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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1935
Page
4
Community society notes describe a Norwegian Fourth of July celebration in a Wisconsin town. Residents planned food and performances, with native costumes, speeches, and musical pieces replacing fireworks with a kitchen festival. A highlighted recipe and guest mentions reflect festive preparation and community spirit.
The Wheaton case against Herbert B Wheaton is postponed until next Tuesday at 10 o clock as the court seeks additional time. The hearing was originally set for Friday but a postponement was granted by the judge to allow further review and preparation.
Theft of contents from several first aid kits reported at the county relief department headquarters. Police investigations indicate ongoing thefts over a period of time. Department warns missed equipment could affect worker injuries and pledges prosecutions if thieves are captured.
Anton Lobmbeller and Elizabeth Dohmueller transfer part of lot in West Ls Crasse to Donald G Hauser and Velen Haviser. Public record code ath Cail 322 indicates sepert. The ad notices appear as a declarative transfer entry in the daily records column.
A reader notes discovering a real oil lamp for sale in a local shop. The lamp features a copper bowl and shade with wick and chimney, combining ornamental and practical use for summer cottage decor.
The Aquinas high school Junior-Senior prom occurs this evening at 8:30 in the school auditorium. Richard Nekola and Mary Skemp will lead as prom king and queen, with Trobert Funke chairing the sighting and Katherine Guillaume coordinating programs. Chaperons include Mr. and Mrs. A P Punk and others. Washington visitors Mr. and Mrs. Warry Buell stay with Mrs. Tena Werner at 101K So Linus.
Parochial school gym classes will hike Saturday meeting at Aquinas high school at 10 a.m. Miss Marjorie Healy, instructor, will lead the group. Attendees should bring their own lunch and a friend if desired.
One hundred couples attended the spring semi formal held by the Students League of the Wisconsin Business university on Thursday. Miss Geretta Wilkinson was queen chosen by the student body with James Bolton as king. Co chairs Edward Hesse and Irene Willard led ball committees. a floor show with juvenile performers closed the event.
La Crosse Garden club enjoyed a spring garden tea hosted by Mrs DP Coate and Miss Florence Shuman at 410 South 44th Street. Tea was served in the garden amid blooming plants and herbs, with refreshments featuring decorative Mawers and iron ornamentation. Thirty-five guests attended, including many members' guests.
The display features a Patou dinner costume with a red toque and colorful carted accents. A black crepe frock showcases a high front neckline and a low back with shirring at shoulders and hipline, highlighting an outstanding trend in chic attire.
A historical note describes Roman custom to offer the beard at age twenty one to household gods. After that age a beard signified mourning and was grown only as a sign of bereavement.
Funeral services were held in Sparta for Herman Bernett 35 of Millston who died Tuesday when his car collided with a truck near Black River Falls on Highway 12. Clarence Olson is hospitalized with severe injuries. A tag day will raise funds for Sparta’s Boy Scout mess hall. Scout group 71 and local clergy led events at Camp Decorah and Angelo Community Club. The weather kept fishermen at home as trout season declined this year.
Madison police report a University of Wisconsin senior, Lala Lebow of East New York, says an unidentified man struck her several times on campus after she told him to mind his own business. The assailant wore a white sweater with 1935 numerals and objected to her attire. She is recovering.
Manitowoc Wisconsin reports the deaths of two prominent local businessmen. H George Schuette, 85, president of Schuette Brothers department store, died after a brief illness. his father John Schuette founded the store in 1849. Thomas A Clark, 59, Wisconsin petroleum code committee member and former Wisconsin Petroleum Association president, died at home of heart disease. he was general manager of Clark Oil. A line notes that over half of Eskimos have never seen a snow house.
Wilson Colwell Relief corps No 2 held its regular meeting Thursday night with initiation planned for the next session. Members and guests spoke of long membership, recalled friends, and noted holiday cards. An invitation was extended to attend the John Bell Relief corps meeting May 23 at Winona followed by supper.
Beloit Wisconsin professor William E. Alderman, dean of Beloit College for ten years, resigns effective July 1 to assume the role of dean of the liberal arts college and English department director at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He earned his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin where he taught English from 1914 to 1920.
The Bell's Coulee Lutheran Aid society will meet Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs John Gilberts on the West Salem Mindoro road. Co-hostesses will be Mmes William Adams Albert Ehle and Ingvalé Freng. The meeting is open to the public.
La Crosse County and the Cannell children's clinic will conduct a Saturday afternoon session at city hall from two to five for children up to sixteen whose parents cannot afford medical care. The event aims to provide artifacts and medical attention to those in need.
Caledonia Street M E church observed Mother's Day with a banquet for fifty members of two women groups. Young Women's Foreign Missionary Society hosted a cafeteria supper. A program of devotional talks readings and music was provided by members of both organizations.
One hundred five school board officers and 50 visitors attended the annual convention at West Salem high school. G H Landgraf spoke on Educational Legislation and Taxation. Dr G W Henticka discussed The Duties of School Board and Health Work. Afternoon program featured West Salem students, nurse Helen Hanson reported, superintendent Emily Stromstad announced. Landgraf also gave a travel talk on Agriculture Forestry and Roads in Germany Austria and Czechoslovakia.
A five man crew will begin building the La Crosse Gun Club clubhouse at Myrick park on Monday with plans to expand the crew as work progresses. Public notices also mention ongoing efforts by Board of Public Works to locate the new combined gender facilities at Myrick park and repairs on area roofs.
A large La Crosse delegation joins about 150 to 200 registered delegates at the Third District Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Tomah. Attendees include members from La Crosse Twentieth Century club and nearby chapters. Exhibits feature Buckskin doll work by Mrs. John Little Bear and her daughter from Hunters Bridge.
The Epworth Drama League at Salter Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church rehearses its final season offering a comedy drama Lonely Liza Lou to be presented May 23 and 24. Earlier productions included four plays with themes ranging from international peace to life in Jerusalem and faith, plus two nonmoral pieces.
A 16 year old boy was arraigned in county court before Judge Roy V. Ahlstrom on assault with intent to do bodily harm. He was arrested for beating a student of the state teachers college on Sixteenth street. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty and set a hearing for Wednesday afternoon at unknown time. Bond was set at $1000.
Seventh and eighth grade pupils in La Crosse county rural schools will take diploma and credit examinations this Saturday with several centers designated. County superintendent Miss Emily Stromstad said about 200 eighth graders will write diploma tests and nearly 200 seventh graders will take credit examinations.
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