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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1948

Page

3

Toepel Denounces Communism Before Local Woman's Club

Attorney Eugene A. Toepel warned the La Crosse Woman's Club that Russia is a dictatorship led by Stalin and the politburo. He traced Marxist doctrine from Marx to Lenin Trotsky and Stalin and urged political awareness and voter participation to sustain a workable government.

Proletariat la Crosse Woman's Club Eugene A. Toepel Russia Germany Italy Stalin Politburo L. H. Seemann Prospect Street Toepel Marx Lenin Trotsky Karl Marx

Maple Grove Year Closes With Party

A closing party was held at Maple Grove Tuesday. Golf winners included Edith Ernst for low putts Anita Caulum for most pars and birdies Mabel Marsh for low on holes two and seven Helen Eckert for high on holes three and eight. Bridge honors went to Gladys Road Lucille Bein and Myrtle Boehm with prizes to Mabel Marsh and Anne Callum Katherine Seeley won the general prize. Mr and Mrs John D Terpstra David and Elaine 2338 Loomis Street and Mrs Max LeVinson 1304 Rose Street returned home Oct 5 after visiting relatives in Conde Raymond Turton and Brookings S D.

Maple Grove Edith Ernst Anita Caulum Mabel Marsh Helen Eckert Gladys Road Lucille Bein Myrtle Boehm Anne Callum Katherine Seeley

Waukon Couples Tie Knot in Iowa Ceremony

Maxine Ca and Wesley Ol, both from Viroqua Wisconsin, were married October 2 in Waukon Iowa, to the daughter and son of Mr and Mrs Mah rice Call and Mr Olson.

Maxine Ca Wesley Olson Maurice Call Olson Viroqua Wis Waukon

New Citizens and Birth Notices

Notices record multiple births and names from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7. Dolores Pas valdt and David Lee are listed with parental names and addresses in Wisconsin towns, including Badger Street and Island Street. Additional entries mention Lemuel Levi Cassel and a son to another couple, with locations Onalaska and West Geiem.

St. Ann's Joseph Badger Street Dolores Pasvaldt David Lee Severin West Geiem Wis R. J Ruth Johnson David Henry Harold E. Pretasky Island Street Lemuel Levi Mervyn C. Cassel Onalasks Marion Bereer

Marriage Licenses Issued In Le Crosse And Surrounding Areas

Le Crosse Minnesota couple Wayne Lottes from Le Crescent and Patricia Sciborski of 1004 South Seventh street plan marriage in La Crosse Ort Alma Wisconsin residents Kenneth A. Yarrington from Modena and Doris Gunderson of Mondovi seek church or city ceremony in Alma Other couples named include Herman A. Bork from Buffalo with Meureen Patener of Cross Glenn Scholimeier of Cochrane with Con stance Rogneby also in Cochrane Frank Johnson of Greenfield with Birdeena Bailey of Tomah Roy Christianson and Lorraine Corrigan both of Byron are listed.

Wayne Lottes le Crescent Minn Patricia Sciborski South Seventh Street la Crosse Ort Alma Wis Kenneth A. Yarrington Modena Doris Gunderson Mondovi Herman A. Bork Buffalo Meureen Patener Cross Glenn Scholimeier Cochrane Constance Rogneby Sparta Frank Johnson Greenfield Birdeena Bailey Tomah Roy Christianson Lorraine Corrigan Byron

Birthday Tribute for Carl Hagen of Westby Completes Family Honor

Carl J Hagen of Westby marked his 80th birthday with a family gathering at his home. Dozens of relatives from Wisconsin and Illinois attended, many traveling from La Crosse Madison Milwaukee Sycamore Cashton Viroqua Onalaska and Davenport to honor the long time farmer who has lived near Westby for decades. All Hagen children were home for the celebration and a long list of siblings in law and nieces and nephews joined the festivities.

Cos Lane Transtad Carl J Opera Farm Westby Pry Messrs Mmes Rudrud Ray Plamadore Roy Pederson B. J. Mickschi la Crosse H. J. Nelson Herbert Nelson Minneapolis I. N. Knutson Nordahl Veum Coon Valley Olga Neprud Davenport Alf Liam Otis Holman C. L. Benrud C. Barstad B. O. Johnson Casper Buros Melvin Evenstad Chester Erlandson Cyrus Leum Roy Fremstad Ed Unseth Reuben Hagen

Melrose Couple Announce Engaged Daughter

Mr and Mrs Roy Gates of Melrose Wisconsin announce the engagement of their daughter Elnora Marion to Harry F Caulum of West Salem.

