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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1950

Page

8

Ivy Chapter Eastern Star Celebrates Golden Anniversary

Whitehall CBS marked the Ivy Chapter Golden Anniversary with a Tuesday program led by Rev. Arthur. Live music featured Mrs. Manda S. Nelson, Mrs. Leonard Ellison, Harold Richter, Jeanette Emerton, and Mrs. C. Melby. Living charter members listed include Mrs. E. A. Southworth and Mrs. Ella Romander. many former officers named. A buffet supper at Independence preceded the event for officers from Ivy Chapter and guests from nearby chapters.

Ivy Chapter Order of Eastern Star Whitehall Arthur Manda S. Nelson Leonard Ellison Harold Richter Jeanette Emerton C. Melby E. A. Southworth Walpole N. H S. Cowie la Crosse N. Lundstad Oshkosh Ole Oo Minneapolis Ella Romander Robert Odell Ole Rogan E. C. Getts W. R. Stallings Home J. O. Melby 3. Kidder Luella Solsa Low A. G. Bucholz Earl F. Hensel C Melby Saskatchewan Rudolphane Charlie Keilholtz Colonel Larson Alma A Sickle Oas Cornell Hagen Iliam A. J Helen Rasmuson Martha Norman Anderson Electa A Collins Wauwatosa Worthy Land Otto Skatland Jevens Point Worthy Grand Tron Marvin Fugina Buntain City Jennie Lyngaas Winneconne Leonard Marsh Watertown Alice Trimberger Milwaukeepe Grand Electa Emogenety Ind Errand Esther Fugina Ountain City Ast Osmar Frances Melby 2 Wisconsin Hazel Lehman Trempealeau Colorado Helen Halling Pepin Arcadia

Galesville Music Club Plans Ninth District Convention

Galesville Wis final plans were made for the ninth district convention of federated music clubs to be held at the Presbyterian church Oct 21. Delegates from district clubs will attend a morning session, moon luncheon and afternoon program. Ushers named include Mrs Huldah Johnson Mrs Ray Turnbull and Calvin Hedlund. The annual December musicale was planned with a club chorus directed by Mrs Leonard Larson and accompanied by Mrs Cleve Sacia.

Galesville Wis Federated Music Clubs Galesville Music Study Club Re. G. M. Wiley Presbyterian Church Moon Huldah Johnson Ray Turnbull Calvin Hedlund Leonard Larson Cleve Sacia Elaine Hotchkiss

Stel fickBernice Bernice to Wilhelm Ocelke engagement

Mr and Mrs Bernhard P Stel fick of Stoddard Wisconsin announce the engagement of their daughter Bernice to Wilhelm Ocelke son of Mr and Mrs Frank Ocelke of La Crosse Route 1 The notice lists both families and locations in a concise engagement announcement.

Bernhard P. Stelfick Stoddard Wis Bernice Wilhelm Ocelke Frank Ocelke la Crosse R. 1

Reman Perry Marriage Announcement

Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Reman of 2119 Kane Street announce the August 27 marriage of their daughter Patricia Ann to Robert K Perry of La Crosse.

I. O. Reman Kane Street Patricia Ann Robert K Perry la Crosse

Groves Receives Broach From Viroqua WMCSCS

Mrs. George Groves, president of the Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service, was presented with a broach by the group at its Wednesday meeting. Mrs. Harry Porter made the presentation. Lilah Freiland, missionary to China, will guest speak at the November meeting. A committee served refreshments after the four oclock meeting and for Girl Scout mothers and leaders attending an afternoon gathering in the Legion hall.

Viroqua Wis George Groves Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Harry Porter John Savage Lilah Freiland China Legion Hall

PEO Sisterhood Organizer to Address Chapter AL Dinner

Mrs. Ruby Musser of Milwaukee state organizer for the PEO Sisterhood will be guest at a six oclock dinner Tuesday night at Hotel Linker. The dinner precedes the chapter meeting at Mrs. D S Wheeler 145 South 17th street Frances Baker conducts the program Building United Nations Through Friendship.

Ruby Musser Milwaukee PEO Sisterhood Hotel Linker D. S. Wheeler South 17Th Street Frances Baker United Nations

St Thomas PTA appoints yearlong committees

St Thomas More Catholic PTA announces committee appointments led by chairmen Mrs Carl Kruger and Mrs George Poellinger for hospitality and membership. Officers include William Kabat vice president and Mrs Robert Burns secretary. Monthly meetings set for the third Tuesday. First Fall meeting Tuesday at eight with room visitation at seven.

