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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1950

Page

8

La Crosse Country Club Women Begin 1950 Golf Season

La Crosse Country Club Women opened their 1950 season with a low putts event. In 18-hole Class A, Hulick and Bergerson won balls for low putts. Strickland and Padesky won balls in Class B. Wollschlaeger wore the low net pins. 9-hole Class A saw Padesky win for low putts with Sorenson, Hackner, Stormont and Ahlstrom tied for second. Class B awarded Norman Scott a ball.

la Crosse Country Club P. V. Hulick L. J. Bergerson J. L. Strickland John Padesky E. J. Wollschlaeger A. D. Kirk Eldon Weisbecker Joseph Wiltinger Chester Hall M. W. Miller Mmes R. B. Horschak Earl Schultz J. I. Murphy Gordon Schroff J. L. Lasser A. D. Trimble G. W. Klein Faye Schuman Carl Schubert Ella Bleakley A. L. Christensen Norman Schulze Robert Hackner E. N. Knothe J. H. Malles Ray Stewart Ida Henratty Ted Ward James Kelly William Games Committee Omeda Golf and Country Club Decorah Iowa

Bride Father Officiates Larsen Morris Nuptials

Dorothy L. Larsen and David A. Morris Jr. wed at Bethany Gospel Tabernacle May 13. Rev Otto L. Larsen performed vows in a setting of white gladioli and palms. Attendants included Margaret Larsen as maid of honor and twin sisters Janet and Jane Larsen. Reception at the Gargin home followed. the couple resides at 1731 14 Liberty St after a Minneapolis honeymoon. Morris is a Burlington Railroad employee.

Dorothy L. Larsen David A. Morris, Jr Bethany Gospel Tabernacle Otto L. Larsen Margaret Larsen Helen Larsen Larsen Kenneth Johnson Janet Jane Larsen Kenneth K. Johnson Paul Rom Harvey Krause Lloyd Dobbs Robert Quade George Anderson Evelyn Dennison Roy Johnson Litchfield Minn Margaret Cargill Lloyd Peterson Ottawa Ill Sigurd Hegman St. Paul Alden Holty Mabel Halvor Egland Renelia Egland Melda Egland Houston Oscar Tillman Kathryn Tillman Alice Mae Tillman Robert Tillman Winona Gladys Benson Staten Island N. Y John Johnson Boston Mike Peterson Williams Bay Wis Morris David A. Morris Market Street West Avenue South Liberty Street Minneapolis Burlington Railroad Robert Smith Arnold Anderson Leonard Thompson

Sahara Desert Sand Formed by Wind Erosion

Britannica explains the vast Sahara likely formed as wind eroded dry soil, creating expansive dunes and sand seas across the desert.

Sahara Desert

Rita Nelson Swinghamer Nuptials Held at Blessed Sacrament

Rita Laurice Nelson wed Wayne Thomas Swinghamer at Blessed Sacrament Catholic church on May 6. The couple, both from Blair Wisconsin and Milwaukee addresses, celebrated with a 9 a.m. ceremony, 26 guests at breakfast, and 250 at a reception. They plan a northern Wisconsin honeymoon and reside at 346 South 21st Street.

Rita Laurice Nelson Wayne Thomas Swinghamer Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Andrew Bosenkamp William Nelson Blair Wis Mary Swinghamer Winnebago Street Leona Kensmoe Rita Bettin Jacquelyn Peshak Norma Foley Charles Swinghamer Bob Swing Walter Arthur Swinghamer Margie May Surom Mary Kay Swing Johnny Swing Jack Desmond Linker Wisconsin

Homemaker Presidents Close Year in La Crosse County

Mrs Clifton Storandt hosted the final La Crosse county homemaker club presidents meeting at her Westcoulee home. Officers and committees were appointed for the year and a picnic meeting was planned on French Island with guests including Mrs Emil Seefeld and many presidents from surrounding areas.

Clifton Storandt la Crosse County Mmes Louis Nelson Louis Ikert Pauline Panke Howard Westerhouse Leo McClain Hilton Jordee William Dacey Arnold J. Johnson Charles Wachs William Hafner W. S. Keppel John Sherman French Island Elwin Pfaff R. J. Hafner Keppel Teitze Emil Seefeld Herman Monti Robert Mellem Roosevelt E. A. Stulken Tenth Ward W. W. Tietze Mormon Coulee William Losching Adams Valley Shelby Webster Armin Bendell Chipmunk Coulee Sidney Olson Northridge Onalaska R. J. Beranek Henry la Fond W. J. Hafner la Crosse

Bethel Lutheran wedding vows for Rodenberg and Thomas

Lilly Harriet Rodenberg and John Roger Thomas were married at Bethel Lutheran church by Rev. O S Pauls on Saturday afternoon. Attendants included Barbara Sichler Calvin Knutson Anita Brudos George Thomas Wilfred Rodenberg and George Bornitz. The couple will live on a Sand Lake coulee farm.

