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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1950
Page
8
Mr and Mrs William Becker of 1131 Charles Street announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Aval da Marie to Bernard A Wildermuth son of the late Mr and Mrs Paul Wildermuth Tripp S D in July in Minneapolis.
St Wenceslaus Catholic Church altar society hosted a pot luck supper on Wednesday evening with two Aquinas students presenting readings Ruth Lund performed The Pied Piper and Fred Simones read Albert and the Lion New officers were elected Mrs W G Heitman president Mrs A E Kelly vice president Mrs Myron Mosser secretary Maurice Guenther treasurer Hostesses included Mrs Robert Munk Mrs Mosser and Mrs Walter Roth Want Ads Work Fast
La Crosse hospital guild held a 200 guest golden anniversary tea at the nurses home with Eleanora Gund honored as the last charter member. Guests included Miss Elizabeth Osterhout oldest graduate 1904 and Mary Baldwin former first baby born 1901.
Dorothy Gay Wrobel and Bert Glenn Ostrem were married at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg. The 1:30 p.m. ceremony was performed by Rev. G. A. Horne. Attendants wore aqua pink yellow and white gowns with gladioli and lilies as decor. A reception for 300 followed at the church basement, and the couple will farm in Viroqua after a northern trip. Prenuptial showers were given by Arlene Ostrem and Mrs Ostrem.
Local businesses announce Memorial Day closure for Mem orial Day. Hat shop Aletta's offers hats for brides and bridesmaids with reduced prices. John Schneider Co promotes carpetings while various stores advertise gifts, pens, cards, and flooring products suitable for graduations and Father’s Day.
A wolf reportedly bites through manila rope in a single bite, illustrating extraordinary jaw strength. The incident became a notable tale cited by observers studying animal power and rope durability.
Navy Mothers No. 318 met at the labor temple and hosted a May 19 bingo party for about 100 boys at Tomah VA hospital with prizes and lunch. Emma Morrison chaired. Emma Colburn reported 475 55 proceeds from late April tag day for hospital services. Blanche Shonat spoke on Cuba. Regina Petrick on bake sale. Next meeting June 28 marks the club’s eighth anniversary.
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