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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1944

Page

8

Presbyterian Mother Daughter Banquet Honors Mothers Daughters

The First Presbyterian mother daughter banquet at the Cargill home emphasized beauty in right relationships reflected in daughters. Lois Woods as toastmaster tied the theme to mothers and home with tributes from Jean Dodds and Mrs. J. E. Elston. Ruth Sorenson sang and corsages marked the oldest mother and youngest daughter as planning details and décor completed the event.

Ief First Presbyterian Cargill Lois Woods Quo Edward Purcell McCree Chauncey Olcott Jean Dodds J. E. Elston Ruth Sorenson

Wisconsin BPW Elects Officers At Wausau Convention

Mrs. Mabel Holdhusen of Madison was elected president of the Wisconsin Federation of Professional Women’s clubs at a two day convention near Wausau. Other officers include Christine Crittensen Marinette as first vice president Dr. Helen Calmes as second vice president Mabel Holt Kenosha recording secretary Anna Leisk Milwaukee treasurer Hattie Heppner Eau Claire and Elizabeth Bryc Beloit as directors.

Wausau Wis Mabel Holdhusen Madison Wis. Business and Cousin Federation of Professional Women's Clubs Christine Christensen Marinette Vsident Helen Calmes Mabel Holt Kenosha Anna Leisk Milwaukee Hattie Heppner Eau Claire Elizabeth Bryc Beloit

Foxhole Area Opens 1700-Bed Hospital Complex

In Guadalcanal the Foxhole Area shows a 1,700-bed hospital set in a shaded almond grove with primitive pasts contrasted by modern equipment. Ensign Feuerstein assures families that servicemen receive the finest care despite earlier bomb vulnerability and harsh conditions.

Guadalcanal Feuerstein

Homemakers Check Canning Gear As War Time Demands Rise

Guidance from Miss Stillman on wartime canning stresses includes testing dial gauges before use, cleaning pressure cookers and safety valves, and inspecting jars and rings. New wartime rubber rings replace prewar seals, and weight gauges may require only cleaning.

Miss Stillman

White Winged Hat pattern sale notice

The popular midsummer White Winged Hat pattern No. 5740 offers simple crochet instructions for lightweight hats. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to Cabot Chicago to obtain the complete pattern.

Cabot South Wells Chicago

Bremseth Olstad nuptials at Elstad Lutheran Church

In Lanesboro Minnesota on Friday evening at Elstad Lutheran Church Marlice Bremseth daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Bremseth wed Pfc Neil Olstad son of Mr and Mrs Carl Olstad of Preston Minnesota The ceremony was conducted by Rev S Magelssen The bride wore a beige gabardine suit with blue accessories and Johanna Hill roses in her corsage Her sisters Judith and Lois served as attendants in powder blue and violet outfits with corsages The couple were joined by family members and attendees in the close ceremony

Lanesboro Minn Elstad Lutheran Church Marlice Bremseth Alvin Bremseth Pfc Neil Olstad Carl Olstad Preston S. Magelssen Carl Bride Johanna Hill Judith Lois Gor- Lanesboro

Carroll College Student Wins $25 Latin Contest

Beverly Donna Nelson a Latin major at Carroll College is announced as winner of a $25 award. Miss Nelson is daughter of Mrs. B. E. Nelson of 2116 North 7th Street and serves as president of Carroll College YWCA club, whose membership equals the UW YWCA.

Beverly Donna Nelson Carroll College Miss Nelson B. E. Nelson North 7Th Street Ywca College Club Carroll YWCA University of Wisconsin

New Citizens Grandview Families Noted With Birth Announcements

A jumble of birth notices from Wisconsin towns lists several May 14 births at various homes and hospitals. Names include William Arthur, Marilyn, Sharon Ann, and other infants, with parents and locations such as Onalaska, St. Marys, Holmen, and St. Ann's noted.

