American Wives Learn of U S Life in London Club
Rosette Hargrove reports a Red Cross Rainbow Car in London hosts monthly American style lessons for British based wives and brides. The sessions feature talks by U S citizens and professors about American life, cooking, housing, and community ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosette Hargrove
Red Cross
London
Englih G. I
Sally Elting
Mass
Corts
ATS
WAAFS
Constance
James H. Kos
Navy Nurse Virginia Saydus Shuttles Wounded Across Seas
The article profiles Leut. Virginia Saydus, an army nurse and officer who has spent years at sea moving between Europe and the United States aboard hospital ships. She describes how the ocean shapes her life and her ability to endure difficult conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OCEAN
Army of the
Curtain Fringe Care Instructions
Launder curtains and slip covers without tangling by soaking for five minutes in warm water. Then run the washing machine slowly for two minutes to finish.
Peach Canning Spurs From Shortage and Home Preparation
Homemakers plan ahead for scarce commercial peaches this winter and begin home canning. University of Wisconsin nutritionist Gladys Stillman notes two thirds of the regular pack will go to the armed forces, with guidance on peeling, pitting, juice or syrup packing, sugarless canning, jar packing, headspace, and water-bath processing for quarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Stillman
University of Wisconsin
Republican Women's Club Plans Meeting
A luncheon meeting of the Republican Women's Club will be held at the Onalaska cottage this Friday. It will be the first gathering before the November election with reorganization and committee formation planned. Members should bring a covered dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Women's Club
Onalaska
Ee Ae
Visitors and furloughs fill city notes at end of week
Sgt Myron Steen of the army air forces finance office at Altus Okla spends a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Arnold Steen of 232 South 17th street. Mrs Frank Campbell of Madison S C arrives for a week with her sister Mrs George Will of 433 Rose street. Mrs Stella Rendler and granddaughter Patricia depart for two weeks in Madison to visit Sgt and Tom Rendler. Sgt John Lemp after a 14 day furlough leaves for Fort Benning Ga. Mrs A J Dyre leaves for Syracuse N Y after a week with sisters Mesdames Emma and Minnie Johnson of 25 South Third street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Steen
Arnold Steen
South 17Th Street
Sgt
Steen
Army Air Forces
Altus
Oklo
Frank Campbell
Madison, S. C
George Will
Rose Street
Stella Rendler
Patricia
Madison
T. Sgt
Tom Rendler
John Lemp
Fort Benning
Wv. H. Lamp
A. J. Dyre
Syracuse
N. Y
Mesdames
Emma and
Minnie Johnson
South Third Street
Cleaning guidance on stain removal and surface color
The text warns that rubbing may alter the treated surface’s appearance compared with its surroundings. It notes some products leave stains or residues and emphasizes careful testing before widespread use to avoid damage or color change.
War marriage red tape described by WAC in ETO
A sergeant in the Women’s Army Corps describes European Theater marriage rules under military regulation. The process includes letters, notarized forms, and two months of delay before approval for a wedding around August 3 1944, with similar waiting periods in the Mediterranean and North Africa theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wac
War Department
Women’s Army Corps
Etousa
European Theater of Operations
Ee States Army
Women's Army Group
Naples
Mediterranean
North Africa
Italy
Cancel Canteen Meet Unscheduled Corps Meeting This Month
Notice states there will be no Canteen corps meeting this month. The cancellation affects all members and plans previously announced for the month. Members are advised to await further announcements for future schedule.
Bride and Duane Spors Wed in Melrose Ceremony
Lucille Byom and Duane Spors were married by Rev. E O Dirks at North Bend at 2 30 PM Saturday. The bride taught at Wilson Creek school and will reside with the groom's parents after a reception for immediate family at Melrose home of Mrs Clark Ostrander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Byom
Olaf Byom
Melrose
Duane Spors
Otto Spors
E. O. Dirks
North Bend
Leslie Larson
Larson
Clark Ostrander
Spurs
Wilson Creek
Doris Moen Named Outstanding 4-H Garden Club Member
Doris Moen earned top honors as Outstanding Garden Club member in the La Crosse county 4-H Sears contest at the Inter-State Fair. Her garden plus 235 jars in the large Open Class 4-H canning exhibit highlighted strong youth involvement with cash prizes and seed packages guiding continued projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Sears Garden
Anita Gundlach
Doris Moen
Council Prairie
Rosella Althoff
Bangor
Dwayne la Fleur
New Amsterdam
Dorothy Meier
Donald Johnson
Sand Lake
Dwayne la Fieur
Allegra Jostad
Brookside
Edly
The
Fair Association
Dolores Plenge
West Salem
Betty Achterkirch
Gladys van Loon
Midway-Brice Prairie
Dean Spangler
Sears
Edith Brevig
Viroqua
Wisconsin
Origin of coffee name traced to quahwet roots
The article notes that the original meaning of coffee, historically called quahwet by Arabs, reflects its early linguistic origins.
