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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1950

Page

7

Red Feather Women Prepare for Community Chest Drive

Mrs. Gunnar Gundersen to chair the Red Feather Women sales army with Arthur L. Christensen at the YWCA at 9 30 a m Tuesday for final instructions. The four area divisions will field five teams led by captains with extensive lists of participating Mrs. Gundersen and many named volunteers from local firms and organizations.

Gunnar Gundersen Red Feather Women’s Sales Army YWCA Women’s Sales Army Arthur L. Christensen Joseph Callaway Charles J. Wachs Carl W Fredrik Midelfort William Laux Owen Jackson James Kelly William Spence A. J. Capellan M. B. Matteson C. B. Smith D. C. Minard Mmes George Noel

Amvets Plan Second Annual Semi Formal Dance

Amvets Post 33 and auxiliary invited La Crosse members Norman Getlitz Glenn Lunde Walter Rice Gordon Rank and Kenneth Burke to Sparta for a pot luck supper at Monroe County Post 17 auxiliary. A Stead hotel meeting finalized plans for the October 7 semi formal at the Crystal room of the Stoddard with dancing 9 to 1 to Larry Ziemann's orchestra. Tickets available from auxiliary members or at local shops Sweet Shop Bodega and Hebberd's.

la Crosse Larry Ziemann Sweet Shop Bodega and Hebberd’s

Local Ads Sparkling Deals From Warren Vendors

No dog house for you when you bring the little woman House of Bauer candy. Lunds Flowers opposite the Cathedral. Roths Flor-Mart offers carpeting and rug padding at 1217 Weston. Hardwick Magee line shown before buying carpet. John Schneider Co 415 South Third Street. Fresh apples from Hillside Orchards La Crescent at Sixth and Cass. Direlyte lifetime tableware from Iowa Kraft 4-5289.

Bauer Lund Cathedral Roth's Flor-Mart Weston Hardwick-Magee John Schneider Co South Third Street Bridge Sixth Cass Hillside la Crescent Iowa Kraft

Zenner Couple Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary

Caledonia Minnesota observed the 65th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zenner Sr at their home on Thursday afternoon September 28. The couple, both 86, remain active. Daughters Mrs. Katherine Spencer of Chicago and Mrs. Ray Weigand with her daughter of La Crosse attended.

Caledonia Minn Peter Zenner Katherine Spencer Chicago Ill Ray Weigand la Crosse

Weekly Women’s Organizations Schedule for Thursday to Saturday

A compact listing of meetings and events across several local groups. Includes YWCA luncheon and board, Women's Relief Corps at GAR room, Bethany food sale, Asbury sauerkraut supper, Miriam circle social, Episcopal Women’s guild, Wesley Women’s Society, Service Wives and Mothers, Immanuel Ladies Aid, Rebekah coffee, and Campus Dames opening luncheon with a 25th anniversary program.

Women’s Union YWCA Women’s Relief Corps Our Savior’s Lutheran Ladies Aid Bethany Asbury Methodist Church Redfield Miriam St. John’s Evangelical

Snitker and Winters Tie the Knot in Decorah

Snitker and Leroy Winters daughter and son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Snitker of Waukon and Mr and Mrs Marvin Winters of Monona were married by Rev Edmond DeBuhr. Attendants were Jean Klepper and Donald Winters. They will reside near Monona.

Decorah Snitker Leroy Winters Leonard Snitker Waukon Marvin Winters Monona Edmond DeBuhr Jean Klepper Donald Winters

Ferne Ward and Carl Schroeder Kendall Nuptials

Ferne Ward and Carl Fredrick Schroeder were married September 30 at St John s Evangelical Lutheran Kendall in a 7 30 p m ceremony. The couple are children of R G Brandt Elroy and Otto F Schroeder Kendall.

Sparta Wis Ferne Ward Carl Fredrick Schroeder St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Kendall L. A. Witte R. G. Brandt Elroy Otto F. Schroeder Joyce Doms Earl Laursen Robert Mack Camp Douglas Victor I. Howery Madison Arthur Boyce

Wurzel and Olson Marry at Grace Lutheran Parsonage

Eileen Wurzel daughter of Mr and Mrs George Wurzel and Harold Olson of Hayward were wed September 23 at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran parsonage with Rev William Lange officiating at 2 pm. The couple will reside on Mormon Coulee road and plan future schooling and work.

Eileen Wurzel George Wurzel R. J Mormon Coulee Road Harold Olson Hayward Grace Evangelical Lutheran Parsonage William Lange Coye Self Mary Ann Miller Paul Miller Paul Schnedecker Hokah Minn Eldon Dee Lansing

Ontario Homemakers Plan Winter Meets

Ontario Wis September meeting in the community hall drew 21 members and a new member Mrs Lulu Burokee. Officers for the season include Frances Johnstone president Jane Downing vice president Fayme Urbanski secretary treasurer West Woodard and Melissa Sullivan project leaders Mayme Luetke and Eleanor Giese alternate leaders. Lunch committee members were Lela Brey Stella Bauman Margie Bucman and Garnet Collins. Josie Nixon supervised the program.

Ontario Wis Lulu Burokee Frances Johnstone Jane Downing Fayme Urbanski West Woodard Melissa Sullivan Mayme Luetke Eleanor Giese Lela Brey Stella Bauman Margie Bucman Garnet Collins Josie Nixon

Red Cross seeks Jackson county volunteers for socks and afghans

The National Red Cross headquarters in St Louis requests Jackson county residents to knit socks and afghans. Interested volunteers may contact Mrs Blanche Nelson who serves as production chairman of the Jackson county chapter.

