Sacred Concert at Bethel Lutheran Draws Public Invite
Bethel Busy Bees sponsor a sacred concert Sunday at eight in the Bethel Lutheran church chapel. Program features vocal solo by Robert French, vocal duet by Marguerite and June Barrett, choir from Caledonia Street Methodist under Mrs. F H Betsinger, readings by Gladys Lubke, violin duet by Mrs. Carne A Archibald Jones, organ selections by Miss Ruth Anderson. The public is invited. A prenuptial shower for Miss Helen Olson was held at 315 Market Street with gifts including an electric iron. she departs for Detroit soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Busy Bees
Eucitecken
of Bethel Lutheran Church
Robert French
Marguerite
June Barrett
Calegonia Street Methodist Church Choir
F. H. Betsinger
Reading
Gladys Lubke
Carne A. Archibald Jone
Ruth Anderson
Adolph Muetzel
Market Street
Helen Olson
South Fourth Street
Detroit
San
Hilda New
Irene Panther
Rose Erlewein
Johanna Stinzi
Henrietta McGregor
Ray Cole
Jennie Gmeiner
Johanna Jansen
Irene Sciborski
Augusta Webb
Marie Moers
Helen Roelich
Emma Clements
Hilma Hires
Robert Schultz
Bertha Moevs
Bertha Halburg
Ruth Bentzen
Lilly Olson
Virginia Jansen
Mary Ann Roelich
Dorothy Olson
Darwin
Dennis Severson
Thomas Panther
Miss Olson
French Island PTA Picnic With Logan High Swing Band
The Par ent Teacher association of Lower French Island will host its annual picnic and benefits program on Tuesday at 8 p m. Logan High School’s swing band will perform its full program of numbers including instrumental solos and tap dance. Due to limited seating, ticket buyers should call the school at 4559 J to reserve seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower French Island
Parent-Teacher Association
Logan High School
Country Clubwomen Open 1946 Season With May Brunch
La Crosse Countrywomen began the 1946 season with a May brunch for 115 members. Seventeen new members were welcomed including Mrs. Ruth Engleson, a former Oslo golf champion, and Miss Helen Olson. Bridge and Zioncheck games followed. Zioncheck winner was Mrs. Roy Peech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Edna Schilling
Louise Gantert
C. E. Pingle
R. E. Lucey
Country Clubwomen
la Crosse
Mmes
J. R. Nebel
Flavian Seinfelder
L. S. Griffin
Charles Gelatt
Ruth Engleson
Oslo
Norway
M. B. Matteson
John Padesky
Ray Lucey
L. N. Garske
Jon Bunge
M. W. Miller
Walter Wittich
John Desmond
H. C. Evenson
Roy Peech
M. Rosenstein
George Phillips
Russell, Stormont
Lee Asplin
J. R. Johnson
Mmes. Wittich
P. V. Hulick
Rudolph Horschak
Mmes J. C. Rau
Ida Henratty
Bride Wears Silk From Japan In Black River Falls Nuptials
Arlene B. Thompson married in a candlelit ceremony at her home church with Rev. Raymond Huss officiating. She wore white satin and silk sent from Japan. the gown featured a seed pearl tullet veil, gardenia surmount, and a New Testament topped with gardenias. The groom is a recently discharged Army member who plans college in the fall. they will reside in Reedsburg after mid May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene B. Thompson
Black River Falls
Raymond Huss
Lila
Japan
Sally Zimmerman
Esther Peterson
Malcolm Nelson
Tomah
Nelson
Reedsburg
Birthday and birth announcements across local households
Happy Birthday La Von Adams at 1727 Avon Street. Mr and Mrs John Lamp celebrate at 1430 State Street. Mrs Ethel Finanger at 2007 George Street. Cameron Hospital Stockton California records birth on May 4 of Robert Earl Jr to Mr and Mrs Robert E Soules formerly of La Crosse. (Lilian Harnwell).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la von Adams
Avon Street
John Lamp
State Treet
Ethel Finanger
George Firett
Arthur L. Kolbo
South Third Street
Trane
George William
Arthur la Vera
ETO
Pacific Service
Philip Robert
Marjorie
Bonnie
John Higgins
Badger Street
Community Calendar Of Local Club Meetings And Suppers
