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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1949

Page

8

Zimmermann Silberschmidt wedding vows signed by family

Ruth Paula Zimmermann and Robert R. Silberschmidt married May 28 at Burr Oak Evangelical Lutheran church in a ceremony before the bride’s father Rev. Martin Zimmermann. Attendants included Helen Zimmermann and Ruth Reineman with John Zimmermann as best man. reception for 150 followed.

Ruth Paula Zimmermann Robert R. Silberschmidt Burr Oak Evangelical Lutheran Church Martin Zimmermann Mindoro la Crosse Helen Zimmermann Ruth Reineman Hartford Wis Darrel Welda John Zimmermann Richard Fitzpatrick Jack Meganck

Mabel Glomstad Holmen Bride Wed in Holmen Wis

Mabel M Glomstad married Lawrence S Dettinger May 25 in Holmen Lutheran Church. The ceremony honored the 29th wedding anniversary of her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Glomstad of Amsterdam Prairie. Rev Kenneth R Torvik officiated. The bride wore light blue net over taffeta street length with black accessories and pink roses.

Holmen Wis Mabel M. Glomstad Lawrence S. Dettinger Joseph Glomstad Amsterdam Prairie Kenneth R. Torvik Holmen Lutheran

Couple Weds in La Crosse With Post-Wedding Reception

The ceremony included Mr. and Mrs. Roger Craig of La Crosse as relatives of the bridegroom. Attendants wore navy crepe gowns and pink roses. A reception at the bride’s home followed, with guests including Mrs Minnie Dettinger and several couples from Galesville Byron and Russell Glomstad. The newlyweds will reside in La Crosse after a honeymoon.

Roger Craig la Crosse

Desmond Wagner Vows In Mid June

Mr and Mrs John Desmond announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to James E Wagner of 202 North Sixth street wedding is set for June 11 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic church Miss Bernadette Leis is the June 9 bride elect of Robert Heileman after a May 27 prenuptial shower given by co workers at La Crosse Laundry and Dry Cleaning The noon luncheon in the Sunshine room included gifts such as a pressure cooker from numerous guests.

John Desmond Main Street Mary James E. Wagner Florence Wagner North Sixth Street Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Bernadette Leis Robert Heileman la Crosse Sunshine Room Mmes Ellen Wrobel Julia Neiber Marie Zirbes Elsie Loging Edna Solverson Ella Allen Belva Eder Elaine Gautsch Shirley Papenfuss Esther Beekman Marjorie Storlie Lillian Peterson Lucille Melcher Bernie Kamnschroer Lewis Gertin Billy Ledges Verlyn Seide Warren Turner Charles Zitnick al Drivers Joe Scheible Ray Huebner Edward Deal Bernie Thill

Lemon Sauce for Nut Brown Pudding

A simple sauce combines sugar flour salt and water bring to a boil for five minutes then whisk in beaten egg and butter. Cool then stir in lemon rind and juice and serve over nut brown pudding.

Dinner Hosts Honor Guests From La Crosse And Amsterdam Prairie

Mr and Mrs Fred Black entertained Mr and Mrs Henry N Stephanson of La Crosse and Mr and Mrs Martin Nelson of Amsterdam Prairie at dinner May 22 in Holmen Wisconsin.

Caledonia High Prom Crowned King And Queen In May Night

Caledonia High School held its junior senior prom on May 20 1966 with the theme Shangri La set in a Chinese garden. David Joerg and Gertrude Rensler were crowned king and queen as students danced to Mert and His Music Masters.

Caledonia Minn David Joerg Gertrude Rensle Shangri la Mert Black River Falls Wis Judy Abbott Sandra Haugsted Leona Meyer Mary McKenna Royal Court Dorothy Schroeder Fred Thiele Dale Schroeder Patsy Zuelke Neva Pottratz Glen Wiemerslage Armand Pappone Ralph Jackson Sally Deschner Sherman Webster Alice Schauble John Korthols Arlos Roth Roland Bolduan Duane Kuecker Elnora Brinker Glenn Paul Dorothy Korthover Duane Deters Gerry Tessmer David Kurk Nadine Nelson Pfc Raymond Peterson Mary Kaye Ryan Billy Latham Dorothy Neilsen Leland Schulze Lucille Giblin Charles Graf Lorraine Meyers Leonard Reinhart Charlotte Wisland Richard Jackson Jane Pierce Lavern Privet June Hawke Ronnie Serres Elsie Oseth Leon Schoh Donna Werthein Russell Roth Virginia Schulze LeRoy Meiners

Cheese Sandwiches For Four In A Bake Oven

Four servings. Assemble four sandwiches with bread mustard butter and cheese. Arrange in greased 8 inch baking dish. Whisk eggs milk salt and pepper, pour over sandwiches and bake about 40 minutes in a 350 degree oven until fluffy and lightly browned.

