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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1944

Page

4

English Lutheran Wedding Pair Plans Westward Move

Alicia Peterson and Oscar Swennes were married at the Lutheran church by Rev. H. N. Stoffel. A reception for about fifty relatives followed at the groom’s aunt’s home, with many attendees listed. The piece also notes fashion trends and a pattern advertisement, then discusses a U.S. Army cookbook project involving women contributors and Army mess practices.

Alica Peterson Oscar Swennes Lutheran Church H. N. Stoffel Henry Knebes Willard Swensnapdragons Ray Holmes Fifth Avenue South Murel Holmes Willard Eastman Wis Orrie Peterson de Soto Henry Ida Oestreich Edward Meide Shirley Holmes Mike Holmes Ed Oestreich Vaughn Johnson Elmer Chisholm Jerome Oestreich Virginia Heiberg Jake Micksch Ray Dworak John Oeestreich Clarence Betz Lawrence Oestreich Egland M. E. Reynolds Lester O<estreich Janet

Women Contribute To Revised Army Cook Book Panel

The article lists home economists and nutritionists from Kellogg General Foods Kraft and other groups who contributed to a revised Army Cook Book. It notes Miss Mary Coffman joining the Women's Army Corps and training at Fort Des Moines as a private, with potential to test her recipe compilation in an Army kitchen.

Washington, D. C War Department Quartermaster General Washington, C Mary Barber Secretary of War Quartermaster Corps Cooks and Bakers School Fort Meade Maryland Army Quartermaster's Selective Service Boards Katherine Harris Cornell University Ithaca New York Inez Willison National Livestock and Meat Board Chicago What's New Anna Boller National Livestock and Métal Board Lillian Merson Kellogg Company Battle Creek Mich Bertha E. Nettleton General Foods Marie Casteen Statler Hotels Florida State College Tallahassee Ina S. Lindman United Fruit Company Katherine Smith National Canners Association Mary Dahnke Kraft Cheese Corporation Regina Frisbie Esther Latzke Armour and Company Sarah Cole Standard Brands Beth Bailey McLean Swift and Comany Jessie A. Cline National Live Stock and Meat Board Marion Bollman Quartermaster Corps Subsistence Laboratory Mary Coffman Coffman Women’s Army Corps

Lanesboro Woman 90 Celebrates Birthday

Mrs. Bertha Johnson aged 90 marked her birthday with visits at her daughter Mrs. Olaf Thompson's home in Lanesboro Wisconsin over two afternoons. Born in Norway November 29 1854 she married there before moving to Hampton Iowa then to Wisconsin 44 years ago. Her husband died in 1916. She lives with her daughter in Cheyenne North Dakota and remains active reading and knitting. Her granddaughter Mrs. Edward Danielson baked the cake.

Lanesboro Wis Bertha Johnson Olaf Thompson Johnson Norway Hampton Olaf Thomp- Johnson Cheyene N. D Edward Danielson

City Homemakers Mobilize for Dec Cookie Supply

Mrs William Walker leads the Bjornson Medary and Smith Valley Homemakers in filling cookie jars this week for USO Cookies Miss Ibsen club. The Dec 9 weekend supply is organized with the Hamilton club assisting the city Homemakers branch.

Miss Ibsen Club Mmes Ann Lund Clara Lier Karen Mahlum Signe Christianson Lee Clara Laumann Anna Johnson Anna Gilbertsen Gina Greschner Bertha Jacobson Mateo Sandvik Clara Knutson Bjornson Medary Smith Valley William Walker City Homemakers Hamilton Club

Arline Burns Weds Arnold Schoville in Soldiers Grove

In a candlelit service at the Church of Christ in Soldiers Grove Wisconsin Arline Burns daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Burns Plain wed Arnold Schoville son of Mr and Mrs Schoville of Soldiers Grove The Rev Roy Williams officiated The couple attended by Virginia Burns and Keith Schoville with a green clad bridesmaid carried carnations The ceremony featured I Love You Truly and a reception followed in the church basement After a honeymoon the groom will report back to his Philadelphia station.

Soldiers Grove Wis Church of Christ Arline Burns Walter Burns Plain Arnold Schoville Schoville Roy Williams Virginia Burns Keith Scheville Milford Johnson Esther Maxine Ewers Philadelphia

Local Notices Highlight Services and Sales

Grant E Ness, home on fur lough from Farmingdale AAF, rebuilt army shoes at West Avenue Shoe Rebuilders. Chiropractor M B Ness offers vapor baths massage and spinal adjustments. Rummage sale at Labor Temple December 2 by Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid. Wrist watches for service men waterproof shockproof non magnetic. Pauls Jewelry North Side. Delicious apples at Lautz Orchard 2014 Main corner 4th and Pine.

Grant E. Ness C. E. Ness West Avenue Farmingdale Long Island N. Y Adams M. B. Ness North 9Th Labor Temple Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Paul's North Side

Junior Hostesses Helped in Bond Drive Farewell Notice

USO junior hostesses urged to aid bond drive calls. Mr and Mrs Myron Hougom of Onalaska plan a Saturday departure for St Paul as Mr Hougom, a railway mail clerk, transfers. A farewell party was held for Mrs Hougom with multiple local guests attending and gifts given.

USO Myron Hougom Onalaska St. Paul Hougom

Marriage Announcement and Society Notices from Camp Claiborne

Mrs P A Hammer announces the marriage of her daughter Mise Beth Marie to T Sgt Frank E Berry of Cedar Key Florida at the rt chapel in Camp Claiborne on November 24. The bridegroom recently returned from the South Pacific and will be stationed at Camp Claiborne with the couple to reside there. Entertaining for the bride were her sister Mrs A W Schroder Miss Ruth Moor and city hall employees. Also noted are weekend guests and a pattern advertisement for a fashion pattern with instructions and mail order details.

