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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1958

Page

3

Irene Ebner and Gerald Hilleshiem Bride in Mt Calvary Wedding

Irene Ebner daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ebner 1222 S 19th St and Gerald T Hilleshiem son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hilleshiem 1525 S 16th St wed at Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev Lloyd Lambert officiating on Oct 4 at 2 pm. Attendants included Dale Ebner and Marilyn Ebner with bridesmaids and groomsmen, reception for 250 at Schmidty's Dining Room, couple to live at 1137 Tyler St. Milwaukee Railroad employee. Prenuptial hostesses were Mrs Dale Ebner Marilyn Ebner and Mrs Arthur Ebner.

Irene Marie Ebner Arthur Ebner S. 19Th St Gerald Thomas Hilleshiem Thomas Hilleshiem S. 16Th St Lloyd Lambert Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Dale Ebner Marilyn Ebner Eileen Hilleshiem Arnold Every Russel Klos James Morrison Judy Larson Kenneth Ebner Ronald Wilhelm James Christie F. W. Hagedorn Donald Krause Schmidty la Crosse Tyler St Minnesota Milwaukee Railroad

Bridal Pair At Sparta Bride and Groom Tie Vows

Car ole Jean Jenkins wed Lawrence La Verne Ruedy at First Methodist Church Sparta Wisconsin officiated by Rev Paul B White. Bride is daughter of Walter Jenkins and plans farming life with husband after a northern Wisconsin Canada trip. Attendants included Betty Jenkins and Warren Johnston with a 200 guest reception.

Sparta Wis Carole Jean Jenkins Lawrence la Verne Ruedy Paul B. White Walter C. Jenkins Clifford Ruedy Betty Jenkins Warren Johnson Marlene Puls Kenneth Snow Howard Teasdale Jr Dean Ruedy George Gilson Gary Helgesen Larry Jenkins Wisconsin Canada R. 4 Francis Hermann Gordon Hutson Bush Prairie Marge Luedtke Ralph Mantzke

Mikkelson and Benedict Wed at Trinity Lutheran Church

Margaret Beth Mikkelson and Robert Eugene Benedict were married Oct 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church Sparta Wisconsin with 200 guests. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Mikkelson and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Harold Benedict. The couple will reside at 518 Main St Black River Falls where the groom is a radio announcer at WWIS.

Sparta Wis Margaret Beth Mikkelson Victor E. Mickkelson Robert Eugene Benedict Harold Benedict Trinity Lutheran Church O. M. Skindrud Myrna Mikkelson Lynn Benedict Mary Gilbeck James Dvorak Jerry Edwards Marshfield Douglas Marquardt Whitewater Main St Black River Falls WWIS Cashton Earl Benedict

Making Home In California Wedding of Terpstra and Weber

Elaine Irene Terpstra and Dar rein Daniel Weber renewed their vows at Temple Baptist Church on Saturday October 4 at 7 p.m. The couple, both residents of California, will reside in Oceanside. The bride is the daughter of John and (Mrs.) Terpstra. the groom is the son of Glen and (Mrs.) Weber and is in the U S Marine Corps.

Elaine Irene Terpstra Darre Daniel Weber Robert Shifflett Temple Baptist Church John Terpstra Loomis St Glen Weber Fifth Ave Carol Terpstra Robert Williams Richard Miller Walter Shilling Oceanside Calif U.S. Marine Corps

Nuptials in the Planning for Two Marriages

The engagement and approaching marriage are announced for Barbara Joan Streckfus of New Orleans to William Henry Funke of San Francisco. The wedding will be in New Orleans on December 27 with a reception at Metairie Country Club.

Barbara Joan Streckfus Verne Walter Streckfus New Orleans Streckfus William Henry Funke San Francisco William Henry Funke Sr State St Mr. Funke Metairie Country Club Miss Streckfus Academy of the Sacred Heart Louisiana State University Barry College Miami Fla Louise Stansel McCants Carrollton Ala Funke St. Thomas College St. Paul University of Detroit University of San Francisco

Sunflower Club Studies The Blossom

The Sunflower Club discusses dried flower craft and bird feed at a Junior Garden Club meeting held October 8. Myrtie and Tena Morrison hosted at 1809 S. 22nd St with Holly Hafner named secretary. Jean Mooney won the largest blossom prize nine inches across. The group plans a November 12 session on gourds with Kris Thoresen at 2256 Sisson Dr.

