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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1949

Page

11

Eloda Brewer Weds Ralph E Duellman at St James Church

Eloda J Brewer and Ralph E Duellman wed at St James Catholic Church with Rev Joseph Marx presiding on May 11. The ceremony featured Virginia Weisenberger as maid of honor, Charlotte Comeau and Mrs Leland Brommerich as bridesmaids, Leland Brommerich and Albert Forer as sponsors, and Robert Waseka as best man. Family and friends from Fountain City, La Crosse, Onalaska, Stoddard and Dodge attended the reception at the bride’s relatives’ home and at the Trane tea rooms. Duellman works for the Wisconsin Conservation Department.

Eloda J. Brewer Ralph E. Duellman St. James Catholic Church Joseph Marx Harold Swanson Wood Street Ray Duellman Fountain City Virginia Weisenberger Charlotte Comeau Leland Brommerich Trane Tea Rooms Messrs Mmes Charles Palmer al Schwertel Edward Fitzpatrick Bob Poellinger F. W. French, Jr Hjalmer Overson Dave Zluticky Donald Holthaus Charles Lawrence Marlin Kundy J. A. Weisenberger Winifred Lysaker Della Shelmidine Valeria Holthaus Rose Feran Mable Swanson Phyllis Swanson Janice Violette Donna Bridsell Ruth Francher Harold Robert

Wisconsin Chiropractic Auxiliary Meeting Plans Conference

The Women's Auxiliary of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Southwest District met with Mrs. Frank Kunert at 522 South Fourth Street on May 12. They planned the executive conference for June 10 at the Northland Hotel Green Bay. Mrs. Herman Lohr of Portage was elected delegate with Mrs. William Klawitzer in charge of arrangements. Mrs. William Charles Jacobs of Milwaukee, project chairman, instructed on making a folder for packaging Christmas cards for veterans at Wood, Wis, and house guest stay was with Mrs. E. J. Wollschlaeger.

Women's Auxiliary of Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Southwest District Frank Kunert South Fourth Street Northland Hotel Greenay Herman Lohr Portage William Klawitzer William Charles Jacobs Milwaukee State Auxiliary Wood Wis E. J. Wollschlaeger

Woman's Club Annual Mus musique May at Wittenberg home

La Crosse Woman's Club held its annual musicale on May 11 at Mrs. Roy Wittenberg's Avon Street home. Performers included Melba Muth and Pat Bright on violin with Mrs. Oran Bright, plus The Sweet Adelines and Gail Wittenberg on piano. Programs featured selections from Dark Eyes to The Scarf Dance and Concerto.

la Crosse Gail Wittenberg

Bride Gertrude Chalsma Weds Arthur Willette at Onalaska Home

Gertrude R. Chalsma and Arthur Wenzel Willette married at the bride’s Onalaska home May 14. Rev Carl Pederson led vows with organ and vocal numbers. Bridal party included LeRoy Chalsma as best man and guests from Wisconsin and Minnesota attended a 150 guest reception.

Gertrude Ruby Chalsma Arthur Wenzel Willette Harry Chalsma Onalaska Carl Pederson Trinity Lutheran Church Shirley Willette LeRoy Chalsma Selmer Engen DeForest Wis

This Week Community Club Notices and Meetings

This week lists many local group meetings and start times at churches, YWCA, Masonic temple, and civic halls. Notable items include La Crosse Shrine auxiliary dessert bridge at the Masonic temple Monday at 1 30 and St Francis sewing auxiliary at 2. Tuesday covers council officers luncheon at 12 30, YWCA event at 7, and multiple circle meetings in several churches.

la Crosse Shrine Masonic Temple St Francis Sewing YWCA Christ Episcopal Evening Guild Cargill Wesley Methodist Susannah Wesley Circle Hamilton Hall South 23Rd Mary and Martha Circle Carl Berg North Star Temple Pythian Sisters Hartwick Overson Bluffview Ywca Onalaska A . Beyebster Court House St. Paul's Lutheran Circles C.roehrl Jack Fryseth Manford Hanson Otto Nelson

Honor Pioneer McKinley Corps Member Receives 30 Year Pin

William McKinley relief corps No 108 honors Mabel Allen at its May 11 meeting held in the court house. Allen joined April 9 1919. Mothers day readings by Sarah Luther Ardell Peterson and Lulu Hoffman with a poem by Mary Murphy Ziegler Tomah. Donations to Grand Army hospital walker Junior club Boy Scouts department aides and American Cancer society. Rummage sale set for May 21 Ardell Peterson chairman.

