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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1950

Page

7

Soldiers Grove Hosts 47th Women's Missionary Convention

The 47th Vernon circuit Women’s Missionary Federation convention meets at North Kirke Church Soldiers Grove on Oct 10. Morning program features Rev A M Vorhes Mrs Louis M Larson and others. afternoon includes talks on Home missions by Mrs Orbec mag Virogua and speaker J Wilhelm Yivisaker from Luther College with a missionary skit. Special music from an federation chorus and organ selections.

Soldiers Grove Wis Women’s Missionary Federation of the Vernon Circuit North Kirkechurch Yesday Elmer Mitchum Ae Se A. M. Vorhes Louis M. Larson Women’s Termina Froil Egate Orbec Mag Virogua Sherry Home Missions Department J. Wilhelm Yivisaker Luther College Mountoe Women’s Missionary Federation Chorus Hermanson Vin Swiggum Kickapoo Lacies Aid Esse SS & Seaease Hubert Werner Westby H. M. Einstad Sterling Arvid Hillbo Viroqua Emil Hanson Genoa Foreign Missions William Kramer Ferryville Home Missions Henry Jurgenson Gays Mills N. R. Hiermstad Cashton Herman Daffinrud Coon Valley W. A. Sannes Lawrence Froiland Virogua H. M. Finstad Lee Felde Anna Hooverson

Drugs Care And Education Lower Maternal Death Rate

The article notes a 20 year decline in maternal deaths due to improved pregnancy care and antibiotics like sulfa drugs and penicillin. From 1939 to 1943 the rate fell by over half for white women and by one third for convulsions and related conditions, with substantial gains among colored women. It warns older mothers still face risks and urges further reductions.

Local notices list university pledge, sales and events

Patricia Jackson a University of Wisconsin Alpha Phi pledge and Hillside Orchards offer apples from La Crescent. Rummage and white elephant sale at St Josephs hall Saturday 8 am. Christmas cards at Honigs Gift Shop. Florists and home beauty products advertised. Sauerkraut supper at Asbury Methodist Thursday Oct 5 5 7 pm. Rummage sale Labor Temple Saturday Oct 7 8 am. Trinity Lutheran Mission Circle.

Patricia Jackson Owen Jackson Cass Street Alpha Phi University of Wisconsin Sixth Cass Hillside Orchards la Crescent St. Joseph’s Hall South Sixth Street Honig Lund’s Cathedral Lautz Orchard Roth's Flor-Mart Weston Vesta John Schneider Co South Third Street Bridge Asbury Methodist Church Redfield Labor Temple Trinity Lutheran Mission

Students Return to Studies at University of Minnesota

Louise Fladager and Yvonne Lavold resume classes at the University of Minnesota. Mrs. O M Ellingson and her sons Richard and Roger transport Ellsworth to Minneapolis. Ellsworth has enrolled at the university.

Spring Grove Minn Louise Fladager Yvonne Lavold University of Minnesota O. M. Ellingson Richard Roger Ellsworth Alven Minneapolis Ellsworth

Jonas Reunion at Mrs Anton Jonas Home

A reunion at the home of Mrs. Anton Jonas 504 Avon Street was attended by 31 guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pauling and son and other relatives from St. Paul Minnesota La Crosse Caledonia and New Albin. The gathering included Mrs. John Ryckman and multiple Loeffler and Stetsler family members with extended kin from Eritzen and La Crosse.

Anton Jonas Avon Street Joe Pauling John Ryckman St. Paul Minn August Neuman Mabel Brace Herman Meyers New Albin William Loeffler Caledonia Leland Loeffler

Farewell Party for Mrs. Lily Harger on Ty ler Street

A farewell gathering at Mrs. William Dacey’s home 930 Tyler street honors Lily Harger as she departs for San Francisco. Dozens of local guests including relatives and out of town visitors congratulate her with a luggage gift.

William Dacey Tyler Street Lily Harger San Francisco Calif Mmes Della Denison Christine Ginsky Mary Raith Della Kohn Anna Pouzar Lily Schlieiter Agnes Smith Mary Papacek Alvina Soukoup Edna Dierkop Frank J. Kotnous Ann Dagendish Virginia Gundlach

Green Pepper Quickie

Simple side dish recipe using a green pepper butter and corn. Wash prep and slice pepper, melt butter and sauté briefly, cover and soften, add corn and heat quickly. Serves four.

Double Wedding in Decorah Iowa Details

Edward L. Acers performed a double wedding in Decorah Iowa on Wednesday. Faye Wilson married Ric Bongard and LaVonne Stage, while the Bongard brothers Alan and Richard are sons of their parents. All couples reside in St Paul Minnesota.

