Allied Council Auxiliary names officers at AMVETS Hall
The Allied Council Auxiliary met at the AMVETS Hall on May 26. New officers include Ethel Johnson president Spanish War Veterans Betty Dusseau senior vice president American Legion Louise Jamison junior vice president DAV Kitty Spafford secretary AMVETS Emma Goldsmith treasurer VFW Lilah Guy trustee Service Star Florence Lamp trustee American Legion Nellie Fidlin publicity VFW. AMVETS to entertain patients at Camp McCoy Veterans Hospital June 13. A June 29 picnic at Onalaska Park invites families to bring their own lunch. Leonard Chojnacki in charge. June meeting dispensed. next meeting July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Council Auxiliary
Amvets
Ethel Johnson
Betty Dusseau
American Legion
Louise Jamison
DAV
Kitty Spafford
Emma Goldsmith
VFW
Lilah Guy
Service Star
Florence Lamp
Nellie Fidlin
Camp McCoy Veterans‘ Hospital
Onalaska Park
Leonard Chojnacki
Allied Council
USO
Veterans’ Hospitals
Maple Grove Opens Season With Dinner
Maple Grove Country Club hosted the season opener on May 25 with a dinner and dancing after the 7 PM gathering. Prizes went to Mabel Marsh and Art Johnson for low score in the two ball foursome. Earl Marsh, Margaret Mil lire, Ray Bailey, Ella Ambrosius, Ed Bein, Mabel Novak, Clarence Seitz, Dorothy Kutzborsky, Reed Horder and Rosemary Castor earned low putts. Blind bogey went to Earl Gees, Elsie Swennes, Ted Miller, Hilda Evenson, Jim Seeby, Lenore Evans, Owen Seamonson, Dorothy Larson, Bob Ristow, Katherine Seeby, Howie Bilks, Elizabeth Banasik, Hal Samples and Lucille Albrecht. Lunch hostesses were Angeline Storandt and Marguerite Herman. Cards honors went to Myrtle Donovan at canasta and Esther Meyer at bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove Country Club
Mabel Marsh
Art Johnson
Earl Marsh
Margaret Millire
Ray Bailey
Ella Ambrosius
Ed Bein
Mabel Novak
Clarence Seitz
Dorothy Kutzborsky
Reed Horder
Rosemary Castor
Earl Gees
Elsie Swennes
Ted Miller
Hilda Evenson
Jim Seeby
Lenore Evans
Owen Seamonson
Dorothy Larson
Bob Ristow
Katherine Seeby
Howie Bilks
Elizabeth Banasik
Hal Samples
Lucille Albrecht
Angeline Storandt
Marguerite Herman
Myrtle Donovan Ati Canasta
Esther Meyer
Bridge
Study Club closes with officers change in La Crosse
The Study Club of La Crosse held its May 26 closing meeting at Mrs. I. W. Peshak's 1428 Madison St. Mrs. E. P. Hartl retired as president and Mrs. G. I. Anderson became president for two years. Convention reports from Tomah district and the General Federation in Minneapolis were given. Gifts were presented to retiring officers. Guest Mrs. A. M. Waldie of Eau Claire attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Study Club of
la Crosse
I. W. Peshak
Madison St
E. P. Hartl
G. I. Anderson
Tomah
General Federation
Minneapolis
Brokaw
A. M. Waldie
Eau Claire
Marian Elaine Graff to Wed Sgt Ronald G Rutledge
June 2 engagement notice for Marian Elaine Graff daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Graff of 2123 Charles Sr to Sgt Ronald G Rutledge of Tulsa Oklahoma. Wedding planned for Monday at 7 30 p m at Bethel Lutheran Church Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Graff
Charles Sr
Marian Elaine
Ronald G. Rutledge
Tulsa
Oklo
Bethel Lutheran Church
Garden on Canvas: Effie Smith’s Flowers Endure
Effie Smith, 82, a self taught painter from Guelph Ontario, has created about 1500 flower pictures since 1932. She favors lilacs though pansies are her favorite and studies nature by observing blooms on a table. Her art shifted from modern styles to traditional flower depictions, believing a rose is universally understood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Effie Smith
New Furniture Finish Promises Quick Clean and Shine
A silicone based foam furniture cleaner arrives in a pressure bottle for easy application. It foams on and wipes off without spilling or leaving rings, leaving a satiny protective film resistant to dirt and fingerprints on wood, painted, and metal surfaces. It rejuvenates old pieces and maintains new ones in condition.
