Alma Woman Heads La Crosse Diocese Catholic Women
Alma Wisconsin resident Mrs Harvey Schweitzer was elected president of the La Crosse Diocesan Council of Catholic Women at the 18th annual convention in Wausau on May 7. Delegates from 19 counties attended with about 2,500 women. Main speakers were Miss Margaret Mealey and Bishop Lane urging prayer study and action to promote Christian values and oppose state overreach.
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Harvey Schweitzer
Alma
Wis
la Crosse
Congress of the World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations
Humanity
L. L. Boerkohl
Caledonia
NCCW
Lane
Hickman Berg James Duard Berg wedding at Westminster Church
Hickman daughter of C R and Mrs Hickman of Shakopee Minn wed James Duard Berg son of Mrs Tille Berg at Westminster Presbyterian Minneapolis on May 10. Ceremony featured white satin gowns for the bride and attendants in blue faille. Attendants included maid of honor Shirley Thornquest and bridesmaids Lucille Tranen Sharon and Leanne Tranen. Best man Eugene Haumschild with ushers Donald Tranen and Jerry Weston. Reception for 55 at Curtis Hotel Solarium. couple to live at 32 Spruce Place Apt 23 Minneapolis after May 17.
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Jean Marie Hickman
James Duard Berg
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Minneapolis
C. R. Hickman
Shakopee
Minn
Shirley Thornquest
Lucille Tranen
Sharon
Leanne
Tillie Berg
21St St
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Eugene Haumschild
Donald Tranen
Usher
Jerry Weston
Curtis Hotel
Alvin Amundson
Elaine la Crosse
Spruce Place
Apt
McPhail College of Music
PEO Convention Chapter AL to Host State Gathering
PEO Sisterhood will host the state convention in June with headquarters at the training chairmen of the gathering set for June 3 4 and 5.
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PEO Sisterhood
Nurse Helen Larsen Graduates From Lutheran Deaconess
Nurse graduate Helen Larsen daughter of Rev and Mrs Otto L Larsen 608 West Ave S was among 28 in the Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing Minneapolis class of May 7. Commencement was at Trinity Lutheran Church with family in attendance. Another area graduate Phyllis Aus of Westby also in the class.
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Helen Larsen
Otto L. Larsen
West Ave. S
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing
Minneapolis
Trinity Lutheran Church
Larsen
Jane
Janet
David Morris Jr
Phyllis Aus
Westby
Viroqua Rebekahs Meet. Delegates Named for State Assembly
Regina Rebekah Order members attended the district meeting in Cashton. Viroqua delegates to the upcoming Rhinelander state assembly include Mrs Homer Cunningham Mrs Melvin Hanson and Mrs Velma Heinthorn. The note adds a historical aside that the Chinese are believed to have first raised silkworms.
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Viroqua
Wis
Regina Rebekah Order
Cashton
State Rebekah
Rhinelander
Mmes
Homer Cunningham
Melvin Hanson
Velyma Heinthorn
Mexican Visitor Enjoys Scenic Northern Tour
Mexican visitor Seniorita Virginia Garcia of Veracruz is visiting her nephew Frank E. Garcia at 716 Hillview Ave for a few weeks. This is her first trip north of New Orleans and she is impressed by the country’s beauty.
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Virginia Garcia
Veracruz
Ver
Mexico
Frank E. Garcia
Hillview Ave
New Orleans
Plants and Bulbs Topic At La Crosse Toastmasters Dinner
A La Crosse Toastmistress Club dinner at Hotel La Crosse on May 5 featured Marion Van Aalstyn as table topic mistress with plants and bulbs as the theme. Leona Hagen and Dorothy Ramsey led a gardening panel moderated by Eugene Jenkins, with Helen Gregorich as time keeper and Julia Arnison as toast mistress. Martin Scullin served as critic, and plants and bulbs were auctioned after the meeting. The next gathering is set for May 19.
