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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1946

Page

6

Tea Guests Help Mission Through Catholic Women's Tea

Catholic Women's League held its third tea for St. Rose Chinese mission raising 225 dollars. Hostess Mrs. Albert P. Funk and committee members welcomed 150 callers from three to six at 1431 King Street. Refreshments featured poinsettias and chrysanthemums with musical numbers and gifts arranged by league officers.

Catholic Women's League St. Rose Albert P. Funk King Street Joseph Liskovec A. A. Scheel League John F Joseph J. Murphy Elinor Phyllis Brieske Mark Spettel George Bracken Mmes Albert Schilling Frank Bedessem Walter Hazelwood

Decorah Nuptials Tie Prescott and Briggs in Iowa

Irene Prescott daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Prescott of Faribault Minnesota and Henry Briggs son of Mr and Mrs Freeman Briggs of Canton Minnesota were married in Decorah Friday by Justice Howard Barthell. They will reside in Canton where the bridegroom operates a trucking business.

Decorah Irene Prescott Anthony Prescott Faribault Minn Henry Briggs Freeman Briggs Canton Justice of the Peace Howard Barthell Bridegram

Sweet potatoes feature in meals and desserts across dishes

The family table showcases sweet potatoes used as a vegetable, in desserts, and blended into bread mixtures, highlighting their versatility across courses.

Doctor Explains Shoulder Dislocation Handling

The article describes how a shoulder dislocation occurs from outward and upward force, the signs of injury, and that first aid should avoid reduction. It outlines a physician managed reduction technique, post reduction care, cautions on movement, recurrence risks, and possible surgical options for recurrent cases or fractures requiring pins.

William A. O'Brien

Marriage Licenses Granted in Whitehall and La Crosse

Whitehall licenses show John Erickson and Norma Engen to wed December 14. In La Crosse M Howard Berliner and Rosemary Rodham plan December 10, Louis Servais and Helen Blaschke December 31, Robert Shue and Audrey Jehsen December 23, Walter Sturk and Jean Exley December 10. Mark Twain reportedly refused to invest in Bell's telephone.

Whitehall Wis John Erickson Preston Norma Engen Pigeon la Crosse M. Howard Berliner New York Rosemary Rodham Pine Street Louis G. Servais Winnebago Street Helen Mae Blaschke Main Street Robert L. Shue Richmond Audrey Ann Jehsen la Crosse Street Walter Carl Sturk Jean Marie Exley Sill Street

Chicagoan's Bride Weds in Westby Wisconsin

Lee of Westby and Elias Allen of Chicago marry at the parsonage with Rev J O Holum officiating. Attendants Mrs Louis Athnos and Richard Gabrielson. The bride is daughter of Simon Lee and Mrs Michael Allen. Mrs Allen and daughter Rose attended the wedding.

Westby Wis Lee Elias Allen Chicago J. O. Holum Louis Athnos la Crosse Richard Gabrielson Simon Lee Michael Allen Allen Rose

Birth announcements from multiple families in Onalaska and La Crosse area

A set of birth notices lists Dec 7 to Dec 9 additions across New Citizens Lutheran Grandview St. Ann’s and local homes. Newborns include sons for Campbell Payne and Shumway families and daughters for Shumway Robinson Koelbl Larson Benz, with affiliations to Onalaska Barnum La Crosse and Madison Street addresses.

Arthur Campbell Onalaska R. 1 Marian Hatfield Grandview Milford J. Payne Barnum Wis Judith Grimsted Palmer C. Shumway Ward Avenue June la Fleur St. Ann's Daniel Francia Francis J. Rude George Street Hadys Knutson Frank LeRoy L. Dean Palmer South Avenue Severn Knobloch Nancy Lee Melvin H. Robinson Madison Street Gaylyne Mary Clarence F. Koelbl Kane Street Agnes Berzinski William George George C. Panke Badger Street Florence Hofweber Erma Mary Joseph Larson la Crosse Armilia Meyer Albert W. Benz South 19Th Street Ruth Jenson William Thomas William J. Ipsen South Seventh Street Mary Jane Gittens

Soft White Wool Infant Dress Crochet Pattern

By Mrs Anne Cabot readers are invited to crochet a warm pretty white wool infant dress. The yoke features pink and blue puff stitches like popcorns with a 14 inch shoulder to hem measurement. The dress is crocheted in two front and back skirt sections with simple double crochet rows. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage and your details for pattern No 5374 to Anne Cabot at The La Crosse Tribune Chicago 7 Illinois.

Anne Cabot la Crosse

Local Shop Ads Offer Christmas Cards and Gifts

Boxed Christmas cards from 50c to suit every style at Honig's 518 Main. Private dining room available for Christmas parties and luncheons with reservations at The New Villa 1350. Spruce and Balsam trees for sale at DX Station 6th and La Crosse. Gateway Inn serves lunches daily and hosts a Christmas Tea December 11 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 1002 Jackson Street. Holy Cross Ladies Circles sponsor event. Also offerings include crocheted articles aprons and various gifts at 913 South Seventh and men’s suits from William Krismer 226 South 16th. Hoeschler advertises a huge merchandise supply.

Honig’s Main Street New Villa DX Station 6Th la Crosse Gateway Inn Jackson Jackson Street Ladies Circle 1 The Holy Cross Parish South Seventh William Krismer South 16Th Hoeschlers

Baby bottle brush helps wash milk glasses

A baby's bottle brush is excellent for cleaning glasses especially for milk drinkers. Rinse milky glasses promptly in cold water to prevent stubborn rings.

Olive Tablets Promoted For Constipation Relief

An old pharmacy advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy to improve bile flow and digestion. It claims 25 years of use by Dr F M Edwards for constipation and sluggish bile and urges testing tonight with prices of 15 or 30 cents in all drugstores.

La Farge WRC elects officers for coming year

Allen McVey Women s Relief corps in La Farge Wisconsin elected officers for the coming year led by president Mrs Irene Green and senior vice president Mrs Hannah Pederson. Other offices include junior vice president Mrs Irma Spry chaplain Mrs Hazel Calhoon treasurer Mrs Hattie Donaldson conductor Mrs Alice Hollenbeck guard Mrs Maggie Potter and delegates to the department convention Mrs Ella Halvorson and Mrs Hazel Roberts and Mrs Catherine Hawkinson. A Christmas party with a tree and gifts is set for the next meeting December 18.

Catherine Hawkinson

Kindergarten Mothers Christmas Party in Tomah

Kindergarten mothers in Tomah will hold their annual Christmas party on December 11 at 7:45 p m The program will be followed by a gifts exchange and social time.

Tomah Wis

Ettrick Club Plans New Year's Party and Gifts

Wide Awake club members met at Mrs. Henry Solberg’s home and voted to give $3 to the Girl Scout finance campaign for the St. Croix Valley. The group also organized its annual New Year’s party with husbands as guests and named Mrs. F. M. Pederson and Mrs. Christopher Erickson as hostesses.

Ettrick Wis Henry Solberg St. Croix Valley Mmes. F. M. Pederson Christopher Erickson

Jimmy Doolittle First To Fly Across Continent In One Day

Aviation pioneer Jimmy Doolittle completed a transcontinental flight in a single day proving endurance and precision. His successful cross country journey established new benchmarks for speed and navigation in aviation history.

Jimmy Doolittle

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