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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1952

Page

8

Ruth Ann Fancher Weds Robert D Wallace in May Baptist Rite

Miriam time frame details show Ruth Ann Fancher and Robert D Wallace unite in a First Baptist ceremony on Saturday afternoon May 17 with Rev Folke Ferre officiating. Parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fancher of 1803 Prospect St and Mr and Mrs David Wallace of 936 Hood St. Attendants include Carol Wallace maid of honor and bridesmaids Mrs Earl Lyons and Juanita Knutson. Best man Lorenz Pinski with ushers Richard and Earl Lyons Kenneth Heslip Delbert Redman. Bridal attire features a satin Chantilly lace gown with silk illusion veil and pearl detailing. Attendants wear lilac nylon marquisette. reception at the Fancher home for 300. They will reside at 9101 S Fourth St after May 26. Prenuptial hostesses listed.

Ruth Ann Fancher Robert D. Wallace Folke Ferre Lloyd Fancher Prospect St David Wallace Hood St Carol Wallace Earl Lyons Juanita Knutson Jana Lyons Lorenz Pinski Richard and Earl Lyons Kenneth Heslip Delbert Redman Fancher S. Fourth St Mmes Arthur Schwalbe Harold Scholberg George Morrell William Case Robert Bettin Charles Stupka Joseph Lukenheimer Cyril Ott Fern Lyons Richard Lyons James Matiak George Wallace Ray Stephan Carol Vida Wallace Earl Matias Bernard Schnedecker Bernice Hocken Phyllis Dorsey

Local Bride Weds Pvt Thaldorf At Fountain City Church

Marabelle E Korb of La Crosse and Pvt William J Thaldorf of Camp Roberts Calif united in marriage on May 10 at St Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church Fountain City officiated by Rev Herbert Nonnenson. The bride wore white satin and lace and carried red roses. They honeymooned in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with a 70 guest reception and plan to report to Camp Stoneman California for overseas duty.

Ettrick Wis Marabelle E. Korb la Crosse William J. Thaldorf Camp Roberts Calif Wilmer H. Korb William Thaldorf Fountain City St. Michael’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Herbert Nonnenson Darlyne Korb Cochrane Alberta Thaldorf Medford Donald Thaldorf Stanley Korb Lewiston Minn Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Camp Stoneman

Betty Brague Weds Ed Dunham at Magdalen Church Wichita

Betty Brague and Edward G Dunham married May 3 at the Catholic Church of the Magdalen Wichita with Rev Casey presiding. The bride, daughter of William and Mrs Brague, wore slipper satin lace and carried baby orchids and lily of the valley. Attendants wore gold satin and blue organdy in a reception followed at Mulvane home.

Betty Brague Edward G. Dunham Chuck Berveris Raleigh Wentworth Mulvane Kas Air Force Wichita

Loreto School Dance Recital Rhapsody in Rhythm

Loreto School of the Dance presents Rhapsody in Rhythm at the Little Theater Sunday at 2 30 and Monday at eight. Performances feature pupil interpretations under Miss Gwen Hutson and Miss Carol Paeske with Judy Bruha assisting and guest artists Verity Devine Betty Murphy and Bud Imlay.

Loreto School of the Dance Little Theater College Training School Gwen Hutson Carol Paeske Judy Bruha Verity Devine Betty Murphy Bud Imlay Holland Julie Susan Dwyer Pam Ferrier Patty Kane Sandra Dwyer Sally Newburg Mary Hyde Mary Lee Brenner Barbara Banasik Nancy Dell Wendy McGlaum Nancy Dahl Jeanette McBain Sandra Frey Mary Lynn Lemke Karen Peterson Marylin Small Ellen Pederson Mary Ann Beranek Judy Finley Katherine Rahn Patricia Patty Lewis Pamela Roth Nancy Cameron Jane Banasik Chris Wilson Joanne Mary Jane Gantenbein Carol Vondrashek Arlene Frappier Phyllis Nesseth Donna Kately Martha i Ward Pat Leuck Joan Siebenauer Ruth Hass Ann Theisen Patricia ‘Fox Therese Skemp Elizabeth Buchner Julie Dwyer Diane Lewis Alice Engelhard Jean Chrisan Georgia DeDakis Colleen Nancy Haugen Kay Kriese Rosalie Sandra Lewis Mary Mar

Theta Chapter Marks 10 Anniversary

Delta Kappa Gamma celebrates its tenth anniversary with a May 14 dinner at Cargill Parish House. Miss Irna Rideout chaired. Miss Helga Ney spoke. Miss Theodora Taras received a past president’s pin. New members Louise Sanding and Elizabeth Dunn were initiated.

