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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1949

Page

9

Helen Hoesley Bride in Lace at St. Josephs Cathedral

Nuptial vows united Helen Elizabeth Hoesley and George J. Felsheim at St. Josephs Cathedral on May 28. The Dodge Wisconsin and Arcadia Michigan families attended. Snowball bouquets decorated the altar and the children's choir led the mass celebrated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Pape.

St. Joseph's Cathedral Helen Elizabeth Hoesley George J. Felsheim Robert Hoesley Dodge Wis George Felsheim Arcadia la Crosse Marie Teschner Donald Felsheim Wishek N. D Msgr Peter Pape Marie

Nurse Bride Esther Warner Weds Owen Mashak in Sparta

Esther Warner daughter of Mrs Helen Warner and Owen Mashak son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Mashak married at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Sparta Wis May 28. Rev L H Timmerson officiated. The bride nurse at St Marys Hospital and the groom engineer at the same hospital. A reception for 150 followed breakfast at the Sidney hotel. The couple will live at 607 Benton Street after a month’s stay in Seattle.

Sparta Wis Esther Warner Owen Franklin Mashak Cashton St. Patrick's Catholic Church L. H. Timmerman Helen Warner 501 West Main Street Peter Sampon Mona Dell Warner Clarice Mashak Beatrice Saimpon Jane and Janet Roeske Carol Ann Rasmussen Mashak Rudolph Huber Edward Mashak Lester Huber William Roeske, Jr St. Patrick's Mona Dell Sidney Hotel Seattle Wash Benton Street St. Mary’s Hospital

Christenings Reported From Spring Grove and Highland Churches

Anna Jane Gulbranson daughter of Harold and Mrs. Gulbranson baptized May 22 by Rev. Oscar Mikkelson with sponsors Helmer Gulbranson Herman Gulbranson and John Gulbranson. Shirley Elaine Tollefsrud baptized at Big Canoe by Rev. W Hexom with sponsors George Kruse and Jerome Melbostad. Linda Elaine Casterton daughter of Lawrence Casterton baptized May 22 with sponsors J R Casterton Jerald and Beverly Gulbro. Merlin Gene Halverson son of Orvin Halverson baptized with sponsors Theodore Bjerke Herman Halverson and Norma Halverson.

Spring Grove Minn Anna Jane Harold Gulbranson Oscar Mikkelson Helmer Gulbranson John Gulbranson Shirley Elaine Tollefsrud Big Canoe Church W. Hexom Gilman Tollefsrud George Kruse Jerome Melbostad Highland Church Hexom Linda Elaine Casterton Lawrence Casterton J. R. Casterton Jerald Beverly Gulbro Merlin Gene Orvin Halverson Theodore Bjerke Herman Norma Halverson

Stingless Panamanian Bees Use Oil With Wax In Cells

Panama stingless bees collect lubricating oil with their feet to blend with wax for honeycomb cells, aiding construction of their nest with a unique material mix observed by researchers.

Panama

Mrs Paul Gotterdam Chosen President of Local Auxiliary

Mrs Paul Gotterdam was elected president of the Women s auxiliary to La Crosse county Medical society at the final meeting of the year May 25 at Mrs R H Gray s home 215 South 26th street. Also chosen were Mrs M A McGarty president elect secretary Mrs Paul Dietz and treasurer Mrs Robert Flynn. A tribute to the late Mrs Herman E Wolf who organized the auxiliary in 1938 was read by Mrs Herbert Townsend. Mrs Gray was assisted by Mrs Paul Hulick Mrs W F Hurtgen and Mrs Robert Gilbert.

Paul Gotterdam la Crosse County Medical Society R. H. Gray South 26Th Street M. A. McGarty Paul Dietz Robert Flynn Herman E. Wolf Herbert Townsend Gray Paul Hulick W. F. Hurtgen Robert Gilbert

Woman's Club Picnic at Breezy Point

The La Crosse Woman's Club holds its annual picnic Wednesday at Breezy Point, home of Mrs. Raymond Young. Transportation will meet at the Black River Bridge on Clinton Street at 12:45. Luncheon starts at one with each attendee bringing a covered dish and individual table service.

la Crosse

Home Economics Offers Broader Career Paths for Women

Madison Wisconsin Miss Frances Zuill director of home economics at the University of Wisconsin says there are not enough home economics trained women to meet demand. She urges considering home economics as a college field this fall with varied careers in business food testing dietitian journalism clothing design extension work and teaching in schools.

