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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1949
Page
8
Edwin P Jordan describes Bell's palsy how it affects facial nerves and the common causes from injuries infections and diseases. The article notes sudden onset facial weakness eye closure difficulty taste changes and warmth and exercises and treatments and answers a reader question about rapid heart beat after a heavy meal with reassurance.
Janice Mae Bergsland weds Barrett Masters Stebbings at St. Pauls Lutheran Evanston on Aug 13 in 7:30 vows. The bride, daughter of Grant and Beverly Bergsland, and groom, son of Harry and Edith Stebbings, exchanged rings before Dr. George Aigner and a 200 guest reception at the Bergsland home. The couple plans a Michigan and Canada honeymoon. Grant Bergsland, former Mississippi Valley Public Service superintendent, now VP GM of Evanston Bus Co.
Maple Grove golfers played Bet a Million on Tuesday. Lucille Bien won the most money with Dorothy Larson in second. Low net was 4 with Mickey Bate and Jen Wilson tied. Bridge honors went to Alta Wais and Ige Neitsch and 500 honors to securedy.
Sour cream flavored with a touch of sugar lemon juice salt and fresh pepper makes an easily prepared dressing for thinly sliced tomatoes. Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce.
A vintage recipe lists Cocoa Chiffon Cake ingredients with cocoa water flour sugar baking powder salt and oil plus eggs vanilla and cream of tartar. It describes folding egg whites into yolk mixture, baking in an 8x8 pan at 350F for 30 to 35 minutes, then cooling and turning out. It also gives a simple mashed turnip dish with mashed potato and seasonings as an economical side.
Before cooking an omelet for a Western sandwich the skillet may be rubbed with a cut garlic clove if desired. This simple step adds flavor to the egg dish and can be adjusted for personal taste.
Geneva Mae Collins of Caledonia and Truman Sylling of Billings Montana were married at the Lutheran church in Caledonia on August 4. Attending were Ellen Collins maid of honor Arlys Sylling bridesmaid Hans Sylling best man John Daley usher and several out of town guests. Dinner and reception followed in church parlors. The bride wore a gray gabardine suit with green accessories and yellow rose corsage. The groom works as a construction worker in Montana and Wyoming. A later section notes Ardell Wendorf and Harvey D Jewell married August 20 in Sparta Wisconsin with detailed bridal party and reception.
Anastasia Rosson and Robert Elsen joined in marriage at 11 a m on August 20 at Bethel Lutheran Church with Rev O S Paulson officiating. The couple, daughter and son of Philip Roth and G Elsen, plan a honeymoon to northern Wisconsin and Milwaukee.
The notice highlights Quality Fruit Market offering red Wealthies fruit on weekend sale at its location north and east of Carroll's on highway 61 with evening hours. It also advertises Honig's Gift Shop at 518 Main featuring a grand 1949 line of Christmas cars in boxed assortments and a special sale on pictures. Canadian Black Horse available in La Crosse at Smale's.
Birth notices list multiple newborns with dates in August from Green Island Cochrane West Salem and Dakota Minn communities. Names include Gail Lee Annette Marie Elizabeth Jane and Patricia Louise with parent details and locations. One entry notes a California hospital birth at St Joseph's in Burbank.
Crochet pattern No 5011 offers instructions plus four hot iron transfers and a color chart for making eight inch baskets stuffed with pansies. Includes stitch illustrations material list and complete finishing directions from 530 South Wells Chicago IL.
Galesville Wisconsin honors three women with 50 year pins from the Royal Neighbors of America. At a Grotto camp 50th anniversary, Mmes. C A Kellman Alice Nichols and Cora Wilber received pins. Decorations featured purple and white. Maymenter organized the local unit in 1999. she is also an octogenarian.
Mrs. George Evans formerly Marie Haase was chosen grand guard at the Pythian Sisters convention in Milwaukee. Theodore Buehler attended as delegate of the Pythian lodge in OLMA Wisconsin.
Shrimp Wigge combines peeled shrimp with fresh green peas in a creamy sauce. The recipe cooks shrimp and peas separately then blends butter flour milk and onion with Worcestershire for a thickened sauce before returning shrimp and peas to heat. Serves 4 to 6.
Alma Golden wedding notices Gust Kurtzweg and his wife observing their golden anniversary in Alma Wisconsin with an open house. Their children Harvey Elmer and Loraine are listed among attendees.
Bonnie Lebeck daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Lebeck married Dean Capps on August 16 at Evangelical parsonage with Rev Harvey Schweppe officiating. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Melvin Butzman of La Crosse. The bride worked as a laboratory technician with the Buffalo County Dairy Improvement association and the bridegroom was employed on the Tenney farm.
Infant Roger Anthony Colsch, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Colsch of New Albin Iowa, was baptized August 21 at St Josephs Catholic Church. Sponsors were Miss Lois Burroughs and Gene Colsch.
Fifty guests gathered at the Henry Legreid home in Blair to honor Miss Gertrude Quammen of Minneapolis at a prenuptial shower. She is visiting relatives in Blair and Hegg communities. Buy Savings Bonds.
Donna Lou Nelson daughter of Carl J. Nelson and Mrs Nelson of Wood Lake Minn married James Hanson son of Harold and Mrs Hanson of 939 Adams Street Aug 21 at Yellow Medicine Lutheran Hanley Falls. Ceremony included Delta Alpha Delta pillow and attendants from Wood Lake Elgin and Montevideo. After a Canada trip the couple of Luther College graduates will live in Goodhue Minn where both teach.
Mrs. Merrill Davis wins the women’s golf title on August 22 at the club championship final over Mrs. Gertrude Ibach. The victory came at the 16th hole of the 18th round and follows last year’s winner Mrs. John Quinn who received the club’s loving cup.
Elroy Wisconsin Aug 20 a double ring wedding joined Lorna Ormson daughter of Clarence and Mrs Ormson Elroy and Ronald Martin grandson of William Martin Kendall at Our Savior s Lutheran Milwaukee in a 1 pm service conducted by Rev F E Olderr of Elroy The bride wore pale blue with talisman roses Betty Manke of Waukesha was brides maid Francis Miller Kendall was best man Dinner followed at the China Cupboard The couple will live in Milwaukee where both are employed
Galesville Music Study club opens its year in mid September with Mrs. Ted Dusseau as new president. On the program committee are Mrs. Arthur Runne strand Mrs. George McCluskey and Henry Ryczek. Membership committee includes Mrs. O S Bergquist Alma Quinn and Howard Jones. Membership list closes Sept 1. One of the oldest Galesville organizations.
Iva LeMae Skorstad and Norman O. Gabriel, daughter and son of Blair residents Mr. and Mrs Ray Skorstad and Mr. and Mrs August Gabriel of Whitehall, married August 20 with Rev Frank L Callender presiding. Attendant was Ivan C Stendahl. They will live in Whitehall where the groom runs a trucking business.
Norma Spangler will present a piano recital Sunday August 28 in the Teachers College auditorium at three oclock. Assisting will be Mary Simones soprano Donna Hahn violinist and Carol Henker accompanist. Selections include Fantasie in C sharp minor Bach Sonata Op 13 Beethoven Three Movements Perpetual Poulenc Romance Op 22 Wieniewski Monti and others.
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