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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
4
wartime guidance on making pickles stresses vinegar strength purity salt quality and freshness of produce cucumbers and green tomatoes should be pickled within 24 hours of picking pure salt is best and granulated or flake salt may be used in brining limewater adds crispness and whole spices tied in cloth are recommended
Mrs. Ellen Boyle, aged 106 and one of the oldest Vernon county residents, will mark her birthday with a Sunday party. She remains cheerful and active, tends a garden, and recently took a car trip to Preston with family members to visit an ill daughter.
Two dances are planned for the Military Service club on Friday night. Regular dance at Service club No 1 and a separate event by Co G 304th Infantry at the American Legion hall start at 8 p m. Girls may call for details to Mrs A J Bates or Miss Gertrude Bleakley.
The guide instructs on immediate stain treatment for washable fabrics. Stretch the stained area over a large frame with elastic bands and flush the stain with water from above. For wine stains, apply the same method and add salt to the stain first.
Mr and Mrs Shermker celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Monday evening with a large gathering of friends and relatives. A purse of silver was presented to the couple.
A brief tip explains shaking a face powder through a paper cover with small holes to minimize spills, then gently applying the powder. The guidance emphasizes controlled distribution to avoid mess.
A description of pattern No 8690 for a gay pretty jumper frock with a simple blouse, size range 3 to 8 years, material yardage for Size 4, and instructions to order by sending 20 cents plus name address and pattern number to La Crosse Tribune Pattern Service. Also mentions the mid summer style book FASHION with 32 pages of sportwear and accessories, price 15 cents.
At St James church parsonage on Aug 5 Miss Mary Baker of La Crosse wed Ernest Mason of Sparta in a ceremony conducted by Rev L B Keegan. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Daniel Mulrine at 2119 Charles street with a reception following. The bride wore navy blue and white bemberg sheer. Mrs Mulrine wore aqua and white with tea roses. The couple will reside in Sparta.
To prevent loss, label your youngster’s lunch boxes and vacuum jars carried to school.
Extension nutritionist Gladys Stillman of the University of Wisconsin notes melons offer substantial minerals and vitamins. A small watermelon serving supplies calcium iron and vitamins A B1 B2 and C, exceeding a peach or apple for several nutrients. Canteloupe provides vitamins A and C, with a half melon delivering two thirds of daily vitamin C and a sixth of vitamin A. Melons add high moisture, aid hydration, and rinds can be pickled.
Women of Grotto Camp Royal Neighbors of America in Galesville Wisconsin observe their 45th anniversary with an annual picnic at Reception Park. Charter members from 1899 will attend with members and families gathering for the event.
Locals note Miss Nora Nelson from the county clerk’s office returned from a week in Chicago while Miss Emma Johnson from the treasurer’s office plans two weeks in Montana. Arnison and Bellevue attended a state welfare institute in Madison as part of county departments’ public welfare activities.
Aug. 3 a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Smith Council Bay Aug. 5 a son to Mr and Mrs Lester Mueller Hegg Aug. 8 a son to Mr and Mrs Milton Schel Osseo Aug. 4 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Wilhelm Anderson Burlington Memorial hospital Whitehall Wis Mr Anderson formerly of Larkin Valley near Whitehall
La Crosse reports unions for Henry R A Gerber of Weehawken New Jersey and Wava Brandenburg of Cass street Wilton Wisconsin on August 12 in Viroqua Wisconsin. It also notes Bernice Shear of Hillsboro Wisconsin and Barry Bround of Elroy Wisconsin in a separate registry.
Frances Zuill of the state nutrition committee notes 70 percent higher government canning requirements this year. Wisconsin will ship its entire cherry pack to the government, with major increases in ten vegetables and many fruits facing reduced civil market availability. Housewives are urged to ration less and can at home using pressure cookers for non acidic vegetables and boiling water baths for fruits.
Mrs. Christina Severson received birthday wishes as relatives gathered at the home of her daughter Adolph Vaundrey at 1801 Loomis Street in La Crosse. Seventy-year old widow Jonas Severson, a former railroad engineer, died in 1928 after years in the La Crosse lumber mills.
Lovely motifs for hand quilting including Princess Feather Spider Web and Water Lily. Patterns suit plain blocks satin lingerie cases baby pillows or porch cushions. Send 15 cents and 1 cent postage plus name address pattern 5183 to Anne Cabot 530 South Wells Chicago 7 Il.
Miss Lorna D. Preuss and Russell J. Merlo were married on Saturday August five in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Merlo is son of D C Merlo of Dyersville and a Loretto High School Caledonia graduate who served with the marines in New Zealand and is now employed in Cedar Rapids.
Pvt. Adella J. Hanson of Whitehall has completed basic training at the Third Wac detachment Arlington Hall station Arlington Va She is the daughter of Mrs Hulda Hanson and was educated at Whitehall high school and La Crosse State Teachers college She taught two and a half years in Larkin Valley before enlisting last February and leaving for service in June Her brother Pvt Erling Hanson has begun basic training at Camp Wheeler Ga both siblings are in military service
Miss Betty Nichols daughter of Scott B Nichols editor of the Whitehall Times serves her physiotherapy apprenticeship at Rhoads General Hospital Utica New York. Col A J Canning announces she will be commissioned as second lieutenant in the army medical corps after completing training. She holds a BS from Stout Institute 1941 majoring in home economics and taught in Greendale Wisconsin before studying at Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota.
When cooking pasta or rice, rub a bit of fat around the top edge of the pan to prevent the liquid from boiling over. This tip helps keep stovetops clean and reduces mess during boiling.
Mrs. Roy Carver of Stevens Point is the guest of her sister Mrs. Cora Barry in Viroqua. Hostesses including Mmes. I. E. Casperson M. J. Felix B. C. Brown S. J. Sauer and Chester Campbell arranged several parties. A dinner by Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Casperson honored the 30th wedding anniversary of Professor and Mrs. Roy Carver. Carver and Brown later hosted a bridge dinner for 12 guests.
When cream curdles, it can still work in soups and dishes. For potato soup add as a tangy texture. In squash, sauerkraut, or goulash it can mellow sharp flavors and enrich sauce. Consider using it in moderate amounts to avoid curdled appearance.
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