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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1944

Page

4

WCOF Class '44 Banquet Honors Guests

Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters St Ambrose Court No 294 held its annual banquet and initiated 18 candidates at Hotel S during a spring floral setting. Rev Le Roy Keegan spoke as corsages in yellow and white were presented to guests and initiations followed at Knights of Columbus rooms.

Women's Catholic Order of Foresters St. Ambrose Court No Hotel S LeRoy Keegan SS Oe Evelyn Dockendorff Elaine Shoger June Mueller Dorothy Shoger Mae Miller Marguerite Mangner Patricia Moriari Theresa Specht Lydia Nordengren Helen Murphy Helen Zeimentz Matilda Scott George Deysach John Larkin Delia Welsh Louise Stella Margaret Ryan Stella Wecker Jennie Hoeschler Mar- Leonard Thomas Marie Peterschmidt Winifred Heath Anna Maloney Kathryn Kevin Kaul Kathryn Smith Helen Murey Mayme Zeimentz Margaret Eumann Helen Elizabeth Mary Zeimentz Stella Rendler Ethel Shoger Theresa Fritsch Frances M. Johnson Charlotte

Rosary College Grad Marilyn Taylor Receives AB in English

Marilyn Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs S V Taylor 503 Cass street receives an AB degree in English at Rosary College commencement exercises River For Friday May 26 Miss Sceeerie member of many clubs and honor societies She is a graduate of Aquinas High School

Marilyn Taylor S. V. Taylor Cass Street

May events highlight YWCA Girl Reserve activities

The YWCA hosts a May event with a 7 30 opening scavenger hunt and a post party breakfast by the outdoor fireplace. Mary Blumer chairs the program. Theodora Taras is chaperone. Logan and Central Girl Reserves plan a May 22 joint athletic night in the Central gym and pool from 7 30 to 9 30 with refreshments.

Central Girl YWCA Mary Blumer Lincoln Girl Reserves Barbara 1 Eunice Liebrecht Gloria Christian Betty Hun Fernando Valley Cleda Keller Mary Putman Sand Low Johnny Doughboy Arlene Ardelie Tank Chattanooga Choo Tinker Helga Christianson Keller Janice Bender Girl Reserve H. C. Hoelzer

Nurse Hazel Larson Promoted to Navy Nurse Corps Lieutenant

Hazel Larson daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Larson receives a promotion to lieutenant in the navy nurse corps. She serves as acting chief nurse at a Pacific station after two years at the San Diego naval hospital and six months overseas. She sent the notice on November 4 1941.

Hazel Larson Herbert Larson Navy Nurse Corps Pacific Larson San Diego Naval Hospital

4 F Honor Roll in Brooklyn Cartoon Rejection Story

A Brooklyn neighborhood displays a cardboard plaque marking a 4-F honor roll. It lists 16 names and features comic cartoons about each man's rejection, following a militant anti draft vibe amid questions about why they lack uniforms.

New York Brooklyn

Appreciating Art Picture League Study by Sister Patrice

Catholic Women’s League members heard Sister M. Patrice of Viterbo college define art as inner reality not mere copying or natural likeness. She illustrated design and movement and warned that chaotic contemporary art reflects world disorder. Officers’ reports followed and June 18 set for summer breakfast at St. Ray chapel, St. Francis Hospital.

Catholic Women’s League M. Patrice Viterbo College Loreto Club Patrice St. Ray Chapel St. Francis Hospital

Ossian Ossian brides Koch and Armstrong wed at parish house

Alice Irene Koch daughter of Mr and Mrs Water Koch of Ossian married Berchman Armstrong son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Armstrong of Canton at St Francis de Sales Ossian Ia by Rt Rev Msgr M J Thiltgen A wedding dance followed at the Matter ballroom near Decorah and the couple will reside in Canton .