Black River Falls Wis National Red Cross St. Louis Jackson County Blanche Nelson Red Cross

Draining French Fries After Frying

Instructions describe draining french fries after frying. The steps specify lifting from hot oil for a few seconds and placing on brown paper or absorbent towels to remove excess fat.

Independence meet honors Wisconsin auxiliary president

Mrs. Martin A. Wiemer, state president of the American Legion auxiliary of Wisconsin, was honored at a Trempealeau county meeting in Whitehall. She received a corsage, an original poem, and a tiny creamer as prizes while attendees pledged support for her state duties. The gathering, the largest auxiliary meeting yet with 110 attendees, featured a public relations talk and films from the Elizabeth Kenny Foundation.

Whitehall Wis Martin A. Wiemer Independence American Legion Auxiliary of Wisconsin Trempealeau County Council The American Legion Auxiliary Sara Wiersfall Erna Olson Arcadia Wiemer Legion Hall Ella Beck Charles N. Keilholtz County Council Mabel Rishard Elizabeth Kenny Minneapolis Gaylord Jacobson Trempealeau County Blair Galesville Osseo Elena Ittrick C. B. Melby Ralph Rasmuson Sunshine Fund Tomah

Audrey Saltz Pledged at Colorado Delta Delta Delta

Audrey Saltz daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Saltz pledges the Theta Beta chapter of Delta Delta Delta at the University of Colorado. The announcement notes her La Crosse address 2118 State Street.

Theta Beta Chapter Delta Delta Delta The University of Colorado Audrey Saltz Frank Saltz State Street la Crosse

Maple Grove Club Women End Season Dinner

The Maple Grove women golfers closed the season with a Sept 23 dinner at the club. Awards covered low gross Ani ta Caulum. low net Russie Hickey. second low net Hilda Evenson. first low putts Margaret Miller. second low putts Mame Dutweiller. Evelyn Miller won best poker hand. Lucia Gronbeck had closest pin on number two green. Blind bogey Angeline Storandt. door prize Evelyn Miller. Bridge Mary Schroeder and Mabel Norris. canasta Edith Oaks Effie McKinley Hazel Leicht Mabel Marsh. Dorothy Weigel organized golf prizes. Mary Schroeder Pearl Philips card duties. Mr Ranney screened movies after entertainment. Next year officers: Helen Eckert president. Russie Hickey vice president. Anita Callum secretary-treasurer. Hilda Evenson tournament chairman. Mabel Marsh hostess chairman. Alice Seamonson two-ball foursomes chair.

Maple Grove Anita Caulum Russie Hickey Hilda Evenson Margaret Miller Mame Dutweiller Evelyn Miller Lucia Gronbeck Angeline Storandt Mary Schroeder Mabel Norris Edith Oaks Effie McKinley Hazel Leicht Mabel Marsh Dorothy Weigel Pearl Philips Ranney Helen Eckert Anita Callum Alice Seamonson

Four Generations Honor 94 Year Old

Mrs. Arina Hanson celebrated her 94th birthday in Soldiers Grove with family and friends. Born September 25, 1856 in Norway, she moved to DeForest at age eleven and married Hans Hanson in 1876. She has 32 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. A party dinner featured three cakes baked by relatives. Facilities hosted a large turnout from nearby towns and extended family.

Soldiers Grove Wis Arina Hanson Menere Hanson Norway DeForest Grant County Hans Hanson Bertha Olson Viroqua Everett Higgenbottom Lone Rock Lewis Knutson Matt Erickson Lewis Henry Oscar Carl Alf Aspen Alfred Wedeberg Ernie Randels Joe Reeseland Clare Anderson Lester Winger Albert Johnson Clara Winger Alfred Danielson Edmund Olson Rosceila Karen Bieri Aleda Banta James Gays Mills Everett Higgenbotham Walter Cooper Harold Higgenbotham LeRoy Bijerk Richland Center Lester Higgenbottom Dodgeville

Chicken Brunswick Stew and Outdoor Broiling Tips

An NEA recipe notes Brunswick stew from two chickens with corn okra lima beans and tomatoes then offers outdoor broiling guidance using improvised grills. It covers ingredients steps and cooking times for stew and for broiled chicken with fat brushing and doneness cues.

Poultry and Egg National Board

Augustana Proctor Named for West Hall Dormitory

Augustana College in Rock Island Illinois announces that Miss Linnea Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs C T Anderson of 2106 Main Street has been elected proctor of West Hall for the Fall semester. She is a senior this year at Augustana College and will direct activities for the dormitory.

Linnea Anderson C. T. Anderson Main Street West Hall Miss Anderson Augustana College Rock Island, IL

Country Club Women Golfers Hold Horse Race

La Crosse Country Club women golfers held a morning horse race with teams led by Mrs. J H Males and Mrs. J L Strickland winning. Placed team included Mrs P V Hulick and others. show team featured Edna Schilling and several members. The next event counts putts on Oct 7. annual closing party set for Oct 9 with 6 pm start and 7 pm dinner. reservations due by Oct 6.

J. H. Males J. L. Strickland Alveda Ahlstrom Robert Gilbert la Crosse Country Club P. V. Hulick W. J. Wittich Joseph Ruplin J. I. Murphy Edna Schilling A. L. McKee

Recipe Tip for Flavoring Evaporated Milk and Cabbage

Instructions suggest adding two tablespoons of vinegar and a teaspoon of sugar along with a dash of paprika to evaporated milk, then using this dressing over shredded green cabbage. The guidance emphasizes a simple seasoning mix to enhance the cabbage preparation.

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