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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
8
Cooperating merchants and a large crowd enjoyed a two night Fantasy of Fall Fashions show with 50 fall outfits presented in a pseudo shop window. Flowers from Lund florist plus J C Penney dressing the lone male cast member Robert Orxto boosted the performance.
Ettrick Wis special report Fifteen women of the Ettrick Federated Women's Club will open their 38th year September 4 with Mrs Clara Hendrickson as hostess at Mrs A C Hagestad's home. Mrs Gerald Muir will present the program Russia and World Peace. Officers include Mrs S J Johnson president Mrs Hendrickson vice president and Mrs Arthur Rumestread secretary treasurer.
Mr and Mrs James Flaherty of South Beaver Creek announce the engagement of their daughter Marie to Robert Mertes son of Mr and Mrs A J Mertes of Eau Claire The couple plan to wed October 5 at St Patrick s Catholic Church in Eau Claire Marie is a Blair High School graduate and Gillette Rubber employee Robert Mertes a St Patrick s High School graduate and Gillette Rubber time keeper recently discharged from the Army Air Force who served in Europe
Create a 22 inch cotton stuffed doll with yarn hair and embroidered face to match a child’s night clothes. Pattern No 5252 offers full cutting patterns for body pajamas and color chart. request by sending 15 cents, 1 cent postage, name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at the La Crosse Tribune, 530 South Wells Chicago IL.
Airline stewardesses on International routes from the United States to England and Ireland lose as much as five pounds per trip due to long flights and limited time for meals, affecting crew weight management.
Cook green peas in just enough brisk boiling water to cover. Salt may be added at the start or end of cooking to season.
A brief note suggests coating switch plates door knobs and knockers with colorless nail polish to shield them from finger marks. It mentions a new British five seater plane that can use wheels skis or floats.
Miss Myrtle E. Slette and William Kenneth Swenson united in marriage at Bethel Lutheran church chapel in Madison on August 17. The candlelight service was conducted by the Bethel pastor at 5 p.m. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ettner of Madison. After the ceremony a reception was held for relatives at the bride’s mother’s home. The couple will honeymoon in northern Wisconsin and plan to live in an apartment in Blair and Osseo area.
Two new members, Mrs. Helen Palmer and Mrs. Janet Briggs, were initiated into the VFW auxiliary at the Wednesday night meeting. Gladys Weisbecker and Lucille Briggs received individual trophies for high score bowling on the Post team. Avada Losching reported on the state encampment at Madison in June and plans were made for a party for gold star mothers in September. An invitation was extended to the La Crosse group by Trempealeau officers to visit their meetings with the national encampment in Boston, September 1 to 6.
Oscar Hulberg, former partner in Hulberg and Stavrum menswear, visits La Crosse this week at his sister's home 505 South Seventh Street. It is ten years since his last city visit and the partners had sold their interest before World War I. Pat Fitch, Drake University junior and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority member, arrives for a three day visit at Elien Fowler's home, 230 South 16th Street, with her Chicago parents Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Fitch.
The era of $200 million in vitamin and health pills yearly boosts demand for stylish pillboxes. Smart sterling, gold, and leather designs revive the old fashion pillbox as a fashion accessory and storage solution.
Sue Burnett presents pattern 8968 for a school or party princess dress with narrow eyelet embroidery and square neckline. Includes sizes 2 3 4 5 and 6 years and materials list with yardage and notions. Send 25 cents to Sue Burnett Chicago for pattern and 25 cents for Fashion that Exciting and Different Pattern Book.
Alyce Mae and Mary Lou Polly daughters of Mrs Mable Polly of 2016 13th Place returned with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William White Maywood New Jersey with whom they spent the summer Mr and Mrs White and daughter Marilyn are visiting Mrs Charles W White Mr and Mrs Raymond Ahearn of Two Rivers Wisconsin are visiting in La Crosse for a few days
Relatives from four states joined Mr and Mrs Louis Weise at 1414 Vine street for a Saturday open house honoring their 50th wedding anniversary. About 150 guests attended as the Jessie B circle of the First Baptist church served refreshments and a three tiered gold decorated wedding cake was displayed.
WESTBY Wis Special a lovely celebration was held at Sunset Beach Birchwood Wis Sunday to honor the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ru ie. They were married Aug 18 1921. Attendees included siblings in law and many local friends. A three tier cake and a purse of silver dollars were given.
Aug. 15, Linda Anne to Thoralf Olson and wife at Coon Valley Wisconsin. Aug. 21, Ann Roberts and Aug. 21, Asia Myhre, both birth announcements for Westby and St. Paul. Aug. 21, Patrick Leo to Leo Kenney at 1128 South Sixth Street. Aug. 28, Lorraine Aspenson’s daughter to Pacel Jr. of Hillsboro. Aug. 19, Jacqueline Mary Schroeder born to Harold and wife at West Side General Hospital St. Paul. Aug. 21, Calmer Camp newborn daughter to Dale Cotton.
The material provides warmer winters and cooler summers, reduces sound, and offers fire resistance while lowering fuel use. Chile is attempting to curb sharp price increases.
Anniversary observed with family dinner at the Bersagel sisters Alpha and Benita home in Lanesboro Minn. Mr and Mrs E L Bersagel of Minneapolis celebrated their 25th year.
READSTOWNWis Aug 16 Mrs Julius Jacobson and Mrs Arletta Waddel hosted a postnuptial shower for Mrs Ewers Anderson at the former’s home. The event brought together local friends in a small afternoon gathering to honor the bride.
La Crosse couples John E. Fieis and Vivian D. Swenson will wed in Coon Valley on August 24. Richard Ranieri and Marianne Kircher are to marry in La Crosse on August 22. Joseph W. Kotnour and Audrey Biscop will wed in La Crosse on August 29. Jack Gardner and Esther Jeanette Benson plan marriage in La Crosse on August 29.
Virginia Rose Welscher and Robert Joseph McManimon were married at St. Peter's Catholic church in Caledonia Minn with a high satin gown and veil. Attendants included Mildred Welscher and Mary McManimon. A reception followed at the bride's home and the couple will reside on a Rushford farm.
A bread shortage leads Derby Cathedral in England to stop free loaves on Sundays. The change affects parishioners and parish services while officials seek alternatives to ease the shortage.
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