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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1944

Page

8

June Third Is Selected For Wedding

June 3 wedding to feature Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Mike of Hornell N Y as Sgt. F John Mike named groom to be. The event will be held Saturday with Mrs L C Berg hosting a Jacettes meeting at 1612 Farwell street. Readouts include war conference notes, new officers, and social events from Pleasant City area.

Gamement Anne E. Sgt. F. John Mike A. F. Mike Hornell, N. Y L. C. Berg Jacettes Farwell Street Mmes E. C. Horstmann Herbert Hoelzer Hubert Schieiter Gren Bay Horstman Russell Hetland Casey Gregarich Offic

Local notices from La Crosse district and events

Mrs Joseph Kidder is at St Francis hospital after a Tuesday morning operation. Paul’s Jewelry advertises waterproof watches. Miss Mildred Nordengren returns from Edgewood Iowa with Miss Marie Willis. Fuller brushes offered by Mrs F J Hofer. Cottages for rent along the La Crosse river sought by the Chamber of Commerce. May Festival at St Mary’s School on May 25 from 2 30 to 7. Townsend club No 3 meets in Odd Fellow hall with bunco and lunch afterward.

Joseph Kidder Main Street St. Francis Hospital Paul's Jewelry Caledonia Street Mildred Nordengren Fred Nordengren South 15Th Street Edgewood Marie Willis Long Beach Calif Fuller Brushes F. J. Hofer la Crosse Chamber of Commerce Hugh Corbett Chamber St. Mary’s School Thurs Townsend Club No Odd Fellow Hall South Fourth Street

Michigan Bridal Pair In Holmen On Honeymoon

O R Carsten Smeby son of Rev and Mrs H C Smeby Holmen Wis married Margrete Gorden daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gorden Detroit Mich The ceremony took place at Salem Norwegian Lutheran Church Detroit with Rev W B Scarvie presiding A reception for 300 followed at the church and the couple plan to reside with the groom s parents in Holmen until June then move to St Paul for seminary studies and ordination in 1945

Holmen Wis O. R. Carsten Smeby H. C. Smeby Margrete Gorden Joseph Gorden Detroit Mich Salem Norwegian Lutheran Church W. B. Scarvie John Ulseth Esther Nelson Father Nelson Constance Smeby Ann Mae Gunstrom Thomas Collin Cleveland Frank Gordon Kenneth Scarvie Detroit Conservatory of Music Luther College Luther Theological Seminary St. Paul Sajem Church Fourth Gleaners Holmen Pee Ridegroom Smeby Lutheran Church

Eleanor Eid Weds Floyd Holmen in Pigeon Falls Home Ceremony

In Whitehall Wisconsin a double ring ceremony at 1 30 p m united Eleanor B Eid daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Eid of Pigeon Falls and Floyd G Holmen son of Mr and Mrs Palmer Holmen of Hale The nuptials featured lilac apple blossom and fern decorations with musical portions and a reception for forty five The bride is a clerk at the Tehall Mill and Power Co while the groom works on the Harvey Stubbe farm They will live in Osseo

Whitehall Wis Eleanor B. Eid Orville Eid Pigeon Falls Floyd G. Holmen Palmer Holmen Hale Harriet Sletteland Marion Hanson Curtis Hong Fay Holmen George Eid Tehall Mill and Power Company Harvey Stubbe Mrs. Holmen Osseo

West Wisconsin Creates Women's Army Personal Affairs Committee

Mrs. George M. MacMullin completed a two week mission establishing chairmen for 30 western Wisconsin counties in the army personal affairs division. The Sparta Tribune notes this makes West Wisconsin the first district to organize such a committee, with numerous county leaders named across Adams to Barron counties.

Tribune Sparta Bureau Camp Mccoy Wis United States Army Western Wisconsin George M. MacMullin MacMullin Wisconsin Earl G. Carter Friendship Adams County Frank Johnston Alma Buffalo R. L. MacCornack Whitehall Trempealeau Kenneth White River Falls Pierce Ralph Blair Durand Pepin Vernon Sell Superior Douglas Roy Okerstrom Taylor Gilmore Johnson Hudson St. Croix A. M. Helmstad Balsam Lake Polk F. H. Cosler Neillsville Clark A. H. Trask Black River Falls Jackson W. F. Cowan Stevens Point Portage R. J. Dudley Wausau Marathon A. J. Bates la Crosse la Crosse County Charles Pors Marshfield North Wood County George L. Heilman Wisconsin Rapids South Wood Clifford Livingston Merrill Lincoln Frank T. McHugh Chippewa Falls Chippewa Selma J. Conklin Ladysmith Rusk William D. McIntyre Eau Claire Eau Claire County W. R. Kirk

Birthday Party Planned by St Pauls Lutheran LDR

St Pauls Lutheran LDR hosts its annual birthday party Wednesday night at eight in the church parlors. Mrs. Oscar Rem of Galesville will speak. Tables will be decorated to honor the months.

St. Paul's Lutheran Ldr Oscar Rem Galesville

Nurse On Anzio Beachhead Learns To Live With Bombs

Westby Wisconsin nurse Lieut. Lila Severson serves with the Fifth Army evacuation hospital on the Anzio beachhead Italy since February 9. She endured intense danger in the first six weeks but now adapts to ongoing bombing and shelling. Four nurses share a pyramidal tent with fox holes underfoot and cots and electric lights. Her father is J Severson of Westby.

