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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1950
Page
3
Dr. Jordan explains that benzadrine based pep pills can cause addiction if overused and are not advisable for staying awake long drives or studying. The column also answers questions on stomach cancer signs, thyroid metabolism, smoking by nursing mothers, and determining a baby's sex, noting no reliable methods exist and sex is 50-50 per pregnancy.
Lois Elayne Savall and Kenneth DeWayne Smith were married August 3 in Sparta by Rev. L B Keegan. Attendants included Theresa Sura and Lorraine Meyer. The couple hosted breakfast at Harrison's and a reception at Frank Smith's home. yellow gladiols adorned the altar.
A correction states that dinner for 22 guests was held for Gladys Henker and Robert Quinn in the home of the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs William Henker, not at the Quinn home as previously reported.
The couple plans to live at 319 Central Avenue following a honeymoon in Wisconsin Dells. The brief notice confirms their upcoming residence change and travel.
Locals promote Linotile from Armstrong and Roth Flor Mart as the best floor at a reasonable price. Advertisements include Dr. Protz chiropodist office hours starting August 14, floor sanding services, Lund's Flowers near the Cathedral, Holy Trinity church, and the Sweet Shop offering home made sherbet. Other listings include Jerome Wateski formerly with Florshop and John Schneider Co. with contact dial numbers.
Whitehall Club hosted by Arcadia with Neillsville Mondovi and Galesville women’s teams. Mrs W C Amundson won golf prize and Mrs E J Colliton won bridge prize. Local attendees listed. Durand golf club visit set for Aug 10 and Tri County tournament on Mondovi course Aug 16.
Orva Nadine Fagerness and Jer ome Fredrick Pfeifer were married July 22 at University Hope Lutheran in Minneapolis. The couple, daughter and son of Blair and Blooming Prairie residents, reside at 2828 Elliot Avenue South, Minneapolis.
A compact recipe for Oatmeal Hermits cookies. Ingredients include flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, fat, brown sugar, eggs, milk, grated carrot, raisins, nuts, and rolled oats. Instructions guide mixing dry ingredients, adding fats and liquids, folding in add-ins, and baking in 375F oven 12 to 15 minutes for about five dozen cookies.
Waukon IA special notice states Erma Moer daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Moer will wed Lyle Williams son of Mr and Mrs Al Williams at Zion Reformed church on August 20 at 2 30 PM.
A vintage style guide praises cantaloupes as summer delights. It covers selecting vine ripened melons, chilling before serving, washing and drying, and proper wrapping for refrigeration. It also offers quick serving ideas like Simplest Cocktail Melon Cup Cocktail and Summer Snow Peak with sherbet for desserts.
A historic chutney recipe uses 1 quart peaches 1 onion 2 cups raisins 1 cup vinegar 34 cup light syrup 1 tablespoon white mustard seeds 12 teaspoons ginger 2 teaspoon salt 1 red hot pepper. Cook until peaches are soft then thickened. Seal in hot jars yields about 2 pints.
Verna Billings and Logan Yaun, children of Gordon Long and Alex Yaun, wed August 5 at the De Soto Methodist parsonage. Rev. Anton Story officiated with witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holley of Cross Plains. The bride wore royal blue satin and white carnation corsage. the groom wore brown satin with a matching corsage. They will reside on a farm.
Mrs Christina Severson marked her 86th birthday with a gathering at her daughter Mrs Adolph Vaundry’s home on Loomis street. Guests included Mr and Mrs A Sletten and several named friends and relatives from the Chicago area.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Dent and family spent Sunday with the Lenton family in Stewartville Minnesota. Mary Lou Zielke visits her uncle Rev Warren Zemlick in Milwaukee. Mrs Elma Stawick and son Les ter Sandbergen of Oakland left to visit relatives in Galesville after a week with Mrs Myrtle Thompson at 501142 Main street. MONDAY WCTU meets at 2 30 at Myrick park.
Cup cakes and cookies are delicious sweets for easy summer desserts. Choose plain or frosted cupcakes and top with fudge or peach garnish. A tray of assorted cookies pairs well with berries ice cream or custard.
A simple buffet luncheon plan lets guests build their own sandwiches from assorted luncheon meats Swiss and American cheese crisp lettuce tomato relishes and breads. Finish with a warm apple betty casserole and cream.
A cooking tip advises adding milk if a scalloped potato dish dries during baking. It notes the potatoes taste especially good with finely grated onion, emphasizing simple moisture restoration and flavor enhancement.
In 1950 readers confront conflicting medical claims about nicotine. Digest and non digest magazines present dire warnings and ironic counterpoints claiming cigarettes both harm and may not harm. The author notes personal risk and questions how experts can resolve the smoking dilemma.
In Galesville Wisconsin the Grotto Camp Royal Neighbors of America honor 51 years since chartering with a picnic at Reception Park on Aug. 17 and a social afternoon. Three charter members Mrs Kellman Cora Wilber and Alice Nichols are honored with special notices. Mrs Kellman who has held office longest plans to move to Evanston Illinois soon. Fellow members presented a farewell gift as she prepares to leave.
A home recipe for smothered chicken calls for 3 to 4 pound young chickens, salt, pepper, ginger, poultry seasoning, flour, fat for frying, and 2 cups cream or rich milk. Coat, brown, bake in a moderate oven until tender, then top with mushroom cream sauce.
The Jersey Giant, available in white or black, is among the largest chicken breeds. Roosters can weigh 12 pounds or more, rivaling the size of a small turkey.
Anita Marie Ostern infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ostern was christened Sunday by Rev O M Mikkelson with sponsors Mr and Mrs William Solie and Mr and Mrs Ray Ostern Gary Albert Bratland son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Bratland was christened Sunday by Rev Mikkelson with sponsors Mr and Mrs Oberlin Newgard and Elaine and Odell Bratland
The marriage of E. B. Haas to his sister in law Mrs Elsie Haas occurred Monday at St Patrick's Catholic church in Waukon Iowa. Attending were Mr and Mrs Leo Ferring the bride's brother. Haas oversees the Cole rendering service.
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