Elnora Marion Roy Gates Melrose Wis Harry F. Caulum West Salem

Holy Cross PTA Bake Sale Held at Doerflinger's Balcony

Local notice lists Lund's Flowers and H G Temske electric clock service with phone numbers. Holy Cross PTA announces bake sale and lunch at Doerflinger's balcony on Saturday October 9 with proceeds supporting school activities.

House of Bauer Lund’s H. G. Temske Holy Cross Doerflinger

Calhoon Reunion Draws Many Relatives Across Wisconsin

A reunion and picnic dinner for the Calhoon family took place on October 3 at the home of Alva Calhoon in Curtiss. Attendees included Will and Ed Calhoon, Sadie and Jennie Beckwith, Bud Beckwith, Noble Mason, Lester West and Janet Barron, Lyle Bartlett and family, Stanley Calhoon and daughter, Max Calhoon, Frank Milewski, Dennis and Lerry, Carroll Calhoon, Arthur Harris, Vernie Harris, Harvey Potter, and others from Eau Claire Cashton Withee Chicago Detroit Abbottsford.

Lester West Janet Barron Lyle Bartlett Wright Bartlett Eau Claire Stanley Calhoon Cashton Lyle Calhoon Viroqua Max Calhoon Chicago Frank Milewski Lerry Dennis Detroit Carroll Calhoon Abbottsford Arthur Harris Vernie H. Harris Withee Harvey Potter la Farge

Knudson Baptizes Infant Ainsley Ann Knudson

Knudson Christening Ainsley Ann Knudson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Burton Knudson Coon Valley was baptized Oct 3 at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs L A Knudson by Rev A I Kramme Godparents were Mr and Mrs Milford Larson La Crosse and witnesses Mr and Mrs Carmen Olson Westby Dinner guests included the baby's maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs John Knuts on and Irvin La Crosse Donald and Terry Larson La Crosse Mr and Mrs Harold Knudson and Jimmy Westby

Ainsley Ann Knudson Burton Knudson Coon Valley L. A. Knudson A. I. Kramme Milford Larson la Crosse Carmen Olson Westby John Knutson Irvin Donald Terry Larson Harold Knudson Jimmy, Westby

State President Hazel Brittan Honored by Beloit Veterans

State President Hazel Brittan of Wisconsin was entertained by Robert H auxiliary No. 3 Sons of Union Veterans on October 2. Mrs Brittan, a state leader, and four disabled veterans including M J Werel Gust Redmann Ray E Pfaff and Walter V Wateske aided the Forget Me Not drive during the event.

Hazel Brittan Beloit Wis Robert H Auxiliary Sons of Union Brittan M. J. Werel Gust Redmann Ray E. Pfaff Walter V. Wateske

Patterns for boys clothes and sewing ideas

Dear Sue Burnett readers ask for more boys clothing patterns. Pattern 8238 offers a skirt with brother sister options sizes 2 through 6 years and 8155 covers ages 1 through 6 years. Each pattern costs 25 cents plus the fashion book highlights sewing data and a free gift pattern.

Sue Burnett Charles Johnson Idaho

Doctor Warns of Whooping Cough Risk as School Year Opens

The doctor cautions that whooping cough spreads rapidly with opening schools. Children ages one to ten are most at risk, but infants and older people can catch it. Vaccination after six months is advised, and preventive care, rest, nutrition, and isolation during illness are recommended. The column also notes daily answers to readers questions on eyesight in the elderly.

Toepel Oldea Dr. Jordan

Sparta Jaycettes to Meet at Max Harris Cafe

Sparta Jaycettes will hold a meeting at Max Harris cafe on October 11 at 6 30 p m Reservations should be made with Mrs Wendell Steele president before noon Saturday

Jaycettes Max Harris Wendell Steele

Simple date frock pattern for junior sewers

Sue Burnett presents Pattern No. 8322 a back closing dress with bodice detail and full skirt in sizes 11 to 18. Pattern costs 25 cents plus your name address size desired and pattern une to 530 South Wells Chicago. Fall and Winter Fashion ideas and designer patterns included.