P. A. Hammer Seventh Street Misebeth Marie Frank E. Berry Cedar Key Fla A. W. Schroder Ruth Moor

Central Girl Reserves Plan Carolling and Events

Central Girl Reserves prepare for a Christmas carolling season under chair Janice Bender with committee Sally Frey Grace Larson and Keo Veneman. An evening singsong was led by Modesta Parnow with Lois Spika at piano.

Central Girl Reserves Janice Bender Sally Frey Grace Larson Keo Veneman Modesta Parnow Lois Spika Margaret Lunde

Tomah Celebrants Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary

Tomah Wisconsin special report: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mathews marked their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Relatives and friends offered congratulations during the afternoon and an evening surprise gathering. They married in Tomah on November 26 1894 and have two children Elmer and Edna both of Tomah and one Gregory Mathews of ?

Tomah Wis Fred Mathews Matthews Elmer Edna Gregory Mathews

Whitehall Collects Christmas Gifts For Servicemen

Whitehall Wisconsin special report: Mines H M De Bow Edwin Moen Paul Evenson and Grant Klebig host the American Legion auxiliary Christmas party at the De Bow home. Members urged to bring gifts for GI Joe and GI Jane excluding war stories, games, maps, stationery, and other items. Five hundred gift packages are needed for Wisconsin veterans homes with public urged to contribute at the party or Whitehall Hardware and Furniture store.

Whitehall Wis Mines H. M. de Bow Edwin Moen Paul Evenson Grant Klebig American Legion Auxiliary de Bow GI Joe GI Jane Wisconsin Veterans’ Homes Whitehall Hardware and Furniture Store

New Non fiction At Public Library

Public library catalog highlights several titles across crafts hunting dogs automotive repair and social history. Notable works include Easy-to-Make Slip Covers by Herbert Bast How to Train Hunting Dogs by William Brown Automotive Service by Ray Kuns and The Control of Germany and Japan by Harold Moulton and Louis Marlio.

Herbert Bast Bast William Brown Ray Kuns Germany Japan Harold Moulton Louis Marlio Wastloarhaeiel Alice Felt Tyler Mrs. Tyler William Woodward Mary Peck Carrie Chapman Catt Barbara Woolcott Alexander Woollcott Alec Harry Emeryson Fosdick Pearl Harbor

Wax linoleum care tip for longer life

A simple maintenance note advises applying a wax coating immediately after laying linoleum to seal pores and extend the floor’s life.

Elastic Fabric Stitching Hint for Durability

In sewing elastic fabric, pass stitches repeatedly around the elastic thread to reinforce the seam and reduce stretch fatigue. This technique helps distribute tension and maintain fabric integrity during use.

Frock from a Shirt Tops a National Sewing Contest

Mrs. Mabel Carlton shows how to craft a child’s dress from a discarded shirt. Use original shirt buttons and buttonholes for an easy open-front style, cut fronts and backs from the shirt, sleeves from the shirt tail, and finish with washable binding.

New York N. Y Mabel Carlton Heigiht

Whitehall Way Home On Furlough

Pvt Adella Hanson from Washington D C spends a furlough with her mother Mrs Hulda Hanson in Whitehall Wisconsin before rejoining her brother Pvt Erling Hanson in the infantry at Fort Meade Md She recalls meeting President Wilson on Armistice Day and plans to tour Congress and the Smithsonian while based in Washington Sibling ties and prior teaching career noted

Whitehall Wis Adella Hanson Washington, D. C Hulda Hanson Pvt Erling Hanson Infantry Fort George G. Meade Adella Hanson Fort Oglethorpe Washington Signal Corps Elt Helen Simonson Congress Smithsonian Institute Pvt. Hanson Trempealeau County Larkin Valley Whitehall High School la Crosse State Teachers College

Red Cross Seeks 29691 Nurse Aides Nationally

National Chairman Basil OConor announced Red Cross chapters nationwide need 29691 volunteer nurse aides to meet immediate needs. Wisconsin quotas include 463 daytime and 55 evening aides. volunteers should apply at local chapters for an 80 hour training course.

Washington Red Cross Basil Oconnor Wisconsin

New Citizens St Ann’s Births List

A series of birth notices from New Citizens St Ann’s records: Nov 30 a daughter to Ralph and Mrs Carey at 1917 Charlies Street. also Nov 30 Karla Ann to Karl Bernhoeft and his wife at 1216 Livingston Street Elsie Zimmerman noted. Nov 25 a son to Lawrence Karels of Caledonia Minnesota. Nov 27 a daughter to Palmer and Mrs Eide of Whitehall Wisconsin Strum area.

St. Ann's Ralph Carey Charlies Street Karla Ann Karl Bernhoeft Livingston Street Elsie Zimmerman Caledonia, Minn Lawrence Karels Whitehall Wis Palmer Eide Strum

Lab Tests Show 300 Degree Roasting Yields Juicier Meat

Miss Stella Patton of the University of Wisconsin reports tests favor a constant 300 degree oven for roasting beef yielding better browning and tenderness. She endorses a meat thermometer for accuracy and cautions against sole reliance on minutes per pound due to variable factors.

Stella Patton Universi Consin Miss Patis Miss Pattton

Stairway Hazards and Safe Stair Use

Home safety reminder to keep stairways clear of toys maps and tools. Ensure the stair rug is securely nailed down to prevent loose edges that could cause trips.

New Dry Cheese Mix Put Up For Europe After War

A shelf stable dry cheese mix has been developed for shipment to Europe after the war. It can be stored safely for twelve months without refrigeration.

Europe

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