Victory Garden Holiday Festival heads to La Crosse
The La Crosse Garden club hosts a fall harvest festival and party at the YWCA on 25 in the afternoon and evening. Junior high victory gardeners will exhibit garden products and canning, with ribbons and cash prizes for membership cardholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Garden
la Crosse Garden Club
YWCA
Victory
Garden Club
Bertha Shuman
John Zoerb
H. R. Holley
W. S. Woods
Oods
Owen Jackson
Harry Leithold
John P. Salzer
A. W. Langenbach
L. B. Raymond
A. O. Scott
G. C. Ellis
New Non Fiction At Public Library
Public library adds several new titles led by Raymond Clapper Watching the World edited by Mrs. Raymond. Other works include Standing Room Only by Elizabeth Fowler about life afloat after torpedoing, Germany The Last Phase by Gunnar Pihl, Is Our Destiny by Norman Thomas, Travel Heaven Below by Edward Clayton, Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon, Mr Roosevelt by Compton Mackenzie, Eisenhower Man and Soldier by Francis Miller, America Unlimited by Eric Johnston, and Say I to Myself by Phillips Osgood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
Raymond
Europe
Asia
Elizabeth Fowler
Germany
Gunnar Pihl
Norman Thomas
America
Compton Mackenzie
Rooseve
Roosevelt
Urchill
Eisenhower
Francis Miller
Iron Ike
America Unlimited
Eric Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
Phillips Osgood
Osgood
University of Pittsburgh students train at Deshon hospital
Women from the University of Pittsburgh study social work at Deshon general hospital in Butler Pa an army installation serving as a training ground for applied social sciences. They work three days weekly for six months to a year to gain required field experience toward their master's degree.
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University of Pittsburgh
Deshon General Hospital
Butler
Deshon
Mothers Helper Aids Army Families Near Posts
Complete information on schools guidance centers nurseries and day care services for children of working mothers gathered by women’s volunteer division Army Service Forces to help army families settle near posts camps and stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s
Volfaire Division
Army Service Forces
Dinner-Dance F Company Event At Stoddard Hotel
Dinner-Dance of the 304th Infantry at the Stoddard hotel Saturday at 7 p m. Reservations via Mrs A J Bates 818 or Miss Gertrude Bleakley 3360 W. Pattern No 8528 offered in chambray and pastel two piece with dickey in sizes 12 to 42. The La Crosse Tribune pattern service lists 20 cents plus mailing.
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304Th Infantry
Stoddard
A. J. Bates
Gertrude Bleakley
World War I Fighter Plane at Inter-State Fair Exhibit
The lone surviving WWI fighter from the squadron that felled Zeppelins is displayed at the Inter-State Fair. Linked to Eddie Rickenbacker and RAF Captain Williams, the plane boasted four miles altitude and top combat performance of its era. After a cross country tour it will be donated to the Smithsonian in Washington DC.
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England
Strasser
Eddie Rickenbacker
Williams
RAF
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D. C
Leftover Mashed Potatoes Turned Into Soup
A simple recipe uses leftover mashed potatoes with a splash of water or milk and quick simmer. Adds onion and celery leaves, then extra milk to reach the desired soup quantity. Cairo reports population growth of about 25 000 annually.
LaVerne Anderson Weds Harlon Kuester in Chicago
The marriage of LaVerne Anderson to Harlon Kuester radioman second class was announced by her father Edmund Anderson. The ceremony took place July 29 at Hope Evangelical Lutheran church Chicago with Rev John Leimer officiating. The couple will reside in Chicago where Kuester will continue advanced radio training after a year in the South Pacific.