Canton Minn St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Ossian Alice Irene Koch Water Koch Berchman Armstrong Joseph Armstrong M. J. Thiltgen Matter Decorah Armstrong

Quandahl Couple Celebrates 40th Wedding Anniversary

MABEL Minn Special. Mr and Mrs Jacob Quandahl marked their 40th anniversary on Tuesday at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jerry Osmundson. The bride before marriage was Petra Selness. The couple also has two daughters Mrs Alvin Vick of Pine City and Miss Norma Quandahl of Chicago.

Mabel Minn Jacob Quandahl Jerry Osmundson Quandahl Petra Selness Alvin Vick Pine City Norma Quandahhl Chicago

Glove Styles Dominate Fashion Soften Evening Attire

Fashion notes glove length varies with occasion and color trends. Long gloves up to the shoulder in pink or black are worn for cocktails or evening events, often without wrist buttons, with short or buttoned suede gloves for formal dances and dinners. Chile reports a 30 000 ton American oy negotiation.

Slacks Sandals Crochet Pattern Offered by Anne Cabot

Instructions for crocheted sandals using heavy cotton rug yarn feature flat back soles and criss cross straps in Kelly green and white. Pattern No 5676 provides sizes small through large and requests postage, name, address, and pattern number to Anne Cabot at La Crosse Tribune, Chicago 7.

Anne Cabot la Crosse

Safety First For Furs In War Time Storage

Three fur owners should have furs cleaned and repaired before storage. Experts favor fur drum cleaning and glazing if needed. If cleaning isn t possible at home, beat and brush the coat to remove dirt and use moth deterrents, then store in a cool closet with moth balls and periodic checks every three to four weeks.

Epsie Kinardiner Stali New York N. Y

New Citizens Announce Births Across Several Iowa Wisconsin Areas

A series of birth notices lists new citizens announced May 1 through May 19 in towns including Lansing and Tomah. Parents named include Dawes Nelson DeLong Hague Wilcox and others with hospital and street details.

St. Ann's Vicki Lynn William G. Dawes Charlies Street iLois St. Mary's Hospital Sparta Wis Chester McCullough Tomah Lewis M. Wilcox

State head inspects OES chapter 22 ceremonies

Mrs Grace D Stearns worthy grand matron of the Wisconsin grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star inspects Omro La Crosse Chapter 22 at the Masonic temple with a 200 dinner and 400 capacity chapter room. Visitors from Ri p on Galesville Bangor Trempealeau West Salem Onalaska Sparta La Crescent Milwaukee and Ruth Chapter 23 attend. Five candidates receive degrees as 12 member choir performs and an electric signet is used at lectures.

Grace D. Stearns Omro la Crosse Eastern Star Masonic Temple Stearns Order of the Eastern Star Wisconsin Ruth Fremlin Fern Ridgeway Petra Scherick Beth Schulze J. M. Fremlin Marian Cargen America

Mindoro Girl Weds Sgt Edward G Riley in Manhatant

Marie Evelyn Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Anderson Mindoro Wis and Sgt Edward G Riley of Fort Riley Kas were married May 13 in a double ring ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Manhatant Kas Rev Charles Davies officiated.

Marie Evelyn Anderson Elmer Anderson Mindoro Wis Edward G. Riley Fort Riley Kas Charles Davies St. Paul's Lutheran Church Manhatant Lorene Hesse West Salem Bert Keller New York Sgt. Riley George Riley Sugar Loaf N. Y Miss Hesse Perfect Film Company Mindoro Lutheran Church

Chicken a la OPA and Leek and Potato Soup

Special recipes by Gaynor Maddox feature two chicken dishes and a leek and potato soup. The chicken includes but not browning simmer with vegetables and a slow oven finish, while the soup blends leeks onions potatoes with cream and bread cubes for serving.

Gaynor Maddox Gabriel Fabre Barclay New York Fabre

Former Plymouth Man Killed in Italy War

Pvt. Carl F. Loebe, 35, former Plymouth alderman for four years, was killed in action in Italy April 25, the War Department notified his father. Loebe organized and managed the Plymouth Athletic Association and led softball activities in the area.

