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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1944

Page

4

Leona Reitz and George Paisley Wed in Burr Oak

Leona Reitz married George Paisley at 2 pm Wednesday in Burr Oak parsonage. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Reitz of Miridoro, wore a salmon dress with brown accessories and yellow rose corsage. The ceremony was by Rev. Martin A. Zimmerman, with Mildred Reitz as maid of honor and Louis Fisher as best man. Dinner followed at the bride’s parents' home with Jeanette Halverson and Joan Pfaff serving. three tier cake by the bride’s mother and groom’s cake by her sister. Decorations featured pink blue and white bells and mixed bouquets.

Leona Reitz George Paisley Burr Oak Bernard Reitz Bing William Paisley Miridoro Martin A. Zimmerman Mildred Louis Fisher Jeanette Halverson Joan Pfaff Min

Mt Sterling Pair To Live In South Florence

Churness and Iain Obert Rust plan a wedding at Mt Sterling Lutheran church on June 21 conducted by Rev J N Lunde. The bride wears white satin with long train and pearl coronet. attendants include Jeanette Charness and nursing school classmates. Best man Dr Olaf Storaasl and ushers Oris Churness and Lee Felde. Reception for 30 follows. couple to honeymoon then move to Misbridegroom.

Florence Churness John Churness Mt. Sterling Iain Obert Rust Elmer Rust Ferryville Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church J. N. Lunde Jeanette Charness Minneapolis Donna

Bjorge Ramsett Marriage in Meade Maryland

Mr and Mrs William Bjorge of Coon Valley announce the marriage of their daughter Lillian to Pic Denver Ramsett son of Mrs Oscar Ramsett of Esofia. The ceremony at the Meade Maryland English Lutheran church was conducted by Rev Paul A Weidley June 14.

William Bjorge Coon Valley Lillian Pic Denver Ramsett Oscar Ramsett Esofia Meade, Md Paul A. Weidley

Storage Locker Plant Gives Youngsters Snow Fight

In Fairbury Illinois a local storage locker plant was the scene of a small altercation involving youths. Police reported a minor scuffle with no serious injuries and are reviewing nearby surveillance footage.

Locals Visit in Winona and City Notes

Mrs. J. McCormick and son Lawrence of Winona Minnesota visit Mrs. Edward Stevens at 611 Rose Street Wednesday evening. For Fuller brushes call Mrs. F. J. Hofer 3782 M New Villa. Nite Club will be closed July 2 3 and 4. Get hair cut and electric shoe shine at Stoddard Hotel barber shop. Rummage sale Labor Temple 8 p m Saturday July 1. stock of waterproof watches in the northwest Pauls Jewelry Store Northside 1213 aldonia Street. Bernard Glue 2216 Park Drive praises Athex for athletes foot and irritated feet.

J. McCormick Lawrence Winona Minn Edward Stevens Rose Street Fuller Brushes F. J. Hofer New Villa Northside Aldonia Street Bernard Park Drive

Hair donations from British women aid wounded soldiers

Six packages of brown and blonde hair arrived at London offices of Sir Walter Womersley Minister of Pensions after he announced that a generous woman sent her hair to make a wig for a disabled soldier.

London Walter Womersley

Marriage Licenses La Crosse Pair Wed June Twenty Eighth

Brody L. Willis of Groveton Texas and Jeanne F. Lints of Rock Island Tl married in La Crosse on June 28. The ceremony marked the official license filing for the couple.

la Crosse Brody L. Willis Groveton, Tex Jeanne F. Lints Rock Island, Tl

Miller and Anderson to swap roles in labor leadership

Miss Frieda S Miller, former New York industrial commissioner, is recommended for a new post by Miss Anderson, longtime dean of women in government. Anderson, a Swedish immigrant who began in a shoe factory, retires at seventy one after a career in labor and defense advisory work.

Washington Frieda S. Miller New York State Miller London Newark Division of Women In Industry United States Pan American Labor Conference Chile ILO Conventio Geneva Miss Anderson Sweden Women In Industry Defense Advisory Committee Miss Miller H. Lehman Elmer F. Andrews Miss Franceskins Roosevelt la Crosse Wis Milwaukee-Downer College University of Chicago New York New State Charities Aid Society Welfare Council of New York State Department of Labor Herbert H. Lehman Frances Perkins

Independence Bride Ruth Woychik Marries Killian

Ruth Woychik of Independence wed Ephriam Killian son of Mr and Mrs Albert Killian on June 30 1944 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic church. Rt Rev Msgr L J Kufel presided. The ceremony featured a white satin gown and bouquets of asters and carnations. An all family bridal party and reception followed with a noon dinner for about 200 at Wickham valley and a dance at Midway pavilion.

SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Ephriam Killian Albert Killian L. J. Kufel Bernadine Betthauser Martina Woychik Theresa Woychik Bernice Klimek Marion Killian Adrian Alphonse Woychik Bennie Killian George Skroch Oscar Betthauser John Welch Trempealeau Wickham Valley Midway Pavilion

Waterloo Picnic Invites Girls to Attend Sunday Event

Company A 598th Engineers hosts a picnic at Waterloo park on Sunday July 2 inviting girls to join by calling Mrs. Albert J. Bates or Miss Gert rude Bleakley. Buses depart Vocational school at 10 a m. The text also covers theater news and pattern advertisements with fashion notes and a pattern service address in Chicago.

Company A Waterloo Park Albert J. Bates Gertrude Bleakley

Nightgown Pattern Promoted by Anne Cabot

Mrs Anne Cabot promotes a Trousseau Nightgown pattern No 5755 in sizes 14 16 18. Patterns offered with finishing directions for rayon satin silk crepe or muslin fabrics and lace trim. Send 15 cents coin and 1 cent postage to Anne Cabot La Crosse Tribune Chicago 7 with name address and pattern number.

Crosse Tribune South Wells Chicago Anne Cabot la Crosse Tribune

Jacettes Honor Mrs Horstmann With Life Membership

Mrs. E C Horstmann received the Jacettes first honorable life membership for meritorious service to the La Crosse Junior Association of Commerce auxiliary after two years as president. The event followed the June dinner at Maple Grove Country Club where a $5 Boy Scouts donation was approved. Mrs L C Berg succeeds as president and Horstmann was given a past president’s pin.

Jacettes E. C. Horstmann la Crosse Junior Association of Commerce Maple Grove Country Club Boy Scouts L. C. Berg Horstmann Mmes Herbert Hoelzer Russell Hetland Clifford Johnson Vincent Voigt Myron Ripplinger Donald Peshak Clifford Quammen Marshall Olson Charles Hall Anton Kuehn Elmer Rommell Walter Roth Hubert Schleiter George Halverson Ey Rebhan Casey Gregor

Saturday Rummage Sale at Labor Temple

A rummage sale is set for Saturday at the Labor Temple hosted by the Hamilton Homemakers. Items will be available for early browsing and proceeds support community programs.

Labor Temple Hamilton Homemakers

Leftover Meat In Hot Sandwiches And Squash Pie

Leftover meat makes warm sandwiches by simmering slices in gravy then serving on buttered bread. A squash pie from quick frozen squash, sugars, spices, milk, eggs, and pie crust bakes at 450F for 20 minutes then at 350F for 30 more.

Gaynor Maddox NEA

Twins Finally Accepted For Service By Waves

In Bloomington Illinois Patricia and Rosemary Weeds attempted to enlist in the Waves together. Patricia was sworn in while Rosemary barely failed by a fraction, but Rosemary later qualified after a week of special height stretching. The article also notes Abraham Lincoln as a southern northern leader with Kentucky birth and southern wife roots.

Bloomington Weeds Patricia Rosemary North Abraham Lincoln Kentucky

Gum Chewing Child Found Riding on Car Bumper

A Salt Lake City driver stopped when a second car pulled up and a two year old boy was seen perched on the front bumper chewing gum. Police and the frantic mother located the child nine blocks away. Molasses noted as iron rich food source.

Salt Lake City

Marriage of Patricia O'Reilly and Robert Roesler in Winona

Patricia O'Reilly daughter of Mr and Mrs William F O'Reilly Winona Minnesota married Sk2c Robert Roesler son of Mrs Joseph Mac kan of Chicago and William Roes ler of La Crescent June 20 at St Thomas pro cathedral Winona Rev Robert E Jennings attended by Della Marie Degnan Margaret O'Reilly and John Degnan The couple will live in Chicago during the groom's leave from overseas duty in the Pacific and in the African campaign.

Patricia O'Reilly William F. O'Reilly Winona Minn

Cheesy Potatoes Crispy Top Oven Finish

A simple method to enrich mashed potatoes with grated cheese before beating. Pipe or shape around fish or meat, then bake until the top browns and the potatoes are heated through.

Lou Ella Flatten Weds Lawrence Graf in Caledonia

Lou Ella Flatten daughter of Rushford residents married Lawrence Graf son of Hokah residents at St. John the Baptist Caledonia. Rev A P Layne presided with Leone Corkery maid of honor Lila Lee bridesmaid. The couple will live on Graf farm near Hokah.

Caledonia Minn Lou Ella Flatten Edward A. Flatten Rushford Lawrence Graf John A. Graf Hokah Church of St. John the Baptist A. P. Layne Leone Corkery Lila Lee Leland Corkery Leonard Flatten Robert Higgins Tory Bernadette Graf Mark Corcoran John Schummers Pete Graf Ray Langen Arnold Flatten

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