Lilly Harriet Rodenberg John Roger Thomas Bethel Lutheran Church O. S. Pauls Barbara Sichler Calvin Knutson Anita Brudos George Thomas Wilfred Rodenberg George Bornitz Darlene Bornitz Larry Rodenberg Henry Rodenberg Onalaska Peter Thomas Frank Muth Robert French Sand Lake Coulee Orlando Olson

Ladies Day Out elects officers at year end meeting

The final meeting of Ladies Day Out for the year was held Tuesday at the YWCA. A luncheon followed by cards preceded the election of officers for the coming year Mrs George J Devine was named president and Mrs Earle Armstrong vice president with Mrs M C Christon secretary treasurer. Iodine naturally occurs in ocean salt but is lost in refining.

Ladies Day YWCA George J. Devine Earle Armstrong M. C. Christon

TC Faculty Honoring Two At Tea

State Teachers College faculty plan a tea in the social room at 3 30 p m Tuesday to honor two retiring associates Oren E Frazee and Florence Wing who have served a total of 70 years Frazee belongs to the biology department and Wing is the college librarian

State Teachers College Oren E. Frazee Florence Wing Frazee Miss Wing

Waukon Bride Weds in Old East Paint Creek Church

Doris A. Hanson and Eugene W. Van Fleet Jr. married May 13 at Old East Paint Creek church. The couple will reside in Denver after a reception at the bride’s parents' home. Van Fleet to finish soil engineering training at the university.

Waukon Doris A. Hanson Eugene W. van Fleet, Jr Old East Paint Creek E. O. Baalson van Fleet University

Locals Pies Be Lucky in Love and Local Ads

Community notices advertise Lund's flowers opposite the Cathedral and removable Venetian blinds at John Schneider Co. 415 South Third. Roth's Flor-Mart offers carpeting and rug padding at 1217 Weston. Alcoholics Anonymous posts Box 682. The Scots refer to New Year’s Eve as Hogmanay.

Lund Cathedral John Schneider Co South Third Roth’s Flor-Mart Weston Alcoholics Anonymous

Eastern Girl Caledonian's Bride-Elect

Colonel and Mrs. Arthur Edmon Brown announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Brittain Brown to Pierce Julius Flynn of Caledonia Minnesota. Both are Johns Hopkins medical students class of 1951. The wedding is planned for June 8 at the Memorial Chapel Army Medical Center in Washington.

Washington, D. C Arthur Edmon Brown Helen Brittain Brown Pierce Julius Flynn William E. Flynn Caledonia Minnesota Miss Brown Huntingdon College Montgomery Ala Flynn Marquette University Milwaukee Wis Chi Delta Phi Beta Beta Beta Tri Sigma Mr. Flynn School of Medicine Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Memorial Chapel Army Medical Center Brown Frankfurt Germany

Catholic Women Elect Mrs Buckley Wisconsin Council President

Mrs. R. A. Buckley of Eau Claire was elected president of the Wisconsin Council of Catholic Women at the Madison convention. Other new officers include Mrs. J. Hubert Shaughnessy of Green Bay as first vice president, Mrs. Waukee as recording secretary, Mrs. E. J. McCabe of Janesville as treasurer, and Mrs. Gerald Boileau of Wausau as auditor.

Madison Wis R. A. Buckley Eau Claire Wisconsin Council of Catholic Women J. Hubert Shaughnessy Green Bay Waukee E. J. McCabe Janesville Gerald Boileau Wausau

Japanese Silver Tea Enlivened Viroqua Church

The Viroqua Methodist church held a colorful Japanese silver tea as part of the Migrants study by WSCS. Parlor decor featured lanterns and attendees wore Japanese attire, with Connie Olson and Patricia Stevens pouring in kimono style and Mrs. Chester Olson coordinating the program.

Viroqua Wis Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Connie Olson Patricia Stevens Chester Olson

Births Listed for May at Lutheran and St. Ann’s

Multiple births announced in Wisconsin and Minnesota including May 19 to May 21. Recipients include Reuben Lorenz 2503 South 17th Street and Leland Kreutz 1308 John Son Street with parents noted. Other entries list families in La Crosse Oshkosh and Rushford with names and addresses.