Theta Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Cargill Irna Rideout Wilma Grainger Mary Wheldon Helga Ney Munich Germany Marjorie Smith Doris Ness Theodora Taras Miss Ney U.S. State Department Miss Rideout Miss Smith Louise Sanding Elizabeth Dunn Tomah

PEO Sisterhood Chapter AL Plans State Convention Visit

PEO Chapter AL will host a Tuesday meeting at State College training school to meet Mrs. Curtis W. Boyce state president from Wauwatosa and finalize plans for the upcoming state convention. The regular meeting follows Thursday at 1616 Madison St with Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Dalzell hosting, assisted by Mrs. Lynn Van Zandt.

PEO Sisterhood State College Training School Curtis W. Boyce Wauwatosa

Olson Plans Early Summer Wedding Loaned to Air Force

Ogden Utah Mrs Loyal Olson announces engagement of daughter Billie Olson to Alec James W Scheel son of Carl A Scheel Sr Weber College and University of Utah. Billie majors in journalism at Utah and Alec is a former student of La Crosse State College serving with the US Air Force at Kelly Field San Antonio.

Loyal Olson Ogden Utah Billie Alec James W. Scheel Carl A. Scheel Weber College University S. 19Th St Miss Olson la Crosse State College US Air Force Kelly Field San An

May Dinner of La Crosse Business and Professional Women

The May dinner of the La Crosse Business and Professional Women's Club will be held Monday evening at the YWCA. Miss Margaret Toepel will deliver the prize speech from the regional Toastmistress Club contest. Election of officers will be held.

la Crosse Business and Professional Women’s Club YWCA Margaret Toepel Toastmistress Club

Amborn and Stokes Marry in Austin Minnesota

Mrs Kathryn L Amborn and Clarence A Stokes were married May 11 at the Methodist Church in Austin Minnesota in a double ring ceremony. Rev William Campbell officiated. The bride wore navy and white with a yellow hat. Bertha Amborn was bridesmaid and A B Bertilson best man. They Dined at the Rose Room and plan a Northern Wisconsin honeymoon then reside in Wabasha Minnesota. Stokes works as a bridge builder for the Milwaukee Railroad.

Kathryn L. Amborn Avon St Clarence A. Stokes Reads Landing Minn Austin William Campbell Bertha Amborn la Crosse A. B. Bertilson Rose Room Wisconsin Wabaisha, Minn Stokes Milwaukee Railroad

Newcomers Club Serves Covered Dish Supper at YWCA

The Newcomers Club hosts a covered dish supper for members and their husbands at the YWCA on Saturday evening. After the meal, bridge canasta and dancing will follow. For information contact president Mrs. James K. Carlson at 4-3329 or Mrs. Milton Baxa at 4-2683.

YWCA James K. Carlson Milton Baxa

Norwegian Independence Day Observance Joint Event

Norwegian Observance Sons and Daughters of Norway held a joint celebration Tuesday evening at IOOF Hall to mark Norway’s day with community members attending the program and readings.

Sons and Daughters of Norway Ioof Hall

DAV Auxiliary La Crosse Chapter 12 meeting and May events

DAV Auxiliary La Crosse Chapter 12 met with the VFW on May 12. Hospital Chairman Louise Wiegand hosted a bingo party at Tomah VA Hospital May 10 for 79 patients with Emma Morrison, Clara Kumm, Martha Hanson and Loren Perkins as helpers. Delegates and alternates were chosen for the state convention at Oshkosh June 13 to 15. Martha Hanson and Louise Wiegand serve as delegates with Ann Muetze and Aletta Werel as alternates and Edna Pfaff attending as district commander. Auxiliary members planned a May 18 gathering at 12 noon to travel to Tomah for the Spring conference. next meeting is June 10. They will march in the Memorial Day parade.

la Crosse Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary VFW Louise Wiegand Tomah VA Hospital Emma Morrison Clara Kumm Martha Hanson Loren Perkins Driver Oshkosh Louise Weigand Ann Muetze Aletta Werel Edna Pfaff

Curtain hooks Wash Routine Trick

Each time you wash your shower curtain drop the curtain hooks into the soapy water. Rinse them and wipe them dry.