Service Wives and Mothers Club Elect Officers
Mrs. Duncan Boyle was elected president at the Thursday night meeting. Officers include Mrs. K. J. Hough as first vice president, Mrs. Julius Platz second vice president, Mrs. R. L. Atkins corresponding secretary, Mrs. C. E. Schaefer recording secretary, Mrs. O. E. Bjergum treasurer, Mrs. C. D. Butler chaplain, and Mrs. W. A. MacLaren standard bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Wives
Mother's Club
Duncan Boyle
K. J. Hough
Julius Platz
R. L. Atkins
C. E. Schaefer
O. E. Bjergum
C. D. Butler
W. A. MacLaren
Rosella Althoff Crowned Outstanding Girl in Style Revue
Rosella Althoff of Bangor named outstanding sewing girl after a keen 4-H style revue. Judges credited Edith Brevig for sewing work, with 87 outside garments and 19 slips in the display. Winners were announced across wash dress, wool dress, best dress, and made over groups with blue ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosella Althoff
Edith Brevig
Eleanor Rudi
Council Prairie
Grace Chaisman
Fern Pfafflin
New Amsterdam
Marian Hoff
Union Mills
Dolores Storandt
Walker
Gladys van Loon
Midway-Brice Prairie
Kathryn Mahlum
Sand Lake
Ruth Chalsma
Doris Johnson
FHA
West Salem
Mae Kleinsmith
Bangor
Mildred DeBoer
Carol Jean Price
Midway- Brice Prairie
Doris Hemker
Pleasant Valley
Elois Knudson
Brookside
Margorie F. Meier
St. Josephs Ridge
Yvonne Sprain
Barre Mills
Betty Achterkirch
Edith Seidel
Marjorie
Local services and notices at Stoddard Hotel and nearby shops
Local item lists offerings from Stoddard Hotel Barber Shop and services for veterans including won der cream Germicide and wrist watches for service men. It notes Lantz Orchard and West Avenue Shoe Rebuilders. A sewing bus needs 35 women to go to Camp McCoy with supplies and reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard
Paul's Jewelry Store
North Side
Lantz
Jim McKillip
West Avenue South
Red Cross Surgical Dressings Centers Open Schedule
City centers and county sites list weekly hours for surgical dressings. Franklin, Washburn, VFW and Moonday locations show morning and afternoon slots from Monday through Friday, with county sites Onalaska, West Salem and Bangor offering afternoon sessions on select days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross City
Franklin
Washburn
VFW
Franklin Vfw
Onalaska
West Salem
Bangor
Herb Interest Adds Flavor to Beans Peas and More
Try thyme with snap beans peas or carrots or in vegetable soups. Marjoram is good with peas or carrots too. Sage lends an interesting flavor to soups salad dressings and scalloped dishes. To pop up salad dressings try a pinch of Be Get acquainted with herbs.
Community Clubs and Veterans Gather for Spring Events
The Burlington area hosts a series of veterans and ladies auxiliary meetings and community gatherings. Dinners and covered dish picnics at Myrick Park and Elm Grove School mix with relief corps and church guild activities. Activities include initiation ceremonies, afternoon coffee, sewing, and anniversary celebrations across Wednesday to Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Norway
Odd Fellows Hall
Burlington
Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary
Myrick Park
Shelby Homemakers Club
Elm Grove School
William McKinley Relief Corps
Court House
St. Mary’s Ladies Aid
St. Johns Reformed Church Ladies’ Guild
Auxiliary of the United Ash-American War Veterans
Onstad Announces Daughter’s Marriage to Navy Officer
Mr and Mrs Arthur Onstad of 1527 Adams street announce the marriage of their daughter Audrey Elizabeth Onstad to Lieut John K Shannon son of Mr and Mrs J L Shannon of 408 South Ninth street. The couple wed July 7 at the Evangelical Lutheran church in Santa Barbara California officiated by Rev G T Schmoock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Onstad
Adams Street
Audrey Elizabeth Onstad
John K. Shannon
J. L. Shannon
South Ninth Street
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Santa Barbara
Calif
G. T. Schmoock
English Children Turn to American Ways in Wartime
The piece notes English children returning from the U S adopting American speech, habits, and chewing gum, with mothers noting their newfound unpredictability, while a 1944 Camp McCoy game between the 76th Infantry Division and Camp McCoy Post determines the championship and benefits the Army Athletic Fund. Seemann Lumber advertises restricted lumber sales under Order L-335.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istic
la Crosse
Copeland Park
76Th Infantry Division
Camp McCoy
Army Athletic Fund
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USA
Vera M. Ziegler
Dora Pelagia
Sparta
Fort Ogelthorpe
Pvt. Zeigler
S. Sgt
Claire
England
Harold
Stein
Your Cleaners
Republican Women’s Club
Vocalite
Linker
Midwest Hearing Aid CO
Bremer Arcade
St. Paul
Minn
West By
Tribene Phete
Gran Ma
Borghild Verket
Ida Pooch
Baraboo
Stanley Alexander
Weston Street
Tribune
Prioto
U.S. Navy
Navy
Garden Club
Glen Buol
Jackie Smith
Smith Valley School
Ronnie Schild
Pleasant Valley School
Newburg Bldg
Alma Lott Gift Shop
Juanita Wileford
Pfc
Donald Kaus
L. C. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Carol Price
Mildred de Boer
Walker 4-H Club
Marjorie Storandt
Mindoro
Phyllis Hicke
Jeannette Plent
Peg
Dag
Les
Pavo
Grago
Tks Wak
L. H. Seemann
U. S
Seemann
Seemann Lumber & Coal Co
Gillette and
Caledonia Sts
Jos. C. Bicha
Finch Furs
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