Madison Wis Frances Zuill University of Wisconsin Zuill

Spicy Red Cabbage Recipe with Apple and Sugar

A savory red cabbage side blends onion apple and butter. The method guides shredding cabbage, sautéing onion, mingling apples with cabbage, then simmering with brown sugar vinegar salt and pepper until tender crisp. Makes 4 to 5 servings.

Pecan Kisses Recipe from Newspaper Fragment

A dated recipe for Pecan Kisses uses egg white sugar pecan meats vanilla and dates. The method folds in ingredients, spoons onto a greased sheet, bakes at 275 F for 18 to 20 minutes, then cools and trims. The yield is about 21 pieces with notes on peanut use for other products.

Ettrick Bride Mary Cantlon Weds Leonard Goldbeck

Mary Cantlon and Leonard Goldbeck were married May 28 at St. Bartholomew's Church Trempealeau by Rev. John Murphy. The couple, daughter and son of Elizabeth Cantlon Ettrick and Mr and Mrs Paul Goldbeck Wilton, will reside in Wilton. Attendants were Josephine Druschka and Kermit Bartz. The bride wore a gray gaberdine suit with red and white corsage. bridesmaid wore Copenhagen blue with gardenias. A reception followed at the home of Matt Girolamo Eau Claire. The bride, a Mondovi teacher and Waves veteran, taught in Trempealeau county, then served as storekeeper at Notre Dame and other bases. Mr. Goldbeck, World War II veteran, is assistant postmaster at Wilton. Prenuptial showers were given by Mondovi faculty and local relatives.

Ettrick Wis Mary Cantlon Leonard Goldbeck St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church Trempealeau John Murphy Elizabeth Cantlon Paul Goldbeck Wilton Josephine Druschka Tomah Kermit Bartz Matt Girolamo Eau Claire Goldbeck Mondovi la Crosse State Teachers College Trempealeau County The Waves Notre Dame University South Bend Ind Lambert Pensacola Fla Norman Oklo

Good Playthings Found At Home

Madison Wis A child development specialist Miss Mildred Dorr of the University explains that good playthings come from home not stores They should be durable safe easy to clean and free of sharp edges They should encourage self activity and be usable even when mother is not present A few well chosen items suffice with options for solo and group play and for active and quiet use

Madison Wis Mildred Dorr University of Wisconsin Miss Dorr

Patchy Manicure Depresses Morale

Alicia Hart notes how neglected grooming shows in rough nails and low morale. Regular daily nail care keeps cuticles neat, nails free of hangnails, and polish refreshed to maintain a polished appearance and uplift spirits. Patchwork polish should be a last resort only in emergencies.

Alicia Hart

French Dressing Recipe from a Retro Kitchen Note

A vintage recipe lists ingredients for French dressing including salt garlic pepper sugar paprika dry mustard Worcestershire sauce scallion vinegar and salad oil. Method describes grinding salt with garlic, mixing spices and liquids, then adding oil and shaking until emulsified. The text also notes Romans built large decorative fish ponds.

Community Council Picnic Set for June Fourth at Veterans Memorial Park

La Crosse county Community Council holds its first outdoor picnic of the season on Saturday, June 4, at Veterans Memorial Park. The stone shelter house is reserved and members are asked to note the change of place. Luncheon at 12 30 is for all members and guests with each to bring a covered dish, individual table service and sandwiches. Coffee and cream will be furnished.

la Crosse County

Local business notes and services in Caledonia area

A column lists phone contacts and hours for local services. Shops include Paul’s Jewelry, American Cafe, Lund’s flowers near the Cathedral, Liesenfeld Printing for wedding invitations, and a beauty parlor offering electrolysis. Also notes noon lunches at the Fireside and Memorial day flower service.

