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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1950

Page

11

Catholic Women’s League Opens New Year Plans and Appoints Officers

The Catholic Women’s League convenes to plan the year and approve a program led by new president Mrs. Bracken. A staff includes vice presidents Mrs. James Kelly and Mrs. Ambrose Liskewec, secretaries Mrs. Joseph M. McDonald and Mrs. Robert Munk, and chaplains aids among other members.

Madison Bracken James Kelly Ambrose Liskewec Joseph M. McDonald Robert Munk Arthur Scheel Nietsch James Fox D. M. Daley James Arenz Theodore la Theodore Lapitz Junior League of Catholic Girls Charlotte Kohn Mark O'Meara James Burgess Civic A. J. Erickson Mmes Mark Spettel John R. Padesky Joseph

Peace in Our Days marks year for local women’s league

Miss Harriette Kelly and others join Mrs. R. E. Nietsch as chair for the league’s year. The program features Dr. Elizabeth Murphy Nydegger on A Fall Harvest of Books, honors Rt. Rev. John P. Treacy and Msgr. Peter Pape, and opens with an Oct 19 dinner at Hotel Stoddard.

Harriette Kelly Anne Roche Irene Houska R. E. Nietsch Mmes H. Davidson Vernon Pralle Henry F. Kane E. W. Simdars D. F. Merrill Philip Davy Ambrose Ovec James Stuber Harvey Yunker Roger Hafner Arri Nichols John Skemp Ivor Arenz Frank Hafner A. R. Coughlin

Pilgrimage Party Returns From Rome Nine Countries Visited

Members of the La Crosse Diocese Fall pilgrimage to Rome have returned after a Holy Year visit visiting nine countries. The 19 travelers split in Shannon Ireland with groups of four and fifteen arriving in New York after a 2,665 mile flight in 16 hours. A hurricane chase forced detours via Iceland and Gander Newfoundland with much of the flight at 18,000 feet. A full journal by Miss Susan McCabe will be serialized in The La Crosse Tribune this week.

la Crosse Rome New York Shannon Ireland Anthony Wagener Joseph B. Ferron Elizabeth Wagener Dubuque Seneca Walter Hennes Harold Rehlinger Stratford Wis Edward Decettiker Hibbing Minn Margaret Donovan Tomah Linda Martin Bloomer John Trant Iceland Atlantic Gander Newfoundland

Selenium: A High Sensitive Chemiceeciement

Selenium is described as a highly sensitive chemical element with numerous applications in electricity. The text notes its marked high sensitivity and broad utility in electrical contexts.

AAUW announces new music appreciation study group

The American Association of University Women begins a music appreciation study group with its first meeting set for Tuesday October 10 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs William Laux 2145 Cass Street. For joining information contact Mrs Frederick G Davies.

American Association of University Women William Laux Cass Street Frederick G. Davies

Girl Scout Area Advisor Visits Viroqua for Regional Meet

Mrs. Robert Davis, Chicago, national field staff adviser for the seventh division, plans an Oct 11 visit in Viroqua for mothers and leaders of Regional Girl Scouts. Afternoon at American Legion hall, supper at Methodist church, meeting to continue there. Mrs. Burkhardt of Viroqua leads Central Council. local committees assist.

Viroqua Wis Robert Davis Chicago National Field Staff American Legion Hall Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Davis Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Illinois Kenneth Burkhardt Virogua Central Council of Girl Scouts

Local notices and ads from La Crosse area listings

Locals provide convalescent notice for Mrs. M. W. Levinson and multiple local ads: Hauser’s chrysanthemums 50c, Late apples at 1601 Market, Lund’s Flowers, Flor-Ever vinyl floor, John Schneider Co. 415 South Third, Armstrong’s Linotile flooring, Roth’s Flor-Mart 1217 Weston, Joe Wateski noted, Honig’s Gift, Alice Dahl at Freda’s Beauty, 208 Newburg Blog.

M. W. Levinson Rose Street la Crosse Hospital Hauser Dial Hillside la Crescent Lund Flor-Ever John Schneider Co South Third Armstrong Roth Flor-Mart Weston Jerome Joe) Wateski Ae Nee Se BD Honig Alice Dahl Freda Newburg

Tomah Couple Weds in Candlelight Mass at St Marys

Doris Mae Klump and Donald Albert Prochaska married in a 7 am candlelight nuptial mass at St Marys Catholic church Tomah. Rev J Brudermanns officiated. Attendant Arlis Summerfield, and breakfast at the Badger cafe followed. They will reside on a farm near Wilton.