Myrtie Tena Morrison S. 22Nd St Garden Club Holly Hafner Jean Mooney Kris Thoresen Sisson

Lutheran Pair At Tomah Wedding Vows Repeated

Joanne Irene Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond C Grovesteen Newport Minn and Gary Lee Storkel son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Storkel Tomah repeated their wedding vows at the American Lutheran Church in Tomah Wis on October 11 at 230 pm The couple will reside at 1910 Superior St Tomah where the groom works as a hardware clerk They planned a northern Minnesota wedding trip and were hosted by Barbara Wells and Donna Peterson at bridal showers

Spring Grove Minn Olaf Kjome Shirley Joanne William Nesseth Cora Nesseth Decorah Iowa Miss Kjome Minnesota School of Business New York Life Insurance Company Minneapolis Nesseth Minneapolis Business College Lavoris Company Tomah Wis Joanne Irene Hamilton Raymond C. Grovesteen Newport Gary Lee Storkel Gilbert Storkel Raymond Quade American Lutheran Church Marlys Hamilton Robert Storkel Karen Storkel Donald Hamilton Russell Hamilton VFW St. Paul Karen Dombrock Donna Peterson Barbara Wells Midge Rickel Edward Temp Marvin Temp Gordon Temp la Crosse Minnesota Superior St Dean J. Hall Moore St Red Wing Violet Sam Nelson Maiden Rock Hall Emily Nordin Allen Eunice) Johnson Spring Valley Arnold Rs) Anderson Thomas Inez) Chapman Harry Juanita) Cole Charles Dean Hall Ralph Kopp Trempealeau Florence Gunen Portage John Peterson Little Falls Lloyd Lund Stephen Robert Harkness de Kalb Ill Carl Benrud John Arlington Heights Henry Thompson Julius Thompson Cedar Falls Hans Haefs Carolyn Evelyn la Crescent Messrs. and Mines Martin Severson Helmar Anderson Fred Steupflug George Pervisky Matt Vander Velde Henry Redsten Gary Redsten Arthur Kindschy Nat Carhart Robert Wheeler Jan Sacia Kenneth Jick Vilas Jacobs Norman Benson Richard McKeeth Erna McKeeth Raymond McBride Kenneth Poss Allen Dale Donald Knapp David Knapp Barbara Lovig Lynne Bergum Douglas Redsten Borghild Jensen Roger Walters Vera Toppen Galesville Grand Rapids

BPW Club to Celebrate 20th Anniversary in Sparta

The Business and Professional Women's Club of Sparta will mark its 20th anniversary with a 6 30 p m banquet at the Sidney Hotel on Thursday October 16. President Mrs Earl Molstad announced guest speaker Mrs Mabel McClanahan Appleton state BPW president. Charter members and past presidents will be honored.

Sparta Wis Business and Professional Women's Club Sidney Hotel Earl Molstad Mabel McClanahan Appleton BPW

Engagement announced for Imogene Johnson and William Dorival

Caledonia Minnesota announces the engagement of Imogene Ruth Johnson to William R. Dorival. The couple plans to marry on Saturday, November 8 at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Caledonia, Minn Melvin T. Johnson Imogene Ruth William R. Dorival William H. Dorival Immanuel Lutheran Church

Gold Star Mothers Honored by American Legion Auxiliary

Harpers Ferry Wisconsin special report says five Gold Star Mothers were hosted at a six o clock dinner by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 722. Each mother including Mildred Christ Nell Damon Ida Kelly Lillian Sullivan and Mary Houlihan received a corsage and a jewelry gift.

Harpers Ferry Wis American Legion Auxiliary Post Mmes Mildred Christ Nell Damon Ida Kelly Lillian Sullivan Mary Houlihan

Garden Club Names Year’s Workers and Plans Halloween Theme

Garden Club meeting at A. R. Coughlin home 129 S 19th St October 8 named workers for the year including program publicity civic and conservation nominating hospitality yearbook telephone junior gardeners and national magazine. Delegates to state convention at Wisconsin Rapids spoke and a field trip to collect dried material followed.