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la Crosse
Hotel la Crosse
Marion van Aelstyn
Leona Hagen
Dorothy Ramsey
Eugene Jenkins
Helen Gregorich
Julia Arnison
Martin Scullin
Postnuptial Showers for Bangor Teacher
Mrs. Leonard Hanesworth received two postnuptial showers in Bangor Wisconsin. One came from the Prairie School District where she teaches and the second on May 3 at the Friedrich Schroeder home hosted by the Royal Neighbors. Separately the article notes U S farmers harvested over 13 million acres of soybeans in 1951.
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Bangor
Wis
Leonard Hanesworth
Prairie School District
Friedrich Schroeder
U.S
Study Club of La Crosse Meets with Mrs Stokke
The Study Club of La Crosse meets with Mrs C H Stokke at 1803 Main Street Monday evening with Mrs L C Jenkins in charge of the musical program.
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la Crosse
C. H. Stokke
Main St
L. C. Jenkins
Masonic Committee Plans Spring Semi-Formal Dance
The Masonic Entertainment Committee will hold a spring semi-formal dance at the Masonic Temple on Saturday May 17. Music by Jack Hefti's Orchestra the Hi Jinks Quartet and Noel Bierry on piano. Entertainment starts at 8 30 p.m. Masons Stars and families invited. Tickets from Elite Confectionery Newbury’s or committee members.
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Masonic Entertainment Committee
Masonic Temple
Jack Hefti
Hi-Jinks
Noel Bierry
Newbury
VFW Auxiliary Chooses Delegates for Wisconsin Camp
Viroqua Ladies Auxiliary met May 1 under new officers to nominate delegates for the VFW Auxiliary Department Encampment in Wisconsin Rapids June 26 to 28. Delegates named were Mrs. Thelma Kilmer Mrs. Ada Muender Mrs. Pearl Deaver and Mrs. Monica Fortney. Lunch was served by several members and wreath making for Unknown Soldiers Memorial Day is planned for May 15 with hostesses named. Helpers for Buddy Poppy sale May 24 are asked to contact Mrs. Bonnie Snyder.
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Viroqua
Wis
Running-Johnson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Auxiliary Department
Wisconsin Rapids
Thelma Kilmer
Ada Muender
Pearl Deaver
Monica Fortney
Bonnie Snyder
Talk On Norway My Trip to Norway Topic at L A S
Mrs L C Veum will speak on Norway at the English Lutheran Ladies Aid Society meeting in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon May 15. Norwegian and English solos will be sung by Mrs Roy Stafsli en. Corsages will honor the two oldest and two youngest mothers present.
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Norway
L. C. Veum
English Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Roy Stafsilien
Canadian Trip Ends in Wisconsin Wedding
Char mayne Dameron wed LaVern Reardon at St Marys Rectory in Tomah on May 10 with Rev Brodermanns officiating. Jeanette Dameron and Leo Reardon were attendants. Bride wore rose and grey, bridesmaid grey, pink accents. They honeymooned in Canada and will live at 112 W Jackson St, Tomah after May 12.
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Rexall Drug Store
Irvin Damer
Thomas Reardon
Viola Women's Society Banquet Planned for May 13
The Woman's Society of World Service of Eve United Brethren Church will host a mother daughter banquet Tuesday evening May 13 at 5 30.
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Viola, Wis
Woman’s Society of World Service
United Brethren Church
Linda Triatek Discovers Fun in Conservatory Music
Linda Triatek of Sparta Wis learned accordion at the Conservatory Sparta studio for a year and found music enjoyable with the modern Conservatory approach. Parents are invited to enroll their child by writing 425 Cass St La Crosse for details on classes and benefits of musical education.
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Linda Triatek
Dan Triatek
Chester St
Sparta
Wis
Conservatory
Cass St
la Crosse
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Tribune
la Crosse Country Club
John R. Padesky
George Hemingway
Earl Godard
P. W. Hulick
Triton Haritos
M. W Miller
Jantzen
Wises
Hickman, Berg
Viroqua Rebekahs
Bicha Farriers
N. Srd St
Dial
Specia Reg
Study Club
Woman's Club
Europe
Masonic Committee
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