Tomah Wis St. Mary’s Catholic Church Doris Mae Klump Donald Albert Prochaska J. Brudermanns George Klump Albert Prochaska Wilton

Rosary Society Opens Year At Holy Cross Church Dinner

The Rosary Society of Holy Cross Catholic church began activities with a 6:30 dinner at St. Thomas More on Oct. 4. Charter member Mrs Valentine Novak was honored. Officers for two years include Mrs Frank J walewski president and Rev Stanley Andrzejewski addressed the group on youth sponsorship and leadership.

Rosary Society of Holy Cross Catholic Church St. Thomas More Valentine Novak Veronica Przywojski Frank J.walewski Archie Montgomery Russell Gile Edward Bettin John L. Robinson Stanley Andrzejewski Charles Hoerberger

Church Women Council Meets At YWCA Library

The United Council of Church Women executive board meets Monday at the YWCA library with every key woman and alternate from cooperating churches invited. They plan the fall state board workshop at Madison and World Community Day on November 3 while Mrs. J. G. Elston of Wesley Methodist leads devotions and key women report ecumenical register progress in local churches.

United Council of Church Women YWCA State Board Madison J. G. Elston Wesley Methodist Church

Thursday Club Plans Alaska program by Mrs. N W Peshak

Thursday Study Club presents an Alaska topic this week led by Mrs. N W Peshak of 1428 Madison Street. The program, titled Looking at Alaska, will feature I Anderson as the akter for Thursday.

C. I. Anderson N. W. Peshak Madison Street Alaska

Contact Card for Local Services Availability

A brief notice states we are close to you and invite readers to drop a line to get in touch with our team for assistance. The message emphasizes accessibility and prompt outreach without naming specific services or locations.

AAUW Tea Seeks New Members at McGhee Home

The American Association of University Women invites women to a tea on Friday October 13 from three to five at 410 South 14th Street hosted by Mrs. C Bernard McGhee and board members.

AAUW C. Bernard McGhee South 14Th Street McGhee

Twentieth Century Club Installs Officers At Dessert Meeting

The Twentieth Century club held a 1:30 p.m. dessert at the Cargill house as a prelude to an open meeting where officers for the coming year were installed. Mrs. Thomas Annett chaired with assistance from Mrs. I. We Peshak and Robert Miner. Carolee Smith sang with Lenore Haefner at the piano. Reports on district and state conventions were given by Mrs. Joseph Liskovec and Mrs. A. W. Bartheld. Officers installed include Mrs. A. W. Bartheld president and other posts filled by Mrs. Martin Scullin, Mrs. Charles Baker, Mrs. Herbert Gottschalk, Mrs. Miner, Mrs. Ernst Fraulin, Miss Florence Shuman, and Mrs. W. H. Sanders.

Twentieth Century Club Cargill House Thomas Annett Mmes. I. We Peshak Robert Miner Carolee Smith Lenore Haefner Lawrence Hope David Guyon Joseph Liskovec A. W. Bartheld Wausau Martin Scullin Charles Baker Herbert Gottschalk Miner Ernst Fraulin Florence Shuman W. H. Sanders

Ridge Couple Wed In St Joseph Rite Sept Twenty Third

Joan Irene Schams and Richard Virgil Arneson united at St Joseph Ridge Catholic Church at nine in the morning. Rev Angelo Comm presided. The bride wore white satin with a fingertip veil and Juliet cap. Attendants included Jeanette Schams in green taffeta and bridesmaids in rust and yellow taffeta. Lee Arneson was best man with Bernard Bahr and Thomas Ritter as groomsmen. A 25 breakfast at the New Villa followed, with 175 at the bride’s home reception. The couple will reside in La Crosse after a trip to Chicago.