Plymouth Italy Wis Carl F. Loebe War Department Frank H. Loebe Loebe Plymouth Athletic Association

Port Glasgow thief falls asleep during break in

Henry Reilly tried to break into a shipyard safe in Port Glasgow Scotland but was captured after dozing off. A Greenock judge fined him 20 dollars for the attempted burglary.

Port Glasgow Scotland Henry Reilly Greenock

New Pattern 8663 for Girls Playwear with Bonnet Jumper

Pattern No 8663 offers a bonnet jumper or jumper dress with matching pan ties in sizes 2 to 6 years. Dress and panties in size 3 require 2 1/2 yards of 35 ec material and bonnet 4 1/2 yards. Send 115 cents plus 1 for postage in coins with name pattern number and size to cage 7. Also available Fashion mid summer style book with 32 pages of sportwear and accessories for 15 cents.

Emerson Operetta Goes Into Third Production Friday

Emerson Kindergarten and primary pupils staged an operetta titled Little Black Sambo for parents and friends. Students acted and created puppets while teachers wrote music and a rhymed storyline. A repeat performance is planned for Friday for Washington school pupils and cadet teachers, with a future October production planned for the Western Wisconsin Teachers' association convention.

Emerson Charlene Malles Judy Bethke Kay Doering John Koehler Gregory Nicklas Jack Strobel Billy Shogren Tigers Dianne Temp Donnamae Murphy Diane Moore Marianne Malles David Nelson Leslye Hess Rita Marco Sharon Williams Sophia Kapellas Billy Torgerud Michael Emabey Tommy Athnos Joyce Imbs Norene Buros Bonnie Thompson Moblie Nelson Gra Agnes Starek

Parsonage Bride With Mosher To Westerhouse Wed

Mrs. Josephine Mosher of 82612 South 3rd street marries Aaron Westerhouse at First Presbyterian church manse. The Rev. A. J. Niebruugge officiates. The couple leaves for Philadelphia to visit Mrs. Bernard La Fleur and will reside at 351 South 21st street.

Fred Simonson Wood Street Josephine Mosher South 3Rd Street Aaron Westerhouse First Presbyterian Church A. J. Niebruegge Bernard la Fleur Philadelphia

Confused by Six Sets of Identical Twins in Van Nuys School

In Van Nuys California teachers at a grade school report confusion as six sets of identical twins attend class, creating noticeable mixups among students and staff. Local administrators say the situation prompts calls for careful seating and roll checks to maintain order.

van Nuys Calif

VEW Auxiliary Initiates 30 At May Gathering

Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary initiated 30 new members at its May meeting at Thomas Rooney post No. 1530 rooms. A long honor roll lists 42 names including Lena Zaiger and Elizabeth West with reinstatements for Kathryn Smith and Helen House. Memorial services were held for six departed members and trustee Wolga Major was elected. Meetings move to the first Wednesday. 17 applications accepted for initiation June 7.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Thomas Rooney Lena Zaiger Amelia Goyke Elizabeth West Elizabeth Rinartz Myrtle Danielson Kathryn Johnston Irene Newman Linda Iverson Hazel Johnson Violet Papacek Lavina Pierce Kathryn Kraft Patricia Fuchsteiner Anna Matzke Geraldine Bey Helen Lecky Martha Baker Myrtle Donovan Frances Wright Clara Fitzpatrick Lulu Grodevant Stella Klawitter Mary Schmidt Natalie DeKlute Marion Ulrich Hannah Miller Edna Kaus Elizabeth McBain Hazel Hartley Elsie la Fleur Kathryn Smith Helen House Wright H. T. Wright Sicily Grodevant Schmidt Bradford Dederick Patrick McBain John Ulrich Ronald George Kaus Gene Miller Marshall Harry DeKlute Nicholas Arthur Henry George Schmidt Harold William Arnold Klawitter Robert Peter W. R Martin Daniel Grodevant Robert J. Fitzpatrick Edward J Robert D George H. T David R. Wright Richard L Lansford E. Baker Robert, Rudolph Donald Lecky John J. Matzke Edward Fuchsteiner Jack L. Kraft Gerald Pierce Curtis Smith Morris M. Iverson Gordon A. New Man Vernon S. Johnston Edwig Otto Rinartz Joseph V. Hahn Kroger South Side Ann Muetze Kane Street North Side Caledonia Street Methodist United Spanish War Veterans Convention Vocational Auditorium Gertrude Ketchel St. Francis, In Grandview de Keyrers Oak Forest Wolga Major