William McKinley Relief Corps No. 108 Mabel Allen Court House Hospital Walkers Junior Club Boy Scouts Department Aides’ Fund American Cancer Society Ardell Peterson

College Co Op Club Opens House at State Teachers College

The College Co Op Club holds an open house Sunday for faculty and students at State Teachers College. Dormitory renovations will be previewed during 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 401 West Avenue South. Edith Cartwright, dean of women, Elizabeth Pollack, Virginia Congreve, and Mrs Louise Mutch join in greeting guests along with resident Nancy Peterik and student helpers Holly Mundt and Carol Nelson.

State Teachers College West Avenue South Edith Cartright Elizabeth Pollack Virginia Congreve Louise Mutch Marie Fleis

Engagement and Upcoming Wedding for Carlson and Dotts

Mr and Mrs Carl F Mueller of 916 South Fourth Street announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter to Robert T Dotts of Youngstown Ohio Their wedding is set for June 18 at St Wenceslaus Catholic Church at 9 am.

Carl F. Mueller South Fourth Street Robert T. Dotts Youngstown St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church

Masonic Dance Planned by Com a for May Evening

A spring semi for Masons and families is set for Saturday May 21 at Mason Hall from 8 30 to 11 30. Don Kaye's orchestra will provide music for the event.

Masonic Entertainment Coma Mason Don Kaye

Lavon Deml and Ronald Brague Wed at St Thomas More

Lavon Deml and Ronald O Brague were married May 14 at 2 pm at St Thomas More Catholic parsonage. Parents are John Deml 2024 Adams Street and O Brague 2309 Playfield Avenue. The bride, a Godyear service manager, wore a tan gabardine suit with orchids. bridesmaid wore pale pink accessories. Dinner and dance followed for families, with a home reception at 2309 Playfield Avenue. Honeymoon planned before returning to the Playfield address.

Lavon Kathleen Deml Ronald O. Brague St. Thomas More Catholic Parsonage Richard Deml John Deml Adams Street O. Brague Playfield Avenue Dem Coulee Chateau Godyear Rubber Company Goodyear Company Gene Wisland

Local notices parade services and sales around town

A mix of local ads and notices lists shop sales postwar crafts and events. Items include jewelry stores offering watches, a villa dining from noon to 1 am daily, wedding invitation services, electrolysis for hair removal, candy and flower ads, a Dorcas society meeting, gift shop offerings, a book for teachers, and photo services at multiple downtown venues.

Robin Maynard Petrick West Avenue South Paul's Jewelry Store Theater Caledonia Street New Villa Onalaska Liesenfeld Printing Co Main Street House of Bauer Lund Dorcas Society Henig Mauree Applegate

Hospital Tea to be Held at Gund Nurses Home

The La Crosse hospital Women's Guild holds its spring tea at the Elean ora Gund nurses home on Wednesday May 18 from 2 30 to 5 30 p m. The public is invited.

la Crosse Hospital Women’s Guild Eleanora Gund Nurses Home

Grandview Alumnae Meeting Set at West Salem

Grandview nurses alumnae plan a meeting at West Salem on Thursday May 19 at 8 p m. at the home of Mrs Milton Vollenweider with Mrs.

Grandview Nurses West Salem Milton Vollenweider

Mount Calvary Lutheran Girls Club Celebrates First Anniversary

Mount Calvary Lutheran Girls Club marked its first anniversary May 11 with a party in the church assembly. Club leader Mrs. Douglas Gaskill welcomed parents and friends as girls sang and presented talks. Darlene Michel, Lorraine Vlasak, Jean Shisler, Lorraine Schulz, Barbara Wehrenberg earned Unit I pins. Donna Mae Stuber and Marilyn McLaughlin earned Unit II. Judith Berg received perfect attendance. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lueck and Clinton.