St. Joseph Ridge Catholic Joan Irene Schams Richard Virgil Arneson Angelo Jeanette Schams Bernard Baker Judy Ritter Lee Arneson Bernard Bahr Thomas Ritter William Schams Virgil Arneson Mike McCormick Agnes Peterschmidt Chicago Martin Gilles John Esser Leo Gilles James Esser Alma Center Frank Getts Waunakee la Crosse la Crosse Cooler Company Albert Schams Marion Kirschner Louise Kahn Evelyn Schame

Brady Dovers Tie The Knot In Klamath Falls Church

Patricia Ann Brady and Angela Andrew Dovers wed at Sacred Heart Church Klamath Falls Oregon on September 23 with Rev T P Casey officiating Their parents reside in Klamath Falls and La Crosse Athen Lampropulos sang with Susan Vanderberg on piano Maid of honor Carol Baker and bridesmaids Joan Brady Best man Glenn Lorenz and Robert Dovers attended Reception for 30 followed by a Los Angeles honeymoon and return to Klamath Falls where the bride works as a general contractor

Patricia Ann Brady Angela Andrew Dovers Sacred Heart Catholic Church Klamath Falls Ore T. P. Casey Frank J. Brady la Crosse Theresa L. Dovers Athens Lampropulos Susan Vanderberg Pathe Carol Baker Joan Brady Glenn Lorenz Robert Dovers Bre Los Angeles William Canton Ida Mocketta Charles Fiala

Bakers Celebrate 52nd Anniversary in Decorah

Decorah Iowa special report notes Mr. and Mrs. William F. Baker honored by dinner at son Carleton Baker and wife Thursday evening marking the couple’s 52nd marriage anniversary. Mrs Baker, formerly Lara Baker, spent years in banking before retirement two years ago.

Decorah William F. Baker Carleton Baker

Taking You To the Cleaners

Residents report sidewalk damage on Cass Street as new white way light posts are installed. Complainants urge city action to repair holes and prevent further hazards caused by construction work and in‑progress utilities.

Cass Street

Tetzlaff Christening of infant Thomas Alvin Tetzlaff

Infant Thomas Alvin Tetzlaff, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Tetzlaff of 635 North 11th Street, was christened Sept 30 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church by Rev Fritz Miller. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Grant Gardner and witnesses Elmer Tetzlaff Mr and Mrs Herbert Tetzlaff and Patricia Shuda.

Thomas Alvin Tetzlaff Herbert Tetzlaff North 11Th Street First Evangelical Lutheran Church Fritz Miller Grant Gardner Elmer Tetzlaff Patricia Shuda

WSPE Dinner Dinner Meeting For Wisconsin Engineers

WSPE Western chapter of the Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers holds a dinner meeting Tuesday at 6 30 PM at Hotel Stoddard. The event invites members to attend and network with colleagues.

Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineer Hotel Stoddard

Gilbreth to Speak in La Crosse on Job Efficiency

AAUW sponsors Dr. Lillian Gilbreth mother of 12 for a La Crosse talk on You and Your Job at the Vocational School Friday Oct. 20 at 8 p m. She is a pioneering engineer and author famed for motion studies and home efficiency.

Lillian Gilbreth la Crosse American Association of University Women Gilbreth University of Ifornia Brownlee Rutgers College University of Michigan Russell Sage College Frank Bunker Gilbreth Oakland Calif University of California Frank Gilbreth Gilbreths Gilbreth, Incorporated Purdue University Bryn Mawr College AAUW

DAR La Crosse Chapter Holds October Meeting

The La Crosse DAR chapter meets Monday afternoon at the home of Misses Nannie Col Marian and Helen Dorset on South Sixth street. Mrs. F G. Scare, the Indian welfare chairman, will speak on Our Indians.

la Crosse Daughters of the American Revolution Nannie Col Marian Helen Dorset South Sixth Street F G. Scare Indian Welfare

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Catholic Women’s League Viterbo Liskovec Matt McGarty Allen Dernbach Loreto Mary Frederick Cardinal Stritch College Milwaukee Latin America Robert Hackner R. B. Horschak Myrick Park Leo Schauls J. I. Murphy Europe Howard Witzke Main St Aauw Music Group Doris Klump D. A. Prochaska Tomah Pair Church Women’s Council Habermans Aauw Tea Joan Schams R. V. Arneson Pat Brady Oregon A. A. Dovers Honor Decorah South America Your Cleaners Aauw Speaker DR. Gilbreth Dar Gen EL State St Hoeschler and Rivoli Terry’s and Leithold Alec Templeton Gladys Swarthout Terry's Music Department Danny Lebboken Mgr Music Store City Way Joyce LA Crosse, Wis
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