Two Glove Pairs Protect Hands

Gardener's hand care centers on cotton gloves plus wash to keep them soil free. A pre glove cream barrier shields skin from moisture, while nail protection comes from soap cushions and careful drying after washing to preserve a pampered look.

Alicia Hart NEA

Cookies Bring Home Touch to USO Mothers Day

The County Cookie Tree reports a Mothers Day crop with William McKinley Relief corps serving the homey touch. Spanish War Veterans auxiliary fills cookie jars this week. Mrs. Lester Bond leads the fraternal branch and has secured Patience Hyde lodge No. 121 ORT pledge for the May 27 weekend quota.

William McKinley Relief Corps No. 108 Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Lester Bond Patience Hyde Lodge No

Interviewers seek Wisconsin applicants for U S employment service

Locals Harry Lippart and John E. Moran from the Madison office interview applicants for jobs as interviewers with the U S employment service across Wisconsin. Civil service appointments. Rummage sale details and local business notes included.

Harry Lippart War Manpower Commission John E. Moran WMC Madison U. S. Employment Service Wisconsin Civil Service la Crosse West Avenue North Paul's Jewelry Store Northside Caledonia Street

Explosion Detected by Instruments Far From Site

A dynamite blast 2,000 miles away was recorded by scientific instruments, triggering notes on seismic readings and cross continental monitoring. The event details remain unclear, with authorities awaiting analysis to confirm origin and impact.

17 Receive Home Nursing Awards

Ten or more nurses earned home nursing certificates after training at a vest school under Norman Hendrickson. Recipients were urged to pick up certificates at the Red Cross office in the federal building, listing names including Eileen Britt Jennie Taylor J R S Mab le Johnson Lucille Wilkins Esther Ballentine and others.

Red Cros Norman Hendrickson Vest Red Cross Federal Building Mmes Eileen Britt Jennie Taylor J. R.S Mable Johnson Lucille Wilkins Esther Ballentine L. H. Seemann Alice Cermak Gertrude St Rose Rita Eng Karen S. Ful Esther Belling George M. Koting Mable Gilberg Margaret Kramer Gladys Sundberg John H. Cordes

Kennedy Murphy wedding ties Oakdale and Hunt County

Le cille Violet Kennedy daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Kennedy Oakdale married Cecil Earl Murphy of Hunt County Texas on May 16 at the home of Justice Rex Gondre zick The ceremony connected Oakdale Wisconsin and Hunt County Texas through the Kennedy Murphy union.

Tomah Wis Lecille Violet Kennedy Carl Kennedy Oakdale Cecil Earl Murphy Hunt County Tex Rex Gondrezick

Marriage Licenses Report from Caledonia and Black River Falls

Caledonia Minnesota licenses list May 17 Harold Ellingson and Marie Buxengard of Wilmington and May 18 Irwin Deters of Winnedage with Rosemary Privett of Caledonia. Black River Falls Wisconsin records Ann Lamberty age 29 of Alma Center and Irving Hoffman age 36 of Garden Valley.

Caledonia Minn Harold Ellingson Spring Grove Marie Buxengard Wilmington Irwin A. Deters Winnedage Rosemary Privett Black River Falls Wis Ann Isabel Lamberty Alma Center Irving Robert Hoffman Garden Valley

Kellogg's All Bran Aids Constipation Naturally

An advertisement touts Kellogg's All Bran as a gentle way to relieve constipation by boosting dietary fiber from bran. It urges regular use with milk and fruit, proper hydration, and to choose genuine All-Bran made in Battle Creek.

Kellogg’s Kellogg’s Allbran Battle Creek

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