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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1949
Page
13
James McGenty reports at Harmony high school prom that the couple from the local society desk was asked to leave just before the Grand March. He notes the dim lights and dresses as the scene, framing the incident as a dispute over access to review the gowns.
A fragment describes three children under a tree as a woman approaches. One child asks for a nickel so the two boys will imitate a laugh while another quips they will eat worms, reflecting a local humor tone from Monroe County Democrat.
In Sparta Herald the tale recounts a World War II era incident from a dentist chair. Lt ob Bright in Japan notes comic strip rank antics. A captain cuts ahead in the line, and the dentist pulls the patient who waited.
A Sparta Herald note observes that records are seldom broken by boys in a meet but new marks appear as spectators recall past speeds and jumps from high school days.
The Caledonia Journal mocks Margaret Truman as a well behaved White House daughter but complains about her hats. It questions her status and likens her to a royal figure in a tongue in cheek complaint.
The Whitehall Times notes the union noncommittal on communist organizers in the Augusta region but quotes Editor Herrell urging readers to favor more capitalism and less socialism to keep more of their earnings for sharing with neighbors.
A fashion expert notes a clever woman can adapt with one spring hat and urges finding practical ways to refresh her look. The Arcadia News Leader highlights smart styling ideas for the season.
Arcadia News-Leader notes readers seek easy cures for bad habits instead of hard work to overcome them, suggesting a common preference for quick relief over lasting change.
A reader letter from Arcadia urges equal scrutiny of pedestrians and motorists who act as if the street or car is theirs, arguing that courteous conduct matters for all road users.
A Viola News quote asserts farmers enjoy happier lives than businessmen, claiming it's easier to wrestle with nature than human nature. The remark contrasts work challenges faced by farmers with those of urban commerce.
A witty saying lists three items a woman can fashion from nothing a hat a salad and a quarrel. The line reflects the era’s humor about domestic craft and social friction.
Jack L. Spore, Milwaukee department adjutant of the American Legion, will conduct a school of instructions for past adjutants during the seventh district spring conference at Sparta city hall on May 21 and 22. Spore, 28, formerly a captain, served in World War II in Leyte and Luzon, earned the bronze star, and is married with one son.
Six teachers from Viroqua area depart as contracts lapse for the 1949 50 school year. Three high school instructors and three junior high staff do not renew. Some plans unknown while others will return and an extra fourth grade teacher will be added to ease workload.
Elroy Wisconsin special. Elroy high school seniors present the annual play Something Old Something New on Thursday May 19 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. Cast includes Geraldine Barry Jeanette Schweiger Delores Barry Keith Brown Arthur Nelson Merrill Thompson Paul Huschka Marilyn Waters George Leist Carol Durkee Marie Driefke Janet Lunde Illa Knoll Helen Cleaver.
Fire chiefs and men from Clayton county gathered Thursday at the McGregor fire hall. Fire Chief Dean of Lansing spoke as several reels of fire films were shown. McGregor personnel provided refreshments and a Dutch lunch followed at the high school.
Whitehall Wisconsin seventh and eighth grade piano students of Mrs. Jacobsen will perform in a high school recital Friday May 19.
Calendar of activities lists events across several towns from Freeburg centennial program in Freeburg hall to PTA meetings, school elections, concerts, and club gatherings in Lansing, Tomah, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Houston, Rushford, Sparta, and Galesville through May 16. Readable items include a Freeburg program, baccalaureate, smorgasbord, concerts, weed contest, and civic club meetings.
GAYS MILLS Wis Special Dedication services set for May 22 at the new Luther Memorial church with Rev Obert Rust preaching at 9 30 and 11 am and 3 pm sermon by Dr Martin Anderson. Other clergy from nearby towns will participate and Arno Gays Mills will play organ music to conclude the day.
Viroqua Wis special invites rural high school students to a rural school visiting day on Wednesday May 18. About 120 soon to graduate rural students will travel by bus to meet instructors tour buildings visit classes and register for fall. Superintendent R E Clausen will welcome them at 9 30 a m in the school auditorium. Eugene Belongia and Samuel Jensen and Carlyle Holton will discuss programs.
Black River Falls Lions club hosts an honor banquet in the Freeman hotel on Tuesday May 17 honoring high school students. Seniors John McDonald Peter Hoff man Francis Thundercloud Ann Thornton Juniors Donald Duxbury Larry Churchill Rose Zahn Joanne Schnur Sophomores Roger Heineck Donald Barkelay Ruth Sampson Patricia Severson Freshmen Eugene Krohn Richard Falder Jill Perry Lyda Reber plus an honor diploma for each attendee. Dr Ralph C Reichert acts as toastmaster with Warren Richards singing America and a Lions quartet. Gerald W Sickle introduces the honorees and Prof Charles Hornback of Eau Claire State Teachers College will be the principal speaker. Clifford Ristow will present awards.
Arcadia Wis May 19 marks the 50th anniversary of the public library honored by Mrs J C Gaveney of Whitehall a former Arcadia resident. A silver tea runs 2 to 4 pm with a 2 45 pm program. The Flower club will display arrangements and sell plants for library funds. The event is backed by the student council FHA and the original library board members who helped found the library in 1899 and aided Carnegie library plans.