A dense list of events across Monday to Saturday shows church groups, auxiliary circles, homemaker clubs, and lodge activities. Notable entries include St Francis sewing auxiliary, YWCA, OES thimble bee, WCTU convention, and various church guilds meeting at churches, schools, or community halls with times ranging from 1:30 to 8 p.m. in the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
YWCA
Mount Calvary Ladies’ Mission Society
PEO
O. E. Hayes
South St. M. C
Women Needed to Aid Refugee Garment Drive
In the post office building at Red Cross production headquarters, many garments remain unfinished for refugees. The production department requests all women who can sew to drop in for half a day, between 8:30 12 and 1:30 4:30 on weekdays except Saturdays, without fixed signup. The current group is too small for the workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Iwo Jima Hero Marries Elizabeth Van Gorp in Wisconsin
John H. Bradley, one of the Iwo Jima flag raising survivors, married Elizabeth Mary Van Gorp at St. Mary’s Catholic church in Appleton. Bradley, 22, a pharmacist’s mate with the Marines, served in the Mount Suribachi assault and posed in the famous flag-raising photo. The bride, a welfare worker for Outagamie county and Lawrence College graduate, will live in Milwaukee as Bradley completes mortuary studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
John H. Bradley
Iwo Jima
Elizabeth Mary van
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Bradley
Mount Suribachi
Iwo
Associated Press
Joe Rosenthal
Outgamie County
Lawrence College
Milwaukee
J. J. Kools
Glenmore
Miss van Gorp
Marguerite van Gorp
James Bradley
La Crosse Youth Orchestra closes 1945-46 Junior Series
The matinee at 2 30 Friday in the Vocational auditorium marks the final Junior Series concert of the 1945-46 season. Leigh Elder directs and will perform as a soloist. the program mirrors the evening adult program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
WCTU Convention Held in La Crosse
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union convenes in La Crosse with the tri county group on Tuesday May 7. Sessions start at 10 a m at First Baptist Church and a noon covered dish luncheon follows. Main speaker is Mrs Mary Eggert of Milwaukee a state officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Tri-County
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
First Baptist Church
Mary Eggert
Milwaukee
Logan High Junior Promenade Crowned May Theme
Logan High School held its junior prom Friday with King Richard Twite and Queen Lois Staats presiding over 92 couples. The event featured orchestra music by Larry Ziemann and a decor theme titled In the Middle of May, with numerous couples listed among the promenade pairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan High Junior
Richard Twite
Lois Staats
Larry Ziemann
Dorothy Schroder
George Field
Corinne Black
Jack Branson
Betty Hauser
Carl Modahl
Lois Neumeister
Gerald Dettinger
Mary Jane Kuschel
Ned Dwyer
Mary Jane Kaufmann
Monte Lecher
Jeanne Jahimiak
Charles Pearson
Marcella Hofer
Lester Pralle
Pat Remen
John Thrailkill
Esther Peterson
Jerry Neuman
J. Olson
Bob Wojahn
Mary McKosey
H. T. Sargent Sie
Donamarie Cole
Stanley McCurday
Donis Wermayer
Jack Brabant
Doris Streeton
Robert Price
June la Fleur
Bernie Hefti
Mary Hunt
Roger Luhman
Jean la Sarge
Virgil Danieleson
Vernon Women's Mission Federation Convenes In Viroqua
Vernon circuit women meet for the 38th WMF convention at Viroqua Main Street Lutheran Church. Rev O M Kleven delivers the morning talk and Rev I M Gjelstad offers the principal address. Scripture readings, choral numbers, committee reports, luncheon and coffee follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Women’s Missionary Federation of Vernon Circuit
Viroqua Main Street Lutheran Church
O. M. Kleven
Halvord Altness
Viroqua Lutheran Aid Society
A. M. Austen
Elroy
I. M. Gjelstad
la Crosse
N. R. Hjermstad
Cashton
O. John Nesheim
West Prairie
Sophia Hermanson
Westby
WMF
Viroqua Ladies
Herman Tyrand
Melvin Erickson
Joseph Stromstad
Aid Society
