Polly's Pointers column tips for quick gathers and hacks
A reader recommends zigzag stitching with heavier thread to gather fabric faster for vanity skirts or dust ruffles, guiding the thread by hand for fullness with no breaks. Other notes suggest plastic spoons for eggs, a plywood shelf for shoe storage in closets, using a fork for ice cream, and packing deviled eggs in a wrapped carton for picnics.
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Polly
Barbara
Engagement and upcoming wedding in La Crosse
Mrs. or Alvin Eide announce the engagement of Sharon Ann Eide to Henry Keith Ash with a wedding planned for Saturday Oct 10 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church La Crosse. Sharon is a medical secretary and Henry is a Whitney Trading manager both connected to Wisconsin Illinois and New York postings.
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Earl Johnson
Bagley
Wis
Marietta Jane
Aubrey Gilbertson
Donald Hooks
Fennimore
Miss Johnson
General Telephone Company
Prairie du Chien
Dubuque
Meyers
Mindoro
Alvin Eide
Sharon Ann
Henry Keith Ash
James Thomas Ash
Belleville
Ill
Ash
Wisconsin State University- la
New York City
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
la Crosse
Trempealeau, Wis
Elmer E. Wilber
Shaaron Grace
Charles P. Kirkey
Allwin Hare
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Ginger Shortbread From Paula Peck Recipe
Butter and sugar cream then molasses and vanilla with spices and soda. Stir in flour and chill. Roll dough into cherry sized balls, coat with sugar, flatten, bake at 375 for 12 to 15 minutes until crackled and dry. Yield about 48. From The Art of Fine Baking by Paula Peck.
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Paula Peck
Simon and Schuster
Iron valued highly in 1600 B C compared with gold and silver
In 1600 B C iron was five times as valuable as gold and forty times as valuable as silver, reflecting early metal trade dynamics and relative scarcity shaping ancient economies.
Wilhelm Tell Art Fair Opens In New Glarus
New Glarus Wisconsin hosts the third Wilhelm Tell outdoor art fair a Sunday show from 9 am to 7 pm in the village park with 100 plus artists. Entries sent to Mrs Robert Elkins. No commission, exhibitors manage their own works, fencing provided, shade areas added, Swiss festival events include concerts folk dancing and a German spoken Wilhelm Tell play.
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New Glarus
Wis
Wilhelm Tell
Madison
Highway 69
Robert Elkins
Schiller
Postnuptial Shower Honors Glen and Mrs Nelson
A postnuptial shower for Mr. and Mrs. Glen Nelson was held at Vang Lutheran Church hall in Westby on Sunday August 16. Hostesses included Mrs. Arthur Strangstaken Mrs. Chester Mathison Mrs. Alton Kinserdahl and Mrs. Otis Nerison. The couple resides at 1528 Fenwick Avenue Eau Claire where both work.
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Westby
Wis
Glen Nelson
Vang Lutheran Church Hall
Mmes
Arthur Strangstaken
Chester Mathison
Alton Kinserdahl
Otis Nerison
Nelson
Fenwick Ave
Eau Claire
Schlintz Reunion Attendees Gather in Wisconsin Ontario Event
NORWALK Wis Mr and Mrs Edwin Hoffman Mr and Mrs Melvin Vieth and Mr and Mrs Marvin Vieth and families were among those attending the Schlintz reunion at Wild Cat Park Ontario Sunday Aug 16.
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Norwalk
Wis
Edwin Hoffman
Melvin Vieth
Marvin Vieth
Schlintz
Wild Cat Park
Ontario
Skaaland announces engagement of Esther Marie Skaaland
Engagement reported in Chaseburg Wisconsin between Esther Marie Skaaland daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudolf Skaaland and Gerald D Gabrielson son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Gabrielson of Viroqua Wisconsin.