The Coral City Friendly Circle will hold its annual meeting at Mrs. Curtis Swans residence on Wednesday afternoon May 18. Hosts Mrs. Arnold Ringsien and Mrs. Clifford Engen assist. Members bring a 10 cent gift and something old for a grab bag. Charter members are especially invited.
The Rev. C. K. Malmin of Pigeon Falls will be the speaker at the Hale Luther League meeting Sunday evening May 15. Frances Nelson and Mrs. Lester Fiedler will contribute piano solos, Shirley Torpen and Mrs. Henry Vold will give readings, and Virginia and Emila Wold will sing a duet along with other music.
Black River Falls Wisconsin Jackson County American Legion meeting announced by county adjutant Robert Rhoades. The session will be held at Black River Hall on Tuesday May 17 starting at 8 pm.
Adams county resident I S Jones circulates notices urging a large attendance at a capitol hearing next Wednesday on the Levérich resolution for a legislative probe of the Pettenwell lake project. TheWisconsin River Power Company reports a postponed submarine saw demonstration moved to May 21 for lawmakers and public.
Blair Wisconsin special notices park day sponsored by Knudtson-Mattison post American Legion and Legion auxiliary will be held Tuesday May 17 An all day work session includes a noon dinner and a mid afternoon lunch Chairman C B Immell requests volunteers bring brushes hoes rakes shovels and related tools Other committee members include H Ray Nereng Oscar Frederixon Alf Peterson and W H Melby Immell says Riverside Memorial park requires constant care and Blair residents should join to maintain park beauty during the season as groups use it throughout the year
TOMAH Wis Special the Monroe County Community Concert association begins its annual membership drive Monday May 16 with a dinner at the Congregational church. L W Barnes reports over 75 reservations Milton Holtze New York organization director will explain the drive to run through Saturday night. A Carnegie Hall for Every Town film will be shown Mrs E D Cunningham secretary leads the drive from a headquarters at Wisconsin Power and Light Co office.
Mindoro Wisconsin announces three new faculty members for the fall term. Ronald G. Knudson of West Salem will teach social science English and boys physical education. Wesley I. Spors of Melrose will lead the vocational agricultural department and teach physics or chemistry. Florence C Heineck of Melrose, a Luther college trained educator, taught in Blair last year and will join the elementary department.
Houston Minnesota schedules annual school election for May 17 from 8 to 9 p m in the high school library. Two members will be named to three year terms in the election.
Ettrick Wisconsin special report notes Mines Lester Tranberg and Albert Severson, Miss Celia Sime, Ruth Sime, Erna Olsen, Betty Wall and Fern Johnson members of a bowling group, closed their season with a pot luck supper at the Galesville bowling alley on Wednesday evening.
Arden Adams Crawford County clerk of court was named vice-chairman of the Young Republican federation in the third district at a Portage gathering. He joined the executive board as the group heard remarks from Gov. Rennebohm Sen Wiley Rep Glenn Davis Richard G. Smith and Lloyd Pegge the new chairman.
Decorah Iowa amateur archaeologists uncover bones pottery a green pipe and a triangular flint arrowhead in an old gravel pit along Ice Cave road suggesting a century old Indian battle. Archaeologists note Fort Atkinson era neutral grounds and Winnebago protection but no exact date is known.
Historic Prairie du Chien celebrates the Villa Louis opening next weekend in May 2022. The event features a Friday tea sponsored by the League of Women Voters, a costume ball at Checkerboard pavilion, and a two day National Cowboy Association rodeo with top riders such as Jack Bushbaum Cassville Wisconsin. The parade dominates mid afternoon both days and the final rodeo contest is Sunday at 2 PM.
The Jackson county council of homemaker clubs met in the county courthouse Black River Falls with over 60 members attending. Theme was Today's Home Builds Tomorrow's World. Speakers were Grace Oiffee Madison extension supervisor and Eva Belle Rothe Jackson county home agent. County president Claire Enerson Alma Center presided. There are 33 clubs with 592 members and 13 new clubs formed in the past year, a state high. A countywide Homemakers day is set for June 7 in the high school auditorium.
Freeburg Minnesota plans a Sunday evening centennial program in the Freeburg hall starting at 8 p m. School children under Mrs. Harold Davy will perform historical skits and attire from the past will be worn. The two hour program features square dancing as a highlight.
Richland Center Wisconsin announces applications for the competitive examination for postmaster. James E. Barry has served as acting postmaster since March 31 after Joseph P. Kelly retired. The position pays 4450 dollars annually with applications due by June 7.
Whalan Minnesota special report Anderson Garage and Service Station opens in town. Owner Ervin Anderson a former resident who has worked at Johnson Motors in La Crosse for three years returns to serve the community. The station sits across from the village hall in the former cheese factory.
ETTRICK Wis Special Newly elected officers of the La Crosse circuit Luther leagues inc include the Rev George C Strum French Creek Lutheran pastor president Spencer Toppen Hadis Creek vice president Beverly Jorgenson Crosse secretary and Elizabeth Simonson Whitehall treasurer.
The Houston PTA will hold its last meeting Monday evening May 16. Seventh and eighth graders will present five scenes from the history of the Pass ing of Time playlet for attendees.
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