New Ceramic Warmer Keeps Sauce Hot At Table
A designed ceramic pot fits into a ring on a stand to heat lobster and asparagus sauces. The two ounce warmer serves two and comes in pastel green or light brown. Careful use of matches and smoking materials is urged to prevent fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Selecting a Cologne Sampler for Lasting Scent
Reader learns fragrance varies by skin, suggesting a cologne sampler to choose a lasting scent. Dumont Co offers a six fragrance sampler for 60 cents plus tax at Hebberd Drugs, promising long lasting colognes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumont Co
Hebberd
Five Attend Church Women State Meeting
United Church Women of Wisconsin held their 14th anniversary conference May 26–27 at the American Baptist Assembly Grounds Green Lake. Delegates 213 strong heard reports, revisions, and migrant work plans, with leaders from La Crosse and Chicago, plus scholars from India, Japan, Jordan, and Finland taking part in panels and workshops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Women of
Wisconsin
Gallilee
American Baptist Assembly
Green Lake
Monica Owen
Chicago
Midwest
Division of Home Missions
National Council of the Churches of Christ
U.S.A
Rosa Page Welch
Good Will
Committee On Christian Social Relations
Herbert Loucks
Madison
Alice Reynolds
United Church
Christian World Relations Committee
Francis Brewster
de Forest
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Swao Hara
America
Anna Chandapillai
India
Paul Ito
Japan
Annehid Mellikein
Jordan
Erkki Nisonen
Finland
Council
Deane Irish
United Church Women urged action to heal communities
Dorothy Lewis, a United Nations reporter, told the National Board of United Church Women that the organization is highly effective in the US. She urged members to act in concert with Christ’s presence, challenging them to go beyond average to change conditions. Church leaders emphasized faith, love in action, and universal Christian character during the closing session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Dorothy Lewis
United Nations
National Board of
United Church Women
United States
Jesus
Christ
A. E. Frederick
Sparta
West Central Area
Loran B. Cockrell
Madison
Local sale ads tout Roths Flor Mart and Pauls Jewelers
A damaged local ad notes Roths Flor Mart offers low prices and quality carpeting and installations. Pauls Jewelers at 1213 Caledonia advertises a price war on watches silverware and diamonds. Also mentions Terps at 815 Logan and a bake sale by Amvers Auxiliary at Grants at 9 a.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Flor-Mart
Paul’s Jewelers
Caledonia
Terp’s
Logan
Amvers
Grants
Ring Cookies Ingredients and Baking Method
A recipe for ring cookies using flour, nonfat dry milk, baking powder and salt. Cream shortening with sugar, add egg and almond flavoring, mix with flour, color half dough pink, chill, roll, layer, jellyroll, chill, slice, bake at 375F about ten minutes yields about six dozen cookies.
Hohlfelds Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Gustav Hohlfeld of Chaseburg R1 observe their golden wedding anniversary with a Tuesday open house for friends and relatives from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm No invitations are sent A 9 oclock Mass will be celebrated for them at St Marys Church Coon Valley by Rt Rev Thomas Halloran
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Hohlfeld
Chaseburg
R.1
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Coon Valley
Thomas Halloran
Triple Event Marks Stirn Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Stirn celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on May 26 at their home in Lansing Iowa. Their daughter-in-law and son-in-law Clarence Kelly Hustler Wisconsin observed their 15th anniversary the same day. Donald Stirn and his wife Fort Atkinson observed their fourth anniversary on May 27. Guests included William Rea Cyril Knopf Rosemary Knopf Emil Wendler and Robert Wendler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
George Stirn
Clarence Kelly
Hustler
Wis
Donald Stirn
Fort Atkinson
William Rea
Cyril and
Rosemary Knopf
Church
Emil Wendler
Robert Wendler
Coeur d’Alene
Ida
Colorful Jewelry Sets For Men Rise To Fashion Front
New York men flaunt color in shirts socks and ties as jewelry lines cater to masculine taste. Stone Age Monte Cristo and Diplomat series offer gold filled cuff links and tie bars with stones florid motifs and monogram options. Tournament group features sterling silver sets with golf sailfish and other outdoorsy emblems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexandre Dumas
Social Situations and the Right Way to Handle Them
The article outlines practical social etiquette for common scenarios. It contrasts wrong approaches with right ones, advising timely apologies, small confirmations of anniversaries, gracious hosting without crippling self-critique, maintaining good humor during games, crediting sources of recipes, and proper manners when a host is seated.