Mount Calvary Lutheran Girls’ Club Church Assembly Room Douglas Gaskill Nancy Rayner Unit I Darlene Michel Lorraine Vlasak Jean Shisler Lorraine Schulz Barbara Wehrenberg Donna Mae Stuber Marilyn McLaughlin Judith Berg Gaskill Everett Stuber Leonard Wingers Carol Gaskill Adrienne Brietzke Harold F. Backer Mount Calvary Brock Mickschl Adolph Quall Elmer Carson Roy Franz Dianne Schaldach Sandra Schaldach Rachel Luce Paula Luce Jean Soderberg Lois Schoenfeld Sandra Douglas Sharon Douglas Sharon McLaughlin Janet Lueck Bonnie Bakken Judy Ragner la Vonne Grosskopf Ruth Backer Bonita Schaldach Sally Young Harriet Bantley Susan Schaldach Linda Schaldach Sharon Wrobel Elaine Seidel Donna Gamradat Mrs Everett Lueck Clinton

Service Star Legion Plans Combined Meet at GAR Rooms

The Service Star Legion announces a combined meeting of all members at the GAR rooms in the courthouse on May 17 at 2 p.m. State president Mrs. Charles Ward of Fort Atkinson will attend. A covered dish luncheon will be served. Information from Mrs. Lilah Guy and Mrs. Gus Pappas.

Service Star Legion Service Star GAR Court House Charles Ward Fort Atkinson Lilah Guy Gus Pappas

Local Names Listed in Wedding or Social Notices

A long roster of names appears in a social column, naming numerous couples and individuals such as Mrs. James Douglas Bruce and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wrobel along with several others including Rev. and Mrs. Harold Backer and Miss Lucille Langacker. The fragment suggests a community notice of social events or acknowledgments.

Page Muriel Ellsworth to wed Leroy West in Wisconsin

Betrothal announces Mu riel Page of Galesville Wisconsin to Leroy Bernard West son of Ben West of Dalton Wisconsin. Marriage planned for late June. Japan now exports.

Ellsworth L. Page Galesville Wis Muriel Leroy Bernard West Ben West Dalton

Janet Ruggles Reilley May Wedding in California

Janet Mae Ruggles and John B. Reilley wed May 14 in Alameda California. The bride, a UC and State Teachers College graduate, is health educator for Alameda city health department. The groom, UC Law School graduate, is assistant public welfare defender for Alameda County. They plan a Carmel honeymoon and will reside in Alameda.

Irvine E. Ruggles North 24Th Street Janet Mae John B. Reilley Alamada Calif John H. Reilley Agua Vista _ street Oakland Bernice Hanken William D. Lawlor Albany Athens Athletic Club Carmel Cailif Buena Vista Avenue Alameda State Teachers College University of California St. Mary’s College University of California Law School Alameda City Alameda County

Bowen Engagement Plans Soon in Montreal Wisconsin

Early fall announcement for Grace Bowen of Montreal Wisconsin to Harold Frederick son of Mr and Mrs Albert Frederick of Green Bay Street. Grace is a University of Wisconsin junior affiliated with Alpha Xi Delta. Harold will graduate from the university in June.

Roy A. Bowen Montreal Wis Teir Grace Harold Frederick Albert Frederick Green Bay Street Miss Bowen University of Wisconsin Alpha Xi Delta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eloda Brewer Fountain City Man’s Bride Chiropractic Auxiliary Woman’s Club Spurdeon Tae (Runirt Bernard McGarty St. Joseph’s Cathedral Ellen Mathew A. Mc Garty Father McGarty Tribune Gertrude R. Chalsma Robert Brinstad Joanna Hill Shirley Eugene Willette Beaver Dam Herbert Somerfeldt Henry Allen Dakota Minn Warren Todd Houston Bud Todd Frank Frappie Winona Avis Vander Velde John Lidie Joseph Kumm William Ester Leve Willette CES Velma Pederson State Road Longfellow Our Savior’s Lutheran Dorcas Society First Baptist Lillie Shimmin G. W. Harnwell M. C. Casberg USWV Ringlet Oil CROQ Helene Curtis Eugene de Luxe Beauty Shop Fifth Ave Pioneer McKinley Corps Lavon Deml Ronald Brague Sheridan Grandview Alumnae The la Crosse Tribune James Douglas and Bruce Stanley Wrobel Marvin Marlis Wrobel Lloyd Luce Michael Harold Backer Irvin Schaldach Barbara Evan Ragner Angus Berg Clarence Michel Clarence Young E. C. McLaughlin Yandt Wm. Gamradt Ernest Seidel Wm. Schoenfeld F. A. Schaldach Grant Shisler Adrian Brietzke Ludwig Grosskopf Paul Bakken J. J. Viasak Wilbert Wehrenberg Wm. Schulz Guilford Hanesworth Theodore Schultz Japan Janet Ruggles Stevensons Smart Bembergs Pic-A Aloes Tevensons
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