Polly's Pointers and Household Hacks Chronicle
A collection of reader tips from Polly's Pointers including repurposing a baby sterilizer rack as a glass caddy, using seat belts for securing groceries in cars, gluing hems, and quick carpet cleaning with furniture attachments. Readers share time saving chores from babysitting to travel mat substitutes and coat hanging reminders.
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Polly
Ethel
Nurse Ruth Ann Foth Graduates From Methodist Hospital School
Ruth Ann Foth daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Foth of Onalaska graduated among 27 from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Madison at Friday evening exercises on August 21 She is now employed in the surgical suite at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and plans to take classes at the university for a bachelor’s degree She resides at 2014 Kendall Ave Madison and is of Sand Lake Road Onalaska upon graduation.
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Ruth Ann Foth
Leonard Foth
Sand Lake Rd
Onalaska
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Madison
University of Wisconsin Hospitals
Miss Foth
Kendall Ave
Westby
Wis
Carole Hanson
Melvin Hanson
Winona School of Practical Nursing
St. Joseph's Hospital
St. Paul
Lutheran Hospital
la Crosse
Marriage at St Thomas More Church on Mackinac Island
Rosanna Ellen Bell and Daniel Olloff wed in a nuptial Mass at St Thomas More Catholic Church with Fr. Mullen officiating. The ceremony featured a large bridal party, reception at Holiday Inn, and a 25 guest luncheon. The couple plans to reside at 114 Grand Ave in Wausau after September 1.
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St. Thomas More
Protestant Friendship Club Potluck at Red Cloud Shelter
The Protestant Friendship Club invites members to a 6 30 potluck supper at the Red Cloud Shelter House this Saturday.
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Protestant Friendship Club
Red Cloud Shelter House
Ekern Honored at Farewell Party Before National Guard Duty
Burton Ekern of Chaseburg Wisconsin was honored at a farewell party held at the Ron Lenser home on Friday evening August 21 before departing for five months of active duty with the National Guard at Fort Jackson South Carolina. Attendees included David Johnston La Verne Myhre Howard Midthen Keith Amann Don Foster James Sobkowiak Harlan Hanson Du Wayne Dahlke Harry Davidson Wesley Bluske Larry Tollackson Lincoln Halvorson Layton Hoff Alvin Urbanek Alvin Dummer Jim Henley John Koula and David Halvorson.
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Chaseburg
Wis
Burton Ekern
Ron Lenser
Burton
Fort Jackson
S.C
National Guards
Messrs
Mmes
David Johnson
la Verne Myhre
Howard Midthen
Keith Amann
Don Foster
James Sobkowiak
Harlan Hanson
du Wayne Dahlke
Harry Davidson
Wesley Bluske
Larry Tollackson
Lincoln Halvorson
Layton Hoff
Alvin Urbanek
Alvin Dummer
Jim Henley
John Koula
David Halvorson
Jerry Burke Weds Frances Aasen in Westby Ceremony
Frances Kay Aasen and Jerry Arnold Burke were married at Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church in Westby Wisconsin on August 22 at 8 p.m. The bride and attendants wore pink and white gowns, with bouquets of pink roses and white carnations. A reception followed at the bride’s home, and the couple will reside in Salem Wisconsin where the bride teaches in public schools.
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Westby
Wis
Frances Kay Aasen
Jerry Arnold Burke
LeRoy Peterson
Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church
John Aasen
Melvin Burke
Dianne Hovinghoff
Edward Burke
Ronald Larson
James Ansen
Janice Lee
Burke
Salem
Lewis Thompson
la Crosse
Raymond Vangen
Minona
Iowa
James Aasen
Oconomowoc
Cashton
Charlene Burke
Madison
Rodney Selin
Viroqua
Freshen Baked Tart Shells Quick in Hot Oven
To refresh tart shells bake in a 425 degree oven for about five minutes, then cool before filling. This short reheat restores crispness and prepares shells for filling.
Note to new bakers on creamed shortening and sugar
Instructional line explains that creamed shortening and sugar should resemble fluffy beaten cream cheese in texture. The note targets beginners and emphasizes achieving a light, airy mix during cake preparation.
Mauss Baptism in New Albin Iowa
Joanne Mari Mauss infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mauss was baptized Saturday evening August 22 at St Josephs Church New Albin by Rev Robert J Levenhagen with sponsors Mr and Mrs John Troendel listed.
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New Albin
Iowa
Joanne Mari
Lawrence Mauss
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Robert J. Levenhagen
John Troendel
Frengs to Mark Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs La Verne Freng celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a open house Sunday August 30 from 1 to 4 pm at the Sidney Welda home on Highway 108 one half mile south of Mindoro Wis. The Welda home hosts the event.
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Mindoro
Wis
la Verne Freng
Sidney Welda
Welda
Highway 108
Appleton Vows Join Couple
Marilynn Schiedermayer daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Schiedermayer and Peter Bronson son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bronson were married Saturday August 22 at 7 30 p m at First Methodist Church The Rev Gordon Sorensen officiated with maid of honor Carol Anderson best man Daryl Kaufman bridesmaids Janet Wunderlich James Duggan Kurt Kornhorst and Kurt Schiedermayer seated guests A reception followed in the Fireside Room They will reside at 1208 Bay Shore Lane Delafield The bride a 1963 graduate of Wisconsin State University Oshkosh is employed at Waukesha Public Schools The groom a graduate of Wisconsin State University River Falls is employed at St John s Military Academy.