Milwaukee Couple Announce Engagement of Colleen Byrne to Robert Ryan
Mr and Mrs William R Byrne of Milwaukee announce the engagement of their daughter Colleen Mary to Robert James Ryan son of Mr and Mrs Edward W Ryan Milwaukee formerly of La Crosse The bride elect attended the College of St Teresa Winona and graduated from the University of Wisconsin She is a member of Pi Lambda Theta Pi Mu Epsilon and Gamma Phi Beta The fiancé attended La Crosse State College and earned his degree from the University of Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Byrne
Milwaukee
Colleen Mary
Robert James Ryan
Edward W. Ryan
la Crosse
College of St. Teresa
Winona
University of Wisconsin
Pi Lambda Theta
Pi Mu Epsilon
Gamma Phi Beta
la Crosse State College
Barrett Fletcher Dawns Mrs Barrett in May Ceremony
Dorothy Janet Barrett wed David M. Fletcher at English Lutheran Church on May 10. Rev H N Stoffel officiated as 150 guests attended a reception at the Barrett home following a Chicago honeymoon. The bride is daughter of Elsie Barrett and twin brother Donald Barrett gave her away. The couple will reside at 1508 1 2 Wood Street. Fletcher works as advertising solicitor for the La Crosse Tribune. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs Edgar M Alstad and Jimmy Madison and others from Illinois Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Janet Barrett
David M. Fletcher
English Lutheran Church
H. N. Stoffel
Ida Mae Barrett
Donald Kowalke
Mary Howard
Kenneth Teachout
Kenneth Barrett
Ralph Johnson
Elsie M. Barrett
Farwell St
Donald
Chicago
Barrett
la Crosse Tribune
Wood St
Edgar M. Alstad
Jimmy
Madison
Russell Strahl
Elgin
Clifford Kleist
Lewiston
Minn
Maynard Johnson
Rushford
Piano Recital in Westby Coon Prairie Church Parlor
Miss Sophia Hermanson presented a group of piano pupils in a May 25 recital at the Westby Coon Prairie church parlors. Listed performers include Annette Tyrand Clayton Werner Danny Glasspoole Marlene Hagen Joyce Appleman Carole Hanson Alan Bakke Luetta Thompson Sandra Storbakken Lois Brye Judy Anderson Ann Louise Gulvig Alvina Mathison Norman Jothen Arlene Jothen Christine Stefferud Donald Groves Dana Peterson Anna Ostrem Carol Johnson Lynn Johnson Marybethurem Linda Erlandson Joan Kingslien Karin Johnson Trygve Thompson Gloria Flugstad Ardith Sloane Patricia Mikkelson Jacqueline Hanson Joan Jothen Judy Tosterud Janice Stefferud Bruce Nielsen Michael Nielsen Ruth Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Wis
Sophia Hermanson
Westby-Coon Prairie Church
Annette Tyrand
Clayton Werner
Danny Glasspoole
Marlene Hagen
Joyce Appleman
Carole Hanson
Alan Bakke
Luetta Thompson
Sandra Storbakken
Lois Brye
Judy Anderson
Ann Louise Gulsvig
Alvina Mathison
Norman
Arlene Jothen
Christine Stefferud
Donald Groves
Dana Peterson
Anna Ostrem
Carol
Lynn Johnson
Mary Bethurem
Linda Erlandson
Joan Kingslien
Karine Johnson
Trygve Thompson
Gloria Flugstad
Ardith Sloane
Patricia Mikkelson
Jacqueline Hanson
Joan Jothen
Judy Tosterud
Janice Stefferud
Bruce
Michael Nielson
Ruth Olson
Close Square Dancing Ends Season With Dances and Picnic
There will be no square dancing at Logan gymnasium on May 31. The final dance instructions of the season are set for June 7 with an evening of dancing and a pot luck lunch. On June 22 a joint covered dish picnic supper and dancing will be held at Myrick Park Shelter House for all members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Gymnasium
Jolly Square
la Crosse
Winona
Myrick Park Shelter House
DAR State Regent Visits La Crosse Chapter Members
Mrs. E. M. Hale state regent of Wisconsin was guest at La Crosse DAR meeting May 23 at the home of Mrs. Victor Bruder after a covered dish supper. She announced the 1953 State Conference in Milwaukee and the 62nd Continental Congress in Washington the week of April 19. She highlighted DAR buildings in Washington and DAR grants to 13 approved schools and to Kate Duncan Smith in Alabama, plus funds for Northland College and the Marine Hospital O T Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Hale