UCT Auxiliary Closes Season With Luncheon Honors

United Commercial Travelers auxiliary club ended winter activities with a 1 PM luncheon at Wales on May 24. Forty members took part and awards went to Mines, Peggy Johnson, Roy Berg, Gertrude Kirk, Gusty Jagow, Marie Dahl, Esther Bakkum, and Margaret Larson. Summer picnics planned at Myrick Park in June July and August with Minnie Russell as June hostess.

United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary Social Club Wales Peggy Johnson Roy Berg Gertrude Kirk Gusty Jagow Marie Dahl Esther Bakkum Margaret Larson Mmes Alice Warner Mary Forss Elizabeth Sherer Leone Schild Marie Jones Emma Schroeder Verna Luedtke Irene Sobotta Lucile Simonson Alice Henson Myrick Park Minnie Russel

Life Membership Award Highlighted at Blair Ladies Aid

Mrs. Carlot Hanson, 79, of Tappen county, received a life membership May 20 from Blair area Ladies Aid. She was given a WMF costume pin by life membership secretary Mrs. A. N. Kokum. Reports covered WMF circuit meet at Pigeon Falls and elections to Eau Claire eastern district WMF meeting with Zion Lutheran ladies aid represented by Mrs. N. I. Gilbert and Mrs. Ingar Nestingen.

Mmes. N. I. Gilbert Ingar Nestingen

Audrey Sander Weds William Beard in Washington Ceremony

Bride Audrey Sander of Washington Iowa marries William Beard of New Albany Mississippi in a May 27 ceremony in Washington D C. Both newlyweds are employed in the nation’s capital.

Waukon Albert Sander Audrey William Beard New Albany Miss Washington, D. C

Branks and Scolding Bridles in British Isles History

The article describes branks or scolding bridles used in the British Isles to punish women deemed loud or argumentative. It explains the headpiece included an iron mouthpiece that pressed the tongue, reflecting punitive gender norms of past society.

British Isles

This Week List of Local Club Meetings and Events

The schedule covers Hamilton Homemakers on Monday at 7 30 pm and other groups through Saturday. Activities include bake sales, picnics, card parties, guild luncheons, and church socials at multiple venues such as St. Thomas More Catholic church, First Baptist, Trinity Reformed, La Crosse Garden club, Rebekahs IOOF hall, and the public library. Local organizations involve Mrs Nicholas Simon, Mrs L W Weise, Anna Cro non circle, and many community groups.

Hamilton Sand Lake Nicholas Simon St. Thomas More _ Catholic church First Baptist Jessie B L. W. Weise Vine First Presbyterian Anna Cronon Cargill Myrick Park Bjornson Club E. W. Forslund Loomis la Crosse Garden Club WCTU Adventist Church Rebekahs IOOF Don Bosco Club St. Joseph's Cathedral Hall la Crosse Raymond Young Congregational Women’s Union Christ Episcopal Church Onalaska Grandview Hospital Guild Gateway Temple Pythian Sisters Public Library South Branch North Branch la Crosse County Community Council Veterans Memorial Park

Nut Brown Pudding Recipe From Old Household Notebook

A traditional nut brown pudding combines butter sugar eggs spices and milk with bread cubes raisins and chopped nuts. The batter is baked slowly in a buttered casserole at 300 degrees for about one to one and a half hours until deep brown, stirred midway.

Birthday notices for Dennis Goodenough in Mindoro Wisconsin

Public birthday mention for Dennis Goodenough of Mindoro Wisconsin appears in a local column. Other names Josef B. Staff of Onalaska Wisconsin and Richard Doolittle of 1303 Kane Street are listed alongside his celebration. A historical note mentions Greenland’s first settlement in the 10th century.

Josef B. Staff Onalaska Wis Richard Doolittle Kane Street

Leona Rust Birthday Celebrated in De Soto

Mrs. Leona Rust marked another birthday with two gatherings in De Soto Wisconsin over a week. Guests from La Crosse Cashton Red Mound Viroqua and local households joined relatives and friends for parties on May 22 and a birthday club event the following day. The brief note also mentions India China and the United States as top peanut producers last year.