Decorah Edward L. Acers N Os Faye Wilson Ric Bongard LaVonne Stage Bongard Brothers Edward Bongard Alan Richard Fay Wilson Homer H. Wilson la Venne Stage Walter Stage St. Paul, Minn

Vespers at YWCA Led by Church of God Pastor

Sunday YWCA vesper services conducted at four o clock by the Church of God pastor John Kurtz. Rev C H Whitney Norwalk delivered the message with Mrs Kurtz in charge. Women from the church hosted the fellowship hour and Mrs Mae Johnson and solos were performed by Rev Whitney and Mrs Kurtz.

YWCA Church of God John Kurtz C. H. Whitney Norwalk Kurtz Mae Johnson V. Whitney

Marriage of Eunice Gruen and William Myers at probate court

Eunice Ira Gruen of La Crosse married William C. Myers of La Crosse in Caledonia Minnesota with Houston County Probate Court officiating. The couple was attended by Roland John Sweet of La Crosse.

Caledonia Minn Eunice Ira Gruen William C. Myers la Crosse Nia Houston County Co. Evans Ro ‘Anl John Sweet

Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs Gabe Stussi in Norwalk

Norwalk Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Gabe Stussi mark fifty years of marriage with a golden wedding anniversary October 8 at St Jacob's Lutheran church in their hometown.

Norwalk Wis Gabe Stussi St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church

Billy the Kid Said to Begin Crime Career at Age Twelve

The frontier outlaw Billy the Kid allegedly started his crime career when he was 12 years old after a fatal four fight in Silver City New Mexico.

Billy the Kid Silver City New Mexico

Mears Baptism for Jeffery Arthur at Wesley Methodist

The infant Jeffery Arthur Mears, son of Mr and Mrs David Mears, was baptized Sunday at 2 p.m. at Wesley Methodist church. Rev J Pierce Newell officiated with sponsors Muriel Rasmussen and Arthur Fregin. Grandparents include Dr R F Mach and Mrs Berniece Mach. Norma Mach is the mother prior name. The family recently moved to Dayton from La Crosse and Mr Mears works at Delco Products.

Erick Knudson David Mears Jeffery Arthur Wesley Methodist Church J. Pierce Newell Muriel Rasmussen Arthur Fregin Mears Norma Mach Dayton la Crosse Delco Products R. F. Mach C. L Mears Berniece Mach

Holmen Sewing Class Enrolls Fourteen Women

Holmen Wisconsin special report: Fourteen women joined the Holmen high school adult sewing class on Monday evening September 25, with Mrs Margaret Slotwinski teaching in the home economics sewing room. Seven attended the third clothing construction demonstration at the University of Wisconsin Madison on Saturday September 23 led by Mrs Bishop.

Holmen Wis Holmen High School Magaret Slotwinski University of Wisconsin Robert Wehrenberg Alden Nelson Chester Tolvstad Harold Mattison Lee McHugh Russell Lee Tillie Helgeson Stanley Roberts Edwin Olson Adolph Gilbertson Missies Imelda Degenhardt Audrey Overson

Mary Ann Cakes Spark Festive Dessert Revival

Readable text highlights ready prepared Mary Ann Cakes with chocolate frosting and centers filled with toasted nut slivers for a festive dessert option.

Mary Ann

Arneson and Johnson Wed in Caledonia Ceremony

In Caledonia Minnesota Art Johnson and Miss Arneson were married at Immanuel Lutheran with Rev C Lee officiating. The couple will reside in La Crosse where the groom works for the Milwaukee Road. Matron of honor was Mrs Raymond Hahn. bridesmaids wore nile green, lavender, and pink gowns with floral bouquets.

Caledonia Minn Art Johnson Immanuel Lutheran Eee C. Lee James Arneson Aesr Walley Vocal Jimmy Johnson Herman Arneson Ralph Schild la Crosse Milwaukee Road Mmes. Osweiler, Brown and Hauser

Carl Burgehardt Jr Weds Elva Reynolds in Virginia Nuptials

Carl Robert Burgehardt and Elva Lucy Reynolds were married Aug 30 at 4 30 pm in Salem Methodist Church Patrick Springs Virginia. Rev William E Barber officiated. Attendants included Mary Reynolds Spencer matron of honor and H Shelburne Reynolds usher. The bride attended Virginia Tech and the University of Iowa. The groom a geology major senior at the University.