Eau Claire
Lstate
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Daughters of the American Revolution
Victor Bruder
Washington
Memorial Continental Hall
Constitution Hall
Thea Mnod Wooar Tha
VU Wit Pach
DAR
South Carolina
Kate Duncan Smith
Alabama
Northland College
The
of Wisconsin
Marine Hospital
Ellis
Hale
Fort Perrot Island
Galesville
Fort Crawford
O.T
Prairie du Chien
Mt Calvary Guild Hosts Mother's Day Banquet Recap
Mt Calvary Lutheran Church hosted its Mother Daughter Banquet on May 27. The Women's Guild led the event with toast mistress Betty Mittelsteadt and prayers. Readings included Longfellow and Eugene Field selections, music featured piano and duets, and multiple generations were honored with geraniums. Members served in chairs and on the serving committee with many named attendees and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
Women’s Guild
Young People’s Society
Betty Mittelsteadt
Kathern Edleman
Carol Betz
Albert Betz
Duane
Art Schaffer
Harold Backer
Ruth
Christine Dalaska
Stanley Wrobel
Sharon
Art ‘Schaffer
Judith Berg
Officers Wives Luncheon at Camp McCoy Set for Tuesday
Officers Wives Club at Camp McCoy holds a luncheon Tuesday June 3 at 12 30 p.m. in the Officers Open Mess. Reservations due by Saturday noon, with several listed phone contacts. cancellations by Sunday noon. A feature exhibit of foreign items, Germany movies, and games are planned under Service Club and library staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp McCoy
James Crowther
Tomah
George Frost
la Crosse
James Williams
Sparta
Robert Elsberry
West Salem
Michaelson
Service Club
Germany
Olive Halvarson
Socks Top Pops Preference List for Fathers Day Gifts
Market data shows socks as a top Dad gift with Father’s Day widely favored. A major sock maker offers a gift box with three pairs of all nylon socks plus eight other styles in gift packaging. Fabrics include cotton sport rayon and nylon patterns, with crochet knits and polka dot options also popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Dad
Twins Christened in Lansing at Federated Church
The Federated Church in Lansing officiated by the Rev. C. H. Willemssen on May 25 for the christening of Vern Lee and Dicki Lee, twins of Mr. and Mrs. Cletus McKee. The infants are seven months old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
C. H. Willemssen
Federated Church
Vern Lee
Dicki Lee
Cletus McKee
Asbury WSCS and Men's Club Install Officers for 1952 53
The Asbury Methodist Church installed the Woman's Society of Christian Service and the Methodist Men's Club officers during a Sunday service led by Rev Winslow Wilson. Retiring secretaries and presidents spoke, and new officers were elected in May for 1952 53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Men’s Club
Asbury Methodist Church
Winslow Wilson
Woman’s Society
Edwin Becraft
Roy Imbs
Robert Hase
John McConaughey
Ed Witt
Oscar Lorenz
Robert Olson
Stanley Anderson
Robert Luxford
James Easland
Harold Evenson
John G. Halverson
Cornelius Mastenbrook
Guild Study Group
Circle
Henry Rhodes
Herbert Smevoy
Don Sobkowiak
Lawrence Rowe
Richard Clements
Murray Staab
Arthur Anderson
Couple Pat Wagner and Peter Rothwisch to Wed in June
The forthcoming marriage was announced May 25 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing Indiana. The wedding is planned for Saturday June 14. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Wagner and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Philip Rothwisch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Patricia Wagner
Peter Joe Rothwisch
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Frank Wagner