A. R. Coughlin S. 19Th St E. L. Burgess Merle Fitzpatrick Charles Waslow Walter Thoresen Wisconsin Rapids al Ryser John Papacek Roger Hafner John Mooney Dean Ohland Lauritz Nelson Joel Underheim Arri Nichols John Potter Robert Morrison Glenn Peterson Bradley Turner National Robert Munk

Readstown Pair's Home Wedding in Wisconsin

Betty Magdellion Erickson and Corliss Marvin Ewers were married Saturday Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. in Viroqua by Rev. Peter Nordsletten. The bride wore a black suit with pink gardenias. her sister Gordon Nundahl was bridesmaid. They will live in Reads town where the groom works at Bill Farrell service station.

Soldiers Grove Wis Betty Magdellion Erickson Lewis Erickson Corliss Marvin Ewers Faye Ewers Viroqua Peter Nordsletten Gordon Nundahl Bernard Erickson Robert Ewers Rockford Ill Robert Bailey Beloit Joseph Ewers la Crosse Selmer

Caledonia Bridal Pair Wed in St Peter’s Church

Caledonia Wanda Ranzenberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Ranzenberger Sr and Eugene Merzenich son of Mrs Josephine Merzenich were married Saturday Oct 4 at 2 pm in the sacristy of St Peter’s Catholic Church The Rev William Glynn performed the double ring ceremony The bride wore royal blue lace dress with clip hat and carried yellow and white mums Mary Ellen Gordon maid of honor wore light blue crystalette and yellow mums The couple resides in Caledonia The bride employed at Kurz dental office and the groom at Trane Co La

Caledonia Minn Wanda Ranzenberger Leonard Ranzenberger Sr Eugene Merzenich Josephine Merzenich St. Peter’s Catholic Church William Glynn Mary Ellen Gordon Matthew Merzenich City Hall Mmes Robert Esch Neil Stigen Leonard Ranzenberger Jr Norbert Staggemeyer Darold Ranzenberger Judy Hauser Geraldine Ranzenberger Ardys Melvestad Anita Hauser Kurz Trane Co la Crosse

Sorority Pledge at Stout State College

Susan Smith daughter of Roy I. Smith from Cashion was pledged Thursday October 2 into the Zeta Beta chapter of Delta Zeta at Stout State College. Miss Smith is a sophomore majoring in home economics.

Menomonie Susan Smith Roy I. Smith Cashton Delta Zeta Sorority Stout State College Miss Smith

CDA Silver Tea in La Crosse by Catholic Daughters

The Catholic Daughters of America CDA Silver Tea Court La Crosse 1183 hosts a 1958 silver tea on Wednesday Oct 15 from 2 to 5 30 p m at Mrs John Murphy 134 S 14th St Planning the tea are Mrs Don Murphy Mrs Leslie Pelegrin Mrs W M Gerrard Mrs J J Knop Mr Leo Schauls and Mr Victor Heileman

Court la Crosse Catholic Daughters of America John Murphy S. 14Th St Mmes Don Murphy Leslie Pelegrin W. M. Gerrard J. J. Knop Leo Schauls Victor Heileman

Lamke elected president of St John’s Reformed Women’s Guild

Mrs Florence Lamke was elected president of the Women’s Guild of St John’s Reformed Church on Oct 9. She succeeds Mrs John Martin. New officers include secretary Mrs Harold Schams and treasurer Mrs Maynard Sinrud. Executive board members and department heads were announced with regional meeting set for Eyota Minn on Oct 31.

Florence Lamke Women's Guild of St. John’s Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ John Martin Harold Schams Maynard Sinrud John Michalski Reuben Schild John Helvig Carl Seiler Wesley MacGregor Kenneth Darmour Lesther Thiele Emil Hauser Wesley Lorenz William Schieche Kenneth Simonson Christian Service Myrtle Loeffler Reuben Hoeth Earl Owen Sunshine Eyota Minn

Decorah couple wed at St Patrick’s Church in Decorah

Dorothy Baxter and John R Keefe were married at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Decorah Iowa on Saturday Oct 11 at 1030 am Rev John McDonald officiated The bride wore white velvet and lace with a veil and carried an orchid on a prayer book A reception for 100 followed at the VFW hall The couple plans to reside in Decorah after a Wisconsin Michigan trip and the groom will work at the BB Store in Decorah The bride attended Mercy College Cedar Rapids and was a Milwaukee secretary The groom had completed two years in the military