Fifth Army Italy Lila J. Severson Westby Wis Anzio Severson Lieut. Severson J. Severson

Palmquist Brown nuptials in Houston Minnesota

Lorraine Palmquist daughter of Mrs C A Palmquist of Houston and Robert R Brown son of Mr and Mrs A E Senning of Napa California were married Sunday afternoon at four at the bride’s mother’s home The Rev A W Nelson of the Houston Lutheran churches officiated The couple was attended by Alvin Palmquist and his wife They will reside in Houston

Houston, Minn Lorraine Palmquist C. A. Palmquist Houston Robert R. Brown A. E. Senning Napa Calif A. W. Nelson Houston Lutheran Churches Alvin Palmquist Brown

Titlbach Benhart Bride in Prairie du Chien Ceremony

Lucille Mary Titlbach married Leslie LaVern Benhart of Lynxville Wisconsin in a St. Gabriel church nuptial mass celebrated by Rev Joseph Weiss. Josephine Check was maid of honor with Vivian Benhart Lillian Titlbach as bridesmaids. Reception hosted at bride’s aunt’s home and at the parents’ home. The couple will reside in Lynxville after a brief wedding trip.

Prairie DU Chien Lucille Mary Titlbach Leslie LaVern Benhart Lynxville Wis Joseph Weiss St. Gabriel's Catholic Church Josephine Check Vivian Benhart Lillian Titlbach Elaine Clynch Joseph Cipia Joseph Check Otto Titlbach Frank Benhart

Half Hat Crochet Pattern No 5730 for Summer Wear

Create a chic half hat crocheted in white with blue cocardes and a white ribbon twist. Choose pastels or navy, add artificial blossoms for evening wear, and obtain complete instructions Pattern No 5730 by mailing 15 cents plus 1 cent postage and your details to Anne Cabot La Crosse Tribune Chicago.

Anne Cabot la Crosse Tribune South Wells Chicago

Darker Make-Up Lightens Hair

A beauty column notes that deepening skin tone with makeup can create a healthier, more even complexion when indoors or pressed for time. Katherine Sergava demonstrates a tan makeup look for pale skin and darker hair, advising a conservative tan base with bold lipstick and darker mascara for contrast.

Alicia Hartner Katherine Sergava Oklahoma Katherine

Huge Eight-Foot Wolf Killed in Norway Mountains

A massive eight-foot wolf was killed in the Me raaker mountains of Norway, described as one of the largest ever seen in the country. The hunter received an award of 468 dollars for the hunt.

Meraaker Mountains Norway

Strapped Sun-Backs Dress Pattern No 8664 Ad

Coast to Coast fashion trend features sun backed strapped dresses with matching jackets. Pattern No 8664 available in sizes 12 to 20, with yardage details for jacket and dress in 35 or 39 inch fabric. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to La Crosse Tribune Today's Pattern in Chicago. Also promoting the mid summer style book FASHION with 32 pages of sportwear and accessories priced 15 cents.

la Crosse Tribune South Wests Chicago

Miss Margaret Suttie Named Delegate to Presbyterian Assembly

Miss Margaret Suttie, of North Bend Presbyterian church, is chosen as the delegate representing women of the La Crosse Presbyterial at the Presbyterian General Assembly in Chicago. She will attend special women’s sessions this week and next, traveling Wednesday to join the sessions. Mrs Paul Moser chairs the National Council of Women’s Organization and will reside in Chicago, with Rev Niebruegge serving as commissioner from La Crosse Presbytery. Others at the women's meetings include Dr William Meyer, Dr Conrad Hoffmann, Ruth Muskrat Bronson, and Elroy M Smith from China.

Margaret Suttie North Bend National Council of Women’s Organization The Presbyterian Church A. J. Niebruegge Niebruegge la Crosse William Meyer Central Avenue Presbyterian Church Rochester N. Y Conrad

Marriage Licenses La Crosse and Area Notables

Marriage notices list Donald J. Roth of 1424 Adams and Bernice A. Zimmerman of 1640 Farnam set for La Crosse on May 20. May 22 to May 23 bring births and engagements in Wisconsin towns including West Salem Norwalk Sparta Viroqua Cashton and Wilton with names Heuer Solberg Bayer Schneider Solberg and others.

Donald J. Roth Adams Street Bernice A. Zimmerman Farnam Street la Crosse St. Ann's Leroy Wilfred Wilfred H. Tauscher West Salem Wis Irene Heuer Bruce Harrison Harrison Witte Melrose Genevieve Solberg Codie Elisabeth Prederick B. Bayer Gladys Schneider Allentown St. Mary's Hospital Sparta Wealey Vieth Raymond Sonneberg Norwalk Henry Kotten Wilton Viroqua Cornelia Rudie Westby Leon Sveen Cashton Lillian Swiggum Soldiers Grove Norman Hogum Harriet Hoverson Albert Briggson Geraldine M. Cronin Boston Mass Robert N. Montgomery Ashtabola

Anti-Stick Trick Eases Jammed Drawers in Warm Weather

A simple remedy for swelling drawers is to apply liquid wax or rub soap on friction points. Focus on the undersides of the sliding trolleys and the top rear edge to reduce sticking during warm weather.

Record of 12404 polio cases reported in the United States

The United States tallied 12 404 cases of infantile paralysis last year across multiple states. Health officials track trends in incidence and outbreaks to guide vaccination and prevention efforts.

United States

New Citizens Grandview May 22 Births

In Grandview on May 22 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Moore of La Crescent Minnesota. On May 24 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Laurence E. Leamer at 521 South 16th Street, with Helen M Burkey noted. At Home on May 23 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson of 1620 Ferry Street.

Grandview Aloysius Moore la Crescent Minn Laurence E. Leamer South 16Th Street Helen M Burkey Donald Johnson Ferry Street

Peterson's Ointment Offers Piles Relief

Millions over 40 years have found relief from itching with Peterson's Ointment. A user reports relief and better sleep. Available at druggists 35c a box or 60c with applicator tube, money back if not delighted.

Peterson

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