Paul’s Jewelry Store Theater Caledonia Street American Cafe Lund’s Frank Len Fifth Tyler Street Liesenfeld Printing Co Main Street St. Francis Lutheran Hospitals

Cinnamon Drop Biscuits Recipe

This recipe lists ingredients for Cinnamon Drop Biscuits including flour baking powder salt sugar cinnamon butter egg and milk. It explains sifting dry ingredients cutting in butter beating egg with milk heating and combining then forming a soft dough and dropping onto a greased sheet to bake at 425F for 10 to 12 minutes yields about drop biscuits.

Holmen Birthday Party At Mrs Johnsons Home

Guests at Mrs. Tillman Johnsons Holmen home on May 23 for her birthday included J. P. Johnson Smith Steen Melvin Ekern Palmer Schonberg A B Halverson Eddie Anderson Ansel Evenson Harry Carson Otto Gilbertson Alden Nelson Jeanette Waldenberger Russell Thoreson Mary Ann Anderson Jerome Nelson Dorothy Kleinsmith Ben Steen and Conrad Steen. A note claims about 9,500,000 people perished in the 1877 78 famine in North China.

Lutheran Welfare Society hosts pastoral clinic in La Crosse

The Lutheran Welfare Society of Wisconsin holds the seventh of nine luncheon clinics in La Crosse at the Trane Tea Rooms on Tuesday May 31. Rev A E Syverud leads the session with speakers Arthur Grede and Rev Werner G Spiegel detailing welfare plans for about 300000 Lutherans across 768 Wisconsin congregations.

Lutheran Welfare Society of Wisconsin la Crosse Trane Tea Rooms A. E. Syverud National Lutheran Council Wisconsin Arthur Grede Lutheran Welfare Society Grede Foundries Northwestern Seminary Lutheran Welfare Board of North Dakota Welfare Werner G. Spiegel South Dakota Spiegel Europe United States Berlin United Lutheran Church of Germany Lutheran Welfare Our Savior’s St. Paul’s English Luth

Ruth Gatterdam Receives Degree at Carlton College

Ruth Gatterdam daughter of Dr and Mrs Paul Gatterdam 2539 Edgewood Place earns a natural history degree from Carlton College Northfield Minnesota on Monday June 6 She attended Audubon Camp for two weeks last June studying birds and plants at Hog Island off the Maine coast

Ruth Gatterdam Paul Gatterdam Edgewood Place Carlton College Northfield Minn Miss Gatterdam Hog Island Maine

La Crosse Hospital Guild Holds Final Meeting Friday

La Crosse hospital guild plans its last meeting of the season on Friday June 3 at Elenora Guna nurses home. A covered dish luncheon begins at 12 45 with election of officers to follow.

la Crosse Hospital Guild Elenora Guna Nurses Home

Whitehall Library Teas For Golden Anniversary Fund

The LAMPC club hosts its annual library tea at Whitehall Public Library this Friday from 2 30 to 5 00 pm. Proceeds fund new books as the library marks its golden anniversary this year.

Whitehall Wis Lampc Club Public Library Whitehall Library

Honeymooners Gilbertson entertained in Holmen area

Mr and Mrs Robert Gilbertson of Racine were honeymooning in Holmen when they were entertained May 24 at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Stolander, the bridegroom's uncle and aunt.

Holmen Wis Robert Gilbertson Racine Frank Stolander

Ambulance Bids Sought for Porto Alegre Fleet

Porto Alegre seeks five small ambulances fit for narrow cobblestone streets and nearby dirt roads. The city calls for compact, maneuverable vehicles to serve local neighborhoods and emergency responders.

Porto Alegre Brazil

June Bratberg Weds Wilbur E Korthals in East Trinity

June Louise Bratberg and Wilbur E Korthals were married at 2 p.m. May 28 at East Trinity Lutheran. The ceremony featured maid of honor Joanne Haug and bridesmaids Jean Ann Pettypiece and Judy Ann Korthals. the couple will honeymoon in northern Wisconsin before making Newport, Rhode Island, home as the groom serves aboard the USS Yosemite.

