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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
11
Computers expanded from a few in 1950 to about 20,000 in use today. Prices range from roughly 100 thousand dollars to three million dollars, reflecting vast range in capabilities and applications.
The Johnson's Junior Miss Shop operates at Village Shopping Center with extended hours until 9 PM. For inquiries call 785-0313.
Sally Fellenz, daughter of Donald and Mrs. Fellenz of 1219 Jackson St, was selected by her Veterans of Foreign Wars Junior Girls Unit to be Junior Miss Princess of the Year for Auxiliary No. 1530. Her nomination goes to the state contest with the winner to be announced at the Janesville convention June 22 to 25. She has served as senior vice president and participated in Memorial Day parades, Buddy Poppy drives, Christmas activities, flag presentations to Scout groups, and state junior unit conferences.
Dear Polly advises not adding to cleaning problems by keeping clothes, pans, and toys never used. Decide what to store and discard. After shedding unnecessary items from the kitchen, bedrooms, and closets, cleaning becomes easier with fewer things to move and dust.
Mary Louise Sieger and Richard Raymond Greene wed at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Madison. The couple, joined by a large bridal party including Annette Traun and Daniel Greene, plans residence in West Salem after a wedding trip to Arizona and Nevada. The groom works at Curve Inn Lanes.
Mary Ellen Keenan and Thomas L. Mohn Jr. wed Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church Lansing Iowa. Rev. Thomas Schwinn officiated at 11 am with family members and attendants listed. The couple will reside in Lansing after a dinner and reception following the ceremony.
SPARTA Wis Rev Harold J Peterson united Kathryn Helen Brooks and Ronald Denis Gajewski in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church. A church hall reception followed. The couple will reside at 112 S Black River St and the groom works in civil service at Camp McCoy.
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