Medical Auxiliary Meeting of La Crosse County Society

The Woman's Auxiliary of the La Crosse County Medical Society holds its annual meeting on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Paul Dietz's home in French Island. A covered dish luncheon follows at one. State president Mrs. Russel Kurten and president-elect Mrs. Maurice Reuter will attend, with Mrs. F. W. Ernst as chair along with several listed members.

Woman’s Auxiliary la Crosse County Mmes John Harmon Sigurd B. Gundersen Robert W. Ramiew B. W. Sitterson R. H. Gray N. P. Anderson Robert Gilbert W. G. Dixon

Local Bargains And Club News In La Crosse Area

Roths Flor-Mart touts lowest prices and best installation quality for carpeting. Pauls Jewelers advertises 11213 Caledonia. La Crosse Boat Club invites members to a Monday meeting at the clubhouse and welcomes prospective members. La Crescent A and W Root Beer Station serves A W Root Beer. Universal Photo at 514 State St promotes new equipment with satisfaction guaranteed.

Roth’s Flor-Mart Paul’s Jewelers Caledonia la Crosse Boat Club la Crescent A&w Root Beer A&w Root Beer Northwest Universal State St

St Francis Alumnae Meet at School of Nursing

St Francis Alumnae nurses gathered at the school of nursing Monday evening at eight. Mrs Robert Hackner presented colored slides of the Madonna. Musical numbers were performed by the Aquinas High Triple Trio.

St. Francis School of Nursing Robert Hackner Aquinas High

Tea A La Carte May Event at La Crosse Hospital Guild

La Crosse Hospital Guild hosts its annual spring Tea A La Carte on Friday May 23 at Eleanor Grand Nurses Home from 1 0 a m to 5 p m Proceeds fund redecorating the nurses dining room Flower carts pink table decor and varied geranium sales mark the event Mrs Leslie Gorenstein chairs decorations and lists many hostesses volunteers. Mrs John Perkins handles invitations and several committees run invitations decorations kitchen and guest book with music and hospitality provided by guild members.

la Crosse Gorenstein Mmes Arnold Cook Edward Duffs Ivan Wright Torger Espe Gordon Harnwell R .L. Roettiger Leighton Clark John Perkins Bernard Thill Oscarland Willis Evert Edwin Berg R. H. Lehmann Melvin Olson Stanley Peterson E. T. Molzahn Grant Hammersburg G. L. Schroff John Glendenning J. McGlothlin Robert Thompson Malcolm Johnson Roger Schmuck Richard Baker Carl Lind Earl Pralle Joseph Richter Henry Ahrens Harry Huber Paul Dietz Harry Schilling Clair Carrier Frank Stulka D. Galstad Robert Nebel John Lamp Ray Gilson R. G. Heiam Ness George Philips John Hardiman William Hartley Robert French Ben Sias

Community Group Schedules for Week at Twin Cities

A list of meetings and events across religious, charitable, and civic groups. Including Shriners Women’s Auxiliary at Masonic Temple 1:30 Monday. Postal Association Auxiliary at 1929 Main. Business Women’s Club 6 at YWCA. Christ Episcopal Evening Guild 7:30. St Francis Alumnae 8. Tuesday events include Council of Churches YWCA meetings. several auxiliaries meet in various locations and times. golf lessons. Daughters of Norway. Ruth Chapter initiation. and a dessert card party at St Mary’s Catholic Church. PEO Sisterhood and other society activities noted.

Women’s General Auxiliary Twin Cities Shriners’ Hospital For Crippled Children Masonic Temple National Postal Transport Association C. M. Robinson Main Business Women’s Club YWCA Christ Episcopal Evening Guild E. L. Nietsch Council of Churches Webster Homemakers St. Michael’s Sewing Daughters of Norway Mary Coury Mississippi First Congregational Congo C. B. Varco M. C. Casberg Longfellow Homemakers Ruth Chapter CES North ‘Side Masonic Temple Olivet Lutheran Ladies Aid First Baptist Lillie

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