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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1949
Page
8
Audrey Kaas Olson wed in Pigeon Falls seating Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Larson Jr as best man and groomsman. The bride wore organdy with white carnations and gladioli, and guests in yellow and green outfits carried roses and gladioli. The reception was at the Kaas home with relatives, followed by a Virginia honeymoon and a nearby wedding shower at the bride’s home.
Dr. Jordan explains psittacosis mainly affects birds like parrots and can spread to humans. Quarantine and destruction of infected birds reduced human cases. strong lab safety and vaccines improve control. antibiotics and serums may shorten illness while research continues.
A feature notes how honey symbolized marriage payments in ancient societies from Egypt to Morocco and Galla-Land, with brides sometimes requiring yearly pledges. It contrasts old customs with modern use of honey as food and staple for newlyweds.
Mrs. F S Hayden of 1721 Liberty Street returned after several weeks in Minneapolis following her son Merlin’s marriage to Lorraine Klein on July 8. Lorraine is a University of Minnesota graduate and Merlin Hayden is employed at a Minneapolis law firm.
Use only soap and water to wash refrigerator ice trays. Avoid metal sponges, steel wool, or coarse brushes as they can remove the surface wax film needed to facilitate ice cube removal.
Locals Mr and Mrs Frank McWhirt er of Warren Ohio visit Mr and Mrs Elmer Knutson of La Crescent on their trip to northern Minnesota. Gasolines and lubricants advertised with low prices and service. Florist ads claim wide range of flowers and cards from Stellicks and Lunds near Cathedral.
A practical note suggests making corn fritters from muffin batter by adding canned corn. Omit baking powder and fat, drop batter by spoonfuls into hot fat and fry until brown, then drain on absorbent paper before serving.
A guide urges careful handling of linens to extend their life and avoid ramming sheets into hampers and baskets. It warns against using pillow slips as laundry bags and tying soiled clothes in sheets. It advises proper bags and notes a German firm seeking US market for wood carved angels.
By Mrs. Anne Cabot these clever title kittens become padded potholders for a dream kitchen. Measuring about 7 inches they offer hand protection and quick making. Use calico plaid or polka dot cotton and six strand embroidery floss for outline and satin stitched features. Send 20 cents pattern number and your details to Anne Cabot The Tribune Chicago Ill.
VFW Auxiliary holds a meeting Wednesday night at 7 30 in the club rooms. Members entertained veterans at Tomah hospital with a bingo party during July. Kent Ohio visitor Mrs James G Apple visits her mother Mrs W R Hyde at 221 South Eighth Street. Mr and Mrs Arthur Younglove and son Robert return to Peoria Illinois after visiting Mrs Ylove's mother and sister at 927 South Sixth Street.
A list of newborns across St Anns Sparta Sparta St Marys Hospital and communities names couples and birth dates July 24 to Aug 1 include Mary Claire Kathleen Ann Michael John Marguerite Ivanell Linda Jo and more with parent names and hometowns such as Pine Street La Crescent Stoddard Onalaska Black River Falls Tomah New Richmond Hibbing and Westminster.
A blueberry cobbler recipe details ingredients and steps from washing berries to baking at 350 degrees for 45 minutes and serving with cream. The text also mentions silk pins size 16 as suitable for delicate fabrics and to avoid marks or rust.
Tomorrow's menu lists breakfast with orange juice bacon omelet blueberry muffins butter coffee and milk luncheon features corn souffle sliced meat butter tea and milk buffet supper offers cold sliced meats blueberry relish potato and cucumber salad with radish roses watercress warmed rolls butter cherry pie cheese coffee and milk
Linda Leona Vodraska wed Wayne Elmer Amann at St John’s Evangelical parsonage on July 27 in a 10 am ceremony. Rita Violette and Blain Amann were bridesmaid and best man. The couple will reside at 918 Division Street after a northern Minnesota honeymoon. The bride works at the Auto Site and the groom is a fireman. Pre nuptial showers were hosted by Mrs. Everett Traff, Mrs. Eugene Lejeune, and Mrs. Harry Blaske.
Mrs. Margaret McCordic of the University of Wisconsin offers guidance on rug care. Clean rugs weekly with slow even strokes for best dirt removal and efficiency. Ensure the nozzle seals with the rug, adjust nozzle height and brush extension, and clean one section at a time for optimal results.
Mr and Mrs H B Buchda of 519 North Mint Street celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. Their children include Fred Tryon N C Mathilda and two daughters in law Mrs William Besch and Mrs William Buchda. Fred could not attend. The couple, natives of Mayville Wisconsin and Hanover Germany, were married July 31 1883 in their home by Rev G C Reim of the German Lutheran church.
Oatmeal offers several dessert options such as date bars fruit betty apple puddings and oat meal drop cookies with nuts and raisins. Core ingredients include fat milk sugar raisins eggs flour quick oats salt soda and cinnamon with oats added last then baked on a greased sheet in a moderately hot oven.
Ohio law mandates hotel beds and bedding meet specified dimensions and requires top sheets to be at least 90 inches long, enforcing uniform guest sleep standards.
Garden club members may call Miss Bertha Shuman for transportation to start at Mrs Albert Funk s home 1431 King Street Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 or meet at the garden. The tour visits the homes of Mrs Henry Gund 1304 Cass Street Frank Hood 214 South Seventh Street and Mrs M Rosenstein five miles from La Crosse with tea in the Rosenstein garden.
The piece advises that attending is optional and suggests gifting only if you choose to. It frames the event as not requiring a gift if you do not attend and emphasizes personal preference over obligation.
Mr and Mrs Conrad Johnson announce the marriage of their niece Helen Putsch to Joseph Lipska. The couple are from Madison and the ceremony took place on July 23.
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