou travel to Long Beach California for the May 5 wedding of Mrs Niggles nephew Lyle Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson former local residents They are joined by Mrs Niggles brother Lieutenant Bert Bidwell his wife and daughter Mary Lou from Great Lakes Illinois The party expects to return about May 12 and will visit other relatives in California

Rushford, Minn Walter Niggle Betty Jane Bonnie Lou Long Beach Calif Niggle Lyle Anderson Harold Anderson Niggles Bert Bidwell Mary Lou Great Lakes Ill California

Racine Pair Wed at Caledonia Court House

Lafayette E. Drake and Elsie J. McMullin of Racine Wis were married at the Caledonia court house on April 29 by Judge James Evans.

Caledonia Minn Lafayette E. Drake Elsie J. McMullin Racine Wis Court House James Evans

Hilma Bey Stoddard Bride in Stoddard Nuptials

Hilma Bey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bey, wed Floyd Christenson of Stoddard in a parsonage ceremony April 28 conducted by Rev Otto Engel of St Matthews Lutheran. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ivan Rumsey. The couple will reside in Stoddard. Wayne Monske returned to Madison to resume studies at the university after visiting his parents.

Stoddard Wis Otto Engel St. Matthews Lutheran Church United Hilma Bey Floyd Christenson Ivan Rumsey Wayne Monske Madison University Louis Monske

VFW Auxiliary Meeting and Delegates Election

VFW Auxiliary meets Wednesday May 4 at 7 30 p m to elect delegates. Also listed are Mt Calvary Lutheran Mission society Tuesday 7 45 p m at the church and Hamilton Mothers club Wednesday 2 30 p m at the school.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Mt. Calvary Lutheran Mission Society Hamilton Mothers’ Club

Wedding Dance for Brandt and Winchell Jr in Wisconsin

Friends and relatives are invited to a wedding dance honoring Helen Brandt and Adrian Winchell Jr at Sankey-Wellman Hall in Wonewoc Wisconsin on Wednesday May 4. The notice calls attendees to celebrate the couple and marks the local social event of the season.

Elroy Wis Helen Brandt Adrian Winchell, Jr Sankey-Wellman Hall Wonewoc

How Much Sleep Does Junior Need

Fatigue blocks efficiency in childhood says the Metropolitan School Study Council It outlines a Parents As Teachers pamphlet to guide parents of elementary students The council notes sleep needs vary by age and that fatigue affects school performance A bedtime strategy includes staggered hours short rests quiet activities and a calm sleep environment for better rest

Metropolitan School Study Council Bureau of Publications Teachers College Columbia University Junior Council

Whitehall Girls Plan Mother Daughter Banquet

Whitehall Wisconsin special edition reports the annual mother daughter banquet hosted by Lutheran Brotherhood at Our Saviour's church Friday May 13. S N Hegge will be toastmistress. Augusta Mattson toasts grandmothers and P J Speerstra to great grandmothers. O G Malmin of Minneapolis to deliver the evening address.

Joint Birthdays at Sylvan Glen Celebration

A April 28 gathering at Sylvan Glen honored Mrs. Tim Hanson and Mrs. Albert Kohn with a card party. Prizes went to Mrs. George Groeschel, Mrs. Elmer Stellick, and Mrs. Elmer Proksch. traveling prize to Mrs. Albert Rick. Guests included Mmes. Wichmann, Mayer, Jiracek, Joseph, Hanesworth, Hanes worth, De Maiffe, Stearns, Lawrynk, and Mrs. Lester Proksch. a purse was given to the honorees.

Rolland M Hanesworth Elvin de Maiffe Archie Stearns Lyndon Lawrynk Lester Proksch

Arcadia High Prom Crowns King and Queen

Arcadia Wisconsin special report reports David Olson son of Mrs Eleanor Olson and Donna Mae Kostner daughter of Mr and Mrs Nor bert Kostner crowned as king and queen of the Arcadia high school junior prom held April 29. Don Steele orchestra provided music with Manhattan Serenade theme and decorations include black and white streamers silhouettes top hats. Court members listed include Magdalen Wagner Ralph Felsheim Donna Feltes Redmond Tickfer Marlene Haines George Galuska and Doris Ann Nelson who carried the crown. Mary Dawn Durnford and Herbert Wenger supervised the event.

Arcadia Wis David Olson Eleanor Olson Donna Mae Kostner Norbert Kostner Arcadia High School Don Steele Magdalen Wagner Ralph Felsheim Donna Feltes Redmond Tickfer Marlene Haines George Galuska Doris Ann Nelson Clifford Nelson Mary Dawn Durnford Herbert Wenger

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