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LaVerne Anderson
Harlon Kuester
Edmund Anderson
South 19Th Street
Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Warren Wood
Kuester
Chicago
South Pacific
New Citizens Born in Aug At Local Homes Hospitals
Aug dates mark births at several homes and hospitals in the area. Arman Bruemmer and Harold couples welcomed daughters and sons, with Gary Don LaFleur and Diane Sue Lone Tree among the newborns. Diane Sue born at La Crosse Hospital, Nancy Jane at Grandview Hospital, and further births noted in Onalaska and Dakone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann
Arman Bruemmer
Liberty Street
Harold
L1th Street
Gary Don
Donald LaFleur
Avon Street
la Crosse Hospital
Diane Sue
Samuel Lone Tree
Dakone
Minn
Grandview Hospital
Nancy Jane
Liord Guggenbueh
East Avenue South
Mae Erickson
Oliver Graham
Onalaska
Pilorence Rorendal
Broomstick Skirt Pattern Promoted By Anne Cabot
The La Crosse Tribune advertises a broomstick skirt pattern by Anne Cabot. A vivid cotton print of 1 3/4 yards suffices for sizes 12 to 18 and uses a wet broomstick pleating method for a folded finish. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to Pattern No. 5768 at 530 South Wells Chicago Ill.
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Anne Acbot
Anne Cabot
la Crosse Tribune
South Wells
Chicago
Ill
Five Cool Drinks for the Last Cool-Drink Season
Five beverage ideas to enjoy at home as the season winds down. Suggestions cover party drinks like pineapple sherbet with orange juice and ginger ale, calorie conscious mixes such as grape juice with iced water, children's favorites like root beer with ice cream, an afternoon mocktail with beaten egg and lemon, and a morning bracer of orange juice with beaten egg and sugar.
Luncheon Held for Miss Lena Sherin at Stoddard Hotel
Mrs G R Reay hosted a luncheon Thursday at 1 p m at the Stoddard hotel for Miss Lena Sherin a nurse at the La Crosse hospital. Miss Sherin returns home to Elroy. Present were Mrs Mary Hovde Miss Martha Horn Miss Louise Knutson Carrie Owen Mrs H A Dammen Miss K Brakke Katherine Doty and Mrs Carl Schubert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Reay
Stoddard Hotel
Lena Sherin
la Crosse Hospital
Sherin
Elroy
Mary Hovde
Martha Horn
Louise Knutson
Carrie Owen
H. A. Dammen
K. Brakke
Katherine Doty
Carl Schubert
Local ads and notices from 2014 Main and area shops
An assorted local ad snippet lists Fuller brushes via Mrs F J Hofer at 3782 M and Pauls Jewelry Store offering waterproof shockproof watches for servicemen. It mentions Danny Lebakken at 1423 Barlow claiming relief from tired burning feet using Athex and notes a $1 basket deal and a Your container offer at 2014 Main after 7 pm and Lautz Orchard.
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F. J. Hofer
Paul's
North Side
Danny Lebakken
Barlow
Lautz
War Board Drafts Order for More Aluminum Utensils
The War Production Board announced on Friday a draft order to expand the manufacture of aluminum cooking utensils and other aluminum household articles to meet civilian needs during wartime.
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Washington
War Production Board
Guests Arrive For Visit In La Crosse
Mr. and Mrs. J. K. plan a several day visit from New Haven Conn to stay with Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Smith at 1552 Avon street. Flight Officer Morris R. Lattimore will visit his parents after serving as air cadet at George field. Ensign B. H. Losching and family return to Jacksonville Fla for station duty.
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J. K
New Haven
Conn
L. C. Smith
Avon Street
Duffy
University of Wisconsin
Chickasaw
Okla
Yale
Air Cadt Officers School
Morris R. Lattimore
E. N. Lattimore
North Fourth Street
George Field
Lawrenceville
Ill
Ensign B. H. Losching
Bernard Losching
South Fourth Street
la Crosse
Ensign Losching
Jacksonville
Fla
Cookie Tree Harvest Brings Community Groups Together
Local cookie jars from Holy Cross church women list includes Mary Bettin Louis Larson C N Euler C Pouzar George Knudsen Ida Gorman Philip Deitelhoff Mary Lugert V M Novak Steve Pavela E F Cunningham Charles Shoger. Auxiliary donors P J Lund Nic Weber Ruth Hickey E A Stauffer Pearl Outcelt Ed Drake. Burnham Valley homemakers supplied snacks. E H Saenger leads Protestant pledge from Salzer Memorial for Aug 12 weekend.