Philip Rethwisch
Feuerhelm 36th Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs Clarence Feuerhelm celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary on May 25 with a family gathering at Prairie du Chien. Guests included their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Edwin Gelo and family, their sons George and Duane Feuerhelm, Lansing, and Mr and Mrs Glen Feuerhelm and son, Cuba City Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Clarence Feuerhelm
Prairie du Chien
Edwin Gelo
George and
Duane Feuerhelm
Glen Feuerhelm
Cuba City
Wis
Job Daughters Spring Semi Formal at Ma sonic Temple
Job Daughters held their spring semi formal on May 24 at the Ma sonic Temple with the theme Blue Moon. Couples danced to the Sentimental Stylists and a long list of chaperones accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Masonic Temple
Messrs
Mmes. C. M. Simonson
R. J. McCann
H. F. Kinzie
Mary Engelke
David Bangsberg
Marguerette Allendorf
Jay Blanchard
Joanne Merwin
Ray Lundberg
Mary King
Jack Brown
Mary Taurvi
Walter Prallwitz
Tinka Crosby
Lavery Tooke
Bev Solberg
Don Schaefer
Sue Dyer
Norm Hall
Diane Tweed
Bill Cline
Ben Stark
DeVere Tryggestad
Pat Nolan
Ronnie Love
Connie Hisel
Denny Ortmeier
Mary Lou Weigel
Duane Furan
Helen Vaaler
Doug Molzahn
Janet Hanson
James Howard Jr
Mary Muth
Dean Murphy
Janet Lambkin
Ronnie Rowe
Sue Fransway
Ronald Schnick
Marilyn Tauscher
Roy Munson
Pat Lassig
Peter Harman
Jeanette Nelson
Jim Erickson
Judy Eckart
Ellsworth Berg
Suzanne Schubert
Terry Sharp
Darlene Weiland
Daniel Bowman
Sharon Kraft
Gerald Ostrang
Pat Frenz
Doug Robarge
Gail Fischer
Donnie Zahn
Rita Ann Gates
Frederick Banierski
Gail Harkness
Roger Dahl
Janet Strang
Jim Zischke
Jayce Pahl
Allan Townsend
Annette Mitchell
Douglas Schwarge
Carol Kenyon
Fred Hogue
Darlyne Graf
David Hendrickson
Delored Graff
William Blanchard
Sherry Taylor
Jack Swartz
Sue Teachout
Bill Gelster
Phyllis Wrobel
Lyle Peacock
Nancy Youngdale
Tom Jenks
Anita Gorder
Virgil C. Olson
Viloria Sharlove
Jack Zirbes
Donna Mae Fauska
Ronald Phillips
Sue Fitting
Allan Hahn
Shirlee Fontish
Tom Roach
Joan Hansen
Gerry Bohlman
Gloria Fitting
Bob Lee
Nancy Kastenschmidt
Harold Johnson
Jean Breidel
Gordon Searle
Gerry Lambert
Irvin Galstad
Sharon Vater
Gary Knutson
Phyllis Ames
Tom Kessler
Alayne Baker
Daniel Cole
Caroline Rogstad
Bob Otto
Kathryn Miller
Eugene Swainson
Nancy Walton
Donald Fairbanks
Donna Shuda
Leroy Stanles
shoes needed by American youth through sixteenth birthday
A historical note states that the typical American child requires 63 pairs of shoes from infancy to age sixteen, illustrating growing footwear needs over childhood.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Johnson Allie
Maple Grove
Adv
Janice
M. R
P. S. Dumont
Marjorie Rutter
Charles Roberts
Emma Satchwell
Rathdrum
Jessie Roberts
Ladysmith
Granite Falls
Inn
Church Women State Meeting
Third St
Yanske, Morkind
Viroqua
Hilda Yanske
DeSoto
Selmer Morkind
O. M. Kleven
Hohlfeld
Stirn
Cashton
Philip Cary
Mary Elaine
Rex A. Burton
Frank Burton
LaFarge
Barrett, Fletcher
Ghorge
Golf Travel Service
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Guild
Carol Sims
Marilyn McLaughlin
Patricia Gieffel
Donna Stuber
Bonnie Bautsch
Janet Lueck
Bonnie Bakken
Mmes Clarence Young
Casper Anderegg
Lenard Rick
Clyde Lehmker
Ruben Lawrence
Ray Yeske
Walter Seidel
Selma Jorgenson
Mmes
A. Geske
S. Kubinski, Jr
A. J. Werner
H. Schroed
Elza Backer
Judy Hefti
Eloise Graewin
Joan Parks
Cheryl Spettel
Anita Thomack
Lois Schoenfeld
Ora Stage
Sandra
Ruth Burand
Myra
Marcia Wehrenberg
Nancy Berg
Beverly Weriner
Joyce Schroeder
Janice Tryggestad
Jane Krebsbach
Judy
Linda Ragner
Nancy Mac O'Phetridge
Ann
Linda Myren
Bicha Furriers
North Third St
Asbury Wscs
Feuerhelm
Dead Sea
Jackson Dial
Ben md
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