Waukon Iowa Dorothy Baxter John R. Keefe St. Patrick’s Catholic Church John McDonald Frank Baxter Esther Keefe Ann Hansmeier Martha Corolan Iowa City Theresa Macuk Milwaukee William Keefe Minneapolis James Dougherty Wauken Edward Lauerman Patrick Byrnes VFW Hall Ray Kreeb Maquoketa Mines Robert Carolan Edward Quillin Donald Berg Donald Sweeney Theodore Kelly James Ryan Deen Prestemon Leslie Goepel Ann Schmidt Janet Spinner Shirley Hancock Mercy College Cedar Rapids BB Store Decorah Wisconsin Michigan

Dull and Rice Wed In Boscobel Methodist Parsonage

Theressa Dull daughter of Albert and Geneva Olson and Neil Rice son of the late Harland Rice were married October 1 at 4 p.m. in the Boscobel Methodist Parsonage with Rev. Virgil Brown officiating. Attendants included Cecil Miller and John Stafford. The bride wore a peach satin gown with gardenia corsage. matron of honor wore green. bridesmaid yellow. A reception followed at Circle D Ballroom and a dance occurred October 4 in Soldiers Grove. The couple will reside in rural Boscobel. Rice runs Circle D Ballroom and manages Ridge Rambler Band.

Soldiers Grove Wis Theressa Dull Albert Olson Geneva Olson Madison Neil Rice Boscobel Harland Rice Virgil Brown Cecil Miller Stueben John Stafford Boaz Circle D Ridge Rambler Band

Teen letter sweaters need careful ironing tips

Teens should keep their letter sweaters clean and pressed. Ironing advice suggests using a large folded bath towel under the letter to avoid shine and ensure the insignia stands out when applied to sports jackets.

Ann Rienks Weds Howard Delano Nordstrom in Melrose

Ann Marie Rienks daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Rienks married Howard Delano Nordstrom son of Mr and Mrs Charles Nordstrom at the Methodist Church Melrose Wisconsin October 4 with Rev George Robson officiating. Patrons Patsy Rienks maid of honor Wallace Nordstrom best man Jane Amidon bridesmaid Robert Kunes groomsman Mary Nordstrom miniature bride Carl Swenson ringbearer two hundred fifty guests attended. The couple will reside in Melrose where the groom farms. Hostesses at prenup showers included Mrs Roy Francis and Mrs Lyle Rienks among others.

Melrose, Wis Ann Marie Rienks Jacob Rienks Howard Delano Nordstrom Charles Nordstrom George Robson Patsy Rienks Wallace Nordstrom Jane Amidon Robert Kunes Mary Nordstrom Carl Swenson Melrose Roy Francis Lyle Rienks Raymond Swenson Carlyle Nordstrom George Busse Ruel Young Shelby Timm

Hanson and Long Engagement Planned for Late Fall

Shirley Ann Hanson and Dale Long are engaged, announced by her father Oscar Hanson of Eau Claire. He notes Dale Long is the son of Cecil and the late Mrs. Long of De Soto Wisconsin. A late fall wedding is planned.

DE Soto Wis Shirley Ann Hanson Dale Long Oscar Hanson Eau Claire Cecil Long

McKinley Corps Marian Richmond Hosts Relief Group

Marian Richmond of McKinley Corps entertained McKinley Relief Corps members at her home Monday night October 6. Attending were Eva Halverson Mary Skoglund Helen Briedel Lenora Wadel Lucy Hanson Marietta Evenson Hazel Thurston Agnes Wiskerchen Cora Schnittgrund Rose Boyle and Ruth Hopkins.