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Uncle Sam
Holy Cross Church
USC
Mmes
Mary Bettin
Louis T. Larson
C. N. Euler
C. Pouzar
George E. Knudsen
Ida Gorman
Philip Deitelhoff
Mary Lugert
V. M. Novak
Steve Pavela
E. F. Cunningham
Charles Shoger
Ladies’ Auxiliary
R. R
P. J. Lund
Nic Weber
W. A. Colgan
Ruth Hickey
E. A. Stauffer
Pearl Outcelt
Ed Drake
Women’s Benefit Association
Burnham Valley
E. H. Saenger
Salzer Memorial
Fish scraper from bottle caps and scrubber rush
A simple fish scraper can be crafted using soft drink bottle caps nailed to a small piece of ee or a worn-out scrubbing rush. The makeshift tool reflects practical at home innovation from everyday objects.
Freshen Gloves with Frequent Washing
Wash white and light colored fabric gloves often and as soon as they show soil. Regular cleaning keeps gloves fresh and extends their life.
Colonel Notes Kitchen Standards At Camp Adair
Col Thomas F Watlington an artillery officer sent a thank you note from Camp Adair Oregon praising the mess hall. Meals were prompt and hot with varied serving times and crowds. Dishes were spared and equipment spotless. a mess sergeant and staff received retreat honors and three day passes. The piece closes by noting the first cash register was invented by James Ritty of Ohio in 1879.
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Thomas F. Watlington
Camp Adair
Ore
James Ritty
Ohio
Simple Designs Win Fair Prizes in Inter-State Show
Judging in the women’s department of the Inter-State Fair completed Thursday. Edna Langseth notes exceptionally good quality with blue-tag items drawing praise. Notable entries include an elephant-shaped ash tray made from a coconut and a koala bear gift from overseas.
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We Women’s Department
Edna Langseth
Hometon
Whitehall
Put Best Face Forward With Mask
Wartime stresses and heat discomfort leave faces tense. Lie on your back with feet elevated about 14 degrees, chew gum to relax facial muscles, then apply a mask to improve appearance. If needed, menthol shaving cream can substitute, wash off after cooling to reduce a tight-lipped look.
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Alicia Hart
Garden Cushion Kneeling Pad from Sofa Cushion
Victory gardeners can fashion a practical kneeling pad by covering an old sofa cushion with oil cloth for comfortable work in the garden.
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Mildred Roth
Holy Cross Tory
Stanley Andrzejewski
Marjorie Whistler
Frank
Roth
Manning
Frank Roth
Ferry Street
Central High School
Strand Theater
Universal Photo Shop
Pvt. Manning
Emma Manning
Pensacola
Camp Wheeler Ga
States
Camp McCoy
Public Library
Heaven Below
Edward Clayton
China
Ayland Academy
Hangchow
Margaret Landon
Anna
the King
Betty L. Gabrielson
Cyrus Gabrielson
Viroqua
Hunter College
New York City
Miss Gabrielson
Viroqua High
Office of Price Administration
Dickey
Cairo
Egypt
Donna Mae Ulrich
William E. Laughlin
C. E
Laughlin
Charles
Clyde W. Ulrich
Ulrich
U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps
Ancher Hospital
St. Paul
Lieuthlin
Midland
Tex
Logan High School
Albert Lee
Jean Woods
Donald Tucker
Leone Woodard
LaVerne Bess
Mmes. J. Boyer
O. R. Atchison
D. Davidson
A. Dye
W. Hanson
L. Jones
A. Luedke
H. Niemeyer
F. Poley
Claire C. Congdon
Dale
Bellows Falls
Delavan
Philip Shibey
Ethel Groom
South
I1th Street
U.S. A
Ying . A
Tricks On Bakery Co
Norwich
John Newcomb
Borghild Verket
Nakowaii
Hawaii
Donald
McCoy
Italy
Verker
Pearl Harbor
Gerald H. Buswell
New Guinea
Clara Buchanan
South Seventh Street
Australia
Frank Grosch
Hazel Harris
H. T. McDonald
250Th Engineers
Mchppa
Timore
Peant
Ring
Bologna
Swift
Aimeat Aan
Ceara Ee
California
Elberta Freestone Peaches
Ywonarcy
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