Trinity Lutheran Louise Bratberg Wilbur E. Korthals SK 2 USN Orville M. Bratberg West la Crosse John Korthals Chaseburg Joanne Haug Jean Ann Pettypiece Minneapolis Judy Ann Korthals Orville Bratberg, Jr E. O. Syverson Dick Meyer Joanne Orchid Norma Wisconsin Newport R. I Yosemite Mines E. G. Nelson R. L. Butt C. D. Leng Joseph Pettypiece Agnes Marion Haug Bob Pettypiece Ed Schade Rochester Minn William Skoy Spring Valley Raymond Nasee Toni Rae Pittsburgh Allis- Chalmers Engineering Gerhard Sween Ernest Craig Grant Mohr Frederick Krachel Alfred Krachel Richard Korthals Miller Fred Kapanke Donna Birdsell Pat Bangsberg Anna Kapanke

Whitehall Open House Honors Golden Wedding Johnsons

The family of Mr and Mrs Theodore Johnson will entertain at open house Sunday May 29 from 2 30 to 5 p m at the Whitehall golf club house to honor their golden wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Johnson were married May 27 1899.

Whitehall Wis Theodore Johnson Whitehall Golf Clubhouse Johnson

Engagement of Margaret Johnson to Walter Wood in Whitehall

Whitehall announces the engagement of Margaret Johnson to Walter Lincoln Wood both in Wisconsin Rapids. The couple plans a late summer wedding with the families of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Wood involved.

Whitehall Wis F. O. Johnson Margaret Walter Lincoln Wood L. W. Wood Wisconsin Rapids

La Crosse Music Study Club Picnic Planned at Burgess Home

The La Crosse Music Study Club holds its annual picnic Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Frances E. Burgess in La Crosse R. 2. A luncheon will be at one with each member bringing her own table service. Transportation calls go to Miss Helen Zeisler.

la Crosse

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Helen Hoesley Bride In Lace Stewart Wallpaper and Paint CO Home Decorators Avon St and Cribunel Columbia Stephens College Nancy Jane Walters E. L. Walters North 24Th Street Mary Grace Olberg Archie Olberg Cass Street Richard Hamstock Joyce Rogers Wonewoc High School Woman’s Club Gordon Greene ST. Paul ST. Louis Goli Travel Service Hotel Linker Jafer Beauty Shop Newburg Bidg Ettrick Bride NEA Viola, Wis Guss Slaback Viola Park Slaback Ruth Sanford William Wagner Emily Sanford Ona Sanford Frank Calkin Robert Clark Calkins Berwyn Ill Goose Creek Viola Forest Richland County Ephraim Sanford William Slaback Mr. Slaback Emily Anderson Sextonville Richland Center Beulah Yttri Lloyd Community Council Donna Sheridan North China Tribune Lenna Marr Harmony Camp No Royal Neighbors of America VFW Club RNA Supreme Camp Melvin Lenox Harmony Camp Recorder Marr Royal Neighbors Oakwood Merrillan Harmony Camp Lorraine N. Fought School of Dance Anita Harris Oracle Ames Lilly Sneath Bernice Valentine Gladys Dahl Meta Colby Betty Harris Mae Johnson Ella Colby Ella Schneeberger Florence Barker Goldie Alseth Maybelle Noben Pauline Tegeder Belva Eder Lucille Melcher Florence Greene Carmen Corliss Frances Morrison Augusta Rucker Hazel Granke Sarah Pittenger Doris Herring Alta Garske Della Kohn Daisy Owens Ruth Hopkins Anna Deyo Gail Tischer Duane Eder Eran Bethel Lutheran I. L. Grangaard Market Street Walter Gabel Mississippi Street Syverud Milwaukee Kilbourn Avenue Wausau Croquignole Gene Sseesens &Deo Lure Beauty Shop Fifth Ave Kennedy Honeymooners June Bratberg W. E. Korthals East Whitehall Open House Music Club Main St
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