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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1969
Page
8
A humorous column in which Betty Canary muses on why people keep pets and whether pets reveal their owners true nature. The piece reflects on dogs cats finches and other household companions and the author’s view of humans as pet owners and caretakers. The tone is light and self deprecating with anecdotes of pets and their antics.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Scheckel of Eastman announce the engagement of their daughter Diane Mary to Owen F Du Charme son of Mr and Mrs Ivan DuCharme also of Eastman. Diane works at Peoples State Bank and Owen at Anthony's Department Store both in Prairie du Chien. An early June wedding is planned.
The Thomas Rooney Post 530 and Auxiliary sponsor a children's Christmas party on Saturday December 20 from 1 30 to 4 pm in the clubrooms. Children of members must register by December 15 at the clubrooms or Mrs David Johnson 1622 Barlow St. Each child should bring a gift not exceeding 50 cents to exchange.
A public reception will honor Mr and Mrs Ralph Van Horne at the Vernon Electric Co Op from 7:45 to 9 30 p m on Thursday December 11. Van Horne is the new Westby director of public works and the Common Council sponsors the event to welcome the couple to the city.
Wayne G Brandstadt M D offers guidance on talking with children about Santa Claus noting it is a make believe symbol of giving and urging focus on the spirit of Christmas rather than fantasy. He answers reader questions on infant eczema and effects of distilled water with cola for a 17 month old, emphasizing child health and family values.
Wilton Wisconsin Dorset Valley Homemakers Club schedules a Christmas party at 7 30 p m on Wednesday December 17 at the home of Mr and Mrs Calvin Schwartz Potluck lunch will be served American Lutheran Church Women of Trinity Lutheran Church meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday not as listed in Sundays This Week column The meeting will be a Christmas party with gifts for Lakeview to be exchanged by both the women and their husbands Storage batteries take more than one fourth of all lead smelted in the United States Shrove Tuesday before Ash Wednesday derives its name from shrift the old word for confession
West Salem area schools schedule a series of concerts in Tilson Auditorium and the high school hall. Junior high and high school bands perform December 12, with two more holiday events December 15 and December 16. Curtis Beers and Rick Young direct the music, with vocal segments led by Beers, Young and Kathy Wollin. Open to parents of students.
The Ontario Homemakers plan their annual Christmas party at 8 p.m. in the community hall featuring a program, games, and a potluck lunch. Members and guests should bring gifts for residents of Hillsboro and Vernon Homes. Cloves history note follows with ancient Chinese court usage.
University of Wisconsin specialist Margaret Nelson notes possible citrus derived artificial sweeteners under development by the U S Department of Agriculture and another firm. Any new additives must pass the FDA safety standard under the 1958 amendment, which allows withdrawal if cancer risks are shown.
WAUZEKA Wis C W Alt acting director of financial aids at La Crosse State University will speak to Wauzeka High School seniors and parents at 8 p m Thursday Dec 11 in the school library The talk covers scholarships grants loans and other aids for students planning college or vocational training.
Linda Dahl married Kenneth Melvin in a 2 p.m. ceremony officiated by Rev. Fritz Miller at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Attendants Deanna Heram and Cathi Wege. guests welcomed after in the church basement. Bride, daughter of Morris Dahl, wore a velvet empire gown with silk petals veil. groom, son of Rosa Melvin, is a welder for River Construction Co. They will live at 726 Ferry Street.
Alpha Kappa Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma announces Mrs. Leland Chenoweth of Blair as president, Mrs. Florence Johnson of Whitehall as secretary, and Mrs. Josephine Larkin of Black River Falls as treasurer. A meeting at Green Meadow Supper Club featured a program on teaching methods led by Mrs. Thelma Linnerud of Whitehall with musical numbers by Mrs. Hanson of Black River Falls and Mrs. Johnson with piano by Mrs. Colby of Whitehall.
Wine firms in New York Ohio and California invite visitors to tasting rooms after tours, showcasing the journey from grape to bottle. The program highlights regional producers and the experience of sample flights and facility demonstrations.
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