Sue Burnett Tribune South Wells Chicago the Tribune South Wells

Engagement announced for Beverly Doris Houlihan and William Chase

Mr and Mrs James Houlihan announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly Doris to William L Chase son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Chase. An early November wedding is planned. The Thimble Bee Order of the Eastern Star hosted 65 at October meeting with Halloween decorations. Attending were Jenni e Lappin chair and numerous members. Also noted are travel memories of Otto Hayes Bangor and Rob itt Ridgeway Minn who returned from Cornell Wis after attending Clara Planing and Glen Reeve nuptials.

James Houlihan North Seventh Street Beverly Doris William L. Chase Bernard Chase Caledonia Street Thimble Bee Order of the Eastern Star Hallowe’en Jennie Lappin Mmes Dena Aldrich Valborg Anderson Jennie Bummert Tessie Carrier Avis Chinander Ruth Currie Mary Egstad Karoline Engelke Mary Forss Alice Hanson Elsie Wardenburg Helen Ziel Adeline Edith Wiggert Meta Warren Edna Harris Jennie McGrath Otto Hayes Bangor Robitt Ridgeway Minn Cornell Wis Witt Clara Planing Glen Reeve Holy Toss Catholic Church

Fort Perrot DAR members plan events and service drives

Fort Perrot chapter meets in Galesville for a book review on Women in Wisconsin by Ruth DeYoung Kohler. They assemble a clothing box for Crossnore and plan a luncheon in La Crosse with the state regent present. A 50th anniversary tea for Wenonah chapter is set in Winona with Minnesota regent attending. A dinner on November 1 at Mrs. Larson’s features Old World cookery from all nationalities.

la Crosse Leland H. Barker Wisconsin Rapids Galesville Wenonah Winona Country Club Minnesota Larson

Spring Grove Panel Study Club Meets At Maria Ekern Home

Spring Grove Minn special report panel study club met at Maria Ekern's home on October 4 with hostesses Clara Bogda and Elizabeth Ellingson assisting. Alice Hijelle reviewed Minnesota Writers selecting 12 prominent works. Alvina Ellingson spoke on current events focusing on the Russian situation. Jewell Dvergsten and Iola Evenson joined as new members, bringing total to 20. Officers named Ilotte Schmidt president Clara Karli vice president Clara Bogda secretary and Ruth Vick treasurer.

Grove. Minn Maria Ekern Clara Bogda Elizabeth Ellingson Alice Hijelle Minnesota Alvina Ellingson Jewell Dvergsten Iola Evenson Ilotte Schmidt Clara Karli Ruth Vick

Golden Wedding Knight Couple Observed in Minnesota

MABEL Minn Special report notes Mr and Mrs Silas Knight parents of H E Knight of Mabel celebrated their golden wedding with relatives in Eau Claire Wisconsin. They are the parents of four sons Herbert Mabel Walter Decorah Ia Bayard and Glen Eau Claire They have 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Mabel Minn Silas Knight H. E. Knight Eau Claire Herbert Walter Decorah Bayard Glen

Turin Introduces New School Gaged Couples and Newlyweds

In Turin Italy a local program rewards newlyweds and couples with school engagement ties. The initiative aims to strengthen community bonds and support family life across the city.

Turin Italy

Pink carnation wedding with Westby couple

The bride wore a pink suit and carried carnations. Bridesmaid Lor raine Bjornstad of Westby wore gray with pink carnations. The bridegroom was attended by Orville Peterson of Westby. Families held a reception at the Swenson home with pre nuptial hostesses Mrs. John Nottestad and Mrs. Oliver Johne son.

Lorraine Bjornstad Westby Orville Peterson Swenson John Nottestad Oliver Johneson

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le Crosse Brieske Grandpa Carl Hagen Calhoon Reunion Knudson Edwin P. Jordan, M. D NEA Sparta Jaycettes Fort Perrot Dar Spring Grove Club Avon Street Stete Sametone Modern Laundry & Dry Cleaning CO Fifth Avenue Meerlay Caledonia ST Main Street
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