Grandview William Arthur and Street Leo Farley Onalaska R. J. Trempeaheau Wis Marilyn Pic Kermit Crandall Vislet Popentuse Municipal Hospital Victory Thompson Onagene Leska St. Mary's Sports Iet St. Ann's Sharon Ann Lawrence A. Clark Loomis Street Oscar Olnes Holmen Wis. R Ruth Marking Gar Ee Seamer Sangee Wean Jen

Marriage Licenses for Horgerun and Za browski in La Crosse

Andrew J Horgerun and Victoria Za browski both of Stanford Connecticut plan marriage in La Crosse on May 18. Also notes the deaths of John Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe on July 4.

Andrew J. Horgerun Victoria Zabrowski Stanford, Conn la Crosse Toews Ameamger John Thomas Jefferson James Monroe

Close Of School Activities Occupy La Crosse U Students

Betty Jane Knothe a UW Madison senior English major will graduate this month and soon work for Price Waterhouse. She plans a short home vacation with her parents before moving on to Chicago, then Detroit or New York.

Madison Wis Betty Jane Knothe University of Wisconsin Chicago Detroit New York Price Waterhouse Accounting and Auditing Betty Jane Eugene Knothe 22Nd Street St Transferring Catherine's College St. Paul Delta Delta Delta Sorority University Anita Krause Pengeer Core Anita College of Letters and Science la Crosse Central High School George A. Krause Winnebago Street

Sodality Honors Mothers at St James Breakfast

Sodality members of St James Catholic church hosted a mothers breakfast after the 8 30 mass in the school hall. Holy Name fathers and sons organized the event with Rev Paul Flad as toastmaster and Kathryn Clark as soloist. A list of 96 attendees included Mrs R T McIntire and many parish members at the event honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Sodality St. James Catholic Church Holy Name Fathers and Sons Paul Flad Kathryn Clark Walter Goodwin Martin Breuer Garland Donna Haggerty Loretta Murphy R. T. McIntire Parish Altar Society Mmes W. J. Reget A. M. Riley A. J. Riley J. J. Haggerty J. G. Clark C. Pierce William Gilster George Vanderzee Rose Swartz E J Charlotte Pierce Eileen Gilster Lorraine Rita Vanderzee Marie Swartz Irene Goggin Patricia Moriarity Anna Mae Irene Riniker Mary Moriarity Anne Marguerite Mangner Juanita Birnbaum Mary Roberts Peggy Wing Irene Schultz Marie Korish Dorothy Sullivan Ruth Dayton Margaret Mary Bissen Elaine Addis Jeanette Scroogy Dolores Patricia Guggenbuehl Rita Bezpaletz Rita McHenry Anita Amundson Virginia Burns Mary Katherine Breuer Kathleen Schmitt Mary Ruth McGaughey Germaine Roeder Shirley Wittenburg Rosemary Wurm Theresa Theisen

Brazil’s Discovery by Portuguese Admiral Ca 1500

The fragment notes May 3, 1500 as the date Brazil was discovered by Portuguese admiral Pedro Alvares Ca. The text ends abruptly.

Brazil Pedro Alvares

Young People Favor Simple Home Life Says U S Ideal

Mrs John McFarlane Phillips of Pittsburgh named the year’s outstanding mother by the American Mothers Committee of the Golden Rule Foundation. She urges less emphasis on outside centers and more home life with a full refrigerator as a simple competitive edge. Phillips, 62, has three daughters, two sons and nine grandchildren. her husband runs Phillips Mine and Mill Supply Company.

New York John McFarlane Phillips Pittsburgh American Mothers Committee Golden Rule Foundation Phillips Phillips Mine and Mill Supply Company

Service man makes call from Europe

Lieut Alfred Herlitzka, a U S Army bomber navigator, phoned his parents on Mothers Day from the central Pacific. He said he is well and expects to return by December after half his missions, enjoying a two week rest camp and good meals. He left the U S for the Hawaiian Islands and Gilbert and Marshall islands.

Alfred Herlitzka U. S. Army Edward Herlitzka West Avenue South Central Pacific Herlitzka Hawaiian Islands U, Gilbert and Marshall Islands

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