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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1949
Page
10
NEA staff writer Kay Hardy outlines simple steps to make tailored valances with padded or scalloped edges. Use one yard or two of fabric to match existing drapery, choose complementary colors, and mount on a slim wood frame or shelf with brackets for a tidy, professional look.
La Crosse junior golfers will qualify for their annual junior championship on Thursday August 4 with low net for the day. Line-ups posted at the clubhouse Thursday evening and matches must be completed by August 15. Mr and Mrs Joe Schwaab of St Louis are visiting relatives at 939 Farnam Street Andrew and Mrs Humm.
The cranefly uses tiny dirigible balloons on its feet to float on the breeze as it drifts. In a separate note, white tailed deer show a surprising preference for fish in some environments.
Women members from La Crosse Country Club qualified for an August medal tournament after Tuesday morning play. In 18 hole flight A low qualifier was Mrs. M. B. Bergersen and class B winner was Mrs. Ann Lasser. 18 hole flight C saw Mrs. J. H. Malies as low qualifier and class D winner was Mrs. R. B. Horschak.
A Gabriel family gathering was held at Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Olson's home in Pigeon Falls on July 31. Attendees included numerous Gabriel family members and relatives from Strum Hixton Black River Falls Eau Claire and Morris Evenson with extended kin named in attendance.
Start Auxiliary Second Division association met with Mrs Adeline Drage to form an auxiliary in La Crosse. Elected officers include Helen Robinson president Beverly Fogel vice president Grace Shoemaker treasurer Theena Rose Crawford conductress Virgeane Stancil chaplain Marjorie Macey Pearl Shoop and Adeline Drage trustees Isabella Hale secretary Kathryn Johnston entertainment Mayme Cahape luncheon. Meet on the fourth Thursday.
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan explains birthmarks are common skin features with no scientific basis for superstition. He describes moles and other birthmark types, notes treatment depends on location and size, and says expert cosmetic options exist when removal or fading is incomplete. The doctor also answers a reader question about buck teeth and syphilis.
A suburban spouse from White Plains New York extols home freezing as a practical aid for family meals. Peg Benjamin details stocking a freezer with ready meals pies cakes and desserts and shares tips on venting sealing and reheating as well as sources for freezing guidance from state colleges and the U S Department of Agriculture.
Locals Mr and Mrs John Fillner of 333 North 11th Street returned from Washington DC where they visited their five sons and daughters employed in government. Fillner also met Congressman Gardner Withrow and Merlin Hull amid a collage of local ads and notices.
A list of birth notices records a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bonnie of Division Street Lansing on August 2 a son to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Meyers on July 30 and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Dee with Mrs. Marvin Sires mentioned in the notice.
Rose S Bussin and William J Tessman were married at the courthouse in Caledonia Minnesota on August 1 by Judge James C Evans. Attendants Mary Murray and Earl Nitz were also married in a second ceremony as the couple attended.
New York fashion notes describe stagey gowns with fluttering overskirts and animated drapery. Designer Hattie Carnegie showcases blue silk taffeta overskirts and slim silhouettes, while Eisenberg uses side drapery to create movement in rose colored slipper satin gowns.
Education expert Dr. Arthur Jersild of Teachers College argues gifts carry deeper meaning for children than value. He cites research from Horace Mann Lincoln Institute showing gifts can signal confidence and encouragement, suggesting schools use tangible rewards to boost morale and learning without reverting to old reward systems.
At a large tea or reception you may not see familiar faces. Introduce yourself to a few guests and avoid standing alone to appear engaged and approachable.
Dr Jersild notes teachers may reward students with apples but cautions against indiscriminate or unsuitable gifts as it can foster indifference or wastefulness. He says gift giving is mutual with children showing affection through school made items.
Oil extracted from tomato seeds is employed in the production of refined soaps.
Maple Grove women golfers faced a tough event on Tuesday with Dorothy Larson posting the lowest scores. Mabel Novak and Mickey Bate had the highest trouble, while Evie Miller led Lownet and Marge Neitsch Chinie Storandt and Rosella Miller shared bridge honors. June and July awards were presented with Evie Miller and Anita Cau lum named June winner and Evie Miller and Mabel Marsh July winners. Second flight winners were Kathryn Seeley and Lucile Bien, runner-ups. Also noted are a postponement for Wesley Methodist WSCS and the initiation of Wilson Colwell relief corps No. 2 at the courthouse.
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