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Chaseburg
Wis
Rudolf Skaaland
Esther Marie
Gerald D. Gabrielson
Bernard Gabrielson
Viroqua
Kirchners Hold Reunion At Melrose Red and Gun Club
Descendants of the late Ed ward and Helen Kirchner held a reunion at the Melrose Red and Gun Club house on Sunday August 16 with a chicken dinner and supper. Attendees included numerous Kirchner family members and spouses from Melrose Sparta Burr Oak Cashton Holmen La Crosse Mindoro and Brown's Valley. The group announced the annual Christmas party will be at the Eagles Club in La Crosse on Sunday December 27.
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Edward
Helen Kirchner
Melrose Red and Gun
Les Riley
Jon
Jane
Dick Rudkin
David
Sarah
Sparta
Robert Kirchner
Karl
Kenneth
Kim
Kelsey
Kay
Kris
Cashton
Wayne Simonsen
Kenny
Katrina
Holmen
William Bjork
Alma
Chester Nordstrom
Randy
Nancy
Mary
Susan
Terry
Diane
Melrose
Harvey Wadel
Herbert Huber
Ernest Craig
Burr Oak
Glen Kirchner
Linda
Debbie Paisley
Milan Kirchner
Martin Kirchner
Dale Kirchner
Douglas
Brown’s Valley
Bruce Olson
Pam
Lisa
Sidney Kirchner
Stevie
Sandy
Sue
Kathy
Karen Kirchner
Mindoro
Connie Kirchner
Spencer Kjos
la Crosse
Eagles Club
Schultz and Wrobel clans hold reunion at Goose Island Park
A Schultz Wrobel family reunion was held Sunday August 16 at Goose Island Park. Attendees included numerous Wrobel relatives from Chaseburg Stoddard Mondovi Gilmanton Hudson La Crosse and La Crosse guests with extended family members from Minneapolis Genoa Genoa area and beyond.
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Schultz-Wrobel
Goose Island Park
Messrs
Mmes
Raymond Wrobel
Harry Wrobel
Albert Krause
Ludwig Wrobel
Lester Wrobel
James
Betty
Ronnie
George Wrobel
Chaseburg
Oswald Wrobel
Herman Lee
Ray Springer
Diane
Carol
Linda
Larry
Mary
Ray
Steven
Danny
Alfred Frohock
Bertha Springer
Laura Bakken
Stoddard
Rudy Schultz
Hilmer Kowitz
John Kowitz
Larry Wrobel
la Vere Schultz
Peg
Patty
Jim
Ed Switzenberg
Ronald Kowitz
Mondovi
Albert Wrobel
Oscar Hanson
Minnie Schultz
Gil
Jodi
Patti
Julius Wittenberg
Becky
Brock
John Martell
Julie
Jacqueline
George Harbecke
Phyliss
Joe Stackowitz
John
Jo Anne
50th anniversary honors for William H Zillmer couple
William H. Zillmer and Mary Larson of Shamrock celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Aug 16 at the Bowler home. Attendants from 1914 include Edna Larson. the couple farmed 30 years between Shamrock and Cataract and retired to Highway 27. They have four grandchildren and eight foster grandchildren.
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William H. Zillmer
Black River Falls
Gordon Zillmer
Mike H. Bowler
Shamrock
Kathryn Bruley
Frank Zillmer
Edna Larson
Mary Larson
Medford
William Zillmer
Germany
Sparta Lutheran Parsonage
H. V. Schmelling
Cataract
Highway 27
Russell Ellenberg
Racine
Edwin Pinnow
Delavan
Albert Phillips
Thorp
Gale Bruley
Franklin Park
Ill
William Santen
Oak Park
Inez Lund
Burtness
Seattle
Tomato Sandwiches With Cream Butter And Chives
Cream butter whipped with minced chives spreads the bread for tomato sandwiches creating a rich layered flavor. Simple ingredients elevate the classic snack with a delicate herb note.
Quick Bread Storage After Baking Tips
If the loaf does not slice well after baking wrap it tightly and store overnight in a covered container. This keeps the crumb intact and ready for slicing the next day.
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James L. Schansberg
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Convenient Jewelers, Inc
House of Music
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D. Boys
Moe Toe Oxfords
Kirchners
Emery Wrobel
Michael
David and
Linda Wrobel
Louise Stender
Roy Schultz
Judy Switzenberg
Kaynee
Tom Sawyer