Parsonage Wedding at Holy Cross Catholic Church
Elizabeth Hambacher and Carl W. Figgie wed at 10 30 a m Saturday in the Holy Cross parsonage with Rev. Stanley Andrzejewski officiating. The couple will reside at 1506 Ferry Street after a brief trip. Elizabeth is daughter of Mrs. George F. Flynn and Carl is son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Figgie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Elizabeth Hambacher
Carl W. Figgie
Stanley Andrzejewski
Mary Ellen Moosbrugger
William E. Denigan
Waterloo
Ferry Street
George F. Flynn
South Seventh Street
Charles F. Figgie
Kane Street
Milwaukee Railroad
Beta Sigma Phi Plans Late May Dance at Hotel Stoddard
Beta Sigma Phi outlines its Spring Event a late May dance set for Saturday May 25 at Hotel Stoddard. Music by Bob Clark's orchestra. tickets available from sorority members. Margaret Kosbach leads as general chair with helpers Jean Larson and Florence Rupp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Hotel Stoddard
Bob Clark
Margaret Kosbach
Jean Larson
Florence Rupp
St Pauls May Banquet Moves to Larger Hall
Mothers and daughters of St Pauls Lutheran church plan their annual banquet at Congregational community hall on Wednesday at 6 30 pm. Co chairmen Cary Stapert and Orval Nelson lead arrangements. reservations close Sunday. Guest speaker Mrs Edwin Gunderson from River Falls Wisconsin, wife of Rev Gunderson, recently discharged as army chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers and Daughters of
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Congregational Community Hall
Mmes
Cary Stapert
Orval Nelson
Manford
D. Kathan
Carl Roehrl
Oscar Johnson
Edwin Gunderson
River Falls
Wis
Gunderson
Lynne
Faith
California
Red Wing Seminary
St. Olaf College
School of Nursing
Fairview Hospital
Minneapolis
Welch Bride Honored At Postnuptial Shower
Mrs Arnold Ustby was feted at a postnuptial shower in Holmen Wisconsin hosted by the coulee homemakers club. About 85 guests attended including Mrs Ansel Ustby of Blair. Olive Hales of Brynmoor Wales, formerly the bride, married Arnold Ustby in October. They will reside with the Raymond Astley family until La Crosse quarters are ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ustby
Olive Hales
Brynmoor
Wales
Arnold Ustby
Raymond Astley
la Crosse
Also Mentioned on This Page
August Freimark
Joseph Nehr
St. Louis
Peter Hoffman
Onalaska
R. J
Freimark
Mrs. Hoffman
French Island
Pta
Pitzner
Tilt
Elena Gizing
Tevensons
Drene
Ainse
Frederics Eugene Duart
Fifth Avenue South
le Crosse
St. Francis
Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild
Fred Steele
North 4Th
Mitby-Petersen
SUVCW
Court House
Catholic Women’s League Relief
Loreto Club
Longfellow
Walter Wehling
South
Webster
Lincoln
Hamilton
English Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Woman's Club Musicale
Caledonia Street Methodist
Seventh District
Cargill
Central Girl Reserve
St. Paul's Lutheran
Salter Methodist Circles
Church
Congregational Women's Union
Church of Christ
Lucretia Ogden
Bert Adams
Jennie Dixon
Adolph Petrick
Laura Colman
C. M. Clark
North Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Christ Episcopal Women’s Guild
Otto Spell
King
George Hanus
Holy Cross
la Crosse Hospital Guild
Eleanor Gund Nurses Home
Vocational
Caledonia Street Methodist Wscs
Jefferson Homemakers
Harmony Camp
RNA
IOOF
What
S Up
WCTU
Ren
Henry Smothers
Lis McKenzie
Lord Sloggy
Dorothy Svoboda
Jack Loomis
Helen Roth
Red Tischer
Gloria Clemmons
Fred Dasse
Donna Keppel
Dave Ferris
Ruth Bires
Don Kritchman
Gwen Hutson
Joe Skemp
Dorothy Skemp
Jack Malay
Delores Larsen
Dick King
Dick King, Mr. and Mrs. H. Blank, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horton
Gage Staats
D. E. Field
Carl Matthusen
R. W. Nibbe
W. L. Ranis
Forest Mason
R. B. Martin
C. H. Twite
W. Spears
E. B Kolc
Vernon
Barbara Gould
Haning
5Th Avenue
St. Paul's
Welch Bride
Wey Y
Clinton
Pacleany
Eda
Laundry & Dry Cleaning CO
Main Street
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