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Marilynn Schiedermayer
Walter Schiedermayer
Peter Bronson
Arthur Bronson
Kane St
First Methodist Church
Gordon Sorensen
Carol Anderson
West Bend
Daryl Kaufman
Oshkosh
Janet Wunderlich
Appleton
James Duggan
Oconomowoc
Kurt Kornhorst
Kurt Schiedermayer
Canada
Bay Shore Lane
Delafield
Wisconsin State University-Oshkosh
Waukesha
Wisconsin State
Larson Hosts Surprise Housewarming in Chaseburg Wis
Wesley and wife were surprised with a housewarming after buying the farm of the late Louie Boudler. Hosts were Mrs. Gerald Schultz Mrs. La Verne Clements and Mrs. Harley Ostrom. Guests included Virgil Hoff Norman Larson Jerry Larson Louis Seelow Paul Hoff Joseph Berra La Verne Clements Harley Ostrem Gerald Schultz Paul Schultz Jr Mrs. Alma Ostrem Mrs. Arlene Hoff Jennie Tigen Clarence Hoff Paul Schultz Sr and Jesse Lenser.
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Chaseburg
Wis
Wesley Larson
Larsons
Louie Boudler
Mmes
Gerald Schultz
la Verne Clements
Harley Ostrom
Virgil Hoff
Norman Larson
Jerry Larson
Louis Seelow
Paul Hoff
Joseph Berra
Harley ‘Ostrem
Gerald
Engagements announced by Bluske and families in three towns
The notice lists engagements involving the Bluske family and relatives across La Crosse Viroqua and Chaseburg. It names Arlen Schroeder Loren Tryggestad Arnold Schroeder and families and Wesley Bluske Harry C Bluske among those connected to the announcements.
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Bluske
la Crosse
Mmes
Arlen Schroeder
Loren Tryggestad
Arnold Schroeder
Viroqua
Wesley Bluske
Harry C. Bluske
Chaseburg
Westby Flower Show Hosted by Norseland Garden Club
Norseland Garden Club sponsored a flower show at Our Savior's Lutheran Church parlors in Westby Wisconsin on Friday August 21 with the theme An Old Fashioned Garden. The event featured 114 arrangements and an afternoon and evening tea. Exhibits included hibiscus a shrimp plant two garden displays and a shell display. General chairman Mrs Harold Hanson led a long list of officers and helpers.
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Westby
Wis
Norseland Garden Club
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Harold Hanson
Mmes
Palmer Olson
Blaine Pederson
Theo Johnson
Victor Lunde
Margaret Lord
Myrtle Hovde
Clyde Cary
Bennie Olson
Hjalmer Holte
Reuben Hagen
Reuben Fekde
C. J. Skrivseth
Charlotte Lomen
Harlow Goldsmith
Grace McEachron
O. T. Nestingen
Birthday Picnic Honors Minnie Schroeder in 76th Year
A family picnic at the Arnold Schroeder farm in Chaseburg Wisconsin honored Mrs Minnie Schroeder of Stoddard on her 76th birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Earl Leisse and family of Stoddard Mr and Mrs Edgar Schroeder and Renee of Onalaska Mr and Mrs Harold Schroeder Wayne Smith and Du Wayne.
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Chaseburg
Wis
Arnold Schroeder
Do not discard cheddar with mold just trim mold away
Do not throw away natural cheddar cheese when mold appears. Slice off the moldy portion and store the rest safely. Use clean knives and discard the removed area to prevent spread and ensure the cheese remains safe to eat.
Knead Shortbread Mixture By Hand Tips
If you have trouble mixing flour butter and sugar for shortbread knead the mixture with your hands to improve texture and consistency. This simple method helps blend ingredients evenly and develops a better dough.
BRF Students Shine at State Fair Clothing Exhibits
Sharon Germstad led with three blues and a red ribbon in clothing events at the Wisconsin state fair. Georgia Schlegel earned a blue and two reds placing second among Jackson County 4-H girls. Connie Hoem won Teen Choice in dress review for a blue and green dacron dress and white coat ensemble. About one third of contestants became Teen Choice candidates. Others listed include Marion Kopp, Arlen Stern, and state 4-H chorus member Randall Seefeldt who could not attend due to illness.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Sharon Germstad
Georgia Schlegel
Jackson County
Connie Hoem
Marion Kopp
Arlen Stern
Bonnie Nortman
Sandra
Jane
Kathleen Sutton
Vicki Wood
Marion Harmer
Randall Seefeldt
Nyla Musser
Willard Hart
Postnuptial Shower for Moe Couple Held in Stoddard
A postnuptial shower for Mr. and Mrs. Gary Moe was held Thursday evening August 20 at the Edward Peterson home. Hosts were Mrs. Kenneth Erickson Mrs. Edward Peterson and Mrs. Tilman Moe. Bingo was played as entertainment and guests brought spaghetti sauce recipes.
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St. Thomas More Catholic Church
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Hugh Harper
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Lesa Knutson
James Jungen
Jack Ashland
Anthony Grzybowski
Schmidty’s
Holiday Inn
Emmett J. Lyons
Glenn Wells
Grand Ave
Wausau
Wausau Technical Institute
Ernest Dummer
Robert Folck
Carl Schubert
Linda
Karen
Arthur Lewis Jr
Biron
Harold Christen
Ettrick
Hugh
Joseph Merfeld
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Pepin
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Wauwatosa
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Capron
Ill
Tony Grzybowski
Rosanna Bell Olloff
Jerry Burke
NEW Bakers
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North 3Rd St
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Eitzen
Minn
Elmer Bunge
Jean Elizabeth
Adrian Olson
Raymond Olson
Spring Grove
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Office of Admissions
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