Marian Richmond French Island McKinley Relief Corps Eva Halverson Mary Skoglund Helen Briedel Lenora Wadel Lucy Hanson Marietta Evenson Hazel Thurston Agnes Wiskerchen Cora Schnittgrund Rose Boyle Ruth Hopkins

Cooking School Offered by St. Paul’s Lutheran Deborah Circle

The Deborah Circle of St. Paul’s Lutheran sponsors a cooking school in the Northern States social room at 15th and Green Bay on Wednesday October 15 at 7 30 p m. Doris Flick will conduct the class open to all. Parking space is available beside the building.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Deborah Circle Northern States Green Bay St Doris Flick

Kane Balduzzi couple wed at St Joseph Cathedral

Suzann Kane and Robert James Balduzzi were married by Rev John Rossi at St Joseph Cathedral on October 11. The wedding party included Anita Pelot and Patricia Kane as bridesmaids and Thomas Juen and John Kane as groomsmen. A breakfast for 25 and a 250 guest reception followed at the bride's home. The couple plans a move to 1426 Liberty Street after a honeymoon to Arkansas and Tennessee.

Suzann Kane William P. Kane Strong Ave Robert James Balduzzi Bernard Balduzzi Onalaska John Rossiter St. Joseph’s Cathedral Anita Pelot Wayne Gilles Richard Reget Patricia Kane Thomas Juen John Kane Thomas Ambrose Arkansas Tennessee Liberty St Balduzzi Building Service

Women select delegates for La Crosse convention

Mrs Arnold Olson and Mrs Melvin Erickson were chosen by the Lutheran Women's Missionary Federation on Thursday Oct 9 to attend the La Crosse circuit convention in Pigeon Falls on Tuesday Oct 14. Delegates include Mrs Ben Erickson Mrs Arthur Runnestrand and Rev Wallace Aos to the Lutheran Welfare workshop at Our Savior's Lutheran Church La Crosse on Oct 7.

Ettrick, Wis Arnold Olson Melvin Erickson Lutheran Women’s Missionary Federation la Crosse Pigeon Falls Ben Erickson Arthur Runnestrand Wallace Aos Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

Gilberg and Benrud Bride at First Presbyterian Church

Jolene Adaire Gilberg and Ronald Vern Benrud wed Saturday October 4 at 7 30 p m in the First Presbyterian Church with Rev James Bell officiating. A reception for 300 followed at Fellowship Hall as guests from Minnesota and Illinois attended. The couple plan to reside in Grand Rapids Minnesota where the groom will operate a restaurant.

Jolene Adaire Gilberg Roland Gilberg Mississippi St Ronald Vern Benrud R. V. Benrud Grand Rapids Minn First Presbyterian Church James Bell Richard McKeeth Harley Haefs Bruce Lamb Richard Byom Gary Redsten Kenneth Poss John Benrud Fellowship Hall Rex Zimmerman Willmar Roger Lundquist John and Paul St. Louis Park Oliver Gilberg Lennie Walter Smedberg Minneapolis Henry Marcotte Jr William Trim Winona Forrest Thomson

Camperships Expand for Wisconsin High School Pups

Mrs. F. H. Grover of La Crosse and about 30 federation women joined the 11th annual conservation workshop and color tour at Eagle River. The discussion highlighted expanding teachers’ scholarships and camperships for high school pupils attending Trees for Tomorrow programs and spring three-day camps.

Eagle River F. H. Grover West Ave. S la Crosse Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs Trees For Tomorrow Grover Twentieth Century Club of Federation Wisconsin State Colleges Marshfield Star Lake Trout Lake Nursery Rainbow Flowage Rhinelander Paper Co Torula Yeast U.S. Forest Service Northern Forest Genetics Center Nicolet National Forest Max W. Sulewsky Wauwatosa W. A. Ozburn Paynette Charles K. Berkstresser U.S. Geological Survey Madison M. N. Taylor Merrill

Community club and church circle events listed for week

Local notices enumerate St Pauls Lutheran circles Na omi and Asbury Methodist groups with meeting times and hostesses, plus Wilson Colwell Relief Corps and Eagle Auxiliary activities. Friday brings Music Study Club Rebekah coffee and AAUW gatherings. Saturday covers WSCS bake sale and Garden Clubs day. Sunday includes church dinners at St Patrick and Trinity Evangelical and Reformed with dates and locations across several neighborhoods.

St. Paul's Losey Eagles Grandview

Reading the Canned Apple Slices Label for Spices

A home cook learns to check the label on canned apple slices to see if they contain added sugar or spices before using them in recipes.

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