Reuben Lorenz South 17Th Street Helen Brandi Leland Kreutz Johnson Street Catherine Parreck Leonard Trammell West Salem Wis Wahneta Fish Leland David Carl W. Schmeckoeper la Crosse Margaret Ann Harter Peder James James Holmlund Adams Street Naomi Boy Sparta Michael Raymond Raymond L. Jones State Street Anna Mary Gibson St. Francis School of Nursing Daniel Roy Roy C. Smithy South 13Th Street Opal Hayes Rose Mary Charles Burke Lansing Ruth Agnes Kammel Frank J. Kerns Dakota Minn Viola Dréxel Thomas Anthony Anthony J. Curti Genoa Lorraine Kraus Grant Dean Styrkisberg Rushford Lila Jacobson

Hay fever from tree and ragweed pollens detailed

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains the hay fever season, noting tree pollens from beech birch cottonwood aspen and elm trigger allergies in spring while grasses and ragweed cause more severe late summer and fall symptoms. Skin testing uses mixes from several trees and injections may relieve symptoms with variable cost and benefit.

Edwin P. Jordan, M. D

Holmen Bridal Pair's Vows Taken At Bethel Lutheran Here

Lorelda Ruth Meyer and Ben J. Stoen wed at Bethel Lutheran Church Holmen Wis May 18 in a double ring ceremony led by Rev O S Paulson The bride wore a long trained marquisette satin gown and veil with pink roses The bridal party included matron of honor Willard Bjerke and bridesmaid Irvin Romskog along with ushers and guests from Holmen Bangor Onalaska La Crosse and Portland Oregon A large reception followed at the church with gifts recorded and the couple to reside at 160642 Wood Guests included relatives neighbors and church members from across the region after the ceremony.

Holmen Wis Bethel Lutheran Church Lorelda Ruth Meyer Ben J. Stoen Smith Stoen Bernard Meyer Bangor O. S. Paulson Frank Muth Arnold Brudahl Tillman Johnson Willard Bjerke Irvin Romskog Judith Mary Halverson Conrad Steen Merlin Johnson Myron Steele Onalaska Elmira Garke la Crosse Steen Wisconsin Wood Street

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Country Club R. E. Sorensen Butts Elmer Seeling Pansies Petunias Bride Larsen, Morris A&c Johnson Company Nate Ersam Hilton Prescription Pharmacy The la Crosse Tribune Jeanette L. Jacobson Irvin H. Marx SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church Pine Hollow Ruth Mageland Tilmer Jacobson Readstown Viroqua Lutheran Parsonage Rita Nelson Swinghamer Fritz W. Lehman North 22Nd Helen Louise James Morris Sears Plano Miss Lehman University of Wisconsin Waukesha Sears Louis A. Sears University of Michigan Sigma Phi Epsilon First Evangelical Lutheran Church Eric E. Frick Travis Cynthia Floyd S. Carlson Alex Carlson First Lutheran Church Bethel Fleischer Royal Scskein Atatea Waukon Bride’s Home West Mrs. Buckley Beacon Armstrong Linoglass Palice West Ave Viroqua Wscs Lutheran St. Ann’s NEA Bethel Lutheran Here Albert Manske Arliss and Marion Chaseburg Lynn McClintock Mindoro Joyce Nelson Marilon Jerry Arnold Nicolai Rodney Arthur Nicolai Elmer Schwier Adelia Nelson August Olson Ben Hulberg George Wehrenberg Elmer G. Schwier Messrs Smith Steen August Paulson Knute Bertelson Clifford M. Gilbertson Alton B. Evenson Juliann Romskog Alfonso Olson Gordon Knudson Chester Peterson Raymond Astby Albert Berg Lester Nelson Myron Berg Walter Jonas Palmer Johnson Carrie Jonas Lars Daffinson Orville Knutson Henry Johnson Jeanett Elder Beatha Erickson Alden Nelson Janice Berg Alice Ruth Romskog Janice Bjerke Alverda Berg Kay Bertelson Carol Astley Mary Jane Berg Henry Casberg John E Berg Malcolm Gaarder la Verne Jonas Jon Nelson Kenneth Bjerke Roger Johnson Isponge Tor Eens Ett Wtetinwe Fuller Brush CO Dial Couree Region Sewing Machine Co Clark-Bracken, Inc Homemakers Party
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