Edward Hilbert St. Thomas More Catholic Pta Carl Kruger George Poellinger Frank Wurtzel George Schmitz George Mekvold Robert Larkin Theodore Banasik Ender Robert Valiquette Anton Kessler Albert Ender J. Hurley Robert Burns M. Therese Joseph Wagner St. Thomas More National Congress of Pta Wisconsin Pta la Crosse Council

Emerson Mothers Club Meeting Date Change

Emerson Mothers' Club will meet Thursday October 19 at 2 30 p m replacing the previously set Wednesday October 25. Weltdner will speak followed by an open discussion. Third grade pupils will present a program.

Emerson Mothers’ Club P Weltdner

Campus Dames Host Program On Cellini at Home

Campus Dames meet Wednesday afternoon at 331 Lang Drive hosted by Mrs Ernest Gershon with Mrs T W assisting. Mrs Emerson Walling will present a program on the life and works of Benvenuto Cellini.

Ernest Gershon Lang Drive T. W Emerson Walling Benvenuto Cellini

Club Presidents Meet at YMCA in La Crosse County

Club presidents from La Crosse County gather at the YMCA Thursday morning at 10 30. A covered dish luncheon will follow at noon with attendees asked to bring a dish and table service.

la Crosse County YMCA

Preventing Lice: Cleanliness and Care in Wartime

Edwin P. Jordan advises that personal cleanliness with weekly baths and clean clothing reduces lice risk, which spread diseases like typhus. Overcrowded living aids infestation, with nits hatching in about seven days. Treatments include DDT, benzyl benzoate, and pyrethrum bombs, requiring careful use and repeated applications.

NEA

Mrs Mary Hagen's 93rd Birthday Observed at Daughter's Home

Mrs Mary Hagen celebrated her 93rd birthday Sunday at her daughter Alma Johnson's home 720 Cameron avenue where she resides. Numerous relatives and friends called including Melvin Larson Axel Hagen Lawrence Johnson Judie Burton Jothen Lillian Halvorsen Thurman Oversen Marjorie Lorraine Raymond Andrew Oversen Lyle Hansen and family Orin Stanslien Oscar Hagen Myrtle Marvin Hagen David Linda Chicago Lawrence Ekern Chaseburg Neil Feuerhelm Diane Patricia Norman Janice Hokah Christ Hole Arnold Olsen Diane Viroqua Ruben Stylen Ted Anderson Harvey Larsen Ilene Chester Oversen Eugene La Crosse and others.

Mary Hagen Alma Johnson Cameron Avenue Melvin Larson Axel Hagen Lawrence Johnson Judie Burton Jothen Lillian Halvorsen Coon Valley Oscar Hagen Myrtle Marvin Hagen David Linda Chicago Lawrence Ekern Chaseburg Neil Feuerhelm Diane Patricia Norman Janice Christ Hole Arnold Olsen Viroqua Ruben Stylen Ted Anderson Harvey Larsen Ilene Chester Oversen Eugene la Crosse

Local rug and carpet offers and event notices

Locals advertise closing out Oriental rugs from A W Mussallem with Doerflinger's and carpet padding at Roth's Flor-Mart. Hardwick Magee line promoted. John Schneider Co lists wool hall runners at $2.95 yd. Lund's Flowers ad and orange slices 20c lb. St Mary's school Turkey dinner at 7th and Cameron Oct 17 serving 5 7 pm Adults $1.00 children 50c.

A. W. Mussallem Doerflinger’s Dial Roth's Flor-Mart Weston Hardwick-Magee John Schneider Co South Third Street Bridge Lund’s Flowers Cathedral St. Mary's School 7Th and Cameron

Vernon WMF Holds 47th Convention at North Kickapoo

The 47th convention of the Vernon circuit Women’s Missionary Federation met at North Kickapoo Lutheran church on Oct. 10 with 500 attendees. The day featured the theme Inquire Ye Turn Ye Come and copies of eastern district recommendations were shared with registrants. The spring session will convene at the new church in Viroqua under the theme To Make All Men See.

Vernon Women’s Missionary Federation North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Viroqua

Congregational Guild Organizes First Meeting at YWCA

The Newly organized Guild Ten of First Congregational church met at the YWCA Monday evening with Women's Union officers as hostesses. They planned afghan making for the Old Peoples Home and collecting knitted garments for overseas distribution. Officers named are Mrs. Carroll Weigel chairwoman, Mrs. Marvin Smith vice chairwoman, Ellen Fowler secretary treasurer. The next meeting is November 6 at Mrs. Scullin's home with devotions led by Miss Jessie Caldwell assisted by Mrs. Edythe Riebe and Mrs. Hubert W. Austin. Members or friends unable to attend afternoon guild are welcome.