Robert Zube Viroqua Dorothy Macaulay de Soto Mmes Minta Williams Ruth Macaulay Samuel Macaulay H. A. Bolstad Henry Joseph Dom Cina John Beffa Herbert Hansen Toni Rae Cina India China United States

Suzanne Sheehy Ninth Birthday Party Reported

Mrs Leonard P Sheehy hosted a Thursday birthday gathering for Suzanne Sheehy with grand parents and numerous relatives from Elk Creek La Verne Cantlon Francis Christianson Gunnar Christianson Elizabeth Cantlon Kay Jorgenson Carol Anderson Miriam Strum Jane Wall Jo Ellen Runnestrand Rita Beirne Leandra Sonya Erickson James Gregory Sheehy Ann Colleen Bridget Patrick Michael Cantlon and more. Mr N C Twelme and family hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs Lloyd Anderson and daughter Carol with guests W J Albrecht E O Runnestrand and C A Brye. The Andersons are moving to Trempealeau where Anderson has been principal of Healy Memorial high school.

Ettrick Wis Leonard P. Sheehy Suzanne Louis Smick Elk Creek Mmes Gerald Sheehy la Verne Cantlon Francis Christianson Gunnar Christianson Elizabeth Cantlon Kay Jorgenson Carol Anderson Miriam Strum Jane Wall Jo Ellen Runnestrand Rita Beirne Leandra Sonya Erickson James Gregory Sheehy Ann Colleen Bridget Patrick Michael Cantlon N. C. Twelme David Paul Lloyd Anderson Carol Messrs W. J. Albrecht E. O. Runnestrand C. A. Brye Anderson Trempealeau Healy Memorial High School

Surgical Treatment Prefers Cataract Eye Condition

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains cataracts common in aging eyes and notes there is no medical cure. Surgical removal is the preferred treatment and can be done earlier than once thought to restore vision. The column also answers reader questions on cold sores and herpes simplex, noting viral origins and basic local care.

Edwin P. Jordan, M. D Jordan

Honor Mothers and Daughters Gather in Rockland Banquet

Seventy two mothers and daughters were banqueted at the Meth odist church in Rockland Wisconsin on May 25. Miss Margaret Johnson gave the invocation and a scripture reading was by Mrs Mildred Smail. A song was performed by junior girls and several toasts followed. Several community members were recognized for family milestones including oldest mother with a daughter and youngest mother with a daughter. Seated attendees included numerous mothers grandmothers and daughters with Mrs Beulah Udell hosting duties and Mrs Acker Sparta delivering the speaker address. Men of the church served and many attendees were named among the honored guests.

Rockland Wis The Methodist Church Beulah Udell Margaret Johnson Mildred Smail Delores Hesselberg Nina Young Leo Ammerman Roberta Middleton Acker Sparta Lillian Fleming Charles Nelson Henry Schmidt Clifford Richmond Olga Arentz Shirley Strittmaier

Emerson Mothers Club Ends Year With Program And Paintings

Emerson Mothers Club held its final meeting of the year on May 25. Mrs. Mollie Nelson led a program of songs readings and displayed painting work. Mrs. Burt Smith spoke on the state PTA convention in Green Bay. Serving as hostesses were Mrs. Burgess Kramer Woodward Wahlstrom Nelson Powers Marquardt Harman Poehling and Lindekugel.

Emerson Mothers Club Mollie Nelson Burt Smith PTA Green Bay Mmes Thomas H. Burgess John Kramer Thomas Woodward Carl Wahlstrom Clarence Nelson Walter Powers Willard Marquardt J. C. Harman H. J. Poehling A. E. Lindekugel

Iowa Bride in Chicago

Mrs. John Ward and daughter Anna Mae wed Lawrence Lamberty in Chicago at St. Ignatius Catholic Church on May 21. Also notes finds of stone-age cake remains in Swiss lake dwellings.

Waukon, Ia John Ward Anna Mae Lawrence Lamberty Chicago St. Ignatius Catholic Church

Decorah Bride-Elect Engaged to Luther College Graduate

Decorah Iowa special report says Christine Murdock daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Murdock is engaged to Loren G Lee son of Mr and Mrs Arthur O Lee of Scandinavia Wisconsin The bride elect is a Milwaukee Downer College student and the groom to be will graduate from Luther College on May 31.

Decorah James E. Murdock Christine Loren G. Lee Arthur O. Lee Scandinavia Wis Murdock Milwaukee-Downer College Lee Luther College

Grandview Hospital Guild Holds Final Meeting of Year

The Grandview Hospital Guild meets Friday June 3 at 2 30 p m at the nurses home. A tea report will be presented.

Grandview Hospital Guild

Garden Club Meeting Alerts June Speakers at YWCA

La Crosse garden club sets a June meeting for Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the YWCA with C E Schaefer speaking on gladioli and methods to raise them. Mrs John Ward outlines the spring flower exhibit scheduled for June 10 at the YWCA as part of plans to be made at this week’s gathering.

la Crosse Garden Club YWCA C. E. Schaefer John Ward

Early electric trackless trolleys debated then adopted

The era saw discussions of electric trackless trolleys as early as 1905 with regular use beginning in 1928, reflecting a shift in urban transit technology and planning.

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