Hassie Turner Reynolds Patrick Springs Elva Lucy Carl Robert Burgehardt South 21St Street Salem Methodist Church William E. Barber Mary Reynolds Spencer H. Shelburne Reynolds John R. Hutcheson, Jr Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg State University of Iowa Iowa City University Elmer G. Schwier West Salem

Poached Eggs on Toast With Ham Spread Breakfast Plan

A quick breakfast idea suggests serving poached eggs on toast spread with ham for a morning meal. The combination offers protein and a simple skillet preparation.

Danish Oatmeal And Frikadellar: Danish Meal Ideas

Danish style oatmeal served with fortified margarine brown sugar and milk is outlined. A Frikadellar pork meatball recipe with gravy is provided, with steps to form walnut shaped balls and brown them before simmering in gravy. Also notes on Red Cross volunteer meeting in Sparta Wisconsin for women and a Gray Lady class at Tomah VA hospital.

Clinciccucics Menyon Norwalk Wilton Melvina Cashton Cataract Leon Angelo Betty Bell Madison American Red Cross Sparta Red Cross Veteran’s Administration Hospital Tomah

Engagement announced for Patricia Susann Mercier wedding

Mrs. Iva Mercier of 506 North Eighth Street announces the engagement of her daughter Patricia Susann to James E. Kleven son of Mrs. Arthur Kleven of Wilson Street Onalaska. A November wedding is planned.

Iva Mercier North Eighth Street Patricia Susann James E. Kleven Arthur Kleven Wilson Street Onalaska

La Crosse Toastmistress Meets for September Session

The La Crosse Toastmistress club held its regular meeting on Wednesday evening September 27. Mrs. Martin Scullin led as toastmistress introducing speakers Mrs. Marvin Ramsey and Phyllis Marking. Members spoke on People with one minute talks guided by public officials. Guests from Chaseburg Onalaska and La Crosse attended and meetings were set for the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

la Crosse Martin Scullin Marvin Ramsey Phyllis Marking Margaret Toepel Mmes J. Richter W. C. Grosskopf Chaseburg Mmes. Hackbart Clarence Krugel Arnold Cassel Carl Fisher Bert Wethe Carl Berg Roy Kumm Mary Jane Porson Howard Westerhouse Onalaska

Cook Potatoes In Jackets To Preserve Nutrients

Practical kitchen tip from Tribune Want Ads advises cooking potatoes with skins on to retain vitamins and minerals that would leach into water.

Correction omits maids in Monk Meyer wedding write up

Three bridesmaids names were omitted from the Monk Meyer wedding account in Sunday’s Tribune. Dorothy Meyer Janette Limburg and Beverly Grosskoph attended the bride on September 16 wearing gold satin gowns and carrying colonial bouquets of yellow carnations and bronze pompons. Lillian Jorganson served as a table waitress at the reception.

Monk-Meyer Tribune Dorothy Meyer Janette Limberg Beverly Grosskoph Lillian Jorganson

Whitehall Woman Feted On Birthday

Whitehall Wisconsin special report notes Mrs Ole Erickson celebrated her 87th birthday with over 50 relatives and friends visiting on Friday September 29. Cakes were prepared by several relatives and she is known for crocheting rugs and linens and weaving. She has two sons and three daughters plus 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Out-of-town visitors included Mr and Mrs Russell Lutz and family from Charles City.

Whitehall Wis Ole Erickson Earling Johnson Wilbur Briggs William Magnuson Melvin Erickson Bennie Nelson Himan Berthhold N. D Ralph Cook Charles City Louis Sommer Eugene Ore Melvin Russell Lutz

Shoplifting Concerns Highlight Holloway Prison Inmates

A census shows twenty five percent of Holloway prison inmates in England were committed for shop lifting, indicating a notable pattern in offenses among detainees.

Holloway Prison England

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Edwin P. Jordan, M. D NEA Dale C. Palm Spruce Place U.S Lydia E. Pinkham Mia Rae Ryder North Bend Lloyd Young Melrose White Wisconsin Dells Jonas George Heider Elizabeth Ann Louis Gatyas Fond du Lac Little Brown Church Nashuala America Fore Insurance Company Ywca Vespers Echo Kinney Main ST Arneson Johnson Carl Burgehardt, Jr Elva Reynolds Virginia She Crosse Sribune Sparta Sparta Red Cross C. L. Kenyon The Aeco Oe Gaynor Maddox Toastmistress Gery Mark Sebronek South Fourth Redfield St Dial Jim Freisinger JUST Stowman Brothers Mauce River N Nabisco Americas America Jamie B
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