Guild Ten First Congregational Church YWCA Women’s Union Old Peoples Home Carroll Weigel Marvin Smith Ellen Fowler Martin Scullin Jessie Caldwell Scullin Edythe Riebe Hubert W. Austin

Ladies Day Out dessert luncheon at YWCA

The Ladies Day Out Club meets at the YWCA Tuesday at 1 30 for a dessert luncheon served by committee members M M Christon Myron Swenson and Henry Setzer. Bridge and canasta will be played.

YWCA Mmes. M. C. Christon Myron Swenson Henry Setzer

Chiropractors Auxiliary Opens 19th Convention in Milwaukee

The Women's Auxiliary to the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association launches its 19th annual convention at the Plankinton House in Milwaukee on Friday October 20. The event runs through Saturday with district chairmen named and a Hobby Corners display. A Saturday breakfast features Miss Helen Day and E W Miller with a buffet banquet and dance to conclude the session.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Chirropractic Association Plankinton House Wis- In Ralph All Menomonie H.C. Houk E. J. Wollschlaeger la Crosse Earl Jimmes View Colonial Room E. W. Miller Eau Claire Fran Mongin Green Bay Jack Tenpenny Waukesha H. J. Lohr Portage Glen Inman Shawano Henry Michaels Hales Corners Len Brown New Richland George Kopp New London Chiropractic Association Mahdi Andersen Sparta Harold Buie Southeastern C. F. Giese Northeastern A. A. Denis Appleton Southwestern H. J George PP A W. Schowalter A. V. Fenander Ladysmith H. M. Michler Merrill C. O. Helgeland Wausau Charles Vierthaler South Milwaukee Frank Ohm L. S. Frondal H. C. Houk P. S. Pettersen Medford W. C. Klawitter W. C. Jacobs WCA Sky

Organize Dental Auxiliary Elects Fourth District Officers

Mrs Glenn Bennett of Wisconsin Rapids presided at the New Villa as the Wisconsin State Dental Auxiliary organized the Fourth District. Officers elected were Mrs Harry J. Marshall Jr president Mrs George W Frost vice president and Mrs Lloyd Sparkes secretary treasurer. Attending included Mmes R Fortney and Kenneth DeLap Viroqua Mmes Vincent Humphrey Harold Lawler Sparta Mmes Paul E Bartell M J Seinfelder J M Spika B F Doyle G F Kadlee Roy J Buehrle H H Mueller James Kelly Paul Lyga H J Marshall Jr George W Frost and Lloyd Sparkes.

Glenn Bennett Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin State Dental Auxiliary Fourth District Dental Auxiliary New Villa Harry J. Marshall, Jr George W. Frost Lloyd Sparkes Mmes R. Fortney Kenneth DeLap Viroqua Vincent Humphrey Harold Lawler Sparta Paul E. Bartell M. J. Seinfelder J. M. Spika B. F. Doyle G. F. Kadlee Roy J. Buehrle H. H. Mueller James Kelly Paul Lyga H. J. Marshall, Jr

St Charles Pair Married at Genoa Baromeo Church

Delia A Trussoni and Harold J Finley wed at St Charles Baromeo Catholic Church Genoa Oct 7 during a nine o'clock mass with Rev Bernard Duffy officiating. The bride wore a white wool suit and feather hat. corsage of red roses and white mums. Bridesmaid Beatrice Trussoni in camel brown. best man James Finley. Breakfast for 90 in church parlors. guests from multiple towns. After a weeklong honeymoon the couple resides at 33512 West Avenue North. Hank and Jim's tavern owner groom is son of late Jim Finley Rising Sun. Pre nuptial showers given by Marge Ingham Alberta Clark Loren McKinnon and Northern Engraving Co.

Delia A. Trussoni Harold J. Finley St. Charles Baromeo Catholic Church Genoa Bernard Duffy John Trussoni Beatrice Trussoni James Finley Teresa Monti Beatrice Bakken Amelia Birnbaum Billy Hawkins Loraine Halthrop Olive Ostreng Stella Bjergur la Crosse Dan Lucy Margaret Finley Ferryville Edward Cain Rising Sun Edward Finley Beatrice Finley Prairie du Chien Antone Bangor Joe Trussoni Teresa Harold Ingham Frank Trussoni Anthony Trussoni Rockford la Vern Eagh Patsy Coon Valley Oscar Zink Bazil DeFlorian Staddard West Avenue North Hank and Jim Jim Finley Marge Ingham Alberta Clark Loren McKinnon Northern Engraving Co. Inspection Department

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